Francisco Montealegre

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Francisco Montealegre

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Athlete Profile: Francisco Montealegre

How did you get started in bodybuilding?

Since I can remember I always wanted to look strong and muscular, unfortunately I was born with a very ectomorphic body type. I grew up being a skinny but active kid. I got involved with a lot of sports (Swimming, Baseball, Football, Etc...) that way I discovered my first passion... Martial Arts.

I practiced Karate Renbukai (Full Contact Karate) for 7 years. I was very competitive and successful in competitions as a teenager but when I turned 18 and I had to fight against adults I got my @ss kicked a few times. My problem was that I was too light for my height (135lbs @ 5'10"). My father suggested I start lifting weights in order to get stronger. This is how I started my journey in bodybuilding.

It's been more that 10 years since I lifted my first dumbbell - I am no longer practicing Martial Arts and bodybuilding has become my new passion. I am a Lifetime Natural Bodybuilder and it took me many years to fill out my frame due to my ectomorphic body type, but I am finally getting there... the hard work is finally paying off.

What is your training philosophy?

For my training in bodybuilding and life style I use the same training philosophy that I learned thru all my years training Karate. I live by the karate code and principles and I apply them to my training and my life every day. I believe in self sacrifice in order to be the best I can be in spite of the worst situations that one can face. I believe in rectitude, discipline and persistence. I believe that mind body and spirit needs to be one in order to become a stable individual and with a clear mind work on achieving our goals in life.

"Obstacles are what you see when you lose sight of your goal."

What is your diet like?

I keep a lean diet year around during my off-season with one cheat meal per week. For proteins I eat Fish, Salmon, Steak, chicken and powdered protein. On the other hand my carbs sources are Rice, Oatmeal, Wheat pasta, Fruits, Veggies, low fat popcorn, potatoes, and Honey. Finally for fats I eat Fish Oil, Peanut butter, avocado and Extra virgin Olive Oil.

I eat a total of 5-6 meals per day and I put most of my carbs around my workout to have the energy to workout hard and push myself to the limit at every training session. Nutrition is the difference between achieving your goals or not.

If you have the perfect workout designed by the best coach and you don't take your nutrition seriously you are going to end nowhere period. In this sport Training is the fun part but keeping your nutrition 24/7 is what separates the best from the rest. Eating the right foods, at the right times, with the right amounts, avoid temptations, parties, drinking etc.

Who are your role models?

God and my Parents.

What advice would you give to new athletes?

Never stop dreaming and dream big but keep those dreams for yourself.
Work hard, be persistent with your training and nutrition.
Treat people right and not just to oneself. Egocentricity and selfishness leads to hate, which leads to anger. Anger consumes all in its path.
Never stop learning
Perfect you character
Have faith in God that anything is possible