As some of my close friends already know, I have made the decision to enter into a National Physique Committee, or NPC, bikini competition. I will be trading in the small heel on Reebok Lifters for clear 4.5 inch heels. Being tall at 5’9″ I RARELY wear heels, so this will be interesting! I want to share my reasons for entering and new goals I have set for myself for this decision.
I am a competitive person at nature, so this is a new and exciting competition for me. I have been very experimental with my diet lately with great results–and I want to put this to the test. That being said, I am going against all other former and current bikini models’ advice and doing this SANS coach.
I want to be my own coach– I will admit, I have a couple great friends who have competed that are giving me good advice– but I am following my own nutrition and workout programming. I want to keep this process and journey as stress free as possible.
I will not be making many changes to my workouts– I will continue to attend crossfit workouts regularly. In fact, one of my goals is to continue to compete in crossfit during prep, at least up until the last week or so. I will just have to make a conscious effort to avoid scrapping my shins with the barbell or adding ugly bruises to my clavicles!
I will not let it take over my life or social life. I can still go out to dinner with my boyfriend or out for lunch with my friends — I will just be smart about my choices. I will only drink water or soda water and make macro-friendly requests with leans meats with vegetables. It will not always be easy, but I will not be one to sit at home alone miserable munching on celery!
The only thing I am going to be totally restricting is alcohol. I will not restrict much from my diet– it is how I am dieting now, and I would say it’s working! Closer to the show I will cut down on certain things such as sugars and dairy, but never restrict.
With my work schedule already out, I will not be able to compete until late August or early September– I have a couple shows in mind, but I have not officially signed up for any–weighing out the costs of each, but as of right now, beginning of September is my tentative “Peak week.”
I’m very nervous, but excited all at once. Yeah sure, I may have better luck if I followed a structured plan with a qualified coach with years of experience, but I wouldn’t enjoy the process as much– and what is the point if you’re not enjoying life?!
I hope that you will follow my progress through this new journey! If you have any experience in competition, what are your thoughts or advice ?
It’s such a fun experience! I also find it hilarious that we follow each other, you’re now trying a fitness competition and I’m about to try crossfit for the first time! I look forward to following your journey!
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Thank you so much! Hopefully we can use each other for help if needed!!
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WTG! You will do great!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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I must thank you for this post. Yesterday was a 3 mile run and strength day with today being a rest day. I managed to knock out my run but was not feeling it all that much and skipped strength. With two run days looming (9 miles sat and 4.5 Sun) and the fact that my strength training is currently mostly upper body I was about to shrug it off. I was sitting here on the couch being lazy debating binge watching netflix or channel surfing. I was flat out bored. Along you come popping into my reader with Lunges, Muscles, weights and abs and I felt ashamed. So I got up, went to the gym and knocked out a one mile warm up run and about 45 minutes of upper body on weights. Yep Not so lazy now! Thanks for inspiring me to get off my lazy ass.
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This is amazing ! Thank you for posting ! I am so happy to inspire 🙂 good for you for beating lazys ass yesterday keep it up!
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Ahhh love this sounds really exciting! Def want to keep reading more on your updates ! Good luck! 🙂 x
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Thank you so much! I’m humbled by the support ! 🙂
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That is super exciting! One of my goals is to compete in a Figure competition! I know a group of girls in the NYC area who compete in the NPC and absolutely love it! Looking forward to following you on your journey to the stage!
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Awesome!! Thank you so much ! Never lose sight of your goals 🙂
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Best of luck! You have an AMAZING physique!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Truly amazing muscle tone. What sort of macros are you following at the moment ?
P.S. just remember ‘heel toe heel toe’ !!
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Right now I’ve been doing 40/40/20 and it’s been working really well for me
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Good luck on achieving your goals!
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That is awesome! I look forward to following your progress and rooting for you!
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Thanks rach 🙂
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I am so glad I found your blog! I am also a nurse with a passion for fitness. I have been thinking about training for a bikini competition as well! Your article was inspiring! Keep it up girl!
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Awesome!! So glad I could motivate 🙂 if you want to enter you should go for it!! Never lose sight of your goals ! Keep it up 🙂 🙂
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Thanks girl! How often do you do cardio vs. strength training?
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I usually do 2-3 circuit style/crossfit high intensity workouts a week. Then I train 6 days a week strength training. With a 20-40 minute steady state cardio like stair master or incline walk after
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Usually on the days I do the high intensity workout I skip the steady state cardio
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Thanks girl! I wish I could just skip the cardio 😦 but I know it’s a must!
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Yeah it’s definitely my least favorite. If you use active rest periods during your workouts you can sneak your cardio in that way ! But it’s a workout!!! So you do your normal weight lifting routine but when you would normally rest do 1 min of movements such as lunges step ups mountain climbers burpees high knees squat jumps etc then get right back to the next set for weight lifting
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What an inspiration! 3rd shift and refusing to let go of what is fun, challenging and makes you feel your best!
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