1 Potato, 2 Potatoes, 3 Potatoes…FOUR?!!!
Apparently, Mama was on to something when she chimed, “All that meat and No potatoes.” As most teens and young adults, I disregarded her apparent algorithm, unbeknownst to her. I achieved competition level leanness – eating a whole lot of meat and very little potatoes. ‘Twas the classic low carb, high protein diet. But, as I prepare to enter the 2008 Competition season, the said carbohydrate and family members are friends of mine
No wives’ tale as it is true… “Bread makes the booty spread.” Within 6 weeks, I’ve grown an inch ‘here’ and a half inch ‘there’. Specifically, I’ve gained 1/2 “on my thighs and 1 full inch of hips. Yes, to my hubby’s satisfaction, I have them now. [Hold on Baby! (lol)] Whoa! Not only are both bigger, but BOTH measure greater than pre-injury status. Why? 1 potato, 2 potatoes 3 potatoes and sometimes 4 per day. And don’t forget the power of bread!
Broccoli and egg whites will forever be staples in the competition diet of body building and fitness. But, as I look forward to my much anticipated continued success of growth and symmetry again, I salute CARBOHYDRATES, the body’s primary source of fuel. Carbs…Rock On!!!
November 2, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Rock on, DawnMelanie!
I was just reading something about needing a certain amount of carbs in order to fully utilize your protein, too.
And three cheers for hips!
I hope you and hubby enjoy your weekend. I’m planning on attending the NPC Mountain Valley Bodybuilding and Figure Championships tomorrow.
November 6, 2007 at 11:16 am
Hey lady,
This is what success is all about. Your dedication to achieve your 2008 goals is admiring. Keep it up.
November 12, 2007 at 10:36 am
Mmmmmmmmmm carbs *drool* Good job on bouncing back! I hope to make it to a show in the big other big D town (lol) next summer. Have a great week!
November 18, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Good carbs give u energy and help u recover faster, so u can work harder and get bigger!!
) we need to eat whole grains instead of their evil refined relative. Thanx for the tip M
Don’t forget to say that for girls like me fatty
November 21, 2007 at 5:51 am
Interesting. I love learning something new everyday.
November 23, 2007 at 11:41 pm
I thought you hated my diets? HMMM…interesting.
November 29, 2007 at 9:28 pm
that’s cool! how’s it going now a month later? i was just thinking the other day how i don’t want to lose part of my husband’s favorite things LOL (or mine, i didn’t have them as a teen and curves are good)
wishing you the best and looking forward to what 2008 will be like for you
December 3, 2007 at 4:09 pm
so really like you gained straight up muscle or put on a pound? happy for your happiness however this i am sure.
December 3, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Awesome results M! You my friend ROCK!
December 4, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Nice gains Dawn, the picture I still have of you in my mind is from the Europa, so I know you’ve changed since then. Yes, for building mass carbs are a wonderful friend, clean carbs even better friends. I’ll look forward to the day I don’t avoid carbs
I also noted the squats are coming up, nice job there. Hope all is well in your world.
April 12, 2008 at 12:22 am
Hmmm, i guess i again learned something new from you. Well once again i’ll be changing my diet to me my goals.
thanks again for the advice.