Well it's down to 5 weeks and counting. How's everybody's prep going? I think I am starting to see some small improvements. I am just so impatient. I cant wait for it to be here (metally, that is cause the rest of me isnt ready )

Awesome! 2 weeks and you are improving already!
Way to go. I wish I could say the same!

Hi girls! I know 5 weeks left! holy cow! Mussy, you look ready now so you will rock for sure! at least you dont have to walk in heels Lauren~just stick with the plan and be patient. I too like to see results right away and it is frustrating when they dont come overnight because sometimes you feel like you are depriving yourself of "fun" foods. Once I truly committed to being 100% consistent, the results did come, not overnight but remember we didnt get out of shape overnight either. You will get there~no doubt!
Maggie

I couldn't imagine trying to walk in those heals! I would trip and fall for sure!

My daughter took some 5 week out pics today, some arnt the best, she took them before I was ready, but anyway, I'm not too pleased I dont see much change from 2 weeks ago. If anyone cares to take alook they are on shutterfly.com
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You look great! I did notice a change! You will do fantastic! Keep up the great work

Thanks Tee! I never notice a change inmyself-I'll just notice all the flaws

I think you look leaner.
How did you do that in only TWO weeks?
What is your cardio load like?

You look darker - did you start tanning?

Yea, I did start tanning, Only been a few times though. I know it's bad to do but old habbits are hard to break. I am one of those who"grew-up" at the pool.

I have only been doing cardio 3-4 times a week for about 30 mins. I am stepping that up now-I just have to be carful- and try somehow not to lose any muscle

hi there, it looks like you are going to do awesome. I think you have AMAZING abs. There is one particularly jaw dropping ab pose!

What was your diet like before your 7-week out commitment? was it ****** or pretty good?

You seem to respond VERY quickly...

Well, it wasnt toal "s**t. I eat better the the "average" person, but I have a definate weakenss for pizza and cc cookies (OH THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD) I was giving in to those urges more than I like to admit

Just checked it out. Much better seeing your posing. I'm going to say that side tricep is going to be your best pose. Call it, "Picture perfect".

Concentrate on locking and tightening the legs. Get the feel of what it's like to tighten, then flex the hamstring. Also work on locking in the quads. Each week as you tighten up your diet, your legs will come in.

Your front double bicep: Elbows out in front just a tad and a little higher up.

Front Latspread: Bring the thumbsetting about 3 inches higher, elbows forward.

LOCK IN!!

All poses, flex from the feet, upward.

REMEMBER:
Last leg workout will be about 10 days from comp time. Your concentration will be posing and locking them in and your cardio.

Frank

Thanks Frank, I have been working on the posing. It's so hard with the back poses-when I practice I cant see what its looking like. I hope my legs do start to come in better-that has me worried. I'm going to keep on practicing everyday. I hope to see improvements.

Frank, I forgot, As far as locking in thehams- what;s the bestway to do it? I am just not feeling it? Maybe it's my stance-dont know but that is bothering me. Thanks for all your advice. I sure need it.

Lock in the hams:

Place your hand on them so you can feel what it will take in your leg movement. Bend your knee and raise your foot on your toe(s). You'll notice there's a little tenseness. You'll have to fight between the quads for stability and ever so slightly begin to push off as though you're going to take jump or better, if you're going to pick your foot up (backward) by dragging your "locked" foot. The foot never moves. See how that will feel. The same with the quads. It is not so much the flexing hard, but it is how you can hold position on the ground to make the legs muscles begin to separate. Watch in the mirror or use two mirrors.

Frank

Thanks Frank, I jave been practicing your suggestions. Only have 1 mirror though knid of trying to use the tv-not great but its something

Ok, you guys got pretty quiet on this one. How's it going? Would love an update. Isn't the show this weekend? GOOD LUCK!
Sue

Well here's my update. I has been an intersting few weeks, to say the least. Both my girls have had the flu, my hubbys had the flu. I have been luck enough to have it twice and I totlalled our car last week. But other than that I am still trying to get ready for the Northern. I can help thinkg, what else can happen?

Mussy,

Hang in There
You'll do great this weekend!

Tricia

Yep. You've used all your bad luck so now there's nothing but good luck for you. And Good Luck to you. Let us know how it goes.
Sue