hurdlegirl’s BodyBlog

9 days til stage time. I’m making a risky move by going "home" to visit my parents for the weekend. I actually have a reunion and 2 bridal showers to attend. Just about everyone knows I’m in training, so hopefully I won’t have too many temptations to overcome. I’m not too worried about fitting in my workouts because most of my cardio is done on my morning runs, and there are enough dumbells, plates, etc in my parents basement to get a couple decent workouts in.

This week of training has gone well. I’v got up early each morning before work for a 45-60min run. I lift in the early afternoon and then finish up my training day with some sprints or stairs, or a treadmill incline walk. I’m trying desperately to target my glutes and achieve that hamtring/glute "cut".

My bodyweight is stuck right now. I’m concerned. I know its in my glutes. I guess we’ll see next week how it looks when i’m leaned out etc. My diet is going better each week, but I’m looking forward to July when I’m off of my competition diet and eating fruits, yogurt, pizza, and wine.

I plan to wear a different suit next weekend. I need to jazz it up with some more beads this weekend though. Anyhow, I’m off to finish my training for the day….legs & abs!

Just over 2 weeks to go until I return to the competition stage. Training is going well, I’m seeing good definition in my legs, but not too sure if any of that has impacted my booty. We’ve made some further changes to my diet hopefully that cuts into my glutes. Leg days are getting easier but I’m weary about increasing the weight because I don’t need added mass in my lower half. Instead I’ve been increasing reps & sets. I’ve also been "sprinting" more often too. I’m not sure if it will be evident in the June 2nd show, but it had better be for the June 30th one.

The downside to the nicer weather and training outside are my allergies. I love running in the mornings but thats also when I feel most affected by itchy water eyes etc. I’m also not a big fan of bugs either, but at least I can get a natural tan for these next 2 shows instead of having to pay of one.

Oh, this blog was supposed to be about diet. I cannot believe how obsessed I am with food lately. I dont necessarily feel hungry all the time, I just want to graze ALL day. Fortunately I’ve been making better choices since my birthday, but still. Grocery shopping is like a mini torchure session while I pass by foods I love. I think the frustrating part about this is that the foods I crave are not bad on a normal diet (yogurt, fruits, whole wheat pasta, sushi) but for the next 6 weeks, they are off limits. Dont get me wrong, I also crave things like pizza, chips, and ice cream, but those are easier to avoid. So, I’m settling into a dietary routine of eggs, potatoes, veggies, nuts, and lots of chicken. Oh, did I mention that I have food allergies too, so sometimes I’ll have a bad reaction to certain nuts, fruits, or veggies…even if I buy organic. I think its the pesticides but I dont know for sure.

Physical training is going well. I’ve started adding extra sets to my exercises and have also started to add olympic lifts back into my program. For cardio I’m doing a minimum of 75min each day. I try to mix it up each day to avoid boredom and to keep challenging myself, but somedays, I have to admit, I just do it to get it done. I put on about 4 lbs since my last show 3+ weeks ago, but I did take 2 weeks off my "clean" diet so I’m not surprised. Its on the way back down, thats why I feel like I’m "over the mental hump". All that being said, I dont feel all that fit or lean. I’m hoping its just a combination of emotions, turning 30, finances & life circumstances that are making me feel this way. I meet with my figure coach tomorrow, so we’ll hear what he has to say.

Diet…I’m back on the wagon. I’m not happy about it. I feel better about myself when i eat clean, but lately I’ve been feeling more susceptible to temptation. The weather is finally consistantly above 60degrees and sunny around here so maybe that will improve my overal mood.

Less than 4 weeks till the next competition. Wow that came quick. I’d better get my head out the gutter.