Road to the 2011 Figure Olympia: Diary of A Pro Figure Competitor
Hi Everyone!
So this is officially my final blog before the 2011 Figure Olympia -- I cannot believe it is here! Yes the Olympia is not until next week, however this upcoming weekend I am competing in the Muscle Contest 'Tournament of Champions' Pro Figure in California, will return home to Canada for two and a half days ( to literally unpack and repack) and then off to Vegas! All the finishing touches are coming together -- suit, jewellery, tanning, meals, and of course my trusty bottle of water.
Candice Keene Charges Her Way To The Olympia Stage!
Hi Everyone!!
This week seemed to end just as quickly as it began! Last weekend I competed in my last show before the Olympia, which was the Phoenix Pro. I came out the winner!!! :D I wanted to do this show because Phoenix is my hometown and I wanted to give my family and friends a chance to see me compete, since they will not be attending the Olympia. To be announced #1 in front of them and in my hometown was such an amazing feeling!! Going into the show I had a good feeling, because of the mental calmness I felt and because I felt 100% on point physically. I arrived a few days early and stayed at my brother’s and met my niece, who is absolutely adorable!! I also stayed a few days after the show to spend time with family and friends.
Road to the 2011 Figure Olympia: Diary of A Pro Figure Competitor
Well it is officially here - the last week of prep before I hit the stage for the Tournament of Champions and the Figure Olympia -- WOW!!! I have been literally busting my butt the past three weeks in hopes of bringing together a conditioned, balanced, feminine physique.... Here's hoping! I have a beautiful new suit to wear at these shows as well and I am super excited.
Trina Travels in a New Direction: MR. SANDMAN BRING ME A DREAM
You have been awake since 4:30am, went to the gym to complete your first round of cardio, return home to get ready for work, work a 10-12+ hour day, return to the gym to finish off the day with your workout and second round of cardio, then eventually make it home to prepare for the following day, and are now lying in bed just counting down the moments until you are finally sound-asleep….OR ARE YOU? How many times have you laid in bed waiting for your subconscious to slow down, allowing your body and mind to relax, and finally letting you get a restful night’s sleep? In reality, you end up lying there, staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, and thinking to yourself, “If I fall asleep now, I’ll get 6 hours sleep…if I fall asleep now, I’ll get 5 hours and 47 minutes sleep.” Does this sound familiar?
Heather Grace Gets in the Grove.. Persevering as a Figure Pro..Maintaining Focus
I have never been a “seasonal” competitor or “12week dieter” type of athlete. My contention is that we should always be working toward refinement and improvement- so I train and eat specific to achieve respective goals throughout the year. My diet is typically regimented with 6-7 meals/day and I will adjust carbs/fat/cardio around my goals.
Road to the 2011 Figure Olympia: Diary of A Pro Figure Competitor
Ok so I am stepping on stage in 24 days and am a little scared!!!! This
summer has been so up and down with travel, work, and balancing
everything else at home, that it is just now setting in -- I am an
Olympian! And I am so excited :-)
Amanda's Adventure To Her First Pro Show: 4 Days!!!
Only 4 more days until I make my pro debut at the Europa in Dallas Tx, so excited and ready for it to be here! The last couple weeks have been Crazy for me and a bit challenging. A couple weeks ago I sprained my left elbow and the doctor told me I wouldn't be able to lift, or straighten my elbow for at least a week, if I wanted it to heal properly. But of course, knowing me and my stubbornness, Im in the gym the next day doing walking lunges with a 30 pound chain around my neck!! But Hey! I didn't lift or straighten it! It stayed in a sling right where he told me to keep it.
Road to the 2011 Figure Olympia
Hi Everyone!
The countdown to the Olympia is on! Just 5 weeks and two days until I fly into Vegas for the 'big dance' and I couldn't be more excited :-) After having spent a wonderful week in Montreal with friends, I am back home and training like a mad woman! Two a day cardios, 5 days of weights a week, posing, dieting and a full time job are all eating up all my spare time.
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