Where do I begin......it has been a very busy month since I last wrote! After coming home from the Europa.....I started preparing for my last guest posing of the year, and another pro show (Palm Beach October 13th). A few days before my guest posing.....my children were begging me to not compete anymore. They needed more of their mommy.......

I was feeling really burned out, and like my metabolism was really stalling. I made the decision to not do the show..... It actually felt like a weight had been lifted after I made the decision. Since then, my days have been filled with being a mom and wife, cheering at soccer games, helping with homework, making lunches every morning (which they love:), and trying to be home from the gym every evening to cook dinner........My workouts have greatly improved now that I am not trying to do twice daily cardio and routine work!

Of course, it is difficult to deal with the "off season" body I am aquiring.....but I am managing. Everyday is a small battle with body dysmorphia.....I am winning though:) I am starting to feel "at home" in my own skin......I have started some new workouts and cardio routines, so we will see where they get me:)

My plan for next season is to do the Europa, All star, and Atlantic City! After the long off season of 10 months.....I think my physique will come in better than it ever has before! Of course, I will be appearing at the Emerald Cup and the Oregon Ironman in the spring......but no guest posings at this point. I have a killer new routine theme and music mix.....I am truly SO excited to perform it!

Well, time for bed. Take care everyone. Train hard, no excuses!

Love ya,

Tami