Life After My Figure Competition

Amy Russian Twist

By Amy Pelz – NABA Pro Figure Competitor 

It’s already been one month since I’ve competed in my first figure competition.  My how time flies!  Returning back to my balanced lifestyle was a lot tougher than I thought it would be.  I have a tendency to go off the deep end when I’m deprived of something for too long.  I had a feeling that was going to happen.  As soon as I walked off that stage, my self control went out the window.  That first week, I ate what I wanted and didn’t workout at all.  I didn’t eat every meal out, but yes, some were out.  My poor stomach didn’t know what to expect.  I don’t think it knew how to react since I had been “cleaning it out” for so long.  Continue Reading…