I had quite a restrictive mindset presented to me at times growing up. There were barriers and limitations at points, some of which were for my own safety in case I fell, but oftentimes it would leave me with a sense of being less than. I had to push (and my friends & family fought for me too!) to make things possible, to trial and test out ways through the obstacles and see what could be done.
This past week I, along with my fellow disability competitors and a number of other athletes across many classes, were invited to a bodybuilding world championship. On an equal platform, with an opportunity to represent Team GB in my own category. I felt FAR from being isolated in the amazing environment.
THIS is what I love about the bodybuilding and fitness community. It is such a positive, welcoming atmosphere in many ways. Everyone is on their own Journey but there is such a collective energy of trying to develop a challenge. Everyone will have their own hurdles and not the same ones, but the journey to get there is a positive drive by everyone who, by their own commitment, becomes an athlete – in every class!
Thank you to everyone that helped push for that opportunity to become an athlete,
With full gratitude,
Matt x 💚
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