Monday, July 22, 2013
Competition prep... Again..
Here I am again.. At the beginning of competition prep. This is the longest I've ever given myself to prep. 14 weeks. I'm hoping that since I'm tapering off a little slower this time with caloric intake and have been doing HIIT and fasted morning cardio that this will be a much more successful prep than I've experienced before. I have spent the last 2.5 months gaining weight and lifting heavy in an attempt to put on lean muscle mass. My hope is that as I lean out the improvements I have made will be clearly evident. So, for now I am excited and energized as I am halfway through my first day of prep for the Fall competition season. We shall see what the future weeks hold.
XO
Nic
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Southern Indiana NPC Bikini Competition
Tomorrow, I set out for Evansville, Indiana! On Saturday, I will participate in my second NPC Bikini Competition! So many thoughts and feelings as I attempt to wind down to rest for the excitement of the next couple of days..
It's been a long journey this time even though my prep was just a short 8 1/2 weeks. 3/4 of the way through I had to drastically change my meal plan to increase my fat loss. I learned this time around that not all meal plans are created the same. I also learned that not all people respond to a meal plan in the same manner. It's definitely not a cookie cutter sport!
I also purchased my first two bikinis as a competitor. I was blessed enough to be sponsored for my first competition so I didn't have to purchase a bikini then. I quickly learned that purchasing a custom bikini is a lot like choosing a wedding dress. There is a lot of thought put into what type of suit, the color, the fabric, the bottom type, the size, the connectors and lastly whom you will order your suit from. This is not a small feat and definitely not for the light of heart! It took me weeks to decide on the first suit. The second suit was easier since it was on sale and I was able to see it modeled.
I'm getting ahead of myself.. Maybe I should begin my telling you how I became an NPC Bikini Competitor...
Tomorrow.. I will begin at the beginning!
It's been a long journey this time even though my prep was just a short 8 1/2 weeks. 3/4 of the way through I had to drastically change my meal plan to increase my fat loss. I learned this time around that not all meal plans are created the same. I also learned that not all people respond to a meal plan in the same manner. It's definitely not a cookie cutter sport!
I also purchased my first two bikinis as a competitor. I was blessed enough to be sponsored for my first competition so I didn't have to purchase a bikini then. I quickly learned that purchasing a custom bikini is a lot like choosing a wedding dress. There is a lot of thought put into what type of suit, the color, the fabric, the bottom type, the size, the connectors and lastly whom you will order your suit from. This is not a small feat and definitely not for the light of heart! It took me weeks to decide on the first suit. The second suit was easier since it was on sale and I was able to see it modeled.
I'm getting ahead of myself.. Maybe I should begin my telling you how I became an NPC Bikini Competitor...
Tomorrow.. I will begin at the beginning!
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