A little premature

This idea might be a little premature but we all have to start somewhere.

Would it be madness to enter into novice competitions this year. I had advice from a WBFF Pro who said if I put my mind to it and push hard that I could take the stage in June BUT just the thought makes me :sick: . I'm more of an introvert so taking the stage is a BIG thing but it is something that I would love to do.

What's your thoughts/views?

I think we live once and you cant come back after you die

Try everything at least once

It will be a massive boost to your self confidence.

Hard work ahead if you want to compete, also depends what class. Good news is that we have some of the best "members" on this forum and we can assist you to become who you want to be.

Always remember - You have to start somewhere to be great !

Maybe drop a pic or 2 here so we can see and give you some advice

if I were you i'd go for it.

Pixie wrote: This idea might be a little premature but we all have to start somewhere.

Would it be madness to enter into novice competitions this year. I had advice from a WBFF Pro who said if I put my mind to it and push hard that I could take the stage in June BUT just the thought makes me :sick: . I'm more of an introvert so taking the stage is a BIG thing but it is something that I would love to do.

What's your thoughts/views?

Go for it!!!

dont do it!

Great idea,

if it's your dream then why not start as soon as you can. As an "introvert" it will only do wonders for your self confidence as Oupa has said.

Best of luck

Thanks for all your feedback guys.

Where would I start. I looked on wbff website but it looks sooo daunting and confusing.

I would be doing this without any support (besides for you guys) so I know it's going to be hard but you know what?!? I'm going to go for it! What is the worst that can happen right! :pinch:

Etwa - Any specific reason you advise against it?

Pixie, u are gonna need alot of support in your corner to do this. I have been dieting and training for 10years now. This is the first time I have been serious about competing. I have never had the support of my family and loved ones before. This is the first time my mother has seen how I battle for energy at times and has done food prep for me twice in the last 6weeks. 2 weeks worth of chicken at a time. U need to get people to back u. There are times u feel horrid and the last thing u wanna do is go home and sit in the kitchen for an hour so food prep in bulk is vital. U need people to understand its what u want to do and achieve so u dont need to hear why are u doing this to yourself when ever u see them.

I have a family that is all over Weight so family lunches or dinners are always food based and laden with calories and I sit there with my tipper ware witha chicken or beef and carry on...these things are hard to do but u do them never the less.

DJ wrote: Pixie, u are gonna need alot of support in your corner to do this. I have been dieting and training for 10years now. This is the first time I have been serious about competing. I have never had the support of my family and loved ones before. This is the first time my mother has seen how I battle for energy at times and has done food prep for me twice in the last 6weeks. 2 weeks worth of chicken at a time. U need to get people to back u. There are times u feel horrid and the last thing u wanna do is go home and sit in the kitchen for an hour so food prep in bulk is vital. U need people to understand its what u want to do and achieve so u dont need to hear why are u doing this to yourself when ever u see them.

I have a family that is all over Weight so family lunches or dinners are always food based and laden with calories and I sit there with my tipper ware witha chicken or beef and carry on...these things are hard to do but u do them never the less.

I understand where you coming from DJ but unfortunately I have NO support. I am my own support and motivation. No matter how sore or not in the mood I am I drag myself to the gym and once I'm there I'm good to go. I cook my own meals and while everyone else has pizza, burgers or whatever they in the mood for I have my rice and chicken. I am doing this for me cause they dont seem to "get it". When I am sore and ask for a massage I get told "I didn't tell you to do this to yourself" so I have learnt to massage myself and have deep heat body wash for sore muscles. In a way it gives me more motivation to prove them all wrong.

You really lucky to have your mom by your side, pushing and helping.

If I have you guys to fall back on, I believe I am good to go.

For now I need guidance from the people who know what to do and what it takes to walk onto stage. My nerves are already shot but I am prepared to put in the hard work.

Having a support group will make it easier, but not having anyone is NOT going to set you up for failure. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will have support here when you need it.

Pixie, i said dont do it because you dont seem to want to do it.

if you wanted to do it you would, instead you choose to get other peoples opinions on it. If you want it that bad then go and get it. To me it sounds like you are trying to find reasons not to do it.

Dont want to be negative but this is my impression. Perhaps this statement will light a fire under your ass and you prove me wrong.

All the best!

Pixie wrote:

DJ wrote: Pixie, u are gonna need alot of support in your corner to do this. I have been dieting and training for 10years now. This is the first time I have been serious about competing. I have never had the support of my family and loved ones before. This is the first time my mother has seen how I battle for energy at times and has done food prep for me twice in the last 6weeks. 2 weeks worth of chicken at a time. U need to get people to back u. There are times u feel horrid and the last thing u wanna do is go home and sit in the kitchen for an hour so food prep in bulk is vital. U need people to understand its what u want to do and achieve so u dont need to hear why are u doing this to yourself when ever u see them.

I have a family that is all over Weight so family lunches or dinners are always food based and laden with calories and I sit there with my tipper ware witha chicken or beef and carry on...these things are hard to do but u do them never the less.

I understand where you coming from DJ but unfortunately I have NO support. I am my own support and motivation. No matter how sore or not in the mood I am I drag myself to the gym and once I'm there I'm good to go. I cook my own meals and while everyone else has pizza, burgers or whatever they in the mood for I have my rice and chicken. I am doing this for me cause they dont seem to "get it". When I am sore and ask for a massage I get told "I didn't tell you to do this to yourself" so I have learnt to massage myself and have deep heat body wash for sore muscles. In a way it gives me more motivation to prove them all wrong.

You really lucky to have your mom by your side, pushing and helping.

If I have you guys to fall back on, I believe I am good to go.

Ya I too have 0 support.... we can have a massage u, massage me day!!!

That's a joke so don't shoot me

Etwa wrote: Pixie, i said dont do it because you dont seem to want to do it.

if you wanted to do it you would, instead you choose to get other peoples opinions on it. If you want it that bad then go and get it. To me it sounds like you are trying to find reasons not to do it.

Dont want to be negative but this is my impression. Perhaps this statement will light a fire under your ass and you prove me wrong.

All the best!

Thanks for the "motivation" :lol: I do appreciate your honesty.

Only reason I asked is because I don't want to get on stage (which is nerve wrecking as is) and feel like I wasn't ready. Where does one start? There is posing, costumes, tans etc. I've hunted and hunted, emailed IFBB and WFBB and didn't get responses from either, tried calling the one and no one answered or returned my call.

Having a photoshoot done on the 15th and will then register and get my ass into gear. Thanks again.

I WILL do it, watch this space :silly: :pinch:

Laat weet hoe dit gaan Pixie, ek dink dit moet awesome wees om deel te neem! Sterkte!

Are u in jhb? There is a personal trainer at hfpa in rivonia named john, he coaches a lot of the girls for wbbf and nabba and i think ifbb. He knows a lot of the competitive girls who would probably be able to help u with all of that so u are 100% ready for your show. He had 6 out of the top 15 girls in the wbbf bikini devison last year I think,so he really does know what he is doing

Yes I am from Jhb DJ, will look him up.