Christina's Fitness Journey: The latest

Sunday, June 26, 2011

The latest

Well, as some of you know, I will be doing my next competition on July 23rd in Macon, GA. Even though I earned my pro card at last years show, this show will be as an amateur because I need more practice on the stage with the posing.I am going to work with WNBF Pro Alli Kerr on the posing this week and I'm very excited about that. She was SO helpful in the preparation last year. I have also been working with Team Klemczewski....who is that, you might ask? A highly qualified team of professionals--Dr. Joe Klemczewski is the leader of the bunch with multiple degrees in nutrition and health. He helps me with the diet aspect of things, and the week of the show he will help me "peak" perfectly. Sean McCauley is the one I don't like. Haha, just kidding. I LOVE Sean's butt kicking workouts. They are anything but boring, they are challenging, get my heart rate up, and, well....you get the idea. And then there's Kori Propst who offers advice and keeps everyone sane. It's nice to have the woman in the group to ask those girl related questions :)

I am LOVING working with them. I am already weighing three pounds less than I did at my competition last year which means by my pro debut in October, I will be one LEAN, MEAN machine!!!! :) Not to mention, I will be ready for those wedding pics ;)

My food options are VERY flexible. For instance, tomorrow, I will be eating carrot cake. Yes, that's right. Dr. Joe has his own carrot cake recipe that is contest-prep friendly. I can't wait to eat it! I know I already shared my favorite yogurt, but I now have a few other favs. Maranatha Dark Chocolate Peanut OR Dark Chocolate Almond Spread. YUM! And don't forget about the PB2--powdered peanut butter that can be mixed with yogurt, oatmeal, protein, anything, really, but with only 1g of fat per serving. LOVE that stuff.

Anyway, that's the latest and greatest. The next thing I have to do is finish my personal training cert ( I am SOOOOOO close!) and then decide what I want to do with that. Online training? At the gym? both? I am open to any ideas/suggestions? Seems like these days, more and more people are open to the idea of online coaching/training because of the busy schedules, but I'm curious what others thing.

2 comments:

SandiJune 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM
The whole online coaching thing...not for me. I do SO much better with someone in the gym. You know so many people that I bet you could kinda "free lance" and not work for the gym, but train at the gym. You might would have to make it like you were just working out with them, but I bet you could figure it out where you wouldn't have to give the gym 35-50% of what clients pay. You would then be able to charge less for clients. But I presume the online thing works for some people, so maybe do both??
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ChristinaJune 29, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Thanks for the input, Sandi! I will probably end up doing a little bit of both, like you said.
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The divisions I compete in...

Figure competitions in the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) are judged based on one round of prejudging, where competitors will be compared while wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high-heel shoes. Comparisons will be made in the standard quarter-turns of the competitors. Judging will reward toned muscularity, relative leanness, overall symmetry, facial beauty (makeup, hair, etc.), stage presence, poise, elegance and an overall fit look. There is no fitness demonstration, and this is not a bodybuilding competition (there are no mandatory "poses" other than the quarter-turns).
The Ms. Fit Body judges the competitors based on their physical symmetry (in the quarter-turns), facial beauty, grooming (makeup, hair), costume, stage presence, muscle tone and shape (in the five poses) and overall fit look.
This is not a hardcore bodybuilding competition, but it is also not a swimwear contest. The desired look is for muscletone, symmetrical shape, beauty and the appearance ofhealth and fitness.Suit and heels are also worn for this category.

Personal Records So Far=)

3/8 Lying Leg Curls 3 sets of 90lbs
8 reps

3/15 100lbs on leg extension 12/11/10

6/30: 85 lbs Flat Bench Press (laughable, I know. My chest is so weak, but it's getting there!!!)

6/15: 3 sets of wide grip pull ups: 15/12/8 FINALLY!!!!

5/27: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups: 14/11/9

5/5: 155 lb Deadlifts 3 sets of 10

4/24: 505 lb Leg Press 8 reps

4/3: Free weight squats- 175 lbs 10 reps

3/12: 495 lb Leg press 8 reps

3/8: 165 lb free weight squats--8 reps

2/19: Deadlifts 135 lbs 15/13/12/10/10

2/19: 75 lbs Flat Bench Press 15/14/10

2/10: Straight Leg Barbell Deadlift 155 lbs 8 reps

2/6: Lying Leg curl 80 lbs 2 sets of 8

2/6: Lunges with 90lb barbell (30)

2/6: 155 lb free weight squats--8 reps (end of the workout! =) )

2/4: Weighted dips (20lbs) 3 sets of 8, 1 set of 12 with 10 lbs

2/4: 40 lb db rows--end of workout, too! =)

2/2: 50 lb straight bar curls

1/30: 450 lbs Leg Press

1/12: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups

1/14: 135 lb squats

1/30: Lunges with 40lb db's

Some inspiration to get me through the hard days.....

For every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward!

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Obsessed is what the lazy called the determined.

The more I am told NO, the harder I go! ~Ava Cowan (and now it's true for me, too!)

Train hard. Expect results. (not sure who said it but I stole it from my friend, Chris)

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak”

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, [no person] that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”

What it's all about!

This blog initially started out as a way for me to record my journey towards a figure competition. Since then, however, my whole lifestyle has changed. Therefore, my blog is taking a different approach. I will share about my journey towards HEALTH. That will include competitions, yes, but it's so much more. Varied workouts, a well balanced diet, mental health, etc. A lot of what I post on here will be wisdom I have gleamed from others, so I will always be sure to give credit where credit is due and point you towards those who have made this journey possible for me.