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Athlete Spotlight - Christine Moore - Article

2010-05-21T22:48:00Z

I asked Christine to write an article for the Blog! Christine has a great future in our sport, and is well loved by the team! In a discussion we were having, she made a couple of REALLY great points, and wanted to share them with you all. Enjoy

The Figure Athlete’s Weight Watchers

This is a shout out to all you SG2Victory and Fitness Factory girls. The other day Shannon and I were talking about the importance of posing. I had brought a perspective to the act of attending posing practice and Shannon asked me to share a little bit about what I said. So here is my food for thought….

I know as strong iron-pushing women with powerful physiques and the aspiration to be the best we can be; sometimes we may feel like we can take on the world. That we can handle whatever situations play out in our individual daily lives. But sometimes this just isn’t the case and like Shannon would say to me, “Suck up your ego and do not be ashamed to reach out for help when you need it!”

I know as a competitor, the stresses to be perfect are high, and the expectations you hold yourself to are high as well. I will be the first to admit that sometimes I need an extra push, no matter how much I love what I do, no matter how much I love to step on stage and present my best package, we are human too, and we cannot be perfect all the time. Life happens, good AND bad, and it all affects our daily decisions. But it’s how we handle those decisions that make the difference.

Being a figure athlete is a world of its own, we are unique to any other athlete, we are meticulous, driven and selfish at times, but we are also in a sport that requires A LOT of energy, A LOT of dedication, and A LOT of time, all of those things not many of our population can handle. And so that brings me to my point…

When you start to get tired or start to stray and think that it’s ok to skip out on posing practice just because you are not prepping for a competition, please think again!

I’m going to blast myself and say yes this was me. After my last competition I busted ass, placed second, entered off season and as Shannon told me, “(I) fell of the face of the earth for a minute.” I still trained, and tried to stick to my diet for the most part, but by this I mean I underestimated the importance of actually attending posing. And it’s not what you think it is.

Yes, posing helps keep our muscles sharp, helps with conditioning and our presentation, to really set us apart from other teams and athletes; it definitely is all of these things. But what I really like to compare it to is a figure athlete’s Weight Watchers meeting!

Think about it! Attending posing helps hold us accountable, to check in once a week and make connections with our peers and teammates. To have support in a sport that a lot of people do not understand, to keep us motivated and on track with our goals, but most importantly having a band of sisters that all know the exact sweat and sacrifice we all go through to make it onto that stage and push our mind, bodies and souls past its limits.

I know after a long week of busting ass on the stepmill there’s no one I’d rather gripe about #18 to than Shannon and my other SG2Victory teammates.

So before you start to stray, Shannon had a great suggestion to use the 48 hour rule, if after two days of bullshit you are still struggling to get it together, call, email, text, twitter….whatever your choice of communication may be.

You are not alone, we all deal with it, so reach out and ask for help no matter what the situation, because this is just as much of a mental sport as it is physical, and you know what….we aren’t perfect and we all need a little help sometimes!

~Christine Moore

2010 VANCOUVER CLASSIC PICTURES

2010-03-29T22:43:00Z

FOR 2010 VANCOUVER USA NATURAL & TANJI JOHNSON FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CLASSIC PICTURES...Please Visit

http://www.jimwallingford.com/Events/BodyBuilding-Contests

Jim Wallingford has Prejudging Pix up now, and is uploading Evening pix as we speak! Check back soon!

Congrats to all the competitors!

Also - Check out my BACKSTAGE PIX!!!!!

http://sg2victory.shannongill.com/AlbumHomeView.aspx

~Trainer Shannon

LOVE THE CAMERA...

2010-03-24T22:45:00Z

Normally, I let all the athletes get in front of the camera - I help by fixing your hair, making sure your suit or sports bra is strategically placed...you don't have an oddly placed limb in the shoot....

But, I hired Jim Wallingford to take some shots of me the other weekend, and I just had the BEST TIME!

Jim makes the shoots fun, relaxed and gives you the opportunity to do what you want. I had some ideas on what I wanted, and it is true, you should get at least 1 - 5 shots out of an entire hour that are rock solid perfect....Well, I Got So Many More Than That! I had so much fun being a goof ball - totally serious - blank faced - laughing my head off - sultry - and spunky that I have too many pictures to choose from! Well, there never is really TOO many pictures!

I needed to update all my marketing materials and the Website, so I have several more shoots scheduled throughout the spring with Jim! I just appreciate the fact that He allows me to TRY different things - get the shots I need, try new angles, intensity, and get those great shots that every girl wants!

Thanks Jim! Looking forward to the next one!

http://jimwallingford.com

~Trainer Shannon

Contest Update: 2010 Vancouver Classic

2010-03-23T22:56:00Z

Hi Ladies!

Just got done Emailing Tanji!

Please see updates for Vancouver Show now:

FROM TANJI:

ENTRIES
Please get your entries in by Sat. After that, the late fee goes up to $100.
You may enter Fitness and Figure but you cannot enter Masters Figure and Open Figure.
If you enter 2 classes (either bodybuilding or fit/fig combo), be sure to turn in 2 entries, with 2 entry fees. Entries (Classes) cannot be changed the day of the show. This causes too many mistakes.
***

FOR ALL YOU LATE ENTRY LADIES, GET YOUR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IN THE MAIL TODAY (PRIOR TO 4:30PM, TO BE POSTMARKED TODAY AT THE VERY LATEST!!!!***

TICKETS
Please get your tickets asap. The show looks like it may sell out and I want to make sure your friends
and family get the best seats. See http://northwestbodybuilding.net for Ticket info

REHEARSAL
Please meet in the auditorium (have a seat towards the front) at 6:50pm. Rehearsal will begin promptly.
Wear jumpsuits or athletic attire. Suits not necessary. Heels ok.

Posing
Sandy confirmed that slight twisting is ok.

***NOTE: SG2Victory girls pose how the girls at Nationals do it!/ Old school, no twisting

Additional Host Hotel
Days Inn
$65 per night, must mention contest for reduced rate, 360-574-6000

Laura Mak Pre Sale
Please remind your clients that Laura will be having an exclusive Pre Sale for competitors so that they
can get the best pickings before the show begins. 5:30-6:30pm at the Check in.

Competitors Meeting
8:30AM Be on time please. Remind your clients that no TANNING is allowed outside of the PUMP UP area.

Congrats SG2Victory Athlete - ADRIANA RUSSEL

2010-03-19T16:31:00Z

We wanted to extend a heartfelt congrats to our very own Figure Athlete, Adriana Russel (formerly Montes).

She delivered a very healthy baby boy, MAXIMUS!

We wish you the very best, extend our love you and your family!

2010 ARNOLD CLASSIC WEEKEND PICTURES

2010-03-08T16:36:00Z

So we made it thru another Arnold Classic Weekend! YEAH!

It's by far the most fun of the big shows as a spectator, in my opinion. The Olympia a close 2nd....

Check out all of the Ameture pictures at:

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1375

paperazzi pix here:

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&eventcode=1375&paparazzi=yes

All the Pro pix here:

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1374

And watch all the rockin' sockin' replays here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2010-arnold-webcast-replays.htm

For all of you up-and-coming ladies in the sport, please watch the poise and presentation that our elite industry athletes portray under pressure!!!!

Congrats to all the athletes, participants, and a huge thank you to Jim Lorimer, Mike Davies, Govener Arnold for their vision for this past weekend!

MARCH 2010

2010-03-01T16:22:00Z

OOPS - DIDN'T POST FEBRUARY! SO SORRY!

MARCH 2010

MARCH 4 (THURS) - AMATEUR ARNOLD CLASSIC (FIT/FIG/BIKINI/BB'ING)
                                        (WE WISH YOU THE VERY BEST, GOOD LUCK CATALINA!)

MARCH 4 (THURS) - SHANNON'S BIRTHDAY

MARCH 5 (FRI) - ARNOLD CLASSIC FITNESS & FIGURE INTERNATIONAL
                                Watch it LIVE on Bodybuilding.com WEBCAST!!!!!

The 2010 Arnold Classic will be webcast live from Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio. You can watch the Ms. International, Ms. Fitness International and Ms. Figure International at 7:00 pm EST on Friday, March 5th.
For more Arnold Classic competition information visit: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2010-arnold.htm.

MARCH 6 (SAT) - ARNOLD CLASSIC BODYBUILDING & MS. INTERNATIONAL
                                Watch it LIVE on Bodybuilding.com WEBCAST!!!!!

Tune in the next day, Saturday, March 7th at 12:00 pm for Men’s Prejudging and again at 7:00 pm EST for the Men’s Finals. For more Arnold Classic competition information visit: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2010-arnold.htm.

MARCH 7 -  (SUN) -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

MARCH 13-   (SAT) - SG2Victory CAR WASH
                                          COME SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISING!
                                           WOODINVILLE - WILL POST ADDRESS SOON!

MARCH 14 -  (SUN) -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

MARCH 17 -  (WED) -   ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!

MARCH 21- (Sun) -    2010 VANCOUVER SG2VICTORY DRESS REHEARSAL!!!!!
                                     11am Sidekicks $40
                                        2 1/2 HOURS (FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME)
                                        FULL MOCK CONTEST

MARCH 26 (FRI) - VANCOUVER USA NATURAL & TANJI JOHNSON FIT/FIG/BIK CLASSIC
                                    EARLY CHECK-IN 4-7PM
                                    ON-STAGE WOMEN'S PRACTICE 7:30PM W/ TANJI JOHNSON & HEAD JUDGE SANDY WILLIAMSON

MARCH 27- (SAT)-     VANCOUVER USA NATURAL & TANJI JOHNSON FIT/FIG/BIK CLASSIC
                                      PREJUDGING 10AM
                                      EVENING 6PM
                            **** VISIT US AT THE SG2VICTORY BOOTH****

MARCH 28TH- (Sun) -     JIM WALLINGFORD PHOTO SHOOT SIGN UP (GYM SHOTS)
                                          http://jimwallingford.com & jimwallingford@gmail.com

BIRTHDAYS!!!!
My Birthday! March 4th
Choreographer Sue Romero March 5th
Dave Harris March 7th
Dave Kipie March 7th
Michal Kindred March 18th
Kristina Lum March 22nd
Sherry Ann Boudreau March 25th

Getting your Competition Tan on!

2010-02-24T23:50:00Z

LADIES!

Please put your orders for your JAN TANA Hi-DEFINITION Formula thru Bodybuilding.com.

Their bulk buying program makes them unbeatable in price!

You will save some serious CACH by purchasing it thru them!

(I Always recommend purchasing 2 bottles per show! )...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jt/colorandskinprep.html

and you must order the additional puffs! (the bottles do NOT automatically come with them!)

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jt/tanningpuffs.html

(these are essential & mandatory)

The only thing, is that they do NOT carry the Jan Tana Tatoo cover or the Make up!

See below for self tanner to use instead.

Merry Christine had first told me about this fantastic product back in the 90's, and we've been using it ever since!

It's by Sun Labratories and I purchase mine at a discount thru Tanforless.com

I like to purchase the big mack daddy bottle, only because then you can use it year around for photoshoots, or anytime you need a tan fix!

http://tanforless.com/SUN-Labs-Ultra-Dark-Instant-Self-Tanning-Lotion-32-oz-p-1895.html

small bottle for faces:

http://tanforless.com/SUN-Labs-Strictly-Faces-Dark-Instant-Self-Tanning-Lotion-2-p-1854.html

YOU NEED TO PUT YOUR ORDERS! SHIPPING Can be limited or delayed due to winter weather!!

If you still want to get the Make-up foundation:

http://www.jantana.com/index.php/competition-color/hi-definition-make-up-foundation-and-concealer.html

or the Tatoo Cover-up:

http://www.jantana.com/index.php/competition-color/new-tattoo-cover-creme-and-corrector-palette.html

(comes with multiple shades)

AND YES, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO PURCHASE YOUR TANNING NOW IF YOU PLAN ON COMPETING AT A LATER DATE, REMEMBER....S...P...R...E..A..D.. OUT YOUR COMPETITION EXPENSES!

* A great Big thank you to our very own, Christine Moore, for giving us the heads up on what SHE has done in the past! This is what she does:

"You can probably throw in there that if any of us wants to save a little money, and cannot purchase the sun laboratories face tanner, that you can use a dime size amount of face lotion and a half pump of the hi-def jan tana, mix it together and smooth on. It really works just as well, I even use it in the off season for a little sun kissed look to the face. You can also head into any sephora and ask to sample facial tints, I know clinique has a great facial tint that is a gel, I used it for the Ironman. They will give you a sample size to take home that is just enough for the comp and a little more!

Also, if would rather buy your makeup rather than have it shipped. MAC has a great foundation that matches perfectly to Jan Tana. Ask for studio tech in NC44 (fairer skin) or NC45 (warm skin or a little on the tanner side, like me!). They both match wonderfully depending on your skin complexion and is great at staying put under the stage lights!

You may already know all of this, but I thought I would throw that in there since I am the queen of trying to get the maximum out of the minimum! lol ~C"

THANKS!

~TRAINER SHANNON

SG2VICTORY CAR WASH SAT FEB 20th

2010-02-19T22:56:00Z

PLEASE COME BY AND
SUPPORT THE SG2VICTORY ATHLETES!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2010

11:30AM - 3:30PM

THRASHER'S CORNER 76 STATION (Mill Creek)

(where Maltby & Bothel Everett Highway meet)

76 Ko Oil

20717 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98012-7139

(425) 481-7600 ‎

76.com

Directions

WE ARE LOOKING TO RAISE $5,000
AND NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE,
PLEASE DONATE ON FRONT PAGE (scroll to bottom) OF MY WEBSITE : http://shannongill.com

Are You
Able to Donate?

Many of our Athletes are in need of financial assistance in order to compete.

We, as a Fitness, Figure & Bikini Competition Team, are actively seeking Donations, Sponsorships & opportunities to create funds.

We are currently raising money to help with Committee fees, Contest Entry fees, and Travel Expenses.

We appreciate any assistance.

In Return, you will recieve a very special, 'THANK YOU!', in the mail.

(please leave a mailing address)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Need a Last Minute Competition suit????

2010-02-19T19:01:00Z

EMAIL ME AT SGFitness@Yahoo.com

Shannon has plain velvet 2-pieces from Merry Christine's Manufactured MCBodywear Posing suits.

Flat Black, Flat Navy & Crushed Rose
(Tops small / medium / large / XL (Bottoms small / medium / large

While Quantity Lasts $75
* SG2Victory Clients urged to purchase for Practice suits *

*Also Great if you want to Crystal your own suit*

THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GET AN AWESOME SUIT TO CRYSTAL BEFORE THE SHOW.
PURCHASE CRYSTALS AT THE CRAFT STORE! TAKE YOUR TIME AND HAVE FUN!

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT WANT TO CRYSTAL YOURSELF, BUT STILL NEED
SIMPLY THE BEST SUIT YOU CAN FIND WITHOUT GETTING RIPPED OFF BY "PROMISES"
FROM OTHER DESIGNERS:

Famous Competition Suit Designer Merry Christine has her 'READY TO WEAR'suits Available now!
Evenly Set Crystalled or Plain Velvet or Lycra . Lots of colors to choose from!

PLEASE VISIT HER SITE:
http://merrychristine.com/readytowearsuits

Christine Moore / Photo by Jim Wallingford

VERY AFFORDABLE, and She's the BEST in the Business.

Make sure to order the additional breast pockets if you need to enhance.

Do NOT compromise on your suit. Get the best fit. The most affordable.
And hands down, best SUIT in the industry.
Don't get ripped off by ordering from someone new in the industry.
Check references, see resale values, and don't be lured by empty promises.
This is your sport. Be educated.

~Trainer Shannon~

2010 Vancouver Classic Host Hotel SOLD OUT

2010-02-19T17:06:00Z

Update!!! HOST HOTEL SOLD OUT

Vancouver USA Natural / Tanji Johnson Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championship Host hotel is sold out (Shilo Inn @ salmon creek).

Well, technically - they only have (3) Kitchen units (no discounted rate, is at $114/night) left. (this is as of 2/19/10 - 10:45am)

Please take a look at these alternatives. Not sure if they give any discounts, but it's still better than having nothing booked

Host Hotel:

Shilo Inn & Suites - Salmon Creek‎

13206 Northeast Highway 99, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 573-0511‎

ATLERNATES:

Days Inn & Suites‎

13207 Northeast 20th Avenue, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 574-6000‎

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES‎

1500 Northeast 134th Street, VANCOUVER, WA‎ - (360) 566-1100‎

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vancouver (Salmon Creek)‎

13101 NE 27th Ave, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 576-1040‎

Red Lion Inn At Salmon Creek‎-

1500 Northeast 134th Street, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 566-1100‎

And down the road about 12 minutes:

The Heathman Lodge‎

7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 254-3100‎

Staybridge Suites Extended Stay Hotel Vancouver‎

7301 NE 41st Street, Vancouver, WA‎ - (360) 891-8282‎

This means that this show is going to be OFF THE HOOK!!!! Awesome turn out!

Here is the site: http://www.northwestbodybuilding.net/

I am wishing everybody the very best of luck, have some fun! This is such a FABULOUS contest!

~Trainer Shannon

Best Of Luck Arnold Ameature Athletes!

2010-02-16T16:41:00Z

http://www.arnoldclassicamateurbodybuilding.com/competitors.html

Amateur Lists have been officially posted online!

Please join me in wishing our very own, Catalina Illades, the very very best at the ARNOLD CLASSIC - AMATEUR MASTERS FIGURE DIVISION!

Catalina,

You have grown so much, and I couldn't be any more proud of you. You did the work. Followed Mike Davies' plans for your physique, and dedicated yourself to creating what we see today. You are an incredible woman, an athlete to look up to, and one of my favorite SUCCESS STORIES!!!

Congradulations for all of your success, and we love you to bits and pieces!

Go out and have a ball, and know that we are all standing behind you, cheering you on!

xo

Trainer Shannon!

House for Sale - Renton, WA

2010-02-10T23:44:00Z

Looking to buy a house in Renton, WA???

Please view:

"I completed remodeling my little house in Renton close to 405 / 169. It is now for sale if you know anyone looking. The flyer attached and the listing website is below with a video link. Thanks!

Scott Dungan"

Description:
Meticulous remodel just completed; New kit & bath top to bottom (except range & dw). Refinished hardwood floors, new wiring, new plumbing thruout. New vinyl windows, detailed trim & oiled bronze hardware. All New: paint in & out, H20 heater, elec fireplace, light fixtures, ext doors & gutters. Lg deck & patio, gorgeous priv fenced yd w/organic garden space, lrg garden shed, RV/boat prkg. Bdrms cabled. Appliances included. Blocks to parks, Cedar River trail, hiking, market, golf course. 1.5 mile to 405. All New & Quality.

$255,000
3316 SE 6TH ST
Renton, WA 98058
Bedroom: 2 Bath: 1 MLS# 14865
www.johnlscott.com/89020

Property Flyer!

Charm & Quality Remodel Throughout

3316 SE 6th Street Renton, WA 98058

See more photos at www.CindyKlein.com/Maplewood.htm and take the Tour: www.cindyklein.com/Tour/MW.wmv
lang=ZH-CN face=AdobeKaitiStd-Regular-Identity- size=5>

This adorable home has just

been newly and meticulously

remodeled from top to bottom.

The seller tended to every detail

of quality and design with the

greatest care. The list is long,

so get a cup of something hot,

find a comfortable chair, flip the

flyer over, and see why this

home is a Five Star. Then call

me for a private showing and

enjoy it up close!

2010 Feb Bellevue, WA Mike Davies Bootcamp - RECAP

2010-02-10T18:52:00Z

O.....M......G.......

We know Mike.

We know what he can do.

We know what he wants us to do.

We now know what we are capable of.

There is something about having Mike Davies take you through a bootcamp, workout, more workouts, and some plyometrics, and another workout, that just brings the BEST out of you.

A great big THANK YOU to Mike for flying out here to Seattle to whip all of us ladies into shape! We had 27 athletes attend this event, and it was our BEST to Date!

Thank you to all the ladies who attended this year's 2010 Bellevue, WA Mike Davies Boot Camp weekend!

Everyone brought it.

And even though some weren't too sure about how they'd do over the weekend, you brought forth your very best, and I can honestly say...I was impressed!

Jim Wallingford was on Hand to take pix at our Friday night bootcamp. Thank you Jim for rocking it for us!

http://www.jimwallingford.com/Events/Mike-Davies-Bellevue-Boot-Camp/11156246_NzfiC#781954947_oesSn

The Bootcamp began innocently enough, nice INTENSE GO GO GO GO warm up...followed by a nice INTENSE GO GO GO GO split Strength move / Agility move / Stength move combo. It was so great to have so many dedicated women there! All shapes, all sizes, all different athletic levels...one thing happend between all of us, WE DIDNT QUIT, WE DIDN't STOP, and we had AN INCREDIBLE TIME!

Fun - aboslutley.

Intense - positively.

Exciting - indubidibly.

Everyone lost weight this weekend, just the shear amount of sweating that took place locked us all in motivating zones, carried on into this week and beyond!

~Trainer Shannon

Athlete Spotlight - Haleina Desrosier

2010-02-09T21:51:00Z

Haleina Desrosier has more talent in her right little pinky....than most.

She is a multi-talented Fitness Athlete who holds a few gymnastics records, competes in the NPC, and...can sing like an angel!

Not only is she a very talented woman, she is also incredibly brave.

Haleina has enlisted in the Army for 4 active duty years as a Medic (EMT in civilian term)!! She will be leaving us in March, off to Basic Training...I.E. THE REAL DEAL BOOTCAMP!

So, to help her get on her way, she is doing house cleaning until she leaves...yep...about 3 more weeks or so!

I'd like to help her get her $ in order, and asked if I could Blog her:
She says the following:

"Yes, I would love if you would put some info about my availability for cleaning on your blog! For people that I know through you, it's $20 per hour and I clean anything and everything! Put my e-mail down as a prefered method of contact and I'm willing to travel as far north as smokey point and far south as factoria...... I'm in Edmonds, FYI on that! Well, I hope you have a great day! XOXO Haleina"
haleinad@hotmail.com

Please email her if you interested, and let her know she was recommended by me!

Haleina, we just love you to pieces! We wish you the absolute best! lots of love!!!

~Trainer Shannon

Leukemia & Lymphoma Societ... For Baily

2010-02-09T21:46:00Z

I Was Forwarded this Email from one of our Fitness Friends, Lindsay on Behalf of her friend Heather:

Dear Friends and Family,

Cancer sucks. It’s okay to say that, to scream it. I don’t think anyone will get mad at you for it. My three year old, Caleb, says it and even has a shirt that says it. CANCER SUCKS!!! I learned that the hard way this last year and now I am going to do something about that cancer. I’m going to run a marathon. Crazy, I know and go ahead and tell me that all you want. You can say “how are you, little miss prancing ballerina, going to run a mile?” A mile, ha! Try 26 miles! Okay, I’m not even going to try 26 miles quite yet but I will try 13! I have decided to run in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon in June 2010.

In April of 2009, my 3 year old son Baily was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The tumor in his chest was 11cm, the size of a small soccer ball. Baily had to give up going to preschool, the zoo, petting zoos, playing with his friends, going to church or anywhere that there were large crowds of people indoor. This 3 year old boy was poked and prodded, spent weeks in the hospital, had an outrageous amount of scans, took medicines that made him throw up, lost all of his hair, and kept on smiling. Baily turned 4 years old during his fight with cancer and I swear he was more like 34; he was forced to grow up very fast. Baily endured 5 different chemo treatments and radiation, and had started testing at Fred Hutchinson for his life-saving, last chance option, Stem cell Transplant at the end of October of 2009. Two days into testing we found out that not only was the tumor still active and growing but the cancer had spread into his lungs. Back to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital we went on October 30^th. Baily never made it out of the hospital. He died there on November 17^th, 2009, from cancer. Four years old.

So I’m mad. I’m mad at that cancer and I am going to do everything in my power to help find a cure. Running a marathon is nothing compared to what Baily and all of the other fighters have to go through. I’m sure now it is obvious why this cause is so important to me. I am going to honor my sweet Baily and make him proud, running is such a small thing but it makes a big difference.

Team-in-Training is the largest endurance training program in the country and since 1988 has raised more than $750 million for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As a member of Team-in-Training I have coaches, a mentor, and more than 70 teammates to run with. We are all supporting each other and committing ourselves to raising money for a cure. I have set a goal to raise $2500 as a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Will you help me meet my goal? It’s so simple to donate online, just go to my team in training page, http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/rnrseatl10/bennetth. You can check back often to see how I am doing too. You can also learn about Baily, www.bailybennett.com.

This is the year of change. I am changing my mind about being mad and doing nothing, now I’m mad and doing something about it. I’m running…. not away from the hurt, anger and sadness associated with cancer…. but running with purpose, running toward a cure.

With my sincere thanks,

Heather (Marshbank) Bennett

PS: Please feel free to forward this to others that you know who would like to be involved. This is a great way to start your year off right. We can all work together to find a cure; one penny at a time, one mile at a time. Help me run for Baily!

SPRING FEVER: 2010 Bodybuilding.com OREGON IRONMAN

2010-01-29T21:48:00Z

The 2010 NPC Bodybuilding.com Oregon Ironman Bodybuilding, Women's Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships

http://www.rksmithproductions.com/2010OIMPoster.html

(NPC National Qualifier)
When: Saturday May 15th, 2010

Where: Chinook Winds Casino’s Showroom, in Lincoln City OR
Event Tickets will be on sale on January 4th. / Judging 10:00 AM / Finals 7:00 PM
CONTACT PROMOTER: R.K.SMITH PRODUCTIONS, RON OR SUSAN SMITH@ 503.376.6361 or
Email: smiths@oregoncoast.com

Visit online @http://www.rksmithproductions.com/OREGONIRONMAN.html

Guest Posers are: Nikki Crawford, IFBB Pro Michal Kindred, NPC Champion Matthew Lowden and Award winning Kids Dance Group: Groove Nation’s “Kontrolled Kaos”.

The 2010 NPC Membership fee is $90.00.

2010 Oregon Ironman Entry fee is $75.00 If entering two classes, your additional Class fee is $50.00.

FITNESS CLASS: Fitness will do only Two Rounds. Two Piece Suit and Routine. / Each Round is scored at 50% of the Final Score.

FIGURE CLASS: Figure will do only One Round. Two Piece Suit.

BIKINI: CHECK HERE FOR THE NEW 2010 RULES ANDS GUILDELINES

There will be an Overall for Bikini Class

*Double entrants who qualify for Nationals will have to choose which class they will compete in. National Contests will not allow double entries.

*Beginning in 2009 Eligibility is reduced to one year for National Contests, with the exception of NPC Nationals, and USA Championships that will continue to have a two years of eligibility.

*The Overall second place in Women's Bodybuilding at the USA Championships will receive her Pro card.

YOU GUYS ALL KNOW HOW MUCH I JUST ADORE THIS SHOW, THE DRIVE DOWN IS WORTH IT ENOUGH, THEN YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A GREAT EVENT! THE CROWD IS ALIVE AND IT'S FUN FUN FUN!

I ALWAYS ENJOY THE DRIVE ALONG THE COAST ONCE YOU HIT PORTLAND, GO AND HIT THE COASTLINE AND ENJOY THE DRIVE! SO MUCH BETTER THAN ROCKING THE I-5....SURE IT TAKES A BIT LONGER, BUT YOUR STRESS WILL EASE AWAY AS YOU LOOK OUT.....

RON AND SUSAN MAKE THEIR SHOWS FUN FOR THE AUDIENCE, GREAT COMPETITION FOR THE ATHLETES, AND LEAVES YOU WITH A STRONGER COMMITMENT TO THE INDUSTRY

~TRAINER SHANNON

2010 Vancouver USA Classic, Tanji Johnson Fitness/Figure/Bikini Championships

2010-01-29T19:25:00Z

2010 NPC Vancouver USA Natural
Bodybuilding Championships &
Tanji Johnson Fitness, Figure & Bikini Classic

Skyview High School Auditorium
1300 NW 139th St Vancouver WA

SATURDAY MARCH 27TH, 2010

NATIONAL QUALIFIER: The Vancouver Natural is a National Qualifying event. The top two Open Men and Open Women in each weight class qualify for any NPC National Level contest. Top 5 Fitness and Bikini winners in each open class will qualify for ANY national level event. The top 5 Figure are eligible for the JUNIOR USA, TEEN COLLEGIATE, MASTERS NATIONALS and TEAM UNIVERSE FIGURE CHAMPIKONSHIPS and the top 3 are eligible for the JUNIOR NATIONAL, USA and NATIONAL FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Eligibility is good for 1 year .For more information on qualifications, see www.npcnewsonline.com

ELIGIBILITY: All entrants must be registered with the NPC. Competitors may register the day of the show ($90.00). Teen competitors must be no older than 19 years of age the day of the show. Masters Women must be over 35 years of age; Masters Men must be over 40 or over 50 years of age. Proof of age (i.e. Birth Certificate copy) must accompany any Junior, Teen or Masters entries. There are no residency restrictions. Entrant may not enter more than one class with the exception of Mixed Pairs, Fitness or Figure.

TESTING: There will be a random selection of competitors for polygraph testing the morning of the show. Testing will be for steroid use 24 months prior to and including the date of this contest. All competitors must agree to taking the test, those registering a positive result will be disqualified from further competition.

ENTRY FEE: $60.00 Mixed Pairs are free if entered in another division, otherwise $60.00. Contestants may enter only one division (with the exception of Mixed Pairs, Fitness or Figure). If entering both Fitness and Figure, separate entry fees are required. Cashier check or money order preferred, made payable to Bohm Productions, PMB 124, 8002 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665.

DEADLINE: For entry forms and fee – March 20, 2010. Late Entries $100 NO EXCEPTIONS.

AWARDS: Trophies or medals will be awarded to the top five place winners in each class. Overall Open Men, Open Women and Masters Men will be awarded decorative swords. Overall Figure, Fitness, and Bikini and Novice Men/Women will be awarded Neils Anderson Statues. A team Award will be given to the team with the most competitors from one club or organization.

MUSIC: Must be recorded on a CD, free of static and other distortions. Music must have only your allotted time for music on it – all bodybuilding competitors have 60 seconds, fitness competitors have up to 2 min (90 sec for Junior Fitness). Music must start at the beginning of the CD. We reserve the right to refuse CD’S not meeting these standards. Obscene lyrics in the music will result in disqualification.

CHECK-IN / WEIGH-IN: Competitors check-in / weigh-in Friday March 26th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM at Skyview High School, late check-in / weigh-in March 27th, 7:30AM SHARP at Skyview High School. Competitors meeting at 8:30AM. Prejudging 9:00AM. Evening show, all competitors 6:00PM, be prepared and on time. Late contestants for the preliminary lineup will not be allowed to compete. NO REFUNDS. Due to insurance requirements, limited space, and for the competitors’ safety, no assistants or trainers will be permitted in the pump up room, locker room or backstage.
*** IFBB Fitness Pro LAURA MAK will be at check in Friday night selling her famous MAK ATTACK clothing!***

There will be a FREE posing rehearsal for all Fitness/Figure/Bikini competitors
at 7:00PM Friday March 26th on stage at Skyview following Check-in.
IFBB Pro Tanji Johnson will conduct this rehearsal.
IFBB PRO and National Judge, Sandy Williamson will be in attendance.

PREJUDGING: Starts at 9:00AM in the following order – Women’s Junior Fitness, Women’s Fitness (Fitness Round), Teen Men, Over 35 Women, Over 40 Men, and Over 50 Men, Women’s Figure (2pc Swimsuit), Over 35 and over 40Figure (2pc. Swimsuit), Women’s Fitness (2pc. Swimsuit), Novice Women (Light, Heavy), Novice Men (Light, Middle, Heavy), Mixed Pairs, Women’s Bikini, Open Women (Light, Middle, Heavy), Open Men (Bantam, Light, Middle, Light Heavy & Heavy).

TICKETS: Finals, ON SALE 1/2/10, $35 VIP (limited seats, first 7 rows front/center) $25, (reserved seating). Prejudging - $15, General Admission.

Includes service charge. Finals tickets available thru Bohm Productions and Tickets West 1-800-992-TIXX, Prejudging tickets available only at the door the day of event.

SCORES: Copies of competitors score sheets will be available to each competitor at the night show, after their class is finished.

FOR YOUR ENTRY FORMS, CLICK HERE: http://www.northwestbodybuilding.net/entry2010.pdf

Earthquake Survival RE-teaching

2010-01-29T17:56:00Z

Thanks to Jim Wallingford for forwarding this to me....

Is this ever an eye opener.

Directly opposite of what we've been taught over the years.

I can remember in school being told to, "duck and cover" or stand in a doorway during an earthquake.

This guy's findings are absolutely amazing.

I hope we all remember his survival method if we are ever in an earthquake.

EXTRACT FROM DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE: "TRIANGLE OF LIFE"

My name is Doug Copp.

I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of the American Rescue Team International (ARTI), the world's most experienced rescue team.

The information in this article will save lives in an earthquake.
I have crawled inside 875 collapsed buildings, worked with rescue teams from 60 countries, founded rescue teams in several countries, and I am a member of many rescue teams from many countries...
I was the United Nations expert in Disaster Mitigation for two years.

I have worked at every major disaster in the world since 1985, except for simultaneous disasters.
The first building I ever crawled inside of was a school in Mexico City during the 1985 earthquake.

Every child was under its desk.

Every child was crushed to the thickness of their bones.

They could have survived by lying down next to their desks in the aisles.

It was obscene, unnecessary and I wondered why the children were not in the aisles.

I didn't at the time know that the children were told to hide under something.
Simply stated, when buildings collapse, the weight of the ceilings falling upon the objects or furniture inside crushes these objects, leaving a space or void next to them.

This space is what I call the "triangle of life".
The larger the object, the stronger, the less it will compact.

The less the object compacts, the larger the void, the greater the probability that the person who is using this void for safety will not be injured.

The next time you watch collapsed buildings, on television, count the "triangles" you see formed. They are everywhere.

It is the most common shape, you will see, in a collapsed building.

TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

1) Most everyone who simply "ducks and covers" WHEN BUILDINGS COLLAPSE are crushed to death.

People who get under objects, like desks or cars, are crushed.

2) Cats, dogs and babies often naturally curl up in the fetal position.

You should too in an earthquake...

It is a natural safety/survival instinct.

You can survive in a smaller void.

Get next to an object, next to a sofa, next to a large bulky object that will compress slightly but leave a void next to it.

3) Wooden buildings are the safest type of construction to be in during an earthquake. Wood is flexible and moves with the force of the earthquake.

If the wooden building does collapse, large survival voids are created.

Also, the wooden building has less concentrated, crushing weight.

Brick buildings will break into individual bricks. Bricks will cause many injuries but less squashed bodies than concrete slabs.

4) If you are in bed during the night and an earthquake occurs, simply roll off the bed.

A safe void will exist around the bed. Hotels can achieve a much greater survival rate in earthquakes, simply by posting a sign on The back of the door of every room telling occupants to lie down on the floor, next to the bottom of the bed during an earthquake.

5) If an earthquake happens and you cannot easily escape by getting out the door or window, then lie down and curl up in the fetal position next to a sofa, or large chair.

6) Most everyone who gets under a doorway when buildings collapse is killed.

How ?

If you stand under a doorway and the doorjamb falls forward or backward you will be crushed by the ceiling above.

If the door jam falls sideways you will be cut in half by the doorway.

In either case, you will be killed.

7) Never go to the stairs.

The stairs have a different "moment of frequency" (they swing separately from the main part of the building).

The stairs and remainder of the building continuously bump into each other until structural failure of the stairs takes place.

The people who get on stairs before they fail are chopped up by the stair treads - horribly mutilated.

Even if the building doesn't collapse, stay away from the stairs.

The stairs are a likely part of the building to be damaged.

Even if the stairs are not collapsed by the earthquake, they may collapse later when overloaded by fleeing people.

They should always be checked for safety, even when the rest of the building is not damaged.

8) Get Near the Outer Walls Of Buildings Or Outside Of Them If Possible -

It is much better to be near the outside of the building rather than the interior.

The farther inside you are from the outside perimeter of the building the greater the probability that your escape route will be blocked.

9) People inside of their vehicles are crushed when the road above falls in an earthquake and crushes their vehicles; which is exactly what happened with the slabs between the decks of the Nimitz Freeway...

The victims of the San Francisco earthquake all stayed inside of their vehicles.

They were all killed.

They could have easily survived by getting out and sitting or lying next to their vehicles. Everyone killed would have survived if they had been able to get out of their cars and sit or lie next to them.

All the crushed cars had voids 3 feet high next to them, except for the cars that had columns fall directly across them.

10) I discovered, while crawling inside of collapsed newspaper offices and other offices with a lot of paper, that paper does not compact.

Large voids are found surrounding stacks of paper.

Spread the word and save someone's life...

The Entire world is experiencing natural calamities so be prepared.
"We are but angels with one wing, it takes two to fly".

In 1996 we made a film, which proved my survival methodology to be correct.

The Turkish Federal Government, City of Istanbul, University of Istanbul Case Productions and ARTI cooperated to film this practical, scientific test.

We collapsed a school and a home with 20 mannequins inside.

Ten mannequins did "duck and cover," and ten mannequins I used in my "triangle of life" survival method.

After the simulated earthquake collapse we crawled through the rubble and entered the building to film and document the results.

The film, in which I practiced my survival techniques under directly observable, scientific conditions, relevant to building collapse, showed there would have been zero percent survival for those doing duck and cover.
There would likely have been 100 percent survivability for people using my method of the "triangle of life."

This film has been seen by millions of viewers on television in Turkey and the rest of Europe, and it was seen in the USA, Canada and Latin America on the TV program Real TV.

Newest Member of the Team - MUFFIN

2010-01-19T21:09:00Z

Having a pet is a great way to get exercise, decrease stress, and give you endless Joy!

Welcome to our newest member of the family, MUFFIN, owner: Kathy Dreiblatt!

Here is a great article:

Dogs Are A Wonderful Addition To The Family.

Credit: jerry Tidwell "Associated Content"

Owning a dog is one of my greatest pleasures. If you don't own a dog maybe there will be at least one reason listed here to convince you why you should. If you own a dog you already have a million reasons.

1.Dogs Are Good Listeners.

There is nothing better than a really sympathetic listener. A dog will snuggle right up to you and hang on every word you say. Even though you know they can't understand a word you say, it's nice to have a warm body to snuggle with while you cry. They don't ask questions, don't say the wrong thing, they just listen and snuggle. They are probably trying to recall what great thing they did to deserve some much wanted attention like this. Somehow it just really makes you feel better.

2. They Are Always Glad To See You.
It doesn't matter if you left hours ago or five minutes ago, a dog's reaction is always the same. They act like they haven't seen you in forever. You could never get a reaction like that out of anyone else in your family, especially not your cat. Secretly they are probably hoping that you remembered to take them along.

3.Dogs Make You Feel Safe.
This is especially true of females. When some strange person knocks on the door and your dog raises his hackles and growls, it makes you feel much safer. You'd like to think they would protect you if they had to or at least make a person think twice about coming in. I know my dogs will see and hear anything that comes in the house well before I do. I also really feel like when my husband is gone my dogs are in a more protective mindset. At least they seem to be and that makes me feel safer.

4.Dogs Will Make You Get Exercise.
This alone should be a good motivator. If you live in town your dog is going to need to be walked every day, normally a couple of times. It's not like you can just open the door and let them out. You have to take them and this means you are getting exercise you would normally not get. It makes you feel so much better just to get out. If you live in the country and you can just turn your dog loose you will still get plenty of exercise. There is mud to clean off, burrs to pick out, skunk smells to eliminate, cat's to rescue and many more things that involve some form of exercise.

5.Dogs Teach You Responsibility.

You can not own a dog without being responsible. If you do you will have a messy yard or house. You have to learn to clean up after them. It isn't their fault they are trapped in a tiny yard or in the house. You have to learn to pay attention to their body language. They will tell you when they need out, when they want a walk, when they need water or food. But , you have to be responsible enough to notice these things. Dogs have this little alarm clock inside for dinner time. If you are late they will let you know. One of our dogs brings his bowl to you if he thinks you don't get it.

6. Dogs Love A Good Adventure.
The great thing about a dog is that they think everything is an adventure as long as they are with you. If you have to do a particularly dirty job they are right there. They are willing to slop through mud, help with goats, swim in that dirty tank, go fishing, go for a walk, slop in the rain to feed the horses. As long as they are going they think it's great fun. Later when you are tired and want to hang on the couch, they think there isn't anything better. Hanging with their person on the couch is a perfect day in a dogs eyes. Actually I think dogs think every day is a good day, except maybe trip to the vet day.

7.Prepare You For Children.
In a lot of ways this is true. If you can not handle a dog do not have children. Dogs are a lot of work. Sometimes they are naughty and tear things up. They have to be exercised, fed, watered, disciplined, and loved. If you cannot do these things for a dog you should know that a child is twice the work. A child has even more energy. Unlike dogs they do not spend most of their days sleeping(except when they are really young) so if a dog wears you out a child will even more so.

8.Dogs Teach Your Children How To Love A Pet.
My son is 19 months old now and has been around our two dogs the entire time. Our dogs are wonderful with him. They let him do anything with them. But, this is a great chance to teach your child that animals have feelings too. They have to learn to be gentle, they learn that dogs hurt too, that dogs need care. It is a great way to model the way we should take care of God's creation. Then when they get old enough they can take of one of their own dogs.

9.Dogs Are Good Little Cleaners.
I never have to worry about cleaning up any food that is dropped on the floor. It is almost gone before it hits the floor. Dogs really have a way of making you feel like you are the best cook in the world too. No matter what you are making they hover around usually much more excited than anyone else in the family would. Any food, crumbs, spills, are all taken care of usually before I even have to ask. So they save you a lot of time as well.

10.Dogs Have Huge Hearts.

For some reason God knew we needed an animal like a dog. The emotion they exhibit is not reflected by any other animal or person except maybe a toddler. No matter whether you yell at them, forget about them,or neglect them they some how find it in their heart to not just forgive but love. They don't even just love they love just as huge as they did before. Have you never yelled at your dog and seen how crushed he is? Yet two minutes later it is just as if it never happened. My favorite thing about a dog is their ability to love with their whole heart no matter what.

A little bit 'O Sunshine!

2010-01-18T16:59:00Z

I FREQUENT THE DESERT SUN TANNING SALON OFF BELLEVUE WAY IN BELLEVUE, WA.

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO SOAK IN SOME 'RAYS' AND GET THAT VITAL GLOW THAT MAKES 'SOME/MOST' OF US FITNESS LADIES ...WELL, GLOW!

ENJOY, PLEASE NOTE THE LIMITAITION IN THE FINE PRINT FOR LOCATIONS.

THANKS!

~TRAINER SHANNON

Athlete Spotlight- IFBB Fitness Professional - Julie Palmer

2010-01-15T22:13:00Z

Gotta love this athlete.

JULIE PALMER, IFBB FITNESS PROFESSIONAL!
http://juliepalmer.com

I love success stories. And Julie's story is a great one, thru trials & thru learning the sport, to competing in the sport, and now at the top of her game, Julie is the true epitome of what Fitness Athletes strive for. She improves each year leaps and bounds, and has one of the tightest physiques onstage. She keeps her body primed and ready year around.

Julie has continued in this sport, learning, growing, and inspiring all of us throughout her career. I make a huge deal about how much of a fan I am of her, and I was so excited to be joining a team like Fitness Factory, where as JULIE is a pillar. I really like this girl. Strong in her actions, strong in her verbiage, strong in her delivery. But with all that strength lies a heart of gold.

We enjoyed Julie when she came out with Mike Davies for our First 2008 Fitness Factory Fitness Camp here in Bellevue, WA! THIS athlete knows a thing or two about BEING an Athlete....She put us thru the cardio ringer, and we are better for it! She worked out in my group for one workout, and I was amazed by her. She's earned her Pro status. This athlete is phenominal.

Thanks Julie for cheering on all of us SG2Victory girls out here in the Pacific Northwest, as we Cheer for you on your 2010 Season. Can't wait to see what you'll be bringing to the stage this year!

We love ya lots and want you to go out there and KICK SOME BOOTIE!

http://juliepalmer.com
http://mikedaviesfitness.com/julie_palmer.html
http://contest.bodybuilding.com/bio/63/

our favorite Isaac Hinds also just wrote about Julie:
http://www.hardbody.com/news/2010/01/14/palmer-profile-in-capital-style/
(Make sure to sign up for his daily updates! Be the first to know Industry news!)

As always, check out http://MuscularDevelopment.com
and search for Julie Palmer

~Trainer Shannon

SG2Victory January 10th, 2010 Vancouver Show Mini-Seminar

2010-01-04T23:58:00Z

Hi Ladies!

Please do your best to attend the January 10th Group Posing practice this next weekend if you are planning to compete at the Vancouver Classic on March 27th, 2010.

11am Sidekicks Gym

Redmond, WA

$35

I will be covering the following:

1) NPC Card Registration

2) Vancouver Classic Entry Form

3) Vancouver "You show know...." How to go to the show

4) Suits, Glue & Tanning info

5) Indepth Shopping lists

6) How to budget for your show

7) Contest Suit SWAP & SALE (bring your CLEAN suits!)

* SG reserves the right to help pick the suit that's BEST for you. Please do not spend any money until you have cleared request.

8) Fundraising Opportunities & Sign up Sheets

9) Calender - When to do What, and what should be done by when

10) Posing basics

11) Judging & How to be seen

12) Photoshoot Sign up for the Team

13) Supplement Order Forms

Please Bring your CONTEST BINDERS! I have updates for you.

If you want to order one, please contact me no later than Thursday! ($40)

This is a BIG BIG BIG deal, so I urge you to attend.

This is a mini-Seminar, so please be prepared to take NOTES!

~Trainer Shannon

JANUARY 2010

2010-01-04T22:56:00Z

We begin the Year again with our MONTLY UPDATES for

JANUARY 2010

Jan 1 -   Fri -     SG2Victory Fitness Friday Group Workout! 12Noon

Jan 3 -  Sun -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

Jan 8 -   Fri -        SG2Victory Fitness Friday Group Workout
                               6pm LA Fitness Bellevue $10

Jan 10- Sun -    2010 VANCOUVER SG2VICTORY CONTEST SEMINAR
                             & Group Posing Practice 11am Sidekicks $35

Jan 15 - Fri -      SG2Victory Fitness Friday Group Workout
                             6pm LA Fitness Bellevue $10

Jan 17- Sun -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

Jan 22   Fri -       SG2Victory Fitness Friday Group Workout
                            6pm LA Fitness Bellevue $10

Jan 23- Sat       IFBB PRO Ironman Contest LA, CA

jan 24 Sun -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

Jan 29 - Fri -     SG2Victory Fitness Friday Group Workout
                             6pm LA Fitness Bellevue $10

Jan 31 - Sun -     SG2Victory Group Posing 11am Sidekicks Gym $35

BIRTHDAYS!!!!
Lisa Soboslai Bday! 1/3
JIM WALLINGFORD! 1/4
Teresa Ray Bday! 1/5
Shannon (#2) Patten Bday! 1/6
Stacy Leith Bday!! 1/8
Tanji Johnson Bday! 1/9
Belinda Chin Bday! 1/19
Jeff Carlson Bday! 1/19
Monique Hook Bday! 1/22
KIM TAYLOR BDAY!!! 1/24
Sei Ryan Bday! 1/31
Scott Dungan Bday! 1/31
Eddie Thompson Bday! 1/31

Please keep checking the blog and the Main Website for new up and coming events and information!!!

www.shannongill.com

~Trainer Shannon

2010 NORTHWEST NPC CONTEST LISTINGS

2010-01-04T18:54:00Z

WELCOME ALL NPC ATHLETES!

LET'S GET THE 2010 COMPETITION SEASON UNDERWAY!

PLEASE SEND THIS LINK TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS

HERE IS YOUR 2010 NPC NORTHWEST CONTEST LISTINGS!

*Please note! There are lots of changes
with the National contest listings!
(*)'s are shown for Nationals below.

*All tenative dates and locations. It is in your best interest to visit the contest Website, contact the promoter, and follow up with each show you plan to compete in

**Most NW regional shows have an entry deadline ONE WEEK PRIOR to contest, though EACH show is different. Please contact promoters directly for correct dates.

***National shows indicate entry deadline dates.

More listings at:
www.npcnewsonline.com (regional & national listings)

MARCH 2010:

3/27 - Vancouver USA Natural Bodybuilding &
Tanji Johnson Fitness, Figure & Bikini Classic (National Qualifier)
Skyview High School, Vancouver, WA
Promoter: Frank Bohm Productions & Tanji Enterprises
(360) 887-8558
fbprod@pacifier.com / excellentspirit@hotmail.com
www.northwestbodybuilding.net

APRIL 2010:

4/16 & 4/17 – Emerald Cup Bodybuilding
Fitness & Figure Championships (National Qualifier)
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA
Promoter: Craig Productions
(425) 949-7320
emeraldcup@aol.com / www.craigproductions.com

4/ 24 – Empire Classic Bodybuilding,
Fitness & Figure Championships (No Bikini Division, sorry!)
Northern Quest Casino, Spokane, WA
Promoter: Ivan Ribic or Paul Hughes
(509) 990-3771
ivanribic@hotmail.com / www.empireclassic.net

MAY 2010:

5/ 8 – Bill Pearl High Desert Classic(National Qualifier)
(Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini)
Summit High School, Bend, OR
Promoter: Bill Haynes
(541) 408-7124
centraloregonbodybuilding@yahoo.com / www.bend-supplements.com

5/15 - Bodybuilding.com Oregon Ironman Championships
(National Qualifier)
Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, OR.
Promoter: R.K. Smith Productions
(503) 398-2859
smiths@oregoncoast.com / www.rksmithproductions.com

JUNE 2010:

* 6/18-6/19- Jr. National Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships
Chicago, IL (Deadline for entry May 28, 2010)
Promoter: Pam Betz
(407) 876-4467
pambetz@aol.com / www.npcjrnationals.com

JULY 2010:

7/10 – Oregon State Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships (National Qualifier)
Parkrose High School, Portland, OR
Promoter: Andre Scott
bambam@oregonbodybuilding.com / www.oregonbodybuilding.com

7/17 – Washington State Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships (National Qualifier)
Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn, WA .
Promoter: Williams Productions
(253) 638-3000
info@williamsproductions.com / www.williamsproductions.com

7/24 –Eastern Washington Bodybuilding,
Fitness & Figure Championships
Southridge High, Kennewick, WA
Promoter: Audra Harding
(509) 586-7680
ajracestables1@aol.com

* 7/9 - 7/10 - Team Universe Nationals(Bodybuilding, Figure/ Bikini)
& National Fitness Championships
Hackensack, NJ (Deadline for entry June 25, 2010)
Promoter: Steve Weinberger / Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym
(516) 933-1111
bevsgym@optonline.net

*7/23 & 7/24 - Teen Collegiate Nationals
& Masters National Figure Championships
(Teen Fitness, Masters Figure, Collegiate Figure, Masters Bikini)
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (Check website for deadline)
Promoter: Gary Udit
(412) 377 - 1438
gudit@comcast.net / www.garyudit.com

* 7/30- 7/31 NPC USA National
Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships
(no Fitness, sorry!)
Las Vegas, NV (Deadline for entry July 9, 2010)
Promoter: Jon Lindsay
(310) 796-9181
jon@musclecontest.com / www.musclecontest.com

AUGUST 2010:

* 8/28th- Junior USA Nationals - BodyBuilding,
Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships
Sattord, TX (Deadline for entry Aug 6, 2010)
Promoter: Tres Bennett (843) 270-4373
Promoter: Lee Thompson
(281) 435-8804
lee@tltinc.org / www.npcjrusa.com

SEPTEMBER 2010:

*9/3 - 9/4- North American Nationals
Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini championships
Cleveland, OH (check website for deadline)
Promoter: Gary Udit
(412) 377-1438
gudit@comcast.net

9/25 – Night of Champions Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships
Northern Quest Casino, Spokane, WA
Promoters: Ivan Ribic & Paul Hughes
(509) 990-3771
ivanribic@hotmail.com / www.empireclassic.net

OCTOBER 2010:

10/2 – WA Iron Man Bodybuilding Fitness & Bikini Championships,
(Polygraph Drug Tested National Qualifier)
Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie,
Promoter: Craig Productions
(425) 949-7320
emeraldcup@aol.com / www.craigproductions.com

10/9 - 7 Feathers
Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships
7 Feathers Resort & Casino, Canyonville, Oregon
Promoter: R.K. Smith Productions
(503) 398-2859
smiths@oregoncoast.com / www.rksmithproductions.com

* 10/15th & 16th - NPC National
Bodybuilding, figure & Bikini Championships
(no fitness, sorry!)
Atlanta, GA (Deadline for entry Sept 24th, 2010)
Promoter: Steve Karel
Please contact Pam Betz for entry questions
(407) 876-4467
pambetz@aol.com / www.nationalbodybuilding.com

10/30 – Iron Mountain Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships
Wenatchee, WA
Promoter: Dr. Gordon Myco / Chris Grow
425-356-7717 gordon@irongodproductions.com
360-420-4475 chris@irongodproductions.com
http://www.irongodproductions.com/

10/30 - Max Muscle Yellowstone Classic
Bozman, MT
Promoter:Jeff or Kati Kovick at (406)-543-4MAX or (406)214-1909
maxmuscle@bresnan.net or maxmusclemissoula@bresnan.net
http://npcmontana.com/registration.php

NOVEMBER 2010:

11/ 13 – Northwest Bodybuilding,
Fitness, Figure and Bikini Championships (National Qualifier)
Olympia, WA
Promoter:Nic Younis & The Fit Stop in Olympia
(360)956-3400
bodybuilding@fitstop24.com / www.fitstop24.com

DECEMBER 2010:
TRAIN HARD WITH ALL YOUR EXTRA FOOD!

~Trainer Shannon

2010 NPC Contest Schedule

2010-01-04T18:41:00Z

THE TIME IS HERE!

Like I've said in our 2009 schedule, if you have not planned out your competition year, well, in my opinion, you're a tad late, BUT, not to worry! Here is your stop to get all the lastest for your sport!

Please spend the time and learn about the NPC and your division HERE:

NPCNewsOnline.com - The Official Web Site of the National Physique Committee, Inc and The NPC News Magazine.

This web site is loaded with the information you are looking for:

For your CONTEST LISTINGS: Please visit here:

http://npcnewsonline.com/new/PDFfiles/NPC_ContestListing.pdf

The New 2010 NPC CARD is $90.
(Last year was $85, please make sure to send the correct amount!)

Click here to print out the NPC entry form to compete in 2010:
http://npcnewsonline.com/new/application.htm
(The link currently shows the 2009 card, okay to fill out with correct $90 fee!)

For the New Year; THE OH SHIT MOMENT....

2009-12-31T03:32:00Z

As we go into the New Year, and all the 'festivities' occur, may I please bring this to the table point blank.

I received this email and it stopped me in my tracks.

For all of you SG2Victory Girls, this is a mandatory clip to watch.

"This is a very powerful anti-drinking and driving TV Ad from Australia . In California , this hits home for all of us and why the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Law Enforcement, Avoid the 100 DUI Team, South Bay DUI Team and our Department are so aggressive in locating, arresting and removing DUI drivers off our roadways. Please take time to watch this TV Ad. Thanks "

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8

~trainer shannon

Happy Birthday to Ms. Terri Stevens!!!!!!

2009-12-28T19:25:00Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY
DEAR LOVELY
MS. TERRI STEVENS!!!!

Terri is one of those athletes that can walk onstage and look like she belongs at the Pro Level!

She has one of the tightest physiques I've ever had the pleasure of posing, and she's one hell of firecracker, which I love, because you just cannot teach "Personality"!

Terri, I just love you to bits, and wish you the very best in the world. I cannot wait to see you back on stage.

~Trainer Shannon

Happy Birthday Christine Moore!

2009-12-28T19:15:00Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINE MOORE!
December 25th, 2009

Christine Moore joined us this past year and has completely transformed herself! Placing 2nd in the Ironman Tall Class, Christine is looking to rock and roll in 2010 and has her eye at the VERY top! She has the "IT" factor and am so excited to see what happens this year.

Christine, Happy Birthday, and we love you lots and lots.....

~Trainer Shannon

Unfair TAX on our Tanning Salons

2009-12-23T18:13:00Z

http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5746/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=509

It doesn't matter if you're for or against tanning for yourself, this is a huge hit to our industry.

Please do your part to help in having our voices heard.

Please act quickly, and pass along this to everyone you know!

Thanks so much!

~Trainer Shannon

MERRY CHRISTMAS LADIES!

2009-12-22T18:53:00Z

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I wish you all a very Merry FIT- mas!

And if you've been good all year, then Santa should bring you some Orange Roughy, Asparagus & Yam for the day after Christmas!

And if you've been trully good, you'll get a six pack for your spring show! (GRIN)

I wanted to take a moment and tell you all how wonderful you are, truly special individuals who have enriched my life to the fullest. The connections I make with you go well beyond this industry, and you each teach me something new. You make me proud to be apart of your lives, as you grow as women and blossom as athletes.

I have spent some time talking with some of you individually about your strengths, your weaknesses, and your dreams & goals. I just wanted to take a moment and follow up with you.

In December = 75% of us are Fluffy and fat and struggle with the temptations
around us & the cold & wet weather de-motivate us. I want to encourage you to
start incorporating a more strict eating pallet to help minimize calorie impact from
those sweet little temptations! Even getting 50 - 90% of your diet is Encorporate dark green leafy veggies DAILY and
keep up on your Multi Vitamins, Multi Minerals & Vita B, C, D & E.

Drinking your water will help hydrate you (especially if you are tossing a few cold ones back)

Cardio will help keep you sweating, burning calories, and "keeping your head in the game'
so to speak. You eat more? You need to burn more! Even getting in 20-30 minutes as a daily event is still better than couch surfing!

Keeping in touch with your fellow fitness friends is also a great idea! Get in a workout now and again, and keep each other accountable! It's always good to confide in someone

Merry Christmas ladies! Have a great Holiday!

XO ~Trainer Shannon

FAV ADS

2009-12-22T18:39:00Z

DURING YOUR HOLIDAYS, MAKE SURE TO EAT GOOD!

PEOPLE MEAN WELL, BUT IT'S THE SAME STUFF YOU WOULDN'T EAT DURING YOUR TRAINING SEASON!

~ TRAINER SHANNON

USA MUSCLE 72 hour sale!

2009-12-07T17:01:00Z

From Monday through Wednesday save 25% of all videos during our special 72-Hour Sale!
Simply add the videos to your cart to see the reduced price.

This promotion cannot be combined with any other coupon or promotional discount.
Sale ends Wednesday at 11.59pm PT.

THESE ARE ALREADY A GREAT RESOURCE FOR US FITNESS/FIGURE ATHLETES.

PLEASE VISIT MY LINK PAGE HERE: http://www.shannongill.com/Contact_Links.php

SCROLL DOWN, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY AFFILIATE PROGRAM!

REGULARLY PRICED AT $39, WITH YOUR 25% DISCOUNT, THESE BEAUTIES ARE A WONDERFUL $29!!!

THESE ARE A VERY AFFORDABLE WAY TO HAVE THE NATIONALS' EXPERIENCES IN YOUR LIBRARY.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! ENJOY!

BLOG Spotlight - Hardbody.com

2009-12-04T17:41:00Z

I WISH I SPOKE JAPANESE!

Visit his link for the whole story!

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2009/12/03/wii-muscle-march-coming-to-america/

You got to love Isaac Hinds for finding this stuff!

Please visit his site if you haven't yet. It's really one of the very best places to get NEW, BREAKING INDUSTRY News!

I would recommend signing up to be on his mailing list, so you can get his updates right in your Inbox - DAILY!

Thanks Issac for being so fantasic! We just love you, your work, and your insight. Keep it up!

~Trainer Shannon

DECEMBER 2009

2009-12-02T20:09:00Z

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN!

Wow, the last Double "0" .....Say good bye to 2009....Hello to 2010.

Here is what's on Deck for the last month of the Year:

December 2009

Friday 4th -       Jessica E. Madison's BIRTHDAY!!!

                            -- > BOOTCAMP 6pm @ LA Fitness Bellevue, WA (free)

Saturday 5th -   Excalibur Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - California

Sunday 6th -     Veronica Baer's BIRTHDAY!!!

                            -- > GROUP POSING 11AM SideKicks Gym Redmond, WA ($35)
                            -- > GROUP FITNESS Practice ($35)

Monday 7th -     Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Friday 11th-     -- > BOOTCAMP 6PM @ LA Fitness Bellevue, WA (free)

                              Hanukkah begins at sundown

Saturday 12th-   -- > SG2Victory ATHLETE Holiday PARTY! 4pm Bellevue, WA

                               Hanukkah

Sunday 13th -    -- > Individual Posing By Appointment only - One on One Posing. ($55)
                                     Email to schedule sgfitness@yahoo.com
                                    NO Group Posing

Friday 18th -       -- > BOOTCAMP 6PM @ LA Fitness Bellevue, WA (free)

Sunday 20th -    -- > GROUP POSING 11AM SideKicks Gym Redmond, WA ($35)
                             -- > GROUP FITNESS Practice ($35)

Monday 21st -     First Day of WINTER

Thursday 24th - Christmas Eve

Friday 25th -         Christmas

                                Christine Moore's BIRTHDAY!!!!

Saturday 26th -     Kwanzaa begins

Sunday 27th -     -- > GROUP POSING 11AM SideKicks Gym Redmond, WA ($35)
                              -- > GROUP FITNESS Practice ($35)

Monday 28th -     Teri Steven's BIRTHDAY!!!!

Tuesday 29th -     Jen Turnbull's BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thursday 31st - New Years EVE

Friday JANUARY 1st - -- > Shannon's All Out Fitness Day!
                                        -- > Group Workout
                                        -- > Group Bootcamp
                                        * Early Bird Get's the worm!
                                        * AM Time TBA, but usually right when the gym opens!

2009 GNC NPC Excalibur Championships

2009-12-01T16:33:00Z

GNC
NPC Excalibur Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championships (NQ)

December 5, 2009 Culver City, California

Contest Flyer
Results

Note: The following is general information only for the Excalibur Bodybuilding and Figure Championships. It is not intended to supersede or replace any entry form information. Please call for or download an official entry form. Entry fee is $80 (per class entered) with an additional late fee of $40 if entry is turned in day of event or is postmarked after the closing date on entry form (1 week prior to event). Additionally, every athlete must purchase an NPC card which is $90 payable at check-ins, day of event and payable to the "National Physique Committee". The NPC card is good for the "calendar year".

General Information
Ticket Prices

No video equipment will be allowed in the auditorium
No professional photography is allowed.
No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed on the premises.
No camera bags, tripods and other equipment is allowed in the auditorium.
Spectators who have purchased a ticket are allowed access to the event with one (1) camera only
General Information
Ticket Prices

General Information

Event Location:	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 DIRECTIONS: Go to www.expedia.com
Event Hotel:	Radisson Westside
Reservations:	310-649-1776 Mention www.musclecontest.com For Discount
Qualifications:	Must Be a U.S. Resident. Additional eligibility requirements can be found in the official entry form. Official entry form is availabe at our website 90 prior to the event.
Tanning:	Jan Tana spray tanning application as well as hair and make-up is available for all contests at event hotel on day before each contest as well as on site day of event. Sign-up for this great service by going to: www.jantana.com or call 1-972-347-2233.
Classes:	• Unlimited Men (7 wt grps) • Unlimited Women (3 wt grps) • Novice Men (4 wt grps) • Masters Men 40+ (three classes) • Masters Men 50+ • Figure* (six classes) (Must have reached 18th birthday by day of contest) • Masters Figure 35+ (three classes)** • Masters Figure 45+ (two classes)* • Masters Figure 50+ (one class) • Bikini**** (three classes) (Must have reached 18th birthday by day of contest) • Masters Bikini 35+ (one class) Masters Men over 40 (three classes) Lightweight – up to 165 ¼ Middleweight – over 165 ¼ to 187 ¼ Heavyweight – over 187 ¼ Figure (Unlimited) A: up to 5'1" B: over 5'1" to 5'2.5" C: over 5'2.5" to 5'4" D: over 5'4" to 5'5.5" E: over 5'5.5" to 5'7" F: over 5'7" Figure Masters 45+ two classes Short class: up to and including 5'4" Tall class: over 5'4 **Bikini/Figure 35+ - three classes Short class: up to and including 5'4" Medium class: Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6" Tall class: over 5'6"

Ticket Prices

Date/Time	Event	Price
Saturday, Dec 5th at 11:00am	Prejudging	$30 open seating
Saturday, Dec 5th at 6:30pm	Finals	$30/$40 all seats reserved

Discounted Ticket Prices
We offer discounted ticket prices for Children, Seniors and ACTIVE Military. (Must show military ID at box office.) Children that will NOT occupy a seat are free. Available for purchase at box office only.

Date/Time	Event	Price
Saturday, Dec 5th at 11:00am	Prejudging	$15 open seating
Saturday, Dec 5th at 6:30pm	Finals	$25 all seats reserved

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or transfers to other contests.

SEATING CHART for Veteran's Memorial Auditorium

Schedule of Events

Date	Time	Event	Location
Friday, Dec 4th	6:30pm	Figure/Bikini athlete brief followed by check-ins	Radisson Westside (Event Hotel)
Saturday, Dec 5th	8:00 am	Bodybuilding athlete brief brief followed by weigh-ins/check-ins.	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Dec 5th	10:00am	Prejudging	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Dec 5th	6:30pm	Finals for all classes	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium

Jan Meredith Party lite site

2009-11-30T22:46:00Z

http://www.partylite.biz/sites/janmeredith

We always like to promote our own....

Jan Meredith is one of our wonderful Figure ladies!

Jan is an Independant Party Lite professional, and we'd love for you all to check out her site!

Always love Cyber Monday - so go check out the site and pick out some wonderful Gifts for your friends, family, or as a nice treat for yourself!

Happy Shopping!!!

SG2Victory ATHLETE HOLIDAY PARTY

2009-11-30T18:41:00Z

SG2Victory's First Annual Holiday Shin-Dig is Officially here!

Saturday December 12th, 2009 ~ 4pm at My house in Bellevue, WA

We'll have appetizers and beverages to help us celebrate our fantastic year in 2009.

We will be announcing official 2010 SG2Victory Business, handing out awards, and having a fantastic time.

We'd like to welcome all new, former, current and FUTURE Athletes!!! Nice chance to meet everyone and begin your networking with your fellow fitness girls!

WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE - $5 - $20 Limit only
(Really Have fun with this ~ Anything from Costco Toilet Paper to something fitness related like fake eyelashes!!!)

Feel free to bring nibbles and beverages, just give me a heads up.

I hope to see you all there. Please let me know if you can make it!

This is the first fitness athlete event, please keep your eyes out for our Family BBQ's, and next winter party!

*Please RSVP sgfitness@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-30T17:07:00Z

I am Truly Gratful for all of you.

Your smiles bring me a sense of satisfaction in a job that I find myself very passionate about.

I love this sport. The Industry takes us to great heigths, and even greater depths.

We learn A.L.O.T. about ourselves, and find strength in becoming champions of the stage. It doesn't matter if we get a trophy, get dead last, or win an overall title. We all Learn incredible life lessons.

This is a Selfish, ego driven sport that some ridicule, give their own "opinions" on how you should compete, cry foul when you take time to do extra cardio instead of cleaning up the house or make dinner for the family, and others just plain drop you as friends.

We, as women, give and give and give until we have given all of ourselves. More times that not, we sacrifice our own health, happiness and dreams. Families come first. Husbands or Boyfriends and the family unit can sometimes dictate our future.

Then, you find yourself alone, with yourself at the end of the day, not even knowing who you are anymore, and are shocked by what you become. A product of your own environment.

That's why I love our sport.

We become HEALTHY. We become physically STRONG. We become mentally TOUGHER to handle all sorts of INTERNAL struggle and EXTERNAL strife.

Our families are not our biggest obstacle.

We are.

How we choose to interact, prioritize, and RE-act to our lives.

I am so excited that with all of you ladies, we have the support, the guidance, and the enthusiasm to make each successful & Victorious! Draw upon the veteran's experiences for insight knowledge, call upon me to answer questions that boggle the mind, and use the nutrition & training that Mike Davies has set out for you to follow.....And there is always progress.

Mike said to me a few months ago, " They don't hand out trophies for progress".... so with that...Strive for much MORE than progress...strive for that coveted top 10 placement!

I also like what our friend Emily in spokane wrote on her blog:
"Eat how your fellow competitors are, but eat cleaner"
"Do what your fellow competitors are doing, but do it better"
"Never miss a workout, and train like your fellow competitors, but train harder & smarter"

Feel this Statement that's on T-shirts already:

"I'm the Competitor your trainer warned you about"

"Right now, you wish you would have trained harder"

And my FAV is,

"No one ever drowned in sweat. Keep going"

&

"No excuses. Only choices"

So, as we head into the first HOLIDAY WEEKEND (halloween doesn't count!)....

Take the time to reconnect with your family. really let them know what you need, and how it can be integrated together. Just because you're going to compete, doesn't give you the free range to be a meannie, skip on your responsibilites and just forget to pay your power bill. Get your head in the right spot....get your team behind you, and envision yourself doing it all! We all can. Don't fool yourself...it's not that hard. And beshides, you will have me there for you 100% of the way!

Cardio
Nutrition
Training
2nd Cardio
Sleep
Water
Practice
& Budget wisely

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies.

NO Bootcamp friday 11/27
NO Practice sunday 11/29 (sabrina - you're still on schedule)

REGULAR PRACTICE
12/6 at 11am
Holiday Party 12/12/09 4pm shannon's House

Enjoy ladies!

Love,
Trainer Shannon

Congrats to NATE DETRACY & NICOLE BERG

2009-11-24T00:07:00Z

HEY NORTHWEST ATHLETES! CHECK THIS OUT!

CONGRATS LOCAL NATE DETRACY! YOU DESERVE THIS!
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9094&eventcode=1371

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL PERSON, WE JUST LOVE HIM TO BITS!

CONGRATS TO LOCAL NICOLE BERG FOR TURNING PRO! LOVE TO SEE HER BACK ONSTAGE, PRETTIER THAN EVER!

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=4739&eventcode=1371

WAY TO GO GUYS!

SG

Happy Birthday MIKE DAVIES!

2009-11-13T22:34:00Z

He's the man.....totally the man. And thanks to Julie Palmer for rocking it and helping him continue to be the man.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! YOU'RE THE BEST!

We love and appreciate you two so much, and I wanted to share what our local athletes are saying.

But First, Directly from his website, Mike's Bio...
http://www.mikedaviesfitness.com/bio.html

Mike's Bio

Mike Davies is the owner and founder of The Fitness Factory. Since 1995, The Fitness Factory has been involved with thousands of clients, and is currently assisting over 400 clients worldwide. Mike devotes himself to helping people meet their physical, personal and professional goals through diet, training and cardiovascular programs. His achievements as trainer, coach, motivator and author continue to earn him acclaim and recognition in the fitness industry. His personal dedication to each one of his athletes is unmatched; countless clients attribute their personal success to Mike’s support and vast knowledge as a fitness trainer and nutritional expert.

Mike’s clientele include the three-time reigning Ms Olympia, Adela Garcia, Ms. International, Jen Hendershott, and the past 3 Fitness National Champions. He is credited with coaching over 100 athletes to professional status in Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure, making him one of the most recognized trainers in the world today.   Athletes seeking to gain a competitive edge and stay in top physical condition, including Olympic athletes, Collegiate All Americans, NBA basketball and NFL football players, also rely on Mike for his expertise.

The Fitness Factory’s success is not limited to the realm of sports… other clients include Miss Teenage Ohio and other pageant contestants, popular fitness models, television personalities, and mainstream media stars. You can view numerous photos within this website of individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have found phenomenal success in improving their physical health and overall quality of life with coaching from Mike. With over 16 years of experience and a list of champions a mile long, you cannot go wrong with The Fitness Factory!

Mike has clients ranging from thirteen to sixty-five years of age. Mike trains 15 hours per day and helps people reach a variety of goals, including:
     » Losing Weight
     » Gaining Muscle Mass
     » Toning
     » Building Strength
     » Competing

Call Mike at (614) 521-3510, or email beefcakedavies@aol.com to begin (or continue) your journey to a healthy lifestyle!

AND NOW - A LITTLE FROM ME:

“~On a personal Note, Mike is incredibly affordable & accessible. You can start your journey to your Ultimate Self in as quickly as a week or two. You will have a huge “Fitness Factory” family available to you for continued support.

Mike Davies has guided me out of my obesity after my car accident, and he continues to guide me to success. I appreciate having Julie Palmer there to send an encouraging email too!

His Programs are easily purchased monthly, which keeps the costs down. Meal plans have Cardio programs built in to speed your progress up to the max. Monthly workout programs build you in the right places, and trim down in the other right places! Online Fitness Factory Express offers a Video glossary of the workouts, and an extensive CD-Rom series brings Mike right into your home! Mike is so laid back, but in a really intense way! He motivates you be a better YOU!~”

Here is what some Fitness Factory ladies & SG2Victory teammates are saying:

“I am a mother of four in my forties and I have been training with Mike Davies since 2005. His nutrition plans are nutritious with lots to eat and they have helped me to maintain a healthy looking physique all year round and even during pregnancy. I especially like his workouts as they are fun and never repetitive. Combined, they recently helped me to get back into shape for Canadian Nationals right after baby #4, where I placed 5th in fitness. Competing or not I highly recommend his boot camp.”
Sherry Boudreau-Jensen ~Fitness Athlete
www.sherryboudreau.com

“I've worked with Mike Davies for two shows and my biggest compliments are that he is outright honest and expects a lot from his competitors. He expects nothing but the best and that in itself made me push harder the days I really didn't feel like it. He has many clients but is always quick to respond to e-mails and calls. Mike is great and I highly recommend him!”

Casey Tuttle ~ Figure Athlete

“Mike Davies is a hard-ass! In a good way though. He wont lie to you and say you're ready to go on stage when your not, he wont sugar coat what he thinks about how things are going, he's honest, upfront and will tell you exactly what YOU need to do to not only go on stage, but to win as well. “

Melissa Mitchell ~ Fitness Athlete

“I have been training with Mike Davies since April of 2008. In the first six weeks my body fat percentage dropped 10% and I felt better and looked better than I think I have ever looked in my life. I have learned to trust Mike after training with him for so long. I know that if I do exactly what he says my body will come in looking its best. His job isn't easy but he somehow makes you feel like you are his only client. I always feel like I get the personal attention that I need. I think he has a gift of making every client feel special and important.

I look at him like a coach rather than just a nutritionist. He says what I need to hear when I need to hear it and somehow knows just what to say to keep me motivated. There have been times I needed a good butt chewing to get back on track. He can be tough! But he does it because he cares. And the butt chewing’s work! Even though we train online I always feel like I am one of his only clients. He gets back to me right away if I have a question. He always makes me feel like he is there backing me up and giving me support. It is easy to take people for granted and always expect more. I always feel like he gives too much and I can't ever thank him enough.”

Monica Gallagher ~ Masters Figure Athlete

“Mike Davies was so supportive while I was getting ready for my competition. Whenever I had a question regarding my nutrition plan, he'd respond back to me within 24 hrs. I was really impressed by his support at the Emerald Cup. Not only did he meet with me the night before to offer feedback, but he was my biggest cheerleader in the audience. He would shout out pointers to me on stage and it really helped! I also really enjoyed the Boot camp that he and Julie put on. It was a great camp and I learned how to step up my workouts. Mike comes highly recommended by me!”

Lauren Huber ~ Figure Athlete

“Mike Davies work-outs routines & Fitness glossary have helped me to enjoy the experience of being a Figure athlete. I have learned new exercises like reverse hyperextensions, up-n-backs and others. Also, I like his cardio routines. It is great to have variation when it comes to do cardio (18 different programs). It has been a great learning experience for me.”

Catalina Illades ~Masters Figure Athlete

“Mike Davies totally transformed my physique for my second figure competition. I have never looked and felt so amazing while prepping for a show. He is totally awesome!!!!!”

Lynn Cullen ~ Figure Athlete

“Mike Davies has saved my life. I could not imagine living, training, eating, competing without him (and Shannon Gill of course.) But really...I could write a page on how much working with you and Mike has changed my life. I am a better competitor and I am really an all around happier person and I want to thank you for that as well! J

Christine Moore ~ Figure Athlete

“After working with Mike Davies for a long time I finally was able to make it to a camp. All along I had thought I was training hard enough, and pushing myself to my limit. I learnt quickly at camp that Mike brought out in me a passion to push myself further than I thought possible. His experience and compassion for his athletes is what made me a national champion. He taught me that hard work, tenacity, and a bulldog attitude is what it would take to push me to the next level. My workouts are never boring, everyday is new and exciting. My nutrition is easy to follow and I never feel deprived. The best part about working with Mike is that just when you think you can't make it, or that the road is too long, he has a way of reminding you why you started the journey and how good it will end.”

Jennifer Jewell – Fitness/Figure Athlete

2009 FitStop24 Northwestern Championship PICTURES

2009-11-10T21:04:00Z

What a Great Show to close out the competition season here in the Pacific Northwest!

Nic Younis and his gang put on another perfect contest, and I was happy to judge the contest. Everyone brought some rock solid physiques, and I was REALLY impressed with everyone who competed. It's great to see athletes carry on their physiques this late in the season, and to see some folks there to re-qualify for Nationals, or to use this show as a Warm up for Nationals. It really brings the level of the contest WAY up, making it a very competitive line up, in which you could see by the ending judging paperwork.

Jim Wallingford was on hand to take photos of the Evening show. Go Check the Pix out at:

http://www.jimwallingford.com/Events/BodyBuilding-Contests/2009-FitStop24-Northwest/10247254_fPuui#707919283_ppSdG

Everyone keep training!

Nic will have results posted soon at:
http://fitstop24.com/

~Trainer Shannon

Happy Birthday Sheila Salinas!

2009-11-05T19:33:00Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEILA!!!!!

The story goes like this......

I watched Sheila compete a few times locally, and she was such an intense & a very interesting athlete...Gorgeous curly BIG hair, Giant eyes that stood out, really loooooong limbs, and a HUGE toothy grin! This girl was SHREDDED beyond belief!

Sheila, back then....good posing, but not the best. Good presentation, well, not that good unfortunately.

I grabbed her backstage at the Emerald Cup and told her how much I was a huge fan of hers, since i've seen her compete, and I really wanted her to do so much better, hoping to help her realize her full potential. I handed her my business card, flashed my big smile...and waited...

Sheila didn't call me for sooooome time, but yep! She finally did!

We completely changed her look, and with her beginning to work with Mike Davies, Shelia began on her trek to stardom!

Sheila not only won her Over 35+ Figure Class at the 2009 Vancouver Classic, She also won her Over 35 Class and nabbed the OVERALL Masters Figure Title at the 2009 Emerald Cup!

Success stores bring tears to my eyes!!!

Great job Sheila, and keep up the hard work, I cannot wait to see what 2010 holds for you!

~Trainer Shannon