lil_death’s BodyBlog

So I came in at the show leaner than I’d ever been.  Figured out after pre-judging I could’ve benefited from having an early carb meal, as I filled out and looked even leaner.  Oh, well, what are you gonna do?  Ya live an learn.

I met some great people at this show, though, so I had a pretty good time.  Once again, however, I did not place.  I don’t know why I stopped doing NPC.  I always placed better at the NPCs than I do at Naturals.  Sad part is, I am natural.  So maybe I have a little more testosterone than the next girl and can build muscle like a beast, doesn’t mean I’m not natural.  Obviously testing was done at this show and I’m a horrible liar anyway, so had I done steroids (they asked three times) it would’ve been evident in my lies.  Either way, they seem to like the smaller, emaciated look.  I may try another OCB, or try the Monster Mash again, but I’m definitely doing an NPC in the fall.  It will have been 2 yrs in October since I’ve done one, all because I had to listen to some uneducated nutrition coach when she told me NPC is leaning more towards bikini looking girls… ummm… isn’t that what B-I-K-I-N-I is for??  Correct me if I’m wrong.  They have fitness, sports model/bikini, figure, body building… what more could they want??  All these stupid girls who dye their hair blonde trying to make a name for themselves.  Blah, I don’t even care to be in an effen magazine, or be an effen model.  Don’t make you any more of an athlete than a girl who could kick your ass in muay thai.  I digress.  However, a girl who placed 5th, even the girl who placed 6th could’ve replaced her… she did not have "the look", her legs looked like she had a major case of cellulitis and her posing wasn’t THAT great.  In fact, most of the girls didn’t bring the whole package on stage, which is what figure is essentially supposed to be about, but it is a rather subjective sport, so what can you do?  At least one of the judges liked my look and had me placed higher, while another loved everything about me except I could’ve been leaner.  So, to each his/her own.

Haven’t blogged, I know.  Not much to tell.  Still training, no time off.  I’m leaving for Portugal next Friday, so that is the reason.  My cousin doesn’t own a gym, nor is there a gym nearby, so I will be unable to really train, aside from doing plyos and lots of walking.

Trained at the gym yesterday with my fiance.  It’s been some time since we last trained together, with him helping me.  I rather enjoyed it.  I like training with him.  He’s as focused as I am, and gets me even more focused when I feel like giving up.  Great guy to have there.  We both just weight trained.  I plan to continue with weight training this afternoon, try to get in a walk and possibly some muay thai.  I really miss it, but my shoulder doesn’t.

So far it appears I’m doing alright.  Keeping up with my workouts and trying to get them all in prior to this weekend in case New England decides to not be rainy.  Didn’t feel too well Monday, so I was able to at least get my weight lifting in.  Tuesday I had gone for my speed walk with my sister in the freakin humid 85 degree weather.  That was actually quite difficult.  I then went to Stop & Shop to buy more broccoli so I don’t have to worry about my meals in the upcoming peak week.  Planning on getting tons of chicken & tilapia today at Costco.  So I should be somewhat stress free.  All I have to worry about is the tanning (which I’ve managed to eff up the last two times and had to have it corrected), makeup & hair, oh and peak week diet… yeah… fun times to be had.  Just can’t wait to have sushi again…

I appear to be leaning out alright, too.  I haven’t weighed myself for this to be certain, just looking in the mirror.  My lower abdomen decided to distend again, for no apparent reason, but I’m hoping it’s just water.  I’m about due for that time of the month, maybe that’s it.  I’m also noticing my skin holds more water than it used to and the skin on the lower half of my body is looser, but, I’ll deal.

So, we’ll see how things turn out in the coming days.  Peace out.

So far it appears I’m doing alright.  Keeping up with my workouts and trying to get them all in prior to this weekend in case New England decides to not be rainy.  Didn’t feel too well Monday, so I was able to at least get my weight lifting in.  Tuesday I had gone for my speed walk with my sister in the freakin humid 85 degree weather.  That was actually quite difficult.  I then went to Stop & Shop to buy more broccoli so I don’t have to worry about my meals in the upcoming peak week.  Planning on getting tons of chicken & tilapia today at Costco.  So I should be somewhat stress free.  All I have to worry about is the tanning (which I’ve managed to eff up the last two times and had to have it corrected), makeup & hair, oh and peak week diet… yeah… fun times to be had.  Just can’t wait to have sushi again…

I appear to be leaning out alright, too.  I haven’t weighed myself for this to be certain, just looking in the mirror.  My lower abdomen decided to distend again, for no apparent reason, but I’m hoping it’s just water.  I’m about due for that time of the month, maybe that’s it.  I’m also noticing my skin holds more water than it used to and the skin on the lower half of my body is looser, but, I’ll deal.

So, we’ll see how things turn out in the coming days.  Peace out.