6th April 2004

Hello everyone! The Arnold was a great experience and finally I was able to get my body in somewhat presentable shape. I had a great time seeing many familiar faces from FAP, and also meeting some new girls at the Musclemag booth. It was a gruelling weekend, a lot of socializing, very little sleep but I would do it all over in a heartbeat. I was bumped from my flight from Columbus on the way home and then when I got home they lost my luggage. All is back to normal and training for the Fitness Canada has been pushed into high gear. 

Last week, was a great week for my diet. I find that I have more time on my hands when I am in training, as sitting in front of the TV and eating is no longer an option. I do love the tube but it is mainly to watch certain shows only when I am not doing something else for fitness. 

I am doing workouts 7 days a week, 2 hard days and then 1 light day is what I usually follow. The light day is 'active rest' as I just cannot seem to stay away from the gym during this time of training. I also return to the gym 3 days a week for another
session of cardio or else I am practicing my routine.  

I have started practicing my routine again and let me just mention how sore I have been for the past few days. It is not easy getting back the 'fast twitch' that is needed for the routine. I am also working on a new swimsuit and revamping the outfit for the routine. I have this weekend to work on it as I have about 7 days off for Easter Break. It is a great time for this to happen. I need the sleep.

I will be attending the WNSO - Fitness Canada Pageant East show on May 1st in Montreal so if you are around you can stop by and watch the weekends festivities.  There is also bodybuilding and a model search that has over 35+ girls already. It is really big event leading up to the FAME weekend in Toronto - May 28th -30th at the convention center. 

51 days (7 weeks, 2 days) until the Fitness Canada... 

Until next week,

Ally