Competition Crossroads
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Well, I am officially at a crossroads with my competition schedule.
I have a wonderful trainer who has seen me so far with my quest to compete in figure comps. I did 4 shows last year & qualified for nationals after winning my height class. I am quailified w/the NPC to compete in a 2 year window & my trainer would love for me to take the year off to get bigger, stronger & bring the total package to the national stage.
I also have a wonderful nutritionist who has taken my body & completely changed it with the diet. I am eating 140 grams protein/260 carbs/28 fat grams per day. This diet has completely changed my muscle mass (made me bigger) & I’m maintaining 11% bodyfat, even in the "off-season". I weigh 140 lbs yet I’m still a size 2 in clothes. I love the human body! Basically, it would not take much for me to lean out if I decide to compete but I need to make the mental decision and OWN IT!
My trainer’s fear is that if I "cut"…meaning lean out for a show, I will lose the precious muscle that I’ve worked so hard to put on my body. My nutritionist says "bull" & that I can get it back immediately. He prepares men & women for bodybuilding/figure comps so I’m confident in his knowledge.
On one hand, I don’t mind taking the year off b/c it was CRAZY last year & very hard to maintain life on a constant prep diet. But, I’m 41 years old & my window is closing. I hate to admit it but it’s the truth when it comes to figure competing…not so much with women bodybuilders.
I’m doing a lot of soul searching right now. Thanks to all my bodyspacers for their support-I couldn’t do it without you.
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Peace Out 
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