FitFan:
Thank you for your kind words! I was thinking EXACTLY what you posted!
Tanji...PROPS to you for your effort! Your definitly doing more than the rest of us!
Unfortunately, the problem lies within the judging. I have heard SO MANY FAP girls say the reason they won't switch to NPC is because they don't feel like getting beat in routine by girls doing front rolls because those girls have the best bodies. It really doesn't make much sense...i mean we have figure now so why can't FITNESS place more emphasis on FITNESS routines? If it were really judged at 50/50...that would rock!
I totally understand why girls are discouraged from competing in fitness. You spend a shitload of money and time and just about break your body to bust ass on stage only to get beat by someone who is doing beginner level skills and not dancing on the beat.
It sucks! Bridgette, who is one of my best friends on the planet, always said to me, "look judge me fairly in the physique rounds. Put me dead last. That is fine. But if you are going to judge me fairly in physique then I deserve to be judged fairly in routine." I think Bridgette got 14th in routine in the last show she did.
I cannot speak for Nicole...i did hear that she has retired. Bridgette and I though have definitely NOT retired. I will not speak for her and what her plans are...as far as me...I went to stunt school, I moved to Hollywood, got a new apartment, and new job. My life has completely changed in the last 3 months and has not been stable enough for me to train for a show. My trainer and ex of 6 years, Rick Nelson, passed away last week. I am driving to Montana for his funeral this week and as soon as I return am going into the hospital for some major surgery. I am not sure how long recovery will be.
But I am convinced it will make for a great comeback story!
So don't ya'll go counting me and Bridge out just yet...we've still got a few one arm handstands left in us!
God bless,
Lea