Kenyatta Parham 3 weeks out! ---> NOW! 5th Place in Class B! [Archive]

KP DIVA

05-03-2008, 01:17 AM

wow girl i almost missed this thread!!!!!!!

you look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!:respect:

Dang!! I almost missed it to!! Sioux is so fast, I can't keep up! Thanks!

I also commented in your journal I believe but looking good girl!!! ;)

I also really like the red suit, its a nice color on you!

Thanks!! I got my new 2pc. suit today...the color is a turquiose/teal..but w/ all the compliments on the red..I'm wondering if I should wear it? Or maybe I'll wear the red for pre-j'n and my new suit at the finals...(hahahah!! I have to be positive, I hope to atleast make Top 15!!!) Maybe that's what I'll do!

I have already commented in your journal, but I agree with everyone. What a nice figure! Just perfect for the direction that figure is heading!!!

IG, thanks so much! I go back and forth w/ my trainer. I've really had to hold back on my training for figure! Even at my heaviest, in person, you could see I lifted heavy, heavy weights. 1 year ago when my trainer 1st looked at me he told me I was very blocky and my physique looked like a man/fat powerlifter, hahaha!! So anywho, it's nice to hear that my physique is more of a figure look now.

Good job girl. I know you've worked hard to get to this point. Have fun on stage in 2 weeks.

I know it's go'n to be a blast!!!

i 110% agree.. .you have what they want!!! GOOD LUCK GIRL!!:awesome:

Thanks Betsy!! I just keeping telling myself to stay focused!!!

yosef

05-03-2008, 04:05 AM

Love, Love, Love your physique. You are looking good and still with a few weeks to go! I also really love the red on you. :awesome::respect:

KP DIVA

05-03-2008, 04:45 AM

Thanks!! Another vote for the red suit!!!

Love, Love, Love your physique. You are looking good and still with a few weeks to go! I also really love the red on you. :awesome::respect:

SBT

05-03-2008, 04:47 AM

Well great minds think alike I guess, my current 2 pc is also red, but I was thinking of going towards a teal for this year too ;)

Ondrea

05-03-2008, 04:50 AM

i love the package you will be bringing i cant wait to see you rock on stage!

KP DIVA

05-03-2008, 05:10 AM

i love the package you will be bringing i cant wait to see you rock on stage!

Awww thanks!! I'm just going to go out there and have fun!!!!

Well great minds think alike I guess, my current 2 pc is also red, but I was thinking of going towards a teal for this year too ;)

Yep! Well, my new 2pc is absolutely beautiful, so more than likely I'll just use the red as my pic taking suit!

Siouxcountry

05-10-2008, 06:10 AM

Kenyatta at 7 days out... :cool:

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?p=43864#post43864

Meechel

05-11-2008, 03:44 PM

she looks amazing.

NYCStrongFox

05-11-2008, 06:04 PM

Whoo hoo! Almost there girl!! Keep pressing on...you're looking great.

KP DIVA

05-11-2008, 06:18 PM

she looks amazing.

Whoo hoo! Almost there girl!! Keep pressing on...you're looking great.

Yes!! Almost there, 6 days and counting...just gotta hold tight...next obstacle...water depleting!! Now that's going to hurt!!

Shelly

05-11-2008, 07:56 PM

you will be fine girl almost there woohoo!

Dawn Melanie

05-14-2008, 04:47 PM

How ya' doing? Girl, I've downed over a gallon well before Noon. Haven't got my last workout in yetm bec. I am a slave to the bathroom. Hang in there & C ya' soon...:awesome:

Yes!! Almost there, 6 days and counting...just gotta hold tight...next obstacle...water depleting!! Now that's going to hurt!!

NPCFigure 40

05-14-2008, 08:09 PM

You look great!!! Good luck to you! Safe travels

IslandGirl

05-14-2008, 08:30 PM

You look spectacular Kenyatta! Great posing too! One of our clients just got back from the Contra, and she said while they were on stage, they kept telling the girls, Do not flex your arms, keep your arms down at your side, you are not bodybuilders. So they are really cracking down on figure athletes flexing on stage.

Good luck!

KP DIVA

05-14-2008, 08:44 PM

you will be fine girl almost there woohoo!

Less than 72 hrs.....can't believe it's almost here!!

How ya' doing? Girl, I've downed over a gallon well before Noon. Haven't got my last workout in yetm bec. I am a slave to the bathroom. Hang in there & C ya' soon...:awesome:

Are you serious!! I have to try really hard to get a gallon down in a 24hr. period!! I'm getting better though!! See ya soon!!

You look great!!! Good luck to you! Safe travels

thanks!!

You look spectacular Kenyatta! Great posing too! One of our clients just got back from the Contra, and she said while they were on stage, they kept telling the girls, Do not flex your arms, keep your arms down at your side, you are not bodybuilders. So they are really cracking down on figure athletes flexing on stage.

Good luck!

Thanks IG!!! You are so right. I think it's a chain reaction....one gurl will start and b4 you know it the entire line has there shoulders jacked up, etc. I have to keep telling myself to keep my shoulders down, etc. Defintely no flexing....alot figure gurls stand like bb also!

kitty kat

05-16-2008, 09:15 AM

:awesome:
way to go Kenyatta. looking jacked up for sure. Good luc girly, and have fun. can't wait to hear results.

Siouxcountry

05-18-2008, 01:27 AM

You did it Kenyatta! :hug:

JISFIT

05-18-2008, 02:55 AM

Congrats Kenyatta! What an accomplishment!

KP DIVA

05-18-2008, 05:05 AM

Congrats Kenyatta! What an accomplishment!

Thanks!! Really happy with my placing!! I claimed Top 5 and I got it!! Just need to train hard so I can keep moving up...But not 2 shabby for it be only my 2nd figure show and 1st national show!!! I couldn't be happier!

ripitupbaby

05-18-2008, 05:33 AM

WOW... congrats girl, you totally deserved it!!

:respect:

KP DIVA

05-18-2008, 05:36 AM

WOW... congrats girl, you totally deserved it!!

:respect:

Thanks Lori!! This Victory for me is very sweet!! But I gotta get back on the grind in the next few days!! Gotta keep it moving...Have to continue to train hard! Conditioning is key!

ripitupbaby

05-18-2008, 05:39 AM

Thanks Lori!! This Victory for me is very sweet!! But I gotta get back on the grind in the next few days!! Gotta keep it moving...Have to continue to train hard! Conditioning is key!

You are the kind of person who I wish only the best for. :)

IslandGirl

05-18-2008, 05:44 AM

I knew you would do very well Kenyatta! Congrats to you girl!

truds

05-18-2008, 11:18 AM

:respect: Well done Kenyatta! You looked ace!!

KP DIVA

05-18-2008, 12:35 PM

You are the kind of person who I wish only the best for. :)

I knew you would do very well Kenyatta! Congrats to you girl!

:respect: Well done Kenyatta! You looked ace!!

Thanks All!! I'm still smiling from ear 2 ear!!!

sue upson

05-18-2008, 02:35 PM

Way to go!! You looked awesome!

Meechel

05-18-2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks All!! I'm still smiling from ear 2 ear!!!

As well as you should be! I plan on being at the Nov 21st show in ATL and will be so happy to meet you and cheer you on! :respect::D

KP DIVA

05-18-2008, 05:13 PM

Way to go!! You looked awesome!

Thanks Sue!!

As well as you should be! I plan on being at the Nov 21st show in ATL and will be so happy to meet you and cheer you on! :respect::D

See you in ATLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

buffbabeGA

05-18-2008, 05:18 PM

Thanks Sue!!

See you in ATLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

see u in atl... thats where i live and my honey is doing the show also....

KP DIVA

05-18-2008, 06:27 PM

see u in atl... thats where i live and my honey is doing the show also....

Cool, look 4ward meeting ya!!

SBT

05-18-2008, 06:39 PM

Hmmm I just might need to try and plan a road trip ;)

KP DIVA

05-19-2008, 12:02 AM

Hmmm I just might need to try and plan a road trip ;)

Yes!! You need to come to the ATL...there's so much to do and see! And it'll give you a break from freezing Michigan...won't be anywhere near as cold in November!!

JISFIT

05-19-2008, 04:27 PM

Thanks!! Really happy with my placing!! I claimed Top 5 and I got it!! Just need to train hard so I can keep moving up...But not 2 shabby for it be only my 2nd figure show and 1st national show!!! I couldn't be happier!

I couldn't be happier for you and I just can't believe this is your second figure show! You are the reason I passed up the almonds today! They are not on my diet anyway but I was having a moment! I thought damn it girl just have some perserverance will ya........Kenayatta it gets rough but it's so worth it! I can only imagine what it feels like to have placed in the JR. USA's! WOW! :bowdown::respect:

SuperGal 34

05-19-2008, 04:46 PM

Hey Lady I just saw your pics above, all I can say is WOW!!! You looked absolutely beautiful. Congrats on your placing that's fab. Keep pushing on, great things are coming your way.

KP DIVA

05-19-2008, 05:16 PM

I couldn't be happier for you and I just can't believe this is your second figure show! You are the reason I passed up the almonds today! They are not on my diet anyway but I was having a moment! I thought damn it girl just have some perserverance will ya........Kenayatta it gets rough but it's so worth it! I can only imagine what it feels like to have placed in the JR. USA's! WOW! :bowdown::respect:

Thanks!! It gets hard, I know...sometimes those cravings are so strong. Dieting for shows really made me empathize with drug addicts. Most people think they can just stop. Physiologically there brain has been re-programmed. I know how I feel when I'm have a serious sweet/carb craving and to think a crack addicts craving is 100x stronger is just mind boggling!!

The rewards you receive down the road is well worth fighting through those cravings!! But on the flip side. I'm a supporter of cheat meals depending on when your comp. is. I think they help mentally and prevent all out binges!! So, one little cheat in moderation will not hurt ya...just can't do it everyday!! And I'd rather you cheat on some almonds than some chocolate covered almonds!!!
Hey Lady I just saw your pics above, all I can say is WOW!!! You looked absolutely beautiful. Congrats on your placing that's fab. Keep pushing on, great things are coming your way.

Thanks Margot!! Gotta keep pushing!! Anxious to get started...but I told myself 3 days off, and I'm going to take 3 days off!! I'll be back in the gym on Wednesday!

JISFIT

05-19-2008, 05:32 PM

[QUOTE=NC_Fitdiva;49097]Thanks!! It gets hard, I know...sometimes those cravings are so strong. Dieting for shows really made me empathize with drug addicts. Most people think they can just stop. Physiologically there brain has been re-programmed. I know how I feel when I'm have a serious sweet/carb craving and to think a crack addicts craving is 100x stronger is just mind boggling!!

The rewards you receive down the road is well worth fighting through those cravings!! But on the flip side. I'm a supporter of cheat meals depending on when your comp. is. I think they help mentally and prevent all out binges!! So, one little cheat in moderation will not hurt ya...just can't do it everyday!! And I'd rather you cheat on some almonds than some chocolate covered almonds!!!

Thank you so much.....you're right regarding the almonds! We can be so hard on ourselves! I see what the diet has done for my body I am seeing changes that usually don't occur this soon for me. I've been dieting 7 weeks and have made some great strides already...I have never been so clean with my diet before and I know its because of you and the other ladies on this board....you all work so hard and look so good I know I can do better! I have already stepped up the cardio wasn't working hard enough....oh I am now! So I want you to know that you really have inspired me! I hope to someday be on a national stage competing with you ladies! I am so motivated!

KP DIVA

05-19-2008, 06:22 PM

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Thank you so much.....you're right regarding the almonds! We can be so hard on ourselves! I see what the diet has done for my body I am seeing changes that usually don't occur this soon for me. I've been dieting 7 weeks and have made some great strides already...I have never been so clean with my diet before and I know its because of you and the other ladies on this board....you all work so hard and look so good I know I can do better! I have already stepped up the cardio wasn't working hard enough....oh I am now! So I want you to know that you really have inspired me! I hope to someday be on a national stage competing with you ladies! I am so motivated![/QUOTE]

Trust and believe....you can do anything you put your mind to!

SBT

05-19-2008, 06:26 PM

Yes!! You need to come to the ATL...there's so much to do and see! And it'll give you a break from freezing Michigan...won't be anywhere near as cold in November!!

Now you do have a point there :cool:

JISFIT

05-19-2008, 07:51 PM

Thank you very much Kenyatta!

KristenAnn

05-19-2008, 08:59 PM

KP DIVA

05-19-2008, 09:01 PM

Kenyatta - wow, you looked fabulous! I love your physique! I wish we could have met, but I'm planning to compete at Nat's, in ATL, too, so I will catch up with you then. Until then, enjoy your R&R this week!

Hi Kristen! Thanks so much! I ventured out to the lobby area after the night show to look at the cute jeans and didn't go any further! So, I'll have to meet ya in ATL!!! I'll definitely be there!!

BUFFBARBIE

05-22-2008, 10:35 AM

KP DIVA

05-22-2008, 04:59 PM

Kenyatta, Iam planning on ATL in November too, you gonna do any local shows this year? I may do the Kannopolis and the Elite, I'll already be in diet mode for ATL so why not? Let me know, maybe we can meet up again. We can be rockin the stage all year together!!

He Tiffany...I planned to do the North Americans, but have decided not to. I'll just concentrate on my conditioning and prepare for the Nationals. I won't be doing any local shows leading up to the Nationals....I want to be at my best and peak for the Nationals....don't want to water deplete/carb up for a show two weeks prior and risk not being at my absolute best for Nats.

BUFFBARBIE

05-22-2008, 07:00 PM

He Tiffany...I planned to do the North Americans, but have decided not to. I'll just concentrate on my conditioning and prepare for the Nationals. I won't be doing any local shows leading up to the Nationals....I want to be at my best and peak for the Nationals....don't want to water deplete/carb up for a show two weeks prior and risk not being at my absolute best for Nats.

Yeah really didn't think about that. Well, I was too lean anyway, maybe I'll be filled out right for Ntls. LOL! I didn't even think I looked that lean until I looked back at my pics. Guess that protein shake and apple Q had me to drop that last week leaned me out too much. It is amazing what dropping 200 cals. can do to your body in 1 week. But hey, lean and hard are actually good compliments to me, just not for USA Ntl. competiton. :p

KP DIVA

05-22-2008, 11:07 PM

Yeah really didn't think about that. Well, I was too lean anyway, maybe I'll be filled out right for Ntls. LOL! I didn't even think I looked that lean until I looked back at my pics. Guess that protein shake and apple Q had me to drop that last week leaned me out too much. It is amazing what dropping 200 cals. can do to your body in 1 week. But hey, lean and hard are actually good compliments to me, just not for USA Ntl. competiton. :p

Geez, what else was on your diet....your lucky to have had fruit...I didn't have any fruit on the menu the entire 12 weeks! Whew! I dropped the protein powder 3 weeks out and I could really see a difference in my abs. Here's a pic that you and I took w/ Q!

FYI: Q is my posing coach..He does Tiff's diet and posing!

KP DIVA

05-22-2008, 11:09 PM

Pics w/ our coach Quincy!

Siouxcountry

05-23-2008, 01:12 AM

Cool, I didn't know you two had the same coach. :)

KP DIVA

05-23-2008, 09:09 AM

Cool, I didn't know you two had the same coach. :)

Yes, I have a trainer that does my diet and training...I just go to Q for posing. My trainer also goes to Q for posing, so it's like I have 2 set of eyes. Q does Tiffany's entire prep.

BUFFBARBIE

05-23-2008, 10:46 AM

BUFFBARBIE

05-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Pics w/ our coach Quincy!

Great Pic! MS. NC DIVA living up to her name!!!! WOO HOO

KP DIVA

05-23-2008, 11:03 AM

He gave me diet and taught posing. I do all my own training. I only had just a couple of #'s to drop when I first went. The diet he gave me was not too bad. The training was the easiest part for me but I have really had to pratice my posing. I am so stiff, he has really helped me w/that.

Thanks Kenyatta for posting pic.

Yeah, Quincy is awesome w/ the posing. I train solo also for the most part. Every so often I'll train w/ a friend, but with my crazy schedule I'm usually training by myself. When I reference my trainer, he does my diet and he also taught me how to train for conditioning/detail vs. for bulk like a male bb/football which is who I trained w/ the last 10 years! I have never had a female training partner. So my physique has definitely evolved the last 12 months. Do you think you'll do anything differently going into your next prep?

BUFFBARBIE

05-23-2008, 05:52 PM

Yeah, Quincy is awesome w/ the posing. I train solo also for the most part. Every so often I'll train w/ a friend, but with my crazy schedule I'm usually training by myself. When I reference my trainer, he does my diet and he also taught me how to train for conditioning/detail vs. for bulk like a male bb/football which is who I trained w/ the last 10 years! I have never had a female training partner. So my physique has definitely evolved the last 12 months. Do you think you'll do anything differently going into your next prep?

I probably will not get as lean and keep a couple of pounds this time. He thought my legs needed to be leaner and that was taking away P. shake and apple. I build and lean out really easy, so I have to be careful. I didn't do over 8# weights and look what I got. Could you imagine if I would do heavy weight or all those muscle building supplements people take. I would be huge! I would of been good at about 109 but oh well, bet I'll get to keep my shake and apple next time. I am going to work on legs more.
What about you, any changes or just mantience? I need a partner that competes, I teach 3 classes per week plus train someone early am, plus 2 kids and job, it's so hard to find someone who could do my schedule. My hubby works a lot so I have to be home in evenings plus help w/homework w/ my baby, he's ADD and it is so time consuming in evenings w/his work plus private tutoring. So know what you mean by crazy schedule..

JISFIT

05-23-2008, 06:45 PM

I probably will not get as lean and keep a couple of pounds this time. He thought my legs needed to be leaner and that was taking away P. shake and apple. I build and lean out really easy, so I have to be careful. I didn't do over 8# weights and look what I got. Could you imagine if I would do heavy weight or all those muscle building supplements people take. I would be huge! I would of been good at about 109 but oh well, bet I'll get to keep my shake and apple next time. I am going to work on legs more.
What about you, any changes or just mantience? I need a partner that competes, I teach 3 classes per week plus train someone early am, plus 2 kids and job, it's so hard to find someone who could do my schedule. My hubby works a lot so I have to be home in evenings plus help w/homework w/ my baby, he's ADD and it is so time consuming in evenings w/his work plus private tutoring. So know what you mean by crazy schedule..

Wow that's so nice that you lean out easily! I am having a hard time building my arms my legs come in pretty good and that's genetics! I envy you ladies with those nice size guns! I know what you mean when it comes to having a partner that competes. I've had partners that competed when I first started out competing 4 yrs ago. Then I moved they moved and no one in my new gym competed. I was no longer motivated. I now attend a gym where I have a few women there who compete. I have befriended one and it's so cool. We workout together when our schedules permit. We both like to train by ourselves as well.....we talk this fitness stuff 24/7 it's great we're dieting together and we're bitchy on different days and that's cool too! She knows when I'm bitchy and tells me to get over it and get with it....I laugh! When she complains about her diet or her damn quads I tell her get over it and get with these sprints;)! However, it's women like you that motivate me as well because you all have such busy schedules.....and still find the time to compete I applaud YOU! :respect:

BUFFBARBIE

05-23-2008, 06:56 PM

Wow that's so nice that you lean out easily! I am having a hard time building my arms my legs come in pretty good and that's genetics! I envy you ladies with those nice size guns! I know what you mean when it comes to having a partner that competes. I've had partners that competed when I first started out competing 4 yrs ago. Then I moved they moved and no one in my new gym competed. I was no longer motivated. I now attend a gym where I have a few women there who compete. I have befriended one and it's so cool. We workout together when our schedules permit. We both like to train by ourselves as well.....we talk this fitness stuff 24/7 it's great we're dieting together and we're bitchy on different days and that's cool too! She knows when I'm bitchy and tells me to get over it and get with it....I laugh! When she complains about her diet or her damn quads I tell her get over it and get with these sprints;)! However, it's women like you that motivate me as well because you all have such busy schedules.....and still find the time to compete I applaud YOU! :respect:

That's great you found a partner, I have had several but they either don't work hard enough, whine or talk too much. None of them have been competitors so it would be nice to have one who has or is going to compete. I love training people but that's me pushing them not the opposite. My kids are my nutrionist, they see me eating something that may have too many carbs and they say, in there "mommy" voices, "are you supposed to be eating that, how many carbs in that?" So if they just knew the training part I would be set.;)

KP DIVA

05-24-2008, 04:26 AM

My kids are my nutrionist, they see me eating something that may have too many carbs and they say, in there "mommy" voices, "are you supposed to be eating that, how many carbs in that?" So if they just knew the training part I would be set.;)

LOL!! That's too cute!! I use to tell my friends to take it away if they saw me eating something that wasn't on my diet!!

JISFIT

05-24-2008, 11:11 AM

That's great you found a partner, I have had several but they either don't work hard enough, whine or talk too much. None of them have been competitors so it would be nice to have one who has or is going to compete. I love training people but that's me pushing them not the opposite. My kids are my nutrionist, they see me eating something that may have too many carbs and they say, in there "mommy" voices, "are you supposed to be eating that, how many carbs in that?" So if they just knew the training part I would be set.;)

I agree with you it's tough finding great workout partners.......there was a 3rd that said she wanted to compete however she has already decided that she will be unable to compete for various reasons. Competing opened so many doors for me....then I fell off! No more falling off for me....training for a show figure, fitness and/or bodybuilding takes commitment to the 10th power if you don't have that then you will not make it! Supportive friends and family is a must as well.....your kids are just too cute!

KP DIVA

05-24-2008, 11:18 AM

I agree with you it's tough finding great workout partners.......there was a 3rd that said she wanted to compete however she has already decided that she will be unable to compete for various reasons. Competing opened so many doors for me....then I fell off! No more falling off for me....training for a show figure, fitness and/or bodybuilding takes commitment to the 10th power if you don't have that then you will not make it! Supportive friends and family is a must as well.....your kids are just too cute!

You have the motivation!! It's easier w/ a workout partner...but then sometimes it's best to just trian on your own....Just stay focused on your goals and you'll be fine!

JISFIT

05-24-2008, 11:34 AM

You have the motivation!! It's easier w/ a workout partner...but then sometimes it's best to just trian on your own....Just stay focused on your goals and you'll be fine!

Yep I lvoe training alone....my workout partner is time challenged she admits it....and I love her for her honesty... so I do mostly train alone however her show is coming up and I am there for her and she is there for me and she works hard and I love it! Nothing like meeting your match!

KP DIVA

05-24-2008, 01:23 PM

Yep I lvoe training alone....my workout partner is time challenged she admits it....and I love her for her honesty... so I do mostly train alone however her show is coming up and I am there for her and she is there for me and she works hard and I love it! Nothing like meeting your match!

Exactly....my partner wasn't that honest...he would say I'm running late..then I'd wait and wait some more..Long story short, by the time he'd get there I could have done my weights and be on cardio. I tolerated it in the off season, but during prep I had to let him go! When your pressed for time, it's just best to get it done vs. waiting on some1 else!

Jisfit, what's your name!!? LOL!

BUFFBARBIE

05-24-2008, 03:40 PM

I agree with you it's tough finding great workout partners.......there was a 3rd that said she wanted to compete however she has already decided that she will be unable to compete for various reasons. Competing opened so many doors for me....then I fell off! No more falling off for me....training for a show figure, fitness and/or bodybuilding takes commitment to the 10th power if you don't have that then you will not make it! Supportive friends and family is a must as well.....your kids are just too cute!

You fall off what are you supposed to do? Get back on!!! You can do this, and your right, it is all about commitment.

JISFIT

05-24-2008, 08:14 PM

Exactly....my partner wasn't that honest...he would say I'm running late..then I'd wait and wait some more..Long story short, by the time he'd get there I could have done my weights and be on cardio. I tolerated it in the off season, but during prep I had to let him go! When your pressed for time, it's just best to get it done vs. waiting on some1 else!

Jisfit, what's your name!!? LOL!

Jema pronounced (Gee-ma)......lol

I would add it underneath JISFIT but unfortunately I haven't figure out how to do that yet....