1 Week Out... It's Peak WEEK :)

It's finally here... PEAK WEEK! All the hard work, discipline, and consistency is ready to hit the stage on Oct. 20. 

Celebrated 41 Years on Saturday. 

                       227lbs- Feb. 2006                   120lbs- Oct. 16, 2018                

It doesn't matter what obstacle you have in your life, anything is possible... Just set your mind to it and watch the magic happen.

This week has been great and we even made it out to the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama and watched a beautiful sunset on the beach.

Some days feel like Groundhog Day, although I'm thankful for the routine especially on the lower energy days. Week 3 Keto and here is my Sunday check-in

Top is Oct. 7 and Bottom is Oct. 14

I have completely fallen in love with this sport. This whole process has been amazing, I am not saying easy... I like the HARD days, it's all about the challenge even when you want to give up!

I told my coach today, I'm sad to see it come to an end on Saturday, but excited for putting on more muscle and staying lean during the OFF-SEASON. 

Everyone keeps asking me, what will I eat after the show? Honestly, I'm not a foodie and I don't need anything dirty. I want a higher carb meal and then after a rest day on Sunday you will see me right back in the gym hitting the weights. With less cardio of course and more life until the next prep, but excited to jump right back in. 

Hubby bought these for my birthday... LOVE!

I haven't really celebrated my birthday yet, I figured I would wait and toast Jason with a cocktail after the show... we booked a little trip over to NOLA to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday both of which fell during my prep :)

Although I did enjoy my special day...

I worked out and trained as normal, went for a manicure/pedicure and enjoyed a beautiful sunset evening from our boat dock all while counting my blessings. 

I'm excited to share with you the results from the Battle on the Beach Saturday, Oct. 20. I will do my best to post on Sunday.

Follow me on Facebook & Instagram... lots of live videos and pics coming soon!

If you are interested in attending, the show is at the Erie Myer Civic Center in Gulf Shores, AL

The afternoon show starts around 1pm after intermission. 

Thanks for following along with me during this journey!

XOXO,

Cindy Lane Ross

www.cindylaneross.com

www.orangebeachfitness.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. 

and then there was only 3 WEEKS left :)

Hi everyone, Hope your Sunday is fabulous...

It becomes more exciting each and every week. Now only 3 weeks until I step on stage for the OCB Battle on the Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Someone very close to me asked me this week how I was enjoying the process...

My reply; it's one of the best things I have ever done and I have never felt stronger physically but more importantly mentally!

I realized this week I know the goal of my online platform www.cindylaneross.com
I have battled Rheumatoid Arthritis since the age of 19, heavy workloads consisting of 18 hour days, sickness and death with immediate family members, hormone imbalances, and the list goes on...

I understand what life throws on us and as women sometimes it feels like an uphill battle and I didn't have kids to add on top of everything else.

I want women to understand "Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength."

Going through this journey, each day I get stronger and evolve more than the day before.

I want women to know you can be fit, strong, and healthy at any age- and that endurance and strength can even peak later in life. 

I am not saying this is easy...
Waking up daily at 3am just to fit it all in is tough some mornings, the low energy days, and pushing past what you think is your max potential... but when you do, you quickly realize just how strong you are!

This past week was refueling days until Wednesday which consisted of more carbs than my body knew what to do with. Then it was back to KETO with additional cardio.

Jelly on Plain Rice Cakes and 250grams of Egg Whites

You ever have those moments which take you back to your childhood... I don't remember a ton of mine but as soon as I tasted the jelly, I remember my grandmother making me nasty jelly sandwiches.

As owners of Orange Beach Fitness here in Orange Beach, AL
(former owners of Bodies By Cindy) if you live in the area call today to get started with personal training. We would love to help you reach your fitness goals. A little flashback to when we started in 2010. Excited to begin this journey again!

Check-in with my coach... down 2lbs since last Sunday and 13.8% Bodyfat

Stay tuned to www.cindylaneross.com

Lots of changes coming soon! Also, check out www.orangebeachfitness.com.

For those wanting to attend the OCB Battle on the Beach on Oct. 20, 2018, here is the link for tickets!

http://testedshows.com/events/tickets.php?event=MTIx

See by you all next week! 

XOXO,

Cindy Lane Ross

4 WEEKS TO GO until the OCB Battle on the Beach Bodybuilding Competition

Everyone keeps asking me if I am loving the process, am I ready for it to be over, so do I love working out this much...

Thanks, Angel Curves, still loving my waist cincher. Current measurements: 22" waist 

Let me say I absolutely LOVE the process! I needed this discipline in my life and if you knew me when I played professional tennis in my teens it would look a lot like this :)

I will continue this journey and I decided I want this in my life. I have my eyes set on a competition in June of 2019 and I will work to put muscle on so I can move up to Figure division.

I do love working out this much, am I tired... some hours of the day I get pretty sleepy but overall I am the fittest and healthiest I have ever been in my life, so YES... I love working out this much.

So we hit 4 weeks until the competition. Yesterday my posing coach drove from Panama City, Florida to meet with my coach from Mobile and we had a whole morning here working out, eating, and posing at the Orange Beach Recreation Center.

2nd week of Keto this week... was way better than last week and my body responded well with 4.5lb weight loss. I felt depleted by end of the week but today started the refueling process before the final push. Coach Christian says to enjoy it, calorie deficient after Wednesday :) I'm probably one of his only clients who complain about too many carbs :)

Today was Gluten Free Pancakes, Rice, Rice Cakes, Sweet Potatoes... most carbs of my life :)

My transformation on KETO...Have you tried KETO before, it's absolutely amazing how your body responds... 

Something exciting that happened this week, we bought a new boat. Check it out and we launched Island Time Tours & Charters as well. www.islandtimetoursandcharters.com

Being thicker last year was definitely cheaper... went into the Martin Center this week to have my face injected with Botox and fillers.

Today was my refueling day and somewhat of a REST day... I traded barbells for Yoga this morning so I can work on my stretching and loosening up my back for the poses I need to hit on stage.
Enjoyed sitting on the balcony, taking my time to get ready, enjoying the morning with my hubby!

Jason and I drinking coffee on the balcony #sundayfunday

Orange Beach Yoga

We also did date night at my favorite restaurant in Orange Beach, Cobalt's... the sunset was just WOW! #ilivewhereyouvacation

They did a superb job of dry salad and no seasoned fish so I could stay on target with my meal plan, thank guys!

Check-in this morning... 14.8% Body Fat, 126.8lbs 

Hard Work. Discipline. Consistency. = Magic Pill

          

Until next Sunday, you guys have a great week!

xoxo

Cindy Lane Ross

This is the sleepy face of 4am on a Saturday morning :)

www.cindylaneross.com

www.orangebeachfitness.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

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Super excited to announce I will be competing in my first Bikini Competition at the OCB Battle on the Beach, Oct. 20 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Super excited to announce I will be competing in my first Bikini Competition at the OCB Battle on the Beach, Oct. 20 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. 

A Big Shout Out to Girl Be Brave for the sponsorship! 

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-From Cheryl Quinnelly-Owner

I can't tell my story without telling the story of my grandmother Frances. Raised during the Great Depression by her grandmother, Frances's life was not one of fairytales. She married the love of her life, and brought five children into this world. She was faithful. In the 1950s, through no fault of her own, Frances would end up a single mother. She took on the task of providing for her family as best she could. Frances carried a burden, but her faith would see her through. Years after her death, I was reading a letter she had written in the back of her bible. The last line was a special note to my mother, the youngest child and only girl. "girl be brave" These words I carry with me and I hope you will too. My hope for Girl Be Brave is that Frances's words reach every girl and woman who needs a reminder of her own bravery. You are made of strong stuff. We all are. Girl Be Brave understands that life can be a struggle. We also know that the struggle is how we got here. -Cheryl

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