Now that the Arnold is over...

**Gaoshang Xiongshou** · 03-09-2009, 09:30 AM

Do any of you feel reenergized about training? Did seeing someone (or everyone, be it in picture, webcast, or in person) light a spark that has you ready to go this year?

**Fitswim by Celeste** · 03-09-2009, 10:11 AM

i know i did. just seeing everyone makes me think i need to just do it! no excuses!

**genex** · 03-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Well I am here at the Columbus airport ready to head home. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed. Was nice to see folks at the show though, I'll be posting more pix shortly!

**Fitswim by Celeste** · 03-09-2009, 12:00 PM

was good seeing you again Gene - safe trip home my friend

**JVALDEZ** · 03-09-2009, 12:05 PM

18 weeks out! Feeling pumped!!!

**blondie** · 03-09-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Fitswim by Celeste

i know i did. just seeing everyone makes me think i need to just do it! no excuses!

It was really nice to meet you Celeste!

Originally Posted by genex

Well I am here at the Columbus airport ready to head home. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed. Was nice to see folks at the show though, I'll be posting more pix shortly!

I just had a night sleep in my own bed & it was great! Was so nice to meet & work w/ you Gene

From my standpoint, it was my first time @ the Arnold. It was really motivating as I'm now 6 weeks from my show. If anything it really helped me by pumping me up & keeping me on track. Now I just got 6 more weeks to go.....

**~gymdiva~** · 03-09-2009, 01:04 PM

see blondie's back and cute butt all weekend made me wanna come home and train for sure!

**Heather Grace** · 03-13-2009, 10:17 AM

The entire experience was amazing! I am actually REALLY looking forward to the next 14 weeks of prep leading to Jr. Nats!

**sassy69** · 03-13-2009, 10:47 AM

For the most part, the weekend was just a chance to see people I know & pick up a bunch of autographs for my little bro. The toppers were meeting esplendido, the mayor & Adina, and personally getting a pic w/ Sheila Bleck cuz I love her physique and honestly, I wanted to see how I measure up to a new heavy wt pro - height-wise, etc. I tend to be to tall for my weight class so just looking for a reality check.

**The Prodigy** · 03-13-2009, 12:17 PM

To name a few....Colette Nelson, Isabell Turrell, Debbie Bramwell...I could go on for days. I dream of accomplishing what these ladies have accomplished and have so much respect for them. Meeting them only reinforced in my mind how bad I want to do this and how hard I am willing to work to get there!!!

**Bonny Priest** · 03-13-2009, 09:12 PM

I know it lit a fire under my butt. I haven't done a competition since the 2007 Ms. O, but I've decided to do the Atlantic City Pro. Feelin' a little nervous & I've got a loooooooooooooooooootttttttttt of work to do in the next 6 months. Eeeek!

Bonny Priest

**Sugargirl** · 03-13-2009, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by ifbbprobp

I know it lit a fire under my butt. I haven't done a competition since the 2007 Ms. O, but I've decided to do the Atlantic City Pro. Feelin' a little nervous & I've got a loooooooooooooooooootttttttttt of work to do in the next 6 months. Eeeek!

Bonny Priest

Bonny !
I thought you looked Stunning last time out!!!! Can't wait to see you on stage again!

**Sugargirl** · 03-13-2009, 09:32 PM

.. I would say anyone who I saw wasshow ready (as I dragged my semi fat ass around! ) , so many great looking and different physiques! - I was amazed by Heather Armbrust - she motivates me - she's a big girl!