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Name: Sebastian Joseph Zona the 1st
Nicknamed: Sam
Was sickly as an infant and spent the frist weeks of my life in the hospital. Nurses nicknamed me Sam as I was way to small for such a big Name. Some call me SAMZON (pronounced Samson as in biblical strongman)

Born: 11/29/73

Occupation:
Teacher (Health/Physical Education)
Amateur Bodybuilder

Education:
BS in Health Education and Physical Education
MA in Education
CSCS certification

Personal Goals:
1)Be Consistently Happy and Positive (still #1)
2)Make my best effort everyday in all that I do.
3)Capitilize on exposure with appearances and seminars
4)Explore other career / business options

Favorite Bodypart To Train:
Biceps and Triceps: respond easy for me

Favorite Food:
Peanut Butter, Gotta love it!

Favorite Movies:
* Entire Rocky collection
* Any movie where individual overcomes odds to conquer all.

Hobbies:
* I enjoy reading and do a little writing in my spare time.
* I also enjoy singing...not sure if I am any good, but I
sure enjoy it.....
Competitive History:
1997 Mr. Buffalo Lightheavy and Overall
1999 North American Lightheavy 6th
1999 Nationals Heavyweight 15th
2001 Mr. Rochester Lightheavy and Overall
2001 Mr. New York State Lightheavy and Overall
2001 Junior National Lightheavy 1st
2001 Nationals 5th Lightheavy
2002 Nationals 5th Heavyweight
2003 Nationals 6th Heavyweight
2004 North American 1st Heavyweight
2005 Mr. USA 9th Heavyweight
2005 Nationals 4th Heavyweight
2006 North American 3rd Heavyweight
2006 Nationals 9th Heavyweight :-(

Height: 5'8
Competitive Weight: 223
Offseason: 270

Achieving Success/Training secrets:
Hard work, Commitment, Determination, Self Discipline, Belief In Yourself, Willingness to Learn, No Fear of Failure, Risk Taking and a Positive Attitude are all required, but those aren't really secrets are they?

Training Split: (2 on one off 3)
Monday: Quads & Calves
Tuesday: Chest & Triceps
Wednesday: Off (Abs)
Thursday: Hamstrings and Calves
Friday: Shoulders and Traps
Saturday: Back and Biceps
Sunday: Off

Thanks to APT Pro Wrist Straps for the great equipment. Check out this link!
APT ProWristStraps

Mitsuru Okabe 2003





CURRENT DIET

Anything I can get my hands on! I need to GROW!