#transbodybuilding

[muscle-mountains]

Damien "Phoenix" Montoya

[ftmfitnessworld]

Destination Atlanta: October 6, 2018

                                All the latest IATB news here!

The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders is now accepting applications for both the bodybuilding and powerlifting events to be held in Atlanta, GA, Saturday, October 6, 2018. Between FTM Fitness World and the IATB, we will be celebrating our fifth year of offering bodybuilding competitions to athletes from around the world.

We are excited to be transitioning from a for-profit to a non-profit model to get better funding to help you get the quality events you deserve. Thanks for believing in us as we do our best to show the world what we can do when we unite!

We are in the process of making sure the new president and head judge, Bucky Motter, has all the tools to take over. If you have any questions about the information below, please contact Bucky at [email protected].

Here goes, some bullet points to steer you in the direction you want to go. Whether you are a competitor, a spectator, a potential sponsor, an individual donor, or want to host an IATB event in your city, all the info is either listed below or available to you on the IATB website.

Also, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can keep up to date with all the latest info.

we need judges in different cities: Read specifications on website (http://iatb.info/certification/ ) and if interested, send an email at [email protected]

Competitors:

Bodybuilders who identify as Trans (belonging at any level of the Trans spectrum) are invited to compete. Get your Annual Membership here, then register for Atlanta!

The Powerlifting competition is open to all genders. Winners are judged against each other by the Wilks Formula, which focuses on the absolute strength of each lifter and compares them on an equal standing.

Spectators:

Tickets for the Bodybuilding Competition are available here and at the door, location TBA. Look for the “ Buy Now” button on the bottom right corner of the web page.

Sponsors:

Sponsorship Packages are available now. If you’d like to be a sponsor, contact Bucky Motter at [email protected]. Many levels of Sponsorship are available, for example, $250 buys all the trophies needed for the competitions. Your company logo will be included on banners and print materials.

Individual Donor:

There are now two ways to donate to the IATB. Any amount, no matter how small, can help us reach our goals. You can donate to IATB here, or to the new GoFundMe campaign. Our strategy is to get lots of folks to donate small amounts, though larger amounts are certainly appreciated. Also, posting the GoFundMe link to your Facebook page is a huge help, even if you can’t donate yourself. We realize a lot of you are saving for surgery, and you may not have much disposable income. Consider $10, $20 ,or whatever you can afford. Thanks in advance for your help!

Host an IATB event:

We have all the information you need to hold an IATB event in your area. Simply contact IATB President and Head Judge Bucky Motter at [email protected], or go to the IATB website and click on Events, then Host a Competition. Bucky can walk you through the process, and he will help you find judges in your city as well as attend your event as Head Judge.

We need judges in different cities: You can read specifications on website and if interested, send an email at [email protected].

OK, that’s it for now. Thanks for reading this far. Again, thanks for believing in us as we do our best to show the world what we can do when we unite!

Hope to see you in Atlanta!

In Gratitude and Service,

The Staff at IATB

[kadecooks]

Tw: Eating disorders - I am going to be transparent with you. I have seen this topic come up quite often in our community recently, so I wanted to give you my take. The first time I restricted my food, I was 10. The first time I purged my food I was 12 years old. The first time I had a full binge eating sesson I was 13. The first I blacked out due to lack of food I was 15. Surprisingly enough it was not until after I turned 20 years old I got officially diagnosed with bulimia. Finally I went to a mental health professional for help. I had known I had it for many years. Finally being diagnosed felt like a relief. For many years my therapists knew what was going on, and I always was told it's normal. Well telling a 15 year old that hurting themselves was normal is never okay. Now I am working everyday to heal my relationship with food. I am using food as a tool to build my body. Reframing how I see food has helped me quite a bit. For the full story I will be posting a video on my channel (Link in bio, live 7pm Wednesday) - How has your relationship with food changed throughout the years? - #ftmfitness #tw #bodydysmorphia #bodydysphoria #transbodybuilding #ftmbodybuilding #transyoutuber #kadecooks (at Sandy, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PxoWFj1wc/?igshid=129mutl151ldn

[kadecooks]

A few weeks into this cut. Time to RAMP IT UP! - I hurt my back last month really bad and it took away from my training. Seeing some muscle loss for sure, but I am motivated to make sure my muscles stay while in this cut🗡 - #ftmfitness #transfitness #ftmbodybuilding #transbodybuilding #fitnessupdate (at Downtown Salt Lake City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PNuCaDA3O/?igshid=ae5zno2b7as3

[kadecooks]

Some back progress, but mostly getting better at posing tbh💪 • I am slowly getting stronger. In 2020 I have already hit many new PR(Personal records) at the gym. Heavier squats, bench, and best of all a correct dead lift. I have continued to get a stronger muscle mind connection. Finally I am putting extra focus on that end squeeze at the end of each rep. My sleep quality has been kinda 💩💩💩 This coming month I will continue to keep growing, with extra sleep focused training. I know my workouts will be longer, more full of energy, and feel over all more present. 😄 Thinking of trying out a new training program to start some new muscle growth🏋️‍♂️ 👀 What training program are you on right now?👀 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #ftmfitness #transfitness #transbodybuilding #kadecooks #bodybuilding #ftmbodybuilding #2020goals #2020bodybuilding #backgains #backprogress (at Downtown Salt Lake City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7mKSt4BjHu/?igshid=1ve0nw6shv8ff

[whitegoddent]

The #future #transmanweightloss #transbodybuilding (at Planet Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDuKJwjIUF/?igshid=pbybn8jmy7ya