It's Been A Long Time

Hi Friends!

Yes, I did go MIA for quite some time but I am back BABY!!!  I hope to be blogging every week at least.  So let's us begin:

Well, winter is here and with MY winter comes off-season.   Yes, some of us are a little bit "jolly" this time of year but like I say the more the merrier!  HO HO HO! 

When I say more, I most definitely mean more padding.  This helps to keep us warm on those cold, frosty nights...BRRRR.  It's that little something extra....a tad bit more fat, rounder muscle belly for most muscles and for me...a little round face LOL. 

I know for some competitors, this is one of the hardest challenges to overcome.  It's that whole mental game.  The world thinks you look frickin' amazing but your mind is telling you "GIRL, you need to get back on that treadmill."

All I have to say is:

1) Trust the process
2) Execute the plan
3) Follow through

A change is going to come and for the better.  A work of art takes time and that also goes for your body.  Just make sure you are always challenging yourself. CHALLENGE THE DAY.  I have been saying this over and OVER and OVER for the last month or so. 

Before this short & sweet blog post is over...one more reminder for you....NEVER forget about why you started your journey.   

Ta-ta for now!

-kim-

OH MY QUAD: The Leg Experiment

Legs, Legs Legs!  GLUTES, GLUTES, GLUTES! 

My most challenging barrier to date is numero uno...DAS LEGS!  Being a successful bikini competitor, the judges are looking for symmetry, shape, poise, complexion, skin tone (competition tan) and your model walk.  Visually, think about a physique similar to one of a Sports Illustrated model packing a bit more muscle.

GAME PLAN: Slimmer legs is the goal for the 2013 competition season.

Going catabolic on my quads is the focus right now.  Because I have too much muscularity on my quads, they need to shrink.  I love my legs to death (and I know some of you out there love my legs too LOL) but making a SACRIFICE is something that I just have to do to stay in the division.  Figure may well be in my future one day :D

Right now, Coach Sam has got me working on my legs 3 times a week with resistance training (so pretty much every other day) and of course my regular cardiovascular training (steady pace run or high intensity interval training).

It's a real internal struggle whenever a leg day rolls around for the fact that I have to lift lighter for resistance.  SO FOREIGN to me.  My mentality before was PUSH HEAVY...HEAVY ASS WEIGHTS but for now it's more reps and LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!! (Ronnie Coleman voice)

The experiment is now underway and already I am seeing some success.  Stay tuned for an updated report of my findings.

WISH MY LEGS GOOD LUCK!  

So with 2013 coming around, I am thinking of applying for a grant from Sport Mantioba Assistance Program.  We all know competing can take an individual up into the $1000's as per cost with everything us women need to be BEAUTIFUL on that one day (hair, makeup, mani/pedi, competition tan, shoes, bikini, jewelry, airfare, hotel, post-competition eats, photo shoots, etc).  I say it doesn't hurt to try.  If I get declined, at least I know I tried.   

Another way I am going to try to cut my costs next year is with the help of my friends, family and followers.  There is this great website called GoFundMe.com, which is an online donation form to fund any event...or even a person in my case.  Basically, if you want to raise money for something, this is the website to go to.  Thanks to my fellow AG Teammates for this great find.  Probably in about 2 months, I have it all set up and ready for you to help me on my journey to the 2013 IFBB World Qualifiers. 

But enough talk...it's time to get back to the grind.   Happy training everyone.  Have a fabulous day!  

Thanks for stopping by my little blog.  *muah        

Holy Goaly!!!

Ever feel like you aren't quite there yet with your personal wellness goals?  Almost as though, you should of reached those goals by now?  Like I had said before, YOU are accountable for every action you do. 

There may be times where for instance you just "eye-ball" your protein portion or think to yourself "I think I ate 3 hours ago or was it only 2?"

Mentally having your goals in your head can always be a challenge.  In a lot of cases, if it is in your head it will always be a dream.  But if you write it down your chances are by far greater to ACTUALLY achieving your goals.  THE BEST WAY to track everything is to physically write it down on a piece of paper and post it somewhere in plain site.  That way it is visible each day you wake up and each night you go to sleep.


Want to lose 10 lbs? Fit into that dress for a wedding coming up?  Be able to breathe with ease while doing cardio on the treadmill?  To finish school with flying colours?  To be one of the most successful candidates in your field?  It really does not matter what your goal is, all that matters is you commit to your goal, do whatever it takes to get there and follow through.  Like the image says "Good things come to those who work their asses off and never give up."

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So speaking of goals, it is time to re-adjust and dust off the ol' trusty note pad.  With you my followers, I will share with you the goals I have set out for myself (short-term and long-term) digitally.  It is re-focussing time!!

Here are my NEW goals from June 2012-August 2013

• Make some physical changes on my mid-section, chest, calves and glutes.
• Gain a corporate sponsorship from a supplement company (working on that right now).
• Help all my sponsors (Muscles By Meyers, Because You're Fabulous, Zealous Medi Spa and Public Myth) gain more visibility.  I always LOVE helping those who help me.  
• Get all my #TeamSexy personal training clients to reach their goals.  You GOT THIS!
• More carbs means more strength.  This year leading up 'til the 2013 Nationals is all about pushing my body to the limits.  Go heavy on weights at the gym or...well there isn't an option to opt out.
• More cardio.  Last year, I RARELY did off-season cardio.  That is going to change this year since I want to make sure I am physically fit EVERYWHERE including my heart.  
• Get into the "Hot & Fit 100" in Inside Fitness Magazine for next year.  I guess that means more photo shoots.  
• Practice makes perfect.  Although, I loved the way I did my posing routine, I know there is always room from improvement.  Usually 6 months prior to a competition is when I will bring out the stilettos and strut my stuff. 
• Drink more water.  I drink water in LARGE quantities some days and some days I am lacking.  This is something I am continuously working on.  MUST REMEMBER!
• SLEEP is so important for growth and re-building/repairing.  To my dear friends who I said I'd come out and party, I will but probably not as often as I thought I would this summer.  I need to make sure there is no room for error with my off-season/pre-contest.  Please respect my goals.  I am a woman on a mission.  
• Eat clean with only the occasional treat meal.  My treat meals will most likely be on weekends since most gatherings or social events fall on Friday, Saturday or Sundays.  

So now you've read my personal goals.  What does your list look like?  Go write it out and tack it to your bulletin board, your fridge or your computer.  There is no room for excuses.  There is only room for improvement.

Everyone is capable of AMAZING THINGS.  

Go make your life AMAZING!