eeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk was totally off the rails 2nd week after comping. Just let my hair down and literally ate what I wanted (always within reason) and did get into exercise but felt all over the place!!!
Now 3rd week after comping I am a lot more focussed and solid in my mental thinking. Before my headspace was everywhere..................... interesting watching myself process what was going on and not being able to get out of that space!!!
I am now thinking about the future, goal setting for my training, enjoying and being motivated in lifting weights again. Actually feeling 'on purpose' again :)
The weights are going to take a while before I am lifting heavier weights, although, I have noticed that with some of the weights it has been easy to up the weight and in others, alas no!!! My bench press still has not improved by much. I am now pressing 35k (this includes bar) so this is an area I really want to work on. My lat pull downs has been upped, my hand weights have been upped as well as the preacher curl for my bi-ceps, that is going really well and surprising me :)
My running has improved as I managed to do about 4 - 5 runs last week. Would love to get back into the boxing again, as I miss that, always such a good workout!
I did not like the feeling of not having a focus as this is what I had for so long, but maybe my brain and body were saying enough focussing and lets just party/hangout!!!
Have had a preliminary chat with PT in regards to training, comping next year, building more muscle and generally getting back into training.
I have other things also that I am focussing on at the moment..................... yoga retreat in Bali, house warming party and then Christmas. This Christmas will be my first Christmas in my new house and what I have wanted for a long time is a simple Christmas day with, literally, prawns and champagne............................ by the beach!!!
So, it looks like my wish is going to come true and it will be celebrated with family and friends by the beach. :0
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Post Comp...............
Its now nearly two weeks after comp, after my body 'peaked'!!
You might ask, "how am I feeling now?" mmmmmmmmmm good question. I decided I needed a little time out, but was that a good thing!! My diet is not good, or am I just being too critical of what I am eating or not eating....................... that is the ? I have a sweet tooth, therefore there has been a fair share of sweet things passing my lips, not good as I always feel like crap after I have eaten them.......................... Need to focus now and set myself some goals.
PT did advise that there can be 'post comp blues', but I feel that I just need to become focussed again, not so much the 'blues' but a little in limbo land, thinking about what to focus on next. One of my goals this year was to bench press my weight, so now as I am not carb depleted and have a lot more energy, I am upping my weights. I looooove my weights and tonight I am going to write my own program for tomorrows weight session. I decide what to work on and mix it up so that I double set or triple set and either do shoulders & arms or back and legs but try and work hard whilst I'm there. I leg pressed nearly 200k this week so pretty happy with that. I've up my lay down flys to 12.5k in each hand (have been on 10k for ages) I'm thinking I was a little concerned about lifting heavier weights whilst in training for comp but now, different story.
I just need to knuckle down with my diet...................
Exercise? 3 weight sessions a week, yoga and running and some walking! I need to get back into Boot Camp as I sooooooooooooo miss the boxing!!!
PT advised that we need to set a plan of weights happening particularly post comp and I am happy with that. I also want help to work of muscles that will help with my bench pressing so that I can continue that process until I can benchpress my weight.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm will keep you posted!!!
You might ask, "how am I feeling now?" mmmmmmmmmm good question. I decided I needed a little time out, but was that a good thing!! My diet is not good, or am I just being too critical of what I am eating or not eating....................... that is the ? I have a sweet tooth, therefore there has been a fair share of sweet things passing my lips, not good as I always feel like crap after I have eaten them.......................... Need to focus now and set myself some goals.
PT did advise that there can be 'post comp blues', but I feel that I just need to become focussed again, not so much the 'blues' but a little in limbo land, thinking about what to focus on next. One of my goals this year was to bench press my weight, so now as I am not carb depleted and have a lot more energy, I am upping my weights. I looooove my weights and tonight I am going to write my own program for tomorrows weight session. I decide what to work on and mix it up so that I double set or triple set and either do shoulders & arms or back and legs but try and work hard whilst I'm there. I leg pressed nearly 200k this week so pretty happy with that. I've up my lay down flys to 12.5k in each hand (have been on 10k for ages) I'm thinking I was a little concerned about lifting heavier weights whilst in training for comp but now, different story.
I just need to knuckle down with my diet...................
Exercise? 3 weight sessions a week, yoga and running and some walking! I need to get back into Boot Camp as I sooooooooooooo miss the boxing!!!
PT advised that we need to set a plan of weights happening particularly post comp and I am happy with that. I also want help to work of muscles that will help with my bench pressing so that I can continue that process until I can benchpress my weight.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm will keep you posted!!!
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Competition Done!!!!!!
Here I am on the other side of the competition.....................................
Can I say that it has been the most exhilarating, incredible, amazing experience!! I did not place at all, but that has not stopped me from being blown away by all that I have achieved!
I had very strong competition with women who have been lifting weights for a lot longer than what I have been and also younger women........................... in both categories, this was apparent. I gave it all that I had at this time and was thoroughly happy with my performance. I have never aspired to be on stage and acting does not come naturally, but I was soooooooooooo very proud of myself and my body to make it on stage, in a BIKINI, showing my age and what my body looked like. I could not possibly have done any more than that.
I love and respect my body even more so now, it is an amazing vehicle to live in!!
My PT has been absolutely amazing, there supporting me at every moment along the way, checking in, holding the big picture, feeding information to me slowly so I would not go into overwhelm, always maintaining contact, spending the time, and on comp days, dream tanning me, pumping me up with all the added extra's (spray canola oil, hair spray......) cheering and coaching me from the sideline and there congratulating me at the end! PT said it would be a journey and it surely has been a journey, one I have been blessed to be a part of and I am grateful to have run with my initial 'gut' feeling that it felt 'right' and I was happy placing my trust in PT, that he knew I could do it and my body would respond, I couldn't ask for more :))
So see pics below..................
What do I do next???? Well there could be another comp......................................
My goal is to bench press my weight this year, still have a few months left :)
I have made some incredible friendships out of this experience................
Want to lift heavier weights to sculpt my body further................... no bulking up as such but trying to stay looking feminine and shapely but fit and fabulous!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm stay tuned!! lol
Whoops forgot to mention............... body feels amazing! I am still less energetc, I notice my energy levels are lower!!! Have had quite a few goodies............ cake, ice cream, champers..............dropped off diet for the first couple of days. Still feel institutionalised with my diet and will need to reshape what I eat if I am feeding my muscles constantly. Finding the right sort of proteins that work for me............ (will keep you posted with this one)
I did have my cheat meal after comp, which was CAKE & CHAMPERS .......... a Gluten Free Coconut Islander Cake and French Champagne........ in the car to the restaurant that served Gluten Free Pizza!!!! Absolute Heaven....................
Back into weights, walking, some running (feel quite strong in that area) and yoga! Smashed at my first weights session back............ felt strong and had quite a bit to give. I also did a little bit of what I wanted to do which was nice not sticking to a routine............... Bench pressed 40k's but fewer reps and 4 sets, YAY!!!!!!!!!
Can I say that it has been the most exhilarating, incredible, amazing experience!! I did not place at all, but that has not stopped me from being blown away by all that I have achieved!
I had very strong competition with women who have been lifting weights for a lot longer than what I have been and also younger women........................... in both categories, this was apparent. I gave it all that I had at this time and was thoroughly happy with my performance. I have never aspired to be on stage and acting does not come naturally, but I was soooooooooooo very proud of myself and my body to make it on stage, in a BIKINI, showing my age and what my body looked like. I could not possibly have done any more than that.
I love and respect my body even more so now, it is an amazing vehicle to live in!!
My PT has been absolutely amazing, there supporting me at every moment along the way, checking in, holding the big picture, feeding information to me slowly so I would not go into overwhelm, always maintaining contact, spending the time, and on comp days, dream tanning me, pumping me up with all the added extra's (spray canola oil, hair spray......) cheering and coaching me from the sideline and there congratulating me at the end! PT said it would be a journey and it surely has been a journey, one I have been blessed to be a part of and I am grateful to have run with my initial 'gut' feeling that it felt 'right' and I was happy placing my trust in PT, that he knew I could do it and my body would respond, I couldn't ask for more :))
So see pics below..................
What do I do next???? Well there could be another comp......................................
My goal is to bench press my weight this year, still have a few months left :)
I have made some incredible friendships out of this experience................
Want to lift heavier weights to sculpt my body further................... no bulking up as such but trying to stay looking feminine and shapely but fit and fabulous!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm stay tuned!! lol
Whoops forgot to mention............... body feels amazing! I am still less energetc, I notice my energy levels are lower!!! Have had quite a few goodies............ cake, ice cream, champers..............dropped off diet for the first couple of days. Still feel institutionalised with my diet and will need to reshape what I eat if I am feeding my muscles constantly. Finding the right sort of proteins that work for me............ (will keep you posted with this one)
I did have my cheat meal after comp, which was CAKE & CHAMPERS .......... a Gluten Free Coconut Islander Cake and French Champagne........ in the car to the restaurant that served Gluten Free Pizza!!!! Absolute Heaven....................
Back into weights, walking, some running (feel quite strong in that area) and yoga! Smashed at my first weights session back............ felt strong and had quite a bit to give. I also did a little bit of what I wanted to do which was nice not sticking to a routine............... Bench pressed 40k's but fewer reps and 4 sets, YAY!!!!!!!!!
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