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....