When it comes to building muscle, it helps to fearlessly be yourself. Amateur bodybuilder Derek Bolt raised eyebrows and shook the bigots when he competed in a bodybuilding contest wearing purple nail polish that matched his purple posing trunks.

Although Derek loved the presentation, he felt the look, along with his career as a film star, was too much for the judges and hurt his ranking in the contest.

Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast whose nail polish always complements the posing trunks!

In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle, adventures in bodybuilding, muscle gods, muscle worship and practical advice to put on the gains.

Today Derek Bolt, amateur bodybuilder, architect, film star, and overall renaissance man joins us to look at breaking boundaries in bodybuilding as a openly gay, polyamorous man.

DEREK BOLT: https://www.instagram.com/derekboltfit
FAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernos
MARC FELION: https://www.instagram.com/marcfelion

Plus- Why yoga and stretching is so important to building muscle.

Derek shares his yummy recipe for anabolic fried rice:

DEREK BOLT'S ANABOLIC FRIED RICE:

• 200g cubed steak (grilled)
• 200g cooked rice
• Sliced peppers
• Sliced onion
• Sliced baby portabella mushrooms
• Snap peas
• Broccoli
• 1T minced ginger
• 1T minced garlic
• Soy sauce
• Sriracha
• Dash of MSG (optional)

Put peppers, onions, mushrooms, snap peas, and broccoli into a nonstick pan. Add one spritz of Pam or olive oil spray and cook over medium heat until veggies are soft. Add minced ginger and garlic, cook until aromatic. Add steak and rice and continue to cook until warm. Add soy sauce, sriracha, and MSG and stir till thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and serve.