This time there were 5 Team Blessed Bodies girls competing.
Yay Team Blessed Bodies! I heart these girls. Here are a few shots of us
hanging out throughout the day.
In this show, I was entered into only one category- Novice Fitness
Model. So, when it was my time, I went out, posed and did my T-walk and quarter
turns like nobody’s business. Here are some professional stage shots:
Did I feel nervous? Yes! Between the nerves and adrenaline, I
was shaking the pretty much the entire time but tried my best to stay focused
and kept on smiling, and posing, and smiling and posing. During the judging
round I got first call out (which usually means top 5) and felt good when I
left the stage. It all happened so fast. Then it’s a waiting game. After a few
more hours (spent backstage, chatting, sipping water and eating our clean
meals- no treats yet!), it was the awards round. After one more time on stage
to do a couple poses, the top five of my group was announced. I made the cut!
From there, the placings are announced, and I received… fourth, and a medal J A pink medal that
matched my bikini :)
Did I expect to do better? Yes. Did I want to do better?
Yes. Did I still ‘win’? Yes. Of course
placing first would be a ‘win,’ but there is sooooo much more to get out of all
of this and whether or not I walk off stage with first place or last place, I
am still leaving a winner (ugh, this is the cliché/ quote things I was talking
about in my other post). Throughout this competition prep process I have
learned more about training and nutrition and what works best for me, I have
made new friends at the gym, I have been inspired and have inspired others, and
I have learned to prioritize, set goals and work towards while balancing work
and the rest of life. Most importantly I have awakened a passion for health and
fitness and am excited to see where it takes me. Speaking of which…
Plans for the next few months do not include any more
competitions. I flirted with the idea of doing the WBFF show in Vancouver on
July 13, but just don’t have the time and focus to work toward that right now.
When I step on to the WBFF stage for the first time, I want to bring my BEST and
nothing less. Between a bachelorette party
in Napa, a weekend wedding away and a big move all before the end of this
month, I just cannot commit to and enjoy prepping for this show. Instead, I
will be focusing on maintaining where I am at, building some more muscle, and
finding some balance. I will also be heading to Vegas in August for a photo shoot
and to watch my teammates compete in the WBFF Worlds, which also give me a
little incentive to keep at it every day. Beyond that, I’m considering my
options.
But, in the meantime, I am starting my post-competition
journey with many treats. Post-show treats have included lots of chocolate
(candy, cookies and cakes- no joke- all three!), pizza and a trip to Menchies
(I may have started a post-show tradition). All of it shared with some of my
biggest suporters- my husband and mom and dad J
Despite overdosing on treats for the first 24 hours
post-competition, I did get right back into my training schedule Monday
morning, hitting the gym first thing and going for a run down to the beach… and
then to the sushi restaurant for a delicious lunch… and then to Cielo’s for
dinner where I was reunited with my lover- the bruschetta.
Today, it was right back on the food plan. I have already
planned and prepped my meals for the week and am excited by what I’ve made for my
breakfasts! It’s a combo of two of my favorite recipes- the crockpot porridge
and the zucchini pancakes cakes. Um, yep, it’s the best of both worlds J
So here’s to kicking off maintenance season and living the
365 lifestyle.
XOXO
Jen
Jen
