7 weeks to go.

Yes, I am counting down the days. It is not so much so I can have a cheat but just that I can relax a bit. I am still feeling pretty darn good for 7 weeks out. I do have my days where I do not have a lot of energy but I am working on getting more sleep this time around even if it cuts into some of my cardio time. I know that sounds bad but I am consistently losing so I think I will be okay, I hope anyway. Although, this was the first week the scale did not budge one ounce but hopefully that means this week there will be even a bigger drop. I am leaning out slowly and my metabolism is revved up! I am starving 5 minutes after I eat so that sucks. I have had no cravings whatsoever. I am not taking any fat burners either, I never have. I figure I don't need my body screwed up anymore than what the actual dieting does to it so I only take my vitamins and that is it.
I am using this blog mostly for a journal so I will be able to look back at where I was but thanks for the comments you guys left. I hope my blog can become a little more interesting this summer when I have more time.I will try to post progress pics next week.

8 weeks out already!

The time is flying by! My weight is steadily going down,maybe a little too fast, I dunno but I was 121.6 today. I still have a lot of fat to lose off the booty, hips and thighs but hey I am a girl and that is what we all have to do. Sticking to the eating 100% but have not done all the cardio. My knees started giving me fits so I took a rest day yesterday. I feel like I am pretty close to being at a good place for this far out. That is less then 3 lbs from my last comp weight.

I hate taking pics but here ya go, I am sooooo white and as you can see I still have a long way to go on the lower body.

9.5 weeks!!!!!

I know, I suck at keeping this whole blog thing going but I love going back months later and reading it. I have no time for blogs, email or much computer time as it is. I am doing cardio 2x a day and my workouts are pretty long on most days. I am hanging in there though and loving the changes I am seeing. I have been 100% on the diet but have missed a few evening cardio sessions.

Spring Break is on! I am loving being off and I spent 4 days in my house and never left. I cleaned it from top to bottom and let me tell you, you could eat off my floor! I have 3600 sq ft of space and it has been neglected due to work and workouts. I feel so much better now though and it is all so organized. I feel like I can really focus on these last 9.5 weeks. Not sure if I mentioned that I am 11.5 weeks out from the Tulsa show too. So I have been super busy but the next couple of days I will try to relax a bit. I do plan on working on my routine and practicing lots of posing.

Thank you all who still come over here and read this boring blog. Maybe this summer I can make it a little more exciting!

11 weeks out and looking for the sun.

The sun motivates me because it means shorts and tank tops with flip flops. That is why I want to live on the beach, so I can wear that all the time. I have no use for heels or coats or anything else although I do have to say I love boots.

11 weeks out today and I am draggin ass! I have been given lots of cardio to do by my trainer. I have a lot of work to do but I am confident I can do it but I truly feel like I am 3 weeks out right now energy wise. I need to get more rest plus I have had sinus crap so that has drained me.

I was checking out my 3 week pics from before and I was very happy with them so I know there is hope. I only started using Mike the last 5 weeks of my comp prep so I am sure in the next month I will feel better about where I am at.

Spring Break is in 1 week and I need it. I plan on cleaning my house top to bottom and getting myself organized so I can really focus for the next 11 weeks.

12 WEEKS ! and ready.

I was 12 weeks out yesterday and I am ready to rock this thing all the way to Colorado. I am finishing up my last week of a meal plan and workouts. I just renewed with Mike for the next 12 weeks so I should be getting new meal plan and workouts sometime this week. I like to have a little time to got to the store instead of freaking out at the last minute.
I have been really struggling with sleep lately but I am going to work on that because that is what keeps me going and keeps the cravings at bay.
Thanks Matt for suggesting the Bromelain, I just purchased some and am anxious to try it for my back. I refuse to take the crap the doctor wants to give me.

Workouts are great, I am really pushing in the gym. I am already sick of cardio since I am having to do it 2 x a day. I am not sure why he started me out with that much but I am hoping it tapers off towards the end when I am really tired. It is a good thing I am only about 6 lbs from comp weight or I would be in for probably a lot more cardio.

I am sick to death of winter and cold weather. I want some sun! I need bright colors and longer days. I am just happier that way. That is why my happy little butt will be living way South someday!

Well I really just wanted to put something on my blog and hopefully can keep you update on my progress weekly.

13 weeks out, OH MY!

I cannot believe I am already 13 weeks out. I am super pumped to do this show with all my Diva friends. It is going to be tricky because of work but I am doing it because it is a once in a lifetime chance. I am thinking after this show I will do the Tulsa show 2 weeks after that and then I am probably going to call it quits with competing at this point. I am really wanting to start learning Yoga and maybe get certified as an instructor. My back is really bothering me these days and I think the yoga would really help a ton. With all the workouts and my busy schedule there is no time left in the day to include some yoga. After the gallbladder surgery my back has just killed me. I think they dropped me or something because it did not hurt like this before I went in. It is all lower back and around my pelvic area. I mean it aches like no other but I push through it and just deal with it. I do use a foam roller and that has helped. My doc gave me pills but I flushed them. They made my heart race and I hate taking prescription crap.

Eating is great this go around even though I have really enjoyed being relaxed and not having to stress about having my food with me 100% of the time up until the last few weeks. I know once I hit that 12 week mark it has to be 100% and nothing better but don't think for a second I will be giving in to any food that is not on plan this week because I won't. I want this to be my best show yet!

Oh and if you are wondering about the Stove to Go! It rocks!It is lighter than my lunch backpack. I plug it in on my way to work with meal #2 and I can eat when I get to work and then put in meal #3 and it is ready by lunch. I highly recommend this especially if you are in your car a lot like me.

Week 5 over!

It has been 5 weeks already since starting back up with Mike. I am so loving this meal plan right now and wish I could have it the entire comp prep. I am never hungry and I am getting all kinds of yummy food like butter nut squash and Ezekiel bread with spray butter. I am consistently losing a pound a week even with one cheat a week. I must mention that I am already doing 2 cardios a day and 1 of those is hard core. Everything I do revolves around my hips and butt since that is where most of my problem is. The cheats are gone so boo but I like how fast I am leaning out. I can already see my abs and my hips are getting slimmer. The legs are another story but I will get there.

I ordered this because my principle took away my microwave. Why? Because she can and I guess she wants to make this as hard on me as she can but you know what? I am a fighter and I will eat my fish cold and I don't care but wait! I don't have to because I just ordered this! You will find me in my car at lunchtime now while I do some fine dining so BITE me mean people I got me a Stove to Go and it will cook up to 300 degrees in my car:)