Kelowna Western Canadians 2012-Results!!!!

Wow what a weekend!!! Full of excitment, anxiousness and craziness....

Me and Andrew after the morning show.

I didn’t place Top 5. based on placing the judges were looking for a softer look.
I did get into 1st call outs in the pre-judging but didnt make it into Top 5 in the evening.

I feel I definitely brought my best to stage after 6 months of hard training and over 40lbs weight loss since August 2011. With that being said am I disappointed I didn’t place TOP 5? Of course to a certain degree I am but not discouraged that I won’t compete again.

I am in the Masters Class therefore I am less than 6 weeks out from my next show! I am hooked….I totally loved being on stage and can’t wait to get feedback from the judges so far I have been told I came in too lean for Bikini Class but I will work hard and try to tweak my look for the 2012 BC Championships held on June 30^th. I don't think much can be done in less than 6 weeks and its highly unlikely will I present a softer look.

I committed to train hard to look lean all year round so not sure if my abs will appear less visible on stage at the next show but I will try to work on making improvments based on feedback! I was at the gym the day after and that’s all you can do….carb up, refuel your body and get back to the gym to use it all up and the workout was amazing!!!! To say the least…I am still sore today!

Our dinner reward meal on Sunday after our workout

My husband Andrew placed 3rd in the show. I am so proud of him. We have worked so hard!

Left side 2nd Place....Middle 1st...my hubby on the Right 3rd

We came home last night and prepped food did cardio this morning and it felt good to get back to the gym.

and here we go again less than 6 weeks....

Anyhow here are some pictures from the show....All of my show pictures are by ProShotPhoto.com as I did a photoshoot with Gus Mctavish so he captured some great shots of me on stage.



And here are some before, along the way and 12 progress pictures prior to the show...

July 2011- Started working out a bit on my own.

September 24th, 2011 after training with Leigh for just over a month

12 weeks out

11 weeks out

9 weeks out (missed 10 weeks)

8 week out-Front

8 week out-Back

7 week out-Front

7 weeks out-Back

6 weeks out-Front

 

 

6 weeks out-Back

 

5 weeks out-Back

5 weeks out-Front 

4 weeks out- Front

4 weeks out- Back

3 weeks out- Front

3 weeks out- Back

2 weeks out-Front

2 weeks out-Back

2 weeks out-Back flexed

COUNTING THE DAYS-Kelowna Western Canadians 2012

Now onto Counting The Days…..!!!!

This weekend was one of the best in the last 12 weeks of my contest prep…..I started at 14 weeks out at least mentally!

Family…..Friends….Family!!!!! Everyone is on board and totally supportive and excited that the show is just around the corner!!!!!

Saturday… was a great kick off to 2 weeks until Show Time!!! Training with Leigh Brandt followed by posing class, weigh-ins and BF% testing….Food….Nap….Friends…Gym #2…Food….Friends….R&R with honey….Ahhh!!!

Sunday…Leg Day!!!! And was it ever a Leg day…followed by Custom Contest Prep Dinner at Moxie's and a Movie …No #2 gym session which would have been Cardio!!!! I needed the rest. We have not taken a rest day so taking a cardio break felt so good!

Monday…. Shopping in the USA for chicken, fish and More Family Time!!!! Oh and I got totally spoiled for Mother’s Day early….Nice surprise! I took a 3 day weekend…I will have to make it up but I needed it!

Definitely getting more comfortable in posing and walking in plastic shoes….and this week it was very evident I really need to take my suit in….Its just too big…lol

Weight down 5lbs and BF% down full 1%....It looks like I will most likely step on stage below 10% BF and under 105lbs….I have been between 105-108lbs every morning depending how I spread out my water and nutrition the day before and that’s without cutting any water for the show which I won’t need to do until right before as I am already lean in the upper body and the bottom…yes the blessed bottom is coming in nicely!!!

Finally getting Tight!!!

Leigh added some fats to my meal plan which has really improved my mood!!! Yay!!!….Low carb I can do….Low carb/Low fat….that’s another story…Full on Diet Brain!!! My last yam dinner was Saturday night!!! I really enjoyed it after my #2 date at the gym with green tea!

Thank goodness it’s only for a few weeks as this is not my regular meal plan I can do it and stay focused on training.  Yes there have been a few ups and downs but not as bad as I thought it would be….ha ha…Not sure Andrew Bukowsky agrees with this as I have a hot temper to begin with and have lost my cool a couple of times…This is when you really know someone is totally in love with you…when they say “I love you but go get a rice cake” you’re loosing it!!!! Bahahaha!

It’s those precious moments that make me smile after and pushing harder!!!!

Today marks 11 days until Show Time and with everything going on before we are finally driving to Kelowna it will be the busiest 11 days of my life….so it seems!!! Yes I am being dramatic and with

my crazy work schedule, family life gum always saves the day!!! The flavour lasts mere seconds but it takes my mind off counting the minutes till my next meal. Two and a half hours never felt so long.

This Thursday will start with my Hair appointment followed by nails few days after and final suit adjustment and Monday next week Dentist!!!….Yes…I am crazy I have a dentist appointment scheduled in the middle of all this madness!!!! Food Prep…Daily posing…Oh Ya and Double workouts!!! For 10 out of the 11 days!

SUPERWOMAN!!! At least I think so!!!

Keep On! Push On! Results will Follow!

Thank you for reading!!!!

xo Grace

3 WEEKS OUT- Kelowna Western Canadians

Here we go….the last stretch!!!! 3 weeks out! It's actually days now...but let's keep it at 3 weeks :)

I must say past week was amazing in terms of muscle development and reaching personal and surpassing my best thus far….Diet ….What diet? Food tasted amazing this week! Andrew and I created some incredible competition recipes. Having a husband that works in the restaurant industry has kept me motivated to come up with some crazy flavour profiles…culinary term! I just wish there was a little more of it! Not really hungry just craving some flexibility I guess.

Our focus past week has been purely on training hard…getting our posing done nightly which based on progress pics looks better and better. We are mastering how to hit those poses just in time for show time!

I am leaning out big time…veins are popping out…bring on the carb up!!!! I can’t wait!!! My suit needs to be adjusted smaller almost an inch on each side. It was tight when I got it! I can’t believe that.

I weighed in at 105.8 lbs. this morning. Crazy!!! I haven’t even cut any water…. I don’t weigh myself daily as I did in the first few weeks so I do it every Saturday and Monday…It’s the weekend that I always worry about….he he

Everything ….I mean everything is too big on me…Except my gym stuff…I did pick up a few cute things for the gym that’s where I spend 15-20hrs a week after all…I have to feel good about myself. It’s a small investment and a much deserved reward for all the hard work!

Work has been getting busier and busier with the spring/summer golf and boating season approaching its peak time I have a tough time focusing on the details and find myself double and sometimes triple checking things and yes I am irate and have lost my cool a little…Thank god for an amazing team that helps me push through those crazy moments…they do pass but not without effort on my part.

They know it’s almost show time and want me to do well. So this is a huge thank you to them for putting up with me and my drama!!!!! Especially Jenny, Chrissy and Maggie who hear it all….the good, the bad and yes sometime the ugly!!! Thanks girls!

Let’s not forget my hubby he has been amazing through this ….he seems to be so grounded with everything and other than seeing him a little tired…more than usual he has been handling me very well…

And lastly my BFF Marie…she has been calling me “chicken little”…Because there are moments in my day that feel like the sky is falling and she’s there to always save the day. Love you like a sister!!! I mean that!!!

Anyways these are the Thank You’s for this week…There are a lot more people that deserve a huge Thank You…I will mention them as I post my pictures after the show since there has been a small army supporting my progress.

I don't care much about the lack of flexibility in food...yes I am aware of the limitations but what I miss the most is my friends and a social life more than anything in this experience as this is my first prep I am not sure how strong my will to resist that glass of wine is and that little piece of fruit or a cracker and cheese combo…so to be honest I have just distanced myself a little from the world…and are really focusing on training and achieving my best and bringing my best to stage!

I miss Friday evening date nights with my husband…We have been married for 16 years this year and we have always had Friday evening dates to reflect on the week catch up and just enjoy each other’s company. It’s been over 2 months since we had a date night….hence the term of a double date at the gym and the cute gym gear he he…We get excited to see each other after work and spend a little time working out and sharing some fish and rice cakes on the way to the tanning place after…lol

I can’t wait to spend time with friends and family after the show…enjoy a few cheats and just relax with a plan in hand to get back on track Tuesday morning after we get back from Kelowna. I can't wait.....

That’s it for this week. Stay tuned for progress pictures of the last 12 week in my prep and yes the before 40+ lbs. image from last year…Full bikini shot….Yes saving the best for last lol

Till next week. Thank you for reading my weekly rumbles.

Xo Grace