And that was me...the same!!...I'm following diets, working out, doing cardio but I don't see a change! I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong? I started to think it was time for me to see a doctor! Maybe I have a thyroid issue? Or perhaps some sort of hormone embalance?
Nope! None of that!!... It was more like I had the wrong diet. When I decided to do this competition, I told myself I would do all the necessary research to train myself. I realized it was a lot harder than I thought. Eating right is actually a science. Instead, I got lazy and hired a coach. He was highly recommended so I didn't ask any of the necessary questions like... Have you prepped females before? How many of your clients have won? Did you win any of your competitions? I failed to do my part! I judged a book by its cover. I assumed since he looked the part he would get me where I needed to be.
Wrong!... ALL WRONG! As a matter of fact, it was so wrong that I was consuming three times more protein than the average gym goer. The diet I was on was for a person twice my size trying to bulk. It was not for someone like me. Now you tell me if I'm the average gym goer... I do 45 minutes of cardio in the morning(when work permits) , teach 2 Zumba classes (back to back) and I train in the evenings. You be the judge! .... Far from average if you ask me! In his defense, I also stopped checking in and I wasn't able to meet up with him like I should. I started to doubt him and wasn't feeling motivated.
Everything happens for a reason. While talking to another competitor, she explains her transformation process. As I listen, I realize I wasn't doing any of those things nor was my diet as hard as hers. My instinct made me ask if she could look over my menu. The look on her face was as if she'd seen a ghost! She said she never ate the amount of protein on my menu. I couldn't help but to ask who her prep-coach was. Immediately after our conversation, I emailed her. In such short time, my new coach has transformed me! I've lost weight, inches and gained new muscle! To give you an idea of what my diet was like before, here's an example,... I went from 5-6oz of protein to 2-3 oz, 5 egg whites to 2, 1/2 - 1 cup of carbs(every other meal) to 5 oz ! Yes I'm SUPER hungry but my new transformation is what keeps me going.
Now, not everything about my previous coach was bad! He's a great person and an AMAZING personal trainer. He's got a lot of fitness knowledge. I learned a lot about working out so there was some benefit in working with him.You live and you learn.
I'm three weeks out and I recently purchased my swim suit for the show. I had no idea how expensive they were and not to mention little! It barely covers my booty 😳.....A little uncomfortable considering I will be on stage in front of a bunch of strangers(judging me), family and friends!! I'm trying to get comfortable with the whole idea.
The thing I was most excited about was eating JUNK after the show but then I remembered I'm doing two shows back to back so no cheat meals for me 😩!!... What was I thinking?? But I guess it will make my cheat meal taste that much better.
I've learned a lot throughout my journey. It hasn't been easy but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world!!
SI SE PUEDE! 💪
(Picture on the left was take 5/30... Pic on the right was taken 6/24)
