WOW! What a day! The day came and went so quickly, feels like such a blur (although at the time it was dragging as I desperately needed food!!). I loved it, had such a fun time! Didn't win, place or even get a call out. Do I mind? Yeah, it was a bit disappointing, but at the same time, this was such a huge achievement, I am so proud of myself for being able to get up in front of so many people, in the best shape of my life and rock a teeny tiny bikini!
So, a run down of the day - Tan done. Loved it - was so brown, it made me look like a completely different person! Sleeping that night was a nightmare, I was so stressed out that I was going to run it by the morning, but no stress, all the marks I had left overnight on myself were fine in the morning. The makeup girls did a fantastic job - I was a bit worried that it was all too much, but looking back, no way. It looked unbelievable on stage and I'm glad I went all out.
So, a run down of the day - Tan done. Loved it - was so brown, it made me look like a completely different person! Sleeping that night was a nightmare, I was so stressed out that I was going to run it by the morning, but no stress, all the marks I had left overnight on myself were fine in the morning. The makeup girls did a fantastic job - I was a bit worried that it was all too much, but looking back, no way. It looked unbelievable on stage and I'm glad I went all out.
Once hair was done it was off to the venue! I was a bit surprised actually, I don't know what I was expecting... a little more glitz and glamour possibly? I had never seen a show before so got to watch a few up on stage before going to get changed. Then came the hard part - the dream tan. Thank god we found a lady who could help, because otherwise this could have been a disaster. The stuff is like paint and it just goes everywhere! She applied a double coat to my skin and I was blacker than ever and ready to hit the stage. Mind you - I was starving. Had eaten only chicken & sweet potato in the morning and was ready to rip someones face off. HANGRY they call it - Hungry & Angry. Have never been so hungry in my life.
The show was running late so we got called up about 45 minutes late, then waited backstage another half an hour. By this stage I was dying, I was so tired and just wanted to get out. I was pretty nervous, but I nailed my poses! I stood there for 10 minutes with a smile plastered on my face (mind you I could feel my cheek muscles shaking!) and that was it. All over! Before going on I had looked at the other girls and realised they were more voluptuous, whereas I, and the lady next to me were both leaner and more muscular, so I had a feeling that I had possibly entered into the wrong division. Even so, the girls that placed and won looked wonderful so well done to them! I was awarded an achievement medal which I accepted with pride.
The show was running late so we got called up about 45 minutes late, then waited backstage another half an hour. By this stage I was dying, I was so tired and just wanted to get out. I was pretty nervous, but I nailed my poses! I stood there for 10 minutes with a smile plastered on my face (mind you I could feel my cheek muscles shaking!) and that was it. All over! Before going on I had looked at the other girls and realised they were more voluptuous, whereas I, and the lady next to me were both leaner and more muscular, so I had a feeling that I had possibly entered into the wrong division. Even so, the girls that placed and won looked wonderful so well done to them! I was awarded an achievement medal which I accepted with pride.
We went for a HUGE thai dinner afterwards and I scoffed down some spring rolls, roti, peanut sauce, curry and pad thai. Then went home and polished off Ben & Jerrys, bananas and peanut butter and fell into a heap. I was exhausted! Slept like a baby.
Was it worth the hundreds of dollars I spent on a bikini, tan, hair, makeup, shoes etc? Definitely. Was it hard? Bloody hell yes! The past 12 weeks have shown me that it is possible to completely transform your body into something you didn't realise you had. It has shown me that I'm made of tough stuff - being able to resist the temptations of foods that I usually dig into without a second glance; pushing through 6 x training sessions a week; training when I want to sleep and feeling like crap but realising it will all be worth it in the end.
The downside: This competition consumed me. I was so focused on training and competing that I let other things slide a bit. It took over conversations with friends and I didn't even realise. My really great organisation skills (I pride myself on this) were shitty and it affected the planning of my holiday and some of my school work. I hated cooking separate meals (yes a part of it I know). I missed smashing out really good gym sessions and seeing a decrease in strength, especially towards the end of my training was quite disheartening.
Whats next? Another comp? I think so. I really enjoyed the day and loved being up on stage. I have already identified what I want to focus on - getting stronger, building muscle especially around my upper body and booty! I can't wait to get back into the gym and start hitting PB's again, knowing that I am smashing through my limits every single day. Because that's what it's all about isn't it? Not being better than the girl next to you or the girl next to her. But being better than yourself, every day. I have walked away from this on such a high, I am amazed with what I have achieved and cannot wait to see what the next 6 months bring. But for now, I need a break! bring on India! Ps - new website coming soon - watch out!
Was it worth the hundreds of dollars I spent on a bikini, tan, hair, makeup, shoes etc? Definitely. Was it hard? Bloody hell yes! The past 12 weeks have shown me that it is possible to completely transform your body into something you didn't realise you had. It has shown me that I'm made of tough stuff - being able to resist the temptations of foods that I usually dig into without a second glance; pushing through 6 x training sessions a week; training when I want to sleep and feeling like crap but realising it will all be worth it in the end.
The downside: This competition consumed me. I was so focused on training and competing that I let other things slide a bit. It took over conversations with friends and I didn't even realise. My really great organisation skills (I pride myself on this) were shitty and it affected the planning of my holiday and some of my school work. I hated cooking separate meals (yes a part of it I know). I missed smashing out really good gym sessions and seeing a decrease in strength, especially towards the end of my training was quite disheartening.
Whats next? Another comp? I think so. I really enjoyed the day and loved being up on stage. I have already identified what I want to focus on - getting stronger, building muscle especially around my upper body and booty! I can't wait to get back into the gym and start hitting PB's again, knowing that I am smashing through my limits every single day. Because that's what it's all about isn't it? Not being better than the girl next to you or the girl next to her. But being better than yourself, every day. I have walked away from this on such a high, I am amazed with what I have achieved and cannot wait to see what the next 6 months bring. But for now, I need a break! bring on India! Ps - new website coming soon - watch out!