BreeM09’s BodyBlog

just kiddin…i’m not fat, but i have put on about 5-6 lbs in the last 2 weeks!  i usually maintain around 135 when i am not dieting for a show, but at only 129-130 i feel so FAT!  being so lean for so long and then gaining it back really messes with your mind!  i am killin’ it in the gym though.  my trainer, who is my husband, put me on a strength program, so i am lifting really heavy.  last week my body was so sore, i could barely do anything over the weekend.  this week is a little better, still lifting heavy, probably a little more weight than last week, but not as sore.  i feel like my body is changing already…my shoulders feel fuller and my butt feels tighter, even with the added fat.  i am still eating clean for the most part during the week and am really enjoying my weekend splurges…i am in love with Chick-fil-a’s chocolate shake!  i have been really busy with work and working out, so i haven’t been on bb.com too much lately.  thank-you for all the sweet comments left on my page.  i love hearing that i am an inspiration to others!  sorry i haven’t replied to all of you, but will try harder from now on.  i just received some of my photos from Muscle Angels and will try to post some by the end of the week.  off-season…so far, so good!  after i do my strength program for about 3 months, i will be doing more of a hypertrophy program, so i am really excited about that!  will keep ya posted!    oh yea, and if you request me as a friend on myspace, please drop me a note because i do not accept requests unless you write me!!!

check out this article that mentions me at the IFBB north americans…wow, what motivation!  i am so excited for next season! 

http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94

thanks figurerx!!!

well, i did not place at the north americans, but did have a good time, which was my main goal.  as i predicted, i was smaller than the other girls, and after reviewing the first callouts, it looked as though the judges wanted a bigger and harder look for this competition.  i really liked my physique and feel like i presented it very well, but obviously the judges did not!  i think the judging changes from show to show, so when it comes down to it, you really have to have the right look at the right time.  also, many of the girls who placed high have been doing national shows for a while, so maybe i just need to keep at it, and hopefully will get recognized next year.  in the off-season, i plan on adding a little muscle to my frame, especially in my shoulders and hamstrings.  i have been dieting for about five months this year, so i am so ready for some time off, but will continue to eat clean…just more!  i hope i do not get the "post-competition blues" as i start gaining weight, which i must do in order to gain muscle!  next year, i plan on starting the season with the jr. USAs and then probably 1-2 more national shows.  there are many good pictures posted on musculardevelopment.com and ironman magazine…  http://magazine-directory.com/Muscular-Development.htm    

http://contests.ironmanmagazine.com/index.cfm?go2=contests_year&ContestYearID=775

i was in figure class C

congratulations to all the competitors and top placers, and especially to those who obtained a pro card, which i hope to do someday!  thanks to everyone who has posted good luck wishes for me and many sweet and motivating comments.  this experience has just made me want to train harder, so i can come back full-throttle next year!  any feedback is much appreciated!  bree marsh