[Kate Collins]

Hi @lara-tasharofi … it’s very frustrating – especially when you use exercise as a way to escape all of this mayhem. ????

Today I am traveling back home leaving work. I will be helping out on the farm because my father is a high risk patient for getting this virus. My friend has a home gym set up that I can utilize and I have a machine I can use for cardio.

I will not give up. I am not quitting.

I’m scared. But I’m strong and we can all over come this horrible situation. I hope you’re safe and healthy Lara ????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Thank you @lara-tasharofi … Ireland is shut down as of this morning. Every gym in the country is closed. I’m at a loss for words. I don’t know what to do ????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

My show hasn’t been cancelled yet. My flights haven’t been cancelled yet. So I am still 9 weeks out as of now.

Shows are dropping left right and center so I am preparing for the worst.

Hope everyone is staying safe and is healthy.

My worst fear is that all gyms will close.

Despite everything- I had the most amazing leg day yesterday- hitting PBs in every exercise. So damn pleased with myself.

Here’s to upper today. Cardio first though ☺️

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

@corinne my apologies I thought the why was implied ????

Whole grain base bread because you are wholesome and down to earth and strong.

Open faced, because you are not afraid to hold your own, voice your opinion in a male dominated industry.

Sweet AND spicy relish- again, spicy opinions/spicy mindset but behind them all, the sweetest human alive.

Colourful leaves/veg sprinkled on top because you’re always on top of the minute details/finishing touches to EVERYTHING. ☺️????

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[Kate Collins]

Oh my god Lara! I’m so sorry ????????????

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[Kate Collins]

Thanks Jessy ???? no flights cancelled yet to Alicante. So hopefully the show still goes on my regards.

I have already asked The Bigman Weekend and they are still going ahead.

So hopefully no more extra flight restrictions. Fingers crossed????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Thank you so much for sharing Rhea! You didn’t have to, and I appreciate that you did ☺️

SAFE TRAVELS TO AUSTRALIA. Cannot , CANNOT wait to see what you and Corinne bring to the Arnold Australia stage ???????? x

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[Kate Collins]

So… waking up to flight restrictions to Spain from Ireland this morning… I honestly don’t know what to think.. still do my cardio though. Just eating meal 1 now as I type this.

Training still going quite well. Just very tired this past week. Extra effort to do the small things and to match/beats my numbers from last week. Not complaining whatsoever- just it’s important to note your biofeedback, in my opinion.

Check in today and I’ve voiced my concern over the flight restrictions to Corinne.

There is a show here in Ireland on April 11th but… that puts me at 4 weeks and 2 days out.. i don’t think that’s feasible.

Another drop in weight this week thank goodness.
155lbs-153.9lbs. Feeling small ???? even though I know I have another good 8-10lbs to shift off of me.

Getting bloods done this morning.. fingers crossed results will be good.

GOOD NEWS: finalized suit details to my suit maker!!????

What do you think I should do in regards to my show? 🙁

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

An open faced sandwich, whole grain based bread, with spicy AND sweet relish, chicken breast, tomatoes, lettuce, and some colorful veg/leaves sprinkled on top. ????????☺️????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Landed safe and sound!! And really really REALLY ready to push on for Australia ???? we have a plan in place while I’m home for the next few days before we fly on Thursday!! Xx

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Instagram – @rheagpt

Glad to hear your back home safe and sound? How is your pupper boy??
Also, may I ask what your new plan going forward for Arnold Australia is like, compared to Ohio? Food and cardio wise?

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Aww he is good!! He was so excited to see me but I’m sad I have to leave him tomorrow for another 2 weeks bless him!!
I’m equally excited for Australia as I was Ohio! Obviously Ohio has history but I’m buzzing to grace the Australia stage ????
So the plan post Ohio has been EAT EAT AND EAT!! Like never before hehe plan is to fill out more and then come back in CRISPY!! So far we are on zero cardio post show xxx

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Instagram – @rheagpt

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Awhh but he’ll be there when you’re back again :’) x x

That’s so cool! How low cal/carb were you going into Ohio? And that’s mad that you’re not on any cardio- like WOW ????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Oh gosh I hope you’re feeling better today Kamara. Do you know what the pain/niggles are from? And how do you go about physical therapy seeing as you are one yourself? Is there anyone you trust enough to do work on you? ????

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Landed safe and sound!! And really really REALLY ready to push on for Australia ???? we have a plan in place while I’m home for the next few days before we fly on Thursday!! Xx

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Instagram – @rheagpt

Glad to hear your back home safe and sound? How is your pupper boy??

Also, may I ask what your new plan going forward for Arnold Australia is like, compared to Ohio? Food and cardio wise?

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Ohhh you must be getting so excited ???? you must be seeing changes daily now?

Has your suit arrived yet??

@katiecshallbe_

[Kate Collins]

Just finished my morning rest day cardio. Ball of sweat ????????
Had a decent leg session yesterday- I thought I had only matched last rotations numbers but I actually beat them all! after checking post training. (New logbook so I’m trying to cross over my numbers onto it at the moment)
Food is low – and I’m in awe at how my strength is holding up. Upper body is getting a little weaker but I’m putting that down to my pec problem. Currently have the tens machine going ON IT as I sip my morning coffee.
Quite scared atm because of this coronavirus and that my show will be canceled… genuine fear right now. But, well keep ticking on. I’ll go virus or no virus ????

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Haha yeah Kate I’ll said that also to myself yesterday, no matter what I’ll do the show, a virus won’t stop me ????
Aaah your check in pics look great!

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Instagram @lara_lein89

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Ahh you understand Lara!! ????????????‍♀️ nothing will stop us… ????

And thank you oh my gosh! I hope you are well… following your log daily! Favorite part of my day is reading your log ☺️ ????

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[Kate Collins]

Fasted cardio done and out of the way before legs this afternoon. Check in went well Thursday! Again, Corinne was happy so I am happy ????

Food lowered very slightly again and cardio upped on all days.

55mins fasted on wake before meal 1 on rest days

45mins fasted on wake before meal 1 on upper days

35mins fasted on wake before meal 1 on lower days.

So happy that I bought my spin bike as it’s allow me to get this volume of cardio done before work. Aka 4:30am cardio sessions ????

Thought I’d show the 1 week difference in my physique

Still no supplementation which is honestly worrying me but I’m getting bloods done this week ????????

10 weeks out ☺️
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@katiecshallbe_