Putting it in perspective!
6th place. In a state contest judged by a sanctioned body. In a national level competition. My second contest ever. Competing naturally, just genetics and hard work; against a majority of guys who aren’t ‘all-natural’. Against guys with years of experience. Am I happy I didn’t place? No, far from it. But I have to realize what I’m up against when competing in non-tested shows, that’s the nature of the beast. Sure I can choose to compete in drug tested natural shows, and I will, but I like to test my gangsta against the hardcore guys and make em second guess and look over their shoulder. Last nite, I was a little bitter and disappointed. But then I thought about it and put it in perspective. the 5 guys placed before me showed signs of drug use, and if that’s what has to be done to beat me, fine, go ahead, just know that I’m waiting in the shadows and my turn is coming….NATURALLY!
May 11, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Ed:
Keep doing what you’re doing. Natural is where one wants to be. Performance enhancing drugs are not conducive to a healthy life. Your hard work will pay better dividends than drugs in the long term.
May 11, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Ed
Congratulations!
I am going to suggest a different perspective here. I understand you want to win but all anyone of us can do is bring our very best to the stage and if you have done that you should be happy and then if you feel that there are areas for improvement work on those.
You can’t compare apples and oranges and worrying about the oranges isn’t helpful or productive unless you really want to be an orange. Enough said.
May 12, 2008 at 6:31 am
I will be facing the same situation in a few weeks. Am I worried? No. Because Natural is the only way to be. All one can do is their very best and then some. You certainly have done that by the looks of the pictures
Continue to be healthy and wise. You look awesome!
Proud of you!
-Carla
May 12, 2008 at 6:39 am
You’re obviously in this thing to win it over the long haul of life. The "marathon runner" beats the "sprinter" in the race of life every time. Thanks for sharing your story, its truly an inspiration.
May 12, 2008 at 10:50 am
Just remember how far you’ve come and you look amazing! You did what most people don’t have the guts or dedication to do. You’ve worked your ass off and you got up there. Your hard work shows! If I had a man that looked half as good as you!! **drool** I bet your wife loves to show you off.