Fact: Power outages are my new best friend. Falling asleep at 8pm because there is absolutely nothing else to do? Turns out you wake up feeling really refreshed.
Fact: While multi-tasking in the morning to save time is a great idea, putting on socks while peeing just isn’t possible. Trust me.
And the great mega-protein reveal:
Fact: I’ve started training and eating to get a figure competitor’s body, and, perhaps, to compete somewhere down the line. Holy shebangles this is going be a lot of work, but I can do it. Right?? (Plus who doesn’t want an excuse for a bedazzled bikini?)
I have to admit I’ve been nervous to admit this to anyone, but my best friend helped by being insanely excited and supportive–above and beyond the reaction I expected (I know she’ll love and support anything I do, but I also know she’ll be honest with me). Admitting to it means I want to do it. Admitting to it means I can do it. Admitting to it means I have to stick with it. Admitting to it means I can’t just back out from reaching a goal I really want, like I’ve done so often.
I’m small, but I’m fit, and I want that next level. I love strong sexy women with crazy muscles, and, while it still seems like an unattainable dream, I’m slowly convincing myself that…
Fact: I can be that strong sexy woman with the crazy muscles.
I’m starting small, but we all have to start somewhere. Preferably without crazy post-gym hair, but you can’t win ‘em all…
How do you find the motivation to stick with your really big goals?
Wow! That’s exciting! I definitely didn’t expect that, and I have never known anyone to try for that, but that’s what makes it so cool! Good luck!!!
Yeah, that’s the only problem with it not being super-common–I’m trying to find a trainer (I know I can do most of it on my own, but I’d love a little advice/pro support), and there is pretty much nothing in my area. Thank goodness for the Internet, at least… (And Laura–http://www.sprint2thetable.com/–is doing the same thing and is totally my inspiration right now)
Really? This is my dream!
I want thr muscles! Not many figure trainers n my area either :-/.
Girl, you totally could do it!!! And you’re well on your way!!
Thanks Liz! Luckily I’ve been playing around with weightlifting for a while, it’s just going to be a matter of stepping things up!
Holy cripes you ARE fit! Look at those arms – I’m so impressed by all of that definition. The only thing that could possibly make them look better would be a bedazzled bikini
I was going to say “everything looks better with a bedazzled bikini,” but then realized that there are definitely some limitations to that statement…
You will make an AWESOME figure competitor! I just know it. You already eat well and you work hard at the gym, you’ll have no problem taking it to the next level!
I seriously want to try peeing & putting on socks to see what happens…
If you have any success with it, you’ll have to let me in on the secret ;D
I’m really excited for you! Making it public is a great step in the right direction
Thanks Alex–And yeah, going public is definitely giving me some accountability–plus awesome support!
You can totally do it, by the look of that picture you’re halfway there already! I love the look of strong women. And the blingy bikinis, bonus!!
Thanks Marie! And yep, I know muscular women aren’t everyone’s style, but I love it!
I was wondering when you were going to do the reveal.
You are going to kick some serious butt! I’m excited to follow your journey.
Haha, I did delay, just in case I changed my mind at the last minute..ahhh, now I have to stick with it! But yeah, I’m excited too
Awesome awesome awesome!!!! So stoked for you with this adventure, I can’t wait to hear how you progress!
I was right! This is what I was guessing you were doing. I know how you can be about anything bedazzled, so this just makes sense! So excited for you, and sending you all kinds of support from afar. Seeing your progress is going to be so rad.
PS – If I looked that good post-gym, I wouldn’t worry about my sock/peeing multitasking skills. I look like someone died.
It does strike me that I could wear a bedazzled swimsuit or even go all out with a sequined blazer WITHOUT all the effort–but who wants tacky glitter the easy way?? I’m pretty excited about seeing some progress, too. Or at least–I better! One week of workouts and I’m already wiped out. That power outage and extra 2+ hours of sleep saved my aching body.
And I probably should have specified that that is post-ride-home-from-the-gym. Right after, I look like a crazy frazzled beet (I somehow missed out on the “get sweaty” gene and got the “turn bright red” one instead). So by the time I get home, it’s calmed down to just “frazzled” with faded beet-itude.
And WordPress ate my (long winded) comment. Naturally.
All the effort means people will actually take you seriously in sequins. Otherwise, you’re just a hipster.
I’ve been toying with the idea of getting another gym membership again, and your ambitions aren’t helping! Nothing like looking like a sweaty mess at the office coming back from lunch. I’m one of those blessed people with “get sweaty” and “turn bright red.” It’s beautiful.
Definitely make sure you rest up with those muscles. Don’t need you tearing something unnecessarily!
You should get one! Okay, says me, who loves the gym (and hates running). If there was a free outdoor option for weightlifting, I’d totally do it, but it’s pretty much only running/cardio that comes with that.
And shoulders tomorrow morning and then two rest days! I’m ready to give my body a break for the weekend. And to spend two days napping…or, theoretically, “getting things done.”
Are you following a plan of some kind or just winging it?
I’m following Jamie Eason’s bodybuilding.com training plan (but my own diet plan) at the moment, but I’d really love to find an in-person trainer/nutrition coach, as I don’t know how far I can take myself with random Internet resources alone. But man, tough thing to find a trainer who has experience/knowledge in body building as opposed to just overall fitness.
Wow, that’s so awesome! You already look like you’d look great in a bikini. I know you can do it!
So exciting Alli!!! You’ll be fantastic. Oh, and I love the word “shebangles”!!
woo HOO, go Allie! this is exciting news, and I can’t wait to follow along. motivation for me with my goals is to have an example to look up to or an idea (ideal?) to strive for… Sprint/ Laura is a good one for you!
*sigh* I have tried to multitask while going to the bathroom (and now I am laughing out loud as I type…) it CANNOT be done.
So glad I’m not the only one that thought bathroom-related multitasking would be a good idea, haha. I mean, you’re just sitting there, why not get something else done too?
Oh my goodness what a crazy next step girl! But I really think you can do it just because of your determination. Although, I think it will be challenging with a vegan diet, but I’m sure there are ways to go about it…I bet there are many competitors who are vegan!
I’ve been finding quite a few, I was surprised at the number! Good to know it’s completely doable, it’ll just take some work.
Sooo exciting lady, and I will say, you are on your way m’dear!
Good luck! It is a lot of hard work but I am sure you are up for that
Woah Mamma – you’re already looking so great! Just outta curiosity, how long has it been since you started weight lifting? I love your new goal and can’t wait to hear about your journey!
Hmmm, I’ve been a gym-rat forever and have always incorporated a little bit of free weights with my cardio, but I guess I started taking lifting more seriously after reading The New Rules of Lifting for Women. I got that for Christmas, put off reading it for a little, so I probably started with that plan at the beginning of March-ish. Stuck with it for a month or so, then just sort of picked weightlifting moves and ideas from here and there around the web. I cut out cardio and dropped my gym attendance to every other day and did arms AND legs on those days–so now I’m starting to do “splits” and get back in the gym every day. We’ll see what sort of effect that has!
You go girl! If you really made your mind up about wanting something and actually strive towards it – you can accomplish anything.
And hey, your muscles are already something to show off – I would love to have those arms of you! Excited to read more about your training soon…
Oh wow, how exciting! Muscly women are super sexy- and, more importantly, completely fierce and badass. Good luck with your goal!
oh my gosh, so exciting!!!! You can do it!! Good luck!
Good luck! I’m just glad I went shopping with my vegan cleanse in mind for next week. You’re doing so much more!
Oh wow that is such exciting news Allie! I’m so looking forward to following you through this journey and I know that you can do it because you are so motivated and determined. I think it’s really brave to post about it – you’re so inspiring
Also, can I just say how fantastic you look lady, seriously those arms are impressive!
How exciting Allie! I saw you mention something about a new fitness plan and now I see why! You can TOTALLY do this! And you’re gonna rock that bedazzled bikini!
Totally random but sorta goes along with your “Multi-tasking” comment in the beginning…I tweeted this out ages ago but no response because I’m sure people didn’t think i was serious:
Have you ever tried to put a sports bra on AFTER taking a shower? It’s FREAKING IMPOSSIBLE!! But also quite comical as the skin is still moist (ew moist I hate that word) and trying to put on something without hooks (like a regular bra) is quite difficult. I challenge all ladies out there to try this and tell me if they can get through it without looking like a circus freak with limbs protruding out at bizarre angles…
AHAHA! I HAVE done it, and it’s like trying to put on wet bathing suit bottoms–it just does NOT want to happen! Sort of embarrassing if you’re trying to change out in the locker room and get all tangled up with bits and pieces still hanging loose and free too