Prep for my pro debut at the Pittsburgh Pro.... 6 days to go!!

Hi All,

I thought I would give you all a small insight into my preparation for my pro debut at the Pittsburgh Pro. I am very excited and honored to be competing in one of the top pro shows in America and undoubtedly the world.  

Some of you may know that the Pittsburgh pro show is highly regarded and is run by the legendary Jim Manion. It is a great show to start off my pro career as I will be competing with some of the top bikini pros and it will be a great way to see where I am at and what I need to improve on. I am so honored to be stepping on stage with some of my idols and women that inspired me to compete in bikini including Jaime Baird, Dianna Graham, India Paulino, Heather Nappi and Tawna Eubanks. To be just stepping on stage with them is a dream come true and is motivating me to do the best I can and make New Zealand proud.

This show prep has probably been the hardest on me mentally and physically. Anyone who has competed in a show will know the emotions that you have running through your head right until you hit that stage. I am blessed to be surrounded by an amazing support network who have eliminated any doubts that I have in my mind and kept pushing me to reach my goal. I am more motivated that I have ever been and have been training very hard to gain muscle and display a better package on stage.

In the last few days I have shaken my routine and added in cardio sessions and dropped carb intake. For my Arnold preparation I didn’t do much cardio so it has been good to be able to mix up my routine and see how my body reacts. When that last rep or minute of cardio is too painful, I push through the pain barrier knowing that I have a mission to achieve – to be the best that I can be!!

Thanks to my amazing family, friends and partner… you continuously inspire me, push me and encourage me to be the best I can be. Also thanks to my partner for watching me doing my posing for hours and helping me to make sure that my posing is perfect when I hit the stage. I would like to thank Nutrigenix and NZIFBB for their continuous support. The Nutrigenix supplements have definitely helped me recover from my hard training sessions!

I fly out on Wednesday and compete on Saturday. I am excited, motivated and inspired to do my best!

Thank you for all of your support and for believing in me xx

PRO CARD!!!

I am very excited to announce that I have received my pro card.

It is a dream come true and a goal that I have been working towards. Thanks NZIFBB, Moe and Nutrigenix for this amazing opportunity, I am so grateful and honoured. Also a big thanks to the people who have supported, inspired and been there for me on this exiting journey.

I am competing in my first pro show in 2 weeks and I will be the first nz bikini pro to compete.

Never give up on your goals and dreams, they will come true if you work hard xx

Dealing with peer pressure and staying on track

Peer pressure is something that I deal with on a daily basis- from my colleagues at work tempting me with cake to feeling pressured to skip workouts to go to events. While I have never been the type to be peer pressured into anything, it still happens and is something that we all have to deal with.  I am lucky to have such a great support system who encourage and motivate me to aim for the top.

Growing up I was always the girl that ate McDonalds for every meal and could eat anyone under the table in an eating competition. When I first started competing, I had to change my nutrition to get my body into optimum condition but people couldn’t understand why I had to eat a certain way.  People would say “relax a little, eat this burger, eat that donut”. While it is important to have a few treats every now and again, sticking to your diet is what will create the body of your dreams – after all abs are made in the kitchen!

My parents are the most important people in my life and at first they did not understand my lifestyle and it left me upset and it felt like they weren’t supporting me. After feeling this way, I decided to sit down with them and explain the lifestyle, my goals and dreams, the reason why I wanted to compete and that their support is what would help me accomplish this. After doing this, I have had their full support and understanding – they even ask me for tips!

I suggest talking to those closest to you about your goals and ask them to not tempt you with food that isn’t on your plan. There are many times when I have to sacrifice going to see my friends, partner and family, to go to the gym and I am lucky that I have the support and understanding from them. Education is also key. If the people closest to you understand the lifestyle, they will be able to support you better on your fitness journey. 

Most of all go out there, do something towards your goals every day and do what makes you happy. If it makes you happy, this will reflect on others.