Final Essay for Muscle Tech Contest
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<style> </style>At 261lbs with a 25% body fat, you could say that I was carrying more on my shoulders than I felt ready to bear. My knees and back were in constant pain; I was suffering the symptoms of sleep Apnea and developing Insulin Resistance. Sure, I wasn’t at a point yet where I was already suffering from serious health problems, but their coming was sure as day. The heavier I got the less drive I had; and though my working out at the gym had dropped some of the burden, I was still carrying too much. This contest was answer to more problems than one. While the prizes were alluring, I held no illusions that I stood much of a chance of winning. Rather, I saw a competition, something to drive me and people there to help me along the way.
When I look in the mirror, I don’t see the same swollen bellied fat guy I saw three months ago. When I sleep, I truly sleep- no longer do I wake up sputtering for air. My blood sugar has quit diving constantly, my joint health is improving and already I feel so much better. Sure, the material prizes are wanton treasures that I and anyone else would love to have. However, I am happy with the one treasure I have taken with me from this contest- a commitment to living life healthy, and the knowledge that I can succeed, no matter the adversity.
May 7, 2009 at 7:38 am
That reads like a story where a guy goes on a journey for great treasure in the mountains, only to find a monastery. He stays there and learns great wisdom, and comes away feeling like he found a far greater treasure than the physical booty he had been after.
Kudos to you. Keep it up though, make a goal, get it to the next stage. We want to hear about your next planned success!