So as I had my first Figure Competition this past weekend, I wanted to commit to another this weekend, but I broke down and caved into those crazy food temptations!! I let my emotions get the best of me, but I feel I am only FAILING FORWARD!! This is still just the beginning of an amazing ...
Deidra Penrose
Oh it has been quite the journey! 20 weeks of prepping for 1 amazing and unforgettable day!! I honestly did not know what to expect, since the last show at 18 years old, I had NO idea what I was doing and don’t even remember it! My show was Saturday in Harrisburg, PA so I went to the ...
Its game on!! Sauna suit and good bye garbage bags!! HAHA I did that for a day and realized how much easier it is to wear one of these bad boys for my cardio trainings!! Starting the Monday before my show, I implemented a water reducing supplement called Xpel. This helps reduce the ...
I’ve had these crazy cravings for something sweet… Unfortunately this fit momma is not allowed to binge anymore before my big NPC Figure show next week! FORTUNATELY, I have found a HEALTHY alternative that allows me to continue getting closer to my health and fitness ...
Sunday started out great… I had my photo shoot for my fitness pictures and mommy fitness pictures and I was so darn excited to see how my body has progressed for my show! I got my early workout in the morning and I had all my meals prepped and ready to go, and did awesome the entire day!! ...
Ok, who doesn’t love Red Velvet or Cheesecake?!?! Forget the fact that Im prepping for a Figure Competition and 2 weeks out with cravings of desserts!! On a good note, Im making my cravings healthy, which is why I am craving this Red Velvet Cheesecake dessert and using healthy ingredients ...
NPC FIGURE 3 WEEKS OUT! I remember 21 weeks out and just deciding to do this figure competition, it seemed so far away!! Now being 3 weeks out seems crazy!! This week was definitely tough, had some more struggles, but hanging in there!! My emotions are back and forth, and I do have some ...
So many people today are lacking motivation, and commitment to start their healthy lifestyle? WHY?! Because we are busy, and give time and money as our two biggest excuses not to follow through. We do not have the support we need daily to stay strong during those tough times, but I am so ...
Setting yourself up for success- Picking the right foods and MEAL PREPPING for the week!
So Saturday, I had an awesome opportunity to take my challenger to the grocery store and help her pick some healthy foods and prep her meals!! Yes, this is something I do for fun, but also when she told me she fell off my challenge group and couldn’t do it because she didnt know where to ...
So when people say 4 weeks and closer you start to hate how you feel….. yea they aren’t kidding!! I can’t even start to give you all the crazy emotions I’m feeling!! One minute I’m happy and the next I’m crying and I don’t even know why I am crying half ...