Well..  things didn't go according to my grand plan.. my grand vision.

On Friday I tore my calf muscle. It was the biggest surprise ever. I was simply jumping rope and "pop" it felt like a horse kicked me. Never saw it coming. Couldn't imagine this in a million years.

An MRI confirmed what the ER doc had already told me... torn calf and 4-6 weeks to heal. Appointment with an orthpedic doctor and a prescription of physical therapy.

Over the weekend I was mulling over in my mind how I can come out of this looking and smelling like a champ rather than a chump. Truth is: I am chump all the way.

I have decided to withdraw from the competition.

Could someone else make it to the show under similar circumstances? Most likely they could. I, however know that in order to continue losing fat and come in the best possible condition that my calories would have to be cut drastically..   and I know myself enough to know that I simply wouldn't hack it.

I am so thankful to Erik for his expert guidance that enabled me to achieve the physique that I have thus far.

The ending was not what I would have preferred but I am taking this as a sign that I am not ready yet... there is simply more growth in order and more lessons to learn before my time will come. Life is a journey.. and I am going with the flow.

Thank you all for following along and for your words of encouragement. Here are the beginning and ending pics.

 

Posted Jul 06, 2010 by Undercover Pro.