Show Ready?

I really considered not doing the USA Bikini national show.  I was feeling so burned out on dieting and training.  Is it self sabotage or exhaustion? Probably a little of both! I have been dieting and training a minimum of two hours a day since January.  I'm sure this is how a marathon runner feels at the 20 mile marker. Quit and have regrets or suck it up and feel the pride of finishing.  After some reflection I decided to suck it up!  I don't want to have any regrets and certainly don't want to use the word quitter to describe myself.  So.... I have been training hard this week and keeping my diet squeaky clean.  Diet is always harder than training; what can I say I love food! (I believe diet is the hardest for everyone) Our society is bombarded with food advertisements, fast food restaurants on every corner and social events where food is usually the focus.  It can be challenging to grocery shop! Just take an extra look the next time you go to the grocery store at all the end caps on the aisles. It's not broccoli they are trying to sell you. And how about all the fast food restaurants you pass on the way to the store? Or count the food advertisements on the way there! No wonder why we are the heaviest nation.

When I'm so close to a show it is hard for me to even watch television commercials; almost all of them are about food. We all now the tag line for McDonald's...mmm I'm loving it. Loving what?? Heart disease, diabetes, 20 extra pounds to carry around ever day, I think NOT! I'm not saying that I don't eat it once in a blue moon. I'm saying it's pretty sad when it cost more to eat healthy than it does to eat junk food.  My wish is that this wasn't the case and that we could be the healthiest nation.  Really something has to change.

Maybe if we all wish and educate our kids, families, friends, and anyone we meet; things will change.

My 1st Place win at California State Bikini Show May 2011

I finally got a 1st Place to qualify me for Nationals.  Words can not describe how I felt when they called my name.  I was so over joyed.  I am now working hard towards the USA National show here in Las Vegas on July 29th.  I have been training like an animal for it.  I really hope all my hard work pays off.

My typical day

5 am Wake up, Eat and off to work by 6 am
6 am - Noon Train Clients (If I'm lucky I can squeeze a workout in and a healthy meal)
12:30 pm Train Myself (Resistance Training for 1 hour)
2 pm Post Workout Meal
3 pm Pick Up kids from school
5 pm Dinner with Family
6 pm Cardio for an hour or Roller Derby Tuesday & Thursday for 2 hours
9 pm Shower
10 pm Bedtime (Crazy Day is over, time to rest up for another one)

Whats Up

I haven't blogged in so long! Crazy life!
I competed in two shows in the past 2 months and did very well. At the Jay Cutler Classic I placed 3rd and at the California State I placed 1st!  I have to say I'm very pleased with my results.  The next challenge is the USA's here in Las Vegas July 29th.
As some of you may know I started doing Roller Derby in January.  It is so much fun! We just had our first bout and won! I scored alot of points thanks to my team mates. Our next bout is July 16th at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas.  Hope you can come cheer me on! (by the way my skate name is Shabamm)
Super Happy its summer and no more school for the kids; the only problem now is keeping them entertained.  That is going to be my major challenge.

I will keep you posted on my progress with my National Bikini Show and Roller Derby Bout!
Thanks for reading!
Joey