The Beginning

So.. here I am officially 17 weeks out from my first figure competition. I have technically been training since September, but I was in denial for roughly...4 months, say things like "I think I might", and " we will see how things go". That is typical, isn't it? We are often afraid of actually committing to something? Saying to other " I might" is easier than "I am". Strange how that is, how scared we often are of this commitment, I think its not because we may not actual finish what we started, I think its the fact that we once again are giving ourselves that option out. Well as we know, this is not a place that those who win or achieve great things find themselves in. So, like those who have gone before me onto the pathway of 100% commitment, I have decided to follow.

Im done with the illusion of there always being a easy way to achieve something. With competing, as many althetes already know, there is no cheating. There is no loop whole, no easy way to loose 20% of your body fat, gain 5 pounds of muscle, create those striations and build more LEAN muscle. Its dedication, hard work, and COMMITMENT. I feel like I have a two way relationship between the gym and commitment. And they both are with me everywhere I go.

But back to the point. I am starting this journey 100% committed, I know there will be days where I will want to quit, where I will want to "just have 1 piece of pizza" or "miss one day of cardio", but I can't. There is that little man on your shoulder who will ALWAYS tell you to stop, give in and "be happy". Well this is what I have to say to that little pessimist on my shoulder.... Bugger off I m not listening, and I will stay COMMITTED!

We are all tempted, from time to time, to not give 100%. People often are afraid of it, well, why not take that step into the unknown, and commit? You will still be happy, and most of all, the reward is that much BIGGER! Knowing you went all they way and gave all you could, will help you acheive many things you thought impossible, or even get you one step closer to that goal. Life is not about living free, no, life is about going past your "assumed limits" trying something new, and learning in the process. You dont have to succeed to be happy, all you have to do is try.

Rebecca