12/04/2023
We’re getting deep with this one guys… strap in 🙂
Its crazy to think back but for as long as I can remember, I was always insecure about my legs and that they were ‘bigger’ than most of the girls and boys I knew. In school I was always the tallest but I’ve never been ‘lanky’, I considered myself quite chunky (especially after someone called me ‘tree trunk legs’ in year 7 🌳)
I was always heavier than my friends, not necessarily to look at but on the scales. This didn’t really bother me day to day but for years I didn’t step on the scales because I knew I was over 10 stone, whereas all of my friends were 6/7 stone. I was probably 13/14 yo at this point? Quite sad thinking about it.
When I was 11, my parents introduced me to athletics and I fell in love with the track and the 100m & 200m sprints. I put my legs to use and soon started winning trophies and medals at competitions for many years to come but as I got older, I gave up as most do! (something I’ll always regret)
One thing I do remember from my time as a sprinter was meeting girls that ‘looked’ more like me, i.e bigger glutes, quads and calves and there was a sense of belonging, which I loved.
Fast forward several years and I find myself getting a similar feeling from this bodybuilding journey I’ve started. Never in a million years did I think I’d be stepping on stage when I was 11 but as I got older, I was inspired by bodybuilders and always thought “I’d love to do that one day”.
Funnily enough, the gym my dad trained at while I was in school was a bodybuilding gym. The owner, Guy, is now my training coach. Talk about a full circle?
I’ve learnt of a lot in the last year but my favourite thing? I’ve learnt to love my strong, thick legs!! And I just wish I could shake the girl in these photos and tell her not to give a bloooody damn what anyone else thinks!
I have no idea if any of that even makes sense but anyway, although I moan about prep (sorry) I’m so chuffed I’ve got this far.
Sooo bring on SHOW DAY! I’m doing it for meee but also the girl in the photos. You really can do anything you put your mind to 🫶🏼
My hormones and emotions are clearly all over the place, lol… BYEEEE X