Improvement Season 2015-2016

It's been a little rough post-comp (again). I put on more body fat than I wanted to (again),  BUT there is a difference this year. I actually feel okay with it. I have been focusing more on just getting stronger while I enjoy treats and meals that satisfy my foodie side. It has been fun, I definitely feel stronger and on top of that, more sane about my off season than I have in the past (progress comes in many different forms...that is a big one for me).

I am still thinking about when I will compete this year, and it is looking like I will be competing in May or June to re-qualify for NPC USAs at the end of July. I have a handful of goals...and the most important one for me this year actually has nothing to do with how I place at my competitions. I want to spend more time moderating my post season. Don't gain as much body fat post-competition. Feel more comfortable in my skin all year long. Placing at USAs is the follow-up goal...so still pretty important, but not #1.

My off season body is holding at about 145#...which is about 10# above my 'I still feel hot, but can maintain this' body...lol. I haven't started an official contest prep, so my weight fluctuates a couple of pounds when I feel like having a little extra at family dinners or parties...no biggie, especially because I expect the weight jump the next morning. I am planning on starting contest prep in the next 2-4 weeks, and when I do  I will make more regular posts with progress pictures (not my favorite thing to share right now...but it's real...so I will).

Also, I am working on my youtube channel quite a bit more now.  I am mostly posting videos with instruction and tips for my clients, but as things get going with prep, I will update on there with prep too!