Countdown to Competition Log......

[FlyBrownChick]

Hey, chicka! How are you feeling this AM?

 

[Aries13]

Hey, chicka! How are you feeling this AM?

Hello !!!! I just got done with cardio and I feel awesome
Cardio always makes me feel like I'm 'high' or something.... weird

 

[Aries13]

Woke up on the good side of bed today= high CARB day .... thank god I wont feel so sluggish...last few days were rough!!!

7am: 1hr cardio + 30min abs
8:45am: 1/2c oatmeal(cinnamon_splenda), 6 egg whites

... and Im off to class

11am: ~6oz. turkey breast, lettuce, onion, 1TBS ff MAYO, 1SMALL apple
2pm: small apple, 1TBS flax oil
4pm: 1/2c oatmeal(cinna+splenda), 6egg whites
5PM: GyM(tris/chest)
6:30pm: Tilapia fish , small apple
9:30pm: 1TBS flax, 1scoop protein

cals: 1212
Fat: 24g......20%
Carbs: 108g.....32%
Prot: 140g.....48%

 

[wlmcrae]

....im so nervous....its weird but when we all first started the competition prep, there were 12 girls who were gonna do the show. Now, THERE IS ONLY 3(including me). I dont understand..... my trainer said that most of the girls cheated too much on the diet and the rest would say that they dont want to lift weights b/c they "dont wanna get too big"... WTF??> what is wrong with women these days?

Just means that they didn't really want it bad enough to work for it, or as a popular county song says "Just call me Cleopatra everybody, 'cause I'm the queen of de-'Nile'!" Everything the other competitors are saying can be put down to one thing - excuses. But I don't see you having to worry about that - you won't be making excuses, you'll be making waves! Go Aries!

 

[Aries13]

Just means that they didn't really want it bad enough to work for it, or as a popular country song says "Just call me Cleopatra everybody, 'cause I'm the queen of de-'Nile'!" Everything the other competitors are saying can be put down to one thing - excuses. But I don't see you having to worry about that - you won't be making excuses, you'll be making waves! Go Aries!

THank you for your support my friend

I've come to terms with my self in the sense that this is MY FIRST SHOW and that I started out A LOT heavier than most of the other girls. Now, I just recently got off the phone with my "friend- or whatever she is" and she says she still might do the show. I asked her WTF??? 10 weeks ago we started the diet together. I had just recently started lifting weights while she's been at it for 6 years. Ok, so she started at 18% BF and 153lbs....I on the other hand was almost 30%BF and 168lbs. Now, I've almost cought up to her and she's pissed (lol). I asked her what the big deal is? She said she has a problem with the diet...she cant give up carbs ...bread/cereal ...

I've come to a realization that these things are what makes the difference between someone who can actually partake in this sport and someone who just cant put the pieces together. I did not know what I was getting my self into. This becomes more evident with each and every hour, day, week, MONTH that goes by. I've subjected my self mentally and physically for the ULTIMATE screw-job (lol). What I mean is that Ive realized that this very sport is not for everyone. I did not know just how mind-screwing it is to DIET DIET DIET and lift lift lift. Then I find my self without an appetite and an insomniac on most nights. You would think that all this hard work will put your body to sleep but the mind obviouslly has other plans. I decided to do this show last year when I went to see it. I thought : "well, if those girls can do it, I can too". A girl was on stage who had lost 70lbs for the show!!!!! I have been overweight my whole life... I am a very big girl to the bone ... still...and always will be. My genetics are already what they are (thanks mom for these BIG serbian hips!!!!)

At the end of the day, I guess Im just "at peace" with the whole thing. Im doing something that will "hopefully" prepare me mentally and physically for the life I will have. After the competition is over, I will definitely EAT ... but I think I will only for a week. I've crossed over to the "other side". This side of me is happy to be a part of elite and to have met so many awesome people who have pointed me in the right direction, supported me all the way, and also knocked me on the side of my head when ever I was having a FAT-day

I apologize for the lenght of this rambling post. I just wanted to get some things off my mind.... and less than 4 weeks from today, I shall have my "stage moment" where I pat my self on the back and hopefully and finally for once in my life I can truly be happy with my self.

 

[scorpiogirl]

THank you for your support my friend

I've come to terms with my self in the sense that this is MY FIRST SHOW and that I started out A LOT heavier than most of the other girls. Now, I just recently got off the phone with my "friend- or whatever she is" and she says she still might do the show. I asked her WTF??? 10 weeks ago we started the diet together. I had just recently started lifting weights while she's been at it for 6 years. Ok, so she started at 18% BF and 153lbs....I on the other hand was almost 30%BF and 168lbs. Now, I've almost cought up to her and she's pissed (lol). I asked her what the big deal is? She said she has a problem with the diet...she cant give up carbs ...bread/cereal ...

I've come to a realization that these things are what makes the difference between someone who can actually partake in this sport and someone who just cant put the pieces together. I did not know what I was getting my self into. This becomes more evident with each and every hour, day, week, MONTH that goes by. I've subjected my self mentally and physically for the ULTIMATE screw-job (lol). What I mean is that Ive realized that this very sport is not for everyone. I did not know just how mind-screwing it is to DIET DIET DIET and lift lift lift. Then I find my self without an appetite and an insomniac on most nights. You would think that all this hard work will put your body to sleep but the mind obviouslly has other plans. I decided to do this show last year when I went to see it. I thought : "well, if those girls can do it, I can too". A girl was on stage who had lost 70lbs for the show!!!!! I have been overweight my whole life... I am a very big girl to the bone ... still...and always will be. My genetics are already what they are (thanks mom for these BIG serbian hips!!!!)

At the end of the day, I guess Im just "at peace" with the whole thing. Im doing something that will "hopefully" prepare me mentally and physically for the life I will have. After the competition is over, I will definitely EAT ... but I think I will only for a week. I've crossed over to the "other side". This side of me is happy to be a part of elite and to have met so many awesome people who have pointed me in the right direction, supported me all the way, and also knocked me on the side of my head when ever I was having a FAT-day

I apologize for the lenght of this rambling post. I just wanted to get some things off my mind.... and less than 4 weeks from today, I shall have my "stage moment" where I pat my self on the back and hopefully and finally for once in my life I can truly be happy with my self.

Aries, you're doing a GREAT job! I can't believe there are only 3 of you left! Have you said where your competition is? Can't remember right now, but I'm thinking not.

I think your "friend" is probably pretty envious of you, huh?!?! Maybe next time, she'll do it the right way and not use a pill as a crutch.

We'll all be here to pat you on the back too!!!!!

 

[Aries13]

Aries, you're doing a GREAT job! I can't believe there are only 3 of you left! Have you said where your competition is? Can't remember right now, but I'm thinking not.

I think your "friend" is probably pretty envious of you, huh?!?! Maybe next time, she'll do it the right way and not use a pill as a crutch.

We'll all be here to pat you on the back too!!!!!

You never know.... 3 this week, 2 next week...the day of the show might be 15 of us.

.women are unpredictable like that...lol..I dont think she is envious with me but more 'upset' that I lost weight and she gained some and then is staying the same. She says she's doing the show so we'll see. She is still my BIGGEST competition bc she looks really good. Although,If I had trained for 6 years like her, I would rip her a new a-hole if you know what I mean.... for 6 years of BB you can do so much more than the base she has. I doubt that she will learn, I tried to help her but she didnt listen. PM if you would like to come to the show. I think/hope bunny will be there!

 

[scorpiogirl]

You never know.... 3 this week, 2 next week...the day of the show might be 15 of us.

.women are unpredictable like that...lol..I dont think she is envious with me but more 'upset' that I lost weight and she gained some and then is staying the same. She says she's doing the show so we'll see. She is still my BIGGEST competition bc she looks really good. Although,If I had trained for 6 years like her, I would rip her a new a-hole if you know what I mean.... for 6 years of BB you can do so much more than the base she has. I doubt that she will learn, I tried to help her but she didnt listen. PM if you would like to come to the show. I think/hope bunny will be there!

Check your PM's!

 

[mermaid]

I apologize for the lenght of this rambling post. I just wanted to get some things off my mind.... and less than 4 weeks from today, I shall have my "stage moment" where I pat my self on the back and hopefully and finally for once in my life I can truly be happy with my self.

Last night at the gym I thought of you. I was going to skip a couple of exercises and you popped into my head - "what would Aries do?" So I did them, with intensity and felt good about myself.

That is until I went and ruined it by partying too hard, but...well...I've still got work to do. You're right - not everyone can do what you're doing.

Love ya, girl

 

[Aries13]

Last night at the gym I thought of you. I was going to skip a couple of exercises and you popped into my head - "what would Aries do?" So I did them, with intensity and felt good about myself.

That is until I went and ruined it by partying too hard, but...well...I've still got work to do. You're right - not everyone can do what you're doing.

Love ya, girl

You are soooo sweet!!!!!
I cant believe you think of "me" like that....i am by NO means deserving of something like that b/c I am SO NEW to all this. If anything, Bunny, sassy, 24k, jencats, scorp and your self are where the real motivation is

But... I will take the compliment and I will definitely keep it in my mind when ever I feel like Im starting to act 'negative'. Thank you for your praise and supprt!!!!

LOve ya back girl!!!!