NPC Bikini Prep: 5 things I wish I had known when I started!

Whoa! So as you all know summer is over and for most of us, life just got real! Like I reiterated in my Youtube video we must manage our time. With that being said click here for a 5 minute video on how to create a time incremental spreadsheet.

When I first started I came without much knowledge but here are a few things I wish I would have known from the beginning.

Proteins are a very important supplement that all bodybuilders need weather you are cutting or bulking there is a certain type supplement for you. I messed up by running to walmart and getting the cheapest kind, I also did the opposite and ended up with the wrong kind. My point is…do your research. Figure out what stage you are in then go to Bodybuilder.com and figure out which Protein is best for you.

Pre-workout for me was always a little questionable until I found C4 by Cellucore….GREAT COMPANY btw! However most places sell 1 for $36 as opposed to Costco Wholesale who sales them 2 for $36. I now use it religiously and it helps me push through those tough days.

Fitness gear is essential, and for newbies like me it can end up being a big waste of money too. At the beginning, I ran out and bought all the cool gear like most do. By all means if you want it, then go get it. But if you are like me, clothing and being sweaty don’t mix. I typically wear sports bras and athletic shorts or my $2 razor back shirts handmade by me. So hit up the thrift store and go to the men section to find some cool Bob Marley shirts or grab some from your boyfriends pile of junk..its very cost effecting and having them everywhere is very efficient.

Also chucks are very good for weightlifting. They provide a good foundation unlike most athletic shoes with extra cushion. All-Stars can be found at almost any ross or dept store. They are very comfortable and convenient on the days you forget your shoes too. So leave them in the car instead of the basement:-)

Personal trainers! I know it’s a hard pill to swallow, but folks, Youtube can only take you so far. Get a personal trainer even if it is for just an hour. Luckily for you, most gyms offer a free consultations with one of their personal trainers. Have him/her show you proper form because in the long run you will be adding weight and if you are not doing them correctly like me,(which most arnt!) you could end up paying twice as much in hospital bills for self-inflicted injuries. Also, you miss gym days resulting in you starting from square one and NOBODY WANTS THAT!

Prepping is not just meant for food although that is important, prepping your gym clothes is also very important. There have been days where im leaving work and I have to drive near my gym to make a pit stop and I wish I had my clothes. Ziplocking your active wear also saves on time if you prepack a gym bag with mobile hygiene products and just throw you pre zip-locked gym package in when you are flying out the door.

Food prep is another story but I will advise you invest in a Costco card if you are serious about eating six times a day. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot but trust me….it is especially if you are doing it right. For $50 A YEAR you have access to Costco Wholesale and boy is it worth it!

I know this can all seem overwhelming but soak it in.  This journey can be exciting and life changing if you dedicate time to nurture it. With that being said…learn from my mistakes and GOOD LUCK LUVS!

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