5 WEEKS OUT!!!
Well it’s 5 weeks out, and I must say those little details are defo coming in!!!! I received my new training program and meal plan from my coach at the beginning of the week…..and it’s pretty bad when you see new plyos and get excited!! lol
I must say though, what a difference it makes in your training to not be stressed out all the time!!! The last time I had competed, I had an unsuportive bf who made life a daily chore of walking on egg shells. In only a short 2 months I had shelled out about $900 just on food and entertainment on my cheat days just to try to make HIM happy!!! WTF was I thinking???!!! I remember having an argument on the phone and driving and almost getting into an accident all because of him not wanting me to compete!! I had managed to drive to the gym where my trainer was working out of at the time….and being in there balling and just pouring my heart out as to why he couldn’t understand my passion and why he had to cause me so much stress, when he knew what it was like to train and diet (he had decided competing wasn’t for him).
NOW….couple of years forward we go, and I am with someone who also shares my love of competing, trains with me, encourages me, supports me……and I’ve noticed my body has responded SO WELL!!! My coach slyly mentioned this and he’s so right!! haha
It’s such a refreshing change to have that support, and not have to worry about defending my decision to compete once again!!!
Bodybuilding is such a selfish sport and if you have read one of my previous blogs, you will see that I was questioning it’s effect on a relationship and if it is truly worth it. If something is your PASSION then it is WORTH IT!!! Even if someone doesn’t agree with your passion but they support YOU, then that is all you need!!!!
Never give up on a passion, just keep on at it!!
May 29, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Amen! First of all - life is toooo short, our dreams to large, and each moment to precious to waste on unsupportive people and stressful worry and heartache! Good for you and good luck!
May 29, 2009 at 10:52 pm
thank you SO MUCH!! Your right, life is too short! If not now, when?
May 29, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Good for you. It’s amazing what a negative effect stress can have on your health.
May 29, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Support of those closest to you is SO important! My husband stood by me the first time around and suggested I compete again this time… Having that NOT to worry about is so much nicer!
Good luck! You’re looking amazing!
May 29, 2009 at 11:26 pm
They say stress causes so much damage!!! It’s crazy!! Of course we all can’t live on pillow top clouds and float the day away,…..lol
Supportive friends and family are so crucial!! Lucky to have them so supportive of me and my fitness goals!! having a significant other that does not support is terrible!! I couldn’t imagine going through all that again!!!
Thanks so much everyone for your words of support!! All the best to you and your goals!! =)
May 29, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Support plays a good part of our motivation. Surround yourself with positive people and get rid of the negative. Always remember you are doing it for you, not for someone else. For once be selfish because you are the only one who can defeat yourself if you allow the haters get to you.
Good luck on the competition!
May 30, 2009 at 12:03 am
Thanks girl!!!
September 11, 2009 at 8:01 am
it good 2 be strong & to lift 275lbs of dumdbells it how i enjoy my days till da weekend it fun 2 workout 2 show the world on how far i made it
September 22, 2009 at 11:59 am
i just finished watching the Jay cutler video (road to Olympia) and the thing that really stands out is the unbelievable support he gets from his spouse and that no way in hell would he be where he is had he not had the support from her. I believe that this is a sport for strong TEAMS.
you go girl!dont let anyone stand in your way!!
October 8, 2009 at 8:33 am
ps it maddawg turn in i been workout since i was in high school aka king high school it had a lil gym & i love it till this day i work hard in i tell myself you are number one aka uno aka the one the best in i tell da dudes you are the best it try me in god eyes your the one in the reason your there!
November 5, 2009 at 2:23 am
CONgrats on your contributor gig!
I was in a similar boat in 2006. My boyfriend at first thought it wad so cool that I competed and always bragged about how good I looked and how dialed in I was. He pressured me so hard to move in with heim, proomising to take care of me and he’d buy me an economical car so I could travel to all my shows. But when I moved in…, BAM! He did just about everything to make sure I failed. Including breaking my ankle & nose and threatening to have my gym memberships cancelled when I couldn’t work. It took 3 weeks to gain the strenghth to get out. Off season, I will get nastygrams from him about how he saw me out & about and how I look so crappy compared to when we were together! Now I got a man who’s just as passionate about fitness , occasionally competes and is so supportive & encouraging…. Everything is finally falling into place.
I can only assume, it’s all falling into place for you too! You go girl! Tear em up! And I hope that ex sees you now and dreads treating the way he did. Sone guys just can’t stand a successful woman! Real men don’t have an issue with it
be well & keep up the good work