Whether or not I win this thing, I’ve decided how I want to walk out when it’s all said and done. cause the sport is going to go on. there are no second chances. there’s only this moment and the next one. and each moment is a test that you can only take one time and only one time. I’m getting a shot at victory and I’m making damn sure I take it. this moment is a cross road where everything I want will collide with everything standing in my way. and the only thing I can count on any given moment is Me!
Me vs Them!
Me vs No!
Me vs Can’t!
Me vs Next year. Last year! Statistics, Excuses!
Me vs History
Me vs the Odds
Me vs 2nd Place.
Time is ticking….

It’s Friday night and I’m walking out of the gym (Point B) ready to go home and relax.  If it were this time a year ago, I’d barely be walking into Point A ready to be a hot mess with my girls.  It’s funny looking 100 feet to my right and realizing how much I’ve changed myself and my lifestyle within such a short period of time.  I’d rather spend my days improving myself than letting all my hard work go to waste.  I’d rather impress people with how much I can bench than how many shots I can pound.  The fault I find in some people when they tell me they aren’t seeing results or the results don’t last is because they are unwilling to sacrifice.  I haven’t given up going out completely, but I’ve kept it to a minimum…a very low minimum.  I practically gave up my social life because I personally focus better that way.  Some need more of a support group, which is absolutely understandable.  However, make sure you are keeping the RIGHT kind of people around you.  The people who push you past your limits and want to see you succeed.  Easing into a healthier lifestyle won’t work if you are only able to commit when it is convenient for you.  Give up the things that are getting in the way of your goals…at least for now.  Reach your goal, then all you need to do is maintain it and live a nice, balanced lifestyle!  Sacrifice for a greater reward!

Happy & Healthy Living,

Mimi

If it only takes a few seconds of your day to contribute to someone’s goals, would you?

As most of you know, I entered the FLEX Magazine Bikini Model Search for the month of July.  This was my original goal when I decided I wanted to compete in fitness shows after seeing Alex Zerega winning the 2010 FLEX Bikini Model Search.  Whether I advance to the finals or not, I just want to thank everyone for supporting me in this.  I knew I had a good amount of supporters, but after seeing the dedication in voting from some of you guys, I am truly blessed!  I didn’t know how much of an impact I’ve made on some people’s lives, but then I think about how I felt the first time I was inspired and motivated after seeing Alex Zerega’s figure and I’m so happy to have made that same kind of impact on some of you.  What makes me the giddiest (hehehe) is that you guys support me for a respectable reason I can be proud of.  When you have people rooting for you for a positive reason, that’s when you know they’re loyal.  I can’t thank you guys enough!!! <3

(Voting is a 2-week process.  you can vote as many times as you want for as many days until voting ends on July 15th! Two winners are picked for the month of July, where they advance to the finals to compete in the contest during the Mr. Olympia weekend in Vegas! Overall winner receives a contract with Weider Publications, LLC (Shape magazine, Muscle & Fitness magazines, etc.), featured in FLEX magazine, award presenter at the Mr. Olympia finals, and 2 VIP tickets to the 2013 Mr. Olympia.)

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From left to right:

1. NatureMade Fish Oil
2. One-A-Day Multivitamin for Women
3. DotFit Multivitamin
4. Optimum Nutrition CLA
5. Optimum Nutrition BCAA

• Vitamin C & E (not pictured)
• For multivitamin, I take either the One-A-Day or DotFit for the day

today was one of those days where that little voice in your head starts to talk even louder…made me ask myself “why”. why am I doing this? why do I put myself through anything like this? why can’t I just live like a normal person and enjoy normal food? why? why? why?
i was slowly loosing focus of the finish line. slowly loosing motivation. I knew I had to cut it asap. I needed to snap out of it. -I really dug deep to find and grab a hold of my reasons to “why”. and my reason couldn’t be more on point. I do cause I enjoy the challenge, the growth, the journey of uncovering my true physique. and in someway, learning more about myself and what I’m capable of.
- I find myself in these negative holes every now and then. and what gets me out every time is seeing how far I’ve come , how much Ive given up and how much more I’m capable of!
idk maybe it’s just the low carb and a punishing day at the gym training legs that got me thinking all funny but at the end of the day I’m more afraid of not trying than failing. cause then at-least I know I went down fighting.
-it’s clear where my mindset is at.
I’m bringing it comes end of July!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

1. I cooked 1/2 cup dry brown rice in a rice steamer with 1 1/4 cup water. If it is a little dry: good!
2. Refrigerated it for a few hours.

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Optional: Bragg Liquid Aminos

DIRECTIONS:

1. Drizzle the EVOO in a non-stick cooking pan and add minced garlic.
2. Cook the garlic until it turns a golden brown color.
3. 
4. Add the rice in to the pan and evenly coat the rice with the garlic and EVOO.
5. 
6. OPTIONAL: drizzle Bragg Liquid Aminos and mix.
7. Makes 2 servings. Enjoy!

OPTIONAL: To make regular fried rice, throw in some veggies and/or chicken or shrimp! (make sure they are fully cooked)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup egg whites (I used Kirkland’s egg whites from Costco. Preferably use a carton of egg whites because the consistency works a lot better!)
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein (or whatever flavor you like best!)(I used MaxPro Whey Protein)
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• Dash of cinnamon
• If it is too dry (as most protein-dominant recipes are, then add a mashed banana into the pancake mix)
• If you don’t have Walden Farm’s Pancake Syrup, add Splenda or Truvia into the mixture.
• For added carbs: add blended oats or oat flour

DIRECTIONS:

1. Blend all ingredients together either in a blender or mix in a bowl.
2. Spray non-stick butter cooking spray in a non-stick pan on high heat.
3. When the pan gets hot, lower the heat to medium and pour in 1/4 of the mixture.
4. Once the sides start to bubble, flip the pancake. Let it cook for a few more seconds.
5. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Makes about 4 medium-sized, flat pancakes.
6. Serve and drizzle Walden Farm’s sugar-free, calorie-free, fat-free Pancake Syrup and enjooooyyyy!

OPTIONAL:

• Top with berries or banana slices

my current supplement stack

Max Pro Whey-love this stuff. Super lean whey protein. I also use this as my meal replacement shake, all I gotta do is blend 1/2 cup of oatmeal along with it or eat 2 Brown Rice cakes with it:)

Max Pro BCAA-”what’s in your jug of water? Why is it orange? Why is it red? Why is it pink?” well..it’s cause I like drinking my BCAA trough out the whole day. I only put two servings in my gallon that’s about 4 scoops and roughly only about 22g. Love this stuff. Makes drinking a gallon + of water easy!

L-Carnitine -I pretty much take a shot of this whenever I do anything that takes allot of energy. What is it? It’s your friendly neighborhood L-Carnitine!!! Your body usually burns Carbs first then Muscle next then fat last. L-Carnitine rearranges that order. Teaches your body to use ft as fuel before anything else. Perfect natural fat burner! I usually mix this with my Emerge right before I take my dogs for a nice walk every morning. I also mix it with my Dominion as a stack for my pre workout.

2TX natural test. booster -el
Natural!!! Highly recommend this for men. (they actually came out a new one for women! Tell you more about it later when I find out more) curious about this stuff? Look it up! Google it YouTube it! Keyword 2TX Max Muscle!

Dominion(pre workout) -I have the hardest time focusing and concentrating when my pre workout gets me all cracked out and bouncing off the wall.. This stuff is great IMO . Gets me focused!and gets me through my toughest workout. not to mention. No crash !

Max Nitro 2- PUMP PUMP PUMP!
I get the best pump from this stuff and on my Low carb days, my vascularity is unreal! But there’s soo much more to it. YouTube max nitro 2 and watch a full video clip explaining what it is and it’s benefits!

Lipo Red – last time I tried a fat burner was years ago. I tried hydroxy cut hardcore. It made me feel sick . So decided to stop using fat burners. My friend Jason Introduced Lipo Red to me last weak. Decided to try it out. Liked it so I decided to add it on to my cutting stack for my contest prep. Still too early to tell but let’s see the final product comes showday July 27!