Show Time

Well, 12 weeks has come and (almost) gone. My body fat dropped to 10.9% on Friday. FINALLY! That put me right back on track. Everything is coming together quite well. I had my suit altered one last time last week and I think it fits perfect. My hair extensions matched perfectly. I am on lower carbs thru tomorrow then I can bump them back up. I have had a bit of a stomach bug (diarrhea) the last two days, which may be dehydrating me a little too early. I am trying to drink as much water as I can, but I'm not sure I can make up for what I have lost before I water deplete. I have lost two pounds since Friday because of this. I don't think it has affected the way I look, just my energy level and that was already low because of low carbs.
  Mentally, I am a bit forgetful, but doing pretty good. I am limiting my activity and decision making for now. LOL.
  I want to thank my local sponsors for supporting me the way they have. Jerry Fincher photography for sponsoring my suit. You can contact him at 903-780-1415. He has been a great workout partner as well for the last three years. He takes great pictures. PureBody Nutrition for giving me my protein powder for the entire 12 weeks. Will and Alicia Burgin are very knowledgeable and can get you started on the right supplements. You can find them on facebook. Salon Selections for my hair extensions. I can't say enough about the amazing job she did for me with my extensions. As she would say "I'm good at this shit". LOL and she is. I gave her the hard task of anticipating my hair color before highlights based on just what my colorist told me. She nailed it. Thank you Donna! You can contact her at 903-593-5040. She can work with you even if you don't live in Tyler, TX. Woodcreek Athletic Club in Tyler TX and Reggie Wilson owner of BBR training. Reggie has always been a silent supporter of mine and I appreciate him so much.
My family has been very supportive as well. My mom has watched the boys a lot so I could get a lot of my stuff done. My dear friend Julie for treating me to a mani/pedi on Wednesday for my show. She is very excited for me and that is encouraging whether she knows it or not. Thank you Julie.
My trainer Kelly Hitchcock at KH Fitness in Tyler, TX has been amazing. He holds me accountable, but more than that, he has had to be my cheerleader a time or two as well. I can tell he has gotten to know me more this year because he is able to read my mood and me pretty accurately. He always has a kind word that helps me refocus when I may feel a bit defeated.
I can't forget the support of my friends for asking about my training and showing their support. Most people don't understand why I do this....but my friends know me well enough to answer that. I have had great encouragement from some of you who read this blog. Thank you!
Now, to thank the man who has to be one of the most supportive husbands in the world. Thank you Jeffrey for supporting me for 12 long weeks. You cooked supper for me, you watched the boys if I had to work out at night and this week you will put up with a bit more grouchiness or dingy...ness. I love you.
  I am tired so I will blog tomorrow and post my pictures from Sunday in my suit.