Didn’t Place but Feel Like a Nubian Queen
I competed in the NPC Eastern Figure Comp. and didn’t place, but unlike last week I felt a lot more comfortable. While I was disappointed, I wasn’t surprised and could see that the winners were a lot bigger at the top and leaner at the bottom.
My peers from last week complimented me on the major improvements made in such a short period and they urged me not to give up. I was able to talk to some of the women in the tall and Master’s class. Conversations ranged from grad school to food fantasies. Got some tips and exchanged phone no. & email addresses. I’ve already begun thinking about my new fitness goals that include putting on more mass on my arms and lat area. A women who helped up get dressed also suggested that "when I prepare next time" do 2 hrs cardio daily–that’s not going to happen. i was a bit annoyed with her, but looked at my photos and can see that I am bottom heavy–34" hips with the curve, but big thighs (20 1/2" ha, ha) that seemed to be "judged favorably" amongst figure competitors. I plan to keep my "hips & thighs", but hope to create the illusion of the v-taper by widening my upper body. I’m looking forward to training hard again and eating my normal "clean foods". I miss eating salad, tomato, fresh fruits, and other favorite foods.
I’m packing away the bikini bite, moving the Pam to the kitchen, and throwing away the left over ProTan. My goal was to do two shows and I’m glad I did. I’m not sure if I want to go thru this process again, but we’ll see in Jan. afterall who knows what can happen in the next 6 months?
