I've been holding off putting a personal bodybuilding/fitness journey vlog out there since I wasn't sure how to go about making one or even what I wanted to say, until now.
When I first went into comp prep - I truly had no idea what to expect.
Prior to my first show, I used to simply train for enjoyment, health and my self confidence.
I’d never trained specifically for a federation bodybuilding show in mind prior to a few weeks of deciding I’d enter one and begin my prep.
My Comp prep journey has been a wild ride to say the least.
It's one of those life changing decisions whereby you constantly ask yourself, is this really what you want to do?
Do I have what it takes?
Am I right for bodybuilding?
Will I even do well?
Now I'm here sharing my journey.
And all the ups and downs that come along with the experience.
Most of if wasn’t glamorous; it was never entirely “easy”, but it was undoubtedly all worth it.
And above all it was a test of grit, resilience and mental fortitude.
Which extends well beyond the physical realm of bodybuilding itself.
You never know just how deep this journey takes you until you experience it for yourself.
It is life changing in all the strangest but most rewarding ways.
6 months + going without many of the things you think you need to live.
And it reminds you how to truly feel alive with next to nothing at all but hope, trust and a greater vision in front of you.
Here's my take on my experience of competing in bodybuilding shows over the last 3-4 years so far. Enjoy!
