Staying Healthy During Intense Training for a Fitness Goal
I have learned from competing for a show or for a race that you need to do what works best for YOU! I can easily exercise two to three hours a day because I am a fitness instructor and a motivated person. Many competitors push themselves too much to reach their goal, due to too much cardio, and limit their calories to an unhealthy weight for their frame.
My problem with my training for my first shows was not eating enough healthy food for my ACTIVE lifestyle. I didn't need to go to bed hungry.
I actually had to eat more good calories (especially protein) every three hours so I would NOT lose muscle and have my muscles look flat at show time. When it got closer to the show, I had to limit my cardio. It is a science to get in your best shape for a particular event. Timing is everything. And, eating the right food is essential for your overall strength, endurance, focus, and well-being. I love inspiring other moms that there is hope to have a flat stomach and tight rear!
Darcy Schwarz
35 year old - mother of two grade school boys
Photo taken on September 19th at Fitness America, Regional Show-Lawrenceville, Georgia
1st Place Figure!
