Natalie's 1st Bikini Competition
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After some encouragement from friends, I set up this GoFundMe page to help raise money for my first-ever bikini competition so I still have money in the bank when it's all over.
Competing is something I've wanted to check off my bucket list for awhile now, but haven't because it's a beast to train for and crazy expensive!
My intrigue began back in July of 2016, when my original goal was to get in shape—lose a couple pounds and lead a healthy-ish lifestyle— but the results I got propelled me to chase after a loftier goal to train for the Beachbody Classic 2017 in New Orleans!
What is that, you ask? It's a physique competition hosted by Beachbody designed to show what you can achieve with the right mindset, programs, and products. People walk the stage in many forms to celebrate their hard work. Some bare all and strut the stage because they have lost over 100 pounds with another 100 pounds to lose, some have battled with eating disorders and are finally happy in their own skin, some are 65+ years old who are feeling incredibly youthful, and then there are some people like me... Who compete to place as you would in a traditional physique or bikini competition
So, for the last year, I have been following a regimented fitness program (working out every day if not twice a day) and a solid nutrition plan. With all the effort I've been putting in, I'm set on winning. It's a lofty goal, I know, but I have put in too much time, sweat and tears to settle for a participation medal. I am going for it even though I can't control a lot of factors like who the judges choose because it's a subjective sport with 40% of your score focused on stage presentation; confidence, poise, form grace and the look you bring to the stage from muscularity to make-up.
So, I am trying to stay focused on what I can control like my fitness program, nutrition plan and what I can bring to the stage, but I need some help...
Bikini competitions can cost well-over $1k:
- Bedazzled bikini— $500+
- Acrylic heels— $40+
- Oompah loompah spray tans— $60+
- Stage make-up— $200+
- Hair— $200+
This just scratches the surface. I have already invested in airfare, hotel and transportation too. I didn't know exactly what I was signing up for financially and, I could use all help I can get.
All the support encouragement and support is greatly appreciated! I am committed to giving it everything I got and if I'm lucky, hopefully I can inspire someone else to chase a goal to improve their health or lot in life in the process.
With that being said,
For every $25 donated, you will receive 1 entry into a lottery drawing to win a case (12 bottles) of Frog's Leap wine.
***Winner will be drawn and selected "live" on my Facebook page on June 15th and announced on this GoFundMe page.***
https://www.facebook.com/nataliepbarnard/videos/10100942767927712/
In addition, 10% of proceeds will go towards the Boys and Girls Club because it's a wonderful organization, and it can't be all about me!
Many thanks for reading through this long monologue, if you want to learn more about what I'm doing, I invite you to follow my journey on my blog at www.coachnpb.com or Instagram @coachnpb !
Competing is something I've wanted to check off my bucket list for awhile now, but haven't because it's a beast to train for and crazy expensive!
My intrigue began back in July of 2016, when my original goal was to get in shape—lose a couple pounds and lead a healthy-ish lifestyle— but the results I got propelled me to chase after a loftier goal to train for the Beachbody Classic 2017 in New Orleans!
What is that, you ask? It's a physique competition hosted by Beachbody designed to show what you can achieve with the right mindset, programs, and products. People walk the stage in many forms to celebrate their hard work. Some bare all and strut the stage because they have lost over 100 pounds with another 100 pounds to lose, some have battled with eating disorders and are finally happy in their own skin, some are 65+ years old who are feeling incredibly youthful, and then there are some people like me... Who compete to place as you would in a traditional physique or bikini competition
So, for the last year, I have been following a regimented fitness program (working out every day if not twice a day) and a solid nutrition plan. With all the effort I've been putting in, I'm set on winning. It's a lofty goal, I know, but I have put in too much time, sweat and tears to settle for a participation medal. I am going for it even though I can't control a lot of factors like who the judges choose because it's a subjective sport with 40% of your score focused on stage presentation; confidence, poise, form grace and the look you bring to the stage from muscularity to make-up.
So, I am trying to stay focused on what I can control like my fitness program, nutrition plan and what I can bring to the stage, but I need some help...
Bikini competitions can cost well-over $1k:
- Bedazzled bikini— $500+
- Acrylic heels— $40+
- Oompah loompah spray tans— $60+
- Stage make-up— $200+
- Hair— $200+
This just scratches the surface. I have already invested in airfare, hotel and transportation too. I didn't know exactly what I was signing up for financially and, I could use all help I can get.
All the support encouragement and support is greatly appreciated! I am committed to giving it everything I got and if I'm lucky, hopefully I can inspire someone else to chase a goal to improve their health or lot in life in the process.
With that being said,
For every $25 donated, you will receive 1 entry into a lottery drawing to win a case (12 bottles) of Frog's Leap wine.
***Winner will be drawn and selected "live" on my Facebook page on June 15th and announced on this GoFundMe page.***
https://www.facebook.com/nataliepbarnard/videos/10100942767927712/
In addition, 10% of proceeds will go towards the Boys and Girls Club because it's a wonderful organization, and it can't be all about me!
Many thanks for reading through this long monologue, if you want to learn more about what I'm doing, I invite you to follow my journey on my blog at www.coachnpb.com or Instagram @coachnpb !
Organizer
Natalie Paige Barnard
Organizer
Napa, CA