WOW its been awhile!! Posted 7/18/2009 @ 6:34:24 PM Thought I would update my journal as i have a few minutes here. A lot has been going on in my life lately.....all good things!! Business is expanding; Athletes are training hard, doing well and shining as always; Vince and I bought a new house and are STILL renovating it (since feb 2009) and we have YET to move in!!; and well i am now 8 months Prego! we have taken a few pics of my Buddha Belly (as vince's calls it) and i will post them in an album and on facebook....again when i have another chance to sit at the computer....maybe when baby is here and she is sleeping. Yes We are having a little girl! I hope she is little....definitely don't want to be pushing out big baby!! I feel Great, but i do have my exhaustion times. No cravings for anything either. Just feels like i am getting ready for a competition! Except that i haven't been working out as much as i would like. But with all the renos, thats keeping me active....leveling out dirt, laying sod, painting, cleaning up trees, staining, etc. I am finding the past month though that i can't do as much. I am good to go in the mornings then the late afternoons come and i find it hard to bend over to pick things up....belly gets in the way and it starts to hurt. But all is good! Doc is very happy with my progression and says that delivery will be a breeze for me.....it better!! But i am ready....Bring it on! I've been starting my "visualization" and focusing on how the delivery will be. I know it is going to F*$%ing hurt but if i focus and get in my zone i KNOW i can do this!! And yes i want to do this Natural....no drugs! Not a fan of medications. So i will start to keep everyone updated and i will post pics soon....I have a couple photoshoots coming up and hopefully videotaping workouts for pregnancy soon! Stay tuned.....our little "future IFBB pro" will be here soon enough! Comments are currently OFF AMAZING write up for all us Figure gals! Posted 4/16/2007 @ 4:57:45 PM Here is an article or write up I came across. I read it and LOVED it!!! How true it is. No offense to bodybuilders. I admire your dedication as well but Figure gets a lot of "kickin around". People have different views and comments on "Figure". This Gal just had the courage to speak up. Kudos to her!! Please comment on it by e-mailing me your views on this article....I would love to hear from you. Enjoy....... Tales of a "Bikini Babe" by Olesya Novik I am an athlete. My life is consumed by my sport. I spend it eating six or seven times daily, training a couple of hours per day, and doing copious amounts of cardio. I make sure I get my eight hours of sleep, and carry a gallon of water wherever I go. Open the biggest cabinet in my kitchen. You'll see a few bottles of BCAA's, surrounded by 3 huge containers of protein powder (to ensure that I NEVER run out), glutamine, and a collection of smaller bottles with colorful capsules inside. Look around. Staring back at you, on the countertop, is an enormous box of oatmeal from Costco... along with a bottle of Se7en and Hot-Rox Extreme, and at least 10 more gallons of water. Now open my fridge. Awww... were you looking for a soda?? SORRY, all I've got are chicken, eggs, broccoli, and some steak for that special occasion. I SAID I'm prepping for a contest!! You were hungry and HAD to stop by Micky D's because there wasn't anything healthier around? I understand. I would do the same... if I didn't have a trunk-full of pre-made chicken with rice and a purse-full of tuna packets with me at all times! Does your lady run to the restroom to "freshen-up" at work? I do the SAME!! Except "freshen-up" means "down a shake" in my language — not "reapply mascara" as it does in hers. Does your idea of a party involve beer?? I know how to party too!! My idea of a good time involves a squat rack and a bucket for vomiting after each grueling set... Didn't mean to get carried away, just wanted to introduce myself. Hi. How you doin'? My name is Olesya Novik. I'm a figure girl. I compete in figure competitions. You know the ones. Some like to refer to them as "bikini contests" that feature girls with "no athletic ability." Just a bunch of "cardio bunnies" prancing around the stage in high heels. I'm one of those ladies. Why the bitter undertone, you ask? Come train with me — or better yet, spend a day living my life — and you'll see why I'm fed up with reading articles and posts all over the web stating that competing in figure requires no "special abilities, athleticism, or discipline of any kind." I get upset any time someone who knows NOTHING about my lifestyle goes on a board to post that figure doesn't belong as a division of any bodybuilding federation since women competing in it aren't "real athletes." My life as a figure competitor is stressful enough just knowing that unlike the bodybuilding division of my sport, figure doesn't have any set rules or requirements. While bodybuilders look to simply gain as much mass as humanly possible and get ripped to shreds prior to getting on stage, I have to determine a way to be ripped — but with no visible striations, and have very full — but defined muscles with no water OR thin skin. My physique can not just be muscular — it has to be aesthetically pleasing to the judges of that particular show. I have to be perfectly balanced — create the illusion of a wide back, a tiny waist, capped shoulders, sculpted legs — all without looking like I have too much muscle in any portion of my figure. I have to look curvy, but strong. I push beyond physical boundaries to get my body unnaturally lean to show off the musculature I work so hard to get. I then have to work on ways to look "full" to MASK that leanness, so as to maintain my feminine appeal. So what makes bodybuilders more "athletic" than us figure girls, anyway? Is it the fact that they get to walk barefoot on stage while we have to pose while cramping up in heels? Or maybe it's the fact that they don't have to worry about their hair looking perfect, their makeup being flawless... their false lashes staying in place through the day, and their blush being visible on an orange base? Wait, I know — it's the fact that male bodybuilders get to hike up their bikini bottoms to show off the striations on their glutes, while I have to Bikini-Bite the barely-there "V" of the bottom portion of my suits to my ass and pray it doesn't get unglued as I'm trying to balance in my 6" heels while looking graceful in my walk, remembering how to pose perfectly and SMILE!! All while trying to not fall because OUCH... my left leg cramped up! And WHOA... the bikini bite didn't hold up too well... Guess what? My barely covered booty is now disqualified from the competition. Here we go again — back to the drawing board. Pack on some muscle to balance out my physique a bit more. Some old-school training does it best for me — yep, those same Deads, Squats, Rack Pulls, Chins... those Barbell Rows and Bench. Those are what I do, just like the Bodybuilders. Just like the "real athletes" of my sport. I bust my ass, lift over twice my weight in most of those compound movements I listed. Just like them. I have deep scratches on my shins, calluses on my palms, long bruises on my back — where the squat bar rests. Yet somehow, according to so many posts on the net, what I do requires "no discipline." It's nothing more than a bikini contest. And it's time to step on stage. I'm walking slowly, approaching the entrance, grabbing onto the bottom of my suit as I walk — NO WAY IN HELL will I let that Bikini Bite fail on me this time! As I press the suit into my skin, I feel myself getting more nervous — and overwhelmingly excited at the same time. My entire body feels weak, dehydrated, shaky. I can barely see because of the heavy makeup covering my eyelids. My right foot has been cramping up ever since I got into my heels... and all I can think is... SMILE. Try to. Be graceful, FEMININE. You've spent hours covering up the scratches from those Deadlifts, the bruises from the Squats to look flawless — like a lady should! Now it's your turn. GO! SMILE! Don't flex too hard! Don't trip! Rock the hips when you walk! NOT THAT MUCH — watch the Bikini Bite!! WHEW. It's over. I did it. The prejudging is done. Time to rest, re-touch my makeup, remain "dry" yet full-looking, fix the hair, and not ruin the tan — which means stay away from water. ANY water. Well... I'm faced with a bit of a dilemma. I DO want the perfect tan — with no drip marks anywhere on my body — for the night show. But nature calls. I've GOT to pee. I'm NOT a male. My anatomy makes it impossible to just "stand & aim." I need to sit, and risk splashing water onto my perfectly tanned bottom. Yes, this too requires ingenuity. I end up peeing in a plastic cup to avoid any marks on my tan. As soon as I'm backstage prior to the night show starting, I begin helping other girls with their dilemmas. One ruined her tan by not being as resourceful as me when she had to pee. Another competitor had the look of death on her face because one of the straps of her suit broke. Armed with a sewing kit, a few of the girls jumped to help her — while a few others (myself included in this group), went to comfort her and convince her that all would be OK! As I was thinking of ways to make her understand that what was happening to her was in no way a life-or-death situation, something occurred to me. I DID want to win. Badly. But this isn't what amazed me — the reason for my desire to win is what was truly surprising! Unlike male bodybuilders of my sport, I would NOT be rewarded for my efforts in winning the show with a cash prize. All I would be getting is a plastic trophy. The trophy, along with recognition for being the best athlete on stage that day. That is what meant a lot to me. The Squats, the Deadlifts, the Rack Pulls... the bruises, and cuts on my shins. All the vomiting on leg day. All those times I was up for cardio at 3AM, before eating a cold chicken breast on my way to work an hour later. ALL WORTH IT, for that recognition!! I placed first at the show, which, of course, made me happy. In all honesty, however, it's the weeks leading up to the show that taught me a whole lot about why I love my sport. I learned a lot about who I am, and how determined the iron, the treadmill, and that chicken breast have made me. I learned that I definitely do not give up easily! And hell, if I can lift those 350lbs for sets of 13 reps... I sure will have no problems dealing with just about anything else life throws my way! A human body is a machine, controlled by the mind. If the mind believes it, the body will achieve it. At least that's how MY mind works. You know — the mind of an athlete... Comments are currently OFF A Much Needed Update!!!!! Posted 3/20/2007 @ 7:55:36 PM Well, that was a long break from my journal! A lot has happened since my last journal update. I competed at the Olympia....My first time competing at the O.....and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!! I am focused and ready to rock this season and qualify again for the Olympia. I had a BLAST!!!!!! Visit my gallery and you will see pics from the show. I had a nagging injury that started back in July and got really bad in August but I trained through all the pain just to quailfy for the "O". I did it, so I had to keep on training a few more weeks so that I could step on stage at the Olympia. My leg was pretty bad. I thought that I needed some much deserved rest. So it was before Christmas and still the pain was there.....I even took some time off of training. Just after Christmas I was sick and tired of being in so much pain. I had being going to the chiro and had A.R.T done but nothing was helping. I thought that I might have had a tear in my hamstring. I got in to see the Toronto Maple Leafs Doc and had ultra sound done.........results were, no tear! Thank God!! Lots of inflammation though. He referred me to one of his many physio guys......of course he made sure i seen the one that is the most thorough! I can now say after seeing Jeff Bird 5 times, my leg is healed and he is working on the rest of my body to make sure all my muscles are working properly and every muscle is firing. I had about 3 muscles in my hamstring and glutes that weren't firing and therefore I was unable to train and build my legs the way I wanted. All muscles are now working but very weak as they haven't been used is such a long time.....other muscles ended up compensating. Bottom line, Jeff told me that it is all starting in my right butt....He said my butt was too tight! lol I said "Thankyou"! All is good now. I see hiim once a week and it's worth the 1 hour and 10 min drive to Toronto. My next show that I've already started getting ready for is the Jan Tana on June 23. I'm VERY excited, although I'm a little sad as well. That weekend is the same weekend as Ontarios. I have, so far, 5 girls competing at that show.....all wanting to qualify for Nationals. I wish I could be there to help them get ready and be stressfree. But I will have them more then ready and prepared to do it on their own.....I have a great team of girls that they will all help eachother out!! You guys all Rock!!! Even though I will be preparing to go on stage, I will be on the phone with them making sure eveything is ok........I'm like a concerned parent!! lol So, I must say a thank you to my trainer, Kim Oddo, who got me to my final dream (goal) for competing.....the Olympia. I am so blessed to have such a positive, FUNNY, person in my life. We are going to Rock this season!!! He is an inspriation and an incredible person. I also had a dream of having my own studio...and without the guidance and encouragment of Both Kim Oddo and Jane Awad, I probably would have never presued it..... ************ YES I'M OPENING A TRAINING STUDIO!!!********** I've had many clients bugging me telling me to open up my own place. I guess I didn't have the confidence. But until I talked with Kim and Jane, they both gave me the confidence and the guidance to open "Nina Luchka Professional Training System", Thank you Kim and Jane!! The studio should be open in about 2 weeks. The first truck load of equipment comes tomorrow!!!! WOW!! So starting the 2007 season off pretty good, ........injury is gone, studio is opening, Nina Luchka's Elite Physique Figure team is growing with more new athletes signing on the past couple of months. Welcome all new athletes!! We will have a blast this season! Oh, I've been doing a couple of fitness episodes on Rogers, a few photoshoots booked (one with Oxygen for a workout spread), and I have resigned with my sponsor from last year....Xpressions The Salon! These guys rock!! They do a ton of magazine work, articles, shows, photoshoots, and they have many competitors that get their hair done there. Xpressions and myself will be teaming up, and together we will be changing lives. Anyone who would like more info on the salon, please e-mail me. These are the guys who do my hair including my extensions! Yes I have extensions. Any pics you look at in my galleries, I have extensions in all of them!! Well, I guess I have rambled on but I had to update all of you! There will be more updates in the future so check back. I will be posting info in the news section on how the Elite Physiques team is doing at the shows and all their other accomplishments. I am hoping to have the new site up soon. My site needs a much needed overhaul! There's more to talk about but I will leave it for another journal entry. To all my Fans, Friends, and Family thank you for all your support and encouragment! Cheers! Here's to a Fabulous, Fun 2007 Year!! Have a Beautiful night Nina xox Comments are currently OFF Montreal Pro Classic Posted 9/5/2006 @ 2:40:51 PM WOW....i can't believe I did it!! Not only did I place 3rd (which i am EXTREMELY HAPPY), i qualified for Olympia!!! The Big "O"!!! For those of you who are close to me you know the set backs and struggles that I have been going through this past summer.....well, since March. It was very hard for me to find my focus and motivation for competing. I REALLY wanted to compete in the Pittsburgh show and I was unable to get focused.....it was frustrating and it was very upsetting for me. So I didn't end up doing the show. I still trained hard, cardio was ok and eating could have been a little cleaner....but it was summer and it was nice to enjoy the odd BB-Q. I had the Montreal show on my mind for a while and really wanted to do the show. Again, i was finding it hard to get that focus and motivation. I felt lost. Terrible feeling when you know you love to compete and you don't know what's keeping you back. But, I pulled things to together last minute. I trained Hard, Like i never have before......the cardio was killer!!!!!! Through all this I have two people to thank....My trainer, Kim Oddo, for all the support, positive motivation, guidance, input, etc. You didn't have to but you did and I am VERY.....EXTREMELY.....thankful for that!!! You went out of your way. And my husband Vince, for keeping me on track and encouraging me.....and of course cooking all my meals, and taking care of things that need to be done that i can't do because of all the cardio!! lol. This was a tough show for me,, not only the obstacles leading up to the show, but the friday before the show (show was on a sunday). I almost didn't do the show! I got anixety so bad that i was in the hotel room in tears, wanting to go NOW! For those of you who have never had anixety, it's hard for you to understand. For those of you who do get anixety, you know what i'm saying!! My husband is so good when i get it, and he says that he still doesn't understand how I feel, even though he sees me go through it. He rubbed my back for sooooo long to calm me down and keep me warm (that's what helps). I thank him for being so patient! I just wanted to share that with everyone. I;m not embarrassed saying that I was in tears, in my hotel room, basically freaking out and I want to go home NOW!! I want everyone to know. If I can help others then that's what matters. So many keep things like this "hush Hush", and i don't see why. It also shows that here i had a major set back right before a show, pulled myself together and got up on that stage and qualified for the Olympia! Yes, the anixety made me retain water, but there was Kim Oddo on the phone with my husband and me telling me to stay calm and what i need to do (sauna, cut back on water intake earlier). Man, it's situations like this that i get so proud of myself. Sure it's great that I placed 3rd and qualified. Some people will think it's a walk in the park....oh, she just dieted, trained and stepped out on stage all tanned up and did her thing and placed third! Oh no my friend....not that easy! These set backs or obstacles makes the placings, qualifyings, etc, that much better! I did it!!! No matter what got in my way, I did it!! Comments are currently OFF Choose your foods, choose your future. Posted 8/10/2006 @ 10:32:59 AM Okay, I'm watching this program (during one of my cardios) called "Lifeline with Dr Oz". For those of you who don't know Dr. Oz, He is an incrediable doctor from New York. Not only does he know his stuff, he also knows about healthy eating (which I find A LOT of doctors know NOTHING about). Anyways, on his show they followed a patient who needed triple bi-pass surgery. The man was in shock and so was his family. But, you know what, THEY DON'T GET IT!!!! They think "oh my gosh I've got to have triple by pass because my arteries are clogged.". Too many people are in shock when they get a disease, stroke, heart attacks, etc. I find they think it's just hereditary, or their age. They don't see that it's what they are eating. If they changed their lifestyle habits, maybe exercised a bit more and ate healthy, they would lessen their chances of ever going through such pain, and putting their families through pain?!. Too many people I talk to that say "oh, I could never compete because I couldn't eat like that....I want to live a little!" Live a Little?!? Oh they will live a little....very little, until they have a stroke or heart attack, or whatever, and they will wonder "why" that happened to them......all because they wanted to enjoy their life by eating tastey (fattening) foods. People don't understand that you CAN eat healthy and it CAN be tastey. They have to realize that your tastebuds are so used to the crap food that when they try VERY hearlthy foods it's not as appealing. I remember having natural peanut butter in my diet (in off season of course), I HATED IT!!! It was TERRIBLE. But, I made myself eat it, and one day i tried the Kraft peanut butter.....IT WAS TERRIBLE!! I'll never go back to Kraft peanut butter again. Yuck!! For those who want to "live a little", wouldn't you want to "live a lot"?? A lot longer....and healthier?? I feel for those people and families who have to go through the pain and suffering of someone who has or is going through an illness, heart attack, etc, when it could have been prevented if they maybe chose to live a healthier lifestyle. So the next time you want to have a burger, ice cream, or tastey dish of potatos with sour cream, bacon, or a salad with roasted almonds and creamy sauce, think of your future......how this will affect your future. It's just something to think about. E-mail me if you want some alternatives to some of the meals you are eating. I'd be glad to help! Comments are currently OFF Enjoy the simple things in life! Posted 7/16/2006 @ 5:38:56 PM The other evening, as I was working on my project “Retaining wall and flower beds”, I heard this bird…..what a beautiful sound it was making. I was trying to see if I could see it in the trees but couldn’t find it. Next evening, around the same time, I heard the bird again. This time I looked harder and finally saw the bird……it was a Robin. I didn’t know robins sang like that. It was so beautiful. It made me smile every time I heard this robin sing. It gave me such a warm, free feeling inside. The same feeling that I remember as a kid. Those were the days!! Remember those days?? Do you honestly remember them…..that feeling!?! That free feeling! The “I can accomplish anything” feeling! I’ve been experiencing “that feeling” more and more lately. I LOVE IT!!! It’s unfortunate that as we get older we loose sight of all the beautiful, simple things in life. We get all caught up in the everyday, rushing, world. Always busy! No time for the most important things in life…..and I don’t mean work or money, etc. It’s the little things. The things that make us truly happy inside. When is the last time you leant a “helping” hand to someone and really felt good inside….and didn’t expect anything in return?? When is the last time you really enjoyed the outside….nature….the birds, flowers, a good thunderstorm?? Try to take time for yourself. Find what truly makes you smile (like a kid) on the inside…..that free feeling. You will enjoy every second….and you WILL do it more often. Have a beautiful day! Comments are currently OFF It's Been Awhile! Posted 6/20/2006 @ 8:32:39 AM WOW....it's been awhile since I wrote in my journal! Sorry to all of you! I've had so many people e-mail asking when I will be updating my site. So today I've set aside some time to reflect on what has been happening in my life. My last journal entry was in April, well, I was trying to get ready for the Pittsburgh show, but my head just wasn't into it. I LOVE the Pitts show but I just wasn't focused enough. I definitely didn't want to go into the show "half-assed". That's not me. Then I had my eye on the Toronto Pro show, but it ended up being cancelled. So, My next show is the Montreal Pro show on Sept 3 (on a Sunday) and I am SO FOCUSED AND READY TO ROCK!!! Business for me is VERY busy....the way I like it to be. I can't sit! I need to be doing something. I'm expanding and growing my business which is very exciting. I have some new great ideas and I have been approached by people to venture into some ideas they have.....which are fantastic. Since my business is growing bigger, I'm going through business names....something that is professional, catchy and stands out. I 've thought of one and I'm liking it! Aside from my Personal training/Nutrition/competition coaching business, the air brush tanning and make up are doing VERY well at the shows. I intend to keep this little side business going strong. It's very satisfying in helping competitors look their best on stage, as your tan is SOOOOO important, and make up is just as important. Team members are doing very well. I have 2 team members going to Canadian Nationals....Kim Tilden and Sharon Whitsitt. I am SOOOO excited for both of them. And last thing that has happened in the last month I was sick for awhile from an ovarian cyst that burst! NOT pleasent!!! It happened last year too! UNBELIEVABLE PAIN!! Feeling a lot better now, but now it's one of my dogs that is under the weather. For the past 2 weeks, she hasen't been herself. Vet can't find anything wrong so I took her to the Chiropracter. Looks like she has pulled or strained a muscle in around her neck and left shoulder. I have to give her several massages throughout the day so that she can walk. Poor thing. She goes to the Chiropracter again today so I'll see what she says. My poor baby.....she's just so tiny....only 6 lbs!! Little cutie! Well, I'm always keeping busy, so if it takes me a while to get back to e-mails you all know why.....if i'm not training, i'm working on business stuff, or taking care of my dog now, or building the retaining wall that I so cleverly wanted to do it myself.....what a job that is!!! It's not a small job. When I'm done I'lll have to post some pics of it.....I'm very proud of it, so far. See, I HAVE to do this myself! It's very satisfying!! Anyways, i guess that's it for now. Off to do my cardio and training.....and everything else. Have a Beautiful day!!!! xox Comments are currently OFF Wonderful Weekend! Posted 4/9/2006 @ 7:20:02 PM What an amazing weekend....from a full posing clinic to beautiful weather, to painting the kitchen! I love it when I get a lot of things done. First of all, the posing clinic went GREAT!! It was a full class and everyone did amazing. There were a couple of girls that have competed before but to all the rest, it was all new. They all did a great job! It's funny how most of the girls come in and it all feels awkward posing. But by the time the clinic was over they were all posing without the help of me. It's so exciting!!! I love to help other achieve their dreams and goals!! I ended up painting the kitchen....which took me a couple of different paints until I finally chose the right colour. I LOVE IT!!! Everytime I walk into the kitchen I feel so cozy and warm. Thanks to Karen (from the gym), who recommended the paint and confirmed that I should go with the olive green colour.....I'm tellin ya, What a BEAUTIFUL colour!!! I'm tackling the great room next....going to texturize one wall with compound and then use two different shades of paint to add some character to the wall. It better work! lol I enjoy painting...very relaxing for me. Well, next competition is Pittsburgh Pro in 4 weeks!! I will be going HARD CORE over the next month! LOVE IT!!! And I am holding another posing clinic in 2 weeks. I've had A LOT of inquires for it, so I'm sure it will be full in no time! If so, I'll be holding another one right after my Pitts show. Oh, and, I got my Jan Tana Air Brushing system (a bigger one) last week.....IT ROCKS!!! It's the same one Jan Tana used at Olympia 2005 and this year at the Arnolds. When her team sprayed me for the Arnolds I was amazed and HAD to get the biggest one! Jan has been an amazingly sweet person, helping me out with this system. Telling me everything I will need and how to give the competitiors the BEST TAN POSSIBLE!! It's UNBELIEVABLE!!! AWESOME colour!!! I recommend Jan Tana's tanning products, including moisturizer, pre-scrub, posing gel, and all her tans. I have been using them for a year now and I've had flawless tans with an amazing colour. All her products go hand in hand. If you read in the Oxygen Mag in the May issue, I've said in there how I use her moisturizer.....it makes your skin sooooo soft and it smells incredible. It's yummy!! I will be selling the moisturizers, scrubs, posing gel, and tans at shows and you can also contact me. I will be at most of the OPA shows spraying on tans for competitors, so if anyone is interested, please contact me ahead of time and book in a time. I will give you the details when you contact me. Well, off to do my cardio!! Have a restful sleep tonight! xox Comments are currently OFF Spring Time! Posted 4/3/2006 @ 3:02:54 PM I love the spring....its just that much closer to the warmer weather. I love to hear the birds in the morning and the crickets at night.....it's sooooo relaxing. Its a rainy day today and expecting thunderstorm....can't wait. A nice thunderstorm is calming to watch....not those storms that call for tornados. I got stuck in one last year downtown Toronto....NOT FUN AT ALL!!! I was freaked out. Funnel clouds, then the stillness....scary stuff. I've been very busy getting my income tax all together....receipts, receipts and more receipts! And you can tell when the competition season is here.....I'm getting bombarded with clients....which is a GREAT thing. The more I can teach others about this sport and everything they need to know, the better. I love this sport and I want others to do their BEST and achieve their goals and dreams like I have. It's funny how competitors start competition prep a couple months out from a show, when REALLY, they should be making their changes in their off season (months ahead). I guess better late then Never. That's how I started out until I realized how IMPORTANT the off season was! There have been a bunch of things that are working out for me, but I will get to them later as they are finalized! VERY EXCITING!!! Training is going great, competition prep is going great, I'm enjoying every minute of my life! Life is real good! I did an article for a magazine and I've gotten some incredible feedback.....very inspiring e-mails from other people who were inspired by my story. That means the world to me. I'm very thankful that I can touch the lives of others in such a positive way!! Here is something that I truly believe in....We are all here for a reason or a purpose. When you find it, you will have such a calming and peaceful; yet exciting, feeling! Have a Beautiful Day! Comments are currently OFF A Great Change! Posted 3/23/2006 @ 8:37:50 PM A couple of weeks ago one of my friends from high school, passed away. Too young. He was also one of my brother’s very good friends. (My brother passed away in 1996.) I went to the funeral last Thursday night to give my condolences to the parents and sister. One thing that touched my heart, and I burst into tears, is that the sister told me that when my brother passed away it took a huge part of her brother with him. I was touched by that. That my brother was an amazing guy and would do anything for anyone, that he had such an impact on other peoples lives. I was very sad but very happy all at once. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, soul searching and reading an amazing book. I’ve actually never felt this good before. My mind feels clear and focused! What an amazing feeling. Something I have never felt. I’m a very spiritual person and I’ve always kept it quiet until now. I enjoy the little things in life. I take time to breathe the fresh air; close my eyes and let the sun shine on me; sit by the water and listening to the waves roll in; and take long drives on a sunny day with the sunroof open and enjoy the beauty on earth. There’s so much more to life than just going to work, doing chores around the house, yelling at the kids or husband/wife, paying bills, etc. I’ve always put others first. If someone would say something to me I would put myself lower then them so that they feel better than me. I’ve been walked over too many times. I’ve come to realize that you have to live in the NOW! You hear it all the time…. “live in the present!” There’s a difference of actually hearing it and really understanding what that means….I finally get it! Wow, what a feeling!! Since I put my foot down, stood up for myself and told someone I did appreciate them saying things that I didn’t say, I have never felt better! In the past I would have never stood up for myself the way I did. This past week has been AMAZING! It’s honestly like I’m starting life all over. Sounds funny but I’ve been a totally different person, looking at life differently. Funny how everything happened at once and in one day my life changed…..the funeral, standing up for myself and this book….it all opened my eyes. What a feeling I am so thankful for. xxoo Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day! Posted 3/18/2006 @ 10:35:52 AM "You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things - to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals." ~~ Edmund Hillary Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day Posted 3/11/2006 @ 6:42:08 AM "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" ~~Vincent Van Gogh Comments are currently OFF The Fun is all Over! Posted 3/6/2006 @ 7:32:38 PM Well, the Arnold Classic is all over. My last journal entry I mentioned I was off to take a shower and get ready for the expo. What I didn't mention is that I wasn't feeling the greatest but thought it would pass....it didn't. I started to get sick right before the finals and thought that it was dieting down or may be a little dehydrated....I didnt' think that I had the flu!! After the finals my stomach was in a knot and aching. We had a ton of people stop by my room to have some chocolate fountain and other goodies. I had a couple of bites of some goodies but that's it......didn't even get to have my cheesecake!! That night I was up off and on till morning with the flu. In the morning I thought that if I took a shower I would feel better.....nope! I was in bed ALL DAY and couldn't even get out of bed until Sunday morning. I missed the After party, which I was sooooo looking forward to. I had the best outfit for it too!! Sunday I felt a little better and forced myself to go to the expo but couldn't get out of my room until the afternoon.....still didn't feel good, but at least i got to go to the expo and say hi to a few people and get my pic taken by a few photographers. I had been talking with the head doctor for the Arnold Classic and he asked what my symptoms were and then he asked if I was near Jenny Lynn at all.....which I was. Jenny Lynn had to withdraw from the show becasue she had the stomach flu. I caught the flu from her. I felt so bad for her. At least I got to compete. She didn't. I couldn't imagine dieting for 3 months and then the morning of the show have to drop out because of the stomach flu!!! Plus, she has won this show 3 years in a row!!! Could it have been a fourth?? I was devasted for her when I heard that morning! Anyways, I really wanted to compete against her. I was supposed to stand beside her in the line up on stage. So, on the Sunday I went to the Muscletech booth and said "Thanks a lot for giving me your flu!" Just joking though. I got my pic taken with her and I told her how sorry I was that she had to withdraw....what can you do though. So, there's my weekend. I competed, Thank God, and then I had the stomach flu for the rest of the weekend. That will definitely be a weekend that I won't forget!! But it was still AWESOME and loved every minute on stage, backstage, and after in my hotel room with all my friends!! Thanks to everyone for all your support, cheers, prayers, and coming back for some chocolate fountain!! xo Comments are currently OFF What an Experience! Posted 3/4/2006 @ 7:57:57 AM Well it's all over now. The day went so fast, but what a great experience. Especially stepping on the stage in the evening......WOW!! I had a ton of people dropping by my room after the show which was really nice. I had a chocolate fountain going and a bunch of other tummy treats. I just had a little of everything......definitly didn't want to overdue it. For all those who compete, you know what's it's like if you eat too much junk after a show. Anyways, I really didn't want the day the end but at the same point I really wanted to eat some goodies. I ended up placing 13th which I'm very happy with. I wouldn't have been happy with any placing at this show......it being my first Pro show so I'm new to the Pro stage, and it was just an honor to step out on the best stage in the world and with the best competitors in the world!! Off to take a shower and hit the expo!! It's gonna be PACKED today!!!! xo Comments are currently OFF Show Day - Just woke up Posted 3/3/2006 @ 4:57:24 AM Well, here it is. It's show time!!! Last night at the athletes meeting we got our numbers and took a look at the stages (prelims and finals stage). WOW.....what a feeling!! And my number is lucky number 13. Funny thing with that, I had a feeling about 3 weeks ago of what my number would be so I wrote it down in my journal that day.........I got that number. I always have feelings like that, it's pretty neat actually. I ALWAYS had the number 13 playing sports in school. Every sport I played I would pick 13!!!! You don't understand how happy and the feeling I have of being number 13!! Anyways, have to go get ready! I'll keep you posted so stay tuned!! xox Comments are currently OFF Day before the Big Show Posted 3/2/2006 @ 2:55:47 PM WOW!! The Arnold Classic…..I’m still in shock! Five years ago this weekend, was the first time I went to the Arnold Classic, dreaming of one day competing and becoming a Pro…..thinking that it would NEVER come true. Well, holy crap look at me now! I did it!! So, everything is going great. I did my sauna today and I’m all tanned up thanks to Keith of the Jan Tana Team. My tan is unbelievable!!! I AM DARK!!!! Just a beautiful tan. Jan Tana and her team will touch me up backstage before I go out too. Amazing people! Can’t thank them enough. I’ve got my hair half in rollers, eating all my meals on time, waiting for the athletes meeting tonight. Vince, my husband is having a ball. He’s enjoying this just as much as I am. I’ll keep you all updated so check back. xxoo Comments are currently OFF One Week to GO!! Posted 2/23/2006 @ 11:37:57 PM WOW....One week to go. I couldn't sleep and I'm starving! So I decided to update my site and eat some egg whties. No matter how long I diet for, I LOVE egg whites. Especially chicken breast/egg whites combo. Delicious! Anyways, Road to the Pros Video taping and interviews went very well last weekend. I had a blast!! Davies out us through an awesome (very tough) boot camp.....I got pretty sick after that. No, I didn't puke.....chest cold got worst. But, it was still great!! I wish I could train with him daily, or at least once a week.....love it when someone KICKS MY ASS! We also did posing with other Davies Pro girls that will be competing at the Arnolds....I must say I was nervous to see them, especailly posing in our suits. BUT, until I got there and we got our suits on, I wasn't nervous anymore. I must say, I was pretty confident. This show being my Pro debut, it feels like I'm starting ALL over again.....I guess in a way I am. I'm a new pro who hasn't been on the pro stage yet so nobody knows who I am. I ready!! I've got my makeup down pat.....being a make-up artist HELPS!! And I'll be styleing my hair this weekend to make sure I know exactly how I'm going to do it for the show next week. I got my new suit and I'm LOVING IT!! As usual, CJ has outdone herself. Well, this may be my last journal entry before my show. If I can do one more before I leave I will, or I may take my laptop and I can update it at the hotel. If not, wish me luck, keep me in your prayers, and CHEER LOUD!!!! I'm gonna have a BLAST!!!!!! YYYYAAAAAHHHHOOOO!!!!!!!! BRING IT ON!!!!!!!! Comments are currently OFF Getting Better Posted 2/13/2006 @ 4:12:42 PM Had great workouts in Ohio last week. Davies trained me pretty hard. My cold ended up getting worse when I got home. I trained on Saturday when I got home, did cardio Sunday morning and basically crashed during morning cardio. I spent the rest of the day with a heating pad, blanket, sleeping on and off, and a slight fever. I'm feeling better today, still a little exhausted but better. I'll be back to full training tomorrow. My luck, getting sick right before my BIG show. But better now than during the show!! This weekend I will be heading back to Ohio for more training and filming of "Road to the Arnolds", with the Road to the Pros crew. Really looking forward to that!! It's going to be great! The real life of training.....no editing, no scripts.....just real life!! I LOVE that. I want people to see the real me!! Bandanas, baseball caps, baggy shirts......the odd swear during legs!! lol It's going to be great. I'll keep you all posted after it's all over with. xox Comments are currently OFF Going to Ohio Posted 2/7/2006 @ 2:20:10 PM Tomorrow morning I'm heading to Ohio to train for 3 days.....I can't wait!! I LOVE going to Ohio to train. So much motivation!!! I've got a bit of a sore throat that I woke up with yesterday morning, so I'm feeling a little tired and run down at times, but I can't let that stop me or slow me down. I'm trying to rest as much as possible during the day to let my body fight this little cold. Otherwise, Prep for the Arnolds is going GREAT!!! I am so pumped and so excited!! I talked to CJ yesterday regarding my one piece....man that suit is going to ROCK!!!! I can't wait to see it. CJ ALWAYS does a GREAT job on my suits!! Anyways, got to go eat and relax a bit.....before my next cardio! xoxo Comments are currently OFF ROAD TO THE ARNOLDS! Posted 2/1/2006 @ 12:56:33 PM Man, I still can't believe I got that invite to the Arnold Classic!! The closer it's getting, the more excited I get. I'm not even nervous, which is VERY suprising......considering my panic attacks/anxiety. So far so good!! I CAN"T WAIT to step on that stage!!! Whoever is going to watch this show, give me a shout via e-mail.....I want to make sure I say hi to ALL my fans that will be there. And get a pic taken with you all. Make sure to cheer nice and loud too!! Training is going GREAT!! When I say training, I mean everything......cardio, workouts, MEALS! I'm training at a different gym for the Arnolds so no one can bug me. I'm in my zone and getting amazing workouts.....not to mention that the gym is totally my atmosphere!! I like the hardcore gyms, with the alternative and rock music playing. So motivating! xo Comments are currently OFF Insight of the Day Posted 1/12/2006 @ 7:41:27 PM "Negative internal dialogue only creates a toxic internal environment. Self-esteem is the best way to keep your self clean" Comments are currently OFF Merry Christmas! Posted 12/26/2005 @ 8:44:24 AM Merry Christmas everyone!! I love this time of year....getting together with family and friends, dinners, parties, and relaxing nights beside the fireplace. I got the best Christmas Present EVER......I got the invite to the Arnold Classic!! They put a list up on Wed Dec 21 and finalized it on Fri Dec 23, adding 3 more girls and I was one of them!! WOW!! It's slowly sinking in!! Started my strict dieting today! Feels great!! I won't put it in the news section until I hear who the other 2 girls are. Heading off to the mall and then the in-laws today. Not looking forward to the mall. I really don't like shopping....I go in and get what i need and I'm outta there. But today it's going to be sooooooo packed. What am I thinking!! Too funny! Have a wonderful day! Nina xox Comments are currently OFF Dec 2, 2005 Posted 12/2/2005 @ 6:41:07 AM WOW, December already!! Training Hard and getting ready for the 2006 season. I've been working hard getting ideas together to start really marketing myself. A few people want to work with me on this and they have some awesome ideas. Takes a lot of time planning but it will be well worth it. You have to really treat this sport like a business. There's a lot of work and effort that I will be putting into this to get myself out there. It's so exciting! Definitely keeps me busy. I ordered my new one piece suit for the 2006 season....wow, it's going to ROCK!! I love the color!!! CJ (www.Cynthia-James.com) makes the best suits. I've always been very happy with all the suits she has made me. Check her out! Comments are currently OFF SNOW! SNOW! AND MORE SNOW!! Posted 11/24/2005 @ 6:05:39 AM Well, the snow storm hit and I'm loving the SNOW!! We got quite a bit of snow and it's still coming down. I was already outside with the dogs shovelling, at 5:30 this morning. Love this weather, hate my vehicle. lol I miss my 4x4. My husband has it now. He needed it for his business. So, with the gas prices that went up in the summer, I got a car. Not Happy at all. I haven't had a car in years. I've always had a 4x4. So, I put the car up for sale in the Auto Trader this past week. It will be online and in the trader today. Hopefully it will sell so that I can buy my 4x4. Living out in the country you really need a 4x4. If I lived in the city a car would be fine. Ah well....lesson learned!! I had a Great Leg workout and shoulder workout this past week! Back day today!! Should be a great workout! I just wrote an inspiring article which will be posted on www.seriousaboutfitness.com, Dec 1, 2005. Check it out along with my interview. I also had another interview with www.NorthernPhysique.com that should be up this week. Check them both out!! they are both GREAT sites. Well off to the gym I go.....gotta borrow Dad's truck!! Gotta Love the truck!! Have a great day.....in the snow!! xoxo Nina Comments are currently OFF The Future You Posted 11/21/2005 @ 3:48:03 PM The person you are to become is always watching the person you are right now. The image you have of yourself tomorrow depends on the actions you watch yourself take today. The confidence, with which you live next month, will be based on the integrity of your actions this week. You can hide and conceal things from just about anyone, but the person you are to become is always watching. And that person’s opinion of you will play a major role in your life. Will you be proud tomorrow of what you did today? Will your future self find strength in your present actions and attitudes? Will you learn from your mistakes and from your successes? The you of tomorrow is watching, hoping and depending upon the you of today. Live each moment like someone is watching, because someone is watching, someone who can make you or break you. Live so that the person you become in the future can look back with gratitude and admiration at the person you are right now. Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day Posted 11/16/2005 @ 5:48:47 AM The only person who succeeds is the person who progressively realizing a worthy ideal. That's the person who says, "I'm going to become this' - and then begins to work toward that goal." ~~Earl Nightingale Comments are currently OFF November 10, 2005 Posted 11/10/2005 @ 6:30:11 AM I shot for Oxygen yesterday!!! What a feeling, what an experience, WHAT FUN!!!! I had such a great time. Everyone was so nice....the photographer, Cathy, and her assistant; the Fashion co-ordinator, Rachel; make-up artist and hair stylist, Amanda; and Alicia, Fitness Editor for Oxygen. I still can't believe it. I remember years ago, it probably started about 8 years ago, I would dream to be in Oxygen, doing an actual shoot for them.....and here I am. A dream come true. I would have never thought. Two dreams coming true in the same year, in a matter of months.....earning my pro card and becoming an IFBB PRO, and shooting for Oxygen. Now that I see dreams can and do come true, this is just the beginning. WOW, these were two HUGE dreams on mine. I really can't express how I feel inside. I'm not sure when the article will be in the mag but I'll find out soon. I'll keep you posted. Keep checking in the news section. xo Nina Comments are currently OFF November 7, 2005 Posted 11/7/2005 @ 6:34:02 PM Second day in a row and the power is out again.....lucky I have my laptop I can work on it for a bit....until the battery runs out. So, I had a fantastic weekend in Ottawa at the Eastern Championships. My first show I sponsored!! Loved every minute. I'm hoping to sponsor more shows in the future. Wow, I have such great ideas. I had one girl competing this past weekend and she did very well, placing 4th. Congrats Tammy!! Tammy had a great first season and she is very excited about 2006. Julie, another competitor whom I helped with her posing, competed in her first show ever. She is also excited to compete again!! Great work Julie!! Once all the scores are available I'll put it in the news section. And, everything is going great for me. Business opportunies are coming about; a couple of sponsorships are in the making; I'm working at a new gym; and ideas are flowing like crazy. Speaking of sponsors, I'd like to thank my one sponsor for helping me out with my North American show, Aquilibrium Salon & Spa. They have been a big help. My next site I will have a section for all sponsors. I can't wait for my new site.....it's going to be great! Well, running out of battery on my laptop so I'll update everyone later on what will be up and coming. xo Comments are currently OFF October 29, 2005 Posted 10/29/2005 @ 7:36:41 PM Had 2 great cardio sessions today, and an awesome arm workout!! I enjoyed the great weather we had today. I took the dogs out in the field and then for a long walk. They are just too funny, chasing eachother around!! I just love them. I'm getting things together for next weekend's show....the Eastern Ontario Championships in Ottawa. So excited, I'm a SPONSOR!!! I'm giving away prizes and presenting the trophies for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the open Figure class. Looking forward to the show.....should be fun, especially with Joey, "The Game" promoting the show!!! I have one girl competing in that show and a couple others that I helped out with their posing. They should all do very well!! Check out the news section after the show. Have a great night. xo Nina Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day Posted 10/26/2005 @ 12:59:58 PM "Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting" ~~Napolean Hill Comments are currently OFF October 25, 2005 Posted 10/25/2005 @ 7:01:50 AM It's getting colder out!! But, I love it. It is beautiful this time of year....minus the rain! Wow what a busy, long, day I had yesterday.....leg workout in the morning, which was a great one; computer work; yard work after that (trying to get things organized for winter); had a tiring cardio session before dinner, then off to do some posing with a few girls. My schedule is finally back to normal.....up at 5am in bed by 9pm!! Vegas really messed with my sleeping patterns but I've got them back now. Still miss Vegas though!! If anyone would like to see pics from Vegas visit Jen Hendershott's site at www.jennyh.com. Great pics! I'm off to shower and get ready for the day....cardio and workout are already done.....but more cardio later. Have a great day! xo Nina Comments are currently OFF October 21, 2005 Posted 10/21/2005 @ 2:06:50 PM Missing Vegas and all my friends already!! Can't wait for the next big event....The Classic (formerly the Arnold Classic). Hopefully we all get together and have another great blast! Anyways, getting ready to leave for London (ON), a few of my girls are competing.....so proud of all of them!! I will keep you all updated on how they do after the show. Check back in the news section. Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day Posted 10/19/2005 @ 9:39:29 PM "Before you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead...You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin." ~~Kathleen Norris 1880-1966, Novelist Comments are currently OFF My Olympia Weekend Posted 10/18/2005 @ 9:57:11 AM Wow!! What an AWESOME weekend!! I left last Wednesday, before Olympia, and had one day to go around Vegas with some friends. The Thursday before the show, I went to the Olympia Press Release and then went shopping with a bunch of my friends. I met a couple, whom are from Australia that came to work the booth I was working at. Lisa and Sam....a great couple and now my good friends!! Jenny met them while doing her Phat camps in Australia this past year. I'm very blessed that I got to meet them and had a great time with them. Friday I worked the Bulk Nutrition Booth. What a ROCKIN booth. Friday all of us girls working the booth would run to the stage, in the expo where the Pre-judging was going on, to cheer Jenny on. It was sooo much fun. After work we rushed to get ready for the Finals that evening. At the venue where the finals were taking place, we had a section of 50 seats that were all friends of Jen....it was a huge cheering section. At the end when they were announcing the top five, when they announced the second place winner was Kim Klien, all of us jumped up SCREAMING and CHEERING....and crying!! Jenny was jumping all over the stage. It was definitely Party time!! I had a strong feeling jenny was going to win the 2005 Olympia and I wanted to be there to cheer her on!! I'm so glad I went!! Saturday I worked the booth and again, I had a great time. I love meeting new people and seeing familiar faces. I introduced myself to Jan Tana, since I've only spoken to her through e-mail and she helped me out with my fantastic color for North Americans. What a Wonderful Women!! She has a heart of gold. I finally met John Stutz.....an incredible, artistic photographer. Looking forward to shooting with him. There is just so many people I met and so much that went on that whole stay in Vegas. All I can say is that I HAD A BLAST…..I’ve never laughed so much and so hard, I’ve never taken so many limo rides in one weekend, and it’s been a long time since I’ve stayed out so long dancing and having such a great time. The best was seeing Jenny win her Olympia title which was so well deserved!!! Comments are currently OFF October 8, 2005 Posted 10/8/2005 @ 7:33:57 PM WOW, it's getting chilly out! I love this time of year though. Right now I'm relaxing beside the fireplace....wood burning!!! I love the sound of it! Well, what a day. Spent the day at the mall (which I hate shopping for a long time), trying to get things together for Vegas next week. I found an incredible top!! I'll be wearing it on the Saturday night in Vegas when we are all partying it up at one of the best bars/niteclub around.....RAIN, at the top of the Palms Casino. That is going to be a blast. It's been awhile since I've been out with a big group, or evening dancing. If anyone has been at the club, e-mail me and tell me about it. I saw 2 of my girls that are competing in 2 weeks and they are looking GREAT!! So proud of them. They are so ready for their show. My next site I will have a section where you will be able to see all my clients, with before and after shots....if they let me put the before shots up. Comments are currently OFF One of my Favorite Quotes Posted 10/8/2005 @ 7:22:38 PM "The Mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it - as long as you really believe 100 percent" ~~Arnold Schwarzeneggar Comments are currently OFF October 5, 2005 Posted 10/5/2005 @ 6:27:39 PM Well, another great day today. Beautiful weather!! I went and got my hair done today....don't you find you feel great after you leave the salon! I trained shoulders today and really trained them hard. My hamstrings are TIGHT from yesterdays leg training....love the feeling though! I saw one of my girls today, whom is competing in a couple of weeks, and she looks fantastic. I'm so proud of her!! She has so much dedication and has put in 100%. Check back in the news section to see how all the girls do at their show. Speaking of news, I will be posting info on Jen Hendershott's Phat camp. I will be hosting the camp again next year!! So much fun. Check back after Olympia! In the meantime, check out www.getphatwithjen.com. Well, looking forward to a quiet weekend with family this Thanksgiving weekend. Turkey, Stuffing, and Mashed potatos!!!! And apple pie!!!! Yummy!! Comments are currently OFF Quote of the Day Posted 10/4/2005 @ 1:59:16 PM "I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness." ~~Abraham Maslow, Psychologist Comments are currently OFF October 4, 2005 Posted 10/4/2005 @ 1:55:57 PM Just got back from a great weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. My friend, Heather Bear, competed in her first competiton 6 months after having her baby!! She rocked!! Sunday she did a photoshoot with my husband, Vince.....photos turned out awesome!! Rebecca, one of my friends from Cleveland that we stayed with that weekend, found us the perfect location for the photoshoot!!! BEAUTIFUL waterfalls!! Definitely going back to shoot there again. Trained my legs today....WOW, what a great workout!!! I'll be heading to the track later to do some agility drills and sprints. I just love the outdoors. If anyone wants to e-mail me to say hi or if you have a question on fitness and nutrition, please don't hesitate....e-mail me now. I'd love to hear from you. Smile and enjoy the day! Comments are currently OFF My first entry! Posted 9/28/2005 @ 8:44:56 AM I'm so excited!!! I got my Pro Card, my website is up and looking AWESOME and I'm feeling like I'm on top of the world!! Wow, can you believe that 7 years ago I was dreaming of being an IFBB competitor?!! And dreaming of meeting Jen Hendershott and the rest of the IFBB Pros?!! And dreaming of being in the Magazines?!! And look, it has all come true! I finally got my Pro card at the 2005 North Americans, Jen Hendershott is a good friend of mine that has really helped my out of a tough time and lead me in the right direction, I've met a lot of the Pro competitors over the past 5 years...and still can't wait to meet a few more! I've also been in the Magazines over the past 4 years....Oxygen, Musclemag and Ms.Fintess. Honestly, I would have never thought that my dreams would all come true, especially earning my IFBB Pro Card!! WOW! I will be updating my website often! On a regular basis. If there is anything about the site you like or don't like please tell me. I will be changing my site in a couple months.....it will be different and there will be a lot more!! Enjoy and I hope to hear from all of you!! Smile and have a great day!! Comments are currently OFF Currently viewing all [ 40 ] posts in the database.