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Hey all! It seems like FOREVER since I last blogged! I've been busy with the "stuff" of life...and training, of course!

 

Today's blog is about procrastination, priorities and paper plates. You're probably wondering how these topics are all connected...well, follow along and I'll explain!

 

So tomorrow is officially 100 days from the Ironman. Yikes! Those of you that know me...are aware that I'm the queen of procrastination.  I don't know why, but I do my best work under time pressure. If I have months to get something done, I'll wait until the last minute possible. I think it's the adrenaline rush I crave. Dave keeps telling me I have plenty of time...and I do have a lot of time, however, I have a lot of fat to burn between now and competition day. I don't have the luxury to procrastinate now. Every day counts. Every meal, every workout, every morning cardio and every evening cardio have to be spot on!

 

Priorities need to be set. I'm on vacation from work for the next 3 weeks. I'm now able to totally focus on my eating, training and sleeping during my days off. I've not scheduled anything during this time, so that I can concentrate solely on competiton preparation. I'm thankful that I have this time off, and know that I can make great improvements during this time. It's my "ME"  time. Dave and I were talking last week during our training session, about how I need to make "me" a priority. I can no longer afford to put others' needs above my training. It's selfish, I know. I have a hard time putting myself above my kids, and my friends, but it's what needs to be done right now. I'm a priority.

 

Paper plates. What is this about, you ask? Well, I was telling Dave about all that I have to do each day, and how much tupperware I go through to pack my meals. Dishes are always sky high in the sink. Dave just said "Paper plates"...and the light bulb clicked on in my head! Yeah, why haven't I used paper plates?  Scoop out food, slap it on a plate, eat and throw away the plate. Just as simple as that! No dishes. Why didn't I think of that? Dave is a smart guy...that's why he's my trainer! :) So, I went to Costco on my way home from his gym and bought disposable, biodegradable plates and bowls, and now life is easier. 

 

I have to say how thankful I am for supportive friends...Dave, Julie, Elaine, Ursula, Lindsey, Diane and Rose. They have all lifted me up and encouraged me, in one way or another. I'm also thankful for my wonderful boys, Ryan and Jeffrey who put up with me. They are the best kids I could ever ask for, and am so thankful for their love.

 

Life is good for me right now. I'm in a good place. My previous blogs have focused too much on my personal life and the trials I was going through. I needed to write about it though. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I went through the tough times, and I'm a better, stronger and more confident person because of it. I know I have more tough times ahead of me...let's see, there is double cardio, carb depletion, sodium load, dehydration...what else did I forget? I probably don't want to know too far in advance, what lies ahead. lol. I'm just going to have fun. I'm SO excited to do my first show! It is pretty much on my mind at all times. I'm so excited that it will be Brad and Elaine's show. They know how to put on a great competition, that's for sure!

 

So, I know there are a lot of seasoned competitors out there reading this...but do you remember the feeling you had when you were prepping for your very first competition? I get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it. I'm going to have so much fun with this. I take it seriously, of course...but I want to have FUN, FUN, FUN!

 

Right now I'm concentrating on my shoulders. I need to build them up. I'm beginning to see muscles slowly emerging...it's very cool! I want the fat off NOW...but it will come off in time. It's funny, a couple of weeks ago, I was so stressed, thinking I might not strip the fat off in time...but now, there is a calmness in me. I've changed my mindset.  Dave has said all along, "do what needs to be done each day and don't worry about the rest"...I CAN DO THAT!

 

Think On It: 

 

Guy Overby sent a message to me the other day. He said "Your first show will always be a bit more special than the others." I can't agree more with that. The Ironman means so much...the fun, the excitement, the stage, the competitors. It's only something I'm dreaming of right now, but soon it'll be a reality! The Ironman will always be MY show...the show where I proved to myself that I could do what it takes to get there!

 

A side note...ya gotta check out Guy Overbys profile pic on Facebook....it's incredible! (hope I didn't embarrass you Guy...but I'm telling ya, the people need to see that picture of you!!!) 

 

Bren ~