nic902’s BodyBlog

This off season my goal is to find balance in my life…physically and mentally.

As far as my training goes, I want to bring up my legs more…quads, hams and the booty I am totally in love with my new routine, I trained legs yesterday and I am in serious pain today!!!! I dont have a set number of pounds I want to gain or anything like that, but to just overall gain some size and thickness so when I prep for my next show I get get leaner without the ’stringy’ look I tend to get…I wanna be FULL and LEAN. I’m goin to be rockin some wicked teardrops!

As far as my mental approach, thats where I’ve got my work cut out for me. I usually have an all or nothing way to do things and that is just not a healthy way. I got my new macros from my trainer…which includes cheat meals. I tend to completely blow my diet in the offseason, so I’m taking another path this time around. I will keep my diet 90% clean…but I’m also going to go out and enjoy life. When I prep, I’m so in the zone that I shut out the world…or post-comp I eat everything and anything. I will eat clean but if I want a treat, I’ll have a treat…the key is not to let it turn into a day, a week, a month and before ya know it…up 20lbs!

I had a fab Halloween….yes, I ate and ate a ton, but Halloween is only once a year! It was one day and back to clean eating today! I feel like $hit from all the junk, but I had fun and thats all that matters I’m just being lazy and chillin on my couch all day…waiting for WS Game 4…praying Heavy B comes up big for us *crossing fingers*!!!!

I’m one week post comp and ready to tackle the off season! I enjoyed some yummy treats, but I’ve been back to clean eating and I’m only up 3lbs since my show…I’m feeling good I know its only been a week but after 2 days of junk I was able to get back on track…which is always a tough thing for me to do. I plan on having treats everynow and then, but not letting things get crazy like I have in the past…I know I’ve said that each time, but I feel like I have a solid plan in place to help me stay on track!

I met with my trainer, we went over my goals and he gave me my new training routine. I’m actually really excited to eat and GROW! Like I said in my last blog…I wasnt thrilled with my placing, I expect more out of myself….but all it did was fuel me to hit it even harder! I started a 3 day split and its definitely a leg dominate routine….thats my weak spot, so I’m hoping to rock the stage in August with some bangin quads!!!! I plan on keeping cardio in my routine but no set amount, kinda going with the flow…I dont love cardio but if I get to eat more food than its all good! My trainer didnt give me any set weight to gain or anything, but I plan on keeping it lean and SLOW….no crazy ‘bulkin’ this year

I had a really nice weekend…the weather was ok, so I went and did the pumpkin thing! I love Halloween…and yes, I plan on treating myself to some CANDY! Then, I have tix to the World Series…so, just like last week…I will enjoy some philly ballpark food Its all about moderation!

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Here is a quick lil recap of my competition fun…I placed 3rd in Novice and Open! I got two new ladies to add to my growing trophy collection I have to keep it real with everyone…at first I was a little disappointed, I thought I looked really good and expected to place higher. I emailed the judges and hope they’ll give me some feedback so I can get an idea of where they are coming from. Since I didnt have my friend there to help with my suit, oil ect…I dont think my presentation was as good as it should/could have been. I think that I was so worried about my suit moving, not being tied tight enough ect…that it may have effected my posing. I havent seen the stage/comparison pics yet so hopefully I get a better idea of things when I do.

As always, I met some really awesome chicks there…I always love the backstage scene with all the other like minded women!!! Its such a cool atmosphere. I really have a love and passion for competing..I have an incredible drive for the sport! After finals we went out for a bangin dinner! We went to Chilis and I had….Chips w/ salsa, Hot boneless buffalo wings, chicken fajatas w/ cheese and a warm walnut brownie topped with ice cream, hot fudge and carmel Not to mention that a friend brought me some homemade chocolate fudge and peanut butter brownies…OMFG they were soooo delish!!!!

I plan on chillin for today, no gym and eating whatever the hell I feel like…watching the Phillies game tonight with some PIZZA! Then I’ll get back in the gym tomarrow and start my quest for more MUSKULLS….although, I’m going down to the game tomarrow night, so yes I will be treating myself to a philly cheesesteak BABY!

Its the day before my show and I’m busy prepping my food, packing and starting the tanning process!!! I’m sitting at 105.5lbs as of this morning…which is 3lbs less than my last show in June, so I hope to be leaner and tigher this time around I had my final workout and practiced posing yesterday morning and I’m happy with how I look so I’ve got no complaints, my avi was taken this morning, not the best lighting/angle but its all good..I’m ready to go!!

I took care of my final shave and shower last night but its sooooo f#ckin cold and rainy here on the east coast that I’m all bundled up to avoid the goosebumps and I cant be getting the tan all wet! I just got back from getting my hair done…gotta love the looks of my creepy white face/tan body….cute combo WOO HOO!!! I’ll have my makeup done before the show so my pics wont look scary I’m checkin into the hotel this afternoon…leaving early to beat the traffic and I want to be settled so I can chill and watch the Phillies/Dodgers game LOL!!! Yes, I’m that obsessed! I have my polygraph appointment for 9pm tonight, and of course I’ll pass…all clean here baby!  

My thoughts are all over the place as I’ve got a lot going on, but I wanted to make sure I dropped by to thank everyone for all the support you’ve given me…competing can be a lonely sport and I’ve had several people bail out on me this weekend, so its nice to know I’ve got you all in my corner!!! I’ll have my laptop with me so I’ll try to keep everyone updated here and facebook too

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Peak week has arrived….the final week until my show! I got my plan from my trainer and it looks good, excited to fill up on some yummy carbs My weight has held pretty steady at 105.5ish for the past week, which is cool with me…thats 3lbs less than my last show. I also practiced posing today….IN my suit!!! I am so happy with how I look…I will even say, that I am in the best shape of my life BUT you never know come competition day, so I’m not getting my hopes up!

The final week is usually the busiest…I got my hair cut already and I’ll dye it tomarrow, got a waxing appt for sunday and nails on monday!!! Hotel, make-up and polygraph are already booked. I’ll shave and start my tanning process on thursday night. I also know for sure that my friend will not be coming with me….she bailed. I’m not quite sure what I’ll do as far as tying my suit, taping it and oiling up but I’ll figure something out…not going to let it stress me out! Sometimes competing can be a very loney thing but I’m happy and I love my lifestyle…I just wish that I had friends locally who share my passion, its a good thing my online friends F$CKIN ROCK!!!! I know a few people competing this weekend…my trainer being one of them…so I’m sending much love and positivity their way!

Much like last year, my prep is running right along with the MLB playoffs….not an easy balance! I went to the Phillies game the other day….so I had to pack enough food for work, then the game but its worth all the prep. Not to mention all the odd start times….I’ve been struggling to stay up past my bedtime If all goes according to plan (my plans of course!) then my next two games will be after my show, so I will be able to go and have a blast without worrying about bring my food ect…and I can really enjoy the party….can you say ‘cheesesteak’

Now, I’m off to relax and watch some games….

WOOT WOOT!!! Just 2 weeks left until show time I’m down to 105.4lbs as of this morning, which is 2.6lbs less than where I was when I hit the stage in June…I’m looking LEAN! I’m super happy with where I am, which will allow me to chill and cruise into peak week. No need for crazy, panicked dieting here!!! I’ve been getting some rockin feedback in the gym…from other competitiors, which makes me feel awesome. I’m trying not to get my hopes up…but DAMMIT, I wanna win!!!

The final 2wks of prep are always the most hetic…I’m tired, hungry and pretty much all around dragging but my excitement is pushing me through. I sent in my entry forms, scheduled my make-up appt and booked my hotel room….BUT I still have to get my hair cut, dye it, get my nails done, waxing and thats ALL before the tanning ect….so I still have many things left to do. I will say that as I make the list of things, it makes me wonder how I will find the time for all this….but I’ve managed to do it before, so I know it gets easier with each prep. I still doubt my friend will be able to go, I’m trying to avoid thinking about it so I dont freak out.

Oh! Speaking of gym feedback (I know y’all LOVE my gym stories) Today this older woman (50ish) came up to me and said she hates me..I said ‘ok, why’ and she laughed and said because I have the PERFECT body! I always feel awkward when people compliment me, so I laughed and said thanks but she went on and on about how I’m not skinny…I’m solid and muscular but still tiny…and then she said its rare to see a girl so tiny, muscular and lean with boobs!!! I laughed and said "well, thats cause I bought mine" She said she had no idea, they fit my body so well…ummm, yep thats the point HHAHAHA! Its was funny, but she was cool and its nice to get compliments from another women…its a very rare thing.

I also want to give a shout out to Smallguyjoe…his beautiful wife Sarah just welcomed a baby girl to their family. The are both awesome people and I’m so happy for them…CONGRATS JOE!!!!

After all my yappin, I’m exhausted! I’ve gotta prep my food for tomarrow, have a shake and get my ass to bed…yes, I’m a dork that goes to bed early on a Friday night

Oh me, oh my….life has been so busy! I’ve been working 12hr days…on top of getting all my weight training and cardio in, so I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off

I’m now just 3wks out from my show and TRYING to get some loose ends tied up…its getting to crunch time when ya gotta get all the show stuff taken care of. I’m having problems printing my entry form but I’m hoping to have that and my membership taken care of this weekend. I am chatting with the awesome chick that does make-up and setting up an appointment with her…plus, I still gotta book my hotel room too! On top of all that….I still have to make appointments for my nails, waxing and hair!! Sometimes being a chick BLOWS I still have to burn the cd with my music for my walk! Also, my friend may not be able to get off of work so I wont have anyone to help me backstage…taping my suit, oiling me up ect…I am freaking out a little bit.

I met with my trainer this morning and he said that I’m looking lean and full which is freakin awesome!!! He made a slight tweak to my diet by dropping my carbs a little and bumped up my cardio some as well….its game time now, no slowing me down. My weight is still sitting steady at 107.5lbs but I’m feeling tigher/leaner, so its all good! Pretty much everything I own is falling off of me….that looks so sexy LOL!!!

I guess that pretty much sums up my life at the moment. Now, I’m off for a typical friday night in the world of Nicole…laundry, food prep and watching the game…its all good, I like my life

Oh yeah…I decided on my music for the night show! I think its a safe bet that no other figure chick will be rockin out to NIN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJN2SPUcXTQ&feature=fvsr

I had a very nutty day! I’m 4.5 weeks out from my show and had I guess what you could call a slight freak out this morning. It got in my suit to send my trainer some progress pics and they looked TERRIBLE I almost burst into tears! I looked very wide, my waist looked thick…which made my taper look almost non existant. I went into a state of panic and thought "there is no f%ckin way I’m getting on stage looking like this" BUT when I was looking in the mirror, I thought I looked awesome…well on the right track to the stage. I couldnt understand how I looked so bad in my pics but awesome in the mirror???? Obviously, pics can vary because of camera angle, lighting ect…but I was really suprised at the drastic difference. So, after that meltdown I went to the gym to punish myself for the $hitty pics and when I was hitting poses between sets, I was like "WTF??? I am right on point" My waist was super tiny…back nice and wide, so I got my sanity back and said F#CK the camera! Seriously, I know we all strive to see the progress in our pics…but they can be decieving, just like the scale…dont use it as the be all end all of how you feel/view youself.

Now, I guess the universe really wanted me to lose it today…I had to go shopping for work clothes, not my idea of a good time but a necessary evil LOL! I know that a lot of stores do the whole ‘vanity sizing’ thing because its proven that women will shop where they wear the smaller size and I get it. So, I am a comfortable size 1…and a loose 3, well I tried on a size 2 today and I got them on and off WITHOUT unbuttoning or unzipping them!!!! Now that is just ridiculous…there is no way in hell those are 2’s!!! I thought they looked big on the rack but OMFG thats a joke…those were clearly built for a chick thats a size 5 or most likely 7! Well, I went to a different store and what do ya know…the size 1 fit perfectly, just like everything in my closet! This is just another example of how we cant get caught up in what size we wear…the reality is, it doesnt matter! As long as you feel good and like the way you look…what difference does a f&ckin tag make???

Whew…Glad I got that out! I dont know if it was just my normal contest prep meltdown or what….but I’m back to reality and feelin good again

Hee Hee Hee….Rant over!

So, my 27th birthday was on Wednesday(the 2nd)…I always use my birthday as a day of reflection on how far I’ve come (or regressed) in the last year. I am in a completely different place than I was a year ago. There were MANY bumps in the road, but I am really happy and in a good place now I left a job I was at for over 10yrs and started a vastly different venture…I was miserable and depressed as I dont do well with change. It was scary at first BUT it was definitely a move for the better. This time last year, I was prepping for my FIRST show!!! I was terrified and second guessing what the hell I was doing every step of the way. Here I am, 1 year later and prepping for my THIRD show…the nerves are long gone, and I crave the feeling of being on stage. The confidence I’ve gained of the past year has been amazing…even when things looked bad, I came out on top! I cant wait to see what the next year brings

As far as my prep goes, things are finally moving along! My trainer made some changes to my diet and cardio a couple weeks ago but the scale just wasnt moving!! This week, I’ve been feeling tighter/leaner…then today I was getting dressed to hit the gym and noticed my shorts had some serious ass saggage…my booty is gone! I had to jump on the scale at that moment…to my PLEASANT surprise I’m down 4lbs…WAHOO!!!!! I think I have a serious chance at coming in leaner than my last show, which will make me one hell of a happy camper. I’m feeling so f#ckin awesome today, I just may try my suit on

I’m looking forward to a looooong 4 day weekend…I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! I had no birthday cake this week and no BBQ-ing this weekend, so I want EVERYONE (thats not prepping of course) to indulge a little for me

Howdy all! This weekend I went and WATCHED a competition….the first one since I started competing last year, it was fun to really chill out and watch. My trainer promotes this show, so I knew a few people competing and had to check it out! I had a ton of fun and another woman that my trainer preps won her figure pro card, so it was an exciting night!!!! Seeing that is my ultimate goal, it definitely made me realize that I still have so much work ahead of me to get to that level….BUT I know in time I can do it. I’m now just 7 weeks out from my next show and I am more pumped than ever! Checkin out the show this weekend really got my competitive juices flowing and I CANT WAIT to hit the stage again For everyone that hasnt been to a show, it’s a must…there is nothing like that atmosphere!!!!!

Last night I went to the Phillies/Braves game…had a great time! The weather is less humid, it was a beautiful summer night AND the Phils won…so it doesnt get any better than that I had my cooler fully stocked with my yummy food, as there can be no ballpark eats during prep….BUT I can still go out and have a good time!

Oh and I have another nutty gym story to share….I was training delts/bis today and while I was doing ez bar curls, this older man (60 or so) approaches me and askes what my 1 rep max is. I told him I dont know and I dont care because its not relevant to my goals. He was babbling about his maxes ( I completely blocked him out, so I have no clue what he said) but then he asked what rep range I was working in..I tell him 5-8 and then he starts computing what my estimate max would be!!!!! After he does his math, he askes how much I weigh and I tell him….he says "WOW you move a lot of weight for being such a little girl." I thanked him, at least he was applauding my heavy lifting and not telling me to lighten up. I know a lot of people care about how much they can lift, but I’m not one of them…I leave that to the dudes that train chest EVERYDAY!!! Anywho, I suppose its just that older generation thing again…just my guess!

I hope I got everyones juices flowin…hee hee! Time for dinner…gotta go get my eat on