STRONGER IN EVERYWAY
Having been into training and
bodybuilding from such a young
age, I believe that it has massively
influenced my life (For the better
I hope!) it has taught me how to
be physically strong but equally
mentally strong. What I find most
interesting is how it has mentally got
me pumped... I mean who in their
right mind would squat or dead lift
silly numbers without being a little
bit wacky in the head? The body can
sustain so much and take so much...
it's the mind that usually gives up
first well before the body. Resisting
the mind and going ahead to lift
that pb or push past the pain of a
100 rep sets or even starting a set
knowing it's going to take you to
hell and back.... that's being
mentally strong! and I guess
a little mental too.
However, now I find myself
constantly pushing and striving for
more! Be that in my career, gym,
training and generally me as a
person. That is not necessarily a
bad thing, just sometimes it's nice to
sit back and appreciate how far you
may have come or what you have
achieved, rather than constantly
analysing everything and almost
telling yourself that it's not good
enough and you must push and
strive for more (Or is that just me?)
I sometimes get asked how does
it feel being an inspiration? To be
totally honest, I never really have
ever seen myself as an inspirational
figure. I just do what I love, which is
training hard and pushing myself to
limits. If I have inspired a few on the
way that's a bonus, but what will
never get old is when a complete
stranger says hi and tells me they
recognise me or follow me on social
media. Its great and very touching to
know that I can inspire and help
others, whether that’s in the gym, or
giving them generally motivation. It’s
great to see my followers just go for
their goals because let's be honest
(and to say this is somewhat a little
bit of a cliché) but if you put your
mind to it, work damn hard at it,
there is absolutely nothing in this
world you cannot have or achieve!
WHAT’S NEXT?
So, what's next in the pipe line? I am
currently enjoying a bit of an off
season, training hard and making
improvements where required. I will
start my prep around May/June 2018
to be stage ready around Septem-
ber/October time. There are plenty
of PCA pro shows on around then all
over the world (China, Korea, Hong
Kong, Thailand, Australia, USA...the
list goes on!) So, to say PCA are
giving their athletes some amazing
life changing opportunities to not
only compete, but to also see some
amazing parts of the world is an
understatement. I am really looking
forward to stepping on that pro
stage! I will certainly give it my all
and will ensure I make an impres-
sion... an impression to last, it's
funny, rewind to the start of 2017,
never did I think I would be writing
a column for Flex magazine talking
about my debut pro shows... but
here we are!
I think that's enough from me for
now, feel free to give me a follow
and watch my progress on
Instagram (@randeep911) and look
forward to catching up with you all
during the very many shows I will
attend throughout the year...
Stay blessed!
as it was. That said, my family
members still try today try to get me
to have a little something here and
there, and if it's off season and I
fancy it, why not! if I'm dieting and
prepping for a show, big no no....
simple really hey?!
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