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Transformed by body by gaining 60 lbs of lean muscle mass through proper nutrition and workout.

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We are so used with instant-gratification that we want everything NOW! Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Consistency is the key to success. For 10 years, I've been consistent with my fitness regiment - never have I skipped workout for more than 2 weeks! And every year, I learn something new. Imagine where you will be a decade from now if you start being consistent with your work on reaching your goals. #fitness #mensphysique #menshealth #transformation #scrawnytobrawny #rippedabs #fitover30 #gymnewbie

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Do you know that there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D in the blood and depression? Depression is no joke! Many people tend to get depressed during the winter time, because of lack of exposure to sun. Heck, few people even told me that I'm losing my tan and getting pasty! (4 months of no beach workout!). Since it's freezing outside and it's tough to be out for too long, you can always get over-the-counter Vitamin D supplements. Take it daily for few weeks and see if you notice any difference with your mood. I sure did notice the difference! #nofilter #vitaminD #depressionawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #alphamales #therapytime #adviceoftheday #fitover30 #fitover40

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Another #shamelessselfie in the bathroom. With the holidays and my shoulder injury before, I was feeling down as I could not give 100% into my workout, and my physique got a lil bit soft. But now that my shoulder is pain-free, I'm back to #beastmode! Already seeing major gains in 2 weeks! 2016 will be amazing! #motivation #weights ##fitness #liftheavy #losangeles #health #dedication #commitment #healthy #motivation #beachbody #bodybeast #bodybuilding #mensphysique #swole #gains #muscles #abs #pecs #health #gym #mensfitness #menshealth #aesthetics #eatclean #liftheavy #gymnewbie #injuryfree #injurysucks

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It is easy for us to forget about our blessed lives. Perhaps it is the human nature that we always want more and or wanting the things that we cannot have. Sometimes I need to be reminded that I am blessed to be doing what I do. Just a decade ago, I was patronized for my tiny frame, living as a broke college student, and working part time at my college’s computer lab for merely $6/hour. Now, my career funds my passion of helping other people reach their fitness and life goals. Indeed, I am more blessed than I realize!!! Post what you are grateful/blessed for today. #flexfriday #handstand #blessed #personalgrowth #motivation #alphamales #santamonica #musclebeach #fitover30 #fitover40 #menshealth #mensfitness #gratitude (at Santa Monica Aerial Bars Swings and Rings)

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Ouch! My shoulder has been acting up lately from years of bad workout form. Wanna know what I do to deal with this pain so that I can still Beast Up at the gym? #alphamales #bodybuilding #fitover30 #fitover40 #shoulderpain #workoutinjury #mensfitness #menshealth #workouttherapy #musclebuilding #beastmode

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It's finally here!!! To clean-shaven baby-face gentlemen-like look #classy #gentlemen #shaveoftheday #shavelikeagentleman #dollarshaveclub

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Ladies: Do you prefer your man to be lumbersexual or clean-shaven? Gentlemen: How often do you shave? In my late 20's, I was going for the scruffy look, but then today I discovered a grey hair on my beard. I guess daily shaving is better than dyeing my beard, no? Dollar Shave Club, here I come! #shave #gentlemen #selfie #babyface #cleanlook #menstyle #shaveoftheday #shavelikeagentleman

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"Someone might trip over them and DIE" Southeast Asians are known to be very blunt. This gym , Level Up Fitness in Kuching, Malaysia doesn't sugar-coat their messages. That's why you should re-rack your weights! #gymhumor #gymnewbie #gymtechnique #gymetiquttes

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Sleeping is very crucial for muscle building and even body fat burning. I woke up at 330 am to hear purring sound next to my ear. Apparently I have a pussy right next to my face. I don't think Baron knows that he's not welcomed on my bed. Not yet at least. #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #crazycatlady #buffcatguy #musclesleep #musclebuilding

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In muscle building, doing that 1-2 extra rep is everything! That can differentiates the champ to 1st runner up; or achieving the physique that you want, to barely maintaining your current condition. Forcing yourself to get that few extra reps is the way to go. How? 1) Have a buddy to spot you, esp on the last 2-3 reps 2) Do a drop set with lighter weights 3) Use machines, so that when you lift till failure, you're safe. I started using more chest press machines lately, especially when I have to lift alone. I found that I always lift heavier and harder because I know that I am safe. The results speak for itself - great chest pump! #chiseledpecs #swole #beastmode #bodybeast #bodybuilding #mensphysique #mensfitness #menshealth #aesthetics #fitover30 #trainhard #liftheavy #losangeles #goldsgym

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In an ideal world, success can be achieved in a linear line, but of course this is real life, and it aint working like that. Same goes with your fitness performance. There will be obstacles that prevented you from working out or eating right. Just few weeks ago, I got the worst flu after my trip in Nashville. I had the sniffles for weeks! The good news is, I'm finally feeling like myself again! My strength is back to where I was a month ago before I left for my trip. It is still not where it was a year ago when I broke my PR by deadlifting 400 lbs, but maybe I'll get back there sometime this year! No more competitions scheduled anytime soon, so I can just clean bulk for the rest of the year! p/s: why clean bulk? Because I like to keep my waist at 29" #bulking #cleanbulk #alphamales #beastmode #bodybeast #bodybuilding #chiseled #muscles #menshealth #mensfitness #gymnewbie #gobigorgohome #backonthegame #backonthehorse #trainhard #swole #physique #aesthetics

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Browsing through old photos to find the pictures of my old skinny-self to be submitted to Beachbody for Body Beast infomercial. I found this collage that I created after I've gained my first 20 lbs of lean mass. I was so ecstatic that I got up to 125 lbs the summer of 2004. The power of Compound Effect. If you keep improving yourself a little bit everyday, the growth you've accumulated in a decade will be tremendous! #transformation #beforeafter #bulking

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After shooting the infomercial last weekend, I'm now back to bulking mode. Chest and shoulders are looking fuller but abs are sad. Oh well can't have everything. I will maintain single digit bodyfat still while bulking so shouldn't be that bad. After all, it is always shirtless season in Los Angeles :) #bulking #beastmode #aesthetics #alphamales #cleanbulk #flexing #gymnewbie #guns #gobigorgohome #instafit #lifthard #losangeles #muscles #modernmen #physique #swole #trainhard

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Look what came in the mail yesterday.... I guess I need to re-learn how to play guitar. I haven't played one since 2007. Let's see if I can play "blackbird" by Beatles, again in a couple of months. Also I just noticed that I got the x3 elite sticker. Beachbody does recognized me for being 3 times Elite Coach :)

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Perhaps I've been spoiled, living in SoCal the past 12 years.... The heat and humidity in Nashville, almost killed me. That, and the fact that everytime I entered the hotel room, convention center, or anywhere indoors in Nashville, the rooms are always freezing. My body couldn't handle the flunctuation in temperature, and the fact that I was already exhausted from traveling and lack of sleeping, that I ended up with a fever by my 2nd day of Coach Summit. And it didn't help that I was walking around in the freezing Music City Center, shirtless, for filming Body Beast new informecial. Today is Day 6th, and enough is enough. It was time to hit the weights as I'm already behind schedule for Body Beast Build Chest. Boy, did I sweat like crazy..... And I feel amazing now, sweating out all the toxins from my body (all the grease from Nashville's southern food!). Working out = natural high. Why would you ever skip your workout, unless you're sick? #aesthetics #abs #chestday #chiseledabs #bulking #bodybuilding #menshealth #mensfitness #mensphysique #swole #trainhard #transformationtuesday

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Handstand in Nashville. Despite being sick (at Riverfront Stadium)

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Waiting for my make up and wardrobe. Apparently I need some make up on. I wonder whether they will actually use my clip for TV. Crossing my fingers! #coachsummit2015