I suppose it is worth a shot, and the exposure. See below for what I sent in....
Well, I hope you all vote for me on the Ink Magazine's facebook page when they post it!!!!
Friday, March 30, 2012
FB/ INK Magazine competition, preshow
Ok, so, Kansas City's, INK Magazine has partnered with the WBFF and they are having a facebook competition before the show on May 12th. Basically, competitors send their pictures and bios in, they post them on ink Magazine's facebook, and for the next 3 weeks friends, family, everyone, votes for who will get the feature story... Here is the problem, I do not have professional photos, nor do I have the money right now to get any taken, not to mention I just found out about this contest yesterday and my info is due by no later than tomorrow... So I had a friend snap a photo of me, I typed up a quick bio, and lord I hope I don't look like an idiot.
I suppose it is worth a shot, and the exposure. See below for what I sent in....
Bio: Heather was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Kansas. Growing up in Wichita, Heather and her family were always very active in sports and outdoor activities. When Heather reached college she began to really start challenging herself in the realm of fitness; including playing for the KU Women's Rugby team for a year and a half. After graduating from the University of Kansas, her interest in fitness outlets strongly increased, supported by her husband (who enjoys the power lifting scene). Working as a full time Sales Manager, Heather has made it her goal to make fitness and health her top priority; even if it means working out between sales calls. At 24yrs. old, Heather will compete in her first fitness competition on May 12th, 2012, in Kansas City with the WBFF. As she views each competition as a milestone, she plans to continue competing, and one day be a personal trainer. Heather would like to thank her friends and family for their support, and looks forward to meeting/seeing other competitors at the show. Words to live by: "If it was easy, everybody would do it".
Well, I hope you all vote for me on the Ink Magazine's facebook page when they post it!!!!
I suppose it is worth a shot, and the exposure. See below for what I sent in....
Well, I hope you all vote for me on the Ink Magazine's facebook page when they post it!!!!
41 DAYS! aka 5 weeks
Alrighty folks, I am 5 weeks out. Things are feeling scary at this point. I know I can do this, I just have to keep pushing hard every day, which isn't always easy, but I have no choice or I'll look like a total asshole.
Some new things that have been going on...
1. I shaved my arms... lol. Apparently it was very necessary. First, they had to be shaved so when they paint me all up the tan does not stick to the hairs. Second, I had to start now so I wouldn't have any razor bumps at the show. Third, although it was blonde, there was a lot, lmao, so regardless of the show it was probably necessary anyway.
2. I started posing/walking practice. Most awkward thing ever. I have always told myself that situations are only awkward if you let them be... believe me I was trying so hard not to let myself feel that way, but nearly impossible.
3. I may be entering into a preshow contest through WBFF (the comp I am with) on facebook. I send in a picture and bio and have friends vote for me and if I have the most votes I can win a modeling gig/ be the face of a new magazine and product coming out in KC; which they will be promoting at the show. So that I am scared to do, but i think if I just do it and put myself out there that might help me gain a little competitive edge. I dunno we shall see.
4. I have some progress shots, not in bikini but you'll get the idea.
Still have a lot of fat to cut, but that will be happening the next couple of weeks. I will have a swimsuit pic posted on the FB WBFF contest, so I will let you all know when to start voting! That would be so weird if I won... man. Even if I don't, it is such a great, scary, and vulnerable feeling to put myself out there like that. It is all part of that learning and growing experience. This is a roller coaster of emotions but I have a feeling it is all worth it.
Some new things that have been going on...
1. I shaved my arms... lol. Apparently it was very necessary. First, they had to be shaved so when they paint me all up the tan does not stick to the hairs. Second, I had to start now so I wouldn't have any razor bumps at the show. Third, although it was blonde, there was a lot, lmao, so regardless of the show it was probably necessary anyway.
2. I started posing/walking practice. Most awkward thing ever. I have always told myself that situations are only awkward if you let them be... believe me I was trying so hard not to let myself feel that way, but nearly impossible.
3. I may be entering into a preshow contest through WBFF (the comp I am with) on facebook. I send in a picture and bio and have friends vote for me and if I have the most votes I can win a modeling gig/ be the face of a new magazine and product coming out in KC; which they will be promoting at the show. So that I am scared to do, but i think if I just do it and put myself out there that might help me gain a little competitive edge. I dunno we shall see.
4. I have some progress shots, not in bikini but you'll get the idea.
Monday, March 26, 2012
time is a tickin'....
Welp, I am going on to 7 weeks out. I am getting nervous. I still have A LOT of fat to burn. The two women I have been prepping with were both planning on being in the show with me. Now I am not sure if either of them will be backstage. They are both for sure going to be there, but maybe not competing. That is nerve racking.
I have so many thoughts running through my head right now, let me try to organize them for you....
1. I have a new diet. I will no longer be doing carb nite solution. Things need to get a little tighter. I will now only be eating meat, veggies (green beans, salad, spinach), egg whites, walnuts/almonds, and 1/3 cup if either oatmeal or brown rice twice a day. NO MORE CARB NITES. Absolutely need to increase my water intake to 3/4 of a gallon if not more.
2. I have a new workout. It includes much more legs than before, 45 min of cardio in am and 30 min cardio pm (alternating between hiit and incline walking). Every workout will be super set with either abs or calf workout. On my third day workout, since I have so much, I will try to super set all exercises.
3. I will be picking up my bikini this week, lets hope that my last carb nite didnt ruin my progress thus far
4. I got a dress for the gown portion of the competition. It is a very light pink, almost skin tone, it has no back, except for the diamond straps that crisscross in the back. I believe this will look awesome with a tan. Still need to buy shoes and an after party dress. I already know what dress Ill be getting for the after party... Ill attach a pic below.
5. One of my potential customers from work is a day spa/salon and asked if I would like to model for them, they pay $10 an hour or credit to their services. I think I may take the credit and get hair extensions.... We shall see.
6. I was sick this morning and a couple days last week, so I am getting behind. I cannot have anymore hiccups. Since I was sick this morning and missed morning cardio, I must now do that cardio tonight... which means 75 min of cardio... I will double check on that, but I dont know if I will make it.
7. a friend just posted pics of me on FB from her wedding... it was right before I got super serious about the whole thing... I had gotten so fat/chunky, I didnt even realize it. those pictures are a good reminder that I still suck and need to work harder. so embarrassing. I cant believe I let myself get like that.
I will post more pics of myself when we go try on the bikinis this week. See below for after party dress...
I have so many thoughts running through my head right now, let me try to organize them for you....
1. I have a new diet. I will no longer be doing carb nite solution. Things need to get a little tighter. I will now only be eating meat, veggies (green beans, salad, spinach), egg whites, walnuts/almonds, and 1/3 cup if either oatmeal or brown rice twice a day. NO MORE CARB NITES. Absolutely need to increase my water intake to 3/4 of a gallon if not more.
2. I have a new workout. It includes much more legs than before, 45 min of cardio in am and 30 min cardio pm (alternating between hiit and incline walking). Every workout will be super set with either abs or calf workout. On my third day workout, since I have so much, I will try to super set all exercises.
3. I will be picking up my bikini this week, lets hope that my last carb nite didnt ruin my progress thus far
4. I got a dress for the gown portion of the competition. It is a very light pink, almost skin tone, it has no back, except for the diamond straps that crisscross in the back. I believe this will look awesome with a tan. Still need to buy shoes and an after party dress. I already know what dress Ill be getting for the after party... Ill attach a pic below.
5. One of my potential customers from work is a day spa/salon and asked if I would like to model for them, they pay $10 an hour or credit to their services. I think I may take the credit and get hair extensions.... We shall see.
6. I was sick this morning and a couple days last week, so I am getting behind. I cannot have anymore hiccups. Since I was sick this morning and missed morning cardio, I must now do that cardio tonight... which means 75 min of cardio... I will double check on that, but I dont know if I will make it.
7. a friend just posted pics of me on FB from her wedding... it was right before I got super serious about the whole thing... I had gotten so fat/chunky, I didnt even realize it. those pictures are a good reminder that I still suck and need to work harder. so embarrassing. I cant believe I let myself get like that.
I will post more pics of myself when we go try on the bikinis this week. See below for after party dress...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Progress Shots
Welp, I thought it might be fun to see what my back progress shot would look like. My trainer is always taken pictures of herself to monitor her progress, so I thought I would too. I will take a full body shot next Wed., this is just for fun...
this is now (March 12th)
This was back in late Dec. early Jan. ( I was actually trying to flex in this pic too... how pathetic haha).
This is from March 12th, as well.
This was back in late Dec. early Jan. ( I was actually trying to flex in this pic too... how pathetic haha).
This is from March 12th, as well.
Monday, March 12, 2012
9 weeks out!!!
Hello Y'all! I was going to try so hard to update this thing every Wednesday, and that has yet to happen. I promise I will start doing that beginning next Wednesday, when I am 8 weeks out. By that time I will be ready for another midway photo to demonstrate the gradual changes.
Below the rant you will find my diet, workout, and weight
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WARNNG: Raging Tangent Below
I have to say, I knew people, friends and family, really wouldn't truly understand what I was doing. They might get it when they go to the show, maybe not, but I am just amazed at how, maybe without even realizing it, some are so unsupportive because they do not get it.
Now, I am not saying you can't be supportive of someone and not understand why or what they are doing, but if that is so, do not assume that you do understand, and make off handed remarks, or tell me that it is not a real competition. I finally found something I am truly passionate about, and I am DOING something about it. What are you DOING?!
Ya, there is a big show where we finally get to see all of our competitors, and see how we stack up against one another, but to me, that show is not the competition. The competition are the weeks prepping for that show. It is a mental and physical test of endurance, it is a race, and the actual show is where you cross the finish line, and find out where you place. It is not a show just to show off your body, or how 'hot' you are. It is an art, and takes time, dedication, physical and mental endurance, and strength.
At the show it is not a competition of how sexy an individual is, it really puts the competitor to the test in front of hundreds of people watching, to see if you did your research on the chemistry of the combination of diet and exercise, of your dedication, of your will, mental endurance, and if you physically put yourself to the test, because if you did, your body will show it. Your body will be sculpted symmetrically to meet the requirements of your division.
So tell me it is not a competition one more time; and I will tell you to join me in one of my workouts, keep up with me in my diet, do the research to understand the chemistry, and endure the mental trials and tribulations in being dedicated, even when others do not understand, even when friends just think 'just one drink wont hurt, why are you being so weird'. Believe me, you find out who your real friends are.
If you have to see your competitor during the time you are competing, during the race, to me that sounds like uncertainty, to me that sounds like insecurity, to me that sounds like someone who has not put the work, time or research in, and is worried. That sounds like a loser.
Tell me it is not a real competition one more time, and I will tell you to kindly F off.
I do not expect anyone to understand why or what I am doing, but if you say you are supportive, then just be supportive. If you do not understand, then take the time to slowly learn about what I am doing, and if you do not want to do that then dont, but also dont try to make comments or act like you understand. Much appreciated.
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This was not directed towards anyone in particular. If you are offended by this blog I apologize, because more than likely, it was not directed at you. Majority of my family and friends have been very supportive, and if they do not understand they ask clarifying questions; which to me, is another way of showing their support. Friends tend to ask how my training is going, which is very supportive as well, and very appreciated. It has just been a build up of several small comments over a long period of time that I have not addressed, from people who I probably do not even need to worry about, which is why I have been holding it all in. But I just couldn't anymore. I felt this was a much more constructive way of finding a way to feel better. This is my blog, and I will blog as I wish... I said good day... :)
Now on to the most important part of my blog...
Diet:
breakfast: 2 eggs over easy, 2 bacon strips, black coffee- 0 carbs
Lunch: salad with grilled chicken & egg, and 2 tbsp ranch dressing- 4-6 carbs (dependent on any extra veggies that may have low levels of natural sugar aka tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers)
Dinner: one of the following- sausage, eggs with bacon, chicken or beef , with coffee- 1-2 carbs
workout:
cardio has increased to twice a day 20-40 min in morning of straight incline walking or jogging & Monday, Wed, Friday, & Sunday 40 min. straight cardio in evening, or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 20 min of HIIT after workout with 25 min of incline walking/jogging. HIIT sometimes takes form in exercises such as the Tabata Method using a kettle bell if I am tired of sprints.
Below the rant you will find my diet, workout, and weight
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WARNNG: Raging Tangent Below
I have to say, I knew people, friends and family, really wouldn't truly understand what I was doing. They might get it when they go to the show, maybe not, but I am just amazed at how, maybe without even realizing it, some are so unsupportive because they do not get it.
Now, I am not saying you can't be supportive of someone and not understand why or what they are doing, but if that is so, do not assume that you do understand, and make off handed remarks, or tell me that it is not a real competition. I finally found something I am truly passionate about, and I am DOING something about it. What are you DOING?!
Ya, there is a big show where we finally get to see all of our competitors, and see how we stack up against one another, but to me, that show is not the competition. The competition are the weeks prepping for that show. It is a mental and physical test of endurance, it is a race, and the actual show is where you cross the finish line, and find out where you place. It is not a show just to show off your body, or how 'hot' you are. It is an art, and takes time, dedication, physical and mental endurance, and strength.
At the show it is not a competition of how sexy an individual is, it really puts the competitor to the test in front of hundreds of people watching, to see if you did your research on the chemistry of the combination of diet and exercise, of your dedication, of your will, mental endurance, and if you physically put yourself to the test, because if you did, your body will show it. Your body will be sculpted symmetrically to meet the requirements of your division.
So tell me it is not a competition one more time; and I will tell you to join me in one of my workouts, keep up with me in my diet, do the research to understand the chemistry, and endure the mental trials and tribulations in being dedicated, even when others do not understand, even when friends just think 'just one drink wont hurt, why are you being so weird'. Believe me, you find out who your real friends are.
If you have to see your competitor during the time you are competing, during the race, to me that sounds like uncertainty, to me that sounds like insecurity, to me that sounds like someone who has not put the work, time or research in, and is worried. That sounds like a loser.
Tell me it is not a real competition one more time, and I will tell you to kindly F off.
I do not expect anyone to understand why or what I am doing, but if you say you are supportive, then just be supportive. If you do not understand, then take the time to slowly learn about what I am doing, and if you do not want to do that then dont, but also dont try to make comments or act like you understand. Much appreciated.
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This was not directed towards anyone in particular. If you are offended by this blog I apologize, because more than likely, it was not directed at you. Majority of my family and friends have been very supportive, and if they do not understand they ask clarifying questions; which to me, is another way of showing their support. Friends tend to ask how my training is going, which is very supportive as well, and very appreciated. It has just been a build up of several small comments over a long period of time that I have not addressed, from people who I probably do not even need to worry about, which is why I have been holding it all in. But I just couldn't anymore. I felt this was a much more constructive way of finding a way to feel better. This is my blog, and I will blog as I wish... I said good day... :)
Now on to the most important part of my blog...
Diet:
breakfast: 2 eggs over easy, 2 bacon strips, black coffee- 0 carbs
Lunch: salad with grilled chicken & egg, and 2 tbsp ranch dressing- 4-6 carbs (dependent on any extra veggies that may have low levels of natural sugar aka tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers)
Dinner: one of the following- sausage, eggs with bacon, chicken or beef , with coffee- 1-2 carbs
workout:
cardio has increased to twice a day 20-40 min in morning of straight incline walking or jogging & Monday, Wed, Friday, & Sunday 40 min. straight cardio in evening, or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 20 min of HIIT after workout with 25 min of incline walking/jogging. HIIT sometimes takes form in exercises such as the Tabata Method using a kettle bell if I am tired of sprints.
Day 1/ Chest / Arms/ Abs
Day 2/ Legs
Day 3/ Back/ Shoulders/ Traps/ Abs
Day 4/ Chest/ Arms/Abs
Day 5/ Legs
Day 6/ Back/ Shoulders/ Traps
I take Sundays off, unless I need some cardio. I super set everything with either pushups, fast unweighted squats, lunges, or some type of abs depending on what day it is. Some days I may double up on my workout by adding Kickboxing (I did this once so far, I ended the night with 3 hours of straight workout... that is a good sick feeling)
weight: 125 lb.
I am 9 weeks out right now, I have one carb nite left, and then 8 weeks out I will be starting a different type of diet with no cheat night. I am not sure if it will be a straight low to no carb diet or a carb cycling diet; Jackie will determine this.
Our Swimsuits are completed and we will be going to try these on within the next week. We are going to make sure the style and cut is correct. We will have final adjustments for fit closer to the show. I still need to get buy my 5" clear heels from Patricias formally known as pracillas.. kinda funny.
Stay tuned for another midway photo to show my progression. This will be coming next Wed. I believe. Have a great week everybody!!
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