Well well well...
It has been a long time. I bet you all thought that I may have possibly have been taken by little green men...although today would be a great day if I were to be taken. Anyway the competition season has come to an end. I finished it with the FAP Fitness America Show in Vegas. Finished 9th in Figure Tall category. Not really were I wanted to place but at this point it is what it is. However I am improving my last show in Miami I placed 10th. So at this rate in 4 more years........no just kidding. It time to try to put on some more size and as always work on my legs(the ban of my existance). I had a great photo shoot while in Vegas. I am now waiting to see the finished product. I had a great time with my Savage Sisters. Everyone looked amazing. Now it is time to start setting those 2010 goals. Have you set yours? Your not waiting to start until till January right? December is as good as anytime to start. Before you know it April will be upon us and the start of the new competition season will be kicking down our door. Keep training and fueling your body with the right stuff and we can stay of track and start off next season even better.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
10-26-09
Sorry it has been so long. Life has been crazy. I have had a real big change in the direction with my job. And man have I been busy or what?!
Anyway I am just under 4 weeks until I hit the Vegas circuit for the FAP. I am super excited. Training has started to get challenging(50 mins of cardio as well as functional, apple ass and weights) since we all know at this point my food has started to dwindle. Don't get me wrong I am still eating just nothing all that yummy--would love to eat a bunch of pineapple right now. But I am entering the home stretch and not to far down the road I will be back into my building phase.
Can't believe that the holidays are just around the corner. My hubby will be leaving for the 6-7 month Navy deployment come the beginning of the year. I am so excited for Vegas but with him leaving not far after it - it is almost bitter sweet. Don't want to get into the habit of wishing time by. I was hoping to get home for the holidays but maybe this next spring or summer. I almost was looking forward to seeing some snow. With Aaron leaving so close to the holidays did not want to travel across the US--tends to make things even more stressful.
The girls are almost done with soccer--well I should say done for about 4 weeks. Then after the holidays it will get crazy again. But that is what I do and I would not change it for the world--I love to watch them play.
Anyway I will post more later on this week--just wanted to let you all know that I am still alive just trying to get all kinds of stuff done before I leave for Vegas and before Aaron is gone.
Hope all is well
T
Anyway I am just under 4 weeks until I hit the Vegas circuit for the FAP. I am super excited. Training has started to get challenging(50 mins of cardio as well as functional, apple ass and weights) since we all know at this point my food has started to dwindle. Don't get me wrong I am still eating just nothing all that yummy--would love to eat a bunch of pineapple right now. But I am entering the home stretch and not to far down the road I will be back into my building phase.
Can't believe that the holidays are just around the corner. My hubby will be leaving for the 6-7 month Navy deployment come the beginning of the year. I am so excited for Vegas but with him leaving not far after it - it is almost bitter sweet. Don't want to get into the habit of wishing time by. I was hoping to get home for the holidays but maybe this next spring or summer. I almost was looking forward to seeing some snow. With Aaron leaving so close to the holidays did not want to travel across the US--tends to make things even more stressful.
The girls are almost done with soccer--well I should say done for about 4 weeks. Then after the holidays it will get crazy again. But that is what I do and I would not change it for the world--I love to watch them play.
Anyway I will post more later on this week--just wanted to let you all know that I am still alive just trying to get all kinds of stuff done before I leave for Vegas and before Aaron is gone.
Hope all is well
T
Thursday, October 8, 2009
10-08-09
Hey All,
Man what a busy couple of days. My schedule changed a lot at the military base gym--which opened up some wonderful job opportunities for me. I have been running my butt off getting my own business up and on it's feet. I also have joined the Blackberry age. My good friends at work Ami and Tara will be walking me threw BB 101.
6 weeks out now from Vegas and am looking into a new diet change once again. It has been smooth sailing so far I don't anticipate anything that I can't handle. Cardio has pretty much stayed the same and you all know I love to hit the weights. I also received some new functional training from my Coach Cathy Savage--let me just tell you that not only did it kick my ass and take my name but it took both of my names--first and last!!!!
I will be traveling to Orlando this weekend for soccer tournaments with my oldest while the youngest and dad travel to Tampa. Man what a crazy weekend we have in store for us. Not to mention that it was in the 90's the last 3 days and going to stay hot all weekend. Time to lather on the sunscreen and down water like a camel--can't wait to visit the port a potties!!! Yuk!
I just found this picture that Maddy and I took back in July--I love it:)
Monday, September 28, 2009
9-28-09
Well it has been a week since my last entry and well life just happens. Soccer has been keeping me on my toes as well as prep for FAP in Vegas.
I had a big diet change over the weekend--which is cool and scary all at the same time. But as I tell all my clients that I work with--- if you always do the same thing--your results will be what? Exactly NOTHING! So it will be a challenge but I totally embrace and will run full throttle with it. I actually tried a new source of protein last night--My family thought that I was crazy but actually it was not too bad. I had Tempeh. It is made from soy and it is 100% vegan. I just cut it up and put it in the skillet with 1 tsp of olive oil and wella dinner was serve.
My husband had a Dinning Out on Friday night--it's a big navy thing. To be totally honest it's just a reason to go out and get drunk. It's a drinking game--if you get up from the table and don't asked to be excused you drink, if you swear you drink and so on and so on. Well if any of your know my husband and profanity--it is a real art form for him. Let just say we were home by 11:30 and he spent most of the evening "resting" in the bathroom. All in all we had a great time--I was the D and D. So I was alcohol free.
This week brings new challenges with my workouts--I have added some incline walking to my cardio on top of the already scheduled cardio that I have. We all have our areas--well mine is the unforgiving BOOTY!!!! It is what it is and I just got to keep working on it.
I am still working on getting my Sunday Sessions up and running and should get it all maped out this week.
If you are on PBO don't forget to get you homework in by Wednesday. We should be getting some more come Thursday for October. We all had a month to complete it--so no excuses.
Anyway I am off to the gym to get some leg work in before I have my first class at the Navy Base(already taught Spin this morning). Hope that you all have a great week!:)
I had a big diet change over the weekend--which is cool and scary all at the same time. But as I tell all my clients that I work with--- if you always do the same thing--your results will be what? Exactly NOTHING! So it will be a challenge but I totally embrace and will run full throttle with it. I actually tried a new source of protein last night--My family thought that I was crazy but actually it was not too bad. I had Tempeh. It is made from soy and it is 100% vegan. I just cut it up and put it in the skillet with 1 tsp of olive oil and wella dinner was serve.
My husband had a Dinning Out on Friday night--it's a big navy thing. To be totally honest it's just a reason to go out and get drunk. It's a drinking game--if you get up from the table and don't asked to be excused you drink, if you swear you drink and so on and so on. Well if any of your know my husband and profanity--it is a real art form for him. Let just say we were home by 11:30 and he spent most of the evening "resting" in the bathroom. All in all we had a great time--I was the D and D. So I was alcohol free.
This week brings new challenges with my workouts--I have added some incline walking to my cardio on top of the already scheduled cardio that I have. We all have our areas--well mine is the unforgiving BOOTY!!!! It is what it is and I just got to keep working on it.
I am still working on getting my Sunday Sessions up and running and should get it all maped out this week.
If you are on PBO don't forget to get you homework in by Wednesday. We should be getting some more come Thursday for October. We all had a month to complete it--so no excuses.
Anyway I am off to the gym to get some leg work in before I have my first class at the Navy Base(already taught Spin this morning). Hope that you all have a great week!:)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
9-22-09
Happy Fall Everyone,
Man what a start to a great week. My perspective Sunday Sessions I think will be up and running by the end of October just like I mention in my last entry. I am working on ironing out the room and getting the word out. Super excited.
I finally locked in my room for Vegas. I am a total Vegas Virgin. Can you believe it with all the traveling I have done being married to a great guy in the military, I have yet to visit the Sin City? I will for sure be a dear in the headlights.
I got my tanning set up with Kelly and I anyone who is still needing someone to do the Dirty work for you. Check out Kelly's Website completelyflawless@yahoo.com . She is great and no mess for you. Total win win here gals.
I just finished ordering my suit for the Savage Photo shoot. Don't wait ladies--the only one online that I saw left was the Plain white one--very cute but if you wanted the one with color--I did not see anymore. No worries you have a ton of options no matter what your body type is. They must have 5 different of tops and bottoms in the plain white style.
I hope that everyone lives this day to it's fullest and remember you can't get that moment back make every second count.
Best,
T
Man what a start to a great week. My perspective Sunday Sessions I think will be up and running by the end of October just like I mention in my last entry. I am working on ironing out the room and getting the word out. Super excited.
I finally locked in my room for Vegas. I am a total Vegas Virgin. Can you believe it with all the traveling I have done being married to a great guy in the military, I have yet to visit the Sin City? I will for sure be a dear in the headlights.
I got my tanning set up with Kelly and I anyone who is still needing someone to do the Dirty work for you. Check out Kelly's Website completelyflawless@yahoo.com . She is great and no mess for you. Total win win here gals.
I just finished ordering my suit for the Savage Photo shoot. Don't wait ladies--the only one online that I saw left was the Plain white one--very cute but if you wanted the one with color--I did not see anymore. No worries you have a ton of options no matter what your body type is. They must have 5 different of tops and bottoms in the plain white style.
I hope that everyone lives this day to it's fullest and remember you can't get that moment back make every second count.
Best,
T
Friday, September 18, 2009
9-18-09
What a major productive day Thursday turned out to be!!!!!!!! Talked with a gym that actually saught out my services. Don't know how they got my name but man what a good feeling. Anyway I will be up and running Sunday Sessions by the end of October. Super excited!!!!!
Had an amazing workout yesterday--with an amazing friend---Wow talk about feeling the burn......and to top it off I finally have a training date for Big Brothers Big Sisters. So that will be in a couple of weeks--what is a 2 hour training--when you have the opportunity to change a little kids life.
The girls have soccer this weekend and I will be fitting in a JACOBS LADDER workout either on Saturday or Sunday. Can't wait that thing kicks my butt in all directions--up, down and sideways.
All in all a pretty good week----I will be at the 9 week mark this weekend for Vegas and I can't wait until the next diet change--although it is tough it's just makes me more determined to work even harder.
Have a great weekend,
T
Had an amazing workout yesterday--with an amazing friend---Wow talk about feeling the burn......and to top it off I finally have a training date for Big Brothers Big Sisters. So that will be in a couple of weeks--what is a 2 hour training--when you have the opportunity to change a little kids life.
The girls have soccer this weekend and I will be fitting in a JACOBS LADDER workout either on Saturday or Sunday. Can't wait that thing kicks my butt in all directions--up, down and sideways.
All in all a pretty good week----I will be at the 9 week mark this weekend for Vegas and I can't wait until the next diet change--although it is tough it's just makes me more determined to work even harder.
Have a great weekend,
T
Thursday, September 17, 2009
9-16-09
Here is the skinny---I am about 9 weeks out and I have a total competition going on with a friend of mine whose body is amazing(you know who you are ASHLEY)-----she just competed and will be in Vegas--so it is on big time.
Life has been good--just took on another client and have a potential job that I will be talking with today(fingers crossed)--Diet is on track and not much has changed as far as that goes---had an amazing teleconference the other night with my coach( CATHY SAVAGE) and the lovely ladies of Team Savage--it was all about the booty---great info and reminders why we keep our diet clean. I am off to the gym to get a crazy old functional training done. What I mean by old is that it is an old one that was sent out back in April 08--let's just say it is going to kick my booty. I will give you all details after I do it.
I am still working with Big Brother Big Sister but now I am waiting on going through that necessary training and finger printing--which the next class is not offered until the middle of October. No worries--it will happen just not as fast as I would like it to.
Anyway off to the gym and then off to that new job opportunity--have a great day and I will let you all know what happens.
Life has been good--just took on another client and have a potential job that I will be talking with today(fingers crossed)--Diet is on track and not much has changed as far as that goes---had an amazing teleconference the other night with my coach( CATHY SAVAGE) and the lovely ladies of Team Savage--it was all about the booty---great info and reminders why we keep our diet clean. I am off to the gym to get a crazy old functional training done. What I mean by old is that it is an old one that was sent out back in April 08--let's just say it is going to kick my booty. I will give you all details after I do it.
I am still working with Big Brother Big Sister but now I am waiting on going through that necessary training and finger printing--which the next class is not offered until the middle of October. No worries--it will happen just not as fast as I would like it to.
Anyway off to the gym and then off to that new job opportunity--have a great day and I will let you all know what happens.
Monday, September 7, 2009
9-7-09
Good Morning All,
Had a restless night last night--thinking about all the events coming up this fall. Have you ever had a night where you just can't turn your brain off? Well I had one last night. Bummer too because I rarely get a chance to sleep in and well I was up at 2am and again at 6am. Augh!!!! I keep thinking about my savage friend Angela Sweet--we had a chance to talk via Facebook last night and she has decided like myself to try out the fitness side of competing. Let me just tell you it is one of my year out goals. Next year I will be in Vegas taking the leap from just Figure to Figure and Fitness. I just nee to to chat with Cathy and start the ball rolling. So with that on my mind I started to also think about this season's contests that are all to soon aproaching. We have Tampa nad Orlando which both are great ofcorse the Vegas one is the Gold Nugget of fall shows.
But with all that going on I am just like everyother competitor scared that I am not on target or if I push harder will I look better--but as we all know harder does not always mean better. The kids are going to challenge me this season with my workouts and food with all the crazy amounts of soccer games and tornaments we have to go to. we had a tournament over this labor day weekend--it was all good i was able to plan everything out and take care of my workouts before the weekend even started. I also got in the gym this morning for legs and will hit the cardio later on tonight.
I am still waiting on Big Brother Big Sister---I talked with one person but I needd to schedule a time to go in and take a class as well as get myself finger printed(waiting for that person to call me back). They really have some amazing programs for military kids. So I have made it my short term goal to get as many active duty people involved and start volunteering some time with these kids that have been left behind. If you need any information on it please feel free to contact me either way for military kids or not.
As far todays food goes I have had 2 meals
Apple
1/2 cup oats
5 egg whites
Leg workout--32 oz water
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup oats
6 egg whites
I'll keep you all posted........hope that you all enjoy your long weekend.
Had a restless night last night--thinking about all the events coming up this fall. Have you ever had a night where you just can't turn your brain off? Well I had one last night. Bummer too because I rarely get a chance to sleep in and well I was up at 2am and again at 6am. Augh!!!! I keep thinking about my savage friend Angela Sweet--we had a chance to talk via Facebook last night and she has decided like myself to try out the fitness side of competing. Let me just tell you it is one of my year out goals. Next year I will be in Vegas taking the leap from just Figure to Figure and Fitness. I just nee to to chat with Cathy and start the ball rolling. So with that on my mind I started to also think about this season's contests that are all to soon aproaching. We have Tampa nad Orlando which both are great ofcorse the Vegas one is the Gold Nugget of fall shows.
But with all that going on I am just like everyother competitor scared that I am not on target or if I push harder will I look better--but as we all know harder does not always mean better. The kids are going to challenge me this season with my workouts and food with all the crazy amounts of soccer games and tornaments we have to go to. we had a tournament over this labor day weekend--it was all good i was able to plan everything out and take care of my workouts before the weekend even started. I also got in the gym this morning for legs and will hit the cardio later on tonight.
I am still waiting on Big Brother Big Sister---I talked with one person but I needd to schedule a time to go in and take a class as well as get myself finger printed(waiting for that person to call me back). They really have some amazing programs for military kids. So I have made it my short term goal to get as many active duty people involved and start volunteering some time with these kids that have been left behind. If you need any information on it please feel free to contact me either way for military kids or not.
As far todays food goes I have had 2 meals
Apple
1/2 cup oats
5 egg whites
Leg workout--32 oz water
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup oats
6 egg whites
I'll keep you all posted........hope that you all enjoy your long weekend.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
9-5-09
Augh!!!! Morning came to soon --well we are participating in our first FLORIDA Soccer Tournament. And well it is sad not to be playing with our old friends from RI.
Had my cheat meal this week at home--I just could not wait till Friday night -- life cereal was calling me name. It was so good---had an amazing workout yesterday. Did the beautiful backside. Man good thing I am not teaching this morning--my butt check are still on fire.
Got my hair done and also knocked out a potential sponsor. Keep your fingers crossed--my hair salon which by the LINDA @ SALON LA VIE is awesome. If you are ever in Jacksonville my peeps look her up--also going to get a facial for the first time the end of the month with Judy--I hear she is amazing as well--with all these great people in my back pocket I have no reason to have a bad hair of face day.
Had a bowl of (1/2 cup) oats with protein mixed in and (1/2 cup) blueberries topped off with some coffee. Should be a pretty good day if I keep on top of eating the right way--hard when you are out at the soccer fields but if you know me I have my bag full of goodies---Can of tuna and I also packed some fresh green beans --don't forget the water!!!
Hoping to get to the gym to be punished by the STEPMILL!!!! We have a love hate relationship.
Have a good one..........
Had my cheat meal this week at home--I just could not wait till Friday night -- life cereal was calling me name. It was so good---had an amazing workout yesterday. Did the beautiful backside. Man good thing I am not teaching this morning--my butt check are still on fire.
Got my hair done and also knocked out a potential sponsor. Keep your fingers crossed--my hair salon which by the LINDA @ SALON LA VIE is awesome. If you are ever in Jacksonville my peeps look her up--also going to get a facial for the first time the end of the month with Judy--I hear she is amazing as well--with all these great people in my back pocket I have no reason to have a bad hair of face day.
Had a bowl of (1/2 cup) oats with protein mixed in and (1/2 cup) blueberries topped off with some coffee. Should be a pretty good day if I keep on top of eating the right way--hard when you are out at the soccer fields but if you know me I have my bag full of goodies---Can of tuna and I also packed some fresh green beans --don't forget the water!!!
Hoping to get to the gym to be punished by the STEPMILL!!!! We have a love hate relationship.
Have a good one..........
Thursday, September 3, 2009
9-03-09
It has been a super productive morning!!! Yeah me! Headed out to the gym this morning to get my DIVA Workout on!!!!! Can you say Amazing--Loved It--Gotta Have It!!! Savage ladies if you have not had time to check out the extra workout---just throw caution to the wind and go for it!!! Total Fun--don't get me wrong...hard as hell but great none the less. after that I hit the weights Thelma and Louise style--some of you know what I am taking about.
Hoping to hear back from the Boys and girls Club today...really want to work with some kids on my days off during the week.
Also maybe heading to Vegas--thought my hopes were stamped out but Aaron's schedule has changed again--it's great to have the military have so much control over ones life--Things will have a way of working themselves out no matter what I am just glad that I may get the holidays with my hubby.
Maddy has been dealing with this nasty cold/flu thing all week and yes I am the current victim to fall into to it claws--no fever as of yet but man my throat is super soar---I just keep chugging water and hope to drowned this thing out.
So if you are planning a contest this season or maybe thinking about it--just do----it what do you have to lose--you really have so much more to gain!
Hoping to hear back from the Boys and girls Club today...really want to work with some kids on my days off during the week.
Also maybe heading to Vegas--thought my hopes were stamped out but Aaron's schedule has changed again--it's great to have the military have so much control over ones life--Things will have a way of working themselves out no matter what I am just glad that I may get the holidays with my hubby.
Maddy has been dealing with this nasty cold/flu thing all week and yes I am the current victim to fall into to it claws--no fever as of yet but man my throat is super soar---I just keep chugging water and hope to drowned this thing out.
So if you are planning a contest this season or maybe thinking about it--just do----it what do you have to lose--you really have so much more to gain!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
9-2-09
Ok well it has been along time since my last entry and man I can't believe time has gone by so fast. I am looking at 8 weeks out and feel like before you know it Tampa will be on my coat tails.
I have been super busy with a short but sweet vacation to VA Beach for a wedding, soccer, school(for the kids) and work as well as trying to get my personal training and Ambassador training going. Man if only they would grant me more hours in the day.
I am trying to branch out and volunteer some of my time with the Boys and Girls Club--totally looking forward to starting that.
I am currently working with a great kid--I call her a kid because she is 10 years younger than I am --which really does not make her a kid but you know what I mean and she will be competing in her first competition in November in the Bikini Class--she is an amazing lady!!!
Well I am off to get some grub on the table for the family and I promise to stay on top of this.............
I have been super busy with a short but sweet vacation to VA Beach for a wedding, soccer, school(for the kids) and work as well as trying to get my personal training and Ambassador training going. Man if only they would grant me more hours in the day.
I am trying to branch out and volunteer some of my time with the Boys and Girls Club--totally looking forward to starting that.
I am currently working with a great kid--I call her a kid because she is 10 years younger than I am --which really does not make her a kid but you know what I mean and she will be competing in her first competition in November in the Bikini Class--she is an amazing lady!!!
Well I am off to get some grub on the table for the family and I promise to stay on top of this.............
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
8-05-09
Well it is finally Wednesday and I have decided to only compete in Tampa this fall(November). I really wanted to go to Vegas but with the hubby leaving for the Persian Gulf 3 days after the show he is not to keen on the idea that I would be gone for 4 days right before he leaves for 7 months. This week has been for the most part really good--my eating has been spot on. I did have my cheat meal on Monday night. So now I don't get another one until next week. It does not really matter all that much with my diet being so open but still clean anyway. I contacted Oxygen on Monday and I sent in all my info hopefully fingers crossed they will select me for an up and coming fitness article. I guess time will tell. I am still waiting on the Olympia results as far as being selected on going to work that trade show. I am optimistic but also a realist at the same time--with no current experience I may not be what they are looking for.
I am looking forward to Thursday-- a day with the kids after my client and I have 1 class in the morning. Other than that life is good. Friday I will teach Spin at the Country Club and then I am off to the base(Mayport) and I have Weight Training for Women. The kids have beach agility training on Friday night--I am hoping that I can get in on as well. Will let you all know how that goes........
I am looking forward to Thursday-- a day with the kids after my client and I have 1 class in the morning. Other than that life is good. Friday I will teach Spin at the Country Club and then I am off to the base(Mayport) and I have Weight Training for Women. The kids have beach agility training on Friday night--I am hoping that I can get in on as well. Will let you all know how that goes........
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The Beginning
Ok well I am starting this blog to document my journey into the world of fitness modeling. I was not planning on starting this early this morning but I was awaken by the sounds of a cat throwing up. Oh the glamorous life I lead! So I am up way to early and that means that my day has started--trying to go back to bed at this point would be useless. So I have had my breakfast-- @ 5:30am Apple, 1/2 cup oatmeal and 5 egg whites. I will defiantly be adding coffee to that list as well. My husband is gone on the boat and not sure when he will be home so today my kids and I will be off to the gym just so I can get some hard core cardio banged out and then maybe some Shark Tooth hunting later on this afternoon. I have submited my story to Oxygen this morning so who knows what will happen next but I am in control. It has to be a clear desision to promote me if I want to make a go of this as a career.
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