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!!
Get it girl. Get it.
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