The countdown is on – it's less than a couple of weeks away from the SAF Summer Spectacular! As fitness models, we may have different strategies in the last stretch leading up to competition, but, all in all, we share similar challenges. Some of us increase our cardio, others concentrate on lifting heavy weights, some change their supplements, while others focus on whole foods, etc. As I buckle down and hit every day as hard as I can, I also take the time to see how far I’ve come. My goal this year was to add muscle, lean out some areas I’ve been challenged with ever since my pregnancies, and simply feel in the best shape of my life. Although remaining critical of myself, I can say in all certainty that I am proud of my progress.