Sunday, April 27, 2008

8 Weeks Out...the Booty is Shrinking...

The title says it all...8 weeks to go and the butt is finally shrinking. I totally can't believe there is only 8 more weeks to go. I have to get my reservations done and paperwork submitted soon! YIKES!


Monday, April 21, 2008

9 Weeks Out Pics...

Well, I can finally fit into my show suit...work in progress...


Friday, April 18, 2008

Oh Yeah! Guess Who Can Fit into Her Competition Suit NOW!!

It is on now....I can finally fit into my competition bikini again!! Decided to try it on yesterday because Marcus wants pictures in a suit this week, so I did, and IT FITS!!! Talk about a morale booster...stay tuned...almost 9 weeks to go and things are looking up!

Monday, April 14, 2008

Happy news from Marcus and a compliment from my doc!

Okay, so check it out...after Marcus got my pics yesterday, he called to tell me that I was "right on point" and he was "very happy" with how things were coming along! HOORAY! AND he said if I kept it up like this, I would definitely be "right in the mix", meaning I stand a good chance to place well in Jr. Nationals! Needless to say, it was the news I wanted to hear and very motivating. AND a relief. I have been stressing hardcore, so now, I can relax (well mentally) and continue to work hard.

Today, I went to my Ob/Gyn for my annual exam, and all is well. Dr.Lackore started asking me about lifting and competing, and as I am trying to explain what I do, he reaches up and feels my arms, and says, "Well, you are DEFINITELY NOT the normal person!" After he finishes his exam, he wanted to know if I had any pics of my during competition, to which I said yes, that I did (I often carry pics with me from a show because some people don't understand or know enough about the figure/bodybuilding industry, so having pics is usually pretty self explanatory). I pulled out the pics, handed them to him, and he proceeded to very quietly strum through the pile...I had to admit, I was wondering what was going through his head because he was so quiet....then he looks at me, raises his eyebrows and says, "Well, you know what the first thing is that I think when I look at these?" And I said, "no, but I hope it is good!". He said, "I think you look like art work. Like a piece of art. That is hard work". WOW. What a compliment. I mean, no one has ever said anything so nice and been so sincere. All I could do was say thank you. Of course when he left the room, he told all the nurses, so they all wanted to see the pictures and were so sweet and full of questions. I often find it amazing how complete strangers or those who don't know me nearly as well can be more supportive and sincere than friends and family when it comes to this. Dieting and competing, learning how to fit it all in, employing the self control, everything...it is not easy. I guess what I have learned from this is to be happy and supportive of others, especially friends and family. It is nice to hear nice things once in a while....

Until next time....I will be in the single digits come this Saturday (9 weeks out)....also got my NPC card in the mail today, so it became more official....let the games begin!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

10 Weeks to Go...

Had to do pics at home this morning because Jeff is going out of town for work, so we didn't go to the gym. I feel like I am finally starting to see changes and when I talked to my trainer Marcus this week, he was happy with what he saw in the last set of pictures, so I felt more at ease with the direction I was going. Of course, it is not an excuse to slack off!


Sunday, April 6, 2008

Pics at 11 weeks...




Okay, so personally, I don't see much change between this week and last week, but if I look back at my 16 weeks out pics, I can see a difference. Time is really flying by. I will be sending in the info for my NPC card this week, making hotel reservations in Chicago, and looking into flights as well. I have to look into the flights now, because it sounds like the price of flights will be going up this summer. Great. Anyway, there is still a lot of work to do....but for now, at least some progress is being made!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

11 weeks...look for new pics tomorrow!

Tomorrow is picture day! Look for new ones at some point tomorrow afternoon....I am officially 11 weeks out now and luckily, things are starting to happen. Marcus wanted me to do pics today, but I forgot, therefore I didn't get my cheat meal. Oh well...

Sponsor Me at March for Babies!




This was really supposed to end up on Kenden's Blog, but this is fine too! Kenden is walking in the March of Dimes March for Babies here in Va. Beach this month, April 27th. We are walking with Team Baby William...he is the son of friends of ours, the Yancys. He was born a shocking 3 months early at 1 pound, 14 ounces. He was not expected to live, but he is here, nearly a year and a half later, and he is striving and doing better than doctors or anyone ever expected to do! He still has many struggles ahead of him though, which is where the March comes in! Babies like William need your help!! If you feel so inclined to sponsor Kenden, please go to his link and make a donation~no matter how large or small, it is all appreciated!!!! Thank you in advance!

If you want to know more about Baby William, you can visit his site www.caringbridge.org/visit/babywilliam He is truly a miracle!