Ah...the weeks seem to be getting tougher as far as time and energy are concerned, but at this point I am bound and determined to kick ass every single day.
I have been wanting to post sooner because so much happens in a week lately and then I can't remember it, but my time is literally maxed out.
Early last week my coach decided I needed a 7th meal added to my plan. Right before bed she added 3 oz. of flank steak and 3 oz. of sweet potato. I could have kissed her as I have been so darn hungry. At 2 weeks out I am holding tight between 100 and 102 pounds and about 12.5% body-fat. My muscles are staying nice and full. Red meat has a natural creatine in it which will keep the muscles nice and full. Win!
It seems that with only 2 weeks left that I should be more focused than ever, but I keep finding myself having opposite thoughts. I am sure at some point I will understand this, but at this point I do not. I think I can see the finish line now and my brain is saying you are almost there. As crazy as peak weak is going to be I am really looking forward to the challenge.
Last week I flew to Daytona Beach to meet with my coach. What an awesome, awesome weekend. Hubby and I arrived in Daytona at 10:30 AM on Friday. I met with Asia at 1 and then got my cardio session in. After cardio Brian and I walked around Daytona and he got some pizza and wings...while I ate my packed food from a baggie. Boy did I struggle. His pizza smelled so good, but I wouldn't think of cheating at this point. For the past 13 weeks I have religiously stuck to one cheat meal per week and I'm not about to blow that now. Friday night I ended up in bed at 6:30 PM and slept until 8:30 the next morning. My body needed that so much. Saturday was wonderful we spent the entire day on the beach and then went out for an amazing cheat meal. Sunday we were up bright and early to catch our flight back to Harrisburg. We were back by 11 and went straight to the gym.
After seeing my coach she let me get a big ol' burger for a cheat meal. My body is lean enough, now we just need to fill it out with food. As she said, the work is done, now it's time to fill out and show the hard work through confidence in posing on stage. Flying to Daytona and meeting with Asia was one of the best things I could have possibly done for myself. She started me from a very basic...just walk, now walk with a sway, the whole way up to a full routine. A routine I feel so good about. She also gave me so many pointers and tips that are so valuable!
I do have some anxiety about the final two weeks, mostly over time. I am going to have to plan and prep meticulously to stay on track. I have my sons 16th birthday, a social event to host for our ice cream shop, and cooking Easter dinner for my family at the start of my peak week! I got this, I know I do, but I am nervous about it.
My body has made some amazing changes the last few weeks as it really leans out. My shoulders have really popped, my legs are finally slimming down, and most of all I am more than satisfied with the package I am going to take to stage. In my competition of Me Vs. Me - I have no option but to win!
Also in the past couple weeks I have had a very different experience with people. I have people approaching me everywhere, especially at the gym. It feels so good to help others, but it also feels so good to be able to feel good about me.
Only two weeks now until I get to show off my beautiful suit!! Jewelry has arrived, tanning is booked, make up is booked, my friend is doing my hair!! Almost ready!!
I conquered yet another fear this week - one that may seem silly, but none the less it was a fear. I got my blonde hair blondier. I was going to die it but was very apprehensive so the stylist did a heavy highlighting and brightener on it. I am beyond pleased. I actually love it!!
Every single day I still feel like I am growing as a personally. It's really impossible to understand what pushing yourself to the limits is like - unless you have done it. While it's grueling both mentally and physically it is also so rewarding. 
