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Chest & Back. Changes are coming! How exciting! @zbasora2 @dannygallehugh @globalbodybuildingorganization @spi_fit_expo @open_arms_massage #GBO #bikinicompetion #bikinicompetitionprep #back #zylingthebeauty #fitness #instafit #healthandbeauty4ever #sharkslabs (at Universal City, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgnKKflXi4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gcsy9dc3n783
Week 2. Doing an amazing job Zy! @spi_fit_expo @globalbodybuildingorganization @open_arms_massage @dannygallehugh #diet #bikinicompetion #fitnesscompetitor #gym #trufit #chestworkout #backworkout #instafit #instabeauty #zylingthebeauty #bikinicompetitionprep (at Northeast San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrRW6JeF7Fj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1waqoekfcjian
Chest & Back Day 3. Zy you are doing great. @zbasora2 #bikinicompetion #buildingherbody #fit @globalbodybuildingorganization #training @open_arms_massage @spi_fit_expo (at Universal City, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrESimdFC8F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bj8j7vm12gcx
Day 2. Another great training sesh. Shoulders. Join me on this beautiful girls journey to becoming a bikini competitor. Zyling the Beauty! I see such potential for competitions to come. @globalbodybuildingorganization @zylingb @dannygallehugh #bikinicompetion #bikinicompetitionprep #buildingherbody @trufit_uni #watchoutladies #GBO #corpuschristi (at Tru Fit - Universal City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrB1wfkFpof/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cxiycz7g40td
Watch out competing bikini ladies. I have a upcoming star. We have began our bodybuilding journey. @globalbodybuildingorganization Introducing @zbasora2 known as Zyling the Beauty. 💪😍#fitnesscompetitor #bikinicompetion #gbo #goals #bodybuilding #buildingherbody #abs #muscletrap #sharkslabs @dannygallehugh @sharksdiscountsupps #👙 bikini #workout #fullbody #instafit #1repmax (at Tru Fit - Universal City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq551VxFtMv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11d2kp5qhzztr
Watch out competing bikini ladies. I have a upcoming star. We have began our bodybuilding journey. @globalbodybuildingorganization Introducing @zbasora2 known as Zyling the Beauty. 💪😍#fitnesscompetitor #bikinicompetion #gbo #goals #bodybuilding #buildingherbody #abs #muscletrap #sharkslabs @dannygallehugh @sharksdiscountsupps #👙 bikini (at Tru Fit - Universal City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq551VxFtMv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v4rfdjn5cimw
Reflection
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
— Arnold Schwarzeniegger
That was a quote I posted back in April, and I should have read this before I went on stage. I realize now exactly what this quote is about. If you read my last post, it explained my journey to the stage. It may have seemed like it was tough, and that I was very discouraged, but not going to lie...I was. I was discouraged stepping off that stage knowing I didn't place. It hurt. I put in countless hours for nothing...at least that's what it seemed like at the time.
It has been almost a week since the competition and I have had time to regain my "sanity," sleep, and not to mention weight and I'm back to living a semi normal life again. I have had time to really reflect on what I went through. Right after the competition I asked myself if it was worth it and if I would go through this again. At the time I said no it wasn't and wasn't sure if I ever wanted to step on stage again. But if you ask me now, without a question I would say it was worth way more than I thought and yes I would do it again.
I learned so much about myself during the last few months. I gained a bigger passion for health and fitness, and I have met so many people that continue to inspire me. I originally went into this competition specifically for ME. This wasn't going to benefit anyone else but myself. This was to help me step out of my comfort zone and do something I never thought I would do. For some reason, I forgot that a little after the show.
Looking back, I am so glad I decided to do this. I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I put my heart into. I was determined to get my better my self and I did it. With the help and advice from friends and my will power I was able to loose 20lbs and 5% body fat in 2 months! I am so proud of what I accomplished. This process taught me discipline. Waking up to do 5am fasted cardio 5 days a week was no joke, but I did it. Eating my meal preps while everyone around you enjoyed pizza, burgers, ice creams, alcohol, etc. was so tough...but I did it.
Just like the quote said, the struggles I went through only made me a stronger person and I am determined to get even stronger. I am excited to take what I learned and improve on what I have. It's only up from here and I am not stopping til I bring home some hardware.
30 Things I Learned/Realized Preparing for my First Bikini Competition
1. I hate burpees and mountain climbers 2. You kind find the smallest thing to help motivate you (especially your friends and family) 3. I miss lifting heavy 4. I need to learn how to walk in heels 5. I still get embarrassed watching myself pose 6. I have real self confidence issues 7. The thought of tilapia makes me want to throw up right now 8. I really like eating egg whites with almond butter (TRY IT!) 9. I would want to sleep just so I can wake up and it's time to eat again 10. I LOVE water and never want to take it for granted 11. 45 mins of fasted cardio actually works no matter how much I hated it 12. Patience is very important during this process 13. Competing is NOT cheap 14. The bikinis are REALLY tiny, you can't hide much 15. I am now very comfortable in my own body 16. I really really need a posing coach 17. There's so much more to show prep than eating right and working out like crazy 18. I'm not the biggest fan of peeing in a cup...after tanning 19. I should pay to get my makeup done next time 20. I have a lot more will power, determination, and discipline than I thought 21. I should be very proud of everything I accomplished 22. I kinda of miss my meal preps because eating bad food is making me sick 23. Making friends and talking to the other competitors helps get you through the day 24. Winning isn't everything, the journey is a reward in itself 25. I have the most amazing friends and family a girl could ask for 26. My parents are going to support me in everything I do 27. It helped a lot having someone else prepping with you 28. Two months of prep felt like six 29. Pre workout really messes with my sleep bc peak week I didn't take any and I slept like a baby 30. I wouldn't have changed this experience for anything
