Naturals KW Classic Figure Competition
The things I am learning!
Currently I am sitting at 7 weeks out from Competition and although I am about a month behind in cracking the whip I am noticing some great changes (not enough that I am comfortable with a picture yet but it’s coming). For the first time since starting this I can honestly say that I had to force myself to eat Fish again tonight. I love fish, how could I not with Newfie blood in my veins, however the thought of a nice juicy steak and glass of red wine for dinner makes me drool.
I am learning so much. If only I had applied myself like this when I was in school. I have learned that I can go to numerous parties and have a great time dancing and socializing without alcohol. Who knew! I am also learning that I have this incredible strength and determination that I didn’t know existed in me. Don’t get me wrong, I still have the odd teaspoon of Peanut Butter but I seem to be on autopilot and am enjoying the ride. Jada has been helping me with my diet and I have learned that she is actually a mean girl- in a nice kind of way. She shows no sympathy for me and even told me to “just sit there and drink your water and be sad” with an evil grin to boot! But I love her and trust her when she says it will all come together in the final weeks.
I am working on increasing my water intake and am up to 4.5 liters a day. My skin has never looked better and I am attributing it to all the water. Went on an errand out of town this weekend and of course it is easy to drink lots of water while driving. It is not easy however to find an even SOMEWHAT clean washroom. I am a bit of a germaphoba when it comes to public rest rooms so in my stupidity and lack of judgment due to limited carbs I thought I could make it home. Nope. I learned that I should keep a roll of paper in my car from now on!
Jada introduced me to her friend and Competition Pro Christy Wolf on the weekend and they both critiqued my physique. I have never in my life had anyone tell me I was tiny. I have another new BFF!!!!! The sad thing is in my competition I need to be bigger so now we are re-evaluating which category I am best suited for. The most surprising thing I have learned is that the Grand Masters age group that I am in is actually one of the toughest! I was thinking it would be easier than competing against women half my age but when it was explained to me that these ladies are seasoned competitors who have spent years perfecting their physiques and poses I got a BIG lump in my throat and contemplated backing out. Maybe they will all be sick that day! Like my mother in-law used to say, “When you are the only one in the room you ARE the most beautiful one”.
-Shelley