Moving into week 4

I had my week 3 check in with my coach on Friday. He's very happy with my progress, which is great motivation for me. There is room for improvement with my eating, but I'm smashing all of my gym sessions which is great. I'm feeling good!

I think back to pre kids Tina and laugh at how I thought I was too busy for everything. Ha! Not a chance! I'm the busiest I've ever been at the moment, and life is just going to continue to get busier as I move forward with off-season coaching into pre-comp phase and with Alice growing every day. The difference now is that I'm motivated, disciplined, and goal-orientated. I have my mind on that stage (even though it's still 8 months away) as every day is a chance to progress. It's going to go so quickly no doubt.

Today was hard. Alice was unsettled for hours last night which meant lack of sleep and then she hardly slept today. Add in the fact that Jack is fill of energy and it has been go-go-go from the time we woke up. My husband suggested a walk to the park this morning to which I jumped at the chance. But come the time for me to go to the gym I was exhausted and emotional! There are no time for excuses, however, so without thinking about it I just got dressed, put my shoes on, grabbed my things, and off I went. Of course, I instantly felt better once I got into my session.

I will be sharing a progress photo on Friday so stay tuned.

One Step Closer

I had a chat to my coach yesterday! Every thing is in place and now I await my training plan and macro split. I'm getting really excited about getting back into a lifting routine. I've been lifting regularly, but I have been feeling like I just need that little extra. A goal to lift my game!

Not looking forward to tracking my macros again but it's definitely needed. My eating has been a bit out of whack lately so I'm sure it's going to be the kick up the bum I need.

I will be keeping my upper/lower split but consistently lifting 6 days per week. I'll be in off-season prep for the rest the year and then pre comp will begin early next year.

Nine months to go until comp time!

So it's August...

Long time no update! There is a good reason for that, and it's because I haven't been doing anything! I've been a bit busy this past week at least, so I've taken to doing quick little workouts at home.

But this morning I look at my phone and realise August is here, as it has been for a few a couple of days now haha. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. Coaching starts this month. Half of me wants to just head to the gym right now and the other half of me wants to go to the toilet (what I do when I'm nervous..haha) and go hide under the covers. I assume the latter won't get me on stage though..

Coaches

So I skipped my workout yesterday. I'd felt a sore throat coming on all day and I thought if I get an early night it would help. It hasn't gotten worse BUT it hasn't gotten better. I know I can do light exercise with a cold but I'd really rather not at the moment; I just want to be 100% to get on with life. Tonight has been a rest day (no choice on that tonight) so hopefully back into it tomorrow!

I've been researching coaches since last week. I met with one on Friday, and have sent a couple of email enquiries today. Narrowing it down!

Hopefully I will have a more exciting update for you later in the week!