I am 3 weeks out from my first NATIONAL SHOW!!! WHAT!?! Every day that goes by I realize more and more that this is actually happening. Preparing for this show has been consuming; physically, emotionally, and financially. At the end of the day I go to sleep with confidence that I have made the right decision to compete.
I was looking into more info on the National Show in Nov and I have learned that it is probably going to be the BIGGEST National Show in NPC history! Why?
Because the TOP 2 Winners of each class will qualify for their IFBB PRO Card. They will reward the top 5 but 1st and 2nd place winners will go PRO!
My initial intention was to finish what I had set out to do last year and step on a national level stage. I do not have any expectations other than doing my best and if I do my best then I will have no attachment to my placing. Sure it would be cool to win but if I don't I know that I will be happy and proud of myself and that makes me confident that I am mentally in a healthy place. No pressure!
As of today I am still on track. I am in the mid 12% body fat range and am confident that I will be as lean and tight as I need to be come show day. This week I will be amping up my cardio a bit more and cleaning up my diet even more. This means cutting back artificial sugar and modifying my breakfast.
Here is a glimpse of my daily food intake while training for a national level Bikini competition:
Breakfast- 4 egg whites, 1/2 grapefruit, 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1 cup of green tea
Supplements: Collagen (30 minutes before eating), multi-vitamin,biotin,DIM, 5 sprays of magnesium oil on belly
Lunch: 6 0z lean protein, garden salad w/ balsamic vinegar, 1 apple, 1 1/2 tbsp almond butter
Supplements: Collagen (30 minutes before eating), B-6, biotin,DIM
Afternoon Lift followed by 15 minutes cardio
Snack: 1 scoop of whey protein w/ 6 strawberries, 1/4 oatmeal
Dinner; 6 0z lean red meat, 2oz sweet potato, spinach, asparagus spears, 1 1/2 tbsp almond butter
Supplements: Collagen (30 minutes before eating), biotin,DIM
Snack: 1/2 scoop casein protein, 5 sprays of magnesium oil on belly, gaba, iron
I was torn between cutting back carbs or increasing cardio this week. I am leaning towards keeping the carbs as is and increase my cardio a little bit more. It is crunch time and I need to tighten up!
Other daily routines consist of daily exfoliation of body and face, 2x per day 100% natural shea butter application and daily Crest Teeth Whitening. Gotta have a pearly white smile on stage!!!
XOXO,
Abby
To read more check out:
"5 Weeks Out From Nationals"
"7 Weeks Out From Nationals"
"Updates on Progress For NPC Nationals"
"Nationals Experience"
How did Nationals go?!!!! Anxious for a blog update! :)
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Sarah
Hi Devore Family! I am so sorry for the late response! Nationals was a blast. I did not place (15th) but I am very proud of myself for following through. I have learned a lot from this experience that will help me improve to come back even better! Thank you for following my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHi Abby- I saw that you supplement with Collagen, DMI, and magnesium oil... What do these supplements do?
ReplyDeleteHi Brittany! I take Collagen pretty much year round because it is a protein that helps the health of your skin, hair, and nails. I typically take 3 capsules about 30 minutes before my first meal or before bed.
DeleteThe DIM is a supplement for anti-"extra" estrogen. Put simply, DIM helps to balance hormones. Its helpful for women who have predominately estrogen fat storage patterns.
Magnesium oil is a topical spray that I use at night for recovery. The spray is trans-dermal meaning it goes through your skin and your body absorbs it better as opposed to a magnesium pill which digests in your stomach.
:-)