Carb day...

Today is known as one of few major party days amongst my friends, and the rest of the world at that! ha. So, being the sober partier I am, I wanted to just hangout at home after my training, but thankfully, I was saved! I was invited over to some good friend's house for their after-party, which I was pretty sure being the only one carrying a water bottle, I wouldn't quite fit in the crowd. lol. As I arrived, I was instantly greeted by many I knew, and overly flattered by the abundant amount of compliments, questions about my journey, and interests towards healthy living. I really don't think a single one of them understands just how inspiring they are to me! AND their food, ooooooohhhh it smelled so good. I got my junk food 'fix' by just inhaling the whole table full of stuff! ha.

Big smile as I got a phone call this evening from a long lost best friend that I thought disappeared off the edge! Talking to her brought back so many funny, crazy, and sincere memories! (Pepto please)--inside joke!!

I knew I'd attempt to visit my friends, so I flew through my day without a nap, but as planned, still finished up totalling 2 hrs cardio, 700 reps on the 'hidden' abs, and shoulders. I had a couple clients in between my training, but I wouldn't trade the world for my people! So needless to say, I finished up my cardio about 2 hrs ago, and definitely need to sleep before I repeat!

Tomorrow is a big day, as I get to train with a great friend of mine, and a successful competitor in the sport. I could never be thankful for this, as he wants to help as much as possible! I know my posing is weak, pretty sure we're gonna hit that hard! YES, I'm training to be a poser. Well, off to bed, goodnight.

Up in smoke...

These past few days have been quite interesting. Sunday was my birthday, so what better way than spend it training, relaxing, and hanging out with my folks! That was the idea anyways, until breakfast time was interrupted by the fire in the upstairs apartment! I'll say it again, Happy Birthday to me.

As I've been so upbeat and living in dreamland lately, I've experienced a couple reality checks that brought me down to earth! I have learned to use the negatives with the positives to feed the motivation, so keep it coming! Now I feel more focused and building my walls higher and higher. The invites were there, very few RSVP'd.

I'm now 3 wks and 4 days out, feeling tired, grumpy at times, but it's gonna be worth it! It is weird going into my first show alone, but I've learned that's just part of the game. I've gotten some words of wisdom from some, but they seem to be fading. I can't let that stop me one bit, it's "headphones on, back to the world" time!

As the World Ends...

Well, I thought the world was suppose to end at 12am this morning, guess I didn't have my facts straight. As I've been told, we have exactly 1 hr and 45 min until? Hmmm...let's see, what would you do? After a long day that's almost over, I believe I'm going to eat 'THE LAST MEAL' and take a nap right into the end! ha. I was really looking forward to my parents visiting tomorrow, but I forgot about the world ending tonight. They are only about an hour away, but by time this gets posted, I don't think they'll make it:(

Ok, enough critisizing. Anyways, yesterday was a very special day, as it was mom's birthday! She's quite the amazing person, seeing as if she's the only woman that's ever put up with me for longer than a week!

Today marked 4 wks out from my first bodybuilding show, and I have sooo much to get done! I'm loving the motivation from everyone, and the help from the experienced! I could never begin to show just how thankful I am for this. Anyways, I'm to the stage of dieting that's starting to make me a little tired, and it will get worse as I'm told, but diets are temporary, accomplishments last forever.

Oh wait, here I am talking futuristic, forgetting we're down to the hour. Hmmm...nice knowing everyone!

Another day, another rep...

After my carb load meal last night, I woke up to a suprising 195.2, and for only being awake 2 minutes into my day, I felt accomplished already! ha. I haven't seen any numbers under 200 since around 4th or 5th grade, so this is huge for me! The bodybuilding show I'm competing in doesn't divide up by weight classes, just short and tall divisions, so weight is of no importance to them, but it's a milestone for me, and even more motivation.

As I absolutely enjoy doing, I trained shoulders before training an outstanding client today, and hit the stairmill afterwards at which I'm becoming more fond of than any other piece of equipment. It's just the bond we've created I think! lol

Everyone seemed to be a little quiet today, which is good in the focus aspect of things, but yet, I'd like to hear from a certain fitness 'icon' that I consider a great friend, and a HUGE bundle of inspiration to my everyday actions. She's an amazing person with powerful words that really make you understand the importance of being passionate about anything you put your mind to. Truly amazing person to talk to and learn her story! Maybe one day, I'll be lucky enough to train with her!

Well, I don't know what's so hard about falling asleep, but when it comes bed time, I'm wired! Since sleep is out of the question, I'm looking on to my next priority....you got it! Packing my bag and heading down the street for some cardio over looking Penn and Maryland!
Goodnight!

Here's to the first...

Ok, just noticed it's 12:33am, cardio in 6 hours, gotta get to bed....to be continued. Just joking!! Not only to my suprise did I learn how to blog, but from my phone at that, so yes, I'm already in bed. Lol.
After meeting a really great friend with such a similar day-to-day life as myself, not only has she inspired me to follow my dreams, but gave me the idea to blog so I can share the journey to those dreams with everyone! I'm so lucky to be surrounded by such inspiring and encouraging friends and family!
I really do need some sleep to recover after intense leg and ab training today, so I'm off here for now, but maybe I'll attempt to write from the stairmill in 6 hrs.
Goodnight!