Vlog Update!

Hey all!

Here is a quick clip of what is going on! For those of you who don't want to watch it.  Here is a quick tidbit of what has been going on.

• My diet is going good, eating what I am supposed to but still having a hard time eating enough
• I am going to order my Suit soon and I am pretty sure it will be Teal.
• I have figured out how to flex my Lats.  
• I will be posting progress photos and video of me posing come the beginning of December-ish.
• That is about it.  I now have about a month left of bulking!  

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What color should my Figure Competition Suit Be?

Hey all!
I need some major help deciding what color my Figure Competition Suit should be.  I would be awesome if you would vote below!  I will also include pictures of each color I am referring to below the poll. 

Every vote will help!  I need to order my Suit soon!

What color should my Figure Competition Suit be?
	Teal
	Magenta
	Turquoise
pollcode.com free polls

TEAL

MAGENTA

TURQUOISE

Thanks everyone! 

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Posing isn't as easy as it looks!

Hey all!  (five of you LOL)
I went to my first posing session on friday of last week so I admit I am a little bit late on posting this.  Anywho... it went great.  I learned a lot; lots of little things that I wouldn't have known otherwise.  The biggest issue I am having is figuring how to flex my lats.  Not only do I need to learn how to flex them consistently but I also need to make them bigger!

So about ten minutes ago I took pictures and made a short (ghetto) video of me posing. Unfortunately I accidentally deleted all of the pictures when copying them all accept one.  I will put it below.

This is supposed to be my unofficial "relaxed" pose.  I haven't perfected it yet (obviously).  May I also add, that I don't have a mirror in front of me to see what I look like, hence the reason it is NOT perfect.  Well enough excuses.  It simply isn't perfect yet haha.  I should have my back shoulder a little bit more forward to make it appear as if I have a smaller waist and I should be pushing out my booty a little bit more.  I need to work on my gluteus maximus!

Here is a super ghetto video of me posing.  Please be kind, this is without a mirror and with very, and I mean VERY, little practice.  Also, sorry for the sound not working and the retarded flashing, I am too lazy to make it perfect right now! 

Sorry, for some reason the sound didn't work except for the sweet music. So let me narrate "Hey everyone this is me posing.  Sorry for this being SOOOO ghetto!"  I decided to screw making it perfect Because I have to hit up the gym!

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Stella Athletics

Hey all! I love and sport Stella Athletics and they are doing a black Friday sale!

Stella Athletics is a super cute workout clothing line! Made in the USA!
Order online at :http://www.stellaathletics.com.
Stella is offering 20% off all online orders Monday through Black Friday. Use coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

They were just on ABC 4 News, check out the link below!
Stella Athletics


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cham·pi·on 

1. a fighter or warrior.

Cute Workout Tops

Hey Everyone!
 I just want to introduce the workout clothing line that my cousin in law sells.  It is called Stella Athletics, the workout tops are so cute, I have two of them and I want more!  These tops are super well made and very durable.  I have received so many compliments on these tops at the gym!  If you are interested in getting any of these tops please feel free to let me know!  She is local!  Here name is Kelly and she is the woman on the far left in this picture! 

Here are the two tops that I own.  I was given these tops as a gift for my birthday in August from my Mother in Law Gaylene.

If you are interested in any of the Stella Athletics Apparel, please let me know and I can contact Kelly for you!

Thanks for visiting!

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Vlog Update!

Hey everyone!  This is my second vlog post.  I am enjoying this vloging thing, it is so much easier and more personable.  Here is my vlog for tonight!

Here is the link for Stella Athletics
Here are the links to the two tops that I have and LOVE!
Top 1
Top 2

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This is my first of probably many Vlogs.  I though it would be a fun change.  I hate typing because that is literally what I do all day at work. 
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Posing, Nutrition and Fitness Update!

Hey all, I thought I would give you an update.

I met with Heidi Carter, with http://newusalonandfitness.com/ she was great and was able to put together a specific plan just for me, verses purchasing her full competition package considering I don't need a trainer.  I purchased my Nutrition Plan and Posing.  It is super nice because I can just pay as I go.  I pay for a new nutrition plan as I need it and I pay per session for Posing.  My first posing session is November 16th.  I am super excited about it.  I will be doing a session this month, in December, in January, and then more frequently in February and March as needed. 

So far I officially started my new diet yesterday, it isn't too different from my eating habits that I had prior.  I am now lowering my fat intake and adding more calories.  Unfortunately I will no longer be able to eat all my egg yolks, which is quite a big deal to me, considering I love me my boiled eggs, especially the yolks!  I thought it was crazy hearing that I needed to up my calorie intake but right now I am in my bulking stage; working on adding about 1-1/2 lbs of muscle over the next 2 months.  High protein and low fat is necessary.  Weight is such a big deal to me, so it may be hard to see those numbers on the scale go up, but the image in the mirror will probably over compensate for that.

I need to gain more muscle in my Shoulders and Lats, but lean out everywhere else.  So currently I am lifting super heavy, which feels awesome because I have been sore over the last few days.  I am not doing very much cardio because I am bulking up.  The only cardio I will be doing is the Stairmaster for 10-15 minutes (doing speed intervals) after my weights, or a quick HIIT workout on the treadmill after my weights.  I don't want to risk losing muscle by hitting cardio too hard.

So far that is the update!  I will keep you posted!

Thanks for visiting.

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per·se·ver·ance/ˌpərsəˈvi(ə)rəns/

Noun:

Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory.

Competition Update!

Last night at the gym I met with Amy Nelson and Nate Peterson.  Amy has competed in Figure, she answered questions that I had regarding the politics of competing, and her overall experience with competing.  Apparently there are politics involved, as there are with anything.  But she said she has loved her overall experience.  I also spoke with her boyfriend, Nate Peterson, who is a Trainer/Nutritionist/Competitor.  I need to look into my nutrition/supplementation and workout for 3 months prior to the show.  So I am currently weighing my options and looking into the nutrition and training. 

I am also meeting with a woman by the name of Heidi Murphy Carter, with http://newusalonandfitness.com/ on Monday.  She has a full competition package, but I am looking into just purchasing the stuff that I need, like posing instruction.  I will keep you posted on what I think of what she has to offer and if I chose to use her.  Regardless I will probably use her for spray tanning. 

Update on the Competition Suit.  I have decided to purchase a plain competition suit and then add crystals myself, considering I love crafty stuff, as my old age approaches.  I think I am going to go with the color magenta, because I love this color.  Here is an example of the color I want.

MAGENTA

I should be fine in this color considering it looks great with brown hair and my skin color, which will be brown on the day of the show.

Thanks for visiting.

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Update!

I am currently looking into all of the details regarding preparing for the Show!  There are so many little details that competing entails.  Here is a list of everything I need to do, that I have figured out so far:

Competition Task List

1. Research/Possibly Get Trainer.

2. Get my Nutrition Plan all worked out. 

3. Purchase Shoes.

4. Purchase Competition Suit (not cheap).

5. Practicing Posing/Possibly get Posing Coach if necessary.

6. Sign up for Show.

7. Get my spray tanning option for day of show. 

8. Up my workouts and HIIT Training. 

9. Drink Loads of Water, until a few days prior to show.
10. GET CONFIDENT!  PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

This is just a simple list and I am sure this list will get longer as a go.  I will keep you posted regarding when I complete a task or a new task is added!  

Oh yeah....I am starting a new workout next week.  I will update my "Current Workout" page as soon as I start next week.  

Thanks for visiting!  

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I wish being healthy was as easy as this definition below makes it seem! 

health·y/ˈhelTHē/

Adjective:

In good health: "feeling fit and healthy". (of a part of the body) Not diseased.