Post Comp Reflections
I am still not totally confident as a competitor so I was really nervous. There were approximately 20 competitors at the masters level. I didn’t make top five, but did make 9th place. My post comp meal of hummus of pita bread and stuffed grape leaves; along with a good nights rest has given me the fuel for devising new fitness goals. I am tired after 16 weeks of figure comp prep and plan to rest 3 days before beginning a new training routine.
I want to gradually increase calories over the next three weeks and maintain a healthy balance of complex carbs, healthy fats (20 - 30%), and lean fish (a little chicken). I will return to the gym on Wed. and begin working on legs. I will re-institute the two day leg routine that targets hamstrings one day and quads another day. I am going to start working out with a partner the end of the month–this will be a welcomed change. I still need help with new weight training routines. I want to continue shaping my quads and glutes. I also want to continue developing my upper body, but will focus on maintaining a balanced frame.
June 7, 2009 at 11:05 am
Wow..(hi JC) you sure look pretty lean in this picture. What level of competition was this? You look "top ten" in my book..
June 7, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Hey congrads. You look great! keep pressing towards your goal. It will come.