2013 NPC California State Championships

Well, I did it! I competed in my first show! The experience was amazing and in the end, I really enjoyed it! From getting my first spray tan to walking across the stage. I totally messed up my posing (forgot moves) both times but I just smiled and kept it moving. So based on height (they measured me at 5'6.5") I was placed in Bikini Class E (5'5" up to 5'7"). I was called out first (which usually means top 5) except they called out 6 of us and I didn't notice, lol. I ended up placing 6 out of 10 beautiful women. I was so surprised!  I didn't feel like I deserved to "win" and that wasn't my goal. I had only been seriously prepping for about 9 weeks when some women have been doing this a year or longer. I just wanted a goal to get my body in shape and step on stage. Well, I did that and discovered, I like it and want to do it again!

It's Official!!!

Going Hard! Beast Mode, Activated!

Or should I say, SASS Mode!! Hehe, that has a nice ring to it!

I signed up with Team SASS and started training with IFBB Pro Michele D'Angona in February. I have been diligently working out and following my program for a little over a month now. I've gained a few pounds and I'm feeling tighter all over. I never knew being a bikini competitor would take so much work! I'm busting my butt, but it's exciting! I like seeing my body slowly evolving into what I dream it to be! Having kids does take a toll on your body. You feel like you will NEVER get it back again but I'm determined to get it better than ever before (minus the stretch marks, lol, those aren't going anywhere!).

In the meanwhile, I'm eating 6 meals a day, working out 6 days a week, cardio 5 days a week, determined to be the best "Me" I can be by May 25th! I haven't been letting anything get in the way of my workouts. I figure out a way no matter where I am or what I'm doing. I plan them out ahead of time so that I don't miss them. I keep track of them and my meals in my phone so that helps a lot. It's easy to make excuses, but it feels good not to. I refuse to cheat myself any longer. I want a body that I will be happy in and proud of and once I get it, I plan to keep it!

Stay tuned!

Week 2

Okay, so I'm going to stop slacking on this, really, I am! I'm typing this as my almost 4 year old is laying in my arms after a melt down but I'm determined! Lol

So, a lot of friends have been asking, what do you eat? For you and your situation, it might vary. I would ask my trainer Dr. Deborah Denio exactly what she recommends for you. I found a sample diet online here: Bikini Diet here are some things they recommend. This is similar to what I eat:

 Sample Meal Plan: Meal 1: ½ cup oatmeal
2 eggs w/ spinach & tomatoes
Meal 2: Apple
Handful of almonds
Meal 3: Turkey sandwich
(2 pieces Ezekiel bread, turkey, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes)
Small side salad
Meal 4: Protein drink (pre-workout)
Meal 5: Protein drink (post-workout)
Meal 6: Chicken
Sweet potatoes
Green beans

Sample Competition-Diet Meal Plan:
Meal 1: ½ cup oatmeal
5 egg whites w/ spinach & other veggies
Meal 2: Protein drink
Meal 3: Chicken
Sweet potatoes
Meal 4: Chicken
Green beans
Meal 5: Salmon
Large salad
Meal 6: Cottage cheese
       
I usually hit the gym in the evenings when my husband get's home and I do upper and lower body alternating days, twice a week ea. (for example, lower body mon and weds, upper, tues and thurs). I follow this w/cardio (I do weights first because I am trying to build). I was doing 40 min of cardio, 5x's a week during weeks 1 & 2 but she has increased it to 45 minutes starting w/week 3. My goal is a fitness competition so my workouts could also be more than she would have someone typically do. Again, consult w/her and she will advise you.

This is Deborah 7 months after having her baby (and she has a 20 month old as well!) so she knows how to help Ladies! (P.S. she is a IFBB Pro Fitness competitor and that is why her physique is so chisled, she will only make you look like this if you want it! For example, I am competing in NPC Bikini and it is a toned looked, not as defined) And here is an example of bikini amateurs so you can get an idea of what I am going for (girl to far right holding the sword):

Week 1 down!

Well I finished week one. I lost weight (started at 121.2 now I'm 116.8, lost 4.4lbs) so we will see what my trainer Deb says about this. I took pics and sent her so she can evaluate my progress. I didn't get too specific w/week 1 as far as blogging goes, but here is what I did.

Week of 8/7

Sunday: Diet began! Did Butt Bible on excercise tv
Monday: Hill intervals on treadmill at the gym/upper body workout
Tuesday: Abs, Cardio dance followed by Butt Bible
Wednesday: Kettle Bell and cardio workout
Thursday: Abs, Lower body and hill intervals on treadmill
Friday & Saturday: Rest

So, Sunday starts a new week! I love Butt Bible so I think I will do that, along w/cardio and abs