Now, it's not like I was a stranger to exercise. In my early teen years I played rep hockey and was a martial arts enthusiast. The practice and competitive nature of these sports kept my mind on winning. However, the temptations of college life led me in another direction.
The physical requirements of the program demanded certain fitness goals to be attained. The goals were relatively easy, for one who was already fit. But at 25 percent bodyfat and a diet that consisted of beer and pizza, I felt doomed. So..what to do ?

Within the next few months I began making changes. My beer and pizza money now went to information resources and fitness supplements. Though the process of change was frustrating, it did happen. I became a member at the local gym. As months progressed, changes began to happen. My bodyfat dropped considerable. I was stronger, faster. I could now begin to see the muscle definition I admired and envied in the muscle magazines. Months had turned to a year of committed training and learing. Weightlifting had now become an obsessision. I turned my energy to learning. I read countless amounts of books, magazines. Lifting weights is all I thought about.

Although I didn't forget about my academic responsibilties. Weight training gave me confidence. Not only did I want to succeed in the gym. I wanted to excel in my studies and everything else I endured. As for my physical requirements for the program. I achieved a perfect a score on every component! I graduated from my program with honours in 2000 and continued to exel in the gym. But now it was time to get a job! What does a guy do, when all he thinks about is the gym!? You probably think I got a job in a gym. Well...i did, but not until later. I began working with children in the classroom setting. Offering assistance in academics and teaching life skills (many of which I was still experiencing!) . Still committed to the gym. I realized the importance of not making weightraining my main focus anymore. One can over train, which in turn can hurt them in the long run.

As I experienced in the past. I had countless episodes of tendonitis which often set my training back as much as six months. My immune system was terrible, often getting colds which also created setbacks and my work as a Youth Counsellor began to take its toll. I needed another change. I left my job and moved away. Now I got a job at a gym! At this time I continued to train hard. But I felt i had reached a wall, a plateau. Now...... I was fit, muscular and looked good. But I still didn't have the physique to be a cover model. I worked in the gym as a customer service representative. I was the guy at the front desk! As I offered a welcoming greeting and a warm smile I continued to train hard in attempts to hurdle my plateau. Putting several theories and training regimes to the test, but still no gains.

I accepted that this was the best I was gonna get. I mean...c'mon, a fifty pound fat loss wasn't too bad..right ?! I had bicep peak, large broad shoulders and a trim 28 inch waist! More then the average guy could want...right? Wrong...I wanted more and I wasn't going to stop until I was satisfied. But I needed help, help that books and videos could no longer offer. As I was working the desk one day, an individual walked into the gym that would be the one to help me. Now I could go on and on and recount all the events leading up to this day. But...then I'd be writing forever and that would cut into my gym time. I just want to say...thanks Johnny! You gave me the tools and the confidence to become a winner at everything I do.

I have been training the last three years and have gotten the physique i've always desired. Sufficient rest , a balanced diet and intense training has given me a taste of competition. In May of 2004, I competed in the Fitness Canada model search. Satisifed with my condition I stepped on staged in front of hundreds of people. The experience was wonderful. I'm thrilled and excited to be competing again. I give great credit and admiration to both the men and women who have the desire and courage to compete. You're all examples of inspriation and champions of life.

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Thanks,
Wesley Fulton