The Fame of Health and Fitness

I could if I wasn’t so close to competing. My proteins are limited right now and I don’t especially care for sashimi unless its salmon and that is out!

True story: These are all a few of my favourite things but I didn’t eat any. To be honest it wasn’t even the slightest bit tempting and this is something to celebrate. I found it tough during my second season to be around people eating the food I ‘wanted’ but here I am at less than 10 weeks out and cravings are under control :)

The ending to a private message I received today <3 You seriously know how to make my eyes water. So happy to have you all in my life. Thank you for everything!

2 competitions in 2 years. This is my third season and August will be my third competition ever. It’s been such an incredible journey. There have been days I laughed, days I felt confused, happy, sad, lonely, on top of the world, confident, motivated, and days I have cried because of both struggles and triumphs. This journey has allowed who I really am to be present. As hard as it can be its worth every second and each day/month/year I learn something new about myself. Here is to 🍻embracing the future and to new experiences to come. #cheers #wbff #theresajennprep #fit #fitness

Offered cake and didn’t have the heart to say ‘No’. Accepted but did not eat it. Carry on! Less than 10 weeks to go!!!

Today is 10 weeks out from my first #wbff pro show. I just received my new training program and it is game on! As in game on against myself. Honestly there have been some days when I have questioned WHY I would choose to make my Pro debut and get married within weeks of each other …am I sane? (I think so 😜) and there are other days when I understand exactly why I chose this. It’s hard to say the least BUT I am doing it and I will bring the best I can under my current circumstances. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? RIGHT???! 😁😳😔 #iwillsurvive #wbff

I’m recovering from a setback. Because I was sick 😷the last several days I lost time in the gym. It bothered me yesterday 😠 but I’m over it. There’s nothing I can do about being sick aside from resting 😴Today I felt better 😎and so I went to the gym and completed weights only 💪To be honest with you I am not looking to be 👑The Best 👑 at my first Pro show but I AM looking to be MY BEST 🙋That is the only thing that matters to me and anything above and beyond being MY best will be icing on the cake 🎂Here we are approaching almost 10 weeks out.

Thanks T! Means a lot coming from you. Got your PM, replying soon :)

Wow! Really?! How cool would that be! There’s a few fitblrs coming we should meet.

My first competition was INBF and to my surprise I won. This is when I was anonymously blogging for a year and Oxygen magazine picked up my story so I had to come out LOL.

After I got my feet wet it was time to go after my PRO with the WBFF in BC and I won.

Now this third one is my first Pro show :)

Thank you girl! It means so much to me to hear this! You have been there through the lows and the highs and I appreciate everything you do. Here I go again, doing something that creates fear yet makes me a stronger person. xo

On August 24th I will be competing against the best of the best at my first #wbff pro show and third competition ever. Part of me is nervous but in a good way. Competing at Worlds is a dream come true and the only piece that is in my hands is bringing my best. I can not compare my body, symmetry or muscle development to anyone else’s because there’s only one me. My goal is to bring a better package than last year and I know I will reach this goal, I already have. Considering the amount of things going on right now with working, planning a wedding, juggling careers, prepping for a show and having a life I’m doing pretty well! My vision and focus are razor sharp right now and for this I am grateful. Let’s do this!

Almost 11 weeks out from #wbff I’m getting there day by day. No cutting for now, still have upper body building to do. The reality is that I live a #blessedbodies365 lifestyle which means that I live a healthy lifestyle all year round and not just get into shape for #competitions. I enjoy treats in moderation and the occasional drink. I have learned to live my life this way and it took me a long time to realize and be ‘ok’ with not having 8-10% body fat all year round. Personally I don’t want to be dieting all year round just so I can be constantly ripped. It’s not about being #shredded all year round for me. It’s about having a healthy mind and a healthy body and a body that can perform as well as look #healthy This is where my 9 year journey has led me and I am happy. Mind you I always want to continue to learn and become a better version of myself but not at the cost of misery or living in the gym. No one has to agree with this because this is my opinion and my realizations that are fitting for me. #personal #honest

Time DOES fly!! Yes I would love to know if anyone is coming to Vegas for the WBFF Pro show on Saturday, August 24th!!!