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This Edition
Carla
Reports:
NOVEMBER
NATIONALS
Fit
Tip
Contest
Prep
PIC of the MONTH
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A
Thanksgiving Message
In
the spirit of Thanksgiving I want to start my November newsletter
giving thanks for all I am blessed with. Everyday I wake up,
I am grateful for the day and my health! I am also thankful
for having my parents with me in life to enjoy my journey. They
are my biggest fans and supporters both with bodybuilding and
life in general. I am thankful for having such a selfless trainer,
Tim Gardner, who guides me in my quest to always better myself,
taking nothing but the joy of helping.
I am thankful for the new friendships I have made this year
through my travels and the opportunities that have opened up
as a result. And of course, the old friendships that never fade
(you know who you are). There is so much to be thankful for
that I couldn't possibly list it all here. I will end by thanking
GOD for putting light into my life.
BE BLESSED!
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FIT
TIP
Thanksgiving
Dinner Without Total Guilt
Just because we are giving thanks, don't use the excuse that
the "holidays are for splurging"! Thanksgiving dinner
can be eaten without total guilt if you STAY AWAY FORM THE CASSEROLES
AND PIES! Choose leaner, cleaner choices. Load up on the white
meat turkey.
Choose sides like salad or veggies that have been roasted or
steamed . Cranberry jell isn't that bad if you need a little
sweet treat.
Of course you could always MAKE the food so it has less calories
in it; mashed potatoes with olive oil and spices in stead of
butter and cream, roasted butternut squash instead of mashed
with tons of butter, steamed green beans with almonds drizzled
with olive oil instead of green bean casserole.
You can bake using less oils and butter, replace them with applesauce
(sugar free).
Substitute Splenda for sugar or cut back on the amount you use
in pies and cakes. There's always sugar free/fat free cool whip?
There are lots of options.
Personally, I would rather cook the main course cleaner so I
can cheat with a piece of pie!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Carla's
Training
After
talking it over with Tim, I have decided to compete at the
Sacramento Pro on 2/24/07. Promoter, John Lindsey dropped
figure and added womens' BB and got weight classes approved
as well. I feel we should support his efforts, especially
us "little" girls of the sport.
Momma
Lana has graciously offered for me to stay at her house
during the time I am there so that will defray the cost
and Stacy has agreed to fly me out!
So
the game plan is that right after Thanksgiving the diet
will start. The cardio and training has never stopped (except
for a few missed cardio sessions in South Beach that went
along with a few Mojitos!!!) so it shouldn't bee too hard!
So
sports fans....That is the plan so far for 2007…we'll
see how it goes and move on from there.
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NOVEMBER
NATIONALS - THE BATTLE OF SOUTH BEACH
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Miami
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Miami
Florida - Another bodybuilding season comes to a close.
What better way to finish off the season but to be in
South Beach, Miami. I love it there…the Latin flavor…the
sun and warmth….the uniqueness of a city being on
the beach….Then add the athletes.
How can you go wrong?
I
arrived to Miami on Thursday (11/9/06) and spent my day
with Stacy Kaufman of Protan. I visited his offices and
met the staff, talked business and saw the operation work.
The location is in an awesome area outside of Ft. Lauderdale
(Weston/Sunrise) and Stacy seems to have fun at work!
I made my way over to the host hotel just in time to do
cardio on the beach at sunset. This definitely calmed
whatever nerves I had. Beautiful water, sand, grasses
and pink and
turquoise sky…AHHHH!
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I
went to work weigh-ins and the electricity was in the air
as the athletes milled around the lobby. Meeting and greeting
old friends and new is always the best part of the weigh-ins!
Dinner was with Tim and Brandie and crew. Tim had Debi Laszewski,
Debbie Barnes, Denise Fisher, Beth Watcher all in the show.
Debi, and Beth were at the dinner table along with Ellen
Woodley (middle weight competitor), and Chris Eddy. Drinks
and steaks flowed and it was fun catching up. Beth Watcher
told me how I inspired her…this was just plain touching!!!
!!!
Big Bill Wilmore joined us and before you know it I was
accompanying him to a gathering with the presidents and
owners of Vyotech. We met up with them and went from bar
to bar in a limo. At one point I looked around and there
I was with these FABULOUS people at the DELANO having drinks!
"Who's life is this anyway????"
From there it was off to Mangos to meet up with Haney Rambod
and friends for some more drinks. Needless to say it was
late night and morning cardio came early!
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Debi
Laszewski
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So Friday it was up at sunset for cardio…again beautiful
and soothing! Nicki and Dave had come in late the night before
and announced the news that they had gotten engaged! Nicki is
sporting a Tiffany diamond from the Atlas collection…NICE!
They just BEAMED all weekend! I am sooo happy for them
I met with Barry Brooks for a photo shoot on Friday and had an
awesome time with him. He is a great guy and easy to shoot with.
The colors and weather were perfect for shooting! Friday evening
was men's and fitness prejudging. The Jackie Gleason Theater was
buzzing with all the excitement of the biggest national level
show of the year. There were almost 200 men to get ready for stage….our
work was cut out for us for sure! The Protan team rocked with
me and Nicki at the helm, new member Mary Hobbs rockin it and
2 fill-ins, IFBB pros; Dr. Dena Westerfield and Joanna Thomas.
The men looked great and it was clear that several battles would
ensue. After the prejudge we headed off to Jerry's Deli on Colllins.
A trip to South beach isn't complete without a meal (or two) at
Jerry's. This was an early night as Saturday morning was an early
call!!! .
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11/11/06
Woman and fitness prejudging today! If I thought the men
looked good….man….Those women were off the chain.
I think that the women were much more competitive this year
than the men and a lot prettier than in past years. I was
sooo excited. You could feel the
electricity in the
air for sure.
The
light weights and light heavyweights were super competitive.
Those classes just battled for sure! Barbara Fletcher, Tera
Guzman and Jaimie Troxel were shuffled around. In the lightheavies
they called out Debi Lazsewski, Elena Seiple and Kristy
Hawkins. Kristy was the dark horse…she brought a super
shredded package to the stage and battled with the top 2
favorites. Those three were shuffled around too and brought
back out for another look. Anticipation was everywhere!
It seemed clear in the heavies that veteran, Lora Ottenad,
would take her class. She had been pushing for a card for
years (like 12). There wasn't much time in between the day
and night shows but we regrouped and were ready for battle.
Team Protan's best fan, Kris Murrell, brought us treats
to keep us going through the finals! We love to see her
coming! The battle raged and the outcome had some controversy
for the men but was pretty spot on for the women. Desmond
Miller took the supers and overall, Lionel "LTrain"
Brown took the heavies, Stan McQuay took the heavies Garrett
Allen took the middles. The controversy came with the light
heavy weight class. Charles Dixon, seemed to be the clear
favorite but was awarded 2nd. This caused a slight ripple
but Charles was able to regain composure and carry on.
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Stan
McQuay
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Lionel
"LTrain" Brown
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For
the women; Jaimie Troxel (who took a 2nd to me last year) took
the light weights, Lisa Bickles (after a return from figure) took
middles, beautiful Debi Lazsewski took the heavies, and Lora Orrand
took the heavies and overall.
I know that Tim was thrilled to have another pro win to his credit
and Debi was thankful to have had him in her corner!
I was backstage prepping them before the overall and felt so emotional.
It was a year anniversary since I earned my card.
I told them to play with each other up there and pay attention
as it goes fast! WOW!
The
Muscular Development after party was at the Opium Garden. Dave
Palumbo hosted myself, Nicki and Dave Henry in the MD limo and
got us in to the party. It was fun and time passed quickly and
I WAS TIRED!
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Sunday
was a lazy day by the pool. There were photoshoots going
on and competitors coming and going. We hung out with Dave
Follensbee (Ma/NH district chairman) and Maggie Blanchard.
Maggie had placed 3rd in fitness…looking her best ever!
We moved out of the host and into digs right in South Beach
later that day. I was in the Albion which was a beautiful,
modern, art deco gem with a little pool area. Dave and Nicki,
on the other hand were at the Clevelander on Ocean Dr. (Kind
a like spring break crowd in a Days Inn hotel).
This was the source of a lot of laughs! That night we spent
with Kris Murrell and Vinny and Dr. Mike (expediters). We
had dinner at Sushi Siam and then went for drinks at the
Skybar in the Shore Club. Dr. Mike and Vinny entertained
us with "bang,bang,bang" comedy (they will know
what that means) and we just kind of chilled out. Kris had
never been to South Beach so we felt compelled to bring
her to a couple "hot spots" on Ocean Dr. We should
have quit at the Skybar!!! The night ended in eats at….You
guessed it…JERRY'S.
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Maggie
Blanchard
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Monday
brought another photoshoot at the host hotel with Dan
Ray. This time Kris joined me for a few shots for something
different. It was actually a lot of fun. We left there
in her Hummer and met Nicki and Dave for lunch at the
Cardoza Café.
The party was pretty much over after that…Nicki and
Dave and Kris all took off and I lingered for one more
day of R&R!
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RECIPE
OF THE MONTH
ROASTED
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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You will need:
1 Package of peeled cut up butternut squash
1 Fennel bulb, sliced
½ sliced sweet onion
1 package of mushrooms sliced
Fresh ground pepper &
salt to taste
1 Tsp. maple sugar or brown sugar
Olive Oil Pam
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Preheat
oven to 350
Place
all veggies in a large roasting pan so they are spread
out.
Spray with olive oil Pam and sprinkle with spices.
Roast in oven at 400 degrees for 20-35 minutes.
Toss several times.
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CONTEST
PREP TIP
BE PREPARED
FOR BACKSTAGE
Don't hope that someone will have what you need back there. Make
sure and have: posing oil, posing suits (extra one in case), fitness
shoes plus an extra pair (if you are a figure or fitness girl)touch
up color, safety pins, makeup and hair accessories (if you are
a woman), exercise bands, towel, socks (it can be cold back there),
extra copy of you music, walkman with your music or something
soothing, whatever you eat or drink when you pump up, salt packets
(in case of cramping), baby wipes, scissors.
Put everything in a cooler or suitcase on wheels so it is easy
to drag around!
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