"Average is not for me, I do not like looking average, being average or living an average life.
We only live once, gotta make it the best one possible and not listen to those who tell us we
cannot achieve things"
Full Name: Alexandre Marx Carneiro
DOB: 11/21/1987
Height: 5'10 / 1.78m
Weight:
-Off Season: Approx. 200lbs / 90kg
-Contest: Approx. 184lbs / 83kg
Hometown: Brasilia-Brazil
Occupation: Personal Trainer & Model
Current Residence: Colorado-U.S.
Marital Status: Married
Major: B.S. in Kinesiology
Minor: Nutrition
ACSM cPT Trainer Certified
American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified
Muscular Development & Strength Specialist
American Bodybuilding / Optimum Nutrition Sponsored Athlete
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Favorites:
Body Part: Triceps
Cheat Food(s): Sushi, Pizza and Pasta
Movies: Sci-Fi & Action
TV Show(s): Two and Half Men & Anime Cartoons
Music: Techno
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Interview:
How did you get started in the world of bodybuilding?
I didn’t even know the meaning of the sport bodybuilding until I was around 17. It was during a summer break that my older brother decided to takeme to a local gym since I was really bored at home. As I spent more and more time at the gym I started seeing some small changes in my body; nothing too drastic but it seemed to be quite enoughfor the people around me to notice me more. As time went by I started doing my own research, going online and reading more and more about it until seriously I got hooked up on the sport and now it is my lifestyle. I entered my first competition at the age of 19 and placed 3rd in a teen division.
What's your motivation?
My ultimate goal is to make it to nationals one day. It’s going to take quite a bit of time, but with my coach Rick Sosias and the staff people atInner Strength Gym in Denver (http://www.goisf.com/) I know my goals will become more attainable.
If you could give once piece of advice about bodybuilding/fitness what would it be?
Dedication is the key. If you cannot stick with eating correctly and training then it is all pointless. You need to keep yourself dedicated at whatyou do at all times in order to separate yourself from the crowd. Staying persistent with what you want and never giving up despite all odds is essential. Bodybuilding is a mind game as well and if you cannot be strong inmind then it is not the right sport for you. Owner of gym Inner Strength Chris Williamson once told me this 'If you do not have the right mentality to win then why are you training?'. Once he told me that I knew that I had to switch my mentality abut training and wanting to stay strong and win at all costs.
Proudest bodybuilding/fitness accomplishment?
I have been featured in several international article, published as both author and model on some national magazines and I am a prod Athlete of AmericanBodybuilding and Optimum Nutrition. My proudest accomplished would have to bekeeping up with this lifestyle that is complicated but rewarding. I have finally for the first time in my life obtained help from experts such as RickSosias, Jake Purdy (http://www.jakepurdyfitness.com/) and Chris Williamson who are going to make me even more proud of the lifestyle I chose as they help me and improve my will power. I have many accomplishments still to achieve but if it was not for the bodybuilder lifestyle I would not have accomplished an eight of what my life is today.
Any plans for the future?
I will simply keep training hard and seeing where it takes me. My ultimate goal has always been to become an IFBB Pro and compete at that level. It is a long far dream but I know with the motivation I am getting lately from people and my wife Katherine I can do it.
Favourite Quote?
-"A great pleasure inlife is doing what people say you cannot do." (Walter Gagehot)
"There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore and who always will. So don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future!"
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Muscle and Fitness Model Search Top 6 Online finalist
