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Issue #78

Contents

Editorial
by Juan Carlos Lope
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20 Questions with Cover Model Karly Woodle

Video Interview with Pro Figure Karly Woodle

Elite Fitness & Figure Newsletter
by Greg Hasberry

Pictorials
Karly Woodle, Ashley Carpenter, Ingrid Romero, Anneliese De Jong & Ashle Galloway

Video Interview with Amateur Figure Patty Zariello and Courtney Bynog

Video Interview with Amateur Bikini Aubrey Ross

 

Elite Fitness & Figure Newsletter by Greg Hasberry

Ugh...

Last weeks newsletter…Where was it?  Well, two weeks out from a competition and I was exhausted, to a point that I could barely get my workout finished and felt a lot of times like I was just going through the motions.  I totally forgot about this part of show prep!!!

So until I was reminded that this is all part of the process I emotionally started to crash.  “why can’t you push harder?” “what's wrong with you, you aren’t focused?” “elliptical instead of intervals today huh, impressive, not?” “lazy and now bloated too?”

Last week and the next two are culmination of events coming to a close and I’m stressed, but who doesn’t have something going on? Lets add the hell week of dieting and prep to that…

Little things are starting to fall behind…
I sprinkled carpet freshener but have yet to vacuum. The kitchen and bathroom are pretty half-ass as far as cleanliness and laundry is…well, not done. Yes this adds to my stress but I don’t do anything about it because I’m beat. This is probably the only time in my life where I am purely incapable of multitasking.

4 days ago I woke up and felt ready for the stage. Yesterday I felt huge. Today I’m feeling somewhat confident (this mental game playing has been going on for the last two weeks).

It took a text from Greg and a seminar with Erin Stern to remember that all of this is normal. No matter what we have done as far as prep, what we have going on as far as life, and what will happen at your show there will come a time where you feel overwhelmed.

Its time to take a step back, re prioritize, and take things as they come. Lists are so important at this point in training. There are a million things to do and timing becomes very important. I cant tell you how many times I sat on the couch thinking about everything I have to get done and became instantly unmotivated because it felt like to much at the moment.

Lists...

There are a few steps that can make this whole process easier as long as you focus on the task at hand and don’t get too down on yourself if you sleep in an hour more than scheduled…

Packing Lists...

This list is crucial for your competition day (well, I guess all of the lists I am going to cover are up there in priority) but, you don’t want to prep all of those weeks and forget your suit!  My best tip for this is have a list handy, whether it’s a basic list or one that you have modified to suit your specific needs, grab your suitcase and put the list with it. I usually start this about 2 weeks out. Little by little start adding the listed items to your suitcase. The week of the competition you can go through it again to double check.

Workout/Diet...

You might think you are on auto pilot by this point but second guessing yourself on what to do at the gym or what meal you are on can be devastating to your sanity and motivation. Make sure you have your plan listed out by day and check off each meal/workout. I have discovered that I only start running low on certain meal items during the last couple weeks. Short 1 tilapia filet, ran out of green beans on Thursday but I don’t want to go to the store until Saturday, or Greg sent tomorrows diet at 9:30 tonight…well here is the solution to that…
If you have to go to the grocery store on a whim don’t bitch about it. Just go, bring your list and don’t buy anything extra. Also, there will be basic items throughout your prep…stock up on those items.  If you’re purposely trying to run out of tilapia on your last meal of competition day, you are going to fail. It also sets the mentality that you are going on a post show rampage. If you need a serious revamp on your diet food because it sucks…email me and look forward to upcoming recipes in the newsletter. I often remind myself that my deprivation of things is mental because I actually like my meals and don’t see a need to eliminate them post show.

Schedule...

Alright, now its time to write out all of the things you need to get done for home, work, school, and competition…or anything you may have going on. First identify the deadline. Most of us our purely dedicated to including the gym into our routine…since we know we wont miss that, its time to make sure you don’t put vacuuming ahead of your midterm. If something doesn’t have a deadline, it can be put off. Remind yourself that it’s ok to let a few things fall out of place at this point.

Tips and Tricks...

Diet trick of the week: I FOUND SUGAR IN MRS DASH!!! Ok be careful. Thank goodness my Fiesta Lime is ok but I just got this Tomato Basil that I started to like and I found sugar. We get so used to what we can have that we become complacent. Not all things are created equally…check your stuff. Another good check is frozen poultry, fish, and even veggies…a lot of companies add salt. Go fresh when you can.
Workout tip of the week: Get it done. Last few weeks of prep can be considered better living through chemistry. A common question for me is “What fat burner do you use?” well, whichever one can give me enough energy to get me through my last couple cardio sessions. Right now 200mg caffeine is at the top.

Feedback...

Next week is going to be a different and more inclusive format. Look forward to supplement of the week, my seminar with Erin, an updated Calendar, and Sponsor highlights.
Remember, if you have any suggestions, competitor tips, or exciting news email me at josielynn1214@yahoo.com or call me at 850.797.0600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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