Sh0ewh0re7_BlingItOn Member

Thanks so much, I really enjoy writing about my adventures in comp training and my silliness in between! Hope you enjoy reading it.

LOL, thanks. But as stated before, it's not about which way I look best. Because I love myself any which way I look!! It's about the dedication, determination, will power, and follow through for me! Obviously I don't walk around looking like pic 3 OR 4 on a normal daily basis. That's only for show time.

Thanks, it did! Placed 2nd in Novice :) Going for another show in 3 weeks!!

OMG...thank you about the legs :bigsmile: and YES, you are SOOOOOO correct with everything you said. I just did my show one week ago and already don't look as lean and cut as I did on show day. It's so true that the spray tan and oil mist really do A LOT to accentuate the muscles on stage. Plus we all "pump up" before…

Awe shucks, thanks! :flowerforyou:

I started training on my own in January and with a Trainer who gave me an actual diet to follow in May. Did my first Bikini Comp on Aug 24th...placed 8th of 12, not so good. They told me I was too lean and cut and that I'd be better suited for Figure. So I pulled myself up by my BIG GIRL PANTIES and busted *kitten* for…

Thanks, but for me it's about the hard work, dedication, and self control...not about which way I looked best. I love myself any which way I look :wink: Final note...obviously I won't be able to keep my body look exactly like pic 3 and 4 all year round, only during comp time. I plan on gaining hopefully 10-15 lbs of muscle…

LOL, thanks :blushing:

Oh THANK YOU for saying that :flowerforyou: ...they are my downfall. Workin on it tho :wink:

Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! I just gotta get that front pose down so I don't look like a chicken trying to fly, LMFAO!!!

First pic Jan 6, 2012 (6 months after baby, 138 lbs), 2nd pic June 16, 2012 (not sure of weight, maybe 121-123), 3rd pic July 13, 2013 (again not sure of weight, maybe 115-118), 4th pic Aug 24, 2013 (my first bikini show 111 lbs).

To build muscle 1.5 grams per lb of your weight. The best way to get protein is through real food. Bars and shakes are good supplements, but food is the best source.

I've always hated fish too, but Tilapia isn't bad. Also turkey breast or low fat ground turkey is good. I use Balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, lemon, and all different varieties of Mrs. Dash to season my meats. I tend to stay away from any added sodium.

Sounds like you're on the right track! Just keep squatting/lunging/pressing/stepping up! Increase your weight as you go, build up. It will take time to build muscle. And EAT YOUR PROTEIN! :)

I practice every day...any time I pass a mirror I stop and strike at least one pose if it's not my "set aside" time for posing :) And my daughter DOES pose too! When I was doing Bikini she would stand next to me, stick out her hip and her hand in the air! Soooo cute. I'm waiting for her to start doing the Figure poses…

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Take pictures all the time especially when you feel like there is no change and you know you've worked at it, a little change is better than none at all. Keep moving, keep focused. Don't beat yourself up if you aren't moving as fast as you think you should be, it didn't pile on you over night, it won't come off over night.…

Frakken amazing transformation! Great job girl!!!! :flowerforyou:

Before, and during [/URL] After at my first bikini comp on Aug 24, 13 [/URL] See more of my journey here: http://blingsbikiniprepadventures.blogspot.com/ or on IG at: bling_it_on_sh0ewh0re7 XOXO

Take a GOOD, HONEST look at what you're eating...You're kinda eat crappy food....and those "QUICK ADD" calories, what are they? All WHOLE and good foods can be found on here, so what gives with that? What is happening on the days you just don't log at all? You can work out 7 days a week but there must be consistency and…

Thanks, yes it does take a lot of time and focus! Good luck

So, my dad can NEVER have a serious conversation...and I can't remember the last time he's ever said I love you. Well, after my competition I thanked him from making the 2+ hour drive and for staying the ENTIRE day from 9am til after 9pm for the night show. Then I hugged him and said, "I love you dad"...he paused and said…

npcnewsonline.com or your state might have their own NPC site too...mine is floridanpc.org Hope you find something, good luck.

Awe shucks. :blushing:

Well, thanks! :smooched:

Ashley Horner (my girl crush/idol) is one of the top WBFF competitors, fitness model, is sponsored by BodyBuilding.com and Nuts n More and is an all around BAD *kitten*! And she has stretch marks on her belly!!! NEVER let ANYTIHNG stand in the way of your goals/dreams!!!

That's good to know. Knowing me, I'll find a way to add some flair!!!! :bigsmile:

Thx Nelly! You're the best....LOVE YA GIRL!!! Keep rockin and rollin..cuz ur a bad *kitten*!!!

So you know where I'm coming from?! It's just the opposite feelings we have for the other category! LOL

Rankings just went up...I got 8th out of 12. BLECH...that sucks....lol! Gonna try my hand at a Figure competition at the end of this month and see how that goes. I'm not too excited about it at this time because to me Bikini has more glamour, glitz, flair...like me! Figure just looks so boring and monotonous with the poses…