Corinne at SF Bodybuilding
I’ll be honest, I hate losing. I hate everything about it. I hate the way I second-guess myself and my preparation, how I swear I’ll do better next time, yadda yadda yadda. Well, this time, I’m quite proud of my accomplishment. I was last place in the recent San Francisco Bodybuilding competition held at Chabot college in Hayward. That’s right, last place. I was worse than 14 other competitors in my class. I didn’t look as good, didn’t have the perfect physique, flat out not as good as everyone else. And I’m proud of it. I may have finished last, but I finished just the same. I trained hard for 32 weeks, dieted, cut carbs and water, did everything I was supposed to do…except win. I honestly could not have given any more effort in my training, any more time to my meal preparation or done anything more. Therefore, I am a happy loser.
Robert at SF Bodybuilding
I lost more than 55 pounds this time around, going from 230 in March down to 172.5 at weigh ins on Saturday morning. I, along with Corinne and Robert, did the best I could do on stage, I enjoyed the process and achieved my goal. Corinne and Robert both looked absolutely fabulous and should be extremely proud of themselves.
Robert took second in the novice and Corinne took fourth in the figure competitor tall class. Both performances were incredible. The entire night was sensational, including guest poser Phil Heath,
Phil Heath
having Flex Wheeler give out trophies and getting to hang out with Ed Corney in the foyer. It was truly a bodybuilders dream.
Whatever your goal, even if you don’t reap the full reward, remember that the process is the goal. Fitness is a series of challenges and you best matters, even if it makes you the worst.
