To be continued

I haven't been on here for a few days. You've missed a lot from Lions roaring to hearing the waves crashing against the sand.

Im chipper and bubbly as ever and feel A W E S O M E!!!! Everyday I wake up with a huge smile on my face and im counting down the weeks till it even gets bigger but Im not holding my breath lol... will post more tonight. For now I bid adieu as now I'm in line for Transformers in 3d. I love Optimus Prime

Its outta here

Im on my way to some competition at ISU watching the football guys compete against eachother. One of my clients I train is competing and I need to show my support.

News Flash my Bengals name is Hercules as he has really responded very well to this. Could it be because he comes from Olympia Bengals in Austin, TX. They all have mythological names. Im strongly thinking of getting one more Bengal except this one is white as my Cali friend has both and they are cute. We will see.

Anyways I woke up this morning energized and ready to conquer the world. I havent had this feeling in a long long time. Its complicated to explain but I am at peace finally. People say and do things that in the end it turns out to be a big blessing and in my case its a big one. I never realized how blind Ive been and how much time I wasted. On another note it seems I have been made into a bad girl. A person can insult me till they turn blue in the face. I dont care, its not affecting me or my life any way. It fuels me even more to be the best I can be and live the interesting not to mention exciting life I do. The almighty belle has spoken... ;). There are no more nerves to be striked here. They've been clipped.

U2 concert will be here before I know it. I am thinkibg about doing a triathalon here in Indiana coming up in August. It will be my first and I have a friend who js gonna help me train for it. Next month we are going sky diving. Omg Im nervous about it but Im ready so bring it. I just signed up two great athletes that Im gonna train. One for track the other for football. Im going to go to a conference for trainers coming up and I will keep you informed about it.

I am looking forward to this morning as I get to train with one of my friends and spend a little bit of time with them playing games before he leaves for month doing whale shark research. Why did it have to be this long till we became friends beats the heck out of me. He lives an intresting life and how many people can say they have been to Antartica. Well Im happy to be among the many if his friends.

Time to enjoy my long weekend and I need to pick up my dry cleaning

typo galore

My apologies as my blog was full of errors. I have an automatic spell checker that had a mind of its own. I'm on a mission to be have chiseled abs and a booming body. I'm good now for season but want to be more detailed. Thanks mom and dad for my genetics.;) I want to do the impossible and I will as I always believe if you put your mind to it you can achieve anything. Just believe in you and don't let people drag you down. You know what I'm talking about the drama and negative people. Keep a good distance from those.

Once again its on. People. ....well some don't realize the hard work that goes into detailing a physique of a bodybuilder. Once 8again I will be changing up my training at the gym and if some people don't like that....tough. I am a pro and this is what I need to do. I have some great oppertunities lined up for me and I have to be at my best which is me as a whole. :-)

I've changed a lot of things around before I go away and I have been trying "check off" things that I've been wanting to do (fun things etc) or say things that have been on my mind which I know for a fact is a complete waste of time lol. But at least I can say I did it and move on. Life is too short and I say live it to the fullest. I know I do regaurdless and I won't stop.....never...lol. Im not hurting anyone by having fun etc. If I can share my fun I will.....well correction to a point. You get my drift.

Earlier today I got some fun news as Big Ed from the Evil Crew may have me and that's a 99.9% chance. ...do a pose down with John Heald on Bloggers cruise 5. John smoke me in the pose down. lol. That will be a lot of fun and I have already begun the countdown to seeing all my cruise buddies again. As I mentioned before I have several cruises lined up later in the year. I still am debating on a themed Elvis cruise in January on the Fascination. Its all of my cruising friends fault. They made me do it or the cruise devil in my head does. Hopefully If I keep the pace up I will hit milestone sooner than I thought.

time to pump up. Thinking about heading to Tampa this weekend for a last minute gateway and to support my sisters and brothers at the Tampa Pro. Its gonna be big ;)

Time for something diffent

I had a great time today but tomorrow or a few hours from now I will be back to my intense training. Im sure the people will be sick of seeing me as im going to bd there a lot again. I take my stuff seriously you know and my body responds well to it. The same thing with certain foods as some give me great benefits. Tomorrow i get to train my friends son again. Im going to be working with him a few times a week. Im excited about it as im training a future NFL star.

Next month im going to Chareston again to visit my friend. Its a always a pleasure.

A group of people invited me to Show.Me'S. I had fun and all eyes on me when I walked in. I was flatered as i got nice compliments. the food was goood. huge chicken breast portions. I had fun and woukd go again. I put my dollar on the wall under Hulk Hogans lol

I started my day with a stop at the Corner Grind. Located in downtown Corner Grind is a very laid back atmosphere that serves great coffee, smoothies, and homemade pastries. For me they do my shakes just right. I like to sit outside and blog or read the news. Sounds like fun lol.

A few more days till the Tampa Pro. Another exciting show for the pro fbb who are wanting to qualify for the O. I expect Tampa and Hartford to be a good amount of competitors due to its the only 2 shows left to qualify. Good luck to you all. May the best pysique win. Brigita was victorious in Toronto and I see a second win here. I have the pleasure of helping my friends son get conditioned for football. Im going to take him a few times to the rec center as he really likes the gym and pool. Next month I got invited ti go to a 3 day football camp. I get to i ncrease my knowledge in football.

Im enjoying the cool breeze today reminds me a little bit of the breeze on the cruise ships just not as strong to the point it knocks you down or you go bald lol. I saw a Meccum transporter today and I would love to know what cars were being transported. Meccum is a famous car auction known for exotics,customs muscle cars etc.

Im on cloud 9 right now...lol. I think im going to be glowing all day today. Going to hit the gym later and I know Im going to kick butt today. Do or die, I say

This is the cutest thing ever and the reason why I bodybuild

Well one of my favorite Alicia Keys songs just popped up on the radio and then I get this FB message that really brightened my day as well as the song. I thought I would share the wealth. So my TH fire fighter friend told me her son wrote about me in school for his new years resolution. I know its half way through the year but she just sent this to me today and I wanted to share as it put a HUGE smile on my face among other things. Ladies and Gentlemen this is why I "bodybuild" and will continue to do so till I can't no more. Here is what he said. It's soooooooooo precious

~ My New Years resolution is to work out with a female body builder. I want to work out with her because I like to be healthy and fit. She can train me to be faster and stronger. She has been in a lot of compitishins;) and won a lot of them. She could take me to one of them.

 Got to love the "compitishins" part lol. He is I think 11 or 12 years old ..maybe younger, and has the best set of abs I ever seen. He puts little Hercules to shame. I asked his mom if I could take with me to the Fort Wayne show or he can join me and my sister for the Indiana State.

What a nice way to start the day

My Bengal Leo having fun

You always see pictures but here is a clip of him

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Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there. Its storming here and hopefully it will pass. I am grocery shopping in this weather when my happy little self should be in bed sleeping and out of this gloomy weather. But I want to go train and do my shopping. When I was in the egg section a gentlemen bent over to grab a pack of eggs in front of me. The next thing I see is his crack and his hairy butt. Hes talking on the phone at the same tine saying "I just found a broke egg" well by golly mister I just found he kingdom of hairy butt cracks. I immediately walked away avoiding any eye contact with the man as I needed eggs but not that bad.

I'm itching to go to the Indianapolis Zoo I havent been in a long time and I love animals. Speaking of which I saw for the first time ever my very firat chipmunk as I was waiting for my friend at ISU. I thought it was a baby squirrel and then I looked closer and saw the markings on its back. It was too fast for me as I was trying to get a picture but it took off quick.

I didn't realize how much of an effect I have on people. In a goid way and yes unfortunately some bad which is a pity. The bad of course I ignore as I like being drama free and the good always amazes me. When I touch a persons life through my kindness, love and of course the fitness side, it means so much to me more than anyone knows. On top of that no matter how bad someone may treat me I still will smile and be sweet as that is the way I was raised. Now other people I ignore and run away lol....trust me I can tell you stories.

I really really want to go to Cedar Point next month. I have to do millineum force and some other thrill rides. Another thing I want to do is that big burrito challenge in Las Vegas as I want a certified weenie shirt lol. I'm not a weenie of course but I was watching a old episode of Man vs Food and remembered it and I want it lol.

time for me to stop chit chating. I did run into a old friend in Terre Haute, very sweet person. It was nice to see them again....

picture time

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there. Its storming here and hopefully it will pass. I am grocery shopping in this weather when my happy little self should be in bed sleeping and out of this gloomy weather. But I want to go train and do my shopping. When I was in the egg section a gentlemen bent over to grab a pack of eggs in front of me. The next thing I see is his crack and his hairy butt. Hes talking on the phone at the same tine saying "I just found a broke egg" well by golly mister I just found he kingdom of hairy butt cracks. I immediately walked away avoiding any eye contact with the man as I needed eggs but not that bad.

I'm itching to go to the Indianapolis Zoo I havent been in a long time and I love animals. Speaking of which I saw for the first time ever my very firat chipmunk as I was waiting for my friend at ISU. I thought it was a baby squirrel and then I looked closer and saw the markings on its back. It was too fast for me as I was trying to get a picture but it took off quick.

I didn't realize how much of an effect I have on people. In a goid way and yes unfortunately some bad which is a pity. The bad of course I ignore as I like being drama free and the good always amazes me. When I touch a persons life through my kindness, love and of course the fitness side, it means so much to me more than anyone knows. On top of that no matter how bad someone may treat me I still will smile and be sweet as that is the way I was raised. Now other people I ignore and run away lol....trust me I can tell you stories.

I really really want to go to Cedar Point next month. I have to do millineum force and some other thrill rides. Another thing I want to do is that big burrito challenge in Las Vegas as I want a certified weenie shirt lol. I'm not a weenie of course but I was watching a old episode of Man vs Food and remembered it and I want it lol.

time for me to stop chit chating. I did run into a old friend in Terre Haute, very sweet person. It was nice to see them again....

picture time

I cant even begin to tell you the patience it took to take this picture lol.

I love water and if I could live on an island I would.

Chipper as can be

I'm writing this and listening to Enigma as it always creates a nice mood. It was a beautiful day today. I got up early (4:05 am) as I couldnt sleep...imagine that. I think too much haha. So I cleaned my house then got ready for an early am workout followed by another one late this aftetnoon. I trained back early this morning and then did hamstrings and a quick chest workout in the evening. It was a little bit of a brutal day. In the end I made it and stuck with it regaurdless of how crappy I felt. 

Today and tomorrow Carnival Cruise Lines is hiring for a entertaiment host in Seattle and San Francisco and I would have been one of the many canidates. Remember me talking to you about a job. hint hint. Well I applied for the position as I enjoy entertaining people and theres nothing like putting a smile on someones face. When I cruise now a days I find myself saying hi to everyone and then wanting to help people by helping them get around the ship, explaining all the activities and selling them on cruising as I meet a lot of first timers. From the first moment I graced a cruise ship it was love at first site. Before this year is over I still have a couple of cruises to venture in Oct, Nov, and Dec. Yeah I know thats a lot for the average person lol. I'm far from being the average person and try my best not to be as I find it to be boring.. LOL. Cruising has changed me as a person like bodybuilding has done. Going back to the job, I have a lot of experience in this type of industry and felt like a strong canidate for the position due to my personality, professionalism, and lets not forget my fun side. After a lot of hard work with the company and time I dreamed of a shot as a cruise director assistant then a CD. Thats a dream come true and its not easy to attain. During the day of interviewing its a all day thing followed by the one on one interview. If you are successful then you would be headed to thier University on one of the cruise ships. Its a long hiring process. This type of job is not for everyone as you are gone months at a time. Now I have done a lot of thinking with this over the last two months. I dont have the heart for to leave the animals. Its good money and all but when you love something so much those things dont mean anything. I love them all so much as they are the sweetest little creatures. It was hard to pass this as its a great opportjnity but in the end I know I made the right decision.

I'm very excited as very soon I'm going to see U2 in concert. My ticket is general admission which means I will be in the pit near the stage (standing). I have always wanted to try the GA just havent had the patience for it and now I do. Im going to take my sister with me and she is not a U2 fan but I will convert her. I think she will have fun as all U2 concerts are great set ups.

Training is good as I temporarly packed on a few pounds so I could lift a little heavier but now ifs time to step back on the plate. I have deprived myself for so long I needed a short break. Im excited about my new nutrition and training regimen. Its all about progress progress progress. For the next 3 weeks we have Pro shows back to back in Toronto, Tampa and Hartford and thats it for the female bb shows to qualify for the Olympia. I am still bummed about FIBO but it is what it is. I would have looked AWESOME and really would have made a BIG impact. oh well....One of the nice things about being a national level competitor you dont have to worry about your show being canceled lol. Everything is always a go. It still is disappointing but this is part of it. I noticed since I have been posting pictures my blog count has shot up with an increase amount of readers. So I want to take a moment and say thank you. ;)

The other day I signed up with the Red Cross of Terre Haute which covers 8 counties. I also signed up to be a part of the disater team locally and nationally (like huricane katrina). I'm excited about it as I it really changes a person. I wss inspired by my friend Mike who I met on a cruise. Mike and his wife have been with the Red Cross for years and I have always wanted to be a pat of it. Thanks Mike! I know I will be at one of the local events National Night Out making sure people are hydrated. Its usually a very hot day the day its held. Its endless all the things the Red Cross does.

If your local and have a  truck or small suv for sale shoot me a line as I am looking for one.  Im getting rid of my car soon and the car im going to get will not be driven in the winter so thats what the truck is for. At least I can proudly say if I get a older truck then I can work on it myself as I know how to change oil and belts etc. I just need to have the tools lol. I owe myself a nice birthday present and its gonna be sweet.

Now if only I could finally break the ice but it will never happen. oh yeah I had a yummy omelette yesterday omg ;)

I got more pictures for you and will post those later. In the meantime I have to run to pick up more turkey breast as my Bengal ate some of my patties while I was in the shower. I had a blast this weekend besides missing my turn at the light and then finding myself on the interstate lol.

gee wiz I miss a couple things I forgot all about. Hubba bubba

Something diffrent

Well I was playing around with the camera and tried to hit a lat shot for you but the camera took the snap too quick. Blast that thing. I can't say I tried my fans :) By the way I look better in good lighting :)

Let me say that I have been an athlete since I came out of my mommas womb. I have played a lot of sports through the years and of course the bodybuilding one grew on me ..literally. If I'm not bodybuilding, I'm jumping out of planes or fighting great whites...you get my drift. I am always up for a challenge and love the mental discipline side of it. I'm looking forward to what lies ahead for me. I saw a sign today when I was driving back home from Sams and it said "what you believe is what you achieve". Very true indeed. I always believe that you can do anything you put your mind to if you believe in yourself 100%

I can't express how awarding these last few weeks have been for me. It gets better from here..I HOPE :) BRACCCCCCE YOURSELF!!!!!!!!! I can't wait till this weekend I get to eat a little bad :)

A future IFBB Pro my friend Jorge, who has INCREDIBLE potential in bodybuilding as he has what we call a "classic" physique which is pretty much beautiful lines, symmetry, and lastly good muscularity. I see a lot of bright things in his future. This picture is courtesy of Jorge from this past weekend at the NPC Indianapolis. I am very proud of you Jorge and your accompliments and very excited about what lies ahead for you as you indeed are blessed with a great gift.

 

My legs are killing me literally. I guess it's from yesterdays leg workout or wearing heels a few days ago. It's that feeling of restlessness. I can't stand it to tell you the truth. The gym thinks it can conquer me, but the shoe is on the other end of the foot. I come in and conquer it no matter how hard I am pushed, no matter how much pain I endure, no matter how much sweat and tears I let go. I keep on pushing and moving forward. No matter how hard I fall I get back up and keep hitting it hard. Whew..I think I said a mouthful.

I'm not getting ready for any contest any time soon as I have a long way before the AHHnold (if I get an invitation that is) but as I mentioned in a previous blog, this is my leanest I have ever been for a offseason. I always like to try and do new things and this is one of them. I had a nice compliment today about how fit I look and people of course making the acknowledgement that I have lost weight (which is nice).One more day till my sister is in town as she wants to see me in a suit. :) I told her to get a blind fold and brace yourself LOL....
Big thanks to Verizon for helping me with great customer service today with my number. THANK YOU!!! I was told earlier this evening I was too happy for 7 pm at night lol. That's just who I am.

The other night I went out for a chicken salad and was so tired I caught myself a few times dozing off as I was taking bites ha ha. I remember one of my friends fell asleep while they were eating thier food at Dennys a few days before USAs. Speaking of which, I MAY be at USAs next month. That will be fun as we have some Indiana Hoosiers competing.  NO Hangover moments for me though. Its off subject, but if you want something funny and educational to watch check out "Only in America" with Larry the Cable Guy. It is hilarious. I just love Larry. He's so funny, and he's a Florida guy woo hoo. I just love my redneck boys :)

The Strawberry Festival will be here once again in Terre Haute this Thursday downtown. Yummy Yummy strawberry shortcake with ice cream. I will pass and just take the strawberries. Its for a great cause. Hope to see you there. :)
Time to make some tea and call it a night

Pick Me Adam Richman for the Man vs. Food Nation

How cool would be to see your Hoosier IFBB Pro Isabelle Turell have Adam Richman as my coach in a food challenge. I am looking at some food challenges in Indianapolis, and Bloomington, Indiana. We will see.  I do know there is a mini burger joint in Brazil, IN which is close by that has a food challenge where you have to eat a ton of mini sliders and you win $500 bucks.The food challenge needs to be unique and one of a kind. I may be a girl but I too can throw down some food and I know I can beat a good food challenge. I got the stomach for it. :)

Up and at them

 

Good Morning and HAPPY Monday !!!!!!!!!!

It was a great day on Saturday as once again the NPC Indianapolis was a huge success. Congrats to Arron Dixon on his big Mr. Indianapolis win. I had such a great time and got a few unexpected surprises that was nice in the mix and put a smile on my face. I'm thankful

At the evening show we got to meet a former Mr. Indianapolis's from the 50's, who came on stage and aggressively grabbed the mic(which was funny) and told us a thing or two about the great bodybuilders of Indiana. He was a pretty cool guy and I ran up to him and chatted with him for a bit as I am ALWAYS inspired by people like him as well as some other close people I know.  To know their story and how it was training back then is incredible. I'm old school and like the old school way instead of the new age way lol you know with all these machines for this and that. Give me a pair of dumbbells and a weight bench any day. Earlier in the day after prejudge I had my big cooler and went with the gang to Steak and Shake. There I was stuffing my face with homemade turkey patties wrapped in lettuce while everyone else was eating steak burgers and chicken salads. In the back of my mind all I could think about was grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm a sucker for grilled cheese heavy on 

the cheese (make a note of that :)) Oh well.....soon I can have a grilled cheese

Big Thanks to Tim Mobley and Betina who once again did a awesome job putting on a great show. So many competitors to judge and every one of them with the exception of a few who could have really come more prepared to the show like Steven Segals long lost brother Phil. *wink. Which I have to also say please don't wear those posing trunks again, as we don't want to see the cash and prizes as it was very noticeable.

Here something that again people will think is good for them. As you notice in the picture it shows the BabyRuth claim that 2 pieces equals 4 grams of protein. Do you know how many people would actually probably think that this is good for them and consume ..maybe 3-4 in one setting. What ever can we do about this misleading food labels

 

Now a funny or "cute" moment...

My Cat is secretly a ninja and even sleeps like one.

Now it's time for one of my favorite meals in the world....Sushi. A while back I went out for sushi and stoped by Sushi Uni off 3rd street. Nice atmosphere, good service, and very unique rolls. For now food porn

  Lastly, this is the lightest offseason I have ever had and I am happy with that. So how many weeks till the AHHHnold again :). I'm at a very good point right now where I'm doing things a little differently from what I normally do in a off season. Its a good thing that's for sure. I am healthy and fit and feel grrrrreat.

I was thinking about doing a quick getaway cruise after the Fort Wayne show out of Miami. But I really would like to continue to diet as I'm going to try and see if I can guest pose at the Indiana State which I would really love to do. Of course I already have a few cruises lined up later this year and I can wait till then as I always love seeing my friend. She is funny. Finally my airbrush tattoo is fading.

Time to be heading for my home..THE GYM. You want to take my place for me????

Great weekend ahead for Terre Haute and Indianapolis

This weekend is jammed packed. Here in Terre Haute we have the Special Olympics Summer Games which I will be helping out on Friday and Sunday. Come show support http://www.soindiana.org/ 

Start Date/Time: Friday, June 03, 2011 12:00 PM

End Date/Time: Sunday, June 05, 2011 12:30 PM

Recurring Event: One time event

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Special Olympics Indiana is hosting the 42nd Annual Summer Games at Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Friday - Sunday, June 3-5, 2011.

Come out and Check out the NPC INDIANAPOLIS this Saturday at the Indianapolis Convention center Downtown Indy. I will be there judging with the rest of the great panel. Every year Tim and Betina Mobley put on a fantastic show and not to mention its a real treat for the competitors as Tim and Betina take very good care of them. If I was back in the amateur level this would be a should I would compete at. There's always a huge turnout with competitors and the audience especially at the night show gets sold out. To find out more information on the NPC INDIANAPOLIS check out http://npcindianapolis.com/

I thought this was cute as I love elephants. This elephant is helping out with moving heavy debris in Joplin.