BIKINI PREP | 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 WEEKS OUT

Well, where do I begin... MY BAD Y'ALL!! My head was getting the best of me near the end of that prep and I just needed some time to focus on myself, my family, my job, and my clients. So, unfortunately, my blog was put on the back burner for the past few weeks. I'm back with big plans for myself, my blog, and my business so stay tuned!!

I want to update you on how the last 5 weeks of my prep went and then I'll make a separate post for show day. I don't remember many minor details from each week but I do have pictures!! I was definitely having a tough time mentally. Some days I would look at myself and feel great and other days I would feel like I hadn't made any progress. THIS IS WHY I PREACH TO TAKE PICTURES! I know everyone hates taking pictures when they don't feel like they look good but it is SO encouraging and motivating to put pictures of yourself side by side and see the difference! I have some comparisons pictures in here. Let me just show ya...

Here's me 5 weeks out! This was one of those weeks where I really wasn't feeling too great so I put my suit on thinking it would hype me up. Let me give a major shoutout to my suit sponsor Suits By Amy for this stunning suit! This thing looked AMAZING under the stage lights!

Here's one of my 4 weeks out check-in pics! This was a couple days after facetiming with my coach for the first time and making some posing tweaks!

Here's me when I first started working with Ashlyn (9 weeks out) to 3 weeks out! I sent her my check-ins this week feeling like I hadn't made any progress and she sent me these back and it made me feel so much better. My waist is smaller, shoulders look wider, and posing is 10000% better and more appealing for my physique (especially that back pose!).

2 weeks out check-ins were the most hype check-ins I've ever had. After seeing these pictures, I felt so confident and ready to tackle my last two weeks! I felt so tight all around and saw hamstring definition that I have never seen before!

1 week out... the strangest week I had. After being so happy the week prior, my 1 week out check-ins did not leave me with near the same excitement. The crazy thing to me is these two pictures were taken HOURS APART! Yes, I took these on the same damn day! I have always hated taking my pictures in the morning because I always wake up feeling so soft. After usually one meal and a workout is when I feel and look the best.

Overall, the end of my prep was a little rocky. I felt my progress was a little all over the place. Ultimately, I was pleased with the end result and I'm excited to share my next blog with you all about show day!! However, it wasn't enough for me. So folks, we are 6 weeks out and I'm ready to tighten up even more and beat myself on stage once again! I'm hungry for that national qualification and I'm not stopping until I get it!

Stay tuned because show day blog will be posted soon!

Xoxo,

Adrionna