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Q: What are your thoughts and feelings after winning the overall at the Singapore Bodybuilding Nationals this year? A: I was happy because all the hard work finally paid off. I spent 5 months preparing for the contest and I sacrificed everything to make sure I came up tops. But I wouldn’t have succeeded without the encouragement of my family, best friends and girlfriend.  Q: After the dismal showing at last year’s competition, what spurred you on for such a remarkable comeback?A: The reason why I was in such bad shape last year was because I was sent to Taiwan three weeks prior to competition. I was in the army then and spent days without proper food and training. Because of these factors, I lost a lot of muscle but nevertheless I stepped on stage and surprisingly came in 5th place. After that day, I swore to myself never to repeat that and I would be back with vengeance. Q: Was there anything you did differently than last year? A: Yes, apart from having more time to train. I learnt about proper supplement usage for competition. What also helped me was seeking advice about nutrition from successful bodybuilders in the sport. Basically what to eat to achieve that “ripped” look. Q: In your off season, many critics claimed that u were too heavy for your height but yet you managed to peak in time for competition. What are your reasons for adding the substantial amount of bodyweight? A: Bodybuilders can’t be in contest condition all year round because not only is it physically tiring but mentally draining as well. For me, I need the extra mass to allow me to lift heavier and stimulate more muscle growth. People can criticize me all they want and if I allow that negative energy to affect me, I’ll never succeed. As a bodybuilder, you need to understand your body and the amount of food you need to grow plus the time it requires for yourself to get in shape. Q: How many weeks did you take to prepare for this contest? A: It took me 5 months to bring my weight down from 99kg to 70kg on contest day.  Q: Any supplements that you swear by that aided in your preparation?A: I relied more on natural foods to get me in shape rather than depending a lot on supplements. I took multi vitamins, creatine, amino acids and whey protein isolates. Q: Now that you have the overall title, what are your goals for the rest of the year? A: Right now, I’m aiming for Gold at he South East Asia Games in December and believe me, I’m going to give 100% and more towards it. After which, I’ll take a well deserved break. Q: Which are your strong muscle groups that you’re most proud of? A: For me, I train for perfection in all the muscle groups. Proportion and symmetry is what defines a bodybuilder and I train each muscle with equal intensity. But if I have to list it down, I would say I’m most proud of my back development. I spent a lot of time and hard work bringing it up to par. Q: Which area would you like to make improvements? A: I would like to move up a weight class and fill out my body even more. I guess for every bodybuilder, the arms can never get too big. So I’m looking at gaining an inch or two in that area. Q: Any particular figure in bodybuilding that you admire and gain inspiration from? A: I admire athletes from the Para Olympics. Their physically limited in certain areas but are still able to push their bodies beyond what it’s capable of. Even beyond what a normal athlete can do. I also remembered a bodybuilder from England that competed with one leg and he got the opportunity to guest pose at the 2003 Mr. Olympia. That what I call having heart and desire! Every time I prepare for a competition, I’m really motivated and inspired by these athletes.  Q: Describe your pre competition meal plan?A: My protein sources come from chicken, fish and egg whites. Carbohydrates comprise of white rice and small amounts of fruits. I eat 5 times a day and I limit my carbohydrate sources after 6pm. The main factor is to not eat until you’re really full. That puts a lot of strain on your stomach and causes it to protrude. We as bodybuilders need to keep our abs as flat and tight as we can. Q: You had an impressive posing routine. Did any one help you with that? A: Bodybuilding is an art. The normal person may think it’s about dumb musclemen prancing on stage like strippers but they don’t realize that it’s an art form. We are the artists and we determine how we want to look and the meticulous effort towards perfection. Art depicts life and that’s what bodybuilders do when they pose. It’s like a sculpture coming to life. I planned out my posing routine myself and I gave it a lot of thought about the various classical poses that would display my physique at its best. Q: What advise would you give to young aspiring people who are stepping into the fitness lifestyle and perhaps one day pursuing what you are doing? A: My advice is to find inspiration, be it to lose weight, gain muscle or to eventually compete on stage. One must act as though it is impossible to fear. Do not let criticism and doubt affect you. Instead use it to perfect yourself. You are the painter of the masterpiece. There are 3 words you must remember. Blood, sweat and tears = Success. Take no short cuts.
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