Well it’s Wednesday evening and I figured I would just jot down a few things that have taken place since stepping foot on stage Saturday evening. I am currently eating an entire bag of green beans from the freezer – unlimited veggies baby! Saturday was…
Life after the last show. Please, do not tell me I am in my off-season.
April 28, 2013 by ·
Off-season. No, I am not in off-season. For me, this term is not going to work. I am going to call what I am in “life.” Let me explain.I have no future show planned. I can’t say I am never going to set foot on stage again, but I need to step away for a…
Success is in the Eye of the Beholder
April 28, 2013 by ·
Success is in the eye of the beholder.
When I started training with Julie, yes I wanted to get in better shape, look better, and eat better. But honestly, I set out to win. I wanted that trophy. I had to win a show. I wanted some “artifact” that said I was better then anyone else who chose to compete on stage that day. I wanted validation.
A trophy feels great. Placing feels amazing. But is this success?
It is success. It represents part of my success. But only a small part.
Success is me standing in black capris and a sports bra, fully confident that I am a healthy and fit, strong and giving, determined and hard working woman who has left a positive mark somewhere along the way. Success is recognizing and seeing changes in myself.
As John Wooden said, “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” I pushed, through the pain, through the hunger, through the criticism, through the distractions. I overcame obstacles I never thought I could, I earned the respect of many and the disdain of others, I inspired a few, and not only did I find myself, I found an incredible group of friends in Team Fitbody that I will always look to as family.
So as this season comes to an end, and this chapter of my journey ends, I can reflect back and know that it has been a total success. And for that, I am forever thankful.
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One day at a time, and it starts with Sunday Funday – Leggggggggggggs!
April 21, 2013 by ·
Monday night, April 22Just got my nails did and boy do they look pretty 🙂 Finishing up my favorite meal with the exception of UMP for the day – ground beef and zucchini with a lot of garlic and sea salt. Yum! Knocked out my cardio tonight. Now it’s ti…
The Excitement of PEAK WEEK!
April 20, 2013 by ·
Honored and excited to take part in such a great show! It’s here. Peak week! I know I have written about this week time and time again, but each of my experiences with peak week has been so different.I am just home after another great Team FITBODY meet…
Know Your Numbers – Health Screen
April 17, 2013 by ·
Nationwide offers their associates the ability to take part in an annual health screening event that is of no charge to them. It includes the basics: Height and weight, blood pressure, and blood work. It’s a great way to get a baseline health measureme…
Top 10 ‘Things’ I am looking forward to post-Derby
April 16, 2013 by ·
So as the spring season is drawing to a close, I have my list of 10 ‘things’ I am looking forward to post-Derby (in random order). Just thought I would share:1. Trying new recipes with UMP. I see them posted all the time – between Fit4HisGlory, Team Fi…
I mean, if it’s only for 12 weeks…
April 13, 2013 by ·
This lifestyle is tough. If eating clean 24/7, demolishing your workouts day in and day out no matter how sore you are, drinking a gallon of water, remembering to take your supplements, and getting enough sleep were easy – then we would be a much healt…
Spinning with the marathoner
April 10, 2013 by ·
It’s been pretty amazing watching my sister train for her first half marathon. She will be running the Columbus Cap City Half Marathon on May 4th, 2 days after her 25th birthday! 13.1 miles throughout the city. Little, as I call her, began her running …
A letter to me.
April 7, 2013 by ·
I’ve always wondered if my body could talk what it would say. I think it would write a letter that goes something along the lines of this:Dear Katie,Whew. It’s been almost a year and a half of this training and dieting stuff. I am exhausted. I feel goo…