Alamo Showdown Classic

I'm doing my second competition in October called the Alamo Showdown Classic. This competition will be bigger and badder than the one I did in July, because it's a pro qualifier. That means, the people that win there will get a pro card, which allows them to compete for money!

There are a dozen or so different divisions people can compete in, I'm entering the fitness and bikini categories. I have no idea how many people I'll be up against, but I'm sure it will be a lot more than last time (which was none)!

I'm still in pretty good shape from my last competition, so getting ready shouldn't be as stressful. But, my fitness routine needs to be jazzed up! So that's what I will be working on!

Wish me luck!

Girl in a Boys World

I love being the only girl lifting weights with the boys. Nothing makes me feel better than picking up a weight that's the same weight (or more) as the guy next to me. They look at me like I'm an alien! lol Most of the time when you see a girl in the gym they are there spotting their boyfriend on the bench press. Not me! When I hit the guy, I mean businesses.

With that being said. I wish more woman took going to the gym serious. There have been more times than I can count, where I see a woman come into the free weight room, pick up a weight, do a few reps and leave. There could be a lot of reasons for this, but I'm sure the main one is intimidation. It's hard to sit next to a guy that's 250 pounds and lift weights if your not confident in your skills.

My advice, look up different free weight exercises and practice them in the mirror. You might feel a little silly at first, but it can give you the confidence you need to lift with the best of them.

My First Competition!

I did it! I competed in my first fitness competition and loved it! I met so many amazing people and had a great time.

There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishing something you've worked hard for. This was 4 and a half months in the making. I worked out 2 hours a day, my diet was insane at time and I was sore for more days than I can count. But, I loved every minute of it!!!

I've already decided that I want to continue competing. I love lifting, I love the way it makes me feel. I love standing next to the "Big Boys" at the gym and lifting more than them! Eating healthy and working out is my new lifestyle and I can't wait to see where it takes me!


Here is a link to my Facebook page for work. I posted bunch of pictures from the competition, so make sure to check them out! :)
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.193333177392861.47499.154152207977625&type=1