A “thank you” from LBC client and coach Holly

Thank YOU!

I wanted to write a short little post with some thoughts from the past weekend at my show, but I always feel so strange writing about it as if I’m accepting an achievement award for some amazing humanitarian act or the Nobel Peace Prize lol.

Obviously I’ve done nothing of that magnitude, but I cant let the hard work and loyalty of others that helped me on my journey to compete or even make progress over the years go unnoticed.

Pic on the left is 2011 and the pic on the right is last weekend. I can tell you, without a doubt, that I wouldn’t have changed as much as I have without my family and friends behind me, first of all. Even though none of them disputed that sweet vellllllvet suit or awkward posing haha. You’d never know I won awards for Best Poser would you?! ?

I’m actually writing this recap because I feel that it’s very, very important to recognize the individuals whose support and encouragement mean the world to me. I truly believe that no matter what goal you accomplish, its just more attainable knowing you’re supported 100%.

Thank you to my rockstar coach and good friend and mentor, Erik, for always helping me look MY best- progressively better and better from show to show. He would never steer me wrong and takes my placings as if they were his own personally. He and his wife Amy, one of my best friends, have supported me every.single.step.of.the.way. The LBC team checked on me all weekend, late at night, early at 4am when I was getting my makeup done, and as always, I can still feel my team love! Priceless.

I also want to just say thank you- seriously- to all of our followers here on the page. As I sat and waited to go on stage, I read EVERY one of the comments you all posted. It makes me tear up even now just thinking about it 6 days later. I don’t think you really understand the impact of THAT MUCH positive energy. It motivated me and hyped me up to go on stage. Instead of nerves and anxiety (and wanting to turn around and run the other way in clear heels), I felt peace and excitement. That’s honestly because of the sweet, positive vibes you all sent.

I’m not sure of my final placing yet, but the initial placement from prejudging (where I placed dead last) was incorrect and then rectified at the night show.

BUT, and I mean this with compete sincerity, the score isn’t what’s important to me right now. The reasons I feel proud have more to do with the progress shown on my journey toward my goals from the time I started competing…progressing to earn my Pro Card and especially the way my physique has changed exponentially from show to show – even this year.

Already looking forward to the changes and improvements I’ll make for 2016 smile emoticon