I said I wanted a trophy, and I did it!

This weekend was nothing short of a roller coaster. Friday was the athletes meeting and I had already spent the day tanning with my mom but I was still no dark enough. Carb and water depleted, I drove home frustrated that I had to apply two more coats before bed. I called my mom and warned her that I was a little on edge but I knew that I needed to get it done. She was very understanding and stayed up with my until I had on 6 coats.

I set my alarm for 5 am and it really started to feel like a dream that in less that 12 hours the whole day would be starting and I would be going through the motions of competition day. I shut my eyes and the next thing I knew it was 4:36 and I was up and turning on my hot rollers. After packing my suitcase, I started putting the rollers in because Jordan would be arriving shortly to start makeup at 6. Time was just starting to fly but and the next thing I knew, my makeup was done and I was getting ready to head to the theater. I got there early because I wanted to get a good spot and I ended up getting a spot with a wonderful group in a small dressing room. Everything happens for a reason and I definitely ended up in theirs for a reason. Kennedy, who I had met the week before, and her mom (who was also competing) were in the dressing room and the positive energy amongst the ladies was awesome and definitely made the day!

It was only 8:30 when I arrived and I still had to finish my hair and put on some final tanning touches before all I could do, was wait. At 12:45 they finally started calling for the Bikini Tall girls and Kennedy (164) and I headed up stairs to wait backstage before it was our turn to make an appearance and rock it! It wasn't until 1:30 that I went on stage and I felt like it was all a dream. All my posing definitely paid off because I didn't even think about it. It was like my golf swing, natural. I walked out, rocked my front pose, back pose and then waited at the back of the stage for call outs.

As the last girl came on stage, we got brought to the front in two groups to get judged some more before we were told to return to the back of the stage. Now, was it for the call outs. How call outs work is you want to get called out first because that usually means you are top five. I am pretty sure I was holding my breath and smiling really hard at the judges and then finally, number 165....(my number) came over the head judges mic. I got first call out!!!! This was a good sign. They called up 4 other girls and started shuffling them around to do comparisons and then we were to return to the back of the stage.  I was beaming through my teeth and couldn't believe it.

As I walked off the stage I almost wanted to pee my pants I was so excited. I decided to head home and have a little rest before the evening show in a few short hours where I would find out my destiny. After returning home. I was bouncing off the walls and was chatting a million miles a minute. After blabbing about the morning to my family, I took a little nap and then got up and had to get ready all over again as I wanted to get back to the theater early to ensure I got the same space as the morning. I had all the same ladies in my room for the evening show and it was time to find out if I was in fact a winner.

On my way back to the theater I started down playing the fact that I might have actually been top 5 even though I did get first call out. What if I didn't win or get top 3?! I didn't want to get too excited before I actually had that trophy in my hands. After waiting 4 and half hours to go back on stage, it was my time. They lined us up and Kennedy and I said a little prayer and they called her number and I was next. I marched out on stage did my front pose, back pose and returned to the back of the stage. After all the girls were called out, they asked us to leave the stage and then they would call back out the top 5. I was the third girl called out and all I could do was wait. First they announced 5th, then 4th and I couldn't believe it, I was top 3!!! Already an accomplishment, they called out 3rd and I realized I was top 2! At this point I was praying for them not to call my number and it almost happened in slow motion...no....1....6......5. I was 2nd!!! Oh, my god! I won and was now a qualifier for the BC's in June next year. I left the stage and was jumping up and down! It sure felt like first place but it also still felt like a dream. I had accomplished my goal and in a big way.

After the show, my family awaited for me in the lobby and I couldn't wait to see them! After Brett and I went to Cactus to celebrate with the rest of the BBB girls and it was a lot of fun. It was 1 am and I had been up since 4:30 and was wiped to say the least but it was all worth it! At Cactus, just in case you were curious, I didn't go crazy. I had calamari and Brett and I split the J.D bbq burger and I was content. I didn't wanted to eat too much because I was having brunch at my house on Sunday to celebrate my birthday and post competition.

Anyways, this post has been a novel and I didn't even tough on Sunday....This whole journey has been amazing and now I will enjoy a little down time and eat clean, continue training and focus my energy on some other things right now but BC's next June, here I come! I think I just committed to another show :S maybe I'll sleep on it...

Thank you to all my friends that came and supported me during the morning show, my family who has tolerated a lot and supported me and provided lots of hugs when I needed them, to my Oval family who always had a positive outlook, my boyfriend who is excited to see me eat real food and gave me all the space I needed to reach my goal and everyone for reading about my journey. You were all there on stage with me and I really appreciate all the letters and notes from all of you!

Love you all!!!!

Nic out

xoxo

It's TANNING TIME!!! 1 more sleep people!!!!

I had a great sleep last night and a final "pose off", as my boyfriend calls it, last night at l'Oval. Today I got up and felt great minus the fact that my mouth is now drier than the Sahara. So I guess that is the answer to my question. My mouth is drier that the Sahara dessert. Anyways, my mom got up with me this morning and helped me get my first two cost of ProTan on and the color is looking good. I had a lot to prep last night because with a tan it makes it hard to touch things so I did my laundry and put old sheets on my bed for tonight and tomorrow so I wouldn't get tan on my bed.

People don't realize how much prep work goes into today and tomorrow in order to get ready. You have to make sure you pack all your food for the competition along with a survival kit, heels, suit, cushion, book, things to do in between shows, an extra pair of heels...etc. This all has to get packed into a rollie and cooler because you don't want any bags with straps as it can rub on your tan which takes time to apply in the first place.  ahhhhh...

It's almost time for me to leave for the athletes meeting and I get to start carbing up on CHOCOLATE CARMEL RICE CAKES to help me fill out a little because I'm looking a little skinny. You have no idea how excited I am about this or maybe the all caps gave it away...Anyways after the athletes meeting I plan on going to bed early so I can be Fresh, my new favorite word, for tomorrow. Jordan is coming at 6 am to do my makeup which is one thing I don't ever worry about because she is AMAZING also well deserving of all caps. Tomorrow will start at 5 am with a small cup of black coffee and hot rollers. I have to be ready and in New West by 8:30 to get a good spot back stage. This is crucial because there are a lot of competitors and you want to have a good set up because you are there all day.

There isn't much to do today except rest, relax and Remember! Enjoy your Friday people!

Snooki is in da house and I just "did" my nails and gurllll, they be lookin' pretty :)

Nic out!

My mouth is like the sahara dessert..

I got up this morning and did my last cardio session before the big day Saturday. Swiping in at the Oval was almost bitter sweet. It was the last time I would swipe in before I had officially do everything in my power training wise. The rest was up to my meal plan and making sure I had all my food prepped for the final few days. 


Today I planned to be busy all day to help distract myself from everything I couldn't eat or drink. It's pretty challenging to have to do an hour of cardio and only be able to drink 500 ML of water the ENTIRE DAY! Needless to say, my lips are chapped and I'm thirstier than a camel. Tomorrow will be worse, but I am going to do it with a smile on my face and enjoy every last drop of water that I do get. A whole 250 ML...I also had the brilliant idea of grocery shopping today for the party on Sunday, which was a terrible idea. After getting everything I needed, I decided to pay my lovely Dapper of a boyfriend a visit at the bank and to drop of a little present. He has been amazing throughout this whole process and I just wanted to show him how much everything he does helps me out. We went for a little stroll and got him some sushi and then it was back to business. It's funny that we've never eaten a "real" meal together so I am pretty excited to go out for dinner after the comp Saturday night with him so we can both chow down! Hollar for the yam fries.


After my little outing with Brett, I headed home to do my final, FINAL, food prep. I am looking forward to never eating chicken again, well at least for at least a month. I've been eating around 21 ounces of chicken a day and I need a good steak! The only other thing I wanted to do was to go back to the oval and spend some time in the studio so that I could run through my posing one last time and I am really happy that I forced myself to go. After wrapping up a bunch of loose ends around my place, it was time to site down. I had been on the go since 730 and I am exhausted. Tomorrow is all about my Snooki transformation and athletes meeting which I am so excited about. I can't wait to see all the competitors and really get in the zone. 


I know that Saturday will be here soon enough and I will try to keep you posted on Twitter and Facebook with updates, otherwise you will have to tune in on Monday morning to hear all about my journey as a Bikini Competitor with the BCABBA.


Have a great weekend everyone and Thank you for checking out my blog! Oh, and don't forget - tomorrow is Remembrance Day and it's important to take time to acknowledge it!


Nic out!
xoxoxo

You know your carb depleted when....you can't find your car

First of all I want to THANK EVERYONE for all the birthday wishes yesterday. Saturday will be the best present of all (positive thinking) and I'll get to enjoy a cupcake then but for now my eyes are on the prize in a big way. I am a very competitive person but also really enjoy motivating others so I am really happy to be apart of such a great team of Beautiful BBB girls! Shake it!!! Anyways, last night I came home to one of the nicest surprises ever. My sister spelt out Happy B-day on the wall in my room and on each post it note there was a world that when read from left to right was the birthday card. It is the sweetest and most moving thing ever. The post it  notes are a inside joke, but if you follow my blog it will make sense. My birthday was really special and I appreciate everyone's positive blessings.

Only 3 more sleeps until the Sandra Wickham show and my brain is toast. After my cardio session this morning I took my time and stretched but as I was leaving and walked into the parking lot, I couldn't remember where I had parked my car. Considering I am on day 3 of no carbs and attempting two workouts a day, I figure its excusable. But seriously. You know your carb depleted when you can't find your car...

The worst part about taking my time at the gym was that I went way too long without eating and had no food prepared at home. This meant that I had to go to the grocery store and cook on an empty stomach - not smart...I made the most of my cardio and will attempt a light full body workout and practice my posing in the studio later tonight.

Tomorrow is my last day to workout and all that's on the agenda is an hour of cardio. Easy, but I swear I am going to go through workout or gym withdrawal. It's a good thing I have a busy day tomorrow and Friday between work, final contest prep and Remembrance Day. But as I continue to say, I have to enjoy and take in each day and make the most of it. Every time I close my eyes I visualize Saturday and being on stage and how it will all be over I find myself really sad as the dream comes to an end. Competing is very important to me and maybe I will have to continue to find a way to be involved in it.

Today I thought I was cooking my final batch of food for the next 4 days but 3 flat of chicken later, I am still short food which means another trip to Save-On for chicken and fish. I have more than enough asparagus and yams (for Saturday) but I need to have everything cooked by tomorrow night because Friday is all about the tan. I tried a new product this time called ProTan and it goes on so nice and smooth. I am going to do three coats on Friday and hopefully be dark enough. I would totally recommend this product if you are going to a wedding or party and want a little bit of color. It works like a gem.

Friday night is our athletes meeting and that's when we get measured and sorted into height classes, competitor packages, numbers, directions for Saturday etc. It will be fun to see the girls from the BBB team and all the other competitors. Over 160 competitors and 1100 spectators! Even though you are carb depleted and water depleted, you have to make the best of it and that's where the hype of the athlete meeting helps.

Speaking of depletion, I'm not sure what's worst. The lack of carbs or the lack of water. I think the carb depletion has been hard the last 3 days because that is when you need your energy because you are still in the gym trying to pump out your final workouts. Water depletion makes your lips all dry and you feel like a camel in the middle of the dessert. Its not a pretty week. On Thursday I am only allowed 500 ML of water and 250 ML of water on Friday and nothing Saturday morning. This includes coffee and tea. You are only allowed the about amounts of distilled water. Yuck! The good news is that tomorrow is my last workout and then I get to relax a little because there is really nothing else I can do. Like I've said before, this isn't something you can cram for.

So here is to chugging as much water as humanly possible today because I hit the dessert tomorrow for a few days of water depletion. Happy Hump Day everyone.

Nic out!

xoxo