This is pretty awesome! I'm back after over a decade, which was when last I competed and then life took a complete turn around. I had no idea this site would still be here, or that I'd be able to access my old journal, this is too cool, so strange to look back, I had no idea how much detail I'd logged re my training and nutrition, it's fun to review my old journal's, was just reviewing - 'BritChick's 2005 Contest Prep', where the hell did the last ten years go?!?!?! 
After a decade being out of the competition arena, and multiple life changing events I'm hoping to re-enter the competition arena in next year's 2017 Popeye's Fall Classic. I'm a wee bit broken these days and a little intimidated as to whether I have the ability to overcome fibromyalgia, along with a few other medical ailments that have been the bane of my existence for close to 8 years now, but I'm tired of being sick and tired and in pain and I'll be damned if I'm going to be sick, tired, in pain AND look like it! I'm ready to give it my best shot, so I (45), along with my daughter (19), competing for her first time in bikini and husband (45) competing for his first time, probably in physique, though his preference would be bb. Just started our off-season training for this event last week, so far training has been good, but with a rocky start for me with pain flare ups. But, hey, what doesn't kill ya!!!!! It feels good to be back! 
After a decade being out of the competition arena, and multiple life changing events I'm hoping to re-enter the competition arena in next year's 2017 Popeye's Fall Classic. I'm a wee bit broken these days and a little intimidated as to whether I have the ability to overcome fibromyalgia, along with a few other medical ailments that have been the bane of my existence for close to 8 years now, but I'm tired of being sick and tired and in pain and I'll be damned if I'm going to be sick, tired, in pain AND look like it! I'm ready to give it my best shot, so I (45), along with my daughter (19), competing for her first time in bikini and husband (45) competing for his first time, probably in physique, though his preference would be bb. Just started our off-season training for this event last week, so far training has been good, but with a rocky start for me with pain flare ups. But, hey, what doesn't kill ya!!!!! It feels good to be back! 
I'm happiest in the gym and training, something I need to keep reminding myself through the tough spots. I've got this! 
In fact, so much so, that I have decided to join her in the same competition! My husband, too, has agreed to join us, and now add to this my best friend, making it truly a family affair!!!
