Yay came 2nd in my division

SORRY............ I have taken ages to blog about my comp day!!

I had a fabulous time.

I came 2nd in my division. Masters.

and am definately going to compete again. September 26th 1010.

I am definately going to try my hardest to come 1st this time and now i know what to expect i will find it a lot easier to prepare.

It was so good.

I had lots of family and friend there to support me and really enjoyed the whole day!

Special thanks to Di Hastings who helped me backstage esp. with Dream Tan. Phew, what a huge job putting that on it!!

Also, Di Broeren, My trainer from Qld.

And my Hubby Greg and Daughter Chelsea who were my major support people all the way through prep etc., other than Di my trainer.

Will post some photos too.

Jan xx

3 days to go after today

I am struggling a bit today. Day 3 of Depletion and my energy is pretty much zero, especially after my cardio session early this am! I wish i could go home to bed but have to be at work!! Damn!

I am so looking forward to having the following after the comp is over and done with...........

Soy milk cappacino from Mc Cafe.

Steak, with sweet potato, carrots, peas, corn.

My hot x bun from Easter.

My white chocolate from Easter.

Carbs like rice and rice porridge.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm not long now.

Bikini came yesterday - WOW it is so gorgeous. Not letting anyone see me in it except Chelsea, before the Comp day. Sorry Greg, you will also have to wait. Haha.

Baby Sims - our Lucas Noah, is going strong and day by day becoming more and more beautiful, if that is possible. He has already gained some weight and is sleeping and eating really well. He is so strong. And starting to spend some time awake during the day, quite contentedly too, i am happy to say. Chels is getting some sleep during the night thank goodness, but of course is still tired! Feeding, changing, bathing, feeding, changing, feeding, changing, as so it goes on.

Talk soon,

Jan x

C.O.U.N.T.D.O.W.N. is on!

6 more days till the Comp.................. Aaaaaaaaaaaaggggghhhhhhhhh I can't believe it! It's nearly here.

Now i am in my last week of training and preparation for the Comp. I have just started my last week's depletion diet........ nasty and boring! but i guess it's only for 6 days.

I feel i am just about ready.

People keep asking me if i am on track and i believe i am.

I would like to have had more work done on my lower body, but hey, it is my 1st comp and I am 50 so, all things considered, i feel i have done quite well actually.

I am very excited and a little nervous to say the least.

My bikini will arrive tomorrow, I can't wait.

Everything is pretty much organised so i am not stressing at this point anyway. Haha.

I have lots of people coming to cheer me on (thank goodness, I will need the support) so I hope I don't let them down.

More later.........

Jan x

Baby Sims has arrived!!

I am very excited to announce that on Tuesday 13th April 2010 my gorgeous daughter Chelsea give birth to a stunningly beautiful bouncing baby boy!

Lucas Noah.

He weighed 3.980 kilos (approx 9lbs) and was born at 12.41am.

An absolutely beautiful baby boy!

Chelsea had a very long, but natural, labour and we were all very fortunate to have been able to be present at the birth.

Both Chelsea and Nathan did a fabulous job and Lucas is very strong and healthy and feeding well.

Jan xx

He actually came on the day he was due according to the doctor and not a moment before!

So much has happened

OMG it has been AGES since i last posted. Sorry.

So much has happened and i have been so busy.

My daughter is about to have her baby anytime now!! Due in a few days, but, that could be today, tomorrow, next week! Poor Chel, is totally over being preggy now! She says just bring me my baby!

Well 2 weeks to go till INBA Comp. I am so so so excited. I am right on track too.

Had a fabulous weekend in Qld with Di, the weekend before Easter. That was so worth it. I learned so much in that 2 days. Thanks Di. You really empowered me that weekend. And boosted my self confidence.

The last 4 weeks of training is quite enjoyable actually. Tough but enjoyable. Lots of Cardio now as well as some weight and plyometric work.

I am amazed at the changes in my body, since i started my 4 week depletion diet. I have shrunk and feel wonderful at the moment. Only thing is ALL my clothes are literally hanging off of my shrunken frame.

I will need a new wardrobe!! Ah what a shame! :)

The diet is tough. Boring. Gruelling. But i can cope as i do want to do well in this comp. I have my Hot X Buns in the freezer, and my Chocolate Bunnies and Eggs waiting for me on the Kitchen Bench for after the Comp celebrations. Haha.

Tomorrow i am having a fitting for my gorgeous bikini and have my shoes and jewellery ready to accessorize. Hehe.

Have booked, waxing, nails, tan, hair, etc etc all in advance so that is done!

Now i just have to diet and train hard for 2 more weeks and it will be time.

Yay, and hopefully very very soon i will be able to say bye now from Nana Jan!

Jan xxxx

Talk again soon.

Back to work now..................

End Week 11 - Start Week 12

OMG has it really been 2 weeks since my last entry? Unbelievable.
And only 5 weeks to go till my Adelaide INBA comp!
and............ only 3 weeks till Baby Sims is due!!

Tomorrow is Chelsea's 21st Birthday and last week on Tuesday 9th, her and Nath got engaged! CONGRATULATIONS CHELS AND NATH! XXXX Happy Birthday Chels xxxx

St Patrick's Day - just gone (Wednesday 17th March) was Dylan's 29th Birthday. (How old do i feel??) Happy Birthday Dylan xxxx

What else. My life is so happening at the moment. It's crazy.............

What with Work 4 days a week, Training 2 x a day, and studying for my Cert III in Fitness, teaching and performing dance, I am too busy!! aaaaaargh.

I have been trying to spend some time on my Posing and Routine practice, but, the days go by so fast. If I am not in bed by 10pm, i cannot get through the next day without severe tiredness, so i literally HAVE to be in bed by about 10pm. During the week at least....

I have been studying like mad at work, in between work stuff! But still have so much to do before the Exam which is the day Thursday before Easter.

I am off to Queensland on Friday night for the week end. Off to finally meet and stay with Di, my beautiful training mentor. I cannot wait. We will be working hard concentrating on poses, and routine. I will be glad to get some real solid practice in with Di. And no doubt, i will be studying on the plane there and back.

Tomorrow night is Chels' 21st Fiesta Party so have to go and find something Mexican to wear!! Ole!
Should be lots of fun. Greg is growing his Mexican moustache at the moment! Haha any excuse for a fancy moustache.

Will write soon, back to work now!

Jan xx

End Week 9 - Start Week 10

OMG 7 weeks to go!

Well things are starting to really accelerate now. As i am moving closer to the Comp i am discovering a whole new lifestyle.
I read somewhere recently that training for a comp is like having a 2nd job and you know what - it is true, only instead of earning money, i seem to be continuously spending money!
So far, I have organised my beautiful costume which is being made as we speak!
I have bought a gorgous pair of shoes for the comp to match my beautiful costume!
I have experienced the joys of WAXING! (a whole new experience for me girls)
I have posters plastered everywhere to remind me of the importance of preparing for the comp.
I have also purchased a copy of last years comp in Adelaide, so i can really start practising and perfecting my poses and routine. (MUSIC CHOSEN FOR THAT TOO!) and really take in what i am going to be experiencing myself very soon...................
I am so excited and so pumped.

I am training like a machine. Twice a day, one day off a week. Cardio, Weights, Circuits, Classes, RPM, Step, you name it. Oh and ABS too of course!!
I am lifting my weights to add more resistence and really taking off now with the cardio, Esp like the treadmill at the moment. Bike OK too.
Diet is boring boring boring, but it's ok. I can literally see myself shrinking, my body shaping and the fat disappearing! Week by week.

I basically feel absolutely fantastic.

Like to acknowledge all the people who are supporting me at the moment,
Trainer/Mentor and long distance training partner - Di, Hubby and also training buddy - Greg, beautiful Daughter Chelsea, also, some the guys at the gym who are always keen to help or know how i am going, Tom, Di, Brad, Tam, Ali, Bruce, etc.

Back to work,
chat later,
Jan xx