I had another check in w/Daniel today...I am still making good progress. I've lost another 1% bodyfat and gained 1 lb of muscle in 6 days. I've lost 22% bodyfat since Feb.

Daniel said today that I will not be doing the Aug. 15 show. He feels I can be ready but he wants me to come in better than I ever have before. The progress I am making is slow but steady which he said is better. I have to keep in mind the long term goal and that is to go pro. He is talking like maybe I will hit a show in September. I've never been married to a show, I just want to be my best and if that means waiting then I am ok with that! I totally trust his judgement and know that he will stear me in the right direction.

I am pleased with the progress I am seeing and know that I will only continue to improve!!!

perseverance- noun. steady persistance in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc. in spite of difficulties, obstacles or discouragement.

This journey has been an adventurous one. There have been many, many bumps in the road and I've almost thrown in the towel on more than one occasion. It has been pure will-power that has sustained me to this point (that along w/ a little stupidity). Now I am at a point in the journey where I am begining to see the fruits of my hard work and determination. I know I still have a long road ahead but at this point I am ready to tackle whatever comes my way and see this through!

I still do not know what show I am doing or what the future plans are. I am leaving all of that up to my coach. This is a little difficult for me since I am a planner but I trust him and his judgement and am confident he will steer me in the right direction. I will continue to follow his advice, train hard, eat right and look forward to whatever my future holds!!

We took some photos today. This isn't the suit I am wearing it is just one I have for practicing my posing in. I always hate looking at my photos!!