The Journey More Than The Destination
In three weeks I will step onto a high school auditorium stage for a first ever appearance in a bodybuilding competition. Three years ago I watched a show in Indy and made it my goal to work to see if I could shed 40 lbs, I was 215 then, and get in acceptable 62 year old shape. The first year went by and I said, no way. The second year went by and I still had appropriate reservations not to compete. Now ending the third year, I will anxiously give it a go. I ain’t gettin any younger..lol..
It’s been a sometimes painful, tearful, discouraging, this was a stupid idea journey. But has also been a journey of learning about myself and my potential to regain some semblance of fitness I once had years ago.
I’m almost sorry it’s coming to an end; at least this journey anyway. Soon all the anxieties and excitement will be over when the show closes. "That was it?" I’ll probably ask myself. Like a kid anticipating Christmas morning, it seems to take forever to arrive, and ends so quickly and finally. Nothing but a floor full of wrapping paper and disappointing gifts. I guess I’ll find out.
Of course I’m reaping the benefits of a new found physique, clean lifestyle, and new friends here on BB.com. My wife even thinks I’m sexy again..lol. And a few of my also out-of -shape baby boomers are beginning to start some fitness programs of their own. Maybe these are the true rewards. Of course they are! The coming contest is just a blip on the map of the ultimate journey through life. The journey doesn’t end in Indy in three weeks. It’s just a brief stop over. Another site to see and be remembered before life as I know it now ends.
If you actually read this through and understand what I said, write me and explain it to me…I’m not exactly sure…lol.. I started with one writing thought and then became existentially distracted and wound up totally lost in thought…The waning mind of a 62 year old..rotflmao!!!
September 3, 2009 at 11:08 am
I think I get where you’re coming from. The competition isn’t the end all and be all of your bodybuilding journey. It’s just an interesting life experience, and whatever happens on that day you’ll stay focused on what is most important…your greatly improved and improving quality of life!
September 3, 2009 at 11:16 am
haha. I get you.
September 3, 2009 at 11:23 am
totally understand…about the wondering mind i mean. LOL but seriously i concluded that the long term rewords to transformation how i feel about who i am and the impact that can and will make on others outweigh what i hope to do on the stage some day. you can tell me about the events of the show but the greater inspiration comes when you share with me the possibilities. Great success to you!
September 3, 2009 at 11:33 am
I understand the journey concept.
September 3, 2009 at 12:42 pm
You are a great writer. Thanks for the thoughts. I resonate entirely. Feel proud and grateful! Gary