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Meet Joe Patton

An Interview with Mr. Natural Philadelphia
 

When I came to Joe about this starting a free magazine he was really excited. We pushed around ideas like doing our own bodybuilding contests and other ways of promoting the sport that we both loved.

The one thing that Joe was fixed on was that anything we did had to be natural. No drugs! or he would have nothing to do with it.

Joe had dedicated his life to the sport and promotion of bodybuilding totally but more importantly naturally. I was very impressed with anyone that was as committed as he on anything. Now days people want everything as quickly as possible so steroids and other anabolic enhancers was a short cut to success. They made it easy for wanna-be bodybuilders to  avoid putting the time in the gym, at the table and in life.

Now don’t get me wrong I think that the successful drug using bodybuilders would still be on top without drugs. Its just that they would be standing next to bodybuilders like Joe Patton and who knows maybe Joe would have gotten that supplement contract.

After almost two months of trying I was able to pull Joe from his busy schedule, to get this interview with him here is how it went.

FIM:Joe I already know the answer but a lot of people will see your photos and say “ He got big on drugs and then quit “ what do you have to say to these people?
Joe Patton: I have always been a natural bodybuilder.  There have been times in the past when I thought about taking steroids, but there has always been something or someone to change my mind.  Now I have no thoughts of using them when clearly I can see what they do to the body.

 

 

 FIM: So you are saying that you never used Steroids or never will?
Joe Patton I stay natural for a number of reasons.  First the horrible bloated looking stomach, that’s just not me.  I pride myself off my small waist line.  Also, those steroid guys usually end up with some kind of health problems and I'm in this sport for the long haul.

 FIM:Other then the Natural Mr. Philadelphia have you won any  contest?
Joe Patton: Yes. I have won the FAME Natural New York in 2006 were I picked up my pro card.  I placed third in the middle weight at the Superbody World in 2003.  I have also won a few other local shows.

FIM:Other than the obvious health issue what are the other advantages of being a natural bodybuilder?
Joe Patton:When it comes to size, yes the non-natural guy is always going to be bigger, but the natural bodybuilder is always going to be harder. It all comes down to what the judges are looking for. 

FIM:Do people often come up to you and ask about taking steroids?
Joe Patton: I am a personal trainer at 12th street gym, affiliated with an organization called BodyConcepts.  None of my clients have ever asked me about taking steroids.  I have a pretty good reputation around there for being an advocate of a natural lifestyle. 
 

FIM:You called this a lifestyle , why how does steroid effect a person life style?
 Joe Patton: A natural bodybuilder has endless years of competing with no negative side effects due to their abuse. 

 FIM: What would you do if one of your clients pushed the issue of steroid use?
Joe Patton: I  would show him a copy of Flex magazine were they pay their respect to the bodybuilders that has died and point out that most of the guys are not past age 40 yet.  Also  Flex Wheeler, Don long, and Dennis Newman whom all are you guys that can not compete any more due to their abuse of steroids. 

 FIM: Wow! One last thing what is the most difficult part of natural bodybuilding?
Joe Patton: Diet is much more important in a natural bodybuilder as are timing in the diet and supplements.

 Joe Patton:can be reach at (215)796-2426 or patton7_6@msn.com

 

 

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