Well, the
countdown to the 2008 Fitness Olympia in Las Vegas has begun. It is now 7 weeks until the world's biggest, most prestigious Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure show and I am so very excited about stepping on stage again. This has been a wonderful summer and I am blessed to have been able to take the time to 'invest' back into some of the areas of my life that get put on the back burner during contest prep. With renewed focus and determination I started truly preparing for this show 3 weeks ago.
From 10 weeks out, I have brought fitness back into the forefront of my focus. While I maintain a 'good, clean' eating style in the off season, I paid less attention to portion size and allowed myself to have a cheat meal when I wanted (not all the time!). During the last 3 weeks however, I have been hitting morning cardio again and watching my diet closely. I am making sure that I get all of my supplements and as promised, have been carrying my trusty pink 1/2 gallon water jug with me everywhere. I have to admit, this has been a welcome structure and plan for my days. Call me crazy, but I like knowing what I should be eating for each meal. So far, so good. Energy is great and I happy with my diet foods. Of course, when it is time to eat again I am ready and my salads are already growing larger and larger. Thank goodness for a stocked garden full of squash, zucchini and peppers! Good vegetables make this diet one that I actually enjoy.
Over the next 7 weeks, I will be giving you my play by play account of what I do to get ready for the Olympia. From my training program and cardio to routine practices to full disclosure on my diet and supplements, I am putting it all out there in my member's area for you to see. Right down to my first thing in the morning progress photos - no makeup artist or photoshopping here! Just the nitty gritty truth about how I feel, what I do and how I make it all fit into my life - without becoming my whole life. Yes, it is possible.
For the first entry in my "Countdown to the 2008 Fitness Olympia" section,
click here for details.
(Part of my fitclub members area)Enjoy the last few days of summer and I look forward to seeing many of you on stage at this Fall's Figure & Fitness shows!
Julie : )
Congratulations to new mom and Figure Competitor Leslie Samples who won her class at the NPC Mississipi BodyBuilding and Figure show just 7 m
onths after the birth of her son. 
Through a combination of individual attention and group meetings (scheduled approx every 3 weeks in the Northern KY/Cincinnati area), women will get expert advice about their personal needs and team support for motivation and overall success! 
Hosted by Julie Lohre & NPC National Competitor - Jennifer Jackson
posing, suit selection, nutrition, training & cardio to a Mock Competition that allows you to set on stage before your show! E-mail me for more information and for hotel/airline recommendations.
Great posing can make the difference between winning the show and missing out on a top five placing. To be competitive, you MUST have great posing technique.
