I have NO luck with Trainers!

[scorpiogirl]

I think the real issue for Jen here may be the moral support her trainer could provide her when she's nervous (as it IS nerve racking!!!!) Someone to keep her at an even pace and give reassurance.

Not that you ABSOLUTELY NEED someone there, Jen. We see the pics - YOU ROCK!!!

But just the moral thing. I think her diet will be easier to deal with that day than dealing with the jitters and nervousness.

Got an idea Jen! Get yourself a laptop and have Shadow and Sassy online to coach you thru!!!! They know what they're talkin' about - who needs a trainer standing there....right?!?!?! lol

 

[jenscats5]

#1 Thanks for standing up to bat for me Vel!

the stress level will be lower because you're an old hand at this now. That raw stress should be much less of an issue this time and more stress maybe on thinking of all the things you've learned since the last go around.

NOPE!! I am HIGHLY STRESSED right now and I can't sleep which makes me more anxious & stressed.

Good ol' Fred had you all over the board. It is really an art to finding out what your body responds to, but just saying the general rule is keep it VERY simple. Fred made it complicated. Not your fault & I'm sure we arent' tellign you anything you don't know already.

Yes he did! Very weird! Anyway - I've been keeping it simple by excluding what I KNOW bloats me - broccoli, oats, asparagus, etc. Just green beans & spinach - will be only Green beans tomorrow & on.

This very minute - I have a 4-pack & hip bones BUT my lower abs are bloated like an Ethiopian child.

Have her look at you early morning of the show if possible

She's got a test that day (she goes to school) - she won't be at the show in the morning - thus I can't get her to look at me.

you need a trainer/diet person there with you in case you overfill or look flat.

Ummmmmm......Hello? Drive up on here!

 

[Miss24k]

Jens how did you look in the morning? If you're able to keep those 4, the other 2 may pop out when you take out the water.

I can't believe you are going through another trainer problem. *hugs*

I am not going to give you advice on what to fill up on, because what worked for me is what most on this board are against.

What ever happened with the sweetpotato?

 

[jenscats5]

Jens how did you look in the morning? If you're able to keep those 4, the other 2 may pop out when you take out the water.

I can't believe you are going through another trainer problem. *hugs*

I am not going to give you advice on what to fill up on, because what worked for me is what most on this board are against.

What ever happened with the sweetpotato?

How'd you figure out what worked for you? I don't care if eating HoHos works for me - I just want to find out what that "what works for me" key is!

What about the sweet potato? I've been eating them......I was told recently that my carbs were too low (under 50g a day) & that I should be at 75g per day.

My abs were flat this morning with some nice definition but I think I looked soft & flat.

 

[jenscats5]

And why are you *supposed* to have steak on show day?? If as Sassy says - don't add anything that I haven't already been eating - and steak has NOT been part of my diet, then why add it?

 

[bluehen]

And why are you *supposed* to have steak on show day?? If as Sassy says - don't add anything that I haven't already been eating - and steak has NOT been part of my diet, then why add it?

Steak is slow digesting and should not bloat your stomach up like chicken. Protien on the day of the show is not that important. My guy had the girls eating ground turkey because it was a little lighter on the stomach and they had been eating it in thier diets. White potaos are good with that day of the show too.

 

[jenscats5]

Steak is slow digesting and should not bloat your stomach up like chicken. Protien on the day of the show is not that important. My guy had the girls eating ground turkey because it was a little lighter on the stomach and they had been eating it in thier diets. White potaos are good with that day of the show too.

Makes sense. But if it's something I haven't been eating all along then do I eat it show day or not?

 

[bluehen]

Makes sense. But if it's something I haven't been eating all along then do I eat it show day or not?

You can. I did with the steak and white potatos the day before and day of the show. Just remember that it's all trial and error just relax and don't stress too much.

 

[The Shadow]

You can. I did with the steak and white potatos the day before and day of the show. Just remember that it's all trial and error just relax and don't stress too much.

You cant make a recommendation to change a food group based on the knowledge that it worked for you......

 

[Daisy_Girl]

If i were you Jen, then I would not eat stack show-day if it is not part of your daily diet. I don't care if it worked for EVERYONE. You do not know how it will affect YOU. And YOU are the only one that counts on show day. I would stick with only foods you have been eating.

I think you are holding up great. I know you have gone through a lot of trial and error - but that is what gets you the knowledge you need. Trainer or no trainer, you have gained a lot of experience and awareness of your body. That counts for a lot - it can only make you a better competitor.

I know you are stressed, but you will come through this fine. It is ALL a learning experience and you are doing GREAT.