From A Skinny Accountant To A Competitive Bodybuilder, Ralton D'Souza Expressed Himself Through Fitness

If you asked me about myself, I would probably tell you that I express myself through sports. I grew up playing cricket and football. Back then, I really didn't know what fitness was. Just being active was how I was wired. As time went by, at the age of 16, I discovered weight training. I went to the gym with an ideal bodybuilder's physique in mind. I failed and got back up and this went on for a long time. Soon, I realized that it's an art and not a sprint. Day after day, I studied more and put in the required work under the bar. Seeing my body change and grow was so satisfying that I got hooked instantly. One of the most important things to achieving a great physique is consistent. You have to understand that fitness is a lifestyle. A kickass physique is earned! I Quit My Job As An Accountant When I quit my job as an accountant and took up fitness as a full-time career, it was pretty scary. There were ups and downs, fear and negative thoughts but I just kept pushing. At this point, it's all about being patient and giving my best effort. That very same year, I entered 4 competitions and placed very high. My presence was certainly felt and I did leave a mark. All that hard work finally paid off. A skinny 16-year-old was now competing against the country's finest athletes. Now, I run my own business as an online fitness consultant and an entrepreneur. Competing At 21 At the age of 21, I did my first bodybuilding competition. Using all the knowledge and experience I had gained over the years, I gave the stage my all. Since I was an accountant, it was no joke balancing my work and passion. Soon after the competition, I realized that fitness is what I actually love and what makes me happy. All I could see myself doing was helping others achieve their fitness goals. This is what changed my life and made me who I am today- a proud competitive bodybuilder and a coach. How Success Came I still train hard six days a week with a well-balanced diet. The focus on compound movements still remains pivotal, with a good mix of high intensity and volume. Each session lasts about 90 min but believe me, I do some serious damage. This is how I have trained over the years. As long as you eat right and train consistently, you will get there, it's all about being patient. Now, what really made me fall in love with the journey was the fact that I had convinced myself that if I put in the work, I can literally do anything. I set my mind on a goal and chased it. Everyone is different and each one of us has our own definition of success and happiness. Bodybuilding Made Me Confident Years went by and weight training became an integral part of my life. Even after all this time, I enjoy this lifestyle. I am organized, disciplined and apply the same principles of bodybuilding to every aspect of my life. It gives me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and to do things which most people feel are ridiculous and impossible. That's exactly what motivates me!