COMPETE 2 WIN!!!!

Wow, it’s that time again.  I’m currently 16 weeks out from my 1st National Show!! Soooo excited and my mind is already playing tricks on me!! 

In my previous blog I stated that I won’t start the serious diet until 12 weeks out.  However, I’ve looked at  several competitors preparing for the JR.  and competition is going to be fierce!! This past week I decided it was time to tighten up and get back into my serious routine.  I was going to the gym but my times were sporadic.  This past week I made it to the gym every morning by 6AM to do my weight training.  For the next 4 weeks I’ll continue 2 concentrate on my weight training and will start back w/ the cardio 1st thing in the AM, so now I’ll be at the 4:30AM and training at 6!! 

Here’s my start stats for this long journey I’m about to begin!!!  Just like last time, I’ll be posting my progress on a weekly basis.

133 pounds, 19 pound weight gain from last show

Breast 34 1/2

Waist 28, my problem area, I’ve put on 3.5 inches since my last show.  I’m shooting for 23 1/2 inches this go round!

Hips 34 1/2

Quad 20 3/4

Bicp 11 1/4

My goal for this show is to walk on stage at 110 pounds.  My hope is that coming down 4 more pounds will tighten up my midsection and glute/ham area.

You have taken the time to read my blog so feel free to comment w/ suggestions.  I’m a newbie at this and welcome any comments.  I got some very good constructive criticism from a guy that really made me see things totally different..So, once again feel free to comment b/c I’m not perfect and I welcome your feedback.

I’ll be posting pics in the next few days.  Have a great week!!!

Ok, so my trainer instructs me 2 start my contest diet 12 weeks (2/23) out vs. the original plan of 16 weeks (1/26).  I’m beginning to feel like the off diet food is becoming too good and I hope I can keep things in order another 4 weeks!  I’m sitting steady at 130 which is good.  But if things get too much outta control I’ll go ahead and get back on the diet at 14 weeks.  Dunno, it’s something about the contest diet…i can stay more in control knowing "I’m on contest diet" vs. "I’m just eating cleaning".  My goal is to compete at 110 this go around, 4 pound less than last time. 

The training is going well.  The one thing I have been concentrating on is my glutes/hamstrings area…..specifically that little tie/in area.  We just want it to be tighter next time I walk on stage.   I work those areas 2x a week.  Other than that, I’m not doing anything special, not trying to grow any additional muscle (my trainer is constantly telling me "you have more than enuff muscle for figure" what do you want to do figure or bodybuilding?), so the overall goal is to  maintain what I have and working on the fine details. 

HELP, HELP, HELP!!!! THIS SPORT IS EXPENSIVE!! I NEED A SPONSOR…I AM WILLING TO WORK AT SHOWS & BOOTHS IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL/HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS!!  IF YOU KNOW OF ANY REPUTABLE COMPANIES LOOKING FOR A FIGURE COMPETITOR WITH GREAT POTENTIAL PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!

I went back and reviewed my health goal for 2007 and I’m proud to say I accomplished it with flying colors!! 2008, here I come!  And I have to remember  this one very important quote  to get me trhough 2008:  “OBSTACLES ARE THOSE FRIGHTFULTHINGS YOU CAN SEE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OF YOUR GOAL”!! (Henry Ford)

My Health Goal for 2007:  My health goal in 2007 was to get back in shape and compete.  I was right on que.  I wrote that I planned to get back on stage in the Fall 07, no later than Spring 08!! Well that goal was accomplished Nov. 3, 2007.  I competed in my first NPC show in 8 years!  I competed in figure Open Class B.  I placed 2nd out of 15 competitors!!  What an accomplishment…and just think 13 weeks earlier I was a hefty 38 pounds heavier.  I’m so proud of myself.

Health Goal for 2008:  Continue to compete in Figure and chase that pro card until attained.  So far my calendar consists of 3 pro-qualifier shows:  Jr. USA 5/18-, IFFB North American Aug. 30, and Nationals 11/22.  I may throw in a show in April and October as warm-ups to the larger shows.  

HELP, HELP, HELP!!!! THIS SPORT IS EXPENSIVE!! I NEED A SPONSOR…I AM WILLING TO WORK AT SHOWS & BOOTHS IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL/HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS!!  IF YOU KNOW OF ANY REPUTABLE COMPANIES LOOKING FOR A FIGURE COMPETITOR WITH GREAT POTENTIAL PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!