January 2014
For the past 10 years, I have struggled to keep a routine. I have worked with many personal trainers, but it seems after 3 months, my drive fizzles away. With all the routines I have done, only a few have resulted in visible changes.
This time, I am ready to take it to a level that I have been wanting to do. I am setting goals, truly taking a change in modifying my nutrition, and having the support to help me. In the past 3 years, I have gained 20 pounds on my small frame. Even though I "look" healthy, I am physically not. My joints ache, intermittent low back pain, and I huff and puff up a flight of stairs. I have notice that now in my mid-30's, it is harder to get fit.
What is different now? I have set a goal. A BIG goal. I want to compete in a Bikini or Figure Competition. I think I am going to start with Bikini and then see if I want to go towards Figure. I have to thank my friend Heidi, who does competitions, as she inspired me.
What I plan is to use this site to help me document my steps and progress.
Please, no haters here. This is all about love and the desire to be able to reach a personal goal and to eventually maintain at a level where I can have a great quality of life as I age.
***UPDATE 2017***
Three years later, I can honestly say being physically active is a lifestyle for me. I never thought I would say these words and actually mean it, but here I am today putting it on the internet. I truly enjoy lifting and how it makes me feel. I look forward (most of the time) going to the gym and seeing the progress, whether if my goal is increasing muscle size, increasing the weight I lift, or decreasing my bodyfat. I still have not reached my goal of hitting the bodybuilding stage to compete in Bikini...however, I should reach this accomplishment by this June! I have officially signed up for a NANBF show and looking forward to just getting on the stage!
***UPDATE #2 MAY 2017***
I actually made it to the stage sooner than expected! I did a May 2017 show, and I completed several goals! Again, I go back to asking myself, the 5 "whys". Why do I lift? I lift because it makes me feel good. Why does it make me feel good? Because I feel like a accomplished something/goal. Why do I feel like I need to feel accomplished? Because it boosts my self-esteem and confidence. Why do I need to boost my self-esteem/confidence? Because it helps me realize that I am awesome. Why do I need to feel/think I am awesome? Because it is self-love.
January 2014
Ask me in a few months.....
***UPDATE 2017***
Three years later, I can actually answer this question! I love bodybuilding as I like how I feel when I am at the gym. I feel accomplished, able to push out stress from work, and I end up feeling pretty good inside. After lifting, I look forward to eating an awesome meal and if it is on a weekend, then a nap!