.:26 WEEKS OUT:.

Training, carb cycling & supplementation are in full force! Survived bootcamp w/ Mont today- plyometrics, kettlebell work, walking lunges, core strengthening & box jumps (love/hate). Seeing great gains in the last few weeks! Strong progress in my delts & quads specifically, I carry my body fat in my stomach/hips/lats but I'm leaning out. SO encouraging to see my body change- walked by a mirror @ the gym yesterday & did a double take b/c I didn't recognize the reflection for a split second. THAT.felt.incredible. Began working @ American Health & Fitness in downtown Miamisburg. Great facility & many competitors train there so I've gotten to pick some pretty knowledgeable brains! On fire to train again! My strength/appetite are back (from being sick)and I want to live,beathe,eat,sleep competition again. Posing class w/ Mont again this coming Sun & my heels came in so I'm REALLY excited! I stopped posting as many food pics b/c I eat the same thing- every meal, every day in 3 day splits. There's only so much you can do w/ oatmeal :o) I'm due for a caliper body fat assessment this week so I'm thrilled to see my progress! Will post stats & new pics!

My new playlist is slightly bad ass (I MAY be a little biased):

*"Beautiful Dangerous" Fergie feat. Slash
"You Be Killin' Em" Fabolous
*"Do It Like a Dude" Jessie J
"Set Fire To The Rain" Adele
"John" Lil Wayne & Rick Ross
"Hustle Hard" Remix Lil' Wayne & Rick Ross
"I'm The Best" Nicki Minaj
"I Don't Wanna Care Right Now" Lupe Fiasco
"Diary Of Jane" Breaking Benjamin
*"Bad Girlfriend" Theory Of A Deadman
"Black Betty" Ram Jam

Enjoy! Hope y'all have a GREAT week & happy training! <3

.:28 WEEKS OUT:.

Down 4 lbs since carb cycling began last week! (low-carb diet with intermittent periods of high or moderate carb days. My cycle is 3 days: High, Medium, Low.) Training's strong, but this week I'm changing it up to shock my body & avoid plateau- taking muay thai & training w/ a power lifter @ my gym. Versatile training techniques =well-rounded competitor. I'll keep you posted...

Favorite recipe this week:
2 T natural peanut butter
2 T sugar free syrup
cinnamon
vanilla

Warm 30 sec. in microwave. Makes a GREAT apple dip or on rice cakes!



Digging though old photos this week, I came across these little gems. yikes!

The WORST part about these is how in denial I was about my weight. I specifically remember seeing these photos, thinking "hey, i look pretty good here." WOW. Let me tell you, if i can do it- ANYONE can.

Hope you all have a great week! Thank you for all the encouragement! Happy training <3

.:29 WEEKS OUT:.

I will be 100% candid: THIS. SUCKS.

I'm burned out, my body hurts, the thought of eating any more raw spinach makes me want to barf, oh- AND my weight's up. Guess what, Kerrianne? It's only going to get harder! (carb cycling began today- yikes).

(Enter mental game stage right)
What if when I dig deep, it's not enough?
Do I have what it takes to get my pro card?
Will eating that oreo determine how I place?
Are my competitors training as hard/harder than me? (THAT's a mindf*ck)
Am I too old?
Who am I even doing this for?

NOW is when the rubber meets the road. NOW is when the truth stands raw & the bullshit is stripped away.

Even in this valley: I STILL WANT THIS. More than ANYthing. 25 years of floating through jobs, school, LIFE with no passion or purpose knowing SOMETHING must be out there I was made to do. Before I can remember, this insane energy rattled my insides with no outlet. I found training and it was as if someone gave me a nozzle to a fire hose. I FOUND MY PASSION. I believe God has blessed this by opening countless doors to help me on this journey. This sport is far more complex psychologically, emotionally, spiritually than I EVER dreamed. Only with the strength of my family, friends, God, Monty will this be possible. For that I am SO thankful.

I am currently learning to STAY HUMBLE & find BALANCE. The mental pressure I put on myself/pride have been most detrimental to my my gains. God constantly reinforces: "YOU did not do this on your own!" Trying to micro-manage finite details of my diet/training bring only misery & stress (hello weight gain.)

I write this to encourage you. FIND YOUR PASSION! If you have a goal & you're willing to change, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT. Will it SUCK sometimes? ABSOLUTELY! Surround yourself with positive support. My dad always says: "Hunny, people are either sails or anchors. Cut loose the anchors."

Inspire & be inspired. Encourage others & accept encouragement. Pay it forward.

Even my worst days are not that bad. AS ALWAYS, thank you for you vigilant support! Happy training <3

KB’s “Get Off My” Nuts

Ingredients:

•2 egg whites
•2 T extra virgin olive oil
•4 c mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts are good)
•1/2 c Splenda
•2 T cinnamon
•1 t salt (to taste)
•1 T vanilla
•1 package of Craisins (blueberry flavored is my favorite)

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins

1.Heat oven to 300 degrees.
2.Mix Splenda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
3.Place nuts in a bowl and pour the egg white, EVOO, and vanilla over them. Stir until nuts are coated and sticky.
4.Sprinkle cinnamon-Splenda mixture over nuts and stir until nuts are completely coated.
5.Spread on an ungreased baking sheet.
6.Bake 30 minutes.
7.Allow to cool & stir in Craisins.
8.ENJOY!

Great for a group/ on-the-go! <3

Vanilla French Toast w/ Orange Zest

Ingredients:
2 pieces Trader Joe’s sprouted grain bread (or any Ezekiel bread)
2 eggs
1T orange zest
1t vanilla
4 packets of Splenda
Sugar free maple syrup

Directions:
Heat griddle on med-high & spray w/ pam. Beat eggs w/ vanilla, zest, and Splenda until smooth. Lay bread in mixture, flip & allow mixture to absorb for 10 sec. Place on griddle & flip. Color will be golden brown.