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2009 NPC All Forces National Military Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships

August 31, 2009 by

The 2009 All Forces National Military Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships is open to all past and present military women and men. See below for more information on this event. This is a great event to support our troops!

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Date: Saturday, 10 October 2009
Prejudging: 10:00am (Doors open at 9:00am)
Finals: 7:00pm SHARP (Doors open at 6:00pm)
Location: JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
4401 W. Cypress St.
Tampa, FL 33607

Promoter: Roger A. Puffer, MSgy. USAF (Ret.)
Phone: 863-409-8725
Email: rpuffer1@tampabay.rr.com

Website: allforceschampionships.us

Filed Under: News & Features

Are You Pouring on The Pounds?

August 31, 2009 by

New Yorkers are being asked, “Are you pouring on the pounds?” It’s an interesting new campaign launched by the New York City Heath Department and will run for the next three months. Their approach is to make people aware that you can pack on the pounds by what you drink, not just by the food you eat. The campaign encourages people to “cut back on soda and other sugary beverages.”

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New campaign in New York City.

A release today via nyc.gov states:
The campaign’s signature image – in which a bottle of soda, “sports” drink or sweetened iced tea turns to a blob of fat as it reaches the glass – is s a stark reminder of how these products can lead to obesity and related health problems. The ads urge New Yorkers to cut back on sugary beverages and quench their thirst with water, seltzer or low-fat milk instead. Many people may stir a teaspoon or two of sugar into their coffee, but few realize that a 20-ounce bottle of soda can contain 16 ½ teaspoons of sugar.

“Sugary drinks shouldn’t be a part of our everyday diet,” said New York City Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley. “Drinking beverages loaded with sugars increases the risk of obesity and associated problems, particularly diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, arthritis and cancer.”

I like the approach because it educates people with facts. There are too many people unaware of the empty calories that exist in what they drink. Props to NYC for the campaign and I hope it does well.

Filed Under: Ad Watch

Atlantic City Pro Competitor Lists

August 31, 2009 by

There’s only one show left for competitors in the world of fitness and bodybuilding left to qualify for this year’s Olympia. The figure women have two remaining shows. The next show up is the Atlantic City Pro, which will be held on September 11-12th at the Trump Marina Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Below are the competitor lists as of today via IFBBPro.com.

Don’t be surprised if a few more names are added to each of these lists before it is showtime. The Master’s Figure is a very solid line-up and I look for more Master’s Figure events to be added next year.

BODYBUILDING
Lisa Aukland
Nicole Ball
Giusy Caputo
Beverly DiRenzo
Cassandra Floyd
Maria del Carmen Gomez Segura
Aurelia Grozajova
Kristy Hawkins
Mary Ellen Jerumbo
Klaudia Larson
Nancy Lewis
Benincia Lopez
Wendy McCready
Mah-Ann Mendoza
Elizabeth Gomez Meza
Gayle Moher
Lora Ottenad
Rita Rae
Brenda Raganot
Jennifer Sedia
Athena Siganakis
Jamie Troxel

FITNESS
Tonya Burkhardt
Chantal DiCaire
Nicole Duncan
Tracey Greenwood
Marnie Hollie
Laticia Jackson
Safiya Johnson
Tanji Johnson
Amanda Marinelli
Michele Mayberry
Kizzy Vaines
Bethany Wagner

FIGURE OPEN
Maggie Blanchard
Tina Marie Bloomfield
Susanne Bock
Tivisay Briceno
Darlina Brown
Andrea Carvahlo
Cristiana Casoni
Jessica Clay
Jennifer DeJoya
Lisbeth Halikka
Aleisha Hart
Ines Jimenez
Candice John
Cheri Lewis
Patricia Mello
Petra Mertl
Shannon Meteraud
Marie Ann Newman
Nicole Pitcher-Scott
Marcy Porter
Lisa Reed
Larissa Reis
Marie Pierre Ripert
Sherlyn Roy
Elissa Schlichter
Laura Sutter
Mascha Tieken
Rosalind Vanterpool
Karen Williams

MASTERS FIGURE
Maggie Blanchard
Susanne Bock
Tivisay Briceno
Natalie Calland
Andrea Carvalho
Cristiana Casoni
Jennifer DeJoya
Melissa Frabbiele
Lisbeth Halikka
Lydia Haskell
Ines Jimenez
Cheri Lewis
Shannon Meteraud
Marie Ann Newman
Lisa Reed
Marie Pierre Ripert
Laura Sutter
Mascha Tieken
Karen Williams

Filed Under: IFBB

Four New Bombshell Pros

August 31, 2009 by

Congratulations to Team Bombshell. Four of the six pro cards from the North Americans went to Team Bombshell members.

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Jessica Lawrence, Cheryl Brown, Kat Holmes, Kira Rivera

Cheryl Brown won the Over 35 B Class and Open B Class and went on to take 2nd in the Overall. Cheryl is now eligible for IFBB Pro League status. I’m told after her win she signed with Fitness Management Group (FMG), making her the third Bombshell competitor to sign with them this season!

Kat Holmes, Kira Rivera and Jessica Lawrence each won their respective classes and went on to take the Overall titles to make them new IFBB Pros. The wins make them eligible to compete in the IFBB Bikini Division next season.

Check out www.bombshellfitness.com for the complete story and pictures of their weekend at the North Americans!!

Filed Under: Contest Results, IFBB

Erin Stern’s Houston Wrap-Up

August 31, 2009 by

Erin Stern finished in the runner-up position on Saturday night at the IFBB Houston Pro and here is an inside look from her. Erin continues to improve her placings with each show. She has a great deal of momentum going into next month’s Olympia and has positioned herself as a legitimate threat to the top 5.

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AUGUST 29, 2009 – EVENING
The few hours between prejudging and finals are always interesting. There’s lunch, where I wonder if I should have a diet coke and something that will “stick to my ribs,” like a sandwich… or if I should go easy on the salt and carbonation, knowing that if it sticks to my ribs it’ll make my tummy stick out! We end up at H-E-B (surprise?), and have some sushi and an energy drink. We then proceed to roam around the store and take some random “action shots” in the aisles. After about 15 minutes, the energy drink seems to have worn off and we head out to drive around town, then go back to the hotel.

The night shows starts at 7pm and we were told that they would start the show with NPC figure. My sister and I arrived at around 6:20, and once backstage, I was told that we were the first to go on stage!! There were about 12 of us backstage, and we were frantically putting on suits, lipstick, oil.. etc. Girls started to file inmand were told the schedule. One of the girls found out on the way to the venue and put her suit on in the car! At about 5 minutes ’til 7pm, it became apparent that not all of us were present, so they changed the schedule… phew!!!

The atmosphere for the night show is more relaxed, we all stand in line and wait for our turn to walk out on stage. I am still a little nervous! I go through the poses in my head, and before I know it, I’ve gone through them and am standing on the side in the line up.  We go through the call outs, which were similar to the morning’s. Schedules during shows are always hard to figure out.. I rush back to the dressing room to change into my two piece. I’m hungry again and reach for my cooler which is filled with rice cakes, boiled chicken and asparagus…yuck. The asparagus juice had escaped from the back and it stinks. My chicken smells like asparagus and my water bottle does too. So much for “yellow and blue makes green” seals!!! I had an energy shot in my bag and drink about half. I am feeling pretty good. Some of the girls have cameras and we take some pictures and goof off.

It’s time for the two piece and awards!! I feel nauseous. I think it was a combo of energy drink and asparagus stink. I’m about 30 seconds from stepping on stage and feel like I might pass out.  I’m next to go, and the feeling passes…phew (again). We go through call outs, and then they announce top five. I’m toward the end numerically and am so excited to get that last call to join the other four girls!!!  5th… 4th… 3rd.. and then it’s Heather and me. We hold hands and wait. It seems like forever!!! They announce my name for second place! Congrats, Heather!!  We all line up and and take pictures. Wow, what a show!! As we head backstage and start to pack up and change…I have one thought on my mind: pancakes. Ok, more than one thought: in just a few hours, I spent time with girls who I know I’ll be friends with for a long time, and got to hang out with girls that I don’t get to see, except for at the shows. It’s neat that we all pull for each other while shooting for the top, and when saying our goodbyes we all promise to keep in touch… and we will :)  Good night.

Thanks Erin for the inside look of what it’s like to be a competitor in the IFBB and some of the things that take place. Most people never see or hear this side of the competition.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

It’s No Surprise

August 31, 2009 by

“No Surprise” is one of Daughtry’s newer songs and I’m digging it. This is the acoustic version of the song moving up in the charts.

If I could see the future and how this plays out
I bet it’s better than where we are now
But after going through this, it’s easier to see the reason why

It’s no surprise I won’t be here tomorrow
I can’t believe that I stayed till today
Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time we’ll find this was no surprise

Filed Under: Uncategorized

IFBB North American Bikini Results

August 30, 2009 by

Results from the 2009 IFBB North American Bikini Championships
Cleveland, OH – August 28-29, 2009

OPEN BIKINI A
1. Gillian Risebury
2. Atenea Lara Gavino
3. Nicole Klasnick
4. Stephanie Sewell
5. Sarah Potts

OPEN BIKINI B
1. Kira Rivera
2. Kimberly Castle
3. Melissa Grady
4. Debra Dunn
5. Nicole Rubidoux
6. Clare Cui
7. Grace Carney
8. Michelle Lamb

OPEN BIKINI C
1. Kat Holmes **Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Sunshine Moose
3. Tanya McCort
4. Danyell Johnson
5. Elizabeth Radinovic
6. Kathryn Rice

OPEN BIKINI D
1. Jessica Lawrence *Second Place Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Missy Coles
3. Kristin Romine
4. Elise Firestone
5. Judy Weichman
6. Vanessa Rose
7. Kristin Bittner
8. Sherry Hasty

OVER 35 BIKINI A
1. Kira Rivera **Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Melissa Grady
3. Debra Dunn
4. Stephanie Sewell

OVER 35 BIKINI B
 1. Renee Jars
2. Judy Weichman
3. Sherry Hasty

Filed Under: Contest Results, IFBB

IFBB North American Fitness & Figure Results

August 30, 2009 by

Results from the 2009 IFBB North American Fitness & Figure Championships
Cleveland, OH – August 28-29, 2009

FITNESS
Class A
1. Allison Ethier ** Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Paige Oliver
3. Babette Mulford
4. Valerie Jurkovich

Class B
1. Stefanie Bambrough

FIGURE
Class A
1. LaVonda Ezell *3rd Place Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Tiana Gonzalez
3. Crystal Brown
4. Debra Lavette
5. Juana Guadalupe Esparza
6. Tiffany Moody
7. Anne Strouch
8. Ann Claiborne
9. Jennifer Berkowitz
10. Sara Schumann
11. Shawna Kondo
12. Gina Molinaro
13. Catherine Norris
13. Judy Del-Amor
15. Lisa Sandercock
16. Hanah Melvin
17. Debbie Bell

*3rd Place Overall & Qualified For IFBB Professional League Per New Ruling If Overall Winner Received IFBB Qualification In Another Crossover Division, Qualifications Fall To The First And/Or Second Runner-Up’s In The Overall Placings Depending On The Pro Qualification Opportunities.

Class B
1. Cheryl Brown *Second Place Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Tiffany Procopio
3. Shannon Bennett
4. Ann Pratt
5. Wendy Tedesco
6. Lauren Jacobsen
7. Jayme Galloway
8. Betsy Albetta-DiGiovanni
9. Tracey MacDonald
10. Tracy Grogg
11. Nicole Huss
12. Sarah Block
12. Shelly Albetta
14. Jennie Hendricks
15. Teresa Lake
16. Misi White-Guilbert
17. Lisa Anderson
17. Judi Merrick

Class C
1. Pamela Soper
2. Chelsey Morgenstern
3. Angela Kegler
4. Ginger Redeker
5. Rachel Vienneau-Leblanc
6. Jennifer Marchetta
7. Nancy Tremblay
8. Mary Dent
9. Julie Bagley
10. Sabrina Sonner
11. Carmen Demske
12. Orah Bigio
13. Rommey Murphy
14. Katherine Fratello
15. Stacy Kinnard
16. Nina Cash
17. Shawna Reinhart
18. Stacy Rose
18. Selma McPherson
18. Anne Michalak
18. Gloria Mohninger
18. Beatriz Del Carmen Aguilar Villasenor
18. Trease Smock
18. Lauren Krysa
18. Michelle Yatsuk
18. Jamie Taylor
18. Alicia Kowalski

Class D
1. Charmayne Jackson
2. Mikaila Soto
3. Sue Knott
4. Deborah Judy
5. Jennifer Myers
6. Heather Wilson-Phillips
7. Janet Lynn West
8. Milissa Colucci
9. Sheila Mettler
10. Jean Migliore
11. Kathleen Lamberson
12. Lena Borgeson
13. Nicole Pearson
14. Suzanne Barlas
15. Tanya Peale

Class E
1. Katherynne Ramirez
2. Mona Muresan
3. Holly Powell
4. Elizabeth Earhart
5. Katie Heath
6. Allison Moyer
7. Rachel Davis
8. Renee Paul
9. Genevieve Palmer
10. Particia Manzi
11. Diana Madera
12. Michele Thorington
13. Ursula Cristofaro
14. Danielle Rouleau

Class F
1. Silvana Salvati **Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Sheri Fisher
3. Amanda Bollinger
4. Michelle Krack
5. Melanie Rucker
6. Siobhan Wright
7. Julie Jepson-Garcia
8. Melissa Binkley
9. Emily Zelinka
10. Shelly Howard
11. Christian Hammond
12. Michelle Bates
13. Colleen Smith
14. Sici Weinstock
15. Stephanie Billings
16. Ashleigh Gass
16. Lisa Miles

Figure 35+

Figure 35+ Class A
1. LaVonda Ezell
2. Kristina Curci
3. Tiffany Procopio
4. Shannon Bennett
5. Debra Lavette
6. Juana Guadalupe Esparza
7. Tracy Grogg
8. Anne Strouch
9. Tiffany Moody
10. Shawna Kondo
11. Nicole Huss
12. Gina Molinaro
13. Judy Delamor
14. Frederica Brant Adams
15. Teresa Lake
16. Misi White-Guilbert
17. Debbie Bell
17. Hanah Melvin
17. Lisa Sandercock
17. Lisa Anderson
17. Julie Castellese-Kelsey

Figure 35+ Class B
1. Cheryl Brown
2. Ann Pratt
3. Angela Kegler
4. Tracey MacDonald
5. Wendy Tedesco
6. Mary Dent
7. Patrice Vignola
8. Julie Bagley
9. Sabrina Sonner
10. Lara Williams
11. Jennifer Marchetta
12. Orah Bigio
13. Carmen Demske
14. Cindy Currie
15. Judi Merrick
16. Stacy Rose
16. Stacy Kinnard
16. Nina Cash
16. Selma McPherson
16. Katherine Fratello
16. Anne Michalak
16. Gloria Mohninger

Figure 35+ Class C
1. Mikaila Soto
2. Elizabeth Earhart
3. Stephanie Blocker
4. Deborah Judy
5. Jennifer Myers
6. Caroline Hernandez
7. Janet Lynn West
8. Jean Migliore
9. Jaimi Johnson
10. Milissa Colucci
11. Renee Paul
12. Sheila Mettler
13. Tanya Peale
14. Lena Borgeson
15. Michele Thorington

Figure 35+ Class C
1. Silvana Salvati ** Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Holly Powell
3. Shelly Howard
4. Colleen Smith
5. Sici Weinstock
6. Caron Mahn
7. Genevieve Palmer
8. Patricia Pelkowski Manz
9. Ursula Cristofaro

Filed Under: Contest Results, IFBB

IFBB North American Bodybuilding Results

August 30, 2009 by

Results from the 2009 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships
Cleveland, OH – August 28-29, 2009

Women’s Bodybuilding

Lightweight
1. Tammy Patnode *Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Lisa James
3. Margaret Negrete
4. Ninfa Castillo
5. Caroline Krakower
6. Barbara Stannard

Middleweight
1. Amy Sibcy
2. Cheryl Faust
3. Pam Wentz
4. Maria Mikola
5. Tami Bellon

Light Heavyweight
1. Jody Wald
2. Christine Sabo
3. LaDawn McDay
4. Janeen Lankowski
5. Diana Cook
6. Sylvia Cowan
7. Kathy Connors
8. Sylvia Chavez
9. Leslie Crook
10. Myra Adams
11. Jocelyn Gorman
12. Leah Collier

Heavyweight
1. Zoa Linsey  **Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Holly Geersen
3. Monique Jones
4. Angela Rayburn
5. Wendy McMaster
6. Michelle Brent
7. Keli Watkins
8. Christina Rhodes
9. Robyn Mentgen
10. Pamela Franklin
11. Andrea Morisse-Thiel
12. Lauren Laplante
13. Tammy Jones
14. Emanuela Silvagni
15. Demetria Franklin
16. Jill Theobald

MASTERS BODYBUILDING

Masters Lightweight
1. Tammy Patnode
2. Amy Sibcy
3. Lisa James
4. Cheryl Faust
5. Margaret Negrete
6. Rita Kaya
7. Pam Wentz
8. Ninfa Castillo
9. Caroline Krakower
10. Ellen Woodley
11. Maria Mikola

Masters Heavyweight
1. Zoa Linsey ** Overall & Qualified for IFBB Pro Status
2. Melody Spetko
3. Jody Wald
4. Angela Rayburn
5. Christine Sabo
6. Wendy McMaster
7. Michelle Brent
9. Janeen Lankowski
10. Robyn Mentgen
11. Christina Rhodes
12. Keli Watkins
13. Pamela Franklin
14. Andrea Morisse-Thiel
15. Sylvia Cowan
16. Kathy Connors
17. Lauren Laplante
17. Emanuela Silvagni
17. Leslie Crook
17. Jill Theobald

Filed Under: Contest Results, IFBB

Houston Pro Figure Results

August 30, 2009 by

The results are in and Heather Mae French locks in another win. Heather has positioned herself as a top 5 threat at this year’s Olympia and potentially a top three spot after this weekend’s performance. She bested a very good Erin Stern by four points. Meriza slips past Krissy by one point for the third place spot. The top three were already qualified for the Olympia as was fourth place. Unfortunately for Katina Maisterllis, the rule doesn’t allow to drop down to fifth to qualify. Check out IFBBpro.com for the complete scorecard.

1. Heather Mae French
2. Erin Stern
3. Meriza DeGuzman
4. Krissy Chin
5. Katina Maistrellis
6. Tivisay Briceno
7. Nicole Pitcher-Scott
8. Rosa-Maria Romero
9. Petra Mertl
10. Michelle Craven
11. Hazal Nelson
12. Sherlyn Roy
13. Christina Vargas
14. Candice Houston
15. Laura Sutter
16. Sabrina Gibson
17. Jacqui Jarrett
18. Karen Mullarkey
19. Susanne Bock
19. Allison Jones-Williams
19. Denise Starling-Steele

Filed Under: Contest Results, IFBB

Bombshell Bikini Competitors Take Cleveland

August 29, 2009 by

Congratulations to new IFFB Bikini Pros Kat Holmes, Jessica Lawrence & Kira Rivera. All three women are trained by IFBB Pro Shannon Dey and are part of the Bombshell Fitness Team. Props to Shannon and whatever is in the water down there, bottle it up and start selling it!

Filed Under: Contest Results

Bodyspace Spokesmodel Search Winner – Allison Ethier Turns Pro

August 29, 2009 by

Congratulations to Allison Either on her overall fitness victory tonight in Cleveland. Allison has been battling it out, looking for that elusive IFBB Pro card for quite some time and tonight she snagged it. The Canadian teacher will have something great to report to her students when she returns. Allison was the winner of the IRONMAN Bodyspace Spokesmodel search & graced the cover of IRONMAN earlier this year. Congratulations Allison on a kick ass year.

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Allison in winning form on the cover of IRONMAN.
Filed Under: Contest Results, News & Features

Hardbody Hotties Predict UFC 102

August 29, 2009 by

UFC 102 goes down tonight at the Rose Garden Arena and we asked some of our resident HARDBODY hotties chime in with their picks. These women are known for their rock’n hardbody physiques but will their picks match up? We’ll soon find out as the fights get started in a bit. Each of these fitness models has an interest in the UFC for various reasons.

Here’s the main event card the ladies are predicting:
Randy Couture vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Keith Jardine vs Thiago Silva
Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia
Brandon Vera vs Krzysztof Soszynski
Chris Leben vs Jake Rosholt

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Monique Minton – Dallas, Texas
Published fitness model, IFBB Bikini Pro, MMA practitioner

Hello Guys,
I am really excited for the fights tonight, I love the UFC ’cause it is electrifying. You never know who is gonna win, soon you will see me there! 🙂 OK these are my picks!

Randy Couture vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro by guillotine 3rd round, first cause he is my teacher, second cause he is the nicest guy you will ever meet, 3rd cause he is not too explosive but he keeps his phase the whole fight he has amazing cardio!

Keith Jardine vs Thiago Silva
Thiago by tko 1st or 2nd round, he looks much better hahahahah, he has amazing jiu-jitsu he already toy with Houston Alexander who’s stronger than keith, so the strategy is simple take him down and celebrate.

Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia
Demian Maia 2nd round by submission. This one is tuff I trained with Nate in Pittsburg, he is amazing, really nice guy, amazing tecnique, he’s been fighting forever, but Demian is Jiu-Jitsu, appearences are deceiving and if I am correct the tecnique will beat power!

Brandon Vera vs Krzysztof Soszynski
Brandon by tko – first he is fillipino like me :), loyd irving brown belt that means a lot! now the sosynki was kind of a douche bag in the ultimate fighter show, he thinks he is the man, but I think he has a lot to learn, maybe one day I will show him.

Chris Leben vs Jake Rosholt
Leben tko – Leben loses a lot cause he just like to go crazy but today I think he will be more focused.

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Yvonne Vaicus – Denver, Colorado
Top 5 National Level NPC Bikini Competitor

I honestly don’t see any major upsets in this one… maybe in the Couture fight but don’t see it happening. My addiction to UFC grew as I got to learn about the sport and realized it wasn’t just about two guys beating the pulp out of each other. The more I learned about the different skills and training behind it I was hooked and having met locals like Nate Marquardt and Eliot Marshall puts the a face and character with a sport and lets you see how dedicated these men are to their sport.

Randy Couture vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
I’m torn on the Couture fight I might just have to go Couture on this one.

Keith Jardine vs Thiago Silva
Have to go Silva on this fight.

Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia
Picking Nate. He is on a good streak and he’s a colorado kid gotta go local!! LOL

Brandon Vera vs Krzysztof Soszynski
Hands down Brandon Vera

Chris Leben  vs Jake Rosholt
Same thing here going with Chris Leben


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Gale Elie – Jacksonville, Florida
Top National NPC Figure Competitor, Boyfriend is Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson

I did tae kwon do growing up & Dex took me to my first UFC fight 3 yrs ago, in Vegas! They had every one there fighting, Randy and chuck, Tremblay, St Pierre, it was awesome! We sat 3 rows from the cage and I was hooked after that! We got to go backstage and meet everyone who was really cool! My absolute fave is St. Pierre. My picks to win…

• Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
• Keith Jardine
• Demian Maia
• Brandon Vera
• Chris Leben

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Teri Turner – Bossier City, Louisiana
IFBB Figure Pro, Fitness Model

Hot damn… All the fights should be bad ass but Randy Couture will be interesting to watch. He’s been fighting for so long and is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC.
•  Randy Couture
• Thiago Silva
• Demian Maia
• Brandon Vera
• Chris Leben

Who do you think has the best picks and will come out the leader in this first of many prediction posts? Think you could pick them better and want to be part of the next group? Post a comment or email to isaac @ hardbody.com and let us know.

Filed Under: IFBB

Prejudging Report from Top Contender Erin Stern

August 29, 2009 by

Erin checks in one more time before the finals to share her thoughts from how things went this morning. This is a great look at what happens before, during and after prejudging. She shares what she was thinking and a few details most never know about… until now.

AUGUST 29, 2009 – Showtime
So, the internet is back on. Thanks goodness, my hands were getting tired typing on the micro-keyboard!

I was very nervous for my one piece. I have been trying to fix my back pose and don’t know if I got it right on stage. The call-outs went well and I think I’m in the top five!!! We all go backstage for the two piece. I feel so much more comfortable in my two piece and I’m starting to settle in. I get word that my make up looks dark and muddy on stage and I scramble to figure out how to fix it. I grab a wet wipe and take off all of the foundation and put it back on…still splotchy!! The girl there doing make up is awesome and even she can’t figure out what the heck I’ve done.  She tries to powder my face and it gets muddier. OMG!!!! (Here comes the part where simple issues become bigger problems when you’re depleted). I just threw more bronzer on top and tried to focus on getting ready for the two piece round.

We’re all lined up and I’m excited again. All of the girls look so gorgeous and some of us giggle about trading abs, shoulders, etc. Before walking out, I take a deep breath and remind myself to walk slowly, turn slowly, and hold my poses…”it’s not a race..”

I got first call out! We turn and turn, and my left leg starts to fall asleep as we hold our poses on the side of the stage. I think, “what if my leg gives out when I start to walk.”  Thankfully, it doesn’t 🙂 I take a quick sneak peak at the other girlsand wonder what they’re thinking as they stand, smiling too.

Well, pre-judging is over, and I’m starving! Even though we’ve been here for a few hours, it went by so quickly. We all go backstage to pack up and head out to get a little rest until the night show. I meet up with my sister and we’re on the way to H-E-B for some sushi and caffeine!!!!

Talk to you soon!!

This gives you an idea of what it’s like to be a top contender at an IFBB figure show. Erin was excited to get some food in her tummy and shared her excitement in the pizza aisle of the grocery store.

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Erin Stern gets-a-jump’n in the pizza section.
Filed Under: IFBB

Hardbody Stern Checks in on Game Day

August 29, 2009 by

Erin Stern was one of the favorites heading into today’s Houston Pro Figure show and she showed why. Erin is in the running for the crown, which will be awarded in a few hours. The contender checked in with the latest happenings from Houston.

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SATURDAY – AUGUST 29, 2009 – SHOW DAY
I’m writing you from my verizon wireless internet 2.0. Apparently the internet is not going to be available until later tonight at the hotel.

I had a crazy morning – woke up at 6:15 am and started “putting my face on” right away…well, after oatmeal. Murphy’s Law was present, as it took me 20 minutes to get one of my falsie eyelashes on. In my depleted state, sometimes ordinary setbacks make me panic! I’m not sure if other girls feel the same but it’s frustrating! After conquering my lashes, the next minor mishap was my “tan face foundation.” It was splotching and wouldnt go on evenly. I finally got it right, four tries later and it was time to leave for the show. I hadn’t even started on my hair.

I woke up feeling like I could have carbed up more and started to second guess things. My sister is so great – she told me that I looked great and ready to compete. She put my mind back in the right place! We got into our 4 cylinder chariot of fire and drove the 6 miles to the venue.

Once there, I started to get nervous. I get that pre-track meet feeling and my stomach hurts! I should eat my second meal but only manage to eat a couple of rice cakes. It’s really great to see the girls, and you can see the levels of nervousness among us based on the amount of shows each of us have done. The girls who have done quite a few shows are methodical and pleasant. We have a few rookies, they’re wide-eyed and excited and the mix of the two is awesome – the show has a great energy! Even though this is my fourth Pro show, I definitely feel like a rookie still 🙂 We take turns getting oiled, glued and start pumping up!

Erin will take the stage tonight and find out where she placed. Most at the show have her winning but it won’t come easy as it was a competitive line-up.  Check back to see how Erin did and what adventures she embarked on in Texas.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

Ooo LA LA Latona

August 29, 2009 by

Check out a few new photos on Muscle & Fitness of hardbody Amanda Latona. Amanda recently turned pro in bikini and is a finalist in the FLEX online Bikini Model search contest. Definitely Hardbody approved!

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Amanda Latona continues to heat up.
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Last Chance to Cast Your Vote for Supplement Awards

August 29, 2009 by

The last day to vote is quickly approaching in the Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards. The final day to vote is August 31 for your favorites. When you vote, you will be entered to win $500 in free supplements from Bodybuilding.com and automatically receive a 5% discount for use in our store anytime until the end of September!

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Supplement Award Winners will be announced live at the 2009 Olympia Expo next month.

Filed Under: News & Features, Supplements

Tailing Turner’s Houston iPhone Report

August 29, 2009 by

Teri Turner has a front row seat for the action taking place at the IFBB Houston Pro. Checking in via her iphone, here’s how she breaks it down. Teri reports in saying it looks like the show is between Heather Mae French and Erin Stern. When asked which one she’d pick for the win Turner responded with, “I love them both. They both look really good.” I told her she isn’t running for political office and needed to pick a winner. When pressed for an answer she said, “I’d have to go with Erin then.” She also noted that, “Krissy Chin looks her best yet.”

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Erin Stern front and center.
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Second call out at the Houston Pro.

We’ll see how things play out tonight but the top spots belong to:

• Erin Stern
• Heather Mae French
• Krissy Chin
• Merzia DeGuzman
• Katina Maistrelles
• Rosa-Maria Romero
• Tivisay Briceno
• Nicole Pitcher-Scott

Filed Under: IFBB

Christina Vargas Makes Pro Debut

August 29, 2009 by

Our roving photographer in Houston, Teri Turner snapped these pics of rookie Christina Vargas. Christina turned pro earlier this year at the NPC Jr. Nationals and is making her IFBB debut today in Houston. Check out the abs on her…

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Christina Vargas with her sugary treats.
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Vargas rock’n the hardbody in Houston.
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Tailing Turner in Houston

August 29, 2009 by

We continue to tail along with IFBB Figure Pro Teri Turner as she makes her way around Houston. Check out the latest photos.

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Kristen Rice & Teri display the gunz at a nearby arcade.

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My arcade never had this kinda player!
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Tight Curves with a booth at the show.
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Amy Peters & Teri at the show.

Teri tells me she is front and center for the show. The pros will take the stage this morning for the prejudging. Stay tuned to see how things shake out.

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Bling Bling Armadillo

August 29, 2009 by

Leave it to Erin and Dewy to find a blinged out armadillo. The duo continue to explore Houston and shared these pics.

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White girl flash’n up the signs. That ‘dillo has a mean look to it.
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Dewy & Erin posing under the armadillo.

Erin takes the stage today in hunt of her first win. We’ll see if posing with the blinged out Armadillo was good luck or a curse on the rising figure star.

Filed Under: IFBB

Heart Break Hotel

August 29, 2009 by

Whitney Houston’s Heart Break Hotel was a hit years ago. Will she rise to the top of the charts again with her new album? We’ll see if she still has it later this fall.

Now i see, that you’ve been doin wrong
Played me all along and made a fool of me baby ah
U got it all wrong to think that i wouldn’t find out
That u were cheatin on me baby how could u do it to me mmm babe

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Jenn Gates OUT of the Olympia

August 28, 2009 by

The reigning Ms. Figure Olympia Champ will NOT be back to defend her title this year. FLEXonline reports, “There will definitely be a new IFBB Figure Olympia champion in 2009, as we just received news from JM Manion and the IFBB Pro League confirming that Gates will be skipping this year’s Olympia.”

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Jenn Gates will not be back to the Olympia stage next month.

It’s been a challenging year for the Figure Olympia champ but like all champions she’s a survivor and continues to bounce back. Jenn tells me she’ll share more information on her decision to skip the Olympia soon.

The top 6 at this year’s contest will certainly look different than last year. Earlier Zivile Raudoniene opted out of competing from this year’s Olympia and now the reigning champ. Who will be the new Ms. Figure Olympia champ? We’ll find out in a few weeks.

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Erin Stern’s Houston Happenings

August 28, 2009 by

IFBB Figure Pro, Erin Stern checks in again to let us know the latest. Erin is on the eve of taking the stage at the Houston Pro Figure contest. She’s looking for her first pro win… Can she do it?

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AUGUST 28, 2009 – DAY TWO
The day is going well here – my sister and I are watching episode after episode of “Cash Cab,” and adding to the amount of useless trivial knowledge that already clouds our minds. :)  This morning, between ProTan coats, we ventured out to see what downtown has to offer. We had a very (un)useful paper map from Avis.  Some of the things we discovered:

• Houston loves flashing red lights. I haven’t figured out why, but quite a few times in the last 24 hours the traffic lights have gone from functioning to flashing red. This creates a ginormous four way stop.  We’re underpowered in our Chevy Cobalt and almost got run over a few times.

•  Also, while we never got technically “lost,” I was driving about 40 mph through the city. The speed limit is 30… no one goes anywhere near the speed limit.

• H.E.B. grocery stores may be the best store I’ve ever been in. A dieter can spend hours in here… and we did. It’s like a Whole Foods/Kroger/Walgreens combo! They even have calorie-free peanut butter spread.  Who knew?

• There are tram crossings everywhere and we witnessed a Suzuki get samurai-chopped by the crossing arm.

I feel much better today, as I’ve had some carbs! My energy levels are good, and with the tan going on, I am feeling ready.  I think at this point in the game, all fine-tuning will be in my head – just making sure I’m in a good frame of mind :)  As for my food, I seared a fresh bison steak on my George Foreman grill.. and this is the first time I’ve ever used one. The thing went supernova, and charred the outside, leaving it very, very rare on the inside.  I don’t know if it’s supposed to work that way and I just threw some Ms. Dash on it and ate it anyway! Other than that, I’m getting ready to boil more chicken for later and am loving the fresh veggies that Houston stores offer!! I never thought I’d miss oatmeal but it tasted soo good this morning!

Talk to you soon!
Erin

Ah what a trooper. Even when she’s dieting she is still hilarious. Look for more updates from this figure rockstar through out the weekend.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

Tailing Turner: Friday Funnies

August 28, 2009 by

IFBB Teri Turner continues her adventures in Houston and has allowed us to tail along. She shares a few more photos from her day.

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Teri can’t understand why everyone keeps
looking at her like she’s crazy.
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Teri tempting Candice with some treats.
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A few treats for the ladies.
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Teri caught eating one of Kim Oddo’s leftover dinner rolls.
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Krissy Chin & Kim Elevator in the ‘vator.
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Three rookies at check-in…
Candice Houston, Erin Stern & Sherlyn Roy
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An ab sammich

Stay tuned as Teri provides more tailings and a few tales from Houston.

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Houston Happenings with Hardbody Stern

August 28, 2009 by

Erin Stern is one of the favorites heading into tomorrow’s IFBB Houston Pro Figure event. She’ll be sharing a few of her Houston Happenings with ‘yall throughout the weekend.

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Erin and her sister aka “Dewy” arrived in Houston last night and that’s where the happenings begin…

AUGUST 27, 2009 – DAY ONE
Dewy and I just got back from Whole Foods Market. I’m not sure why, but I love going to that store when I’m dieting. We spent over an hour in there, just looking at all of the different types of food. We’re going to grill up a bison steak and have some salad. Today was a lot of traveling, and while I’ve been doing the low-carb, I cut out sodium this morning. I guess between my sister and me, we have one fully functional brain 🙂

The trip wasn’t too bad until we arrived in Houston, we set out per Mapquest directions and overshot the exit by 30 miles. I saw a sign for “Kroger,” thinking we could just grab a quick salad and some water there, but it was Kroger Center, a mall with no food. We ended up going to Walgreens and getting water. I got some strange looks in the parking lot as I gnawed on a still-frozen chicken breast from my cooler.

I’m so tired right now! I feel a little flat, but I know it’s because of the carb depletion. Tomorrow morning I’ll have some oatmeal and will get some energy back, and start to fill out my muscles! Otherwise, I feel ready! I’ve been practicing opening my back more and looking more comfortable on stage. I’m also not going to flex as hard for this show… so, we’ll see how it goes!!

Tomorrow night we have our check-in meeting and tomorrow morning I’ll start the tanning process: ProTan mixed with Dyoderm, then a few coats of Jan Tana over it.

Erin

Check back as Erin reports in. Despite being carb depleted and low on energy, you can see she’s one witty character.

Filed Under: IFBB, News & Features

Nobody Beats Granite Depot. NOBODY!

August 28, 2009 by

We first told you about Shelley Hillesheim last year as she made her way onto the National level figure scene. Now Shelley is taking a little break away from the stage and telling others about granite. HUH? Yup. I was working away the other night and heard an oddly familiar voice on TV. I stopped what I was doing and sure enough the voice belonged to Shelley. This isn’t the exact commercial I saw but it’s for the same company. If you’re in Denver and see this spot you can say, HEY I KNOW HER!

No word on whether Shelley will be pursuing the big screen in the months ahead.

Shelley obviously doesn’t write the script but the granite depot leaves you with, “Nobody beats granite depot. Nobody.” It is strikingly similar to what the Mattress King commercials wants you to believe, “Nobody Beats the King. Nobody.”

Apparently “Nobody Beats ______. Nobody.” Is the new catch phrase to go with when doing low budget commercials. Give it a try by inserting your own name in there.

Both commercials remind of “Nobody beats the Wiz” from a Seinfeld episode. I’m convinced everything in life can relate to a Seinfeld episode.

Filed Under: Ad Watch

Cold Hard Bitch

August 28, 2009 by

Jet rocks out with “Cold Hard Bitch“. Enjoy!

Cold hard bitch
Just a kiss on the lips
And I was on my knees
I’m waiting give me
Cold hard bitch
She was shakin’ her hips
And I that was all that I need
I’m waiting give me
Cold hard bitch
Just a kiss on the lips
And I was on my knees

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Tailing Turner: Candice Houston Debut

August 28, 2009 by

Teri Turner was roaming around last night and found new IFBB Figure Pro Candice Houston on a bike. Houston is appropriately making her pro debut in where else? Houston, Texas. Candice was finishing her last cardio session when Teri caught up with her.

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The Get-A-Long Girls in Houston

Turner has dubbed her fellow rookie “Can Dance” for reasons unknown… maybe it’s because Teri dances like Elaine on Seinfeld and is envious of her skillaz. Speaking of… Turner does have an uncanny resemblance to Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Check back for more Turner Tailings from Houston. If you run into Teri ask her to do the dance.

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Behind The Scenes Video with Nicole Wilkins-Lee

August 27, 2009 by

IFBB Pro Nicole Wilkins-Lee is featured in the newest FLEX magazine and looks great. Get a look behind-the-scenes during the photo shoot for the “Girls Are Back” section available now on FLEXonline.com.

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Check out the Nicole Wilkins-Lee video.

Nicole will be taking the stage again next month at the NY Pro Figure and then hitting the Olympia stage.  Props to FLEX and Nicole!

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