Hello loyal followers,

I would like to take a few moments of your precious time to explain a revision of my competition priorities and goals as they pertain to the ANB. Let my start by saying the ANB NATIONAL TITLES on October 25/26 2008 are still very high on my priority list. However they have been overtaken as number 1 priority by the ANB ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL promoted by Steve Jones of POWERZONE Nutrition to be held on the Gold Coast on May 30TH, 2009.

Let me state quite categorically, I will be competing in the ANB NATIONAL TITLES in October and I will be in better shape than my previous competitions. However the opportunity to compete against overseas competitors and learn from them and show the world how we stack up against them is an opportunity I can’t or won’t pass up.

So I call upon all ANB competitors to band together and take this opportunity to show the world where we are at. The ASIA PACIFIC INVITATIONAL is 11 months away and I know that sounds like a life time away however as bodybuilders we know that with a growing phase and diet phase, it’s not all that long so let’s start today.

I know I buy all the magazines to see all the overseas stars, imagine buying the magazines and maybe seeing your own photo alongside international competitors, what a buzz that will be and I know for sure that I want to be part of that.

Come and join me on my journey to the ANB ASIA PACIFIC INVITATIONAL on the Gold Coast in May 2009. If you have any questions regarding your diet, training, or motivation contact me direct through this website and I will be only too happy to try to help you.

I don’t know about you but "ANB international competitor" sounds great to me!

So let’s make the decision together right now!

The 2009 ANB Asia Pacific International is on my competition calendar as of today, is it marked on yours? Check back regularly on this page and enjoy the journey as we go along together.

Hello everyone!

The ANB Sydney championships have come and gone, I reached my goal weight of 69.8kg on the day so I am very pleased about that. I placed 2nd in the Grandmasters division as well as picking up the male overall best posing award beating out an estimated 80 other bodybuilders from all age and weight divisions. I knew I could pose because I believe in myself but had no idea that I would win this most prestigious award.

These results are very pleasing and from all reports I am improving with each show and that is my ultimate goal. Remember, it doesn't matter if you place first or not as long as you are improving and developing your physique, that's what bodybuilding is all about.

How you look on a given day to the judges is important but looking better and feeling healthier every day within yourself is your ultimate reward. It’s never too early and more importantly it’s never too late to make the changes, start right now by going for a walk and get the heart and lungs pumping.

I want to say thank you to all the people who said hi at the show and who have followed my journey to the ANB Sydney show, and I invite you to continue the journey on to the ANB Australian National Titles in October at the Marconi Club.

Please keep watching as I would love to keep in touch with all the friends I have made in the ANB and all the future friends I have yet still to make.

Cheers
Grandmastersam

Contest Day Hi everyone well it’s the day of the show never thought it would get here, its 5.37am I have been up since 5am. I wanted to be 70kg on stage, my weight this morning is 69.3kg, my bags are packed, 2 coats of contest colour and a heart full of dreams. So let’s see what happens today at the show but don't forget our final destination is the Nationals in October. Cheers everyone and thank you so much for your support and see you all at the show. Make sure to say hi if you are there.

Week 1 Hey everyone, here is the latest photo it was taken on Friday 23 May in the gym. My current weight is 70.1kg, that's 2 kilos lighter than at the Nationals but looking and feeling better. See you all at the show, Cheers Sam.

Week 2 Here I am 2 weeks out from the ANB SOUTH COAST championships and 3 weeks out from the MR SYDNEY competition, everything is on track with my current weight at 73.3kg and my target weight of 70kgs on stage, won’t be a problem, so all is going well. I have posted my current diet programme on my Sam's Nutrition page so please check it out. On another note, I’ve been asked to shoot a guest spot in a training DVD being filmed of CON DEMETRIOU, Australia's newest IFBB pro bodybuilder. Con is currently in the USA preparing for the New York pro show, GOOD LUCK TO YOU MATE.

Week 4 Hey guys there are 4 weeks till the Sydney (hope everyone had a peaceful Anzac day) My training and dieting is going great guns, I’m so happy with my progress to date. Its Saturday April 26 my current weight is 76.3 kgs and I hope to be on stage at 72kg. From Sunday my aerobics will increased to 1 hour twice daily and next weekend its waxing time (ouch). I will be taking more photos on Monday night so stay tuned. If you are at the Sydney show please come up and say hi.

Week 6 Hey guys here is an updated photo it's now six weeks before the Sydney championships and all is going smoothly. My current weight is 79.8kg and my diet is as follows though it will be changing soon. 7am: 5 egg whites, 1 yolk cooked, 1/2 cup rolled oats in water. 10am: 150g protein, 1 cup green beans. 1pm: 150g protein, 1 cup vegies or small salad. 4pm: 150g protein, 100g sweet potato. 8pm: 150g protein, 1 cup vegies, 1 cup broccoli. Before bed: 3 egg whites

Week 8 Here is what I have to work with, I’m 8 weeks out from the show, my current weight is 81kgs and I am right on target with my training and dieting. A big thanks to Mike Lee from Mike’s Discount Supplements at Burwood who stayed back after work to fine tune my diet program. THANKS MIKE I really appreciated it.

Week 8 Just to reaffirm my goals: (1) short term goal is the Mr. Sydney (2) long term goal is to be MR AUSTRALIA so I have inscribed my weight belt to remind me every training session what I am aiming for. Click on any of the small images on this page to see a full size view.

Week 8 Here I am at 8 weeks out from the ANB MR SYDNEY COMPETITION, which is going to be held at the Castle Hill RSL Club on Sunday 25th May, 2008.

Stay tuned for more updates and I hope you enjoy the ride with me, ON THE ROAD TO NATIONAL GLORY VIA SYDNEY. If you have any comments or questions drop me a line.