My Biceps and Triceps Workout

Hi Everyone!

I got emails asking how I got my arms so toned so I thought I'd share ,y current workout with you all. My arms have always been toned due to my gymnastics background, so I haven't had to work too hard on building them. However maintaining is still a priority of mine! I train arms once a week, but remember when training chest, back and sometimes shoulders your arms are also being worked! #Winning lol. You will see that my coach has me doing supersets. What are supersets? Well its basically doing 2 or more exercises back to back, either working the same muscle or working different muscles. I love doing supersets!

 

Arm Workout:

Superset 1. Repeat 3 times

Cable Biceps Curls- 12 reps

Triceps Extension (rope)- 12 reps

 

Superset 2. Repeat 3 times

EZ Barbell Curl- 10 reps

Triceps Dips- 10 reps

 

Superset 3. Repeat 3 times

Dumbbell Biceps Curl- 10 reps

Dumbbell Overhead Extension - 10 reps

 

Stephanie xo

Tips When Buying Bikini Competition Heels

I'm not going to lie I feel like a fit version of Cinderella with these shoes!! Some people call them "stripper" shoes but I like to keep it classy so I'm going to go with Fit girl bikini shoes! I wish I had a guide to help me find these because it was a mission to get my hands on a pair that actually fit!!
If you are thinking of competing or are competing and looking for shoes I'm going to give you some tips :) First tip and probably the biggest tip i can give is buy local NOT online! I bought a pair online from the US, I ordered a size 9 but when I got them they were too small!! (they fit my mom who is a size 6). Trying them on instead of guessing if they will fit is a much better way of going about buying these shoes, it will save you time and stress. Make sure they fit the requirements for the competition you are competing in. different affiliations have different rules, I know for OPA they have to be 5inch and clear. Decide if you want a  more narrow toe or square toe. They say if you have a wide foot its better to get a more square like toe but honestly I preferred the more narrow toe. Do you want a little bling or do you want to keep it simple? I personally like to keep it simple so i got the clear ones with no diamonds, but the ones that i tried on with diamonds are very nice as well! Lastly, do you want an ankle strap or just a slip on? Okay this was a big thing for me, I originally wanted the ones with the ankle straps because i could just picture my foot slidding out of the slip on versions, but i actually found the slip on ones better!  These shoes are super snug and the strap that goes along the front of your foot comes up high so your foot should not slide. If you are not use to wearing heels its a good idea to just wear them around the house for practice. Yesterday I was prepping my meals in them :)

I bought mine from HERE : Contact Colleen (She is Awesome!!)

F.S.S Blogger xo

STAYING ON TRACK

For the next 18 weeks I have to pack and bring my meals everywhere i go (yes EVERYWHERE!!).  It's going to take time to get use to but it's important I stay on track. Nutrition is such a big part in geting ready for my show! #bikinprep :)

Have a great day!

F.S.F Blogger xo

Exciting News!

Hey everyone!

So I have some pretty exciting news, I recently became part of the Ripped Princess Team! I will be competing in a bikini fitness show on March 21 2015. A couple months ago I was planning on doing one and even started preparing but I wasn't sure if it was really "my thing" HOWEVER after going to watch the November 8th show in Mississauga it really had me thinking that maybe this is "my thing". I loved the atmosphere and everything about it! I will be posting update every week on my journey to the show! So stay in tuned :)

Muah!

F.S.F Blogger xo

It's really not that complicated!

Okay so I'm sure many of you have seen or heard the latest news on Kim Kardasian and her new weight loss/waist slimming tool..Well if you haven't she recently posted a picture on Instagram wearing a corset that slims the waistline to form an hourglass shape. I would first like to say I have nothing against Kim Kardasian, I think she is a beautiful women and I am sure she is kind hearted. However after hearing my sister tell me how she wants one of these to help her lose weight it really bothers me! I tell my sister its really not that complicated if you want to lose weight there is no magic pill or magic tool. You have to work for it by eating healthy, working out and being consistent. Changing your bad habits for one week is not going to change you. Change takes time and you have to be patient! So ladies please don't fall for these gimmicks!

Have a great day and weekend!

F.S.F Blogger xo

My staple Food Items

I never go a week or even sometimes a day without the following foods in my diet! I actually crave them if I don't get my dose!

1. Cellulor Isolate protein

2. All natural peanut butter

3. hard boiled eggs

4. bananas

5. Fruit salad

6. rice cakes

7. Canned tuna

8. mixed raw veggie salad