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We have our highs and lows during contest prep. I have my days where my energy levels are soaring and I'm feeling 100% determined to work my butt off for the stage. Yet I also have those days where my body is literally dragging...You know, the days when 20 min of cardio is brutal no matter what song you are listening to, no matter how much you try and pump yourself up. That's just the way it is. You will have good days and bad days, yet your relentless focus on your end goal is what will keep you pushing through the tough days so that you can enjoy the moment you get to step on stage and shine.

I'm writing about this as a reminder to myself because all week I have been killin' my workouts. I mean killin' it! I've been training hard and fierce and feeling great. My nutrition has been 100%...Completely on plan. THAT feels amazing. I literally followed everything I was supposed to follow all week long and it wasn't even that difficult.

Today...Now that is a different story. I only had to do 30 min on the stepmill this morning and I was dying. It's kind of funny because yesterday AM I did 60 min on step mill at level 12-14 and felt AMAZING...But today I could barely do level 8 for 30 min. That's the tough part about prep..Those days of low energy come more and more often as show time approaches and it is so important that I stay focused on my goal. It's important that I make the best of my high energy days and do everything possible to push through those tough training days. Yes I am tired. My legs are feeling worn down, but I CAN do this and I need to stay focused on what I can do.

If I can push through these tough days, I'll break through and experience another smooth and energized day and trust me...I can't wait for that :) Contest prep is about pushing yourself...through the highs and lows to achieve more than you thought possible.

So that's that. I'm feeling super darn weak today and definitely need a nap sometime this afternoon. Then it is back to the gym to hit quads! Ohhwwwee that is going to be tough. Quads are tough enough on my high energy days, so I really have to muster up all the mental strength that I can to kick major butt later today!

Stay Strong. Stay Focused. Let the Lord's Light SHINE!

Diane

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