Char’s Journey

Only 44 days left, and I’ll be back on stage. Omg, I can’t wait. I only have 8 more lbs to lose , and I’m in my best shape ever. I recieve compliments on my physique every day, and that sure helps me stay motivated, energized and ready to go on stage, kick some serious butt and take that gold medal On friday this week, I enter the 3rd and final stage on my diet. I’ll be decreasing carbs and increasing my protein. That is when I enter my "blond fase" Well, if it was that easy, more people would be competing, right!! That last fase is a killer and a def. challenge, but that is what separates winners from loosers. I just love to see the changes in my body, and I’m still amazed on how you can manipulate and shape your body with the right diet and exercise. Also I can’t wait to go back to Florida. It’s like my second home, and I miss my friends so much. My mom will join me in Florida for about 1 week, so she can see me compete. She is just so sweet Well, I better get back to work, so I can finish up and hit the gym. It’s delts and abs today (and of course cardio).

This have been a very emotionel week for me. My dad past away in august last year, and we just sold his house. I have 3 sisters, and I couldn’t have asked for better siblings. The past weekend, we started to empty the house, and that was just so hard on all of us. I know that my dad is gone, but I haven’t realized it yet. However, I think that when we close the door to his house for last time, knowing it doesn’t belong to our family anymore, reality is going to hit hard. I did meet the couple that have bought the house, and they are just so nice, so that helps alot. Since my dad got sick in february last year, I have used all my sadness and frustration at the gym. I have had some kick-a** workouts, and the hunger for getting on stage and kick butt, have never been been bigger. My dad never saw me compete, so I want him to be proud of me when I walk up on stage in july. And I know he will

Diet is going well. It is just so weird how my body respond to my diet. My body will resist losing anything for 5-6 days, and I’ll even gain a little weight. But after 5-6 days, my body finally realize that I mean buisness, and drop 1-2 lbs. And the circle goes on and on My weight this morning was 150.5 lbs, so the next couple of days I’ll probably gain 0.5-1 lb. And then by monday or tuesday it will drop. I still have all my strenght and energy at the gym, and I get all the support I need from the people around me. So basically I can’t complain

Ok, so now that I have activated my blog, I probably should write something too

I am currently getting ready for the "NPC southernstates figure championship" on july 11th. I entered last year for the first time and placed 5th., which was much better than I expected. So this year I feel that I am in much better shape, and I can see a big improvement compared to last year. Need to say that I am aiming for 1st. this year I’m 8 weeks out, 152,7 lbs and 11% bf. I plan on losing another 12-14 lbs, and I am right where I want to be, and I feel more than ready. I just cant wait to get back on stage and kick some butt My diet is high protein, low carb and low fat. I have tried different diets, all kind of variations, but this is what works for me. My trainingschedule look like this:

Mornings, mon-sat: 60min cardio on empty stomach.

mon: Chest & abs + ½ hour low intensity cardio

tues: Back + ½ hour low intensity cardio

wed: delts + ½ hour low intensity cardio

thur: bi’s & tri’s & abs + ½ hour low intensity cardio

Fri: legs + ½ hour low intensity cardio

Sunday: OFF

Its funny how my energy level changes from day to day. One day I’m excausted, and the next I am bouncin´ around. I just think it’s so freakin’ awesome how I can fell my body respond to the diet, and see the changes from day to day.

I’ll keep you all posted as I get closer to my show.