Competing ...know your a winner for stepping on the stage

I believe everyone should compete atleast one time in their life. There are really no words that can explain all that goes into preparing for a show. My first figure show was in 2005 and that show was for me a way to get into shape and also try to break some insecurity issues I had lol what better way then getting on a stage in 5" heels in a tiny bikini :) I was so proud of myself after that show and felt incredible after I completed it. I pushed hard and stuck it out and that was priceless. Goals are great to have for that very reason. Then 4 years later in 2009 I did my 2nd figure show and went to the biggest OCB show there was the Yorton Cup my conditioning was so much better then my first show and to me that's what really matters. Shows shouldn't be about a trophy shows should be about self improvement and pride everyone who steps on the stage in my mind is a winner ...it takes alot both mentally & physically to compete and you might not win or place but you entered and you completed you goal that's huge! Too many people leave feeling down on themselves wishing they did better but think of how far you got from when you started your contest prep the body is a tricky thing it doesn't always do what you want it to it's all a learning process. So if you compete know your a winner no matter what!