Starting Over.............

Ok, so I havn't blogged in awhile, but am sort of starting over with training b/c I decided to do a show in Des Moines on May 14th, which is about 6 weeks later than planned, so once again the 12 week journey starts over! I'm ok with that though. I've learned alot in the 6-7 weeks prior that will hopefully come in handy for these next 12 weeks of training/dieting.  A long ways to go from my stand point. Abs are starting to come in, still having alot of problems with hips and thighs though. Current stats are weight 103.6 and 15% bodyfat, as of Monday. Everyone wants to know "What do you eat??" Well I'm experimenting with different foods right now. I've learned that it's not sooo important as to what foods i'm eating but rather sticking with the calories and protein/carbs/fat ratios. Currently 1600 calories per day 180 g protein/140 g carbs/45 g fat. I have learned that my cheat meals may be hurting me. I'm still allowing myself two at this point, just need to watch my portion control, which has been out of hand lately on the cheat meals! I may look into an on-line nutrition coach for my competition b/c still unsure if I'm doing the right things or not. Anyone looking for fat loss...my one word of advice...BE CONSISTENT! Don't expect results when you do something half ass...and sorry to say people, there is no magic pill to lose weight or a specific exercise...it's a CONSISTENT diet!!! Things take time and nothing happens right away, which is why so many people give up. Training right now is 5 days of cardio ( 2 HIIT sessions and 2 lower intensity sessions) Weight training 5 days a week with shoulders/legs twice. Sticking with reps in the 8-10 range. Second leg/shoulder days are a little lighter. Right now I'm sticking to basic moves, nothing fancy, general muscle building exercises. For those of you curious...Here is my diet right now:

Meal 1: Preworkout-5 egg whites/.5 cup oatmeal/1 tbsp of flax/1 cup strawberries (I mix my egg whites and oatmeal together and form a pancake like i've told many of you before, actually even blended everything including the strawberries in my magic bullet last weekend and it was like strawberry pancakes! soo good!)

Meal 2: Postworkout (Usually within 15 minutes after workout) This meal gives me the most freedom of the day b/c this is when you want the simple sugars and carbs as well as fast digesting protein. I've found some on-line forums and have recently been having my shake with 1 scoop whey protein/.5 cup skim milk/and 100 cal pack of oreos and blending it/freeze/then eating after workout..delicious!

Meal 3: 2 rice cakes/1 tbsp natural peanut butter/15 almonds

Meal 4: 4 oz. 99% lean ground turkey/1 slice provolone cheese/1 earthgrain whole grain bun/1 cup broccoli

Meal 5: 4 egg whites, 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/2 tbsp peanut butter

Meal 6: 4 oz ground turkey or lean steak/romaine lettuce/ red pepper/tomato/pico de gallo

Meal 7: Casein protein shake

Now this diet works for ME and MY body....It takes time to figure out what your body needs and it depends on how you workout/goals/ect.

I just want to say I'm not blogging to show off, brag, ect. Just want to inform those about an unknown sport that takes alot of discipline and willpower, I want to give tips/advice for those struggling with weight loss, ect. I want to inspire others to be better people and help others reach their goals. This is what keeps me sane through this process when I feel like giving up. There are not many people who understand this lifestyle. I always get funny looks when I carry a huge cooler of food around all day long;) But that's what I have to do in order to achieve my goals. I'm sure I will be criticized along the way for the things I do and the new habits I have, but you know what, I'm ok with that. I don't care what people say, this is my dream and dammit I'm going to do it. I've always been a procrastinator, but this is finally something that I have made my mind up I'm doing. I'm not passionate about many things, but fitness is definitely a passion of mine. Doing this competition is a passion of mine. I've learned alot about myself already. I feel I am changing into a different person, for the better. I'm very focused on what I'm doing which is carrying over into other aspects of my life. I love the intensity and the challenge of this. So I ask each and every one of you reading this, what did you do today to get closer to your goals? What didn't you do? What do you have to do better? Every night before I go to bed, I want to always go to sleep knowing that my goal for the future is only going to happen based on the things I did today. Good Night Everyone...Come Back!