fitrnmom2’s BodyBlog

Here we are at May lst. That means that the Saskatchewan Novice show is done (April 4), and now we are gearing up for Saskatchewan Provincials in Saskatoon on June 13th.  It should be a rockin’ contest if the Novice was any indication.  Then, there are always previously-qualified competitors that come back.  I will be judging, and hubby will be the evening Emcee.  We had a Fitness athlete at our Novice that did an amazing routine, like none of the judge’s had ever seen before.  She is now working hard to bring something even more amazing to the stage at Provs.  I am going to encourage her to start a blog on here.  Personally, I am not competing this year….working out some health-issues, but feeling great.  Who knows…..maybe next Nationals??  I hope you are all well.  Leigh

Here we are at May lst. That means that the Saskatchewan Novice show is done (April 4), and now we are gearing up for Saskatchewan Provincials in Saskatoon on June 13th.  It should be a rockin’ contest if the Novice was any indication.  Then, there are always previously-qualified competitors that come back.  I will be judging, and hubby will be the evening Emcee.  We had a Fitness athlete at our Novice that did an amazing routine, like none of the judge’s had ever seen before.  She is now working hard to bring something even more amazing to the stage at Provs.  I am going to encourage her to start a blog on here.  Personally, I am not competing this year….working out some health-issues, but feeling great.  Who knows…..maybe next Nationals??  I hope you are all well.  Leigh

Here we are at May lst. That means that the Saskatchewan Novice show is done (April 4), and now we are gearing up for Saskatchewan Provincials in Saskatoon on June 13th.  It should be a rockin’ contest if the Novice was any indication.  Then, there are always previously-qualified competitors that come back.  I will be judging, and hubby will be the evening Emcee.  We had a Fitness athlete at our Novice that did an amazing routine, like none of the judge’s had ever seen before.  She is now working hard to bring something even more amazing to the stage at Provs.  I am going to encourage her to start a blog on here.  Personally, I am not competing this year….working out some health-issues, but feeling great.  Who knows…..maybe next Nationals??  I hope you are all well.  Leigh

It has been some time since I posted a new entry.  I hope everyone had a GREAT holiday-season…..whatever holiday you observe. For ME, it is Christmas, and I DO go all-out with the decorations, etc.  That is lovely……the "downside" is that in my area of Canada, great numbers of people celebrate Christmas by the Julian Calendar (Ukranian Christmas)….so my decorations are still up until this weekend.  T’is also the season of New Year’s Resolutions…….I try not to do that….seems to be an arbitrary set-up to failure.  But, for those of you who do make Resolutions (and many of them involve weight-loss)….power to you!!  USE that gym-pass you got for Christmas, and buy another one when that runs out.   For those who are financially-motivated….consider that a $35 month pass makes your workouts cost nearly $1.00/day.  If you are new to the gym, you need to make this time a habit……may take a couple of months……but hopefully, by then, you will be seeing results…..and HOOKED!!  Remember (if you live in a cold climate, like I do), that beach-season IS coming…….NOW is the time to get started!!!   LOL….I realize I am "preaching to the choir" here! But, even hard-core gym-rats make Resolutions, right!!  Best wishes to all of you…and all the best in keeping those self-promises!!  Leigh

This entry is celebrating Saskatchewan’s first Figure Pro attending her first Pro event in Atlantic City.  Cee Anna Kerr placed 11th in Masters Figure and tied for 17th in her height category.  Way to go, Cee Anna!! Leigh

Congratulations to the Saskatchewan athletes who attended the World Qualifier in Winnipeg, and who did so well:  Nse Ekong, Tun Tun Thant, Blair Enright, Marilyne Prejet, Dawn Straf and Nidaa Achkar.    Also congratulations to Melanie Cheang, who placed 3rd at the Fitness/Figure Nationals in Vancouver.  You guys are all awesome and should have blogs in here!  Leigh Keess

How did we get to September so fast?  Must be getting old.  Holidays packed on a bit more size (not the GOOD kind) than I am comfortable with…..even though I stayed out of all the ice cream places!!  I think the time has come to change-up my training approach and include some cardio year-round (yuck!!)  I have found the treadmill in my living-room to be an excellent place to hang laundry in the off-season, but I don’t think I can get away with that any more.  Will have to get the dust bunnies out of it, and put it to proper use.  Now, with all the summer festivities over, it is time to get back to what passes for "normal" in my house.  School is back in session here, and I will again volunteer to train/diet however many of the 900 kids that are my "captive audience"….just have to whip myself into "role-model form"!!  Mind over muscle creates more muscle, right?  On another note, I am really enjoying my job as Secretary-Treasurer of Sask. Amateur B’bing Assoc.  In MY books, it is all about the athletes, and what we can do to help them in their journey, and our whole Executive is onboard with that.  For anyone from Canada who might be reading this……Canadian Nationals will be in Saskatchewan in 2010…….train your butts off, and come show us what this country has to offer!!  Rock on, everyone!  Leigh

Wow, can’t believe it has been over 2 months since I posted.  This early summer has been insanely busy.  I have taken on the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association…..still working my way through the boxes of paper handed over to me!  Fortunately, I have taken over the position from one of my trainers, and she is available to help me find my way.  One more week of work, then off to "cottage country" for 2 weeks of R&R.  No training…..maybe a little road-work….but also a well-deserved (I think)  rest.  No Internet up there…..but will be back online on the 24th.  Hope everyone is having a great summer!  Leigh

Wow, can’t believe it has been over 2 months since I posted.  This early summer has been insanely busy.  I have taken on the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association…..still working my way through the boxes of paper handed over to me!  Fortunately, I have taken over the position from one of my trainers, and she is available to help me find my way.  One more week of work, then off to "cottage country" for 2 weeks of R&R.  No training…..maybe a little road-work….but also a well-deserved (I think)  rest.  No Internet up there…..but will be back online on the 24th.  Hope everyone is having a great summer!  Leigh

Still recovering from the Saskatchewan Provincial championships last weekend….set up and hosted a booth, served as a judge, and got elected as Secretary-Treasurer for the provincial organization.   THAT part was waaaaay easier than having to sit quietly as my 3 competitors cranked out their stuff onstage.  I’m sure I flexed for every pose along with them!!  Had a 19-yr-old who won Men’s Bantamweight, and placed 3rd in Jr. Men’s.  Also an 18-yr-old who won Men’s Lightweight and 4th in Jr., Mens…and a super-sweetie who took 5th in a really tough Lightweight Women’s class…and she should have taken Best Female Poser, but, sadly, there was no sponsor for that, so the trophy wasn’t offered.  VERY fun, but exhausting weekend……soooooo proud of all my clients.  Also, test-driving a Canadian supplement company (MVP)…and will post a pic of the booth we created.  Haven’t been on in awhile….been busy getting people ready for this show.  Hope all my friends in here are well……please stay in touch!!  Leigh