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I'm gearing up for a power lifting meet in 9 days. Really nervous but I think I'm ready. After that my plans are to hit it hard for a fall figure competition. What's next for you!!

Time is flying by!!!! I've been MIA for a while due to all the crazy things going on right now in my life. Currently, nine days until the power meet. I am nervous but I think I'm ready! I have come...

[QUOTE=ChelseaCompetes;2002703]Thank you girl! Haven't competed yet... it's this Saturday!!!! I'm in the middle of my peak week! I will update more later as I was in the office until later than usual...

Congratulations!! Sounds like an awesome experience.

You were right, it is addicting! I'm working super hard these last four weeks in preparation for the meet. I am also very prepared to be humbled. Just going to give it my very best!!

Thanks! I have to admit I did feel like a bad ass! It is amazing what a difference proper form and coaching can make. I was amazed at the poor form of the other female athletes. Considering I was at...

PR/PL Day went great!! I was very nervous and felt really awkward being the only outsider at this particular gym. As a result of that and having not had any prior instruction on the commands, I was...

My new stationary bike is awesome!! Considering I do most of my cardio at the ass crack of dawn (4:00am) it has proved to be a wise purchase!!

Tomorrow I'm participating in "PR" day/mock PL meet...

So great to hear all the positive progress you are making. Really sounds like you have nailed it!! Congrats on the deadlift PR. I have a feeling this is going to be an awesome year for you!!

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Have a nice meal after the show and even breakfast. But have your coach give you a plan to gradually add back in food. I initially went through a phase where I couldn't get enough to eat then my...

Minor bump in the road this weekend but of late, I feel like my training has been solid. I had a couple of PRs this past week, 155 bench and 205 squat. On Saturday I'm attending a mock PL meet to...

Awesome job! Sounds like it was an overall fantastic experience.

Can't tell you how jealous I am of you in sunny San Diego. This winter has been horrific! I'm sick of snow and single digit temperatures!! Cardio and heavy deadlifts/back is on the schedule for me...

Good day, no great day at the gym yesterday. Felt energized and strong on my lifts. Truth be told, I had been slipping on my cardio and now I am back on track. I think self doubt really got the...

You are so close!!!! Now is the time to kick it into high gear, stay focused and on track. Practice posing ALL the time. It is true, it will make or break you on the stage. I have not had good carne...

Wishing you good luck at your meet this weekend, even though I know luck has nothing to do with it and YOU don't need it!!! Sounds like you have trained very hard and are ready. I'm doing my first PL...

Thanks Lorrie!! I needed to hear that and you are 100% right. I'm not sure if I'm going to do the Mash again or try another show. Keep you posted I hope all is well with you. Have a great week....

Just catching up on your journal. Wow have you been busy! Glad to see you are competing again. I look forward to following along. I agree this winter really sucks!! Sunny and 75 sounds fabulous.

Well, feeling rather shitty lately! I'm not sure if I'm in a funk or what. I feel like if I have a week with strong numbers the next week I'm sucking it!! Really frustrating to say the least. I have...

Great journal!! I did my first figure competition in October last year and reading your journal brought back a lot of memories. I found the girls at RX Muscle to be full of great information, advice...

All muscle and no cardio......oh, my dream!!!! Sounds like we are about the same size. I'm 5'3 and 120. I have not had a recent BF check but I was 12% in late October. I'm so hungry to put on muscle,...

Just stopped by to catch up on your journal and all I can say is WOW!!! Fantastic job. Just goes to show hard work and persistence will pay off in the long run. Looks like your off to a great start...

I will be following along!!

You are dead on with the cardio!!! I too feel like I look much better without daily cardio. I'm sure when it comes time to cut I will have to do more, but no need to rush it! I look forward to seeing...

Just wanted to say hello. I was thinking of you the other day and wondering how your training was coming along! I am really enjoying working with Austin, thanks again for the referral. I am hoping to...

Well, its time to get back on track with my journal. My first "improvement" season is off to a rocky start. The plan for this year is to do a powerlifting competition in April and a figure...

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Im back, and let me just say, my first competition was a BLAST!!! I had a great time. I placed third in my class in the Novice division and eighth in the over 40 Masters division. I met a lot of...

Thanks lady, your right...it is flying buy. I'm very excited and looking forward to this wonderful experience!!

Oh no!!!!! First F$@k up....I forgot to buy my husband a ticket. I feel terrible. I wanted to get him a VIP seat to my first show. Oh well, I hope this isn't the way my journey is going to end....

Will do, so far so good. Have a great week. See you Friday!!!

WOW....time is flying by!!!! It's here, Peak Week...I have no idea what to expect, but I'm very excited. Received plan from my coach so I'm trying to stay focused and organized. Posing practice...

Hey Lorrie! Sorry to here your not feeling well. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and most of all best of luck to you during peak week! I'm not sure what to expect, but I'm very excited to see the...

I second that....what a physique!!!

Thanks for the tips! I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. I need more hours in each day to get everything accomplished.

Great idea on the video!!

I was hoping that was the case. However, I am going to practice hard and do my best to make it second nature!

Trying not to let negative thoughts and self doubt slow me down right now but I do have to say, I really SUCK at posing. Soooo much harder than I ever imagined. From this point forward it will be my...

Just about 4 weeks out.....not sure if I'm on track but I feel good!! Weight is continuing to drop and I feel like I am looking leaner everyday. Have not had BF checked since last month so not sure...

Monday, Monday....I had really good workouts over the weekend. Saturday was legs and I decided to change it up a bit. I did my squats with a 3 second pause at the bottom. Since that what many of you...

You are so right. Now that I'm off the meds I'm down a pound. Trying not to focus on numbers but it sure is hard!

I'm with you Nic, I absolutely love deadlifts. I hit a a PR this year of 265. It really does make you feel awesome. Its funny I think it also gave me some "street cred" at the gym, I don't think the...

Finally feeling better!! I did manage to make it to the gym twice this week for a shoulder and back workout. Cardio only yesterday due to being on call and in surgery most of the day. I received my...

New bump in the road....I have been down since Sunday with strep throat. Now on antibiotics and finally fever free I think I will ease back in with some cardio and hopefully back to the gym tomorrow....

Wow, congrats on your 1st competition. I'm 6 weeks out from my 1st and have been totally taken in by this sport!! Good luck! Looking forward to following along on your new journey.