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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Well, we recently went on our babymoon to Key West with our friends the Cahills. It was a supplement company vacation! I’m a Prolab athlete, Danny works for Gaspari, and the Cahills own Driven Sports. We all had a great time.
A few days after returning home, we got to find out the gender of our baby to be… it’s a BOY! We’re very excited to meet our son in January. I’m already deep into the baby registry and Danny talks to my belly on a regular basis.
Axl the puppy is growing up a little, and is very affectionate. Little does he know, but he’s about to get the big snip (neuter) in a few weeks.
I’m still lifting my little 10 lb DBs, and still taking my Prolab protein… staying fit during pregnancy but not restricting myself. People seem to be surprised a lot, and tell me I look great… were they really expecting me to turn into some slob? Anyway…
Hope you all are having a great week!
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
My New Training and Supplement Plan
Well, all of our friends and family know, so we may as well spill the beans here. The reason for having such a boring and uninformative journal as of late has been the complete lack of interesting training recently. When I had mentioned I was lifting at home, I didn’t mention that the DBs were 10 lbs, and when I mentioned that I was walking around the park for cardio, I didn’t mention that it was because it’s about as intensely as I can exercise these days.
That’s right peeps, we are having a baby! I am currently 13 weeks pregnant and am due January 8th. I’m staying fit during this time and have actually lost a few lbs in the first trimester (sadly, it is probably partly muscle). However, I still look pretty normal, with just a small belly, which isn’t enough to get a seat on the subway unfortunately. My tummy is still flatter than most of the people I see! That doesn’t mean my clothes fit, though.
Now that my training has been updated, my supps have to change as well. I can’t have caffeine, which is a real pain in the ass since I am tired all the time. I do still use my Prolab proteins - Lean Mass Complex, Naturally Lean Complex, Pure Whey and Isolate. In this current atmosphere, with tainted supplements being discovered all the time, I am genuinely glad to be sponsored by a company I trust for both my health and my baby’s health. My only other supplement at this time is my prescribed multi, Prenate Elite.
I am looking forward to my first prenatal massage now that it is safe and the first trimester is over. They also offer yoga classes at my massage center and I’m hoping there is a prenatal class. I was never interested in yoga, but I feel that I need to be doing something other than lifting sissy weights and walking.
At any rate, I’m looking forward to a healthy pregnancy, and coming back and kicking ass after the baby comes next year. Don’t look for any excuses about baby fat from me!
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Why I dig Female Bodybuilders
I realize this will not be the most widely shared sentiment… but, such is life…
I am a performance driven person, and am pretty much stuck in that gear, which is why if I am not careful, I drive myself right into the ground.
But being that I am that type of person and dedicated to the discipline to do what I need to in order to achieve what I want, this is why I dig female bodybuilders so much. The beauty of the body aside, like any other athlete, female bodybuilders have that goal and refuse to take their sights off of it… no outlandish excuses, no severe slips of willpower or motivation, and no B.S. broken promises and talk about what they wish they could do, or what they are going to do, but never do it.
 She lifts for herself, not for anyone else, but she lifts to achieve whatever she sees to be greatness, in her mind, and she wants it as badly as a panhandling vagrant wants change to be able to collect enough to get his next drink. She is going to do what it takes to become this masterpiece… an improvement upon her already beautiful female form… and letting nothing stand in her way, day by day, she gets closer to it… more width here, better shape there… and yes, that kind of desire and determination is electrifying. That is the type of energy that I have, and that is the type of energy that I need to be around if I do not want mine to dwindle and fade, because I speak from experience. And while the everyday, average woman might possess this same kind of energy, I know for a fact that a female bodybuilder does… there is no guesswork, there is not even the slightest possibility of a “what if” moment, and then to top it all off, a female bodybuilder not only has the courage to rise to their ultimate physical potential, but can feel comfortable in her body while she does it!! Even with constantly wanting to improve, she is far, far ahead of any everyday, average woman and their issues… dealing with that kind of insecurity is a headache in itself… a headache I will not deal with again.
Been there. Done that. Bought the T-shirt. Outgrew it. But… it was the wrong fit to begin with.
If only discerning eyes could fall on the flowing lines and grace of these modern statues, as opposed to only being focusing on what is deemed worthy or unworthy of bedding, and a deeper vision could be used to see that what drives her is the same that drives man in general… betterment of self… I think many more people would be much happier.
The women are beautiful, and the muscle is magnificent. Female bodybuilders (and this is to include Figure and Fitness enthusiasts/competitors as well) have more curves and shape than any regular woman ever could without getting into this. And I have made it a point to not let female bodybuilders be seen as a sex object only… hence, no hardcore pics of any kind in this thread. That kind of thing can be and should be enjoyed… but I want people to face the truth… female muscle is worth the time.
 I get so tired of the anti-female bodybuilder talk. Sure, drugs do their
damage to some… no secret there… but more often than not, this is not the case. Just get over it. That does not change the person that a woman is. That is what is wrong with society’s take on female bodybuilders. These are still PEOPLE. Not freaks. Not women wanting to be men…still women. They still have the same heart and soul as before. And really beautiful women are being overlooked… guilty by association. And this is far from right. Is it really any wonder why I disconnect from the general public, and walk alone? The stigma against bodybuilding is one that I cannot agree with, EVER, and for one to talk against the females who enjoy this as much as I do is to talk against me… and I will not subject myself to that.
The human body is a beautiful thing, and our sisters of the iron put a lot into bringing out their perfection. That deserves to be admired, not ridiculed, trashed, or most importantly, not looked upon as just an object based on their appearance. If we, the ones who share the same drive and iron lust in life do not support or cannot accept them, then who will?
With that said, yes, I have to have a female bodybuilder in my life. I just cannot see it any other way at this point.
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
ScienceDaily (Jan. 30, 2009) — Women with high levels of the sex hormone oestradiol may engage in opportunistic mating, according to a new study by psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Doctoral candidate Kristina Durante and Assistant Professor of Psychology Norm Li published their findings in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London: Biology Letters.
“The study offers further evidence that physiological mechanisms continue to play a major role in guiding women’s sexual motivations and behavior,” Durante said.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090127133113.htm
http://journals.royalsociety.org/content/0544430m6n41h478/
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Here’s a vid to bring it in with a smile. 
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Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008
“Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she’ll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.”
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Exclusively written for Hany Rambod’s www.fst-7.com website it is my pleasure to bring you this series of interviews with the “better halves” of very well known IFBB professional bodybuilders, appropriately titled as the “Wives’ Club Interviews”.
This series of interviews was conducted with the women who, as the cliché goes, “stand behind the men” or as I have always been inclined to put it: “stand beside their men”. These ladies are all unique and individual however, they share one common intrinsic trait. They are very strong and very understanding to say the least. Some may classify these ladies as a very rare breed in the general populace but they are commonplace in the small bodybuilding community as we know it, in the relationships that work and last anyways! The grueling and “mind altering” diets their husbands have to endure, (those of you who have done it know what I mean) in addition to the selfish schedule and dedication they have to the gym, it not only takes patience and ultra-supportiveness but strength to be able to sustain and maintain a happy home. Their husbands spend a lot of time under the spot light on many occasions showcasing their determination, effort and mind blowing physiques. It is long overdue and about time to spotlight these ladies for their endurance and dedication to their men and their relationships.
My first interview was with the very beautiful Mrs. Jennie Heath , IFBB Professional Phil Heath’s wife. For those that have been living under a rock and do not know who her husband is allow me to enlighten you. Phil is currently the third best bodybuilder in the world. This year alone, he placed third in his Olympia Debut, placed second at the Arnold Classic prior to that, and won the Ironman Pro. Not to mention that as a rookie he won his first two pro shows competing amongst outstanding seasoned veterans. Not bad for a man who has only been competing for 5 years total and only 3 years as a professional. I don’t think anyone would argue that Phil has one of the best support teams in the industry and Jennie has been there every step of the way! Now that we are all up to speed, let’s get to the interview.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL INTERVIEW
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
Hi readers! I know it’s been a while since I updated my blog - I have been taking some down time to let my feet recover from some terrible arch pain I have been suffering from lately. I intent to have a workout update tonight, though!
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
I’ve been taking some time off from the gym, spending time with my loved ones and eating all the things I’ve been craving during prep. Now that I’ve had a little down time, I am actually getting to watch some TV for the first time in months. I feel like I’ve woken from a coma; I am catching up on all of the current events that have happened while I was consumed with my show.
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