15 weeks out, and I fit into my actual show suit from 2015. That's great news!! Hellooooo.. I'm back for this weeks update!! There's a lot going on this week!!It was officially Thanksgiving week. Our family did not observe but we did our own thing on Saturday. I don't ever use the words 'cheat' meal... Continue Reading →
9/4 weeks out.
Well..this week did not go as I had planned. I hit the ground running but got a terrible cold so my workouts were haulted after Tuesday. I don't train sick. So here's how things shaped up. Cahokia Mounds Track workouts are always part of my prep. The Cahokia Mounds is a great spot to train.... Continue Reading →
12/7 Weeks out
First of all.. Thank gawd, January is finally over: long ass month.I had a great week. I only had one day when I struggled on my food. I hit all my workouts, rest days. Sleep was terrible though. I found out this week I can't get my green suit altered. So I have some other... Continue Reading →
JOURNEY TO STAGE: 26 weeks out
If you follow my blog, then you probably realize that I am totally transparent on my posts. I'm able to track my journey and if you are so inclined to follow.. then you will get the good, bad, and ugly. The last time I competed was June 2017. That show.. omg.. whew. I was messed... Continue Reading →
How I stay motivated on my plan
Motivation! Do you ever start your fitness plan only to find yourself 'lacking the motivation' to continue? Do you ever see the hard core motivation quotes that basically tell you "Just Freaking DO IT" "YOU NEED DISCIPLINE". What do you do when motivation fades? Because it does! Here's what we do.. we go with what... Continue Reading →
Mindset hacks to master your diet without punishment.
The internet is filled with garbage like the above meme. It drives people to shame eat, to self punish and creates disordered eating. I'm here to set this straight for you so you can rise above this nonsense like smart people should. Sadly, many of us have been used to self punishing for transgressions related... Continue Reading →
Secrets to Successful Travels for Athletes
Ok, so listen there are a few things we hear from new athletes when they are in prep/offseason. "I don't know what to do, I'm traveling" "I can't travel or do anything with my family while I'm in prep." Traveling is super overwhelming simply because most of our preps are 12-16 weeks long! It's nearly... Continue Reading →
The Brutal Truth About Your Competition and your Expectations
THIS BLOG IS ABOUT PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION! ❤ As a coach, I have lots and lots of brand new athletes who begin their journey on my team. As their shows grow closer and closer ,it's common for them to tell me.. "I thought I'd 1. be showing more muscle 2. look just like the Instagram... Continue Reading →
How to Pick a Competition Bikini
Bikini Competitions are the "new wedding"!! I spent more time selecting all my suits than I actually did selecting my wedding gown 20 years ago. If you are new to competing, it might seem overwhelming. Have no fear!! This is the fun part! What kind of suit do I need for my bikini competition? If... Continue Reading →
Moving from IIFYM into Intuitive Dieting part 1:
Progressions through my journey. I'm getting better every year. It's been a while since I posted an update on my training/dieting. I finished my show season in June and have reversed dieted back up to over 2000 calories a day. I will not have another bikini competition until I take the stage at UFE... Continue Reading →
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