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Hey Everyone!

So I am 2 weeks out today :) And I have to say this week has been my hardest, not physically but mentally... The mind games had to creep in at some time! People who have experienced it before will understand what I mean. You look in the mirror one day and your awesome, the next day you are a skinny fat lol. I have experienced this enough times before to know not to over analyse the way that I look. Always closer to comp I get that overwhelming feeling of am I going to be ready and my gosh I need to pose!! I drum into everyone the importance of posing so much that I am so critical on myself, but thats the only way to be.

I would say a big part of the reason why this week is harder is cause my best friend, bombshell buddy has taken off to compete in the Arnold Classic. Not only do I work side by side with Nina, we do cardio together every morning (cardio/venting sessions lol) and we are the closest of friends. In 2010 when I won my Pro Card I helped Nina prepare for her first ever competition, when they announced my name on the speak for winning my pro card I didn't hear them until the second time as I was too busy hugging Nina after her winning her first ever show. I was so excited for her and so proud lol.. To see her develop into the IFBB bikini star that she is today makes me so unbelievably proud. I actually lost my shit completely and started crying last weekend when she posed in front of me for the first time since 2010! (after all my moving back in forward I haven't seen her compete since then which I am not happy about!) Luckily for whats app and Skype we have been in contact everyday and I can't thank her enough for being the amazing woman she is and having her by my side once again in comp prep.

The one thing I missed the most about WA was our bodybuilding community and the support that the IFBB WA has for competitors. Every single person makes IFBB WA what it is today and I am so thankful to be apart of such an amazing association with such beautiful people in WA, Australia and all over the world. Sometimes it is hard for others to understand what it is all about, why you compete and what gives you that drive. Don't expect them to understand or hold it against them, let your experience and happiness within yourself be what shows them of how much you benefit from your lifestyle. Your happiness is what matters. Words can not express the feeling of self satisfaction on show day and everyday leading up to it when you can look in the mirror at what you have created. No matter the criticism you get never let it get to you, hold your head high and keep on pushing forward to live the life of your dreams. Surround yourself with positive people that will bring you up and never hold you down.

I am forever thankful for where I am in life and although I do the hard work I could not have done any of it without the support to keep me strong. A massive thank you to my partner, best friend and my everything Brett for being so patient when I am so busy with work, my business, clients, training and constant eating. It takes a lot for someone to stand by you with a lifestyle as hectic as mine. My family and friends forever understanding that I am always busy, can't come out for dinner but love them always. Thank you to my sponsors, BeautyFit, for believing in me to represent my favourite supplement products on this earth which have completely helped shape my new physique and to my BeautyFit sisters who show ongoing support although we have never met. My bosses for understanding and supporting me with my career at work as well as a Professional Athlete. Last but not least my coach Shannon Dey and Team Bombshell for completely transforming me and teaching me the meaning of comp prep and moving your ass!

Much Love xoxo
and remember never look back unless it's to see how far you have come...