Name: Sarah Beard
Occupation: Supplier in the Air Force
Family Situation: Married
What made you decide to
enter the comp?
I realized after seeing a photo that I
was very bony, in my eyes it was not attractive. I was inspired by a couple of
people who entered the comp last year, they built muscle and looked good,
something I did not think was possible for a girl to do………I was wrong.
What life changes did
you make as soon as the decision was made?
I found Kirsten who made me eat more (?????) and lift weights
and drink protein shakes…….I was terrified of her, which meant I did everything
she ever said.
What training do you
currently undertake?
I
train 7 days a week, 5 days are weights and two are ICE (HIIT) sessions.
How has your nutrition
changed?
I actually eat
more than ever before. I have 5 meals a day, actual meals not shakes!! I care
more about what I put in my body,.I do not eat processed foods anymore and I am
more prepared with meals by getting everything ready and in a container so it
is even more convenient than going through a drive through!
How does your family
handle your current lifestyle?
My husband is currently serving overseas so it makes it a little bit harder to
feel like I have the support that others do, but he is constantly reassuring me
and encouraging me. I have also developed a great relationship with the other
girls competing and they are now part of my support system, along with my
training buddy. You know who you are.
What is something you
love about it?
The
day-after pain. It means I have done what I set out to do.
What is something you
don’t love?
How
people view what I do. Some people have been a bit nasty with comments saying
things like, I will look like a man, or, I will be unattractive with muscle
definition. I no longer bother replying, I think my body will speak for itself
when we are on stage.
Is it what you thought
it would be?
No. It
is far more time and life consuming than I ever thought possible. I am
constantly thinking about my next meal or how I can do better with my next workout.
I love it.
Do you think you will
compete again?
Yes………simply
yes!
If so, why?
I feel great, I have more confidence,
I feel healthier and I look healthier. It is a lifestyle now.
Any funny/lightbulb
moments?
Funniest
moment was being still rather new to the weights room and laying down for a
chest press, feeling pretty good because I can lift the 20kg bar (it was a lot
for me at the time!) and then deciding to add another 10kg to that because 10kg
could not be THAT much heavier!!!! Well I got it up and did one rep and then I
got it stuck………on my chest. My SGT was over doing his thing and I did not want
to interrupt him, but it was getting rather painful so as soon as he finished
his set I squeaked out his name, he turned to look and freaked out and ran over
to help me. Pulled the bar off and then we had a good ol chuckle. Lesson
learnt - always have a spotter when we are doing a new exercise!
How has your body
changed?
Dramatically.
I have some lovely definition in my arms and legs and I get this great feeling
when I put my hands on my stomach….I can feel muscle!!!!
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