It has been a number of months since I posted on my blog. How I've missed you!!!
My first fitness show went relatively well. I changed my physique and was really really grateful for the opportunity and education that I learned during this time. I met a bunch of wonderful ladies who had the same goals as me. There were a few things that I did not like about the whole "show" but this will not stop me from being better, for me and my own goals. In the end, it's ME that matters and not what the judges look for. The great outcome of this show was increased in confidence! Can you imagine parading in your bikini in front of hundreds of people while the judges look on and "critique" you for what you have done to your body and overall presentation? But this is what the show is all about. Lots of good and bad.
Here are a few pics of me on stage:
I will be updating my blog once again on my second fitness show. I have not decided on which organization to do this yet, but I will be soon. Of course, I have not been slacking at all and have been preparing mentally and physically for the next show.
My preparation in the last few months have been focused on targeting my weakness areas in order that I can better lift for the next phase of my workout regimen. I need some areas strengthened, like knees, shoulders and forearms. I continue to work on my core so I can continue to lift smarter =)
I want to better my physique for the next show, but I don't want to be broken either.
I cannot imagine having an amazing physique now and in 5 years, can hardly do anything because of immense pain, numbness and other injuries that could slow me down or worse, stop me from being active?! That would be HORRIBLE.
So if you are training for weight loss, to tone up or get ready for a fitness show, prepare smarter and think of ways to help your body by strengthening the weak parts first. When in doubt, seek a qualified Personal Trainer to help assess your posture and help with your fitness program. If you have been plagued by back pain, knee pain, shoulder, etc., consult a Sport Medicine Doctor or a Physical Therapist to help you become pain free!
Until next time.
