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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