4 Weeks Out

I'm 4 weeks out from the West Texas Classic and 5 weeks from the Ronnie Coleman Classic. So far so good. My knees and back are holding up very well to the extra cardio sessions. It may be because I added Curcumin to my supplements. It helps with inflammation in my joints. The diet is going fairly smooth and not a ton of cravings or I should as many as I normally have cutting. Still have the typical peanut butter cravings. That I don't think will ever change.
I have progress pictures posted on Mybody Space at bodybuilding.com Gearing up for my next meal and my next cardio session.

Snowed In

Well we've been pretty much snowed in for the past 4 days here in the Dallas area. Just in time for me to begin contest prep. Typically the diet part is much harder for me when I'm home. So far this week It's been ok, I have not strayed or really even been tempted to cheat. I'm hoping this will continue, typically the first two weeks are pretty tough.
I think part of what is helping me is that I have all my food prepared and in tupperware the night before. I've expected to get to work each and day and have prepared for work. I think since this is working so well I will continue with this even on my day off. So much easier to grab what I need at the moment and not have to prepare it at that moment.
My training has been going well. Luckily I have equipment at home to get my workouts in with out straying to far from the plan. Just had to make a few adjustments with certain exercises and all cardio done on the treadmill. Just 6 weeks to go to my first contest of the year.

It's a New Year

I've finally graduated college, moved into a different home in November, bought a new car, and ready to roll for 2011. My plan is get back on stage and compete in the bikini division and who knows maybe I will look into a new federation for competitions and try something new.
I plan to take more time for myself as far as pampering and spa days maybe I will finally take up yoga and pilates.
I'm seriously considering ramping up my personal training business as it has been stagnant the last 2 years. If any of you are looking to get back into shape an inexpensive way to use a trainer is online training. If you are familiar with the gym already this is a great tool to use to get back into shape. You can contact me at kkschaef14@msn.com for more information. If you are in the North Dallas area I'm considering taking on new clients or starting a boot camp class. Let me know if you are interested.
Hope you all have a safe and healthy New Year.

Enjoying the Season

With school finished I actually have time to breath and enjoy the holidays this year. I don't feel like I'm rushing to get things done and I will actually have time to bake some favorite treats. All the kids will be with us this year and it should be a great holiday. Todd even will win the award for ugliest Christmas shirt. I might have to go find a Christmas sweater and see if I can beat him..lol
Happy Holidays everyone.

XOXO
Kim

I Graduated

I just finished school as of last Tuesday and what a great feeling that is. I've worked so hard for the past 4 years to earn my degree in Business/marketing. For graduation I got a trip to Key West and enjoyed some down time. Now I can relax a bit and enjoy some free time. My plans are to get back in the gym at a higher intensity and perhaps get back on stage on 2011. My plan is to switch from figure to bikini and see how I do in that arena.
I'm very glad to have this free time during the Holiday season. I will be able to do the house up right and actually enjoy shopping again.
My graduation is February 19th in San Antonio TX. and very exited to walk across that stage. Well I'm off to the Gym...to train hard.

XOXO
Kim