5 days out from the Washington State Naturals!
I am just 5 days away from my 3rd contest of the year. My aim is to get as lean as possible and after my last show I should be a tad bit leaner. Now all I have to do is make sure I am not flat but keep my muscles full by showtime. My main goal for this show is to have a great time and make sure I take everything in. I remember in 2002 I did the Texas Shredder Classic and I literally was so mad I did not win that I did not enjoy myself. The whole time I trained for that show it was about winning. There was no alternative but to go and win my pro card. I lost by one point and learned afterwards I had received 4 first place votes, 2 second place votes and 2 fith place votes. I was totally upset with the 5th place votes and I let that show discourage me for a couple of years and I did not compete for almost 3 years. I have learned a valuable lesson from that experience and I have realized that this sport is not about winning or losing but enjoying the whole process of taking your physique to a different level. Once you do that then the show is an outlet to showcase your hard earned work. It is always great to win but if I lose I have come to realize it is ok because of the past experience I had in Texas. In Texas I did not enjoy the whole process of the preparation and the actual show because I was so obsessed with winning! I am really enjoying myself now at each show I do. It is always great to meet new athletes at each show and enjoy the comraderie witrh them. For this reason alone I am enjoying the sport at a new level. I plan on having a great time in Washington and I will post my experiences from the show next week some time! To learn more about my training or to help other natural athletes be inspired to train naturally and showcase your physique visit my website at www.3dmusclejourney.com to learn more.
August 2, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Competing can be mentally difficult, but it sounds like you’ve got your head in the right place!! GOOD LUCK and have a blast
August 2, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Anyone who begins the journey towards the bodybuilding stage is already a winner. Enjoy your day of celebration this coming Saturday where you will showcase your best physique ever!
Sending you best wishes,
Carla Hampshire