Monday, May 28, 2012

Something Strange Happened...

There was a moment over the weekend when I thought my countdown to the NPC Terminator was off by a week. I felt sad because that meant more dieting but strangely happy because that meant I had more time to make changes! Well, it turns out that I was off by a week but only because I was counting from the wrong date on the calendar...lol...ridiculous!

I think I might see a shoulder vein...eek!!
For the first time in this prep, I felt positive about my progress pictures when I saw them. Usually my first response when Tom shows them to me is, "I hate them." and "I still look fat". I will sit at the computer and scrutinize the pictures. I will pick myself apart and then I will stomp out of the room declaring that I'm not doing the show. Yes, I have a flair for the dramatics - I own it :)


This week was COMPLETELY different! I looked at my pictures and felt pretty dang good about what I saw! My physique is definitely changing and I can see a visible difference from last week to this week! I'm still concerned about if I'll come in "too muscular" but it is what is :)


I had to come clean to The Boss last Thursday! The family went out to lunch to celebrate the fact that The Princess was promoted to the 6th grade and is now officially a middle schooler (excuse me while I go throw up!). I ate something that was completely off plan and I paid for it dearly! My tummy was gurgling the rest of the day and that's all I'm going to say about that...lol! When I told The Boss what happened, she laughed and basically told me that's what I get for cheating! I love that woman :)

We are keeping things the same for now which means no added cardio (woo hoo) and no diet changes! I received an email question about what meal of the day I'm not tired of eating yet and I have to say it's my salmon + brussel sprouts (or asparagus) meal. I can't have my hot sauce with it right now but the meal still makes me do my happy wiggle :)

I was trying to wait until Tuesday to share this song but I can't!! I heard this song and instantly feel in love!! I think I'm going to have to designate this as this prep's second theme song...oh...wait...maybe it can be the song playing when the credits are playing! It speaks to me because I feel like I've been fighting to carve out a place for myself my whole life, especially now that I'm competing. I've always felt like the underdog and I've had to work extra extra hard at proving myself. That's ok with me - I'm going to do what the songs says and give them hell!

P.S. I'm totally not ashamed to admit that this video makes me teary! :)




18 comments:

  1. You look incredible! Glad to read that you were happy with the noticeable changes!

    I tried to listen to the song and no luck. I don't know why I can't open it up. Stinks.

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  2. Thank you, Faith! I was happy to be happy instead of critical :)

    I deleted the video & added it again...maybe that will make it work if you want to try it again...

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  3. Hi T!!! You're looking fabulous! I wish you nothing but the best for your upcoming shows. You're shoulders are to die for!

    Loved the song! Thanks for sharing :D

    XOXO

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    1. Ana!!! Thank you so much!! I've been working hard on the shoulders & I'm crossing my fingers it pays off!

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  4. looking AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    holy shoulders!
    YOU ROCK
    i am getting so excited for you!!!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE the song!
    ive always been the underdog too!!
    (oh and yeah im STILL pregnant btw)

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    1. LOL!! Still pregnant?!?! That baby is as stubborn as you ;)

      Thank you for the kind words - I'm cautiously optimistic that the package will come together in the end!

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  5. You look AWESOME. There really are big changes happening!

    ... and I do the same thing every single time I take photos. I tell myself I'll just snap them and email without lookig, but yeah, like that'll happen!!

    I need to d/load that song, it's popping up EVERYWHERE. I must hear it!

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    1. Thanks Becca!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who turns into a crazy lady at progress picture time :)

      I love love love the song! I can't get enough of it!

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  6. Hooray for progress! You look amazing, lady!!

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  7. OMG! You look INCREDIBLE. Looooove your delts!

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    1. Thank you, Sable!! I'm hoping the work on my shoulders & delts during the off-season pays off! *crosses fingers*

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  8. You.
    Look.
    F@#$%^&
    Amazing.

    aaaand....i kinda hate you.

    bye :)

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  9. Love love love love love love. Just throwing that out there! :)

    And I DO see a shoulder vein! ;)

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  10. Hi! Just found your blog. You look freaking amazing!!!!! BTW, that is now my new favourite song!!

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  11. Hi! Just found your blog. You look freaking amazing!!!!! BTW, that is now my new favourite song!!

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  12. You find THE best music. It never disappoints. Also, you look incredible.

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  13. You look uh-MAY-zing. seriously woman. Woot!!

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