Hey everyone! I am now 1 1/2 weeks post my first figure show!
Currently, I am prepping for a fitness photo shoot!!!! I have been staying on track with diet& exercise to maintain my stage physique for this shoot!! I am so excited to work with my friend and I hope to get some great shots- she does great work, and I cant wait to share them with you!
I went for another spray tan last night, just did a mystic tan at L.A. Tan in Oak Creek. So it isn't nearly as nice as the spray that Bella did for me at New Image, but I just don't have the time to get down to Racine before the photo shoot:( Any one else love spray tans? I just love them and wish they lasted longer! I am naturally just so pale :/... I still haven't decided exactly what I am going to wear for this shoot, but she told me to bring at least a few different outfits! I will have to plan those out this evening once I get home from work! I will be doing my own hair and make-up as well- I am confident in my skills, although I wish my friend & stylist Joe was available. Cant wait to share them with you, and add them to my portfolio! :)
Life post competition has been pretty nice! Its not nearly as strict, & I am back to my intense/heavy lifting workouts! I still enjoy eating clean, and plan to maintain a lean body style during my "off season", but I still need to pack on a lot more muscle before the next show! Cant wait too see my progress from this show to the next! I will defiantly be putting in the work~follow my journey to see my progress!!!
Tonight I will enjoy a little carb loading and then some nice R&R, then its up early and off to the shoot, and back to work in the afternoon!! :)
Remember - set goals, aim high, and always hit the bulls eye! You are worth it!
Have a fit day!
xo
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
1rst Place and Overall!
My very first competition went great, with winning 1rst place and Overall!
Let me tell ya~ this has been quiet the Journey, and it all paid off this weekend, when they called out my name for the WIN! How fantastic! I have never felt so accomplished, and this is only the beginning!
It was so nice to have my Coach, and friend Melissa with me the entire weekend as well! She deserves just as much credit for this win! I couldn't have done it without her! She has taught me so much about the sport and has made me into the athlete I now am!
The past 12 weeks has taught me so much about myself and what I am able to accomplish as long as I stick to my goals, I can do anything! I defiantly plan to compete again, and continue this lifestyle! Nate and I are currently looking into competing together next spring! So stay tuned for that adventure!!!
This past weekend was quiet the event: Friday, I was on my last day of cutting water, and to my surprise it wasn't that bad! I went and got my spray tan from Bella at New Image in Racine, WI. She did an absolute fantastic job! Then needed to grab some makeup from Boston Store (I was able to get samples:) which was so nice, because competing is very expensive), and then we were off to Ann Arbor, MI!
The trip there took about 6+ total hours, we stopped and got me a Burger from Culver's! It was SO delicious:) Then ran into some car trouble, which delayed us along with Chicago traffic! (that city is such a mess to drive through)... We finally arrived at our destination around 10pm! What a long day, I immediately went to bed, after eating my last meal!
Saturday morning arrives, and its off to Drug Testing for me, that took place at 9am. After that I returned to the hotel to begin getting ready for pre judging. Joe Szozda did my hair and eyelashes! I did my own makeup, and Melissa helped with tan touch ups! I looked and felt amazing!
After the athletes meeting, it was on to the show! back stage wasn't too crazy, and I had Melissa with me to help me prep for the stage! Prejudging went really fast, and it was super stressful! Then came the break from prejudging to the night show....it felt like FOREVER! We just relaxed at the hotel, then did hair and make up touch ups, and returned for the night show. I had a ot more time to get pumped up backstage for the night show, but it still felt like it went by so quickly! My T walk was a bit shaky from my nervousness...so defiantly will be putting more work into that for the future shows! But when they called us out for our awards, and be called last(meaning I took 1rst place) was the greatest feeling EVER!~ I couldn't believe it! All my hard work paid off in that 1 moment! There aren't words to explain that feeling, I just know I will be pushing harder and continue to fight for my place on many stages to come!
So now it is back to the drawing board! My plan is to maintain where I am right now until after one of my best friends weddings this September, I need to look good for her wedding! :) Then I will enjoy a full off season, try and put on more muscle, and look into competing again in the spring of 2013! I enjoy my lifestyle as an athlete, and although it is challenging to accommodate friends and family, with training and diet, its something I truly love and look forward to a future in the world of Figure!
Stay Fit!
xoxo
** h yeah, I won SWORDS- How cool is that! **
Let me tell ya~ this has been quiet the Journey, and it all paid off this weekend, when they called out my name for the WIN! How fantastic! I have never felt so accomplished, and this is only the beginning!
It was so nice to have my Coach, and friend Melissa with me the entire weekend as well! She deserves just as much credit for this win! I couldn't have done it without her! She has taught me so much about the sport and has made me into the athlete I now am!
The past 12 weeks has taught me so much about myself and what I am able to accomplish as long as I stick to my goals, I can do anything! I defiantly plan to compete again, and continue this lifestyle! Nate and I are currently looking into competing together next spring! So stay tuned for that adventure!!!
This past weekend was quiet the event: Friday, I was on my last day of cutting water, and to my surprise it wasn't that bad! I went and got my spray tan from Bella at New Image in Racine, WI. She did an absolute fantastic job! Then needed to grab some makeup from Boston Store (I was able to get samples:) which was so nice, because competing is very expensive), and then we were off to Ann Arbor, MI!
The trip there took about 6+ total hours, we stopped and got me a Burger from Culver's! It was SO delicious:) Then ran into some car trouble, which delayed us along with Chicago traffic! (that city is such a mess to drive through)... We finally arrived at our destination around 10pm! What a long day, I immediately went to bed, after eating my last meal!
Saturday morning arrives, and its off to Drug Testing for me, that took place at 9am. After that I returned to the hotel to begin getting ready for pre judging. Joe Szozda did my hair and eyelashes! I did my own makeup, and Melissa helped with tan touch ups! I looked and felt amazing!
After the athletes meeting, it was on to the show! back stage wasn't too crazy, and I had Melissa with me to help me prep for the stage! Prejudging went really fast, and it was super stressful! Then came the break from prejudging to the night show....it felt like FOREVER! We just relaxed at the hotel, then did hair and make up touch ups, and returned for the night show. I had a ot more time to get pumped up backstage for the night show, but it still felt like it went by so quickly! My T walk was a bit shaky from my nervousness...so defiantly will be putting more work into that for the future shows! But when they called us out for our awards, and be called last(meaning I took 1rst place) was the greatest feeling EVER!~ I couldn't believe it! All my hard work paid off in that 1 moment! There aren't words to explain that feeling, I just know I will be pushing harder and continue to fight for my place on many stages to come!
So now it is back to the drawing board! My plan is to maintain where I am right now until after one of my best friends weddings this September, I need to look good for her wedding! :) Then I will enjoy a full off season, try and put on more muscle, and look into competing again in the spring of 2013! I enjoy my lifestyle as an athlete, and although it is challenging to accommodate friends and family, with training and diet, its something I truly love and look forward to a future in the world of Figure!
Stay Fit!
** h yeah, I won SWORDS- How cool is that! **
Thursday, July 12, 2012
1 1/2 days OUT!
Its THURSDAY before my show! So excited, its finally here!!!
I have been cutting water all week, and I expected it to be worse, this isn't bad at all! Maybe its all my excitement:) I have had some cramping in my legs, but it's nothing compared to the pain they were in when I began this whole process!
This week has been fantastic, I took 1/2 days Monday-Wednesday, and off work today& Saturday! (I usually have Fridays off already)
All my meals this week are pretty bland, but still delicious, mostly chicken, and sweet potatoes:) which I love eating raw! Yumm! ~
being lean is such a fantastic feeling and I finally truly understand the meaning of the fabulous quote, "Nothing will ever taste as good as being lean feels."
This has been such a fantastic and relaxing week for me, yes, I still had to get in some serious workouts earlier in the week, but today I get to just RELAX, Pack, and relax some more!!! Went to get my nails done this morning! Ahh, I love a good mani/pedi! :)
Now I just need to pack!! Tomorrow I will be getting my spray tan at New Image Spa in Racine, can't wait~ Then we will be on our way too Ann Arbor, Michigan!
The show is Saturday, Prejudging begins at 12:30pm and the Finals begin at 6:30pm! So excited to share this milestone with my friends and future family(nate parents, grandparents, brother, and cousin are all coming to support me! How sweet!) I cant wait to share my results and pictures with you all next week!
Have a fun n fit weekend all!
xo
I have been cutting water all week, and I expected it to be worse, this isn't bad at all! Maybe its all my excitement:) I have had some cramping in my legs, but it's nothing compared to the pain they were in when I began this whole process!
This week has been fantastic, I took 1/2 days Monday-Wednesday, and off work today& Saturday! (I usually have Fridays off already)
All my meals this week are pretty bland, but still delicious, mostly chicken, and sweet potatoes:) which I love eating raw! Yumm! ~
being lean is such a fantastic feeling and I finally truly understand the meaning of the fabulous quote, "Nothing will ever taste as good as being lean feels."
Now I just need to pack!! Tomorrow I will be getting my spray tan at New Image Spa in Racine, can't wait~ Then we will be on our way too Ann Arbor, Michigan!
The show is Saturday, Prejudging begins at 12:30pm and the Finals begin at 6:30pm! So excited to share this milestone with my friends and future family(nate parents, grandparents, brother, and cousin are all coming to support me! How sweet!) I cant wait to share my results and pictures with you all next week!
Have a fun n fit weekend all!
xo
Only 4 days Left!!
So I am late posting this because I was trying to attach pictures with it...for some reason I cannot get my pictures on here! Ughh... sorry~no pics for this one
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Oh My God!!!! Only FOUR days left! I am so freakin excited!!!!!!
I got my hair done on saturday, by the fabulous Joe Szozda! It looks amazing!
I have my suit, my jewelry, spray tan is scheduled, getting nails done on thursday, posing is right on, physique is right on, I honestly can not be more over the moon excited than I currently am!! I only have 1 more workout left, and I already began cutting water!
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Oh My God!!!! Only FOUR days left! I am so freakin excited!!!!!!
I got my hair done on saturday, by the fabulous Joe Szozda! It looks amazing!
I have my suit, my jewelry, spray tan is scheduled, getting nails done on thursday, posing is right on, physique is right on, I honestly can not be more over the moon excited than I currently am!! I only have 1 more workout left, and I already began cutting water!
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