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First Week of Prep- Recap

After my first week of prep, I am already down a couple pounds on the scale and feeling leaner. I am continuing to be “on my game” during the week by completing fasted cardio and my weekly...

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Week 2!

I have decided to post at least once a week for the remainder of my prep period and give a blow-by-blow description of exactly what I am going through on my journey to my figure competition in March....

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Week 3!

Healthy Black Bean Salsa for Xmas! Oh, the holidays…. Even with my dedication level and drive for “perfection”, I let my hair down just a bit, and enjoyed my Florida vacation. Luckily, I come from an...

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Week 4!

I believe we all need a little motivation at times. I like to start my workouts with a warm up on the cardio machines. During this time, I like to watch inspirational videos that motivate me to give...

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Week 5- Posted Late

I know it’s Thursday today, but I wanted to recap last week before writing my Week 6 Blog. My coach Terry, from Team America Fitness, had me switch over to white fish instead of turkey to help with...

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Week 6

It’s crunch time! I have 6-7 weeks until my competition. Good news, I am coming down faster than expected and might be able to compete in the March 9th NPC show. This would mean a double shot to...

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Week 7-8

Weee Readdddy.. Weee Readddy… Weee Readddy for Ya’llll. I really hope you know the song in which I am referring to or I look pretty lame. haha. My Syracuse Softball team used to listen to this song on...

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ReCap!

We did it! As the last couple weeks of my contest prep were filled with long hours, little food, and tough workouts, my hard work and dedication paid off. I am happy to report I brought home the First...

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Nutrishop USA Featured Product: Thermovex

As a Personal Trainer, Fitness Model, and NPC Figure Competitor, I am always searching for today's best kept secret to staying lean. My dear friends at Nutrishop USA spoke highly of their new product...

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Portion Control and Will Power

Sooo much food! After my recent dining experience at my local Teppanyaki restaurant I felt the need to write about today’s portion sizes and having a strong will power. For those of you who do not...

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Weight On, Weight Off!

Since my last competition, I have been working hard and enjoying life with friends and loved ones. As you know, if you read my previous blogs, I tend to fluctuate in weight depending on whether my...

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Still Striving- Not Giving Up!

For a lot of you who know me, they would agree that I am a go getter. There is truly no goal that I have set for myself that I have not achieved. My achievements include a full ride athletic...

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Smoothies and Circuits!

Yay! I am seeing progress with my body since the last time I blogged. As you know, I cut out that little devil… gluten. Since then, I have dropped a couple pounds and seen my stomach go from...

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Are You Ready for Summer?!

Let’s face facts, the sun in shining, the air is warm, and clothing is diminishing… Summer is here! Like most wanting to flaunt their best this summer, we did not start prepping early enough. The good...

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Are you GAINING or LOSING?

Everyone has a specific training regiment that works for them. There is no cookie cutter workout formula for everyone. Whether you prefer split routines, training separate body parts on different...

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Whatever Works, Right?

I think my boyfriend and I have so many kitchen appliances to stay healthy in the kitchen, people would think we were hoarders! Not really, but juicing with the Breville, blending in the Vitamix, and...

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Start the Restart!

Have you just competed or feel like your caffeine or pre-workout tolerance is increasing? Due to the increased stress on your body from overtraining for a show or taking in too much caffeine, your...

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Don't like to run?

If you like circuit training like I do, try this next move in your next workout!! I call it a modified burpee with alternating woodchops. I used a 10 pound ball although a 15-20 pound ball works...

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RDL's and Bouncing Tuck Jumps!

I like to pair a lot of my Olypmic Lifts with Explosive Movements! I find after my lifts my legs are a bit worked, so I up my lactic acid threshold by completing a high intensity movement right away....

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Layne Video with Metabolic Damage

I really like what Layne was saying in his video. There are some amazing coaches out there (like mine) but I didn’t always follow my diet exactly, which was my bad. I always pushed a little harder on...

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