Thanks Bonnie, and everyone. I was a little scared all the fun and partying at C5Fest would hurt me a little in the contest. But all that relaxing may have actually helped me recover from some intense training the past several months. I did have a hurt shoulder in the contest, so that bench was much more impressive than it looked (last year I benched 465 lbs, and wanted to get 485 lbs this year.. but that injury slowed me down). I appreciate the support gang, and I was glad to represent the C5 crew.
Bonnie, now there is your motivatioin to go do your thing. I'm pulling for you!! I know your training and 'special' dieting is going to start soon. I would take my type of training over yours any day. Yours is MUCH MUCH harder!! I know what it takes, and I'm pulling for you.
If you do have any questions, please keep me in mind, I may know a little about this stuff.