Tootsie5c’s BodyBlog

So I purchased Dave Vignasse’s 18 week program yesterday and can’t wait to get started. If you haven’t looked him up yet, check out his bodyspace Brett123. I know I’m going to see great results with him and he’ll definitely give me that upper edge for my upcoming contest. Make sure you check my bodyspace often, awesome progress pics are coming soon!

So I just got back from the gym, and I dropped a pound which is great. But I’ve been dreading taking my BF % forever because its depressing. The last time I took it, a couple months ago, it was 25. Are you kidding?! TWENTY FIVE! Buuuut I took it today and it was 15%! I don’t know if my BF has ever been that low. Just had to throw this in here. It makes me happy.

Although I’m trying to lean out, I can’t stop gaining weight. Its just a couple pounds, but its still discouraging. I feel like I’m eating right, I’m not cheating at all and I’m not eating too much. I’ve even cut out pancakes, my favorite food ever! I’ve been consistent at the gym too. Just doesn’t make sense. You can even see in my progress pics that I don’t look as lean anymore. I also have a broken toe, which isn’t any fun.

On the upside, I got my orthotics a couple days ago and my knees are feeling much better. The doctor said I should be able to squat again in a few weeks, which I’m totally excited for. I’ve missed hardcore leg workouts. Now I just have to get my shoulder fixed and I’ll be ready to go. I’m starting to think that it would be impossible for me to compete in September. But if I think its impossible, it will be. So I guess I just have to work on being positive, which isn’t really my thing. Well I’m off to the gym. Shoulders, traps, and abs today.

I’ve gained five pounds since I got to Florida. Five pounds in a week! Do you have any idea how long it took me to lose that five pounds?! I’m sure a lot of it is water weight, but still, this sucks. I had a decent workout today, just did tris and some cardio, but I just keep thinking about how mad I am at myself. I really hope I can get back on track as soon as I get back. Turns out we’re driving straight through for Florida to Illinois tomorrow. 15 hours in a car with an 11 month old. This is going to be interesting (and probably not in a good way). I guess I just wanted to rant about how bad I’ve been this week.

So its been a little while since I posted. I’m starting to see some progress, which is encouraging. I’m working with a trainer now, and its nice to have someone there to push me and its a lot easier to commit to going to the gym if someone else is counting on you to be there. My trip to Cancun was a bit of a set back. Stupid all inclusive resort! I drank a lot too, so I came back looking a little soft. I’m in Florida now, and I’m trying not to let the same thing happen. The first two days were really bad, and I have got to stop drinking. I don’t even want to know how many calories are in all the daquiries I’ve been drinking.

I finally chose a competition. September 5th I’ll be competing in the NPC Continental in St. Charles, IL. I’m excited and really nervous. I hope I can be ready by then. I have so much work to do in 5 months. I feel a little lost too with the contest prep. I think food is my biggest issue. I have no idea what to eat or when to eat or how many calories a day. I’m just trying to eat healthy and clean, but I have no idea if that’s what I’m supposed to be doing. Maybe I should be gaining weight? Or maybe I should be cutting? I suppose everyone’s first competition is a little confusing. Live and learn.
Anyways, the beach is calling! Gonna go work on my tan!