Carla's Training

Well. . .I can't lie! Training since my show in Sacramento (2/24/07) has been very limited. I have really felt the need for a break and I am listening to my body. I have consistently trained shoulders but it's been hit or miss for other body parts. I have been doing 45 minutes of cardio each morning, however!!

It is important to let the body rest, recharge the spirit and change the focus. . .this is what I plan on doing May 1!!!! It's on then!

Me in Sacramento

I was supposed to shot all day Sunday but only ended up with one shoot with Gene X. It was a fun time and great pics although it was pretty cold! We got some good shots with Heather's overall sword!!! Steve Winnerstrom had family things to take care of so we agreed to shoot at the Arnold on Thursday - that meant holding the diet for a week!! YIKEEEESS!!! That's what makes me the pro, right????

The friendships along the way are just so priceless - just like the Visa commercial! Heather Foster, who calls me, "The BODY Salotti," will be working with me on my next routine! It's so exciting as she is just a phenomenal entertainer. Vicki Nixon (3rd) was amazing - she just has delts from another planet and she is so sweet - overcoming so many physical but always has so much positive energy! Tonie Norman and Kim Perez are always so easy to be around. Lauren Powers was reporting for MD online - she is so full of energy and always gives me props! Then three are a few veterans - Cathy Lafrancious, Gayle Moher, Helen Bouchard - always smiling at me. The European girls too are so nice.

You know, it's funny how once you get that pro card the focus changes. . .for some of us it is no longer about "winning shows.” So focus and energy has to change! It's my goal as an IFBB pro to prove that Female BB can be feminine and marketable. The responses I got from my peers (competitors and spectators), as well as officials and others in the industry after this show, is right in line with my goal. I GUESS I AM DOING WHAT I HAVE BEEN CALLED TO DO!? WOW!

The Arnold is just such a whirlwind of work and people! There never seems to be enough time to do everything and see everyone you want to! You get home from that trip and your head is just spinning and overflowing with info!

I got into Columbus on Thursday and immediately tracked down Steve Winnerstrom so we could get the shoot done. I had held the diet through the week and was physically starving and emotionally ready to just eat! Steve brought me out to Mr. Lorimer's gym for the shoot which went well. He seemed happy with the results and hopefully it will get me into the mags!!! He was a fun guy!!

I cruised back into the city to go set up the booth in the expo. . .I got that chore all done when Stacy showed up in time to feed me. . .I still hadn't eaten! Needless to say he brought me to Hyku and I ate so much sushi I thought I would burst. . ..the pink grapefruit cosmos were out of this world too! If it wasn't for Stacy I probably wouldn't have eaten all weekend!!! Hopefully we will be working much more together this upcoming year!!!

That night and the next day and night were filled with painting Toney Freeman and working the expo booth. Nicki and Dave both had delays getting in but got there Thursday night. I was able to visit with Mimi and Amanda, Q (he was doing the amateur), Mike and Nida, the MD crew including Colette, I helped out Denise Masino (one of my favorites!), Krissy finally got in Friday!!! I never even saw big Bill till Saturday. . .he was staying far away and our schedules didn’t jive. It was fun but lots of work.

After an unbelievable Bison Burger (thanks Stac), I managed to get over to woman's finals. Iris Kyle kept her title, Oxyiani came in 2nd and Heather took a third, her first time at the Arnold. They definitely went with the bigger girls at this show and some of the smaller girls are going to try to petition the IFBB to reinstate weight classes here like at the smaller shows. I don't know. . .whatever they do. . .what an honor to be up on that stage! Kim Klien took the fitness...YEAH Kimmie!! I think yelling for her was the beginning of the end for my voice. Mary Lado defended her figure title.

Saturday expo was just packed. . .there was no getting out to go to any other booth. Nicki left to go see Dave at prejudge but I was there all day! We sold though. . .had almost nothing for the next day. We zoomed right over to the men's finals after the expo since there was no time in between. . .the routines were OK but Marcus got the crowd out of their seats. . .he was on fire and the crowd let him know it. The look on his face was priceless once he realized how much they loved him. This of course, led to the best poser award given out by the Gover-nator himself! Pride is just not a big enough word to describe the feelings I had for him and Tim. Marcus seems to really be on a better path!!!

Victor upset Dex to take the title with Toney in third. Gustavo took 4th, Phil 5th and Silvio 6th. I really don't know what to say about the placings as I really couldn't see the comparisons and didn't see prejudge but the line sure was ready this year!!! Very exciting for sure.

Saturaday night brought some good times with Big Bill, Lisa and Tom, Nick and Dave. We went to t e VIP banquet and then to the Muscle tech party before moving onto the big after party at the club Karma. The whole Mayehm crew and everyone else was there. . .I got to mingle with Debi Lasewski...she is such a doll. Ben White was there. My loves Franco and Natalie (just love those guys), saw Justin Harris for a visit, Toney Freeman's whole crew. . .there were just to many people to visit with and not enough time in the night. We couldn't been there for days visiting. . .it was a long night though and thanks to Franco and Natalie, they got me home safe and sound only to go straight to the expo!!!

So at this point I had NO voice left!!! NONE!! I just hoped that people wanted me to smile and pose!!! We sold out of product before noon and Stacy had rebooked his flight to go home early, leaving us in charge of breaking down the set.

Sunday night was a quiet dinner with Nicki, Dave and Q. Q had just competed and looked great.

Another year. . .Another Arnold Classic!!!

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