amykessler’s BodyBlog

Hi My bodyspace friends and family……Well, all your support and encouragement has helped me to the next step.  I made finals….126 competiters and 1/2 are gone.  So, next step…..FINALS, on the Expo STAGE Saturday morning at 10:00.  There is some tough competition out here. These girls look awesome. So, today……hold my water and eat CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN and hold it all together until tomorrow am.  I will post some pics in a bit.  Gotta go put on another coat of spray tan.   THANK YOU ALL AGAIN…….I’ve already talked to two girls from Bodyspace and it’s been great!  I can’t thank you all enough.   See ya on Stage…..xo

Ok. folks…..here we are.  Flying out tomorrow at 7AM for Columbus, Ohio.  I weighed in today at 120lbs and my bodyfat was 7.7%, that is very close to what I wanted to be at on stage.  My goal was 7.5% and 115lbs.  I am totally carb depleted right now…so hopefully I’m speelong everything right (LOL…just playing on the spelling word).  See, not so bad….I haven’t lost my sense of humor.  Although I will be soon, if I don’t get packed, prep my food for the next three days, spray tan, get some final cardio in AND hmmmmmmmmmmm  RELAX!!!  Oh yeah…start to carb load tonight and really thought it was going to be something good.  NOPE!  Red pot…thats what I get to start with.  YUK…gotta stay clean as to not spill over, come in flat……and definitely not retain any water.  OK…with all that said.  I have to go…..AGAIN, my dearest Bodyspace friends. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU….YOU HAVE TRULY BEEN A BLESSING WITH ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THAT HAS KEPT ME GOING OVER THAT PAST FEW WEEKS.  MUAH…..SEE YA ON STAGE, AMY 2008 ROCKSTAR

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!  Well, here we are……8 days and counting.  And my friends…you have been amazing with the support and encouragement.  Had my bodyfat checked today and its right on que….8% and i’m weighing 121lbs today.  I’m hoping to be 7.5% and maybe 117lbs.  I fight the battle of upper body being WAY to lean and hard when my bodyfat gets this low…but my legs still needing some work. So, we’ll see how it all comes together.  I’m ready…just fine tuning, posing and getting ready to fly out Wed. morning.  Thursday night at 7 pm is prejudging.  I need to be in the top 10 of my class to go on to finals.  Friday, photo shoot at 11:00 am, networking at the Expo in hopes of picking up a sponser, then off my feet and into bed early.  Saturday I need to be up at 5am to be at the Convention Center at 7:30 am where final begin at 10:00 am in front of thousands of people.  I’m hoping to meet a few people that I have talked to from BB.COM.  Then one more photo shoot at 4:00pm……..THEN!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS TIME TO EAT!!!!  So, my friends…….many thanks again for keeping me going these past few weeks.  It’s been a true blessing that God has brought you into my life.  SEE YA ON STAGE!  2008 ROCKSTAR xo

Hello everyone….well, as many of you know…THE ARNOLD CLASSIC is quickly approaching (9 days to be exact), and as much as i like to respond to all of our comments and emails, Unfortunatley, i will be unable to over the next couple of weeks.  My focus has to be on training and dialing in.  So, please forgive me and be patient if you dont’ hear from me.  I will be in touch when I return.  Thanks again for ALL your support. 

See ya on Stage,

2008 ROCKSTAR

I have always been involved in athletics and I have been participating in some form of weight training most of my adult life.

I recently began watching figure competition and became increasingly interested in the sport. I finally built up the nerve and decided I wanted to compete in a figure show. I picked a show and began my training and dieting at 16 weeks out.  I was making marginal progress with no dramatic results and there was no denying that I needed help. At that point I began to search for assistance. I had to find the right trainer for me, someone who really knew the facts, someone who could teach and motivate, and someone who had competition experience.

Amy Kessler’s name was mentioned to me and when I met her it was like an angel came into my life. She was everything I had been hoping for, a teacher, a motivator, a mentor, and a friend. The first time I met Amy, I knew she was the one person who would help me achieve the goals that I had been longing and struggling for. Amy whipped me into shape. She corrected my diet, perfected my lifting, and gave me all the positive reinforcement and confidence I needed to succeed. At times I wasn’t happy with the things I had to give up, but her tough love pushed me to the place where I needed to be. And that place was on stage as the overall figure champion at my very first competition.

            I look up to Amy in so many ways, not only as an extremely intelligent trainer, but as a positive personality and confident strong woman.  She has had a very positive effect on my life. I am healthier and happier than I have ever been before thanks to her knowledge, commitment, and perseverance. 

Amy continues to support me and help me train to achieve my ultimate goal to become a professional figure competitor. I want to thank you, Amy Kessler, from the bottom of my heart.  I could never be where I am with out you.

                      
                                                                          Sincerely,

                      
                                                                          Hazel Rauls

Many thanks for all the great comments, words of encouragement, all the support and valentine wishes that you have given me.  After being on BB.com for a couple of months now….I can’t imagine my life with out all of YOU!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!  So, once again…I am humbled.  I can’t put into words the feeling and the motivation everyone gives me.  AND RIGHT NOW…..it is much needed and appreciated.  I am now off to the gym to do cardio, workout, pose and tan.  Thanks for the push today….I will respond to messages when I get home.

xoxoxoxoxo

In response to why the top most viewed female profiles are so popular…………to whom it may concern.  Have you even read our profiles??? As far as mine.  How many 45 yr. old woman do you know that have the physique that I have, the conditioning that I have. The dedication, motivation, commitment and drive that I have to compete….ALL while raising two chilldren, working, training and writing up nutrition plans for clients, answering emails from people that would like a little support and encouragement. And to be told that they can do this also. My days start EVERYDAY at 5 and go until 10 at night…..So, If my profile is being viewed alot…I sure as hell hope that it’s NOT just because I’m so HOTT…..but because people are truly interested, motivated and inspired and maybe…..just maybe I’ve given them a bit of hope.

Hi everyone…well, after a week of being "Over 40 Amateur of the Week", the response, comments and emails were incredible to say the least.  I’ve received so many great compliments, encourgaging words, support for the Arnold Classic and alot of people wanting advice and help with a diet or workout tips.  As it’s not always easy to get to everyones request, it’s also not easy to give simple advice on a nutrition or workout plan.  This being what I do for a living…..I would like everyone to know that I do provide a service for a small fee to put together a plan designed specifically for you and what your goals are.  So, if you would like more information, please contact me at am_kessler@yahoo.com

See ya on Stage,

2008 ROCKSTAR

OH MY GOSH!!!!  YOU GUYS ROCK ON THIS SITE….I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU ALL HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME TO HAVE THIS KIND OF SUPPORT….I DON’T WANT TO GET ALL MUSHY, BUT…IT’S OVERWHELMING TO ME AND WHEN I READ THE COMMENTS AND EMAILS THIS MORNING I GOT CHILLS.  I NOW FEEL LIKE I CAN’T LET YOU DOWN…..SO, I’M OFF TO THE GYM TO GET MY CARDIO IN AND BURN OFF THAT CHEAT MEAL THAT I HAD LAST NIGHT.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU……….YOU GUYS HAVE NOW GIVEN ME THE MOTIVATION I NEED TO GET THROUGH THE NEXT 3 WEEKS.  GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KISSES FOR EVERYONE! lol XOXOXOXOXXOXO