So for those of you who don't know I have decided to compete in a bikini fitness competition on April 20th! 96 days to go! I have been eating clean for about a week now and haven't had a drink in 8 days. It has NOT been easy but I must say I'm feeling pretty great! I'm technically only on my 6th day eating COMPLETELY clean and even though I feel great I'm not seeing results yet like I hoped I would... I know, I know, its only been a week! Have you met me? I may be a little impatient :) I took a before picture last week and will post updated pictures every four weeks or so if all goes well.
I know a lot of people have misconceptions about these competitions and might not understand why I'm doing it so I thought I'd offer up my thoughts and goals with this whole things.
First, I know that these competitions can seem silly. 15 leves of spray tan, big hair, big makeup, tiny bikini's and stripper shoes! A little over the top, I admit. The thing to remember is that the stage look is just that...a look for the stage! The goal, at least for me, in doing this competition is to work as hard as I can to get into the best possible shape I can by a certain date. Yes, I suppose I could just pick a date or an occasion to work towards rather than competing on stage but I know myself and I know I need something BIG to make me stick to it. Standing on a stage in front of hundred of people in a teeny bikini being JUDGED on what you've accomplished is that something big. I do not intend to maintain my competition day figure, in fact it would be unhealthy to do so. I know that I can and will gain some weight back and I'm totally OK with that! I really want to do this just to prove to myself that I can. Like everything else it won't be about the day, it wont be about the competition or whether or not I place, it will be about the journey. It will be about what I learn about my body, my will power, my self. It's only been a week but here are some things I have learned so far:
1. It is not as hard to not drink as I thought it would be! I haven't been terribly tempted this week since by best friends have happened to all be out of commission for one reason or another but I DID go to a house party on Saturday night AND brunch with ALL of girls on Sunday without so much as a sip of wine or a mimosa! At brunch I even asked the restaurant to make me an eggwhite omelet! It's definitely harder than indulging, drinking unlimited mimosas and having biscuits and gravy but its not impossible. Thank God for the best friends in the world!
2. Steamed veggies are not as gross as you think they are! Steamed veggies get a bad rap! They sound so bland and boring and DIETY! Maybe your taste buds change when you're eating differently but all of the sudden steamed veggies are starting to taste pretty darn delicious! Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, bell peppers, spinach...they all get a little sweeter and their flavor seems to intensify when you steam them. I'm sure I'm not turning you into a convert but give it a shot every once in a while...kind of a refreshing and not nearly as icky as you might think!
3. Spaghetti squash could and should be your new best friend. 1 cup of spaghetti squash has only 42 calories and 10 grams of carbs and in case you've never tried it, it is DELICIOUS! Seriously a treat. I'm a big fan of some spaghetti squash with a little low sugar tomato sauce, some grilled chicken and little dash of parmesan. It will SERIOUSLY satisfy your parmesan chicken craving for like a bazillionth of the calories.
That's all I've got for now. Wish me luck on my journey and I'll keep you posted as I go! Thank you for reading, listening, supporting... Thank you for your words of encouragement. I know they're coming my way! ;)
Katie
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