Sheta: body after baby

[frantic]

That pesskie flu doing the rounds..I hear you, and you herbal juice sounds interesting?

[Sheta]

you herbal juice sounds interesting?

Herbal medicines are my new favourite thing! I use the Herbal Shop next to the hospital ...where they make up a brew suitable to your symptoms. My cold/throat mixture was a combo of Cinnamon, Elderflower, Andrographis, Thuja and Ginger.

Bloody great stuff - fixed me up in no time! Lucy has her own mix that she has in her water in the mornings to help with immune boosting and Linc had a brew to to get rid of his sore swollen throat. (throat fixed in less than 24 hours)

Its nice to have a herbal option, and is quicker than getting in to see a antibiotic overdosing doc!

[poos_n_wees]

19 April (12 weeks)

Body weight. 60.2

Body fat %. 21.27

Body fat kg. 12.89

LBM. 47.71

11 May (8 weeks)

Body weight. 60.4

Body fat %. 21.27

Body fat kg. 12.85

LBM. 47.55

25 May (6 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 19.16

Body fat kg. 11.29

LBM. 47.61

Awesome to see that leaning down hasn't affected your LBM so much.

Did your diet change much between the last 6 - 8 weeks? Hope you're feeling better chick.

[Sheta]

19 April (12 weeks)

Did your diet change much between the last 6 - 8 weeks? Hope you're feeling better chick.

Feeling LOTS better thanks! I havent changed my diet since the 12 week mark - but will in the final 4 weeks.

[Sheta]

7 July – 5 weeks

Over the half way point now! My sore throat and lethargic bod was all sorted well and truly in about 48 hours last week. Thank goodness for speedy recoveries!

My early starts are still continuing…with my earliest wake up at 4am on Friday. It seems so weird and I’ve never had it before. I’m not hungry when I wake, and I don’t take any fat burners/thermos so I’m not winding my system up. I just wake up; and am wide awake ready to go – so I go!

I am still sorting out what bikini (or bikinis) to wear. I have it down to a choice of 4. I like to wear a different one at judging and at the night show. My final choices are red lycra, deep red velvet, green or burgundy. It will probably be a last minute decision.

I’ve started working on my routine. The first half is sorted, so over the next week I’ll try to piece the rest of it together. I’m not really too focused on it since they don’t count towards a placing.

Tuesday. Food 100%. No cardio (still on throat recovery). Trained Chest/Bis

Wednesday. Food 100%. Spin 45 mins. Trained Legs. Sore throat completely gone.

Thursday. Food 100%. Spin 40 mins. Trained Shoudlers/Tris

Friday. Food 100%. Spin 50 mins. Trained Back.

Saturday. Food 100%. Had a sleep in today (woohooo till 6.30am!). Rest day from weights and did 30 minutes of interval sprints at the gym after breakfast.

Sunday. Food 100%. No cardio, no weights.

Monday. Food 100%. Spin 60 mins…the last 10minutes were pretty tough! Trained chest & biceps.

I’ve really noticed how I react to low carb and high carb days the last couple of weeks. On Thursday I was looking (and feeling) teeny-tiny-deflated-flat in the gym but come Friday arvo after a feast on carbs I was looking a lot better… so I hope I can nail that on my carb up for competition.

[Sheta]

14 June. Final 4 weeks.

This week its time to tweak my food which I’ll be doing by taking out some foods and replacing them with others. Next week I’ll be changing it again also, which will then lead me up to my final weeks prep. I’ll also be doing some switching and dropping some supplements.

I’ve also felt a bit doubtful about my appearance towards the end of last week. I think part of it is from looking at too many other competitors on the internet, part is not having anyone else to monitor how I’m going, and part of it is from not being on stage (in figure) for a couple of years. I should be alright – and Matt tells me I just need to hang in there and keep going!

My dessert is egg whites, protein powder and lashings of cinnamon now – nyum nyum! Its cooked into some weird consistency and extremely tasty!

Tuesday. Food 100%. No weights (fully booked with clients). Spin 40mins

Wednesday. Food 100%. Spin 40 mins. Trained Legs

Thursday. Food 100%. Allowed myself a sleep in today to allow my legs to fully recover…slept till 6am. Trained Shoulders

Friday. Food 100%. Spin 30 mins. Did a light back train…the gym was extremely cold and I found it hard to get warm. Must remember to pack thermals in my gym bag!

Saturday. Food 100%. No cardio today. Trained chest/bis

Sunday. Food 100%. No weights today. Cardio was LifeSprints on the bike – damn hard!

Monday. Food 100%. No cardio. Light leg workout (tho completely nailed my glutes!) – energy a little low.

This weekend I’m off to Tauranga to join in Kaye’s posing class so I’m looking forward to that. Ive been practicing posing after each weights session but still like to get to a class to see if I need any pointers. I still haven’t made a decision on what to wear, but this weekend will shout myself some eyelashes, nails and some new jewellery.

[frantic]

14 June. Final 4 weeks.

I’ve also felt a bit doubtful about my appearance towards the end of last week. I think part of it is from looking at too many other competitors on the internet, part is not having anyone else to monitor how I’m going, and part of it is from not being on stage (in figure) for a couple of years. I should be alright – and Matt tells me I just need to hang in there and keep going!

.

Funny you should write that..Was trying on bikini option's last night, and had a bit of a stress..im going to be passing through hamilton next week around wed,thurs..would love to catch up for a natter if your not busy..

[Sheta]

14 June. Final 4 weeks.

Funny you should write that..Was trying on bikini option's last night, and had a bit of a stress..im going to be passing through hamilton next week around wed,thurs..would love to catch up for a natter if your not busy..

Wednesday is easier for me at this stage...give me a call on 0274 515 979. )

[poos_n_wees]

Only 4 weeks left! Almost into the home straight

I should be alright – and Matt tells me I just need to hang in there and keep going!

Yesss, Matt is right! :grin:

Awesome work with your eats chick.. 100% everyday is impressive.

This weekend I’m off to Tauranga to join in Kaye’s posing class so I’m looking forward to that. Ive been practicing posing after each weights session but still like to get to a class to see if I need any pointers. I still haven’t made a decision on what to wear, but this weekend will shout myself some eyelashes, nails and some new jewellery.

\:D/ should be fun.. Sounds like youre in need of some pampering and retail therapy :nod:

[Sheta]

22 June. 2.5 weeks and I’m there!

Well, I’ve sent in my entry form, added some more bling to a bikini and am just about set to go. Last week I tweaked my food – and definitely noticed the difference with energy levels lagging a little. I had also taken out creatine & beta-alanine which showed in my workouts and recovery. My hammies were still telling me off 4 days after training them – ow ow ow!

The last week I have really noticed the cold; yes, it’s winter and we have had some chilly days but the lack of body insulation makes me feel it even more! My stats were done on Friday and this is where I’m at….

25 May (6 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 19.16

Body fat kg. 11.29

LBM. 47.61

16 June (3 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 16.95

Body fat kg. 9.98

LBM. 48.92

I am pretty happy with my stats and will have them done once more next week so I know what volumes of food to eat on my final week.

Tuesday. Food 100%. Spin 30 mins. Trained Chest & biceps

Wednesday. Food 100%. No cardio. Trained Back

Thursday. Food 100%. Spin 30 mins. Trained Shoulders

Friday. Food 100%. Spin 30 mins. No weights today as everything is too sore! Body stats done.

Saturday. Food 100%. No cardio today. Legs. Lots of supersets!

Sunday. Food 70%. Posing practice in Tauranga. This was pretty tough and my back hurt like hell afterwards. It was a good reminder that I need to get practicing more – and in my heels! As I tend to live in trainers or slippers (nanna), I’ll have to get walking around the house in my stage shoes. Had a ‘sanity meal’ roast chicken with roast spuds, pumpkin, carrots, peas and gravy. Dessert of plum & apple crumble with French vanilla icecream. Damn tasty but it made me feel really puffy afterwards and I looked like I was pregnant again.

Monday. Food 100%. No cardio. Trained shoulders & triceps. I’ll be sticking to dropsets, giant sets and supersets from here on in. Basically to keep my mind challenged and to have a cardio aspect to my gym sessions.

Not long to go now!

[tomsammce]

14 June. Final 4 weeks.

Funny you should write that..Was trying on bikini option's last night, and had a bit of a stress..im going to be passing through hamilton next week around wed,thurs..would love to catch up for a natter if your not busy..

Wednesday is easier for me at this stage...give me a call on 0274 515 979. )

Dayyumm Sheta giving her number out on nzbb, doin what she do ya know.... NZBB helpin you get your swag up rite now! ok so you out there gettin ur bikini fashion up, yeah girl thats what its about man its about the way you look and if you look good you feel good and i bet you feel fucken good coz u look good.... sammy davis jnrs!

[VampireChick]

Well done Sheta! Looking forward to seeing how you go in your comp

[poos_n_wees]

Wow, impressive stats Sheta! Yep, not long to go now :jive:

Dayyumm Sheta giving her number out on nzbb, doin what she do ya know.... NZBB helpin you get your swag up rite now! ok so you out there gettin ur bikini fashion up, yeah girl thats what its about man its about the way you look and if you look good you feel good and i bet you feel fucken good coz u look good.... sammy davis jnrs!

Lol wut.

[Sheta]

28 June. 11 days to go.

I’ve packed my bag for the show…all important items such as:

Bikinis, shoes, tanning stuff, gloves, resistance band, 2 copies of my routine music, pen, vivid marker, bikini bite, jewellery, make-up, Vaseline, hair-spray, sewing kit, straws, magnesium, and some food supplies that wont go off

The past week has been a bit a bit if a struggle – and I have done some hard days of ‘soul searching’ as the show gets closer; one evening I almost pulled out as I drank some wine …chasing down some blue cheese! I have questioned how I look, and if I have really done enough to look worthy of my sparkly bikini. I guess show day will tell.

My inner Nigella was trying to break free all week….if only I could be happy with good sized hips/thighs/tum/everything, look gorgeous, and be able to indulge in the delicious meals I prepare my family. However, my vanity and the desire to have a tight toned body wont allow it .... not this year anyway!

Ah well, like one of my gym tops says “if it was easy, everyone would do it”. I have pep talked myself and have had some great ‘inspirational/get your act together/you can do it’ talks with friends also which is just what I needed. Its times like these that you become very thankful for the support that you get!! I am now counting down to carb depletion, then the loading and then have my oompa-loompa-come-nutella tan to look forward to. I am positive that once I’m on stage I’ll remember why I do this crazy sport!

I’ve changed my cardio a tad…instead of 40+ minutes on the bike, I am making sure I get through 300 calories, so the time fluctuates.

Tuesday. Food 100%. No cardio. Trained Back: drops & supersets

Wednesday. Food 100%. Spin 37 mins. Trained chest & biceps: drops & supersets

Thursday. Food 100%. Spin 32 mins. Fully booked so no weights

Friday. Food 100%. Decided to have a sleep in today which saw me sleep to 5.30 (an extra half hour). Had planned on doing legs but ended up having a mare of a morning. Got to the gym, no training schedule for clients, no diary, forgot my uniform, wallet and food (can’t go without eating!). I decided to call it a day and rest. Grrrrrrrr.

Saturday. Food: Hmmmmmm. Spin 30 minutes. No weights today. Visited a girlfriend, got a flat tyre (shit! thanks to my Dad for teaching me how to change one) and had a ½ glass of wine. Followed up with returning home (+ a quick supermarket stop), and stocked up on lovely piece of eye fillet, mushrooms, potatoes (which I thinly sliced, tossed in olive oil, garlic & rosemary then stacked them up high for baking), blue cheese and a bottle of savvy. And some chocolate. Enough said.

Sunday. Food 100%. Felt pretty rough due to half a bottle of wine being consumed and look like a puffed up puffy puffer fish I’m so bloated. Legs session at the gym with lots and lots of supersets. No cardio.

Monday. Food 100%. Spin 27 minutes. Trained Shoulders & triceps.

Tuesday Food 100%. Spin 24 minutes. Trained Back…and feeling a hell of a lot more positive!

[bar-belle]

Great insight into what it takes to get stage ready. I really admire your determination and will power. I'm sure you'll look great on the day. Will you do stats again before the comp?

[Sheta]

Great insight into what it takes to get stage ready. I really admire your determination and will power. I'm sure you'll look great on the day. Will you do stats again before the comp?

Thanks Bar-Belle! I'm sure Im not the only one who struggles at times. Having been off the stage (in figure) for 2 years has made me wonder if I look okay... I dont report in to anyone but myself so it can be a bit of a lonely road!

Im booked in to have my stats done tomorrow morning...I'll let you know the result.

[Sheta]

30 June. 9 days to go

Final stats done today....

25 May (6 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 19.16

Body fat kg. 11.29

LBM. 47.61

16 June (3 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 16.95

Body fat kg. 9.98

LBM. 48.92

30 June (9 days)

Body weight. 58.6

Body fat %. 16.33

Body fat kg. 9.56

LBM. 49.04

Today I have the most horrendous pain in my left adductor. Goodness knows what I’ve done…probably something silly like coming down the steps in the house wrong or doing a funny twist when putting Lucy on the floor. Hobbly hobbly walking so no cardio!!!

It is a planned rest day from weights but I’ll do some good ab work later this arvo and do a good stretching session.

Today I should be able to finalise my last week of food planning.

[Viking Power]

:clap: awesome work mate and good luck for your comp 8)

VP

[frantic]

Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up like I hope'd,travel plans changed a bit.But good luck with your comp, you have work'd so hard,and can't wait to see your pics!!!

[Sheta]

8 July...1 day to go

I had my final stats done last week, below is how I have changed over the last 6 weeks…

25 May (6 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 19.16

Body fat kg. 11.29

LBM. 47.61

16 June (3 weeks)

Body weight. 59.8

Body fat %. 16.95

Body fat kg. 9.98

LBM. 48.92

30 June (9 days to go)

Body weight. 58.6

Body fat %. 16.33

Body fat kg. 9.56

LBM. 49.04

Tuesday Food 100%. Spin 300 cals. Trained Back

Wednesday. No cardio…Miss Lucy was wide awake at 4am so getting up at 5 wasn’t much of an option. Trained Chest & biceps

Thursday Food 100%. Today I have the most horrendous pain in my left abductor. Goodness knows what I’ve done…probably something silly like coming down the steps in the house wrong or doing a funny twist when putting Lucy on the floor.  Hobbly hobbly walking so no cardio. It is a planned rest day from weights but I’ll do some good ab work later this arvo. Today I should be able to finalise my last week of food planning.

Friday. Food 100%. My weird pain has gone so I managed to get a spin session in. Trained Chest/shoulders.

Saturday. Food 100%. Today I did just did a good all over upper body session. Stacy from twentysevenphotography.com came along and took some photos of me. This was great as I haven’t even taken progress pics this year! Stacy did a fantastic job so make sure you check her work out!

Sunday. Food 100%. Total rest day today.

From here on in things change a LOT! I have started my carb depletion, so now my food ratios are 12.5% carb, 67.9% protein, 12.3% fat. My water manipulation process has also started. Training is also changing to more explosive work with sets of 10-12 reps.

Monday. Food 100%. Legs day + a 30 minute walk

Tuesday. Food 100%. Trained Back. Had an accident in the gym today while training a client. For some completely ‘brain foggy’ moment I put my hand on a machine in a place where you aren’t supposed to and had my left middle finger tip crushed. Ow ow ow!! My fingernail is totally smashed, the nail bed pretty wounded and I have a lovely cut down the side of my finger. Damn it! Lucky its not a manicure competition I’m in!

Wednesday. Food 100%. Trained Chest & biceps

Thursday. Food 100%. Changed food again! Halved my water intake and now my food ratios are 16.6% protein, 79.2% carbs, 13.4% fat.

Friday. Food will be 100% and today my food ratios are 24.1% protein, 71.3% carb, 1.3% fat. Water is halved again too. Slept terribly last night…could hear the storms coming from ‘forever’ away and at 3am had the thought of changing the bikinis I am planning to wear. I’ll establish that later today…nothing like final decisions!

This last week has been great (apart from my damaged digit). I feel amazing, and think I look pretty good too. I have been asked “who is your competition?” from people at the gym. My answer is always the same: “I am”. To me, as long as I look better than I did last time, I have succeeded. To me, competing is a constant learning process, I learn about my body; what works, what doesn’t and how I react to certain foods and supplements. Then I can take that and knowledge and use nutrition, training, cardio and supplements to get the best I can from my work. I know I can do better…and I intend to! My upper body looks the best it has ever done, but my legs are like pins and need more size which I’m looking forward to working on.

In the meantime, I look forward to tomorrow, bring on the dream tan, the glam lashes, 9 stick-on nails, the bikinis (whatever I decide to wear), the heels, the bling, the posing, the routine and with any luck – a placing!

Thanks to my wonderful hubby Matt for all your support and of course my sponsor LifeStyle Meats!

[bigdogbob]

good luck, you will do awesome!!!!!

Enjoy it :grin:

[cara2011]

ALL THE VERY BEST!!!!! GO HARD!! :clap:

[poos_n_wees]

This last week has been great (apart from my damaged digit). I feel amazing, and think I look pretty good too. I have been asked “who is your competition?” from people at the gym. My answer is always the same: “I am”. To me, as long as I look better than I did last time, I have succeeded. To me, competing is a constant learning process, I learn about my body; what works, what doesn’t and how I react to certain foods and supplements. Then I can take that and knowledge and use nutrition, training, cardio and supplements to get the best I can from my work. I know I can do better…and I intend to! My upper body looks the best it has ever done, but my legs are like pins and need more size which I’m looking forward to working on.

In the meantime, I look forward to tomorrow, bring on the dream tan, the glam lashes, 9 stick-on nails, the bikinis (whatever I decide to wear), the heels, the bling, the posing, the routine and with any luck – a placing!

Thanks to my wonderful hubby Matt for all your support and of course my sponsor LifeStyle Meats!

Agreed.. You look awesome. All the best Sheta.. You've put in the hard yards, now time to reap the benefits! :clap:

Do you get free meat through your sponsor? Jealous much..

[teamfatboy]

8 July...1 day to go

This last week has been great (apart from my damaged digit). I feel amazing, and think I look pretty good too. I have been asked “who is your competition?” from people at the gym. My answer is always the same: “I am”. To me, as long as I look better than I did last time, I have succeeded. To me, competing is a constant learning process, I learn about my body; what works, what doesn’t and how I react to certain foods and supplements. Then I can take that and knowledge and use nutrition, training, cardio and supplements to get the best I can from my work. I know I can do better…and I intend to!

Good luck for tomorrow, Sheta - great reading your journal, especially the piece above...