It’s about that time again. Time to plan for the show. The biggest part of this is budgeting for the contest. I thought I would share this with my readers just in case any of you were curious. Here is a list of estimates for one show. I consider training to be for 12 weeks for these estimates.
1. NPC card (required every year) $90
2. Registration (I compete in open and masters) $160 (shows differ)
3. Spray tan ($120 at the show, I have my own machine) $120
4. Hotel (usually a two night stay at average $80/night) $160 + taxes
5. Training (I have someone check my body fat) $60
6. Suit (can vary, my goal is to stay below this) $150
7. Hair (highlights etc.) $120
8. Hair (if you were to pay someone to do it day of show) $60
9. Makeup (I do my own, but do purchase stage colors) $50
10.Gas to get there (don’t forget this)(my show 880miles) $135
11. Protein Powder (this is an average for me for 12 weeks) $125
12. Food (eating healthy costs more)
13. Manicure/Pedicure (This is important) $60
14. High Heel shoes (I already have them)
15. Accessories (Earrings and bracelets) $50
16. Admission for my spouse $50
17. Food for spouse and me after show $75
18. Clothes (few new outfits…much smaller size) already have
As you can see, the cost is close to $1400 a show. I just asked myself, why am I doing this? This first show I have decided to get sponsors or raise the money. I plan on selling
t-shirts like of friend of mine did. She was pretty successful taking this approach. I also have a couple of things in the works to help offset the cost.
So what now? Well, I am going to finalize the design of my suit and start working on the t-shirts I want to sell. As my show date gets closer, I will see about getting some sponsors. I will continue to train and sculpt my body the best I can.
Hey Candace.. I'm doin the competitor's diet.. or probably something close to it.. how many calories are you taking in on yours? If ya wanna see mine, look under the sidebar Experiment#3 to see the meal plan..all the way at the bottom. Just started TODAY !! There's comfort in knowing you're not doing it alone =) http://kelleykelleymoore.tumblr.com/
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