This was not my best show as far as placing. I did not place in the 35 and over, or the open category, and i took 3rd place in the 45 and over.

This isn't the first time I've been down that road. I've been down the road of "Oh my God, what am I doing up here? I'm too old for this.." Then it hit me

I knew this show was practice. This was about getting the cobwebs out and preparing me for the National level show. I refuse to let myself feel anything other than joy and fun. Yes I'm tired, and going through the nutrition and trying to lean out more, but at the end of the day, I'm thankful that my body can still do this, and I hvae the best coaches. I get some of the best encouragement from people and there are so many tremendous ladies in this sport.

Some of these girls have some serious challenges, some of them are moms, some have eating disorders, at the end of the day, it's not just about the workouts and pretty bikini, getting on stage and makeup etc, but it's TRULY about who you become in the process.

I'm always busting my butt to become a better coach, better at nutrition, I'm becoming a better leader overall. Not every day is over the top exciting,

but it's the sense of where you are going and what you are fighting to become.

• I did forget a few things... I forgot a blanket, and a pillow to sit on. I also forgot my posing mirror, silly, but I did forget it.

Thank you all for following me on this journey. We have so much more planned for after this competition is over. Sneak peak, we will be doing a 2 day retreat for this one. That's going to be a lot of fun. Next stop for me though, is my first shot at my Pro Card this coming weekend. I will see you guys on the journey.

This episode is brought to you by the new Girl Gang Evolution. Remember, you can either fall backwards and think that numbers are nothing more than a guide and do not define you.

So get out there, move your body, put amazing nutrition inside of it, and always, always, ALWAYS, do that thing that makes your soul sing.

-Kristi Data