Go for 2....Let's Do This!

[mpalleyne]

Yes that's so cool to get a photo shoot with Dan Ray Wonderful!!! I'm so excited for you too! We may meet up

[tlwatkins]

Thanks, girls! Less than 4 weeks away, and I fell great. I crashed hard after morning cardio yesterday, but feelin alright this morn. I am excited to meet as many people there as I can. Still deciding if I am doing my own makeup or not....oh, and did I mention I finally get to shoot with Dan Ray? ....cannot wait! Sneak peek pics soon

Hope you have a safe trip to my city! Bring your thermals...lol! Rock the stage this weekend!

[Laurie Schnelle]

Best of luck girl. I will be cheering you on. Im at the Gym Life booth #1439 & 1441 if you get a chance. safe travels and rock it

[Sunnyday]

Go get 'em, girl!

[kgramlich]

Update long overdue!
This last month has been a whirlwind of nerves, plyometrics, nerves, keeping the balance of working out, being a mom of three, nerves, changing red meat to mostly tilapia and chicken, and did I mention, nerves? I got to keep carbs in for the majority of my prep, twice a day, so that made me happy!! We cut them out the last week, and it is amazing how much faster you can drop water without the carbs. Energy stayed level until the last deplete workout, where my awesome friend counted out reps for me while I concentrated on "gettin' 'er done".

Fast forward to several flight cancellations and delays, (which I think a LOT of competitors experienced, by the sounds of it). I fully expected to place in the bottom half of the lineup; most of those girls around me were conditioned like crazy! I literally became stunned when I made first callout! I was placed third from the centre, but didn't really clue in until they called top 5 out....THIRD PLACE!! I am in shock!!

My goal was to place top 10, and I am beyond speechless that I placed in the top 3 out of 18 women! Now I am pursuing sponsorship so that I can compete more often!!! Time to check out some other journals and have a few treats!! LOL

[The Prodigy]

Congrats girl! You did awesome!!

[Sunnyday]

Big congrats on your placing! You looked awesome!

[kgramlich]

Thanks, ladies!!DSCF4344.jpg

[kgramlich]

IMG_3998_0.jpg I was seriously stunned that I made 1st call-out, not to mention 3rd place!!

[kgramlich]

New goals, yay! I am going to compete at the CBBF Nationals this August, and hopefully beat my 3rd place. I have had no rebound after the Arnold, and I am excited to say that a month later I can still fit in to my skinny jeans...comfortably! I am 21 weeks out, and lifting heavy, and still including a lot of plyometrics. It was great to meet so many people at the Arnold and be around positive people. Onward and upward! Now to send out more sponsorship applications...Happy Easter Sunday! I will be updating my journal weekly. My goal is to be better at that! Hard to do with teaching junior high and three children of my own

[MsFitMama]

One of the most exciting times in my competitive career was the CBBF Nationals this past August in New Westminster, B.C. I met so many incredibly fit and fun women! To top it off, I placed 3rd in a lineup of many women with amazing condition. Did I mention that this was my first National competition? I qualified for the North Americans, as well as the Arnold Amatuer. I decided to take a couple of months off, and refocus with new goals set for the Arnold. That brings me to RxGirl and my first journal here! I was so honored to have the priveledge of being interviewed here after placing top 3 at Nationals. I will log my journey as I prepare for March 1st, sharing recipes, training, ups and downs, as well as my tips for juggling a full time career, three children, and food prep! ( notice I said "juggling", not "balancing"?? Still working on that)

Hi Kim,

I watched the Nationals last year and I remember you. Great job!!!! Looking forward to following your Training Journal and see you at Nationals either as a spectator or a competitor....pending on result at BCs in June.

Side note: how are you able to get up early in the morning to do your cardio? I'm having a hard time this time around. I'd like to get my cardio in before my daughter gets up. I think it's just a matter of just DOING it. It's just easier to press the snooze button and say "i'll start my morning cardio tomorrow". Since I'll be 10 weeks out, there's no more excuses!

Nat

[kgramlich]

Hi Kim,

I watched the Nationals last year and I remember you. Great job!!!! Looking forward to following your Training Journal and see you at Nationals either as a spectator or a competitor....pending on result at BCs in June.

Side note: how are you able to get up early in the morning to do your cardio? I'm having a hard time this time around. I'd like to get my cardio in before my daughter gets up. I think it's just a matter of just DOING it. It's just easier to press the snooze button and say "i'll start my morning cardio tomorrow". Since I'll be 10 weeks out, there's no more excuses!

Nat

Hey, girl! The morning cardio is tough, and I find that 2 things help me:
1. I put my alarm in the bathroom outside my room so I have to get up to turn it off. That is where I leave my workout clothes.
2. I have a friend who also gets up for cardio and we take turns texting each other when we are up. if one is relying on the other to text her, you feel guilty if they are up and you are not!..Worth a try! Thanks for your support!
Looking forward to meeting you at Nationals this summer!

[kgramlich]

Ok, I just posted a long on, and then deleted it by accident....geez! 15+ weeks out of CBBF Nationals and I couldn't be happier with my post-competition body. Normally I bloat up like crazy, bu this time I have kept my weight within 12 lbs competition weight. I do not eat bread at all, not even on cheat meals. That, plus icecream were always a favorite when I did Keto a year ago. Training and dieting much smarter now! I am exhausted from the busy work week, but hey, who isn't? I truly need to get out there and start making the time to promote myself (WHY is it soooo hard!) A busy weekend with kids' sports ( I have three!!) plus my own clients for personal training in there homes, and of course leg training, which is quickly becoming my favorite. I have added glute/leg conditioning mid-week as well, and I am loving the results. Goals this week:
1. Design my website...
2. Beat my last week's leg extension PB of 175lbs for 6 reps.
3. Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning (man, the food prepping plus independent children cooking sure adds up in a hurry


My favorite meal of each day is my ground bison with banana peppers mixed in! Happy Friday

[nic902]

Excited to be journaling together again
You looked INCREDIBLE at the Arnold, I was out there so bummed we didnt get to meet up! Looking forward to seeing what this year holds for you.

[kgramlich]

Thanks, Nic! I should have asked you if you were going to the A, I would have texted you to meet! I will be there again next year

Chest day day, combined with leg conditioning wiped me out. I am craving bread today. Nothing ever comes good from that, so off to bed I go! It has been a long time since I had bread, as it bloats me up. Night cravings suck, but I have my eye on the prize, as they say, so it is not worth the cheat. I am going to finish my eggqhites and flax oil and then it's lights out!