My good friend and trainer competed at the NABBA National Bodybuilding Championships this weekend. It was a real privilege to help her in her preparations. Bodybuilders have outstanding commitment to their sport. Lead up to a competition is intense! Very restricted nutrition, sustained cardio, carb loading, tanning - extremely consuming and affecting all areas of their lives - work, relationships, social activities. Not for the faint hearted!

My involvement was hair, makeup, tanning and loud stage calling encouragement! Jenny did really well and it was great for me to see the competition from backstage.

Best wishes for your next comp Jenny!!

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Never being one to do things by halves - that's me. It's what stumbled me upon bodybuilding. My logic was, if anyone knows how to manipulate their bodies and achieve physical excellence it's a body builder. While the total body building package may no longer be the best fit for me and my evolving goals, feeling the energy of complete commitment from professionals who achieve, really achieve in their field - what a gift.
The desire for excellence keeps me going, personal excellence.

I still have days where I struggle but I know I will never give up. That tenacity is mine.

February 2008 at the Ironman Competition in Los Angeles with Lee Priest.

Supreme commitment, passion, excellence. These are traits I wish to devour and be part of my very being. Food can never satisfy those desires.

~Kathleen

Loss - 51kg (110lbs) Gained - Awareness, life, achievement, youth

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