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October 20, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Overturning a “f#ck it” ruling

Overturning a “f#ck it” ruling

A “f#ck it” ruling in any pursuit can turn into one of the most destructive forces in the playing field of your life. It creates the precedence for a pattern… a patterned way of (under) living. Sitting at my desk, I glanced at the contest entry form and then back to my phone. I had […]

Filed Under: Empowerment, Fitness, Happiness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, bikini competitor, bodybuilding, comparison, competitor, confidence, contest prep, desiremore, dreambig, failure, Female Empowerment, fitness, fitness lifestyle, growth, masters bikini, NPC bikini, perfection, precision, quitting, transformation, willPower

October 20, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

August 3, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

The Backbone of Body Transformation

The Backbone of Body Transformation

Part of my excitement around competing this year stemmed from the ability to track my transformation more scientifically. Using our commercial-grade Tanita scale in studio, I knew I would be able to demonstrate analytically what I had experienced countless times before: Transformation looks and feels different than conventional weight loss. While the what’s and when’s […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage, Nutrition Tagged With: basal metabolic rate, bikini, bikini competitor, body composition, body transformation, bodybuilding, calories, cardio, competitor, dieting, fitness, fitness lifestyle, macronutrients, masters bikini, NPC bikini, physique, tanita, transformation, transformationweight

August 3, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

July 30, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

The Cocoon Uglies

The Cocoon Uglies

In life, we are vulnerable to a butterfly bias. We unconsciously fixate on the final product – whether that’s a winning performance or a beautiful masterpiece. Our eyes are shielded from the process leading to the final product and we miss what happens behind the scenes. We don’t live through the hours and hours of […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, bikini competitor, body transformation, bodybuilding, bodyimage, commitment, competition, competitor, confidence, contest prep, dieting, fitness, fitness food, fitness lifestyle, grit, long-term goals, NPC bikini, perseverance, selfworth, transformation, willPower

July 30, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

July 10, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

When hunger strikes

When hunger strikes

Hunger Strikes. Over this past weekend, as if my body received the “Seven Weeks Out” notice, I start to feel the familiar symptoms of leaning out… Sunday afternoon My daughter, Desiree and I open her bedroom window to greet “Dada”. Home early from work, my husband is in the garage unloading groceries from the trunk […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage, Motherhood Tagged With: bikini, body transformation, bodybuilding, competitor, confidence, daughters, desiremore, dieting, dreambig, fitness, fitness food, fitness lifestyle, fitness tips, happiness, marriage, masters bikini, mother-daughter, NPC bikini, physique, relationships, transformation

July 10, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

June 26, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Transformation Weight

Transformation Weight

Nine weeks of contest prep and I have 0.2 lbs of weight loss to boast for it! Yay…what?! I know, I know…by conventional standards (i.e. things you see on Facebook or via infomercial), this sounds unspectacular…and pretty horrible. Conventional weight loss schemes (scams) often promise effortless and rapid weight loss…whereas, if you look at the […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage, Nutrition Tagged With: bikini competitor, body transformation, bodybuilding, fitness, fitness competitor, fitness lifestyle, masters bikini, NPC bikini, transformation

June 26, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

June 18, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Train Your Metabolism

Train Your Metabolism

When you know the “why”, you make decisions from a place of empowerment… versus fear, anxiety, or desperation.  #1 Meal spacing matters. How long do I have to wait between meals?” As I glanced down at the text message from my client, I was initially puzzled. Maybe she couldn’t do simple math? I mean, given […]

Filed Under: Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, body transformation, bodybuilding, bodyimage, carbs, competitor, confidence, desiremore, dieting, dreambig, fitness, fitness food, fitness lifestyle, fitness meals, metabolism, NPC bikini, physique, protein, wine

June 18, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

June 11, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

The Unglamorous Life

The Unglamorous Life

Over the years, there have been rumors, casting calls, and attempts to start a reality show featuring bodybuilding competitors. At this point in contest prep, I find humor in the concept – for a reality TV show about bodybuilders would be truthfully the most boring television show ever! The road to stage and, really, any serious […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, bodybuilding, competitor, confidence, desiremore, dieting, dreambig, fitness, fitness lifestyle, NPC bikini, physique, relationships, transformation

June 11, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

June 5, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

From “In” to “Out”… 12 Weeks Out

From “In” to “Out”… 12 Weeks Out

Twelve weeks out is the traditional turning point for most competitors. Last Friday was my turning point from weeks in to weeks out. “Weeks out” means you have now officially set your sights on a show…with a specific date! Prior to this, the emphasis is more on building muscle and conditioning. By “conditioning”, I mean everything from the literal to the symbolic. […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, bodybuilding, competitor, confidence, desiremore, dieting, dreambig, fitness, fitness food, fitness lifestyle, NPC bikini

June 5, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

May 29, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Settling Setbacks

Settling Setbacks

Don’t worry, Sarah, you were between two national level competitors.” I sensed her empathy as we wrapped up posing practice. A good coach indeed. I winked to reassure her I was ok. My ego was a little bruised, but deep inside, I knew I had asked for… and needed this. I jumped at her invite […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini, body transformation, bodybuilding, bodyimage, change, competitor, confidence, dieting, fitness, fitness lifestyle, NPC bikini, physique, transformation

May 29, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

May 20, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Building without the Bulge

Building without the Bulge

Building without “the bulge” is critical to the female psyche. And, Week 4 is where your dedication starts to pay off. People start to notice or look at you differently, so you don’t mind the number on the scale…even though, it has possibly gone up! Many of my clients report the same. They get frustrated by the slow-moving scale, but […]

Filed Under: Journey to Stage, Motherhood Tagged With: bikini, bodybuilding, bodyimage, competitor, confidence, desiremore, dieting, dreambig, fitness, fitness lifestyle, marriage, motherhood, protein

May 20, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

May 15, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Cardio

Cardio

Cardio is a traditional component of contest prep. The challenges associated with cardio are primarily in the doing of cardio. Even if you’re someone who digs cardio, contest cardio presents its unique set of challenges. Primarily, life gets in the way. Carving out an extra hour or so first thing in the morning most days […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: bikini competitor, cardio, contest prep, fitness, masters bikini, NPC bikini

May 15, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

May 10, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

Belly Talk

Belly Talk

1. Diasta-what-the…?! Diastasis Recti. If you’ve been pregnant, there’s a good chance you have some (abdominal separation). The last time I hit stage, there was abdominal protrusion I did my best to mask. I de-emphasized any side views and transitioned from front to back as quickly and directly as possible. My signature side pose B.D. (Before Desiree) was no longer a […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Journey to Stage Tagged With: contest prep, fitness, fitness lifestyle, fitness tips, masters bikini, NPC bikini, postpartum fitness

May 10, 2017 By Sarah Ingmanson

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