Last Sunday, Bodhi and Cameron were still floating from their first taste of the bodybuilding stage the night before. After church we went to Mortensen's for an Easter feast. Mike and I were sitting on the deck talking about the show and how it turned out. Bodhi comes out and lets out a big sad sigh and says, "It's over!" As if to say, What am I going to do with my life now? He was lamenting me taking a break from competition. Which meant he would too.
We told him "It's never over." It became an awesome fireside chat about life. Mike shared wisdom and we soaked it up. Mike said, "Bodhi, this is a lifestyle. Whether we competing or not, we still build and take care of our bodies." Eight months of the year we train the body, then four months we train the mind for competition and get really focused on chiseling down. Some people think we start lifting and dieting when we get serious about prepping for a show. But in reality, we do it every day. Bodybuilding is the healthy habits we fit into everyday life. An hour at the gym, prepping meals etc. Bodybuilding is eating with purpose, training hard and sleeping well. All of the efforts accumulate in our physique to make it ready for competition.
I could see that it helped the lad to talk about it. By the end he was smiling. We taught him about how this lifestyle it helps our spirit lead of our body. We talked about how God wants us to pursue excellence and use the gifts he has given us. That He is pleased when we take action and do hard things for growth.
This is a great hobby for me, a healthy lifestyle for my body and mind. Competition aside, I don't intend to give up the lifestyle.