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mrsoul · May 30, 2008

sitting in the hotel. show is tomorrow morning. i have barely slept the last 2 nights i am so excited, but after i went to my trainers for posing today and he gave me a good report i was able to come back and relax. weighed 230 on the nose this morning. posing hard after every meal. the more i pose the harder i seem to get. i am not at the level of most of you, but i have worked hard all year for this show and the one in 2 weeks from now. last year i was a scrawny 207 lbs with no leg definition, i am a better conditioned 230 lbs this year and so pleased with my progress. this is one of those things in life i czn look at and say i did not quit. i have quit on life before, well not this time. i have not been perfect, whether it be training, diet or attitude, but i have not given up. someone posted what was bodybuilding the other day. for me it is a life lesson. can i stick to my guns when making hard decisions concerning my kids? can i do the right thing by my family even though it can be a hassle to do so? can i be a leader at work? can i show my son that a committment is just that, something that is to be seen all the way through? am i emotional or whaT, lol! anyway. i am gonna step on stage tomorrow, look out at my wife and smile and say thank you before i hit my first front relaxed! then i am gonna kick back, relax, oh yeah and have fun!! some of you guys have helped me put some things in perspective this year. this is a part of my life, not my life. i am a dad, husband son, brother first. scary to say i am a dad but i am! my best friend and workout partner and his wife are driving 6 hours to be with us for this ahow. then we will do a show together in 2 weeks. we are sending our wives to a day spa for putting up with us!! i will chweck in later folks.

inoverdrive · May 30, 2008

I wish you all the best mrsoul. You have already won in my book. Bring it home and I will throw in a prayer for you tonight. You are a true inspiration just like the others here.

PHIL HERNON · May 30, 2008

Well

You have done GREAT!!!!

bigdho · May 30, 2008

GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND!! Enjoy the ride

BabyBeast05 · May 30, 2008

Good luck bro! We want pics of you with that trophy!

b-boy · May 30, 2008

mrsoul said:
sitting in the hotel. show is tomorrow morning. i have barely slept the last 2 nights i am so excited, but after i went to my trainers for posing today and he gave me a good report i was able to come back and relax. weighed 230 on the nose this morning. posing hard after every meal. the more i pose the harder i seem to get. i am not at the level of most of you, but i have worked hard all year for this show and the one in 2 weeks from now. last year i was a scrawny 207 lbs with no leg definition, i am a better conditioned 230 lbs this year and so pleased with my progress. this is one of those things in life i czn look at and say i did not quit. i have quit on life before, well not this time. i have not been perfect, whether it be training, diet or attitude, but i have not given up. someone posted what was bodybuilding the other day. for me it is a life lesson. can i stick to my guns when making hard decisions concerning my kids? can i do the right thing by my family even though it can be a hassle to do so? can i be a leader at work? can i show my son that a committment is just that, something that is to be seen all the way through? am i emotional or whaT, lol! anyway. i am gonna step on stage tomorrow, look out at my wife and smile and say thank you before i hit my first front relaxed! then i am gonna kick back, relax, oh yeah and have fun!! some of you guys have helped me put some things in perspective this year. this is a part of my life, not my life. i am a dad, husband son, brother first. scary to say i am a dad but i am! my best friend and workout partner and his wife are driving 6 hours to be with us for this ahow. then we will do a show together in 2 weeks. we are sending our wives to a day spa for putting up with us!! i will chweck in later folks.

man nice ass post bro, thats what its all about! hella proud of ya!!!!!!!!!!!

Sassy · May 30, 2008

You going to be GREAT!

Good luck!!!

Jablack0680 · May 30, 2008

Dude the day before is the best part to me...you get to reflect on the last 12 weeks or however long it took and go, damn I did it. That to me is the best part of it all...

abolish the weak · May 30, 2008

kick some ass man!!! And just remember, it's not always about what place you come in, but the journey it took to get where you are. I guess what I'm saying is, dont forget to have fun!!

pesty4077 · May 30, 2008

Mr. Soul, we will be cheering for you! Good Luck!

thebrick · May 30, 2008

bring it home!

Post some updates/pics if you can!

nuthinbutapeanut · May 30, 2008

Enjoy the whole experience and have fun. Good luck.

NBAP

TestPolska · May 30, 2008

Thats what I consider bodybuilding...And life to be in general doing what you have to do reguardless of problems and without excuse. And you did just that...Winning the comp is just icing on the cake so to speak...Bring it on home bro, you deserve it.

MAINEVENT · May 30, 2008

Awesome post Mr. Soul. I wish you the best bro. Some of the things you said in your post really hit home.....especially about being an example of commitment for your kids/family.

Your gonna do great.

aeliop · May 30, 2008

Wow what a great post!

You have truly encompassed what bodybuilding is all about, what others who are not in our world will never understand. The ultimate battle against one's inner soul and the surrounding elements, tempting you to fail at every pass and corner. All the while life goes on and you participate in many other roles as a husband, father, worker, etc... Our thing is not for everyone and very few understand but for each one of us who do understand and support you well that is worth 100,000 of the others who do not. When you step foot on that stage Saturday you have accomplished something that percentage wise very few people ever achieve. You set a lofty goal and you obtained it. How many of the everyday people can claim that? Wins or losses can happen by many different circumstance but the true victory is the great honor of standing on stage amongst others that have completed a similar odyssey. Good luck with everything. The reality is that you have already won, so enjoy yourself and cherish every moment of the contest.

mrsoul · May 31, 2008

thanks to all of you guys very much. always easy to get an inspirational word on here! forgot how much i hate cutting water. actually seeing a little cross eyed i am so2 thirsty. we have taken some pics but they are on a disposable camera so as soon as i get them i will post some up. weighed in tonight at 229.4. drying up nicely, should be fun tomorrow. do any of you sip some water before going on?

JETHRO TULL · May 31, 2008

Sounds like you've got your mind right, Mr. Soul!

Best of luck! I am excited to hear how it goes. It sounds like you've made tremendous progress.

Give us those pics!!!

Phidias · May 31, 2008

mrsoul said:
do any of you sip some water before going on?

Start drinking (reasonably) when you pump up backstage... your muscles will be a sponge then. Very few risks for that water to go under your skin. Glycerol would fit in perfectly if you have some on hand.

Best of luck to you, mrsoul. Keep us updated!