nic902’s BodyBlog

2008 was a very strange year for me, it had many highs and unfortunately many personal lows too. overall, i reached many goals in 2008 and as far as diet/training/fitness ect…it was a huge success! I conquered many fears…had my first photo shoot and competed in my first figure competiton. I fought my shyness, stage fright and body image/self esteem issues and i’m very proud to say that i came out on top! i placed 2nd in novice and open in my competition…all while being bitten by the bug i am training harder than ever before with the goals of getting back on stage in 2009, to improve and place better than before…with the ultimate goal of earning my pro card with a natural organization. hey, if i’m going to dream…i’m going to dream BIG!!!!

i want to thank all of the friends that i have made here, those who have supported me through the year. not just the ones who have nothing but nice things to say but especially those who give me honest constructive criticism, give incredible advice and encouragement but most importantly…listen to my bitching and whining thanks for kickin me in the ass when i need it!!!

i think 2009 is going to be the most amazing year yet! it will be full of success, personal growth and many, many achievements! good luck everyone…we are going to F*CKIN’ ROCK 2009!!!!!!! 

well, it has been a crazy busy but yet super fun week!! i must have been a very good girl this year because santa spoiled me rotten i recieved some fabulous gifts…jewelry, clothes, dvds all the good stuff but there was one thing i asked for that i didnt get—SUPPLEMENTS!!! everyone thought that its a wierd gift so nobody would order them for me LOL!!!! so, looks like i have to order them myself! my little babies had a fun holiday as i showered them with toys and treats LOL! of course, i spent a lot of time with my family. it was surprisingly really nice, no drama…now thats shocking, a first for sure

i have to say that i REALLY, REALLY enjoyed myself and indulged in all the yummy treats! when i say all…i mean all, EVERYTHING and ANYTHING it started tuesday night when i made chocolate covered pretzels and cookies then i did the family thing on christmas eve and ate all the goodies, then today i was a my moms…and there aint nothing like mommas cookin!! so i pretty much had 2.5days of eating nothing but pure junk food. my belly has been bloated since last night and i’m not feeling very good but hey, christmas only comes once a year! i feel like i’ve gained 50lbs HAHAAHAH!!!!

today was a rest day from the gym so i’m looking forward to hitting legs tomarrow morning and putting all those calories to good use! my cheating is officially over and tomarrow i’ll be back to a super clean diet on my quest for muscle. i’ve got my eye on a show in june so now that the holidays are over that will be my main focus.

now i’m off to watch the world series dvd that i got…its the only phillies championship in my lifetime so i better enjoy it, who know if i’ll ever see it again i hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday…we can all get back on our diets tomarrow!!!

i’ve been pretty busy lately but i’ve finally found the time for some updates! my weight is staying consistant at 115lbs…making it through the holidays so far, so good. i FINALLY, FINALLY got the balls and took some new progress pics. I havent stepped in front of the camera since my show…i’m up 10lbs and i dont feel like i look too fabulous. much to my surprise, my pics dont look as bad as i assumed they would. the weight gain is very obvious…and as much as i wish it was, its not all muscle—my body fat % is definately higher. Instead of beating myself up, i decided to focus on the positives that i can take from it. the booty/hammies are not as lean as they were but it looks like i added some nice width to my back/lats…when i cut down again i should have a bangin v-taper my abs are totally gone…all soft, but i think that my quads are making gains, maybe there are teardrops in my future see…i’m thinkin positive!!! i’d love any all feedback you guys can give me, just remember…BE HONEST!

my training has really struggled this week. i have had a severe pain in my back, i’m pretty sure that its not from training…although i wish it was. it is a wicked pain (not soreness) in the right side of my back…like i am being stabbed in the kidney. it was really unbareable all week, keeping me up at night but i managed to train anyway–just went a little bit lighter. it still bothering me today but not quite as severe. tomarrow is a rest day (just abs/cardio) then i’ll be changing up the workouts in my split…so exciting!!!

i also got all my xmas decorations put up…tree and all! i even have MOST of my shopping done. on sunday i got the best xmas gift ever…a new puppy!!!!! her name is beatrix, she is a pembroke welsh corgie just like my baby boy brody(pic in my gallery). they get along really well, lestat (my cat) is still getting used to having her around but she is a perfect fit to the family. she is energetic, crazy and one badass bitch…i guess thats why her name suits her so well, she just isnt allowed to play with swords LOL!!! :p