I have started this blog to document my preparation and progress for competing in my first bikini competition at the Heartland Classic. This show is through the North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation (NANBF) and is on May 23rd.
My fitness journey has been ongoing. I played sports during my adolescence and was eventually introduced to weightlifting through club and high school volleyball. During my undergraduate schooling, I developed a love for attending group fitness classes. This passion for group fitness eventually lead to me becoming a group fitness instructor. Currently, while attending graduate school, I have continued instructing, but have also been taking boot camps through Good Life Fitness. Additionally, this past year I began researching nutrition and counting/recording my macros daily.
As a fitness instructor I regularly ask my participants, "What are your goals? What are you working towards?". With the start of the new year, I realized that I was having a hard time coming up with a solid answer of my own.
So why a bikini competition?
When it comes to life (relationships, school, work, fitness, etc.) I have a constant desire to learn and further develop myself. At this point in my life I feel as though I have a solid knowledge on fitness and nutrition, but I want more. With that being said, the next step for me involves being coached and trained by others who know more than me.
Today I am meeting with my coach/trainer for the first time and Saturday I will be meeting with my nutritionist. Needless to say I am excited, but also extremely nervous.
Love and support would be greatly appreciated.
Much love & lifting,
Leah
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