Do you know that I have never worn a bathing suit in public as an adult woman? I just bought my first bikini this year and that was because I wanted to use them for my progress photos. So of course the first time I decide to wear a bikini in public it has to ... read more >
I am walking with an extra serving of "Giving it to the People" these days. Most would assume it comes from dropping nearly 10 pounds and seeing my body change. But that's not it Most would assume my extra amount of confidence these days all stems from the physical changes, but that has ... read more >
Part 2: Injury and the Recreational Runner It has been said that 70-80% of runners get injured. When we think about running injuries, how many of those injuries are cardiovascular in nature? Very few. Most of the injuries we hear about are are to the joints and muscles. Why does this happen? ... read more >
I will not be competing in July as I previously planned. Instead my coach has moved me to an August 5 show. This will give me the time to bring my best package to the stage. I think a good coach will be honest with you and let you know if you're ready or not. ... read more >
Part 1: I should run because I want to lose weight Let’s meet Sue Ellen Hewing from Dallas, TX. (obviously) Sue Ellen is a 35 year old woman who has a desk job and sits all day. Sue Ellen has found that she can no longer wear her pants anymore because she has ... read more >
This past weekend was a rough one On Friday I felt like I just got hit by a truck and this continued until Morning. I also had my first posing lesson and I sucked pretty bad. I didn't fall down which was a major victory, but I know I have a long way ... read more >
In this blog article we are going to follow Sue Ellen who wants to lose body fat so she’s decided to sign up for a Half Marathon. Is running the key to dropping body fat and keeping it off? Many times when people want to lose bodyfat, they immediately think “In order to ... read more >
It has been 7 weeks of meal planning and training, and I have not given up! I am still going full steam ahead with my plans to step on stage in a sparkly bikini, a spray tan, and lots of bling bling and drag queen hair and makeup. I am hoping to compete in July, ... read more >
Last week I received a rather interesting comment. This person who has never spoken to me in 3 years of seeing me at the gym says to me as I am getting off of the treadmill: "You've lost weight" Me: "Well I'm in competition mode so I have lost some bodyfat and I ... read more >
While training this week, I looked in the mirror and thought: This isn't as far fetched as I thought it was. I am really going to do this! Pipe Dreaming I've wanted to compete for 2 years and it was always my long term goal, but long term goals sometimes feel like pipe dreams. It ... read more >
