Introduce Yourself!

[palomino]

Hello ladies!!!! Im so happy to find you all!!

[mlm]

Michelle Matthews..... 41, living in small town Ontario Canada, registered nurse working in diabetes education/management, married, no kids.... except of the 4 legged variety, 2 yellow labs (16&12 yrs old!). Competed once in bodybuilding (back in the day), been competing in figure for the past 3 yrs.... not sure if or when i'll compete again, just enjoying busting ass in the gym right now

....can't get my avi to upload... will try again later

[tammyp]

kimmie! welcome!

so glad to see so many new and old faces around here!

[Z33ACV2]

Hi everyone, my is Zoila aka LadyZ... How's everyone on this Sunday afternoon.

I'm 35 yrs old and I'm a figure competitor. I have competed in USBF and INBF shows last year. And this June, I will be competing at the Atlantic States.

[stl50]

Hello, I'm Jamie, from St. Louis.
...33, no kids, 3 dogs.
Been lifting for ever it seems and am completely obsessed with training/dieting, but can't seem to muster up the courage to get my ass on stage! Even hired Dave last year, but ended up stressing myself into a nervous breakdown with 6 weeks left...needless to say it did wonders for my cortisol levels, lol!! Think it's stage fright!
Anyway, all of you women are so inspirational, just wanted to stop by and quit lurking...

[MsGuns]

Hey Brandon, Ondrea, Lisa, Tammy, Shelly, Shannon, Kim, Sharon, Tami, IG, Jill, Suzanne, Krissy, Ejjack, lady Z and Michelle...

MsGuns as seen on other boardd...I have to now keep up w/ 6 communities...gosh...smile

Drexel is my name...but I have many nicknames
36
MS Physical Ed teacher and Track Coach
Philly/Jersey gurl livin in Tx
former track runner (ranked #2 in the nation my Sr yr in HS behind Marion Jones- coached by the same coaches who coached Carl Lewis and other Olympians)
tried out for American Gladiators Season 2 made it to the 3rd round of interviews but didnt get the bootcamp/filming call...
Im a Natural drug free Triple Pro in the NGA, FAME and IFPA
Did my 12th show Nov 15th 2008
Im a staff member at femininebodybuilding.com
I think thats all...smile
See ya around

[Z33ACV2]

Hey Drex...

[MsGuns]

Hey Drex...

hey gurl...I just went back and edited my shot out...smile
How r u?

[Z33ACV2]

hey gurl...I just went back and edited my shot out...smile
How r u?

I'm good... relaxing at home and taking care of my new ear piercing... how are you?... I'm looking forward to meet you in person next week.

[NPCfigure]

Hey Drex!!! You have alot of drive bys to do now!

[Angela123]

Thanks: I needed to edit the contest i am doing is 114.5 +/- as 2 classes. So i will def be OVER 114. LOL. I never in my life weighed that.

Thanks for the compliments, those pics are from last year, progress up to the May show in Pittsburgh. I was about 153-155 in the pix with blue/purple on. I came in 139 for weigh ins. I am 6 weeks out right now and weigh about 144ish.

I hear this Lakewood show is pretty big, I have never been to it.
Fingers crossed!

i was gonna say..i was sort of confused...figured it was a typo lol.

well you sound like u r on track. good luck with the following 6 wks.

what up chicas!!! thought I'd say hello to everyone. ill be around a few shows this year...will only get on stage once tho.....lots of life 'crap' going on now but ill pop in from time to time. hey...yo diva give me a shout-call or text. we need to catch up on some shit!!! lots going on lol

hi kim! i feel ya...lots of crap in my life too.

Hi everyone
My name is Valarie, I am a 21 year old college student at the University of Toledo in Ohio (go Rockets). Studying early childhood education (K-3) with a concentration on Social Studies.
I started lifting weights after my boyfriend suggested it when I was trying to lose the "freshman 15" and wanted to slim down and tone up. I've loved it ever since!!! This year I have finally got into a split workout schedule and am really loving it and getting legit results from it.
I worked as a booth model at the Arnold Classic last year for Con-Cret and this year am working under the same guys for a different supplement (NutraCea) and am so super excited to be working it agian! Unfortunately my diet sucks, but it comes with the territory!
My boyfriend is entering his first natural BB comp. in April and I am so excited for him!!
I'd love to try and compete 'bikini' in my lifetime, but I dont think it will ever happen due to the fact that I have a nasty case of Scoliosis!!! but oh well I love lifting and staying in shape!
Anyways I think im done gabbing...so HELLO to all and I wish everyone the best with their goals!

hi hon. its great that you are so into the lifestyle. its hard for many young people to get with it. of course you can get on stage. dont let your scoliosis stop you. corrie has it and is competing in figure. check out her journal. have fun at the ac.

Hello ladies!!!! Im so happy to find you all!!

what up!

Michelle Matthews..... 41, living in small town Ontario Canada, registered nurse working in diabetes education/management, married, no kids.... except of the 4 legged variety, 2 yellow labs (16&12 yrs old!). Competed once in bodybuilding (back in the day), been competing in figure for the past 3 yrs.... not sure if or when i'll compete again, just enjoying busting ass in the gym right now

....can't get my avi to upload... will try again later

hey girl, welcome! how was 08 for ya? ru u still with mike? glad to see u here. let me know if u need help with uploading ur avi.

Hi everyone, my is Zoila aka LadyZ... How's everyone on this Sunday afternoon.

I'm 35 yrs old and I'm a figure competitor. I have competed in USBF and INBF shows last year. And this June, I will be competing at the Atlantic States.

hey z. welcome. im excited to see you package u bring. so glad u decided to give npc shows a try, u will do great.

Hello, I'm Jamie, from St. Louis.
...33, no kids, 3 dogs.
Been lifting for ever it seems and am completely obsessed with training/dieting, but can't seem to muster up the courage to get my ass on stage! Even hired Dave last year, but ended up stressing myself into a nervous breakdown with 6 weeks left...needless to say it did wonders for my cortisol levels, lol!! Think it's stage fright!
Anyway, all of you women are so inspirational, just wanted to stop by and quit lurking...

hi jamie and welcome. the stage isnt for everyone. the process is better than the stage time. just diet and train for yourself. u dont need stage time and a trophey. but if u do really want to be on stage, im sure you will one day. if you need any advice, let us know. many of us are very shy. i am deathly afraid of public speaking and being in front of crowds. i still cant believe i compete. please dont lurk!

what scares u?

Hey Brandon, Ondrea, Lisa, Tammy, Shelly, Shannon, Kim, Sharon, Tami, IG, Jill, Suzanne, Krissy, Ejjack, lady Z and Michelle...

MsGuns as seen on other boardd...I have to now keep up w/ 6 communities...gosh...smile

Drexel is my name...but I have many nicknames
36
MS Physical Ed teacher and Track Coach
Philly/Jersey gurl livin in Tx
former track runner (ranked #2 in the nation my Sr yr in HS behind Marion Jones- coached by the same coaches who coached Carl Lewis and other Olympians)
tried out for American Gladiators Season 2 made it to the 3rd round of interviews but didnt get the bootcamp/filming call...
Im a Natural drug free Triple Pro in the NGA, FAME and IFPA
Did my 12th show Nov 15th 2008
Im a staff member at femininebodybuilding.com
I think thats all...smile
See ya around

hey drex. good to see ya here. hope all is well with ya.

[IRONURSE]

Hello. I'm Lauri, 40yo, from Atlanta. I am an Emergency RN, mother of 12 yr old twin girls, and married to an NPC bodybuilder.
In Dec 2007 I decided that I no longer liked how I looked and started working out ,with my husband, 5 days a week in the gym. After losing 45 lbs (in 5 months) I thought I looked a bit too thin so I started lifting heavier and really started to enjoy it. My husband (tdcoach) has been competing for about a year now and it has piqued my interest in competition bodybuilding. I'm 5'6'', 120lbs, 11% bf so I am looking at competing masters lw in the fall.
I am hoping that I will be able to gain some valuable info from this site to help me achieve my goals. I know it will not happen overnight ,but, there is plenty of inspiration and proven success on here!

[stl50]

Ondrea,

Gee, what scares me...probably the fear of the unknown. im such a tomboy that the hair, suit, makeup stuff really scares me becuase i don't know where to start. the only part i have a grasp on is the heels (self proclaimed shoe whore...lol). Think i just need to pick a show, talk to someone local who competes, and get my butt out there...at least once!
then at least i'll know for myself the stage is/isn't my thing...

One things for sure, I'll always follow this website. Everyone here is so supportive and there's always something to learn...no more lurking for me!!!

[Z33ACV2]

hey z. welcome. im excited to see you package u bring. so glad u decided to give npc shows a try, u will do great.

Thanks O... how are you? I'm happy that I'm doing NPC instead of INBF.

[FitSarah]

Hello !!! Im soon to be Sarah Genkinger (Pezley for now) and im 26. A mother of two beautiful girls (Gracey and Elizabeth)...I have a B.A. in Psychology...And im fasinated by the human mind, and how it functions. Im a Cordinator of a Company called Iowa Behavior Health Solutions and enjoy my position helping others...

I competed last year for the first time at the Iowa State figure Championships and placed 3rd out of 8 girls in the short class...I only have been training for about 8 months at that time...I plan on competing this year in May or June...

I have always been fasinated with weight training and the human body...My fiance Chris Genkinger (Chris250) got me in to weight training this past year...He showed me the correct way of dieting and training...We now train together and hope to compete in the same show later this year...I would appreciate any advice I can get from the women who compete in figure and bodybuilding...I have learned alot this past year and half, but I know I have alot more to learn from the girls on Rx Forum...

I put up 3 pictures, the first two pictures are from the Iowa State show in 2008. The last picture is from Halloween, when I took the girls out for trick or treating...

FitSarah