So I suppose I could start a contest prep thread since I have started dieting for my 2 shows this year.
My first show is May 3rd in Peoria Illinois...it is the Heart of America Natural Classic,
www.hoanaturalclassic.co m. I am very excited about this show and the overall winner earns a Pro Card.
My second show is the NPC Junior USA's. The show is May 17th in South Carolina...
I did hire Dave Palumbo to help me with my diet, I am friends with Melissa D who recommended him...he has worked with many girls over the years and though not all are "natural" I think he has a great understanding of nutrition and physiques and so far think his diet is pretty kick ass.
Unfortunately he wanted me to start 16 weeks out...this Friday will be 12 weeks out which is when I had thought I was going to start...well I hired him 2 weeks ago and was supposed to be on the diet immediately but I had already had a trip planned for Mexico for 4 days which I just returned from this weekend. Needless to say I was at an all inclusive, end of story.
My dieting is now in Full Force but I have also not taken any pictures...my digital camera broke and then my back up broke so I need to figure that out asap. I have a backup backup that I am going to try tonight so I can get some pics up.
Unfortunately I am not sure I made any good gains in the off-season-it went so fast-but hopefully my chest will come in a little thicker, hamstrings a bit tighter and have a better horseshoe on my tricep...unfortunately I have neglected my calves so I am going to try and get better about that.
Yea...I am still in good spirits and am excited about my shows but I know this will fade as my diet puts a strain on me but as Lori will tell me....you can do anything for 12.5 weeks