shelly826’s BodyBlog

Summer is now officially over!!  I hate to say it but as sick as this may sound……..I’m so ready to start contest prep.  Last week we went out with some friends to dinner and some fun drinking…..and I think it just may be the last time before starting my diet.  I must say, I’ve enjoyed the summer a lot and finally let myself relax more towards the end and enjoy some nights out on the deck with friends and such.  Margarita nights are done until vacation in the Spring and now…..what it’s time for….is me to get serious and ready for March!  Yes, I’ll be dieting over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years AGAIN, but I don’t care, it keeps me away from the bad treats and goodies once again.  I need to find away to stay included in family activities this year while dieting instead of declining every family event and function, but for some reason, I shut myself off last time and used my dieting as an excuess NOT to do things with family and friends.  I feel that those months of getting ready for my shows was a time that was "all about me" and all I thought about was eating on time, getting enough sleep, working out and of course my competitons.  I didn’t want anything to do with anyone else.  My husband was so supportive and again, he will be.  When I competed for the first time it was a decision we made together, I mean, it’s pretty much like we’re doing it together.  It’s a lot of dedication on my part, but he plays a big role as well since he’s my workout partner and in a sense, ‘trainer.’  I know I wouldn’t have been as successful if he wasn’t on my side helping me every step of the way. So here goes, one more month until it all begins on Nov. 1. 

Last week was great in terms of my training and diet.  I’ve had two good workouts so far this week so I’m feeling pretty strong and motivated.  It’s September already……….