So where do I start this blog?? I am honored and humbled to be signed by Weider/AMI and finding a way to properly express myself escapes me. If you could see my face that would tell the story, that I do know! My face has been flushed with excitement all day. I think that is nerves or adrenaline...gosh I don't know, but I know it's a good feeling.
Earlier today I signed, faxed and mailed in my contract so it is official and there is a quick write up on front page news rotation at FlexOnline.com. After I write this blog I am going to email my dad the link. He made me promise to let him know as things progressed, so I better get on it.:)
As a part of my contractual responsibilities that start on 2/1/2012 I will be answering questions regarding training, nutrition, supplementation and life in general on the forum. I am not sure if I will have a dedicated link to a specific section, but if I do I will post the direct link. I will be on the forum daily, so if you care to be sure to stop by and connect with me there. In addition to making several appearances throughout the year, I will have a regularly featured article which will be in Muscle & Fitness Hers which is a bi monthly publication. After much consideration, I have decided to call my column 'Real Talk'. That is a phrase that I use often in my personal life, and I believe my candor about all types of real life experiences and subjects are what I have become most known for.
My prep for the 2012 Ms. Figure International is in full swing, and I have been training intensely. Today I actually took the day off, which I rarely do. I think the rest day will help with my recovery from yesterday's quad workout, and I will be able to train hamstrings and calves more intensely tomorrow. Additionally I will be doing HIIT or I may be starting a new conditioning routine. I will know more tomorrow.
A quick recipe low carb meal replacement I had as my last meal yesterday:
1 scoop Gaspari Nutrition's Chocolate IntraPro
1 cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
a dash of cinnamon powder.
Calories 205 | Fat 7.5 | Carbs 11.0 | Protein 27.0 |
So much to be grateful for and I truly am.
I am off to clean up a bit and get to bed early. Rest is the most important aspect of growth and change.
Sleep well.
