In reality there’s a much bigger picture than the trophy shot in glittery suits.  I worked a quarter-actually almost a third of a year- on trying to be better and different than I was last competition.  Seeminly so simple, all of us can get caught up on what we think works best for us and our bodies when despite our own beliefs, the body needs something different.  a new method, a better strategy and an open mind. 

My last competition I did well, so why change anything?  Because I wasn’t looking to keep doing “well”.  Believe me, it’s not always easy to be open minded and give your all to diet and training strategies that you haven’t used in the past.  But with with the right education, progression and support, change can be more fantastic than scary.

Even though I did not win first place, I was prepared. I was more poised, had a better stage presence and was much leaner and conditioned for the experience.  So can you really count that as a loss?  Placing second at the World’s isn’t the main achievement, it’s in doing whatever it took to be a “better me”.  I’m proud of the changes I dared to make to be a better competitor, athlete and trainer.  If you learn anything from my experience, it’s that being open minded, focused and driven will ultimately allow you to be a better you year after year because in the end your true competition is only yourself