3 Weeks Out, Need to ‘Out’ Myself About Decision to Compete
My first figure competiton is in 3 weeks, 4 days. I haven’t been very public about my decision to compete outside of the bodybuilding community. Not sure what that’s about. Most friends have supported my in my weight loss, but a couple (who happen to be overweight) seem to be unneccesarily concerned about my health. For example, carb depletion–"did your doctor approve that?" Suppliments–is it good for you? Additionally, I’m not doing the restaurant or ‘join me for dinner’ scene b/c of diet restrictions. Some think I’m just being persnipity, others just don’t have a clue and I’m tired of explaining my lifestyle changes. Therefore, I choose not to discuss my fitness goals unless asked. I don’t have any family here in NYC, as a result I don’t have much local, ‘in person’ support for this competition. I will probably have the sitter bring my children to the evening part of the competition. Guess I’ll invite a few friends this week to the show and see what happens.
In terms of weight/fat loss goal for the competition, I’m on target and need to drop 6 additional pounds to be at 139 lbs by carb depletion week so I may have a chance @ weight in at 136 lbs., which is fairly lean for me (5′9 1/4"). My obliques need to shrink just a tad. I will eliminate poultry from my diet next week–don’t eat much of it now just because I prefer fish. My calorie intake is approximately 1550 per day and I will only do three days of carb depletion the week of the competition.
Training & cardio seem to be on point. On Friday I decided to try Afican Dance again–it’s an addition to my 5 day intermitant cardio and also adds flexibility and balance to the mix. The teacher was great, it was a fun family activity, and it is a fabulous work out. I stretched muscles in areas I didn’t know were tight. I am beginning to understand and practice figure poses daily, but talked to my former trainer today to get on his schedule for posing practice beginning this week. He will drill me until I’m unable to stand, but I have to master each pose so that I can present my physique in the best possible manner.
Congrats to "Making a Change" http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Making_A_Change/ for placing 2nd in her first figure competition. She has been an inspiration to me.
October 13, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Good luck to you in your competition! You look great!
October 13, 2008 at 4:19 pm
THANKS for the shout out! And thank you for ALL of the support. I’ll be visiting more often to check in. You ’sound like things are going well. You are so right about the posing practice. I was flaring my lats when I taught just to see how long I could hold them like that! You look great and the experience is going to be one you won’t soon forget!