Mental Toughness...4 Weeks

Mental toughness is the key to success as a fitness competitor.  My emotions are on a very up and down cycle right now due to my fluctuations in carbs.  There will be moments when I have a crap load of energy and feel like I am going to conquer the day.... and then my coffee wears off.  My last show prep I went through the same sort of emotional ups and downs and I know that once the day is here I will forget they ever happened.  This is the tough part and this is where the mental toughness has to come into play. No matter who you are...at this point in the show prep...you're tired.  I am drained and my body is exhausted but you just have to push through.  Making the most of my rest days are a really important aspect of my prep right now.  For instance, this weekend was my best friends birthday and I went into Boston for the night to celebrate.  Granted there was no drinking involved but my body is sooo not used to being up until 2am.  Sunday, my rest day, I felt like I was hit by a truck.  I was sooo exhausted and lazy that I went to whole foods and bought all my meals to eat for the day....expensive...and not something I recommend on a weekly basis!

My vaca approved option menu

I am just 11 days away from being on vacation and holy shalmoley it really can't come soon enough.  Even though this will be a BIG challenge it couldn't have come at a better time.  My body is yearning for a break from my routine.  Some sun, r&r, and not having to prepare dinner is just what the doctor has ordered.  I found a 24 hour gym within miles from my hotel so I am thrilled to be able to get my workouts in early and relax for the rest of the day!  Being the absolute type A maniac I am, I have researched all the restaurants I am going for dinner and have made a list of "approved options" to send my coach for review in my next check-in. 

My boyfriend and I also need some much needed vacation time! Between both of our hectic schedules we are lucky to see each other for more than an hour a day!  We will also celebrate our 3 year anniversary on vacation which is always my favorite since we eat outdoors and watch the sunset.  I will have to cheers with water but ...what can ya do!

In show news, my theme wear is just about done and I am dyiingggg! It's so fab on so many levels! Once I reveal my theme, I will show you the insane PowerPoint slide I put together as my drawing board for ideas and it has really come to life! Type A personality strikes again.  Had my one on one posing session with Janelle which really got my excited since we came up with a great stage walk for the show! I dropped off my sports wear and model dress with a seamstress last week which really put me at ease.  I was going to either buy new sports wear for model or get mine altered and altering was definitely the smarter and cost saving solution.  My dress was not cheap so thankfully I think she is going to be able to fix it.  It really stinks when you spend a butt load of money on a dress and the fit is soo awful and completely unwearable.  I can't return it so I am praying she pulls through for alterations.  Besides stoning my bikini ...i am DONE with purchases...and that my friends is a GOOD feeling :)

Progress Pics 3/28/13
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Can't say that I am over excited about my progress pics this week..don't see much of a change.  I will say that I was half asleep in these photos..not even kidding.  My bf had to leave early for work so I kept my suit and shoes next to bed and had him wake me up before he left....then returned to bed LOL