Nicole Gray - 2009 Team Franco
Nicole looking great and made great improvements from her first contest. Over 3 pounds of muscle! She placed 4th in the Novice and 3rd in the Open.
I started training with Joe in May of 2008. At the time I was a VERY skinny 105lbs due to severe ‘low carb/low calorie’ dieting and massive amounts of overtraining. I knew that I wanted to compete but I didn’t know the steps I needed to take to get there but after meeting with Joe I knew I was in good hands. I put my full trust and faith that he would steer me in the right direction and my joureny began. Joe put together an intense, heavy weight training routine and a balanced nutritional program. He helped to change my way of thinking---training more isnt always better. I didn’t need to spend hours in the gym BUT make good use of the time I was there. Joe made me understand the changes that were necessary in my diet to take my body to another level…that the body needs to be properly fueled to reach my goals.
In just 5 short months of working with Joe, I made incredible changes...not only physically but mentally. I reached my goal and I competed in my first figure competition and took home two second place trophies! After that show, Joe helped me gain more lean mass so I could continue to make progress…and that I did. Then just 7 months later I stepped on stage again, more muscular and much improved …which led to adding third and fourth place trophies to my collection!!! Joe had me prepared to step on stage with confidence!
There is so much that went into reaching my competition goals…and Joe made the journey an incredible experience. More than just the diet and training aspects, he helped me deal with all the stress and mental battles I faced. The mental toll that it takes cannot be underestimated, be it the post-competiton weight gain or not dropping bodyfat as quickly as I wanted to…Joe was able to keep me from stressing out, he helped keep me calm when I wanted to panic. He made contest prep a smooth ride. Joe is there every step of the way---whether its tweaking my diet and training to keep my progress steady or even just dropping an email to see how I’m feeling. He is there for every question or rant I have, no matter how silly it may be. Joe always makes sure I’m on my game!
After just 1 year of training with Joe, he has helped me transform my physique to a lean and muscular 108lbs! He has helped me conquer stage fright and self doubt, which made it possible to achieve success in a sport I love. My ultimate goal is to earn a pro figure card…I know with Joe by my side, I can make my dream a reality!
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