Just thought I would take a pic before heading out to run errands. I have 6 weeks left and I'm already exhausted. I'm training a little differently this time, and it's taking a toll on me. We'll see what happens, hopefully the change won't backfire ;-)

I've been hitting the back really heavy. Just trying to build some needed muscle back there.

I'm starting to see progress with my glutes. Working hard on the hamstring glute tie-in. We'll see how it's paying off in another week or so.

I really need to do something about my butt :-( It's looking a little flat. Need to pump it up a bit. Squats here we come!

I really have to work on getting more definition in my triceps. They need a lot of work.

Starting to see some more definition. I'm really excited about the progress I've been making.

I tried a back pose...I know it needs some work, but my back is really starting to come in. 7 more weeks to go!!!!

Been working on getting bigger biceps. Right now they are a little small, but we'll see what happens in the next week or so.

Well here I am week 10 of training and boy am I tired!

I have really been working on my tri's and bi's. I think it's finally starting to pay off!

Week 10 of training

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

I finally finished my Hydroxycut transformation...Whew! I'm happy with the results. Being apart of this contest has given me the courage to enter my first show.

This is me 10 weeks out from NPC Southern States. Got a long way to go b4 I'm stage ready.

This is my back 8 weeks and 3 days out from Southern States

Here is my back @ 8 weeks 3 day out from Southern States

This is my back 8 weeks and 3 days out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States

8 weeks out from Southern States. Still working on those glutes hard!!! Very stubborn :-(

I see some progress in my glutes, but I still have some work to do before they are stage ready.

I am so tired...and I have to learn to stop leaning when I pose. Ughhhhhh!

I still have another few pounds to lose and about 5% more bodyfat to let go of.

3 weeks to go until Southern States. These glutes are finally trying to do something..lol

3 weeks until Southern States...still holding a lot of water, but I think everythihg is looking good.

2 weeks out from Southern States. Quads are really starting to come in.

2 weeks out from Southern States.

2 weeks out from Southern States. I'm going to get these glutes to do what I want them to if it's the last thing I do...lol.

2 weeks out from Southern States. Please excuse the head scarf...it was early in the morning and I haven't been feeling like getting dolled up lately...LOL

2 week out from Southern States.

2 weeks out from Southern States. Here I am practicing my posing!!! I think I am starting to get it...I HOPE...LOL

2 weeks out from Southern States....Posing practice!

2 weeks out from Southern States. Practing with my posing coach!!! She says I'm ready....I hope she's right!!!

My friend did a side by side for me yesterday and this is what I saw for the first time...beginning, 6 weeks out and then 2 weeks out. I just sent her last night's photos to add....Wow!!!

Southern States 7/10/09 - Placed 5th in Open Class C

It's been a month since my competition and I have been enjoying the food!!! Mmmm!! Unfortunately, it's almost time to start dieting again (a week and a half) for my show in Nov. I've put on some size, so hopefully this time I will place higher. GAME ON!!!

Augh!!!! I've been bulking trying to put on as much muscle I could before I had to start training again form my November show. It's amazing how the bootie responds to extra calories and fun ;-) but it's back to business as usual.

Augh!!!! I've been bulking trying to put on as much muscle I could before I had to start training again form my November show. It's amazing how the bootie responds to extra calories and fun ;-) but it's back to business as usual.

Augh!!!! I've been bulking trying to put on as much muscle I could before I had to start training again form my November show. It's amazing how the bootie responds to extra calories and fun ;-) but it's back to business as usual.

Just thought I would take a pic before heading out to run errands. I have 6 weeks left and I'm already exhausted. I'm training a little differently this time, and it's taking a toll on me. We'll see what happens, hopefully the change won't backfire ;-)