IFBB Figure Pro, Erin Stern checks in again to let us know the latest. Erin is on the eve of taking the stage at the Houston Pro Figure contest. She’s looking for her first pro win… Can she do it?
AUGUST 28, 2009 – DAY TWO
The day is going well here – my sister and I are watching episode after episode of “Cash Cab,” and adding to the amount of useless trivial knowledge that already clouds our minds. :) This morning, between ProTan coats, we ventured out to see what downtown has to offer. We had a very (un)useful paper map from Avis. Some of the things we discovered:• Houston loves flashing red lights. I haven’t figured out why, but quite a few times in the last 24 hours the traffic lights have gone from functioning to flashing red. This creates a ginormous four way stop. We’re underpowered in our Chevy Cobalt and almost got run over a few times.
• Also, while we never got technically “lost,” I was driving about 40 mph through the city. The speed limit is 30… no one goes anywhere near the speed limit.
• H.E.B. grocery stores may be the best store I’ve ever been in. A dieter can spend hours in here… and we did. It’s like a Whole Foods/Kroger/Walgreens combo! They even have calorie-free peanut butter spread. Who knew?
• There are tram crossings everywhere and we witnessed a Suzuki get samurai-chopped by the crossing arm.
I feel much better today, as I’ve had some carbs! My energy levels are good, and with the tan going on, I am feeling ready. I think at this point in the game, all fine-tuning will be in my head – just making sure I’m in a good frame of mind :) As for my food, I seared a fresh bison steak on my George Foreman grill.. and this is the first time I’ve ever used one. The thing went supernova, and charred the outside, leaving it very, very rare on the inside. I don’t know if it’s supposed to work that way and I just threw some Ms. Dash on it and ate it anyway! Other than that, I’m getting ready to boil more chicken for later and am loving the fresh veggies that Houston stores offer!! I never thought I’d miss oatmeal but it tasted soo good this morning!
Talk to you soon!
Erin
Ah what a trooper. Even when she’s dieting she is still hilarious. Look for more updates from this figure rockstar through out the weekend.
