After a few months of battling the idea in my head and a little discussion with my “main squeeze”; In September 2015 it was decided, I wanted to train to compete in a bikini competition. It’s something that has been in the back of my head for years, but never thought I would have the opportunity to do it. With the encouragement of a few special people(my husband, my daughters, my friend Nicole & my friend Susan) the opportunity was handed to me and I grabbed it with both hands and embraced every second! Once I had made the decision I was so excited and terrified all at once. I knew it was going to be a long tough road but I was willing to put in the work to get there.

It started with having a conversation with the trainer I chose. I was lucky enough to have a girlfriend who is married to a trainer so I knew the integrity of my trainer personally and knew he was a good person. Some people are not that lucky. My advise to anyone looking got a trainer….do you research. Ask around and read, read, read. Knowledge is power…know what questions to ask before you meet with them…if something doesn’t seem “right” it usually isn’t.

Starting point – before my trainer could point me in the right direction, he needed pictures for reference (I did my training online, since my trainer lives several hours away from me), and to determine body fat percentage. Let me tell you… this is a little very intimidating & discouraging, but very necessary. I was mortified when I saw them and seriously wondered what the heck I was thinking and how I was ever going to be ready to step on that stage. After “beginning” pictures and some caliper measurements we determined I was at 24% body fat. Ummm…totally discouraged AGAIN! My body fat needed to be at about 15% to step on stage…sigh…one step at a time, right? and the “beginning pictures” & body fat percentage were step on of many, so without making you wait any longer ladies and gentleman….this is what 24% body fat looks like on my 5’2″, 112 pound, 42 year old body.

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Hugs ~ Wendy