124 days

The date has been set. On November 9th and 10th, 2012 I will be stepping on stage for my very first (and hopefully not last) figure show! I am so excited to have finally set the date for a long time goal of mine.
I hired my trainer Jason, back in December and have been slowly starting the process of figure prep. I had the Crossfit Games Open during the first quarter of the year, then had to take a month off to rest my body, then it took about a month to figure out my diet (my body was being super stubborn), which brings us to present date. So June was really the start of the transformation. And now, we are officially 17 weeks and 5 days away from the BIG DAY!!!
Over the next 17 weeks we will focus on losing body fat (leaning out), while maintaining and building muscle. We are looking for more delts and leaner legs. For figure they are looking for an "X" shape. Well rounded shoulder caps, strong delts (gotta get that lat spread), muscular (but not HUGE) legs, muscle symmetry along with conditioning. I currently lift 5 days a week for about an hour, depending on programming and what body part is the focus that day. Cardio is only 3 days a week for 30 minutes. I usually try and do this fasted in the morning. Most importantly, I take Wednesdays and Sundays to rest. Rest is just as important when training, I cannot stress this enough.
Eating will be the KEY.  No cheating for the next 17 weeks. Pancake Monday will be the only exception (anyone will welcome to join me in my gluttony). I will be following my eating plan super strictly over the next 4 months. NO SLIP UPS!!! I love my current eating plan right now, and it seems to be working, so I hope this doesn't change much. Posted below is my current plan. If you don't see a food and/or drink item on the list, then the answer is "NO, I CAN NOT eat it". I know you think your homemade treat, or just cause its a vegetable is healthy and all, but my meals are programmed with a purpose, with certain marcos, scheduled at certain times with special reasons. I do not deviate from the set meal plans. Its that simple. No guess work. *measurements are specific to me. may not work for everyone.
meal 1:
3 egg whites
2 whole eggs
8 asparagus
meal 2:
125g chicken
1tbsp all natural almond butter
1/2 cup green beans
meal 3:
110g tilapia
1/3 cup rice (brown or white)
meal 4:
125g turkey 99% lean
35g cream of rice
1/2 cup berries
TRAIN
meal 5:
5 egg whites
125g yam
1 tbsp honey
meal 6:
1 scoop whey
8 asparagus

Starting stats:
Weight- 134.6#
Body Fat- 20%-ish

I want to thank everyone ahead of time for all the support you have given me thus far and the continued support throughout this journey. Its going to be a long, hard, FUN experience and I can not wait to share it with you all!!!
And a super special thank you to my trainer Jason. I have nothing but great things to say about him, and his healthy, liveable approach to the world of figure shows. 
As we get closer to the date I will post info about the show, ticket sales, etc, etc.

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." -Thomas Jefferson