Natalie's Training Journal - My switch from Bikini to Figure (Feedback is appreciated)

[MsFitMama]

Hi everyone!

Here I am starting an online journal to hold myself accountable. I do a pretty good job being accountable but putting it out for the public eye will help me stick to my goals.

A little about me:
I'm in my early 30s. I have a 12 year old daughter. Oh gosh, she'll be a teenager at the end of this year..yikes! Actually, I look forward to it. I work full time. I will be going back to school to finish Criminology. My fiance is also a competitor and we are both prepping for the same show. He is in Middleweight class.

I am prepping for my second Figure competition, which will be in June at BC Provincial Championship. Working hard to place, which will qualify me for the CBBF Nationals in August.

Thank you in advanced for your feedback, it is truly appreciated. I am here to be inspired and inspire.

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From L to R:
1st picture - I trained consistently but I continued to eat big serving of meals in combination of plenty of sweets, bad carbs, etc. The muscles I've put on remained hidden.
2nd picture - took the plunge and cleaned up the way I ate. Entered my first show in Bikini division and took home a 4th place medal.
3rd picture - my first Figure show and took home a 2nd Place trophy!

Three competitions within 1 year; the first two in Bikini.


I was on the fence and went back on forth in my mind on whether to compete in Bikini or Figure. However given with those thoughts, I still trained like I was prepping for Figure. After coming back from my Vegas Mr. Olympia trip, which was roughly 5 week out to SWFC show (Nov 10, 2012), I met with a trainer (ASH2NUTRITION). I then made the decision to switch from Bikini to Figure. The rest is history. I busted my butt off even more the first wk of that 5 wks and so much result showed. Kept going and brought home 2nd place!!!!

Achieved within 2 years thanks to hard work, persistence, dedication, hunger, desire and great support system.

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[Curt James]

Welcome to Rx Muscle!

[mpalleyne]

That's right Nathalie Plan to achieve those goals!! I will be following along for sure!

[MsFitMama]

Welcome to Rx Muscle!

Thanks Curt!

[MsFitMama]

That's right Nathalie Plan to achieve those goals!! I will be following along for sure!

I definitely am Thanks lady!!!

[The Prodigy]

Welcome to RX Girl! I am following along! I want lots of updates!

[Sunnyday]

OOOOh..new journal! Welcome Natalie! I'm in.

[MsFitMama]

Monday, Feb 11th

Today is British Columbia's first Family Day (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...amily-day.html). I will be off to the gym to train back and will treat today just like any other day, as my kid is spending time with her grandma.

Yesterday I trained Hams and Glutes. Here's a short video of me doing leg press. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152529237825293

I will post again of the exercises I hit for my back later today. I may record a short video.

Cheers everyone!

[mrsflexgym]

Amazing transfermation from the bikini to figure!!! You look amazing. Its great when both spouses compete! My husband and I both do. I have a show in May and he is doing the Team U in July. So this will be our first time every dieting at the same time. Weve always done our shows at different times cause we have a 3 1/2 year old and we own a business, so we stay busy.
Good luck and I cant wait to see your progress. I started a journal cause I knew if I had people waiting to see how I am changing, I would stick to it and be more motivated. I also knew if I put my "fat" pictures on here, I would be held accountable for the changes and the "lean" pictures!!!

[MsFitMama]

Monday, Feb 11th

Today is British Columbia's first Family Day (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...amily-day.html). I will be off to the gym to train back and will treat today just like any other day, as my kid is spending time with her grandma.

Yesterday I trained Hams and Glutes. Here's a short video of me doing leg press. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152529237825293

I will post again of the exercises I hit for my back later today. I may record a short video.

Cheers everyone!

[MsFitMama]

Amazing transfermation from the bikini to figure!!! You look amazing. Its great when both spouses compete! My husband and I both do. I have a show in May and he is doing the Team U in July. So this will be our first time every dieting at the same time. Weve always done our shows at different times cause we have a 3 1/2 year old and we own a business, so we stay busy.
Good luck and I cant wait to see your progress. I started a journal cause I knew if I had people waiting to see how I am changing, I would stick to it and be more motivated. I also knew if I put my "fat" pictures on here, I would be held accountable for the changes and the "lean" pictures!!!

It definitely is great! We are both on the same path and our daughter along with us too.

He started competing in 2010. We were both going to do it that year but decided for him to go first. I started the following year and we both have not stopped!

As for the "fat" pictures, before I would be very VERY hesitant to show any unappealing pictures of me but now I'm very secure of it. Our "before" self is part of us which makes us who we are now.

I'm following you on your journey to your next competition. I'm looking forward to seeing the fruition of your hard and persistent work.

[MsFitMama]

Today is an Off Day for me from training. However I did cardio and abs at home. I am so thankful that I have a treadmill at home. Best $50 purchase every Was patiently searching for a long time and finally an ad on Craigslist came up and I was the first to contact the seller.

Persistence works!

[The Prodigy]

What do you attribute your ability to gain muscle for figure to? Diet? Supps? Training?

[sce0027]

Hey there! You've definitely made some major progress! Good luck in your future competitions!

[IslandGirl]

Welcome to RxGirl! Great transformation from bikini to figure!