I had the best routine practice today!!! I completely changed huge parts of my routine! I decided that my energy level in the routine was not high enough.....and I figured out that it is because the routine wasn't "me" (per se). I absolutely love the choreography, but it was too much dance and not enough high energy "tricks." So....I changed it:) I added in some old "favorite" moves, and threw in a few new ones that I love! I finally feel EXCITED about this routine. I love the music, and now I love the moves:) I must say that I did so many push-ups today that the connecting muscles between my lats and my pecs are SCREAMING tonight.

I found out that I have to have surgery on a small hernia in my abdomen...(beside my belly button). I am not looking forward to it, but luckily I am not competing until next spring- so I will have plenty of time to heal:) The doctor assures me that I will be as good as new in a few weeks.....but "no heavy lifting for 6 weeks"....(yeah right! Like that will happen:) I will go crazy if I can't lift weights for 6 weeks! It is going to be a challenge to say the least....ha ha ha

Did everyone watch the Biggest Loser tonight??? Go red team!!!!! I have to admit that I am partial to Kim's team cuz she is an IFBB fitness pro like me:) I am SO impressed with all of the competitors on the show.....I look forward to the weigh ins every week- so motivational!

After Biggest Loser, I watched the interview with Steve Irwin's widow Terry.....I cried until I gave myself a headache.....it was totally heart breaking to listen to her speak about her husband. But I must say, her devotion to him and his memory is inspiring. I could only imagine the pain she must be in......I don't know what I would do if I lost my husband. He is my best friend, and as my Mom says "He is the rock that I dance around." I have always loved him dearly....but after being together for 14 years, I really like him too:)

Well, I must go to bed. I have a hard day of routine practice and training ahead! I had a cheat meal tonight, and I feel as though I need to sleep off the effects of it:) (I ate steak, and cheesecake if you really want to know.....hee hee hee) I did not have OREOS, I promise! (Not that I didn't want to though:) Good night everyone- train hard, no excuses! Love ya,

Tami