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Michael John Gonzales - September 2004
When you hear of an athlete so young and has competed for just a little over a year and has won several titles to his name, you just know he is one of a kind.
Michael John Gonzales is 23 years old and a native of Angeles City, Pampanga.
Mike started out as a powerlifter while attending college. He joined a powerlifting contest at the university he was attending in 2001 and won the Overall title. This was just a stepping stone for him in developing his physique because his dream was to be a bodybuilder.
This dream together with his drive and determination to pursue a career in bodybuilding led him to train at the 14 Hour Fitness Gym in Angeles City. Here he found the camaraderie of other competitors, like Gerald Pangan (April 2004 Featured Athlete) who gave him the support he needed. Moreover, he read books and magazines on training and dieting on his own to learn the ropes of the trade. This led him to experiment in different foods his body responds to. He also applied them to his daily training program.
Last year, January 2003 he joined his first event and won 5th place in his category. He remembered Jonathan Pateno, the second placer in his category telling him