2 Weeks Out From The Phoenix Pro!

It is official, I am 2 weeks out from competing in the Phoenix Pro Show. It is now, what I call, crunch time! I have just 2 short weeks to fine tune my body to be ready to step onstage against the best physiques from around the world. I feel right on track and now it is time for the final push.

I was certainly feeling the toll that dieting and working out hard has done to my body. I think I slept for 10 hours last night and, of course, woke up hungry. Today is a carb depletion day for me (go figure that it is on Super Bowl Sunday), so 6 egg whites are what I had for breakfast. Oh, and don't forget coffee!

This week will be my last full week of lifting weights and cardio. I do not lift very heavy the week of the competition so I can spend more time focusing on my posing. Speaking of posing, let's talk about stage presentation.

You may have the best physique in your class, but if you do not know how to present it you won't look your best. Looking back to when I competed at the National level, there were plenty of times when other gals had better physiques than me but they did not know how to work the stage. I felt that the reason I placed better was because my confidence showed in my presentation. If you are nervous and unsure of your posing everyone will see it including the judges. I tell my clients to be proud of the work they have done and to have fun and show it off while they are onstage. So remember.......stage presentation and posing are certainly half the game. Don't forget to practice so your transitions are like clockwork.

Until next week............

Karen Mullarkey
IFBB Pro
www.karenmullarkey.com
karen@karenmullarkey.com