Where has the time gone?!

I am now 3.5 weeks away from my first NPC Bikini Competition in the Treasure Coast Championships in Port St. Lucie, FL!  OMG, I cannot believe has quickly the time has passed during this process and how many changes I've seen my body go through.  It's incredible.  Amy Moore with Fit & Psyched is such an amazing trainer.  I owe so much to her, THANK YOU!

 

 

The mental games have begun....I find myself always thinking of bad/yummy foods and cheating on my diet!  During my last visits to Target and the grocery store I have found myself standing in the candy or cookie aisles just staring at everything, thinking to myself, "what can I get that's not TOO bad" or "what can I get for Ava".  As if she's even asked me for anything, which she has not! 

 

When I "snap to" I walk away shaking my head in disgust, anger, and most of all relief that I was strong enough to resist the urges and be steadfast in my fight for this "dream" of mine!  I will overcome, I am strong not only on the outside but on the inside as well!!!!  Come on August 25th...CHEAT DAY!  LOL





XOXO, Bling

Mo money..mo money....MO!!!!

Had my bikini consultation today at Sewn in the Sun and AWMERGAWD those things are teeeeeeny tiny!!!  I love love love what I finally decided on!  It's gonna be so fantastic!  I go back in 2 weeks on Aug 9th for my final fitting and alterations before the show!  

Me & my niece Alli at Sewn in the Sun, my bikini swatch, and jump suit for show day!

Wanted to keep track somewhere of all the $ spent on this first competition.  The subsequent ones in September and possibly November won't cost as much cuz I'll already have my NPC card, bikini, shoes, jewelry, track suit, and my hair dyed.

NPC Card: $100

Show registration fee: $50 

Shoes: $43 (Bling: FREE, already had some)

Bikini: $280

Jewelry: $42 (2 bracelets and earrings)

Track suit: $30 (FREE printing: Fit & Psyched Training team logo screen printing)

Tanning: FREE ($110 value for free for working with the tanning co. the night before the show) 

Nails/Toes: FREE  (Gonna do them myself)

Makeup: FREE  (Gonna do it myself)

Brow Wax: $20

Hair Color/trim: $126 (sold a coach bag and got a refund check from insurance to pay for it!)

Keratin Treatment: $150

Hotel Room: FREE! (Sister in law used her Marriott points to get it)

I'll keep updating as I incur more costs!!!!  

To BLING or not to BLING?

So my show shoes were begging me to BLING them.....they won the debate!  They wouldn't be ME if I didn't do it, I am Bling It On after all.  

Bikini fitting appointment is set for this Friday at 11am!  Oh and I got my NPC card in the mail today! Things are happening so quickly.  It will be here before I know it!

XOXO, Bling!

New dress, show shoes & a surprise!

We are now 5 weeks from my FIRST ever NPC Bikini Show! All the final details are coming together. Calling the bikini seamstress at Sewn In The Sun for an appointment tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get in by the end of the week to start the bikini making process!!

My new dress, I LOVE IT!

Got my show shoes.  Can't wait to start practicing my walking/posing routine!!

Had a game this weekend.  My sister surprised me by showing up!  We won 179-100 against an undefeated team.

XOXO, Bling

Vactation's all I ever wanted.....

This past weekend was my daughter's 2nd birthday!  Where oh where does the time go?!  We took her to Siesta Key in Sarasota, FL for a weekend beach trip.  I think this location is going to be the new "family tradition" :)

Purchased my competition shoes on line yesterday.  Waiting for the bikini seamstress to get back from vacation so we can schedule my appointment!  SO EXCITING!

Here are some progress pics...6 weeks out!

Please ignore the crazy face in this pic...LOL

These pics are from Vacation...7-13-13, taken in the same VS bikini as previously posted.

Also finally tried on and purchased some workout shorts!!!  Not that I'll wear them, YET!

XOXO, Bling

Gym, Derby, Work, Home, repeat.....

Been busy with the daily grind.....only 6.5 weeks left til show time!  Oh boy.  Getting things finalized now.  Signed up for my NPC card and registered for the show on August 24th, 2013 in Port St. Lucie, FL.  Made my hair & tanning appointments.  Now gotta look for shoes, jewelry, and in a couple of weeks go for a bikini consultation!!

Here are some progress pics :)

July 1st 2013

July 2nd 2013

XOXO, Bling