THE OVERCOMER

Ok. So most of us have head the term 'mind over matter' and this post is about just that! For the past 2 days I have been having to make my mind tell my body NO. No, you don't need sweets. No, it's not okay to have junky food today and get back on track tomorrow. No, you don't need to skip this workout. So, what's been happening to cause this? Well, I believe that it is a combination of things including not getting enough sleep. I've been staying up late in an attempt to have 'quiet time' and still have to wake early to get the kids off to school, train, work, cardio, help friends/family etc etc etc.....it goes on and on. I now HAVE to make my rest a priority! What a silly thing to allow to get me off track. I will not allow it. I will get proper sleep and I will push forward. Notice I said 'push', not glide, stroll or go. There is so much more that goes along with it for me to use those terms. It's a battle. A daily battle that I must fight to get this thing done.

For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
—2 Corinthians 10:4,5 AMP

It's about so much more than competing. It's about victory, self-esteem, belief in self and, most of all...destiny. Yep, I said it! DESTINY! I've been set up to WIN. I'd have to be a fool not to walk in it. While I don't know every detail of what God has in store for me, I do know that I am to do what I can, where I am, with what I have...and that is my intention. I will face things head on. Take on the lies that have been a part of me for so long with the Word of God. And, I will overcome! That's what I am....AN OVERCOMER!

God Bless,
Blondell

Scripps Florida: Addicted rats starved themselves; rather than give up junk food in study

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Suit Color

So, It's time to make decisions on things like suit color and what type of tanning product I'll be using. The plan is to use Jan Tana as of right now and suit color is undecided. I've been checking out how various colors look on dark African American skin tones and the more vibrant colors seem to look good.

Here's Tanji in a pink suit:

Natalie Benson in turquoise:

I'm having a difficult time finding someone to display the red, but it's a main option (considering I already have it! lol). I'm more interested in having everything come together and look as good as it can than I am using the suit that I have. It can always be sold and replaced. ;) Well, those are today's thoughts!

EDIT:

Here's Brenda Smith in red (Thanks, Lyn):

God Bless,

Blondell

Week of 3/27/10

So, this week has seemed to zoom by! The great news is that I'm rocking my program and am down 2lbs this week. The bad news is....well, I don't have any for ya! I'm feeling good. All is well. And, as always and forever, God is good! T is looking to get me down another 15lbs or so in the coming weeks. That will be easy enough. I told him that the point that I usually plateau at is ~154lbs so that's where we are headed and we will deal with whatever needs to be dealt with at that point. I have my eyes set one that at the moment. I would love to be able to come in at the same weight as my last show, but better conditioned. That would mean that I would have to have put on a decent amount of muscle since competing last. I think I have. Well, as the physique that I desire is continuing to unveil itself, I'll continue to put my hands in the hands of the Man that stills the waters. ;)

God Bless,
Blondell

Central States/Melissa Frabbiele Fitness, & Figure Champoinships!

So, I'll start this blog out with the date of my comp. AUG 14, 2010!! I have work to do and am working with Tony Dicostanzo of DreamBodies.net. I've worked with various online trainers over the past years and Tony is by far the best of the bunch! No doubt, I've worked with other great trainers, but T adds MUCH compassion and understanding to the mix and that makes a world of difference! So, this is the beginning of my prep for the show! I'm bringing the best me I possibly can and am trusting T every step of the way.

I'll be back mid-week with another post on how my week began. Check back for a longer, more in-depth post at that point!

God Bless,
Blondell