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Created:07/15/2007
Last Modified:07/15/2007
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How Did I Do????

The road to my first figure competition has been a journey of ups and downs.  Daily workouts and numerous diet manipulations all done to achieve the winning physique.   With that behind me, I write my final “competition” blog to share my final thoughts on my journey, still hoping to inspire or motivate others, if not to follow in my footsteps, to at least begin a journey of their own.

Thursday afternoon, we packed up the family and made th 4.5 hour drive to Galveston, pulling into the hotel parking lot at around 7:30 in the evening.  After getting things settled in the room, the family went for a late dinner while I ate my small steak and sweet potatoes in the room, cold due to no microwave available for public use in the hotel.  I didn’t mind…alone time is rare.

Friday came after a restless night during which I awoke twice, first to find my son vomiting in the restroom and later to find my daughter with a case of diarrhea.  Could it be the Hooters’ wings they had eaten for dinner?  Of course the husband slept well…why shouldn’t he?  After all, he was on Benadryl after being stung on the lip and the neck by two hornets earlier in the day (think Will Smith in “Hitch”) AND had admitted to consuming two beers at dinner.  Maybe I shouldn’t have let him put my tan on tonight? 

We all stayed close to the hotel Friday.  The family did a little swimming.  I perfected the fit of my two posing suits while putting the last minute touches on my posing.  My husband painted me with two additional coats of tan (after I showered to even out the one he put on Thursday  night in his Benadryl/beer induced state) and I applied my make-up like a professional.  Given that this was one of my biggest concerns, I felt exceptionally good about how it looked. 

We arrived at the venue right on time though that turned out to be unnessecary seeing how many others involved were running just tad bit late.  The family dropped me off and grabbed some dinner while I waited.  During the wait, I was honored to meet on of my fellow bodyspace members, “zonemaster”, and chatted with him for a while.  I finished my preparations and waited some more.

The time came and my masters figure class was up first.  Three of us.  All nervous.  None of us knew until just before stepping on stage what it was we were to do.  T Walk?  Triangle Walk?   Quarter Turns?  They hadn’t told us.  Thank God I wasn’t first!  Amid the bright lights in front of what seemed like a huge crowd to me, we did our thing…turned out that we walked out, did our quarter turns and then got in line.  Nothing too difficult to start with.  We rushed to change while the next competitors did their things and we did it again in our two-pieces.  No awards yet…that’s tomorrow night for masters.  The other two ladies were done.  I still had my novice class to compete in.  Back into the one-piece.

There were six of us in novice (tall class).  Again, they waited until the last minute to fill us in on what exactly they expected upon walking out onto the stage.  T-walk this time.  I was lucky number 13 on Friday, the 13th, last in line.  Again, we did our thing.  Came back, changed into the two-piece and did it again.  This time, though, awards were to be given.  We waited to be called back out.  And waited.  And waited.  The chairman came over and simply said.  Everyone except Ms. Watson (that’s me) is going back out.  5 awards are given.  I was 6th.  What?  Did I hear him correctly?  I didn’t expect THAT.  But, I did what any good competitor would do…stood by and watched my fellow competitors get their awards and congratulated them as they walked off stage.  It really hadn’t hit me yet.  I changed and got my things.  Met the family and we left.  THEY were upset.  I was simply hungry and thirsty.  And thus, I ate…first a “Go Lean” nutrition bar…then a few pringles (wanted salt)…then a scoop (only one) of Ben & Jerry’s Half-Baked ice cream in a waffle cone…and it was ohhhhhh so good.  And I drank…only water, but it was good too.

I slept extremely well and decided to forego the early morning steak, eggs and sweet potatoes opting for two hard-boiled egg whites and a larabar washed down with coffee and a bottle of water instead.  Once the family awoke and everyone was ready, it was time for a REAL breakfast…off to IHOP we went.  Man, was I hungry.  I ordered a spinach, mushroom omelet complete with pancakes.  Ate almost every bite.  Enjoyed it with two cups of coffee with cream and some more water.

Went back to the hotel and took a nap before heading off to the beach for a little barefoot frisbee throwing and just hanging out with the family.  Time for lunch…shared a grilled chicken sandwich with onion rings and chips and salsa with my daughter at “Captain Jack’s”, the poolside bar overlooking the ocean at our hotel.  Back at the hotel room, we had just enough time for me to lose my ass in a game of hearts before getting ready for the second round of competition.

Arrived for the second time to find that us masters figure girls weren’t even listed on the agenda for the nights events…had they forgotten about us?????  They managed to squeeze us in after some persistent nagging.  We went out in our two-piece, did our t-walk and accepted the awards…just as I expected…3rd place was mine.  Both hubby and I felt I looked better tonight than on Friday…too bad prejudging was on Friday!

We didn’t stick around long enough for me to get the judges comments…we were hungry and thus, headed off for a nice seafood meal on the ocean with a stop at Baskin Robbins for dessert (Ben & Jerry’s was closed L).  But, I have emailed the chairman asking for the comments and feedback because I am truly interested in where I went wrong.  My husband and I suspect that I came in much too lean. 

Thinking about it, I suspect that had I competed two or three weeks prior I would have fared a little better.  However, I personally was not happy with my physique two or three weeks back.  I was, however, happy with it this weekend.  I was where I wanted to be.  So I’m not viewing this as a failure, but rather as a learning experience.  The judges just happened to be looking for something other than lean this weekend.  Ok.  Life goes on. 

So…what next?  A few weeks off to see if the herniated disk heals and then back at it…put on some muscle (means, I get to eat a lot, right?)…continue with plans for the triathlon in the fall…move forward on plans to get my personal trainer certification….compete again?….HMMMMMM….Friday night I would have said no way…too much of a beauty contest.  Saturday night I would have said maybe, I mean it was a good experience and I know I can do better.  Today, I say sure, why not?  

Finally….thanks to everyone of you for your support and encouraging comments.  To answer your question, “How did I do?”…my reply is “I did great!”

BTW…I did get a trophy for third place…my daughter asked what it was made of and hubby said “silicone”, LOL…we nicknamed her…Buffy McBoobs…

344 Responses to “How Did I Do????”

  1. gymfreak713 Says:

    Good job for your first time out! you will only get better!


  2. MsFitness68 Says:

    Hey! It was a learning experience! I look back on mine and see all the things I did wrong and will try to correct them for the next time. I commend you for not losing your mind/
    fern


  3. cmrider Says:

    You’re right - you did do great!! You got out on stage, a feat most people wouldn’t even attempt to do…now you know what it’s like and all that…try competing in different associations and see how the judging changes…


  4. bb1968 Says:

    Thanks for taking the time to write in detail about your first time experience at competing. You look great in the photo and I am sure it was definitely a learning experience. As I always say, you won’t learn to swim unless you get in the pool. Congratulations for making the effort to do your best. You have to feel good about yourself for doing what others won’t even attempt to do. Keep on keeping on and you will eventually make it to the top.


  5. bull.dogz Says:

    You did what most people are afraid to do. Be proud of yourself. You put in alot of time and hard work and you have a fantastic body to prove. And even better you have a fantastic family too. You are definately a winner!


  6. fitnessprincess Says:

    I am going to second everything everyone has already written and add the following how many teachers have done what you have done? You are a role model for me, for your students, your family - you have no idea how many people have been watching you walk the walk so you are a winner!!!


  7. jacked in MI Says:

    Shannon, even though the judging did not go your way, the fact that you stepped on stage and are happy with your physique is all that matters. It’s obvious that you learned a few things from this event and are ready to put them to use for the next comp. You know that I will be rooting for you. Also, I’m glad you got to spend some quality time with your family too. -Jeff


  8. sarah_bright Says:

    This was a fantastic entry and you should definitely be proud of yourself. I think you look great and more importantly, you think you look great. I’m going to remember you at my first show this weekend and think about how positive and inspiring it is for anyone to get on stage and compete.


  9. ohiolifter Says:

    amazing job there! you must be very proud of yourself. i am sure that you inspire many to work hard and go for it! congrats to you and have fun eating some food now!


  10. BryanGee Says:

    Shannon you not only talk the talk…you walk the walk!!! I admire you very much for the dedication it took for you to put in all that hard work, stick to a strict diet, and walk out on that stage the way you did. You are truly an inspiration to me and I’m sure to many others.


  11. wiggless Says:

    shannon kicked ass just like i knew you would .congratulations


  12. Tri2Ski Says:

    Shannon - you did many things most people don’t ever do, 1) you got into ridiculous shape 2) you stepped on stage at a bodybuilding contest 3) you have inspired many people on this site, myself included. You didn’t get the results you wanted, but you are still a winner - don’t lose the faith - keep up the good work. Jim


  13. samm342 Says:

    Good work great job just to get there. Remember you have already won personally. There is no greater reward than that.All the best & get the back right.


  14. LarryC Says:

    Got to be the best blog I have ever read! What a great attitude! And, what a great family! You are an outstanding school teacher, setting an unqualified example for your students!

    You will be back, no doubt. When you have some quiet time and evaluate the entire process, you will give somebody some serious competition in the future!

    Thank you for sharing such a detailed account of your journey. You have helped and inspired me everytime I have read anything you have written!

    Hang in there!


  15. Frederick217136 Says:

    That is a great attitiude Shannon! I think you looked great! I couldn’t wait to read what your weekend was like at the comp. Enjoy yourself as you recover from those disks, I hope everyting heals quickly and you’re able to get back to it with a vengeance! Your first time was a learning experience, to me you looked like a pro! Good luck, enjoy the rest of your summer! Did you take pice of the comp?


  16. Dan Says:

    I am not a member,but I have been watching your progress for the last couple of months,I to am going to compete soon. In 08 .You have helped me to go ahead with my plans. Great job on the blog. Dan.


  17. !ban_dit Says:

    You’re a winner in my mind, Shannon. Period.

    Congratulations, Babe!…jeff


  18. TDetroit Says:

    Shannon, it’s been great following you through the training and comp. Your are a winner either way.

    BTW, did you have the pasta yet?


  19. shankyw Says:

    No pasta…not really my thing…ice cream (3 days in a row), seafood and mexican food were awesome though!! But…so ready to get back to eating clean,,,funny how that’s what I want to eat now.


  20. mrdead Says:

    Congrats!!!! :) So, how does it feel, to eat real food, again? I’m very impressed, and you have my utmost respect.


  21. shankyw Says:

    I’m not gonna lie…it feels great…the ice cream was especially good…chunks of fudge and almonds and walnuts and coconut…mmmmmm…so good…but, like I said…eating clean today…a little more variety than with the contest diet and it is nice!! Keep working hard…it’s worth it!


  22. dtrek930 Says:

    CONGRATULATIONS, Shannon! :-)
    Can’t wait to track your subsequent figure compteition journeys!


  23. Zonemaster Says:

    Hey great writing….can you do mine? Hey I think you hit the nail on the head (as they say in east texas) you came in much to lean. Focus on more lifting and maybe some diet modification…stay focused.


  24. knightdane Says:

    great writeup… nice to hear you did so good. Keep up the spirit, and we will be here to support you…


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