I want to compete!

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RobsGirl_lds
RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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In 2 years I would like to get on stage to be judged!

The problem is I don't know where to start. Do I just pick a program and follow it for now and find a coach later. Do I find a coach now to assess where I am and give me a broad direction to go in and take it from there for a bit. Is 2 years long enough to get ready.

Please I would like to hear from people who have been there or are working to get there. If you could tell your starting self anything what would it be.

Thanks all!

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  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
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    What is your starting point?
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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    5'10 150# about 25% bf right now. I have a bit of lifting experience but nothing that has been professionally assessed.
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
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    I assume you are referring to bikini competitions?

    I have no personal experience because I'm not there and don't think I'll ever get to that point, but I follow Jessie Deye on Instagram. She is hilarious. She also has an e-book that she says is "an everything guide to get you started!"

    http://www.jdeyefitness.com/#!barbells-bikinis/cva4
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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    Bump for some input from the evening crowd.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
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    You look pretty fit already. You can do it in FAR less than 2 years, maybe less than one, depending on how dedicated you are and how well you can tighten up your eating. I am just under 12 weeks out from my first competition, and I started officially training about a month ago.

    A trainer can give you a professional opinion (sometimes free, depending on who you ask) on your fitness level, but your best bet is to pick a competition, register for it, and go. It's MUCH easier to get results and progress if you have a definite deadline to stick by.

    Also this site helped me out a TON when I was just getting started.

    http://www.beautifultothecore.com/bikinipre/
  • IntegratedBodies
    IntegratedBodies Posts: 10 Member
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    It's so nice to find more Figure ladies here!!
  • LiveLoveLift67
    LiveLoveLift67 Posts: 895 Member
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    There is a group on here called fitness competitions....you could start there getting the advice you are looking for
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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    You look pretty fit already. You can do it in FAR less than 2 years, maybe less than one, depending on how dedicated you are and how well you can tighten up your eating. I am just under 12 weeks out from my first competition, and I started officially training about a month ago.

    A trainer can give you a professional opinion (sometimes free, depending on who you ask) on your fitness level, but your best bet is to pick a competition, register for it, and go. It's MUCH easier to get results and progress if you have a definite deadline to stick by.

    Also this site helped me out a TON when I was just getting started.

    http://www.beautifultothecore.com/bikinipre/
    Thank you, I'll check out that site!
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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    There is a group on here called fitness competitions....you could start there getting the advice you are looking for
    awesome I'll check it out!

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