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Bodybuilder in the Men ’ s LightHeavyweight Division . Here I earned my way to my 1st Overall battle for an IFBB Pro Card , but fell short to the Open Bodybuilding Competitor for his well-deserved win earning his IFBB Pro Card .
In 2019 I was even more determined to try again at the Toronto Pro Qualifier where once again I became 1st in my Division as a LightHeavyweight , but again fell short to the SuperHeavyweight in the Overall .
After the 2019 Toronto Pro Qualifier , I decided to take a break from the stage and focus on my career and family , while still living the Bodybuilding Lifestyle & continuing to focus on growth and making the improvements I desired on this offseason chapter .
It was not until 2022 when I was reading that the CPA was now making big waves in the Natural Bodybuilding movement , and now was awarding Pro Cards in the Natural Federation . This was more my playing field , considering my Health and Longevity in the sport . So , I reached out to Atlantic Regional Promoters , Heather and Jean LeBlanc , and started asking questions to see what direction I needed to take to get on the Natural Pro Qualifier stage .
Step 1 was to Renew my CPA Membership and do the New Brunswick Natural Regional Show , which was just 3 weeks prior to the Natural Pro Qualifier in Toronto .
In New Brunswick I took 1st Place in Masters and 1st Place in Open Bodybuilding , qualifying me for 2 chances to become a Pro at the Toronto Natural Pro Qualifier Show .