I always enjoy show day and helping my girls backstage as they put all the final pieces together before they present themselves on stage. All the details matter when it comes downs to makeup, hair, suit placement, spray tan, body glaze and eating the right foods.
Here are a few last minutes tips for you figure/bikini competitors that should make your day a little less stressful.
Show Day Preparation Guidelines
1. Make sure you exfoliate your skin before getting your spray tan. At least twice to three times leading up to the day. This will ensure your tan is smooth and beautiful.
2. Pack plenty of food to take with you the day of the show so your muscles stay full and you have energy while you are under those hot lights on stage.
3. Bring bikini bite to glue your suit down
4. Bring oil for your skin like Muscle juice or JanTana Glaze. Do not spray yourself with Pam; this is something bodybuilders will do. Figure and bikini girls do not want to be that shiny on stage.
5. Make sure your makeup is a little darker than usual so the lights won't wash you out on stage. Eyelashes are a must!!
6. Plan and pack the night before so you are not stressed the day of the show trying to get everything together. That way you will remember everything you need.
7. Always be supportive and helpful to other competitors backstage. This should be an enjoyable time and a perfect opportunity to make new friends that understand your hobby of competing. You can never have enough friends in the fitness world.
8. If you need anything backstage I will be back stage to help.
9. This is a journey for everyone to be in his or her best shape. No matter what the outcome, remember everyone is a winner for getting on stage.
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!