Bikini Competition Countdown

So... it's getting closer and closer to competition date... 45 days left now. Crazy! I can't believe I've been doing this since Nov 7th! So far I'm fluctuating between 115.5-116. Everyone says I look super skinny but it's difficult to see as I'm just hoping to see my six pack soon and I won't be satisfied until I do! :)

My mom was up here last weekend so help me with wedding details as well as celebrate her birthday a little late. We had such a good time and it was nice to be able to hang out with her without her constantly talking about her store onquestyle.com and I think she liked it too because she truly got to relax a bit even if we ran around meeting vendors etc.

We also went to my seamstress who's been holding the dress for me. I put it on and it was huge on me! Yay! When I first got it after purchasing it it was so tight around my rib cage I couldn't even breathe! HA! It feels great! I am not going back to the seamstress until after my competition when my weight has stabilized a bit. She's also going to help me with a veil and to find a hair comb. I want it to look vintage like with rhinestones - NO pearls. She has a major job to do yet she's not charging crazy expensive which is nice. Plus - she said she would throw in the veil for free! Although... I have my eye on this one that has rhinestones on it... it's $144 dollars so it's not cheap! Perhaps I'll talk my mom into it hahaha We'll see...

I just purchased some clear heels (stripper shoes) for my competition and since I'm not sure what size I need I had to buy them now so that I have time to get them as well as return them in case they do not fit. I have been scheduled to start training my walk in about 3 weeks.

Life is crazy busy right now and we are booked pretty much every single weekend up until the wedding! It's insane... This Saturday is my friend Amy's baby shower and right after that I'm going to get my hair highlighted. And I probably have to go in in the morning to get my cardio done.

Sunday we are meeting a videographer as well as we need to register at a store

Next weekend I am going with my friend Linda to get a haircut, style, blowdry and shine treatment at another salon in town. Online deal :) After that Joey and I need to drive up to the wine country to sip some wine (I'm not supposed to drink b/c of my competition so I will literally just dip my tongue in it) with my friend Stef for the wedding wine. We need to get that picked right now.

Sunday we need to register at a couple of other stores...

Weekend after that is Linda's baby shower (baby boom going on here!) and I can't think what else I'm so exhausted hahha BUT don't get me wrong - I am having the time of my  life doing all this!

I love my family and friends so much and I feel so loved in return

Miss you all (being so anti-social for this competition).

Xoxo

Better late than never

Hi,

Sorry... haven't been on here in forever. I've been so focused on the bikini training and trying to not go absolutely insane hahaha The eating is definitely kicking my butt and it's so hard. I've been at it since Nov 7th now and I have to do this until March 10 when the competition is. I do have tiny highlights such as the bikini. Ha! When I opened the box the bottom part of the bikini was so tiny i collapsed in a fit of giggles!
Here's a link to my bikini:
http://www.chynnadolls.com/p-572-string-sexy-swimsuit-black-shimmer-half-loop.aspx

Here's what I get to eat every single day with no change....

Breakfast:
1 cup of greek plain non fat yogurt
1/8 cup of oats
cinnamon

Mid AM snack:
4 oz of protein
15 almonds

Lunch:
4 oz of protein
lettuce
1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Pre-workout:
4 oz protein
2 Slices Ezekiel bread with mustard OR
1 cup of rice

Post-workout:
4 oz protein
1 cup rice

And that's it... That is 1260 calories/day. This is all based on my initial weight and height as well as what I am working towards. This might not work for someone else my height and weight because they might be looking for another result. My stomach is starting to look somewhat decent and so does my legs. I want more definition in my arms and I think for that I need to get rid of some more weight.

Back to the wedding; all the bridesmaids have their dresses and now also their shoes! They are going to look absolutely stunning which is what I want next to me on my day :) Well, I know that anyone that comes to our wedding will be hot because we only have very good looking friends and family ;)

My mom is coming up here the weekend of the 21st of January to help me finalize plans for the wedding. We are meeting with the rental people to decide who to go with as well as going back to the Greek Orthodox Church to check it out again and meet with the people who do ceiling swag.

Our DJ is going to be on WE TV tomorrow at 9PM on David Tutera's show "My Fair Wedding" I am so excited and cannot wait to see his work :)

I have to get back to watching Planet of the Apes

xoxo

Happy Thanksgiving!

So, today is the golden turkey day. Which I will have none of. I will eat a simple green salad with 4 oz of sirloin steak. Joey's parents and brother, Dennis drove up from LA earlier today. They are all staying until Sunday so we will have a full house. I took about a 2 hr nap earlier since we are driving to the outlets for Black Friday starting at midnight. I'm hoping to be back in town to be one of the 100 ppl in line to get in to H&M which opens at 5am. Perhaps I'll just get a non fat vanilla latte this one time so I can stay awake all night hahah

I found some more bikinis that I really like. These are now my top two contenders, what do you think?

 

I think they are about $80/each so now I just need to save up! HA! :) We'll see how much cash I have left after tonight. Alright, time for me to go make and eat my steak because I'm starving!!!

Don't eat and drive

Xoxo

Bikini Competition

Hi y'all!

I haven't been on here for a while! I've been busy with my bikini training. Today is the start of my third week. The first week was pure hell with the sugar withdrawals etc. Here's what every day of eating looks like for me:

Breakfast:
One cup non fat plain greek yogurt
1/8 cup of oats
as much cinnamon as I want

Mid am snack
4 oz protein
15 almonds

Lunch
4 oz protein
green lettuce
little bit of green bell pepper and cucumber
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (little bit of balsamic vinegar)

Pre workout
4oz protein
1 cup rice

Post workout
4 oz protein
1 cup rice

I have to eat this for 124 days.... I've finished eating for today so now I have 109 days left!!!

I work out every day. Weights 3 times/week and cardio 4 times/week. So far I've only missed one day of working out and that was b/c on an injury to my hamstring. I've already lost about 4 (1.8 kg) pounds and by New Year's Eve my trainer B said I should be about 116 pounds (52.6 kg). Some days are easier than others but it's definitely getting easier with cravings.

My arms have gotten super toned already and my stomach is flat which is very exciting. I can't believe that I'm finally going down this road. It has been a very long thought process... I would say about 4 years in the making.

It should be very interesting to see how I look at the end. I am going to try to keep it up somewhat for the bachelorette party in Las Vegas and then the wedding in May. After that it's a free for all! Sorry Joey! hahahah

I initially had a plan to go to this meat restaurant in Korea Town in LA but... after thinking about it I don't think I could eat that much and plus - it would probably just hurt my stomach since I wouldn't be used to eating that stuff and those amounts... BUT I'm definitely getting chocolate :)

Now that I've gotten past the first two weeks of being a total bitch (I promise I'll make it up to you Joey!) I can actually focus on the competition itself and the excitement of it! I really want to get that super fit body with lots of muscles. The only thing I will miss with me dropping weight and losing body fat are my boobies... Sigh... Oh well... nothing a little chocolate can't cure after hehehe hopefully the sugar will NOT go to my stomach! LOL

Ok, time for me to prep my food for tomorrow and then go to sleep. I'm dead tired (yes, it's 8:43PM and I'm ready for bed haha)

Xoxo,
Jess

Amazing news!

Aaahhh!!! I found out some AMAZING news yesterday but I can't share with the world yet. Hahaha I just wanted to put good vibes out there :)

Xoxo

Save the date cards

Alright, looks like we will be able to pick up a sample of the save the date post card either tomorrow or Monday. :) 

I started going to The Bar Method this week. I bought a one month unlimited membership and let me tell you - I regret it!!! It is sooo difficult and I feel like I have no muscle at all! hahaha It's a combination of yoga, pilates and ballet. You do everything like 30 times so no wonder my muscles are screaming in protest. Ugh... just typing right now is difficult. I can't wait to see after a couple of weeks how I'm doing :)

When I'm done with The Bar Method it's time for some serious training for the bikini competition. Slightly intimidating but I am doing it for Twila, my coworker who passed away. I do miss her so much :(

Time to go to sleep and dream about happier times.

Xoxo

Bikini Competition

So, I have decided to finally compete in a bikini competition. I want to see if I can do it. I better :) No way am I getting on stage with out a 4-pack hahah I doubt I could ever get a six pack so if I can get the 4 I'm happy.

I won't start the actual training until late November and then the competition is down in LA in February. I have started to prep myself a little with eating and working out more. I got in 5 days of cardio and one sessh of personal training this week. Once I start to really train I will work out 7 days/week for three months.

I bought this deal that give me unlimited access to Barre Classes for one month and I will also be doing that up until I start to train. Christmas will be tough this year *sob* hahaha It's my fave holiday!!! AND the day Joey and I got engaged BUT I will do this.

Turns out our wedding photog, Joni is also doing it!!! Although she's training with someone else and her show is in Dec but she said she would keep going and do my show with me as well so I don't have to do it by myself. All the girls at work have already told me they would go down to LA to see me compete - with signs and all!!! LOLOLOL

Here are some pics of girls I know that have already done it

This should be interesting. If they can do it - so can I!!! And I talked to my photog and she said she has no willpower and has THE biggest sweet tooth! hahaha She's on her third week I believe and if she can do it - I can! :)

I will post before pics as well as weekly pictures so you can all follow in my quest for a nice tummy!

Wish me luck!

Xoxo