How much does it really cost to compete?

[Sassy69]

LOL same w/ BB (FBB). Its such a weird sport. All the really satisfying and "challenging" stuff of a sport (BB & fitness) are going away and its turning into a beauty pageant w/ muscle.

I dunno.

Anyway, yes I accounted for both BB & figure in my estimate. But those are roughly your requirements.

 

[Miss Silly]

Hi, i compete in fitness and something i didn't anticipate in the budget the first time around was some extra $$$ for massage therapy and physio...should you get injured along the way (hopefully not) but even without injury, having a deep-tissue massage here & there can really help!!

 

[Sassy69]

VERY VALID POINT! Esp when you are doing the flying splits & what not. (I'm too old for that. I'd have to budget for a walker and orthopedic shoes too...)

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Court just be aware with fitness how demanding and stressfull it is on your body, if you have any sort of injuries now or chronace pain you will after a few short months of training for fitness. Why are is fitness dying people wonder? You try jumping around like the do for 3 minutes at like 6-9% bf. I would have to say fitness is the most diffcult out of the 3 womans options.

 

[courtneybcca]

okay so here is the running tally so far...

okay so this fist is per month

supplements $350 <that includes vitamins protein powders everything
tanning $40
Training $500
Food $300
Nails $100
Gym $40
Gas $100
Massage $100
Car $200
Cell $80
Internet $45
brings the total to $1855 per month I dont have rent I do work around the house and take care of my roommate for that... Also the training should get cheaper after a couple of months when I start to feel more comfortable....

Okay and the extras for the comp
Suits $1000
Shoes $100
Make-up $200
NPC Card $75
Show app $50
Protan 3 $54
Travel $?
so to get started would be like $1479

but after the first show would only cost around 200 per show without travel

hmmm..... now of course that is an over budget because I would rather plan to have more money set away then not enough..

Did I miss anything?

so to do the show in October I would need 5565 for the monthly expenses... plus the 1479 for the comp...etc

bring the grand total to $7044
Wow.... but really because I really dont have any other expenses because I am the biggest nerd.. its not so bad... Okay now that I have all this together I have to write up a business plan and hopefully my sponser comes through....

 

[nikkita]

Okay and the extras for the comp
Suits $1000
Shoes $100
Make-up $200
NPC Card $75
Show app $50
Protan 3 $54
Travel $?
so to get started would be like $1479

Did I miss anything?

In my experience, the first time you compete you have the most expenses be sure that your shoes and suits fit the competition judgement criteria and that you really like them. Of course, you can buy different ones for the next ones but the expense gets much lower after that.

Also, I always include in the competition extras:
* latex gloves 3-4 pairs (to apply protan)
* exfoliation cream #.. (depending on which one you use)

 

[Miss24k]

waxing?

hair?

 

[courtneybcca]

yeah forgot those... how could I forget about my hair...
I will need it cut and dye once in that 3 month period so thats another $100 plus at least $60 for the day of the show for an up-do and at least $50 for waxing... gloves I can get at the mortuary... and I better add in 50 per month for my skin care needs...
thanks ladies... its pretty crazy when you start adding this stuff up isn't it

 

[Miss24k]

yeah forgot those... how could I forget about my hair...
I will need it cut and dye once in that 3 month period so thats another $100 plus at least $60 for the day of the show for an up-do and at least $50 for waxing... gloves I can get at the mortuary... and I better add in 50 per month for my skin care needs...
thanks ladies... its pretty crazy when you start adding this stuff up isn't it

You're welcome girlie

Yes it is, that's why I'm so thankful for my suit sponsor 1 cost I don't have to worry about for next season.

I'm going to do 6 shows next season, so I need to think of some ways to come up with the money, lol.

 

[slat1]

You're welcome girlie

Yes it is, that's why I'm so thankful for my suit sponsor 1 cost I don't have to worry about for next season.

I'm going to do 6 shows next season, so I need to think of some ways to come up with the money, lol.

Does this mean I will see you at a car wash? LOL