Pauline Nordin posted a photo of herself with fellow figure competitor Jessica Paxson (link below), taken at the Arnold Expo. They're both so lovely it's hard to look away from the photo.
In a second post, she writes about how tired she is preparing for her next contest, and how working out makes it all better:
I was exhausted during the day. Felt like no energy was in my body. And I had a bad day condition wise too. Bloated.Pale. I am fine with it though,I have no photo shoot coming up this week and I dont have a show now either.
In the afternoon I was lile I am so weak, I am soooo tired, how on eart will I manage to train?? I am not one of those who are ok with just going to the gym and have a soso workout. No way! I need to go 100% out, doing better each time. if I am not stronger than the last week I get so afraid my muscles are getting smaller and weaker. I know this is not the case but that is what i tell myself. If I dont prove to myself every time in the gym that I must be strong to prevent any diminshing muscle building, then I will soon be one of those tiny flubby fitness models… Like that would be the worst thing! LOL, I know I am ridiculous. But hey, that is just me.
So, I walked to Golds. Grumpy and moody. Started warming up and suddenly I felt strong, so strong and powerful! Every rep was smooth, no pain, no worries, I was focused and it was fun! My back -I trained back today- was so ON and told me come on Pauline, give it to me!!! I did barbell rows, weighted pullups, cable unilateral rows, v pulldowns and some more work for my lower traps to stabilize the shoulder joint. It was great!
And we certainly don't want her to wind up one of "those tiny flubby fitness models".
