Bodybuilder dreaming of turning professional
BBCA bodybuilder who is following his dream of turning professional is doing it while juggling two jobs and being the father of two young boys.
Ejaz Mohammed from Stoke-on-Trent came first in the First Timers category at the PCA Championships last November, and is now training to compete at the PCA Universe Championships in May, where he could win professional status.
He is preparing with the help of his wife, Myrya Mukhtar, who gets up at 05:00 every morning to prepare his carefully planned meals before he goes to work.
Mohammed also has the support of his two boys and said: "I know that they're proud of me and I'm like a superhero for them. So just having that image for them it's enough for me."
His wife said: "It has been tough with making sure the meals are ready, obviously having two young children as well and making sure all his food is prepared before he goes to work.
"But it's all worth it as long as he's happy and he's following his dream, I'm happy for him. That's what matters really."
Mohammed must come first in his category at the championships in May and overall to gain the professional status he seeks.
He said chasing his body building dream was something he had wanted to do for a long time and winning last year "just felt too good to be true".
"You just express yourself, it's like all the hard work you've put into the journey for a year or so - it just makes you want to show it all off," he said.
When he is not training, Mohammed works at the family-run takeaway and transporting special needs children to and from school.
At home, he is on a strict eating plan and said he would make all the sacrifices necessary to achieve his goal.
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