Contest Prep 2010: A Retrospective

I'd like to start out by thanking all of you that have read my blogs and supported me over the course of the last several months. You have helped make the last 12 weeks the most exciting period of my life, for that I am very grateful. Now, after two back to back competitions I can relax at last!

Both contests had some great competition, I took second place in the Novice Men's class at the NPC Natural Midstates on the 13th. Even though I had my eye on first in the novice, this second place finish actually raised my confidence for the following weekend. I decided to sign up for the cross-over, allowing me to step on stage in both the novice and the open - I wanted to see how I fared with the veterans of the sport! There were six competitors in the novice and nine in the open. I entered expecting to place among the top five in the open - some of these guys had many years of experience on me! Anyways, I couldn't have made a better choice. I ended up taking home first place in both the Men's Novice and Men's Open! To think I had ever doubted that I should compete at the Open level!!



I imagine the majority of people would not find my lifestyle appealing, one of the reasons there are so few competitors in this great sport. This experience has truly taught me to expect and demand 110% of myself, in all aspects of my life - which is why I love this sport. I am convinced this ability, to constantly demand everything of yourself, has a great physiological carryover that reaches far beyond the gym walls. A lot of people might view bodybuilding as vain; however it's a sport where one dedicates oneself to self-improvement, mental fortitude, edification, and perseverance. I don't see anything vain about that!

I'm grateful for all the great people in my life that have helped and supported me along the way, one of these individuals is Stacy Steinberg, a holistic educator and coach. Stacy, a Chicago native, was kind enough to supply me with Kangen restructured alkaline water for over thirty days approaching my contest. Alkaline water has a number of benefits, among them antioxidants, deep hydration for our cells and have a safe way to cleanse acidic waste and strengthen the immune system. Also, because of it's molecular structure Kangen water is more hydrating than tap water. This enables you to recover faster and more efficiently, which I can certainly attest to. One of the most remarkable things about the water was the that I was able to drink nearly three gallons a day and not feel bloated at all! When I drink that much tap it almost becomes a chore, and I'd feel it sloshing around in my stomach. I'm excited to announce that Stacy is extending a complementary 30 day trial of Kangen water to all my readers!


For more information and the science behind Kangen water contact Stacy at: stacysteinberg18@gmail.com

simpletruthwater.com or call her directly at 847.845.6068!

Also, a special thanks to Drew and EFWEAR and my good friend Edgar Reihl for his support and awesome photographs!

Thanks again for following, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving - I certianly did!! Stay tuned for updates on my off-season training and new developments!

Andrew Bora
Corrective Exercise Specialist
NASM CPT & CES
Borafitness.com
312.685.5565