Stacey's First Competition Journal

[naturaltan]

Originally posted by butterfly
You know I totally want you to have a baby! But realistically it could take several months or years of trying. I used to work with a girl who had endo and it took her a good three years of persistent trying to finally get pregnant... she has 3 kids now!!!

One thing you do not want to do is get yourself all stressed out over trying to get pregnant. That will just make it that much more difficult.

My suggestion is to continue your life as planned, comps, modeling, etc. and WHEN you get pregnant you can put everything else on hold.

Do what you need to do to be healthy and to get pregnant but don't put your life on hold waiting for it to happen.

luv ya

Nicely said Ann ...

Stacey ... sorry, but I think I've missed the reason why couldn't continue on with the comp and still try and get pregnant?

 

[Stacey]

Originally posted by JLB001
I don't want my donation back...use it for diapers! those are more expensive than shoes. LMAO

NoNono--you donated it for my comp--- Not for a baby!!! LOL-- Your getting it back

 

[Stacey]

NT-- I haven't said that I'm not competing yet.

However--My doctor did say that the bad diet (restricting food, etc.) And extreme workouts Maynot be good for my body right now.

And I don't know if my hearts in the right place right now--when all I'm thinking about is a baby- And Matts on my side!

 

[naturaltan]

I know you haven't said either way what you're doing ... I was just interested in knowing why you couldn't do both. Is yours just a specific case that you can't workout as you're doing?

What do you mean you dont know if your heart is in the right place?

It's nice to hear Matt is on board with having a baby. Just make sure you've done all you'd like to do as just a married couple. Having families are great, but I know too many people who have lost out on dreams because raising children is a big task.

 

[Stacey]

Naturaltan's quote:
"It's nice to hear Matt is on board with having a baby. Just make sure you've done all you'd like to do as just a married couple. Having families are great, but I know too many people who have lost out on dreams because raising children is a big task."

Hey! I don't really have a choice on waiting-my body needs to have one very soon. And we defiantley would not be able to afford fertility drugs.

I also don't know If I really should compete-- I have been so negative about it in MY MIND, And so emotional, and hungry and pissy, and etc.. etc.. I really don't know if its for Me!! As Atherjen put it--to punish my body for the next 14 weeks is not worth it for me-to stand on stage for one day--

When I will be hurting my body in the inside--and could possibly mess it up even more, babywise..

 

[Stacey]

I will continue to carb-cycle w/ Dvlmn helping me--just getting off my birth control pills in 2 weeks. (when I'm finished with the pack I'm on)

I will go from there... If I get preggo I do-- if I look hot for modeling- than I will try that..

 

[naturaltan]

You do what you think is best.

 

[JLB001]

You know...they like preggo modeling too! I've seen some very touching blk n whites of ladies expecting that are just beautiful. You could have Tim shoot you being preggo.

 

[Stacey]

Great idea Jodie!!! I do REALLY want to do a photoshoot!

I am still concentrating on my diet--

Oh and this morning--my normally tight jeans-were BAGGY!!

Also-- I saw lots of lines on my tummy this morning--I was very excited!!

 

[Stacey]

Oh and your right--I saw some beautiful pregnant models in the preggo magazines yesterday at the doctor's office!!

 

[naturaltan]

Originally posted by Stacey

Also-- I saw lots of lines on my tummy this morning--I was very excited!!

lines on your tummy?

 

[Stacey]

Yeah--how else do you describe it??!! LoL-- I saw great definition

 

[JLB001]

LOL. Well....i haven't seen my abs in about two months. Craig got a kick out of the jelly roll on my backside lastnight.

My PT said I can start light cardio! Bike with no tension....soooooo you know what that means, no more jelly rolls on the backside!

Oh...Stacey...those would be described as....ABS

 

[naturaltan]

definition ... Gotcha! So you're telling me that not only are you a very good looking lady, you're adding ab definition to your hotness scale

I hope Matt knows what he's in for ... he has a great looking wife already, but she's adding hardbody to the resume ...

 

[Sapphire]

Good luck with the baby making Stacey! You would be a beautiful model pregnant or not!

 

[Stacey]

Lmao At you Jodie-- I DOUBT you have Jelly rolls-- your a nut!!

YEAH cardio!! Don't over do it honey!!!!!!! Great news though!

Oh yeah--abs-- I thought I had some under there! My tummy is super flat--but now I'm getting my lines back that I had a long time ago! YEAH

 

[Stacey]

Originally posted by naturaltan
definition ... Gotcha! So you're telling me that not only are you a very good looking lady, you're adding ab definition to your hotness scale

I hope Matt knows what he's in for ... he has a great looking wife already, but she's adding hardbody to the resume ...

THANK YOU NT!!!

 

[JLB001]

Serious! I had a roll hanging over my skirt yesterday. I am being dead serious here.

 

[Stacey]

Thank you Sapphire!!

 

[Stacey]

Originally posted by JLB001
Serious! I had a roll hanging over my skirt yesterday. I am being dead serious here.

Whatever woman!!!! your going nuts--have you been taking your pain pills--- your crazzzzzzzzzzy

 

[naturaltan]

Originally posted by Stacey
THANK YOU NT!!!

... I'd be willing to be your personal bodyguard. My duty would be to just watch you. If there were any unwanted ooglers, I'd sent the Missus on their rearends.

 

[Stacey]

LMAO

 

[JLB001]

Umm...no, I haven't had any pain killers. Bottle is still in the cabinet in the kitchen.

 

[Stacey]

You are SOOO STRONG!!!!

I wasn't able to refill mine at lunch today--- they cost to damn much-- it was regular $84 w/o insurance...then it was $54 with!! I was upset and left! I have 6 left in my bottle--so I will be okay. Plus Matt's mom says to take 4 advil at a time (shes a nurse and thats what they give their patients in pain)

 

[JLB001]

I have a bunch left if you need some.

 

[Stacey]

Thank you honey, I think I will be okay!!!!

What are your plans for the weekend??

 

[Stacey]

I have cramps! I'm ready to go home!!!!! 15 more minutes!!!

My workout buddy wants me to workout tonight w/ her at Balleys-- I may go and do light stuff. I need to do biceps/triceps!

Hope everyone has a great & Safe weekend.

 

[Hammerlynn]

Hey sweetie! I'm kinda trying to get caught up on everything that's been going on! I'm so far behind! I'm so sorry that you are struggling with your decision right now but I can only reiterate what everyone else has said! You do what is right for YOU! I think you will be a wonderful mother.. you are very nuturing and supportive to everyone on this board and we are in cyberland. I hope that when you come to a decision that you feel at peace with it. The Big Guy upstairs has a plan for us all and I'm sure He will give you the guidance that you need! Have a great weekend Stace

 

[atherjen]

ahh hun hope you get feeling better!! maybe a lil gym time will help to relieve them. a lil light cardio or something?
Have a great weekend girl!

 

[Leslie]

Originally posted by Stacey

Oh ever since I started dieting down, I have been wondering if this is right for me. ??? Its easy to do a carb cycle diet- and have a treat everynight--like one peice of chocolate-- bitesize--but to do a comp diet--is SOO damn hard--and I think anyone who does it and competes is very strongminded and is awesome--just don't know how they do it.

Dieting for a comp- even with the carb cycle requires extreme dedication. As the weeks get closer, small lil treats like bite of chocolate can really get in the way. Like Jodie said, there will ALWAYS be fitness comps, if you want a baby then you should concentrate on having one! Also, inthe mean time switch gears to getting some pics done. Modeling is less demanding on the body(meaning you have to be in great shape- but not contest shape...there is a BIG diffy).

Also, while carb cycling is a healhly diet, exercising alot with weights and cardio, can be taxing on the body, both emotionally and physically. I didnt get my period for over 2 years. It wasnt til I went a few months of "normal eatting" did I get it back again.This does not seem worth the risk to further complicate your pregnancy tries... And thats only a side effect I saw..who knows what else went on inside.

Fitness comps are not for everyone. And everyone does them for a different reason. From reading your posts it seems you want a goal...a goal could be to get in shape for some TFP prints for your first photoshoot...you dont have to be so drastic and compete. When competing, your priorty must be you and your meals and your exercise and your water ect. EVERYTHING revolves around your meals. Its not fun. You nmeed to decide if it is all worth it to you
Good luck sweetie