windsrprk’s BodyBlog

For the past week I’ve been battling a cough and stuffy nose. In the beginning I thought it was a regular cold and would pass. Well, when I missed three days of work, went through an entire bottle of liquid medicine, and still wasn’t any better I knew something was wrong. Finally went to the doc on Thursday and found out they had a slew of people in with the same symptoms. I told the doctor I was competing in July and that being sick was interrupting my training. I needed to get better FAST! I wound up getting two shots and two prescriptions. Feeling so much better already! I expect to resume training on Monday. I haven’t missed a beat on my food plan so at least one thing went according to schedule!

On the road to contest day, I took the plunge and hired Dr. Joe to help me prepare for the stage. How exciting! He needed current photos so I posted the same ones I sent to him in my progress pics. I’m in need of a tan, more muscle, and additional posing practice! Seeing photos gives a nice reality check when you think things are going well. While I may be able to strike a nice pose in front of a mirror, its obvious I don’t know what I’m doing when no mirror is around for cheating. Gotta work on that! I look forward to working with Dr. Joe as the journey to the stage continues. Stay tuned!

My most awesome boyfriend became my most awesome fiance on Saturday, March 1, 2008! We met in a salsa dance class on July 12, 2007 and life has been SO much better ever since. The dance classes went by the wayside and we joke that we both got what we wanted from the classes…each other! We both act silly, laugh often, bask in the joy of each other’s company, and are so in love. I couldn’t dream of a better man to spend my life with. Patrick, I am honored to call you my fiance and in the future, my husband. I love you!