Man haven’t been in here for awhile but here I am now… Started my next prep! I’m slowly making progress and feeling much happier and healthier this year! I’m enjoying the process much more and have learned soo much!! I just bought 2 new suits! Stalking ups to see where they are!! So excited!! Ive been religiously practicing my posing too- that you can never practice enough!! Right now doing cardio mainly HIIT and carb cycle style dieting- lower carb on low days (cardio only) and higher carb on heavy days with lifting legs.. I’m trying to lose some size in my upper body so not lifting upper and haven’t for 3 months.. I have a wider upper body and prefer bikini over figure so that’s why I am trying to lose some size π My cardio of choice is HIIT workouts!! They are fast and well they work! Here is todays!! STEPMILL HIIT work out: doing 10 rounds- if you’re new to stepmill aim for 6–8 rounds and work up to 10 rounds 3 min warmup at level 5-6 1 min- level 15-20 (20 is basically jogging BE CAREFUL- level 20 is for advanced if not used to stepmill or just starting out level 12-15 is fine and work up to 20 1-minute- level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 skipping steps (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 skipping steps (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 skipping steps (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) WIPE THOSE TEARS WE ARE ALMOST DONE 1 minute level 20 (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute level 20 skipping steps (12-15 for beginner) Okay might be feeling a little pukey now but almost DONE 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) 1 minute 20 (12-15 for beginner) 1 minute level 6-8 (4-6 for beginner) LAST ONE!! PUSH! 1 minute level 20 (12-15 for beginner) Cool down 3-5 minutes- Drink plenty of water!!!Β
Archive for the ‘lifestyle change’ Category
6 weeks out
Posted: May 29, 2014 in bikini competition, Bikini offseason, bodybuilding, carb cycle, fitness, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, npc bikini, posing, quads, Uncategorized, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Bikini competition, competition prep, Npc bikini, Npc bikini competition prep, weight lifting
Bikini prep offseason
Posted: January 6, 2014 in bikini competition, Bikini offseason, bodybuilding, fitness, healthy living, lifestyle change, npc bikini, weight lifting, weight lossTags: height class, weight training
Haven’t been on here in forever! Recapping my last shows.. I did pretty good! My first show I placed 3rd in my height class and 1sΒ place in Masters+35- and in my 2nd show I placed 5th in Masters and 6th in bikini class C- although I didn’t place as well I had a lot more competition- great for me to see how to gauge the athletes and incorporate into my goals for this year!
I reversed dieted out and will stick around 6-10 pounds above stage weight.. Reverse dieting is soooo important and also challenging but have a plan post comp!
My cals are back up now and I’m am weight training 5 days a week- Β then some cardio- not a lot just enough to keep my weight down and Cardio benefits.. Weekends if I feel like it which I usually do, I try fun classes-play around w different exercises and equipment etc. I call it my gym play days!
I continue to food prep and eat clean w occasional indulgences π lookin forward to improving this year and doing a few shows!
Learned so much doing this prep and hope for a much happier, healthier prep this year!
Competition suit is here
Posted: September 14, 2013 in bikini competition, bodybuilding, healthy living, lifestyle change, npc bikini, posing, weight liftingTags: Npc bikini competition prep
Prioritizing for the gym! 40 days til Bikini Competition
Posted: September 12, 2013 in bikini competition, bodybuilding, fitness, healthy living, lifestyle change, npc bikini, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Npc bikini competition prep
So this summer my son wasn’t with me as much so to keep busy I spent a lot of long hours in at the gym.. I was trying to figure out how I could still get my workouts in without affecting his life too much.. I mean I don’t see my little guy all day so the nights are really for him.. So I’m doing EARLY workouts I’m up at 4:20a.m and at the gym by 4:45-5a.m- I switched weight lifting to the morning and at night we can do more cardio together which I gear to make fun for him and I so he isn’t bored.. So far it’s working, he loves it π it was hard for a few days getting on schedule but now I’m used to it! I think being on this schedule really helps us! I make everything for lunch the night before and lay our clothes out for work and the gym.. So I don’t dilly dally trying to find my stuff in the morning.. I may go as far to say, becoming a little more organized because this is important to me so I’m going to make it happen π
Bikini competition progress NPC
Posted: August 16, 2013 in bikini competition, bodybuilding, carb cycle, fitness, glutes, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, npc bikini, quads, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Bikini competition, body building, competition prep, diet, health and fitness, progress pictures, weight lifting
Competition prep
Posted: August 15, 2013 in biking, bikini competition, bodybuilding, carb cycle, fitness, glutes, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, npc bikini, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Bikini competition, bodybuilding, diet, figure, fitness, food prep
Sorry haven’t posted in so long!
Vacation blah blah blah! Anyway prep has been going well- Now anyway! I hadn’t been losing for weeks and couldn’t figure it out! I evaluated my diet- knew I was measuring all my food so I wasn’t going over at (1200 K right now) I am working out 5-7 days a week both on weights and cardio- I was not only frustrated but STUMPED! I started reading and researching and low and behold came across a site discussing liver function.. I was Not drinking enough water! When dehydrated liver takes over function of kidneys to compensate dehydration. Thus- Not metabolizing fat like its supposed to.. As a response to that excess water weight is stored in the organs as body goes into dehydration mode. I looked at my water intake and am way under.. I’m likely not drinking enough.. -anyway once body is fully hydrated liver can do its job again burn FAT and kidneys theirs- flush fat and toxins..And also once hydrated the body will also dump the water it’s storing in “reserve”
anyway guess who’s upping their water! Well since I did that I lost 6 pounds! So happy to see some progress!
Juggle much!? Rough day
Posted: July 23, 2013 in biking, bikini competition, bodybuilding, carb cycle, fitness, glutes, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, npc bikini, quads, weight liftingTags: Bikini competition, diet, fitness, food prep, no carb, Npc bikini, weight loss
Today was hard.. A bunch of family issues came up that’s really got me down.. Being the oldest I feel very responsible for everyone.. And I like it that way but sure wasn’t feeling my workout.. Finally gathered up the motivation to work out.. And sooo glad I did.. Hit my legs then did incline walking.. Talked with a friend- I guess life is better now π had some chicken and gonna sleep.. By the way chicken marinated in pickle juice is fricking amazing! No joke! Try it- you’re welcome!
Started bikini competition diet prep
Posted: July 22, 2013 in bikini competition, bodybuilding, carb cycle, fitness, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, npc bikini, weight lifting, weight lossTags: bikini competition prep, carb cycle, diet, fitness, Npc bikini, weight loss
Kleenex I mean bikini shopping for competition
Posted: July 21, 2013 in bikini competition, fitness, healthy living, lifestyle change, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Bikini competition, npc
I started shopping for my bikini for competition.. Kind of overwhelming! Firstly it’s online so can’t try it on- then there is a bunch of cuts. Butterfly scrunch, sweetheart, pro booty- what!? Did I mention they are not only crazy tiny BUT expensive? Geez.. I’m going to use suitsyou to order my suit.. Not going to go all blingy- I’m going to get a color I like thinking either red or black and just something that fits well.. Philosophy is if I look good and the suit fits well all the bling doesn’t matter- if I do well in this show then I will “earn” the bikini for a bigger show π goal is to spend as little as possible but present well π
Anyone have a walker? Just had leg day!
Posted: July 9, 2013 in bikini competition, bodybuilding, fitness, glutes, healthy living, HIIT training, lifestyle change, quads, weight lifting, weight lossTags: Bikini competition, body building, leg day, weight lifting