Hungry like the Wolf, By: Shawn Ray
“As the dream becomes reality, the “Hunger Pains” grow more Powerful!”
The contest date is closing in and the dieting is almost over, some competitors will question their commitment to the cause, others will dig deeper and recognize the true meaning of the phrase, “No Pain, No Gain!” For victory to be achieved, it has to hurt just a little bit. In this way, the sacrifice of good eating and living by the Pleasure Principles will have to wait. The culmination of 12 weeks of near death training and low carb dieting has your head spinning and wondering whether or not this is Good Living and Dying a slow death?
The finish line is in site but the flesh is weak.
Pushing our bodies to take us to a places we have never been before can be a scary mission to be sure, however when the smell of Victory resonates in our dreams, as we push on like Soldiers at War fighting for something only Victory can bring, “Satisfaction!”
Many have traveled this road before; sadly few have made it to the finish line.
Looking back, we see those who paved the way for us, adding fuel to the fire thinkiing maybe, just maybe, if I can finish the race my name can be added to the list and I can take my place next to the “Legends of the Game!” National Champions like; Haney, Paris, Christian, Gaspari, Labrada, Strydom, Levrone, Cutler and USA Champions like; Baker, Wheeler, Cormier, Anthony, Matarazzo, and Cicherillo!
The ever elusive “Pro Card” on the National level is close at hand, many have tried and failed but a select few have come to Conquer!
Will your name be added to the impressive list of Champions or will you be one who came to see the Hungry at Heart take what their dreams revealed to them?
In the beginning for most, the fire burns bright but as some will quickly realize, the road is long and winding with many Up’s and Down’s challenging your resolve to finish the race. When the going gets tough, some get going, making way for the Cream to rise to the Top!
Staying Hungry is the name of the game when battling the challenges on the road to attaining a Pro Card. The USA and National Champions are athletes who have overcome the odds, faced challenges head on and rose above them. Not asking questions about the end result but going about the business of becoming the End Result!
The last man standing and final competitor onstage!
Victory is not something that comes to these champions, it is something that is TAKEN from other athletes who feel some sort of entitlement due to their personal sacrifice to the game. The chosen few, who rise above the rest, attain satisfaction by way of challenging the Pain Barrier. Pushing beyond what they thought possible to attain what was once only a Dream.
What will you do when the final 5 are standing next to you if you haven’t given all that you have?
How will you feel, knowing there was more you could have done when you’re not the winner?
The pain of knowing there was One more Rep and Set you pushed aside due to fatigue and self pity. The end result is everlasting.
Don’t let Pain and lack of Hunger stand in the way of your Dream coming true!
Pushing on into the abyss of the Pain Zone not only brings reward but awakens a new you.
Stay Hungry and make the Dream a Reality!
Peace,
Shawn
