Southern California 2008 - 2nd Place Short Class
Saturday I competed in the Southern California Bodybuilding Championships. As if you probably didn’t already know that. I had an absolute blast. This organization is the bomb. I loved how friendly everyone was and the super competitiveness was not there. It ended up being a very small show which was cool. At first they put all 7 girls in one group, then later changed it to Short and Tall. There were 2 in tall and 5 in short. This was AFTER pre-judging and I really thought at that point I was 2nd. After it changed I felt like I had moved into first. When they were calling out the placings they called third and hadn’t called me, I was certain…then “2nd Place…Martha Bangs”! What???? I mean I’m not disappointed. My goal was top three going in and I did that. I was just shocked. Check out the blonde on the far left next to me. She won. I guess you never can tell what they are looking for. She was definitely soft. She told me she was 133 and 18% bodyfat. What? I’m that in an everyday lifstyle? So, anyhoo…my main point is I had a GREAT experience. These people really know how to make you want to do it again.
So, I’ve eaten way too much crap to admit to right now and feel darn good. I know I’m gonna do it again, just don’t know when. I am much more confident about doing fitness in this organization. There was only one fitness girl and I could totally do what she did. she was good, but not unattainable.
I’m totally pooped and gotta go back to work tomorrow. Ready to finish the school year with a bang!
May 11th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
congrats!!
g;ad you had a great time
you looked fabulous!
May 12th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Wow! Congrats! I’m an aspiring amateur bodybuilder myself, so I have the utmost respect for people who compete. I just recently started up my own blog actually, http://www.hardgainersguide.com, hopefully you can stop by!
May 12th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Way to go martha…you looked beautiful, and yes, you should have taken first.
May 12th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Awesome Job girl! That’s the thing about this sport, you never know what they are looking for. You just gotta be the best you possible and go out there and have fun doing it…and you totally did that!!
May 12th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
You look so awesome!! What an inspiration!! Keep it up! Relax and enjoy, and keep motivating the rest of us!!
May 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Congratulations!!!!! I’m so excited and happy for you!
May 14th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Beautiful!! You look amazing!! And look at that smile!! Wow, I can’t wait to see you add fitness to all of this!! Awesome!!
May 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Hey there. My name is Tania and am planning on doing my first figure show at the end of June - which I am SO excited about. I was just wondering what your thoughts were on selling your suits? What size do they fit? Please let me know if you are interested in selling.
Thanks so much and congrats on your comp!
-Tania
May 16th, 2008 at 11:04 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
May 17th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Hey Beautiful!
May 19th, 2008 at 1:47 am
I think you should have had 1st! You did a terrific job but I just think you look better than that girl. Seriously.