...Shall we? This is me just over 3 years ago. I'd never seen these photos until a couple of months ago. The pro photographer at the show snapped them, but I was completely broke and didn't see the need to purchase a photo package at the time. He just posted them on the Fame website, so I was pretty stoked to see them. They turned out a lot better than the ones I had on my camera, or those from my aunt and mother-in-law. So, note to self: buy a photo package next time I hit the stage!Brenna was not even a concept when I trained for this (FAME West '08, in case you're wondering). But now, three years later, I find myself in much the same boat as I was 5 years ago. Then, as now, I was starting off in a new town, with some baby weight (from Ailis) still to shed. I was attempting to make new friends, get healthy and fit, and take care of my family. The difference is, then I didn't have the memory of a sleek, svelte Roxy. I had no idea of what I could be, but I had the desire to try. Now, I fondly remember that old me, and I would love to have her back! It is going to be hard, many obstacles to overcome, but I know I can do it, because I've done it before. Of course, next time I hit the stage, I'd like to come in top 3 (actually, how about just not last!) but it's about more than the placing. It's about setting a goal, seeing it through, and feeling good about my efforts. Femsport was a goal, I put some effort into training, but I just wasn't at my peak, so I wasn't really proud of myself. I'm also not sure that Femsport is my "thing", if that makes sense. So, with renewed focus, I've been eating semi-clean for about 2 weeks now, and I have my eye set on the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic in Vancouver later this year. I will keep this blog updated with my diet and workout info for anyone interested, but more for myself, to keep me accountable and give me a visible track record. Here I go!
