8 weeks out - progress pics

You must be tired of seeing me in a bikini by now..and if you are, avoid these progress pics days.
I do it to remind myself that every workout I sweat through will show in my progress...

Here we go, starting out at 126 pounds and 12% body fat. Right where I want to be...We are hoping to keep me above 120 for the show...hence why I'm blogging and not doing cardio right now.

My poor little shoulders....why can't you grow?  I'm hoping for improvements in this area as my legs and abs are set...as long as I can keep them looking like this, I keep reminding myself the judges want to see a "layer of fat"..

Posing class starts up again tomorrow, the caliber of participants will be much better as this is provincials...I'm excited to learn from the pros!

Overall I feel more confident this time around. Even though I did not place at Novice (as some people kindly have pointed out to me...), I'm proud to have been chosen to compete again...my hard work was noticed by the judges and if nothing else, I can push through the next 8 weeks knowing I earned a spot on that stage...no matter how it came to be.

Thank you to those who have been so excited for me...being supported in your dreams is a wonderful feeling, and one I hope everyone experiences. 

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer - Marcia Wieder