POST COMPETITION - ENDING OCTOBER RIGHT
October was such a busy month for me
I had a competition, a business trip, Halloween event with my girlfriends, school exam and also my birthday.
OCTOBER 16. - Victory Meal with Team Full Blown
After competition, I spent most of my time trying to catch up with work and what was most important to me was to spend some time with my friends. During this whole prep for the competition, I missed my friends so much! It was very rewarding to actually have a nice meal where I did not have to worry about my intakes.
Of course it was difficult to finish my meals, you spend months eating with your eyes (The like button was my favorite thing to do on Instagram while looking at food porn) When you finally get the chance to eat the foods you want to, you realize that you only get to eat a small portion of it because your stomach has literally shrunk and is only capable to eat what it can. In general though, you should never force yourself to over eat.. So that was exactly how my post week comp ended off.
Never finishing my plate.. - my parents would be so disappointed.
I took a week off after a business trip/the competition and even though I had the time to relax, I was always still on the move.
I tend to keep myself really busy by timing myself and to me, I just think it helps me to really focus and work on my time management skills. For example: 5am wake up, 6am cardio 730am get ready 9am work etc. I honestly plan every move from day to night and sometimes it can be such a gong show, So when it comes to actually having time for myself.. I book it into my calendar (How awkward is that?)
DAY 1 OF VACATION- I had a photo shoot with Sam, it was the most nerve wracking thing I have ever done! It was out of my comfort zone, I couldn't help but laugh most of the time and when he showed me some the photos, It didn't look so bad after all.. Props to the girls who actually do modeling as their job, You have to literally give it your all! I can tell you right now, getting the pose right is not easy.
What I liked the most about the photos was it didn't look like I came from competition mode, It just actually looked like a regular photo shoot. You can say the photos were based on after 3 happy epic meals, I felt great!
I ordered banana chocolate chip pancakes with a London Fog.. The first time tasting it after 15 weeks of dieting, I couldn't stop smiling! 4 pancakes came out and I could only finish 2.. It was the best tasting pancakes I have had in a long while! Thank you Sam
After seeing an image on travelmb's Instagram, There was this place we were both very curious to adventure out to- Pinawa, Manitoba
I would say it took us around 1.5 hours to get there and was it worth it? Yeah It totally was! It was the most frightening thing I have ever came across aside from all the beautiful scenery. This was an experience I will never forget! Mind you that I am more of a city girl and definitely not a nature's girl.
We adventured out not knowing where to go but to follow these trails with signs that guided us through.
We eventually got lost.. with 1 device that was dead (mine) and another 3% battery life (his) It was getting really dark.. I was getting worried because my biggest fear is walking around when it's pitch dark. Luckily Sam had a light from his camera so we basically used the flash to find our way back. All I could keep thinking about was "ok, I have a snickers bar and a water bottle in my backpack, I think we are ok for one night! Gosh, I have an exam the next morning too! I'm screwed!"
We got back to the vehicle around 1130pm
1.) Bring a god damn flashlight!
2.) Bring a portable battery charger for your device
3.) Bring colored rope
4.) Bring toilet paper
5.) Wear appropriate shoes.
I love you Winnipeg.
LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER - BIRTHDAY AND HALLOWEEN
My friends really know how to make me feel special on my birthday, I was showered with gifts non stop!
I love you all..
GIRL BOSS: Surround yourself with people who are engaged, honest, and confident enough on their own quest to support you on yours. There is no time for losers.
YES YES YES
I wouldn't be who I am today if I didn't decide to make great choices for myself. Yes, I am thankful for my friends and not only them but thankful for my selfish self. I cut out the negative things in my life and started focusing more on what would benefit me. For once in my life, I feel like I am heading the right direction..
Remind yourself: Do whatever makes you happy!
I always ask myself 3 questions every morning - I have been doing this for about 2 years now, writing this in my journal and I still continue to do this.
1.) What are 3 things that you are grateful for?
2.) What are 3 things that would make today great?
3.) What is your affirmation?
Answers to questions 1
1.) I am grateful for my friends and family
2.) I am grateful for the grown adult decisions in my life that benefit my future
3.) I am grateful for all the things I have learned to help others feel the same way that I do.
Answers to question 2
1.) To make more time for myself
2.) Spend time with my mother
3.) Read more books
Answers to question 3
I always say this and even to my friends who are having a hard time and I love this
It may not be for everyone but it's something I often like to do, I feel like it helps me plan my day for success and although some of things I am usually grateful for are always repeated, I like to remind myself that life isn't so bad after all. The lifestyle I chose, The people I chose to surround myself with and the vision I chose to chase all make myself who I want to be.
I want to be successful inside and outside, My goal is to always make sure I make room to enjoy myself whether it is to spend time with my love ones but to even learn new things and meet new people. I hope to spread more of this positive culture for others so that they feel the same way I feel.
This high on life - The feeling where things are in the process without having to worry but to continue it's flow.
As you can tell with the side pictures, ending October was nothing about this reverse dieting, It was nothing about my intakes and working out. It was more about enjoying time in my personal life.
COMPETITION WEIGHT: 120lb
CURRENT WEIGHT: 130lb
So what if I gained 10lb? 10lb and I still look fine, I don't look overly skinny or over weight. Sure my abs disappeared, It's OK! Ill see them next year! I do still continue to go exercise because that is what I love to do but when I say ending October right, I meant it in as not having to worry about anything and just having time for myself. I had a bar i fries, spinach havarti salad with pita bread, Greek salad at baked expectations, pancakes with a London Fog, Glazed salmon with brown rice and veggies at Santa Lucia's, I had chocolate this, chocolate that.. I didn't care because you can't be so harsh with yourself. Live life the way you want to but remember to always take care of yourself.
NOVEMBER - It's starting to get more cold outside which means it's time to dress up more warm. I hope everyone didn't mind reading this blog.
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