Updates Updates!

Now I told you I would keep you updated but since life hit fast forward and I can barely keep up, I will update y'all on the last couple months (well since my previous post). I had a show on September 28th and I won the overall. This was my first show under new coaching and it was a blast. Not only did I feel really good the entire time, I also received feedback from important individuals that acknowledged my new look and said to "keep doing what you are doing". This is a huge step in the right direction! I was nervous to get back on stage but glad I took the leap to do so. Shortly after this show.... I married Mr. T!! Yep, this is the same Mr. T that I mentioned a long time ago that I would go and workout with (and yes Jr. was there to celebrate) :)  Not sure what I did or how I scored such an amazing man but he is now my husband and I am the luckiest girl alive! He has been my rock and pushed me during prep all the while still being patient with me as I planned our wedding. Yes, I planned a wedding all the while prepping for a local show and Nationals. After the wedding, I went straight back to work. Nationals was only 4 weeks later...

That leads me to here. We just got home from Florida on Sunday and Nationals did not go as I had hoped. I brought in a strong physique that I am happy with and my coach was there to keep tabs on what my physique was doing until I stepped on stage. I am disappointed with myself for I royally screwed up my posing. I felt confident and ready to step on that stage but my posing showed otherwise and all I can say is I will learn and grow from it and it WILL NOT happen again. When the time comes to start my next prep, I will be practicing my posing daily and I will be seeking the advice and help I need to ensure I am spot on and confident when it comes to posing.

The photo on the left was a national show a year ago and on the right is this year. 

It is always a humbling experience when you work so hard and try for something that you really want only to be disappointed with the outcome. This is what separates true athletes from their competition. A true athlete stands up after they fall and pushes forward only to strive to be better the next time. I will not quit nor will I let this drag me down for too long. I have a strong support team behind me who believe in me even when I don't. I know the outcome I desire and I will chase it until I get it.  

Ciao for now,

J