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!
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