Name: Darren J. Toma
Birthdate: November 23
Birthplace: St. Boniface, Manitoba
Height: 5'10½"
Eye Colour: Brown/Hazel
Nationality: Canadian
 When
I started training at the age of 21, I was not a big guy. I only weighed
155lbs. I was involved in soccer and it was suggested that I go to the
gym to increase my strength over the off-season.
I had been playing soccer for 14 years and I was training to hopefully
go professional. Over the next few months I started to learn more about
Bodybuilding and became very interested.
Sergio, the owner of the gym I was training at, was a competitive Power
lifter and Bodybuilder. He was and still is very involved in Bodybuilding.
I asked questions about everything to do with Bodybuilding. I began
to read magazines like Flex and Muscle Mag.
I went to watch my first show in 1988 and saw my first IFBB Pro Body
Builder in person. His name was Berry De-May, a top pro at that time.
He was considered to be one of the larger pros at around 6ft tall and
260-270lbs in hard condition. After seeing him pose, I was blown away.
So after seeing that show, I was determined to compete in my first competition.
After getting my weight up to around 190lbs, I competed as a slim 175lb
middleweight taking 3rd out of a class of 9.
I would also like to give thanks to my wife Lara Toma, and my family
and friends for all their support over the years. Also I'd like to thank
BCABBA and Maniac Gym Systems.
- Last Contest weight: 244lbs.
- Current off-season weight: 280-290lbs.
- Current residence: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
- Occupation: Owner "Xtreme Nutrition & Training" &
Reflex Powerhouse Sports Nutrition, Food & Shake Bar (Chilliwack,
BC)
- Marital status: Married
- Favourite Music: Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock
- Favourite Movie: Gladiator
- Traits I admire in others: Honesty, say it like it is.
- Traits I admire in myself: Being a good father and role model.
- My worst trait: Putting too much pressure on myself.
- Traits I don't admire in others: Dishonesty, and tardiness.
- Favorite Autos: Viper and Lamborghini
- Favorite Binge food: Pizza, Slurpees and chocolate
- What do I do to relax: Kick it with my wife and watch a movie and
order in some food.
- My idea of a good vacation: Somewhere warm and tropical, no cell
phones ringing and just chillin on a white sandy beach or by the pool
- Role models I admire in BB: I would have to say Dorian Yates ,
Ronnie Coleman and Dennis James for their hard work ethic and dedication
to the sport and their fans..
Contest History:
- 2006 -1st Canadian National Champion(IFBB Pro Card)
- 2004 - Canada's 5th Super Heavyweight
- 2003 - Canada's 5th Super Heavyweight
- 2002 - Canada's 5th Super Heavyweight
- 2002 - Washington State 1st Super Heavyweight
- 2000 - Emerald Cup 2nd Heavyweight
- 1998 - BC Provincials 2nd Heavyweight
- 1998 -Oregon State Championship 1st Superheavyweight
- 1995 - Western Washington's 1st Heavyweight
- 1994 - BC Championships 2nd Heavyweight
- 1993 - Golds Classic 2nd Heavyweight
- 1989 - Kamloops Championships 3rd Middleweight
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