Bray Hofman

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Everybody knows creatine helps with muscle growth, strength, and performance. We’ve heard that a million times by now. 😂

But what most people don’t realize is that creatine has potential benefits well beyond the gym.

Here’s where things get interesting. 🤓

About 95% of the creatine your body stores is found in your muscles. That’s why the standard 3 to 5 g daily recommendation works well for supporting muscle performance.

But your brain needs creatine too!

Research has been looking at higher doses, sometimes between 15 and 20 g or based on body weight, for potential benefits involving memory, mental fatigue, and cognitive performance, particularly during periods of sleep deprivation.

Now, does that mean everybody should suddenly start taking 20 g a day? Absolutely not. There’s still plenty we’re learning about the ideal dosage and who actually benefits.

My point is that creatine does a whole lot more than help you lift heavier weights. Sometimes we get so caught up in the obvious benefits that we overlook everything else worth learning about.

And personally, I think that’s pretty damn cool. 😂

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10/23/2026

Over the last several months, I’ve been putting a tremendous amount of time and energy into building Respond Forward, a message rooted in something I genuinely believe: Your circumstances don’t determine your impact. Your response does.

One of the most meaningful parts of this year has been the people I’ve had the opportunity to surround myself with. From friends and family who continue to support me, to the people I’ve met through speaking, events, and conversations, I’ve learned just how much the right connections can challenge you, encourage you, and open doors you never expected.

I’ve spent countless hours reaching out to schools, businesses, and organizations, sharing my story, listening to others, and exploring ways to make a difference beyond bodybuilding. Not every conversation leads to an opportunity, but every connection has taught me something.

I’ve also been working on a more personal project behind the scenes. A chance to put more of my story, experiences, and lessons into words. It’s still taking shape, but I’m looking forward to sharing more when the time is right.

Bodybuilding is still a big part of my life. I’m training, improving, and working toward a possible return to the stage in 2027. But this year has reminded me that growth isn’t measured only by what happens onstage.

Today, I’m excited to officially launch my website, brayhofman.com!

It’s a home for Respond Forward, my journey, speaking opportunities, and the work I’m continuing to build. I’m still learning as I go, but I believe in where this is heading, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s been part of it.

Ready isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice.

Welcome to the next chapter. Visit brayhofman.com through the link in my bio.

10/23/2026

Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.

Tonight, I had the opportunity to attend Sam Demma’s event in London, Ontario, and finally meet someone whose message has genuinely influenced my life over the past year.

I’ve been following Sam’s content for quite some time, and what I’ve always appreciated most isn’t just his ability to inspire people. It’s the values behind his message, his perspective on life, and his genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

His message has challenged me to think differently, not just as an athlete or someone finding his place in the speaking world, but more importantly, as a human being.

One thing I’ve become increasingly intentional about is the people I surround myself with.

I genuinely believe that the company we keep has a tremendous influence on the person we become. Surround yourself with people who challenge your perspective, encourage your growth, and inspire you to become better, not just in what you accomplish, but in how you treat others.

And that’s something I’ve come to appreciate more and more.

Success means very little if we lose sight of the people around us. The relationships we build, the kindness we show, and the impact we leave on others will always matter more than recognition or accomplishments.

One of the messages behind Sam’s new book, Return on Goodwill, says it beautifully:

Do good. Expect nothing. Watch life surprise you.

I think there’s a tremendous amount of wisdom in that philosophy, and it’s something I want to continue carrying into my own life.

Sam, thank you for an incredible evening, for sharing your experiences, and for the positive influence you’ve already had on my journey. It was genuinely a pleasure finally meeting you!

And apparently, after all these years of learning how to pose, I still haven’t figured out how to keep my eyes open for a picture. 😂🤦‍♂️

10/23/2026

October means another ALLMAX restock 🤓💪

And with the Arnold Classic sitting pretty high on the radar for 2027, the timing is pretty good 😂

• Creatine — supports strength, performance and muscle growth over time.
• HexaPro — an easy way to keep protein intake up and support recovery.
• FiberBiotic — helps me stay on top of fibre intake and digestion.
• A-CUTS — amino acids with a little extra energy and support for training.
• AminoCore BCAA — something I like to sip around workouts for hydration and recovery.
• ALLMAX shaker — because apparently there’s no such thing as owning too many 😂

Nothing overly complicated. Just the basics I actually use consistently while things start getting a little more serious heading into 2027.

A few big goals are getting closer. Now we just keep putting the work in and see where the season takes us. 🤓

Appreciate ALLMAX continuing to fuel the process.

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10/23/2026

Got the opportunity to sit down with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario for one of the inaugural episodes of their brand-new podcast, The Disability Lens. 🎙️♿

We talked about my journey with cerebral palsy, bodybuilding, becoming an IFBB Pro, competing at the Olympia, building confidence through some of the harder periods of my life, and how all of those experiences eventually became Respond Forward.

One thing I’ve learned is that sharing your story isn’t about pretending everything was easy or trying to make it sound inspirational. It’s about being honest about what you’ve gone through, what it taught you, and hopefully giving someone else something they can use in their own life.

I also got to talk about what I’m building toward in 2027 — taking on a full international season, chasing another Olympia qualification, and continuing to grow Respond Forward through speaking, partnerships, and the platform I’ve built through bodybuilding.

Huge thank you to Oda and Julie for making the experience so welcoming and for giving me the opportunity to be part of one of the first episodes of this new project.

Really grateful to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario for giving lived experience a platform and for creating conversations like this.

The Disability Lens launches this fall, and I’m looking forward to sharing the episode when it drops. 🎙️

Your circumstances don’t determine your impact. Your response does.

09/10/2026

I want to take a few minutes to explain what RESPOND FORWARD is, why I started this GoFundMe, and what I’m hoping to build from here.

I was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and have spent my entire life in a wheelchair. Growing up, there were a lot of things I couldn’t control and a lot of uncertainty about what my life would eventually look like.

But somewhere along the way, I learned something that has shaped almost everything I’ve done since:

Your circumstances don’t determine your impact. Your response does.

At 12 years old, I found the gym. What started as an outlet eventually became bodybuilding, and bodybuilding became a huge part of my life.

The road was anything but straight.

I competed for years, came close multiple times, stepped away from the sport, worked through some of the hardest periods of my life, and eventually decided to come back.

In June 2025, after years of chasing it, I earned my IFBB Pro Card as a wheelchair bodybuilder.

A few months later, I was on the Olympia stage in Las Vegas.

Those are accomplishments I’ll always be proud of, but the older I get, the more I realize that the medals, titles and stages aren’t really the story.

What you do with those experiences is.

That’s where RESPOND FORWARD comes from.

Respond Forward is the message I’m now taking into schools, businesses and communities through speaking. It’s about confidence, resilience, personal responsibility and understanding that even when we don’t get to choose our circumstances, we still get to choose how we respond to them.

Now I’m looking toward 2027.

My goal is to return to the bodybuilding stage, compete at some of the biggest events in the sport and earn my way back to the Olympia.

At the same time, I want to use that journey to continue growing Respond Forward, reach more people, create more speaking opportunities and show what is possible when you keep choosing to move forward.

That’s why I created this GoFundMe.

Competing at this level comes with significant travel, accommodations, entry fees and other expenses, especially while competing internationally and travelling with a wheelchair.

I didn’t make the decision to fundraise lightly. I received incredible support during my Olympia journey last year, and I never want to take that generosity for granted.

But I also realized this next chapter is about something bigger than simply getting back onstage.

It’s about taking everything this sport and this life have taught me and using it to create an impact beyond myself.

If you believe in what I’m building and would like to be part of it, any donation would be incredibly appreciated. And if donating isn’t possible, simply sharing this post or the GoFundMe can make a huge difference.

There’s a lot I want to accomplish in 2027.

Another Olympia run.

More stages.

More schools.

More conversations.

More opportunities to make an impact.

And this is just the beginning.

RESPOND FORWARD

How Everyday Choices Build Confidence, Momentum, and Impact.

Your circumstances don’t determine your impact. Your response does.

GoFundMe link in bio

09/10/2026

CHEAT is exactly what the name suggests 😂 More of a treat when I’m craving something sweet, with 14g of protein.

HEXAPRO is the one I’m reaching for when I want something a little more macro friendly, with 20g of protein and fewer calories.

Do I need to pick a favourite? Probably.

Am I going to? Absolutely not. 😂

Different bars for different days, and both have earned a spot in the cupboard.

Which one are you taking?


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09/10/2026

Nothing crazy to say. The work is getting done, the progress is showing, and I’m liking what I see.

There’s something exciting about knowing I’m still months away from stepping on stage again and there’s a whole lot more to build from here.

2027 is the target. 🎯
Until then, we work. 💪

09/10/2026

September stack is here. New month, same mission: keep showing up, keep putting the work in. 💪

This month’s lineup:

Muscle EAA Xtreme
HEXAPRO
Cheat Bars 🤤

Keeping the basics covered with something for training and hydration, an easy protein option, and obviously a little something that tastes way too good to be considered “responsible” 😂

I’ve been feeling the best I have in a long time lately, so September is really about one thing: keep building on it.

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