Carla
Salotti
- IFBB Pro
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MAY/JUNE 2007 NEWS
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This Edition
Carla's
Training
Contest
Prep Tip
Recipe
of the Month
Fit
Tip of the Month
May
2007 Travels
June
2007 Travels
PIC
of the MONTH
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Carla's
Training
I
have gotten back on a good roll for training. There has been
so much transition in my life this spring that I had to regroup
before I could focus on my own training. I am working toward
building my personal training business which is going well;
as well as, get ready to compete in the Atlantic City Pro in
September. The IFBB is allowing the Pro women to cross over
to any medium of competition they want this year. I have thought
about it and after much encouragement have to decided to not
only compete in BB but also to try my hand at figure. That's
right. . .the Mighty Lightweight is trying her hand at FIGURE!
There aren't many Female Bodybuilders that can even attempt
this. I may be a bit too muscular but I think it will help my
mission which is to prove that Female Bodybuilders can be both
marketable and pretty!
Stay tuned to see how this unfolds!
Tonight
I appeared on Muscular Development Magazine- No Bull Radio as
a special guest. Dave Palumbo and John Romano, the Mob Suad
welcomed me to the show and agreed that with my Italian descent
I am an official member of the "MOB SQUAD." SWEET!!
The topic was how to prepare your skin for proper application
of Protan before a competition. Go to www.musculardevelopmentmagazine.com
to hear the interview. You can also go to the forums and see
a thread devoted to me as well as a few other interviews that
were done. Check it out!
Next
month stay tuned for reports on the Colorado Pro and the Jr.
Nationals!!!!
Bodybuilding is in full swing folks!!!!
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CONTEST PREP TIP
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Practice
posing every morning after your morning cardio. It will only
take 10-15 minutes but it will be done. Go through your mandatory
poses and quarter turns at least twice. It helps you to feel
more comfortable on stage and it's a good workout!
Use a posing coach if necessary. Buy videos ahead of time
to get ideas of easy and graceful transitions.
Posing is an art! Don't wait till the last minute to learn
or improve on what you already know! You have put so much
time and effort into the diet, cardio and training that you
want to be able to showcase yourself like a pro!!! |
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RECIPE
OF THE MONTH
Roasted
Italian Style Zuchinni
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3-4
lbs. Zuchinni, washed and sliced
2-3 large cloves garlic minced
can Italian style diced tomatoes
Basil (fresh or dried)
Fresh ground salt/pepper
Olive oil Pam
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Spray
large roasting pan with olive oil Pam.
Put sliced zuchinni, garlic and spices in pan.
Spray olive oil Pam on top and pour tomatoes over the
vegetables.
Roast in preheated oven at 370 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Toss several times during cooking time.
BELLISIMA!!
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FIT
TIP OF THE MONTH
Shop
the perimeter of the grocery store!
The set-up of most supermarkets has the fresh produce, meats,
eggs & dairy around the outer aisles. There is no need
to go up and down the aisles which is where you find the
most processed and high fat/sugar foods.
You will need to hit the aisles for spices, spray oils,
oatmeal and such but most of the foods you need for clean
eating are around the outer perimeter!!!
No need to spend hours going up and down the aisles!!! EAT
CLEAN. . .SHOP the PERIMETER!!!!
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MAY
2007 TRAVELS
NPC
New England Championships - Boston 5-6-07
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As
usual Jimmy Decotis put on a great show with New Englands'
top bodybuilding, fitness and figure athletes. New England
Chairman, Dave Follensbee, represented the NPC well. He
is working hard to bring bodybuilding, fitness and figure
back into popularity.
Guest posers Jay Cutler, Dave Palumbo, Colette Nelson, Evan
Cetopani were all in attendance, and true to New England
audience form, they loved Jay! New Englands own, Mr. Olympia!!
Next year Jimmy is joining with Jay and naming the show
the Jay Cutler New England Championships! It's nice to have
Mr. Olympia bring it back home!
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NPC New Engaland championships: myself, Maggie Blanchard,
Amanda Gennao and Lori Steele. |
New
York Pro - New York City- 5/19/07
A
beautiful summer-like day in New York had us working for Protan
backstage at the New York Pro. There is a new host hotel at
the Holiday Inn near Canal Street where there is much hustle
and bustle of the street vendors. The hotel is located at
the edge of Soho, Tribecea, Little Italy and Greenwich Village.
It's a little farther away from the Tribeca Performing Arts
Center than we are used to but the athletes were all there
and it made for a familiar scene. Pros in attendance not competing
were: Marvelous Melvin Anthony, Milos Sarcev, Heather Foster,
Victor Martinez, Heidi Fletcher, Debbie Kruck. . .just to
name a few!!
The STONE CUTTER expediting crew was awaiting our arrival
and it's always like coming home backstage to see them! Kim
Klein (reigning Ms. International), Rob Klein, Steve and Andrea
Stone and other regulars like Oren, Liz and Marie! |
The
pro men made a great showing as they kicked off the first
of the mid-season shows.
Branch Warren won. Protan worked hard to make him as dark
as possible. It was an improvement and we were happy to help!
The rest of the top five were: Dennis James, Dennis Wolf,
Silvio Samuel, Desmond Miller. The sensation of the evening
however was Kai Greene. He brought in a much improved package
and posed like none other.
It was clear that Kai wanted to make a statement and he did.
Ever the quiet and humble guy backstage, he was bombarded
with press from various magazines after he got off stage.
It was felt that he was overlooked. Steve Blechman form MD
magazine agreed to sign him to an exclusive deal and Milos
Sarcev offered to work with him for the upcoming shows. He
really did steal the show.
All
in all it was a nice weekend as Nicki and I didn't have
as much work as usual. WE actually were able to enjoy the
city a bit. We had a nice dinner and spent some time with
her aunt Maureen as well as made a visit to Dr. Mike Fuellner's
new bar Luv 24/7. It's a cute little joint in the lower
east side.
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NY Pro: me and Silvio Samuel. |
June
2007 TRAVELS
6/1/07
Denver Colorado
Shawn Ray's Colorado Pro/Am
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I
arrived in gorgeous downtown Denver and the weather
was just beautiful. Clear skies, bright colors and
the beautiful Rockie Mountains in the distance.
After settling in and getting all the Protan product
situated, I helped out Pam Betz organize and atagorize
badges and plans and such. Jeff Taylor and his wife
are fabulous hosts and were very welcoming as all
the Denver contigency was.
The
athletes started rolling in; Toney Freeman, Silvio
Samuel, Big Bill Wilmore, Ronny Rockell, Dennis
James, Branch Warren, Darrem Charles and family
among many more!!!! Phil Heath was gracing the lobby
bar Thursday night as he was going to be out of
town for the weekend at a guest appearance. The
resturant was filled with Bodybuilders and the hotel
was very classy. The bedding was FABULOUS!!!! The
fitness room had top notch brand new cardio equipment
and a lap pool (you don't see many body builders
swiming laps!!!!lol)
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Me and Nicki with our Protan helpers |
Expo
set-up was across the street from the hotel. I got things
arranged over there and took the trek to the theater which
was a long way away from the expo. That was the only complaint
of the weekend. . .the expo wasn't frequented enough due
to the distance from the venue.It was double in size with
vendors and boxing, mixed martial arts, arm wrestling
and much more!
Once
national sales manager, Brandon Cardinal, arrived he worked
the booth while me and Nicki held it down backstage. We
had awesome Colorado helpers; Tiffany and Nicole, they
hung tough through the whole 2 day event and had a smile
the whole time. I think they were a little star struck
with the pro men!!!
Figure
pros and amatuers went out on Friday night and Men's Pros
were out from prejudging on Saturday after noon. The finals
for all were Saturday evening. The beautiful and elegant
Valerie Wagman took the Pro Figure and up and coming Kai
Greene took the men's show with Darrem Charles relegated
to second. Ronny Rockel was third, Silvio Samuel was fourth
and our own Dave Henry took a fifth place. Dave was absolutely
peeled. . .the Dave we all know and love!!!! Unfortunately
the 5th place didn't give him an Olympia qualification
so he goes back to the drawing board in Atlantic City
(with me. . .YEAH!!!!)
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Me
with Figure Pro winner, Valerie Wagman
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I
have to say that Kai was so genuinely overwhlemed
it almost brought me to tears. He thanked me afterwards
for always being a positive energy for him when he
is on stage. He told me that good things happen for
him when I am there!!!!! It was so sweet. . .this
is the upswing of this job!!! The pro men & women
were awesome to work with. . .no drama, just business.
Silvio always has a smile on his face and Leo Ingram
is easy to get giggling!!!!
We
spent time after the show at the only resturant still
open; The Cheesecake Factory!!! Me, Nicki and Dave
and his daughter Lyssi ate with Pastor's Mike and
Andy. Silvio actually was gracious enough to buy my
dinner for me!!! All the people from the show were
there: Vyotech crew; Shawn Ray, Vince and Spiro, Lisa
Bickles, Mary Lado, Bill Wilmore; Phat Boi owners
Nadine and Scott, Leo Ingram, all the figure girls!!!
Denver
is a beautiful place with friendly people. . .I love
visiting this town and can't wait to return next year!!
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6/17/07
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
JR. NATIONALS
Arrival
in Chicago was uneventful with the exception of the host
hotel's total renovation!! It was classy!!!! Mary Hobbs
was already there checking in with Pam Betz who had arranged
for us to have a special room for spray tanning!! This was
an addition to the Protan crew and we wanted it to go well.
It was an awesome set up. The only problem was one missing
box of Protan and backstage oils!! Of course it is never
right unless something is missing!!! We made due until we
could track down the box and the people started filtering
in every 15 minutes for Mary to tan!!! What a racket. I
stayed to help Mary as long as possible until I went to
train at a local gym with Quinton Thomas who is preparing
for the USA'S in July. Nicki got in around 3-ish and was
able to take over for me so I could conduct weigh-ins. The
lobby was packed and the quality of athlete was matching
the USA'S. . .the competitors were spot on!
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client, Lori "Rip It Up Baby" Steele, made
it in and weighed in at around 110. She looked great
but still needed to fill out!! NO problem there!!!!
Tim and Brandie Gardner showed up with Diana Cook who
was competing in the heavyweight women's division. Everyone
was looking like they had done their homework and according
to Brandie she really had (for once) listened to Tim!!!
He is the Boss, after all!
This
show was huge. . .there were pro athletes all over
working for their companies; Marcus Haley, Debbie
Patton, Don Long, Kendra Alias, Colette Nelson, Bob
Cick. . .to name a few. The MD crew was in attendance,
as well as the bodybuilding.com crew!! Krissy Murrell's
trainer, Tony, was there with some people, and he
brought us a "gift" for Staurday night.Thanks
Krissy!!!! Always thinking of us even when she isn't
there.
We
headed to work for Fabulous Female Friday and got
it done Protan Chica style, as usual. Our yearly helpers
- Gina and Kelly - showed up true-to-form and did
a great job helping us. We don't even need to tell
them how to do it anymore!!! My girl Lori looked fabulous,
and I thought she had her class right then. . .we
went over her plan for the next day as she wouldn't
go on until the evening for the night show. . .she
wanted to eat!!!! GNAT from MM was also in attendance
looking just fine. All the women were really conditioned
and on point this year! Maggie Blanchard was there
in fitness representing Team NE as well and sporting
another FABULOUS bedazzeled suit!!
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Me
and Lori Steele |
Me
and Brandie G. |
The
men went out on Saturday morning along with figure.
Brandie got excellent call-outs and was very happy
to be working her way up the figure ladder. The night
show brought much joy as Lori took her class, Diana
(Team Body*Tech) took her class and the overall, and
Brandie took a well deserved 5th! Maggie Blanchard
brought home a third place trophey. The overall men's
winner was Michael Locke. . .a true anomley. Victor
from MM took his class and got engaged!!! He was shredded!
There was a light-heavy weight, Brandon, that we will
be seeing more of!!! Great showing for sure!!!!!
People
all just lingered in the lobby at the bar after the
show and ordered take out pizza. It was fun to just
visit with everyone; Tracy Toth, John Sherman and
crew, Tim, Brandie and Scott and Diana Cook (I took
her luggage by mistake and she called the cops. .
.opppps!!!) I was able to share a bottle of champagne
with my gurl Lori. and also had breakfast and Cold
Stone (my cheat!!!!! meal) wth her to celebrate her
victory. Now I know how Tim feels. . .so proud! It
was nerve racking but she did everything I told her
and we did great!!! It was a blast. You can see pictures
on the Muscular development Forum under Womens' BB.
. .She got tons of press and recognition. She owned
the stage in the overall posedown!!! She was awesome.
Her and Tony are the best!!!!
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Poor
NIcki was out of there at 4 am for a very early morning
flight. . .so much for that visit!!!!
All
in all a great show! Now a little down-time until we gear
up for a VERY BUSY JULY!!!
Stay
Tuned!!!
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PROTAN
CHICAS:
myself, Nicki Jamrog and Mary Hobbs |
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QUOTE
FOR THE MONTH
"The
more you act with integrity
the more evolved you will become."
-
Lana Dora Battagello
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Carla@carlasalotti.com
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