THANK YOU ALL
First off, I want to thank you all for your support over the years, it has been amazing. I never imagined I would get such incredible opportunities thrown my way. One thing is for sure, I never would have gotten such great opportunities without the support of my friends and family and specially all of YOU here on Bodyspace. These last 2.5-3 years I got certified as a personal trainer, picked up a sponsorship with Controlled Labs and Muscle Ink, started my own business, and have been featured in over 10 magazines..This was all something I dreamed of when I was younger and my dreams came true. I want to also point out that I accomplished this 100% DRUG FREE..and when I say DRUG FREE I mean DRUG FREE, all natural..So yes, it is possible to get a sponsorship and land features in mags without the help of illegal performance enhancing drugs.
I have decided to take a break from training\bodybuilding. Family is everything to me and right now my family needs me. I’m not going to go into detail, but I will say that my family is going through some tough times and things are going to get tougher towards the end of the year. I need to spend as much time as I can with my family right now.
I want to take the time to sincerely thank Ryan DeLuca and Bodybuilding.com\Bodyspace (I wouldn’t have accomplished everything I did without you), Controlled Labs and Pt (You guys seriously are the best and I can’t thank you enough), Ian L. Sitren(You’re the man Ian!), Nate Dogg(You’re my bro and you taught me so much-Check him out everyone, he’s the next big thing!!..BodySpace Name-"TriednTrue", and ALL OF YOU HERE ON BODYSPACE!!!..I honestly cannot thank you all enough for your awesome support, none of this would have happened without you, so THANK YOU!!
I’ll be back when the time is right, so for now KEEP ON TRAINING HARD EVERYONE!
Sincerely,
XNick EdgeX
February 23, 2009 at 9:26 am
You are one of a kind in many ways Nick. I completely understand about taking care of your family…go to them. I will always be here if you need a friend! All my best, Amy
February 23, 2009 at 11:53 am
I always got your back brotha!!
February 23, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Way to go, man, it talks a lot about your values. I trust your dedication will make a difference in your loved ones life, and hope the tough times be over soon. Don’t stop excercising altogether if possible. Go running a couple of times a week at least, that will allow you to cope better with whatever you have to face. Peace.
February 23, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Nick,
You have been an inspiration to me since I first joined this site. You must do what is right, and family is one of the most important things in life. We’ll be waiting for you when you come back. Good luck with everything.
February 23, 2009 at 2:22 pm
good luck with everything BRO!!!! when you come back you will be better than ever!
February 23, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Nick you are an inspiration bro thanks for all your advise on your forum thread and for your example in the gym and now out of the gym… Family first is the right thing to do!
February 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Though I’ve been on this site a short time…from what I’ve seen and heard…you will be missed! See you when you return!
February 23, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Nick you have been an inspiration to all of us who read and studied your journal. Best of luck to you and your family. When you come back you will be lights out.
February 23, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Nick,
Still being relatively new to bodyspace, I am so glad that I found your journal towards the beginning of my "transformation" journey. You have motivated me to incorporate many of your routines into my own workouts and I am truly grateful for that. Also, thanks for the career advice you gave me; I hope to put those things in motion over the next couple of years. Best wishes to you and your family man & God Bless,
Vince
"VOcean724"
February 24, 2009 at 7:51 am
hey dude. you were the 1st profile that inspired me to accomplish all the things i know are possible for me. your carrer and accomplished dreams seem to mirror my own asperations. i know anything that can take you away, from the dedication you’ve shown on perfecting you physical self, is extreamly important. keep your head up and your mind positive. the world needs more souls like yours. we’ll all be here when you get back.
February 24, 2009 at 9:26 am
Dude i just wanna say ur build is awesome and you say drug free which is also amazing my goal this year is to get my arms bigger as i am quite broad up top like shoulder and chest but the abs is just the part i cant do but urs are extreme man well done good inspiration to people
February 24, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Nick,
You’re a class act, man. I know how much bodybuilding and working out means to you and the mind boggling commitment you have to your goals.
Hope everything works out and your family recovers from whatever situation it is in right now.
Like so many people here, you were the first person to really fuel my desire to improve my physique and work harder towards my goals.
Your workout journal is legendary for it’s insight into your willpower and commitment and the fact that you always took time out of your busy day to answer questions and help people out says volumes about you as well.
All the best, bro.
February 25, 2009 at 9:08 am
Hey Nick! We’ll definitely miss you around here. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
February 25, 2009 at 9:52 am
Bro,
It says alot about a mans character when he willing to set everything hes worked for aside for his family. Everyone knows that when you do decide to come back you’ll bring it! Best of luck and you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
February 25, 2009 at 10:40 am
nick..
i hope things start looking up, and well as you know.. you always have a friend to talk to!
youre character stands out, and for that i thank you : )
February 25, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Hey Nick,
Myself, I know like many others have been inspired by you more than anyone else here on bodyspace. I remember when I first saw you in the top I was like geez this guy thinks hes a big shot or something and then I added you and started talking to you and realized you are completely the opposite! You are truly an inspiration. I would love to follow in your footsteps and accomplish even close to what you have in drug free body building! And if I could ever get abs like you then maybe I’ll feel like I accomplished something! I’m going to train as hard as can from now on so many I can some how fill you top spot on bodyspace while you take your break haha j/k I’m sure you’ll still be up there! Anyway family is always first. Take care I hope you come back soon. Good luck with everything! As far as I’m concerned you are the face of bodyspace. Much love brotha! - Jesse
February 26, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Hey man take care of yourself and your family. I hope that everything will turn out right and that you can hit the gym hard again! you are truly an inspiration to me and have inspired me to train harder! Wishing you the best
-Rob
February 26, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Nick,
The meaningful impact that you have had, and will continue to have, on others is obvious through the great comments posted on your behalf. It is a pleasure to know you and a real kick to have the opportunity to work out with you. Inspiration, motivation, perspiration! You’re the man! All the best to you and the family in the months ahead…Chris
February 27, 2009 at 11:53 am
Wow… We’ll be waiting on your return man!
February 27, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Nick im gonna miss you bro!!! you were the reason i joined this site! your going to be missed! we will all wait for your return bro!!! take care of your family, they are number one!
February 28, 2009 at 12:34 am
we all undertsand family is first, good luck bro keep training and speak to you soon !
February 28, 2009 at 11:58 am
Congratulations and the best of luck to you and your family
February 28, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Nick this is my first comment to you but i have watched you over the years and as everyone says you are an inspiration.You will be missed.
I will pray for you and your family.
February 28, 2009 at 7:29 pm
You’re such an inspiration to this site! Congrats on all your success, we all know there is more to come. I will keep you family in my thoughts. Good luck!
March 2, 2009 at 3:38 am
Aye brotha your inspirational. Your the one person that gave me advice on my supplementation. You rock Brotha take care of your Famly and yo self… Stay strong
-Daniel Boison
March 2, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Hey Nick! You’re doing the right thing being with your family. You are a true inspiration to all of us on here, never change who you are! We’re all here for ya! God Bless, Roxanne
March 3, 2009 at 8:21 am
I believe it goes without saying, and on behalf of the Bodyspace community…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these hardships. Its always darkest before the dawn…stay strong!
March 3, 2009 at 5:11 pm
thank you! just know that you will be in my
prayers and YOU are stil an inspiration here on this site!!
take care
jo
March 4, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Thank you all so much! Your support means so much to me.
Thank you all,
Nick
March 21, 2009 at 7:47 am
My prayers are with you man.