In 2003, prior to my diagnosis(in 1/05), I competed in fitness. Now I have decided that while I am doing ok I want to do one more, just in case I cannot in the future. I am having difficulty with the training. Unlike before, I have to deal with the side effects of the medication (avonex), try to lose body fat w/o raising core temp, space out my workouts, try to follow a diet and coordinate it to comply with the Swank diet which I also follow.
Does anybody have any ideas? I am losing some body fat but not near enough to compete w/those who have no training restrictions. I have found a competition in September that has an "inspiration division", but oh how I want to compete open.
If anybody has any ideas, it would be so wonderful to hear them.
Thanks!!
