tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post8146786674275688624..comments2023-09-30T05:12:33.860-05:00Comments on Honey We're Healthy: NPC Bikini Competition Recap Megan // Honey We're Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-2986283879904483362014-11-18T10:50:40.773-06:002014-11-18T10:50:40.773-06:00Thank you so much! Those burpees just suck!! But...Thank you so much! Those burpees just suck!! But the coffee and creamer get thumbs up!Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-34068803513130071612014-11-18T10:49:46.460-06:002014-11-18T10:49:46.460-06:00I ordered from a local place where I went in and c...I ordered from a local place where I went in and chose my fabric and style about 6 weeks about, then went back for 2 fittings as the contest got closer. You'll be smaller right before your contest, so you want to make sure your suit isn't loose on you. Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-11807113166052871342014-11-18T09:04:06.090-06:002014-11-18T09:04:06.090-06:00Megan! I was curious when you buy your bikini? I a...Megan! I was curious when you buy your bikini? I am competing in my first show next year but I wasn't sure if I should buy it immediately or in a few weeks when I see changes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185375238298071341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-75031815274934941932014-09-07T23:09:54.003-05:002014-09-07T23:09:54.003-05:00So sister, I'm with you on the coffee, creamer...So sister, I'm with you on the coffee, creamer AND burpees. HATE THEM!!<br /><br />I just came across your blog via pinterest. Congrats on winning 4th place in your first show. That's so freaking amazing!! <br /><br />So happy to have e-met you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-59688213057538511292014-09-03T21:42:56.283-05:002014-09-03T21:42:56.283-05:00I'm sure I've already commented on this ri...I'm sure I've already commented on this right after you competed but just wanted to say a few things regarding the make up as I am an aspiring make up artist.... the artist you had probably made you dark orange in the face because with camera flash and even stage lighting your face will often show up lighter with regular matching foundation. So I know it probably seemed odd and you probably thought why the heck do I look goofy? but stage make up is different. And if you ever feel like your eyes look tired dab a little concealer under each eye and gently smooth in, works like a charm for photos being taken. :) I have very much enjoyed your journey and all of you have shared so I hope you don't take anything written here offensively I was just trying to clarify somethings you may not have known. You are fab!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881905412985733958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-5695131450723953462014-07-26T10:45:15.939-05:002014-07-26T10:45:15.939-05:00Incredible transformation! Congratulations on all...Incredible transformation! Congratulations on all of your hard work and achievement! You should be so proud of yourself:)SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-2064620301470388622014-07-24T00:32:58.905-05:002014-07-24T00:32:58.905-05:00Wow...well done! I am about to go for my first bik...Wow...well done! I am about to go for my first bikini competition, in September, 14th and I am very excited about that. I dont have a coach or someone to help me, I am doing everything on my own. Just searching on the internet for some blogs, and any other further information , like youtube videos. I came across ur blog and it has been much more helpful than any other. Thank you very much!!<br /><br />Would like to know how much did u pay for ur tanning session? Does it worth it, or is better buy and make it yourself? I live in Ireland and bikinis are not so easy to find here, I am thinking in customize the one I do have, do you think its a good idea? Thanks once again.<br /><br />Looking forwaard to hearing from you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543490216240931760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-37524639296312259142014-07-18T10:56:25.387-05:002014-07-18T10:56:25.387-05:00You look phenomenal! I've really enjoyed your ...You look phenomenal! I've really enjoyed your honesty throughout your entire competition prep - you highlighted all your accomplishments without sounding like you were bragging and had me cheering you on every post! Congratulations on placing! Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410011779090085342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-91773080218380624252014-07-16T09:08:52.875-05:002014-07-16T09:08:52.875-05:00Megan, I just want to say I am so inspired by your...Megan, I just want to say I am so inspired by your journey. Competing, or just having a bikini body in general, are big goals of mine. While pre-prego (and after two babies) I looked good in a bikini, I have always wanted to have a cut physique at least once in my lifetime. I am 31 now, recently postpartum (9 weeks) with my 3rd and final child, and I am ready now more than ever to make that dream a reality. I am determined to lose the last of this pregnancy weight and start training for my first NPC Bikini competition. Hopefully this time next year, I will be where you are - ON STAGE! :-) Congrats on your placing in your first competition! xoxo<br /><br />-Morgan<br /> <a href="http://www.california-to-carolina.com" rel="nofollow">California To Carolina</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078656679964740552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-43398553486359720192014-07-14T15:33:30.137-05:002014-07-14T15:33:30.137-05:00So awesome!!!!!!!!!! I love your "reflections...So awesome!!!!!!!!!! I love your "reflections" too. Go get baby #2 cooking. I'm so excited for you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174138925024408931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-37028570148010998572014-07-13T05:23:34.359-05:002014-07-13T05:23:34.359-05:00Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment! ...Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment! I've been following your journey and you are truly an inspiration.Sarah Vicarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200915901299207624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-7639546461724509582014-07-12T03:41:07.809-05:002014-07-12T03:41:07.809-05:00You completely rocked this- your family must be so...You completely rocked this- your family must be so proud of you! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it is really great to read inspiring stories like yours. Lauren https://www.blogger.com/profile/12309387543197425353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-4976987681539094182014-07-12T01:03:51.657-05:002014-07-12T01:03:51.657-05:00Congratulations on medalling! You look AMAZING an...Congratulations on medalling! You look AMAZING and definitely deserved to win. You should be very proud of all your hard work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-34905908021407520642014-07-11T21:41:50.946-05:002014-07-11T21:41:50.946-05:00You are just amazing! Thank you for sharing your j...You are just amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! And I love how you listed out all the things you learned from doing this competition. Congratulations again and way to go on all of your hard work!!! GO GIRL!!!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534276106713842583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-85639930847895908152014-07-11T10:57:06.174-05:002014-07-11T10:57:06.174-05:00Hi Megan,
Congrats on your win! It's def a wi...Hi Megan,<br /><br />Congrats on your win! It's def a win in my book, anyway! <br /><br />How did you eat on your rest day? Did you cut back on calories or change your macro ratio in any way? Just curious....I am actively trying to gain muscle and I know how much I should be eating on my training days, but not so much on my rest day. Thanks in advance for any advice/insight you can give! AshleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16476015047390694635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-514181306728883462014-07-11T10:31:33.760-05:002014-07-11T10:31:33.760-05:00You are such an inspiration! As for the spray tan,...You are such an inspiration! As for the spray tan, I find that when it starts to fade and/or get splotchy, use a fine pumice stone to help remove it. Just remember to be gentle!TayFrizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104528671919437588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-13268485959830308662014-07-11T00:30:36.331-05:002014-07-11T00:30:36.331-05:00you are such an inspiration!! you seriously deserv...you are such an inspiration!! you seriously deserved first place in my book - way to go!!! :)Agushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059910009076260385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-89336501578963386672014-07-10T12:35:48.321-05:002014-07-10T12:35:48.321-05:00First, Congrats!! What an incredible accomplishmen...First, Congrats!! What an incredible accomplishment. As a late 20-something who hasn't even birthed a child yet, I am constantly seeking to figure out the balance of a healthy lifestyle for myself. Sometimes I feel like I "only have until I get pregnant" to acheive it but you have honestly shown that you can really do anything you want to do, anytime!! I would also love to know what your hubby thought along the way. Thanks for being such an inspiration. It's been such a pleasure to follow along during your whole journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-90252946208791032702014-07-10T09:11:04.952-05:002014-07-10T09:11:04.952-05:00Way to go! You are amazing!!Way to go! You are amazing!!jamie @ [kreyv]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09027451215833037325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-90513968260441222962014-07-10T08:20:00.797-05:002014-07-10T08:20:00.797-05:00You have no idea how good it was to see y'alls...You have no idea how good it was to see y'alls faces!! Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-432991326255687842014-07-10T08:19:03.728-05:002014-07-10T08:19:03.728-05:00Hi Linh! Thank you so much for following along si...Hi Linh! Thank you so much for following along since day 1- you saw the whole process unfold. I'm excited for you to go for it! If you do, please let me know how it goes! <br /><br />It's expensive to compete- I'd say it all added up to close to $1000 for everything- and I didn't realize that going in, so it's a great question. The big expenses are:<br />Registering for the NPC- $120<br />Registering for the contest (2 divisions)- $190<br />Bikini -$300<br />Shoes-$40<br />Jewelry- $25<br />Spray tan- $140<br />hair/makeup- you could do your own <br />Posing coach- varies<br /><br />You can save money on some things, like your bikini, if you buy a less expensive one and bling it out yourself. I went the custom-made route. But, if I compete again, I'll wear the same suit. <br /><br />And, if you hire a trainer/nutritionist, that's an added expense too. It's good to know these figures ahead of time so you can budget. I was caught off guard! Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-78122046484935650072014-07-10T08:12:27.313-05:002014-07-10T08:12:27.313-05:00Hi Tara! Thanks so much! It is never too late, an...Hi Tara! Thanks so much! It is never too late, and remember, small changes add up too! :)Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-44038044226311650772014-07-10T08:11:07.950-05:002014-07-10T08:11:07.950-05:00Thanks so much Heidi! I did work my butt off and ...Thanks so much Heidi! I did work my butt off and I'm proud of that! :)Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-29035998363796112282014-07-10T08:10:40.853-05:002014-07-10T08:10:40.853-05:00Thank you so much for your comment. For me, I lov...Thank you so much for your comment. For me, I love having muscles and if you see me in person, when I'm not "posing" on stage, I don't look ripped just standing there or extreme (in my eyes). It's a great question. I'd like to grow my booty more, keep a flat stomach, and have definition in my shudders, arms, and legs. I'll be posting more pics on Instagram from this weekend (in regular clothes) and I think you'll get a better idea of what my body looks like dressed! :)Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429956742155711982.post-52989718217498312682014-07-10T08:06:47.839-05:002014-07-10T08:06:47.839-05:00Yes, it was very hard. But, I'm glad I did it...Yes, it was very hard. But, I'm glad I did it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.com