2 WEEKS IN!! Feeling great!

So here I am about 2 weeks post-competition. My weight is basically holding steady at around 130. I'm a little softer than I was for my competition but not by much. I feel GREAT and I'm really enjoying the post competition. It hasn't been bad at all. I think I was incredibly mentally prepared for it though. About 4 weeks out from my comp I kept planning in my head what I was going to do. I knew that physically I was going to try all kinds of different things and I have. Love that freedom! I also knew with my food that I would be mostly back on plan with probably a couple more refuels than usual. That has been the case too. And included in that would be 2 binges last week. You all read about the CHOCOLATE DESTRUCTION! But I haven't had a chance to share with you my Friday night BLITZ!! Yes, it was fantastic. I had a gyro sandwich on WHITE pita with the usual yogurt sauce, tomatoes and grilled onions and FRENCH FRIES!!!! Then I came home and went even crazier. I don't even remember for sure but I think I started with a sugar-free popsicle then headed into kamut flakes with almond milk. But that didn't quite do it so then I ate the TRIO OF JOY (dried cranberries, chocolate chips and raw almonds). I think I ate a good 30-40 of those and they were delish! I think that just about did it for me though so not terrible and truly I didn't eat anything really, really bad for me.

I worked out several times and when I have I really enjoyed it. I can't tell you how much I enjoy not having to get up and get my cardio in. I'm still doing it about once a week but I have been doing AM yoga for about 20 minutes and that has been really fantastic for me. I love slowly working into my day.

Yesterday I went to San Diego to meet up with my friend Traci. We had a really great time. We went to Worlds Gym down there and did a KILLER shoulder workout! It was so great and nice to have a workout partner since I always just do my own thing. It's nice to have someone there to spot you so you push harder than you would. Then we went upstairs to do cardio and they have 30% incline treadmills!!! INSANE!! They are a fantastic workout for the booty and hams! I wish we had that at my gym but of course we don't!! We also enjoyed a really nice dinner at Ki's. We ordered the Macadamia Coconut Mahi Mahi with Thai Peanut Sauce...YUMMY!!! So delicious!! They also serve white bread with butter and it's warm...uh, yeah, I'm not one to say no to warm white bread and butter so I ate an impressive amount of that. It was delish!! I enjoyed every minute.

I got home late last night and then was up early working on some training and meal plans for my 2 new "clients"/friends. I met up with them at the gym and we reviewed their plans and went over several exercises. It's going to be an exciting journey for both of them. I can't wait to see how they do and share their results with all of you.

I'm going to take a nap, cook a couple of things and call it a day. After all tomorrow will be here soon enough!!

I'll leave you with a couple of funny blog items from other bloggers. Since many of you that read this are gym rats in some way or another, you definitely know where these girls are coming from!

OneFitFoodie's "rethink before you walk in" to the gym list:

1. Zebra Pants: I have seen these way more than I thought I would. The truth is that there is a handful of guys that acutually wear these pants to workout---They do look comfy?

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2. Sports bras that look like real bras: Okay, although I wouldn't ever wear just a sports bra to the gym, I don't think just wearing a sports bra is THAT bad, but, I have seen women where sports bras that acutally look like real bras which just doesn't mesh that well.

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3. Jeans--Enough said. I still don't nor will ever get this

4. Flashy Jewlery- Unless you are Mike "the situation" I really find no need to wear chains, diamond necklaces, chunky bracelets or bangles. It must get in the way of your 'workout' right?

5. See through Spandex- I think there should be a throw away time limit on spandex-much like toothbrushes. You replace toothbrushes every so often and the same should go for spandex. The pants themselves are really quite thin and most don't have a shelf life over 5 or 6 years if you wear them 2-3 times a week. I like to replace my spandex capris after they go through the wash and become 'pilly' this is when I know, my backside is usally going to peek through! No thanks!

6. Please wear underwear- This goes especially if your spandex have gotten to the 'pilly' point. Men always need to be wearing underwear especially those in short shorts. 

7. Sandals, high heels, crocs- It is unsafe, and well, I would recommend you wear something you can actually workout in comfortably

8. Bandanas- Unless you are a close friend, or family member of Bret Michael's or Matthew McConaughey, no need to sport the bandana

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9. Gym bags, laptops, ipads etc on the workout floor- If you are that scared to leave your stuff in the locker, maybe try leaving it up at the front desk or bring a lock next time. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want you to have your stuff stolen, but walking around looking like you are packed up to go to India just doesn't seem that efficient.

10. Don't wear the same workout clothes everyday- I see multiple people who go against this rule. They wear the SAME shorts and shirt everyday for a week and they workout HARD, meaning they are covered in sweat. Unless you are washing those clothes everynight, I would suggest bringing in some more workout clothes to your repetoire.

 

AND this video from Rachel Wilkerson.