September 15, 2013
November 2012 “So you were the Ms. Figure America?” I asked. Small talk helps when you’re standing naked in front of someone you’ve known for three weeks. It’s the day...
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September 14, 2013
I want to do cool Ninja moves. Unfortunately my legs don’t stretch like that…yet. That’s why I’m on a mission to increase my flexibility. Doing a little online research I...
September 13, 2013
Sometimes women in their late 40’s and 50’s send me emails stating how they discouraged they are: They’ve gained weight after menopause even though they are eating exactly the same...
September 12, 2013
The following is an excerpt from my memoir about bodybuilding, She’s Losing It! available on Amazon.com. I hope it piques your interest and makes you consider entering a competition. ********************...
September 11, 2013
Whoo hoo!!!! Just got my 1,000th Facebook like! Thank you Shoedooo and the other 999 people who liked my page!! I know that some people get 4 million friends their...
September 10, 2013
All sorts of good things are happening and I’m excited for the future. Tuesday’s are the day when I tell you my good news and you tell me yours. Call...
September 9, 2013
Pro·cras·ti·nate: (verb) to avoid or delay doing an unpleasant task by doing a more pleasurable task. I have a bunch of stuff due today and tomorrow. So I decided to...
September 8, 2013
The joy of Operation Incredible Bulk is that I get two cheat meals per week. The reality of that is I squander my cheat meals on stupid things like chocolate...
September 6, 2013November 5, 2018
Do you know why I’m happy this Friday? Let me count the ways: Managed to drop off both kids just before the bell rang. Ha ha! In your face tardy...
September 5, 2013
David Connolly started smoking in 1972. “It was that whole peer pressure thing. I was 16 and my best friend smoked, so I started smoking.” Although he quit almost a...
September 4, 2013
It took me about a year to complete Operation Ass Lift and now I’m on a new mission: Operation Incredible Bulk. I have eight months until my next figure competition...
September 3, 2013
OK all you mommy porn fans: E.L. James just tweeted over the weekend the actor picks for the cast of “50 Shades of Grey”. Anastasia Steele will be played by...
September 2, 2013
This little bit of information was so weird I just had to post it. First, a little back story. I was training with Katie from the team and our coach...
September 1, 2013
Wow. The year is coming to a close in four months. Yikes! I guess I should look back at my New Year’s Resolutions/Birthday Scare Goals and try to get some...
August 31, 2013
Every month I set goals for myself and then check back at the end of the month to see how much (or little) I accomplished. August Goals – Results Return...
August 30, 2013
Nicole Paynes is a member of Mel’s Machines, the all women’s bodybuilding team I’m on. Even though she moved to Chicago earlier this year, her Austin team has her back!...
