ChristineLanois’s BodyBlog

Those were hard core days………………There is such a difference in preparing for a bodybuilding show compared to figure.  I now compete as a figure competitor but I find it tough deciding on how to come in as a figure competitor……………….oh well.  As a bodybuilding I was a true middle weight - approx 118 pounds but I would get myself down to top of lightweight……………….those were the days………….I use to run 20 flights of stairs everyday for 45 minutes…………..the challenge as an athlete was incredible………….Maybe I’ll right an article one day on my experience comparing the two…………Christine National Figure Competitor

I was 124 at the National World Qualifier.  Now my goal is to get down to 117 (lean and sleek)………I can do it…………..my cardio will be very different this time……………..hard cord (my little secret).  It will be hard to start this new type of training but give me two weeks and it will be easier…………………….I will have pasta tonight and start dieting tomorrow………………….10 weeks to the IFBB North Americans.

Well here I am at 124 pounds on stage.  Needed to come in softer for the natural show.  Now I will drop myself to approx 116-117 for the IFBB North Americans Championships end of August in Cleveland.  I am now qualified in both the masters and middle height for the North Americans………………yes.   Now I can train hardcore; no more smooth look - need to get lean; sleek and ripped …………..I am enjoying one week off the gym and diet.  The food is fabulous.  My son is leaving for Florida to visit his father for 8 weeks and that will be me time - no stress.  It will be great for training - no responsibilities - just 8 weeks of me time.  WOW……………………..

Hi everyone - well I’m finally rested from a great weekend.  I placed 3rd in master and placed top 5 in medium figure class.  I think I was 4th in the medium class.  I looked great and felt like cinderella but I need to come in much leaner for Edmonton - June 30th.  Alot of controversy at this show - alot of different types of physiques in the figure categories.  Congratulations to the overall figure winner (Natalie Naples) - she looked great but more of a fitness model.  Well reality has hit me - my muscularity will be a problem with some figure shows, but I will not let that stop me…………………LOL  My main goal this year is the North Americans.  I find the North Americans is more the middle ground - muscularity with feminity…………looking forward to stepping on that stage………As soon as I receive my pictures I will post them.  Thank you everyone for all your support ………….Oh yes I had a great cheat day on Sunday………….LOL   Christine

Today was my last work out.  I feel fabulous and very happy with my conditioning for the show.  My suits finally arrived today and they are fabulous……………..I feel like Cinderela in them - stunning colour and rinestones………I’ll surprise everyone……

I am preparing my bag for Saturday day of the show………….lot’s of treats to eat; peanut butter; brazililan chocolate; rice cakes; raisins/nuts/dried fruit…………..later the good stuff ice cream………LOL

I must go - I will post after the show the results…………….thanking everyone for all their motivation and support these past few weeks……..this site has been very helpful especially in the last three weeks - crunch time……………Christine 

Can’t wait to jump on stage…………….I am 124.4 pounds and starting to deplete today…………little nervous - haven’t received my suits from the US but I will get them tomorrow or Tuesday - I’m sure they are beautiful and can’t wait to open the box.  I will compete in the master’s and short/middle height class.  Sorry I haven’t kept this blog up dated - just extremely busy with life responsibilities…………………LOL.  If I win any class at the show I will compete at the IFBB World Naturals……………….Spain I think?  I am now qualified for the IFBB North American Master’s but I must place top three in the short/middle height to compete in middle height at the NA………….well let’s see what happens.  I am a muscular lady and may lose points because of muscularity…………as long as I know I train my best it doesn’t matter what place they give me…………I just want that damn peanut butter; chocolate and icecream………………………….I’ll keep you posted.  Again thanks for all the support…………..Christine )