I’m that person who needs to have a goal for myself to keep pushing. Otherwise, I end up off track and not really progressing as much as I could. So, taking one huge step, I have set the target: I have expressed my interest in competing in a novice bodybuilding competition in September 2026! I’m not to sure when the bookings open but for now i’ve taken that first step.
It sounds crazy, and it’s something I never would have imagined doing before getting a gastric sleeve. No amount of Arnold Schwarzenegger motivational videos on YouTube could have convinced me otherwise.
I fully expect to finish near the bottom of the rankings, and that’s totally okay. The real victory for me is having this goal to work towards over the next two years.
I see this as a natural progression. Now that I’m dealing with some loose skin, building muscle will help fill it out a bit. I know I’ll still have some loose skin, but the aim is to tone up and feel stronger, at some point i will need loose skin removal surgery.
What a week it’s been – joined the gym on the 12th, signed up for a bodybuilding competition on the 15th. Who knows what’s next!