Eat, lift, and behave like a pro!

For the first time in FOREVER, I don't have obligations of dance practice! It's weird, for sure. I also decided to hold off on my competition plans and compete next year when I feel more confident in my physique and make positive changes.

"OFF"
Had a chat with IFBB pro Stacy Wright (who is making her pro debut at the NY Fitness Pro show this weekend)  inspired me again to write this blog regarding my off season; the term "off season" is misleading because I plan on being the most productive I've ever been. Last fall/winter-that was an OFF season LOL. All I did was dance or go to the fight gym, I neglected heavy lifting & skills trainig until Jan. Since January, my overall shape is improving and I've lost weight BUT my trainer and I agreed to work on my physique in 2011 so I can hit the stage in 2012 with a new and improved package.

This summer will not be a boring one...

• I plan to run 5Ks, maybe a 10K here and there. A half marathon is on my bucket list!
• LIFT HEAVY. PERIOD. This is the summer of physique building!
• Improve my routine skills and strength moves!
• Vacation!!!!
• I can take dance class, muay thai, jiu jitsu without fear of getting hurt...for now. I'm obvisouly accident prone.
• Develop my nursing career (certifications, educational courses)
• I'm adding another TO DO: yoga and meditate. I think this may help me in the long run...especially for nursing and competing! I haven't done yoga in awhile, I miss it like I miss dancing.
• Attend Atlanta Mania- a huge fitness convention!! I've wanted to go for YEARS and never got to because of dance obligations.

2011 FITNESS GOALS

One month goal: 5K, fit into a bikini with no shame because I plan on going to the beaches!!

Three month goal: ATL Mania, definitely fit into a bikini with no shame...more beaches!!

Six month goal: I love running in the fall, so more 5ks/10ks, complete fitness routine with IFBB pro Nicole Duncan!

Nine month goal: Contest prep begins!!!

One year goal:  Compete at the Arnold 2012! :) I missed out on attending the 2011 Arnold this year because of the boxing (which unfortunately I had to back out due to my injury -finger is still acting up BTW). I know it is a tough competition but I've always dreamed of competing at this event!

Long tem goal: My ultimate goal is to earn a pro card, so I will eat like a pro, lift like a pro, behave like a pro.

I'm going to keep my eye on the prize and be the best I can be daily!