Former MMA fighter Mehdi Daoud says he’s a;ways looked like a bodybuilder but really enjoyed fighting. But, the 6’3″, 259 lbs., 27 year old Parisian competed at the ’14 Musclemania® Paris after being encouraged his girlfiend. “She kept telling me to diet down because she was training for the Ms. Bikini Paris show and wanted me to support her,” Mehdi explains. “Well, that support into a lot of fun and a real passion for me, too. I love the hard core training discipline it takes to get into shape and keep it, that’s the hard part. I’ve been in the gym everyday since the show and want to get back on stage with more size, better symmetry and even tighter than last year’s show.”

French natural bodybuilder Loic Zine says making progress hasn’t been easy. But the 5’11”, 205 lbs., Nice bodybuilder is so focused on creating a top level physique for his Musclemania® Paris debut in October. “I’ve been eating 6-7 meals a day, high protein, low and high carb cycling, about 250g protein and 100g fat,” Loic explains.

“Its all arms,” says Musclemania® Paris star Bertrand Lim. “I am training them with total priority because they’re my weakness. Twice a week or more if they heal sooner and are ready. But, I know symmetry is kind on stage and this is my only weakness.” Bertrand nearly won both MM Paris and MM World LW Class last year and he’s hellbent on winning the class this season.

Musclemania® Paris Physique and Model Paris Champion Raqieb Bayadin hammers his back yesterday. At 5’8″, 180 lbs., he says, “I had an amazing back workout! Progress comes to those who DO. So for us, those who are willing to change their body have to train and train. Depending on secret techniques will get you nowhere! But don’t forget your diet and rest. This three factors has to be in balance to have great synergy to reach your goal!”

Musclemania® Paris Physique and Model Paris Champion Raqieb Bayadin hammers his back yesterday. At 5’8″, 180 lbs., he says, “I had an amazing back workout! Progress comes to those who DO. So for us, those who are willing to change their body have to train and train. Depending on secret techniques will get you nowhere! But don’t forget your diet and rest. This three factors has to be in balance to have great synergy to reach your goal!”

Musclemania® Paris Physique star Raqieb Balaydin looked incredible today after his workout. He says, “I’ve trained my abs hard today. I’m not as shredded this time of the year but still have to train abs. Remember: there is no off season! It’s all about the winter gains. Starting from tomorrow I will add more carbs to my diet, because for me it’s all about lean bulking. I try to stay lean even when putting on mass, so you can see what happens to your body when you train. It’s keep me motivated.”

The 5’8″, 185 lbs., Dutch natural bodybuilder is training for his MM Pro debut this season.

Musclemania® Paris natural stars Bertrand Lim (c) and Medhi Daoud (r) training yesterday with a friend. Bertrand (5’6″, 170 lbs.) took 2nd at both MM Paris LW Class and MM World LW Class this season while Medhi (6’3″, 225 lbs.) won MM Paris HW.  It was there first competition and now they seem to be driven for more.  “Coming in 2nd Place and almost winning was an incredible experience,” Bertrand says.  “But, knowing it was just one point difference is really pushing me to be perfect next time.  I am training for more size on my arms and back.  It will be a different physique and result next time.”

Musclemania® Paris Physique Short Class Champion Raquieb Balaydin has stayed super lean since the October show. The 5’7″, 180 lbs., Dutch trainer says, “I am keeping it tight. I haven’t let up on my diet because its really part of my life. Eating clean has become easy, it just is.” Raquieb says he’s plans for next season include the Universe in June in Florida.

Musclemania® Paris Junior & Overall Champion Deelan Duriez (R) was a complete surprise to everyone at the show. Seen here being congratulated by MM Pro Simeon Panda (L), the 5’9″, 185 lbs., 20 year old student competed in the show last year, but did not crack the Top 5. “I went home and started planning to return as new bodybuilder,” Deelan says. “I changed my diet, trained twice a day, concentrated on my symmetry, a lot of things were different this year.” Although Deeland technically qualifies as a MM Pro, he’s opted to return to the open ranks next year and will compete at MM Universe in June. “I may have won the Paris show, but I am just 20 and just don’t think I am ready for the Pros,” he explains.

’13 Musclemania® Paris Physique Champion Julien Quaglierini keeps transforming his physique and promises to bring a new package to the stage next week. The 5’11″, 185 lbs., sports model has also developed a popular on-line training program for both competitors and recreational trainers. “I came from a martial arts background, so bodybuilding was something new for me,” Julien explains. “I help the new guys coming on the scene with personal experience about how to get into serious training and develop a serious physique.”

To say that Musclemania® Paris Pro Champion Fred Mompo is a French legend is an understatement. As a celebrity Parisian personal trainer, the 5’8″, 180 lbs., 42 year old trains many of the country’s top television and movie stars, appears on a daily television show and is a Reebok Ambassador. As a seasoned, 20 year natural bodybuilder, Fred has learned and applied exactly what it takes create a world class natural physique. So, when in 2008 he experienced a near death motorcycle accident, he did not let is bring him down. “The doctor and my physical therapist said it was doubtful I would walk again,” Fred says. “But, I was not going to let it stop me. I put the same discipline I always used into my training into my rehabilitation.” A few years later, Fred achieve his dream and returned to the competition stage. Fred’s next challenge will be next weekend at MM World Pro in Las Vegas. He will be part of a 12 member strong Team France.

French Musclemania® star Greg Vong is seemingly always in shape. Just off his appearance at MM Paris last month, the 5’8″, 175 lbs. trainer looked like he’s contest ready this morning. “I’m staying shape all year,” Greg says. “This dieting and training is so part of my everyday life. My family knows what to expect, so as long as I’m disciplined, its no problem.”

French natural star Greg Vong is still looking insanely shredded nearly a month after Musclemania® Paris. The 5’8″, 175 lbs., hospital orderly has remained lean all season. “I learned that staying in shape makes it easier for shows,” Greg says. “Besides, I like being in shape, eating clean and looking good all year. Why not? Its easier and looks better!”

At just 20 years of age, Deelan won Musclemania® Paris with an incredible 5'9", 185 lbs., lean and classic physique. The personal trainer and college student beat out all of the veteran competitors. Deelan says he maintained a comfortable 10-12% bodyfat all season which he credits to helping to develop lean muscle. "Next year, I want to keep it around 8% and get bigger and leaner at the same time," Deeland explains. Although he earned MM Pro status, he says he will compete at MM Universe next June in the Open Class. "I know I won, but I am not ready for those guys like Ulisses. I need another year or two to challenge them."

As France’s #1 natural LW bodybuilder, Bertrand Lim amazed everyone at the recent Musclemania® Paris. The 5’6″, 165 lbs., Parisian brought incredible shape, symmetry and condition. “I didn’t plan on competing in Paris, but jumped in at the last minute to warm up for MM in Las Vegas,” explains Bertrand. The computer programmer and network manager promises to be in even better shape next month and is certain to be a major force at MM World.

Is this guy insane looking?! Greg Vong is returning to Musclemania® Paris next month and with this new, thick, lean physique is hoping to win! At 5’8″, 175 lbs., The French trainer has vaulted on to the natural bodybuilding scene and is being sought out by European fitness magazines. Greg should be a sight to see on stage.

Former French Olympic simmer Nassim Khelifi took up serious weight lifting after his aquatic career. The 6’1″, 225 lbs., 25 year old is training for Musclemania® Paris which will also be his bodybuilding stage debut. “Physique training is so much different that I did for swimming,” Nassim explains. “I did a lot of rep and lighter weights and now its heavy stuff. The diet is much more rigged, too. I never used to watch my diet because I was burning up all the calories in the pool.” More news about Nassim soon as his physique readies for the show in Paris on October 11.

Nathan Mozango has 3 months until Musclemania® Paris which will be his bodybuilding show debut. The 5’7″, 185 lbs., 19 year old university student says he’s waiting until his physique is ready. “I’ve been training for 3 years, but I never want to get on stage until I was big enough and in super lean,” Nathan explains. “This is my year, I am ready, now.” He will compete among the best natural teenage bodybuilders throughout Europe on October 11.

With 3 months to go, Belgium natural teenage bodybuilder Nathan Mozango is looking incredible. The 5’7″, 185 lbs., 19 year old university student will make Musclemania® Paris his debut show. “I am still training heavy and adding mass,” Nathan says. “I have been eating clean for almost 5 months, so I am able to gain quality muscle with no fat. I never thought I could get this heavy and still be in shape. I can’t wait for the Paris show.”

Nathan Mozango after his arm workout this afternoon looked insane! The 5’8″, 183 lbs., 19 year old college student is training for his first competition, Musclemania® Paris in October. “I have been following a really clean diet since January,” he explains. “I load up on protein, the real food kind – chicken and fish. I take in some protein powder, too. I keep the carbs only to what I need for energy. I can’t believe how I keep growing and staying tight at the same time.”