As most of you know, I take progress photos throughout the year – even when I’m not preparing for a contest – as a way to analyze my physique and see what adjustments I need to make with my training and nutrition. When contest prep time comes, I take them several times a week … … SEE MORE

I finally got the swatches in from my competition suit maker and I am deciding which color to wear within the next week. I covered this a little bit in my 8-Week Out Olympia Vlog, but I figured I would give you all a closer look to hear your opinions before I make my final … SEE MORE

I usually downloaded new songs roughly every six months or so and put them on repeat until I get sick of them and have to get a new playlist 🙂 Recently however, I downloaded Spotify – which is the Best-Thing-Ever! Much better than Pandora in my opinion. I like how I can easily find songs … SEE MORE

On the Sunday after last year’s Figure Olympia – the day after – I had the opportunity to shoot with photographer Kai York. Kai was a high-fashion photographer and brings a very different perspective to shoots than most other photographers in the industry, so I was very intrigued when he contacted me asking if I … SEE MORE

Earlier this week, I shared my New Year Shape Up Plan, to give all of us (yes, including me!) a blueprint on getting back in shape after the holiday season. I have read your emails and comments and trust me, I know – it is very difficult at times to get re-focused and get that … SEE MORE