Journey to the Stage: 7 Weeks Out
Weekly Recap This was a tough week! With George out town since Monday afternoon, I couldn’t do any of my weight workouts in the morning. This usually isn’t a big deal because I’m only scheduled to work until 3:00 pm and can usually workout before picking up the kids,...
Journey to the Stage: 8 Weeks Out
I’m starting to see more muscle development, but I still have a long way to go to be stage ready. Even as my body is changing, my coach keeps reminding me that how I perform and display my hard-earned physique is even more important. So I started my posing practice...
Journey to the Stage: 10 Weeks Out
Now the fun stuff starts! I ordered and received my competition heels recently and I’m starting to look at competition suits. I’m meeting with my posing coach for the first time soon, and I have a few more training sessions under my belt. This post may contain...
Journey to the Stage: 12 Weeks Out
This post may contain affiliate links. Official prep is starting now! With 6 weeks of “pre-prep” under my belt, I’m now entering my official bikini prep phase. After looking at the calendar of bikini competitions in Texas, my coach and I decided on the Ronnie Coleman...
Journey to the Stage: Bikini Competition Pre-Prep
I’ve been following the bikini competition training and nutrition plan for a few weeks now, and I’m really happy with how it’s going so far! The biggest change has been going to the gym for strength training and fitting that into my day. I’ve always been really into...
New Fitness Goal: Bikini Competition!
Deciding to Train for a Bikini Competition One of the 7 essential happiness habits I committed to for the last few weeks of 2017 was a fitness goal. At that time, I committed to going to one boutique fitness class each week. Above all, I just wanted to try a fun, new...
15 Minute Park Bench Workout
A quick, full-body, no equipment workout! All you need is a park bench (or sturdy chair). Do this bodyweight workout during a jog for some resistance training or as a fun, effective workout for busy moms while the kids play at the playground. As moms, we’re...
12 Last Minute Gifts for Fitness Lovers
Anyone else wait until the last week to finish up Christmas shopping?! Don’t worry, all of the items on this list are available for download or ship super fast to make it under the tree just in time. Some of these are things I have and love and others are on my...