My wife, Jamey, just competed in her first ABBA Figure Competition and am happy to say she did great. She placed 3rd in Northern Alberta and has qualified for Provincials in two weeks.
I just wanted to say how proud I am of my wife's commitment, hard work, and dedication. She embarked down a road that 99% of us would of just thrown in the towel.
As of January 1, 2012, Jamey was strict with her eating and workouts. She first came to me and asked if I'd help coach her...I immediately declined! I want to thank Asha Belisle and her IFBB Pro husband, Rob. Without them we would of been in trouble.
This is important because all to often I see people with fitness or physique goals turning in the wrong direction. I understand the theories and principles around bodybuilding but by no means am I an expert. I have a good grasp on nutrition too....but I haven't been there, I don't know the little things, I don't know what the judges are looking for...
If you want to run fast, go see a sprint coach. If you want to get stronger, talk to a powerlifter. If you want to drop weight and trim down, talk to people that do it for a living, the bodybuilders.
All to often I see people looking to drop weight or add mass but they are talking to the wrong people. In my opinion education is key, but more importantly I trust more in taking advice from people that have walked the path. Without getting to deep in this I really want to stress on doing your homework when looking for your next coach or trainer. & if they try to blanket you with a 'one size fits all' program with the benefits of being bigger, faster, stronger, while looking like Brad Pitt in Fight Club, RUN!
Run faster if they've only spent at a weekend course for their certification.
But back to my wife.
I ate about 75% of my meals clean with her and try to support her the best way I could. I was inspired during holidays, my birthday, or any occasion where I cracked a couple beers. She would drink her water and never deviated from her plan.
It's those kind of sacrifices that separate the winners from the losers. I don't mean losers in a negative text but in terms of people who continues to fail at their goals.
Was the last six months fun? I can tell you for both her and I it wasn't, but it was worth it seeing her look great on stage. We spent a lot of nights in away from the temptation of the bars and lounges. She changed her lifestyle for her goals and succeeded.
I hear this all the time: You've tried every diet and workout program? Well, sweetheart, maybe its not the programs and diet....maybe it's you.
When you want to to meet goals you need to approach it as a lifestyle change.
I just wanted to write a blurb and tell my wife how proud I am of her choosing to do something hard and succeeding. You may of fell short of the first prize last night but always know you'll be number one in my heart. I'll support you in anything....except soccer....you're on your own there.
Stay Strong.
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