figure competition prep. my daily journal

I really really love my gym! When I teach my Group Power classes this is the studio I teach them in. Just beautiful! If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time you know I’ve struggled with food all of my life. I come up with weight loss plans, I post about them, and…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

I like to frost my morning oatmeal with vanilla Greek yogurt. I took that photo this morning. It seems like a week ago! Now I’ve literally got 23 minutes to finish this post. It’s already 11:37 pm.  I adore Friday nights! I burn a lot of calories boxing! So I always get a little extra…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

Two weeks ago I weighed in at 142 lbs. Tonight I weighed in at 139.3 lbs. I always round up when it comes to weight. I’m going to call it 140 lbs. Therefore I’m right on track!  Did you know Barbie was a GYM Rat in the 1980s? I don’t remember this fitness equipment. I’m…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

My sister asked me if my trainer is doing my eating plan for my prep.  I thought I’d post about it in case someone else is wondering. My trainer not telling me exactly what to eat. She wants to get me down to 17 or 18% body fat. So right now she’s having me eat…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

I almost always write these right at dinner time. It’s my most favorite time of day! Everything is done. Work is over. My workout is complete. I’m in comfy, soft clothes. Everyone is in for the night. The house is cozy and warm. I’m zoned out in front of the TV with my grilled chicken,…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

I had a chance to read a couple of articles about trying to focus on losing body fat and building muscle at the same time. It’s a damn tricky endeavor! The problem is: In order to lose body fat you need to create a calorie deficit. But, in order to gain muscle you need a…