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When competing, you just have to remember that "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder". I think if you train long & hard enough you begin to mentally fall apart and it's difficult to seperate stage life from reality. I'm experiencing it now:( Great article!
WOW! I loved reading this Ocean. Kudo's to you for speaking the truth in how you feel about competing and what it can really do to oneself. I have to say I agree and was taken back by some of the things you mentioned because I recall feeling that way at times myself. I'm a strong one when it comes to mind over matter so I was great at overcoming a situation. I quickly learned that it isn't up to me or the other competitors as to who was going to do well/win a contest. I told myself from now on I was competing for fun, to meet new friends, to be in the circuit and get exposure. I did just that and had more fun, was more relaxed and confident than ever on stage. I honestly didn't care who won or what place I got, I was just happy to be there. I wouldn't restrict my diet, I wouldn't check out all the other competitors or even care what show I was jumping in. I did what worked for me, I started this last year and placed in the top 5 in every show I competed in. The best run I've had since I started competing back in 99! The best part is, I stay in this shape all year without restricting myself due to making it a way of life. I don't compete and then gain 20lbs right after a show like several do.
This was deep and touching. I'm sure it hits home to most. You have to ask yourself, how healthy is it really if we lose ourself in the process?
Great post, thank you!
Work hard, train hard, stay sane lol
xo
Candee K
Hi Candee...I love ur reply....it really resonated with me,so much, that I would love to connect with you some more...I am currently pondering my 'why' for wanting vs needing to compete..and at the same time struggling with the 'diet',after just competing a few weeks ago. If you could send me an email (darcilw@telus.net), I would greatly apprediate it!
Thanks...and thanks to you Ocean, for this article...it's timing couldn't have been better!
cheers, Darci
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If you don't love working out because it makes you feel great and in that moment itself - running, lifting, swimming - you are enjoying yourself, you will not continue to live life in a healthy way. I agree, it is not about "the diet" or "the tan" (unless you are super fair like me, ha ha). It is about a passion for what YOU DO. The competition helps with drive and focus, but how do you FEEL when you compete and after. And for goodness sakes, give the poor girl some cheat meals who eats such low amount of carbs that she cannot hear what people say to her!