Here We Go Again!

One year after my first and only bodybuilding show, I am preparing to step on stage a second time. This has been a difficult decision for a number of reasons: first, last year was extremely difficult; in order to get to 5% body fat, I had a couple health-related issues. Secondly, my first time on stage was perfect: I came in conditioned, I won all my divisions, and there's something to be said for going out on top. Thirdly, training for a bodybuilding show becomes all-consuming; to get into the condition I want, I have to follow a very strict and disciplined regimine, which doesn't allow for very much freedom over the summer months.

However, I love bodybuilding; it is my hobby and my passion. I find enjoyment in striving to achieve a better physique than I brought to the stage last year. I know there are tough days ahead and I know my body is going to struggle as the calories continue to drop, but I want to be extraordinary.