I have to start by saying that my computer had to go to the computer doctor to be fixed and thats' why I have been negligent in blogging weekly as was my original goal.
Epiphany's are happening and coming to me more frequently as I am in the final run before the show. I believe we are now at about 7 weeks away? I'm feeling good. My body seems to be responding. So much so that Blake gave me a weekend off last week. I was a little concerned, but as he said, I have become very lean; my body needed the rest. So, instead of cardio and weights it was yoga, hot tub and deep tissue massage. I've had the odd day of self doubt but having the caliper test and finding out I had lost 10 ml of fat in a week helped along with the posing class I did on Sunday. Posing class has been so beneficial and is so important. I wanted to know that I was practicing the right way, not the wrong way. Posing is all about showing off the hard work that you have done, but making it look as natural as possible while having everything flexed. My posing coach Terri is very encouraging as well.
My food and diet have not changed as of yet. I keep anticipating a change, but as long as my body keeps responding to everything than it will remain the way it is. Am I hungry? Yes, some days more than others, but I am definitely NOT starving.
I'm now finding that people who have not seen me in a while are a little shocked or comment on how skinny I am. I still find it odd, as I don't see that in myself. I do now that there is a definite change in my body - another epiphany, as I realize out of the blue, there is no roll of fat at my belly button. It seems to have just disappeared Believe me, I am glad to see it leave!
Blake is always telling me that I have to appreciate how far I have come, and the milestones that I have accomplished during this journey towards the show. I completed a half marathon. WTF!! Who would have thought?? I am appreciative; but it does boggle my mind to think where my mindset was before. I have been very lucky to have a trainer like Blake. A no nonsense type of guy that tells it like it is, and there is no sugar coating anything. He holds you accountable and lays it all on the line. I've gained a great friendship out of all this - another epiphany. To think I once told my son, that Personal Training wasn't a real job. I am definitely eating crow on that one and actually have apologized to my friend for ever having had a thought like that.
My attitude has changed once again after re-evaluating how far I have come, what I am doing and the direction I am going. I'm enjoying the process. I love going to the gym, each time I'm there I am trying to visualize what muscles I am working and training. My personal training sessions now are all about shaping, defining, and toning the muscles.
In between gym time now, I now need to think about the *presentation* of being on stage. This is everything to makeup, suit, and all the necessities that we need to have with us backstage. Terri of course has given me a list, but I have been researching on the internet as well. We have also decided I will need hair extensions. (not cheap) Some more research and a trip to the states will probably be in order as they are much cheaper down there. Keeping in mind there is not alot of time either.
I have been asked if I have thought about what *post-show Annette* will do. I haven't thought it thru very much yet. I still feel it will be a big discussion with my trainer and myself. All this work, just to do one show? Hmmm....what's next? It will have to be another goal of some kind. Get my 2nd degree in Shotokan. Possibly, Continue training - absolutely!! Keeping healthy and fit? That's a no-brainer!!
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