Wednesday, February 29, 2012
5 weeks...getting close! Motivation required on a daily basis!
4.5 weeks to go already, I'm a little frustrated with my lower half not quite as lean as I would like it to be at this point but I know fat loss happens top down so not too concerned yet bc the top half has really leaned out over the last 1-2 weeks...Trying to work on posing as much as possible. I've noticed some noticeable Left to Right side assymetry which my Coach believes is due to my shoulder injury back in highschool. Something I will definately have to take care of after competition season. It's very frustrating to try and compensate and figure out how to pose so it's not that noticeable! It may or may not hurt my placing, regardless I'm going to still do the show. I need to get experience if I want to continue to do shows in the future. So I guess if they want to give me last place for a problem with symmetry then there's nothing I can do about it. I'm just going to continue to work hard and see what happens...I've made alot of progress since last year and my first show, I won't quit now! Gunna do my best with what I got!!!!! Progress pics this weekend!!! Work hard and earn your results!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
6 weeks-now it gets serious!
Ahhh the 6 week mark.....This is when I really have to be dialed in. The next 6 weeks are crucial in my progress....There is no room for error in these next six weeks. I've been concentrating alot on my posing b/c that was a HUGE downfall last year and it's something I just didn't take the time to learn and practice. Now knowing how important it is, I'm doing my best to get everything in place! Current stats are:
Weight: 98.8
Waist: 31
Naval: 25.5
Hips: 32.5
Feeling good about where I'm at right now. Current workouts remain the same, 4 days of lifting; 2 ab/core circuits, and 2 metabolic workouts, and oh yeah no real cardio;) No crazy, insane prep. That's why I love the coach I work with. There is no need for crazy 2-3 cardio sessions per day...One will ruin their metabolism that way and also experience a hell of a rebound post show. It's all in the way you train! Diet right now hasn't changed yet; A current sample of my daily meals are:
Lifting days:
1-Egg whites/oatmeal/fruit
2-Post workout, protein shake/low fat carb (usually cereal)
3-Chicken breast/sweet potato
4-Fish/veggies
5-Salad with veggies/lean protein
6-before bed-cottage cheese or egg whties
This isn't set in stone and I do switch my foods some, but for the most part you get the idea;) Yes I do eat, and I eat often! Small meals of course b/c you gotta create a calorie deficit to lose fat, however you need to eat enough to maintain muscle. It's a science at the end of the day. Right now things are working and I will post updated pics at the end of the week. Good night everyone! Remember...NO EXCUSES just WORK!!!!!!
Weight: 98.8
Waist: 31
Naval: 25.5
Hips: 32.5
Feeling good about where I'm at right now. Current workouts remain the same, 4 days of lifting; 2 ab/core circuits, and 2 metabolic workouts, and oh yeah no real cardio;) No crazy, insane prep. That's why I love the coach I work with. There is no need for crazy 2-3 cardio sessions per day...One will ruin their metabolism that way and also experience a hell of a rebound post show. It's all in the way you train! Diet right now hasn't changed yet; A current sample of my daily meals are:
Lifting days:
1-Egg whites/oatmeal/fruit
2-Post workout, protein shake/low fat carb (usually cereal)
3-Chicken breast/sweet potato
4-Fish/veggies
5-Salad with veggies/lean protein
6-before bed-cottage cheese or egg whties
This isn't set in stone and I do switch my foods some, but for the most part you get the idea;) Yes I do eat, and I eat often! Small meals of course b/c you gotta create a calorie deficit to lose fat, however you need to eat enough to maintain muscle. It's a science at the end of the day. Right now things are working and I will post updated pics at the end of the week. Good night everyone! Remember...NO EXCUSES just WORK!!!!!!
Friday, February 10, 2012
7 week progress pics
7 Weeks to Go!
Current weight: 99.6
Took two week progress pics this morning. It's amazing what two weeks of consistency can do! My body is starting to tighten up and the abs are starting to form. Energy levels are still good right now and workouts are going great! How much cardio am I doing......NONE! Yup that's right, no cardio.....4 days of lifting, 2 ab/core circuit workouts, and 2 metabolic workouts per week. So I am currently working out about a total of 6 hours per week. Many people i'm sure think I spend hours upon hours at the gym...Nope sorry I don't....When you lift as hard and heavy as me and work your ass off and stay consistent to your diet, you don't need to spend countless hours in the gym. Get in, go hard, and get out..that's my motto in the gym. Anyways, moving on, here are 7 week out progress pics. I am definately feeling the fat loss top down. Face is starting to thin and chest *cough* is no more...lol..never really was anyways ha ...just waiting for the bottom half to catch up now...it will....patience is key....until next time...No Excuses..just WORK!
Current weight: 99.6
Took two week progress pics this morning. It's amazing what two weeks of consistency can do! My body is starting to tighten up and the abs are starting to form. Energy levels are still good right now and workouts are going great! How much cardio am I doing......NONE! Yup that's right, no cardio.....4 days of lifting, 2 ab/core circuit workouts, and 2 metabolic workouts per week. So I am currently working out about a total of 6 hours per week. Many people i'm sure think I spend hours upon hours at the gym...Nope sorry I don't....When you lift as hard and heavy as me and work your ass off and stay consistent to your diet, you don't need to spend countless hours in the gym. Get in, go hard, and get out..that's my motto in the gym. Anyways, moving on, here are 7 week out progress pics. I am definately feeling the fat loss top down. Face is starting to thin and chest *cough* is no more...lol..never really was anyways ha ...just waiting for the bottom half to catch up now...it will....patience is key....until next time...No Excuses..just WORK!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
8 WeeKs OuT!!!
yesterday marks 8 weeks out until showtime! Current stats:
Weight: 101.2
Naval: 26.5
Waist: 31.25
Hips: 33
Right now I'm feeling good, measurements are down which shows I'm heading in the right direction. I got a new training program this week along with a slight change in diet, a little less food but not much to make a difference really. I've been very creative with my meals lately and have really enjoyed the new things I'm trying! My coach gives me an amount of food I can have for each meal on my plan and I have the ability to substitute foods as long as I stay with the same calories/macros. For instance my meal #3 is 85 grams of chicken and 100 grams of sweet potatoes, but if I want to have different foods I utilize an online calculator my coach provides to see what my other options are and what the weight of the food is, so I'd type in that I want to sub my chicken with egg whites and it will tell me how many egg whites I can have to equal 85 g chicken. Very nice feature! The point is eating on a contest diet doesn't have to be boring and bland like many would think. Another thing people probably have a misconception is that I don't eat carbs or fat or whatever, when in reality I will incorporate all food groups throughout the training, including CARBS! Yes they tend to get a little lower as we get closer but never taken out. This week I will take you through a day of my eating so you can really see how much I actually do get to eat! Now bc I'm so small to begin with I do get a little less food than most bc when you are trying to lose fat you need to be in a calorie deficit which means I need to be burning more than I'm taking in, but I also need to eat enough to maintain my muscle as well. It's scientific but simple!:) this goes for anyone trying to lose fat....I've noticed my body starting to tighten up just in a week of consistency and staying the course..still have a ways to go and 8 weeks to bring it! Progress pics next week! Thanks for reading and remember no excuses just WORK!
Weight: 101.2
Naval: 26.5
Waist: 31.25
Hips: 33
Right now I'm feeling good, measurements are down which shows I'm heading in the right direction. I got a new training program this week along with a slight change in diet, a little less food but not much to make a difference really. I've been very creative with my meals lately and have really enjoyed the new things I'm trying! My coach gives me an amount of food I can have for each meal on my plan and I have the ability to substitute foods as long as I stay with the same calories/macros. For instance my meal #3 is 85 grams of chicken and 100 grams of sweet potatoes, but if I want to have different foods I utilize an online calculator my coach provides to see what my other options are and what the weight of the food is, so I'd type in that I want to sub my chicken with egg whites and it will tell me how many egg whites I can have to equal 85 g chicken. Very nice feature! The point is eating on a contest diet doesn't have to be boring and bland like many would think. Another thing people probably have a misconception is that I don't eat carbs or fat or whatever, when in reality I will incorporate all food groups throughout the training, including CARBS! Yes they tend to get a little lower as we get closer but never taken out. This week I will take you through a day of my eating so you can really see how much I actually do get to eat! Now bc I'm so small to begin with I do get a little less food than most bc when you are trying to lose fat you need to be in a calorie deficit which means I need to be burning more than I'm taking in, but I also need to eat enough to maintain my muscle as well. It's scientific but simple!:) this goes for anyone trying to lose fat....I've noticed my body starting to tighten up just in a week of consistency and staying the course..still have a ways to go and 8 weeks to bring it! Progress pics next week! Thanks for reading and remember no excuses just WORK!
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