Donna Mc's training journal.

**Donna Mc** · 03-17-2015, 11:36 AM

Holding weight steady. Hovering about 4lbs up from stage weight of last season. Already added a more carbs back into diet. Lets see what we can do with still about 7 weeks to go. This should be interesting. Even boss man is stumped. I say....keep feeding me more! lol!

**Sunnyday** · 03-17-2015, 01:32 PM

4 pounds over stage weight at 7 weeks out is awesome, Donna! Keep up the great work!

**Donna Mc** · 03-19-2015, 02:24 PM

Thanks Sunny!

**Donna Mc** · 03-19-2015, 02:26 PM

too big for the world cover.jpg

I'm very honored to even have my name on this list of great body builders. Respect. Can't wait to see!

**Donna Mc** · 03-26-2015, 11:33 AM

This is a pre launch video for the Indiegogo campaign of, "Too Big For The World".
You can find a small snippet of Irene and myself posing at the Arnold Sports Festival in front of the statue at about 3:59 min. Please check out their campaign page for more info and how to donate.

**PFEPerformance** · 03-27-2015, 06:51 AM

That's An awesome clip! Can't wait to see it! What an AWESOME HONOR!

**Donna Mc** · 03-27-2015, 11:56 AM

It is an honor. Thanks!

**Donna Mc** · 03-27-2015, 12:01 PM

I know I haven't posted much about my prep...or posted progress pics. I like to keep things under wrap when getting ready for competition. But, here is where I'm at now. It's been a great prep so far. Weight is low and steady but still have 5 weeks to go. Only 3lbs above last seasons stage weight. Already have a ton of detail so going to try and keep my muscles filled out so I don't end up looking stringy. Already added more carbs to my diet last 2 weeks and now going to try using creatine for a week to see how that has my muscles looking. My idea. Surprised my trainer went for it. My thought process...creatine holds water in the muscles and makes them look fuller. Especially after I pump up a little it'll hold for awhile. May tighten the diet just a bit. I still want to tighten up my mid section more.

**Sunnyday** · 03-27-2015, 02:21 PM

Keep us posted on the creatine. I tend to look stringy toward the end and I'll give it a try if it works for you. If it works well, do you think you'll pull it for peak week or keep it in all the way?

**Donna Mc** · 03-29-2015, 12:18 AM

Most likely pull it and just stick to carbs. I'll let you know. But I have back to back shows so I won't be peaking till my second show.

**Donna Mc** · 04-17-2015, 09:27 AM

2 weeks out from Orlando Europa and 3 from the NY Pro. Can't wait, but at the same time...I can wait! lol! Gotta get all the finer details done, balance my 2 jobs and family. Just a tad stressful here lately but my energy level is way up.

**Sunnyday** · 04-17-2015, 09:58 AM

Hey girl! Glad you stopped in her for an update and it's great your energy level is high so close to show day.

Very excited to see you take the stage this season!

**Donna Mc** · 04-17-2015, 02:47 PM

My energy level is always high right before a competition. I'm usually pretty happy. Even during cardio. lol! Thats when you really start seeing the rewards of all your work. Walked into the supermarket today and got those stares. You know, the ones where people don't even bother to look away when you get close to them and pass them. lol! Its so weird. They are trying to figure out either, whats wrong with me and why do I look like this or ... should they know me? Am I on TV. My trainer says, thats when you know you are ready for your competition.

**Sunnyday** · 04-17-2015, 02:59 PM

^I know that look and your coach is right, that's when you KNOW you're ready! Congrats on getting there at 2 weeks out.

You still running the creatine or did you pull it?