Comments on: Aftermath & The Birth and Death of the Abbeys

By: Learn Confidence from Burlesque Dance | Girl Heroes

Learn Confidence from Burlesque Dance | Girl Heroes — Sat, 22 May 2010 07:01:17 +0000

[...] see, I’m the girl who ran out of the dressing room in tears at my first figure competition or nearly passed out when I was asked to pee in a cup in front of [...]

By: Girl Hero Tara | Girl Heroes

Girl Hero Tara | Girl Heroes — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:54:19 +0000

[...] for me. So motivating that I had a picture of her taped inside my kitchen cabinet when I was training for my first figure competition! I’ve used all the excuses in the book from “I don’t have time to cook [...]

By: How to make and/or stone your own figure competition suits. | Girl Heroes

How to make and/or stone your own figure competition suits. | Girl Heroes — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:23 +0000

[...] If you decide to compete in a figure competition you will need a sparkly suit or two depending on the federation you compete in. You have a few choices on getting a suit. The most sane (and pricey) choice is to buy a new custom suit made just for you. You can also buy a used suit, rent a suit, borrow a suit, buy a simple suit and add stones, or (the least sane choice) make and stone your own suit. Of course, I went with the least sane choice because I like to nurture my craziness and I’m a cheapo. This is how I did it. I’m not an expert. It was more of a fly-by-your-pants and hope- for-the-best project. Luckily it worked out and my suit didn’t split while I was doing my t-walk. [...]

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:42:54 +0000

Thank you. I know some may think I’m crazy about God using the shows in my life in a positive way but I really believe It! I’m undecided but been thinking about doing another show because I miss the focus, discipline, and intensity of the preparation. When is your show??

By: Jennifer N.

Jennifer N. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:45 +0000

Thank you for your remarks about God. I’m about 8 weeks into my training, & I was starting to wonder if doing a figure show was really what God had in mind for me. (Even though training & diet is WORKING). I’m realizing thru your posts, that training for a show is teaching myself discipline that can apply to other areas of my life. Being a Christian and training for a show are both about the long haul, and being the best that you can be. GREAT job!

By: Competing to Lose II | Competing to Lose

Competing to Lose II | Competing to Lose — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:42:00 +0000

[...] intensity to my workouts. ”Memorial weekend” just doesn’t do it for me. Two, I enjoy the challenge of the journey. I discover my mental weakness and my strengths. Three, I actually enjoy lifting weights and the [...]

By: A Letter of Forgiveness | Competing to Lose

A Letter of Forgiveness | Competing to Lose — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:46:02 +0000

[...] feel like I’m losing sight of my goals. I’m forgetting to care for The Abbeys. I’m forgetting how depressing it is to not fit into my jeans. I’m forgetting how [...]

By: Supplements for a Strong Body | Competing to Lose

Supplements for a Strong Body | Competing to Lose — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:25:46 +0000

[...] it’s probably a combination of all three mostly being just water. Whatever it is The Abbey’s are looking like they did pre-show week and that’s [...]

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:02:18 +0000

I am visiting your blog via the bfl tracker ( I am lilmissredneck)… Anyhow I just wanted to say your openess on this competition was good. I think you look great but most importantly the way you talked candid about your relationship with the Lord was just as good.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:21:08 +0000

I tagged you! See my blog for details!