Hey everyone. Thought it was about time I started giving you all (if your want of course) an insight to my lifestyle , weather it be pre contest / off season / holiday you name it. Id like to keep you guys updated on the things I get up to all year round.. through the fun and the drama.. Firstly if you dont know me may I just write a brief bio on my previous competition records and some personal information so I can at least give you guys some sort of idea who I am and what Im about. Firstly my name is James Hollingshead ? I am twenty five years old and live in the Sutton area with in Surrey. I train at a gym that is local to me called Pinks gym. Its run by my good friend and occasional trainer Dean Hales. If your in the south London area and are looking to catch a good session I highly recommended popping in . I went to school in Sutton. Greenshaw High school was fantastic and the years there were certainly ones to remember. I have been competing since April 2008 . My first show was the south coast ukbff . I placed second in a line up of 8 and qualified for the prestigious ukbff British finals. I bypassed that year as I thought if im going Im going to win. The following year I entered the ukbff Leamington Spa contest same catorgrie. I won that contest and this really is where it all began for me. Self belief started from this very moment. several weeks later it was the big one the finals. I still cant believe it but I won my class and earned the title of Jr ukbff Mr Britain .. at that point I couldnt see beyond the Jr ranks. I didnt know what was next for me yet. The following year I did what all young men do.. fall in love lol It was great and I learnt a lot from the relationship. There were bad and there were good times. Just like anything in life. But lessons were learned 2011 came about and I entered the over 90 inters at the south coast. I cam second. Was very unhappy with how I looked and I realise its now time to think it all or nothing. 2012 I came back and won the ukbff London South East as an under 23. (New class at the time) The British following was difficulty as I was away for.my sisters wedding just weeks before with no proper nutrition or supplements. Despite this I went ahead and got a second at the finals. Not looking as good as my earlier London showing but still on the top two in the country. I was in a mix of emotions. As anyone whos been first and then gets second will tell you... its not easy. But again it is a lesson !!! 2013 I had fire in my belly it was time to step up with the big boys!! I didnt have to qualify as I was 2nd the previous year . This allowed me ample time to improve. I manged to crack the top three .. I was stoked , shocked ... was this real ??? At 24 I was top three material . I was buzzing for the entire winter. Peole looked at me a little differently. I think the transition from boy to man had finally come. This year i had a feeling i could do it if i gave it my all.. my mind was in a good place.. i was focused and willing to work till my palms bled for title. my main competition was to be my faith.. faith in having a coach I hadnt worked with before .. faith in believing change was good and the right thing... There were times I was almost close to taking over and doing it my way but i stuck to the plan and in October of 2014 I raised the trophy I so strongly worked for and became Mr Britian once more but this time .. as a man . To say Im happy is an understatement. Who knows what the plan is next.... A little down time then I shall let you all know. For now thank you to everyone who ever said a word of praise / support even criticism as you all gave me the fire I needed to keep this engine going. Peace and love always james.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:49:33 +0000
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