Carry Your Trophy With You
Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “You carry your trophy with you.” He was obviously referring to your body. It is a clear representation of the work that you have put in. Winning a metal or ceramic trophy as a consequence of heavy training, dieting, hours of cardio, and correct supplementation pales in comparison to being able to enjoy the moment by moment benefits provided by a well-trained and conditioned body.
Bodybuilding vs. Other Sports
Bodybuilding stands in stark contrast to the normal seasonal sports. Typical sports like football, baseball, track, wrestling and others requires a time of preparation for the season and then when the season is over there is a time of let down or rest. This rest continues until pre-season training starts again. Bodybuilding enjoys no time to let down. Briefly, bodybuilding is a lifestyle with times of great intensity to prepare for contests. Post contest time is spent assessing our performance, redirecting our efforts to eliminate weaknesses and aiming for the next contest. Between shows bodybuilders work hard. There really is no down time that allows for inertia to set in.
Benefits of a Bodybuilding Lifestyle
Regarding how bodybuilders are perceived by colleagues and the public at large, it must be admitted that we/bodybuilders stand out. It is not uncommon to received many unsolicited compliments each day both in and out of the gym. Our bodies testify to the lifestyle of hard work and sacrifice that we endure/enjoy. A common refrain that I get is, “Boy, I hope I look half as good as you when I’m your age.” I am humbled by this comment. The bottom line is that the great gains we make as bodybuilders defines our lifestyle…..and people notice. Our bodies project to the world that we are hard workers and students of good health and appearance.
Flex Lewis
The Lifestyle Can Happen for You
In closing please note that “anybody can look good at any age, but you have to want it.” The first thing that must be done is to “decide” that this effort to be better is worth it. Get alone and count the cost. Then, make a plan to get started. As you begin, take time to set a very specific goal and write it down. Post this goal in a very prominent place as a constant reminder of what you want to accomplish.
Key Thought: Measure everything including food, body weight, body fat, and take pictures weekly to document improvement.
Lastly, resolve to never give up. The road is hard and sometimes very discouraging. Do not look back and don’t miss workouts. The lifestyle body will appear slowly because you keep at it. Show the world that what you are seeking is manifested in the great body “trophy” you carry with you. This is a reflection of the lifestyle you live.
Until next time I remain, Douglas E. Graham, Lt Col, USAF, (ret), MHSM
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