As of this morning, I am still sitting at exactly 200 pounds. I do have my period so I suspect that once that’s done I should be just under 200. As much as we always talk about how the number on the scale really shouldn’t matter, I am really looking forward to that first digit no longer being a 2. There is just some sort of a psychological comfort that will come from seeing the number on the scale does sending toward my "comfort zone." I hardly ever wear myself as to avoid becoming fixated on the number I see… But I am trying to weigh myself every other week just to make sure the progress that I perceive in the mirror matches fat loss that can be tracked by the scale.
Today we are officially within seven weeks of ASC nationals and training is getting intense. I have been fighting off some nasty sickness for several weeks… It started with strep which I took a full run of antibiotics for, but there has been a nasty cough that keeps me up at night... which has yet to go away 😡 Poor sleep and fighting off sickness (in addition to my cycle) means I feel pretty weak. Needless to say, it is very frustrating.
In addition to training for heavyweight nationals, I also plan on completing the online qualifier for worlds strongest woman which is due by mid-September. My hope is to drive out to Indiana to film my videos with my coach, Terry Rady, so that he can coach me and hype me up!
For my friends/family/followers who are not in Strongman, my events for the upcoming contests are:
NATIONALS:
Axle clean & press away 210lbs, Frame deadlift 475lbs, Circuis Dumbbell 120lbs, Frame carry 515lbs, Medley: 220lb Block, 315lb duck walk, 255lb sled pull
WORLDS: Max Deadlift, Max log clean & 5 rep press, Max 100ft farmers carry (w turn)
So far, training has felt pretty good. A few weeks ago I successfully picked and carried the frame at contest weight (half distance) which gave me a massive confidence boost even through it ripped both of my hands open 🤷🏻♀️ Last weekend, I was out in San Diego and got a chance to train with Kristen Rhodes. She gave me some great pointers and I was able to get multiple reps on the CDB at closer to contest weight than I have ever even been able to clean... so aside from my low energy from fighting off illnesses, I’d say I’m feeling pretty good. Next round of blood tests will be in a few weeks to see how my thyroid function is doing and to make sure my hormones stay at optimal levels as I go into Nationals!
[I do have a few extra test results I am waiting on and some writing to post about birth control that I will post soon]
