Here it is – 15 weeks out and a grocery cart full of healthiness. I’ve got my chicken for 5 days, egg whites and eggs to make some protein pancakes and waffles, beans, beans, and more beans (they are my favorite vegetable), onions and peppers to throw …
Two Ingredient Connoisseur
November 25, 2012 by ·
Sometimes I think being a picky eater comes in handy during contest prep. I have never been one to enjoy lots of sauces, toppings, dressings, dips or mayo. I’m simple. I also love to bake, but cook, not so much. So the main meals and snacks that contes…
There’s just something about a great workout…
November 21, 2012 by ·
It’s been one of those weeks. We all have them. Everything happens at once, good and bad. And yes it is only Wednesday, and yes tomorrow is Thanksgiving, meaning a four day weekend is in my future! So needless to say when I hit the gym this morni…
Leave the tan up to Liquid Sun Rayz
November 12, 2012 by ·
Throughout this past year, I have taken readers along with me on my journey to stage – the triumphs and tribulations, the tears and the laughter, the friendships and the loneliness. Today I thought I would share with you a personal health story.If you …
Off season is over
November 3, 2012 by ·
I hired Julie because I wanted to win a show. Well very shortly into my journey (perhaps after just my initial discussion with Julie), I realized it wasn’t about just winning. That is only a small part. It’s the confidence you gain competing, the frien…
Estimated installation time – 19 weeks.
November 1, 2012 by ·
I just love this…I’m hoping some of this size is muscle and not fat. I know it has to be! I feel stronger, certain parts look leaner, others just larger. It is a constant mind struggle. I packed a sweater for work and took it to the gym, worked out, …
The Master Plan
October 28, 2012 by ·
The Master Plan! All workouts are heavy weights and all cardio is 30 minutes or less. November is almost here and I am ready for it. Today I planned out my workouts for the month. They are scheduled to help me stay on track, not get overwhelmed, and to…
Bod Pod – Evil Machine or Reality Check?
October 26, 2012 by ·
The Bod Pod is a device that determines your body composition – just like calipers aka getting pinched does. It looks like an egg, or a small space ship. You sit inside of it for 90 seconds and it uses air to measure body volume.Now, the reason I decid…
Ziploc Container Shopping Spree
October 25, 2012 by ·
Today I admit I went on a Ziploc Container Shopping Spree. This was not my intention. I went to the grocery store to buy Laura’s Lean Beef and flowers. I walked out with the beef and the flowers, and some great new food storage containers.In the Ziploc…
10×10
October 17, 2012 by ·
The homestretch has finally arrived. Week 4 of 4 of 10×10. The 10×10 program receives mixed reviews. It is set up to work one or two major muscle groups in 10×10, plus a secondary exercise usually performed in 3×10-12. Many say they gain strength and s…