Author Topic: FOR THE LOVELY STELLA (laura's pre-contest pics) (Read 6592 times)

michael arvilla · « **on:** June 22, 2007, 05:34:05 PM »

Laura said you don't get over 2 the main board much .............so here ya go dear!

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2007, 05:35:29 PM »

oh yea................me 2!

Butterbean · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2007, 06:43:49 PM »

!!! You guys look good! Nice color too on both

Laura's hair color looks really good (yours too Mike

)
Have a great time tomorrow you guys! Looking good! Keep us posted

Al-Gebra · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2007, 10:22:49 PM »

stella, the glass is always half-full w you, isn't it?

~flower~ · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:01:17 AM »

I said it on the main board too, Laura has made some good improvements! Good job girl!!

Mike, you look better than you did in the week out pics, I think you should have fun, but your bigger goal will be the other show you mentioned a few weeks from now. Good job in the last week though, I am impressed by what you did.

Best of luck to both of you.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:09:04 AM »

you guys both look great Mike but why are you blocking out Laura's face, everybody knows what she looks like.

trab · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2007, 10:53:07 AM »

Yeah, ya's both lookn' good. Shame to cover your girls pretty face there.

Lord Humungous · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2007, 02:06:36 PM »

I was diggin this thread until Mike posted his mug shot!!

Good luck guys!

Migs · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2007, 05:13:20 PM »

good job guys

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2007, 09:21:48 PM »

Good job guys. Laura looks great, she should consider BB!

Laura Lee · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2007, 07:15:34 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on June 23, 2007, 09:21:48 PM

Good job guys. Laura looks great, she should consider BB!

I actually am. This was my last figure show.

I place according to the judges sheets 7th (out of 9) in the open and 8th (out of 10) in the masters. I spoke to Peter Potter and he said my upper body over powered my lower body and my lower body was big, but not as defined as my upper body.

They chose softer looking and slimmer (less shapely girls).

Pics are here: http://iajephoto.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=3097

Chamorrita · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2007, 08:25:18 AM »

Laura, you definitely improved from the last show. No matter what the placings are, you have to focus on always improving your physique. You'll move up in the placings as time goes on. Stay focused and enjoy the ride. Great job!

Lori

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2007, 09:12:43 AM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on June 24, 2007, 07:15:34 AM

I actually am. This was my last figure show. I place according to the judges sheets 7th (out of 9) in the open and 8th (out of 10) in the masters. I spoke to Peter Potter and he said my upper body over powered my lower body and my lower body was big, but not as defined as my upper body. They chose softer looking and slimmer (less shapely girls).

Pics are here: http://iajephoto.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=3097

Good for you, good decision!

What height class were you in for the open?

Knowing what I do about you just from the boards, I would say that I think you are going to be happy with the decision to switch to BB. I think you will feel more satisfied and have a greater sense of accomplishment after the hard work you put into your contest prep. I also can tell you for sure that you are going to have A LOT more fun doing BB!!
Please be sure to spend some time on the women's BB Board here...I hope to get some good stuff going on there, esp to encourage more women to switch from figure and give BB a try.

Congrats to you and Mike on the accomplishments that you have made thus far!

~flower~ · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2007, 10:16:09 AM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on June 24, 2007, 07:15:34 AM

I actually am. This was my last figure show. I place according to the judges sheets 7th (out of 9) in the open and 8th (out of 10) in the masters. I spoke to Peter Potter and he said my upper body over powered my lower body and my lower body was big, but not as defined as my upper body. They chose softer looking and slimmer (less shapely girls).

Pics are here: http://iajephoto.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=3097

You definitely made some improvements!

You will only continue to do so! I think most women have a problem getting upper and lower body to click right, damn lower half is more stubborn than top half.

Congrats on how you looked and for competing.

CQ · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2007, 10:29:44 AM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on June 24, 2007, 07:15:34 AM

I actually am. This was my last figure show. I place according to the judges sheets 7th (out of 9) in the open and 8th (out of 10) in the masters. I spoke to Peter Potter and he said my upper body over powered my lower body and my lower body was big, but not as defined as my upper body. They chose softer looking and slimmer (less shapely girls).

Pics are here: http://iajephoto.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=3097

Do NOT get discouraged. You know I am not one to blow smoke and post a pile of fake compliments, and actually will freely post that someone looks like garbage.......and I can honestly tell you that there is zero reason to be discouraged for you.

Firstly, figure judging is a toss up many time, don't be disheartened by your placing. Half the time I swear the judges toss a coin to determine the winner.

Secondly, you made extremely good improvements...your legs were considerably leaner, the quads were far more streamlined, even your calves were improved definition wise. Your back was dramatically better and actually looked damn good, delt caps were much more prominent.

I know it feels like forever, but it is only your second show. All jokes aside, with some adjustments to a few things [posing, suit selection et al] and just some more time in the gym you can move right up and place extremely well, as you do actually have the skeletal structure and overall look required, plus the timeframe in which you have transformed at age 43 shows you do actually have the genetic capability to improve substainally more.

Butterbean · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2007, 11:35:43 AM »

Laura I agree w/everyone here. You made definite improvements and looked good! In addition, the competition looked very tough. You have improved everywhere

Like the others have said, don't get discouraged. Remember back before you started dieting for your first show. You have come leaps and bounds from then!

BB may be fun too. Like I PMed w/Mike Female BB seems to be heading in a good direction.

You worked hard and it shows. Congratulations

And Congrats to Mike too

Deedee · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2007, 06:26:33 PM »

I'm so out of the loop. $:-\$

Laura you look very good.

You have a really good upper bod, and an aptitude for abs...

.

9 Ball Slim · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2007, 02:37:17 AM »

Quote from: CQ on June 24, 2007, 10:29:44 AM

Firstly, figure judging is a toss up many time, don't be disheartened by your placing. Half the time I swear the judges toss a coin to determine the winner.

Amen to that. I've been to almost 2 dozen shows in the Tampa / Central Florida area over the years, and have yet to understand the ryhme or reason behind the figure judging. Seems like they want one look at one show, and a different look at another.

I have to second the opinion that you have a great structure for BBing.

Playboy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2007, 06:53:21 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on June 22, 2007, 05:34:05 PM

Laura said you don't get over 2 the main board much .............so here ya go dear!

Both of you look awesome!! I sure hope you both do well!

PB

Laura Lee · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2007, 09:04:35 AM »

Thanks Everyone! I was a little bit discouraged (you know, you work hard...but then I had to remember that so did everyone else on that stage and we all have to fall in somewhere). I ended up having an excellent time and was around people I love and respect, which made it all that much more.

Mike and I chowed on a pizza after, finished all but two slices. So we had those slices for breakfast...with our egg whites and oatmeal of course

We spent Sunday pool side with some very dear friends and enjoyed a day of not worrying about the gym and cardio.

Today it's back to clean meals and the gym. We are not going to fall behind this time.

24KT · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2007, 02:35:21 PM »

...what about the CHOCOLATE?

Didn't you have any chocolate?
I thought for sure you'd make time for some chocolate?
What is this world coming to when one can't make time for chocolate?

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2007, 02:46:27 PM »

Good job guys...your obvious hardwork paid off. It must be nice having someone around that's into that same stuff huh...like on those days you don't want to get your lazy ass to the gym or you want to polish off an entire bucket of KFC on your own!...lol

Laura Lee · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2007, 05:01:49 AM »

Quote from: jaguarenterprises on June 25, 2007, 02:35:21 PM

...what about the CHOCOLATE? Didn't you have any chocolate?
I thought for sure you'd make time for some chocolate?
What is this world coming to when one can't make time for chocolate?

girlfriend, i totally ate M&M's

Mike's mom (I love her!) bought me a HUMUNGOUS bag of m&m's. I have them in the freezer and eat them a few at a time.

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #23 on:** June 26, 2007, 06:28:02 AM »

Quote from: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 05:01:49 AM

girlfriend, i totally ate M&M's

Mike's mom (I love her!) bought me a HUMUNGOUS bag of m&m's. I have them in the freezer and eat them a few at a time.

Uh...yeah...for that post workout sugar rush w/ creating huh?

Laura Lee · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2007, 07:27:51 AM »

Quote from: SamoanIrishman on June 26, 2007, 06:28:02 AM

Uh...yeah...for that post workout sugar rush w/ creating huh?

OMG are they good!

Here is a pic that I like.