Some people are recreational athletes,
occasionally playing sports to stay active or just have something to do.
Others are more competitive, pushing themselves to the limit to see what
they are truly capable of. Others still not only live the fitness
lifestyle, they believe in it strongly enough to preach it with
evangelistic fervor. Our current Bodybuilding Model of the Month LT
(Lemuel) Thomas is a believer. LT admits that he has been involved
in sports nearly all of his life, but his true passion is helping others
to create their own fitness lifestyle.
"Fitness is my passion. I love seeing people improve their quality of
life. I have a strong desire to help other reach their goals. I want
to continue to change lives and be a health and fitness role model."
In his own words:
Being a fitness trainer and a competitive
bodybuilder is not just a hobby or a career for me, it’s my life style.
Fitness is my passion. I love seeing people
improve their quality of life. I have a strong desire to help other
reach their goals. I want to continue to change lives and be a health
and fitness role model.
In December 2006 a few people told LT that he
should compete in a bodybuilding competition. Though he had worked out
most of his life he never thought about competing as a bodybuilder until
then. In fact, LT had never even attended a bodybuilding show until his
very first competition.
By January
of 2007, LT had decided to give competitive bodybuilding a shot. He
knew very little about it – he didn’t even know all the mandatory
posing. He started doing research and met a few people who gave him
guidance and assistance in this new endeavor.
LT
placed first in his class in five competitions in his first year of
competing. As most bodybuilders can attest, this isn’t an easy
accomplishment “Some people just want compete. I didn’t just want to
compete, I wanted to win,” says LT. Being a competitive bodybuilder
isn’t just about winning for me, it’s about setting an example for my
clients. I want them to see that they can do anything they put their
minds too.
Staying Motivated
LT says that preparing for a show is one of the hardest things that he’s
ever done. But he points out it is also one of the most rewarding. Each
show drives him further to improve himself and makes him more determined
to succeed. LT believes that no matter how hard something is, if you
come short of your goals, it will only make you stronger. So, don’t
give up.
LT offers a mentoring/fitness class for young men
ages 12-17 every Saturday. LT started weight training at a very young
age and created this program to combat the current youth obesity
epidemic, address the need for quality youth activities, and teach
strategies & skills necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.
Personal Note:
"Being
that I am a personal trainer I meet a lot of different individuals who
want to get into shape. Sometimes clients just want to get into shape
to look good. Looking good is a great thing. It definitely builds
confidents and self-esteem but that's not the most important reason to
start an exercise regiment. First and foremost, your health is the most
important thing. If you aren't healthy, you can't enjoy life. Working
out will improve your quality of life. You will feel better, look better
and enjoy life much more. This is why I became a trainer and this is
also why I work so hard on my body."
Because
of his commitment to drug free physical excellence and passion for
helping others,
Lift for Life is honored to name Lemuel
(LT) Thomas as Bodybuilding Model of the Month.
Lift for Life
Bodybuilding Model of the Month
LT Thomas
You can learn more about LT
Thomas on the websites below.
