Preparing for this competition was more than just about sculpting a fit body. Getting ready to hit the stage was about taking control of my life ... celebrating my independence. Anyone who knows me well, knows I like to be Superwoman. But like I've said before, sometimes even Superwoman needs to take off her cape ... and ask for help. I can't do this alone. So for all of you who helped in your own way during this journey ... THANK YOU. I'm going to highlight a few people below and I know I'll miss a few. Just know that I'm sending you ALL THANK YOU vibes through the Universe:
Paul Anthony Neil ... for kicking things off, giving me some great, funny material for my blog (killer bunnies and the dean of bootology to name a few)
The Unknown Trainer ... for allowing me to have cheat meals, believing in my abilities, helping me believe in myself and to think like a winner, forcing me to check out my body and pose in the gym, and teaching me lots about training (mind-muscle connection)
Lael Sauter ... for coming in at the last minute, and driving all the way from Edmonton with his family to support me
Maria Ellis ... as a fellow competitor knowing what I'm going through and checking up on me regularly
Sue Hopgood ... being there so that I could talk through my mini-dramas that had little to do with training and for being my BM Therapist
Dustin Fox ... reminding me to swagger
Heather Yourex ... the only person at work who REALLY gets it, and an inspiring young lady
Leslie Horton ... Recognizing when I'm stressed at work and accepting it.
Countless FB friends, some I've never even met ... Supportive comments, encouragement, positive vibes when I needed them and accepting the odd day I was down
Nkechi Odina-Seale ... inviting me to Easter dinner and not giving me a hard time for bringing my own food, and reminding me that I'm "AWESOME"
Kay Rose ... for insisting that I come to her birthday party even though I'd be surrounded by delicious food and tantalizing drinks (good thing I came ... there were other treats to be had anyway ... heeheehee!)
THANK YOU IS HARDLY ENOUGH TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO FOLLOWED ME AND SUPPORTED ME ON THIS JOURNEY. BUT IT'S NOT OVER YET! THERE'S MORE TO COME! STAY TUNED!
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