HOLY. SHIT.
When Robert said I would be feeling it on the 3rd day, he was completely nonchalant. This is no joke. I feel like I want to die. I'm sure the people that saw me today thought I seriously have something wrong with me-I was so stiff and awkward walking around! Just a snapshot of some of the questions I got asked today:
- Are you alright?
- Oh no, is that a limp? What happened to you?
- You got that okay? Are you sure?
Additionally, the stares and chuckles I got from my family were hilarious. Although I may have joints in my legs, they are not functional at all! It took me about five minutes to move in any direction. Getting up from sitting; sitting down. Getting in the car; getting out of the car. You name it, I can't do it today. Haha, I am a mess. But other than that, I am all set!
Today was my day of rest and day to shop for the week and prep. I had a nice relaxing day with my family. I spent most of the day watching football and sleeping...what a rough life! My parents decided to go shopping with me this evening and that was interesting to say the least. It seemed like every aisle we went down, my dad found something ridiculous and asked if it was on my diet. First it was Shrimp Chips (has anyone tried them? They look disgusting...not to mention sounds heinous!), then Chocolate Wafer Cookies...the list went on and on. He's such a great dad, trying to make me smile and make this fun for all of us. After about what seemed like three hours, we finally headed to the check out. While I did get about my weight equivalent in protein during this trip, that was pretty much the bulk of it. Some veggies, fruits and nuts rounded out the rest. I have not, however, purchased the dreaded eggs for my lovely Halloween breakfast of champions! I asked Robert, and wah-wah, have to muscle them down. Again, please pray for me! Looks like I will be making another trip to the grocery store at some point during this week.
And here's the damage...not too bad, but definitely a big commitment. These competitions are a huge financial investment. Just to give you an example...here is an example of just some expected estimated expenses:
- Membership to participate: $150-$250
- Entry Fees: $50-150 per class (traditionally participate in 2 classes)
- Weekly Trainer $75/hour for meal plan, supplements and exercise plan
- Weekly grocery bill $100-$200
- Posing Coach $25/hr (six weeks prior to show)
- Competition shoes $50-$100
- Competition suit $300-$500
- Tanning $250
While both of my trainers have mentioned how costly this competition is, it still is crazy to see everything add up so quickly! However, that is probably what I used to spend on lunch weekly. So, now I have a weeks worth of food.
This week should be pretty interesting. With being so sore, I am a little nervous to hit it back at the gym tomorrow. I have another day of the conditioning workout out, which includes squats and lunges...of which neither I can do right now! On the plus side, my Beats by Dre come this week AND Halloween is here. I have just about finished my "Mario" costume...
Sounds like there will be quite the festivities this weekend. Between work contests, trick-or-treating with my little love bugs, a record label party and random shenanigans...I can't wait! One thing I am not worried about...drinking alcohol! That is one vice that I can put off for the next six months...
Until next time.
LD
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