So I am really starting this blog for me. I wish I wrote down my experiences and progress on my last contest in 2006, then I could have gone back and compared myself on my progress. So I am starting now and hopefully if I compete later on I can use this blog and look back to help me. So today I have been feeling a little down. I woke up in a rush to get the kids ready and get to my session at the gym. I was able to grab some oatmeal but that was it..Gave me enough energy to exercise but when I was done, my blood sugar was down and I was TIRED! I have eaten well and clean all day today but I can't seem to catch up on it and stay full. Goes to show how important a good breakfast really is!
  So I have 11 weeks before I walk on stage. I still have a long ways to go, I am planning on going up (if I say maybe then I might not make it a goal). I am going to start lifting heavier and doing more strength training than I have been. That is more important to build my muscle at this time. In a few more weeks I will eliminate the little dairy, nuts, condiments, and whole grains I am consuming..Makes ya wonder how people can exercise so much and look so healthy on so little food huh?
  I decided I am hiring a physical trainer to help me out a little. Instead of getting with her a couple times a week, it will be less than that-which I will hopefully still do good. 11 weeks is not very long to train for a bikini contest, but when you are going at it day to day, its an eternity!
I will plan to update my progress and maybe even post pictures of my progress. Depending how I do in the next few weeks. I am getting the diet part down a little better every day.
  When I competed in my first contest. I did the figure division. I was 2 months pregnant at the time and I weighed 125 on my contest day. I was wanting to be less than that this time but I am not counting on it..I plan to be more muscular than I was then. I have been reaching for the goal of drinking a gallon of water daily. Some days I do great, others I can't seem to drink near enough.  I love my family and the support they are giving me. Its hard cooking two different meals every night and not being able to eat the most delicious one.
  Well, I am hoping to see more of a transformation in the next few weeks and I will keep this updated! TTFN