My WBFF Experience

Hi Everyone!!

I am now one more competition richer and have added another 4th place to my belt!   My feedback has been that my glutes and hamstrings are weak.  This has been the constant feedback I keep getting so it is something that, if I truly want that Pro Card, I must focus on and get bigger!!  I feel that I have consistantly progressed and am not disapointed whatsoever in the shape that I came into this competition with.  I am happy that the feedback that I get is something that I can actually work towards and gain with proper diet, training and consistantly working towards my best physique.  I don't expect to win until I truly deserve it, but man....I thought I really deserved it this time! :)

My prep for this past competition was really enjoyable, but with a hectic schedule this past month, there were times I was not pleasant to be around and probably 90% of the time, my head was 40% in the moment.  Not a great thing when you do have to live a normal life.  I say it time and time again that I cannot believe the support I get and how proud Brett is for me, but I must address it again.  This lifestyle is hard.  Being successful in this industry is hard.  Networking in this industry is hard.  Gaining a following is hard.  Dedicating this much time towards something, and having it not pay off monetarily is something that most people don't understand.  We are all so accustomed to working towards a paycheck.  Having someone support you working your ass off, striving towards something that has a 99% chance of not paying you back in cheque form is not something that everyone actualizes.  You must firstly do this for yourself.  Set the goal, work towards it, compete and be fulfilled with the satisfaction of following through with all your hard work, getting into the best shape of your life, getting your moment to shine on stage and then you go back to your regular life richer for the experience right??  However, to continue to the next level, to get published, to get sponsored to increase your audience so you can ultimately reach people and help in their journies...this takes a level of support that you must be surrounded with each day.  This type of commitment is not for everyone and will probably not be understood by your friends and family and loved ones no matter how much they want the best for you, they simply don't get it.  This is the drive that I have discovered within this past 2 years of venturing into my healthiest life.  And I am so lucky to have a support system that may not understand it, but with things coming into fruition this past few months, they support me and are proud of me.  This is my paycheck. 

Every time I compete is a new adventure!  We left Thursday from Regina and set out to the final destination - Emonton, AB.  I was set to hit the stage Saturday morning for the pre judging and Saturday evening for the final showing.  We had Friday as a rest day and this was when registration and the athletes meeting took place.  We drove home with a sugar hangover on Sunday after the competition. Quick and dirty, but what an awesome experience.  This weekend I met a whole new network of friends!  I got to relax and enjoy a day on Whyte Ave with my husband and most importantly, I discovered Fuss Cupcakes...yikes! :)

Even though I dove into cupcakes and pizza after the show was over...it's not food that fills me anymore. It is actualizing a dream each day and motivating others to live their healthiest lives. Although I can't succefully address everyone individually, I hope to create efficiencies in my own life and to be able to help as many people as I can to live this feeling of fulness. It is worth every sacrifice I have encountered and continues to pay in droves. For what value does money have if you don't have your health?

Brett recorded moments from the show.  I call this 'The Final Moment':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAvyZYmspA
This is what it sounds like to have someone believe in you. Brett recorded this and it makes me realize how lucky I am to have won in the most important aspect of my life. Finding my best friend and biggest support. I only wish that everyone is so lucky to find their soulmate. I didn't get my pro card...yet!

Make sure to like my page to see my photos from the weekend!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holly-Barker/139438026147584?ref=hl

Ciao for now and see you in the gym!
Holly