Taking it to the next level: preparing for the National stage!

**hautemamatotwo** · 08-06-2009, 09:47 AM

Hey everyone! Pretty new to Rx, but love the close knit feel and am hoping to keep myself motivated and on track by blogging a bit here! I am currently in contest prep for my 3rd and 4th figure shows, it's the first time I will have competed in more than one show in such a close proximity of time. A bit nervous to not be "peaking" for the first one, but don't necessarily need to for the show that it is. Hope you'll follow me in my journey to a national stage next summer!!

**dallas3** · 08-06-2009, 10:07 AM

Good luck to you in your prep, will be following along

**GirlyMuscle** · 08-06-2009, 10:34 AM

Welcome!

**sifferman** · 08-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Good luck!!

**figurebre** · 08-06-2009, 12:00 PM

WooHOO. I love that you have a journal!

**buckimscl** · 08-06-2009, 12:03 PM

I'm in for the trip.

**hautemamatotwo** · 08-06-2009, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by dallas3

Good luck to you in your prep, will be following along

Originally Posted by GirlyMuscle

Welcome!

Originally Posted by sifferman

Good luck!!

Originally Posted by figurebre

WooHOO. I love that you have a journal!

Originally Posted by buckimscl

I'm in for the trip.

Thank u guys! I'm so far from being an organized person, this is just what I need to keep myself inline! and make new friends along the way!!

**NPCfigure** · 08-06-2009, 09:01 PM

count me in too!

**hautemamatotwo** · 08-07-2009, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by npcfigure 40

count me in too!

Thx NPCfig40!!

Today was good and when I'm dieting, good is more like amazing! I got my meals in and wasn't near as tired as I've been feeling lately. I took the boys to the gym and got my cardio in, sweat a ton, which I love and hate! Needed to do upper prep, but am doing it tom instead so I have Troy (hubby) there to push/spot me...I'm horrible at lifting alone...love to have company, even if I don't use them! I keep thinking this will be the show that teaches me to count on myself and no one else, but hasn't quite happened...I def enjoy lifting weights, just tend to not challenge myself the way I do when working with a trainer or my husband. The day I go through an entire 12 week prep without constantly wanting to cheat and am able to workout alone, I will have arrived! Until then, I'm learning...

**MsGuns** · 08-07-2009, 08:54 PM

Ill be following...you can do it, you have use to lean on.

**SallyAnne** · 08-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by hautemamatotwo

Thx NPCfig40!!

Today was good and when I'm dieting, good is more like amazing! I got my meals in and wasn't near as tired as I've been feeling lately. I took the boys to the gym and got my cardio in, sweat a ton, which I love and hate! Needed to do upper prep, but am doing it tom instead so I have Troy (hubby) there to push/spot me...I'm horrible at lifting alone...love to have company, even if I don't use them! I keep thinking this will be the show that teaches me to count on myself and no one else, but hasn't quite happened...I def enjoy lifting weights, just tend to not challenge myself the way I do when working with a trainer or my husband. The day I go through an entire 12 week prep without constantly wanting to cheat and am able to workout alone, I will have arrived! Until then, I'm learning...

I have been that way in the past, as well. When my fiance is with me, he REALLY pushes me, which I love. I've been working out by myself for a few weeks now and am learning to push myself. What really helps me is the women on this forum.

**hautemamatotwo** · 08-07-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by MsGuns

Ill be following...you can do it, you have use to lean on.

Originally Posted by SallyAnne

I have been that way in the past, as well. When my fiance is with me, he REALLY pushes me, which I love. I've been working out by myself for a few weeks now and am learning to push myself. What really helps me is the women on this forum.

Thanx, i can def see how it'll motivate me and hold me accountable, should be a great fall for me!!