'09 Starting Again....

How slack have I been....

2009-07-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone so sorry I have been so damn slack at posting, well the most exciting news I have is that I won the All Female Classic Open Division in Melb, YAY...... I was sooooo happy I nearly cried like a baby when they presented my trophy..... All the hard work paid off and let me tell you there was 16kg in 10 weeks of hard work, and I did it ALL by myself!!! Never again will I let myself get to that point again... I saw lots of bloggers at the comp and thank them for their support, and had a great team of Tassie support that came over to watch!!! Thank you Ray and Liv... I also won best routine, which I actually stuffed up (no one knew!!!!) and got a $600 pair of Versace sunnies, their sooo nice...It was great to catch up with lots of Melb friends, my friend Alastair White bought Shapes Gym now Doherty's 24 City gym in Flinders St so I was lucky enough to train their for the week leading up the the comp... You should drop in and say hello it's a very cool gym if you like old school gym's, it's in the Banana Vaults in Flinders St, they would love to show you round the place, Al's like a proud father..... I'm back in training no time off but have been enjoying food and a social life again in the past 2 weeks... Back into clean food on Monday, bring on the Aussie Title and Olympia I say, I hope everyone is well and I hope to not be as slack and start blogging more regularly xxxx

Video Diary 1 Done

2009-04-13T20:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone I hope you all had a wonderful easter, I have done my first online video and will post it after 4 weeks, doing one every week, oh I have so far to go!!! SHIT...

Training has been going well and diet on track but hopefully the drop will start to happen quicker rather than later, I did stair work for cardio this morning with my friend Olivia and another chick called Donna who is trying to loose some weight, and weight training at 4 this afternoon, and some more cardio.

I'm heading to Melb again in 5 weeks to watch some friends compete in a NABBA show, so hopefully I'm looking a little more respectful by then..

I've been keeping in touch with Gus, the Brazilian I met on holidays, he is such a sweet guy, thought I'd share a picture with you all, all I can say is YUM!!! He He

My life in general is really good at the moment, finally at the point where I'm happy being on my own, and looking forward to the future whatever that may bring. I still miss my husband and wonder what my life would be like right now if we were still together, I bet I wouldn't have 14kg to get rid off!! I miss the extra cardio... No only myself to blame, me and food not a good mix!!!

I hope your all happy and training hard xx

Great Holiday

2009-04-04T18:25:00.000-07:00

I just spent 2 weeks away in Queensland and a few days in Melbourne, back to work and training tomorrow and D day starts as well, I went to the INBA Melb Title yesterday and was kicking myself that I didn't pull my finger out a 12 weeks ago, there was NO Open competitors so to qualify for the Olympia couldn't have been easier!!! No, I like a challenge and would rather compete against 12 girls and win rather than have it handed to me... There was only 40m competitors in total and there wasn't any sports model either, which I must say I wasn't unhappy about cause they give me the shits!! Out of the 40 people to compete there was 10 representing Tassie, I must have started something down there!!! I think the INBA should do a show down there, would be fun!!! I had a ball in Qld catching up with my brother and some good friends, I went sailing went to Noosa, went out, relaxed met the most perfect human specimen ever created, I have a new favourite nationality Brazilian's specifically by the name of Gus!!! Yum, that's all I can say.... I was spellbinded...

I stayed with Al in Melbourne it was great to see him again, he makes me smile!!! I hope everyone is well, I'm starting my You Tube diary tomorrow so look out for it, should be interesting to watch the progress over the next 12 weeks... I'll probably do a few weeks then post it....

Take care xx

Something Different

2009-03-19T18:24:00.000-07:00

Things I LIKE about being single

1. Only having to clean up after myself
2. Watching what I want on T.V
3. Me being the only one spending MY money
4. Go to bed when I want
5. Go where I want, when I want
6. Meeting new people that I would not normally have met
7. Only cooking one lot of meals
8. Not having to be rude to men because you don't want to have to explain or feel like your doing the wrong thing by your beloved
9. Not having to think for a second person
10. Only having to pay for your own bills
11. Not having to worry about being lied to or hurt by anyone
12. Having the whole bed to myself
13. Doing only my washing
14. Being excited about finding someone to truly love me for me
15. Having no restrictions and not have someone say "I'd rather if you didn't"
16. Spending more time with friends
17. When dieting not having to worry about being crabby
18. Not having to share

Things I miss about NOT being single

1. That daily phone call even though you know you wake up and go to sleep next to them every day
2. Cuddles
3. Kisses
4. Training partner
5. Knowing your someones special someone
6. Cooking meals for them
7. Picking up there clothes
8. Having that person to share anything and everything with
9. Laying on the couch intertwined watching our favourite T.V shows
10. Going to the movies and dinner
11. Singing in the car together
12. Motorbike rides
13. Mind blowing SEX!!!
14. Laughing and just being able to be myself
15. Pet names that are made up for each other
16. Planning or dreaming things for the future
17. That empty feeling that your alone
18. Seeing something shopping that your partner would love and just buying it cause you know he'll enjoy it
19. Having that person tell you everything will be o.k when something goes wrong
20. Cuddles
21. Sick days staying in bed together ALL day
22. Spending time with that person and thinking that nothing else matters
23. Knowing you can do or say anything to someone and they still tell you they love you
24. Having showers together
25. Being supportive of the other persons dreams and ambitions
26. Feeling needed by someone
27. Being loved by someone unconditionally
28. Cuddles
29. That butterfly feeling you get when you look them in the eye
30. Worrying you may never get any of this again
31. Missing that person when there not around like a drug
31. Cuddles
32. Pinching there food when your out for dinner cause they always seem to pick better stuff than you
33. Having to start from scratch AGAIN
33. Oh and Cuddles

xx oo xx

Just the thing I needed... Fun, fun, fun

2009-03-17T20:06:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, I have a fabulous weekend in Melbourne. I went to the Pro Show at the Dallas Brooks Centre.. Saw the big boys battle it out and all I have to say is WOW!!! Kai Greene what a super performer... None better, he is so professional yet fun and entertaining to watch... I went for dinner with a group of friends including P.J Mr Fit2Fat himself and Ellena Tsatsos, who I have competed against before but had never really had a chance to get to know her, she's a great chick also I was lucky enough to meet Donny Henderson Smith and his partner Haley, in the flesh for the first time, there such a beautiful couple!!! I want what they have... LOL

I stayed with my good friend Al White and we had a nice Sunday together and then went for Pizza Night which is a tradition the group have every Sunday night, I was even tempted to take on P.J in an eating comp!!! His belly is so funny, he got up on stage at the Pro Show and I could not stop laughing, he looks like E.T!!! Very cute... I had the best pancakes EVER and I mean EVER at a restaurant in Chappell Street, they had yogurt and blueberry's on them oh my god I cant tell you how good they were... MMMMMMMMMMMM.. Most people go there to shop and I go there to eat!!!

I saw a few people over the weekend that will be competing at the All Female's against me not naming any names but let me tell you I need to pull the finger out and start some serious dieting... This person was looking great, but I know at my best I will look better.... The time has come to stop making excuses, GAME ON BITCHES!!! (In a nice way!!)

I love Melbourne, I'm thinking sometime during the year I may end up moving over there.

All in all I had a fab weekend, thanks to everyone on your thoughts on the You Tube thing, I'm going to start it when I get back from Holidays..... I can't wait I travel to Brisbane on Sunday to stay with my younger brother who lives up there, he got drafted with the Brisbane Lions last year so I haven't seen him since Christmas, then I'll go down to the Gold Coast for about a week then I travel back down to Melb for another 4 days and will go and watch the Melb Title, probably wishing I'de pulled my finger out a long time ago...... Oh well, now is the time and look out!!!! Hope to catch up with any of you that may be in Brisbane, GC or Melb while I'm there... Hope everyone is well xxx

What do you think???

2009-03-10T00:58:00.000-07:00

Well I've been considering to put together a weekly You Tube video over the next 16 weeks leading up to the All Females in July, covering my change in physique and some training video's and what I do for cardio and other stuff like posing practice etc... I was thinking not only will this help me stay on track, like I would have to answer to a computer screen every week, as I have no support network at home as I use to, no personal trainer or dietitian to keep me on the right track.. I know what has to be done and know I can do it, it's just a matter of pulling my finger out and having something other than myself to be accountable to.... Also I think it's so interesting some of the ones I have watched on the net of people's transformations... As I have let myself put on a few extra kg's than I would have liked (own fault, no one else to blame) it should be an interesting journey.... So what do you think????

I have had so many thoughts about weather or not I even want to compete again, but I want to prove to myself I can get there again....

I have started reading the Twilight series of books and I'm hooked... I'm on to the second book now!! Even my work mates are shocked, I was outside having lunch reading the other day and a workmate asked if I was alright!! I said yeah why??? They commented that they had never seen me read a book other than a Fitness Magazine in nearly 5 years!!! I laughed and said I was o.k and had found a new thing to do to relax!!!! I cant wait to see the movie now....

No contact with the ex in a long time.... I did send him a text asking him if he thought how strange it was not having any contact with someone for so long that he once loved enough to marry... It just seems so weird to have been in such a committed relationship as marriage then poof seeming not to care or contact or even a hello as if I don't exist... Maybe it's a harder thing to comprehend than him as I did truly adore and love him... Oh well, his choice...

I'm excited about my trip to Melbourne this weekend to watch the Pro Show, sounds like they have got an awesome line up to watch!!! Should give me that boost of motivation needed!! I'm staying with my good friend Al, haven't seen him since his visit to Tassie, it will be nice to spend a few days catching up.... He's also in comp prep mode, but unlike me has the strongest willpower and determination I have ever seen in a human!!! Got to love that!!!

Work is still boring the life out of me... I applied for another job as a coke rep the other day, see if I get a response from these guys.. I have started to walk to work now it's just over 5 km there and then home again, I'm going to do this Tue and Thu and RPM Mon Wed and Fri mornings...

I have been reading many of your blogs but I'm a slack ass, and don't comment on them enough..... Love all your work weather it be about a comp prep, having a general whinge about life or anything else that takes your fancy I love reading and keeping up to date in so many people's lives...

Take care, eat well, train hard and smile lots xxx

Wooh Hoo Weekend

2009-02-20T01:18:00.000-08:00

It's my favourite time of the week again, not a lot planned this weekend other than gym in the morning and lunch with a girlfriend on Sunday, I'll get to meet her new man for the first time... Very happy for her as she has been single for quite some time..

I received a beautiful e-mail this morning from someone from my gym, so if your reading this..... THANK YOU

I'm booked to go to Melbourne on the 14th March to watch a the Pro Show that Doherty's Gym is putting together, so that will be fun... If anyone is going send me a message would love to catch up..... I'm also booking a holiday back to the Gold Coast at the end of March and beginning of April for 2 weeks, I'll stay with my little brother in Brisbane for a few days, he got drafted with the Brisbane Lyons and lives with 3 other AFL footballers so that will be interesting!!! Then I'll go and stay with a few of my friends that I met when I was up there. I'm then going to Melb to watch the Melb Title and cheer on my fellow Tasmanian's that are competing.

Something to look forward to in the next month, It'll be my supposed 2 year wedding anniversary on the 25th March and I'll be in Qld so a night out and a few drinks wont go astray that night I'm sure!!!

Have a great weekend everyone, be safe and have fun

xx

Computer Finally!!!!!

2009-02-16T22:47:00.000-08:00

I finally went and got a computer for home, now I have no life the net is going to become my new best friend.... I had a bad day yesterday, had a shrink appointment and her diagnosis for me was not good!!! I then felt so bad after paying the bill of $270.00 that I went on a shopping splurge and bought an Apple Mac..... As they say once you go Mac you wont go back!!!

I had 4 days of illness last week, an infected saliva gland!!!( WHO GETS THAT SHIT, no one, you would think you would have to be sucking face or something else with someone to get that ohh no not me!!!!.....) Nice, my face blew up like a blow fish and I couldn't eat for 4 days.... Any normal person would have lost weight, but ohh no not me again!!!

So my little black hole is still lurking around, I wish I could crawl out of it and be the girl I know is hiding somewhere...

People have talked to me about depression before in varying levels, and I couldn't understand how they felt.... I have always been such a positive person, people use to come to me for advice... Now I know how those people felt, there is a part of you that knows that the old you is in there somewhere, and it's so frustrating that day after day you still feel the same inside... Dead..

Competing in April is going on hold for now, maybe All Female Classics will be new goal... Get ME better first. My doc said the way I'm feeling will also not help with loosing those dreaded kg's I have let myself put on... So a happy me will also let my body become the old me....

I have come to the conclusion as to why I feel like I do... It stems from childhood and the rejection from my mother and the lack of interest in my life from my father, I don't blame my husband as I am happy that he is now getting from his girlfriend what I couldn't give him, but on the other hand the love, support, encouragement, friendship, the caring, the need I had to make him proud, the fun and companionship I got from Chris is what I have always longed for growing up and it's the first time in my whole life I have holey and soley loved and felt loved and needed by someone... Without that I'm lost. The fact that at the end of the day he didn't feel the same way in return, this is a rejection issue that has been re lived from growing up... I haven't dealt well with this issue, and have let myself fall in a hole and cant remember how to get out... I have great supportive friends, but at the end of the day, it comes down to me, my attitude towards things and the choice to think positively... I look at all those poor people who have lost everything in the Vic fires and also all the other horrible things that go on in the world, I know I have a great life, nice car, a nice house, a job, money in the bank my health and so on and so on.... It's not that I don't appreciate all of this it's just that I've lost my way a little.......

I'm still training cutting back weight training to 3 time a week and cardio is still at 6 times a week, I have to start enjoying things again and not have them feel like a chore.... The less pressure I put on myself at this point the better, I usually thrive on pressure but at the moment, baby steps to a healthier me....

I hope everyone is well and as I will have full Internet access at home next week these blogs will hopefully become more regular....

My new e-mail once it is set up is.... ukbeck@bigpond .com.au

Another Day Down

2009-02-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

59 days to go till I jump on stage!!! Holey shit, so much to do, where do I start... Picking a song.... mmmm well I've never been good at this my husband always chose my songs, I'll have to put the skates on and have a listen to a few that I like, I was thinking of doing one to just music no singing.... We'll see, I'm going to get one more use out of my last bikini as I loved it so much then get a new one for the Aussie and Olympia, that's if I qualify!!!!
Work suck ass at the moment, I bloody hate it... No news on the job I applied for but I'm still pushing to get a position with the new gym opening in May...
Last weekend I had my best friends hen's night, and this weekend is her wedding so I'm looking forward to that, I'm not going to be able to eat or drink so I'll just have to make sure my exceptional personality is switched on to make the most of the party without food or alcohol!!!!
Last weekend Alastair came down to visit, we had a lovely time together it was only a quick trip he went home on Monday morning. We went for a nice drive and had a BBQ with some friends... Diet is going amazingly well at the moment, and so is training, finally I'm in the zone... I have to be, no time to slack off or be eating bad food... It will be an interesting journey to say the least....

Train hard xx

Countdown Time

2009-02-03T21:26:00.000-08:00

As you can see I have added a countdown widget... So games on.... 8 weeks of pure hell for me!!!

Diet is going well but the scales don't like to budge, for me it takes weeks to start dropping the kg's but when it does it happens quickly...

I'm doing an hour of cardio and an hour of weights 6 days a week ATM, and watching what goes in the mouth very carefully. I'm getting a diet sent through to me very soon by my good friend Mr Alastair White... as he is kind enough to be helping me with my prep I have to pull out all stops to make him look good, that's him in the picture so no need to make him look much better but all the same must make him proud!!! He He

Anyway take care and train hard

Scale report.....

2009-01-21T18:47:00.000-08:00

One of my favourite pics for you....

We learn something new everyday; it’s funny what people say to you on the phone… I work at Westpac in a call centre and a guy just called from Fyshwick ACT, and he felt it necessary to tell me it was the Porn Capital of Australia…. I’m not sure what this has to do with Banking but as they say it takes all sorts!!!! 2 funny and hello to anyone that lives there……

Training going well, first scale report and not liking it at all but it had to be done, 65.3kg….. As of today..
I’ve eaten 100% clean for 4 days now I know this doesn’t sound long but I think it’s the hardest part… Once you start and feel better for it and you can see the results it makes it easier to keep going.

I have someone helping me with my prep this year, this will be a nice change as I have always done everything by myself, to have someone with a world of knowledge to help me will be great…. 100% dedication is my attitude, I want this person helping me to know how much I appreciate his help so will give it my all…. Thanks Boss, if you’re reading this!!!

Not a lot else happening in the world of Ursula, I have applied for a new job so waiting to hear back from that, a total change from banking witch will be nice and I also have found somewhere to live.. So this will be good to have a little more stability in my life.. I still everyday miss my old life, my husband, house, dog, cat, work and gym but things change and I have to learn to adapt better to change than I have been of late.

I hear a whisper that there is a new gym opening in Launceston, woop woop and it’s gunna shit ova all the gyms we currently have here at the moment… So that’s a bit exciting, but also a long way off opening…..

Take care train hard, eat well

xx

The Power Of Positive People

2009-01-15T21:22:00.000-08:00

No matter how bad things can get, or seem to get the power of positive people around you is amazing, I got a text today from someone very special to me and I reflected what the message read and it really lifted my self esteem... Self esteem comes from within but when you feel like you've lost it, to have someone re in force things you should know about yourself and believe in yourself, makes you feel nice inside....

I have had a great training week the diet has been off track still, but next week the big overhaul starts... The scales are going to become my best friend....

I'm unsure of what comps to set myself for... I have had an offer to be apart of a T.V show that follows 12 bodybuilders over 18 weeks of comp prep.... But to be able to be a part of this I will have to compete in the Brisbane Title in May, this is a realistic goal for me to be able to achieve and be at my best if I put my head down and bum up now....

I also have a friend travelling o-seas in June and I would love to go with him but little steps and little goals for now will be nice, one day at a time.....

Weekend time again, make up trial for my besti's wedding tonight and a walk with friends... Tomorrow gym and lunch with the girls, Sat night girls night BBQ and Sunday gym and cooking meals for the next 2 weeks....

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend......

I'm going to pick up my hire car in a minute, bout bloody time my insurance pulled their finger out and organised me one....

Take care all.......

Thinking.....

2009-01-12T17:15:00.000-08:00

When I had a massage on Sunday I nearly fell off the table as the lady that was massaging me commented that she could help me with my muscles but not with my broken heart…. I had not mentioned to her about anything but it freaked me out… She mentioned she had a lady from America that could help me via hypnosis, she then asked me if I want to let go, I told her I have no option but to move on, her response was you have to want to… This makes me wonder… With everything that has happened why do I still not want to let go…. I’m worth more than to feel like this, I’m not a bad person and deserve to be loved in the same way I love. Maybe it’s a rejection thing to be rejected by someone you would give the world 2 and not get anything in return is sole crushing. The problem is I don’t want to be loved, wanted or needed by anyone else… That’s where self preservation should be kicking in to want more for myself and knowing that there are people out there wanting to give me this makes me angry that I don’t want it, and if I hear one more person say you need more time, I’m going to scream!!! If I could turn my brain off from going over the same shit every day I would.

Leg training went well last night, I thought they would be sorer today than they are but still nice to know I trained… Chest and Bi’s tonight.
I jumped on the scales Monday and it was scary…. I hate scales…. Instead of spurring myself on to loose weight it makes me sad and all I want to do is eat, cause it makes me happy… Mixed up chicki….

Weekend....

2009-01-11T20:13:00.000-08:00

I ended up having a bad day Friday, I couldn’t go to work I didn’t talk to anyone and didn’t want to see anyone, lets hope these kind of days go away very soon.
On a brighter note the rest of the weekend was much nicer. I had a great weekend, trained Saturday back and tri’s, went to Hobart with Glenn, stayed at the Grand Chancellor and enjoyed a lovely meal at Hogs Breath Café, if you have ever been there and had one of their famous Rocky Road ice cream’s for dessert… you know just how much I ate, (Thanks Glenn, LOL) then I had no room left for the champagne and chocolate coated strawberries back in the room, but I tried my best and it was beautiful!!!!
We enjoyed a massage Sunday morning then had some breakfast before heading back home, went out for a meal for a friends birthday lastnight… So the weekend was spent in great company but with lots of bad food…. Back into good eating and training today… Staying at a GF house tonight to go over my best friends hen’s night, not sure what were organising for her but it has to be fun, she’s deserves the best night ever, she has been there for me in the last 7 months more than anyone and I can’t return the favour for her but the least I can do is make sure she has the best hen’s night and wedding. So if anyone has any suggestions for hen’s party games let me know… Leg training tonight and some cardio, so I’m guessing the legs will be sore again for almost a week!~!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend….

'09 Plan Of Attack

2009-01-06T00:36:00.000-08:00

2009 Competition Calender

July Saturday 11th
All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic

October Saturday 3rd
Australian Natural Physique Titles

October 15th - 18th
Natural Olympia XII

Moving

2008-08-13T21:31:00.000-07:00

Hi there everyone, hope you're all well... Just a quick post to tell everyone I'm moving to the Gold Coast in 7 weeks, to start a new life by myself... I'm really looking fwd to the sea change and to be able to focus on training and winning an Australian Title!! (Hopefully)
I've decided to postpone the America Trip for Olympia till next year, give myself another 12 months of training so I can go over with more experience and knowledge, not to mention more money!!!

I'll be living in Southport with a girl I met on Facebook who works with the team at ASN, hopefully in the new year a position with the company will come up and I'll be able to work with something I love... "The Industry"

I'm travelling to Melbourne on the Spirit of Tassie and arriving in time to help out at the Vic Title on the 4th Oct, hope to see many of you there.. And if you need a hand backstage, give me a yell!!!

I'm then road tripping to Qld by myself, god help me.... I'll probably end up in Adelaide!!! Competing in the INBA Aussie Title on 18th Oct then taking myself on well deserved holiday to Thailand with some friends... So all in all lots going on.

My husband and I are no longer together and I just hope his 19 year old girlfriend makes him happy!!! (until the bills, washing, ironing, groceries, cooking, cleaning, takes a hold lol!!)
Time to find someone who will love me as much as I love them......
What has taken place in the last few weeks will only make me a stronger person, inside.... I'm sure all you lovely ladies out there who have been through similar hear me!!

Well everyone train hard and be happy,

will post again soon..... xxxx

Happy Girl

2008-07-16T04:27:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, I had a ball at the All Female, met such great people and came 2nd in the open figure.. I was stoked, it was a split decision for 1st and 2nd it was that close. I had heaps of fun but it was a huge day, thanx to everyone for their support and it was great to meet blog land and facebook people in the flesh!! Hope everyone is well and training hard, keep in touch xx

2008-06-17T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, just a quick note to say hello and that I'm still alive... I'm competing in the All Female Classic in 3 1/2 weeks so I hope to see lots of you there. I'm going in the Open Figure, so fingers crossed I do o.k against the big girls...

I've had dramas lately so my mind has been struggling with keeping focus.. My husband and I are separating this week, so I'm very sad :(

We have come to a fork in the road as they say and both want different futures. Mine including a family and his without.... Not a nice thing to go through for anyone especially when you love them to death...

On a brighter note I went to Queensland for 2 weeks and met and trained with my new sponsor Simon owner of ASN (Australian Sports Nutrition) you can visit there web site for all your supplement and competition preparation needs at www.asn.com.au or call their friendly staff and receive free information on training and diet. Mention my name and receive 10% off your order. They have a great range of products so check them out.... They open there first store in Richmond Victoria in 4 weeks, they can also be found in South Port and Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, Newcastle, Bondi Junction and Miranda in Sydney.
So a big thank you to Simon and Team ASN for their support.....

You can see my last photos from the Melbourne Titles on Face Book if you on there.....

Take care everyone and train hard

xx

3rd.....

2008-05-04T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

Thank you for all your wonderful comments.. I placed 3rd at my comp in Melbourne. I was a little disappointed with the result but there's always next time. I have to put a BIG thanks to Charlotte and Friday for coming to watch the comp and for there encouragement, it was great to see old faces and meet new ones. Thank you to Ezza for her encouraging words, and hopefully we'll meet at the All Females...

I'm going to post some photo's hopefully this weekend....

I'm going in for surgery on Thursday, replacing my implants, by choice to firmer ones as when I'm so low in body fat at the moment you can see the implant because I chose soft ones....
Fun, fun, fun!! LOL

All good but hopefully I heal in time to get back on track for the next show...

Take care and train hard..

xx

Photo's

2008-04-19T04:30:00.001-07:00

Countdown Time

2008-04-17T21:37:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words, I have missed blogging while I have had no computer access. I'm really happy with how Ive come up this time and only a week to go... My abs are a lot better this time, I can't stop looking at them and I will be leaner than last time which was a goal I set myself, I have found this prep slightly easier than last time due to not having the stress of first time nerves, like do I look good enough, what happens on the day, what other people will look like etc....
I've had a few dramas in my personal life during this prep but I made a conscious effort to try and not think about them while I've been prepping. That's a struggle in itself, I'll fill you in on that after next week and maybe get some advise from all you lovely ladies out there...

It's been great to read all of your blogs now I'm back on line...
My new job doesn't give me quite so much time but I'll try my hardest to keep up to date!!

I joined face book also so if your on there drop me a friend request. Ursula Kate Beck (for some reason I put my middle name!!)

Current stats: Weight 54kg, 9% B/F and a full six pack, I'm loving the mirror at the moment!!!

Have to do a guest stage pose during PUMP class at my gym tomorrow witch will be fun along with the other 2 Tassie competitors that I somehow inspired to compete, one male Novice who looks absolutely amazing and a female Novice who has done a great job for her first time, she's only a baby 18 and I'm very proud of her...

If any of you are free on the 26th April please come and support Team Tassie, cause we need all the support possible!!!

Take care everyone and I will endeavour to post some photo's over the weekend of my gym appearance and prep progress..

xxx

Still Alive

2008-04-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, just a quick hello and to let you know I'm still alive and going well on the countdown to the last 2 weeks before I step on stage again. Diet and training going well, routine and everything else on track, hope you are all well

xx

Last day at Call Centre

2008-02-11T23:38:00.000-08:00

Well it's the final day of my job that I have had for 3 years, not sure how to feel, I'll be glad to do something different for a while but I will miss everyone that works here, there is about 100 people in my centre. Oh well they will just have to come and visit me at my new job. I just have to look forward to the better hours and this will help with my training and contest prep, so that’s my focus for this year so anything that will help that the better.. The photo's I have posted I found on friends my space pages, one is of me and Wendy, she came second to me in my first comp, she looked great and went on to compete internationally she did very well and the other is of my bestest friend in the world Mel. We had lunch together on the weekend, we went to a little Greek restaurant at Gravely Beach, it’s right on the water it was lovely, she also did my hair and I did hers. We hair dressed together for about 2 years. I may be off line for a while as I won't be at work, but I have ordered computer for home but I will blog in the meantime when I can get hold of a computer. I'm hoping to post some pictures soon as it is only only 11 weeks to show day!!! I hope everyone is well and thank you for all your comments lately.

Take care xx

Great week

2008-02-08T01:54:00.001-08:00

The week has been great, I've put in lots of hard training sessions and food intake has been good. I'm still feeling strong, can still manage 27 wide grip chin ups so while I can still manage them I know I'm feeling good.

Only 2 more days at my old job then I have a week off with my husband and then into our new jobs!! Can't wait, the hours will work in so much better Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm with training. I'll aim to do 1h cardio 6am then work and then train 1 body part 5 days 45min then 1h cardio then home for tea and early to bed. Sounds like a dream compared to my routine at the moment..

I will be able to train with Chris more, he likes to push his wife to her limit and I love it.. I always train harder with a partner, makes it feel more worthwhile.

I'm having my hair done on Sunday and going out for lunch with some girlfriends. Working all day Saturday from 8am to 6pm... Long Saturday :(

Have a great weekend everyone

xx

12 weeks to go

2008-02-04T01:17:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone hade a great weekend, I had a hen’s day that went from 12 noon till 12 midnight... It was fun but a very long day. I trained Saturday morning and had yesterday off. I had my b/f test done this morning and came in at 15.5%. I was rather happy with that so this prep will be slightly easier than last time hopefully..

Motivating Pictures

2008-01-31T21:34:00.000-08:00

Another Day Down!!!

2008-01-31T20:47:00.000-08:00

Well it's that time of the week again, my favourite.....
I’ve had a great week training and eating and look forward to the following 12 weeks. I have been reading a lot of blog's recently and have learnt quite a bit from a lot of people.. I am hoping that I will still be able to blog when I start this new job, or I might just have to get a computer at home.. It's been a long time coming. I have started to up my water intake and feel I'm always on the toilet again!!!
I have a hen’s day on Saturday and also a friends 21st birthday, Sunday will be left for rest day...
I hope everyone is doing well, and has a nice weekend

xx

Got the job!!

2008-01-30T21:48:00.000-08:00

I found out yesterday that I was successful in my application for the Branch role I applied for a month ago.... It's been a long time waiting but was worth the wait in the long run. I start my new role on the 18th Feb. My husband also starts a new job on the same day, managing a company’s security, his dream job, so let’s hope they both work out for each of us. Training has been going well it's 12 weeks this Saturday so I have to do my first fat test as I call the... To see what my B/F reading is at the moment. I don't take the reading as gospel but if it goes down every 2 weeks I know I'm on track.. I need to be slightly leaner this time round so will assess the diet and cardio as I go along.

I was looking at Jenny Lynn's web site to book in for her Melbourne seminar but I was unsure if I did it through that or the Gym she's coming to? If anyone has already booked let me know how you did it, please...

I will get my music cut this week and start putting together my routine; I'll also start posing practice....

Weekend again!!! YAY

2008-01-24T23:12:00.001-08:00

Well it's that time again and it's a long weekend, thank gosh... I was so excited to hear that Jenny Lynn is coming to Melbourne... I hope to see a few bloggers there!!! Have a great long weekend everyone, it's good to be an Aussie, Happy Australia Day!!! Train hard and eat well...

New Shoes

2008-01-23T23:42:00.001-08:00

Yesterday on my day off I did a stair session and an hour walk in the morning, in the afternoon I trained shoulders and triceps with Chris. I had a yummy dinner of steak and greens and ate 100% clean all day. I weighed myself this morning and I was 59.4kg. I also went and got some new runners, there great I have always been a Nike girl but my husband got a pair of Brooks and said they were great and heaps of people I have talked to recommend them as well. I got the purple ones.. This morning I went for a run and plan to train back arms and abs tomorrow as well as some cardio. The 12 week countdown starts on the 2nd Feb so getting rather excited about that. I will need to do some investigating on fish preparation for this prep as last time it was a disaster I didn't know how to cook it or what kind to get it was very unsuccessful, so if anyone has any tips on preparing fish or chicken meals for contest preparation please HELP me!!!

Hope everyone is well and training hard xx

Another Day

2008-01-22T00:51:00.000-08:00

Had a good day today, got up early and went for a 7k run with my training buddy and had a great day of clean eating.. Things are looking up. Tomorrow I have the day off and have planned to do the gruelling stair climb 5 times and run the zig zag track which runs over a cataract gorge.. It's a great run very beautiful if you have ever been to Tassie. 2 days of eating 100% clean and feeling much better about the next three months.. Tomorrow I will also train shoulders and back... And cook some chicken. Don't we love chicken!!! LOL

You'll all appreciate today's picture, I had to laugh when I saw it..

Have a great day everyone

Lost my funk!!

2008-01-20T18:37:00.000-08:00

How slack have I been, it's been ages since I have written on here. I am in such a hole at the moment and I can't seem to get out.. I wouldn't say it's laziness well it might be a little bit of that but I just don't seem to have any motivation. I should be getting excited about April but I just keep putting things off mainly cardio!!! I dislike it so much... LOL But unfortunately I am the kind of person that has to do copious amounts to get results.. I read the other day a figure girl was having a winge that she had to do 30min of cardio 3 times a week! I laughed, the poor girl... I'm more like 3 hours a day:(

My poor husband gets his head bitten off when he reminds me how long it is until April and reminds me I'm not competing in novice any more and have to pick up my game this time to be competitive. I should listen to every word that comes out of his mouth cause he seems to always be right!!! I have to draw the line between husband and trainer..

Well I'm just going to have to find some funk from somewhere.. I don't think it helps when you dislike your job and you just feel out of sorts.

On a more positive note, there will be 4 girls coming over to the April comp to compete for the first time. 3 of which I'm helping out with whatever I can, as I know how daunting it was for me last year.. It should be a little easier this time as I will have more cardio training partners to push me that little bit harder.. There also bringing over more people to fill the crowd with Tassie supporters, so it's not so quiet when we grace the stage~!!

I have decided to use my last year bikini again and may get another one for the Nationals. I have chosen my music and started the routine. I just have to get my head in the zone!!

I had an interview for the branch job I put in for. I think it went well, should here back by the end of the week if I was successful.

I am still really keen to start my Cert III and IV I'm going to do it with FITNATION.

I rang my g/f today and told her we need to meet every morning, I'm heaps better if I have to meet someone cause if I don't go I feel I have let them down so I told her from now on it's an every day appointment...

Hope every one in blog land is well and on track......

Take care, xx

Will make sure I start blogging every day.....

Great Weekend

2008-01-06T17:16:00.000-08:00

Well it's the start of a new week. I had a fantastic weekend, I had Wed, Thu, Fri off work and enjoyed the beautiful weather we're having in Tassie at the moment. I enjoyed a couple of good cardio sessions and ate rather well. Saturday I trained shoulders and abs and did an RPM session then went with my husband and two girlfriends to Devenport where Chris usually work as a bouncer we had dinner and a night of dancing finishing up at about 6am I had the best night, great to dance it up with hubby and friends as I usually stay home as Chris works most Saturday nights. Chris turns 30 on Thursday so it was a night out for his birthday, I had a ball.. So yesterday was a very lazy day on the couch recovering... Today I got up and went for a run for an hour then back to work. I haven't heared back from my job application as yet, it's been a while maybe they don't want me :(

Tomorrow might be sprint and arm day..

Take care everyone xx

Photo of the day

2007-12-31T19:45:00.000-08:00

The countdown has begun

2007-12-31T19:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!!!

I am taking my first lot of pre comp photo's today so it will be a ritual on the first of every month for the next 4 months. I will post them as I go. I started my healthy eating plan 3 days ago it's amazing how quick the body responds I dropped 2kg's in 3 days, it will be a slower process as I don't want to drop to quickly and loose to much muscle. I now have to think about bikini choice so I'll be calling on Jo Rogers very soon for some suggestions. My husband is going to do my routine this time, he's great with things like that. He use to be the world whip cracking champion so he had to make his own routines to compete, he's very artistic. I am hoping to be able to get some sponsorship and also donations to help me get to America in November so I have to make sure I present the best package I possibly can in April. I hope everyone had a great new year, I was very good I had 1 red wine did the countdown thing with two girlfriends and over the phone with another group of friends that were down at the beach then went home and was in snooze land by 12.45am. I had to work for 5 hours today so didn't want to have a huge night. Chris is a bouncer so he got home about 6am, it's really hot and muggy here today so I doubt he will get a much sleep.

So here are my new year resolutions
1. Be the best wife I can
2. Keep focused on my goals for '08
3. Save money
4. Be a good friend
5. Take one day at a time in my comp prep
6. Get my PT Certificate started (at some point)
7. Do more on the weekends

Did anyone see Karen Flaherty on Today tonight last night? It was a great for her to get some publicity, I hope she gets some sponsorship out of it...

Take care everyone just about to go and do there photo's and do some cardio xx

xx

I just want everyone to know I do read all of the bloggers blogs I have saved.I'm just slack at leaving messages. But thank you to everyone that leaves them for me, I love it!!!

7 days to start '08 comp prep

2007-12-23T18:30:00.000-08:00

Well I'm very excited as it's only 7 days till my comp prep starts. I'm going to enjoy Christmas and then head down bum up for a full on 2008.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year. I will be off line until New Year where the countdown to April begins..

Take care everyone

HELLO MEL!!!

2007-12-19T21:46:00.000-08:00

Training going well, had a polimedics p/t session yesterday morning and then went into town and did my Christmas shopping, trained back and shoulders last night, and went for an hour run this morning. Food intake OK trying to be good so I can have a nice Christmas Day and not feel guilty!! Starting prep on the 2ND Jan. Giving myself 16 week prep this time..

I have a G/F that is going to give it a go as well, she is doing so well I'm very proud of her. At the beginning of the year she weighed 82kg, at the moment she's sitting at 68kg's with a lot more muscle than earlier in the year.. Looking forward to seeing her progress in the next 4 months...

I have to say HELLO to Mel Bel who reads my blog all the time she is the sweetest, caring, thoughtful, beautiful friend anyone could have and I love her to death... HELLO SEXY BIATCH..

Looking at going away for the night next Wed for a ride on the Harley and a bit of husband/wife time, I am really looking forward to this.

I have applied for a new job within Westpac, at the branch as a Customer Service Consultant, need to get out of this call centre shit, had enough...
It will be better for training, sleeping, eating and my relationship. No fighting for shifts, holidays, public holidays etc.... Fingers crossed for me

Take care everyone xx

19 Weeks

2007-12-13T00:33:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had the day off and I went with a G/F and nearly died doing a stair workout. There is a group of stairs 190 in fact that run up a steep hill, we cranked out 5 lots and I felt like I was going to vomit!! Nice, but felt I had achieved something after I had cooled down and got some fluid into me. I then went and did two peoples hair cut and colour, in the afternoon I went to my first naturopath appointment to see if she could help me with my Meniere's disease. If you have never heared of this before neither had I until about 6 months ago. Here's a rundown of it..
What is Meniere's Disease? Meniere's disease is a vestibular disorder that produces a recurring set of symptoms as a result of abnormally large amounts of a fluid called endolymph collecting in the inner ear.
Symptoms: During an attack of early-stage Meniere's disease, the main symptoms are spontaneous, violent vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, ear fullness, and/or tinnitus. Following the attack, a period of extreme fatigue or exhaustion often occurs, prompting the need for hours of sleep. The periods between attacks are symptom-free for some people and symptomatic for others.
All in all not a great thing to have!! Oh well there are many other people with worse things going on. So my naturopath gave me a cocktail to take 3x a day we'll see if it helps.
Then I went to to gym with husband and we trained Back and Shoulders, we both had a great work out.. This morning I went with my G/F again and went for an hour run which included one set of those horrible stairs again. I felt really good after that, but sore now it's later in the day.. No pain no gain, but to much pain no train... as they say!!
I have been adding people to my Blog List slowly, I do read a lot of them when I'm at work, I'm looking forward to the support of everyone on the lead up to April.
Take care everyone
xx

Picture of the day

2007-12-12T19:12:00.000-08:00

Decided

2007-12-11T01:51:00.000-08:00

I spoke to Wayne from INBA today and made the decision to compete on 26th April in Melbourne, then again hopefully October and then on th San Francisco!! Even though I have already qualified for the Nationals '08 it will give me more focus and a closer goal rather than not doing another one till October. As I still have a lot to learn to be able to give my all internationally, I decided to put another comp in next year, stage practice and also learning more about how to get leaner. Now all I have to do is save, save, save!!! Money that is... 2009 is set for having a family, and maybe will don the stilettos again after having babies!! Now I feel better about my decision now I can train, train, train. I am so much better when I have a goal...

xx

Photo of the day

2007-12-09T22:40:00.000-08:00

Girls in the big league!!

2007-12-06T18:47:00.000-08:00

Need some motivation, this might help!

Confused

2007-12-06T17:32:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure when to compete next. I was going to compete in March in Melbourne and then October in Queensland, but I found I have already qualified for the Nationals by winning in October. I'm not sure what to do?? I know my body would be able to cope but it's added expense having to travel from Tassie, accommodation and all the other things. Stage practice would be good but to what expense!! I weighed myself this morning and I'm still sitting at 58kg which is good. My eating has not been as good as I would have liked it to be. And neither has my training, I have to find some motivation..I will train in the morning then I have a wedding to go to, Sunday I will train again as Chris has a Christmas B.B.Q for his security work and I'm not going, he works from 9pm to 6am as a bouncer in a night club about an hour from where we live so he will stay down there and come home Sunday night.. So wedding by myself and Sunday by myself :(
Our new car is beautiful we are getting 20" wheels and tyres and having it lowered, my husband does love his toys!!! But I must admit it looks great...
Hope everyone has a great weekend and if you have any advise on when I should next compete let me know!!

xx

Congratulations Karen!!

2007-12-03T01:49:00.000-08:00

Karen on the left... Won Physique Olympia in Greece Woo Hoo!!

16 Weeks to go...

2007-12-03T01:24:00.000-08:00

Sounds funny saying 16 weeks to go!! Always on the mind. I was told I would be better off not to compete in March and just do Nationals and Olympia next year, but I would really like to get more stage practice before the end of the year.. Oh well I think I'll stick to my plan and hopefully all goes well. Another weekend passed so quickly, why doesn't work go as fast? I trained legs and abs on Saturday. I'm having trouble finding exercises to get my bum bigger but not work my legs to heavily? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Saturday night I had a Hens night and my work dinner... The work dinner was funny everyone got smashed and all wrong things started going on. I was so glad I was not drinking!!! I ended up sleeping in Sunday and spending the whole day with Chris. I t was nice. Today I trained arms, it was hot and I got the old veins popping looked great!! Have been adding other things to my blog slowly getting there. I have decided to do my own prep for March and get the help of Jenny Lynn for the Nationals and San Francisco, surprised to see they had changed the country, but I heave heard San Fran is beautiful... Will still go to Mexico, Las Vegas Miami and LA. Can't wait.. New years day I start my prep again, in one way I am looking forward to it but on the other hand, been a bit of a slacker need to find my mojo again!! Tomorrow is cardio day, Wednesday will be back and shoulders and we pick up our new car... :) I was so excited to here Karen Flaherty won in Greece she must be so proud, I was thinking about her all day sending her my good luck vibes!! Well done to everyone that went over..

Take care xx

That time of the week again..

2007-11-30T00:06:00.000-08:00

Well another week has passes.. I had an O.K week, trained legs and abs and did RPM Saturday, arms Sunday, chest and abs Monday, Tuesday I was a slacker, Wednesday I had the best back and shoulder workout I'm getting a lot stronger, Thursday was another slack day and so was today .. Need more focus. We bought a new car today a Dodge Avenger brand new, black one for my husband. That was exciting. I've had a bad week at work, they are really giving me the shits... I have a family holiday booked for 2 weeks in June to Queensland already booked and paid for and I put in for holidays last week. They came back to me today and said can you change the dates!!! Not bloody happy, stuff them I'm not changing. The quicker I can get my cert III and IV done the better.. :(
Next week I want to focus on training more, I just don't seem to have any motivation at the moment. It's probably the time of year, everything going on.. Can't wait till the new year and I start my count down to March.. Probably won't get time off to compete in Melbourne.... The stinkin job only gave me 4 days off to get married... I feel like screaming, I'm so crabby...
Tomorrow I'll train Legs, Bum and Abs then I have my work dinner and a hens night to attend!!! I'm the driver so it should be an interesting night. Sunday we'll do church and maybe go for a nice ride on the Harley. It's been beautiful weather in Tassie, I love summer!!!
Have a good weekend everyone,
I'll make sure I blog more next week. Keeps me accountable if I set small goals..

Take care xx

Photo of the Day

2007-11-26T23:57:00.000-08:00

Jenny Lynn

TAGGED BY CHARLOTTE!!

2007-11-26T19:58:00.000-08:00

Five things you probably don't know about me:

* My husband (Chris) and I met at the gym. We were together 2 months and he proposed to me in Bali we were married within 6 months of meeting. We've been together 18 months

* I work at Westpac Bank, but I'm a qualified hairdresser by trade, I worked as a hairdresser for 9 years starting when I was 15

* I lived in Melbourne for 2 years

* I've had a breast augmentation and a nose reconstruction

* I decided to compete after encouragement from my husband 8 months ago. I competed in my first comp at the INBA Vic Novice and won my first competition, after loosing 13kg.

I can't tag anyone I don't know enough people!!! LOL

WEEKEND AGAIN YAY!!

2007-11-23T01:43:00.000-08:00

Well it's the weekend again.. My favourite part of the week. I get to spend time with my husband and friends. Training in the morning, Legs, Abs and Bum. Need to build my toosh more. I think I have the smallest bum in the world. Every girls dream, but of course I would prefer a round hard behind!! Saturday night is a girls night, take away Thai and a video. Sunday I will go to Church with my hubby, and then we have a B.B.Q to go to. Time to enjoy the beautiful weather and life in general.. Only a few more weeks and everything will be revolving around March comp...

Train hard and eat well everyone. Take care xx

WANT TO DO MY CERT III AND IV

2007-11-22T01:23:00.000-08:00

I'm really interested in getting my personal training qualification in the next 12 months. I've been looking into it a few different courses but I'm not sure who to go with. If anyone reads this blog and has any info or advice for me let me know.

Trained Back and Shoulders last night, felt them this morning which made me smile!!! Love it

Chest and Bum tomorrow

Take care :o)

I've been tagged...

2007-11-19T17:36:00.000-08:00

Four dishes I like to cook:1. Spag Bol 2. Lasagna 3. Steak and Veggies 4. Berry Trifle Four qualities I love in people:1. Honesty 2. Trust 3. Determination 4. Thoughtfulness Four Places I have been:1. Bali 2. Queensland 3. Melbourne 4. Sydney (not very exciting) Four things in my bedroom:1. Bed 2. Too many clothes 3. Fitness Magazines and Video's 4. My husband as often as I can!! LOL
Four dirty words I like to use:1. I'm too nice to swear!! Ha Ha. I call everyone Bitch in a nice way... Take care Bitches!! 2. 3. 4.

I think this is what i was meant to do.. Hope it's OK.. Thanks Shar :o)

Photo of the day

2007-11-18T23:00:00.000-08:00

18 WEEK TO GO!!

2007-11-18T21:13:00.000-08:00

I counted how many weeks my next competition is, and I was shocked to see it was only 18 weeks away!! I'm very excited about getting on stage and hopefully qualifying to compete in Queensland at Nationals in October next year. I have a friend Karen Flaherty travelling to compete in INBA Natural Olympia tomorrow and I hope she does well and enjoys every minute of her experience. I'm hoping to compete next year at the same competition but it's in Mexico next year.

Training: Going well, trained LEGS and ABS on Saturday and did PILATE'S. Sunday I went to the gym and did my first RPM class since my competition then I followed that by a PUMP class. Today I trained ARMS and did 15min sprint/walks on the treadmill.

Eating: Going OK, better now it's nice weather. It's so much easier to eat salad when it's hot. 60kg at the moment 5kg gained since comp, but feel great very strong. Would like to maintain this weight until I start dieting again so I can leave dieting as late as possible to hold as much muscle as I can. I lost quite a bit of size last time, I was quite surprised!! Still enjoying my one day a week at having whatever I feel like. Will start cutting things out of diet on New Years Day..

You know you're a figure competitior when...

2007-11-16T01:44:00.000-08:00

You know you're a figure competitior when...
1.For a few days each year your toilet seat is brown and this time it aint the husbands fault.
2.You can honestly say you have spent more on a bathing suit than your wedding dress.
3.Six inch clear hooker heels is your footwear of choice in your own home (and not just in the bedroom).
4.Someone asks about the man in your life and you tell that Gym is fine!
5.You have two sections in your wardrobe. Contest and Offseason. And they arent mix and match. (Rae's note: not with my coach it isn't… there is no off-season… LOL!!)
6.Your top three priorities on any given day:A. Workout.B. Eat. Clean.C. Check the fitness forum board.Not necessarily in that order.
7.You can name any pro figure competitor by seeing her butt alone.
8.When someone wants to take your picture, you immediately spread your lats, tighten every muscle in your body, point your fingers and SMILE!
9.You take more pills daily than your 80 year old grandmother.
10.Your idea of dressing up is taking your hair out of the pony tail its been in for a week.
11.If you have had someone close to you, hide food from you in your own house.
12.An easy day is lifting and only 1 cardio session.
13.Instead of carrying a Gucci pursue you accessorize with a Coleman cooler.
14.Waking up so sore you can barely move puts a smile on your face.
15.You cant do any work because you are to busy counting down the seconds until your next meal!!!!!!!!!
16.The faint smell of Pro Tan gets your heart pumping faster than your man's cologne.
17.You leave a little trail of Splenda packets, tupperware, and empty water bottles everywhere you go.
18.Your hubby makes you pee in the guest bathroom because every meal includes asparagus.
19.You consider Beano an essential part of your supplement regimen.
20.Your jaws are sore because you can't stop chewing sugar free gum!
21.You spend at least 5 minutes grilling your server at arestaurant, and another five minutes re-writing the menu until you've got a meal that meets your diet's specifications…and then you devour it in less than 60 seconds flat!!
22.You consider a day when you only have to make ONE trip to the gym a luxury!
23.You think about having "relaxed hands" and sticking your butt out while standing in line at the grocery store. (Hey, a girl's gotta practice her posing!!!)
24.You consider condiments and diet coke taboo!!! 25.And…your neighbors start gossiping that you've had lipo cause there is no way a girl could get that fit in 12 weeks!

Photo of the Day Monica

2007-11-15T01:35:00.000-08:00

My Breast Augmentation

2007-11-14T22:37:00.000-08:00

I have read a few blogs where people are having, have had,or want to have a breast augmentation. I thought I would share my experience with everyone, let me know if you have any questions.....
For me I have always loved boobs, and unfortunately I was not blessed with any of my own. If I had put on weight I had a small amount but if I lost weight they would be the first to go. (Shame love handles don't disappear as quickly!!)
I decided after a long term break up that I needed to do things I wanted, feeling like it had been a long time since that had happened, so I went out and bought a new car and Boobs!!
I met my now husband about 3 months before I had the appointment, I was straight up with him and told him what I was having done. I was stoked that he was in male heaven, with the idea!! You never know what people may think, but I was doing this for myself and that was that!!!
I had to decide on size and shape, I was so indecisive I left it up to my highly recommended surgeon to guide me through the process. He was great I wanted nice size breast without looking like a freak, but also didn't want to look like I hadn't had them done.
I decided on round, silicon, above the muscle 340 cc, my incisions were along the crease of the breast and now 9 months later there no more than a faint white line. They cost me $6000.00 including everything.
I was so excited before the surgery, I couldn't wait. The po took around 1 hour and when I was out of recovery all I wanted to do was sleep. I woke up the next day and could not wait to see my new best friends!!
I had my surgery at 6pm and was out of hospital by 10am the following day. A little bit stiff but not to bad the worst part was having the drains pulled out that lasted all of 20 seconds each side but it was a really funny feeling... I remember getting home and having a shower and looking down and I was in ore( I had cleavage for the first time ever!!) The pain was good I think I only had a couple of panadol over a period of 4 days, the hardest thing was getting dressed and un dressed. I only took a week off work, I felt great. There was slight bruising and swelling but all in all great outcome.
I got married about a month after surgery and look at how beautiful my dress looked with breasts!!
I went for 4 after surgery check ups and to now look at the before and after is funny because I can't remember now what it was like not to have them. The size was perfect if you saw me and didn't know me you would just think I had a great set of boobs, not oh look at her fake tits!! They fit my frame well and look very natural. Only when I dieted down for my competition you could tell with no clothes on they were fake. They looked very round without body fat and fluid over them. But because I love boobs I now wish they were bigger. But as my beautiful husband said " then you'd be just the girl with the big fake boobs and no one would bother to look at the beautiful person you are inside" he's right they don't need to be bigger, it must be you get used to them and other people see them as bigger than you think they are. Since my positive experience 5 people I know have had them done, all saying if it wasn't for me it would have only been a dream... All in all I love them and it's the best money I have ever spent. For the first time I found out how good it was to spend money on myself.. The men have their toys and now i've got mine!! LOL

Take care xx

Goals for the Week

2007-11-13T00:24:00.000-08:00

* Drink a minimum of 2L of water a day
* Buy next routine music
* Keep an eye on what I put in my mouth
* Put 100% into every training and cardio session
* Find someone to help with pre contest preparation
* Be a loving wife

Picture of the Day

2007-11-13T00:22:00.001-08:00

Another Week

2007-11-12T23:41:00.000-08:00

Saturday I went to the gym and did legs and abs, body weight lunges, squats etc and a some standing and seated hamstring work. I can never seem to get a good enough ab workout, think I must be doing something wrong. I was sore on Sunday but not as sore as I would have liked for the amount I thought I worked them... Sunday I went for a walk with my dog for an hour, then I had a friends little girl's first birthday B.B.Q. I don't drink so this is an easier time of year for me than most, I enjoyed a nice salad and some steak then I went and picked Chris my husband up from the airport he was in Melbourne again.. I had Monday off work as I suffer from Meniere's Disease and had an attack Monday morning, I ended up spending the day with Chris we went for a long walk and went to the gym in the afternoon and worked bi's and tri's, there really sore today, I love training with Chris he pushes me harder than anyone but it feels great the next day knowing it's made a difference. Today I went for a run and now I'm at work for 10 hours, YAY. Tomorrow's day off also and it's back and shoulders with Chris. My eating has been not good, I just can't get motivated to keep eating clean. I've put on 2kg more than I wanted already and know I'm going to hate getting it back off after Christmas, ready for March. I really liked my body for about 4 weeks 3 before the comp and 1 after, it's amaizing how quickly it changes. I must hold a lot of fluid, I'm so smooth again... Wish I could hold it for longer, guess I just have to get used to the fact I cant eat shit!!! All the things I enjoy I will have to stay away from if I want to look good all the time.. Oh well the things we do. Take care everyone....

Picture of the day

2007-11-08T19:22:00.000-08:00

Hitting it hard

2007-11-08T16:51:00.000-08:00

I'm back from Melbourne, had a ball except for the rain. It did not stop.. I've had dramas with the computer again, locked me out so I haven't been able to send the photo's to Charlotte (SORRY) Will get on to it A.S.A.P
I should not have access to computers I suck...
I'm going to have a play around today ant try and set my blog up as nice as you guy's... Any tips send them my way!!
I trained back and shoulders Wednesday night with my husband, he's the king of shoulders so we pushed the limit and I'm still feeling it, a good ache!!
Did 45min walk Thursday and Friday Heart Rate between 127 and 145.
Chris and I set training schedule for the next 6 weeks
Monday - Chest, Abs 45 min Cardio
Tuesday - 45 Cardio
Wednesday- Back and Shoulders, 45 min Cardio
Thursday- Arms, Abs, 45 min Cardio
Friday - 45 min Cardio
Saturday - Legs, Abs, 45 min Cardio
Sunday - Off
This is the plan, I need to keep trying to eat clean during the week and enjoy my Sundays as a free day of eating and workouts... Mind you I have decided to give up smoking as of this week so that's doing my head in also.. I feel like I have lost my best friend!! How ridiculous, it would be a lot easier if I felt 100 times better for not smoking, I feel like SHIT, but I'm hoping it will get better.. Going to the gym tomorrow with a friend that came to my competition with me, I think I gave her the bug, she wants to set a goal for 12 months and give it a go... I was in the local paper last week, It's amazing how many girls want to now do figure!! Not sure they fully understand the determination, effort and time that is put in, I had no idea before I started how much was involved, but I loved every minute of it.

Off 2 Melbourne for the weekend

2007-11-01T01:33:00.000-07:00

I'm going to Melbourne this weekend for my husbands bike club's national run, will start my training and eating blog next week to hold myself accountable for goals I set myself. I've had my little slack off after my comp now it's time to get down and dirty again!!! LOL Back to clean eating and one day off a week coming up.. Have a great weekend, enjoy the Melbourne Cup all you Victorians...

Before and After Photo's

2007-10-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

The first ones were taken 8 weeks out... I know which ones I prefer!!! LOL

Hello to everyone

2007-10-31T18:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome, It will be a great chance to meet new people and learn as much as I can along the way. As I live in Tassie I'm limited to people in the industry. As I'm new I'll give a short rundown on myself..
I'm 25 years old and became infatuated with the world of figure about 12 months ago with the help and encouragement of my husband (Chris) We got married in March '07 after just 6 months together and of all places where did we meet? The Gym!! I went through a break up of 6 years and needed something to do with my life so I went and got my first Gym membership in Jan '06. I train in Launceston at Health and Fitness and have great support there as myself and another girl I think in Tassie that compete.. So after a little encouragement from my husband and a few other people at the gym I decided to set my goal for my first comp INBA Victoria in October this year. That gave me 7 months to loose lots of kg's and try and keep as much of my mature muscle and learn as much as I could along the way. I found www.bodybuilding.com on the net and that also was a great help and support. I have a trainer at the gym that competed in Olympia years ago and his daughter lives in WA and competes also. But my biggest support and help was Chris he trains with me and hopefully we will do couples sometime in the near future.. As I was lucky enough to have been born with muscle and my upbringing on a farm and sporting life with swimming and running for the state, I have an advantage to be able to build on. I found the diet very strange and hard but with that came results. I started diet 16 weeks out allowing myself one cheat day a week until 4 weeks out then it went to a meal a week. My starting weight was 67kg and 26% B/F and I was stage weight 55kg and 10% B/f. I was very proud of what I achieved in such a short time. I lost a bit of muscle but was very happy how I looked on stage. To win my first comp not even seeing one before I was rapped.. The girls I met were great, I met Charlotte and a few others that I'm sure to compete against next time. I'm hoping only to put on 5-7kg between now and March where I'll compete in Intermediate Vic INBA. And build my shoulders and back width between now and then. As I still class myself as clueless, I will be studying every figure competitor's blogs and hopefully build my knowledge on final prep to be able to come in slightly leaner and harder for March.. Take care everyone and send me a line would love to hear from you....

Getting ready for '08

2007-10-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone this is my first ever blog, just wanted to say hello and I look forward to monitoring my progress with everyone over the next 12 months.. My goals over 2008 are, INBA Intermediate Victoria in March, INBA Nationals in October and Mexico November 08.. I just won my first ever competition, INBA Victoria Novice Figure on the 06th Oct. To win my first Comp was amazing and can't wait till March. I was looking at other Figure Bloggers and would love to have some contact with others as I live in Tassie and don't know any one else in the industry..