How did you get started in bodybuilding?
I grew up in Singapore, Southeast Asia. I was a chubby, out-of-shape nerd, and I never dreamed of being an athlete. In 1992 my family relocated to Anchorage, Alaska and I attended Service High School. I found the high school had its own bodybuilding show, and the wrestling coach talked me into entering the contest.

Out of the 25 people in the competition, I placed dead last. After that I vowed that I would win the Mr. Service Bodybuilding Championship before I graduated.

In 1994 I won that show and then went on to win my division at the Teenage Nationals in 1997.

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Garry Lodoen
Age 32
Nickname: "The Artic Fox"
Born: Fairbanks, Alaska
Height: 5'7"
Contest Weight: 154-176 lbs.
Off Season: 200 lbs.

Years in Bodybuilding: 18

Favorite body part: Legs
Favorite Exercise: Incline Bench Press

Profession: Garry is currently a Data Analyst for British Petroleum in Anchorage.

In my spare time I coach boxing. I also compete in the sport and have for the past nine years. I have fought all the way up to 6 weeks before a bodybuilding contest.

Recent Accomplishments:
2009 - 1st NPC Last Frontier State Championships

2006 - Runner Up - Alaska State Bodybuilding Championships

2006 - 5th - NPC Emerald Cup, Middleweight

2004 - 1st - NPC Empire City Classic, Middleweight