In the meantime I've been watching a couple YouTube videos... It's been one year since I had made the decision to compete in a fitness competition. I wanted to compete in the Bikini class and started on my diet and training with my posing coach. Over time I decided I wanted to compete in the Figure class instead of Bikini and continued to work at it. About 2 months in I fell off track with my diet. If you've followed my blog, you know my healthy eating struggle is real. One cheat meal led to Ben and Jerry's ("just ONE night I promise! Then I'll get back on track!") which led to another cheat DAY (see, we aren't even on cheat MEALS anymore, it's a whole cheat day.) And well from there, it was all down hill! I decided it just wasn't the right time for me...excuses, excuses. Since then I've put on weight (muscle too, but pudge as well) but my workouts are still good, even better then they were a year ago.
The thing is, I've never said "I will never compete" in fact, it's something I still battle with all the time. I want to. To prove to myself that I CAN. I tend to get bored easily. I tend to start something, but not complete it. My love for the fitness world grows daily. My love to get stronger grows with every PR I hit. For once, I am not bored. For once, I can finally say, I've found a passion.
But now, I'm thinking of taking a different path. Everyone knows my love for Dana Linn Bailey aka DLB. The first Mrs. Olympia ever. She's a freakin beast. She's the best of the best in the women's bodybuilding world. I follow her and her husband. They are truly motivating. She's the reason I decided to go with the Figure class vs Bikini. (She competes in Physique, but that's a whole other level of training!) Her body shows the definition of dedication and hard work. I've had the opportunity to meet her in person and listen to her speak. She's as real and down to earth as it gets. I adore her.
Before I started following DLB, I came across Christmas Abbott. A crazy intense crossfitter, first woman to work in the NASCAR pits and just an overall badass. Sexy as hell! I've continued to follow her but have been more focused on the bodybuilding world then the Crossfit world. Now, I truly don't understand the reason for all the Crossfit vs Bodybuilding drama bullshit. I find it ridiculous, but it's there. I support and admire both "worlds". Everyone is doing work and kicking ass....why can't we all just get along?
So, what am I getting at? Recently Scott and I were watching the Crossfit Games 2015. We were watching the Women's Heat....holy beastmode!! You can't even pity the last place person because she's still strong as f*ck!! I was impressed, inspired and ready to kick more ass at throwing weight around! Just this week I hit a deadlift PR and I'm STILL proudly watching the video. The adrenaline rush is awesome.
I've noticed when I do a Hiit workout with Scott or my trainer, I'm dripping sweat, my heart is racing and I feel like I can tear shit up. When I compare that to when we do more of a bodybuilding workout, although I feel good, especially when I add weight on machines....I have to admit, it doesn't really compare to my Hiit workouts. Sometimes I don't even break a sweat and don't feel like I need to hurry home to shower.... Now I am NOT putting down bodybuilding workouts. I love ANY and ALL workouts and have 100% respect for everyone. Wether it's bodybuilding, Crossfit, Yoga or Zumba classes that you love, I respect you and your fitness preferences!
I need to look into it more and really think about this and of course chat with my partner in crime for his opinion, but I think I'd like to work towards a possible Crossfit comp someday. No, I have no goal set. I don't even know where to start at this moment, but I'm feeling pretty excited....
I'll leave you with these two hotties.... They're both amazing, strong and inspirational! How can anyone say one works harder than the other? That ones workout is better than the other? When I look at them I see hard work, dedication and a passion for what they are doing. I want to be on their level....
Check this video out of YOU need some motivation!
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