Update

Hi! I just wanted to give everyone an update on my contest prep! I have currently been on the same diet for almost 6 weeks! I did so well with it the first 3 weeks that my nutritionist kept me on it! I weigh-in this coming Thursday and am hoping to be in between 10 and 11% and under 130lbs. My supplements have not changed either. I am still doing weights 4 days a week as well as cardio 7 days a week and my "extras" 6 days a week. My cardio has been stair stepper for 45min and once a week I do sprints. On the weekends I hit two HIIT boot camps. This past Saturday I did a depletion workout with the March competitors just to experience what it will be like. Man was it tough! My "extras" have still be at least 100 lunges of different styles, regular floor abs and some Bicep exercises. This week I really want to focus on my low abs because they are lagging compared to the rest of my core. I will post as soon as I get measured again because I am sure everything will be kicked up a notch. We are less than 6 weeks away from the big day and every little thing counts!
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Hello!

Just wanted to check in and say hi! It's been crazy the last week! I wanted to give you an update on what has been going on. We are LESS THAN 9 weeks from our competition day! I go for a weigh-in and get a new diet this week! My daily routine has been lift, cardio, abs, lunges, and more abs. My homework that I do before I shower that is in addition to lifting is lunges (to get a bigger booty) and abs (who doesn't need ab work). Also I have been soaking for 20min, 3 times per week to help with soreness and to give my body a good detox. The soaks are only Epsom salt and alcohol. I have now been to 2 group posing classes and 1 private. It has already come a long way but definately have lots of practice to continue. I usually pose in the mornings for about 30 min before hitting the gym. Kristin wrote us a new weight program this week so I am excited about it. We are still pairing shoulders & abs, legs & abs, arms & abs, back & glutes &abs! With the goal of always trying to push heavier weight each week! Well that's it for today but I will new back to post pics and numbers then new diet to follow!
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FOOD FOR THE WEEK

Sundays are when I go to the grocery store and do all my cooking to ensure myself that I am prepared for success. A lot of people say that shopping "healthy" is too expensive so I saved my receipt to map out what my meal plan costs me in a week.

BREAKFAST

Eggwhites $3.98 (1 lasts all week)

Malt O Meal $3.98 (1 lasts all month)

Organic Blueberries $2.98x2

SNACK 1

Natural Chicken Breast $9.14 ( 1 package last all week)

Romaine $1.98x2

Cucumber $.68x2

LUNCH 

Tilapia $6.48x2

Wild Rice $2.59 (1 lasts all week)

Asparagus $2.10x2

SNACK 2 

Myofusion $28 (1 lasts all month)

Cream O Rice $2.49 (1 lasts all month)

DINNER

Xtra Lean Ground Turkey $5.98x2

Green Beans $2.99 (1 lasts all week)

SNACK 3

Myofusion ^

Strawberries $1.98 (1 lasts all week)

Cost of meal plan per week at beginning of month: $95.55

Cost of meal plan pet week: $61.08

That is ridiculous! So Cheap! And I have one cheat meal a week! 

NO EXCUSES! 10 WEEKS!

💜 L

Diet/Workout/Supplements

Just wanted to update everyone on my program for the next couple weeks! I will be following this to a T for the next 3 weeks until I check in again! 

DIET

I eat every 2-3 hours. Every 3 hours after a meal and 2 hours if I eat a protein shake or snack. Unfortunately, I cannot post portions because is specific to your goals and was made just for by my nutritionist. But here is all the good foods I am eating. Remember that everything listed is prepared as clean as possible with minimal ingredients and seasonings.

BREAKFAST

Malt O Meal

Egg Whites

Blueberries

SNACK

Chicken Breast

Cucumber

Romaine

LUNCH

Tilapia

Wild Rice

Asparagus

SNACK

Cream of Rice

Iso Whey Protein

DINNER

Extra Lean Ground Turkey

Green Beans

SNACK

Myofusion

Strawberries

EXERCISE

Shoulders & Abs

Legs/Core

Arms/abs

Back/Glutes

More Abs :)

SUPPLEMENTS

A Women's Power Pack

CLA

B6

BCAA

L-carnitine

Vitamin C

ZMA

Labrada Lean Body

*Do not take unless directed, each person is different!

💜L

11 Weeks Out

I had my official weigh in at 11 weeks out! I am 138lbs and 17.4%. So I gained 1.1% literally while I was in Aruba! That is why it is so important when you cheat not to make a whole week out of it (unless on vacation of course). If you have a flat tire (mess your diet up) you don't get out ofthecar and flatten the other 3 (continue binge eating) YOU GET BACK AT IT! I do not yet have my diet or workout program but will have it and post it this evening! This blog is going to be great to compare Kristin and I bodies. Kristin is 5'2 and her trouble area is her lower half where I am 5'9 and struggle with my midsection. Since I have not received my diet plan yet today has consisted of: 

Breakfast: eggwhites & blueberries

Snack 1: extra lean ground turkey & avocado

Lunch: Protein Shake

Snack 2: salmon & wild rice

Dinner: extra lean ground turkey & spinach 

Snack 3: almonds

For workouts today I will be doing a boot camp put on by my trainer! It's at a track so will be lots of sprints, bleachers & lunges! 

11 weeks 138lbs--17.4%

11 weeks 138--17.4%

Till next time....💜L

Last Day Away

Today is my last day in Aruba and it has been amazing! One thing I learned after taking a week off from my "clean-eating" regimen is that once your countdown to a competition, you do NOT want to go out of town! Even when you are making good food choices it is unknown how they prepare it! The weight comes back fast and after eating clean you feel terrible eating fatty foods! It is best to really plan when leaving town if it is necessary when competing or if possible skip the trip so you are not faced with temptations! For me I purposely choose to reward myself for the past couple months of "clean-eating" with a vacation and get back to the grind with an 11 week countdown!

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Aruba

Hi from Aruba! I am here till Friday! I officially start my training for the Texas Shredder on the 26th which gives me 11 weeks to prepare! Once I get home I will do an official weigh in and get my measurements!

Just want y'all to know that even though I am on a much needed vacation I am still trying to eat lots of fresh fish, fruits and veggies! Also, I have made it to the gym daily to do some fat burning cardio and abs! I estimate to put on a bit of fat by next weigh-in simply because the mojitos and piña coladas are delicious! Still trying to keep my metabolism high by eating every 3 hours, continuing my supplements and drinking LOTS of water!

And GO KRISTIN, today would have wrapped up your detox! Now the fun begins!

Bit About Me

I grew up an athlete, always active and involved! I played golf in college and although I trained And practiced my butt off I never once worried about my nutrition. Standing 5'9 I was always a bit lanky. Once I graduated I threw in the towel for my golf career and went straight to work. After about a year I noticed I had gone from lanky to "skinny fat".

The first change I made was joining a crossfit styled gym called Lift Strong Run Fast. The programming was crazier than any crossfit "WOD" and it really challenged me. I started at 145lbs--weak as ever! Within a couple months I had gained size and muscle and also put on 5lbs. After about 9 months at my gym I started seeing a nutritionist! I already ate very clean but was making little mistakes. My first weigh in with my nutritionist was October 6, 2012 and I was 147 lbs and 24.3% body fat! Just 4 weeks later I checked back in at 142.1 and 19.7% body fat. And I am currently 135lbs and 16.3% body fat. That is 8% in 3 months!!

With having said a bit about myself it is obvious that I want to compete out of the pure love of competition! I am used to following plans to reach my goals. I have been very realistic and understand that this is a going to be a very tough journey but definately believe the reward will be worth it! I plan to get more in tune with myself and my body. I love the challenge and am SUPER excited to have someone to do it with! All I had to say to Kristin was, "I am going to compete in The Texas Shredder." Instantly she jumped aboard and asked if she could join! Undergoing this experience with her is going to make it that much more exciting! I will have someone to complain too when I am hungry and tired!

I will be updating on my daily diet, training and posing! Keep posted :)