gaining…staying lean???
i started my new diet and training program yesterday, so i took some new pics to watch my progress. my goal is to compete sometime this fall—so this is the first step to get there. my weight currently is at about 105-108lbs, so i know that i need to gain some nice muscle. i am increasing my calories a little bit and cutting back on the cardio but not dropping it completely. my training is a 3 days on-1 day off split, which will give me much more rest than i was taking before. with the cutback in cardio, increase in calories and extra rest…i am hoping to gain some lean mass but still keep my bodyfat low. i dont want to lose my abs 
i guess i’m hoping for the best of both worlds…but in the end i know i gotta do whats necessary to reach my goals!
i don’t normally socialize when i’m at the gym but the past 2 days people have been very chatty with me! yesterday, a guy approached me to tell me how much he admires my dedication and he went on with how great i look, how hard i work…ect–i just smiled and said ‘thank you’…i get so uncomfortable when a stranger compliments me, i never know what to say :p well, this morning an older man (in his 60’s), started complimenting me and asking me what my goals are and if i ever though about competing. i told him my plans and he gave me some great advice! it turns out, back in the day he used to run some shows in PA…so he knows what hes talking about! maybe i should turn off the ipod more and socialize a bit—-nah, it would just mess up my rhythm 
gotta run…time for me to eat!!! hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday weekend 
May 28, 2008 at 10:54 am
hey there
thanks for your comment on my blog. 
i’m glad to see you have goals for competing - i think you’ll find that you’re going to do quite well, even if you’re smaller than some of the other girls. My advice would be to go ahead and register for a show, do it regardless of your weight at this point, if only to get the experience. plus, it looks good for judges to see your progress from show to show.
and get used to people (esp. guys, but i’m sure you’ll get the occasional female too!) approaching you at the gym - you look awesome!!
May 30, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Taking a complament may be hard for you but like Chplhillgym girl said , get use to it for you do look outstanding and will only get better i would bet : ) I am sure youcan put on the lean muscle you want with your program, may just take a little longer than you want.