Pro Tan Time - One of many layers! LOL

Back home for now....having my sister tan me up for a second layer...then take pictures to send to my trainer for an assessment on what to eat (or not eat) next.

Feeling crappy...a little bit like "La-La Land" but I'm sure I'll be fine tomorrow.

I received the chocolates I ordered...and HOLY CRAP are there ALOT. I didn't think I was going to share with anyone...but there is NO WAY I'll be able to eat it all myself if Sunday is the only day I can pig out before getting back on track. So, good news to my family...I will be sharing!

Ok...getting tan and then out to do a few more things...be back later!

PREP DAY! Hitting the stage in about 24 hours!

Today I am not working. I didn't schedule any clients or hold any classes because I need the whole day to MYSELF! One day off prior to contest is ok...but I've now learned that maybe 2 full days will be better. I'm thinking...next show I'll work half a day on Wednesday and take off Thurs & Fri.

Anyhow...here it is Friday morning 9am. Slept in again to 6:45am (which is late for me) and it felt good. My first order of business this morning at 10:15 is an appointment at The Body Wrap Shoppe. I usually visit them a few times prior to contest to get body wraps. I feel that it helps me look and feel better. If you are in the Tri-State area (NY-NJ-PA) I would highly recommend them. They also do airbrush tanning. This is where I go for my first coat of tan. The color looks really good too. For example...after my last show my first year competing I was in the Bahamas the day after my contest. One of the locals said,"Girl...you have a NICE tan! Where you from?" HAHA If he only knew what my Irish behind REALLY looks like and that it was 100% fake tan! HAHA...goes to show you how real it looks!


My sister gets off of work at 1pm and will be my right hand girl the next 2 days. It's great when one of us is competing and the other one is not (we compete together sometimes...) because this way at least ONE of us had our head straight!!! She's awesome at taking charge of the situation and managing me during this crazy time. I think I'm actually going to hire her as my assistant for my Personal Training company!!! (If she's lucky...maybe I'll even PAY her! LOL)


Today I think I may be posting a few times to update you through out my day. Excited to post pictures and hopefully my routine video this weekend so you all can see!


Thanks for following my journey...be back later to update!!

Ehhh...Counting Down the Hours Until I can EAT

My current Facebook Status reads:

"Facebook is asking me what's on my mind. Let's see: Rice Krispy treats, sushi, pizza, everything bagels toasted with butter, turkey club sandwich, Starbucks, the home made chocolates I bought and are waiting to receive, oatmeal, sweet potato fries, yogurt, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ice cream sandwiches, pancakes, cupcakes, brownies, grilled cheese, spinach dip...I'm sure there's more...."

Speaking of Facebook...you should find me and friend me!

Ran my routine today full out 3 times. The first 2 times I was by myself and it was really really hard...but I made it through...the 3rd time I ran it...I had a small audience (some of my clients) and it magically was easier...even though it was the 3rd time around. I think I just need an audience...lol. I hope that's what it was because that means on Sat I'll have an audience AND adrenaline! I hope that combo makes for a killer performance!

Ahhhh...off to bed to sleep...FINALLY...prep day tomorrow...body wrap, tan, nails, shopping for last minute items. But hopefully mostly relaxing and doing nothing. I'm looking forward to just resting.

Until next time!

This is what I've been waiting for...

3 days from now I will be well on my way to the Steve Stone Metropolitan Championships in NYC for my first fitness show of the year. I feel like there is still so much to do between now and then! There are definitely a few odds and ends I have to take care of, like pick up eye lashes, find out what food I need to pack for that day...TAN...etc.

Since starting this journey back in December it seemed like it was NEVER going to happen...the changes in my body...BUT...I guess what they say is true...patience is a virtue. Yesterday I FINALLY saw it in myself. Do you know how hard it is to see the changes in yourself when you see your naked behind in the mirror EVERYDAY??? I tell my clients the same thing...you are the LAST person to see changes in yourself...and one day...BAM...there they are...it's not that they weren't there before...it's just that you finally noticed them!

This happened when I was running my routine last night. I almost couldn't believe that was my body in the mirror!!! Who knew I would have visible veins running up my arms...or a visible six pack....not me!

Finally seeing these changes in myself have made this all worth it for me...the hard work HAS paid off...and I'm still so early in this process. I know I have more to go this season...and it's exciting that I know I can look even better in the weeks to come.

I certainly couldn't have done this without the guidance of my coaches. Having a knowledgeable support system is KEY. You can try to do this by yourself...but you're only going to get so far...and you might miss some of the key details you need to actually pay very close attention to.

Today? Hitting the weights for the last time this week...banging out some cardio...sending pictures to my trainer...AND PRAYING THAT MY SUIT COMES TODAY! LOL (I'm so, getting anxiety over this!!!)

To everyone out there following this blog...thank you...and keep pushing towards YOUR goals...no matter WHAT they might be! It WILL be worth it in the end...and you will be very happy with yourself once you get there.

Until next time...

WANTED: JENN NASH CRIME: ASSAULT OF A TREADMILL

Watch out...this girl is DANGEROUS...and she's still on the prowl. She has been seen carrying a gallon of water around. A brief description of her latest crime:

From 0-1.5 miles there was a steady beating at 7.0.

Then she kicked it up a notch...from 1.5-1.75 miles and the beatings got worse at a 8.0.

Finally, from 1.75 - 2.0 miles something really must have ticked her off because the treadmill was found with bruises from a 9.0 beating.

It's been rumored that the next beating will take place this afternoon...ATTENTION GYM OWNERS...this girl is no joke!!! Please have a Treadmill Doctor on hand...your poor little guys may need it.

Meeting with my trainer was a success!

Chicken, chicken, and more chicken...Water, water, and more water. Egg whites...I just LOVE them. Can you tell I am in the last week of this 16 week journey!?!? I can't.

Met with my trainer this weekend to go over posing and take pictures. He was pleasantly surprised by my transformation to this point, even WITH my tragic freak out 4 weeks ago. Even though he's not THAT far away (only in NYC) I only get to see him maybe once per month...so in a way it's good that he doesn't see me everyday so he can rally see my changes...but I do send pics to him once per week. The pics don't match what I actually look like. I think that's why he was so surprised when he saw me. He said my pictures make me look like a giant (I'm only 5'2" lol) and have shoulders like a "linebacker" (his words...lol). Then when he saw me, he was like "Whoa...you don't look like your pictures." I guess it's true what they say about the camera adding 10lbs!!!

This week is all about staying on task...getting the cardio and workouts in...and especially the routine practice. I am very excited to perform this routine. I think the audience will be very entertained. I just hope I have at least ONE person to compete against!

Well, I woke up today at 5:15 and it's already 6:15...how did an hour go by already? Man...time FLIES! Off to hit up some cardio before teaching Boot Camp and training some clients.

More updates to come this week...hopefully daily...we'll see how my schedule pans out!

My Musical Inspiration today isn't musical...lol but it IS on my iPod...so I guess it counts. If you haven't seen MadeFit TV then you need to. Jennifer DiDonato is a fantastic host, a great trainer, and even has a little Martha Steward in her!!! Check out her online health and fitness show for training tips, recipes (OMG, MAKE the Protein Peanut Butter Balls...I'm serious...and let me know what you think.) You can subscribe to it via itunes, watch LIVE or see past shows on her website, and of course You Tube. She's a tiny POWER HOUSE and has become a great supporter and online friend. Do yourself a favor and check her out!

Until Next Time....

Just realized it's almost Saturday, which means I am 1 week out. SCARY!

WOW...just realized that today is Thursday...it's getting close. I knew these last few weeks would go by fast. I can't believe I am almost at my first show of the season. I know once I get one in I will be back in the swing of it...for now, I am still nervous! I know I still have a long way to go.

Just waiting to get my suit back all designed up...Meeting with my trainer on Sunday to go over posing and so he can evaluate me. Maybe I'll have my suit back by then and can bring it with me to show him. I'm hoping I get the suit tomorrow...but I don't know if it will come that fast.

My personal training business is growing and getting very busy. So, that's great...but it's all happening at a very crazy and busy time in my life (competition season!)

Off to do some more cardio and weights...I was driving the other day and heard an old song twice (so I took it as a sign) and I think that will be my musical inspiration for today...and the rest of the week...and the rest of the season.

Smash Mouth - "All Star"

"Hey now you're an All Star,

get your game on - go play

Hey now you're a Rock Star,

get the show on - get paid

And all that glitters is gold

Only shooting stars break the mold" (my favorite line!)