<b>Issue 5 – Cover Story</b><BR/>Smacked by Reality<small>By Sarah Roman</small>

Issue 5 – Cover Story
Smacked by RealityBy Sarah Roman

My name is Sarah Roman. I am a humanitarian and founder of www.smackedbyreality.com At 26 years old and 5 feet tall, I have lost over 60 lbs naturally. My weight loss photos have impacted hundreds of individuals who have come to me for insight and advice. This has allowed me…

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Editor’s Letter<small>By Nitro</small>

Editor’s LetterBy Nitro

Greetings!!!! It’s your favorite BEAST & Editor-In-Chief here to let you know what we have happening and of course, what’s coming next! First, let me give thanks. Thanks to God for everything, without Him I am lost. Next, to all the writers who took time from their busy schedules to…

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Action!<small>By Nitro</small>

Action!By Nitro

Lights… Camera… ______ You know what comes next! Now, in this lifestyle, you are defined by them, or lack of it. Today after my time in the gym, someone asked “How you feeling?”, my reply… “If I encounter any locked doors, I’m knocking ‘em down!” I move in a solid…

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Supple Strength<small>By Jerome Edwards</small>

Supple StrengthBy Jerome Edwards

TRAINING INJURIES SUCK!!! There is something that happens to you mentally when you strive to push your body to its breaking point and you actually break it. I’ll NEVER forget my first and hopefully only major training injury. It was the day of CrossFit Totals which included max effort back…

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To Gain or Not to Gain?<small>By Tamekia White</small>

To Gain or Not to Gain?By Tamekia White

HOW TO TRAIN IN THE “OFF” SEASON VS PRE-CONTEST PART I Let’s cut to the chase; there is no such thing as an “off” season in physique competitions for those of us who chose to operate in absolute excellence and WIN! This sport is an incessant, never ending cycle of…

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BEAST Mode ON!<small>By Megan May</small>

BEAST Mode ON!By Megan May

You’ve heard of them. These crazy races involving crawling through mud, climbing rope walls, and jumping over fire all while swimming or running to the next crazy obstacle. Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Spartan Race, just the name alone stirs up something primordial in you. Your inner beast starts scratching to…

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Who is Holding the Smoking Gum?<small>By Georgia Moore</small>

Who is Holding the Smoking Gum?By Georgia Moore

Understanding Your Addiction to Find Your Cure We have been told the smoking addiction is so strong, that many people find it impossible to escape. We all know people who have bought into this, even you may have. To me this is nothing more than enabling drivel, pandered by big…

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So You’ve Thought About Doing a Triathlon?<small>By Jonathan Miller</small>

So You’ve Thought About Doing a Triathlon?By Jonathan Miller

What Is A Triathlon? So you’ve heard of something called “Ironman”, or maybe you’ve heard some of your friends talk about a triathlon. Maybe the curiosity has crossed your mind, but you aren’t sure where to begin. A triathlon is a multi-sport event, which includes three sequential endurance activities. These…

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Beauty & the Beast

Beauty & the Beast

SHOW OFF YOUR BEASTLY BODY IN OUR NEXT ISSUE AND WIN A FREE NO JOKE LIFESTYLE “I’M A BEAST” OR “I’M A BEAUTY” TRAINING SHIRT! This issue’s featured beauty: BROOKE HOLLOMAN Age: 34 Origin(birth place): Pomeroy, Washington Current Location: Spokane, Washington Years invested in this lifestyle: I’ve been a Personal…

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