Saturday, 25 of April, I competed in my first bodybuilding competition in Perth, WA.

I have been training since I committed to my gym journey on May 11 2023.

I said to my coach I need a new goal, and I decided to compete.

It has been an interesting journey, and I have learned so much along the way.

I have an amazing coach who supports me and listens to my many, many questions.

It has been a journey of early mornings and following my training and meal plans.

I loved the whole process of this journey. Except for my little moment on registration day when I got my outfit. I was in the moment of. I don’t think I can do this. I am so not ready for this. I was already so invested for me there was no turning back, and I had already paid for everything.

What have I learnt along the way-

 Trust your coach

 Follow your meal plan

 Get organised

 Meal prep

 Ask questions

Trust the process

Show up everyday for your gym sessions

It is cold in the mornings in winter (but it is okay)

 Believe in yourself

 and

 You can do it.

Peak week I found so strange, I am so used to singing and speaking on stage, but this was so different. This was a different level. I know for me there were so many new and unknown experiences.

There were so many new experiences, 3 layers of tan, finding the venue, seeing the stage for the first time, just finding my way around,

Did I like it? Yes. Would I do it again? Of course.

We are looking at April 2027.

Now the new goal is to build more muscle, eat more, yeah!

The journey continues.