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Thursday, August 21, 2014

My First Time (NPC Bikini Competition)

I think it was early May I set my sights on competing in the 2015 NPC Bikini competitions.Truthfully, like most of you, it had never crossed my mind until I started digging on IG. I was fascinated by how people were transforming their bodies but most of all I couldn’t find one article about how these women regret changing their lifestyles. It seemed like most people only used the competitions as an initiative to change but ultimately a healthier life was a tangible and a benefit to it all.


Luckily I had just finished classes and with year being my first summer off of active duty AF in 4 years, I had to keep occupied or else I would have lost my mind. So I started asking question and soon figured out a lot of competitors ARE NOT willing to dish out tips and sources…and those that did were very vague and after a few questions they would ask you to pay or find your own personal trainer.



 
With little to no personal help I began research and soon found myself with meal plans and workouts to last me for days. I knew that if I wanted to compete I would need to begin a routine that way I can implement it into my life when school and work started back up. I began meal prepping and working out 7 days a week (which I will justify later) and boy did I see results!


Here I am almost three months later and I would have never imagined that a bikini competition would change my life so much (in a good way).  I have to admit, it was hard at first training my body to wake up early, especially in the summer. Meal preps took up most of my days and motivating myself to get in the gym everyday was the hardest. But don’t fret my friends, once you hit your stride meal preps will become fun, fast and interesting, and getting to the gym will be equivalent to going to the mall. Most of all, the changes you start to feel and see will motivate you and build so much confidence that you will be happy to flaunt your gym workout clothes. So push through all those excuses and just start, even if it is just getting a gym membership! You will be happy you are embarking on a journey that will change your life completely.




My Foundation

1.     I was starting from ground ZERO like most of you probably are. Although I look athletic, I hated running and my gym visits consisted of the same weights (nothing over 15 lb), the same exercises and the elliptical EVERYTIME!

2.     My nutrition was ok but not great. I spent a year as a pescitarian but one trip back home to Texas ruined that and I ended back up eating junk.

3.      Some of you probably think you don’t have time because of kids, school or work. Im here to tell you to nip that one in the butt. Although I don’t have kids a lot of competitors do (ie Youtube 1fitashmom) We are all normal and have lifes to tend to as well. I am full-time student perusing my degree in in Business Mktg as well as working in Real Estate. I also serve in the Air Force Reserves. So don’t let time be an excuse, not to mention most gyms open at 5:00am or some even stay open 24 hours:P


So, to those of you who are embracing my challenge, CONGRATULATIONS!! Please keep me updated on your progress. Also, don’t forget to subscribe and check out my social media. With all that being said, GOOD LUCK ladies…see you on your best side!


*view my youtube to watch my journey along with tips and advice on starting out! 

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