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Men and women of IronOnline. What are you made of? Have you stepped back and taken a good look at yourself lately? Where is your spirit — your heart and soul? Do you gasp at what you encounter, or is there contentment in who and what you behold? Iron spirit, personal solidarity and entrenchment girded by sensitivity and generosity. YOU BET!

We have an opportunity to share in an IronOnline mutual support project. Dave Goodin, a friend, champion, IOL contributor and a gym owner from Austin, is defending his title at the Pro Natural Mr. World in Atlantic City 12 weeks from now. He's amidst his jolly contest preparation and plans to lower his bodyfat from its current 4.8% (blimp) to 3.0% (torpedo). Dave Goodin doesn't need our help. He's etched in steel, he's concrete poured and cured. Yet, he can help us as we sit in the balcony of I/OL and root him on to victory. Let's put our cheers of support into deeds by investing in a week of intense, high-pitched workouts braced with flawless eating.

Oh, my. Train a little harder...I can do that. But the diet thing. Now? Isn't it too late? Or too early? I'm sore from yesterday's workout. My parents might visit... what then?? The food in the fridge will go bad, while people are starving... I cannot do that.

Well, think about it. Sounds like a fun challenge. I plan to eat one less stalk of celery each day and who knows? Maybe cut out the carrot stick. Might add a can of tuna. Starts Monday.

Dave, aka BOMBER

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The door is open. Enter. Either way, the scale will be there a week from Monday. What will it say? What will it disclose? Be strong. Be courageous. We might agree to keep the momentum going for a month.

Those of you looking to bulk up, hit some doubles and singles on the squats, deads and bench - add 6 ounces of lean beef and another smoothie to your daily food intake. Get plenty of sleep.

Let's get on with it.