16 WEEKS - JR. USA!!!
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!!!
January 31, 2008 at 6:38 am
dang girl, 4:30am cardio, you are a crazy chick! i am just not happy with morning cardio! i gotta do it in the afternoon! sounds like you are gettin excited like me…i am ready to diet baby! keep in touch.
January 31, 2008 at 9:07 am
Yes….crazy, but my body holds on 2 fat so I really have 2 work hard 2get it off. Hopefully this go around I won’t have 2 do it 3x a day!
January 31, 2008 at 9:27 am
Not sure if you are doing heavy squats or leg presses, but if so, those two things may be contributing to the waist expansion….For whatever reason, I can bust on the presses for quads and my midsection always grows: unfortunately, and maybe because my legs are long, the quads only benefit partially….my problem area! Any thoughts on quad development by chance?
January 31, 2008 at 12:34 pm
No, haven’t did heavy leg press and squats in several months. But I think those 2 aer the best exercises for quad development…along w/ leg extensions and walking lunges.
February 1, 2008 at 8:30 am
Well…I don’t have any words of wisdom yet! LOL!! But good luck! Don’t let your mind play tricks on you…you’ll start stressin out like I do and retain water. Its too soon to stress.
February 3, 2008 at 10:56 am
I don’t have any advice for you but I wanted to wish you luck.
February 3, 2008 at 11:41 am
Thanks! I’ll get it together…I have no choice!!