Competition Day is Finally Here!

It's Finally Here

All the training...

I can’t believe Showtime is almost here...
112 days of prep= ~8,960 min of cardio
~13,440 min of weightlifting ~672 meals
~125 gallons of water
~1,120 min of posing practice
Consistency. Hard work. Discipline. 

Peak week was fantastic... 
I loved it all, the meal prep, the hard work, the rest, the tanning, and most all the workouts!

I got to shoot with my fav photographer this week, wanting to capture all the hard work and turning 41 of course :) Did a run through with Chasity Hair by Design on Hair & Makeup as well.

Day of Check-In at the OCB Battle on the Beach

Overall energy levels stayed good when Thursday hit it was the last cardio session and workouts were over, now time to rest!

Friday check-in... carb loading :)

And I even had time to capture another sunset from our dock. 

Going over last min details of night before show... the do's and the don'ts!

9pm Check-in Night Before

And it's showtime...

630am Hair & Makeup

Headed to the OCB Battle on the Beach in Gulf Shores, AL

Backstage with chillin' in my Girl Be Brave Chair, patiently waiting my turn :)

Time to pump up!!!

No nerves yet... Just anxious!

Placing 3rd in Master's and 4th Overall Novice Open

What an amazing experience and really glad I chose to do OCB for my 1st show, I honestly loved every minute of it and sad to see it all come to an end. 

Judges critiques to come in leaner next time and add more sass to my stage presence.

Now into reverse dieting and start working towards my first full season starting June 2019 :)

Thanks to my support team...
Left Christian Simmons (Coach), my #1 Co-pilot (Jason Ross), and my dear friend Chasity Rice.

I love you and thank you for the support you give me in LIFE!

Thanks for being my person, love you to the moon and back Chance Lane! xoxo

Thanks for following along... I will still be updating you weekly to show my transition. I have found the sport I have been searching for since my tennis career ended due to Rheumatoid Arthritis 20 years ago. I'm excited to share this journey with you, just remember it's never too late to chase a dream! 

www.bodiesbycindy.com

www.orangebeachfitness.com

www.cindylaneross.com

Final 2 Week Push...

A few days late posting, but better late than never :) (Words to LIVE by)

My personal goals-

My personal goal was to be in the best shape of my life when I hit 40... well that didn’t happen! I was in the worst shape due to travel, stress, work, and the list goes on. I’m closing in on 41 this upcoming Saturday and I’m proud to say, I’m in the best shape of my life. Never give up, that’s the secret! 

The pic on the left is this past March while cruising around the Polynesian Islands weighing 167, and today weighing in at 121. I hit the reset button and it feels good. 

The best gift you can give yourself is HEALTH! Happy Birthday to me, I just added years to my life by just deciding to meet my personal goals. You can do it too!  

When I decided on this journey back in June, I thought it was the best Birthday present I could give myself. Make your Birthday month be your very best. 

Since I started back weight training May of this year, Versagripps have made all the difference. My good friend Tony Kennon suggested them to me because I had a hard time gripping the weights due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been able to put on good upper body muscle for the first time since getting sick at 19 years old. 

7 Weeks Until My First Competition

7 Weeks Until My First Competition!

Acai Berry Fashion Leggings

www.acaiberryfashion.com Use Discount Code (Cindy20) for 20% OFF your next purchase.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

I really love learning more about myself every day. When I decided to embark on this journey back in June, I never knew I could meet my 16-year-old self again.

I was this determined, young, and talented tennis player on a mission. My life revolved around my goals and nothing stopped me. I would out train and outplay everyone. After my career came to an end because of Rheumatoid Arthritis I lost a part of me. Fast forward 21 years working out this morning, and reflecting back on the past 7 weeks, I realized I have met my 16-year-old self at the age of 40. The feeling of pushing myself outside of my comfort zone feels incredible.

I'm 7 weeks out and really excited for the outcome of this journey. My family and friends have been so supportive... check out this meal Greg made me last Sunday night. A dinner party at his house and he measured my food and cooked plain jane which is totally not in his vocabulary. It was outstanding as usual.

1 cup of asparagus and 4oz of Cod :)

This past week challenged me in the beginning, fewer carbs and fats left me zapped on Monday, my body adjusted and I felt stronger than ever at the end of the week. I have now graduated to the bottom row on dumbbells :)

Meal prepping has definitely gotten easier and I have grown accustomed to taking my food everywhere with me now. I'm in love with these meal containers, makes the process so easy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074J6XBNX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?

ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also felt I got some balance back this week, trying to simplify the prep so I have more time to spend with the people I love. 

Caught a beautiful sunset with Jason Thursday evening :)

Saturday afternoon with friends in Orange Beach, AL

I got a cheat meal this week, definitely had anxiety leading up to it but my body felt awesome refueling with carbs. I bought Pamela's Pancake mix and the goal was 100-125 grams of carbs. So bright and early yesterday morning I was flipping pancakes. Haven't made pancakes in 10+ years, I topped them with Walden's Sugar-Free syrup and strawberries... they were out of this world, or maybe I was just hungry and my taste buds went crazy.

Really great workout this morning after refueling.

Shoulders, Glutes, & Abs #sundayfunday

A quote that I am loving this week. Transparency has been my goal on this journey since the beginning. Live in front of others as you do behind closed doors.

Check-in time with the "Coach", Christian Simmons... huge difference in my abs and quads from last week. Thanks always for the guidance! #7weeksout

Top-8 Weeks out
Bottom- 7 Weeks out

Left-Cabo 5 weeks ago Right-Yesterday

Loving my hat from Barbells & Ponytails, adorable! #barbellsandponytails

I can't stress how happy I am in life after making myself a priority. You live once and you deserve the world. Fall in love with yourself daily!

Thank you for following along this journey with me and I can't wait to share my progress next week. 

#cindylaneross #orangebeachfitness #ilivehappy #makeyourselfapriority

XOXO,

Cindy Lane Ross

Paid partnership:

www.cindylaneross.com

www.girlbebrave.com

www.orangebeachfitness.com

www.acaiberryfashion.com

10 Weeks Bikini Competition Prep

Paid partnership by Girl Be Brave-www.girlbebrave.com

Yesterday marked 10 weeks until the OCB Battle on the Beach Show

This is 2 weeks difference. 

Feeling stronger every week and loving the grind.

My Prep Coach, Christian Simmons is changing things up! New Plan starts today; 

Cardio and Meal Plan changes

• More cardio begins this week
• Fewer Carbs
• Waist Cincher
• Fat Burner

1 Week Difference

 We had a little fun this weekend... Florabama, Paddleboarding, Lunch at Cobalt's here in Orange Beach and lots of workouts :) I will have to say this is the first time I have ever walked in Florabama and ordered water! lol










Thank you to this guy for all the support and encouragement. It makes a world of difference knowing you have my back.

Loving the progression in abs, this week added in 30 min weighted ab workout. 

 I ordered my suit, jewelry, robe and more this weekend... Super excited to show it off on stage. Thanks, Muscle Dazzle :) Also tanning appt is secured the day prior

We will become one over the next 10 weeks... can't wait to see the inches go! Hurry and send Angel Curves!

And last but not least... meet Dana, my posing coach for the show! Thanks for all the great advice and the new moves. Practice, Practice, Practice...

Jason & Dana at Omni... 1st posing session this past week :)

Joints are doing good even with the heavy lifting, touched base with my favorite Rheumatologist this week and got the thumbs up. Stay tuned, more results coming soon.

xoxo

Cindy Lane Ross

#fitness #workout #orangebeachfitness #girlbebrave #ocbbattleonthebeach

Paid partnership by:

Orange Beach Fitness

www.orangebeachfitness.com

Girl Be Brave

www.girlbebrave.com

Cindy Lane Ross- Fitness

www.cindylaneross.com