Time flies....and here we are....

Judging by the date of my last post, I think it's pretty safe to say I have been slacking!!! I'm not about to apologize for the lack of updates though, I have used the last few months to withdraw from everything and focus on what was most important...my contest prep.

Yep, if you haven't seen the official IFBB competitor list for the New York Pro yet..take a look...my name is on it along with 21 other competitors.
I've spent the last four months 'riding the wave' of contest prep. I am so EXCITED to hit the stage again...its been way too long. After my less than stellar pro debut in 2007, I took some time to regroup, make improvements and mentally prepare to compete as a pro. This will actually be the first time I have stood in a line-up that isn't governed by weight restrictions. Being compared to heavyweights will be an interesting experience to say the least. As of now, I may be one of the lightest if not THE lightest competitor to enter the show this year. I may get 'out muscled' by some of the bigger gals, but I'll make up for it with my conditioning...let the chips fall where they may....I'm hoping for the best!

Speaking of my prep..DAMN! The process this time around was much different than the last. I've been known to let my weight creep up a wee bit higher than it should during the offseason, but not this past year. I have gained some serious self control and managed to keep my weight down since I last competed. I absolutely love food and I'm guilty of over-indulging on the treats I love most however, with those sugary treats comes crippling migraines afterward. I have suffered from migraines since I was eight years old. Lets just say that consuming lower GI carbs and reducing the simple sugars in my diet AND AVOIDING SUGAR BINGES has not only enabled me to keep my weight down, it has also significantly reduced the number of migraines I experienced in the last year.

Since my last update, my travels have included two trips to San Francisco, a trip to New York and a trip to Columbus to see the Arnold Classic. I have grown accustomed to travelling while dieting so, it has been a really easy adjustment each time I'm away from home. My pre-travel plans just require a little more organization, that's all. I figure, if I want to be a pro I may as well live like a pro which means sticking to a diet plan/program all year long.

Well, I did have pics that I wanted to share, but this damn thing won't let me upload them right now so, stay tuned...I'll get them up later today or tomorrow.

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San Francisco (with Alcatraz in the background)


Some pics from my adventure to Columbus for the Arnold