CBBF Nationals 2013

   What a fun filled weekend to say the least. I have waited for this moment for over a year. Trained hard, ate well and trained some more. To step on the National stage with my fitness friends was a dream come true. So many memories. 

   I trained for this show for over a year hoping I would place at the BC Championships which were held on June 22nd, 2013. Placing third was a huge surprise with a sense of great achievement, this made me realize I got a two year qualification for nationals.

BC Championships June 22, 2013-3rd place

I decided to step on the national stage this year as I felt this was my best physique and I felt confident. Placing 6th was a little disappointing and I think its just human nature wanting to place top 5 and missing it you feel a little sad but not discouraged by any means.

   I am more driven than ever to push myself towards new goals and try to re-qualify for Nationals in July 2014 which will be held in Edmonton. I have a full year to train hard, eat well train some more and do it all over again. I am super excited to see what changes my body will make. 

   Since starting my fitness journey two years ago and loosing over 30 lbs and being able to keep it off is reward enough...Being able to step on stage is a bonus.

   I have to say this prep was the most fun for me....I took my time after the BC's taking a week off between shows...enjoying time with friends before getting back to the gym and training hard.

My meal plan was totally different. Not cutting really anything out and really just focusing on portions rather than no to this or that. I felt happy, energized and strong.

   I wouldn't change anything about my prep....Listening to my body and watching it transform week on week was a nice change.

   In the off season I will work on further conditioning my legs and building out my glutes. Finding balance is not always easy in the off season but having support will definitely help stay on track.

   Here are a few photos from the show and just based on the images I know what changes I need to make in the next year to bring an even better physique. A plan is in place and work has began. I can't wait to see my body make further changes....

 

And a few backstage photos:

With my girl Tyrer

TEAM BC

With Rachel Killam

With Kimberly Ho (we are both sponsored by Advanced Genetics)

With Paige Lodge

With Noya

A few between day and night show:

With my handsome husband.
My biggest supporter, life partner, best friend and
the man that sees no faults in me even during prep...Gotta love that!!!

With Natalie Dar and Traci

With owner and one of my sponsors Gus Manzano of NO LIMIT MUSCLE INC.

With Tarik Rahiman from Popeye's Surrey 

With Rachel Killam and Dar Ashmeade

With Derek Crossman from EON Therapeutics

With Magnum girls Heidi and Bryanne

And after the show pics...It's time to celebrate and eat:

With Lara Toma

With my PIC Stephanie

With Heather