.It has been known to work for many though. The only downside is if it occasioanlly goes wrong and you get a soft look from some retention. Most times though from understanding that doesn't happen.
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Yes I've head that water load can be really unusual, just drinking water every hour for 12-15 hours stright, then just constantly peeing several times in about 24 hours .
It has been known to work for many though. The only downside is if it occasioanlly goes wrong and you get a soft look from some retention. Most times though from understanding that doesn't happen.
.It has been known to work for many though. The only downside is if it occasioanlly goes wrong and you get a soft look from some retention. Most times though from understanding that doesn't happen.
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66 days now... Less than 10 weeks! Yipes!!!
Bossman- The sweet potato seems to be working so I think I'll stick with it. I chose sweet potato because it is higher in carbs and calories than broccoli, asparagus, and green beans. (1 cup of sweet potato has 40 grams of carb while 1 cup of broccoli only has 11). diet is very low carb most days and I really don't think it would be heathly to do any fewer carbs than what i'm doing. I am eating green beans, brocolli, and asparagus, however I usually eat those with sweet potatoes (or other carb; usually quinoa or oatmeal). For last 2 meals of the day I stick to only protein and some form of veggie (lately its been zucchini because its in season here and I've been getting a ton of it for free) to ensure that i'm having limited carbs around bedtime. When I get closer to the comp (6 weeks out) i will defintely cut back on the sweet potatoes and other foods higher in carbs. However right now, as I said, I don't think it would be benefical to go any lower in carbs. :) For the tilapia, it is understanding that tilapia is extremely low in mercury levels, often times with no mercury at all detected (in farm raised fish). It is also much easier to prepare and gag down than chicken. I do eat chicken... have had it for the past 2 nights in a row.. however the tilapia is much easier to eat during the day while at work.
Michele- Hey girl!! I'm glad I could bring back fond memories of your dieting days. :) This diet is actually surprisingly easy (for the most part). I've definitely learned to think of food as fuel and I really don't crave any other foods... most of the time. Last night I was standing in the kitchen talking to dad while he was cutting up a nice fat piece of watermelon... while I was talking to him mom walked in eating an ice cream bar to join the conversation. I pictured myself grabbing his bowl of watermelon and moms ice cream and heading for the door to eat their treats. I'm pretty sure I'm faster than both of them so I may have gotten away with it... however probably would have regretted that later. :) Thanks for the inspiration and words of advice girl! I tend to go back and forth between moments of panic and moments of confidence. I can definitely tell that body is constantly changing so that is encouraging! More than anything, i'm totally enjoying this challenge and I can already tell that I'm going to be doing many more competitions in the future.
Nokie- LOL! It actualy is much easier than it sounds. ;) I've learned to enjoy the foods that I do get to eat instead of dwelling on what I "can't" have. I now have a whole new respect for oatmeal... it feels like a real treat! :)
Thank you everybody for your inspiration and motivation!!!
Cassie
Bossman- The sweet potato seems to be working so I think I'll stick with it. I chose sweet potato because it is higher in carbs and calories than broccoli, asparagus, and green beans. (1 cup of sweet potato has 40 grams of carb while 1 cup of broccoli only has 11). diet is very low carb most days and I really don't think it would be heathly to do any fewer carbs than what i'm doing. I am eating green beans, brocolli, and asparagus, however I usually eat those with sweet potatoes (or other carb; usually quinoa or oatmeal). For last 2 meals of the day I stick to only protein and some form of veggie (lately its been zucchini because its in season here and I've been getting a ton of it for free) to ensure that i'm having limited carbs around bedtime. When I get closer to the comp (6 weeks out) i will defintely cut back on the sweet potatoes and other foods higher in carbs. However right now, as I said, I don't think it would be benefical to go any lower in carbs. :) For the tilapia, it is understanding that tilapia is extremely low in mercury levels, often times with no mercury at all detected (in farm raised fish). It is also much easier to prepare and gag down than chicken. I do eat chicken... have had it for the past 2 nights in a row.. however the tilapia is much easier to eat during the day while at work.
Michele- Hey girl!! I'm glad I could bring back fond memories of your dieting days. :) This diet is actually surprisingly easy (for the most part). I've definitely learned to think of food as fuel and I really don't crave any other foods... most of the time. Last night I was standing in the kitchen talking to dad while he was cutting up a nice fat piece of watermelon... while I was talking to him mom walked in eating an ice cream bar to join the conversation. I pictured myself grabbing his bowl of watermelon and moms ice cream and heading for the door to eat their treats. I'm pretty sure I'm faster than both of them so I may have gotten away with it... however probably would have regretted that later. :) Thanks for the inspiration and words of advice girl! I tend to go back and forth between moments of panic and moments of confidence. I can definitely tell that body is constantly changing so that is encouraging! More than anything, i'm totally enjoying this challenge and I can already tell that I'm going to be doing many more competitions in the future.
Nokie- LOL! It actualy is much easier than it sounds. ;) I've learned to enjoy the foods that I do get to eat instead of dwelling on what I "can't" have. I now have a whole new respect for oatmeal... it feels like a real treat! :)
Thank you everybody for your inspiration and motivation!!!
Cassie
I wasn't actually thinking of Broccoli Cup, I was of Broccoli stalks.
Broccoli Stalk
However I completely understand where you're coming from right now, and of course wouldn't want to suggest anything, that could hamper your chances, as that's not how I give support, and encouragement to people.
This is your chance to be a great athlete, and I feel it's responsibility to respect a Ladies wishes, and respect your decisions all the way to the final stage, and of course I will continue to do that
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Broccoli Stalk
However I completely understand where you're coming from right now, and of course wouldn't want to suggest anything, that could hamper your chances, as that's not how I give support, and encouragement to people.
This is your chance to be a great athlete, and I feel it's responsibility to respect a Ladies wishes, and respect your decisions all the way to the final stage, and of course I will continue to do that
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Thanks bossman. :) I've heard of people switching to broccoli later in the game also. I'll definitely be doing that when I'm closer to the comp. Just afraid to cut calories too drastically right now as i don't want to shut down metabolism.
65 days now... 9 1/2 weeks... YIKES!
In this morning's workout I hit the wall so hard it almost knocked me on butt. I taught spinning at 5:30 this morning and legs were so dead I could barely get through the workout. class even noticed and informed me that I "wasn't very peppy" this morning. I refrained from telling them that they wouldn't be very peppy either if they were living on fish, chicken, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes. :)
I'm still wondering if I'm going to be ready in time for the October 3rd show. I know I'm making progress, but I don't want to enter the show if I don't feel 100% ready to get up on stage. I've been a bit worried about it lately, but finally came to the conclusion that I can always skip the show in October and do the one in November if I'm not quite ready for the October 3rd competition. I've been giving this all... putting 100% effort in and doing everything in power to be ready in time. We'll see how the next 9 1/2 weeks go. At the rate that i'm losing now, I should be around 13-15% by fat by October 3rd (assuming I keep losing and don't hit a plateau). We shall see! I'll be meeting with trainer next weekend and will be 8 weeks out at that time. She should be able to tell me whether or not she thinks i'll be ready in time.
I hope all is well with everybody!
Cassie
65 days now... 9 1/2 weeks... YIKES!
In this morning's workout I hit the wall so hard it almost knocked me on butt. I taught spinning at 5:30 this morning and legs were so dead I could barely get through the workout. class even noticed and informed me that I "wasn't very peppy" this morning. I refrained from telling them that they wouldn't be very peppy either if they were living on fish, chicken, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes. :)
I'm still wondering if I'm going to be ready in time for the October 3rd show. I know I'm making progress, but I don't want to enter the show if I don't feel 100% ready to get up on stage. I've been a bit worried about it lately, but finally came to the conclusion that I can always skip the show in October and do the one in November if I'm not quite ready for the October 3rd competition. I've been giving this all... putting 100% effort in and doing everything in power to be ready in time. We'll see how the next 9 1/2 weeks go. At the rate that i'm losing now, I should be around 13-15% by fat by October 3rd (assuming I keep losing and don't hit a plateau). We shall see! I'll be meeting with trainer next weekend and will be 8 weeks out at that time. She should be able to tell me whether or not she thinks i'll be ready in time.
I hope all is well with everybody!
Cassie
How are you doing? Sorry to hear about hitting the wall. I'm sure, this is all new to you, and your body, there must be so many adjustments, mentally, physically, such a challenge. I think you are doing a gr8 job, and admire your drive, and discipline. Keep taking it one day at a time, keep pushing! GR8 Job.
quote="cassiegose"]Thanks bossman. I've heard of people switching to broccoli later in the game also. I'll definitely be doing that when I'm closer to the comp. Just afraid to cut calories too drastically right now as i don't want to shut down metabolism.
65 days now... 9 1/2 weeks... YIKES!
In this morning's workout I hit the wall so hard it almost knocked me on butt. I taught spinning at 5:30 this morning and legs were so dead I could barely get through the workout. class even noticed and informed me that I "wasn't very peppy" this morning. I refrained from telling them that they wouldn't be very peppy either if they were living on fish, chicken, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes.
Sounds like the diet "grumpies". I had those too and went off on wonderful supportive hubby a couple times yelling, "If all you had to eat was fish, chicken, sweet potato, salad, and green veggies you'd be bitchin' too"! To which then he responded..."Hey chicky, you're the one who signed up for this not me"! After I pulled head out of and was grounded again, I apologized and accepted the fact I had the "diet grumpies" and all was better.
I'm still wondering if I'm going to be ready in time for the October 3rd show. I know I'm making progress, but I don't want to enter the show if I don't feel 100% ready to get up on stage. I've been a bit worried about it lately, but finally came to the conclusion that I can always skip the show in October and do the one in November if I'm not quite ready for the October 3rd competition. I've been giving this all... putting 100% effort in and doing everything in power to be ready in time. We'll see how the next 9 1/2 weeks go. At the rate that i'm losing now, I should be around 13-15% by fat by October 3rd (assuming I keep losing and don't hit a plateau). We shall see! I'll be meeting with trainer next weekend and will be 8 weeks out at that time. She should be able to tell me whether or not she thinks i'll be ready in time.
I know your thinking you may not be ready, but advice is go ahead and do the October show...it will give you great experience and more confidence for the November show. You know your giving it your all, we know your giving it your all. Don't sell yourself short Cassie. The mind can play funny tricks when your eating like you have been and training so hard to reach your goal. We are our own worse critics. Will I be ready? Am I lean enough? Do I have enough muscle? Just have fun with it and enjoy the moment. The experince in itself will be enouigh to drive you to do another show. You can do this, you have the power to succeed and as your supporters have said.... you are already a winner in our eyes. Just keep up the great work and keep your chin up...YOU ARE ALMOST THERE
I hope all is well with everybody!
Cassie[/quote]
I've heard of people switching to broccoli later in the game also. I'll definitely be doing that when I'm closer to the comp. Just afraid to cut calories too drastically right now as i don't want to shut down metabolism. 65 days now... 9 1/2 weeks... YIKES!
In this morning's workout I hit the wall so hard it almost knocked me on butt. I taught spinning at 5:30 this morning and legs were so dead I could barely get through the workout. class even noticed and informed me that I "wasn't very peppy" this morning. I refrained from telling them that they wouldn't be very peppy either if they were living on fish, chicken, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes.
Sounds like the diet "grumpies". I had those too and went off on wonderful supportive hubby a couple times yelling, "If all you had to eat was fish, chicken, sweet potato, salad, and green veggies you'd be bitchin' too"! To which then he responded..."Hey chicky, you're the one who signed up for this not me"! After I pulled head out of and was grounded again, I apologized and accepted the fact I had the "diet grumpies" and all was better.
I'm still wondering if I'm going to be ready in time for the October 3rd show. I know I'm making progress, but I don't want to enter the show if I don't feel 100% ready to get up on stage. I've been a bit worried about it lately, but finally came to the conclusion that I can always skip the show in October and do the one in November if I'm not quite ready for the October 3rd competition. I've been giving this all... putting 100% effort in and doing everything in power to be ready in time. We'll see how the next 9 1/2 weeks go. At the rate that i'm losing now, I should be around 13-15% by fat by October 3rd (assuming I keep losing and don't hit a plateau). We shall see! I'll be meeting with trainer next weekend and will be 8 weeks out at that time. She should be able to tell me whether or not she thinks i'll be ready in time.
I know your thinking you may not be ready, but advice is go ahead and do the October show...it will give you great experience and more confidence for the November show. You know your giving it your all, we know your giving it your all. Don't sell yourself short Cassie. The mind can play funny tricks when your eating like you have been and training so hard to reach your goal. We are our own worse critics. Will I be ready? Am I lean enough? Do I have enough muscle? Just have fun with it and enjoy the moment. The experince in itself will be enouigh to drive you to do another show. You can do this, you have the power to succeed and as your supporters have said.... you are already a winner in our eyes. Just keep up the great work and keep your chin up...YOU ARE ALMOST THERE
I hope all is well with everybody!
Cassie[/quote]
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Awwwwe Michele.. Girl YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Don't know what I'd do without ya!
Oh I totally have the diet grumpies! I like to think that I'm usually pretty easy going but lately I have definitely been less than peppy. In fact, I really have to catch myself from being down right nasty at times. LOL! I'm glad youre husband was there to put you in your place when you got grumpy! Luckily poor boyfriend lives 4 hours from me right now so hes been pretty much spared from wrath... although I will admit that there have been a few times now where i accidently bit his head off for absolutely no reason at all.
You're right! I should just plan on doing the show even if I don't feel 100% prepared. I'm anxious to get this first one out of the way and by doing the one in October I should be extra prepared for the one in November. Plus, God only knows what the judges are going to be looking for in the October show so there really is no way to know what 100% ready is.
Thank you so much for the encouragement Michele! I feel like you just gave me the biggest hug... and I definitely needed one today!
Oh I totally have the diet grumpies! I like to think that I'm usually pretty easy going but lately I have definitely been less than peppy. In fact, I really have to catch myself from being down right nasty at times. LOL! I'm glad youre husband was there to put you in your place when you got grumpy! Luckily poor boyfriend lives 4 hours from me right now so hes been pretty much spared from wrath... although I will admit that there have been a few times now where i accidently bit his head off for absolutely no reason at all.
You're right! I should just plan on doing the show even if I don't feel 100% prepared. I'm anxious to get this first one out of the way and by doing the one in October I should be extra prepared for the one in November. Plus, God only knows what the judges are going to be looking for in the October show so there really is no way to know what 100% ready is.
Thank you so much for the encouragement Michele! I feel like you just gave me the biggest hug... and I definitely needed one today!
Thank-you Michele, what I was trying to say, only spoken from someone with experience in this type of grueling affair.
I despise doubt, I don't know if it serves any useful purpose. Don't even let it creep into ur head, it is a thief, it wants to steal from you, all that you are capable of. You need to slam the door on it, and replace the doubt with positive thoughts, positive energy. If you doubt you will not push as hard, you need to tell urself I CAN DO IT!!! and I WILL DO IT. Kick doubt to the curb. You have plenty of time to make adjustments.
Also, sometimes we, as humans, are afraid to finish, to hit the finish line, we prep, we run hard, we train, then we lose it at the end because we fear the result. Don't fear the result, give it ur best, push through, put in an effort that you will be proud of, at the finish, regardless of the result. Nothing in life is perfect, and you will undoubtedely look back, and see things you would change if you do it again, but do the BEST you can with what you know NOW, and you should emerge proud of that.
I don't want doubt or fear to steal anything from you. I want you to have the best. Press forward with all you have, leave doubt and fear behind, they are not ur friend. I hope you know this is meant to encourage you, to be positive, and to let you know, we are all behind you 150%. You can do it......
I despise doubt, I don't know if it serves any useful purpose. Don't even let it creep into ur head, it is a thief, it wants to steal from you, all that you are capable of. You need to slam the door on it, and replace the doubt with positive thoughts, positive energy. If you doubt you will not push as hard, you need to tell urself I CAN DO IT!!! and I WILL DO IT. Kick doubt to the curb. You have plenty of time to make adjustments.
Also, sometimes we, as humans, are afraid to finish, to hit the finish line, we prep, we run hard, we train, then we lose it at the end because we fear the result. Don't fear the result, give it ur best, push through, put in an effort that you will be proud of, at the finish, regardless of the result. Nothing in life is perfect, and you will undoubtedely look back, and see things you would change if you do it again, but do the BEST you can with what you know NOW, and you should emerge proud of that.
I don't want doubt or fear to steal anything from you. I want you to have the best. Press forward with all you have, leave doubt and fear behind, they are not ur friend. I hope you know this is meant to encourage you, to be positive, and to let you know, we are all behind you 150%. You can do it......
Awww… Cassie… I’ll give you a BIG bear Hug… *Hugs*Hugs*Hugs* (Ok, maybe that's more than "a" hug... 
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I’ll be cheering for you all the way with bright pink pom poms and uber neon green outfit with some neon orange head bands… Being soooo bright & colorful.. You can’t miss!!!
I’ll be cheering and jumping up and down for you… Screaming.. YEAHHHH.. YAYYYYYY... CASSIE… CASSIE….CASSIE….!!!!
Yeah, you.. the hot looking one.. (don’t pretend you don’t see me now!) LoL....
I'll even share outfit with the guys too... I'm sure ironwill wouldn't mind!
)I’ll be cheering for you all the way with bright pink pom poms and uber neon green outfit with some neon orange head bands… Being soooo bright & colorful.. You can’t miss!!!
I’ll be cheering and jumping up and down for you… Screaming.. YEAHHHH.. YAYYYYYY... CASSIE… CASSIE….CASSIE….!!!!
Yeah, you.. the hot looking one.. (don’t pretend you don’t see me now!) LoL....
I'll even share outfit with the guys too... I'm sure ironwill wouldn't mind!
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LOL! Thanks Nokie!!! You crack me up!
Ironwill and Lesplease... Gosh I'm a dingaling! I didn't see your messages until after I posted to Michele. I'm a bit out of it today! Thank you guys for your encouragment! I don't know what I'd do without shapefit friends!
To answer your question Ironwill of how I am feeling... all things considered I'm feeling just fine. I'm a wee bit tired... and quite grumpy... but otherwise I really can't complain. Thank you so much for your kind words. You're sooo right, I need to not doubt myself.
THANKS AGAIN GUYS! YOU'VE MADE ME FEEL ALLLL BETTER.
Ironwill and Lesplease... Gosh I'm a dingaling! I didn't see your messages until after I posted to Michele. I'm a bit out of it today! Thank you guys for your encouragment!
I don't know what I'd do without shapefit friends! To answer your question Ironwill of how I am feeling... all things considered I'm feeling just fine. I'm a wee bit tired... and quite grumpy... but otherwise I really can't complain. Thank you so much for your kind words. You're sooo right, I need to not doubt myself.
THANKS AGAIN GUYS! YOU'VE MADE ME FEEL ALLLL BETTER.
You know yourself better than anyone does, but even you're in a situation, where you're flying blind so to speak, and you will have these moments.
You will doubt, you will question, and I've said it before, that questioning things is good, providing you don't start coming out with loads of negative answers.
You could potentially do both shows, but the almost certain fact is, you will be ready, and don't forget, there is a possibility you could do some kind of Water loading system, 36 hours before, which might tighten you up some more.
The main thing is not to let any low Carbs, and any pre-show nerves get the better of you, and don't think about the enormity of the moment, or who might be there, just think about being that amazing young Lady, who's done good.
Think about what sort of life issues you had a teenager, and think about how much stronger, mentally, emotionally and physically you are, and how much you've achieved since then, with your work and education.
Then you can begin to see this as less of a challenge to overcome, but a moment to savour, a special moment, to give yourself extra validation. A chance to prove to yourself just how special you are, when the whole audience looks at you, and wonders who that shining little star is, living and loving every second of a special day.
The day a teenage girl with life issues, really became a young Lady, with a fabulous body, and a great life.
This is a top of the mountain moment for you. The chance to prove that you deserve to be recognised as an athlete and deserve to be respected for who you are, and that you can show people you can commit to something this demanding and see it through. Something that tests your emotional, mental and physical facets, in a way teaching spinning classes, and learning high brow knowledge, don't quite do. Though that isn't meant to take anything positive away from those things.
You are doing a brilliant job. You've stuck to the task in hand, you've really tried to find time to practice poses, been rigorous on the diet, never caved in once, never missed a single weights session, cardio workout, and never complained about how hard you're finding things.
You are proving yourself to be someone who could be a future champion.
You are giving your all, pushing on, staying positive, surrounding yourself with positive people people, and not letting other influences in life, distract you, or do anything to hamper your efforts.
You have so much to be proud of already, and so much to look forward to, not just for the first show, but future shows.
I know you can be so much, and do yourself justice. I know you're going to look amazing on the day, and you're going to make a lot of people, myself included proud of you.
The little Lady with a big, big heart, and a lot of courage, and an inspiration and rolemodel to other people especially young females, who have or have had an , because your actions are showing such people, you don't have to feel worthless and there is a better way, and not a long pointless road of pretty wasted living.
So don't fear the unknown here, just anticipate one of the best days of your life, and live every coming day, like that moment is going to be as special as you deserve it to be.
You CAN and WILL be good enough, to do this. You ARE good enough, and you DO deserve this chance. You WON'T put yourself to shame, or fail yourself as a person, and you WON'T let anyone down, least of all anyone here, if it doesn't quite go how it could, but you CAN be a champion, and CAN be a great athlete.
You know about 4 years ago, I saw a picture of a female winning a seniors BB comp at 51, and she looked 10 years younger easily, so you have so much time to get experience, improve, get your prep style down and be what you're capable of being, this isn't one of those last chance things, if it's not quite worked out, it's a lost opportunity forever.
So do keep questioning things as it's human. If we didn't we'd still be living in caves, eating dead rats and picking our noses a lot.
As for the mood swings, that is normal for a lot of people, as it gets a bit more stressful and the reduced Carbs take a little toll, so that's to be expected. You might just have to try and fight it if it happens, but make some people aware it could, and it's not meant as a genuine reaction, because anyone who knows you knows, you're too loving and caring to be a tetchy so 'n' so or a crank.
The main thing here is not to be overly concerned, and you're doing the right thing, not becoming a stress head all the time about being ready and looking good enough, because you'll be fine. It's your first time, and that's understandable, but I'm confident you'll do really well, and it will work out.
You should be proud of yourself, for the person you have become in the last 6-8 years, and this moment in the spotlight, will be your way to culminate a great life transformation, and hopefully start a great future as a stage athlete, and potential champion.
Stay strong, chin up, and no worries yeah. You're doing brilliantly, and I'm one of those people who's proud of you, and I'll always be around for those days, when it all seems a little too much.
Keep going and GOOD LUCK .
You will doubt, you will question, and I've said it before, that questioning things is good, providing you don't start coming out with loads of negative answers.
You could potentially do both shows, but the almost certain fact is, you will be ready, and don't forget, there is a possibility you could do some kind of Water loading system, 36 hours before, which might tighten you up some more.
The main thing is not to let any low Carbs, and any pre-show nerves get the better of you, and don't think about the enormity of the moment, or who might be there, just think about being that amazing young Lady, who's done good.
Think about what sort of life issues you had a teenager, and think about how much stronger, mentally, emotionally and physically you are, and how much you've achieved since then, with your work and education.
Then you can begin to see this as less of a challenge to overcome, but a moment to savour, a special moment, to give yourself extra validation. A chance to prove to yourself just how special you are, when the whole audience looks at you, and wonders who that shining little star is, living and loving every second of a special day.
The day a teenage girl with life issues, really became a young Lady, with a fabulous body, and a great life.
This is a top of the mountain moment for you. The chance to prove that you deserve to be recognised as an athlete and deserve to be respected for who you are, and that you can show people you can commit to something this demanding and see it through. Something that tests your emotional, mental and physical facets, in a way teaching spinning classes, and learning high brow knowledge, don't quite do. Though that isn't meant to take anything positive away from those things.
You are doing a brilliant job. You've stuck to the task in hand, you've really tried to find time to practice poses, been rigorous on the diet, never caved in once, never missed a single weights session, cardio workout, and never complained about how hard you're finding things.
You are proving yourself to be someone who could be a future champion.
You are giving your all, pushing on, staying positive, surrounding yourself with positive people people, and not letting other influences in life, distract you, or do anything to hamper your efforts.
You have so much to be proud of already, and so much to look forward to, not just for the first show, but future shows.
I know you can be so much, and do yourself justice. I know you're going to look amazing on the day, and you're going to make a lot of people, myself included proud of you.
The little Lady with a big, big heart, and a lot of courage, and an inspiration and rolemodel to other people especially young females, who have or have had an , because your actions are showing such people, you don't have to feel worthless and there is a better way, and not a long pointless road of pretty wasted living.
So don't fear the unknown here, just anticipate one of the best days of your life, and live every coming day, like that moment is going to be as special as you deserve it to be.
You CAN and WILL be good enough, to do this. You ARE good enough, and you DO deserve this chance. You WON'T put yourself to shame, or fail yourself as a person, and you WON'T let anyone down, least of all anyone here, if it doesn't quite go how it could, but you CAN be a champion, and CAN be a great athlete.
You know about 4 years ago, I saw a picture of a female winning a seniors BB comp at 51, and she looked 10 years younger easily, so you have so much time to get experience, improve, get your prep style down and be what you're capable of being, this isn't one of those last chance things, if it's not quite worked out, it's a lost opportunity forever.
So do keep questioning things as it's human. If we didn't we'd still be living in caves, eating dead rats and picking our noses a lot
.As for the mood swings, that is normal for a lot of people, as it gets a bit more stressful and the reduced Carbs take a little toll, so that's to be expected. You might just have to try and fight it if it happens, but make some people aware it could, and it's not meant as a genuine reaction, because anyone who knows you knows, you're too loving and caring to be a tetchy so 'n' so or a crank.
The main thing here is not to be overly concerned, and you're doing the right thing, not becoming a stress head all the time about being ready and looking good enough, because you'll be fine. It's your first time, and that's understandable, but I'm confident you'll do really well, and it will work out.
You should be proud of yourself, for the person you have become in the last 6-8 years, and this moment in the spotlight, will be your way to culminate a great life transformation, and hopefully start a great future as a stage athlete, and potential champion.
Stay strong, chin up, and no worries yeah. You're doing brilliantly, and I'm one of those people who's proud of you, and I'll always be around for those days, when it all seems a little too much.
Keep going and GOOD LUCK
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cassiegose
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Thank goodness for Fridays!
Yesterday was a low carb day. I'm not going to lie, it was a rough day! Ate 1/2 cup of oatmeal for breakfast, then 1/3 cup sweet potatoes with meal 2, then 1/3 cup sweet potatoes with meal 3... also had a ton of zucchini but it doesn't have many carbs so didn't help too much. By the end of the day I was EXHAUSTED and was having a hard time concentrating. This morning I increased oatmeal to 2/3 cup. I didn't take the time to make more sweet potatoes last night so will most likely have another small bowl of oatmeal later. I was on the verge of gagging yesterday as I was eating tilapia so am going to the store today to purchase some chicken and red meat. I could really go for a thick piece of sirloin right now!
workout this morning was a challenge. Did biceps and triceps then attempted intervals. I made it through 20 minutes of intervals and was done for. I usually try not to do intervals on weight days but schedule has been off this week and needed to get in another interval workout. boss was at the gym this morning watching me struggle through HIIT. He laughed at me when i got to work and asked how program is going. I'm hoping he didn't hear me cursing at the treadmill ealier at the gym... I thought I had kept the swearing under breath but ipod was turned up pretty loud so who knows. :)
Thats all for now. I hope everybody has had a WONDERFUL week and has a GREAT weekend!
Cassie
Yesterday was a low carb day. I'm not going to lie, it was a rough day! Ate 1/2 cup of oatmeal for breakfast, then 1/3 cup sweet potatoes with meal 2, then 1/3 cup sweet potatoes with meal 3... also had a ton of zucchini but it doesn't have many carbs so didn't help too much. By the end of the day I was EXHAUSTED and was having a hard time concentrating. This morning I increased oatmeal to 2/3 cup. I didn't take the time to make more sweet potatoes last night so will most likely have another small bowl of oatmeal later. I was on the verge of gagging yesterday as I was eating tilapia so am going to the store today to purchase some chicken and red meat. I could really go for a thick piece of sirloin right now!
workout this morning was a challenge. Did biceps and triceps then attempted intervals. I made it through 20 minutes of intervals and was done for. I usually try not to do intervals on weight days but schedule has been off this week and needed to get in another interval workout. boss was at the gym this morning watching me struggle through HIIT. He laughed at me when i got to work and asked how program is going. I'm hoping he didn't hear me cursing at the treadmill ealier at the gym... I thought I had kept the swearing under breath but ipod was turned up pretty loud so who knows. :)
Thats all for now. I hope everybody has had a WONDERFUL week and has a GREAT weekend!
Cassie