Mark Loo Interview with CBB

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Competitor Name: Mark Loo
CBB Handle: 4031
Age: 35
Height: 5'2

Competition History:
2010 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships - 5th Welterweight
2009 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships - 5th Light-Middleweight
2004 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships - 1st Lightweight
2003 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships - 4th Lightweight
2002 BCABBA British Columbia Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships - 2nd Lightweight
2001 IFBB North American Championships - 3rd Bantamweight
2000 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships - 2nd Bantamweight
2000 BCABBA BC Bodybuilding Provincials - 1st Lightweight
1998 BCABBA BC Bodybuilding Provincials - 1st Bantamweight
1997 BCABBA Gator's Gym Classic - 1st Bantamweight

Occupation: Trainer
Hometown: Burnaby, BC
Currently Residing: Burnaby, BC

Offseason weight: 190-200
Competition weight: Plan to step on stage around 175 next yr

Have you always been an active person?
Yes, starting lifting weights at 12 and was a high school wrestler and rugby player, i always enjoyed a good hard workout

What made you get into bodybuilding competition?
After watching my first show, i decided i could do this, so did my first show and got the bug.

How has the sport impacted your life?
Bodybuilding has impacted every part of my life, everything I do revolves around it and it really is a way of life for me.

Who do you look up to in the industry and who has helped you along the way?
IFBB pro Darren Toma

Favorite foods for dieting?
Oatmeal and eggs

For cheating?
Peanut butter

Are there any sports supplements that you cannot live without?
Ya, my pre work out shake, intraworkout shake, and post workout shake, multivitamins and a greens drink and fish oil.

Are you sponsored by a company?
No

What do you find the most difficult about this sport?
Waking up in the morning with tight glutes,hams and spinal erectors

Do you have any tips or advice to give to men or women who are thinking of trying out the sport?
Find a good trainer, it'll make things a lot easier , and find a good therapist/chiro/massage

When will we next see you on stage?
2011 Canadian Nationals

Do you have a website or contact?
Contact me through facebook