A future IFBB Pro my friend Jorge, who has INCREDIBLE potential in bodybuilding as he has what we call a "classic" physique which is pretty much beautiful lines, symmetry, and lastly good muscularity. I see a lot of bright things in his future. This picture is courtesy of Jorge from this past weekend at the NPC Indianapolis. I am very proud of you Jorge and your accompliments and very excited about what lies ahead for you as you indeed are blessed with a great gift.

 

My legs are killing me literally. I guess it's from yesterdays leg workout or wearing heels a few days ago. It's that feeling of restlessness. I can't stand it to tell you the truth. The gym thinks it can conquer me, but the shoe is on the other end of the foot. I come in and conquer it no matter how hard I am pushed, no matter how much pain I endure, no matter how much sweat and tears I let go. I keep on pushing and moving forward. No matter how hard I fall I get back up and keep hitting it hard. Whew..I think I said a mouthful.

I'm not getting ready for any contest any time soon as I have a long way before the AHHnold (if I get an invitation that is) but as I mentioned in a previous blog, this is my leanest I have ever been for a offseason. I always like to try and do new things and this is one of them. I had a nice compliment today about how fit I look and people of course making the acknowledgement that I have lost weight (which is nice).One more day till my sister is in town as she wants to see me in a suit. :) I told her to get a blind fold and brace yourself LOL....
Big thanks to Verizon for helping me with great customer service today with my number. THANK YOU!!! I was told earlier this evening I was too happy for 7 pm at night lol. That's just who I am.

The other night I went out for a chicken salad and was so tired I caught myself a few times dozing off as I was taking bites ha ha. I remember one of my friends fell asleep while they were eating thier food at Dennys a few days before USAs. Speaking of which, I MAY be at USAs next month. That will be fun as we have some Indiana Hoosiers competing.  NO Hangover moments for me though. Its off subject, but if you want something funny and educational to watch check out "Only in America" with Larry the Cable Guy. It is hilarious. I just love Larry. He's so funny, and he's a Florida guy woo hoo. I just love my redneck boys :)

The Strawberry Festival will be here once again in Terre Haute this Thursday downtown. Yummy Yummy strawberry shortcake with ice cream. I will pass and just take the strawberries. Its for a great cause. Hope to see you there. :)
Time to make some tea and call it a night

Pick Me Adam Richman for the Man vs. Food Nation

How cool would be to see your Hoosier IFBB Pro Isabelle Turell have Adam Richman as my coach in a food challenge. I am looking at some food challenges in Indianapolis, and Bloomington, Indiana. We will see.  I do know there is a mini burger joint in Brazil, IN which is close by that has a food challenge where you have to eat a ton of mini sliders and you win $500 bucks.The food challenge needs to be unique and one of a kind. I may be a girl but I too can throw down some food and I know I can beat a good food challenge. I got the stomach for it. :)

Up and at them

 

Good Morning and HAPPY Monday !!!!!!!!!!

It was a great day on Saturday as once again the NPC Indianapolis was a huge success. Congrats to Arron Dixon on his big Mr. Indianapolis win. I had such a great time and got a few unexpected surprises that was nice in the mix and put a smile on my face. I'm thankful

At the evening show we got to meet a former Mr. Indianapolis's from the 50's, who came on stage and aggressively grabbed the mic(which was funny) and told us a thing or two about the great bodybuilders of Indiana. He was a pretty cool guy and I ran up to him and chatted with him for a bit as I am ALWAYS inspired by people like him as well as some other close people I know.  To know their story and how it was training back then is incredible. I'm old school and like the old school way instead of the new age way lol you know with all these machines for this and that. Give me a pair of dumbbells and a weight bench any day. Earlier in the day after prejudge I had my big cooler and went with the gang to Steak and Shake. There I was stuffing my face with homemade turkey patties wrapped in lettuce while everyone else was eating steak burgers and chicken salads. In the back of my mind all I could think about was grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm a sucker for grilled cheese heavy on 

the cheese (make a note of that :)) Oh well.....soon I can have a grilled cheese

Big Thanks to Tim Mobley and Betina who once again did a awesome job putting on a great show. So many competitors to judge and every one of them with the exception of a few who could have really come more prepared to the show like Steven Segals long lost brother Phil. *wink. Which I have to also say please don't wear those posing trunks again, as we don't want to see the cash and prizes as it was very noticeable.

Here something that again people will think is good for them. As you notice in the picture it shows the BabyRuth claim that 2 pieces equals 4 grams of protein. Do you know how many people would actually probably think that this is good for them and consume ..maybe 3-4 in one setting. What ever can we do about this misleading food labels

 

Now a funny or "cute" moment...

My Cat is secretly a ninja and even sleeps like one.

Now it's time for one of my favorite meals in the world....Sushi. A while back I went out for sushi and stoped by Sushi Uni off 3rd street. Nice atmosphere, good service, and very unique rolls. For now food porn

  Lastly, this is the lightest offseason I have ever had and I am happy with that. So how many weeks till the AHHHnold again :). I'm at a very good point right now where I'm doing things a little differently from what I normally do in a off season. Its a good thing that's for sure. I am healthy and fit and feel grrrrreat.

I was thinking about doing a quick getaway cruise after the Fort Wayne show out of Miami. But I really would like to continue to diet as I'm going to try and see if I can guest pose at the Indiana State which I would really love to do. Of course I already have a few cruises lined up later this year and I can wait till then as I always love seeing my friend. She is funny. Finally my airbrush tattoo is fading.

Time to be heading for my home..THE GYM. You want to take my place for me????

Great weekend ahead for Terre Haute and Indianapolis

This weekend is jammed packed. Here in Terre Haute we have the Special Olympics Summer Games which I will be helping out on Friday and Sunday. Come show support http://www.soindiana.org/ 

Start Date/Time: Friday, June 03, 2011 12:00 PM

End Date/Time: Sunday, June 05, 2011 12:30 PM

Recurring Event: One time event

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Special Olympics Indiana is hosting the 42nd Annual Summer Games at Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Friday - Sunday, June 3-5, 2011.

Come out and Check out the NPC INDIANAPOLIS this Saturday at the Indianapolis Convention center Downtown Indy. I will be there judging with the rest of the great panel. Every year Tim and Betina Mobley put on a fantastic show and not to mention its a real treat for the competitors as Tim and Betina take very good care of them. If I was back in the amateur level this would be a should I would compete at. There's always a huge turnout with competitors and the audience especially at the night show gets sold out. To find out more information on the NPC INDIANAPOLIS check out http://npcindianapolis.com/

I thought this was cute as I love elephants. This elephant is helping out with moving heavy debris in Joplin.