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This video came at the perfect time! Yesterday happened because I needed to figure out what I was afraid of. Just because I’m afraid of something doesn’t mean I’m going to stay away from it! I don’t need obstacles, but welcome the small challenges because they are the things that allow (well, kinda force) me to grow. I hope she inspires you too!
Check it out:
http://muscle-balance-training.com/blog/424/susan-stone-female-body-builder/
Another competition. I know, in 2007 I said I would never compete again. But that was before I broke my back. I felt like I had to prove to myself I could get my physique/fitness/flexibility better than it was before the accident. Then after the Emerald Cup in April, decided I could get myself in even better shape. I worked hard, improved my fitness level, my cardio, decreased my already good blood pressure and resting heart rate and consumed over 1200 raw eggs – yes since the beginning of May! Taking 2nd place at the show tells me I can do more. Actually, I believe no matter what the topic is, we have room to improve. Why put limits on anything? I wouldn’t be here if I believed in statistics. No specific plans to compete again, although having the deadline of the show date keeps me focused on my goal. What areas of your life can you improve? What are you willing to do to get it?
Love, gratitude and blessings
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Susan
I did it! I made the decision to compete in the Emerald Cup, did everything I knew to do, and accomplished my goal! It was great to be on stage again! I took 4th place. No one would know I broke my back less than 2 years ago. Working my abs hurt a lot more than I thought it should have, working my back, definitely hurt, but I pushed myself and did it anyway. It wasn’t a “I’m hurting myself” hurt, but a “this has been injured, but moving it might make it better” hurt.
I met someone 3 months ago who told me I should be eating all raw to drop body-fat and prepare for the show. What bodybuilder eats raw? I’ll never know why, but I listened and did it. I didn’t eat the recommended amount of raw eggs, and did cook the whites, but everything else was raw. 8-12 cups of veggies/day. Dr. Schultz’s superfood mixed with maca root and a scoop of whey protein 6-7x/day. It worked better than I thought it would!
The bigger bonus: the lump in my armpit has shrunk (hard to find), the one in my breast is no longer visible and the one on the back of my head not only shrunk, but doesn’t itch or hurt anymore! Wow! Aside from the bag of “cheddar goldfish” I finished off today, back on the raw stuff. Feeling better than I have in a long time!!
Love, gratitude and blessings Susan
I’m competing again this Saturday. A good friend -haven’t seen him in 22 years, but still a good friend, sent me a link to a song he thought I should use for my 1 minute on stage. I had Cameron download it to his Ipod, so I could listen to it over and over to decide which 1 minute I would use. Cameron downloaded a lot of songs (and R rated comedy). We had been watching “Die Another Day” in the cardio theatre at the gym. I had never listened to the song. Sorry Phil, for not using your suggestion, but when I heard Madonna’s words – had to change it.
Sigmund Freud
Analyse this
Analyse this
Analyse this, this, this….
I’m gonna break the cycle
I’m gonna shake up the system
I’m gonna destroy my ego
I’m gonna close my body now (not sure what that means)
I think I’ll find another way
There’s so much more to know
I guess I’ll die another day
It’s not my time to go
For every sin, I’ll have to pay
I’ve time to work, I’ve time to play
I think I’ll find another way
It’s not my time to go
For those of you who don’t know my story, read the archives, for the rest of you – could there be a better song? It’s my first competition since breaking my back. I’m so grateful for the rebellious attitude and determination I was blessed with! Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God!
Love, gratitude and blessings Susan
