Just one week from now......

I will be chilling in my hotel room all bronzed with some of my favorite people! SO EXCITED!!!!!

The plan for today, was the same as yesterday so nothing exciting to report...

I had a solid Delt and Bi workout followed by 45min of steady state cardio. I felt good, had a nice pump and the veins were poppin...overall a win!

Diet was the same approach as yesterday...so sad!
Macros:
35g Fat
100g Carbs
130g Protein

Again, I hit the gym in the morning, which means my carbs were consumed around my workout, so that made me a cranky girl the rest of the day. Meals were salted and baby girl was chugging the water...close to 2gals yet again, with ease. Oh and have I mentioned....I AM STARVING!

On a side note:
I was giving a novice BB some advice and perspective after his show last weekend and his drive and passion is so inspiring. I'm getting to the point of prep where I am dragging...Are we there yet!?!? But corresponding with him, hearing his energy and enthusiasm...desire to improve and the work ethic he has just helped to light my fire. I love how hungry he is....ya, know...slightly different than the hungry I am feeling right now ;-)

Anywho...
Til next time.....
:)

9 Days Out!

I started my final plan today, just 9 days to go.....

I trained this morning, Back and Hams followed by 45min of steady state cardio. Nothing exciting there, just getting it done.

As far as my diet goes...YUCKY!!!!
Macros:
35g Fat
100g Carbs
130g Protein

I train in the morning and I consume my carbs around my workout, so that did not bode well for the rest of my day :(  My food choices are still the same with the exception of some added salt and oh boy, can I tell the difference since I never add salt to my foods. It has mad me SUPER thirsty, as if I don't drink enough...I got about 2gal in today, give or take a few ounces.

Other random tidbits..
Check in, polygraph appt and music all taken care of!
Things are getting checked off the to-do list and baby gurl is on her way!!!!!


Til next time.....
:)

10 Days....Time to dial it in!

Oh hella yeah!!!!

10 Days Out from the IFPA Pro Bowl.....here we go!!!!

I had my check in with Joe this morning, stats/pics all the goods. I'm still sitting at 110.8-111.0lbs and feeling TINY! I feel 'skinny fat'...I'm very small and IMO too soft, but hey at this point it is what it is and I'm working with what I got. The boss sent over my "FINAL PLAN" this afternoon, which I will start applying tomorrow...I have to admit, I have been dragging and reached the point of prep where I'm like "Are we there yet?!?!" but getting my final plan to really bring all of my work together gave me the kick in the ass to battle through the last week and a half.

As far as my program goes, I will be updating my blog DAILY...I'm sorry in advance for my frequent rambling :) Each day my macros vary as does my cardio/training and I'll also give a little feedback on how I look and feel. Of course, nothing is set in stone as I have to update Joe and he may make tweaks along the way if he feels it's necessary.

Other than that, I'm getting all the details in order...
*Hotel, tan, make-up are all set
*In the process of setting up my poly
*Travel plans are pretty much set...Rosie and Nic on the road together, dont say I didnt warn ya!!!!
*Gotta send over my music later tonight
*Doing the girly shit this wkend..hair, nails etc.
*Posing...PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!
*Babysitter is set, just gotta confirm LOL!
*OCD list making is in full effect...but I will always forget something, always!

So here we go....
WEEEEEEEEEEEEE

12 Days and counting!

Yes, seriously...
12 Days Out!!!!

I've been rolling along with the changes the boss made after my last check in and in a nutshell I am a cranky, hungry, tired bitch..but, at this point, it is what it is. I followed up with him this morning, nothing exciting to report, weight is holding steady at 110.8lbs and I'll be touching base with him again mid week to send updated pictures and get my FINAL plan! SO FUCKIN EXCITED!!!!!!! *happy dance*

As far as how I am feeling...I think clusterfuck would sum me up LOL!
Seriously, I am exhausted...all the time! After nearly 18 weeks of prepping, dieting and training...NEVER a missed meal or gym session..I am so ready to do this. My energy levels are shot and I am pretty much useless by noon anymore. A restful night of sleep is hard to come by...I'm hot, I'm cold, I toss and turn..I get up to pee and then my growling stomach keeps me up..WIN! My workouts are just sad to be honest and each cardio session makes me want to vomit, but I'm getting it done. I am super irritable and snappy about everything and anything..for the most part, I just want to be left alone. I've come close to throwing my phone at the wall cause I just don't want to be bothered. I'm typically a very lazy person, but it's at a whole new level now...If it's not training/diet/prep related...There's a pretty good chance it's not getting done :)
Now, with all that complaining out of the way..I am also amped the fuck up to do this! I can see the finish line and it's crazy to think I'm so close. At this point, I am running on pure desire and passion...it will carry me through.

Random musings:
*I am STARVING!
*I still haven't tried on my suit...I'm scared Imma fuck something up.
*My daily headache has kicked in.
*Technology frustrates me. I still have to burn my CD for my Twalk and I am hoping to accomplish this without smashing my laptop.
*If one more person tells me how "lucky" I am or asks why I don't "look like this" all year round, Imma stab them in the throat. Let that be a warning.
*Aside from taking the stage, I am UBER excited for a weekend with my girls.
*Did you hear that?!?! Yea, that was my tummy :/
*Ritz crackers with PB would blow my mind right now!
*Aside from my feedings, the 20min I get in the tanning bed is the highlight of my day...and not just for the mint, but it's pretty delicious.

And before I go browse some food porn......
I want to take a quick moment and congratulate all the competitors who took to the stage this past weekend at the OCB Beyond Nutrition Natural in Burlington, NJ. Regardless of placings etc..You should ALL be proud of your journey. It was a fantastic show..from the promoter, to the expediters and everyone involved. It was great seeing everyone..Meeting new competitors and seeing the progression of others.
I look forward to seeing you all again....

I just love it....

I've got just 2 weeks until I take the stage and lemme tell ya, this last week was a rough one. Yes, physically I am beat...just exhausted but mentally is where I need to get a grip! Even without prepping, life carries it's own source of stresses and when piling prep on top of it all, I'm actually amazed that I haven't totally lost it....or have I??!

My moods are pretty much a roller coaster ride at this point. One minute I'm fine, the next I am snappy and a total fuckin' bitch...I'm a blink of the eye away from choking the hell out of someone or bursting into tears. My sleep patterns are DREADFUL! I will fall asleep for an hour, then up for the next 3...I toss and turn ALL night, can't get comfortable, belly is GROWLING etc. I'm usually ready for a nap by noon each day and considering I work, that isn't exactly doable. Knowwutimsayin!?!?

Now, with all that bitching out of the way...
I just wanted to take a hot second and thank all of my friends and everyone who has reached out to me, not only within the last couple weeks but really since the beginning of my prep or even throughout a long off season. One thing, IMO that people don't know about bodybuilding/physique athletes is the sense of family and community that brings everyone together. Yes, of course we are competing against one another on stage but in reality we are our own competition and the support from fellow competitors means the absolute world to me. People that I love, respect and admire have gone out of their way to offer words of advice, inspiration or motivation. I have friends who are prepping right along with me and sharing emails, texts and rants etc..I think most people (usually those who know jack shit about the sport) think everyone is catty and all that sort of shit but I can honestly say that this sport has brought some of the most AMAZING people into my world...People who's paths would have never crossed with mine in any other avenue and experiences that could have never been shared. That is one of the most under rated aspects of the bodybuilding lifestyle and it happens to be my absolute favorite.

So, with love...
from me to all my BB family <3
*drooooooooool*

 

17 DAYS OUT!!!! &^#$&%&

Really?!? 17 fuckin days already?!!?!?

Ready or not, this show is coming up with the quickness and now it's time to step it up....

I had my mid-week check in with Joe this morning..scale, pics, the whole sha-bang and OMG my weight is STILL dropping! I damn near had a heart attack when I saw 110.8lbs (((jaw drop)))
I never, ever thought I'd see 110lbs again and here I sit just over 2 Weeks from taking the stage and I am already at my previous show weight....with BETTER conditioning and size! That is what this is all about...bringing MY best! I took a quick run through my quarter turns and even though I was half asleep and didn't feel like taking pics, I can definitely SEE the changes. Overall, I got the thumbs up from the boss...he's happy with the way that I am coming in but no time to let up. He sent over some tweaks to my program and we are giving it a final push!

Lemme be real here...
I feel like shit LOL! Ok, that may be a weeeee but dramatic, but I am tired..hungry and very...VERY irritable. I know shocking right?!? As if I'm not bitchy enough when I'm well rested and fed *eyeroll* I can tell that everything is pretty much hitting me right about now...My strength and energy in the gym are sluggish, I am VERY short tempered...literally everything...and nothing is pissing me off. Mentally, I am so ADD and scatter brained..It's really annoying to be honest, I hate feeling like an idiot. I was actually asked if I was on drugs LMFAO!!!!! I cant pay attention to save my life, I'm incredibly forgetful..I'd lose my head if it weren't attached and I am just generally "out of it".

That's about it, short and sweet cause I could ramble on and on and it would basically amount to nothing...

It's not easy, but I'm giving it my EVERYTHING...or what's left of me :)
Ok, so here is the new course of action til my next check in.....

2.5wks out!!!!

Macros:

35g Fat/80g Carb/130g Protein (low)
35g Fat/110g Carb/130g Protein (med)
35g Fat/130g Carb/130g Protein (high)

Cardio:
4 45 min SS sessions per week
3 HIIT sessions per week (20 cycles)

Supplements:
Multi-V
Champion Nutrition Fish Oil
Champion Nutrition Thermo Gold *Thank you, sweet baby jesus!!!!

Champion Nutrition BCAA caps

Champion Nutrition Muscle Nitro PM

Champion Nutrition Power Creatine
Champion Nutrition Power Glutamine (post workout)
Champion Nutrition Amino Shooter Core (intra workout)
Champion Nutrition Whey (post workout/1 scoop)

3 Weeks Out!

.....Or 20 fuckin days out!!!!!!!!


It's been a crazy past few days, so much going on in my head and it's reached the point of my prep where EVERYTHING is coming together. Yesterday I not only checked in with Joe via my stats but it was also the last posing class before my show. After the slight tweaks made to my program, the scale got moving and I weighed in at 111.8lbs...Holy shit! At the beginning of my prep and even as things progressed, I NEVER...EVER thought I'd see a number that low again. Obviously, the boss gave me kudos on the progress but again, it all comes down to the LOOK..not the number...Excuse me while I continue to drill that into my head....daily!

Posing class went really well! I got some fantastic feedback on my progress and the package that I am bringing. The importance of posing can never be stressed enough...I've been busting my ass to get "stage ready" the last thing Imma do is half-ass my posing and let that effect my success...not.fuckin.happening! The key to posing and displaying YOUR best physique is knowing your strengths and weaknesses..everyone has them, learn yours and own them. My side and rear poses are by far my best, so I've been really putting the time in to nail them. With just under 3 Weeks to go, it's time to really step it up and put some serious posing time in...hitting the transistions and holding each pose..Aside from making it look effortless and flawless on stage, it helps with conditioning..the longer I hold them, the harder I get...wait? Wut?!

Anyone who's gone through a contest prep knows that for the most part, it's pretty ho-hum and uneventful...til the last few weeks where ya gotta get all your ducks in a row and that's pretty much what I've been spending the last week or so doing.....

Random notes:
*Hotel-->booked, Tan-->booked, Make Up-->booked!
*Suit is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
*Entry/Membership fees-->Check's in da mail! This shit in ON!!!!!!!
*Hungry?!? Yes I am, thankyouverymuch for asking :-P
*Thermo Gold is my crack...I am addicted and I don't care.
*Dieting clumsiness in full effect! This morning, I spilled a bottle of baby oil on my bathroom floor FML!!!!!! Do you have any idea what a pain in the ass that is to clean up?!?! Especially with 2 dogs who think it's for them?!!
*I peeded twice while typing this.

I do need to take a brief moment to thank everyone for the comments, texts, PM's etc after my last post. I was raw, I was honest and sometimes I forget that people read this..I don't plan what I'm going to write/talk about, I just type and it all kinda pours out. I really appreciate the words of support and encouragement.

And with all that babbled, just 20 days to go and I'm giving it all I've got.....
Macros:
35g Fat/90g Carb/140g Protein (low)
35g Fat/120g Carb/140g Protein (med)
35g Fat/140g Carb/140g Protein (high)

Cardio:
4 45 min SS sessions per week
3 HIIT sessions per week (15 cycles)

Supplements:
Multi-V
Champion Nutrition Fish Oil
Champion Nutrition Thermo Gold
Champion Nutrition BCAA caps
Champion Nutrition Muscle Nitro PM
Champion Nutrition Power Creatine
Champion Nutrition Power Glutamine (post workout)
Champion Nutrition Amino Shooter Core (intra workout)
Champion Nutrition Whey (post workout/1 scoop)