My Bodybuilding Competition

[Piggymon]

Well I'm in full swing now, training hard and eating harder !

Doing 55 mins morning cardio 6 times a week, weights 4 times a week and 20 mins cardio right after weights.

I've had really good feedback from my nutritionist and my trainer and hopefully will be getting my bikinis soon !

A few people have asked for details so here's the qualifyer poster - I'll be doing the Central one in St Albans.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/vickymccann/poster-201020copy1.jpg

Might post some pics & info here if anyone is interested although I understand what I'm doing is quite wierd ;D

[vix]

May be weird to some people but it's interesting too, and it helps us to support you if we know what's going on!

What's the difference between physique and figure and which one are you entering?

[Piggymon]

Physique is women's bodybuilding where the objective is to get as big and ripped as possible whilst aiming for symetry i.e upper body mass matching lower body.

Figure is about having a " toned " look. You must have visble muscle cuts, abs & definition but also still have some body fat and retain a very feminine look

I'll be doing figure :D

[vix]

Cool :) Yeah i think I can see the difference in the pics now!

[Dee]

Thank god you're doing figure. Did you manage to catch "Supersize She" on TV the other night? I was praying to god you werent doing that :D

Was about some woman training for Miss Olympia. Not nice :D

[Piggymon]

Figure :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/Competitions/BNBF%20Notherrn%202009/Figure2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/Competitions/BNBF%20Notherrn%202009/Figure.jpg

Physique:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/Competitions/BNBF%20Notherrn%202009/Physique2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/Competitions/BNBF%20Notherrn%202009/Physique.jpg

:)

[Piggymon]

Thank god you're doing figure. Did you manage to catch "Supersize She" on TV the other night? I was praying to god you werent doing that :D

Was about some woman training for Miss Olympia. Not nice :D

I've seen that programme before, now she wouldn't be able to compete with the BNBF !! ( British NATURAL Bodybuilding Federation )

That lady was taking a LOT of steroids, women just can't get that big without them, we don't have the right hormones.

[vix]

Ooh you have to buy lots of pretty bikinis!!!

[Piggymon]

I'm only doing this for the bling bling ;D

KT Coates is selling her green bikini which I really LOVE! .. Looking at it next weekend \o/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/Competitions/BNBF%20Notherrn%202009/KTGreen.jpg

You have a plain bikini for the pre-judging ( this is when you're all on the stage and do turns so the judges can judge you ) and then a bling bling in the evening where you do an individual presentation

[Tak]

Teehee - I saw she was selling her show bikinis and thought of you :D

[Kitten]

Just wanted to pop in and say we're both hugely proud of you for doing thus chicken & can't wait to see you competing!

Oh and good luck in the qualifier - St Albans is one of my favourite places :)

[Tak]

Oh poosticks - Mic is working that weekend :( I wanted to come and cheer you on :( I'll have to call Desmo and shout down the phone :p

[BBx]

That lady was taking a LOT of steroids, women just can't get that big without them, we don't have the right hormones.

She sounded like a man too! ;D

Good luck Sinead! I have to say I admire your discipline with the training and diet! I would totally lose at the diet part :o

Would love to come cheer you on :)

BB x

[Piggymon]

I really do appreciate all this support, really means the world to me - thank you so much :)

[Justsomebloke]

Figure is about having a " toned " look. You must have visble muscle cuts, abs & definition but also still have some body fat and retain a very feminine look

I'll be doing figure :D

Thank God for that. ;D
I have an Australian lady called Becky on my Bookface who does a bit of this, She looks Awesome & is definitely in the figure category, She has some quite professional mates as well whose pictures I've browsed. :evil:
Good luck with it. :)

[lostkat]

You know we're behind you all the way. You've come so far since you started this. Will come and watch if we can xxx

[Matblack]

We would have come to cheer you on but we'll either be very busy and knackered or not in a position to drive anywhere except 'you know where' on that day!

MB

[Piggymon]

Aww bless you, thank you so much lovely people :)

[vix]

I'd be interested in coming to see you but we are racing that weekend! Anyway you might make it to the final and we can come and see you then :p

[Desmo]

The final is in Glasgow :p

[Kitten]

I keep threatening to take Matt to St Albans, so maybe we'll make a weekend of it and pay it a visit :D

[Piggymon]

Oooh Kitten, I know how much you LOVE the teabag tan, you could be my personal tanner ;D

[Kitten]

:D

[Will]

If I can make it you'll have you're own private streaker! :D

[Stan_Lite]

If I'm in the country, I'd love to come and cheer you on (and look at hot women :p). You're putting so much effort into this, I hope things go well for you :)

[Piggymon]

Thank you again for your support peoples, really means a lot to me :)

I have my bikinis now yay! The green one above for the evening show and a plain pale blue for the pre-judging

[vix]

I've always fancied a weekend in Scotland :p

Pics of the bikinis? :D

[Desmo]

Sinead has asked me to post these...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/958e9671.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/de0dc96e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/a8f8e29a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Bodybuilding/f716ce7e.jpg

[Piggymon]

Obviously there's lots more work which needs to be done but glad I have my bling now :D

[Will]

I wouldn't say lots - your progress has been fabulous.

What are your sticking points do you reckon?

[Tak]

*might ask Mic if he can book holiday* :)

[Piggymon]

I wouldn't say lots - your progress has been fabulous.

What are your sticking points do you reckon?

Holding fat on my hips, glutes and thighs. Upper body and calves are well ahead of schedule though! :)

*might ask Mic if he can book holiday* :)

awwwwww !! :)

[IainB]

If I havent got my boys on that day I will pop down for a little looksie....it would be a shame to miss it as, for me, its just a quick blast down the road :)

Looking good though Sinead :cool:

[Piggymon]

Awww thanks dude ! Hope you can cone and watch me strut my stuff :)

[Will]

Yeah I'd say that's probably the places that need focus, but you've done tremendously well over all. You're bloody fabulous!

[vix]

Woohoo! looking good!

[BBx]

Hope you've booked your appointment with the waxing lady lol! ;)

Looking stunning Sinead, well done :)

BB x

[Belmit]

You are toit, like toiger!

Impressive stuff. :)

[Admiral Huddy]

You have a lovely body. Have you thought about your pre-comp plan?

2nd picture down in post #6.. I'm sure I recognise her ??

[Piggymon]

Thank you again for the lovely posts! I'm going to do you all proud!

Huddy, I'm being prepped by James Collier who owns/runs muscletalk and is heavily involved in the UK bodybuiling scene.. my training is done my Micky McKay who holds a Mr Britain title... I'm all sorted as far as that is concerned :D

[Desmo]

And she's got the best trainer kicking her arse in the gym :D

[Kitten]

looking AMAYZING little lady!! x

[Piggymon]

Awww fankoooooo :)

[_dogma_]

I have to admit reading the first post I was a little "eek" but you really do look stunning! There's no way I could be disiplined enough to get my body looking like that!

Good luck to you :)

[Piggymon]

Aww thanks Dogma, I've got a lot of work to do yet to get stage ready :)

I won't lie, it's bloody hard work but it's so worth it, can't wait to step on stage with my bling bling :D

[Admiral Huddy]

Thank you again for the lovely posts! I'm going to do you all proud!

Huddy, I'm being prepped by James Collier who owns/runs muscletalk and is heavily involved in the UK bodybuiling scene.. my training is done my Micky McKay who holds a Mr Britain title... I'm all sorted as far as that is concerned :D

Nice one - Post your routine up.

[Justsomebloke]

I'm still amazed at the transformation. :cool:
The pics of the back of you show it best & I would Never have guessed you was that shape before. The difference to your back, shoulders & bum really is Amazing & No other word for it.
DesmoDude is a Lucky man. :cool:


Can't wait for the wedding & seeing all your Mates. :p + :o + ;D

[Piggymon]

Nice one - Post your routine up.

55 mins SS fasted cardio x6
20 mins ss fasted cardio PWO

Mondays :-
Hams/Tris/Abs

Tuesdays:-
Back/Bis/Calves

Wednesdays:-
Chest/Delts/Abs

Thursdays:-
Quads/Calves/Abs

Most stuff is pyramid - 12/10/8/6 and then on some of the smaller muscle groups I do 4 sets of 10/12, some supersets in there as well :)

My routine gets changed every 8 weeks to keep me on my toes ;)

I'm still amazed at the transformation. :cool:
The pics of the back of you show it best & I would Never have guessed you was that shape before. The difference to your back, shoulders & bum really is Amazing & No other word for it.
DesmoDude is a Lucky man. :cool:


Can't wait for the wedding & seeing all your Mates. :p + :o + ;D

Aww bless you Malc :) You'll have fun at the wedding :D

[semi-pro waster]

Looking good there, all the best for the competition although I'm sure you'll do brilliantly.

[Piggymon]

I'm 20 weeks out .. ARGH !!!

[Will]

Looking forward to checking it out in the flesh! :D

[Will]

Well piggy looks amazing! A bit more cutting and she'll do really well. Looking brilliant. Really a different person! Saw some of her routine too! Still training hard. Her diet is damned brilliant! Though not tonight cheat night!! With carbs!!! Lol! :D

wish we had taken pics! We were all looking pumped and damned good! :cool: :D

[Piggymon]

Aww thank you Will ! I've got so much work to do still :)

We had a really good session down the gym followed by a yummy curry :D

[Piggymon]

18 weeks out and things are starting to come along.

Discovered a mug of black coffee sends me mental in the mornings so started to have a cup before my morning cardio.

Did some posing practise tonight, still LOTS of work to be done, these bikinis are NOT flattering when you're not in competition shape and it doesn't help that I have a unigate tan but the shape is getting there :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020954.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020956.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020957.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020965.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020974.jpg

[Will]

The basic shape is there and looking very good, the base is there. Those 18 weeks will achieve lots, sure you have some work to do, but your back is looking great! Love that side profile too. :cool:

You're going to do really well - the final push is always the hardest!

[Piggymon]

I'm gonna do it ! RAAAAAH ! :D

Thank you :)

[Justsomebloke]

I've Never seen you look happier so I'm Happy. :cool:
Keep up the good work. :)

[Pebs]

Blimey, you look so different! Work is paying off, well done :)

[Piggymon]

Aww thank you both :)

I really need a tan :o

[Piggymon]

Really good day today.

The BNBF run monthly meetings so went to the London one today - Had an excellent posing session and got my BF% measured.. I've lost 3% in 2 months YAY !

The lady who runs it is a BNBF pro and said I was doing really well.

Gotta keep my head down and keep going. RAAAAAH ! :D

[Piggymon]

Awww thank you munchkin! :) x

[LeperousDust]

Well done pigster :) As you say just keep it up! Sounds as thought you're right on track, but just need to keep grinding away! Woop woop :D

[lostkat]

Fantastic :) Must be good to go along to these clubs to talk with like minded people and check out the competition.

[Piggymon]

Thank you again for your support, really means a lot to me :)

[Tak]

*might ask Mic if he can book holiday* :)

Asked him and he is gonna check at work and see if it's available :)

[Kreeeee]

Wow...

[Tak]

Holiday is booked - we'll be coming to watch you :D

Do you know what the deal is with tickets or anything yet?

[Piggymon]

OMG that's awesome ! :D Awwww thank you !

You can buy them on the day, they tend to get sold out before the evening show so would reccomend coming for the whole day :)

I'll take that as a compliment Kreee... lol

[Piggymon]

Saw my nutritionist and my trainer yesterday.

Both agreed I had made improvements since last time ( 2 months ago ) yay !

No changes to diet which is good just adding on 5 mins to my morning cardio.

I have a new training routine to start from tomorrow with a big focus on legs .. ow!

My abs don't seem to be popping out though even though my fat is dropping so James ( diet dude ) doesn't think I'll have abs on stage but it's something to work on for next year. However he isn't worried about my legs at all, he's confident they'll come in shape in time for the competition - he's had concerns about them as that is where my fat is being stored.

All very positive stuffs ! :)

[Piggymon]

Oooh Ooh, And my cheat meals are staying until 2 weeks out YAY !!!!

[semi-pro waster]

Excellent, I'm glad to hear it's all progressing as it should. You'll do great. :)

[Piggymon]

Thanks Dan, fingers crossed!

[Piggymon]

14 weeks... that's soon going to be single figures !

Went to the gym today and got my poses for my t-walk ( routine ) sorted so just got to work on nailing them and getting the timing/transisions right now.. feel more organised now and that's another thing sorted.

Diet is getting harder so have had to be a bit more inventive with my fud.

We had Thai steamed fish, pak choi & noodles last night and then meatballs and spaghetti tonight... both of which were nom nom nom!

[Pheebs]

OMGeeee!

I have just seen your kini thingy on a music vid!! Well... blooming close!

Can you spotsy?!

Kini Vid! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1KworDaCqs)

[Dee]

Well spotted :D Thats actually a really catchy choon too :D

[Piggymon]

I saw it :D

[Will]

Does one need to buy tickets for show? Or do you just turn up?

[Desmo]

Tickets on the door usually. Probably about £15'ish which is the afternoon show and then entry to evening as well. Afternoons can be quiet but evenings get quite busy.

[Will]

Well I'll just liaise with you and find out when you'll be there and time my arrival accordingly! :D

[Piggymon]

God I'm excited ! :D

[Will]

Me too! :D

[Von Smallhausen]

Lookig tremendous Piggy. :)

That super flat and toned stomach is incredibly bon soir.

[Piggymon]

Aww thank you Auntie Von :)

[Von Smallhausen]

Don't tell Dessie I said that. He may tw@ me one. :D

[Piggymon]

My lips are sealed ;)

Took some progress pics tonight .. 13 weeks to go. I cannot believe the person in the pictures is me !! So chuffed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020989.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020991.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020992.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1020999.jpg

[Matblack]

Looks good, shoot your photographer.

MB

[Jingo]

\o/ for smiles in photos :D

Well done for keeping up such a persistant effort - your morning facebook updates put anyone who gets up 'when they want' to shame! :p

[LeperousDust]

Lookin' sweet, and just so you know i'm desperately resisting a woman/kitchen joke because it looks like you could beat the crap out of me :p

Also a tan makes all the difference :)

[Will]

W...o...w....

Looking amaaaaazing!

[lostkat]

Amazing!!! :)

[Piggymon]

Awwww thank you peoples :)

Can't wait till show day! :D

[Tak]

Tickets on the door usually. Probably about £15'ish which is the afternoon show and then entry to evening as well. Afternoons can be quiet but evenings get quite busy.

OK I'm being thick ... what time do doors open? We want to plan what time we need to leave to drive up.

Will you guys be there from opening?

[vix]

Cor! Looking goooooood. The tan does help too, but everything is really showing that your hard work is paying off. Well done!

[Dee]

And now thanks to Sineads training, I too, have a teeny waist and rippling biceps :D

[Dee]

I hope someone got a photo of those :D

[Princess Griff]

OLE! *Strikes pose*

[Dee]

;D

[Piggymon]

I might end up doing the OLE on stage ..LOL! ;D

Thank you everyone for the really nice and supportive comments, really means a lot to me :)

Sam, the doors open at 12.30 I think for the afternoon show ( pre judging ) which lasts a few hours, then a break, then the evening show starts at 5pm ( bling bling )

The show runs in order of the different classes ( as shown on the poster ) but you are basically free to come and go as you wish.. I won't be backstage all day so will be able to come and mingle and we can all meet up in between for some nom noms :)

The afternoon show is probably about half full and it then gets busy in the evening.

If you buy a ticket in the afternoon it is valid for the evening too.

[Kitten]

Lookin' sweet, and just so you know i'm desperately resisting a woman/kitchen joke because it looks like you could beat the crap out of me :p

I love you so much LD ;D

Looking fantamatastic Sineady, very proud of you!

[volospian]

When I saw the first few posts I was going to say "Ewww, muscley chics.. not really for me" but you look bloomin' awesome!

Keep up the good work!! I'd love to be ripped, but I just don't have the drive (and I like my beer and chinese take aways too much, lol) and if I have spare time, I'd rather practice guitar than work out. However, hopefully the cardio will give me the all clear (minor hereditary heart issues) and I can rejoin the gym in June... then I'm aiming to go before work (there's a gym at the other end of the work car park).... for a while.... lol.

[Tak]

Sam, the doors open at 12.30 I think for the afternoon show ( pre judging ) which lasts a few hours, then a break, then the evening show starts at 5pm ( bling bling )

The show runs in order of the different classes ( as shown on the poster ) but you are basically free to come and go as you wish.. I won't be backstage all day so will be able to come and mingle and we can all meet up in between for some nom noms :)

The afternoon show is probably about half full and it then gets busy in the evening.

If you buy a ticket in the afternoon it is valid for the evening too.

Excellent :) ta :)

[Roberta]

I am going to try my best to get there little mate. X

[Piggymon]

Awwww, you guys are the awesome :)

[Piggymon]

So this time in 12 weeks it will all be over... unless I qualify for the finals ;)

James Collier, who preps me, is like the Simon Cowell of the bodybuilding world. He'll post something positive but will always add a but to keep you on your toes and tell you to keep working hard!

How chuffed was I with this

Hi S

You have come on loads - those pics have come out really well and clearly your legs have come in significantly since I saw you 2 weeks ago. If you were slightly behind schedule, then you have made that up now and you're well on track. This is very encourging progress. James approves! :thumbup:

:D

[Matblack]

I think the next 12 weeks may be the longest and the shortest in my life

Nice feedback from your mentor :)

MB

[Muban]

Great feedback and I've not said before but I think you have done an awesome job. Keep up the good work :)

[Piggymon]

I think the next 12 weeks may be the longest and the shortest in my life

Nice feedback from your mentor :)

MB

It's going to fly by ! iRoo will be with us before you know it:)

Great feedback and I've not said before but I think you have done an awesome job. Keep up the good work :)

Aww thank you ! :D

I've worked out, I only have 10 more cheat meals left :shocked:

[Stan_Lite]

I've worked out, I only have 10 more cheat meals left :shocked:

Better make them good ones then :D

Keep up the good work. I admire your determination and work ethic. If I can muster 1/10th of the effort you're putting in, I'll be back to Mr Slim in no time.

[Roberta]

Nearly there!

[Piggymon]

Aww thank you both! I'm gonna do BD proud !

Had a posing lesson today and my teacher said my poses were lovely and coming on really well... getting better at holding them for longer ( They REALLY hurt! )

Also measured my BF% again, been feeling a little off this weekend as the scales aren't budging a single pound and at this stage they really should be.. but my bf% has come down again! Is now sitting at 21.1%, dropped from 25.5% in January... that's nearly a 1/5 of my overall BF% dropped in under 5 months!

RAAAAAAAAH ! :D

[Will]

:cool:

[Piggymon]

So I have 8 weeks left, 6 more cheat meals :D

All coming along nicely!

I've bought my tan and did a trial run, put one coat on yesterday and another coat on this morning. Will probably need 5 for the competition day.

Had a great club today, really felt like I looked the part with the tan and the sparkles! :D

I'm really going to do this... OMG!!!!

Everyone is so supportive, I really can't thank you all enough :)

A couple of pics from the club and some taken when I got home.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030125.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030099.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030123.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030115.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030110.jpg

You can see the difference the decent lighting at the club makes!

[Will]

Looking gooooood dance partner! :D :cool:

[Piggymon]

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH !! :D

Washed the tan off now, not looking quite as oompa loompa ish ;D

[lostkat]

You look absolutely incredible Sinead. I think the most noticable change recently has been your legs. I hope you're bloody proud of them because they look fantastic :)

[BBx]

You look great Sinead! :D the tan actually looks really good - in some pictures of ladies it looks really bad... argh... this was sposed to be a compliment! lol

BB x

[LeperousDust]

Looking superb still ladee :) I should really get my ass sorted out with the gym i say this at least once every 6 months. I'd love to properly bulk up, but i generally fail to get start at all, like 90% of the country i'm sure :p

[Piggymon]

You look absolutely incredible Sinead. I think the most noticable change recently has been your legs. I hope you're bloody proud of them because they look fantastic :)

Thank you !.. I always used to hate my legs - I quite like them now ;D

You look great Sinead! :D the tan actually looks really good - in some pictures of ladies it looks really bad... argh... this was sposed to be a compliment! lol

BB x

Thank you MeiMei :) I know what you mean about the tan, some people use a thick instant tan which can look quite splody - this tan is one you layer on...I will be alot darker on show day though ;)

Looking superb still ladee :) I should really get my ass sorted out with the gym i say this at least once every 6 months. I'd love to properly bulk up, but i generally fail to get start at all, like 90% of the country i'm sure :p

Thanks dude !!.... If you need any help ;)

[volospian]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030115.jpg

That's what I like to see.... while yer in the kitchen you may as well get the washing done, love! :p:p

[Piggymon]

I have some uses ;)

[Dee]

You seriously need some pro photos taking madam :D

How does it make you feel looking at these pics, and comparing them with your first progress pics? :)

[Piggymon]

I dooooo !! I want to get some done either just before or just after the competition :D

I feel really proud of myself, I actually like what I see for the first time in YEARS - it feels goooooooood :)

[volospian]

I feel really proud of myself, I actually like what I see for the first time in YEARS - it feels goooooooood :)

You should do, after all, you do look pretty awesome!
:)

[Kitten]

I was supposed to be coming to take some pics of you around comp time (post-tea-bag tan ;)) if I remember rightly?! Hopefully we can arrange something around the time :)

[Piggymon]

You should do, after all, you do look pretty awesome!
:)

Thanks chap :)

I was supposed to be coming to take some pics of you around comp time (post-tea-bag tan ;)) if I remember rightly?! Hopefully we can arrange something around the time :)

Of course !! If that's still ok with you that would be fantastic :)

[Von Smallhausen]

Piggy, you look amazing. Has to be said

The transformation is incredible.

Any chance of a pic with Des in that bikini ?

[BBx]

Any chance of a pic with Des in that bikini ?

MIND BLEACH!!!

:D

BB x

[Pebs]

The transformation is incredible :) Tan looks fab too, hair cut is super stylish, gaaaaawjus!

[Desmo]

Any chance of a pic with Des in that bikini ?
I've already said on the training forum that if she places, I'll take some pics wearing it ;D

[Piggymon]

Piggy, you look amazing. Has to be said

The transformation is incredible.



The transformation is incredible :) Tan looks fab too, hair cut is super stylish, gaaaaawjus!

Thank you so much ! :)

It's bloody hard going but the results really are worth it.

Had to call my trainer on Wednesday, was at the gym and just had NO energy, felt like falling asleep between sets I was that drained.

I felt really down so called him for advice.. he said he was wondering when he would get this call and I have officially hit the wall ;D

Now it's all about sticking to the cardio and diet and the weights really are a token effort, I'm not going to build any muscle between now and the show.

Really excited now.. only 6 weeks to go .. :D

[Piggymon]

5 weeks :D

Had a review today, both trainer and nutritionist were very pleased and I am well on target

Very happy and can't wait to step on stage.

[Dee]

W00tage :D \o/

[Piggymon]

I'm so excited!

Never in my life have I had the impetus to set out and achieve something but soon I'll be able to say I have ... RAAAAAAH !! :D

[Piggymon]

Went to the BNBF Southern show on Sunday and got totally fired up!

Really enjoyed the show - I went through a roller coaster! I had feelings of OMG I can't do this to... I WANNA GET UP THERE NOW!! All within the space of minutes

I could have tanned up and got on that stage and I wouldn't have come last!

I woke up yesterday with an entire furnace in my belly, never mind a bit of fire .. RAAAAAAAH !

Did some posing yesterday and all of a sudden all these muscles were popping out! I'm sure they were there before but I just never noticed them lol

Really hope this positive feeling lasts the next 5 weeks, I really want to get up on that stage now and show everyone the result of my hard work!

BRING IT ON!!

Last set of pics before show pics :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030163.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030160.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030154.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030153.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030149.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/P1030148.jpg

[Will]

Thighs and bum looking much more solid. Good work Sinead. :cool:

Looking much more tight and lean.


Can't wait to see you on stage.

[Piggymon]

Total weight loss in the last year... 3lbs LOL ! ;D

You should see my t-walk now... it's awesome!

Can't wait to get up there and do this, so pleased you're going to be there :)

[Will]

I wouldn't miss it for the world. :) I'm so so so proud and fired up for you. :)

I just can't believe how much you've changed your bum and thighs which were your sticking points IMO (sorry if I'm wrong).

[Piggymon]

You're absolutely right, I was really worried about those areas but not any more :D

[Will]

Yeah I can't call you fat arse anymore :( :p *hides*

I think you look amazing Sinead, I can't believe that you got into the weights so much and took it to this level - it's humbling.

[Piggymon]

Awwww dooood !

Thank you :)

[semi-pro waster]

Looking great and it's really nice when you smile for the pictures, it just seems like you're enjoying yourself and appears natural which is so much better than the plastered on smiles you see at some of these competitions. :)

[Tak]

Simply stunning - I can't wait to see you up there and cheer you on :)

[Piggymon]

Looking great and it's really nice when you smile for the pictures, it just seems like you're enjoying yourself and appears natural which is so much better than the plastered on smiles you see at some of these competitions. :)

Thanks Dan :)

I don't think I'll be able to stop myself from smiling when I'm up there - I'm so excited !

Simply stunning - I can't wait to see you up there and cheer you on :)

Aww Sam, thank you :)

[Dee]

You do realise having a sprog is going to **** this all up dont you ;D

Cant see the pics at work, but I am guessing they're good :D

[Roberta]

Teeny tiny gorgeous lady! Looking amazing! x

[Piggymon]

You do realise having a sprog is going to **** this all up dont you ;D

Cant see the pics at work, but I am guessing they're good :D

Why do you think I'm doing this now ;) haha !! ;D

I do know a couple of ladies who have competed after having babies, they sprung back into shape pretty quickly!

Teeny tiny gorgeous lady! Looking amazing! x

Aww fankoo Dawny :D

[Stan_Lite]

Awesome :cool:

I'm hugely impressed, both by your incredible dedication and hard work and how stunning you look.

[Jonny69]

Wow, well done!

Got to be careful opening this thread at work, what with all the bikini pics. People will wonder what I'm looking at!!! :D

[Piggymon]

Awesome :cool:

I'm hugely impressed, both by your incredible dedication and hard work and how stunning you look.

Oh Stan, that's such a lovely thing to say - thank you :)

Wow, well done!

Got to be careful opening this thread at work, what with all the bikini pics. People will wonder what I'm looking at!!! :D

Hehe ! Thanks dude :D

[Kitten]

Amazing, pocket rocket. Very proud xx

[Piggymon]

Thank you poppet :) I'm going to do you all proud x

[Tak]

We're already proud you wally :)

[Piggymon]

Even more prouderer then ;) :D

[Piggymon]

Sooooo, nearly 3 weeks out .. ARGH !!

Some more info on the competition and surrounding facilities :-

BNBF CENTRAL ChampionshipsSponsored by

GARNELL Nutrition www.garnellnutrition.com
25th July 2010
Civic Centre
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3LD

*** Prejudging starts 1pm***
**Evening show starts 5pm**

VENUE: www.alban-arena.co.uk
SEAT S: 500+

Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair access throughout ground floor. A limited number of wheel chairs can be accommodated in the Auditorium, please enquire when booking. Disabled toilets situated on ground floor plus a conveniently positioned public telephone and seating plan information.
Tel : 01727 844 488

ACCOMODATION
http://www.allhoteldeals.net/uk/hertfordshire/comfort-hotel-stalbans.aspx -
You are:
1km away from the train station (ST ALBANS STATION)
1km away from the bus station
1km away from the St Albans Arena

PARKING
http://www.alban-arena.co.uk/content/1/48/Theater-Info.html
Parking is available to the rear of The Alban Arena. The car park is free after 6.30pm every evening and 'pay and display' at other times.

TAXI’S – 01727 833333

SHOPS
There is a good size Tesco straight across the road and a Wagamama's in the shopping mall (3 minute walk). Although Wagamama's does close at 10pm, you can order takeaway prior to closing time.
http://www.wagamama.com/locations_map.php?locationid=26
There is also a Holland and Barrett just around the corner from the venue for those last minute protein bars (2 minute walk)
Sainsbury’s is on Everard Close about 1 mile from the venue (AL1 2QU)

TICKETS£12 at the door. This venue does not have allocated seating.
For further information on the BNBF Scottish qualifier, please e-mail …..@bnbf.co.uk

[Piggymon]

This time in 3 weeks I will be the colour of poo poo and downing shots of vodka ;D

[Piggymon]

Got abs? :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Progress%20Pics/f87c5f7f.jpg

[Will]

Raaarrrr!

[Piggymon]

:weights: :woot:

[Grandad]

Go Piggy :D

[Piggymon]

Thanks chap ! :D

3 more sleeps until my last cheat meal :eek:

[Lozza]

3 more sleeps until my last cheat meal :eek:


Make it a good one!

[Piggymon]

I'm going out for a meal :D I can eat anything I want but only allowed 2 courses.

I'm going to have a starter and a main me thinks!

[lostkat]

Ooooooooooooooooooh what sort of restaurant are we going to? I'm v excited :D

[Piggymon]

We're going here :-

http://www.thirty-four.co.uk/

Had 2 meals there, really really nice place :)

[lostkat]

OOooh now that looks larrrrrrvely :D

[Piggymon]

It's really lovely there, only 5 mins walk from home too :D

[Roberta]

Looks like KT is competeing!

[Piggymon]

I saw that last night and had a bloody heart attack LOL ! ;D

She's got such a superb figure, she'll beat me hands down :)

Will be good to get a big class though, more stage time ;) hehe

[Piggymon]

Done a trial run of my makeup this morning seeing as I was tanning up for the bnbf club anyway

considering I don't normally wear heavy makeup I'm really pleased with it! I have sparkley eyes :D

I'm so excited I might burst !!!

[Roberta]

I can't make it as have a booking. :(

Will expect lots of pics! x

[Piggymon]

*sad face* :(

There will be lots of piccies :)

Had a code red wobble on the weekend, spent a lot of Sunday in tears not wanting to do it and just wanting to eat choccy but I had a good session down the gym and I'm back on it now.

Not going to let you all down

[Dee]

I hope you get as excited over your wedding day ;) :D

[Piggymon]

After the competition is done I can turn into bridezilla ! ;D

[Dee]

I am still waiting for my Bridezilla gene to kick in :D

[Piggymon]

It will soon ;D

So I went to see my prep guys this week, both very pleased with me yay !

The final stages have now been started

Did my last legs session tonight, carbs are being cut, sodium intake increasing and I start drinking LOTS of water

It's all very technical so I won't bore you with the details but early next week I will look all watery, bloated and crap and then within a few days I will tighten up and hopefully look awesome! ;)

[Desmo]

It's all very technical so I won't bore you with the details

I will ;D

She has to drink 8 litres of water a day to load her up with fluids and to get her body used to pissing it all out. She'll also up her sodium intake which helps to hold water around the muscle and also cut back on carbs to deplete the muscle of glycogen. After about 3-4 days of this she'll reverse the whole process. Stop drinking the water and start taking on carbs. The carbs will get drawn in to the muscle, taking the surrounding water with it making the muscle appear fuller. Her body is then still trying to piss out what water it can, removing all the water from outside the muscle. Night before her competition she has to drink a bottle of wine for the final dehydration help. My god, that will be a fun night ;D

[Tak]

8 litres?!?!?! Shes gonna be living in the bathroom :p

[Piggymon]

I might just sleep on the loo ;D

Water intake starts tomorrow ..ARGH !!

[Tak]

I usually manage 3 without trying; 8 is gonna be hard work. When I was trying to increase how much I drank, I use to have time markers ie by 12noon I must have finished at least 1 litre - you given yourself "checkpoints" or anything?

[Piggymon]

I'm going to aim to get 6 done whilst at work so I only have 2 to make up when I'm at home.

Good idea with the checkpoints Sam, I'll do that :)

Hair is now ready for the competition ... should help me stand out ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/piggymon/Hair/c215c1ff.jpg

[Kitten]

looks stunning x

[Piggymon]

Aww thank you poppet :) x

[LeperousDust]

Woooooop :):D

[Piggymon]

Nearly there now - feel really tired and it can only get worse :eek: ;D

[Piggymon]

Keep forgetting to post some info !

There are 16 in the class in total inc me which is HUGE!

The good news is my class is on first yay !! .. This is great news for those of you who don't have much interest in the show in general, you won't have to hang around too much :)

[Piggymon]

1.5 litres down so far - feel sick and bloated :p

[Tak]

6.5 to go ... :p

[Piggymon]

Half way there .. 4 litres down ;D

[TinkerBell]

Holy bejesus. Can't believe you have to drink 8 litres in one day! Madness!

[Piggymon]

It's certainly a challenge!

[Knipples]

Are we counting how many times you have to pee? ;D

[Piggymon]

I think I've done 6 so far today ;D

[vix]

Wow! The bottle of wine bit sounds errr interesting!

Good luck with it Sinead, sounds like it will be a blast when you are all done up on stage :)

Is this something you will do again or a one off? So after the comp obviously you are going to carry on being fit but will you do it to the competition extent again?

[Piggymon]

Can't wait Vix! I'm nervous but really excited as well !

Going to continue with the training afterwards and the diet will still be fairly strict but not as strict as it is now.

Between shows is called the offseason where you structure your training around your weaker body parts - mine is my abs mainly, so I can work on building them for the next competition - really want to do it again next year

I've really enjoyed this prep, it's been hard but very rewarding :)

Just about managed all my water - **** knows how ;D

[Tak]

Have you managed to eat anything today? I found when I first started drinking the "proper" amount of water, my appetite vanished and when faced with food I could only nibble.

[Piggymon]

Oh yes I've eaten ! ..

Breakfast :-
20g oats with skimmed milk
Strawberries
20g whey in water

10.30AM :-
150g cottage cheese
1 banana
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

12.30PM:-
80 lean mince
Various veg
40g kidney beans
20g brown rice
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

3.15PM
100g Salmon
Salad
1 banana
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

5.45PM
50g Chicken
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

PWO Shake - 30g Whey in water & 10g maltodextrin

8.30PM
100g Cod
2 small new pots
Sweetcorn
Peas
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

Will have 20g casien in water before beddy byes.

[BBx]

Why so much ketchup?!

BB x

[Mark]

Hope you like ketchup! :)

Good luck with it all. Much respect for your dietary self-control in particular as that's something I've completely failed at.

[TinkerBell]

Probably to make it taste nicer!

I don't know how you do it Sinead!!

[BBx]

Also, another question. Is there anything on your diet plan that you don't like but you have to eat? Or do you talk through that with your nutritionist and come up with alternatives?

Am so crap with diets. I think that would be one of my biggest challenges.

BB x

[Piggymon]

Why so much ketchup?!

BB x

Keeping my sodium levels in check, with me drinking and flushing out so much water, they will drop.

I am pleased about the ketchup - everything tastes so much nicer ;D

Thanks Mark :)

[Piggymon]

Also, another question. Is there anything on your diet plan that you don't like but you have to eat? Or do you talk through that with your nutritionist and come up with alternatives?

Am so crap with diets. I think that would be one of my biggest challenges.

BB x

There's nothing on there I don't like but if there was I would find alternatives, apart from this last week.

This last week is THE most important week of the whole prep - this will either make or break me. Everything HAS to be EXACTLY as per the diet sheet or certain things won't work properly.

I have no idea how I'm managing to do this if I'm honest ;D

[BBx]

150g cottage cheese
1 banana
Salt
Tommy Ketchup

This was the one I was questioning really! I actually would probably have ketchup with the others! :D

Btw sorry about my random text - suddenly realised that its next weekend!!!!!

BB x

[Piggymon]

You know what, it's actually really nice ! Almost like macaroni cheese with ketchup... or that could just be my diet taste buds LOL !

Thank you for the text hun, it really made me smile and reminded me why I'm doing this... I'm going to see it through and make you all proud :) x

[BBx]

Wooo hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

:D

BB x

[Mark]

Random fact, which some may know: It sounds very similar to "fluid loading", though on an extreme scale. Even astronauts do it on the way home (though they're allowed fruit flavouring or a chicken soup-like concoction). Count yourself in esteemed company! :)

PS - They use adult-sized diapers! They don't have the toilet option! :eek:

[Creature]

As someone who drinks a hell of a lot of water, 8 litres is a mental amount. On an average day, I probably get through 5 - 6 litres roughly. With the weather like this, i'm probably pushing close to 8 but knowing you have to do that every day, including eating a fair amount as well, it's just mad.

I have to say though, you looked awesome back in November, so you must look mega-awesome now. Will be sending a lot of positive vibes at the weekend, you're gonna do fantastically.

[Piggymon]

Eating a fair amount ? I'm bloody starving ;D

Thanks for the support dude - can't wait to show you all the piccies :)

[Lozza]

Why so much ketchup?!

BB x


Just a guess... to help with the sodium intake.. full of salt? not so sure as I don't like the stuff but that's my guess!

Doh didn't realise there was another page and it was answered already! still I saw correct lol

[Tak]

How goes it? Feeling like a water balloon yet? :D

[Piggymon]

Just a guess... to help with the sodium intake.. full of salt? not so sure as I don't like the stuff but that's my guess!

Doh didn't realise there was another page and it was answered already! still I saw correct lol

Clever Lozza :D

How goes it? Feeling like a water balloon yet? :D

Yes, and looking like one ! ;D

Diet brain is in full force, muscles feel like they're being put through a mangle - all going to plan ;)

Finished work for a week now thank god!

[Von Smallhausen]

Still find the transformation and willpower amazing.

Don't forget Des and that bikini. I have Dutch w**k-o-Vision standing by for a quick 20 minute jester's shoe fest production if he's interested. ;)

[Piggymon]

Thanks Von, 4 more days ... ARGH ! :D

[volospian]

Good luck, Piggy!!!

[Piggymon]

Thanks chap :)

[Pickers]

Woooo Go Piggy!!

[Piggymon]

Thank you ! :)

Start my carb up tomorrow, 50g of oats to start off with yum yum then LOTS of rice & chicken ;D

Felt like death earlier, literally thought I was going to pass out ! Will start to feel better tomorrow when I have some carbs back in me.

One workout left tonight and 1 cardio session tomorrow then that's the training done!

[Will]

Raaaaar! You're nearly there! Sorry I've been out of touch/the loop - only just got back online!

[Piggymon]

Thank you Mr Bear :D

[Piggymon]

It's CAAAARRB day !! ;D

[volospian]

... when i say rice, you say and peas - rice, and peas!

[Piggymon]

hehe :D

Here's what I've eaten today... feel sick of rice and broccoli! :puke:

60 mins cardio AM

Straight after cardio - shake - 50g maltodextrin & 20 whey protein in water

8.00AM
50g Oats & Banana

10.30AM
50g Brown Basmati Rice
80g Chicken
Broccoli

1PM
80g Lean minced beef
Various Veg
40g Kidney Beans
50g Brown Basmati Rice

3.30PM
100G Salmon
50g Brown Basmati Rice
Broccoli

6PM
50g Brown Basmati Rice
80g Chicken
Broccoli
Banana

Will be having :

8.30PM
100g Steak
Small Sweet Potato
Broccoli

Beddybyes : 20g Casein in water

Supplements
400mg Magnesium
200mg Potassium
2g Vit C
3g Dandelion Root

Water reduction starts tomorrow

Been very hard getting all that food down today ! - Same again tomorrow

[Tak]

Thats probably more than I eat in a week ;D :p

[Piggymon]

I'm really bloated from the food and the water :/

It's really hard work eating when you're not hungry and more so when you're not enjoying what you're eating ;D

[Piggymon]

I think I can safely say... after this prep is finished... it's going to be a long time before I eat Chicken, Rice & Broccoli :puke:

[Jhadur]

A quick question - anyone know what the area where the show is, is like? Would be easier for us to come by bike but am always worried if the areas not great :)
Thanks in advance.

[Piggymon]

I have no idea :( Sorry Mic

[Will]

St Albans is a fairly nice place, but the area where the show is... no idea!

[Tysonator]

I have often thought about a competition, but never have gone down this road.
Work is a big problem with time for me, we are just so busy !
Plus I have not had a gym buddy for well over 4 years now and it shows as I can not go to the Max every time I go !

perhap some motivation is needed !

So come on Pgigymon, go get that title !

[Piggymon]

Thanks dude !

One more day to get through then it's show day YAY !

Put 1 coat of tan on last night, my back is looking awesome :D

[Pickers]

Oh I thought it was today!!!

[Piggymon]

I'm glad it's not ... I'm not ready ;D

[Haly]

Good luck tomorrow :)

[Piggymon]

Thanks Jen :)

[IainB]

A quick question - anyone know what the area where the show is, is like?

There will be loads of parking available over in the multi-storey across the road and as mentioned St Albans is a really nice area, there are also a few smaller car parks dotted around

On another note....im not going to be able to make this Sinead :'( if so utterly annoyed...its like 20 minutes down the road for me, but Ive had the month from hell on the money front, so need to make £10 stretch to Thursday some how :shocked:

You will be awesome though, have loved watching the transformation :)

[BBx]

Shame you can't make it Iain :( been debating about the location just now.

Google maps shows it in entirely different spot. i.e. middle of nowhere, but am assuming its in the civic centre in town?

BB x

[IainB]

I cant tell you how 'argh' I am at the minute :angry: I WILL put faces to names one of these days ;)

I have it as AL1 3LD - which you get too from Hatfield Road or Victoria Street (I think!) then Bricket Road / Civic Close, unless....Ive got it totally wrong?

Its also walking distance from the train station :)

[Piggymon]

There will be loads of parking available over in the multi-storey across the road and as mentioned St Albans is a really nice area, there are also a few smaller car parks dotted around

On another note....im not going to be able to make this Sinead :'( if so utterly annoyed...its like 20 minutes down the road for me, but Ive had the month from hell on the money front, so need to make £10 stretch to Thursday some how :shocked:

You will be awesome though, have loved watching the transformation :)

Awww thank you Iain, shame you can't make it :(

There will be lots of piccies ! :D

[Grandad]

Good Luck

the work you have put in has been amazing :)

[Piggymon]

Thank you ! :)

Got 2 coats of tan on now, starting to look more and more like an oompa loompa ;D

[semi-pro waster]

Just while I remember today, best of luck for tomorrow and have a great time regardless. :)

[Will]

What time do you go on stage?

[Piggymon]

Just while I remember today, best of luck for tomorrow and have a great time regardless. :)

Thank you ! :D

What time do you go on stage?

1PM for pre-juding & 5PM for T walk :)

[Jhadur]

What sort of time will we need to get there to get tickets? I seem to remember you saying they can sell out quickly sometimes.

[Piggymon]

If you're getting there for the afternoon show you'll be fine, they tend to sell out when it gets to the evening show ( the ticket covers you for both afternoon & evening )

I can't believe this is tomorrow ! SH!T !!! :D

[Piggymon]

Half a bottle of wine dne and I'm pissed alreeady!! Justvhavw to grb the other half down now and I'll wake up tomorrow looknf **** hit :D

[Tak]

Half a bottle of wine dne and I'm pissed alreeady!! Justvhavw to grb the other half down now and I'll wake up tomorrow looknf **** hit :D

*snigger*

:D

[Piggymon]

All done!! Time ti pass our and let the wind do it's work :)

[Lozza]

Good luck tomorrow you'll be awesome.. can't wait to see all the pictures xxx

[divine]

Good luck!