Bousman7’s BodyBlog

I am about 36 hours away from my 2nd comp after 21 years away from the stage. I am so belssed to have such a great family. I am blessed to be able to make a positive influence for Christ on my boys soccer team, and to have the health that I have to compete as a bodybuilder. The shows I have done are not tested, but in 2008 I will be doing natural shows for God’s glory. I pray for all of my friends and fellow fitness enthusiests that are hurting so that one day soon, God will bless them beyond their wildest dreams. That they will find comfort in knowing him personally. Until then, I will continue to spread his word to all who can hear it. God Bless. Brian

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33, NLT

I have recently been inspired to look at making some changes. I have been helping out at my sons 7th grade Presidential Fitness Challenge, where the kids test themselves in situps, pushups, sit and reach, shuttle run, and so on. I noticed many of the children would hide their scorecards from everyone except their closest friends as they were embarrassed. Then my heart was broken when an average looking young girl was speaking to a mother helping out as well, she was asking her why she could not do a single pushup. Looking at the young lady, you would think she would have been able to do a few. The adult gave her some pretty sound tips to building up to a full pushup, but it made me think. How many other kids out there do not know how to better themselves and are too embarrassed to ask.

A few days after that I came across a young lady on this site, she appeared to be a normal young lady, but again my heart broke as she spoke of herself as looking pregnant and referred to herself as a popular whale. After reading this my eyes began to leak. This young lady inspired me to began thinking about what I could do to change the way these young ladies felt about themselves. As a youth coach for Softball, soccer, basketball for the past 10 years I had been able to make a positive influence in many lives. But that was not enough for me. There has to be way to reach those that dont get involved in sports.

I thought about it for two days then I discussed it with my wife for assistance. I wanted to create a fitness camp that is little to no cost to the kids, that gave them the basics on how to change their bodies and gain self esteem and giving them hope to a better future. My wife has agreed to help and we will involve our three children who also assist me in coaching now. As I dig into making this dream a reality I would love to find someone else that already has done this so I can get this thing rolling. I will take any advice or tips as I get the ball in motion.

I would certainly like to thank the young ladies who touched my heart deeper than they will ever know. I would also like to thank God for the grace and love that enabled my heart to be open to these young ladies. I will forever be greatfull that these young ladies reached out as they did. God bless You.