BPS...the man, the myth....the sponsored athlete!

[Big Poppa S]

at my own title (don't worry I'm not arrogant, I just thought it had a nice ring to it.)

So anyway, after seeing a few of the sponsored athletes post some information about themselves I thought that I would get in on the action, so without further ado....here it goes....

Screen Name: Big Poppa S
Real Name: Steve
Age: 28
Ht: 5'11
Wt: Current 261lbs, Last comp 208lbs
Sport(s): Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Hockey

So who am I? I've been an athlete all my life, playing everything from hockey to baseball, lacrosse to track, and anything and everything inbetween. I eventually started focusing on hockey playing junior back in Saskatchewan (home province) and University in Ottawa. After I finished up my competitive hockey career I was looking for a new challenge to motivate myself in the gym... luckily enough my girlfriend had just started competing in figure competitions so it was a natural fit for me to take up bodybuilding. Although the training was vastly different from what I had been doing for the last 8 years I immersed myself in it, competing in 3 shows in my first 2 years, placing 4th, 3rd and 2nd at the provincial level. Everything seemed to be going great until my girlfriend got accepted to take Dietetics and Nutrition on the otherside of the country....after much conversation we decided to make the move. Looking back on it I now think it was definitely the right decision however we've spent the better part of the last 2 years trying to recover from the expense and the culture shock. So mainly for financial reasons I haven't done a BB show in the last couple years, however now that we're back on our feet I feel it's time to break out of my shell again.

Being out here on the East coast there are not a ton of BB shows to compete in (they are few and far between) so to fill the gap I have recently taken up powerlifting, and will be competing in the Provincial meet at the end of May (as a MST sponsored athlete!! ). I plan on qualifying for the 2009 Nationals either at this meet or at another one later in the summer. Bridging the gap between those shows I will be competing in some strongman/highland games events. Talk about busy!! Finally, in the fall, as long as my body is still holding up I am planning on doing my first BB show in 2 years at a Drug tested show held in New Brunswick. It's going to be a long (but great) year and I am extremely happy to have Matt and MST partnering with me along the way.

Misc Info. Some extras about me..... I am a certified personal endurance and strength trainer, previously owning a PT business prior to my move (gave it up for a steady paycheck, so we could get back on track). I volunteer coach Pee Wee AAA hockey (11 and 12 yr olds), as well as playing on my own "gentlemen's" team during the winter. I also just started assisting with a Spring strength and conditioning program for the same age group of kids that'll run till June....as you can see I like to stay busy! I am also a former *** (I know they're the devil ) employee, I think I've tried just about every type of supplement you could imagine (no PH's or AAS, just not my style), so if anyone has training or supplementation questions feel free to ask.

It has been and is my lifelong goal to not only give myself a healthy body but to assist all those interested in also achieving their goals so it is an amazing boost to me personally when a company like Millennium Sport Technologies turns the tables to assist me!! Thanks again guys!!! Looking forward to a great year!

[Big Poppa S]

OFF TOPIC: Does MST have a facebook group yet? It seems like FB is a new marketing tool for many companies in the fitness industry....if not anyone have any interest in creating one?

[Millennium 1]

Hey Steve! Great intro! I personally love the title. I'm proud to have you on board big guy. I see big things coming up for you.


Facebook will happen soon. I'll let you know when we are closer.

Thanks!

[john123131]

Congrats Steve....easy coast luv bro..

are you competing in the show on the 19th...didnt see it in the post, so im guessing no?

[ncangey0513]

great introduction, BPS! best of luck with the PL'ing/BB'ing!

[Force of Green]

Steve, congrats with the sponsorship! We have a really nice crew here. I'm really excited about who we have on board!

[Hank Vangut]

very cool that you are sponsored by MST.
they have some great products!
good luck in this years show prep.

[Big Poppa S]

Thanks for all the kind words guys.... I too believe that MST has some extremely good products, otherwise I would never have even signed up for this. That being said I just received a box today!!

2 Kreaceps
2 Codygen5
2 Shred-XS
1 Shred-XS hardcore
1 Ragnarok Warrior Melon
1 Ragnarok Crushing Punch
1 sample-sized Ragnarok Ballistic Blue Raz
1 sample-sized Somnidren-GH

Pics will be posted as soon as I get my laptop from DD.

Congrats Steve....easy coast luv bro..

are you competing in the show on the 19th...didnt see it in the post, so im guessing no?

No, I'll just be watching this one due to the Provincial powerlifting meet at the end of May(DD's not competing either due to this summer being her first dietetic internship and the fact that she would've had to be carb-depleting during finals - which is never advisable), however, WNSO/FAME Maritimes is a go so far, it'll be in October.

[john123131]

Thanks for all the kind words guys.... I too believe that MST has some extremely good products, otherwise I would never have even signed up for this. That being said I just received a box today!!

2 Kreaceps
2 Codygen5
2 Shred-XS
1 Shred-XS hardcore
1 Ragnarok Warrior Melon
1 Ragnarok Crushing Punch
1 sample-sized Ragnarok Ballistic Blue Raz
1 sample-sized Somnidren-GH

Pics will be posted as soon as I get my laptop from DD.



No, I'll just be watching this one due to the Provincial powerlifting meet at the end of May(DD's not competing either due to this summer being her first dietetic internship and the fact that she would've had to be carb-depleting during finals - which is never advisable), however, WNSO/FAME Maritimes is a go so far, it'll be in October.

i want the warrior melon!

too bad man, i may watch this one, the ufc is that night too.! watch george kick some as$

Fame - sounds good...in NB?

[Big Poppa S]

[Millennium 1]

Ah, you have your own little store there! Looks like you are set for a while

Thanks Steve!

[Big Poppa S]

Just throwing it out there...... this is what I was figuring so far...

Morning:
2 Shred-XS
3 Kreaceps

Lunch:
2 Shred-XS Hardcore

Pre-workout:
2 Shred-XS
3 Cordygen5
1 scoop Ragnarok

Intra-workout:
AEN Intrabolic - purchased but not shown in above pic.

[Millennium 1]

Just throwing it out there...... this is what I was figuring so far...

Morning:
2 Shred-XS
3 Kreaceps

Lunch:
2 Shred-XS Hardcore

Pre-workout:
2 Shred-XS
3 Cordygen5
1 scoop Ragnarok

Intra-workout:
AEN Intrabolic - purchased but not shown in above pic.

Sounds like a great plan!

[CTDeuce]

Welcome and congrats! Sorry i'm late...been in bed for two days pretty much, haha.

You should top off that stack with some sleepy happiness! haha. Im only taking zmk right now but fully plan on stacking it together with somnidren soon.

[Big Poppa S]

Just received a sample bottle of C-VO2 yesterday.... used it twice already..... and yep, I'm already a believer!

[CTDeuce]

Just received a sample bottle of C-VO2 yesterday.... used it twice already..... and yep, I'm already a believer!

Yeah it's definitely good stuff.

[Big Poppa S]

Seems like it's been forever since I've been on here....My laptop is kaput so I've been trying to log on using my old desktop system (old as in I bought it in 2000) and it's having it's own issues.

The workouts have been going pretty decent, I strained my back a little doing deadlifts but I've rested it up nicely and I'm ready for my max-out week. I'm not sure if I'll have videos for these but I'm going to try (depends if the GF will do it or not).

I'll keep on updating here rather than starting an actual log, so be on the lookout for the max-out updates coming this week!

:squat:

[Big Poppa S]

It wasn't too bad but I was really hoping on getting a little more..... regardless I still have almost 4 full weeks of prep before the meet so there's still time for progress, plus I was not wearing a squat suit. Haven't decided if I'm going to use one or not.

FYI - I also forgot to take my camera to get some video, I'll make a note so I remember tonight for Bench.

Squats

10@135
10@225
8@315
5@405
1@435
1@475 - didn't quite make depth, maybe an inch from it.
1@475 - easily made depth
1@505 Personal Best - again, didn't quite make depth, 2 inches to go.

- that's it by the end of that I was pretty tired.

Cardio

No cardio, wanted to make sure that my legs and body were ready and rested for the squats.

Energy Level: I was pumped and ready to go, energy was right where it needed to be. 10/10

Workout Rating: A+, I'm actually quite happy with the lifts as my prior PR was 495 and was no where near depth so there is definite improvement but if I want to get 600 at the meet I've still got a lot of progress to make.

Post Workout Musings: I feel that I'm on-track to make some good lifts, I really just want to get my lifts on the board for my first contest and I'll let the placings end up where they end up.

Macros:
Calories: ~2500 kcal

Water intake: 7 litres

Morning:
1 Fish Oil
1 Multi
2 Shred-XS
3 Kreaceps

Lunch:
1 Fish Oil
2 Shred-XS HARDCORE

Pre-workout:
1 Fish Oil
2 Shred-XS
1 scoop Ragnarok
3 Cordygen5-VO2

[metroba]

how come only 3 kreaceps/day? Isnt it supposed to be dosed twice a day?

[Millennium 1]

It wasn't too bad but I was really hoping on getting a little more..... regardless I still have almost 4 full weeks of prep before the meet so there's still time for progress, plus I was not wearing a squat suit. Haven't decided if I'm going to use one or not.

FYI - I also forgot to take my camera to get some video, I'll make a note so I remember tonight for Bench.

Squats

10@135
10@225
8@315
5@405
1@435
1@475 - didn't quite make depth, maybe an inch from it.
1@475 - easily made depth
1@505 Personal Best - again, didn't quite make depth, 2 inches to go.

- that's it by the end of that I was pretty tired.

Cardio

No cardio, wanted to make sure that my legs and body were ready and rested for the squats.

Energy Level: I was pumped and ready to go, energy was right where it needed to be. 10/10

Workout Rating: A+, I'm actually quite happy with the lifts as my prior PR was 495 and was no where near depth so there is definite improvement but if I want to get 600 at the meet I've still got a lot of progress to make.

Post Workout Musings: I feel that I'm on-track to make some good lifts, I really just want to get my lifts on the board for my first contest and I'll let the placings end up where they end up.

Macros:
Calories: ~2500 kcal

Water intake: 7 litres

Morning:
1 Fish Oil
1 Multi
2 Shred-XS
3 Kreaceps

Lunch:
1 Fish Oil
2 Shred-XS HARDCORE

Pre-workout:
1 Fish Oil
2 Shred-XS
1 scoop Ragnarok
3 Cordygen5-VO2

Great squat session Steve! You are putting up some great numbers.