Just a mighty quick update on a few random thoughts. I actually admit that I get really random during comp prep. I think it’s down to the fact that I’m fitting in so many things into a day and so many things to think about. Means the mind won’t slow down sometimes, resulting in a barrage of weird thoughts. Here’s a few along with an update on where I’m at;

·        I have exactly 6 weeks and 1 day left until competition #1. I am seriously excited … seriously. I’m not wanting it to come any sooner than 6 weeks and 1 day though – let’s get that clear.

·        I still have in the vicinity of 5kgs to lose. That’s not negotiable as I have a scale weight to meet.

·        I am fairly darn confident I can achieve scale weight without resorting to any stupidity. Ingrid wouldn’t tolerate that approach anyway. So with that in mind, my current training includes;

o   Very intense weight training – very intense!! More mind-screwing than any I’ve done before. Why – because it’s all high reps and the rest breaks are timed. So simple yet so effective. I dread the starting whistle because it means no stopping for an hour and that hurts a lot. The music must be good, loud, uninterrupted and emotive – that’s how I get through.

o   Cardio – I would say it’s only just in there. 2 x interval training sessions for 30m a week = 1 hour per week. But, to be honest, the rest periods equal more than the work periods – the key is that the work periods must be to my ultimate limits – which they are.

o   Food is on the lower side of norm. But that’s completely norm for comp-prep. I still have 5 meals a day and every few days I get to feast on sweet potato, rice, oats and banana. On the other days, I make do with my variety of meats and eggs, array of vegies and some fats and fruits too. I thrive on the challenge.

·        On the food side of things – I have a strong thought going through my mind at the moment. What we eat does not make us superior. Choosing steamed vegetables when the person beside you has a slice of pizza does not necessarily make you a better or more intelligent person. Being strong enough to withstand temptation makes you determined and focused – it seriously doesn’t make you smarter and more successful. In fact, the feeling of superiority can be extremely short-lived if not careful. Pride goes before a fall…. I speak this to myself because sometimes the determination I feel to stay rock-solid can lead to this and I don’t like it one little bit. Got to stay true. My choice is my choice and it involves no one but me. My preference is to help and support, not to judge.

 

Everything else is A..O..K right now. I’m feeling quite lean and I’ve lost in excess of 10kg so far in comp prep. I find that a little embarrassing actually. I had no desire to see-saw quite so much and I see no benefit in making this faithful body have to cope with such change over 18 months. I will be making changes to ensure this doesn’t happen again and I’m lucky to have the best coach to help me get there.

Oh yeah – another thing that is foremost on my mind at the moment is how I’m going to improve and change next season. I am really, really super excited and it gives me a goal to hunt down after the competition dust has settled.

Lastly, I’ve chosen and ordered my competition bikini. So bloody exciting!!! The colour I’ve chosen this year is …. Oops … sorry  ….. can’t believe the time, have to get ready for work.