Dark As Night

Whoa, baby. I look like I'm from Africa. I would take a picture, but I am so tired.  I didn't get to pick the color...there's only one color for bodybuilders and it's called Black Out. Hahah...

Basically, I look like I rolled down a muddy hill naked. No lie. 

All this black stuff will come off when I take a light shower tomorrow morning. Then, they apply another layer of it and go through with some contouring. She said she will watch me pose (yep, naked...) and then see where I need some emphasis. 

They did spray my face. I had the option to go lighter or as dark as my skin. I decided lighter would be best and I'm glad I did that. 

Earlier today, I got my nails done. Due to a mishap and possibly the whole language barrier, I didn't get fake nails. The whole time I thought to myself, "I should say something..."  But, I started thinking that there's less of a chance for me to break a nail if they are my real nails. 

(Before tan...)

I've been cut off of all water as of 1 PM today. I'm feeling ok about it. Choking down chicken with no water is not fun, but the bell pepper's natural juices make it better. 

I added to my suit bottoms; however, I'm not finished yet. I haven't done the back yet. I need to find some energy and get it done!  I also wanted to lay around for a bit since I feel sticky. 

I haven't even packed yet. I'm currently cooking all of my food and making a checklist. Maybe after I have my baked potato, I'll have some energy from those carbs. 

I'm still pretty calm. Every once in awhile, the nerves flair up, but I'm more excited than anything. I'm just ready to EAT THAT WAFFLE!!

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Last Workout = Sad Day!!

FIRST AND FOREMOST, I have some of the greatest friends of all time and you should be jealous. ;) I met up with my friend Jennifer for lunch at the park. It was good to catch up and the weather held up for us. She gave me a card that nearly made me cry. She just...gets who I am.

She got me a gift certificate for chips/cheese/salsa and alcohol. She is such an amazing friend and I'm so lucky to have her in my life!  

I spent the afternoon buying last minute supplies like travel mirrors, exfoliators, and sweatpants.  I also finished the top of my suit and I'm really happy with it. It just needed more sparkle. :) 

I worked out for the last time before the show. It was bittersweet. I've spent every night in the gym. It's my home away from home. I have gotten to know a lot of the staff and it just felt somewhat sad that I can't go to the gym tomorrow.  Walking out of the gym, I saw the "Welcome sign" that is always sitting outside the locker rooms. It was very inspiring. 

Another thing that I'm super stoked about is...CARBS!!  I get to have them tomorrow. I'm so excited!!  I better go to bed so I can get to those carbs faster!!  

Everything is coming together!!  

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Dizzy Up the Girl

I am feeling so strange.  No carbs in your diet = a stupid you.  That's what I've heard at least.  I don't know how many times this week that someone has asked me a question, and I have to respond with "I don't know."  I know I have the answer, but my thought process is all screwed.  Trying to think about what to do just hurts...It could be worse.  I think I'm getting along just fine.  Day 3 of no carbs!  I'm really tired all throughout the day though.  My irritability comes and goes. 

Everything just feels kind of dream-like. 

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Whoa, Baby...You're Salty!!

Wow!!  I consumed salt for the first time in almost 4 months. It was the strangest thing I've tasted. I put some on my egg whites and it made it taste like popcorn--not in a good way. 

My tongue feels spicy or something. Today, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then, on Thursday, I cut all sources of sodium. Today, is day one of no carbs.  

More on this later...I'm going to snooze for an hour or so until I need to start getting ready to meet up with my mum. 

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