What's up everybody!  Dude, so I have a whole list of people to add on here, workin on that... but better than that I'm procrastinating on packing for my trip tomorrow! Insomniac, yes I am.    

 So, over the past few months I have NOT BEEN WORKING OUT... I haven't been dieting really either.  I had a bit of a scare with "almost cancer" ... even though it wasn't actual cancer, it was "one stage away"... that scared the crap out of me. The Dr. put me on a no workout no "lovin" thing for over a month, things happened and it ended up being FOUR MONTHS OFF.  It sucked SO BAD.

 I was a full time personal trainer at Ballys but now I'm turning that to part time and going to work somewhere else so that I can finish up some classes.  My plan is to turn into two things.  1. Dr. of Physical Therapy  and 2. IFBB Figure Pro.  ((Quite possibly physique.. who knows... the routine part scares me))

 So that's it.  I'M BACK IN THE GAME!  Started FST-7 training with my boyfriend Jason about a week ago.  Gotta say, last week I lost 5lbs. Dieting too.  Been perfect on it so far!  Nothing super extreme yet but gettin more meals in, back on my gallon, and supplements.  Gotta update that list, currently it's short.. so um.. here goes.

1. ON's Women's Multi 
   
2. ON's CLA
   
3. ON's ZMA - to sleep, gives me wacky dreams though.
   
4. BSN's N.O-XPLODE Igniter Shot's  (Pre Workout and whenever I need to wake up)
   
5. BSN's Cheater's Relief  (Post Cheat Meal.. AMEN FOR THESE!)
   

Howdy howdy!

Here's a quick update before I pass out for the evening. Ok, so you know that "Clark Kent" job that I was working? Well... I'm not working there anymore. I gave up the corporate life to be..... guess... just guess... ok so you can't guess but I'd really like to know what people WOULD guess that I would end up being.. but here's the answer. I'm a personal trainer at Bally Total Fitness now... and although the pay is... em... less that desireable the SATISFACTION I get from seeing my clients shape up is SO WORTH IT! I've got a few people I want to brag about on here who are losing on average about 2% bodyfat every two weeks. BAM! How do ya like them apples!!! :D If they won't toot their own horn I'll do it for them! So CONGRATS to any of you reading this! I'm so proud of all of you!!!

I love the new job. It's casual, fun, and totally falls in line with what makes me happy. I miss dressing up in a suit every day... I miss the Oregon Executive's Association. They're a fantastic group of professionals here in the Portland, Oregon area that I have been very lucky to be a part of and work with over the past year. If any of YOU are reading this.. let the group know that what I have learned from everyone there has been worth more than any college business class I have ever taken. THANK YOU ALL for your time, insight, and wisdom. It means the world to me.

As for training, I'm BACK IN THE GAME! I'm not doing so much bodyspacing or facebooking because I've been concentrating on 1. My Training 2. Training Other People and 3. Getting my ISSA Certification. As of about ten minutes ago I finished all the quizzes with 100%. I'm nervous about taking the actual test but I'm feeling ready! It's good stuff in that course, it all jives with everything I've learned from the amazing people I have been lucky enough to work with so the studying is a breeze. WISH ME LUCK!! ... please?

I got a kitten... her name is Yodur. Thought it was a boy when Jason surprised me with her until the kitty sitter decided to inform me that little Yodur in the blue collar was actually a .. um... Yodette? She keeps me company after lifting and between clients when my face is in the ISSA books... unfortunatly (proof on facebook) whenever I go to study she sits in my book and bites at the highlighter.... I have outsmarted her though.... any of you with iPads or iPods invest 99cents in the GameForCats ... just... check it out.. google it or something.. very funny and will keep the kitty occupied for HOURS!

I haven't written ANY news letters... soon as I'm done with this here cert I'll get back into those. I miss writing. Anywho.... hope you all are doing great! Keep up all of your hard work and don't EVER let anyone get you down!!

Love, Peace, Chicken Grease,

Tiffany Forni

Hey so it's whew... wow.. it's August already. Dang, feels like just yesterday I walked off stage and stuffed my mouth full of cinnamon bears. This year has been great. Things have slowed down for me in the fitness world because I'm.... and I hate to say.... I'm being "normal"... workin my Clark Kent job keepin the spandex and sparkles in the closet for now. I still get to the gym and lift heavy things, that's never going to stop. Lately morning cardio has been WAY more fun with pandora radio on my blackberry. I managed to kill ANOTHER iPod Touch. How DOES this happen? There are only two buttons on the whole dang thing lol! Oy, I have a way with electronics. If you guys are curious look me up on pandora and you can find my mixes to run to, jog to, lift to, or sing in the car to. ((My favorite is the sing in the car mix, but problem with that is I listen to it on cardio and have a real hard time not breaking out in song in the gym... and that would be embarassing)).... but funny.

Photos, to anyone who I've been trying to get pictures to for the past, I dunno.. SIX MONTHS.. I finally got the RIGHT ink for my printer!!! HA... HAHA!!! Screw you Wallgreens Photo!!!!!!

Staying motivated. Well, I've got a trip comin up in the next month or so and I want my six pack back. I'm taking it slow, not trying to rush it all because I know that on the ship I'm going to eat my weight in buffet food... daily. My boyfriend Jason will be with me so.. maybe I won't.. but you can be sure that I'll be thinkin about it! Jason has been so helpful... I think I talk about him every time I post lately. We have recently enjoyed the joys of a slow cooker. Here's an easy way to get meals in.

In a slow cooker place a whole package of boneless skinless chicken breasts, two cut up onions, four cut up potatoes, two cubes chicken boullion and cover it with water, leave it on for like 6 hours on low and BAM! You've got food for an entire day by the time you get home from work. It's so dang easy~!!!!!!

Dude, so I hear six pack bags are finally out. Any of you have those? I need to get one of those to take to work. My office has no fridge... so I'm risking it eating room temperature chicken every day. I've only gotten sick from it once..... .. so um.. let me say, make that 8 hours on low just in case for the slow cooker recipe.

I miss all of you guys!!! Dang! I have like 300 somethin people I'm trying to add on bodyspace as we speak. It's making me nuts!!! I wish I had more time to give better responses. Just know that I really do care and hope that you'll find my page on facebook. That is much easier to get a hold of me on. Hope ya'll had a great summer!!! I'll be posting pix soon as I go take some. I have some from the gym locker room but they're blurry and I don't think I'm supposed to be taking pictures in there.. the old ladies get pissed when they're in the backgrounds naked... (I'm totally kidding, they're wearing towels) ((ok I'm kidding again, I don't get people in the background, jeesh..... I need more coffee))

So have a great week guys and gals. I hope to see you guys on facebook and I'll try and keep this here blog a bit more updated!!!

Love Always,
Tiffany Forni
www.ForniFitness.com

Hey so it's whew... wow.. it's August already. Dang, feels like just yesterday I walked off stage and stuffed my mouth full of cinnamon bears. This year has been great. Things have slowed down for me in the fitness world because I'm.... and I hate to say.... I'm being "normal"... workin my Clark Kent job keepin the spandex and sparkles in the closet for now. I still get to the gym and lift heavy things, that's never going to stop. Lately morning cardio has been WAY more fun with pandora radio on my blackberry. I managed to kill ANOTHER iPod Touch. How DOES this happen? There are only two buttons on the whole dang thing lol! Oy, I have a way with electronics. If you guys are curious look me up on pandora and you can find my mixes to run to, jog to, lift to, or sing in the car to. ((My favorite is the sing in the car mix, but problem with that is I listen to it on cardio and have a real hard time not breaking out in song in the gym... and that would be embarassing)).... but funny.

Photos, to anyone who I've been trying to get pictures to for the past, I dunno.. SIX MONTHS.. I finally got the RIGHT ink for my printer!!! HA... HAHA!!! Screw you Wallgreens Photo!!!!!!

Staying motivated. Well, I've got a trip comin up in the next month or so and I want my six pack back. I'm taking it slow, not trying to rush it all because I know that on the ship I'm going to eat my weight in buffet food... daily. My boyfriend Jason will be with me so.. maybe I won't.. but you can be sure that I'll be thinkin about it! Jason has been so helpful... I think I talk about him every time I post lately. We have recently enjoyed the joys of a slow cooker. Here's an easy way to get meals in.

In a slow cooker place a whole package of boneless skinless chicken breasts, two cut up onions, four cut up potatoes, two cubes chicken boullion and cover it with water, leave it on for like 6 hours on low and BAM! You've got food for an entire day by the time you get home from work. It's so dang easy~!!!!!!

Dude, so I hear six pack bags are finally out. Any of you have those? I need to get one of those to take to work. My office has no fridge... so I'm risking it eating room temperature chicken every day. I've only gotten sick from it once..... .. so um.. let me say, make that 8 hours on low just in case for the slow cooker recipe.

I miss all of you guys!!! Dang! I have like 300 somethin people I'm trying to add on bodyspace as we speak. It's making me nuts!!! I wish I had more time to give better responses. Just know that I really do care and hope that you'll find my page on facebook. That is much easier to get a hold of me on. Hope ya'll had a great summer!!! I'll be posting pix soon as I go take some. I have some from the gym locker room but they're blurry and I don't think I'm supposed to be taking pictures in there.. the old ladies get pissed when they're in the backgrounds naked... (I'm totally kidding, they're wearing towels) ((ok I'm kidding again, I don't get people in the background, jeesh..... I need more coffee))

So have a great week guys and gals. I hope to see you guys on facebook and I'll try and keep this here blog a bit more updated!!!

Love Always,
Tiffany Forni
www.ForniFitness.com

Hey so it's whew... wow.. it's August already. Dang, feels like just yesterday I walked off stage and stuffed my mouth full of cinnamon bears. This year has been great. Things have slowed down for me in the fitness world because I'm.... and I hate to say.... I'm being "normal"... workin my Clark Kent job keepin the spandex and sparkles in the closet for now. I still get to the gym and lift heavy things, that's never going to stop. Lately morning cardio has been WAY more fun with pandora radio on my blackberry. I managed to kill ANOTHER iPod Touch. How DOES this happen? There are only two buttons on the whole dang thing lol! Oy, I have a way with electronics. If you guys are curious look me up on pandora and you can find my mixes to run to, jog to, lift to, or sing in the car to. ((My favorite is the sing in the car mix, but problem with that is I listen to it on cardio and have a real hard time not breaking out in song in the gym... and that would be embarassing)).... but funny.

Photos, to anyone who I've been trying to get pictures to for the past, I dunno.. SIX MONTHS.. I finally got the RIGHT ink for my printer!!! HA... HAHA!!! Screw you Wallgreens Photo!!!!!!

Staying motivated. Well, I've got a trip comin up in the next month or so and I want my six pack back. I'm taking it slow, not trying to rush it all because I know that on the ship I'm going to eat my weight in buffet food... daily. My boyfriend Jason will be with me so.. maybe I won't.. but you can be sure that I'll be thinkin about it! Jason has been so helpful... I think I talk about him every time I post lately. We have recently enjoyed the joys of a slow cooker. Here's an easy way to get meals in.

In a slow cooker place a whole package of boneless skinless chicken breasts, two cut up onions, four cut up potatoes, two cubes chicken boullion and cover it with water, leave it on for like 6 hours on low and BAM! You've got food for an entire day by the time you get home from work. It's so dang easy~!!!!!!

Dude, so I hear six pack bags are finally out. Any of you have those? I need to get one of those to take to work. My office has no fridge... so I'm risking it eating room temperature chicken every day. I've only gotten sick from it once..... .. so um.. let me say, make that 8 hours on low just in case for the slow cooker recipe.

I miss all of you guys!!! Dang! I have like 300 somethin people I'm trying to add on bodyspace as we speak. It's making me nuts!!! I wish I had more time to give better responses. Just know that I really do care and hope that you'll find my page on facebook. That is much easier to get a hold of me on. Hope ya'll had a great summer!!! I'll be posting pix soon as I go take some. I have some from the gym locker room but they're blurry and I don't think I'm supposed to be taking pictures in there.. the old ladies get pissed when they're in the backgrounds naked... (I'm totally kidding, they're wearing towels) ((ok I'm kidding again, I don't get people in the background, jeesh..... I need more coffee))

So have a great week guys and gals. I hope to see you guys on facebook and I'll try and keep this here blog a bit more updated!!!

Love Always,
Tiffany Forni
www.ForniFitness.com

4/16/2010 - Today's Theme: Stress Relief!
Ok. So it's solved. My anxiety, stress, and all the other bad stuff that goes along with living with your little brother is going to be OVER tomorrow! Jason and I are moving to a house in Canby that has an entire GYM in it! Like, badass old school everything we need to workout and even an MMA gym upstairs! I'm going to have to mess with the bags there. We don't have much stuff but tomorrow it's packing time then one of his buddies Flash is going to help us move. We've been helping Flash move in a different way. The dude is making major changes!! I'll link to his bodyspace if he ever decides to create on here. But cheer him on!!

Anywho, training. Today was leg day. I went lighter than usual and concentrated on form and failing at EVERY set. It was difficult (as it always is and always should be) and yet ridiculously satisfying. You may be wondering, why leg day if you're moving this weekend.. my answer... well... Friday is Leg Day.. and that's that. No holding on to hand rails or using elevators or escalators today. PS, my ipod is evil. It controls the volume on it's own.. and I feel like someone is messing with me... (Zack, dead roomie perhaps coming to visit?)

Diet, I'm eating food... every three hours. I'm FINALLY getting my appetite back. Mother nature has bestowed her monthly gift upon me for the first time in five years. She's telling me I'm getting used to being at this weight... So screw you mother nature!! I'm changing it up again!

I'm tiiiiiired. Sean said no stimulants except coffee for a little bit.... wahhhh!!!! That's me crying about it. But I know it's worth it. As soon as this week or so of no extra stims is up I'll be on the D4 Extreme by Cellucor again. (I love it) then move up to the D4 Thermal Shock after that.

I can't wait to get this move out of the way! I can actually take pictures there! So be expecting way more gym footage soon!! It's like Christmas tomorrow!!!

I'll keep ya'll posted. Need to take some progress pictures in the AM. Heels and a bikni... argh.. I'm white.. not looking forward to it.. but it's a way to keep accountable. PHOTOS... so post your progress pix if you haven't yet.

Tiff

PS, if you want to... put me as one of your inspiring profiles. I love to share my story and think that it's a great way to share the love. Check out the people I have listed. There are so many more that I wish I could put up there... I'm sad I can't put them all. But THANK YOU to everyone that has inspired me lately! There's a TON of you!!!!!

Night night!

Tiffany Forni - 31233 - Journal To NPC USA's
Well, I think it's about dang time that I start to journal my progress somewhere.. and then re post it in my blog, and in my newsletter, and on my facebook, and anywhere that will remind me that I'm at this for a reason.

Background: I used to be hella fat, around 235, got down to 6% body fat (hydrostatic) Qualified for a national competition and now I'm going to give it my all and see if I can compete on a national stage without getting my ass handed to me. Since then I have packed on a crap load of muscle and can't wait to lean down. I've got 15 weeks.

The Team: I've got a great support system right now. So here's the "cast of characters"
Jason - the boyfriend, the bodybuilder, the one that met me when I was fat and helped me lose weight. The one that tells me.. "don't look at the cake like that, you'll have your chance"
Sean - the coach - Worked with me to help me place at my first two shows. Talked with him today and we are back on to go for round two!
The Family - Dad, Ma, Bro, Sis + Dogs. Sometimes they drive me crazy, but I love them.
BamBam - the posing coach - I meet with him every Sunday
Christy - the suit maker - I'll be working with her to design something awesome for the show

Tonight: I had Italian food for dinner. BLOATED.. argh.

This Mornings Weight: 179 lbs.
BF%: I really don't know? So let's go with pants - Size 10 (I'm a water retaining sea cow right now. Yeah, I think it's that time)

I'll start the real journaling next week when I get my new diet. Ohhhh hey, I can attach a cell phone pic on here from me a few days ago. Haven't done any professional photo shoots lately because I'm fluffy.. and I don't like feeling fluffy. You can see my fluffyness on the Cellucor DVD in the Transformation Kit. If you're wondering why I'm fluffy in it, it's because I cherish my joints and wanted to take an off season to mature and didn't want to burn off all my muscle being lean between contests. (Good stuff btw!!)

Dang, it's like Midnight. I just got off work. zzzzzz....

Tiff

PS, I can't add any more friends on my facebook page, but I do have a fan page.. and I use that as my main facebook. So don't think I'm ignoring you. Just thought I'd say that right now before getting nasty emails. I promise I'm not a bodyspace snob. Ok, I'm really going now. G'night!

PIC: From April 12, 2010 I felt like CRAP.. but had to workout that day. TY Foster Fitness for lettin me play in your gym that day.

I put this on a forum too... I duno, maybe double posting will keep me on track? Maybe??? http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=477129351#post477129351

I got an email from someone today asking me how I kept motivated, and ... I didn't really want to quote the whole email from her because I didn't want to invade any privacy.. but here's my reply.

 I hope this helps! 

 ____________________________________________________________________

Hey ------persons name has been omitted-----,

Well, I have to say that it was not easy.... at all.  Making that kind of commitment was one of the hardest things that I have ever done.  I still crave foods and have a cheat meal every now and then.  During the transformation though, I had met Jason (who is now my boyfriend) the guy from the supplement store that made me a diet and told me no pill would work without exercise and a good diet.  I wanted to impress him.  I thought he was so far out of my league that he'd never really consider going out with me.  I know, it sounds pitaful.  I was in a crappy relationship with some other guy who really didn't appreciate me... and when I met jason at that store he treated me with so much respect that iit was what I truly wanted in life.

I was very lucky to have him by my side through the whole process.  He is even with me now getting ready for my national show.  Having someone there for support makes an enormous difference... Especially for me.. my family never really believed that I could do it until it was finally done. 

Knowing that I could see the changes that were being made by following the directions he gave me, using the supplements he suggested and also training like a bodybuilder was exactly what I needed.  Proof that it could be done.  It wasn't till at least half way through my transformation that I found out that he was also fat before he became a bodybuilder....  then it really clicked why someone like that would treat me so well.. because he's been there.

Just know that it IS possible!  People CAN do it and DO do it every single day!  Since I have made my transformation I have met so many people who have been through the same challenges, cravings, temptation, peer pressure and a multitude of other challenges... but it is so VERY possible!!!

Get a plan, stick to it, don't waver from it but give yourself a cheat meal every week... One plan.  Don't get torn in so many directions by other people giving you advice, or the internet filling you with eighty million different theories and ideas... find a coach.. stick with them... and do it.

Best of luck to you, just know that I really do believe in you.

Tiffany Forni
 

Happy Valentines Day!!!!!

Hey You!!! Well, it's that time of year again. The one where if you have a significant other you know they're either hinting at what you want to buy them or planning a nice night out with you. It's so easy to let the feelings of another person affect your actions, even when it's with their best intentions to "treat" you eventhough you know it's not the best thing for your goals. I'm emphasizing the YOU in these statements because YOU have got to remember YOUR goals. You made them for a reason and you've been working hard to achieve them. Whether it is to lose weight or to compete in a figure or bodybuiling show the person that claims to love you more than anything in the world should support you in them.

Here are a few tips to help you keep this mushy holiday from turning your belly that way.... ok well... I guess you can do this one of two ways.

Option A
Talk with your loved one before they start to plan the special day. Let them know that a pair of chicken breasts make a heart when properly grilled and that you wouldn't love them any less for veggies instead of chocolate.

Option B
Inform your loved one that you will be using a meal on Valentines day as a cheat meal and that they should strategicly plot out on a map how you can hit all of your favorite spots within your hour of cheat meal time. Be sure the car is full of gas, you have tums handy, and reservations if it's a trendy spot. Heck, send some of your children out to camp out a spot for you and pre-order if you're going to go all out!

Whichever option you chose there are other things to make your Valentines day a healthy one!

Things you can do either way....

1. Remember to drink your water. If you're going to be drinking champagne or wine just keep in mind that you should be drinking a little extra water. You'll thank me in the morning when your hangover isn't half as bad as expected. Also, take your multivitamins and BCAA's in some water too. It's amazing what these little things can do for the day after if you take them the night of. R3's are also great for recovery from heavy workouts to awesome nights out.

2. Let your loved one know what you plan on doing for that day regarding your diet. If you're going to cheat, let them know. If you're planning on staying hard core be sure you let them know that as well. There are plenty of things that make great gifts for your fitness oriented loved ones.

3. Take pictures. I don't know why people foregt to do this. But it will be more meaningful than ever to capture yourself and your loved one during a time of great changes. You'll look back on those while you show them to your grandchildren and say "See, that was grandma before I lost my extra chin!"

Great Valentines Day Gifts and Ideas for Fitness Nerds

1. Massage - a professional sports massage early in the day will make them beg for a gentle one by you later.

2. Movies - Dine in to some "bodybuilder popcorn" and your favorite flicks.

bodybuilder popcorn = super lean ground beef cooked and crumbled up in a bowl with seasoning on it. Have paper towels handy, you'll get messy.

3. Flowers like Valentine Roses - who doesn't like a nice boquet? Want to be original? Try giving her a Flowering Bonsai Trees or an Orchid. Something that says "No Honey, I didn't just pick these up at the grocery store when I realized it was valentines day."

4. Anything from the spa - think, pedicures, manicures (guys' you'll enjoy this too. Just don't let them cut all your hand caluses off during the manicure or you'll have to wear gloves for months.)

5. Skinny Clothes!! - since your loved one has either been losing weight or beefing up get them a gift card to a store you know they love. This way they can get out of their old clothes and into something that will make them feel amazing! ... That and you'll have some awesome arm candy to walk around with. For your guys, get theme some duds that they will love! None of those crappy old gym clothes! Somethin sexy!
My Favorite Women's Workout www.SweatUSA.net

6. Go Dancing - it's fun, you get to be close to one another, and it's Cardio!!! The good kind.. not the evil kind.

7. Hit up an Oxygen Bar - I've never done this.. but I seriously doubt it would be detrimental to a diet. I don't get it... maybe you do.. but that's like saying... hey go to a great bar and have a glass of bottled water... tres chic. Wikipedia Definition of Oxygen Bar

8. Take the dog for a walk - Free and Cardio!

9. Take a Trip - take the weekend up to the mountains to go skiiing or snowboarding. When you're in a cabin with nothing but a grill and a fridge.. you know your food choices will be good. If you're up in the Northwest I'd suggest checking out the Cannery Pier Hotel. It's built out on a pier right where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.

10. And my personal favorite...... Go to the Gym together. - Nothing says romance like some heavy grunting and sweat. If they don't have a membership, get them one. :D Find a 24 Hour Fitness Club near you

I hope you have enjoyed my tips for a healthy happy Valentines Day! Keep up all of your hard work. Don't lose faith! If you feel like you've hit a plateau write to me. I will do my best to answer everyone. Also, I'm working on an FAQ section of www.ForniFitness.com so please check there for answers before taking all that time to write me a letter. I want to save you time so you can spend it with your friends, family, pets, and special someones.

Love Always!!!

Tiffany

Here are links to the things I mentioned above. Just for you! Cuz, I'm nice like that

Supplements - Find these here on bodybuilding.com

$23.39 Optimum BCAA 5000 Powder, 336 Grams

$62.99Cellucor R3 Extreme, 120 Capsules

$14.79 Optimum PerforMAXX, 120 Capsules

Hot ass clothes for guys! Whew!!!! :D
My Favorite Women's Workout www.SweatUSA.net
Clothes for Her http://www.fisicomoda.com/fashion-boutique---designer-fashions.html

Cardio is NOT supposed to be Fun
This may be the number one lie put out by our government today. Cardio is supposed to be the bane of our existence. Does it have to be though? No.

The TRUTH:
Cardio does NOT HAVE TO SUCK!

There are tons of ways that the government doesn't want you to know about that can make doing cardio FUN!

I know I know.. before you start to protest this email just listen. Remember back in the day when you would race your friends across the lawn? Or play on those bouncy balls with the handle and have races up and down the hallway? What about jumping on trampolines? Remember those days? Remember when you could play on a jungle gym for HOURS AND HOURS until someone had to pry you off of it because you didn't WANT to go inside? What happened? What changed?

NOTHING.. nothing changed. You're the same person.. you're just afraid to get hurt. Today I went out and did something that I haven't done in about five years. I went Ice Skating. After playing ice hockey for a few years I thought getting back on the ice might suck less than going on the elliptical for an hour.... Little did I know two and a half hours of skating later I didn't WANT to get off the ice but I had to eat. The call of the lunchbox was stronger than the pull of the ice.. but it gave me this idea. We need to do more fun stuff! I haven't been skating because I'm afraid to break an ankle. Did I ever break an ankle before? Really, how often does that happen? Since when did we grow up so much that we can't take a tiny risk to have some fun that could help us lean up? After getting off the ice, realizing how sweaty I got and how bad my legs and hiney hurt (not from falling though on my first time around I did the splits... ((I swear it was on purpose.... (((OK it wasn't))) just glad I wore stretchy pants))) I thought about it and I did the equivalent of about 2.5 hours of cardio!! Some intervals in sprints, other times just going with it, skating for fun. Not pushing too hard..

WHY DON'T WE DO THIS MORE OFTEN?

Fine, here, this is the list of fun things to do for cardio.. feel free to add as many as you want...

1. Ice Skate
Juggle
Race someone (running, not in cars... jeeze)
Paint Ball
Play on a Jungle Gym
Go to the gym (OK fine it's obvious)
Dodge Ball
Dance
Pickup Games Basketball whatev..
Spend time with your "special someone"
Go Bowling - really fast
Jump on a trampoline
Take a dance class
Try and keep up with the river dancers on TV... (it's hard)
Hide and Seek
Race your dog
Ultimate Frisbee
Football
Soccer
Baseball
Babysit.. might not be too fun, but you'll get your cardio in. Add mountain dew for interval training.
Try to visit EVERY BOOTH at a trade show in TWO HOURS
Hit someone you know will hit you back (just hope that you run faster)
Swim
Ping Pong
Chess... just kidding...
Swiss Ball Jousting *you tube this one*
Hop Scotch
Trail Riding
Go Hiking
Rappelling
Rock Climbing
Treadmill Tag - I don't know what this is, but it sounds like fun. If you invent it, you tube it and send me the link!
Fight in the SCA
Learn to fight MMA
Martial Arts
Line Dancing
Square Dancing
Ballroom Dancing
Hip Hop Dancing
Beat people to the shortest lines in the grocery store... (OK, maybe that will just annoy people)
Park FAR away from the store and race your kids inside.. Just be sure that there are no other cars around for this one.
Stage a Flash Mob *** YOU TUBE THIS ONE!!!****
Roller Blade
Walk your cat
Break dance on the cardboard if you're hardcore
Navigate Houston's Airport with a short layover
Jet Ski
Water Ski
Snow Ski
Snowboard
Inner tubing behind a boat (seems like it's easy, unless you have a member of my family driving,, then it's hang on for dear life!)
Musical Chairs
Boxing
Get really excited at a bodybuilding show and cheer for the ones you like best... LOUD!!! (come with Big T and I and you'll know what I'm talkin about)
Listen to awesome music while you're cooking.. it will make you dance!
Push your grandparents wheelchairs around some place they really wanted to go. They'll appreciate your effort. Extra points if they want to go hiking!
Water Polo
Beach Volleyball
Body Surfing
Surfing
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling (Remember to sun screen your back)
Play fetch with a dog that doesn't like the fetching part.
Plant new flowers in your garden
Make a vegetable garden
Mow the lawn.. but this time... have good music on your ipod! Your neighbors will wonder why you have that extra swing in your step.
Dog Sledding
Bob Sledding
Lugeing (I dunno how to spell that one)
Cut fire wood
Carry fire wood
Take a D4 Thermal Shock and do anything.
Play Wii Sports
Play Rock band!
Go to the mall with the friends you can't really stand because they never spend any time in the stores... you can at least get an idea of what you want to buy before jetting off to the next one.
Golf - NO CARTS!
Be your own Caddy
Be someone else's Caddy
Trick or Treat... (I'm serious!) just go easy on the candy
Photo Scavenger Hunts
Play the Mine Is Bigger Game... one time we ended up with a washing machine.
Learn to play the drums
Housework with great tunes! Might I suggest Aretha Franklin and Pit Bull
Go clubbing and actually dance!
Paddle a Canoe
White Water Rafting
Go out on a paddle boat. You know it's cardio but SHE thinks its a date!
Laser Tag
Climb a Lighthouse - the view is worth it!
Visit a farmers market! Lots of walking and you'll get your shopping done too!
Snow shoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Have a push up contest with the natives of a foreign land
Arm Wrestling Challenges
Rugby
Hockey
Racket ball
Tennis
Squash
Holy cow that's more than 100! .... that reminds me... COW TIPPING!
Tether Ball
4 Square
I should probably stop now... oh wait... RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT
Red Rover
Skateboarding
Long Boarding
Sand Boarding
Dune Bugging
Exterminating bugs with a fly swatter.
OK.. now that's really pushing it.. oh that reminds me... TRAIN FOR A STRONGMAN COMPETITION
Tire Flipping
Sledge Hammer Hammering
Pulling cars with your own strength
OK, I'm going to stop now. This was a long email. I'll let you rest. But you get the idea right? There are tons of things you can do for fun!

oh wait.... and skipping and jumping rope

Tiff

And for you supplement nuts out there:

Pre Cardio - N0
Cellucor N0 Extreme, 36 Packets, Fruit Punch

Post Workout AND Before Bed - R3
Cellucor R3 Extreme, 120 Capsules

Hey everyone on Team Calder. I hope you had a very productive 2009! I've been working hard and getting ready for other shows and stuff.. but just wanted to stop by, say hello, wish you all the best.. and let you know that if you need to get ahold of me email me at tiffany@fornifitness.com using the words Team Calder in the subject and I will make sure it doesn't go to spam.

It's been an incredible past two years. Look for me on the box of Cellucor's new fat loss stack in supplement stores come January 30th. I've used their products and am happy to say that they're a good company with high quality stuff!

(Gotta love shameless plugging for sponsors right?)

Anyhow, I'm living half on the east coast half in Portland now. Travel is kickin my butt but I'm trying.

YAWN, whew, well time to go to the gym and bring some food to my boyfriend. (I'm seeing that guy from the supplement store that I first started dieting at again.. the guy who was with me throughout my whole transformation... Sometimes it takes going a little crazy, forgetting what is important and leaving town to realize what you really want... and that guy was there for me through everything. I love him and have moved him WAY up my priority list. I'm no longer afraid to have a boyfriend. If people can't deal with me being a "taken" athlete then they can go f themselves.

Another thing I want to mention is.. if you're training for a show, take your progress photos and ENTER A CONTEST!! You can seriously win money on this! A friend of mine is putting on this contest ( http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/creadyl-no-beta-transformation-challenge-registration.htm ) so I know it's legit. You know that working with Sean you're going to see amazing results.. so check it out.. it couldn't hurt!

Tiff

Oh there's no place like... wait. ... never mind, the song is right. There IS no place like home for the holidays.. when it comes to my family. After all the craziness that has happened... this was one of the best Thanksgivings I've ever had with them. No fighting, no nothing.. just laughing our faces off at everything. It was nice.

So to anyone who has wished me luck or kept my family in their prayers.. thank you.. it worked. :D

Tif

Well, gosh it's been a bit since I've written.. AGAIN.

Family - well, my family and I made up... in a way. They're still talking to me on occasion, and they wish me well in my ventures outside the home. I am very grateful for that.

Training - I've temporarily moved out to the east coast to do some training with my new coach Teresa L'Heureux.. aka Big T. (thusly that makes me little T.. and I'm cool with it We've been training hard and I'm seeing what I've been missing.. MY ABS! I'm gettin it back! I'm getting leaner by the day and I'll be photo shoot ready by nationals! YAY!!!!

Contest Plans - I'm going to compete at the USA's... I don't want to announce it because I'm afraid of saying hey, I'm going to compete here.. and then life getting in the way.. but I'm committed to this show.

Costa Rica - I've given up on coaching people.. well, not given up.. but I don't like doing things over a long distance. I have a few current clients, the ones that really kick ass.. but I am no longer accepting any more. What I AM doing is even BETTER!!!!!

Get this... I'm throwing Fitness Excursions in Costa Rica with Big T! Did I mention she's a cancer surviving, bodybuilding, power lifting BAMF? She is! And she's 52 still kicking my butt in the gym! (I don't know how many times I need to tell people that she's not my mom she's my friend... and by the way she's single).. HINT HINT! If you're over 5'10 and 220 lbs, built like a bodybuilder or powerlifter have I got the lady for you!!!! Really, she's awesome!

More info on teh .. oh jeeze.. I Got distracted again.. so Costa Rica.. details on TNTfitnessExcursions.com get it.. TNT.. big T, little t... I get it. so check it out! We have spaces available and will be on a radio station in Philly on Sunday! So this is exciting.. also got some TV and more radio stuff happening next week.

Check out November's Iron Man again.. page 245ish.

I hope you're all having an awesome fall. Thank you for your words on my past blog. Reading those means so much to me.. thank you. (I'm not saying that to be corny, I really mean it..) If you know me you know it takes a lot to make me mushy. Whew..

Well, I promise I will blog more soon.. gotta write about training with Big T.. it's awesome! I almost puked on my shoes today!

Love Always!!!
Tiff

Ok this title, no joke. It happened. I guess maybe it can be explained better in a note that I wrote to my aunt when she asked me what was up with my facebook status... Certain things have been ******'d out to keep my family's info private.

to Hey *******Aunt's Name Goes Here******,
As you know I have been really trying hard to make a difference in the world somehow.. I found that doing the fitness thing seems to work. I have clients that pay me to train them every month and it really makes me happy. Like, I seriously think I found my calling in helping people out that way. Unfortunately, I tried to tell my dad that and told him that instead of me working at the ****family business goes here***** he could stop paying me and I'd work for myself coaching people. He took it as a huge insult to the family and I guess he feels like I am being a terribly selfish person in doing that but I know that working at the ****** I was unhappy. I didn't feel like I was doing anything that mattered... and then once I found happiness in helping people this way... I needed to make it my life.

So, I told my parents today. I wanted them to know what I had planned on doing so that they wouldn't freak out. But they did. And they freaked out really bad. Yelling and stuff, calling me stupid.. but it's in my heart that this is what I want to do and I don't want to be held back anymore. So, they're threating to take away everything... (I am fully prepared for that) And I'm willing to let it go. I don't wan to lose touch with you guys. I know my mom and dad are mad at me right now, but I think eventually they'll realize that this is what I need to do. I don't wan to look back on my life and wish that I could have done something that I never took the first step to do.

I don't know if I should tell grandpa and grandma about this yet. I don't want them stressing out. It makes me so sick to my stomach thinking about this, knowing that it hurts my parents, but they've got to know that I'm going to grow up some day. Today is the day that I chose to make it official. I'm making enough money to survive on.. so let's see where the world takes me.

I cried a lot today,but that's just letting go of the things that held me back. I can't feel bad for this.. even though I know thats what they want me to do. You know that they practically control every aspect of my life. It's just bringing me down... so I'm taking it in my hands now. This way I'm not going to be a burden to them. They'll take me off the payroll.. and I took care of that part earlier this month. I made sure the******* would not be short staffed so I wasn't leaving anyone in the dust.

Starting tomorrow and for the next ten days I'll be in Las Vegas at one of the largest fitness expos ***The Olympia*** getting new clients, meeting with people and training with some of my current clients. I think all of those activities will contribute to my business. Every single one of the people I am coaching right now has made incredible progress so I feel like I'm offering up a pretty darn good service. (If you know anyone that's interested it's www.ForniFitness.com) I know, you'll laugh at the name.. I did.. it seems like an oxymoron. Forni and Fitness.. really.. those two words aren't found in the same sentence that often.

Well anyway, I'm going to finish packing for tomorrow. I think I'll be moved out of my house within two days of returning from Vegas. That way they can't hold the mortgage over my head either. Though I'd love to keep the house, I don't think this environment will be good for anyone in my family yet. Once they calm down a bit I'm sure we'll make up down the road. Until then, you know how to get a hold of me. If they cancel my phone I have an 866-545-6311 toll free number you can call to leave a voice message. I can check that from the internet anywhere.

I hope this explains what happened... it's complex, but I think it's what I needed to do... I might send this email to my uncle also.

TTYS!
Tiffany

I know the title probably got a few of you upset.. but let me remind you.. my last name is Forni and as I have been told my many a witty person that whenever I go on a vacation it should be called a "Forni-cation". Therefore... I call my next adventure the Greatest Forni-Cation Ever! What might that be? Well, let me give it to you in a nutshell.

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I travel so much for work that spending time at my house is really not worth while to me anymore. I have roommates and a plant (that I am amazed has survived for so long) so I figure the house will not miss me too much. I'm renting out my room to a good friend of mine while I'm on the road / in the air / on the sea / on someone's couch. I plan on completing my books while I'm out of town as well as continuing to diet for nationals. As long as I have a gym nearby, food at hand, and my trusty laptop that I like to refer to as "The Beastly Bichin Lappy" and a camera I'll be good to go. I can take care of all my clients remotely via phone, skype, and many other wonderful internet avenues...so why stay home?

Here's a look at what September holds... Starting this friday I fly out to New Jersey to spend a few days meeting with companies and people in the fitness industry. I'll be stopping up in New York for the Team Universe show to check on some friends of mine who are competing and doing their makeup for the show. If you're going to be there say hi! After that 10 days of messing with the East coast I'll head back home to Portland for a day of re-packing and rest then it's off to Vegas for the Olympia!

</Nutshell>

I'm going to do something a little crazy. I'm going to give out my 866 number for people to call toll free to leave voice messages at. Just lettin you know.. there are really no menu options, but they sure are fun to listen to. If you're going to leave a message listen to the whole message and the LADY's voice will tell you what to do.

Reasons to call Tiff's 866 Number:
1. For a good laugh
2. To send a nutrition tip or a travel tip
3. To show off your awesome poem making skills
4. To possibly be included in a weekly voicemail Q&A session.
5. To show off your best pickup line... or worst.
6. Know any good jokes? I'd like to hear them.
7. Offer up a good healthy recipe for the world to share
8. .... and many more reasons....

Ok ok ok.. so here it is... 866-545-6311 go ahead and give it a call.. it's toll free. And I really to check the messages. I find that some of the greatest sayings of all time come from drunken voice mails... or ones that weren't meant to be recorded... ie "No those are not my shoes! Those are a banana! Put the cat back down and get the mail out of my hair!" ... no sense.. I know.. but it was funny when I got it at 3am a couple years ago... Ashley's voice keeps ringing in my head.....

Oh ok back on the nutshell topic. Yes, traveling the world. How am I going to manage this? Well, I'll keep training the members of my team who I am very happy to say are all making great progress. Even when life kicks them in the butt they get right back up and kick it back. I want to give a shout out to Vector who is now the lightest he has been in 10 years!!! YAY VEC!!!!!! And to all of my other great teammates who kick ass every day!

So, I hope whoever reads this gets something out of it.. I'm not sure what.. Well, if anything you've got my 866-545-6311 number to call any time you need a good chuckle.

Have a great week everyone!!! Live it up!!!

Tiff