It is somewhat nerve-wracking and very exciting. It's also very interesting to watch my body go through these changes; other than when I was anorexic, this is the leanest I have been. When I was anorexic, I could not really see my body - I saw an illusion, a mirage, in its place. It's very interesting to watch my body lose fat from places I'd never even think about in terms of having fat - my hands, for example.
As I have gotten progressively leaner, I have also realized that one side of my body (the right side) actually carries more fat than the other. I still have a banana roll on my left leg, but my right leg is totally smooth & looks very lean.
I'm continuing to see slow, steady progress - I just can't believe that I am going to get on a stage half-naked in front of several hundred people in two months. When I consider how quickly the past 8 weeks have gone, it feels like I'm running out of time!
In the past, I never fully believed figure/bikini/BB competitors who said that time flies. But it really does!
As far as suits go, I've narrowed my choices down to these four options:
I will definitely pick one by this weekend, though. (Anyone have any input??? I'm torn!)
and buckle down on his diet and start prepping!! I'm excited to support him through this process as much as he has supported me.
PS! I made a Group Facebook page for us. I chose a group because I want it to be a dialogue - I want everyone to be able to share motivation & tips & ask questions. For some reason I have to approve everyone who requests to join, and I'm not always at my computer, so if you request to join and it takes a few hours, don't take it personally! =) The group page is here & I'd love it if you would all join us <3
Holy shivers those progress pics are freakin amazing!! I can't believe how close your comp is, so stoked for you :)
ReplyDeleteAnd regarding the suits, I love the blue versions best!
Thank you Alexandra!! <3
DeleteIf you've got 8 weeks that means I've got 7! Eek! Yes time flies and yep 8 (7!) weeks is not much but honestly, SO much changes in those final weeks. Even in the final 3 weeks. So don't panic, you are right on track!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to advise on the bikinis as I can't see the cut, particularly the back of the bottoms. I'd go by size/cut rather than colour.
Have a great week! X
Thanks Nic!!! They are all pro-cut in the back and all my size - they're used or bought but never worn because the purchaser didn't wind up competing. (I am a cheapskate!) I don't know if I should shell out extra $$ for a new suit if the pro back doesn't look good on my body type :/ But I suspect it will... my bottom half is much better & worthy of showing off than my top half!
DeleteSable, your are doing a great job! You look awesome and I can not wait to see you on stage. You will rock! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Janie!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteYou are doing amazing!! I'm so excited to see your end result, but you are right that time is flying by, I feel like you JUST started prepping! And I personally like the blue suit best :) Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stephanie!!!!
DeleteYou look fantastic! I love the transformation!
ReplyDeleteAll of the suits are gorgeous. I think #3 is my favorite though.
Thank you Laura!! #3 is my favorite too =D
DeleteGood lord I can't believe how much progress you have made between weeks....especially your stomach, such huge changes! I like the red suit best...sometime about the color red is just so fierce :)!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!!! =)
DeleteYour week-to-week progress is incredible! You're going to look like Erin Stern at the end of these 8 weeks ;)
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you Tara!!!! <3
DeleteI can't believe how fast your Abs have changed, even just in a week! Amazing!!! You will smash it in 8 weeks. Easy. Can't wait to see the results. I like #1 and #3. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so so so much Jess!
DeletePersonally I love the last bikini, and I think it would really complement your eyes and skin tone.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you look so amazing that any of those bikinis will be stunning on your killer figure.
xxx
P.S What's in the bowl in the last picture? I am both curious and nosey :P
DeleteIt's mac & cheese - Spongebob shaped of course since everyone knows it tastes better when it's shaped like a lovable cartoon character ;-)
DeleteHaha re:the banana roll! My left leg is definitely "fatter" than my right. How does that happen?? Great progress pics! Love the last blue bikini pic. Get that one :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Geraldine!! The last one is my fave too :D
DeleteLove the week to week updates... you should do some front ones, too! And I like the blue suits the best :)
ReplyDeleteQuestion: what's a banana roll? hah! I'm so lost...
LOL - it's this (this is not a pic of my butt!) http://www.realself.com/files/202655.JPG
DeleteLove the back of the third, blue one but I'm definitely partial to the simplicity and color of the purple! So excited to hear about the progress you are making and how the show goes. How is the heel wearing coming?
ReplyDeleteIt's becoming more & more natural!!! I bought a pair of 4" non-stripper heels ;) to wear in my day to day life and that is helping SO much!
DeleteDefinitely talk to Ellen from Crystallini Bikini! She's a competitor in addition to bikini maker so she knows how suits need to fit, sit on your body while posing, etc. Her work is perfection and her prices are very reasonable!
ReplyDeleteT.
She's on my hit list after seeing your suit!!!! =D
DeleteI definitely vote blue bikini! I think that will be super complimenting to your coloring. Then again, you will probably be spray tanned... I cant tell if they are all technically one pieces like that one purple suit or if some of them are bikinis. If theres a choice, I definitely think you should go with bikini instead of the weird onesy suit. It might subtract from your rockin' bod with all the straps etc.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you KEEP IT UP! YOU CAN DO ITTTT!
Also, what were the BodyMedia bugs that you mentioned Max experienced? When my foot is healed I think I want to partake in your strength training plans. I can tell I actually have lost some strength and its making me saddddd.
They are all attached in the back =) which is SUPER COMPLICATED and confusing the first time you put them on by the way O_O
DeleteMax's BodyMedia didn't register his weightlifting and only registered his cardio some of the time. It had him at a caloric burn of something like 2,000 a day when in reality he can eat upwards of 4,000 calories to maintain. I just think, all things considered, I'd rather save the $100+ and figure out how many calories I need to be eating based on my results, ya know?
Your strength will come back!!!!! =) & that's totally something I could help you with. But don't worry! Muscle memory is a beautiful thing!
*that one blue suit
ReplyDeleteI really like the last one! And you can bling it out even more!!! I like that color.
ReplyDeleteThe last one is my fave too!!!
DeleteI love the purple and I think it will be more unusual and stand out on stage. That being said, the cut and fit is going to be the most important thing.
ReplyDeleteI definitely should've uploaded front & backs of all of them..I just didn't want people's eyes to glaze over at six pics of figure suits! LOL!
DeleteI love the 3rd one the best! So how can I request to join your FB group?
ReplyDeleteYou should be able to just go to the page and request to join - if not, friend me (Sable Weisman - you'll recognize the profile pic - lol) and I'll add you! =)
DeleteEeek! It's so close, Sable!!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing SO awesome though. You're going to rock it!
Thank you so much Paige!!!! =)
DeleteI like the last one!
ReplyDeleteThat's a popular choice! haha! I think I'm gonna go with that one!
DeleteAll the suits are gorgeous. What are you going to do with your hair? It's looks like you have long, thick hair so plenty of options :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!!! =) I think I'm going to leave it down & curly - it's always risky trying to straighten my hair in the Florida humidity! :-X
DeleteI agree and your transformation is astounding. I would say one of the two blue suits, I don't think red is as flattering on very many skin tones. I love the purple one too, but personally the third one (teal...really cool back) is my favorite.
ReplyDeletehaha - EVERYONE is picking the second blue one! That was my fave too =D
DeleteOh hun you are doing amazing! I have requested to join your group :-) what an awesome idea! Xo
ReplyDeletePS I love the blue suit
DeleteThat is definitely the overall favorite!!! I took a leap & ordered it :D woooooohoo!
DeleteFirst of all, I'm partial to the blue suits. And second of all, I love the transformation in your abdominal area in just one week! And thirdly, I'm going to try and get into the "group" because I like belonging! Hopefully you'll accept me. I can use some motivation these days!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog through another blog and have been reading for the past few weeks.
First: good luck with your competition!! I hope i have the guts to compete in the near future, as the girlfriend of a competitive bodybuilder, the stakes are high!
You look really good and it's amazing to see so much progress in one week.
Do you have help with your diet?
Any way, for what it's worth: i really like the purple suit, it will combine well with your skin and haircolour.
Take care!