The trip started with us fitness gals getting into the cab at the
airport and the cabby asking us, “Are you here for Spring Break??” “Uh, no.”
Apparently, the week before Easter is a holiday in Honduras so the beaches were
packed (packed!) with people and parties. Such a cool scene, but not the most conducive
for photo and video shoots. Also a challenge? The sun. It was hot!! But, it was
awesome! We all definitely got some great shots in, were able to get done what
we needed to do, and then spent the rest of the time resting and relaxing.
Here’s a sneak peek of what we got up to:
I also got to shoot a beach workout spread for STRONG magazine.
It took some good timing and a little patience (we had to wait out a couple
boats and a few tour groups), but Paul scoped out an awesome location for the
shots. From the quick preview I saw, the pictures turned out amazing! It was such a
surreal experience- a vision I pinned on my board last year coming true. I can’t wait to see it all in print.
And, while the first half of the trip was all photo and
video shoots (which meant early mornings, no drinking and limited buffet
options), after everyone done and everything was wrapped up, it was game on!
Pina coladas and banana donuts all around!! It was great to be able to relax a
little, have a few (read: many) treats, and really have the opportunity to get
to know my teammates and coach a little better.
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| Getting our smile ready for the shoot... and getting caught taking a selfie. |
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| Honduras at 6:30 am |
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| Paradise at sunset :) |
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| Stormy skies and some pretty awesome ladies |
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| Some of the ladies |
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| Leaving Honduras... but I will be back. |
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| Sleep deprived and happy to be home. |
Up next?? It’s show time! And not just any show, but the
WBFF Vancouver!! I have wanted to compete in a WBFF show since watching the Worlds show in Las Vegas last year. It was over-the-top
spectacular! So much glitz and glamour (there’s even an evening gown round). While
that’s not the spotlight I usually seek, sitting in the audience made me want
to be a part of it, and here’s my chance! This is something that will really
push me out of my comfort zone J
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| The WBFF means business!! Look at all those fabulous ladies! |
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| The best of the best! |
As of today, I am 62 days out (not that I am counting). That
means 372 more meals and 54 more workouts to give it my all - day in and day
out. With competing, there is no off time. You have to be on. All. Of. The.
Time. This is when every meal, every workout, and every day really does count. And, if I don't do it, nobody will do it for me.
While I thought it would be easy to flip from photoshoot
prep mode to competition prep mode after Honduras, I have struggled a bit. Too
many treats (all very yummy and worth it of course!), too many distractions and
just too much going on in general. It has taken a few weeks to really ‘reset’
and get ready to devote my all to this prep, but I’m on board now. I’ve got a
new meal plan, an awesome training plan for the month, and finally a clear and
focused mindset. Nine weeks out! Let’s see what we can do!
