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Just a quick update.

I haven't been blogging much which I can only assume is because I'm getting used to just spending time alone and thinking about the show and I'm starting to accept that it is a lonely bit of a ride....and I'm ok with it. Really. Not complaining. I have had so many emotions through this whole thing and now that I'm finally getting to the end, I look in the mirror and am so amazed and happy all at the same time, that I am glad I have made the sacrifices I have. I never ever thought I could make it this far. Yeah, it sucks to be alone a lot of the time, but there is more to life than just going to work every day and then eating like crap all the time. It is way cooler to say you have actually done something huge.

Speaking of...I ran a marathon in 2004 and I was so surprised at myself then. I cried when I finished because I was so happy. I was thinking about this the other day....I got to eat whatever I wanted during all that training, never lost a pound. But I trained my ass off (nothing like now) but it was the most I ever trained in my life at the time. I was so proud. I am here to tell you as a marathon completer (and there is only 1% of the population in this category)....training for a figure show is 10 times harder than running a marathon. Hands down. So I just hope I don't burst into tears when I get off the stage on October 23rd! But I probably will! LOL

Anyway, things are coming along as they should be. I'm down to 13.5% body fat. Haven't lost a bunch more weight, I'm still hovering around 113.8-114.6 pounds. Looks like I might be where I will stay until the last week of pre-contest. Which is PERFECT. I hope to lose 3-4 pounds the last week in water. My suit will fit a 110 pound body perfect. So I THINK everything is right on track. I wish my body fat was a little lower, but that is ok.

Speaking of my suit...it will be here next week! YAY!

And then in 2 weeks I'm making a trip to Dallas to work one on one with Amy for a little pose and presentation. I've been working with Mary who is really amazing. But Amy is a pro figure competitor and she has been so helpful to me these last few weeks. I spoke with her on the phone on Monday and she really made me feel good about my progress. She was going to try and make it to my show but she can't because she is booked for another event (she has her own makeup business now). Anyway, I'll spend a couple days with her and then come home. So from now until show I just need to stick with my diet and keep up the cardio and training. And everything should fall into place just fine.

AND Amy and I started talking about my diet post-show. I will not be going immediately to pig out with anyone just yet! Yes, Sunday I will cheat. I need to reward all my hard work. But then, I will be back on a diet so I don't just BLOW up overnight. The plan is to slowly back off my cardio, then start adding in more calories, then start backing me off the fat burner. I'm hoping to only gain a couple pounds and hopefully be able to stick to 115 pounds. And maybe 15% body fat. I know this sounds crazy, but I would really like to find a way to make this my weight and body fat with working out 6 days a week with 4 days weights and 4 days cardio for only like 30 minutes. I think I can do it. It might seem crazy but I started this journey out of shape and now that I'm there I should be able to make it happen. THEN, if I do want to compete ever again, I would hopefully only need 8-10 weeks prep time and not another 16 weeks. Wouldn't that be amazing!!!!?????

Ok enough for now. I'm going to attempt to get caught up on chores this weekend and live somewhat normal. I already had a nap this morning which was amazing! Relaxation is key at this point!