Why am I writing this.

Last week I had conversation with a good friend of mine and we talked about what is the purpose behind me writing the blog. Why am I doing this? In the face of this question, I actually didn’t know the answer. I am kind of writing the blog just for fun I guess. Writing a blog is not something new, I have been writing my blog about 5 years but nobody really cared to read about it. It is probably due to the fact I am just writing down how much I hated the practice group I was working for and how much I disagree with my boss. Then he said, if you die tomorrow, what did you contribute to this world? Did you leave your knowledge behind for others to use?  It really gets me to think what can I do to contribute to the readers.

Sharing my personal experience

By no means I am a pro bikini competitor. I am just an average person who is looking for breakthrough in many aspects of my life.

Disclaimer:

I am not a nutritionist even though I do have over 100 hours of nutrition study but it is no where close to sports performance related nutrition advice. I am not a personal trainer even though I did spend 2 years to study physiology and anatomy of human body but in regarding sports performance and sports physiology, I don’t have my background in these areas of expertise.As a chiropractor , yes I am an expert in my field in regard of sports injury and peak performance. But I have limited qualifications as it relates to sports training.  So please take my information as just I am sharing my own experience. If you really want to get a professional advice in regards to training or competition preparation, please consult with proper healthcare providers since they have spent a significant amount of time in studying the function of the human body,  rather than the internet, Instagram, or some random person who has a 6 pack abs who refers to themselves as “wellness coaches”.

Okay let’s start.

Mentally where I am at.

This will be my third competition this year. My goal is to place better than my first NABBA competition back in February this year. To win? I know I am not there and it will take me a while to sculpt the physique that is good enough to win. So I am realistic. All I want is to just place better than my first competition.

Currently challenge:

My husband Jeff has been sick with a sore throat and this is the second time this year. Earlier this year I was sick immediately after him, of course when you were sleeping next to a sick patient most likely you will contract the virus as well.

Solution:

Load up the Vitamin C!

Did you know that kiwi has twice more Vitamin C than orange?  Here is some nutrition data if you are tracking your calories and macro:

Plenty plenty plenty water and rest

Do you know that your muscle, ligament, and bones are doing their repair work while you are sleep ?

Training:

Well since I don’t have a butt, my training needs to focus more on the legs and glutes 3 times a week.  My shoulders I train at least twice a week and cardio I do everyday anywhere from 30-60 minutes a day depending on the day. If I get to do my workout later then it will probably be shortened to about 30 minutes. If I am not doing any training later that day, I will need to increase the cardio to 60 minutes.

What it is like in a day:

If you have been following my IG story you will find out that I live a very boring life.

Morning 6:30am

Get up and do 30 minutes of cardio indoors. During this time, I usually catch up on the morning news. I know I must sound like an old person who gets up in the morning to read a newspaper or even watch News TV.

8:00am

If I have appointments in the morning, I will get ready for work. Otherwise I will head for my second workout at Anytime Fitness. Typically, this is when I will do my resistance training and work on weak areas (i.e. glutes, shoulders, legs)

10:00am

Usually by now I will be done with workout, so I am getting ready head down to work

10:00am-9:00pm

Work, work and more work.

At least once per week, I will have my pole dance class. I may need to be done little early with work and head down to the studio for lessons/practice usually for about 2-3 hours.

11:00pm

Trying to go to bed before 11:00.

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