OK here is my journal.

[naturaltan]

having your SO go along with you for the ride will make it much easier at home. When we were eating for two different reasons, it was hard for my wife to watch me eat pizza while she was snacking on rice cakes. Eating healthy together allows the both of us to take the training to another level together.

At this point, my wife has no thoughts about competing, although I think she could really kick a$$ if she when full bore! So right now, we're jsut making a choice to be active at the gym and eat properly. So far, so good.

Danilee, I wish you all the best in your new co-spousal endevour. he he ... look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

[Stacey]

Hey Danilee.. did you get married yet???

 

[J'Bo]

Danilee,

Where did you get those numbers? $800 for 2 suits? That is crazy. Is this normal where you live? The suit i am wearing in my pics is custom made and was done for $100. Kary Odiatu gets all her suits done by the same woman and she is awesome. I have never heard of a $400 suit. Is it made of gold? It would be cheaper to fly down here to come for a final fitting from my seamstress, then it would be to get a suit from CJ? Any competitors in your area? Cause i know alot of girls sell there old suits, and you can just get them altered.

 

[Leslie]

WHoa- thank god- I though my possible show was OUT, because I would NEVER spend $800 on a suit!

Thanks Jbo!
Danilee- it is time to bargain shop!

 

[J'Bo]

A friend of mine bought a bra and panties from supervalue for $10 and put rhinestones on it and got it taken in. She won first place and was on every website that covered the show. Now thats bargain hunting. $800 is unrealistic and not nessesary.

 

[danilee]

Les and Jbo, Cjs suites, as per her pics on the old website..She has a new one but I can't find a link to it state the prices of a few and 2 pc suits are about 200 bucks, and 1pc about 300bucks..Ok so that is 5, but you have to pay for some heavy duty secured shipping(I think I remember that, not sure) Merry Christine makes the most beautiful suits I have seen..her website is her name, and from what I can remember(emailing and talking with her) the suits are about 100 or more dollars than cj...Now, these are some NICE SUITS...One of a KIND...But I know I won't have to spend the cash if I don't want to, but I would know no other place to go...I have heard of some sites, and stores...I think it comes down to not wanting the same suit as someone else on the stage. More than likely if you don't get yours made, you will end up with that problem(here in Hawaii)...But if it saves you that kind of money, and since I have to order like 6 months in advance...I guess it is out..I did want the option of having those silcone gel filled tops...CJ has these, basicly like a water balloon you choose the size, and she makes pockets to fit it...Don't know if I can buy that off the rack...

Nikegirl, Thank you for your input, much appreicated Without all the pressure of my SO and his WHOLE FAMILY and ALL HIS FRIENDS knowing I am competing, it will be alot eaiser to just go with the flow...I have a feeling that w8s and dps prep is one that is going to be livable, at least for the first month or 2...I get goofy in the head when considering contest prep Does anxiety mess with insulin??? Causes sugar cravings for me

Have not eaten or trained yet, day just go started update later tonight...

danilee

 

[Dr. Pain]

The truth is, shoes and suits can be quite an investment! In NPC Physique...it takes two suits and matching shoes! Some invest upwards towards $600..some less!

DP

 

[Leslie]

I guess we had better start saving now!