Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Mind and Muscle

Bodybuilding is my passion.I live for this shit.And I'll live and die for this shit.It's the one thing that revealed my inner self and strength to me,when I wasn't aware  myself of what I was capable of and what I could accomplish.Many people go to gym for the sake of building their physical appearance.But to me a gym does more than that,when you are really dedicated,focused and willing to give all that you've got for that 45 mins to 1 hour inside the gym.You walk out like a saint,a king,a conqueror.Now that may sound odd a saint and a king together.By saint I meant the state of calmness and serenity your mind will be in, after all that intense torture you put your body into and by King I meant the feeling you get after accomplishing something.

               It's been quite a journey for me now.I've had my days and I've had some discouraging moments; injuries that made me sit at the sidelines for months, lack of support inside and out of gym.And hell what not!But whatever I am now,I attribute it to all those testing times rather than the days when I felt like I was on top of everything.Now when I think of it.I never said no at that point,I never gave up.Even if I were have to been operated I wouldn't have given up gym.Why??I thought I was made for this and I am this.I needed challenge,I wanted to push my limits,I wanted that pain my body gets after an intense hardcore workout.I wanted to look at the mirror and see the pump I get after that workout.There were times I felt I was more than human, a beast who was on his prowl.I was better than anyone under that roof.It's also that sense of pride and Ego I wanted to taste.To call it  just "Addiction" would be like ridiculing the passion I have for bodybuilding.

          Apart from all these gym has done to my mind.There are innumerable health benefits as everyone knows.The life style I lead compensates bodybuilding or vice-versa.I don't eat junk foods or consume lousy soft drinks.And walk around like a human sand bag.I don't live life like a pig.. I don't fucking smoke or booze.I am sure I am gonna be walking without the help of a cane even at the age of 80.And my kids are gonna be stronger and healthier even than me.If by this time you are  starting to think I am sounding too cocky,well gotta say not everyone gets there! you need to have that extra confidence in you to even show-off!

          To me Bodybuilding,is not a sport,not a hobby its a life style.And it's definitely not for everyone.I just love what I am doing...and will be doing it for years to come.




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