By far one of the greatest throwback achievements That even surprised me. Not just from winning, when all hope was hanging by a thread, but because I followed through with a goal that seemed stupid and impossible. Let me explain! This photo was my final comp of three which I completed over just 2 weeks. So starting in my home town (Melbourne) and winning 2nd place after a trial and error of a new peak week which didn’t really work the way I liked. After taking a break for one meal it was back onto my 2nd peak week while flying up north to Darwin where I had a couple days to prep meals in my hotel kettle (see the struggle on my YouTube lol) and ended up placing 3rd in my class and 2nd in the overall. (Some of the judges even spoke to me after and shared the reasons why I wasn’t placed higher “politics”). Then while everyone enjoyed the after party I was having a light salad and packing my bags to catch a 1am flight East to Queensland. If you don’t know Australia well, this is the place people walk around shredded all year as it’s the perfect weather for it. (So I was already doubtful) Anyway, Arriving 12 hours before I was to step on stage due to some miss information. I had only honey and rice cakes to get me by and the handful of asparagus sticks I had eaten for breakfast to get me by. Finally I had my time to shine! knowing this was my final show, I just couldn’t wait to get some food in and get it over with. All the doubt and stress just left my mind as I thought about giving it everything I had for one last time. I was happy just to see my dad after 2 years and finally relax. So pulling out 1st place in my class and 2nd in the overall was a huge surprise. But like I said, it wasn’t the trophies or the top positions in half my country. It was knowing I have much more to give than what I thought. Just like I believe you can do more than what you think your capable of. I dare you to try something outside the normal. www.rickwestmanfitness.com.au (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaWuX0CpGoX/?utm_medium=tumblr

















