Tonight.....A New List....

It is amazing to think that almost 10 years ago I wrote a list of goals on a small piece of paper and carried them in my wallet, I would look at them periodically to remind myself of what I wanted to work towards and achieve. Well, today I will be crossing off the last goal on this list and that is the "Arnold's".  

At the time I wrote these goals I did not know how I would get here or when but I knew this was a dream I had, and today this dream is coming true.  I have always written down my goals, monthly, yearly ect, but today as I get ready to get on stage it is amazing to think about the power of goal setting. That being said one can't just write a list and wait, you must work towards achieving your goals each day, doing your best at each moment and never giving up. 

I wrote this on the back side of my list as a little pep talk to myself

" I believe in You and your goals, Nothing will stand in your way of reaching them.  I believe in You! Reach for the Stars! You will have all you ever dreamed of and much more. I love you Aeryon"

1 Week!!!

Can't believe in 1 week I will be on a plane Columbus bound!!! Heading to the Arnold Classic to compete in the Amateur Bikini division. This is a dream come true, to be on that stage, with all those athletes, I grew up with a father who loved bodybuilding and I am thankful his passion was passed down to me. The past 16 weeks have been dedicated to this goal and it is almost here, I have given 110% to this. I know that I have done everything I can to bring my best package, there are no "would have's....should have's or could have's"  that is how I try to operate in all aspects of my life. Give 110% and you cannot judge yourself as you did the best you could in that moment.
So this week I want to really absorb everything that is going on, to enjoy every second. Try my best to be present and aware, as before I know it I will be home and it will be over........but there is always another goal around the corner...

Dendrobium.....Focus....Clarity

I am not a person who likes Fat Burners or Stimulants, I do not like the buzzed out feeling or feeling out of sorts. However, now being so close to the Arnold's I feel tired, at times unfocused and irritable.  So that even makes it more exciting the Sd Pharmaceuticals has Dendrobium, this product is derived from an Orchid and is all natural. Helps with focus, clarity, gives me energy, with no jitters, or crashing...and the effect is fast. I love this product. It has gotten me through many a workouts and days latley! So if you are a student, a shift worker, need focus and energy (which I believe is all of us at times), without the side effects of staying up all night...This is the product for you!!!!

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3 Weeks Out

   I am 3 weeks away from my biggest show to date, the Arnold Amateur, I am so excited to be part of this competition.

  I have decided on my suit colour, it is a beautiful......(not telling yet...lol),  I have always changed my suit with each show,  I like having different suit pics and watching my bodies progression. My diet is really strict now, no cheat days at all,  we started carb cycling, so 2 days at a higher carb count then dropping low for one day, protein/fiber stays the same, fats are dropped by half on the lower days. We are hoping to pull me in even tighter and leaner than past shows, so far it seems to be working. Cardio is up to two 50 min sessions each day with weight training 2 days on and 1 day off. This sometimes is a challenge being a full time working mom, so I have moved my treadmill into the living room so in the mornings I can talk with my daughter as I run. Must say does not really go with the decor but gives my daughter more balance.

 I think it is amazing if you have those around you who support and encourage you, I am lucky enough to have a wonderful boyfriend who has been so great through all of this. It is not easy to be with a competitor, the countless gym hours, prepping food (the constant smell of fish wafting through the house), I am tired, grouchy, and at times....emotional. He is a constant encouragement and support to me everyday.  For that I am so thankful....

  Energy wise I do feel good,  the low carb days tend to be a little rough as I am tired but I know this is my choice and I have to put in the work to get the results.  I watch alot of the competition videos to help to motivate and inspire me. I started posing every Sunday with my coaches and their team so being with a group of competitors helps push me along. I know before I know it the show will be over....so I am trying to enjoy each step of this journey....