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IFBB Pro Troy Brown

I love the sheer discipline of bodybuilding. It teaches you so much about yourself. The feeling of having to dig deep when dieting is incredible. I love the whole life style; the training, the healthy eating, the pain and ache in the muscle after training and then of course presenting my physique on stage.

I was 18 and was released by Nottingham Forest Football Club. I was around 133lbs at the time. I needed to be heavier so I could go back to Nottingham for another re-trial. I was too light to play football at the professional level. For a while I was playing semi professional football and pumping iron but eventually I gave up football and decided to focus 100% on weight training. Bodybuilding was in my blood. After two years of focused weight training I did my first show. It was the Stars of Tomorrow in 2001. I entered the "first timers" class and placed second.

In 2004 at the West Midlands I placed second and qualified for the British Championships. I did not place in the top 5 at the British Championships that year and when I drove home from the show I cried my eyes out!! Then I remembered what my good friend Harold Mariller told me. He said: "Never give up on a dream and even if you hit rock bottom never give up. This game takes time and dedication and a strong work ethic. There is no easy way!! Clean your diet up and get plenty of rest!"

I got back to basics with my training, eating and sleeping. The following year at the West Midlands I competed as a HEAVY WEIGHT 215lbs. I won my class. My dedication, strong work ethic and sheer determination paid off in 2006. Weighing 220 I took the Overall title at the British Championships and was awarded my IFBB Professional status. I was honored considering I was up against some top ranking Bodybuilders.

I love this sport. I want to make this my career and showcase the many positive aspects that there are in the sport of bodybuilding. I want to be a positive role model. I would love to inspire and motivate people to go after their dreams and to never give up in the same way that certain people have inspired me throughout the years and continue to now.

Team Brown Approved Training

Total Body Consultants

Troy Brown - IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Meghan McCurdy - Canadian National Fitness

Contest Prep
Off Season Training
Nutritional Planning
Weight Management
Muscle Gain
Motivational Techniques
Tailored Training Programs & Services
Sport Specific Program Design
Routine Choreography
Plyometrics Training
Gymnastics Training (for fitness)
Posing Sessions
Goal Setting For Success

We provide these services to our clients worldwide. Please email us to find out more.

troyifbbpro@hotmail.co.uk

meg_mccurdy@hotmail.com

Competition History

Competitive Record:

I.F.B.B. Europa Pro 2008 - 17th
I.F.B.B. Ironman Pro 2008 - 17th
I.F.B.B. Santa Susanna Spanish Grand Prix 2007 - 6th
I.F.B.B. Montreal Pro 2007 - 15th
U.K.B.F.F. British championships 2006 - 1st place heavyweight and overall champion heavy weight (won IFBB Pro card) .
U.K.B.F.F. West Midlands Heavy Weight Champion 2006
Gravesend Classic Heavy Weight 1st place and OverAll Champion 2005
West Midlands Championship Heavy Weight Champion 1st place 2005
U.K.B.F.F. (formerly E.F.B.B. ) British Championships Heavy Weight 4th place 2005
E.F.B.B. British Championships Finalist 2004
New West Midlands Championships Men Under 80 kg 2nd Place 2004
World Championships Qual 2003 (Italy)
E.F.B.B. British Championships Light Heavy Weight 2003 4th Place
W.P.F. Mr Wales heavy weight champion 1st place 2003
E.F.B.B. British Championships Finalist 2003
E.F.B.B. South East Championships Men Under 80 kg 2003 2nd place
E.F.B.B. British Championships 2002 2nd place finalist
E.F.B.B. British Finalist & Stars of Tomorrow 2001 2nd place

A Sample Day's Diet

What a bodybuilder eats in one day

7:00am - Scoop of ALLMAX Glutamine,Black Coffee, 1 banana, 2 scoops of ALLWHEY protein

9:30am - 16 egg whites, 100gr of oatmeal

12:30pm - 280gr (raw weight) of extra lean beef, 100gr of rice

2:30pm - ISOFLEX Shake with 75g of oatmeal

4:30pm - 250gr chicken breast, 300g sweet potato

6:30pm - (pre workout) 2 scoops ALLWHEY protein with 75gr oatmeal (I will also use MUSCLEPRIME before my workouts)

8:30pm - (post workout) , Fruit Juice, 2 scoops of ALLWHEY protein

10:30pm - 300g tilapia, 75g rice, green vegetables

Note: If I miss a meal I will have a serving of QUICKMASS.
I drink 4-5 liters of water a day.

Procrastination

What is Procrastination?

Well plain and simple it is a behavior that is characterized by the deferment of actions or task to a later time. So in a nut shell it is putting things off!

Now you might be wondering what this has to do with bodybuilding. Well a lot actually. I must confess that procrastination has been a weakness of mine in the past and even today I am mindful of this behavior. I do not want anything holding me back.

Some examples of procrastination in the gym are:

I should be stretching more but I can't be bothered.
I should be doing some type of squatting in my leg workouts but I do not feel like it so I will do more sets of leg extensions.
I should be training in a proper environment where there are good athletes to learn from instead of the local health spa gym. I keep saying I should but have not actually done anything about it.
I should be eating cleaner but I cannot be bothered to cook.
I should be asking questions in the gym on how to be a better bodybuilder but I am too shy to ask.
I should do some cardio but I can't be bothered but maybe I will do it tomorrow.
The list can go on and I am sure many of you are familiar with some of these...

Here is what I would suggest you do to overcome Procrastination:

Take action:

The easiest way to overcome procrastination is to get up and do it. Change "should" to "will" or "did" - you can say you should do this or you should do that but that is not going to make you a better bodybuilder. You become a better bodybuilder by pushing yourself past your comfort zone and doing things that may not be fun. Squats are not always fun but they sure do give you great results if they are done consistently.

Set goals and then take steps towards your goals:
What do you want to accomplish?

What needs to be done in order to accomplish your goals? Break your goals down into tasks or steps so that you are always moving forward. Each task you complete takes you one step closer to your goal. It is easier to get things done when they are broken down into smaller achievable tasks!

Change your way of thinking to positive, realistic thinking. Below are some popular sayings related to procrastination that hold a lot of meaning:

- Time waits for no man.
- Strike while the iron is hot.
- He who hesitates is lost.
- He who hesitates is last

Remember, you can't wait until you're in the mood to finish important tasks; you must use positive self-talk to get yourself motivated.

Follow your bliss!

Troy Brown :)

Working With Setbacks

There are always ups and downs in life and in the sport of bodybuilding. How a person responds to adversity can really make the biggest difference when it comes to achieving your goals. I have compiled a list of my top three setbacks that I have as a body builder. For each setback I describe what I do to resolve it so that I can keep moving forward towards my goals.

1.Lack of appetite - I require a lot of food to grow and it can be a struggle for me to get my meals down sometimes in the off season.

My solution:

Cardio - this works like a charm. I usually do about 20 - 30 minutes 3 - 4 times a week. I am finding that when I am consistent with my cardio then I seem to have a good appetite. When I slack on my cardio my appetite suffers.
Increase my fruit and vegetable intake - I find that eating some fruit and some green vegetables with most of my meals really helps my appetite. I admit it is hard to eat vegetables when you are not hungry but if you can push through that then it will help. The fruits I eat are blueberries, cherries, raspberries, apples and grapefruits. I will have a serving of fruit with 2 or 3 meals and this does the trick.

2. Feeling weak in the gym or lacking motivation - this has been a hard one for me to tackle over the years because I would get so frustrated with both of these issues. A lot of times feeling weak or not feeling motivated is caused by the same thing.

My solution:

Cycling my training - it is tough to maintain an intense pace for an extended period of time. When I feel weak in the gym it is usually a good sign for me to take the volume (not as many sets) and weight down. Sometimes I will reduce my training days but that depends on how I respond to the reduced volume and weight.
Take a day or two off training - these days I am not afraid to take a day or two off when I need it. I find that this does wonders for my strength and it puts me in a good frame of mind. This is a hard thing for many bodybuilders to understand because they think a rest may hinder their progress. I have seen time and time again with myself and my clients that some rest will recharge you and put you back on course to your goals.
Watch training videos of other pro bodybuilders - this helps motivate me before training sometimes especially before back and leg work outs. Some inspirational pros to watch are: Ronnie Coleman, Branch Warren, Dorian Yates and Jay Culter.

3. Discouragement after not placing as well as I wanted at a show

My solution:

Get back in the gym - no point dwelling on it because I cannot change the outcome of the show but I CAN change the way I look next time and the way I respond to it. If you are unhappy with your placing at a show you have to look at things realistically and put together a new action plan. The only time you fail is when you give up.
Feeling Grateful - I learn something about myself every show and feel grateful to have each experience. I am grateful for the lessons I learn because those lessons are what make me better next time.
Don't Give up - it is the people that keep going after defeats and setbacks that accomplish great things.