cjk302’s BodyBlog

So I am 12 weeks out from my first competition of the season (May 19) and I am actually somewhat satisfied with my body right now. (Sorry my digital camera is not working right now. I know I promised pictures, they are coming).  I am at around 118-119 lbs and I still have abs.  Last year I could not see my abs until I got around 114 lbs.  So I am excited but also dissappointed.  I didn’t want to put on any more muscle mass since I am only 4-10.  That is the only way I can explain the difference in appearance.  I hope the weight still comes off and I am around 108 by my first show.

I began changing my eating patterns for this season last Saturday by eating every 3 hours and including a fruit or vegetable at each meal.  I am trying to see how my body responds to a diet of high protein and raw (or steamed) veggies.  Also, this time I am not cutting out breads completely.  I eat whole wheat bread that doesn’t contain any enriched flour.  So far (after 6 days) I like it, I have already noticed increased definition and I am not nearly as hungry in between meals. 

An example of this past Monday’s meals:

half cup oatmeal with raisins and soymilk. 1 banana

1 sweet potato, half cup brocoli, grilled chicken breast with bbq sauce

orange

salad (cup and half lettuce, tomato, almonds, brocoli, organic italian dressing, chicken)

brocoli, grilled chicken breast with bbq sauce, half corn on cob

I have read that brocoli helps block estrogen.  Any opinions on that?  I definately noticed a big difference last season when I was not on birth control vs when I was so estrogen plays a big role in my body fat placement.  Please share comments and suggestions.

So I still don’t know which show I will be competing in this July.  I believe the verdict will lie in what I decide to do for graduate school.  At the moment I am leaning toward the tri-fitness competition in Las Vegas then competing for my pro card this November in Miami.  For right now I am training for my first competition of the year May 19.  So I will be taking progress pictures starting Wednesday, Feb 21 every week.  I am 12 1/2 weeks out.  My biggest obstacle right now is being consistent with cardio when its so frickin’ cold outside!!!  My school’s gym has weird hours so getting on a machine is few and far between.