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This is a discussion on My First Show Experience within the Gossip and Chit Chat forums,----- Most fun I've had in a really long time. Terrific experience, met phenomenal people, and I learned so, so much!! ...
Most fun I've had in a really long time. Terrific experience, met phenomenal people, and I learned so, so much!! I'm going to fill you all in right nao:
THINGS I LEARNED ON COMPETITION DAY:
#1) I pretty much NEED candy, sugary foods, and FATTY STUFF to look good on stage. I was flat as a pancake during pre-judging when I was sticking to clean carbs. After pre-judging I felt a bit discouraged, so I kinda just let my "clean carbs" go and started snacking on random sh*t backstage. I was talking with Tammy, eating Reese's pieces, and then I look in the mirror and my veins and abs are just POPPING!
Like where the hell were those at the morning show?!? LOL!!
So now I know CRAP-LOADING MAKES ME LOOK GOOD!!!
#2) Why I didn't place!
Yes, you heard me. I got DEAD last at my competition. It wasn't so much because of my physique, apparently...it was my FACE! I was shaking like a leaf during pre-judging...I couldn't see the points on stage for my T-walk, because I didn't have my glasses on. Also the following:
- They didn't tell us ahead of time when we were going on stage. So I had absolutely NO time to pump up during pre-judging. Flat, flat, FLAT!
- I WASN'T SMILING ENOUGH!! I was so concerned with hitting my poses right and my turns, etc. that I totally forgot about my face. That took MAJOR points off for me.
I talked to the head judge and she told me that I had a great form, nice symmetry, but my smile totally killed me. I didn't look like I owned that stage, and so I lost. She said, "I know what it's like, trust me. I compete as well, and it's very difficult. But you've got to work on that, the most of anything. You've worked WAY too hard for this."
I knew once she told me that before finals that I wouldn't get called out. But that's okay!
#3) It's not about winning.
I had so much fun. My friends were with me and so supportive, everyone made me feel so comfortable, and I just had a blast. When I went on stage during the finals I had a competitors HIGH!! I felt like I was born for the stage. After talking with people and loosening up, and after seeing about how important it is to just relax, smile BIG and have fun, everything changed so much. And I got so much positive feedback for being so young. One of the photographers was like:
(after talking to me about relaxing on stage) "Wait, you're only 16?! Well sh*t, you're totally forgiven then, haha!"
I just felt so at home. No one made me feel inferior, and everyone was like family. The girls were so sweet backstage. Kari, Aly and Tammy were so amazing, and I'm so happy to have such sweet friends in my life. I also met two of Tammy's friends who were awesome!! We all went out to eat, took pictures, and had a blast. Couldn't have dreamed of a better weekend.
#4) I can put down a TON of food after a comp!
I had the following (this was after all my PB+jelly and reese's backstage):
- (appetizer) 1/2 pan of cheesy garlic bread (think of half a plate)
- an ENTIRE pizza. It had an olive oil and basil crust, triple cheese (feta, mozarella, and something else), kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and roasted red onions. Af*ckinmazing.
- about 2 lbs (if not more) of New York vanilla cheesecake with blackberry sauce and whipped cream. This piece was HUGE.
Worth every bite.
I think I probably ate more in one sitting than I have for the last 16 weeks. I don't even want to know how many calories I've eaten. It made me feel SO happy though, and I didn't feel guilty for a second!!
I'm back on track with diet/training on Monday though. I already have my diet all set up and everything.
#5) The best part about getting an airbrush spray is all the naked guys.
Bronze, ripped, naked men. How very fulfilling, haha!
I don't have a lot of pictures of me at the moment, except for these 2 that I snagged from my dad's camera...I'll be updating with more pics as the days go along, and as they're sent to me. Stay tuned!
Overall, this experience was worth every last penny. At least I can say I worked my ass off, and did a damn fine job at reaching my goal. And that's regardless of whether I went to the top and beyond, or only got my toes past the finish line. The victory is still there, and the prize is the satisfaction I get from knowing what it feels like to give things 110%, never backing down. And next time I compete, UFE won't know what hit them.
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"It's funny...the harder I train and better I eat.....the better my genetics seem to get." - G. Diesel
I love your perspective on everything!
There is nothing like the experience of competing and the thrill of the stage...and all the friends you make along the way!
I am so proud of you Christine, only wish I could have been there...You are AMAZING!!!!
Wow, I for one am totally impressed! 99.99% of the population does not have what it takes to step onto that stage at all. You worked so hard, and gave it your all, and your attitude about the whole situation is just amazing. YOU are amazing! I can't wait to hear about your next comp!
Simply Amazing!!!!!
You did awesome...and you are only going to get better and better with every show you do!
You learn soooo much from your first show, I am so happy that I was apart of it
Baby girl, you are a starlet up there. My goodness. I was thinking about me at your age. I would have never had the courage. I am so beyond proud of you, girl!
As far as placing, it is all in the hands of the judges. Every girl walks away wondering what they were looking for/seeing/desiring. But, you did it. That is all that matters. You brought your A game, you rocked like you knew you could.
I was nervous as all hell my last show. Every one shakes. I was noticeably shaking. Like ready to fold like a lawn chair. So, don't feel so bad about that.
Live and learn. I am glad you aren't throwing in the towel. I know this experience will make you stronger, girlie.
You looked like a dream. You stood out. I was very impressed and looking at you from an objective eye.
Christine you look absolutely AMAZING! I am so proud of you!!!! It truly is a learning experience and it is awesome that you are taking everything in and using it to improve the next time around! Kudos to you!
__________________ "The dictionary is the only place success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must all pay for success." Vince Lombardi
I wanted to tell you on Elane Goodlads podcast she talks about the smiling on stage and says if you do it when you pratice you will on stage too. IDK I just wanted to share that with you.
Thankyou for the play by play and you may not have placed but you had fun, you looked amazing and when you do it next you'll take what you learned and kick ass. lol
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Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth. ~Benjamin Disraeli
I learned some of the same things from my shows...I need sugar to get veins....either pancake syrup, grape juice or jelly on a rice cake...that is what really fills me out.
It is amazing how much some girls need to eat to really fill out...I am one of those.
Stage presence...it is hard how much they take that into consideration instead of just the physique. I am working on that too girl...it is hard. My last show they told me I didn't smile either...too busy trying to concentrate on posing correctly.
The courage to get on stage is a gift and one to be proud of
This sport is so subjective. don't let the placings, the comments, etc get you down.
Every judge looks for something different. What makes you a winner is coming in to the show and away from it knowing that you did the best you could and are happy with your accomplishments.
You have a bright bright fitness future ahead of you girlie!
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