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Getbig Female Info Boards => Womens Physique, Bodybuilding, Wellness and Training => Topic started by: siouxcountry on July 14, 2007, 01:45:42 PM
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Prejudging photos.
Melissa Dettwiller.
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9181&eventcode=1135 (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9181&eventcode=1135)
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Jennifer Cowan.
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9038&eventcode=1135 (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9038&eventcode=1135)
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Melissa has nice delts and upper back detail............. and looks smug in the top pic :D
But she looks smaller than what I am used to seeing.
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melissa looks overdieted and has lost too much muscle, especially in those awesome thighs of hers
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Melissa placed 1st, and Jennifer Cowan placed 5th in the middleweight class.
Overall winner was heavyweight Tracy Beckham.
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Melissa was the smallest she's ever been on stage, I think...she made MWs at 125. She was tiny LOL...and she really did look fantastic, the best she's ever looked. Congrats to her!!
BEAST looked great, she was lean and beautiful. I thought she would place higher than fifth, but placing Top 5 at that show is a great accomplishment. I had a total blast hanging out with Jenny this weekend. Congrats!!!
Congrats also to Jodi Miller for winning a very competitive LW class!! Jodi looked great...It's always nice to see the figure crossovers acheive success in BB. ;D
Congrats to Tracy Beckham for the HW and Overall Win! Tracy is a really beautiful fbb with a TINY waist. It was very close for the overall between Tracy and Melissa.
It was a great show, although really really LONG and unbelieveably HOT at the venue. With the exception of a break btw prejudging and finals, we were there from 8:30 AM till midnight. :o
Congrats to all the ladies for a job well done!
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grats to both :)
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Melissa was the smallest she's ever been on stage, I think...she made MWs at 125. She was tiny LOL...and she really did look fantastic, the best she's ever looked. Congrats to her!!
BEAST looked great, she was lean and beautiful. I thought she would place higher than fifth, but placing Top 5 at that show is a great accomplishment. I had a total blast hanging out with Jenny this weekend. Congrats!!!
Congrats also to Jodi Miller for winning a very competitive LW class!! Jodi looked great...It's always nice to see the figure crossovers acheive success in BB. ;D
Congrats to Tracy Beckham for the HW and Overall Win! Tracy is a really beautiful fbb with a TINY waist. It was very close for the overall between Tracy and Melissa.
It was a great show, although really really LONG and unbelieveably HOT at the venue. With the exception of a break btw prejudging and finals, we were there from 8:30 AM till midnight. :o
Congrats to all the ladies for a job well done!
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Congrats?
I think it's a fcuking disgrace.
melissa stole one placing from The Beast.
That's not cool.
-Hedge
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Congrats?
I think it's a fcuking disgrace.
melissa stole one placing from The Beast.
That's not cool.
-Hedge
Only thing worse than a "woman" who takes male hormones is a "woman" who uses them and cheats other girls who actually worked hard for their results >:(
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Only thing worse than a "woman" who takes male hormones is a "woman" who uses them and cheats other girls who actually worked hard for their results >:(
Preach on brother Love! 8)
-Hedge
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Congrats?
I think it's a fcuking disgrace.
melissa stole one placing from The Beast.
That's not cool.
-Hedge
I don't really know what to say about this, other than I do know that the competitors (Top 2 in each class I believe) were tested at the show. If she passes the test, then that's that. It's kind of a mis-conception that Team U is a "natural" show...it is a tested show, so the competitors need to pass the test. I believe competitors are supposed to be "clean" for a year prior to the competition.
I don't know what happens with the tests or the results...I guess that's up to the NPC to determine.
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It's hard to get good stage shots from the audience if you don't have a $5000 camera, but I did manage to get this nice one of The BEAST....she looked great!
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That is a great picture! Congrats Jen and Melissa :)
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Here's Jodi after winning the LWs...congrats!
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Here's Jodi after winning the LWs...congrats!
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Congrats to Jodi too!
Great pics Rip :)
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Here's Jodi after winning the LWs...congrats!
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159104.0;attach=181537;image)
Truly world class physique.
-Hedge
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It's hard to get good stage shots from the audience if you don't have a $5000 camera, but I did manage to get this nice one of The BEAST....she looked great!
She looks really good there. Best pic I've seen of her.
I guess it's all camera, huh. 8)
-Hedge
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couple more pics of Jodi...
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Great job!!!!!! :D
This is why they need to hand out pro cards to the winner of each class in female bodybuilding.
It seems in most cases the overall and winner of the procard is the heavy weight.
How can Pro female bodybuilding move forward (or is it actually backwards?) if only the big mass girls get pro cards?
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I like Jodi's pics where she has a smile on her face better than her "photo shoot" face.
Smile in more of your professional shots Jodi!! I think you look way sexier!!
Just my nonprofessional opinion. :)
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Great job!!!!!! :D
This is why they need to hand out pro cards to the winner of each class in female bodybuilding.
It seems in most cases the overall and winner of the procard is the heavy weight.
How can Pro female bodybuilding move forward (or is it actually backwards?) if only the big mass girls get pro cards?
I'd love to see more pro cards for fbb too...they hand out so many for figure, after all.
The only show where the FBB class winners get pro cards is NPC Nationals in November.
A LW won the overall at the Jr. USAs earlier this year, which was great to see. And based on who I know will be at Nationals this year, we could see a LW take the overall. 8)
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Well that's good to hear that they do give out more at other shows.
I haven't followed women's bb'ng as much over the past years, but am starting to more now because I see it possibly going in a better direction.
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Great job!!!!!! :D
This is why they need to hand out pro cards to the winner of each class in female bodybuilding.
It seems in most cases the overall and winner of the procard is the heavy weight.
How can Pro female bodybuilding move forward (or is it actually backwards?) if only the big mass girls get pro cards?
I dunno.
Perhaps if the "figure", "fitness" and male bodybuilding divisions would cut down on their pro card give aways instead, raise the status of the pro card?
How about awarding all the class winners, especially since women have fewer classes, but only give out cards at the nationals?
I would like to see the Mr USA card removed altogether, but more cards being handed out internationally.
-Hedge
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I dunno.
Perhaps if the "figure", "fitness" and male bodybuilding divisions would cut down on their pro card give aways instead, raise the status of the pro card?
How about awarding all the class winners, especially since women have fewer classes, but only give out cards at the nationals?
I would like to see the Mr USA card removed altogether, but more cards being handed out internationally.
-Hedge
you mean just give out pro cards to the class winners at nationals and no other shows?
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you mean just give out pro cards to the class winners at nationals and no other shows?
Yes.
Instead, Russia and a few other big bodybuilding countries (Germany?) could get 3 or 4 pro cards for their nationals instead of only one.
It would make bodybuilding more global, but also raise the status of winning a pro card. Back in Arnold's days, winning a pro card meant you were world class pretty much.
JMO.
-Hedge
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Yes.
Instead, Russia and a few other big bodybuilding countries (Germany?) could get 3 or 4 pro cards for their nationals instead of only one.
It would make bodybuilding more global, but also raise the status of winning a pro card. Back in Arnold's days, winning a pro card meant you were world class pretty much.
JMO.
-Hedge
I don't necessarily disagree, but it seems that would make the rest of the NPC national shows somewhat pointless for the competitors who really are focused on going pro, no? It also could decrease the overall quality of the competitors at the shows. I suppose one way to do it would be to require top 5 placing at one of the other national shows in order to compete at Nationals.
We dont have enough pro FBBs right now either way, esp in the lower weight classes. One way to help "change the direction" of women's bb would be to qualify more smaller-sized women for pro status.
Also I'm not sure I understand why qualification into the IFBB for competitors from other countries is linked to how many pro cards are awarded in the US through the NPC?
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I don't necessarily disagree, but it seems that would make the rest of the NPC national shows somewhat pointless for the competitors who really are focused on going pro, no? It also could decrease the overall quality of the competitors at the shows. I suppose one way to do it would be to require top 5 placing at one of the other national shows in order to compete at Nationals.
We dont have enough pro FBBs right now either way, esp in the lower weight classes. One way to help "change the direction" of women's bb would be to qualify more smaller-sized women for pro status.
Also I'm not sure I understand why qualification into the IFBB for competitors from other countries is linked to how many pro cards are awarded in the US through the NPC?
No need for other national NPC shows. Have qualifiers for the Nationals instead.
There is currently much fewer pro cards handed out in Russia than in USA, eg.
Meaning that it's much harder for a Russian bodybuilder to become pro.
What it means is also that the quality of those who turns pros in USA aren't as high, since it's being watered out (I'm referring to male bodybuilding and the "fitness" and "figure" now).
Actually, I think the best thing would be if there were no pro cards awarded at any national show, but that those who won their class were sent to the World Championships, instead of the Team Universe winner.
And that the top 3 or perhaps top 5 in every class in the world champs would get a pro card.
That way, only the best in the world would get the pro cards.
But that will never happen. 8)
-Hedge
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You gals look really great in those shots Lori took. Congratulations!!!
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Here are a couple of my papparazi pics...I have a million of them LOL. There were so many people at the show...pros and amateurs. It was great to meet alot of them. I had a blast hanging out with BEAST and I was happy to finally meet Jodi in person.
Also a pic here of the overall winner, HW Tracy Beckham. She has the smallest waist! :o
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Here are a couple of my papparazi pics...I have a million of them LOL. There were so many people at the show...pros and amateurs. It was great to meet alot of them. I had a blast hanging out with BEAST and I was happy to finally meet Jodi in person.
Also a pic here of the overall winner, HW Tracy Beckham. She has the smallest waist! :o
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Hahaha.
Jodels looks absolutely sick.
Crazy conditioning.
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Now...maybe I'm wrong but doesn't Team U sort of...maybe imply 'natural'? Hence...Dettwiller.
What happened to all your lines and onion thin skin, ripit?!? J/K. You look as gorgeous as ever.
That is the most conditioned I have ever seen Jenny 'JumperCowBEAST' Cowan.
Wassup JodiJoJoJo Jo?
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It would be nice to see the weight class winners in the bodybuilding division earn pro cards, especially with figure's top two in each height class earning theirs. But it will make me work that much harder for Worlds so that I can earn mine over in Spain.
The top two in each weight class did get tested directly after receiving their trophies on Saturday night. I sincerely hope no one was dishonest in this competition and everyone was truly clean for the past twelve months: no clen, no illegal or prescription diuretics, no steroids, no growth, no whatever else you can't find in a grocery store or a vitamin/supplement shop. If anyone dared to grace that Team Universe stage having had any of these substances in her body within the past twelve months, then karma will come back to bite her in the butt. It's bad enough for a woman to take any of these substances, but it's worse when she loses not just her femininity but her integrity as well. I couldn't even begin to imagine being dishonest and shoving someone who is actually clean out of a rightful placing. Let's hope no one did this at this show.
It was great meeting you as well, Lori! I told you that when I saw the pictures of you as the winner of the lightweight class at Junior Nationals, I felt I actually had a chance of winning this show. This was the most confident, calm, relaxed, and happy I have ever been going into a show. I knew in my heart I was going to win, and I don't mean that in an arrogant or cocky manner. I just had that much belief in myself and my preparation. I looked in the mirror in the days prior to Team Universe, and I saw a winner. It's the first time I've seen that since I began competing in the NPC in 2001.
And Flower...you're not the only one who asks to see my smile more than my pout. I take it as a compliment! :)
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Congrats to all of you ladies...I wouldve loved to see you all compete. And big congrats to Jodi for making such a successful switch from figure to BBing...but you dont miss it either!
Unfortunatly couldnt even make it this time as a spectator, and taking this year off from competiton.
You all looked AMAZING! Well done. :)
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It would be nice to see the weight class winners in the bodybuilding division earn pro cards, especially with figure's top two in each height class earning theirs. But it will make me work that much harder for Worlds so that I can earn mine over in Spain.
The top two in each weight class did get tested directly after receiving their trophies on Saturday night. I sincerely hope no one was dishonest in this competition and everyone was truly clean for the past twelve months: no clen, no illegal or prescription diuretics, no steroids, no growth, no whatever else you can't find in a grocery store or a vitamin/supplement shop. If anyone dared to grace that Team Universe stage having had any of these substances in her body within the past twelve months, then karma will come back to bite her in the butt. It's bad enough for a woman to take any of these substances, but it's worse when she loses not just her femininity but her integrity as well. I couldn't even begin to imagine being dishonest and shoving someone who is actually clean out of a rightful placing. Let's hope no one did this at this show.
I agree with you, women should not take male hormones, why in the hell would they want to look like a man? I think Mindspin will ultimately rid female bodybuilders of using these hormones in their quest to look like men, and it's nice to see that you agree that the sport needs to get rid of these select few who have no desire to look feminine. You looked great by the way :)
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Wow....congrats to those ladies...you all look great!
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It would be nice to see the weight class winners in the bodybuilding division earn pro cards, especially with figure's top two in each height class earning theirs. But it will make me work that much harder for Worlds so that I can earn mine over in Spain.
The top two in each weight class did get tested directly after receiving their trophies on Saturday night. I sincerely hope no one was dishonest in this competition and everyone was truly clean for the past twelve months: no clen, no illegal or prescription diuretics, no steroids, no growth, no whatever else you can't find in a grocery store or a vitamin/supplement shop. If anyone dared to grace that Team Universe stage having had any of these substances in her body within the past twelve months, then karma will come back to bite her in the butt. It's bad enough for a woman to take any of these substances, but it's worse when she loses not just her femininity but her integrity as well. I couldn't even begin to imagine being dishonest and shoving someone who is actually clean out of a rightful placing. Let's hope no one did this at this show.
It was great meeting you as well, Lori! I told you that when I saw the pictures of you as the winner of the lightweight class at Junior Nationals, I felt I actually had a chance of winning this show. This was the most confident, calm, relaxed, and happy I have ever been going into a show. I knew in my heart I was going to win, and I don't mean that in an arrogant or cocky manner. I just had that much belief in myself and my preparation. I looked in the mirror in the days prior to Team Universe, and I saw a winner. It's the first time I've seen that since I began competing in the NPC in 2001.
And Flower...you're not the only one who asks to see my smile more than my pout. I take it as a compliment! :)
Jodi, we are looking forward to seeing you rock the stage and RERESENT in Spain. 8)
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Now...maybe I'm wrong but doesn't Team U sort of...maybe imply 'natural'? Hence...Dettwiller.
What happened to all your lines and onion thin skin, ripit?!? J/K. You look as gorgeous as ever.
That is the most conditioned I have ever seen Jenny 'JumperCowBEAST' Cowan.
Wassup JodiJoJoJo Jo?
hahahahahhahaaha, no shit...It's amazing how quickly my vascularity diminished and my skin un-leathered, isn't it?!! ::)
UH OH, my hair is still a little frizzy though, so clearly I have a problem. I'll tell you what it was if you promise not to tell anyone --- :-X :-X :-X
It was HOT AS HELL at the venue, and very humid...I had a hard time controlling my hair! :D
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And Flower...you're not the only one who asks to see my smile more than my pout. I take it as a compliment! :)
Good cause I meant it as a compliment! :D
So do 1/2 pout and 1/2 smiling in your photo shoots and let's see all side of Jodi!
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hahahahahhahaaha, no shit...It's amazing how quickly my vascularity diminished and my skin un-leathered, isn't it?!! ::)
UH OH, my hair is still a little frizzy though, so clearly I have a problem. I'll tell you what it was if you promise not to tell anyone --- :-X :-X :-X
it was nice of you to let Jodi borrow your forehead vein since you didn't have a show that weekend!! What? That is really a sign of awesome conditioning? 8)
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WOW, monster forehead vein on Angelina, biggest one I have ever seen on a female. :o
She must be rampantly abusing roids!! ::)
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OK back on topic LOL. Here are the Top 5 for LW and MW.
Congrats again girls!
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hahahahahhahaaha, no shit...It's amazing how quickly my vascularity diminished and my skin un-leathered, isn't it?!! ::)
UH OH, my hair is still a little frizzy though, so clearly I have a problem. I'll tell you what it was if you promise not to tell anyone --- :-X :-X :-X
It was HOT AS HELL at the venue, and very humid...I had a hard time controlling my hair! :D
Frizzy ftw baby!
-Hedge
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Congrats ladies.
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Hey Sioux! I just got to this forum. I didn't know you'd be over here, too! Glad to see you!
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Hey Sioux! I just got to this forum. I didn't know you'd be over here, too! Glad to see you!
Oh brother ::)
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Hey Sioux! I just got to this forum. I didn't know you'd be over here, too! Glad to see you!
Hiya GM!
Yep I been a member here for quite sometime. Good to see you here, and ignore Danielson.
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melissa looks overdieted and has lost too much muscle, especially in those awesome thighs of hers
Im a big fan of the whole Mel D thing but have to agree she seems flat and just not crisp for some reason.....oh maybe cause she not in some hot ass outfit looking all sexy ;D
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congrats to all the girls from here who competed and extra to mel and jodi for taking their classes.
the improvements jodi has made(muscle wise) since turning to BB are incredible. jodi you look awesome in the stage pic posted here.
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Congrats to everyone, and especially Jodi. It has been really nice to watch your 'ascent' into female bodybuilding, and I love the look you bring to the stage and am pleased to see you doing so well.
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The three of you all look incredible! You all desevrve a bouquet of roses for your hard work! The more I see those pics, the more proud I am of the three of you!
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Thank you so much, Blinky, CQ (PM me, girl when you get a chance!), and PB! I kicked my training into high gear this week, seeing as how I'm just five weeks out from heading to Spain for the World Championships. I feel as though a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders with this win. For the first time, I am able to step foot into a gym and train my butt off while feeling like a champion. I feel like I can do no wrong with my physique as long as I stay true to my values and my ideals, which is what I have done ever since I switched to bodybuilding.
Do you know that the first time I stepped on a national level stage, I was in the last call out? Sandy Ranalli told me, "You need to eat and put some size on your body; you're too tiny." I walked onto that 2002 Junior Nationals Figure stage with glutes more striated than the bodybuilders, and I was slapped on the wrist for it. Do you know that I never did win a single figure show? That all three of my wins have been in bodybuilding? I tried desperately for years to fit the figure mold, and I finally realized last year that the only mold I would ever fit is the one I created for myself. And so I switched back to what I truly wanted to do: bodybuilding.
Between the prep for Team Universe and this current prep for Worlds, I have never been so relaxed and at ease with my body and my workouts. I have a newfound trust and sense of confidence in myself.
All I can say to other girls who have dismal placings in figure or feel they are out of place in one division or another of this industry: do what is right for your heart and your peace of mind. At the end of the day, you are the only judge that truly matters. I waited seven years to earn a national level win, and damn...it was worth it. And all because, in the words of Elvis, "I did it my way."
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you go girl. kick some ass in spain!!
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Thank you so much, Blinky, CQ (PM me, girl when you get a chance!), and PB! I kicked my training into high gear this week, seeing as how I'm just five weeks out from heading to Spain for the World Championships. I feel as though a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders with this win. For the first time, I am able to step foot into a gym and train my butt off while feeling like a champion. I feel like I can do no wrong with my physique as long as I stay true to my values and my ideals, which is what I have done ever since I switched to bodybuilding.
Do you know that the first time I stepped on a national level stage, I was in the last call out? Sandy Ranalli told me, "You need to eat and put some size on your body; you're too tiny." I walked onto that 2002 Junior Nationals Figure stage with glutes more striated than the bodybuilders, and I was slapped on the wrist for it. Do you know that I never did win a single figure show? That all three of my wins have been in bodybuilding? I tried desperately for years to fit the figure mold, and I finally realized last year that the only mold I would ever fit is the one I created for myself. And so I switched back to what I truly wanted to do: bodybuilding.
Between the prep for Team Universe and this current prep for Worlds, I have never been so relaxed and at ease with my body and my workouts. I have a newfound trust and sense of confidence in myself.
All I can say to other girls who have dismal placings in figure or feel they are out of place in one division or another of this industry: do what is right for your heart and your peace of mind. At the end of the day, you are the only judge that truly matters. I waited seven years to earn a national level win, and damn...it was worth it. And all because, in the words of Elvis, "I did it my way."
Great post! Yep most people listen to too many people and not the one that knows themselves the best.....you! Looks big time like you know what you are doing and you should be confident, cause you know what you have done to get where you are.
Oh and also cause you look fantastic! Good luck in your show :)