5 Days Out!!!
Sometimes I think this is all just a dream, but then I realize I’m really going to compete in a bodybuilding contest this Saturday! On April 5th, I kept looking at the clock and imagining what would be going on at those times one week away! It’s exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time!
Started off this morning on a carb reduced diet, after meeting with my trainer last week. In addition, I got off to a good start with 15 minutes of fasted cardio before heading into work. My abs are becoming more and more visible, and I know I’m below 10% bodyfat, now. The trick will be to see how much I can drop it by in 5 days!
All of this excitement and good that’s happening is also being balanced by some disappointments. The first and biggest disappointment is that the documentary I was participating in won’t have anyone able to attend the show due to Skybus announcing closure. The project is a lot of fun, and something I’ve been very enthusiastic about. The second disappointment is that my company’s gym won’t let me use the group aerobics room to practice my posing. The main reason being that it is an unsupervised area, and they can’t let anyone use it until there are enough trainers around. If I’m so out of shape that I can’t pose alone, then I’m really in trouble! 
haha. Lastly, my friend who was going to help apply the Pro-Tan and Dream Tan so that I look my best, won’t be able to attend. So, now I get to ask my remaining friends for help!
At least I got confirmation that my application was received and paid. 5 days to go and keeping my head down and the shoulder against the wheel. Get through this training and hit the stage!!
April 8, 2008 at 5:07 am
>10% thats great news for you
Really do wish I could have attended your first show but never mind. Sorry to hear there are some disappointments with folks not being able too attend. I am certain they are all behind you and wish you the best. As for that TV crew what a shame. You where so enthusiastic about it all. I am sure you will get someone to apply your Pro-Tan:-)
As for your work I hate health and safety getting in the way of progress, You not fit are you trying to make us all laugh uncontrollably.
Your trainings gone great just 4 days now and you will be on that stage. GOOD LUCK
Andy
April 8, 2008 at 8:44 am
Just to clarify, my bodyfat is < (less than) 10%. :p
As much as you’re encouraging me now with comments and emails, I think it’s far more than you could do just attending my contest. I’ve always appreciated the support, but am still waiting to hear when YOU’RE going to hit the stage!? Don’t just follow my progress, make some of your own!
April 9, 2008 at 7:27 am
I shall be competing next year
Blogging has not been one of my strong points. I think from now on i will be making some goals and noting them down. I follow your progress as your an inspiration to an amateur :-d
Andy