My debut feels like it's right around the corner! So crazy. I'm nervous, scared, and so UNPREPARED! Since starting with my new coach 1.5 weeks ago, I can definitely feel a difference in lean-ness, but my weight is not dropping :/ He cut my cardio in half, added more calories and his workouts are absolutely KILLER. I love it. He will probably adjust a few things this weekend such as nutrition/macros. I know I have at LEAST 12lbs of body fat I need to drop prior to show. I definitely feel happier, stronger, and so much less stressed out than I was. Still worried/stressed about the show, but I am happy with my new coach! It makes a big big difference :)
1: 9mo post partum (136lbs)
2/3: 10.5mo post partum (130lbs)
6 week difference
It's always pretty nice when I compare like this. I always see that I AM making progress. But, I need to make more, faster. Competing kind of gets to your head because you make soooo many changes, yet you can always do better. I guess it's a good thing- you're always striving to be a better you and challenge yourself. If it's something you enjoy that is. I may not do the best at my first competition, but there are plenty to come- they aren't going anywhere. All I can do is continuing to better my package to bring and keep pushing, keep trying, and doing my absolute best. 4 years ago when I got into fitness, I would dream of getting my Pro Card, helping others achieve their goals, being on the cover of fitness magazines and being a fit icon ;P That was even before I had even competed and lived in Okinawa, Japan. I stalked my fitness idols on fb, did their workouts and did so much research haha. I dreamt BIG. I still will. I'm far from my dreams, but I won't give them up.
Things I need to do:
1. Register for an NPC card
2. Register for my show
(Not sure if I'll just do Open A or Novice as well)
3. Buy suit(s)
(I'm still losing so I've been putting it off)
4. Decide on spray tan or getting lotion to have hubby apply
5. Posing practice - I am terrible!
6. Book hotel for night before
(We are 2 hours away, but I'd rather not rush and have a place to do everything)
7. Buy foundation
(Cousin in-law will be doing my hair & make-up, thank goodness :) But I still need to buy the dark color to match the competition tan.)
8. Silicon inserts
(Need some 'oomph!' and cleavage!)
9. Get simple pedicure/manicure
10. Buy earrings and bracelet
I think that's it?? It's definitely an expensive sport. At least for a first time competitor. You can always use most of these things such as suit/jewelry/shoes/makeup/inserts for as many times after, if you choose to. Which I definitely would… Ha. I cannot wait to buy my suit(s)! I won a raffle from Ravish Sands for $125.00 back in Nov/Dec on IG and will be using that towards them! Yes, I'm purchasing 2, not only to have a spare "just in case" but if I do more comps, I have a choice as well. I have the colors and connectors chosen, just waiting to see what my measurements and weight may be… It's hard to tell right now. Oh, I haven't decided on 'micro' or 'brazillian' as far as the booty cut goes… I'm scared of both! They are so freakin teeny weeny… Your ass just sticks out and that's that… Guess that's why the bikini division is so big on glutes! Mine is coming along though, so in 7 weeks I will be able to put on that teeny weeny bikini and flaunt my hard work LOL ;)
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YOU are in charge of your now and future. If you're unhappy about whatever it is in your life- relationship, body, job, major, color of your room, etc- DO SOMETHING. You have the power to change anything you want! It may not be easy, it may be a slow process, but taking small steps into making those changes will make a big difference in the end. Just do it! Even if it scares the shit out of you, do it! I know it seems like all I care about is fitness- but it's not true. I enjoy getting out of the house, the little things in life (my son's smile), traveling, learning, photography, and cars!! There is SO much I want to do. Right now my main focus is this, but eventually I will start adding more goals and things I want to accomplish. Nothing feels better than accomplishing hard goals you set for yourself! The ups and downs make it that much more sweet!
xoxo
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