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Her account is inactive and I believe her YouTube videos have been pulled as well. Kat, where ye be?

Pitbullcavegirl recently took home the title of 2008 NABBA American Bodybuilding Championships Women’s Open 1st Place. Congratulations to Mary! Here’s one YouTube that I posted today of the September 20th contest:

Mary completes her quarter turns and the mandatory poses for the NABBA judges!

It’s always about the drama. People were saying that Jay Cutler was going to three-peat regardless of condition. That Weider and MuscleTech have a lock on the contest. That Dexter would never win. That Wolf was the next Mr. Olympia.

Well, Wolf placed 4th. Again. Jay was the runner-up. Weider athletes and MuscleTech do seem to have that lock. And Dexter "The Blade" Jackson is the 12th ever Mr. Olympia!

Let the controversy mongers revel.

It’s part of the enjoyment of bodybuilding it seems.

P.S. Dexter Jackson is the 2008 Mr. Olympia champion!

Ever see those articles in the newspaper of a typically warm and loving pet that turns into a ferocious killer and eats the mother, father, grandma, grandpa, and all six children? No explanation. The dog or pet crocodile just went nuts.

Well, that happened to me tonight.

Okay, so it wasn’t a dog or a crocodile and there was no blood spilled at all. But you twist the cap on a bottle of Mug Root Beer and see how you react when you see the foam begin to roil and make a fast exit out the bottle’s top. Not a good thing.

And I was driving.

My reaction time wasn’t quick enough to close the lid before the near immediate explosion of root beer, so my only option was to steer with one sticky hand and hold the dripping bottle between my knees.

Fairly disgusted by the whole ordeal.

I blame Pepsi. If the laundromat hadn’t swapped their Coke machine for the Pepsi machine this wouldn’t have happened. I was doing laundry and bought a 20-ounce root beer while previously 12-ounce cans of Coke would have been available. I’ll knock back a 12 oz. Coca-Cola in a heartbeat and drop the can in the trash. But those 20 ouncers are a bit much. Just wasn’t that thirsty.

Okay, so it wasn’t a health drink. My own fault, of course.

P.S. Okay, so perhaps I’m exaggerating a bit.

P.P.S. Mug Root Beer is indeed a Pepsi product. Nutrition Facts are based on a serving size of 8 fl oz (240 ml) with that amount providing 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 40 mg sodium, 29 grams of carbs, 0 grams of protein, and more carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, and caramel coloring than you can shake a stick at!

P.P.P.S. Did I mention it’s not a health drink?

While Mary won the Women’s Competition, Saiid Kamara won the Men’s competition. He was also the winner of the tall division.

L-R: Saiid Kamara, Frank Ulrich, Dan Huang

Saiid Kamara
2008 NABBA American BodyBuilding Championships
Men’s Open Overall Winner

YouTubes to follow.

Click here for more pictures from the competition.

P.S.

Attended the NABBA Nationals yesterday and really enjoyed myself. Our very own Pitbullcavegirl was there and in razor sharp condition for this competition and took home the title of 2008 NABBA American Bodybuilding Championships Women’s Open 1st Place. Congratulations to Mary!

Next stop is the NPC Mountain Valley! Go Mary!

I’m still following Jason Ferruggia’s workout program. Consists of low volume training which I’m really enjoying. Here’s a pic of a t-shirt from his Renegade Barbell Club. (Honestly, I tried to clean that mirror!)

Low sets, high sets, low reps, high reps, supplements, FOOD! Seems there’s a magic bullet for every imaginable workout goal. The real magic is hitting the gym on a regular basis!

I haven’t attended many shows… hmm, ANY shows this year. Erk! So, I’m especially looking forward to this Saturday and the NABBA Nationals! It’s only a 30-minute drive and it’s a fantastic show. Cannot wait! Best wishes to Mary a.k.a. Pitbullcavegirl as she competes in the Nationals!

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Well, age is no obstacle to bodybuilding success if your name is Teresa Paschal, of course.

Congratulations on winning the Women’s Bodybuilding Overall at the 2008 IFBB North American Championships at age 50!

Click for an interview with Teresa Paschal courtesy of MDTV.