Just Jess, diary of a fit girl

Well today marks it! 12 wks out from CBBF Natural Nationals, also known as the World Qualifier in Toronto.. you can win your pro card at this show... whoa. Someone has to win a card in each category.. so why not me? that's my attitude anyways. My final show last year, third one in 8wks was the BC Provincials.  It's a non-drug tested show. I placed 8th out of 10 for all the tall girls in BC It was my worst placing of my season ( I got 2nd, 1st then 8th) but it was also my most competitive I was up against girls who had gone to nationals before and done well! They were seasoned competitors. I'm glad I went and saw the caliber and I've even followed a few of them online and watched their journeys unfold which is something I really like about the competitive life style and the role that social media plays. I hope that over the years my body will show the mature muscle that some of these other wonderful ladies have and I can be as competitive over time My first two...

OK. So this isn't really a post about fitness.. <disclaimer> My husband and I have been together for ten years. (10.5 as of yesterday actually haha) We got married in 2013 so as far as married life goes... we're still pretty new at it We lived with my (very generous) parents for the year before we got married and the year following while Blake went to school and now has started a job.  So, we decided to try being real grown ups and have moved out on our own .. we did live together before we got married also (without my parents) and they offered to let us move in so that Blake could try his hand at a career and so we could save for our wedding Back to the reason for this post... I had a terrible day at work on weds, I work several jobs and am 16 wks out from my next show ( The World Qualifier in Toronto ..aka Drug Tested Nationals )  I just saw the poster for the show on FB today actually :) With prep right around the corner and the monetary strain and co...