Justin Shier – Turning adversity into success.
Professional bodybuilder Justin Shier is less than five weeks away, from his professional debut at the 2023 Chicago Pro.
Justin earned his pro card at the 2021 NPC National Championships. Rather than jumping into the pro scene immediately, Justin decided to build his physique further before he made his pro debut.
The majority of athletes within the bodybuilding world, rarely share their story, but Justin is the total opposite. Justin just recently opened up about his life, during an emotional interview with Antoine Vaillant and Dorian Hamilton.
Antoine also had his share of problems during his life, and he was the perfect person to interview Justin.
During the interview, Justin talked about the family atmosphere at his new sponsor HD Muscle.
HD Muscle’s new athlete Justin Shier joins a team of star athletes, such as HD Muscle CEO Dorian Hamilton, Nick Walker, Antoine Vaillant, Quint Beastwood, and Jennifer Dorie.
The interview started off with Justin speaking about his first days with HD Muscle, and immediately feeling like part of the family.
After cutting ties with his former sponsor, Justin had a difficult few weeks, but as they say, when one door closes, another one opens.
Justin went on to thank his fans, and he appreciated everything they do for him and the sport. Justin emphasized that it is very important to take the time to speak to his fans, and he is honored to have that opportunity.
The subject turned to his pro debut at the 2023 Chicago Pro. Shier revealed that he basically started adjusting his diet 24 weeks out. Justin also emphasized, that the off-season is a very important part of the year for the professional bodybuilder.
Justin also made it a point to explain, how important the off-season is for the athletes family.
Justin went on to explain that during the off-season, the bodybuilder can slightly relax on their diet, and even miss a meal or two along the way. The off-season is the best opportunity for the bodybuilder to spend time with his or her family, and take their partner out to a nice dinner, and enjoy the food, moving away from their usual chicken and rice.
Justin explained that in some instances, the bodybuilder will come home with a cheat meal just for themselves. Justin believes this is not the way to do things, if the bodybuilder has the chance to enjoy a relaxing cheat meal, they should do it with their family.
After speaking about the sport of bodybuilding, the interview turned to a more serious note, focusing on Justin facing death on two separate occasions.
Justin was very close to death on two separate occasions, once due to a serious bike accident, and the second brush with death was when he had to battle meningitis.
Antoine and Dorian were lost for words, after hearing Justin explain his ordeal on both occasions.
The most emotional part of the interview was near the end, when Justin spoke about his late mother.
Justin could not hold back his tears, when he talked about how close he was with his mother, and how she was the there for him, throughout his entire ordeal.
There are not too many athletes like Justin and Antoine, that open up and reveal the dark moments of their life.
Justin is the perfect example of a person that conquered adversity, and succeeded.
Evolutionofbodybuilding.net would like to wish Justin all the best for his pro debut on 22 June, 2023. Whatever the result, Justin will always be a champion, on and off the stage.
