New Pass-Time Going Slow

Jan 19, 2009.  Wow, it's been a long time since I've updated this.  The golf lessons didn't go exactly go as I had planned.  The weather didn't cooperate with my schedule very well, so I only got in one lesson before it turned cold.  I decided I'm definitely a fare weather golfer, so I'll have to wait till the spring to continue with golfing.  In the mean time, I've added to my family with a 10 week old Yorkie.  Her name is Selby and is a small puffy ball of energy.  Her big sister, Sydney doesn't really like sharing her house space and yard with a new puppy, but she is starting to adjust.         CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM.

As of now, I'm planning on returning to the figure stage in August at the Europa in Dallas.  I'm a little heavier that I prefer to be, but I think I've finally started to accept the off-season for what it is and will continue to focus on improving my hamstrings, back, and glutes.  We'll see if my hard work pays off in August.     

Trying Something New

Oct 4, 2008.  I've decided I definitely won't be returning to the figure stage this year.  Instead I'm going to trade in my suits for some golf clubs.  It was a hard decision, but have been enjoying eating like a normal person, off a plate, instead out of tiny zip locks.  So instead of posing practice, I'll be taking golf lessons.  I hope to start in the next couple of weeks.  I'm starting with 3 lessons and will see how it goes.  For those who know me, I've often joked that the LPGA seems to be a much more lucrative venture that figure competing.  And since I was able to earn an IFBB pro card in a mere 10 months, why not try for the LPGA.  Somehow I have a feeling it won't be a 10 month journey.   

Continuing the Off-Season

Sep 27, 2008.  During the course of the last few weeks I think I have changed my mind literally 100 times as to whether or not to do the Sacramento or Louisville show.  I have enjoyed the time off from hard-core dieting and training, but at the same time have come to the realization that it's the challenge of preparing for a show that is what I truly enjoy.  Being 5 weeks from the Sac show, of course it's still in that back of my mind...could I be ready....could I push myself hard enough to be ready???  I think for me, it is definitely the dedication and work ethics required to prepare for a show that draws me to it.  Of course I'd like to place well, but in all reality, I don't think I could ever be one of the "it" girls on stage, and that's perfectly ok with me.  In fact, I've actually quit even calling these events "competitions", but instead only refer to them as shows, which in reality is what they are.  I'm not even sure you can call prancing around on a stage in stripper heals, wearing an absurdly over-priced swim suit that will never touch a drop of water, and turning in circles a sport.

I like so many others have been frustrated with various show results.  I have to keep reminding myself that first and foremost, before being a sport, this is really a business and is run primarily by the almighty dollar.  Therefore, my opinion or any other person's opinion of who presents the best physique is really just that...an opinion.  When it comes down to it, it's really who can sell magazines, push supplements, or perhaps even flirt the best.

So for now, I'm going to continue training, eating kinda good, and trying to motivate others to do the same.  Knowing myself, I'm certain that soon I will become bored of these shows and set my sights on a new goal that will present a new challenge.  I only hope the next time, it will be something that is based on a real scoring system and that results in a clear winner. 

Off-Season

Aug 23, 2008.  After having competed four times this year, I think it may be time to end the season and have some fun.  Of course there's still the thought in the back of my mind that could change into something more and I could find myself on stage in Kentucky or Sacramento in November.  For the next few weeks however, I'm going to enjoy not doing cardio or working out 3 times a day.    We'll see what the next few weeks brings and I'll try to keep the blog updated more frequently.