Hello boys and gals and thank you for visiting my blog.

My name is Valentin Dimitrov and I’m 30 years old guy from Bulgaria. And as you can see – I love bodybuilding.

But, that love did not come simultaneously, it took me quite some time before I realize that bodybuilding is what I wanted to do until my body and spirit can handle it. Before getting involved in bodybuilding, I practiced gymnastics and Kyokushin Karate all throughout my childhood and up until my early teen years. In regards to practicing these sports, I’m really grateful for that. As I went that route first, before getting focused mainly on bodybuilding. Gymnastics and karate helped me to build stronger character and develop self-discipline. Later on, it turned out, self-discipline to be the most important part in building my daily routines as well as helping me become a mature person.

My first bodybuilding tournament that I ever got involved was – “Nutrition Grand Prix”. The tournament was held on April the 14th 2007 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and I won the 2nd price winner in the weight category of 70 kg. I was second to the winner Vladimir Kurdov who at that time was already established Bulgarian bodybuilder. That second spot really gave me wings but thankfully I kept my feet on the ground.

Later, in 2008 I won 3rd price winner on the Balkan Bodybuilding Championships, again in the same weight category of 70 kg. Winning the 3rd spot made me eligible to compete on the 2009 IFFB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships. The tournament was held in Spain and I won the 7th price winner. I went to compete there as complete outsider as no-one thought I will get in the top 10 World’s Best Bodybuilders.

I’ve been and I still involved in as many as I can participate competitions across Bulgaria and the neighboring countries.

Here, I want to say a big “THANK YOU” to my personal trainer and the person who “got me fired up” for bodybuilding – Velislav Velev. He is one of the most respected names among the bodybuilding community in Bulgaria and long time avid bodybuilder, personal trainer and consultant.

Currently, I’m personal trainer and consultant at “Gym Palace Varna”, where I enjoy teaching others “how to get there”.

Besides bodybuilding, I have “Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science” from the “Technical University of Varna”.

Here are some quick snippets of what I love to do in bodybuilding as well as things in life in general:

Favorite Bodybuilder: Shawn Ray
Favorite Bulgarian Bodybuilder: Ivan Milkov – a.k.a The Cyborg
Favorite Athlete: Andi Hug

Weight during season: 92 – 98 kg.
Height: 172 cm.
Favorite Muscle Group: Legs
Most Hated Muscle Group: Back

Personal Records:
Military Bench Press: 170 kg.
Squat: 200 kg.
Deadlift: 200 kg.

Hobbies: Collecting “The Best Of…” CDs (any band), as well as empty packs from protein bars
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite Actor: Jason Statham
Most Wanted Destination: The French Riviera