Putting on a Price on Dreams

Well, I did it. After 9 weeks of working out and watching my diet, I've completed my goal of competing in the NPC 2011 Southern California Championships in San Diego.

To make it even more rewarding, I placed in the top five of my class.

So was it worth it? 

You do the math:

• Professional show bikini - $450.00 
• Training and meal plan - $90/month
• Entrance Fee - $80
• Spray tan at show - $150
• Show Makeup - $100
• Highlights for hair - $130
• French manicure and pedicure - $50
• Waxing (lots of it) - $100
• Bikini Bite - $10
• Hotel and Travel - $250

Being over 35 and coming in 4th in my class: Priceless

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