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Archive for May, 2008
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
I’m finally back home from my show this past weekend! I’m sure many of you know, but, for those of you who still have not heard: I PLACED 5TH in figure Class B!! I’m very happy with my placing especially since this was my 1st National show and I was competing with gurls from all over the country! I said a few weeks ago I was training for Top 5 and that’s what I got. In the 1pc. round I was 6th and in the 2pc. round I was 3rd. The competition was fierce for 3rd-5th place. There were 22 competitors in my class. The scores were: 1st-11, 2nd-23, 3rd-39, 4th-41, 5th-42. The winner of my class received her PRO card and the 4th place in my class also did fitness and won her class in that division. Overall, I was very pleased with the package I brought to Jr. USA and w/ 2 people in my class receiving their pro card I feel I’m in great company and going in the right direction!!!
I also had the opportunity to do my first photo shoot! I had a blast and can’t wait to get the pics back!!!! I’ll post a few on here, not all. I swear we took well over 200 pics!!!
I plan to continue to train hard and will be doing Nationals in ATL!!! Thanks to everyone for all the messages and support!!! It was definitely appreciated!
Posted in Training
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Okie Dokie!! Well, I have tried in good faith to get some quality sleep!! I can reassure you that my body is physically rested. I’ve been lying here w/ my feet propped up the last 7 or so hours…I decided to cut off the puter and TV after telling Kennedy I was go’n 2 bed!! Everything was off at 12:05AM, I was back up praying it was 5AM (I’m hungry and dehydrated and ready to carb up and have 1-2oz. of water)….dayum, I look at the clock and it’s only 2:20AM…WHY ME!!? Anxious energy, my mind has actually settled down considerably, but I guess not enough 2 get any quality sleep. By 3AM I’ve had enuff…so here I am, back on the puter and listening to my nephew get some ZZZZ’s!!
Hoping to settle back down to take another quick nap b4 get’n up in another 90 minutes!!!
Posted in Training
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Have you ever heard the saying “God watches over children and fools!!”!! It’s said alot by my mom and grandmother. Well, thank you Jesus….because he sure did watch over this FOOL (ME) last night!! I had all intentions of leaving for Charleston between 5-8PM…which would have put me here no later than midnight. Well, I really got caught up yesterday so by the time I got everything situated and 12 meals cooked/packed it was 10:45PM…Since I’ve only been sleeping 2-3 hrs a night I figured I’d be straight to make the 4 1/2 hour ride. So once I got my truck packed up I was pulling out at 11:30PM.
I started on my way and all was good. Made the first 120 miles and then I started getting tired. I pushed myself another 50 miles or so but decided to get off at a rest stop b/c I was driving off the road and hallucinating, lol!! I swear I thought i saw a horse walking on the side of the road!! I stopped at a rest stop and set my phone to go off in 30 minutes. Took a quick nap and actually woke up once again b4 my alarm clock…only slept maybe 20 minutes and was back on the road at 2:00AM. By 2:30 I was going off the side of the road and couldn’t keep my eyes open…even w/ all the windows down. The only thing that saved my life was that I was the only fool on the road!! Except for the one time that I literally almost ran into the back of a semi-truck…it’s like I didn’t see it until I was right up on it!! So, I pulled over again for another 30 minute nap. Once again, was back up in 20 minutes! I finally made it to the hotel at 4:50AM! Then they cancelled my registration b/c it was so late after I called at 11:30 telling them I would be late. So that took some time to get straight so it was 5:20AM b4 I laid down!! Whew….and would you believe I was back up at 7:30….WTF!!!? I ate my 1st meal and just meditated until check out at 11:00. I had my legs propped the entire time and was pleasantly surprised to see faint vains running down my quads..hhhhmmm, now that’s new!!
So here I am at the host hotel!!!! Just chilling. I saw Andrea do’n a photo shoot! That chic looks great…just like I knew she would! Anywho, I’m going to get off now. I need to rest…although I’m not sleeping, I just need to rest my body and mind!!
Thanks to you all for the support! Will get back on this evening after weigh-ins!!
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Posted in Training
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
The verdict is in….I guess no matter how low my BF is my monthly friend will always be by my side!!
This morning I had my last posing session and the first thing my coach said was, “your holding a little water in your legs”!! Well DAMN!!! I’ve been getting such good feedback and 48 hours b4 showtime I’m holding water!! Not to get too personal…but I’ve never missed a period so I really wasn’t convinced I would miss it this go round although I was praying for a miracle!! No Biggie!! Y’all didn’t know, but I’m the female McGuyver! I’m always prepared!! I’ve been pushing Taraxatone since Tuesday so hopefully I’ll be able to get this water off of me by Saturday morning!! Other than the water, coach was happy….I got my pep talk: Don’t do what the other girls are doing. He says it’s a chain reaction. LOL, one girl starts flexing and the next thing you know everybody is flexing!! I know Quincy!! I have to keep my shoulders relaxed, arms to my side, suck in the abs, squeeze the glutes, and smile, smile, and smile some more!!
So anywho, I got alot of nervous energy going on!! Last night I turned off the puter and TV at 1:45 and I was back up w/o the arlarm clock at 4:56….dang it, I thought I was tired!! My alarm clock was set for 5:30!!
I’ll probably be on here alot today between my appts. just to keep my nerves under control!
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Posted in Training
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
It’s been a long road…but this time next week I’ll be carbing up on rice cakes and preparing to walk on stage!! Overall, I am very pleased with the physique I’m bringing to Jr. USA. The goal that I made after my last show in November was to improve my physique and I think I’ve done that!!
For this show my goal is Top 5!!! In order for that to happen I have to make 1st call outs in both rounds. I can not afford to get lost on stage….or it’s a done deal!! Presentation is everything, however I know politics is always lurking close by!! I have 60 seconds to get the judges attention!!! I know Top 5 is a huge goal for my 1st National show….however, I believe the tongue is very powerful….you have to speak what it is that you desire, you have to go out and claim it. So, my rationale is if I speak it enough it may just happen!! This will be my 1st National Show, so I know Top 5 is asking alot!! If nothing else, I hope to get a great experience and meet some awesome people!
I’m looking really poor in street clothes and I actually cover up w/ a jacket when going to work. It’s just easier sometimes than having to deal w/ all the questions that come along with it!! I luv my supervisor….”she calls me her little crack head.” LOL!  For those of you all who don’t know, in the African American community when someone starts loosing weight really fast the 1st thing that comes to minds is that you’re smoking crack!! Hahaha, I get a good laugh out of it b/c when I show them my pictures they can’t believe I have some muscle!!
I met w/ my trainer on yesterday and my posing coach on Thursday. Both of them are brutally honest. I was pleasantly surprised when they both told me there wasn’t anything I needed to change and to keep doing what I was doing. For this week, I’ll continue with the cardio through Tuesday, then I’ll be done!!! Yeahhhh!!! My trainer has also advised me to leave for Charleston on Thursday instead of Friday. I have to rearrange a few appointsments on Thursday but I’m going to try to get on the road by 5PM. The more I think about leaving Thursday the better it sounds so I ‘m glad I made the decision to do so.
I also posted progress pics so go check those out. I haven’t posted stats in a while so here they are as of this morning!!
118 pounds
Breast 31 1/2 (pitiful, thank God for breast pads!!)
Waist 25 (my goal is 23 1/2, hopefully w. water depleting I can get there)
Hips 32 1/2 (I look like I’m 9 years old, wait a minute…there azz’s are larger than mine right now!!!)
Quad 19 1/2 (pleased w/ this….this time last year my quad was a whopping 22 1/2 inches!!!)
Bicep 11
Calf 13
I’ll try to post one more round of pics before I leave on Thursday!! Thanks to everyone for the support!!! You know I live on the computer so I’ll definitely be posting how I did after pre-j’n!! Pray that I do well!!!
Posted in Training
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
It’s been a long road…but this time next week I’ll be carbing up on rice cakes and preparing to walk on stage!! Overall, I am very pleased with the physique I’m bringing to Jr. USA. The goal that I made after my last show in November was to improve my physique and I think I’ve done that!!
For this show my goal is Top 5!!! In order for that to happen I have to make 1st call outs in both rounds. I can not afford to get lost on stage….or it’s a done deal!! Presentation is everything, however I know politics is always lurking close by!! I have 60 seconds to get the judges attention!!! I know Top 5 is a huge goal for my 1st National show….however, I believe the tongue is very powerful….you have to speak what it is that you desire, you have to go out and claim it. So, my rationale is if I speak it enough it may just happen!! This will be my 1st National Show, so I know Top 5 is asking alot!! If nothing else, I hope to get a great experience and meet some awesome people!
I’m looking really poor in street clothes and I actually cover up w/ a jacket when going to work. It’s just easier sometimes than having to deal w/ all the questions that come along with it!! I luv my supervisor….”she calls me her little crack head.” LOL! For those of you all who don’t know, in the African American community when someone starts loosing weight really fast the 1st thing that comes to minds is that you’re smoking crack!! Hahaha, I get a good laugh out of it b/c when I show them my pictures they can’t believe I have some muscle!!
I met w/ my trainer on yesterday and my posing coach on Thursday. Both of them are brutally honest. I was pleasantly surprised when they both told me there wasn’t anything I needed to change and to keep doing what I was doing. For this week, I’ll continue with the cardio through Tuesday, then I’ll be done!!! Yeahhhh!!! My trainer has also advised me to leave for Charleston on Thursday instead of Friday. I have to rearrange a few appointsments on Thursday but I’m going to try to get on the road by 5PM. The more I think about leaving Thursday the better it sounds so I ‘m glad I made the decision to do so.
I also posted progress pics so go check those out. I haven’t posted stats in a while so here they are as of this morning!!
118 pounds
Breast 31 1/2 (pitiful, thank God for breast pads!!)
Waist 25 (my goal is 23 1/2, hopefully w. water depleting I can get there)
Hips 32 1/2 (I look like I’m 9 years old, wait a minute…there azz’s are larger than mine right now!!!)
Quad 19 1/2 (pleased w/ this….this time last year my quad was a whopping 22 1/2 inches!!!)
Bicep 11
Calf 13
I’ll try to post one more round of pics before I leave on Thursday!! Thanks to everyone for the support!!! You know I live on the computer so I’ll definitely be posting how I did after pre-j’n!! Pray that I do well!!!
Posted in Training
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
It’s been a long road…but this time next week I’ll be carbing up on rice cakes and preparing to walk on stage!! Overall, I am very pleased with the physique I’m bringing to Jr. USA. The goal that I made after my last show in November was to improve my physique and I think I’ve done that!!
For this show my goal is Top 5!!! In order for that to happen I have to make 1st call outs in both rounds. I can not afford to get lost on stage….or it’s a done deal!! Presentation is everything, however I know politics is always lurking close by!! I have 60 seconds to get the judges attention!!! I know Top 5 is a huge goal for my 1st National show….however, I believe the tongue is very powerful….you have to speak what it is that you desire, you have to go out and claim it. So, my rationale is if I speak it enough it may just happen!! This will be my 1st National Show, so I know Top 5 is asking alot!! If nothing else, I hope to get a great experience and meet some awesome people!
I’m looking really poor in street clothes and I actually cover up w/ a jacket when going to work. It’s just easier sometimes than having to deal w/ all the questions that come along with it!! I luv my supervisor….”she calls me her little crack head.” LOL! For those of you all who don’t know, in the African American community when someone starts loosing weight really fast the 1st thing that comes to minds is that you’re smoking crack!! Hahaha, I get a good laugh out of it b/c when I show them my pictures they can’t believe I have some muscle!!
I met w/ my trainer on yesterday and my posing coach on Thursday. Both of them are brutally honest. I was pleasantly surprised when they both told me there wasn’t anything I needed to change and to keep doing what I was doing. For this week, I’ll continue with the cardio through Tuesday, then I’ll be done!!! Yeahhhh!!! My trainer has also advised me to leave for Charleston on Thursday instead of Friday. I have to rearrange a few appointsments on Thursday but I’m going to try to get on the road by 5PM. The more I think about leaving Thursday the better it sounds so I ‘m glad I made the decision to do so.
I also posted progress pics so go check those out. I haven’t posted stats in a while so here they are as of this morning!!
118 pounds
Breast 31 1/2 (pitiful, thank God for breast pads!!)
Waist 25 (my goal is 23 1/2, hopefully w. water depleting I can get there)
Hips 32 1/2 (I look like I’m 9 years old, wait a minute…there azz’s are larger than mine right now!!!)
Quad 19 1/2 (pleased w/ this….this time last year my quad was a whopping 22 1/2 inches!!!)
Bicep 11
Calf 13
I’ll try to post one more round of pics before I leave on Thursday!! Thanks to everyone for the support!!! You know I live on the computer so I’ll definitely be posting how I did after pre-j’n!! Pray that I do well!!!
Posted in Training
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
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UPDATE- 11 DAYS OUT!!!! I’m plugging along w/ the training, cardio, and diet!! I was 119 this morning. I hope to be 117 by Saturday!! Come back by Saturday check out new pics!!
Posted in Training
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Here I am at 14 days out!!! I weighed in at 121 this AM…so I met my goal of dropping 3 pounds this week!! Whew, that Prep H and saran wrap works wonders, but I’m still holding a ton of water!! I’m tired…but I still have plenty of work to do! Check out my progress pics for this week.
Posted in Training
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