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I hate you!!

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Have you guys/gals seen the new Quizno’s commercial advertising the Flatbread Sammies?

This commercial is great… describes how I feel when dieting!!  haha.
http://www.quiznos.com/commercials/2007/200711_sammies.wmv

Notice I said "when", yeah.. that’s right… still can’t get my butt in gear on the whole being strict with diet thing, workouts have been pretty sad too- time to make it a priority again, that is after Turkey Day ofcourse!!!! ;)

Have a great one!  Don’t get too stuffed :)

Krissy - The Friend or Foe?

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

This is an update from this post: http://blog.bodybuilding.com/batlangelina/2007/09/27/feeling-great/

I hadn’t heard from Krissy since my email reply.  I finally stopped her at church this past Sunday to say we should talk and left it up to her to call me.  We spoke on the phone last night…

Basically what she said to me was first: She did reply back to my email (She did??!  I never got it… She said "Oh, must be because I switched emails…."  Well OK then, BUT she sent her ‘first’ letter to me from the new email- so why wouldn’t I get the 2nd?  Her email isn’t blocked or spammed??!  I said, "Oh yea, then send it to me still…"  I haven’t got it yet????)

Then she said as far as competing goes… She saw it affecting my health (What the low carb, lots of cardio- general cranky and tired stuff that comes with it??!!!  Guess she didn’t know that’s normal… so I won’t place blame there! ;)   Then she said to wear such skimpy stuff to have people look at you (She also commented on my pictures being too risky… whereas there are a lot more racier photos out there.) - what point is that and what God fulfilled purpose does it fall into?  (To which my reply was something like… It’s a competition, though not even that really… it’s to show off how hard you’ve worked for something in no less than what a bikini would be.  I don’t believe I got myself into this whole thing, I believe God brought me to it… to show me and others that ANYTHING through Him IS indeed made POSSIBLE!  I have people ask me for advice and motivation and sometimes I think- ‘WHY ME??!"  I’m no expert by far… but I’ve been there and I have come to this point and the knowledge I have, I will use to HELP others.  (I guess she doesn’t understand what it’s like for someone that’s overweight often with health issues.. so why would it be important to her?!)  Obesity is a Bigger issue in today’s world that we face-  Just look at all the products, gimmicks, fad diets there are out there… I want to bring to the masses the understanding of food, balance, exercise and a healthy lifestyle that only comes through hardwork and determination!
Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.The Lord knows my heart and that it’s genuine so He will see to my success.

She also said with not really an explanation that she won’t be in my wedding because she cannot support my relationship because of our level of intimacy.  (Ok??!   Because we like being close, kissing, hugging…  This same girl begged to have her hand held by this guy or else she was gonna forget it all!  Well, I guess he held her hand and God forbid kissed her when he proposed??!!  Now they are looking to buy a house and marry in March- less than a year of getting together?  Now, I’m not knocking the whole fast paced relationship thing, but come on- Can I say her fiance is a WACKO!!!!  No, I never did to her ofcourse and for her to say crap about mine.. what gives her the right?  I don’t judge their relationship, I just wish her happiness so WTF?!  I guess she was NEVER a TRUE friend, because can’t you put all that aside- agree to disagree and still be my friend and be there for me??!!  Don’t promise me you’ll be in my wedding and then totally DIS me - Which I can add with certainty that she would have never done if not for her guy!!!).

Never judge. The heart of man is so delicate, so complex, only its Maker can know it. Each heart is so different, actuated by different motives, influenced by different sufferings.
One can make righteous judgments, fine… but not without looking at oneself first.  Still, friends stick together…
What is the measure of a friend??
How do you weigh the measure of a friend?
Is it head to toe or end to end?
Is it in his weight or the measure of his gait?
How do you weigh the measure of a friend?

The measure of a friend is trust.
The things you do for each other, friend to friend, brother to
brother.

Do you see these things in me?
If in hard times,  will you trust me?
Will  you see me for who I am or as others say I am?

The measure of a friend is this…….
LOYALTY TIL THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You love a friend at all times… It’s okay to tell me you think something is wrong but to dump me all together after I have been there through her stuff?!  A friend is supposed to stick closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24) this wasn’t the case.  I was mistakenly wrong about someone I never thought would do something like this and that is why I’m writing my feelings out here.  She said that everything spoken was out of love and not to hurtful (Fine, but it did hurt- now what?  Obviously she doesn’t care to continue or fix that… But really, why should I be hurt?  I’m more upset and disappointed really in our “friendship” ending.. shocked really.  I have no regrets about my life, past or present- it has brought me to where I am today and who I am today- and I believe that person to be a very strong, passionate, loving and God fearing woman!)
I don’t know what I have done to make her feel this way or why she has these opinions… she said it was all from the Spirit and not her fiance.  She said, she’s grown over the past few months and obviously her life plans are not to include me.  I am not wicked and by my activities in no way would bring her down to a worldly level or cause her to sin- maybe she’s not strong enough to handle being in this world and dealing with it?  I don’t know.. but I believe, as Christians, we are to go into this world to share the good news (Mark 15:15), not just practice what you preach and keep it to yourself.  How are we to grow and learn in that?  I do believe you should carefully choose your friends (obviously after this..) and who you keep close, but The Lord wants us amongst the world yet not a part of the world.  Now, no matter how hard we try though, we’ll still sin- everyone does regardless if their “hermit-like” or not!
If there was any good advice or sensible reason for what she said, I would accept it.  Friend - No more - Foe - She’s not.  What’s an F* word in between those, huh??!  haha..
Here is an interesting poem called My Friend - My Foe by Lorraine M. Hall, USA:

RAGING; SEETHING; COAL BLACK EMBERS
YOU HAVE SET YOUR HEART AGAINST ME
PUMPING POISONS THROUGH YOUR VAINS
THROBBING; BEATING; THROBBING

MONTH AFTER MONTH, YEAR AFTER YEAR
YOUR ANGER MULTIPLIES
MAGNIFIED ONE MILLION TIMES
AND I DON’T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHY
YOUR LIES ARE BRED AT THE THE BASE OF TRUTH
AND SPREAD LIKE A DEADLY PLAGUE
SPLIT TONGUES; TRIPLE FACES; NO MIND FOR A LIFE OF YOUR OWN
WHER HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? AND WHERE WILL YOU GO FROM HERE?

MY FRIEND - MY FOE, YOU CAN TAKE A REST
FROM THE FIGHT YOU HAVE FINALLY WON
AS FOR ME; IV’E THROWN IN THE TOWEL
THOUGH A BATTLE IS YET TO COME!

BUT FIRST; LIKE THE LONELY CATERPILLAR, I WILL CRAWL INTO A COCOON TO ENDURE THE DEATH OF METAMORPHISIS
AND WHEN I EMERGE, WILL FLY AWAY ON THE WINGS OF A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY

AND NEVER LOOK BACK!

I don’t necessarily think this poem summarizes us in particular, but I do think it shows frankly her decision of separation to a sharp degree and my life carrying on while she may look back in anger whereas I NEVER will.I forgive but don’t forget, lesson learned, I’m moving on…

Mind Motivation

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

Earl Nightingale said, “The strangest secret is that we become what we think about, most of the time.”

It all begins in the mind. Thought is the cause. Behavior is the effect. We think, and with those thoughts, we create.

Without motivation, the best training and diet are worthless. We all need an “unstoppable attitude”.

One of my favorite quotes is..
What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.- Napolean Hill

Another good one!

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.”

~ Zig Ziglar
This one, I came across this morning…
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.  ~William Feather

Hehehe.. Here’s one that just made me smile :)

“Nothing is ever entirely wrong. Even a broken clock is right twice a day” - Anon

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What’s Next???

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Well, start back hard with the training… I should’ve started already… Shhh, don’t tell my trainer!!  Seriously, I have a whole new plan of Attack and I can’t wait to see how I progress!!

Contests I am debating….

  • OCB Spirit of America Super Pro-Qualifier 4/19/08 Cape Cod, MA
  • NPC Ocean State Natural  hmmm 4/19/08 as well Providence, RI so instead maybe…
  • NPC Northern Cup 5/10/08 Derry, NH
  • Fitness Atlantic 4/26/08 East Haven, CT
  • INBF Hercules June 2008 NYC
  • INBF Monster Mash Nov 2008 (as Mrs. Coulter!!)

INBF & NPC still don’t have their 08 Calenders up… so these shows are just ideas and nothing definite yet!  If you know of any good ones out there you’d like to see me in or think would suit me, clue me in!  Thanks!!  Can’t wait to have a GREAT 08!!!!

Twenty And Hot Contest; I Need Your Help - VOTE for Me!!

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

I’m in a fitness model contest in which I could win Sponsorship/ Champion Nutrition supplements - although sponsorship would be HUGE and a great honor!!  That’s what I’m hoping for so PLEASE help me by voting for me (EVERYDAY ;) !!!!!  It means a lot, your continued support!!  Check me out here: http://www.twentyandhot.com/profiles/viewPics.php?whosPics=14764719

You must sign up (It’s FREE & easy to do) and login to vote!  It will only take a min of your time.. here’s your chance to do something good today ;-)   hehe j/k!  It’s your choice if you want to, BUT I’d appreciate it VERY VERY Much!!!!!!  Thank you!!!

MUAH :* Tress

Random thoughts & feelings….

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

I have been doing nothing but celebrating my victory!! hehe… I’ve only done 45 mins of cardio on Monday, that was my RPM class.  I’ve been eating all those yummy delicious foods I’ve been missing & craving and each time I get really full and a pain in my side, I seriously feel sick from them, WTF :(   I’m kinda saddened by this because I loved "the junk" and at the same time joyful as I hope dieting a second time around will be easier and eventually a lifestyle… I feel bloated, lazy, and tired and I don’t like feeling that way.  Even though I was run down by cardio, cardio and more cardio - I can now see the diet playing a role in my strength and energy levels.  The best part is how diet can change the body and how efficient it becomes, I hope this is a lesson learned!!  So Thurs/Friday I will start dieting again…. I have to grocery shop first and tomorrow is Halloween so I am dressing up and going out, once again enjoying myself but NOT going crazy.  I hope everyone here stays safe!

On another note… I was thinking about changing trainers.  I just pondered the fact that I might do better with someone else as my guide or maybe not because I really wasn’t as strict as I could’ve been and could I even be with this new one?  As the new one sounds stricter- like zero carbs for 12 weeks strict!!!  I don’t even know how ‘healthy’ that would be??!  I’m just curious to see a different approach and if my body would respond different or quicker.  Anyway, this was something I was wondering, on the other hand I love my trainer and do have faith in him as he has gotten me this far and I have a sense of commitment to him and would love to work with him in the future if possible.. so what am i to do?  If I were to switch- how do you break the news?  What’s best- wait and see after another competition?

My goal next time is to be more dedicated and focused and realize that the day will come to stand up there- so how ready will I be?  I want to be overly ready!!!

So where to go from here??  Anyone also know of any natural shows coming up in a few months or Spring 08′ in the NY, PA, NJ, MA areas???  Let me know!  But i’ll be doing my research.  Thanks!!!

~ Tress

BodyBuilder’s Day

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

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5th place finish!!!

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

OMG does the day fly by… had great fun, the girls were nice… but politics definitely play a roll!  I need to work on posing and I think, grow my hair!!  hehe… be more of your typical long haired bikini model type?!  I accomplished my goal, rocked it the best i could have done at this point, took home a trophy, ate a great meal- which then gave me the hugest pain in my side and crashed right when i got home.  Exhausting, but wow- diet and all that is really really worth it all!  Not just for comp but in life, it’s awesome- I’m hooked!!  More shows to come…. Someone told me I should do Monster Mash in MASS next weekend… I don’t know if I want to do one so soon!!  AH well, here’s some more great pics.. I’ll have some professional ones in a week or so. :)

xox Tress

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The Competition

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

YOU ARISE FROM YOUR BED
AS A NEW DAY BEGINS
THINKING OF THE COMPETITION
REALLY HOPING YOU CAN WIN

YOU SIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE
EATING A VERY LEAN SNACK
NO BODY FAT ON YOU TODAY
POISED AND READY FOR THE ATTACK

YOU ARRIVE AT THE ARENA
SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT
YOU HAVE MANY THINGS STILL TO DO
YOUR TIME MUST BE WELL SPENT

YOU MINGLE AND MEET
WITH COMPETITORS AND FANS
TRADING STORIES AND NUTRICIAN IDEA’S
TAKING PICTURES AND COMPARING TAN’S

THERE ARE VENDOR’S AND SHOPS
SPORTS EQUIPEMENT AND FOOD TOO
THERE ARE SO MANY TEMPTATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR YOU
TO GET ON THE STAGE TO COMPETE
ONE FINAL CHECK OF YOURSELF
“HONEY” GO FIND YOUR SEAT

AS YOU GET ON THE STAGE
THE CROWD SHOUTS WITH GLEE
YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE
STRIKING POSES FOR ALL TO SEE

THE COMPETITION IS FIERCE
SEPERATED BY HEIGHT AND CLASS
ALL THOSE MONTHS OF TRAINING
YOU HOPE YOU DON’T FALL ON YOUR ASS

THE COMPETITORS DWINDLE DOWN
THERE ARE NOW ONLY A SELECT FEW
JUST ONE FINAL ROUND OF POSES
YOU HOPE THE JUDGES PICK YOU

NOW DOWN TO THE FINAL FIVE
YOU MADE THE FINAL CUT
NOW COME THE PRIZES
WILL YOU WIN A SHINY CUP

YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH AND SMILE
AS THE JUDGES MAKE THEIR PICKS
THE ANTICIPATION OF WHAT’S TO COME
IS REALLY MAKING YOU FEEL SICK

ALAS THE COMPETITION HAS ENDED
FUN WAS HAD BY ALL AROUND
YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES
A TROPHY IN HAND AND HOMEWARD BOUND

from Teresa’s myspace 

The heat is on…

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

So today I do cardio only & get my nails done.  I will probably go shopping for last minute things I should pack so Friday I can pretty much relax!!…  Besides the 2nd round of spray tan and polygraph.  My bro is here for the event, very cool!  I’ve been waiting for this day to come and it’s almost here now!



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