Thursday, September 23, 2010

Get your "Rear in Gear" Posing Classes are Here!

Time to get your
REAR in GEAR!
EPIC FIGURES POSING CLASS!


Join me and other a host of other competitors
for a fun afternoon of

GROUP POSING INSTRUCTION

Saturday September 25, 2010

2:00pm-3:30pm


1450 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60605


$30/ Class

$100/ 4 Classes

Contests are just around the corner and
there is no time better than the present to perfect your

Quarter Turns, T-walk and "over all" Presentation!

For beginners and seasoned competitors!


STRAP ON YOUR CLEAR HEELS AND JOIN US!

You don't have to be in contest shape to participate!



Monday, September 20, 2010

Congrats to Shenka!

"Congratulations "and "Job Well Done" goes out to Shenka on her 2nd Place finish at her first figure show! Keep up the great work and you have a bright future ahead in FIGURE!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Go Shenka! GO!

You look awesome and I am incredibly proud of your presentation at your first competition! Results soon to follow!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

"Go Tanning"? Who me??

Tanning! Whether you love it or hate it, you have to do some form of tanning before stepping on the competition stage. For me, tanning is my favorite part of contest prep! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVES IT!

I use my mid-day as a break from work to get a 15-20 minute nap in the nearest tanning bed. I know the information out there strongly states that tanning bed are not safe. Therefore, I am not advocating them but I do appreciate that we have the freedom of choice. I believe it is a personal decision that you must come to on your own.

 I've gotten some strange looks walking into a tanning salon. Kind of like " You do know this is a tanning salon, right?"
I'm always pleasantly greeted with a "Hi! How are you? How may I help you?"
I always reply, "Fine thank you! I'm here to tan and YES. I've tanned before!"
I come ready with my little eye wear, lotion and my earphones. Show me to my "well lit coffin! I can take it from there!"

All important eyewwear!

Earphones- couldnt leave home without them!

Brozing lotion!














Why is it important to be tanned for your competition?
There are a variety of reasons, but, the most important is the lighting used on the stage. The lights used for stage illumination are very different from the light we use in our normal, every day lives. Your skin will look severely washed out under the lights if you’re not protected with a tan. It’s much easier for the judges to evaluate your body condition and muscle development when you’re being compared to the other competitors on stage.

So how do you achieve the dark, rich color?

Everyone achieves it a bit differently, but I cannot stress enough that EVERYONE must tan. EVERYONE. If you think you're not dark enough, put one more coat on! Get another set of experience eyes to evaluate your tan to make sure it's ready for the stage lights.

Even though I am naturally brown skin I still tan. I tan using a combination of beds and automatic spray tanning starting 3 weeks before competition. I "tan" in some form every 2-3 days. I exfoliate my skin everyday leading up to the last two days before my competition. Two days before the competition I either do a custom spray tan with a woman  I like to call her my "secret weapon". She's AMAZING!!! Before happening upon my 'secret weapon' I used Jan Tana. I repeat this one day before the comeptition.

It has taken me some time to come up with the right combination to achieve the perfect tan, but after a few tries I believe I've gotten a system that works well for me!

Happy "Tanning"!

Monday, September 13, 2010

LAST CHANCE SPECIAL POSING CLASS Friday September 17, 2010 at 6pm!

PAUSE, FLASH!


COME PREPARED IN YOUR TWO PIECE OR NOT! (Tank and shorts are fine too!)

For all of those competing this weekend (and those who are not) we are holding a special posing class on

Friday September 17, 2010 at 6pm

EPIC FIGURES POSING CLASS!


Join me and other a host of other competitors
for an evening of

POSING AND PRESENTATION
Bring your 5 inch heels, tank tops and shorts.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If you are competing this weekend,
use this as an opportunity to get a last minute critique on your presentation!
You MUST RSVP

$30/ Class
or
$100/ 4 Classes

Contests are just around the corner and there is no time better than the present to perfect your

Quarter Turns, T-walk and "over all" Presentation!

For beginners and seasoned competitors!

STRAP ON YOUR CLEAR HEELS AND JOIN US!

You don't have to be in contest shape to participate!



Sunday, September 12, 2010

Important Message to all Competitors!

Welcome to competition season!

It's an exciting time for everyone as we prepare our last meals, practice walking in our 5 inch shoes and do those last few bouts of cardio. Although some may be feeling a bit anxious or nervous it is still important to remain calm in to ensure that those last few steps towards your preparation are not overlooked!

Don't Forget:
  • To eat all of your meals: Peak week is the most difficult week for most competitors, but often times, the biggest changes in your body happens this week as well. So it is most important that you are following your meal plan to the LETTER.
  • To pack your competition day bag: Make a list and check it twice! The last thing you want to do is forget your suit on the day of competition. Start making a list of items to bring and pack your bag days or weeks before your competition
  • To follow your weight training and cardio plan: Think of this as your "last chance workout". If your body isn't where it should be according to your 12 or 16 week prep schedule this last week won't make much of a difference. However, if you are on schedule., stick with the process no matter how hard it is. Only a few more days to go!
  • To hone in on your stage presence: You should be feeling most confident after weeks and weeks of posing practice. Use this last week just to "fine tune"! CLICK HERE FOR LAST MINUTE POSING ASSISTANCE
  • To stay relaxed and have fun: Your hard work has paid off! Stay confident and enjoy yourself! The fun part is finally here!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Great Progress Shenka! 45 year old grandmother of two! WOW!

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge my client Shenka! She is a 45 year old mother of two and a grandmother of two as well! Here she is practicing her quarter turns as she prepares for her first Figure show! She has about 3 weeks to go and is doing a magnificent job! Go Shenka!!!!!!