One Week Out - … I been thinkin….
Well, I’m less than one week away from the Oregon State Show. My time in Hawaii proved to be helpful but not as much as I needed it to be. I spent more time in the gym than I did on the beach getting a tan so I’ve been catchin up like mad since I’ve got home on my color. I’m spending this week at my friend John’s house because he’s prepping for the same show. We both eat every two hours, go to the gym a lot, and the guy needs someone to shave his back. (ladies that are dating bodybuilders, you know what I mean.. ) I have nick named his razor the "JohnMower"..
I’m getting tired when I don’t eat, but I’ve had more energy than normally this time around. I don’t feel like I will be ready for the show this weekend, but let’s see what happens when I drop my water. I’ll probably end up doing a show that’s a few more weeks out.. that or just concentrate on Team Universe in September. Being realistic about this sport is tough to do some times. When you tell everyone that you’re competing and they’re all excited for you and you have to come out with.. hey well uhh… might want to cancel your trip out because I think I’m not lean enough to compete… it sucks.. but it’s life. Everyone’s body responds differently to different diets, workouts and everything. Recently I have changed my diet up a LOT since I got back from Hawaii and I have had great success with more carbs! (I know!! It’s like Christmas for me!!!!) I’ve dropped about 5 pounds this week and I can REALLY start to see some separation in my abs and now my legs… finally!!
I may just be a couple weeks too late for the Oregon State Show.. BUT, I’ll be one of the rowdiest fans out there screamin my face off for my friends on stage! If you’re going to the show come find me and say hi! I love meeting people!
Oh yeah, new news! I’m training a couple people right now, and I can’t wait to show off some before and afters! I know I’m not certified in anything.. but I have done what people want to do, I know how to do it, and I’m going to share the love!
Good luck to all of you on your goals! Never feel pressured to compete, it adds stress and then that adds fat… stress = bad… chillin in a hammock = good!
Love some life you guys!!!
<3 Tiff 
July 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I’m one with no plans to ever complete. Me up on stage in a speedo……….ain’t never gonna happen!!
Good luck to you though!
July 9, 2009 at 1:33 pm
It sounds like you’re being pretty realistic dear. I wish you luck on whatever competition you choose to enter!
July 9, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Very very clever with the JohnMower…haha!
Best of luck, Tif. And thanks for your support.
July 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Good luck with your cut!
July 9, 2009 at 1:55 pm
You may not be certified but your transformation speaks loudly. Your clients(?) can see what determination can do for them just by looking at you. You are a constant reminder of what can happen. I just wish you lived closer
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July 9, 2009 at 2:11 pm
It seems as if you’re at peace with your decision, and that’s what matters. You’re looking pretty darn good if you ask me
July 10, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I would love to compete but the stage freaks me out!!! I would do it just to say I did it. I am up for a challenge. he he. I would really have to eat sooo freakin’ clean, amd no cheating. AGGGhhhh!! Could be kinda scary I guess. Good for you though, doing what you want when you want:)
July 15, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Who cares if you’re not certified; you obviously know what you are doing and it shows. I would much rather have an uncertified trainer with a killer physique than a flabby certified trainer like some of the ones at my gym. No certified fatty is gonna tell me how to work out!
July 16, 2009 at 7:29 am
ur awesome tiff- ur transformation speaks volumes- qualified or not its not rocket science to see that u have more knowledge and understanding than most - wishing you all the best.
In our eyes you’ll always win !