DLRey’s BodyBlog

Well, it’s been a week and a half since the show and I am taking some time to catch my breath.  I took a week off from the gym to wind down and re-charge and pretty much ate whatever I wanted.  I thought I would never say that I would be glad to get back on a diet again, but after a week of heartburn, upset stomach, bloating and general yuckiness, I am looking forward to eating clean!  I don’t want to see any chocolate or pizza for a very long time!  I have another competition lined up in eight weeks, so I am hitting it hard again and focusing on that goal.  Then I hit the FLorida State in August just 10 weeks after that one.  It’s gonna be a busy year for me!  FUN!! FUN!!!

Well, it’s all over with!  Boy, what an experience.  Competing back to back two weekends in a row almost did me in.  All the hard work paid off in the end though.  I placed 1st in the Masters Over 30 Class B and took the overall title for the Masters Over 30 as well.  I also competed in the Open Class C and placed 4th only one point shy of 3rd place!  This was a tough line up and the winner in this class went on to take the overall win for the entire show. Coming off of an overall win the prior weekend and then placing 4th might sound to some like a disappointment, but let me tell you, looking at the physiques I was lined up against, being in the top 5 was an accomplishment in itself!  I am proud and fortunate to be there!  I am planning to compete in the Florida in August, so I am going to use what I have learned to step up my game and come back stronger and better for the next one! Gonna work on bringing those delts up to par and making that booty even tighter!  Gotta work on the posing too!  I am my own worst critic!!  Oh well, it was GREAT!!!

Well, it was a good weekend!  I ended up placing first in both classes and took the Overall Figure Title for the show!!  My friend Richard also won his classes and took the Overall title for the men, so we had a really awesome time!!!  Now hoping to do the same in the Southern USA!  Just staying on track and trying to tighten up some more in order to come in at my peak condition for next weekend!  WOO HOO!!!  One more week!

Well, I will be heading out in the morning for the Pensacola show!  This afternoon will consist of putting on the tan and packing for the show.  Gotta get all that food in order and make sure I have everything I need.  Today has been a day of carbing up and water depleting, despite the strenuous dieting, I am feeling pretty good.  Maybe that is because I am looking better and better as the day goes on!  Had an impromptu photo shoot at the gym on Wednesday night and was pleasantly surprised to see my progess on film.  For some reason I never really seem to look as good in the mirror (or in my camera shots)!  LOL!  So, everything is going well.  I am really looking forward to tomorrow and next weeks competition as well!  Wish me luck!!!