9 Weeks Out

I have finally gotten my diet in check, but now I have been neglecting my cardio. I skipped 3 days of cardio last week, and I thought that it would be fine until my trainer told me that I had only lost 0.5% body fat in the last 3 weeks. I have got to stop cheating on both my diets and my workout. For some reason, when I get a hang of one, I skimp out on the other. I don't know why I do that. I am going to get better at this, but I need to do it quick! My show is less than 9 weeks away and I still need to lose about 6-7% body fat. I WILL get the hang of this...I have to.

As my body composition changes, I am realizing that all of these ads for "Fast" weight loss or "Easy" dieting are CRAP. There is no easy way to change your body...zero. There are definitely fast ways, but are they healthy? A friend of mine is leaving for Vegas next week with some of her friends. One of them is overweight and wanted to lose a few pounds before the trip. Her solution was to take diuretics. She lost 10lbs from this. Yes, she was successful at losing weight, however, that choice was definitely not healthy. That weight was all water, so the minute she eats something salty and drinks ANYTHING, the weight will pack back on faster than you can say margarita!

I have a new respect for people that are going through a body transformation; whether it be for an upcoming show or because they want to lose weight. The process is hard, and what I am realizing is that the maintenance is going to be even harder. My goal is to be able to maintain a chiseled physique so that I can put it to good use. (No not for dirty things....I can't believe you would think that!) Ultimately, I would love to be a fitness model. I look at models like Jaime Eason, Monica Brant, Rachel Davis, Alicia Marie ....(I could go on forever, lol) and I admire them very much. They have taken what they are passionate about, and turned it into a career. Not only is it benefiting them, but others as well. Learning about their journey into in the health and fitness world is what jump started my decision to compete.

I started this blog in hopes to inspire myself as well as others. This is also a way for me to practice my writing skills because that is another goal of mine; to be able to write fitness columns and articles one day. I do dare to dream!