Peak week began with a delicious gallon of water consumed by 10:30am. The final gallon shall be relatively easy to spread throughout the day. I actually cannot believe how strong, healthy, and overall good I am feeling going into this week. I hope it c…
Nail time and so much more
March 8, 2013 by ·
I’m not a girly girl. I can count on one hand how many pedicures I have endured and perhaps I’ve gotten a few more manicures. I’m fairly simple when it comes to those type of things. However, come competition season, I turn into a little beauty rock st…
Nail time and so much more
March 8, 2013 by ·
I’m not a girly girl. I can count on one hand how many pedicures I have endured and perhaps I’ve gotten a few more manicures. I’m fairly simple when it comes to those type of things. However, come competition season, I turn into a little beauty rock st…
The Arnold – 2013!
March 4, 2013 by ·
Well, the Arnold was in town this past weekend and what an outstanding event. It is one of the times I am so thankful I live in Columbus – the city comes alive, health and fitness enthusiasts from around the world pack the Convention Center, restaurant…
Pump up snack shopping
March 1, 2013 by ·
Perhaps it was a mistake…but I don’t like being unprepared. Tonight’s shopping extravaganza may have triggered some cravings. One key component to competition day, not to overshadow the tan, hair and make-up, or posing run downs would be the pump up …
Grumbles…
February 25, 2013 by ·
Grumble, grumble.I swear I jinxed myself. It happened. I am starving. I emailed Julie a few nights ago, literally boasting about how great I feel on my new diet, how eating so many whole foods is keeping me full, and that I am doing so well. Then it st…
Quick and Easy "Cake"
February 19, 2013 by ·
My cake – 8 delicious slicesHere it is. My cake. No, this is not some perfect recipe. It is a quick, simple recipe that turned out tasty and fits perfectly in my diet.1 small carton of egg whites2 scoops of chocolate UMP (although any flavor would work…
26 days – lots of work to be done!
February 18, 2013 by ·
Being sick doesn’t help, but questioning where you are and if you are ready is not a good feeling. But…I shall carry on and put 100% effort into it all. My nerves are wavering and doubt is falling into play. I must put these thoughts aside and contin…
Suck it up Buttercup!
February 17, 2013 by ·
I can’t exactly recall where our family joke of “Suck it up Buttercup” came from. I know it’s a common phrase, but it started circulating around my family about a year ago. Anytime we didn’t want to do anything or something got tough, “suck it up butte…
Tasty Turkey Meatballs
February 16, 2013 by ·
So I was skeptical at how my turkey meatballs would turn out, but figured I would share. On the back of the Jennie-O Ground Turkey package I noticed a recipe for turkey meatballs. Regular meatballs are delicious, but modified turkey meatballs?!?! I bar…