Take up golf. You will never look at bodybuilding the same as before.SZona said:That is a possibility. Just dont like to make rash decisions based purely on emotions. Need some time to think....
Gonna dedicate the next year to trying new things, challenging myself in ways I never have....perhaps find a new outlet. I have lots of ideas...just need to dedicate some time and energy in that direction.
Thinking back I have never taken more than 1 week straight off from training since 1992 and that was only the week following a comp. That cant be a good thing!
SZ
JETHRO TULL said:I ADMIRE YOUR DEDICATION AND YOUR INTELLIGENCE. YOU SEEM REALLY WELL ROUNDED AS A PERSON. I'VE ENJOYED YOUR POSTS...THE DOG, THE KIDS, THE FAMILY!
YOU'VE NEVER...IN MY RECOLLECTION POSTED SOMETHING NEGATIVE HERE. I THINK YOU ARE A GOOD GUY.
Best of luck in whatever directions you decide to pursue and don't be a stranger to the board.
your brother in Christ,
Lucky
mrjacked said:Sam have you ever thought about doing just one show a year?it seems like the guys who put on a ton of needed size dont compete all that much,also what do the judges tell you you need to work on, to me it seems like you have the total package take care
SZona said:Sure....The year I won the Heavyweights at the NA's I only did one show....came in 10 lbs heavier than I was at this last one. I can be stubborn and thick headed and a bit over zealous at times and it doesn't always serve me well. Trouble is there are so many guys fighting for that top spot that you fear if you step away for a bit you will be forgotten about and up and comers will pass you by. If I do compete again it will 2008 at the earliest....a good 18 month or more break.
In terms of judges criticisms....its almost always the same...."Quad Sweep"... which is really frustrating because is just the Vastus Lateralis not my whole Quad that is lagging. Meanwhile you have guys with zero claves, zero triceps, lagging biceps, muscle tears, gyno....placing high and winning shows. Other criticisms I have recieved that I find amusing....."Legs too vascular"...."Look like I have two different bodies....an upper and lower"... I have heard it all over the years bro....LOL!
SZ