10 weeks out!

So Im officially 10 weeks away from stepping on stage beside the top names in the fitness industry! My debut is coming extremely fast and I know Im needed to kick everything up a knotch... especially after these last few weeks :S .. yup, its story time! lol

I started my prep this time around at 14 weeks out! the photo I posted in my last blog was me 13 weeks out from the Arnolds... when i was hoping to get that invite. I have not posted a recent photo since RE-dieting after chritmas/new years break (where i took a full 2 weeks off to start fresh before new york)

so here's my angry/sad/confused/emotional/etc story of my annoying body haha

Week ONE started great.. I dropped from 125lbs to 119.8lbs in the first 7 days! super exciting and motivating :) I stayed on track as always, added some cardio, weight training was great and still is great! but my problem was that my weight started going UP ( as in - back up to 124lbs during week 3 ) and my body was NOT responding and I actually felt bloated and less lean than when I started!! like WTF! and I was doing everything the same, kicking my butt everyday, and I stayed out of the Peanut Butter!! lol so as you can imagine my mind has been a bit messed up, and everything felt depressing. and played with my head a little...

It was starting to get difficult to stay motivated when you feel its pointless and something is wrong?? has anyone else been in this situation?? Id like to know Im not the only one lol...

BUT.. Ill say the last few days have been much more successful and motivating!! I finally saw a small change this week, tightening up, and my weight went back to 120lbs. so still up from week 1.. but way happier than being up at 124lbs :)

so I have posted a picture from this morning...

as you'll notice there is about 0 to little change from my previous picture. but its all good! Im pumped and ready for a new week, and i guarantee myself some result for next picture day :)

wish me luck! hope you enjoyed your weekend! and stay motivation - no matter what!!

Prep to my Pro Debut! - 12 weeks out

First Off - Happy New year everyone!! I hope you all had a blast and made yourself some amazing goals.

Lets start the year off right, and put these goals in writing! It's easier to be successful when your held accountable for something right?! I think so...

so my main ones regarding competing and fitness....

a) try for at least 3 Ifbb pro shows this year

- New York, Toronto, Chicago.... and..?? not sure, but Ill keep the Olympia in my Dreams lol :)

b) write more blogs and do Vlogs - try for 1 everyone 2 weeks..

c) Get my Own website up and running

d) get back in the personal training business....possibly have my own studio run with Eric.

e)..

f)..

g)...

the list can go on for a loooong while but all the personal little stuff is boring... and none of your business haha :P

So my competitive journey for 2011 began this past monday - Jan 3! I started at 14 weeks out from New York. I did have a great christmas and New years (I mean for eating of course lol) - So im actually looking forward to dieting again and shedding my "water weight" haha. So pictures will be posted again weekly for updates.. along with training videos and blogs/vlogs.

I must admit I am extremely excited for this year! I plan on doing big things, and making big changes for myself. I have signed on with FUSION BODYBUILDING and they give me amazing support and all the help I need to be as successful as possible! They are an awesome team who give never ending support to all athletes, along with a ton of advice, training tips, and provide un-beatable products! FUSION will have a booth set up at the Arnold this year aswell which im PUMPED about!! so I can't wait to see everyone there! make sure to drop by and come visit me and the team :) nothing but good times.

As for Diet and training and routine, etc.... I will be sticking with me, myself and I this year. I think I've learned my body enough to know what I respond well to, and I what I dont! The main reason for this i guess too, is that I get frustrated and moody being told what to do lol. I do weight training my way, dont like partners, get fussy with food choices, etc... plus they say everyone is their own worst critique right?? I am really hard on myself in the gym; and out... so this may turn out to be a really good thing :) lol

of course I have a ton of supporters and a ton of great advice and help from others around me and in the industry, so Im really excited for the outcome April 9th!! WOOO HOOO

PLUS... I feel if Im able to do this myself and be confident with everything Im doing, then I will have more confidence and drive to help others with training, diet, posing, choreography, etc... This is eventually the career path I should be taking so this year should really help push my confidence to help me KNOW what Im doing and KNOW i can help others succeed aswell!

so ya, thats just a quick blerg on my thoughts, and ideas for the year!

heres my photo of me 12 weeks out..