Hi friends!!! Well, 58 days down, 54 more to go!!! As crazy as it sounds, the past 8 weeks actually have seemed to go by fast!! I'm goin to be honest and say that I'm really excited but really scared for the next 8 because it's my first time and I hear it gets pretty intense! This past week was kinda weird and I noticed a few things but for those of you who read this and have been through contest prep before, I'm sure you're like "yup...that's part of it!" This past week I was telling my friends at the gym I don't know what it is, but sometimes I just feel like I'm not all there. (and yes...more than normal, lol) It's like sometimes I will go to talk and I'll stutter or it takes me a min to say what I'm really trying to say and I just feel like a total space case or that I can't think straight! That and all I seem to wanna do is nap, but yet I never really sleep! Just kinda lay there and think! People that I've talked to about it say it's all part of the diet/training because your mind is fueled by carbs, and it's not that I'm not eating any carbs, I think it's just my body adjusting to it and the fact that I have never done anything like this before. That and carbs were a HUGE part of my diet before, so some days it makes it frustrating but I still wouldn't trade my decision to do this for ANYTHING!!
Everything is a learning experience and for every doubt you ever have, you need to remind yourself why you are doing the things you are doing...I always tell myself, "anyone can go out, drink, smash cookies/cake/sweets or have a giant hawaiian pizza, (can you tell what I miss?) but not everyone can do the things you are doing." I remind myself that I'm doing this for ME! Of course when you start doing something positive it brings out the haters, but everyone's opinion of what is "cool" or what is "attractive" is different! Some people think that women with muscles look manly and gross, others think it's strong and sexy! I've been called fat and too skinny in the same week! If you spend your time worrying and listening to what everyone else thinks or trying to please everyone you will drive yourself CRAZY!
I'm gonna take a second to preach real quick, if there was one thing I could change about the women I know personally or have met at the gym, it'd be for them to stop bashing their bodies and what they look like so much and appreciate what they have goin for them now! I'm not saying that I don't have the those moments that I vent to my girlfriends too, but that constant thinking and feeling negatively affects every area in your life as well like your attitude and the way you interact with others! It's like the Debby Downer thing, people aren't going to wanna be around you cause your so gloom and doom! This is going to sound so cheesy but it has seriously worked for me, in order to make your life better and make changes you gotta change the way you think.
Your body is NOT like everyone elses so first off, STOP comparing yourself to others cause we all know the grass is always greener on the other side. Secondly, take a good look at yourself as you stand in front of the mirror and don't think about eliminating your flaws; ask yourself "what about me and my body is BANGIN?" Personally my biggest challenge has always been my stomach (like most women) it's where we store a lot of our fat! But I have a good solid collar bone, some looooong legs and I'm pretty damn funny....admit it! : ) And lastly, think about a time when you were really involved with something, you were happy, and just lovin life...you were probably doin something you are really good at! Whether it be something having to do with health and fitness or just listening to a friend and giving your advice! Emphasizing your strengths and what you're good at helps you exude more confidence and builds your self esteem!
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