My Ironman Waco 70.3 Triathlon
Ironman Waco 70.3 is in the books! A lot of things went according to plan, and a few things didn’t…
Fitness
Why I Quit Competitive Bodybuilding
Hello friends! Yes, it’s true… after 2 1/2 years of meticulously keeping track of every gram of protein I ate and every pound of weight I lifted, I decided it was time to hang up the crystal high heels and retire from the sport of competitive bodybuilding. Why??? Why would I quit when I just …
Does Looking Fit Mean You’re Fit?
Does having a fit-looking body mean you’re fit on the inside? I wanted to find out… Before I began bodybuilding 2 years ago, I followed a 95% plant-based diet (no animal products) and bootcamp circuit training comprised the majority of my workouts. I was healthy and fit. Now, although I still eat plenty of fruits, …
Post-show Reflections
Hello friends! On September 8, I competed in the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Muscle Contest Philippines, and came home with 2 gold medals and 2 bronze. I’m absolutely thrilled with my results, but even more satisfied with the relationships I made that day, the bonding I experienced with the other beautiful athletes from around …
The Real Scoop on Getting (& Being!) Super-Lean
Hello friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for such a long time now, but to be honest, haven’t had the energy. I’m now 2 weeks out from my second-ever bodybuilding show, and my prep has gone completely according to schedule. I’ve lost about 13-14 pounds since May, and getting verrrry close to my …
My Daily Supplement Routine
Hi folks! The other day I saw a friend in the health food store, and she was fascinated to see what I had in my basket. “What supplements are you buying?” she asked. “And what should I buy?” This is actually the most common nutrition question I’m asked, after, “Should I avoid carbs?” (NO!) The …
Confessions of a First-Time Bodybuilder (Part 2)
Hello friends! I’m writing this from my hammock at the beach, basking in the glow of the warm sunset and the memories of my first bodybuilding competition 10 days ago.
Confessions of a First-Time Bodybuilder (Part 1)
Hello friends! I’m now 18 days away from competing in my first-ever bodybuilding competition! Somehow passing the 3-week mark has made it seem SO CLOSE!!! I’ve been training for this since mid-November 2016, and now the finish line is in sight. According to my coach, I’m coming in right on track. And I feel on …
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20 Minute HIIT Workout
So what’s all the hype about “HIIT” (high intensity interval training)? Is it really better than say, going for a 45-minute steady-pace run, or stepping it out at Level 5 on the StairMaster? And if so, then why? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has taken the fitness world by storm, and for good reason. Whether you’re …
The Best At-Home Leg Workout
If you’ve ever woken up with sore legs (hmm… not me, certainly not in the past 3 weeks… ha!), you realise just how significant these lovely limbs are. The older I get, the more I’m struck by how often people lose their independence because of their inability to care for themselves physically, and this is too often …