I am a Highly Energized, Self Motivated, Unique Disciplined Individual.

My training has been still going strong. Although lately I have been fighting against strong frustrations. With my wife still hurting and dealing with much pain, she is constantly sick from day to day. Although I do try to be supportive as much as I can. I find that I am more in the way than ever. She just wants to be left alone. I know it has been difficult for her... and I know I have said it again and again. But the on going trauma that she must tolerate has been slowly deteriorating our relationship. This deeply hurts because I do love and care for her so much. She has a scheduled appointment to see another specialist next Wednesday, to get a second opinion on her condition. However, the overall outlook on her situation does not look likely to Improve anytime soon. 

Our financial struggles continue to fester and haunt us through every corridor. Now her hours has been set back once again at her work. Although I have picked up doing my grass cutting once again for this year. I do not have many lawn accounts, only a few. It helps out with gas and grocery expense throughout the week. I know that they told me long ago that I could be collecting a disability check every Month. However, I refused to that. I just cannot sit there and do nothing... I love and enjoy life. I love to be active... I love to be healthy. It's my choice. I would rather die living and doing what I enjoy with No Regrets. Than to live out my days wishing... always wondering what might have been. I know I have also had much success and opportunities come available to me through Bodybuilding.com. Although I am very appreciative for all these amazing things. The cold hard truth is that they do not earn me any extra income as far as making a living from it. I work hard at everything I do, putting my time in for free... I see it is a Wise Investment into my future. Yes, I have been in a Lionsgate MMA movie Beatdown. I have had other movie opportunities as well. I have one coming up this Month on the 24th. Although I do not know all the details as of yet. I do know it will be another MMA movie opportunity.  No, I do not get paid for these, and I do not receive any royalties or anything like that either. I look at it as building a resume... an long Internship. Special Keys that unlock the Doors of Opportunity to my Future.

Yes... I do use Bodybuilding/Weight Training, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts as an escape. I honestly do look forward to my time spent in the Gym very much so. I don't know where I would be without it. I thank God for giving me the Inner Strength that is needed to always and consistently push forward. It really does help ease the pain that I endure through. It is an excellent stress reliever. It is my Serenity... my Peace of Mind. 

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Well... I gotta for now. Today is Leg Training Day

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.

Take care and God bless everyone.

Today, April 22, 2013... I will be calling in again on the Brian The
Hammer Jackson Show to talk about a movie called MISSION ZERO. I
actually will be playing a small role in this movie. I will probably be
on air around 2pm East Coast Time. Also I do believe that the Producer
Jeremy Shecter will also chime in elaborating a little more on the movie
as well. The show will be recorded live... so you will be able to click
the link and give a listen anytime. Please check it out when you can...
Thank you.

You can also check out this link for more details on MISSION ZERO. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-zero?fb_action_ids=4815887481150&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

On the next LIVE Brian The Hammer Show it's Movie Monday, it's all
things Movies and joining Brian today, special guest Indie Filmmaker
Matthew Long to talk about his project "2 Hopeful Spinsters". We will
also hear from some of our recent indie filmmaker guests to let us know
how their project is coming along.

Join us LIVE at 10am on the West Coast - 1pm on the East Coast - Call in with your questions or comments at 646-595-3032.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brian-the-hammer-jackson/2013/04/22/movie-monday-with-indie-filmmaker-matthew-long

Alex Nardelli, Producer - Jeremy Shecter, and myself on the set of MISSION ZERO:

On the set of MISSION ZERO:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-zero?fb_action_ids=4815887481150&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

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Adaption

Favor Should Not Be A Mere Experience.

Favor should become your daily lifestyle. The Master Key To Perpetual Favor Is Continuous Adaption.

Adaption is not the denial of your difference. It's honoring the difference of others.

It is the mystery. It is the golden guarantee to the unending opening of doors.

The most successful people in the world are those who have mastered the Art of Adaption.

Adaption Is Your Willingness To Exit Your Present.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Anything is possible for someone who has faith. (Mark 9:23).

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Today, April 22, 2013... I will be calling in again on the Brian The
Hammer Jackson Show to talk about a movie called MISSION ZERO. I
actually will be playing a small role in this movie. I will probably be
on air around 2pm East Coast Time. Also I do believe that the Producer
Jeremy Shecter will also chime in elaborating a little more on the movie
as well. The show will be recorded live... so you will be able to click
the link and give a listen anytime. Please check it out when you can...
Thank you.

You can also check out this link for more details on MISSION ZERO. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mission-zero?fb_action_ids=4815887481150&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

On the next LIVE Brian The Hammer Show it's Movie Monday, it's all
things Movies and joining Brian today, special guest Indie Filmmaker
Matthew Long to talk about his project "2 Hopeful Spinsters". We will
also hear from some of our recent indie filmmaker guests to let us know
how their project is coming along.

Join us LIVE at 10am on the West Coast - 1pm on the East Coast - Call in with your questions or comments at 646-595-3032.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brian-the-hammer-jackson/2013/04/22/movie-monday-with-indie-filmmaker-matthew-long


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Uploaded on Mar 13, 2011

A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ♥ Excellence
is not a destination... it is a continuous Journey that never ends ♥

We are all unique. We have the world menu in our hands to select and
choose what we want to do. To elucidate our talents and expound our
skills!

Assign A Priority To Each Hour of Your Day.

Our life is like a train on the Track to Success. Each day God gives us
24 golden box cars (hours) to load up. What we place in each box car, or
hour, determines the speed and distance our train will move toward our
next city of accomplishment. Make your life count today. Every hour is a
Seed. You control The Harvest.

The Blind Folded Apple Trick at the end of this entree video, where I
slice an Apple in half while Totally Blindfolded was a 1 take shot. It
turned out pretty Awesome. Gotta love it for sure! Yea, I had A LOT more
footage I wanted to use, but you can only cram so much Into a 1 minute
or less video upload requirement. I had a Blast creating it though...
and I hope to do it again soon

To Fight Another Day...You Must Survive.

Everyday is a new day... I am thankful for every breath I take ♥

NOTE: I used the footage from my MET-Rx 1 minute Warrior Workout
video entree for the chance for a walk on role for the STARZ movie
series Spartacus.

My weigh in for this video was @ 191.8 pounds.


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Never give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about!B.B.com T-C. My Final Essay

Apr 2, 2011 5:21PM

I have come such a long way and have accomplished so much since joining BodyBuilding.com

on March 25th, of 2008. This was my 4th Transformation Challenge, and as

with many sports, I look forward to returning every year, stronger... and a little bit wiser. http://blog.bodybuilding.com/kevinma...p_on_anything/

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. Anything is possible for someone who has faith. (Mark 9:23).

The two components that determine your level of fitness—nutrition (what
you put into your body) and exercise (what you do with your body)—are
the same for being happy. What you put into your mind and what you do
with your mind strengthen your emotional state, allowing you to enjoy
higher and higher levels of happiness.

Thank you to my son Jacob Mattson and good friend Johnny Robert Mons with helping me take the video shots. I appreciate it much.

2013 $100,000 Transformation Challenge - with my NEW VIDEO.

The Words You Believe... Decide The Dreams You Achieve.

Posted: April 1, 2013.

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/kevinmattson/2013/04/01/2013_100_000_transformation_challenge/

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known
defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found
their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a
sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with
compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do
not just happen.

I Y'AM WHAT I Y'AM

Love
is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not
proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but
rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always
hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Monday April 15, 2013, on the Brian The Hammer Show; -Joining Brian will be guest co-host; Actor, Peter Estrada.
-Casting Director for Integrity Casting Toni Suttie, Toni is currently looking for TV Shows for the San Francisco Market - Concept Shows such as Workout Shows, Cooking Shows, etc.


-Body Builder and recent winner of the Infinite Labs, I Am Juggernaut
Challenge, through Bodybuilding.com Kevin Mattson - Kevin has combined
his love for Body Building, Weight Training, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts,
Writing and Acting to begin producing his own workout videos and
recently won the "I Am Juggernaut Challenge" for his video productions.

-Headline News Hammer Style

Join us LIVE at 10am on the West Coast - 1pm on the East Coast - Call in with your questions and comments 646-595-3032

Anarckey Entertainment and the BrianThe Hammer Show would like to thank the wonderful Sponsors who make our show possible:

-Evolution Magazine, Darnell Davis

-Author/Inspirational Speaker, Lonee Taylor

-Midway Market Place, Max Ivy

-NuSkin, Lenny Serrao

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brian-the-hammer-jackson/2013/04/15/concept-tv-shows-needed-with-toni-suttie-integrity-casting

Yeah, Spring is finally here and Summer Time Fun bon-fires, roasting marshmallows, and making smores, and having a blast soon to follow... shot taken 4th of July 2012.

People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when
the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is
revealed only if there is a light from within.

Today I was live on air with, Brian "The
Hammer" Jackson... a Blog Talk Radio Show. In which I talked about my
Mom's non profit organization, Ja'Noah House. The show was recorded
live, and you can still hear how it went. My Introduction by Brian
starts slowly 75 minutes into the show. I actually call on air after 83
minutes into the show. I was pre-occupied taking care of my
Granddaughter and Grandson Anyway...The show was pretty cool, please
check it out and give a listen when you get a moment. Thank you.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brian-the-hammer-jackson/2013/04/05/salute-to-small-business-friday

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If you like to check out the Ja'Noah House Face Book Page, here is the link and Description:
Ja'Noah
House is a fully license non-profit organization founded over 20 years
ago. On May 8th 1990. Donating food, clothes, and various Items in the
Inner City in and around Cass Corridor of Detroit, and the Metro Detroit area.
The
mission of Ja'Noah House is to reach those who need hope to change
their life.. We do this by giving .-- & sharing the Gospel...
GIVING
MAN TAUGHT VALUABLE LESSON. Carl and Audrey Mattson enjoyed helping the
needy and homeless through their Ja'Noah House ministry. Carl died
April 15, but Audrey promises to carry on their work.
NOTE:
This story was printed in the local Observer/Eccentric Newspaper in
2007, after my Father passed away. ...By, Linda Chomin.
Over
the years Ja'Noah House has been in several News Paper articles,
Including The Detroit News. Also has appeared in several News stories on
the local News channels. Ja'Noah House even had a short half hour radio
program broadcast every Saturday night on a local A.M. channel in the
late 90's.
You can find out more about Ja'Noah House through:
Face Book Page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/JaNoah-House/137624599628849
Or contact Audrey Mattson for donations at:
e-mail: janoahhouse@ymail.com

We
had a motor home which we packed with stuff, all organized in bins in
special places ready to give from the window. It is so exciting!
The
things we give are donated to us. We had a slider window and put a
counter top in front of it where we put a roaster filled with food &
paper products to serve... Also, a huge coffee pot & paper cups. It
was the Lord's Work -- we just did it -- prayed & He supplied...
The
mission of Ja'Noah House is to reach those who need hope to change
their life.. We do this by giving & sharing the Gospel.

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And
this Interview about Ja'Noah House was pretty cool to do around this
time as well. To also remember my Father and the legacy that he left
behind. I know I have shared this video many times. However, It is
always nice to be remembered... and we keep
those memories alive within our heart and soul. This video is
dedicated to my Father, Carl Mattson 11/21/41-04/15/07. I wanted to
share this recent video that I made for my Mom to show people what she
does, and how my Mother, through everything that she has been through
since my Fathers death, encourages and Inspires me to do what I do, and
how I stay so focused, dedicated, and determined to NEVER give up hope I
felt strongly compelled to make this video of my Mom. This is part two
of a documentary Interview that I did with my Mom, this part two is the
video, which shows what she does and has done ever so faithfully for
over 20 years since starting JaNoah House. Ever since my Dad passed away
on April 15th, 2007, my Mom has went through so much heartache, yet, I
NEVER hear her complain! Her Spiritual Faith in God has been UNBREAKABLE
ever since she gave her heart to Jesus when she was a young girl. She
is truly a Inspiration to me to never give up hope. One of her favorite
scriptures , They call it, "Gods calling number" "Jeremiah 33:3 Call
unto Me, & I will answer you & show you Great & Mighty
things which you know not." if you like, you can contact her at:
janoah@sbcglobal.net I know she would love to hear from you. ("JaNoah
House has been a legitimate fully license Non- Profit Organization for
20 years, donations are excepted and very much appreciated & are tax
deductable). NOTE: I GOTTA SAY, MY MOM DID NOT KNOW I WAS DOING THIS AS
A VIDEO, IT WAS A SURPRISE FOR HER. SHE THOUGHT I WAS JUST DOING
ANOTHER DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEW VIDEO ON HER. WHEN I HAD ASKED HER IF SHE
WOULD KNEEL DOWN AND PRAY IN FRONT OF THE COUCH, SHE DID SO WITHOUT
HESITATION, AND SHE WAS REALLY PRAYING. WHEN I WAS FINISHED TAKING THE
SHOT, I HAD TO HELP HER UP, SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO ON HER OWN, BECAUSE OF
HER HIP PROBLEM. BUT SHE DID NOT COMPLAIN AT ALL ABOUT IT. IN FACT, SHE
SAID WITH A SMILE THAT SHE WOULD GLADLY DO IT AGAIN IF I NEEDED HER TO.
WHEN I SENT HER THE LINK TO VIEW HER NEW VIDEO THE NEXT DAY, HERE IS
WHAT I WROTE TO HER. Hey Mom I finished your video. I am so tired I was
up all night working on this. I was so moved by this video Mom the tears
were just rolling down my cheeks as I put this together, and I had warm
chills and goosebumps all over. I love you Mom, God Bless
You...needless to say, my mom was very emotionally touched by this
video... This video is dedicated to my Father, Carl Mattson
11/21/41-04/15/07. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRLp3N0i44g

Life is full of Valuable Lessons... If We Open Our Hearts To See Them.

Respectfully,
Kevin Mattson
PAPA BEAR

The Words You Believe... Decide The Dreams You Achieve.

2013 $100,000 Transformation Challenge - FINAL ESSAY. Final Pics.

Final Weigh in on April 1, 2013 @ 191.6 pounds.

Yes, I really do look forward to these Transformation Challenges,
they are, and have been so much fun for me. This one currently
completing my 6th through Bodybuilding.com now since 2008. I had really
made some significant progress in my legs. Gaining 30 pounds of some
pretty good lean muscle mass over the past year, without attaining too
much body fat ratio.

Over time, I have taken advantage of a variety of workout routines
available through the web site of Bodybuilding.com. (I have especially
liked and followed Kris Gethin 12 week trainer, and Jim Stoppani's
Shortcut To Size). Through the many articles on health nutrition,
workouts, and using the wide variety of top of the line supplements. I
have learned what works for me through trial and error. Also my
experiences through the Transformation Challenges that I have
accomplished have been productive learning experiences. In which they
have also significantly helped me prepare overall for my very first 2013
NPC Novice Michigan Bodybuilding Competition! My goal throughout this
particular challenge was to lean out and make the definition ***POP***
while maintaining as much size as possible. I have learned so much
through my experiences... a lot of trial and error. It has been a long
hard road. However, each time I seem to get just a little bit better.

I am not saying that it has been easy. I am actually a hard gainer,
so it has not only been difficult to add and maintain size in my legs
due to this fact. But also overcoming physical set backs from a severe
lower back problems that occurred in 1997, and hernia surgery to repair
two massive hernias in 2007. In which they implanted a mesh patch in my
lower left groin area. This has caused me irritability and discomfort
from the patch continually pinching and pulling on my insides. However,
through prayer and continually strengthening weaker muscle tissues, I
have slowly over time Improved my conditions drastically.

Continuous effort. Not strength or Intelligence. Is the key to unlocking our potential.

I not only work real hard in my gym... I also work real hard putting
everything together. From my writing, to creating my own photo shoots
and videos... and making it flow all together. It has taken me a long
time through trial and error to get it right... but yeah, with much
patience and repetitive habit we eventually and inevitably do make
progress... and I firmly believe we get better as we age. And the valued
wisdom that we learn through our mistakes can only be appreciated as
the years pass by. I value my my time. I know the Importance of Media
Arts and self promoting yourself throughout this World Wide Internet.
Promoting not only yourself in a professional manner but also well
established and successful Companies such as Bodybuilding.com. As with my physical progress, this is very Important to me as well. Overcoming my Dyslexia I depend much on my computers spell check. I hope and pray
that if I was honored for the $100,000 Transformation Challenge Grand
Prize. That it would open doors of opportunity to not only represent
Bodybuilding.com but also make a career working for Bodybuilding.com as well. I would use the cash prize to Invest in my future. Investing in
weight equipment and would love to have a membership at a gym. I would
also love to pursue certification for Health/Nutrition Specialist and
Media Arts, with creating and writing like I currently do. Also making
much desperately needed Home Improvements, as well as purchasing a much needed vehicle for my wife. Whom has been very sick throughout this Challenge, having to endure through two surgeries, and she is still very
sick and in much pain. After visiting the ER Saturday Night, she must
follow up with her Surgeon Dr. this week. This has been the most
difficult Transformation Challenge that I have had to face with so many
tragic events happening in my life throughout these past 12 weeks.
However, It has been my Philosophy of Life that difficulties Vanish when
faced Boldly.

I love being challenged, recognizing the opportunity for Improvement.
Excitement of the challenge, thankful for the health benefits of looking
and feeling good, to be able to help Inspire and encourage others is
the ultimate reward for me. Habits... Good or Bad... are difficult to
break. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act... it is a
habit. This is my life. I Live It... I Breath It... And I Will Die
Doing What I Enjoy. This IS What I Do. It Is My Passion... My Way Of
Life Each And Every Day.

A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step. However, We
Must Keep on Stepping. Never Give Up. Keep Moving Forward... One Step at
a Time.

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known
defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found
their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a
sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with
compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do
not just happen.


***Diet/Nutrition***


To me, my diet/nutrition perception is simplicity. I have never been
good at math. Although I really love Bodybuilding, and living a Healthy
and Fit Lifestyle. Although I do find all those nutritional charts
that many people follow very Impressive. I admit, I am Confused by
them. I have never counted calories, carbs, etc. or anything. I guess
this has to do with me being a little dyslexic. Throughout the years I
have learned to rely on my Intuitions. I Listen to my body... going by
my Gut Instinct. My diet consists of lean proteins, fruits and
vegetables. Mostly oatmeal, eggs, brown rice, whole breasted chicken,
and peanut butter. I use either flax seed bread or Ezekiel bread. I eat
lots of bananas, oranges, grapefruit, apples, grapes, and I love
blueberries!!! Caesar Salads, broccoli, carrots, etc... and I love to
snack on almonds, and raisins. I eye ball my portions and only eat to
satisfy my hunger craving. And I do get hungry around every 3 to 4
hours, so I am eating 5 to 6 times a day. Some meals are just a protein
drink with fruit. And sometimes I am able to get a protein bar. In
which I enjoy very much, because to me, because of the various varieties
of protein bars and the fact that they are like eating a regular candy
bar... well, it is a special treat for me.

***Motivation***


Ya' know, I have been through so much in my lifetime. I have been hit
hard with a wide variety of set backs. I have experienced and seen much
death from Family to Friends. And of course as the years go by, and the
older we get... that list keeps growing every year. Still... Life Goes
On for the rest of us. And as I have wrote many times... and I have been
writing about in my PAPA BEAR experimental story, and ever since I
started blogging and creating posts on the Internet and on
Bodybuilding.com in 2008. All Throughout my Lifetime...
It has always been my Philosophy of Life that difficulties Vanish when faced Boldly.

I have Always taken the many negative experiences that I have been
faced with in life, and I turn them around. Only to use them as Positive
Examples... to help Inspire and Encourage others. These negative
adversities have only made me Stronger in All Aspects in my life and
Push me to Work Harder!!! And In return... People that Overcome and
Conquer their negative experiences Inspire and Encourage me as well.

We All are helping each other... Always Moving Forward... 1 Day At A Time.
My Motivation Derives from Knowing that I have Strong Support from A
Loving Family and Friends that Care and Need me... Just As Much As I
Need Them.

And also knowing that no matter how hard I try to be and set a Positive
example and be a Positive Influence to my Family and Friends... I keep
getting hit hard and knocked down by various adversities that have tried
to Destroy my Life so many times!!! This enrages my Heart and Soul...
and only makes me Hungrier to Strive and Push Harder to Break through my
many barriers that only try to hold me back from achieving my Goals and
Dreams!!! Having to deal with and go through so much Pain and Heartache
has only made me STRONGER Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually.
Every Morning I Am reminded to Always Thank God for Another Day.

Everyday Is A New Day...I Am Thankful For Every Breath I Take.

Insist On Today's Productivity. An unproductive day is an unhappy
day. You were created to be productive... to accomplish... to multiply.
Any progress toward your life dream today should be celebrated. Each
hour is an "employee"... Give It A Specific Assignment.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack
of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Anything is possible for someone who has faith. (Mark 9:23).

During the event, I was on a relentless roller coaster ride of
emotions. As the excitement played out... I overcame my fear and
anxieties. At the end... when they were handing me my 5th place Sword
Trophy. I was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment. Knowing all
the hard work and sacrifices that I have made along the way. Overcoming
my physical and financial set backs. And how long the road was that it
took to get here... My eyes were burning fighting back the tears that
kept blurring my vision.

I am still currently training hard. I have my end date tomorrow for
Bodybuilding.com's Dymatize Nutrition $100,000 Transformation Challenge.
And I have another photo shoot with my good friend Cliff on Tuesday. So
I am trying to maintain a lean cut look as much as possible. After all
this is over I will continue on. I am definitely looking forward to my
next show for sure. Training will be Intense so to keep adding more
overall size and go up in weight class... hopefully hit Heavy Weight
contenders this next time around. I just made Light Heavy Weight at 195
pounds this time. Heavyweight class is over 198 up to 225 pounds.

HAPPY EASTER Everyone!!!

Each of the seasons are different,

There's Joy that each will bring.

But there is nothing quite like the Beauty of Spring.

And I am looking forward to enjoying a Nice Long Healthy Summer too

The Adventures of PAPA BEAR and Grandpas lil' Jumping Bean...

Spending a Day Mowing the Lawns.

To the world you may be just one person...

but to one person you might just be the world.

We make a living by what we get... We make a Life by what we Give.

Everyday Is A New Day... I Am Thankful For Every Breath I Take!!!

I officially weighed in on the scale at the 2013 NPC Novice Michigan Bodybuilding Competition Show this Morning at 195 pounds. Just making the Light Heavy Weight Division. For my first show I did pretty good coming in 5th place.

The shot you see is taken by my wife Lisa... Yes, even though she is still in much pain from her surgery. She still made it to see me perform my 1 minute routine for my evening show performance. I edited the song from God Smack... I Am Doing The Best That I Can. I Am Doing The Best I Ever Did.

During the event, I was on a relentless roller coaster ride of emotions. As the excitement played out... I overcame my fear and anxieties. At the end end... when they were handing me my 5th place Sword Trophy. I was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment. Knowing all the hard work and sacrifices that I have made along the way. Overcoming my physical and financial set backs. And how long the road was that it took to get here... It was hard to fight back the tears that kept blurring my vision.

Shot taken this morning before my show.

I am certainly done with my goals. My destination is only the beginning. I am refreshed and have a new vision of achievement. I see opportunity in my future. And I am going to pursue. I will continue to Improve my overall physique, adding more size with definition and separation I know is attainable in my legs as well. I will keep moving forward... One Step At A Time.

Perspective in All Aspects of Life. I am currently dealing with much
frustrations. I feel like Crash and Burn. However, I must remain focused
and see things through. Financial hardship is a plague for me. I have
sacrificed so much. And now, unfortunate financial circumstances is
hindering once again. Also my wife Lisa needs surgery on Friday, due to
complications from her prior surgery in January. When Lisa told me this, I know how much pain and discomfort she has been enduring through, and I could not prevent the choking suffocating feeling overwhelming me and the tears that welted from my eyes. And although these
current circumstances is a strong deterrent trying to prevent me from
pursuing my first Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Show on Saturday.
Lisa still supports my efforts and wants me to follow through.

I will push my limits and see how far I can go. I will see things through with the Strength that God gives me to do so.

I have made significant overall progress gains despite my past
physical & financial set backs. Especially gaining some nice thick
size in my legs. Definition is not there as much as I would like.
Although, I am doing the best that I can with what I have to work with
for now. All I can do is hope and pray.

I know I will have and make the most fun out of these upcoming
experiences. I know I will cherish every moment no matter what the
outcome for sure.


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I never try anything... I JUST DO IT.

If I Fail. I Try Again, And Again, And Again...

If You Fail, Are You Going To Try Again?

It Matters How You're Going Finish.

Are You Going To Finish Strong?

Excellence is not a destination... it is a continuous Journey that never ends

...Its Your Decision.

Excellence Is A Place Of Movement... A Journey.

There may be parts of your life where there is Excellence and other ares
where there is not. There may be areas where you are making progress in
Excellence and other areas where you are not. You must learn how to
cultivate a spirit of Excellence in the different aspects of your life.
Excellence is in the details. Excellence is in precision. It will
require attentiveness. It will require focus. It will require an
Investment of time.

Excellence is the highest quality you can presently produce. Birth an
awareness of Excellence. Celebrate Excellence in your daily life... in
your finances, in your attitude, in your conversation and in your
relationships. Develop a spirit of Excellence... Your Life Will Never Be
The Same.

First Thing Every Morning

If you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,400 -
with no balance carried from day to day - what would you do? Well, you
do have such a bank...TIME.


Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it rules
off as "lost" whatever you have failed to use toward good purposes. It
carries over no balances and allows no overdrafts. You can't hoard it,
save it, store it, loan it or invest it. You can only use it ... TIME.

Here are six terrific truths about time:

First: Nobody can manage time. But you can manage those things that take up your time.

Second: Time is expensive. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of our
day is spent on those things or those people that only bring us two
percent of our results.

Third: Time is perishable. It cannot be saved for later use.

Fourth: Time is measurable. Everybody has the same amount of
time...pauper or king. It is not how much time you have; it is how much
you use.

Fifth: Time is irreplaceable. We never make back time once it is gone.

Sixth: Time is a priority. You have enough time for anything in the world, so long as it ranks high enough among your priorities.

Assign A Priority To Each Hour of Your Day.

Our life is like a train on the Track to Success. Each day God gives us
24 golden box cars (hours) to load up. What we place in each box car, or
hour, determines the speed and distance our train will move toward our
next city of accomplishment. Make your life count today. Every hour is a
Seed. You control The Harvest.

Live Simply.

Speak Kindly.

Care Deeply.

Love Generously.

I have my first Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Show coming up real
soon, that I have been Mentally/Physically preparing for. My training
has been very Intense and diet/nutrition has been going very well too...
In all aspects, I have made many sacrifices to make this happen.

I am doing the best that I can with what I have to work with for now.
All I can do is hope and pray... and I will have, and I will make the
most fun out of these upcoming experiences... I know I will cherish
every moment no matter what the outcome for sure.
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THE QUESTION ISN"T HOW MUCH MORE CAN YOU TAKE. BUT HOW MUCH MORE CAN
YOU GIVE. JUST WHEN YOUR READY TO QUIT, YOUR MIND SAYS PUSH HARDER. YOU
LISTEN, SENSING AN INNER STRENGTH THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE. AND SUDDENLY
YOU DISCOVER... YOU NO LONGER FEEL PAIN.

As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we
will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will
fully bloom. It happens in its own time.

PERSEVERE

• Persist no matter what.

• Endure discomfort.

• Request help.

• Steadfastly hold on to your beliefs and values.

• Envision triumph.

• Very consistently keep at it.

• Embrace adversity as your teacher.

• Refuse to give up.

• Enjoy and celebrate every tiny bit of progress!

Refuse To Quit. Ever. The secret of champions is there refusal to
quit trying. Futility is merely a feeling... Conquer it and keep
heading toward your goals. Create small successes when the large ones
seem Impossible. Even skyscrapers are built a brick at a time.
Quitting...does not really give you what you really want.

Every step away from yesterday is significant progress.

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***LEG TRAINING***


Standing Calf Raises: 3 sets @ 20 - 25 reps.


Seated Calf Raises: 3 sets @ 20 - 25 reps.


Front Tibialis Curls: 3 sets @ 12 - 15 reps.


Lying Hamstring Curls: 4 sets @ 10 - 12 reps.


Leg Extensions: 3 sets @ 10 - 12 reps.


Squats: 2 sets @ 12 to 15 reps. 2 sets 8 to 10 reps. 2 sets to failure.


Alternate 1 Leg Lunge and Stretch: 3 sets each, reps to failure.

A few simple rules to remember to stimulate MUSCLE GROWTH:

1: Heavy lifting (4-6 reps), which promotes a high rate of mechanical

damage/protein degradation.

2: Relatively high reps (up to 12-15 for the upper body and 15-20 for

the lower body), which promote a high mechanical degradation due to the

combination of moderate time under tension and intra muscular tension

magnitude.

3: Constant tension sets. To do these properly, you must flex the

target muscle hard during every inch of every rep. You can never allow

the muscle to relax. This means no rest between reps either. This

method is best kept for isolation exercises.

When weight training( whether your using heavy or light) try not to

let the muscles relax during the set (always flexing as hard as

possible during every inch of every rep) with 50-60% of the maximum

performed to failure, HGH, and IGF-1 levels will be enhanced!

The constant tension exercises can build size and strength despite

using relatively light weights and when if muscle damage is fairly low.

However, if the muscle is allowed to relax during the set, oxygen and

blood will flow into the muscle and you won't reach optimal benefits.

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Chop your own wood... and it will warm you twice.

Gratitude ~ When you wake up in the morning, think of what a precious
privilege it is to be alive... to breath... to think... to enjoy... to
love.

By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.

I had an Awesome Time working with my good
friend Cliff H Nixon. Specialty Imaging - Fitness - Papa Bear — with
Kevin Mattson. Still modeling on a variety of special project photo
shoots. Cliff's work is Quite Impressive... with a relaxed, comfortable professional atmosphere he makes you feel right at home. You can see more of Cliff Nixon's work here: https://www.facebook.com/tormentodelfuego

PAPA BEAR
When I was a young cub ...
Guess I was considered stronger than average back when the Dinosaurs
roamed the earth, lol… I was very much into weight lifting, benching a
clean 350 pounds, & was very much into boxing & martial arts,
although I have never performed professionally.
I was also very
quiet & very shy,{and I still am }, and I did not talk much.
Except when I was in my comfort zone among a close pack of friends. They
even called me smiley in the 8th grade, & I was always told I was too nice.

Because I was so strong and quiet, I was often misunderstood. To give
my story a little of amusement, I will say it like this...
Like a big quiet bear, I mostly kept to myself. Just trying to get through school was hard enough.

Curious... predators began taunting me, trampling in my territory,
wanting to test their strength & capabilities against mine.
I
did not want to engage in attack, rather, I just wanted to be left
alone. But I had no choice... & I was forced to do so …
but it never took much, & I always managed to defend my territory well… They called me BEAR!
My nickname stuck well, in fact, it stuck so well that years later, I tattooed it on my left knuckles.
This is the first half of my story, and how BEAR came about.

As I grew up, I was always close with my Grandpa. We always did
everything together, from helping him fix & build things,{ he was an
AMAZING Craftsmen/Carpenter}, to a sweet relaxing day of fishing! He
called me his lil’ partner… I called him PAPA, {pronounced Baw-Paw }. My
Grandpa, PAPA, passed away about 13 years ago now... I took it very
hard, & still miss him so much…
I tattooed myself again, on my right knuckles... with his nickname, what I called him... PAPA.

Now in February of 2007, I found out from my oldest daughter Crystal
that I was going to be a Grandpa! My own Father, being very Ill at the
time, fell prey from his sickness. And the angels took him to his
eternal home on April 15th, 2007…
But not before he knew that he was to be a Great Grandpa himself… he was very excited & glad to know this.
My Granddaughter has been a blessing & healing joy to us all... especially me.
I call her, Grandpas lil’ jumpin bean... she calls me PAPA BEAR.
Written: October 16, 2009. by Kevin Mattson.

My Youtube video, Summer Fun / Promise IV , September 19, 2009.
Enjoying a nice Summer Day.

Sometimes our
light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with
another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who
have rekindled this inner light.

I just wanted to write a note of thanks and gratitude... an appreciation from all the feedback, likes and comments that I get from my posts, means a lot for sure. I know
to some people it may not seem like much. However, I take much time and
thought into each post that I create. Putting everything together is a
lengthily time consuming process. From sparking an Idea for a project,
creating my own photo shoots and videos. I work with what I have.
However, I do enjoy writing, creating, putting everything together. It
is very relaxing and great stress reliever for me. And I know the
Importance of Media Arts and self promoting yourself, getting your
content out there... and I do my best to create everything with a
"professional" atmosphere. With my Dyslexia I depend a lot on my
computers spell check, and I also do a lot of proof reading as well. So
needless to say this whole process takes me a lot longer than average.

Ya' know, I have been through so much in my lifetime. I have been hit
hard with a wide variety of set backs. I have experienced and seen much
death from Family to Friends. And of course as the years go by, and the
older we get... that list keeps growing every year. Still... Life Goes
On for the rest of us. And as I have wrote many times... and I have been
writing about in my PAPA BEAR experimental story, and ever since I
started blogging and creating posts on the Internet and on
Bodybuilding.com in 2008. All Throughout my Lifetime...

It has been my Philosophy of Life that difficulties Vanish when faced Boldly.

I have Always taken the many negative experiences that I have been
faced with in life, and I turn them around. Only to use them as Positive
Examples... to help Inspire and Encourage others. These negative
adversities have only made me Stronger in All Aspects in my life and
Push me to Work Harder!!!

And In return... People that Overcome and Conquer their negative
experiences Inspire and Encourage me as well. We All are helping each
other... Always Moving Forward... 1 Day At A Time.

The Reward of Pain Is The Willingness To Change.

I am not always happy. I am not always excited. I do not always feel
hope. There are times when I do not see change. There are times where I
feel like I have poured most of my energy Into bad soil. I have made so
many mistakes in my life...many. Admitting a mistake quickly positions
you to learn from it...And Extract A Goal. Everyone at sometime feels
like quitting...like giving up. Do not get discouraged... Your Best
Season Is Just Ahead. Let me help you unleash a River of
Faith...Forever! Everybody goes through rough places... Endurance Is A
Bridge. Endurance Increases Access. Endurance Makes You A Testimony Of
Encouragement To Others.

Everyone has problems, and learning to share them is essential.

Hiding pain requires an enormous amount of energy... Sharing it is Liberating.

Think Ahead

I call It... The Law Of Inevitable Eventuality.

If you eat two slices of pecan pie every night... what is the Inevitable Eventuality?

If you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day... what is the Inevitable Eventuality?

Whatever you are doing right now... is producing an Inevitable Future.

Think, Think, Think... Ahead.

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other
people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out
your own inner voice. And most Important, have the courage to follow
your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want
to become. Everything else is secondary.

The Power of Kindness

There is absolutely nothing in the world that has the power to ruin
your day. If you are upset, it is because you have directed your mind to
be so. Initially these truths can be hard to accept because you have
become so accustomed to giving your power away. Every time you blame
another person for your unhappiness you are giving your power away. Stop
blaming and start healing.

My Granddaughter and I.

My Granddaughter and I.

My Grandson and I.

My Grandson and I.

My Granddaughter, Grandson, and I... enjoying a nice Summers Night.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of
caring, all in which have the potential to turn a life around.

Unhappiness Enters A Home Through A Person. The Bible says In
Proverbs 11:29, "He that troubleth his own house shall Inherit the wind.

"Once the seed of unhappiness begins... everything Is magnified. Your
home Is your responsibility. It Is not God's. It Is your garden, your
School. You have to fight the third voice that enters your environment
like like a Warrior. You can nurture Loyalty by sowing it. Stay
sensitive to everything demonic that comes against your home world.

3 Things You Must Remember About Your Home:

1* Your Home Is Your Most Important Asset And Investment Scripturally.
2* Your Home Will Always Have An Enemy.
3* Your Home Is Your Garden Of Love...You Are The Gardener. You
develop the environment of your home. It is where you grow what you want
to see. It Is where you grow seeds...the Seeds of Time, Energy, and
Listening. Salvage Someone. You are not the only person who Is
struggling today. Others around you are hurting too. Be extremely
attentive to the silent cries of someone close to you that may be
drowning In the Ocean of Helplessness. Permit God to make you their Life
Jacket...Of Hope. Triumph Over Trivia. Think of each friendship as a
beautiful flower In the Garden of your life. That Garden must be
nurtured, fertilized and watered regularly. Do not let petty and
Insignificant differences...Trivia... sap the beauty of those flowers.
Never give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking
about.

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You Are Powerful Beyond Measure!!!