25/10/2025
Another little 1 week out post to pin on my socials.π
My 11th show since starting this malarky 9 years ago. I've stood on stage 6 years out of the 9. I must like it despite putting more energy into convincing myself that I don't than I do.π
Not anymore though. I'm locked in now. It's taken a combination of time, figuring myself out, accepting myself, working on myself, and finding myself a Ben to come to this realisation. Anything worth having takes the time it takes. FACT!
Within a prep you can only be as good as the physique you've already built. It's literally down to dieting properly and presenting your physique the best you can on the day. It's hard bloody work but sooooo rewarding on every level. I've grown mentally so much over the past 4 months and faced a lot of truths.
I'm not where I'd like to be but I'm the best I've ever been. That's the goal and that's why this sport isn't a one season sport. It's takes time, consistency and a desire to improve.
If every time I stand on stage I can't deny my progress then I'm doing it right. Bringing the best version of myself is what I strive for. Not perfect, just better. Because if I've learned one thing it's that I'll never be satisfied that I'm as good as I can be. And that keeps me striving for better.
One more week of refining our current look for a federation I've never competed with before, then we GROW! Big plans are in place for next year and I don't think I could be starting from a better place. For that I'm extremely grateful for.
Life is hard but it's also beautiful.β€οΈ