9 weeks {Scale Boycott}

Seriously! I have not weighed myself in 2 weeks!! I know! I don't need its validation, to confirm the changes I'm seeing. I actually see them!!! Usually I'm the last one to admit, that "it's working". But it is. I'm doing the day to day stuff, trying not to worry about where I'll be in 9 weeks. The lord knows I have enough issues with cortisol, that I'm not gonna add to it on my days off.

So next weekend is the Mock Comp, & I must admit, that this one has my favorite itinerary yet!! And the chance to actually strut your stuff on a stage & get feedback is priceless. My diva-ness always "clicks" when we do these. Plus spending time with some of my favorite chicks, is always fun.

So I think I'm gonna rearrange things in my extra room, to see if I can squeeze more workout equipment in there. Right now, I just need the flexibility of doing the WOs on my schedule, not the gyms. Don't get me wrong, I luv the gym, but I need options. KWIM?

As for the goals I made a month or so ago... I made my 1 week goal & enjoyed the pedicure. I also made the month goal & need to schedule time for the reward. As for the bonus, I don't think I made it.

I keep thinking about doing a post of "My Favorite Things". Stuff that I couldn't live without & keeps me motivated. But it will have to wait until mid-week, maybe this week. We'll see.

13 weeks out.... KY Muscle 2009

Okay... geez alot has went on in a week. Saw Julie on Friday for my stats. Not good! I knew it was going to be bad, but man, it was ugly. Had a teary eye moment, then sucked it up, and made a plan.

What's the plan? Kick Ass! Seems simple enough as far as game plans go. Gotta lose the lbs! I think the part I was most upset in the whole stats thing, was seeing my lean mass take a drop. All that beautiful muscle I worked so hard to build... gone. The BF% sucked, don't get me wrong, but some how seeing something so hard to gain...gone. Was fundamentally devastating. If I needed a kick in the head that there is NO OFF SEASON, it was that. A healthy lifestyle isn't 12 weeks at a time. America's standard isn't my standard!!

Yesterday's team meeting was fun, so good to see everyone. Plus we got to see Michelle use Jan Tana's new tan foam on her legs. Way cool! And we got some great make-up tips for stage.

On a good note, I got to have a healthy moderate cheat meal last night. I went with some of my teamies for sushi. It was sooooo good! Like I can't tell ya how good. And while I got to have only 1 roll with rice, it was worth it!! And the seaweed salad was yummy too! Not to mention, I had some great company & conversation. Even if we did scare the waiter.... umm, okay, maybe I scared him, but he was skittish anyways. lol!

Reward....

Reward for meeting last weeks fitness goals! Luv'd it!!

14 weeks out... KY Muscle

The scale... sigh! I'm down another pound this week. And while I'm glad to see the scale moving, a pound a week, just isn't enough. But there are things I CAN do & tighten up to increase my progress.

Goals this week:

• No eating out during the week!! (Only 1 meal out, on the weekend)
• Zumba class on Sat morning
• Cook ALL meals & package by tomm (Sunday)
• In bed by 9:30
• No food nibbles (this is cheating!!)
• Lose 2 lbs by Friday weigh in

Reward: New workout mat & carry bag (I was lusting after this pretty pink one @ Target & a cute little carry bag in pink. If I buy them means I HAVE to take a yoga class... haha!)

So... that's the plan. I see Julie Friday for stats and then on Sat is the team meeting. I really miss them & can't wait to go. Even if I do have to get on a scale. =0}

15 weeks out (KY Muscle)...

Julie sent us an e-mail asking us to set some goals. I was really hoping I could pic chocolate as a reward, but she DID put a disclaimer that food couldn't be a reward. Bummer!

After much thought here are mine:

What I am going to accomplish fitness-wise in the next week?
1. Complete all my WO's scheduled
2. 3 un-assisted pullups...I used to be able to do 10 before I broke my hand :0{
3. Move up in all my weights being used

What I am going to accomplish fitness-wise in the next month?
1. Start attending a Sat morning Zumba class, even though its a 9:15 am!! GASP!!
2. 6 un-assisted pullups
3. 20 military pushups (no break)

**When I accomplish each of the 3 things on my 'next week' list.... Pedicure

**When I accomplish each of the 3 things on my 'next month' list.... Facial

**Also, make one really nice reward for IF you exceed your goals.... Spa Day (massage & manicure)

Happy 4th!!

Well... its a little blah here this 4th! Rain, rain, go away!!!!!!

Geez! So much for the big walk I had planned. Guess I'll have to resort to the treadmill. The gym closed super early, so I'll have to find a substitute for my WO.

I'm sitting on the couch and got to thinking about the figure fall season. My goals, what I want, and how I need to get there.

So I sent off an email to Julie to see what she thought about I should do with my diet, until the team starts later this month.

So, looks like comp diet back on Monday!

20 weeks out... NPC KY Muscle Figure

Yep... I'm going for it!  I sent Julie an e-mail asking her to save me a spot on the fall team.  I already warned her this is going to be a bumpy prep with lots of crying, whinning, tiredness, and cursing (I can curse like a truck driver... actually I can make a truck driver blush...."hey, don't judge me".  LOL!)  

But I promised myself I would get to the stage this year, after not making it last year.  I have alot of work to do, and muscle to rebuild.  But I can and will do this.

Not sure what my stats are.  And to be honest, I'm glad I have some time to reconstruct before I need to "get pinched".  

10.5 weeks out!

I'm worried!  Yes, I'm finally admitting it!  Me & the scale are at war again.  

Sunday we had a photo shoot for Team Fitbody.  And while there, I got my body comp done.  Scary!  I'm holding massive amounts of water in my stomach area.  The scale is up too.  But the little rainbow of hope in this whole story is all my other pinches are down.  Hmm!  So...

Julie changed my diet, and I get CARBS!  I know!  gasp!  I almost e-mailed and asked if she sent me the wrong diet!  Then I read down further in the e-mail and she had already anticipated me freaking when I saw it!  lol!  Boy, does she know me or WHAT????  

I also broke down and had some labs drawn & decided to stop taking my BC pill.  While I'm a firm believer in being safe, there is no reason to wear a bike helmet when your not riding a bike, if you get my drift.  So, why fight the hormones?  I want to see if it makes a difference it how I lean out.  I may go back on it in off season.  I'll wait and see.

Sooo.... Thats the plan!

The last couple week, I've been to the Arnold Am, Arnold expo, and then last Sat., I helped Julie with her booth at the NPC Northern KY show.  The team rocked!  10 girls brought home a trophy!  It was sooo inspiring!  I have seen these girls give their all week after week.  And to see them win was awesome!

13 weeks out OCB Circle City...

Well, on a good note, I thought I was 12 weeks out until I read April's post this morning on the Diva thread. mentioning we were 13 weeks.  Woo-hoo!  I have an extra week!

I know where I want to be physique wise by the show.  I CAN do.  I just need to do the work.  Cardio & clean diet!!!

The Comp Prep camp was awesome, by the way.  My posing is getting better, each time.  Physique needs works.  More muscle is always a plus, but I have gained some this off season.  The WOs at the camp, weren't near as bad this time around.  Why?  Because I'm stronger and it's getting easier to hang in there.  When you can DO something you dread it less.  If I get pictures of the camp, I'll post them.

Hi!!!  To all the great gals I got to meet this weekend!  You guys keep me going!

I want a trophy!!

 <------------I want to bring this home!!!

This weekend is our next team meeting, and the gal with the biggest weight loss will bring home a jug of UMP.  Yes it would be nice to win free protein powder, but its more than that.  I NEED to win this for me!  A trophy of sorts.  

At the last meeting I had a crappy weigh in.  And at the meeting I watched two other team mates take home their "trophy".  And I was happy for them.  But this time I want to be happy for me.

So thats why, even though I feel like a$$ and am exhausted, I'm going to truck my bottom up stairs and do my cardio.  I will push through.  I have a show in 13 weeks!!!!!!  

2 weeks until Competition Prep Camp

Woot!  Its only 2 more weeks until Julie's Competition Prep Camp!  

ACK!  I need to lean out so more!  *mumbles to self*  This time it will start on Friday night (which I will he heading to after work) and after a group WO, we'll go to dinner.  I luv ordering my wacky foods, when everyone else will have just as crazy demands.  I know!  How dare we say NO BUTTER!!!  I've even lied before and said I'm allergic.  Hey!  They look at you, like your LESS crazy then.  haha!

Then Sat., we'll have stage time and more WOs.  You guys know how I feel about group WOs...  I'd rather have the water drop torture.  But it will be worth it, to get to posing & stage time.  And its amazing how you constantly have to reaccess and practice posing.  What looked good last year, doesn't look so hot after your body changes some.