amykessler’s BodyBlog

Hello everyone….just wanted to say hi and let you know i’m back…..im sorry I haven’t responded to emails or comments.  I’m finally getting all caught up from last week.  Still struggling with my diet and water retention…..cant seem to stop eating, even when I’m not hungry.  LOL….but, I really miss talking to everyone and I hope everyone is doing well, lifting heavy, eating clean, and staying focused and determined to accomplish all your goals.  So, here’s to all of you and thank you again for all your support. 

See ya on stage,

2008 ROCKSTAR,

Amy

Ok everyone, I know I said I was going back to bodybuilding after the Arnold Classic, but i’m really on the fence with this one.  I’ve done 2 bodybuilding show and did very well. I’ve now done 2 figure shows……one of which was at a International Level and did good.  So, now the question is….do I go back to bodybuilding for Jr. Nationals….Lightweight or stay in Figure and try to get my pro-card.  I have most judges telling me to do BB….lightweight.  I LOVE bodybuilding, i love the hard, lean, shredded look that you have to obtain to get on stage, i love the posing and the routine that you have to do. The judging is consistant….you MUST be HARD,DRY,LEAN and SHREDDED.  But, to get a pro-card at that level…..I’d probaby have to change the way I look and I don’t want to do that.  So, that takes us to figure…..Judging is inconsistant. You never know if they want hard and lean, or softer and fulller.  I would have to tone down my back a bit….(you know the "MONEY SHOT") LOL,  I compete against probably 40 to 50 girls in my division as opposed to maybe 15 in BB…….but, i keep my feminine look. So, I"m taking a poll……please give me your input and opinions.  FIGURE or BODYBUILDING???

Well, Hello everyone…..I’m back and trying to recoup from a very exciting weekend. As many of you know. I made the top ten after pre-judging to go onto the finals on Sat. Here is the link for pre-judging pics. http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=13y9p6gu.uk4ql26&Uy=2ay5kr&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0   Finals where Sat. am and went by in a flash. I unfortunately did not make the top 5. I placed 7th in my division.  I actually did not find out until this morning, and i’m still trying to find score sheets online to see where I feel overall with the 125 competiters.  My experience at the Arnold was awesome.  This only being my second figure show ever…i’m quite happy with how I did.  I was probably a bit too hard and lean for what the judges where looking for, but I knew what I wanted to look like and for my legs to come in….well, it’s how the chips fall.  I’m please with the results.  The competition was tough….all the girls looked fantasic and everyone was extremely nice back stage.  

SO.. after finals.  I FINALLY MET KAT!!!!!!!! OMG..i’m standing at a booth with a couple of friends and I swear I recognize this woman and sure enough, she comes up to me………AND YEP…it’s KATNAP!!!!!!  It was the greatest!  She looks amazing……she beautiful……..she’s sincere and I absolutely love her.  THANK YOU KAT…..for supporting me!   I cannot wait to see her on stage. 

I just want you all to know that because of BB.com…you guys made me feel like a star…..a ROCKSTAR! LOL I cannot tell you enough how truly blessed I am to be part of a site that has given me some much.  I feel like I belong to this strong family where the encouragment and support is endless. 

I will be posting new pics soon…..To my BODYSPACE FAMILY….my hat is off to you all.  God bless you.

Amy

2008 ROCKSTAR

See ya on Stage

Jr. Nationals Next STOP!

xo 

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