Sometimes a simple countdown can hold big things in it. Today I downloaded a countdown app for my phone to remind me of how many days I have officially left till the Texas State show in October of next year.

Now that seems pretty stupid, but as with everyone in this country now a days no one seems to have enough time in the day to remember everything. So I assisted myself with the app. As of today I have 307 days left. That means I have roughly 305 days (since the athletes meetings are always on Fridays I will also not count that) to improve on what I did the day before. That is one of the biggest things I have to remember about this show. Yes I will be judged against others, but I will judge my journey internally also.

Did I improve every day? Did I do enough that day to make a gain? Did I eat everything on my diet or did I slack off that day? Those are the tough questions you have to ask yourself if you want to be a bodybuilder. It is my goal to write in my blog everyday for the next 307 days to not only hold myself accountable, but to also talk about the struggles I go through as I prepare for my show.

So here goes nothing and I’m jumping into the deep water. I’ve never sank before and not going to start now!!!!

Well sometimes even the best intentions are thrown off track. This week has been rough when it comes to stuff. First had complications with one of the cars and it should be back Saturday.

Been fighting a nagging shoulder that seems fine while I work out, but is hurting while I do everything else. Guess it is time to visit the chiropractor.

Hopefully things begin to workout for the gym. Wanting to be able to do nothing but workout and work in a gym again. Trish loves the idea too. I love IT, but want to get back to my first love and that is where I’ve always loved being..the gym.

Well going to prove my wife wrong tonight and hit the gym late. Chest day.

Just want to say Happy Easter to everyone. Will start posting back here now that I have entered into the 20 week barrier for my show.

I have never been an overly religious man because I think that man made denominations are rather hypocritical. Since we all believe that Christ came to Earth to die and then rise again why should man made denominations be more important that God and Christ.

To me they are not. I am but a simple man who thinks that through Christ we shall have our salvation. Faith and belief are the cornerstones of what Christ taught to his disciples. Why should we show any less of the cornerstones? So have a Happy Easter everyone. For today is the day our Lord rose from the dead and granted all of us (be you a sinner or a saint) eternal life.

Well I know that the title is a little misleading, but hey it sounds good. As with everyone in the world even I have bad days and miss cardio or a workout (which is bad during contest prep). The thing I have to remind myself is that for the time being bodybuilding is just a hobby and not my paying gig.

I am having a couple of bad weeks in regards to training and cardio. My diet is still ok, but I’ve missed meals due to work. I’ve got to get my bodybuilding life back in order.

Went and saw Captain America today and behind Superman he is my favorite all time. Because he never forgot what it was like to be the little guy. He was humble and generous. Reminds me that I can be just as great if I just believe in myself.

To everyone out there please keep your head up high.