Well... Alrighty then.

So apparently I haven't been on here for a little over a month.  What have I been doing for the past month?  2 a days intense training, working, cooking, eating, and sleeping.  I really don't get time for anything else really.  When I do have time, my honey treats me to dinner and a movie.  It may not seem like much to you, but it's the little things for me right now. 

We've also decided to change gyms.  A gym that is more oriented towards what my goals are.  Being a professional body builder.  It's probably the most beautiful gym I've ever laid eyes on.  It's simple, dirty, and well... just amazing. 

Food intake has increased incredibly.  It's insane.  I have eaten more in the past month than I probably have in the past 5 years.  Soooooo many carbs!  But complex carbs, not simple carbs.  It's important in lifting.  I've upped my food once in the past month and am going to have to do it again after my rest week.  Joy!

My wardrobe now only consists of sweat pants, leggings, yoga pants, sweatshirts, thermals, and tank tops.  And even that gets old fast because of the fact I feel like I'm wearing the same things every week.  Oh well, such is life.

I really can't complain.  I'm getting to do something that interests me.  Something that I have a passion for and something I know I am great at.  Not a lot of people can say that.  Now if I could only get sponsorship so that I can get paid for working out...  hey, one can wish.

Until next time.  Wishing you the encouragement to follow your dreams.

Xoxo - Ramey ❤️

Weight

I will fluctuate my weight depending on the seasons. During the off season, I'll stay at a good 170 pounds. In season, I'll be at about 150 pounds. The 170 is a good weight for me at my height. It's just the fat that I need to get rid. It's good to fluctuate with your weight. Shows control, balance, etc. 

I hope everyone had a great week! Hello weekend!

Xoxo - Ramey❤️

It's been decided...

I am to step foot on my first stage in 8 months. That means about 32 weeks to train insane. Eat clean like a maniac. What little of a social life I had is out the window. It's doubtful that I'll win. We're just trying to prep me to get used to the stage. Get used to being in front of a crowd. I get so nervous just thinking about all the preparation I have to go through. Getting a suit made. Getting waxed in all the wrong places. 😒 

It's all so much, but honestly, it's a good feeling. I'm going to do it. I'm going to conquer my fear. I got this. 

Wishing everyone a blessed day!

Xoxo - Ramey❤️

I have a dream

That my hard work is going to pay off. That I will be not only lean and muscular, but strong physically and mentally. I have come a log way in the past 4 months. When I first started, I could barely lift the bar. Now I'm squatting 225 lbs, lunging, and doing jerks with the bar easy peasy! All you have to do is believe in yourself and the rest will follow. Never give up on your dreams because you can make those a reality. Hard work. Dedication. Focus. GET IT!!! YOU GOT THIS!!! 

Have a great week lovelies!!!

Xoxo - Ramey❤️

Just to make sure

So there's been some things going on or really haven't been going on physically that I'm having to go get checked. I'm not really losing weight at the rate I should be. Instead of 1 pound a month I'm averaging at about 1/2 a pound a month. With that being said, I've become a little discouraged and a little unmotivated in the past couple of weeks. Tonite was the first nite I've had a decent workout.  Hopefully things will get figured out and settled soon. 

I hope everyone has been having a great week!

Xoxo - Ramey❤️

Trial by error

Its super frustrating when you're not losing the deep fat as fast as you're supposed to be. Even though I'm eating every 3 hours, I'm missing something in my diet. My body thinks it's starving. From what? I don't know yet. I'm just going to have to try different things and see. 

I get enough fruits, vegetables, protein, and complex carbs. I do know that I need a slow burning carb in the morning and a slow burning protein in the evening while I sleep. My bf would prefer that I get up in the middle of the nite and eat, but this girl is a BEAR without her sleep! Lol

Everything from this point on is going to be a trial run. Add 1 thing. If that doesn't work, take that away and add something different. 

The 1 cardinal rule I forgot

Always take a day off. No matter what!

I hit the gym as usual today.  And this morning, I swam a few laps in the backyard. I usually don't do cardio on leg days because it takes sooooo much out of me. 2 to 3 hours on legs is excruciating, but I always get it done. Well, except today. Today my body said nope. Not gonna do it. I then realized I had worked out an entire week, twice a day on most days, without taking a break. Oh me oh my. No wonder my body wasn't having it. I felt like I was going to puke. I felt like my body was going into shock. And it was! I got home and was shaking so bad, I could barely stand to wait for my food to be done. So please remember, take that break. Let your body repair itself. It's the only one you get and you can't keep beating it up. Chill out!!! 

Nitey nite folks!!!

Xoxo - Ramey❤