3 Weeks Out
Each week evolves and changes, and personally, I love that. I am actually more like 2.5 weeks out at this point (15 days to be exact) but who’s counting? Oh, that’s right, I am.
In a conversation with my husband at the gym I was reminded
of how hard I have worked for this and how far I have come. I know I am not
perfect in this process and I know there is plenty of room for improvement. In
fact, I already know what I will do differently next prep. But never mind that.
Tuesday I was worried. Not because I haven’t done the best I can, because I
have, but because I am going to do something I have never done before. That
only 1% of the population do.
Have I done something like this before? Well, sorta. I have
definitely done things only 1% of the population does. I have jumped out of a
plane (willingly I might add), I have run 26.2 miles (also willingly), I have
run 13.1 miles (more than 1x, also willingly!), you get the idea. I have done things
many people would never dream of doing, plenty of times. But this is somehow
different.
So Tuesday afternoon at my check-in with my coach, I talked
about the self-doubt and realized it’s simply nerves (both excitement and
scared, because we all know those are the same feelings) for an experience I
have never done. My coach explained to me I was on track. I am doing all the
right things. I am someone he doesn’t worry about. Why? Because I am a planner.
I have EVERYTHING ready. My suit, my jewelry, my plan for my makeup, my haircut,
my massage, when I am going to get my nails and toes done, my posing (though
still practicing that), the hotel, etc. Everything. And no, I haven’t started packing
yet. 😉
By Wednesday I saw great improvement at the gym. I wasn’t as
tired and my body was adjusting to the lower calories. I wasn’t exhausted by
the end of the day and I felt stronger with my workouts overall.
I can honestly say I have never fought so hard, for so long,
for something I wanted. Bodybuilding is something you cannot fake or cheat. Being
fit is the ultimate flex. After all, getting healthy is something only YOU can
do. No one can workout for you. No one can eat healthy for you. I put in this
work. Every. Damn. Day. That is why getting in shape is and should be the ultimate
sign of self-respect.
Your health and fitness is the sum of all the promises you’ve
made and kept. I will continue to make and keep those promises. Watch out
world, this is just the beginning.
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