Hi, FitGirl-ATX. I just saw your pictures and am impressed! I have daydreamed about competing but it is not a possibility right now. Not only am I not at that level yet, but I have other priorities now. However, I have great curiosity and would like to know more about what should be done to compete and how it is like, etc, etc. My email address is [email protected].
Attn: FitGirl-ATX
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I just want to ditto Mariela on your physique. You look awesome}(.
My dh & his friends has been and are still trying to get me to compete. First off my eating stinksx(, but it has improved greatly over the past few years
, but compared to your diet to get ready for competition, I am not disciplined;(. Secondly, it's something about those outfits and I probably would crack my neck walking on stage in those heels. But I would love to have the competitor's look.
I like your attitude about not coming in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. But girl keep up the good work and I'm pretty sure w/o a doubt this year or next you'll be there.
Are you going on the road trip?
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee
My dh & his friends has been and are still trying to get me to compete. First off my eating stinksx(, but it has improved greatly over the past few years
, but compared to your diet to get ready for competition, I am not disciplined;(. Secondly, it's something about those outfits and I probably would crack my neck walking on stage in those heels. But I would love to have the competitor's look.I like your attitude about not coming in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. But girl keep up the good work and I'm pretty sure w/o a doubt this year or next you'll be there.
Are you going on the road trip?
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee
FitGirl-ATX
Cathlete
Hey guys,
First: thanks for the nice compliments! Competing is certainly an arduous (but not impossible) task. Like most things in life that require hard work and dedication, it's a wonderful accomplishment and you learn more each time you compete.
I'll be more than happy to communicate 1:1 and also at the roadtrip about my experiences as a competitor. My SO is also a bodybuilder, and he has been into the sport much longer than I have. I also want to find an article that was nicely done in Oxygen magazine and share it with people. The reason is because the article focused on what happens to your body AFTER you step off stage (and during the off-season). This is an aspect of competing that is often times overlooked and not discussed.
It is unrealistic (and unhealthy) to maintain your competitive weight/physique for extended periods of time (for most people). It is not unusal to gain 10-15 pounds during the weekend after the show. Trust me: I speak from first hand experience!! During my very first show, I didn't know anything about manipulating my diet or water intake, which is why I was not a good competitor. However, when I did things properly to truly compete, I gained 15 pounds within 3 days of the show. Most of it was water weight and my body trying to react to the reintroduction of certain foods into my diet. My competitive weight last year was 134-138 lbs. My normal body weight is around 150. However, this year, I was up to 175 because I was building mass and changing my diet to accommodate that process. In the end, it all comes down to knowing your body, which is a learning process in itself. Although I'm leaning out now for shows later this year, it's important to remember that the scale is just a number and that weight fluctuation is all a part of the game of competing.
Sorry to go on and on, but there are harsh realities to the competitive world that are important to be aware of. I also wanted to make sure that people know that attaining the "competition-look" is not safe, healthy, or realistic for most people. I'll be in touch regarding more on this subject. I definitely don't want to discourage anyone from competing, as it is such a remarkable accomplishment. I just want you to be aware of what to expect, both long and short term.
Your friend in fitness,
FitGirl-ATX
Picture Trail URL: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=fitgirl-atx
Website: http://www.niakelley.com/61606/
"I am only competing with the me I have yet to be..."
First: thanks for the nice compliments! Competing is certainly an arduous (but not impossible) task. Like most things in life that require hard work and dedication, it's a wonderful accomplishment and you learn more each time you compete.
I'll be more than happy to communicate 1:1 and also at the roadtrip about my experiences as a competitor. My SO is also a bodybuilder, and he has been into the sport much longer than I have. I also want to find an article that was nicely done in Oxygen magazine and share it with people. The reason is because the article focused on what happens to your body AFTER you step off stage (and during the off-season). This is an aspect of competing that is often times overlooked and not discussed.
It is unrealistic (and unhealthy) to maintain your competitive weight/physique for extended periods of time (for most people). It is not unusal to gain 10-15 pounds during the weekend after the show. Trust me: I speak from first hand experience!! During my very first show, I didn't know anything about manipulating my diet or water intake, which is why I was not a good competitor. However, when I did things properly to truly compete, I gained 15 pounds within 3 days of the show. Most of it was water weight and my body trying to react to the reintroduction of certain foods into my diet. My competitive weight last year was 134-138 lbs. My normal body weight is around 150. However, this year, I was up to 175 because I was building mass and changing my diet to accommodate that process. In the end, it all comes down to knowing your body, which is a learning process in itself. Although I'm leaning out now for shows later this year, it's important to remember that the scale is just a number and that weight fluctuation is all a part of the game of competing.
Sorry to go on and on, but there are harsh realities to the competitive world that are important to be aware of. I also wanted to make sure that people know that attaining the "competition-look" is not safe, healthy, or realistic for most people. I'll be in touch regarding more on this subject. I definitely don't want to discourage anyone from competing, as it is such a remarkable accomplishment. I just want you to be aware of what to expect, both long and short term.
Your friend in fitness,
FitGirl-ATX
Picture Trail URL: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=fitgirl-atx
Website: http://www.niakelley.com/61606/
"I am only competing with the me I have yet to be..."
Hey FitGirl-ATX,
Thanks for responding and the info. I understand you are going on the roadtrip. Can't wait to meet you and maybe converse a little more on this topic. Will you be coming Thurs. or Fri? I would love to make it Fri. a.m. to do Cathe's advance step class, but my dh is driving me there and he moves like a snail so I should be there sometime Fri. mid-afternoon.
Have a good day.
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee
Thanks for responding and the info. I understand you are going on the roadtrip. Can't wait to meet you and maybe converse a little more on this topic. Will you be coming Thurs. or Fri? I would love to make it Fri. a.m. to do Cathe's advance step class, but my dh is driving me there and he moves like a snail so I should be there sometime Fri. mid-afternoon.
Have a good day.
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee
FitGirl-ATX
Cathlete
Hi Haydee!
As it stands, we'll be driving up from Maryland sometime on Friday afternoon. It will be great to meet and chat it up! You're photos are quite impressive, and I was surprised that you hadn't competed before. You're made for it!!!!
Looking forward to meeting you next week (ONE WEEK TO GO!!!)!
Your friend in fitness,
FitGirl-ATX
Picture Trail URL: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=fitgirl-atx
Website: http://www.niakelley.com/61606/
"I am only competing with the me I have yet to be..."
As it stands, we'll be driving up from Maryland sometime on Friday afternoon. It will be great to meet and chat it up! You're photos are quite impressive, and I was surprised that you hadn't competed before. You're made for it!!!!
Looking forward to meeting you next week (ONE WEEK TO GO!!!)!
Your friend in fitness,
FitGirl-ATX
Picture Trail URL: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=fitgirl-atx
Website: http://www.niakelley.com/61606/
"I am only competing with the me I have yet to be..."
>Hi Haydee!
>
>As it stands, we'll be driving up from Maryland sometime on
>Friday afternoon. It will be great to meet and chat it up!
>You're photos are quite impressive, and I was surprised that
>you hadn't competed before. You're made for it!!!!
>
>Looking forward to meeting you next week (ONE WEEK TO GO!!!)!
>
>
>Your friend in fitness,
>FitGirl-ATX
>
Thanks for the compliment
Do you have a Cathe t-shirt? Because there was a thread somewhere here on this board where I suggested we wear the t-shirt upon arrival and I believe quite a few women will be wearing it.
However, you don't have to, it was just a suggestion.
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee
>
>As it stands, we'll be driving up from Maryland sometime on
>Friday afternoon. It will be great to meet and chat it up!
>You're photos are quite impressive, and I was surprised that
>you hadn't competed before. You're made for it!!!!
>
>Looking forward to meeting you next week (ONE WEEK TO GO!!!)!
>
>
>Your friend in fitness,
>FitGirl-ATX
>
Thanks for the compliment Do you have a Cathe t-shirt? Because there was a thread somewhere here on this board where I suggested we wear the t-shirt upon arrival and I believe quite a few women will be wearing it.
However, you don't have to, it was just a suggestion.
http://www.PictureTrail.com/haydee1
Haydee