I Did It!

Ten weeks ago, I decided to compete in my first ever NPC Bikini competition, the Ronnie Coleman Classic.  At that time, I couldn't even imagine how I was going to pull it off in such a short period of time.  I had at least 10 pounds to lose, muscle to gain, and dimples to make disappear.  So, I set my goal on the calendar, made my nutrition and workout plan, and jumped in with both feet.  During that ten weeks, I felt overwhelmed and exhausted a few times, but kept pushing on.  I saw immediate changes because of my very strict diet and my muscles began to return and respond quickly.  If you read my previous post, I had a major issue to deal with in the very last week with my mother's accident.  I had to adjust my schedule and do the best that I could under the circumstances, but didn't feel good about my last prep week.  

As you can see from the photos, I made it through the competition and took home the 4th place trophy for the Masters division (45+)!  I'm so happy, not only to have accomplished my goal, but to have actually walked away with a trophy!   

The whole experience was unbelievable.  Being a part of that show was so beyond what I thought I would ever do.  It's definitely a different world.  Competing turned out to be quite expensive with everything involved.  Never the less, I feel fantastic and do not regret it for one minute.  It was truly a great experience and it pushed me to a level I never knew I had in me.  

No matter how old you are, make things happen for yourself.  You are in charge of YOU.  If you want it, go for it!  :)