Tag: diet

Pre-Contest: A Challenging Road to The Stage

It’s been since the 14-week out mark to my first show that I posted (5 weeks ago). I was hoping to have an update sooner but things have been super busy. However,  I have made progress, and if you compare the pics from my previous post to those below, you’ll see the changes that have …

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Pre-Contest: 14-Weeks to the Stage

I’m competing this year and I’m excited about it. I took 2011 off from competing because of the long hours required in starting my own business. Those long hours still exist and the hard work seems even harder, but I’m getting on stage anyway. I miss it, and when I get super focused with my …

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PNBA Bodybuilder Connor LaVallie: Brains, Brawn and Intensity

Connor LaVallie successfully accomplished what very few competitive bodybuilders ever do – he won his Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) pro card by winning the overall at the Natural North America, August 13, 2011 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. An amazing feat…

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Man of Discipline: An Interview with WNBF Pro Steve Subcleff

RippedbyRaphael.com officially launches with an interview with WNBF Heavyweight Pro Steve Subcleff!

Steve brings tons of muscle and eye-popping levels of conditioning to the stage. Steve shares some of his background, knowledge and insight into bodybuilding prep, off season and life.

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