jcorbett’s BodyBlog

Thanks to Bruno, my trainer/coach, I am able to see where I’m retaining water (yuck). This revelation should have motivated me to drastically reduce sodium intake, but instead I yielded to my PMS craving and had some popcorn this weekend so I’m paying the price. Additionally, I have stopped the roasted almond w/ salt ordeal. I now have raw almonds in my cupboard:) Otherwise my diet is okay. Hopefully whatever ails me will be resolved this week and the rest will be handled via the decarb process next week. I’ll probably take milk thistle and dandelion instead of MuscleTech’s diuretic during my decarb phase if I am still retaining water. A note here: I think I have been guilty of allowing the principle of "good enough" to overshadow my mindset about this whole contest preparation. I guess part of me is so proud of the fact that I look so much different than I did last year, it has been difficult to shift gears and strive to do better. So what I can wear size 4 and 6 slacks. I’m getting ready to compete and have to learn how to effectively critique myself–this is where Bruno’s weekly review is helpful, but I need to fine tune my ability to self evalutate as it relates to progress and presentation.

Got lazy with training Fri. and just did cardio. It was bi/triceps day. Got to the gym late, did a little socializing and posing practice so I ran out motivation and out of time. Today I started this last phase of training with Bruno–guess I just need to be reassured that I’m on point. We trained both upper and lower body today and also practiced posing. Boy do my quads hurt. Sucking my lower stomach (pouch) is very difficult, but I’m more at ease with the quarter turns and hand positions–of course I need to stop slacking and practice more independently throughout the week. I don’t have anything spectacular planned for the model walk, just want to appear graceful as I move back and forth across the stage. Anything extra could be distracting for me.

I did contact a former male "friend" who was so affirming. He quickly moved away from lustful comments to saying he was proud of me and isn’t surprised that I lost weight b/c I usually stick to my goals–this meant a lot hearing it from him. He won’t be at the competition. Since I don’t talk to my ex-husband there is no reason to draw him into my life at this point–I may have difficulty getting rid of him again.

I still can’t believed I am actually competing, perhaps it’s because my posing suits haven’t arrived yet. They are due to arrive within the next few days. 

One last thing. Some man suggested that competition is a good way for me to see how I measure up to others which will help me with my fitness goals (I’m paraphrasing here). I responded by saying that I am competing as a way of celebrating my 30 lbs weight loss and the fact that I have been able to keep the weight off. It’s a way of challenging myself and I’m not interested in comparing myself to others. I set my own standards and establish goals accordingly.

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