Andrea Watson never lost a show in her short NPC career. She took the short class as well as the overall title at the 2009 NPC Jr USA, earning her IFBB Pro status. Now the short but mighty woman heads into her debut at this year’s Figure International. Andrea originally planned to debut last year however it was postponed due to an appendix surgery.
Andrea will be sharing some of her thoughts heading into her pro debut, here on Hardbody.com. Follow along and get a look into the life of a rookie as she heads into the biggest show of her life.
Ok, a little less than five weeks to go until my pro debut – still can’t believe I got an invite to the Arnold. Ugh, my hands are all sweaty just thinking about it. It seems as though my mind continues to go a million miles an hour, each hour, everyday just thinking of everything I must achieve and accomplish in such little time.
It seems as though it’s so much harder this time around than last year. Well, last year this time, I was getting ready for my first show so I didn’t feel so pressured. Wow, I will be stepping foot on the stage of the Arnold less than a year from my very first competition. The Spring of 2009 seems so far away and long ago….I keep telling myself I can do it like last year… in just seven weeks I won four overall titles (well five if you count the novice division at the Panhandle), never placed second next to a competitor, and got a pro card!
Geez, I keep telling myself, no pressure Andrea, just go out there and do what you did last year! Yeah right, easier said than done. I am so so tired. I get up each morning at 4:30 am hop on my treadmill do an hour, go to work by 7:30 am, do round two of cardio during lunch, go back to work and finish the day with round three of cardio at 6 pm. Some people call me blessed to have so much muscle – yeah right, seems more like a curse at this point in time. I haven’t touched a weight the last four weeks because I’m too big and the sight of cardio equipment makes me want to cry!
My body just likes to be soft and not lean. It doesn’t want to accept abs, just an outline of them. I feel as though my booty will never be smaller than Beyonce’s, that my biceps grow by just picking up my gallon jug of water, and that my back is going to give out on me any second (I have a bulging disc). Then I stop and listen to myself think… and I just giggle at how silly I must sound.
There are many times throughout the day when I feel so insecure about myself, and then there are many time a day where I feel like I’m on top of the world. At this particular moment I’m feeling somewhere in between.
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Hang in there girl….only 4 and 1/2 weeks away! It will be a great debut for you…I am excited to be sharing that stage with you and all of the other beautiful ladies!! xoxo
You got this Andrea! Can’t wait to see you onstage, you’re going to kill it!
Aww girl…love your humility and genuine spirit – but as said earlier…YOU GOT THIS! And your Bombshell sistas will be cheering you on every step you take on that stage!
youre so real…love it…keep on keepin on sister! I think all competitors feel some sort of this(not as much as you right now though)…the Arnold…only a dream for somebody in my shoes, I can only imagine what youre feeling! 4 weeks is nothing…only 4more saturdays, sundays, etc…..be thankful for everystep you take on those cardio machines….and the opportunity you have:) WE’ll all be cheerin’ ya on!
Keep your chin up, Hobbit! Jaime and I know you will be fantastic.
Andrea…I am so inspired by your honesty and your heart. I KNOW you will be your best at The Arnold. So proud of you my beautiful friend. Love you, Jaime xo
I love your honesty Andrea and always appreciate when people keep it real. Take it one day at a time. You have many rooting you on-Good Luck!
Keep on at it girl. I’ll be there with you all the way. Can’t wait. We are very lucky to have Shannon & Rob. They are just amazing to work with. x
You are so beautiful inside and out:) Stay strong sweetie…..all your hard work will be worth it when u walk out on the ARNOLD stage! You r going to rock…..so proud of u:) love ya girl!
You truly are my HERO! You are so down to earth and care so much about everyone. You are the epitome of do great things and great things will happen to you!! I love you and cant wait to scream when you work that stage at the Arnold!
You truly are my hero! You are the epitome of “Do great things and Great things will happen to you” I love you and cant wait to scream as you work the stage at the Arnold
Wow! Thanks for all the support y’all! I’m so fortunate to have such great family, friends, and supporters. I couldn’t do it without you.
I will be cheering for you from Pensacola and I know you will rock that stage! You are so amazing and genuine. I am always inspired by you.
Keep up the hard work on cardio and diet. Thank you for helping me on my journey and your love and support!
Many Blessings
Hang tough Hobbit! You can do it! J xxxooo