6 weeks out

Getting my a** kicked by a song and a wood floor....

progress 8 weeks out

So I checked my weight and pics from last year's prep, and im 2 lbs AHEAD of where I was last year. That's great, but I have to make sure it doesn't make me too comfortable. Have to start doing pics every week now to keep me honest.

Here are the first shots. I really love this suit. it was made by tamee marie for a bodybuilder, and she (Gail) was gracious enough to let me rent it from her. i love cammo and the fact it has no clear stones. Something totally different and fun.

I've also decided to do the masters figure at the Emerald Cup. Getting very excited!

8.5 weeks out!

So I've worked with the FABULOUS Erna on a bit of choreography. We have the first couple songs put together, about 1/3 of the whole routine. Feel pretty good about it, but still need to beg my music man to make some tweaks to the music. I hope I don't make him crazy?!!! For now, here are a couple videos.... the routine is really tough on me. I have ZERO energy, even after a refeed day and 2 days of rest over the weekend. It's no joke! Plus Im eating more carbs than i ever have at this point in my prep. HIT workouts burn it up! I'm about 6lbs from show weight. p.s. I'm also getting very crabby about now. I feel sorry for the 17 girls in my figure group... I prob bite their heads off more than I should. It's gonna get worse though... hope they can stick with me :(

2 more of my faves...

Working on my skills...

Gotta start cleaning this stuff up.... 10.5 weeks away!!!! :=O

some tricks

Been working on a few tricks... once they are down, then I have to find a dancy-transition between them.... Oh the fitness thing is not fun.....

The Emerald Cup.... Fitness!!!

We'll I've booked the hotel and paid for the plane ticket... So in 14 weeks, I'll be making the trip to Seattle to compete in fitness - 10 years since the first time I ever tried.... now at the age of 40!

The routine practice is more intense than most workouts I've ever done. Front rolls into a flying body drop, reverse rolls into a handstand, jumping pushups and those d*mn splits..... by Friday, I'm wiped out!

I havent done any weight training for weeks, and prob wont for most of this prep. I'm about 8lbs away from where I need to be, so 14 weeks is plenty of time for my physique... but the routine is going to be a challenge.

And, I found someone to help me with my routine music here on Oki, WHAT A BLESSING! I'm excited to give this a shot. Thanks for checking in~ xo
Shelly