It has been a long offseason and its still not over yet. I haven't been onstage since August 09 and it is really wearing on me mentally. After I turned pro I have done at least two shows a year for the last four years and this was the first time I sat out. I think the progress I have made over the last 13-14 months are going to be evident when I step on stage in Feb-Mar or at least I hope so anyway.
As most of you know I have had some leg injuries this year but have been diligent in my rehab and very cautious in my return to make sure none of the injuries reoccur. I have been training legs back from my time off for about five weeks straight now, still not squatting but each week that leg press has a little less room on the pins and the same goes for the hack squat.
I have been training legs over at Powerhouse in Detroit Michigan. Its a rough area and a hardcore gym but man they love bodybuilders! That's not a family gym that's for sure, its the closest thing to hardcore around my city so its worth the border crossing! They have an old school hack squat that I swear isn't even oiled up...lol...three plates on this thing feels like six on a new hack. Almost makes you feel like your doing a real squat.
Anyway on to other things. I have an appearance at the Western Ontario show in London, I'm hoping you all will make it...and please be prepared with questions. I usually like to hang out after I get off stage and just shoot the shit with the fans. I'll have DVD's and hopefully some of my new line of clothes with me so you can grab so new HOSS gear!
So I have been cheating a little more than usual this week, I think its because I know I am going to start dieting soon so I am getting in the last little bit of junk before I completely shut it down. I am going to start really cleaning things up after my birthday (oct.15) for the Nov 28th appearance at the Westerns. On Nov.13th I will really shut things down and go into hibernation for the ASC...no more friends, no more cheats, no more family, no more fun.....eat, breath, sleep bodybuilding!
Don't get me wrong tho, I am planning on updating my new website (thefouadabiad.com, coming soon) with videos for you all along the way. Just sign up to be members and follow me in the gym, on the cardio equipment and in my house as I get ready to step up with the big boys in 2011!...its about time...
Interestingly enough I have a couple clients in the Nov 28th Westerns and I am hoping to get them into the winners circle so I can get some good pics with them backstage, since all of us will be in shape it could be fun! My clients are working hard and all you other bbers better be training hard because I'm bring them in 100%. Ontario always has great up and comers it should be a great show!
Before I go I just want to ask all you HOSSAMANIACS...lol...(just joking I'm not that cheese), are you all doing everything you could be doing to achieve your dreams. A while back I realized I only thought I was doing all I could do to be the best I can be until a friend really set me straight. He asked me to sit back and really look at my life and see where I had time available to me? He asked me to sit back and ask myself what can I do to get more out of my life? After taking some time and really pondering what I am doing with myself, I realized I was wasting my opportunities.
People have become conditioned to think that you grow up, get a job and that job pays your bills and that's how you earn your money and that's it. What I have learned is that's not it. That is only one part of it. Truly successful people dip their hands in many pots and take candy from each one ending up with there ultimate fortune. I'm sure a lot of you went to the Jay Cutler seminar this weekend or if not you know who he is (or you should..lol). He is a perfect example of someone who has not sat back on his contract(s). He has decided to dip his hands into everything. Shirt, hats, DVDs, posters, training people, real estate, etc, etc, etc.
The point of all this is do not become complaisant. Never tell yourself, 'that's enough for me'. Always ask for more. Ask yourself, 'what do i have to offer and how can I get more for myself'. 'What more can I do to get more out of life', this way you are never stuck and owe one person anything. That way if someone does you wrong or a boss fires you, you just keep moving because you are in control of your destiny. Are you in control of your destiny and your dreams?
Sacrifice Without Regret,
Fouad 'Hoss' Abiad
