Change of plans…
I’ve been thinking over the past few weeks and have decided that I will not be competing in the Natural Northern. This decision was made solely because I do not want to give up 1 of my 4 days home with my kids. By the time I do go home, it will have been almost 6 months since i’ve seen my babies and all I really wanna do is spend every minute I can with them. My decision to move was a real catch 22 for those who know me understand how hard of a choice this was. I started dieting and preparing for a comp that was supposed to be down here in Raleigh, NC on Oct 18 but for reasons unknown the show was cancelled. I just wanted to compete so badly that I really rushed into stating I was gonna do the Northern when I went home. Im gonna continue dieting and prep as if I were to compete, and look for a show in this area in Nov. or early Dec. I hope those of you who have been following my progress can understand and appreciate my decision, im not wussing out of competing and come Oct 4 I could go onstage but im choosing not to. Instead I will be having a fun filled day with my kids and there is nothing more I want to do. I love training, I love being a bodybuilder but it plays #2 on my list of love to my kids, Alex (7) & Abby (4), how I miss them and I have the countdown going 38 days til’ I see them again. STRENGTH & HONOR to all.
August 27, 2008 at 12:16 pm
WOW, definitely shocked!! You are doing so awesomely and looking phenomenal… BUT, it’s definitely for a very noble and understandable cause, and I’m sure your kids will be thankful for it!! There’s other contests, but yes, quality time with your kids is priceless
August 28, 2008 at 6:28 am
Wussing out…bollocks to that. In the big scale of life kids will always come first and both you and them totally deserve a few days r&r (plus they have to get used to the fact that their dad’s about twice the size he used to be
). I have no doubt in my mind though that when its right you will compete.
August 28, 2008 at 6:32 am
I like a man who knows where to place his priorities. You’ll have time to live out your dream. Don’t give up on that thought!
Now, you’re giving your kids a great example of how to balance your interests with family. That’s pretty damned awesome.
August 29, 2008 at 12:15 am
If there’s anything I’ve learned in the last 6 months it’s that you only get one attempt at life. You’ll get other opportunities to compete but you won’t get other opportunities to share those magical moments of being with a 7 year old and a 4 year old.
So - no more ‘wussing out’ comments about competing - don’t get a guilt trip over that! It’s simply re-scheduling to a day that is more convenient for you… and heaven help anyone else hoping to compete against you when that day comes.
No fate!