SIXTEEN WEEKS….

I woke up yesterday morning getting ready work – having my morning  kawfee as we say in good ole Noo Yawk – and I sneezed and my back hurt. Hmmm it hurt like really bad medial lower thoracic lumbar region. Like the trooper that I am, I tried to do cardio and only managed to do about 10 minutes. I guess that was a blessing in disguise, LOL. Anyway, I went to work and as I got out of the car, I only realized then- how painful my back really was.

I spoke with my boss and asked her if I can leave and that I will be in tomorrow (meaning today) after I rested, ice, heat and Motrin. My self diagnosis and treatment really did the trick!

I feel so much better today than yesterday – but still have some pain, nothing serious, I would give it a 4/10 on the pain scale. I came in at 7am and when my boss arrived she told me that I needed to go to Occupational Medicine and that I probably should have gone yesterday, because it is a muscular-skeletal injury that needed to be looked at by an MD.

I dread going to Occ. Med. For me it means a long wait, time away from work, and they ARE going to send me home; b/c it’s a back injury. I would rather have needles in my eyes than go to “Occ. Med. HELL” LOL   I have been there so much in the past 10 months that as soon as I walked in the door; I here Hello Kathy, How are you?”

The good thing is that I didn’t have to wait to long at all; about an hour, which is EXCELLENT than the usual 3 hours stint on their busy days. To make a long story short; the physician examined me, would not return me to work and informed me that I needed to be cleared by my PMD to return to work on Monday.

I am thinking to myself, hmmmmmmmm WHAT THE HECK AM I GONNA DO???!!!”
I called my MD and she was in and they squeezed me in (YEAH) she examined me and said that I was in “spasm” and sent me on my merry way. I knew it wasn’t serious, just gimme meds and I will go back to work LOL

The funny this is and the reason for the blog title, is, she hasn’t seen me in awhile, she has been my PMD well of 10 years now; (I know her on a personal/work level from the ER) – and made note of my weight loss and increased muscle tone. She said that I looked healthy, good skin color and turgor etc.

But the thing that made me crack up was, she was so polite about it and didn’t say the boob word LOL she goes “What are you going to do about that?? pointing to my boobless torso LOL She said are you okay with that – She was so cute LOL  I said well at this point – I cant do anything about it now, LOL “Implants?” I said, she said no no no don’t do that, she kind of implied that maybe I should get a bra with padding or something. LOL and said that I looked better now than I did before, when I was overweight.

My point to this whole story;

Not only am I short  … but I am boobless too LOL and that’s okay. Eventually my plan is to get breast implants down the road. However I must do my research. Now that I work in the Institute for Breast Care, the idea of having my implant displaced for a mammogram doesn’t really appeal to me right now – from a visual aspect anyway.

Remember..


NO GROPING - LOL

Kai Green

Kai Green

Kai Green

Kai Green

Kai Green

Desmond Miller

Ok so I may be a little pre-occupied with the height thing now LOL - I still have to re measure myself - because I just don’t believe it:) Measure twice; cut once LOL - Sounds like something Lorena Bobbit should have done.

Anyway- I came across this web site while I was looking for cartoons in relation to shrinking with age; I could believe what I was reading?????? Here’s what the site said

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    * enhanced development of body awareness
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The reason why many people fail to grow taller is because they do not have a scientific way to naturally increase their growth hormone level.

Gee and I always thought it was genetics - I didn’t realize that I needed a scientific way to get taller.

For quicker and more dramatic results we recommend that you begin applying Super-Growth regularly. Regular use will show Height Increase, improved mood and increased energy levels within 3 - 4 weeks.

LOL I can be taller almost in time for my next show !!! ROFLMAO

The FDA oversees all food and drug products. Since Super-Growth is a herbal  supplement, it falls under the ambit of the FDA

WELL- If the FDA approves it — Then I’m in LOL

Testimonial’s

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I am hoping that Boris’s use of Super Growth - didn’t result in his hair loss.

KatNap Thought’s

I Know I Know - I will work on my Traps !!! Get them so big -  that I will APPEAR to be Taller LOL

I still like this idea better >^..^<

Well folks - I finally did my very first figure show!! The NPC Dutchess Classic Championships in Poughkeepsie, NY on Saturday June 28th, 2008.
I had such a wonderful time and the event was so well organized, in my opinion. Everyone there was super nice, helpful and accommodating!! I will definitely do the same show next year.

I was very impressed how there was a room for the women in the back to change with full length mirrors, and makeup tables with mirrors as well,  a pump up area for the guys and gals  - everyone was so helpful !! A table with pedialyte, peanut butter and jelly and several boxes of “rags” the ones that you get at Home Depot, to clean up after putting on you tan in a bottle.

Although the weather on that particular day was horribly hot and humid!! I would do it all over again in a heart beat because the individuals organizing this show (Doug Patterson, Head Judge Steve Stone, and Kenny Kassel etc etc) from start to finish made it such a positive and pleasant experience for me as well as all the other competitors!! I have heard some horror stories from friends that did other shows and most definitely that didn’t apply to this show.

My only complaint really was the unbearable heat and humidity – and of course has nothing to do with the show.

The morning of the show there was a competitors meeting at 10am followed by pre-judging at 1pm. I checked in received my number and details of what was going to take place.  I wish, I would have gotten everyone’s name - but here goes.

Evon and a guy (forgot his name-so carb depleted at that point) were GREAT - they showed us what we had to do and when and coached us along the way. This is such a good thing because I can see how you can forget what your number was while on that stage – the lighting made it incredibly hot and I think coupled with water and carb depletion; sucks the brain cells right out of you LOL (sidebar- I forgot my number when I was asked to change places at the finals- however I remembered my number during pre- judging, where I was asked to change places then too; THANKS GAWD LOL!!

This has nothing to do with the show - you know what was really funny - I registered also for the tall class-which if I can remember correctly begins at 5′5" in this show;
I thought <—key word "I thought "(LOL) I was 5′5 1/2" tall.

So when I was measured, I was told I was 5′4 1/2" Tall - I was like noooooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy in my Kweens Noo Yawk accent LOL. Measure me again, he measured me again, and it measured about the same. I said to him when I originally received my drivers license back in the late ‘70’s I was 5’5 ½” – he says “ well maybe it was the hair” I only had to laugh; because that was the style back then in the late 70’s early ‘80’s  all women had HIGH HAIR LOL
I think I am shrinking LOL - I thought that that didn’t happen until you’re in your 60’s LOL. I believe my driver’s license also says 5′5 1/2" too; I have to double check. I just thought that that was really funny - anyway - Now I have to go back on my diet today for a July 19 show and now try to gain some height too LOL

Hmmm no wonder why my boyfriend keeps telling me I’m short

Back to show stuff –

In terms of tanning I tanned to get a good base and then went for a dark spray tan Thursday morning. I bought a product called “Dream Tan” I have heard good things about the product and decided to give it a try. I was impressed with the color that I chose (Red/Brown) and how it went on.  I followed the directions exactly. I have to say that I was disappointed; only because, of the heat and humidity it didn’t hold up very well at all, each time a bead of sweat dropped anywhere on me, the product came off. I put on 2 coats for prejudging and then applied 3 more coats for the finals and had to touch up constantly.

I applied mineral oil as suggested and tested on a small area – patting it on – and the tan was coming off as well. You really can’t fix this either – or at least I couldn’t because when you reapply – you will be darker is some areas and lighter in other’s.

I was told by one of the body builders there – that you couldn’t really see my muscle definition because of it and that I should switch to Jan Tana instead.

All in all I do like Dream Tan , the color was rich and intense! However for me; with the heat and unbearable humidity – it didn’t hold up well at all and will not use it for a show.

Bikini Bite was another product that I used to keep my suit in place, that stuff worked very well for me, as I have nothing to compare it with, I give it and overall 10+++.

Dream Tan came off when I had to change into my two piece suit – and that was a mess!! I did, have time to repair the damage between changes, the cuts in both suits are different so I had to rub off the glue and with that went the tan. My daughter Jill who assisted me throughout did damage control. Without her and all the help back stage I don’t know what I would have done.

All in all I had a wonderful time !!!!

I placed 2nd in my Class and 3rd in Masters. More importantly, the Head Judge approached me before pre- judging and before finals and said that he wanted to speak with me after the show.

What an awesome person – we spoke for about 15 minutes or so and offered his advice and wisdom on what I needed to improve on etc. I totally value his opinion and  so happy that he took the time to speak to me.
I am beginning to make all of the adjustments that he suggested; but of course that will take time –

More later – I’m Pooped

Good morning everyone!!I have so much to write about later in regards to my experience at my first show this past Saturday- I will blogs all the details later on this evening.

Right now - I need to get down to the business at hand-training for my upcoming show!! so with that - I am off to the gym right now. My goal - for the day is cardio, legs and glutes and tanning.

Oh and give Dante` one of my Jack Russel Terriors a bath — He STINKS WHEW!!! LOL

Talk later

Kat