I decided to do a second show. This will be the first time I have ever done more than one in a season, much less back to back.

The first will be- Central Eastern Seaboard States- 06/17

The second will be- NGA Annapolis Championships- 06/25

Good Luck on your contest prep. What do you do to stay motivated/focused day in day out?

nursejane,

Well I spend alot of time on this and the f&p board for one, it's a feeling of community for me. It helps to know what other folks have done and are doing.

I also refer to my past conditoning and know that what I am doing is going to allow me to exceed that.

Other than that, I try to keep it fun. I change my training methods a lot, and for my diet I try out out a bunch of different recipes.

I also try to maintain a social life. I have found that if the only thing I do is bodybuilding, I can become very bored, and also be a very boring person to be around. This gets a little harder as I get closer to my contests.

I am 1 week closer than you. I have started increasing my cardio. I really hate cardio, so this is hard for me. JTheo has suggested I posta pic for you and cytrainer to critique. I am feeling a little insecure about my "ability" to be stage ready and not embarass myself.

I hear you on the cardio. Posting pictures is a great way to get some feedback on your progress. Put up a link or email one.

Nursejane,

I just wanted to pop in and say that you don't need to feel embarrased about your ability to be on stage! You can do it!! Look at how far you have already!! I am very proud of you and I hope that both of you do great at your shows!!

Lisa