I was asked by the lovely and talented Miss Wendy how she could support me through the upcoming 80 days on my quest to win the Fame Natural World bodybuilding championship to be held in Las Vegas November 11. Good question, I need all the support and encouragement a gal can muster as this is for anyone in or not in the know a tough trick to do!!!
The attention to training is gruelling.. the amount of Cardio obscene... and the strict diet... don't even go there sister is just gets ridiculous... I remember sipping a Cinnamon apple tea last go around as I prepared for the eastern championships held right here in Cobourg and I decided I should NOT drink the tea because despite the lack of evidence the taste was telling of perhaps a questionable ingredient that could very well side track my chances in a win and the physical "show ready" perfection I was in search of. Quite frankly the darn stuff tasted too dam good !!!!In hind sight I should have just drank the tea and enjoyed its robust flavour... oh the mind... tricky stuff.
Anyway it was decided that this time around while I prep I should continue to write a Blog and report to all of you what I am up to.The idea is that this seemed the best way to attract support from readers like yourself... I very much would appreciate your comments, questions and feedback if it is of a positive nature and I will do my best to devulge in the most honest light what the experience is like to prepare one self for the challenge of performing on stage as I bid to capture my first World title on my road to Professional status.
I have no secrets, I have no magic, just me, my knowledge and "Will" to achieve the following mandate..
I know from my past experience where I need to take my physique to be worthy of the stage and performance I will be displaying to capture the title so here are the particulars...
weight now : 132 pounds Goal weight: 114 pounds
bodyfat% 23% Bodyfat % 13%
days to goal : 80
Welcome to the ride people hang on it's going to be a bumpy one!!!!
Andrea
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Wasn't that a party....
With , a tear in my eye, and many fond memories another fledgling is "air borne" and our man Dave is a free man. Free from this trainers ever so watchful eye and blistering inquisitions... "what did you have for dinner last night Dave ?"
Endless days and nights of interviews with Dave's family and friends hoping to catch any and all of them in a story and get the real truth about "What was really for dinner last night... I mean really for dinner..."
Afternoons stalking our man Dave as he meanders aisle by aisle through the Metro trying to escape my stealthy glances into his cart. Is ihis cart full of vegies and lean chicken breast, bananas and the like... lert's sneak a peak...
Gone are my motivational speeches and heart to hearts. Just to set the record straight when I called him "Mr. delicate" it was really only out of concern...Honest!
And I do apologize ...somewhat for calling him "a little girl" maybe more than once... it slipped...but I never called him that more than 10 times ...I swear!
Oh the memories of watching that sweaty guy just begging for mercy,,, Please, Please make it stop..the pain." I am maudlin with the memories....
Stop!!! I'm getting misty just replaying this last year of the "no cop out challenge" in my mind...
As Dave sets off on his new active life as a much slimmer and trimmer Dave, I feel our time together has been an overwhelming success on all fronts.
1. Dave did infact lose his 100 pounds... 107.2 to be exact
2. Dave and friends did infact walk 100 km as our training goal over this year has grown to include.
3. Dave by weeks end I am certain will have in fact raised an overwhelming $18,000 + for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Fund and I think the crash cart goal will also be met.
4 As well as most importantly, my friend Dave has a new lease on life and is challenging himself on his next mountain range of goals and experiences he would like to conquer.
Dave is no longer a big man with trouble on the horizon with regards to his health. Dave is in as much control as active adult and taken action on keeping and bettering his quality of life as he ages and not the reverse.
Dave is a good lesson to all of us. A lesson about drive, determination, and follow through.
As Dave's trainer I am so very proud of him and look forward to further opportunities to take his training in whatever direction or ambition Dave has.
A for me...I will await my next protege and continue to welcome everyone here to Bodilogix to a wonderful supportive family who understands what it is to make the change.
Cheers Dave,
See ya tomorrow...
Endless days and nights of interviews with Dave's family and friends hoping to catch any and all of them in a story and get the real truth about "What was really for dinner last night... I mean really for dinner..."
Afternoons stalking our man Dave as he meanders aisle by aisle through the Metro trying to escape my stealthy glances into his cart. Is ihis cart full of vegies and lean chicken breast, bananas and the like... lert's sneak a peak...
Gone are my motivational speeches and heart to hearts. Just to set the record straight when I called him "Mr. delicate" it was really only out of concern...Honest!
And I do apologize ...somewhat for calling him "a little girl" maybe more than once... it slipped...but I never called him that more than 10 times ...I swear!
Oh the memories of watching that sweaty guy just begging for mercy,,, Please, Please make it stop..the pain." I am maudlin with the memories....
Stop!!! I'm getting misty just replaying this last year of the "no cop out challenge" in my mind...
As Dave sets off on his new active life as a much slimmer and trimmer Dave, I feel our time together has been an overwhelming success on all fronts.
1. Dave did infact lose his 100 pounds... 107.2 to be exact
2. Dave and friends did infact walk 100 km as our training goal over this year has grown to include.
3. Dave by weeks end I am certain will have in fact raised an overwhelming $18,000 + for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Fund and I think the crash cart goal will also be met.
4 As well as most importantly, my friend Dave has a new lease on life and is challenging himself on his next mountain range of goals and experiences he would like to conquer.
Dave is no longer a big man with trouble on the horizon with regards to his health. Dave is in as much control as active adult and taken action on keeping and bettering his quality of life as he ages and not the reverse.
Dave is a good lesson to all of us. A lesson about drive, determination, and follow through.
As Dave's trainer I am so very proud of him and look forward to further opportunities to take his training in whatever direction or ambition Dave has.
A for me...I will await my next protege and continue to welcome everyone here to Bodilogix to a wonderful supportive family who understands what it is to make the change.
Cheers Dave,
See ya tomorrow...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Three more sleeps...
A brave move to be sure but I just invested in a new pair of shoes only three days before the hike... "The Hike"... will I break these shoes in on time... Oh the suspense....
Emotions.... so many.... My compadre Mr.Cromlish concerns me with those crazy feet of his. I worry those dogs of his are going to be a problem... and he is going to be a G.R.U.M.P.Y !!!!!
Oh and did you hear the latest... We are now departing at 12:01am Friday morning...ya whatever !!!
No sleep and a 72 km walk, just another day.
I have understandabley a few concerns with this plan..
1. Wild animals
2. It's still freakin dark...
3. Bathroom breaks... two words--- poison Ivy! It's Dark! Wild Animals!!!!
Anyway, in a nut shell i will agree to just about any crazy plan Cromlish wishes to bring to the table, after all he agreed to do this walk with me almost one year ago, the least I can do is haul my ass off the couch at Midnight and take my chances in the bushes...
Over and out !
Emotions.... so many.... My compadre Mr.Cromlish concerns me with those crazy feet of his. I worry those dogs of his are going to be a problem... and he is going to be a G.R.U.M.P.Y !!!!!
Oh and did you hear the latest... We are now departing at 12:01am Friday morning...ya whatever !!!
No sleep and a 72 km walk, just another day.
I have understandabley a few concerns with this plan..
1. Wild animals
2. It's still freakin dark...
3. Bathroom breaks... two words--- poison Ivy! It's Dark! Wild Animals!!!!
Anyway, in a nut shell i will agree to just about any crazy plan Cromlish wishes to bring to the table, after all he agreed to do this walk with me almost one year ago, the least I can do is haul my ass off the couch at Midnight and take my chances in the bushes...
Over and out !
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Oh What a Night...
I believe I am still a bit "high" from last evening but I am not sure whether this euphoria is due to the Triple Win I had last evening at the 2010 Fame bodybuilding competition or the huge slab of unbelievably delicious chocolate raspberry truffle cake I devoured shortly after...
It was a great day for the Bodilogix team on so many levels...
As some of you may already know, Chris Littlechild, Cindy Adams, Devin, and my self have been hard in training as contestants in this years Fame bodybuilding championships held right here in Cobourg. For this group our journey to April 17th of 2010 started April of 2009 !!!
It was decided among our small but mighty group we would commit to support each other and as a team would enter various appropriate categories and challenge ourselves physically and mentally like we have never been challenged before. And we were...
From the design of the training program and it's various stages carefully mapped out with great detail to yield us maximum muscle growth, followed by a 4 month "cutting" program that by the end leaves the sight of a rice cake "too rich in carbs" for the diet, it's enough to make a grown fitness model/bodybuilder cry.
Our prep team, Mr. David Long, Melissa Lewis and Dan the man Darrlington. All I know is behind every serious fitness competitor/ Bodybuilder stands a very special person who really, really loves you because you are not a nice person in the slightest and you really smell like rotten eggs when the unmentionable happens... and it happens a lot.
I chuckle at so many memories on the journey least of which that special gift of Gas X Miss Cindy brought me one fine morning because "she loves me" and "she cares..."
Thanks Cindy... I love you too ...
The last few days have been nothing short of hazy and hilarious for me. Bodilogix team basically moved in to the gym away from television commercials about burger King and to commune with other orange skinned people.
David Long (official Den mother to the group)was the artist on hand painting all of every hour for 2 days solid, and when I say all of us... I mean "All of Us"...poor guy. oh the things he has seen...
The result...
This girl... the sarge as you know me brought home
1st in open women's bodybuilding
1st in Masters women's bodybuilding
overall most "ripped" (conditioned) female award
Cindy Adams... Might I add picked up a dumbbell for the first time 18 months prior brought home
First masters female fitness model
Devin Olivieri Our choreographer extraordinaire and inspiration... mandatory pose pro brought home
Third in Elite Men's bodybuilding
Honourable mention:
Chris Littlechild although the trophy eluded our Mr. Littlechild (this time) his conditioning was excellent, posing and routine superb... and his team etiquette was exemplary and was always there in mind and body, the true spirit of what our team is all about.
But what's winning without sharing...
It is all of you who made this moment so special for me. For all of us... Hearing your cheers and applause whenever one of the team dawned the stage, or on a more personal note when ever my big toe hit the stage, was nothing short of wind under my own wings propelling me to do my very best. You gave me the energy I needed to do what I had prepared myself all year to do...represent, for all of us.
I am so very thankful as are the rest of the team for all of you that came out to support us. To yell, whistle scream your support and encouragement was so important to us. It made our night.
We are better from this experience..
We have each learned something about ourselves.
We have grown within from this experience..
We have bonded as a collective from this experience
We are team Bodilogix... and we are growing...
Who is up to the challenge for next year?...
A Big Thank you,
The Biggest...
Humbly yours,
Andrea
It was a great day for the Bodilogix team on so many levels...
As some of you may already know, Chris Littlechild, Cindy Adams, Devin, and my self have been hard in training as contestants in this years Fame bodybuilding championships held right here in Cobourg. For this group our journey to April 17th of 2010 started April of 2009 !!!
It was decided among our small but mighty group we would commit to support each other and as a team would enter various appropriate categories and challenge ourselves physically and mentally like we have never been challenged before. And we were...
From the design of the training program and it's various stages carefully mapped out with great detail to yield us maximum muscle growth, followed by a 4 month "cutting" program that by the end leaves the sight of a rice cake "too rich in carbs" for the diet, it's enough to make a grown fitness model/bodybuilder cry.
Our prep team, Mr. David Long, Melissa Lewis and Dan the man Darrlington. All I know is behind every serious fitness competitor/ Bodybuilder stands a very special person who really, really loves you because you are not a nice person in the slightest and you really smell like rotten eggs when the unmentionable happens... and it happens a lot.
I chuckle at so many memories on the journey least of which that special gift of Gas X Miss Cindy brought me one fine morning because "she loves me" and "she cares..."
Thanks Cindy... I love you too ...
The last few days have been nothing short of hazy and hilarious for me. Bodilogix team basically moved in to the gym away from television commercials about burger King and to commune with other orange skinned people.
David Long (official Den mother to the group)was the artist on hand painting all of every hour for 2 days solid, and when I say all of us... I mean "All of Us"...poor guy. oh the things he has seen...
The result...
This girl... the sarge as you know me brought home
1st in open women's bodybuilding
1st in Masters women's bodybuilding
overall most "ripped" (conditioned) female award
Cindy Adams... Might I add picked up a dumbbell for the first time 18 months prior brought home
First masters female fitness model
Devin Olivieri Our choreographer extraordinaire and inspiration... mandatory pose pro brought home
Third in Elite Men's bodybuilding
Honourable mention:
Chris Littlechild although the trophy eluded our Mr. Littlechild (this time) his conditioning was excellent, posing and routine superb... and his team etiquette was exemplary and was always there in mind and body, the true spirit of what our team is all about.
But what's winning without sharing...
It is all of you who made this moment so special for me. For all of us... Hearing your cheers and applause whenever one of the team dawned the stage, or on a more personal note when ever my big toe hit the stage, was nothing short of wind under my own wings propelling me to do my very best. You gave me the energy I needed to do what I had prepared myself all year to do...represent, for all of us.
I am so very thankful as are the rest of the team for all of you that came out to support us. To yell, whistle scream your support and encouragement was so important to us. It made our night.
We are better from this experience..
We have each learned something about ourselves.
We have grown within from this experience..
We have bonded as a collective from this experience
We are team Bodilogix... and we are growing...
Who is up to the challenge for next year?...
A Big Thank you,
The Biggest...
Humbly yours,
Andrea
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Is this thing on?
All ye faithful readers...
A million apologize... the funny or not so funny part is I am writing to you from HQ Bodilogix in between sets of my own workout and its 10:15 pm !!!!
Be right back... the smith machine is calling....
doing some shoulders right now pretty much because everything else hurts from the big 30 km shuffle yesterday...
Great weather, perfect day for a hike...
A big shout out to Rhonda Cunningham and Doris Biron for joining us for a portion of the hike as well as a huge nod to the stars of the Hike ... Chris Littlechild and Kristen Marshman for hiking like the champs they are and coming out with us even though their butts are not out on the proverbial line like mine and Cromlishs' is....
I have had my hands full with the competition I have in April and when I am not on a cardio machine you can find me nibbling on a piece of cardboard under the leg press, usually this occurs around three in the afternoon....
Enough about this cat... lets talk skating, lets talk 100 km hike, let's talk naked on the beach... yup... these are crazy times at the Bodilogix and are getting crazier all the time.
Back momentarily, the smith machine beacons one more time...
Ouch !!!
All good...
A million apologize... the funny or not so funny part is I am writing to you from HQ Bodilogix in between sets of my own workout and its 10:15 pm !!!!
Be right back... the smith machine is calling....
doing some shoulders right now pretty much because everything else hurts from the big 30 km shuffle yesterday...
Great weather, perfect day for a hike...
A big shout out to Rhonda Cunningham and Doris Biron for joining us for a portion of the hike as well as a huge nod to the stars of the Hike ... Chris Littlechild and Kristen Marshman for hiking like the champs they are and coming out with us even though their butts are not out on the proverbial line like mine and Cromlishs' is....
I have had my hands full with the competition I have in April and when I am not on a cardio machine you can find me nibbling on a piece of cardboard under the leg press, usually this occurs around three in the afternoon....
Enough about this cat... lets talk skating, lets talk 100 km hike, let's talk naked on the beach... yup... these are crazy times at the Bodilogix and are getting crazier all the time.
Back momentarily, the smith machine beacons one more time...
Ouch !!!
All good...
Thursday, February 11, 2010
A hiking we will go...
Well kids, tomorrow is another hike with big Dave. I have been looking forward to this hike as soon as we got home from the last hike. We are adding 5km on to this hike and I found the last one at 20Km to be quite challenging so I am going to bed a little extra early and this time I am definitely wearing long Johns !!!! Man my legs were cold last go around...
It's all good.
Wish us luck kids! And if you are not doing anything, we are meeting at Bodilogix at 7:30am and we should be wrapping it up around 1:00pm. Hot soup is definitely on the menu for tomorrows Lunch!!!
ladies, a reminder... Spa night will be held Saturday February 20th at 6:30pm.
Come prepared to play,
Our theme... "Detox"!!!
Hiker Andrea Over and out !!!!
It's all good.
Wish us luck kids! And if you are not doing anything, we are meeting at Bodilogix at 7:30am and we should be wrapping it up around 1:00pm. Hot soup is definitely on the menu for tomorrows Lunch!!!
ladies, a reminder... Spa night will be held Saturday February 20th at 6:30pm.
Come prepared to play,
Our theme... "Detox"!!!
Hiker Andrea Over and out !!!!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Back from Mars... What a lovely planet...
Hey there gang... I have returned.
I've been on Mars. Its a beautiful planet, you should go.
Actually I run a fitness facility and it was "January"... Crazy Man !!!
Enuf said.... But seriously,
We have made a lot of new friends this month here at the gym. We at Bodilogix are very excited to share our knowledge, experience and special brand of fitness with each and everyone of our new members.
It is a particularly interesting this New years for myself as a trainer to see so many new members "of a certain age" just starting a fitness program for the first time. I am flattered that Bodilogix was their choice of club to launch there new habit and or hobby and I will do my up most to ensure this experience is a good one. My hope is to help some of these folks build a life long habit, respect and love of exercise.
Bodilogix is about making fitness fun! A special place to let some steam off, rejuvenate, become a better, fitter, stronger "you" than "you" were yesterday no matter what your age!!!
I say "Welcome Newbies" !!!!
I am also very excited about the big Skate for our Bodilogix Family and Friends! I hope you can all make it, it should be a real blast!!!
Our Pharaoh of phun is "on the job" and it should be a fantastic afternoon.
Big hike coming up.... 25 km.
Lots of walking...walking...walking...and more walking... I am going to wear thicker gloves, man my hands were cold on our last adventure and we are adding an additional hour to the hike. Hope we get a day like the last one weather wise... I am going to go ahead and put in my order...
We are welcoming a new pair of hands to give us some help over here at the Bodilogix... I would like to formally welcome Mrs. Irene Coleman to the Bodiloigix Team. Irene already a member is just the perfect addition to add to our growingteam.
We are thrilled to have her here behind the counter and on the job.
Welcome Irene !!!
Over and out
I've been on Mars. Its a beautiful planet, you should go.
Actually I run a fitness facility and it was "January"... Crazy Man !!!
Enuf said.... But seriously,
We have made a lot of new friends this month here at the gym. We at Bodilogix are very excited to share our knowledge, experience and special brand of fitness with each and everyone of our new members.
It is a particularly interesting this New years for myself as a trainer to see so many new members "of a certain age" just starting a fitness program for the first time. I am flattered that Bodilogix was their choice of club to launch there new habit and or hobby and I will do my up most to ensure this experience is a good one. My hope is to help some of these folks build a life long habit, respect and love of exercise.
Bodilogix is about making fitness fun! A special place to let some steam off, rejuvenate, become a better, fitter, stronger "you" than "you" were yesterday no matter what your age!!!
I say "Welcome Newbies" !!!!
I am also very excited about the big Skate for our Bodilogix Family and Friends! I hope you can all make it, it should be a real blast!!!
Our Pharaoh of phun is "on the job" and it should be a fantastic afternoon.
Big hike coming up.... 25 km.
Lots of walking...walking...walking...and more walking... I am going to wear thicker gloves, man my hands were cold on our last adventure and we are adding an additional hour to the hike. Hope we get a day like the last one weather wise... I am going to go ahead and put in my order...
We are welcoming a new pair of hands to give us some help over here at the Bodilogix... I would like to formally welcome Mrs. Irene Coleman to the Bodiloigix Team. Irene already a member is just the perfect addition to add to our growingteam.
We are thrilled to have her here behind the counter and on the job.
Welcome Irene !!!
Over and out
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