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what do you eat before going on stage at a competition? I hear that some people eat candy bars, others honey and pb. One person said pb, chocolate protein and coffee mixed into a goo paste. Just wondering what others do.

my third post today trying to keep myself occupied.

How do figure to bikini crossovers work?

I’m totally stressing! This competition thing has consumed my every last thought and tomorrow is the day. I feel so NOT ready. My tan looks splotchy and I don’t feel tight and lean at all. Ugh, I hate all this negativity. I pride myself on being optimistic and confident and positive but today I feel like crappola. I’m totally bummed… but I’m getting up there tomorrow. Weigh ins are tonight and I haven’t had water since 1 pm yesterday.

How do I turn this frown upside down? all i want to do is chow down on some sweets (isn’t that horrible!!!!)

Sometimes I worry that I’m addicted to peanut butter and almonds. If I don’t have my boyfriend monitor my consumption… I worry that I could eat a whole jar or bag!

I guess that’s where self discipline comes in…. but the stuff is so darn good!!!!

Does anyone else feel like this?

With all this food, and fullness, I’m eating too few calories… without the shake this is about 1200 calories. 45p/20c/33f

meal 1
1/2 c oat meal
3/4 c egg whites

meal 2
1/2 packet tuna
1 wasa cracker
1 c green beans

meal 3
4 oz steak
1 c broccoli

meal 4
1/2 packet tuna
1 c asparagus

meal 5
4 oz salmon/tilapia
1 c spinach

meal 6
shake
1 Tbsp natural PB

I made a pancake this morning using my required 1/3 cup oatmeal, and 4 egg whites.

Well, it was so darn good that when I got home, for dinner I made that same pancake minus the oatmeal, since I’m not supposed to have a lot of carbs at night. I mixed 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice into it. Oh and a TBSP of natural PB. I was amazed at how fluffy and full it came out… not to forget how delicious it is!

i put strawberry preserves on it for my boys and they loved it too!

I was reading a man’s contest preparation page when i stumbled across:

"In my experience I found that group fitness provided the best results (classes like step aerobics, studio cycling, “kickboxing”, etc.) for losing bodyfat. " http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/contest-prep-article.html

I love hearing a MAN say he prefers fitness classes… especially a competitor writing a guide to competition. (I love free advice even more). We have guys come into class but they are usually older men who seem comfortable in their skin. (Some) Young boys just don’t know the beauty of choerographed exercise!

Have a great Tuesday everyone.

my family loves sushi. we can’t leave a sushi restaurant without spending at least $70. My 3 and 5 year olds can even use their own chopsticks. well, i’ve been on the cutting diet for the past week. after a long afternoon on the beach, we went to a local place that always gives you a fancy roll on the house. I ordered edamame and sashimi to be safe. the rolls started… well, rolling out and they smelled so good. then the deliciously sweet chicken teriyaki. it was torture. and to end it all the kids got green tea icecream, my favorite!

luckily, i stayed true to my diet. it sure was hard, especially when my three year old started stealing my salmon sashimi!

I was feeling so lean! … but then, I uped my water intake, drastically. Now I just feel bloated and fat. How many days does it take to push through a water log like this? I also started eating less carbs, more protein and veggies. I’ve been a good girl on the leaning out diet but like I said, I feel stuffed and fat! does everyone feel this way? And when will it go away! I don’t think my belly is aching from the abs I did this morning but from going pee so darn much!

How have other people felt during these dieting times?

Competition is in 10 weeks, any advice given is welcome!!! PLEASE!!!!!

I, yi, yi…

If you know Les Mills classes, you know what I’m talking about. I did Body Attack followed by Body Pump yesterday. The computer computes those classes as burning 450 calories each an hour, while Les Mills says you can burn anywhere from 600-1000 depending on how hard you push yourself… and boy do I push myself. So then I came home and trampolined with my two boys for an hour, which the computer computes as 200 calories… so just after those three things, going by the computer that’s 1100 calories. Well, I sure was hungry yesterday and this morning my legs and butt are screaming at me. It just happens that the instructor threw in Poly-lunges. I guess that’s a great start to the week. Today is YOGA…. sttttrrrecch. I have a bad feeling it’s going to hurt today.

happy training everyone.