Fitness Competition: 7 weeks in and I’m still going!!! Plus Seven Things I’ve learned in this process
It has been 7 weeks of meal planning and training, and I have not given up! I am still going full steam ahead with my plans to step on stage in a sparkly bikini, a spray tan, and lots of bling bling and drag queen hair and makeup. I am hoping to compete in July, ... read more >
Fitness Competition Journal: I am NOT competing to lose weight
Last week I received a rather interesting comment. This person who has never spoken to me in 3 years of seeing me at the gym says to me as I am getting off of the treadmill: "You've lost weight" Me: "Well I'm in competition mode so I have lost some bodyfat and I ... read more >
Motivational Monday: That takes a lot of work! Are you willing to show up and get it done?
Picture it: Sitting down for a consultation with my new trainer and she asks me what my goals are: Trainer: So G, what brings you in today? Me: Well I have decided that I am ready to get into better shape Trainer: Well that's wonderful! So tell me what are your goals? Me: I want ... read more >
Fitness Competition Journal: I’m going for it and I’m gonna enjoy the view along the way
While training this week, I looked in the mirror and thought: This isn't as far fetched as I thought it was. I am really going to do this! Pipe Dreaming I've wanted to compete for 2 years and it was always my long term goal, but long term goals sometimes feel like pipe dreams. It ... read more >
Recipe of the Week: Italian Themed Eggplant!
Let's face it...eating kale and broccoli every day is boring. When you're in training for competition, you have to find creative ways of getting in your fibrous carbohydrates. To my surprise and delight this recipe was so yummy!! Thanks to Roxie for the heads up. Ingredients 1 Eggplant 1 Fresh Tomato (I like Canned ... read more >
The Benefits of Using Heart Rate Monitor
I am training for my first fitness competition and my coach asks for clients to wear a Heart Rate Monitor during our cardio sessions to make sure that we are working hard enough. Prior to this, I had never used a heart rate monitor and relied more on the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for ... read more >
