After a couple months of inactivity, I’ve decided to resurface in blog world. I’m thinking of it as a bit of a New Year’s Resolution because I haven’t made any others. Also, over the past few months, I’ve taken a job as a photo journalist. Because I’ll be taking pictures and writing about other people, I might as well do it about myself, too. Please note that I will probably not be editing these like I would a normal assignment, so if there are a few grammar mistakes, don’t judge me ;).
My new NPC Figure Prep begins Saturday, January 2, which is 12 weeks out from my first show on March 26. I plan on competing in two shows after that, including a natural show on April 30. Posts will hopefully be consistent, as will workout posts. If you have stumbled upon this page and would like to give me feedback, don’t hesitate to comment or contact me at michelleworkoutparty@gmail.com.
Here is a recap of the last few months (during the hiatus)…
7 Weeks out:
3 Weeks out:
2 Weeks out:
3 Days out:
SHOW DAY:
I ended up placing 1st in my height category, but didn’t grab the Overall Title. During the off season, I focused on my lower body and I’m hoping that the hard work will pay off when I begin to shred again. Since the show, I have not stopped doing IIFYM. I ate a lot to put on mass, but of course, I put on bodyfat as well. On average, I have been consuming roughly 2600 calories/day with 1-2 higher calorie days/week. I will post my macros and training schedule as the days go on, and I will also be training myself, like last time. All these pictures were taken from my instagram, so if you’re interested in every part of this journey, follow me @michelleberhart.
Looking forward to beginning a new challenge! Happy New Year!
Michelle