Q & A with Dawn Alison [Archive] - Page 5 - CANADA BODYBUILDING

fitbody

04-07-2012, 06:39 PM

2012 BC Champs Full OFFICAL RESULTS Bodybuilding, Fitness, Physique, Bikini, and Figure

Bodybuilding

Junior Women

1.LeeAnn Harper

Junior Men

1.Michael Kurath
2.Roberto Villatta
3.Garett Seminuk

Master Women

1.Karen Mahar
2.Teresa Tuohy

Master Men

1.Neal Hamilton
2.Mike Desmarais
3.Duane Borsa
4.Todd Hnatiuk
5.Bryce Scott
6.David Duncan
7.Brian Nevins
8.George Faltus
9.Ivan Czach
10.Bill Bystryk

Grandmaster Women

1.Heather Ali
2.Zeng Allardyce
3.Maria Dyment

Grandmaster Men

1.Arthur Laskowski
2.Grant Hoffman
3.Glenn Lee
4.Bruce Allardyce

Lightweight Men

1.Graham Chan
2.Rezso Gergely
3.George Faltus

Welterweight Men

1.Martin Gagnon
2.Dan McAuley
3.Ivan Czach

Middleweight Women

1.Teresa Tuohy
2.Maria Dyment
3.Leanne Harper
4.Lauralee Cheng

Middleweight Men

1.Nick Feeney
2.Neal Hamilton
3.Sachin Latti
4.Todd Hnatiuk
5.Eric Wang

Lightheavyweight Men

1.Daniel Murphy
2.Tim Estergaard
3.Ryan Miskiman
4.Bryce Scott
5.Brian Nevins

Heavyweight Women

1.Karen Mahar
2.Zeng Allardyce

Heavyweight Men

1.Richy Chan
2.Steve Alexander
3.Paulo Almeida
4.Jeff Kilpatrick
5.Mike Desmarais
6.Steve Kwasny
7.Bert Sims
8.Joel Rayne
Disqualified: Duane Borsa

Best Poser Women: Maria Dyment

Best Poser Men: Nick Feeney

Overall Women: Karen Mahar

Overall Men: Nick Feeney
Fitness

1.Angie Fowler
2.Linda Cusmano
3.Keshia Hackett
4.Ashley VanGameren
5.Tammy Rosiak

Women's Physique

1.Keashia Wester
2.Jenn Sedler
3.Karien Lanenga
4.Leah Pepper
5.Noemi Pelegrin-Tudor
6.Tammy Gagnon
7.Fabrenne Buffett
8.Heidi Mois
9.Shannon McDowell

Men's Physique A

1.Nathaniel Werner
2.Tai Newsome
3.Wyatt Rodney
4.Dean Brandt
5.Andrew Bukowsky
6.Jason Raman
7.Marvin Fok

Men's Physique B

1.Michael Brascia
2.Tyler Baldock
3.Brandon Tuovila
4.Artus Shakur
5.Gus Manzano
6.Varinder Gill
7.Drew Whalley
8.Caine Wendt

Men's Physique C

1.Alex Scott
2.Tyson Lynch
3.Dan Lin
4.Brandon Best
5,Scott Mercer
6.Dave Pollon
7.Josh Laton
8.Ivan Jelik

Overall Men's Physique: Michael Brascia

Master Bikini A

1.Chelsea Iyeesha Tapanainen
2.Angelique Kronebusch
3.Anna-Lee Van Hatten
4.Kindra Lahey
5.Vicky Lee
6.Chandan Bhatti
7.Lisa Fyfe
8.Tammy Blanchette

Master Bikini B

1.Tyra Sharples
2.Aeryon Ashlie
3.Nicole Emery
4.Leslie Lewis Sword
5.Ayda Sirin
6.Mirela Pilas-Simoni
7.Diana Pontes

Master Bikini Overall: Chelsea Iyeesha Tapanainen

Bikini A

1.Elle Iakovenko
2.Sarah Yim
3.Carmen Ferrone
4.Andrea Pasutti
5.Anna-Lee Van Hatten
6.Leah McNaney
7.Jenny-Lynn Van Den Beld
8.Tricia Martin
9.Chantelle Alessio
10.Ashley Kosiancic

Bikini B

1.Chelsea Iyeesha Tapanainen
2.Angelica Columbus
3.Michelle Jager
4.Courtney Humphrey
5.Laura Foster
6.Rina Mattson
7.Jennifer Weintz
8.Lisa Brown
9.Tammy Ulmer
10.Sharon Amer
11.Lisa Stutt
12.Lisa Darbyshire

Bikini C

1.Kelly Campbell
2.Sherrie Getz
3.Mariette Janisse
4.Alexa Grieve
5.Nicole Emery
6.Roxanne Solmonson
7.Jenessa Roberts
8.Toni Chittim
9.Ashley Misky

Overall Bikini: Elle Iakovenko

Master Figure A

1.Laura Dyck
2.Suzie Carswell
3.Linda Woo
4.Ayeshe Minouzade
5.Alisa Stern
6.Terri Stanley

Master Figure B

1.Bindi Bains Mackoruk
2.Michelle McBeth
3.Kyla Rice
4.Donia Deinstadt
5.Jesse Brar
6.Sheila Wongstedt
7.Virginia Martinez
8.Debbie Johnson

Master Figure C

1.Martina Yabekova
2.Dawn Collins
3.Lonnie Heathcote
4.Brenda Whitehead
5.Traci Cowan
6.Lorna Berndsen
7.Tracy Fallis
8.Brenda Davis

Overall Master Figure: Martina Yabekova

Figure A

1.Gillian Nolan
2.Laura Dyck
3.Bindi Bains Mackoruk
4.Andrea Morin
5.Vanessa Breton
6.Manita Sandhu
7.Karley Green
8.Debbie Johnson
9.Terri Stanley

Figure B

1.Susie Hall
2.Trish Lavender
3.Cara Roberts
4.Carole Smith
5.Leanne Love
6.Jody Clarke
7.BJ Shead

Figure C

1.Rachel Killam
2.Barbara Hirst
3.Krista Cowie
4.Tiffany Vik
5.Monique Dery
6.Lonnie Heathcote
7.Jessica Novak
8.Traci Cowan

Overall Figure: Rachel Killam

fitbody

05-07-2012, 08:52 AM

July 5, 2012
pt of the day

if you do what you have always done
you will get what you’ve always got

if you want change
you gotta be will to change
if not
you're stuck

6 wks and 2 days till Nationals

fitbody

06-07-2012, 08:37 AM

July 6, 2012
pt of the day

“Dream lofty dreams,
and as you dream, so shall you become.
Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be;
your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.”

“When you have a dream you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”

6 wks and 1 day till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

07-07-2012, 07:52 AM

July 7, 2012
pt of the day

As a means to success,
determination has this advantage over talent
that it does not have to be recognized by others.

When the world says, "Give up,"
Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

pic: TEAM Fit Body's Jeff Kilpatrick 4th Place
BC Champion Heavyweight

fitbody

08-07-2012, 08:40 AM

July 8, 2012
pt of the day

"Adhere to your purpose
and you will soon feel as well as you ever did.
On the contrary, if you falter, and give up,
you will lose the power of keeping any resolution,
and will regret it all your life."

"Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success.
They quit on the one-yard line.
They give up a the last minute of the game,
one foot from a winning touchdown."

"Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions.
Small people always do that,
but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

5 wks and 6 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

TEAM Fit Body's Leah Pepper at the BC Champs

fitbody

08-07-2012, 10:06 PM

I just love the crazy cuts in my traps lol
can hardly wait till I'm leaner and FREAKIER
pic is ME

fitbody

09-07-2012, 08:54 AM

July 9, 2012
pt of the day

Permanence, perseverance and persistence
in spite of all obstacles, discouragement s, and impossibilities:
It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.
The most certain way to succeed is
always to try just one more time.

5 weeks and 5 days to Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

09-07-2012, 11:41 PM

so proud of my hubby Brandon Best
can hardly wait to see him on the National Stage

fitbody

10-07-2012, 08:55 AM

July 10, 2012
pt of the day

Perseverance is the hard work you do after
you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.

Perseverance is not a long race;
it is many short races one after another.

Don’t be discouraged.
It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.

TEAM Fit Body's Jeff Hut
heading to Cali to compete this week....
best of luck Jeff

ubcpower

10-07-2012, 05:37 PM

fitbody

10-07-2012, 09:51 PM

Hi dawn,
Can bc residents compete in npc regional shows in WA state and oregon? Also, I noticed npc regional shows have a 'novice' class, I'm assuming for first time competitors? Any reason why cbbf /bcabba doesn't have this? Seems like a nice way to get the feet wet

well technically they are not supposed to
but they do if they have a US address
what people don't realize is unless you are a US citizen you can't ever get a pro card in the US just being a resident
i had this argument with another BC resident that moved to the US last yr
i lived in the US for 10 yrs so unless they had changed the rule....
so i emailed the NPC and i was still correct

BCABBA has NOVICE SHOWS
we have the tier system
once you qualify you move to next tier

as far as CBBF it depends on the province
like in Ontario theres different levels you have to move thru to even get to provincials (they have alot more competitors than here in BC)
where here in BC its top 3 in novice show does to provincials

fitbody

11-07-2012, 08:24 AM

July 11, 2012
pt of the day

Life is not about how fast you run
or how high you climb
but how well you bounce.

it's not how hard you can hit
but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward

5 weeks and 3 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
2012 marks my 20th year competing in Bodybuilding
me i'm like the ENERGIZER BUNNY...
i can take a licking and keep on ticking
booyah lets ROCK N' ROLL !
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

12-07-2012, 09:08 AM

July 12, 2012
pt of the day

"It is hard to fail,
but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."

How long should you try?
Until.

5 weeks and 2 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

13-07-2012, 10:34 AM

July 13, 2012
pt of the day

"Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit."

"Motivation is what gets you started.
Habit is what keeps you going."

JUST FRIGGIN DO IT

pic: Sly Stallone at 67 yrs old

TT Eric

13-07-2012, 01:05 PM

Sly Stallone at 67 yrs old [/B]

I began to train because of him, I watched his movie Rocky (I) in the early 80's and he got me motivated big time, so I began to train everyday, I didn't really knew what I was doing, but I was training, abs, chin-ups, push-ups, punching bag, curls, etc... I was 13.

Eric

fitbody

14-07-2012, 08:33 AM

July 14, 2012
pt of the day

We gain the strength of the temptation we resist.
We acquire the strength we have overcome.

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

Dawn's 5 weeks out of Bodybuilding Nationals
Aug 18th in Edmonton, Alberta

tickets are going fast for
Aug 11th, 2012 Bikini, Figure, Fitness & Mens Physique Nationals,
in New Westminster, BC

Tickets available June 20th through the Massey Theatre
Call 604-521-5050 or purchase online at http://www.masseytheatre.com

fitbody

14-07-2012, 08:43 AM

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST for....

Aug 11th, 2012 Bikini, Figure, Fitness & Mens Physique Nationals,
mens elite bodybuilding
in New Westminster, BC

Tickets available June 20th through the Massey Theatre
Call 604-521-5050 or purchase online at http://www.masseytheatre.com

Promoters: IFBB Pro Sandra Wickham and Ross Webb
Contact email: cbbfnationals@gmail.com
Website: www.sandrawickhamfitness.com

Host Hotel: Inn at the Quay
900 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC
http://www.innatwestminsterquay.com
Reserve under group name "CBBF Nationals": Call 604-520-1776 or Toll-free 800-663-2001

Official Tanning Team: Liquid Sun Rayz – Christina Mehling 204-995-4374 or Christina@liquidsunrayz.com

Athlete Check-in and Meeting: Friday, August 10th at Inn at the Quay

fitbody

14-07-2012, 11:02 AM

5 wks out Nationals 2012

fitbody

14-07-2012, 10:26 PM

my coach IFBB Pro Greg Kovacs

fitbody

14-07-2012, 10:41 PM

my posing coach IFBB Pro Athena Siganakis

fitbody

15-07-2012, 07:19 AM

July 15, 2012
pt of the day

"It takes a little courage, and a little self-control.
And some grim determination,
If you want to reach the goal.
It takes a great deal of striving,
and a firm and stern-set chin.
No matter what the battle,
if you really want to win,
there's no easy path to glory.
There is no road to fame.
Life, however we may view it,
Is no simple parlor game;
But its prizes call for fighting,
For endurance and for grit;
For a rugged disposition that will not quit."

"When nothing seems to help,
I go and look at a stonecutter
hammering away at his rock
perhaps a hundred times
without as much as a crack showing in it.
Yet at the hundred and first blow
it will split in two,
and I know it was not that blow that did it
but all that had gone before."

just friggin do it
4 wks and 6 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

15-07-2012, 10:20 PM

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST for....

Aug 11th, 2012 Bikini, Figure, Fitness & Mens Physique Nationals,
mens elite bodybuilding
in New Westminster, BC

Tickets available June 20th through the Massey Theatre
Call 604-521-5050 or purchase online at http://www.masseytheatre.com/

Promoters: IFBB Pro Sandra Wickham and Ross Webb
Contact email: cbbfnationals@gmail.com
Website: www.sandrawickhamfitness.com

Host Hotel: Inn at the Quay
900 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC
http://www.innatwestminsterquay.com/
Reserve under group name "CBBF Nationals": Call 604-520-1776 or Toll-free 800-663-2001

Official Tanning Team: Liquid Sun Rayz – Christina Mehling 204-995-4374 or Christina@liquidsunrayz.com

Athlete Check-in and Meeting: Friday, August 10th at Inn at the Quay

fitbody

16-07-2012, 07:43 AM

July 16, 2012
pt of the day

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.”

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

just friggin do it
4 wks and 3 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

17-07-2012, 09:02 AM

7-17-12
pt of the day

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you the strength,
the patience, and the passion to achieve anything your mind can conceive.”

Be who you really are,
do not change for anyone,
and always, always dream big enough to achieve.

4 wks and 3 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

18-07-2012, 10:32 AM

jULY 18, 2012
pt of the day

He conquers who endures.

The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.

4 wks and 3 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

PIC IS ME....

countrychic

18-07-2012, 02:26 PM

5 wks out Nationals 2012

Coming in nicely FB :) Crazy build!! Good luck with the last 5 weeks!!

fitbody

18-07-2012, 06:17 PM

Coming in nicely FB :) Crazy build!! Good luck with the last 5 weeks!!

thank you
hope alls well with you

fitbody

18-07-2012, 10:31 PM

to all my clients out there
watch this video
and to all my competitors
you can eat the foods that i gave you
on your meal plan...
sending me emails asking...
"can i eat this ? can i eat that?"
are gonna get one response from me...
"NO!"

by the way... EVERYONE SHOULD OWN AND WATCH REPEATEDLY THE VIDEO TRILOGY...
"RAISING THE BAR" with Dave David Pulcinella
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnPDWklSLz8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnPDWklSLz8

fitbody

19-07-2012, 08:41 AM

July 19, 2012
pt of the day

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.

“Follow your dreams,
for as you dream you shall become.”

PIC IS ME....

fitbody

20-07-2012, 08:17 AM

July 20, 2012
pt of the day

“Dreams do come true if
you keep believing in yourself.
Anything is possible.”

“Dreams are like the paints of a great artist.
Your dreams are your paints,
the world is your canvas.
Believing,
is the brush that converts your dreams
into a masterpiece of reality.”

4 wks and 1 day out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

21-07-2012, 09:27 AM

July 21, 2012
pt of the day

Do what you can,
with what you have,
where you are.

JUST BE THE BEST YOU, YOU CAN BE !

I want to be all that I am capable of becoming

4 wks out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

21-07-2012, 09:05 PM

4 weeks out of Canadian Nationals

fitbody

22-07-2012, 09:16 AM

jULY 22, 2012
PT OF THE DAY

“You may encounter many defeats,
but you must not be defeated.
In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats,
so you can know who you are,
what you can rise from,
how you can still come out of it.”

“Many of life's failures
are people who did not realize how close they were
to success when they gave up.”

3 wks 6 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

23-07-2012, 08:48 AM

July 23, 2012 '
pt of the day

"Willpower is essential to
the accomplishment of anything worthwhile."
"Strength does not come from physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will."

Your journey is YOUR journey.
You are in competition with one person and one person only – yourself.
You are competing to be the best you can be.
If you want to measure your progress,
compare yourself to who you were yesterday
and strive to be better than that.

PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK ME "WHO'S YOUR COMPETITION"
I ALWAYS REPLY "I DON'T HAVE ANY"
THEY LOOK ALL CONFUSED AND SAY AGAIN "AH COME ON YOU MUST KNOW"
I SAY "I ONLY COMPETE AGAINST MYSELF"
truth !

3 wks 5 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

fitbody

24-07-2012, 08:48 AM

July 24., 2012
pt of the day

this sent to me from my client
Boomer is her dog....

Lessons from Boomer
I’ve made a few observations of my dog and I think we can learn a thing or two from Boomer.
These are dedicated to those who have started or are going to start their contest prep for November
and to those who continue to prep for Nationals.

1. Boomer eats the exact same kibble every single day and he’s still so excited every time we pour food into his bowl.
Remember this as your menu shrinks. At least there’s more than one item on it.

2. No matter what time of the day it is, Boomer is always excited to go get his exercise.
It could be his second or third time out that day, and he’ll still wag his tail with the same enthusiasm.
If you feel like complaining about your second or third session of cardio for the day, embrace it instead.

3. Never skip out on a good stretch. Downward dog, anyone?

4. Drink plenty of water. If you start to dream of soda, milk, juice, wine, or anything of the sort,
remember that Boomer’s only beverage is water and HE LOVES IT! He doesn’t even need coffee to get him going for the day.

5. Get plenty of rest. If everyone’s out for the day, sneak in a nap on the couch.
You should probably sleep on your bed, but who will know?

6. Obey your master. Do what you’re told. Obey long enough and you might get a treat.
Remember, no sneaking treats when no one’s looking.

7. Bad things could happen if Boomer were to get into chocolate. You should stay away from it too.

Get excited and have fun! Wake up each morning eager for the day to begin. You know Boomer will be.
Give it 100% because it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. If you don’t, someone beside you on stage did.

fitbody

25-07-2012, 04:19 AM

July 25, 2012
pt of the day

“There is no comparison between
that which is lost by not succeeding
and that lost by not trying.”
“Perseverance is failing 19 times
and succeeding the 20th.”
============================================

so i'm always asked how my tilapia is made
and whatz crazy is i eat it 6 x's a day right now
and i'm a person who's always hated fish
but Brandon makes it in a way that i love it more than chicken
here's the recipe

TILAPIA made by: Brandon Best
I pour on freshly squeezed lemon juice,
sprinkle pepper on it,
and put the fillets in a pan on medium high heat.
Let it sit long enough so that the pan side browns/blackens
(depending on how done you like it).
The indicator I use is that when you see the edges start to curl up slightly, it is ready to flip.
You should be able to get a clean flip without it falling apart.
Once you flip them,
the excess lemon juice and pepper mixture that was initially poured on it,
pour that onto them.
This side will not take as long as the other side.
And when you remove,
pour more of the fresh squeezed juice on it,
and let it sit for two to three minutes.

=========================================
NOTE: we prefer the Tilapia from Sav-on Foods or PriceSmart
it's thinner but seems to taste better and less fishy

Note 2: it MUST HAVE THE REAL LEMON
once he ran out and it just wasn't the same
just sayin
but then again remember i don't like fish

north333cat

25-07-2012, 10:25 PM

Looks good! i'll try it for sure. any more easy recipes :)

fitbody

26-07-2012, 08:37 AM

July 26, 2012
pt of the day

We are shaped by our thoughts;
we become what we think.

"You are only as lazy or lacking in willpower
as you think you are."

In motion

When you're on a roll, keep going.
When you're in a slump, get going.
Get in motion and stay in motion.
The possibilities are far more powerful and more numerous when you're taking action.
If you're just sitting around doing nothing,
you won't be too thrilled with whatever happens to come your way,
if anything.
When you get up and get moving,
you can go any place
and experience anything you choose.
Being patient is admirable but being lazy is not.
Be eager and persistent about taking action,
while being patient about letting the results come.
The way to have it done is to get up and get it done.
The way to live the life of your dreams is to bring it about with focused action.
Get the power of momentum on your side and keep it there.
Get in motion, stay in motion,
and live life on your own very best terms.

3 wks 2 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

PIC: the GREAT Sergio Oliva

Skailes

26-07-2012, 01:07 PM

fitbody

26-07-2012, 09:48 PM

Other than Lee Haney I think Sergio was the greatest bodybuilder of all time, and if he was competing in this day and age with all the advantages in supplements etc he would be the current Olympia champ.

one of my Figure girls who won BC's recently and has only been involved in the sport a little over a year texted me asking me last wk....
which bodybuilderI idolized / thought was the greatest
i asked: man? woman? or either?
i said: no question Sergio was my number one bar none
then Flex... back in his prime to me was awesome
and Ronnie.... love esp his strength me coming from my powerlifting background
of course i totally respect Arnold and recommended she read "ARNOLD, The education of a bodybuilder"
funny who those i admire the most are all men lol

TT Eric

27-07-2012, 12:12 AM

fitbody

27-07-2012, 08:00 AM

I agree about Sergio, gotta respect the guy with bigger arms then his head. Also one of my favorite is Franco, great bodybuilder but also a multi discipline athlete, pound for pound he's quite impressive, got my respect too. <

Eric

i forgot last nite when i was typing this.... i did say Franco to her too lol
not the most aesthetic physique but he's sheer power and strength were awesome for his stature

fitbody

27-07-2012, 08:13 AM

July 27, 2012
pt of the day

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success.
When you do a thing, do it with all your might.
Put your whole soul into it.
Stamp it with your own personality.
Be active, be energetic and faithful,
and you will accomplish your object.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

Focus on results

Progress comes when you focus on results.
Progress happens when you visualize the results you desire,
when you expect those results, and then work to make them happen.
Focus on results,
and you can figure out how to bring them about.
Focus on results,
and you have a way to know, in each and every step,
whether or not you're making progress.
Good intentions are nice,
and sophisticated methods are impressive.
What really count, though, are the end results.
Any effort you undertake will use your precious time and resources.
Make sure you get the most value in return by staying focused on the results.
Don't allow yourself to remain stuck in mediocrity.
Don't fool yourself into thinking you're doing great when you're really doing not much at all.
Clearly and specifically define the results you seek,
measure your progress,
and weigh each action, each effort, accordingly.
Focus on results
and you'll get the very best ones.

3 wks 1 day out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by IFBB Pros Greg Kovacs & Athena Siganakis

Skailes

27-07-2012, 02:55 PM

fitbody

28-07-2012, 11:00 PM

Me today 3 wks out of Canadian Nationals 2012

fitbody

28-07-2012, 11:21 PM

Education of a bodybuilder is almost the Bible of bodybuilding or at least the new testament......Another great read is the original Pumping Iron with Corney on the cover....if someone doesn't come away with an understanding of what bodybuilding is all about after reading that book then there's just no hope....

i used to have the original "Pump Iron" on video
i lent it to someone and never got it back
now the ones they have on dvd are more a commentary of it as opposed to the actual original movie as it was
one day i will search for it on the internet try to get it back

every contest prep i watch
"Raising the Bar" with Dave Pulcinella
and "Pumping Iron" (yah the newer one i got it i still watch it lol)

fitbody

29-07-2012, 09:12 AM

July 29, 2012
pt of the day

Failure is the path of least persistence.

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

2 wks 6 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE
trained by ME !

blp

30-07-2012, 03:53 AM

th waist is much tighter this far out compare to last year it will enhanced physique quality

congrats

blp

30-07-2012, 03:56 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senna_%28plant%29

last 3 days , farewell rip darren oliver advice , to clean up th stomach ,, lol omg it work ,,

fitbody

30-07-2012, 10:58 AM

July 30, 2012
pt of the day

"Victory isn't defined by wins or losses.
It is defined by effort.
If you can truthfully say,
'I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,'
then you're a winner."

"One bout doesn't make a champion.
One win or one loss isn't reflective of an entire career...
Champions aren't made or lost with one battle."

"Never underestimate the heart of a champion."

3 wks 5 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

30-07-2012, 10:59 AM

th waist is much tighter this far out compare to last year it will enhanced physique quality

congrats

yeah eh....
i'm very happy with bringin my waist in i've been really workin on that
all the best to you in your prep and at the show my friend
see you soon
xox d

fitbody

31-07-2012, 12:01 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senna_%28plant%29

last 3 days , farewell rip darren oliver advice , to clean up th stomach ,, lol omg it work ,,

hmmm interesting

fitbody

31-07-2012, 09:47 AM

July 31, 2012
pt of the day

Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men
who find it easier to live in the world they've been given
than to explore the power they have to change it.
Impossible is not a fact.
It's an opinion.
Impossible is not a declaration.
It's a dare.
Impossible is potential.
Impossible is temporary.
Impossible is nothing.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT !
DARE TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU TRULY ARE

While most are dreaming of success,
winners wake-up and work hard to achieve it.

3 wks 4 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

31-07-2012, 09:38 PM

Team Fit Body's FIGURE TALL COMPETITOR Michelle MacDonald
11 days out of Canadian Nationals lookin awesome

fitbody

01-08-2012, 07:24 AM

Aug 1st, 2012
pt of the day

There is no great achievement
that is not the result of
patient working and waiting.

You have the ability to silence the critics with
YOUR WORK ETHIC !

2 wks 3 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

02-08-2012, 09:43 AM

Aug 2, 2012
pt of the day

success is to be measured not so much by
the position that one has reached in life
as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome

Success in life can never be an accident.
It is the result of right decisions at the right time.
Champions are not the people who never fail,
but the people who never quit...

2 wks 2 days out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

03-08-2012, 07:46 AM

Aug 3, 2012
pt of the day

“If you are going to be a champion,
you must be willing to pay a greater price.”

The tough keep going when the going gets tough
Hard things are put in our way not to stop us
but to call out our courage and strength

"Improve your performance by improving your attitude."

2 wks 1 day out of Canadians
Dawn's gonna be HUGE

fitbody

04-08-2012, 08:23 AM

Aug 4, 2012
pt of the day

The price of success is hard work,
dedication to the job at hand,
and the determination that
whether we win or lose,
we have applied the best of ourselves
to the task at hand.

You have no control over what the other guy does.
You only have control over what you do.

2 weeks out of Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis, Greg Kovacs

fitbody

04-08-2012, 10:34 AM

2 weeks out of Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis, Greg Kovacs

fitbody

05-08-2012, 08:37 AM

Aug 5, 2012
pt of the day

10 Ways to Live a More Meaningful Life

1. Know What’s Important
Know what’s important for you.'
Write down your top 5 things that you believe are the essence of how you want to live life.
This can include things like “family time,” or “sing
every day.” It could also include more complex ideas, like “honesty” and “simplicity.”

2. Pursue Your Passion
I believe everyone should pursue their passion in life.
It’s what makes life worth living, and gives our lives true meaning and purpose.
Each time you work on something you love, it creates joy inside you like nothing else.
Finding a way to use your passions to give back to the world will give your life ultimate meaning.
If you can’t manage (or aren’t ready) to work on your passion for a living,
be sure and make time for it every day.
By working on your passion and becoming an expert in it,
you will eventually have the opportunity to make money from it.
Be ready to seize that opportunity!

3. Discover Your Life’s Purpose
If you had to give yourself a reason to live, what would it be? What would you stand for?
What principles do you hold highest? Is your life’s purpose to help others?
Is it to inspire others with great works of art, or you words?
Finding your life’s purpose is a daunting task,
and when I first heard the idea, I had no idea where to start.
For methods on discovering your life’s purpose,
I recommend Steve Pavlina’s blog entries on the subject.

4. Be Self-Aware
Be aware of yourself and your actions.
Remain mindful of what you do at all times,
and make sure you are living life according to your principles, your life’s purpose,
and what you are passionate about.
Review your actions each day, taking stock of those that strayed from your path.
Work towards correcting any incidents in the future.
Meditation is a great tool for accomplishing this task.
It helps us increase our self-awareness throughout the day.

5. Focus
Rather than chasing 3 or 4 goals and making very little progress on them,
place all of your energy on one thing. Focus.
Not only will you alleviate some of the stress associated with trying to juggle so many tasks,
you will be much more successful.
Try and align your goal with something you are passionate about,
so that there will be an intrinsic drive to work hard and do well.

6. People More Than Things
Often, we are faced with wanting to buy material goods.
I recommend you consider carefully what you purchase,
and think more about spending your money on experiences with friends and family.
Not only will this give deeper meaning to your life
by focusing on your relationships rather than material wealth,
but you will be a happier person as a result.

7. Live With Compassion
Both for yourself, and others.
For some, compassion is the purpose of life,
what gives it meaning, and what leads to ultimate happiness.

8. Find a Way to Give Back
Do something that both honors your beliefs and passions,
while giving something back to the world.
By giving something back, we inevitably find purpose in the act.
By cultivating more of these activities,
you will find your life has more meaning and purpose behind it.

9. Simplify Your Life
By simplifying your life, y
ou’ll have more time to do what fulfills you and gives your life meaning.
It can also help reduce stress and make your overall life easier to manage.
It can also greatly improve your productivity.
If you’ve never tried to simplify things before,
it really is a great feeling.

10. Set Daily Goals
In the morning, before you start your day,
create a list of 3 goals that you find fulfilling and meaningful.
Make sure they adhere to your set of principles and beliefs.
Tackle the hardest things first! Don’t make this list too long.
By placing too many things on the list, you’ll feel the urge to multi-task,
which is not good, or you’ll feel overwhelmed, which isn’t good either.
By trying to do less, you’ll end up doing more.
Doing all of these things at once may seem daunting,
but you can pick one thing at a time and slowly incorporate the ideas into your life.
Life is about the journey, not the destination.
Living a life of purpose gives both fulfillment and meaning to your journey

lifes short - play hard
1 weeks and 6 days and counting.... out of Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis, Greg Kovacs

fitbody

06-08-2012, 09:54 AM

Aug 6, 2012
pt of the day

Champions aren't made in the gyms.
Champions are made from something they have deep inside them
a desire, a dream, a vision.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished,
but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

1 weeks and 5 days and counting.... out of Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis, Greg Kovacs

fitbody

07-08-2012, 09:43 AM

Aug 7, 2012 pt of the day

You have to envision yourself with the things you dream of,
as if you are already in possession of them.
As soon as you firmly believe you can attain the goals that you desire,
you are one GIANT step closer to achieving them.

As much as we may wish that something great will just fall into our lap,
reality shows that it will most likely not occur this way.
Thoughts of "I wish I had..."
pass through our minds every day.
Instead of just wishing,
take action,
and you will attain the great things you desire.

TEAM Fit Body's Brandon Best
competing at Canadian Nationals this sat in Mens Physique

fitbody

08-08-2012, 08:41 AM

Aug 8, 2012
pt of the day

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU

1 weeks and 3 days and counting....
out of Canadian Nationals
Dawn's gonna be HUGE coached by:
Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis, Greg Kovacs

fitbody

09-08-2012, 02:49 AM

Aug 9, 2012
pt of the day

"The power of the human will to compete
and the drive to excel
beyond the body's normal capabilities
is most beautifully demonstrated in the arena of sport."

"Victory isn't defined by wins or losses.
It is defined by effort.
If you can truthfully say,
'I did the best I could,
I gave everything I had,'
then you're a winner."

I realized that I have already won...
I made it here
and i didn't quit

1 week and 2 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
Dawn Alison 2012
Coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis and Greg Kovacs

fitbody

10-08-2012, 08:40 AM

Aug 10, 2012
pt of the day

It does not matter how many times you get knocked down,
but how many times you get up.

Love never fails,
character never quits,
and dreams do come true.

1 week and 1 day till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
Dawn Alison 2012
Coached by: Noel Fuller, Athena Siganakis and Greg Kovacs

fitbody

11-08-2012, 09:01 AM

Aug 11, 2012
pt of the day

“It's not the size of the dog in the fight,
it's the size of the fight in the dog.”

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.”

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

It is your response to winning and losing
that makes you a winner or a loser.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE ATHLETES COMPETING TODAY AT
CANADIAN FIGURE, FITNESS, BIKINI, MENS PHYSIQUE AND MENS ELITE BB NATIONALS
AND ALSO ALL THE LOVELY LADIES AT THE TAMPA PRO SHOW

and i am now 1 week out of Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
whoa !

fitbody

11-08-2012, 09:07 AM

fitbody

11-08-2012, 09:11 AM

Team Fit Body at Registration / Athletes Meeting

fitbody

13-08-2012, 09:18 AM

August 13, 2012

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ.
You have to learn how to win
and not run away when you lose.

5 days out of Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals

countrychic

13-08-2012, 01:38 PM

How did your team do?

You must be getting exciting to step on stage yourself :)

fitbody

13-08-2012, 03:46 PM

Dawn in GLOBE AND MAIL NEWSPAPER & ON NET

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/a-glimpse-beyond-the-biceps-meet-the-bodybuilders-in-the-national-championships/article4474912/

A glimpse beyond the biceps:
Meet the bodybuilders in the national championships
DAVE McGINN

The Globe and Mail

Published Sunday, Aug. 12 2012, 4:00 PM EDT

Last updated Monday, Aug. 13 2012, 9:29 AM EDT

Dawn Alison

Now 47, this is Ms. Alison’s 20th year in competitive bodybuilding. She lives in Surrey, B.C., and will be competing in the grand masters category.

Day job: Personal trainer.

On rivalries: There are a lot, but I’m friends with quite a few competitors. There are a lot of girls that I competed with at nationals who now have their pro cards and I’m still here in the amateurs, but they’re in my corner, messaging me to ask how my prep is going. There’s cattiness, but I think that’s in any sport. People try to psych you out.

Post-competition indulgence: Fruit. I always miss fruit.

================================================== =============

Page L5 of "Globe and Mail" Aug 13, 2012

Thatz my back on top of "Globe and Mail" newspaper "Globe Life" section

fitbody

13-08-2012, 03:56 PM

How did your team do?

You must be getting exciting to step on stage yourself :)

all their 1st time at Nationals
2 top 5's
very proud of all of my crew
will post more when find out final placings of all
and no pix yet when i get i'll post
but as crazy busy as i am right now it'll be after i'm back

me i'm gettin excited yes

fitbody

14-08-2012, 08:01 AM

Aug 14, 2012
pt of the day

The glory of sport comes from dedication, determination, and desire.
Achieving success and personal glory has less to do with wins and losses
than it does with learning how to prepare yourself so that at the end of the day
you know there was nothing more you could have done to reach your ultimate goal.

4 days out of Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals

fitbody

14-08-2012, 10:31 AM

4 days out and counting....

countrychic

14-08-2012, 04:16 PM

Very cool that you post your progress pics FB, very noticeable changes, great work and good luck this weekend :) Enjoy your time up on that stage!!!

countrychic

14-08-2012, 04:17 PM

Very cool about the newspaper articel to ;)

fitbody

24-08-2012, 11:33 AM

Aug 24, 2012
pt of the day

A goal is NOT always meant to be reached...
it often serves simply as....
SOMETHING TO AIM AT !

well i'm back home and gettin' ready for work
feel like i def had a vacation
which i immensely enjoyed with my son Storm and my husband Brandon Best....
i'm happy with the package i presented at Nationals
yah i coulda been better in some ways...
but made many many improvements in alotta ways too....
back to the DRAWING BOARD startin today

pic is me during end of my routine
i got 5th place in a tough class
overall i was happy with how i looked
and grateful i made it
as it was a bumpy prep lol

Skailes

24-08-2012, 03:05 PM

You definately looked great and dialed right in...good work!

fitbody

25-08-2012, 09:03 AM

You definately looked great and dialed right in...good work!

thank you so much
coming from you that means alot

fitbody

25-08-2012, 09:17 AM

Aug 25, 2012
pt of the day

SUBCONSCIOUS MIND:
reorganizing the influence of my subconscious mind over my power of will,
I shall take care to submit to it a clear and definiate picture
of all my minor purposes leading to my major purpose,
and I shall keep this picture constantly before my subconscious mind
by repeating it daily !

Dawn reloading....
new GOAL, new plan, new attitude....
ONWARD AND UPWARD...

PHOTO IS ME FROM NATIONALS LAST SATURDAY

fitbody

25-08-2012, 09:22 AM

More pix of me from nationals last sat

fitbody

25-08-2012, 09:34 AM

Still some more: Of me from canadian nationals last sat

fitbody

26-08-2012, 09:09 AM

August 26, 2012
pt of the day

when i look around
i always learn something
and that is....
TO BE ALWAYS YOURSELF
and to express yourself
to have faith in yourself
do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it....
start from the very root of YOUR BEING
which is...
"HOW CAN I BE ME ?"

pic is TEAM Fit Body's
CANADIAN JUNIOR BODYBUILDING CHAMPION 2012
LeeAnn Harper

fitbody

27-08-2012, 09:06 AM

Aug 27, 2012
pt of the day

what you HABITUALLY THINK...
largely determines what you
ULTIMATELY BECOME

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

fitbody

27-08-2012, 09:35 AM

i would like to congratulate all the women from 2012 Canadian Nationals who got their pro cards

bbing...
Nancy Clark (overall masters champ)
Joanne Williams (overall womens open)
Sharon Mould

physique....
Danielle MacPherson
Keashia Wester

fitbody

28-08-2012, 09:09 AM

Aug 28, 2012
pt of the day

WILLPOWER:
recognizing that the power of will is
the supreme court over all other departments of my mind,
I will exercise daily when i need the urge to act for any purpose;
and I will form habits designed to bring the power of the will into action
at least once daily

"The will to win
is not nearly as important as
the will to prepare to win."

"Will is character in action."

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

fitbody

29-08-2012, 08:18 AM

Aug 29, 2012
pt of the day

I do not think that there is any other quality
so essential to success of any kind
as the quality of perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature.

SUCCCESS MEANS having the courage
The determination, and the WILL to become….
The person YOU beliebe YOU were meant to be

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

Skailes

29-08-2012, 02:56 PM

You have a truly great attitude and IMO you are a great role model for anyone on this or any board, and with such a strong/positive attitude and work ethic you can't help but be successful.....keep up the great work.

TT Eric

29-08-2012, 08:07 PM

This^.

Eric

fitbody

30-08-2012, 08:41 AM

fitbody

30-08-2012, 09:17 AM

Aug 30, 2012
pt of the day

"Your decision to be, have and do something out of ordinary
entails facing difficulties that are out of the ordinary as well.
Sometimes your greatest asset is
simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."

"The longer I live,
the more I am certain that the great difference between the great and the insignificant, is energy
invincible determination
a purpose once fixed, and then death or victory."

PIC IS ME....
i'm up, dusted off, fire lit under my butt...
and off and running
BOOYAH !

countrychic

30-08-2012, 02:59 PM

fitbody

31-08-2012, 08:53 AM

Great pic :) FB I agree with Mr Skailes, your attitude is top knotch. You looked fantastic by the way :) Congrats!!!!

thank you xox

fitbody

31-08-2012, 09:01 AM

Aug 31, 2012
Pt of the day

"Nobody knows what you want except you.
And nobody will be as sorry as you if you don't get it.
Wanting some other way to live is proof enough of deserving it.
Having it is hard work,
but not having it is sheer hell."

"The thing that contributes to anyone's reaching the goal he wants is
simple wanting that goal badly enough."

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

Skailes

31-08-2012, 02:11 PM

Great pic :) FB I agree with Mr Skailes, your attitude is top knotch. You looked fantastic by the way :) Congrats!!!!oh how formal CC. And how come CC gets hugs and kisses when all she did was agree with my posting of the obvious.....Women?!

fitbody

31-08-2012, 02:18 PM

oh how formal CC. And how come CC gets hugs and kisses when all she did was agree with my posting of the obvious.....Women?!

Cuz I know your wife... And wouldn't want that woman pissed at me she would prob giv me a good fight, I'm not afraid of many women but she looks damn tough

fitbody

01-09-2012, 08:57 AM

Sept 1. 2012
Pt of the Day

"Construct your Determination with Sustained Effort,
Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy.
opportunities never come to those who wait...
they are captured by those who dare to attack."

"To him who is determined it remains only to act."

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

Skailes

01-09-2012, 02:08 PM

Cuz I know your wife... And wouldn't want that woman pissed at me she would prob giv me a good fight, I'm not afraid of many women but she looks damn toughYes my wee little wife can be a spit fire no doubt and her being irish and german makes for a tough little minx. So I see your point.....

fitbody

02-09-2012, 09:55 AM

Yes my wee little wife can be a spit fire no doubt and her being irish and german makes for a tough little minx. So I see your point.....

lol
what is Dolly planning on doing next ?

fitbody

02-09-2012, 09:58 AM

Sept 2, 2012
Pt of the Day

“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.”

“Failure will never overtake me
if my determination to succeed is strong enough.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

fitbody

03-09-2012, 08:36 AM

Sept 3, 2012
Pt of the Day

“The true measure of success is
how many times you can bounce back from failure.”

“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.”

Passion is energy.
Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

fitbody

04-09-2012, 08:14 AM

Sept 4, 2012
Pt of the Day

“Success is not final,
failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.”

“To make our way,
we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity.
We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way.
We can never let up.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude

fitbody

04-09-2012, 09:15 AM

TEAM Fit Body Videos from BC Championships 2012

================================================== =============

Team Fit Body 2012 BC Provincial Championships Odyssey The Day Before....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61VLc6P1XE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61VLc6P1XE

==================================================
Team Fit Body 2012 B.C. Provincials Athletes Meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6dCod8X7ZI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6dCod8X7ZI

=============================================
Team Fit Body 2012 BC Provincials Post Show Meal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mt9aizHxGA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Mt9aizHxGA

countrychic

04-09-2012, 05:54 PM

oh how formal CC. And how come CC gets hugs and kisses when all she did was agree with my posting of the obvious.....Women?!

LOL well why retype the obvious when it has already been said :)

fitbody

04-09-2012, 11:57 PM

Team Fit Body 2012 BC Provincial Championships Odyssey: The morning....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMgJm9isRlw&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A&index=1&feature=plcp

fitbody

05-09-2012, 07:45 AM

Sept 5th, 2012
pt of the day

If you don't try — then there is NO experience.

We rest here while we can,
but we hear the ocean calling in our dreams,
And we know by the morning,
the wind will fill our sails to test the seams.
The calm is on the water
and part of us would linger by the shore.
For ships are safe in harbor,
but that's not what ships are for.

LIVE LIFE TO IT'S FULLEST
Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

06-09-2012, 09:20 AM

Sept 6, 2012
pt of the day

The big challenge is to
become all that you have the possibility of becoming.
You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to
maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you,
they're supposed to help you discover who you are.

i'm still amazed at the lack of "STICK-TO-IT-NESS" by so many who get into this game
those who expect to go show 1, 2, 3 and be an IFBB Pro
well i guess it does happen sometimes, but it does not happen often
for many its many many years of hard work and perseverence
goin back again and again
taking someonthing away from each one, learning, getting better
AT LEAST HOPEFULLY
but at the same time HOLDING ONTO THE DREAM, keepin their eyes on the horizon

I just love so many Michael Jordan quotes on this topic:
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career.
I've lost almost 300 games.
26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.
I've failed over and over and over again in my life.
And that is why I succeed

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks.
I've had them; everybody has had them.
But obstacles don't have to stop you.
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

Some people want it to happen,
some wish it would happen,
others make it happen.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

Skailes

06-09-2012, 03:26 PM

lol
what is Dolly planning on doing next ?As long as we can find a suitable dog sitter Dolly will be shooting for the 2013 nationals, otherwise she'll continue to work on her weak area's.....what are ya gonna do the animals come first in our world and with 3 large dogs and 6 cats we have our hands full.....And you what's your plan?

fitbody

07-09-2012, 08:30 AM

Sept 7, 2012
Pt of the day

“Finish each day and be done with it.
You have done what you could.
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in;
forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day.
You shall begin it serenely
and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

07-09-2012, 08:40 AM

As long as we can find a suitable dog sitter Dolly will be shooting for the 2013 nationals, otherwise she'll continue to work on her weak area's.....what are ya gonna do the animals come first in our world and with 3 large dogs and 6 cats we have our hands full.....And you what's your plan?

i totally understand about the animals thing

me i didn't miss a beat full on for next yrs nationals
training currently with Brian and Donna Logue online
as well as i'm going back to doing what i did in 2010 when my legs were the biggest they ever were
and that is taking every tuesday off work
driving to Poco to train with IFBB Pro Carlos Rabiei
it's a killer gruelling 2 1/2 hr + leg workout lots of volume
and i always train harder when i'm around him lol
after which you are completely done and unable to do anything but lay down
last tues i tried to do a few things after and both my quads seized trying to walk lol

GOTTA BRING THE LEGS BACK UP

and go back AGAIN next yr.....

fitbody

08-09-2012, 09:23 AM

Sept 9, 2012
pt of the day

I Choose…

to live by choice, not by chance;
to make changes, not excuses;
to be motivated, not manipulated;
to be useful, not used;
to excel, not to compete.
I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.
I choose to listen to my inner voice,
Not the random opinion of others.

I choose to be ME .

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else
is the greatest accomplishment.”
‘
Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

Skailes

08-09-2012, 02:19 PM

i totally understand about the animals thing

me i didn't miss a beat full on for next yrs nationals
training currently with Brian and Donna Logue online
as well as i'm going back to doing what i did in 2010 when my legs were the biggest they ever were
and that is taking every tuesday off work
driving to Poco to train with IFBB Pro Carlos Rabiei
it's a killer gruelling 2 1/2 hr + leg workout lots of volume
and i always train harder when i'm around him lol
after which you are completely done and unable to do anything but lay down
last tues i tried to do a few things after and both my quads seized trying to walk lol

GOTTA BRING THE LEGS BACK UP

and go back AGAIN next yr.....Sounds like you're on the right track and I agree legs MUST be destroyed at every leg workout or it's a wasted workout. Like you my legs are always in need of hard work and with the quad injury I sustained a couple of years back to my right leg things are a slow go...oh well IMO it gives me greater purpose when I'm training legs when I have an obstacle to overcome.

Speaking of the nationals next year has the location and date been announced yet?

fitbody

09-09-2012, 08:35 AM

CONGRATS TO BC'S NEW PRO'S ERIN HARDING AND MICHELLE KRACK FOR THEIR PLACINGS AT THEIR 1ST PRO SHOW

RESULTS
2012 IFBB Tournament Of Champions

Figure

1. Francine Sablan
2. Mallory Haldeman
3. Teresa Anthony
4. Allison Frahn
5. Larissa Reis
6. Felicia Romero
7. Erin Harding
8. Kimberly Sheppard
9. Michele Mayberry
10. Katerina Tarbox
11. Natalie Waples
12. Willaine Marquez
13. Michelle Krack
14. Deborah Denio
15. Melanie Burger
16. Olga Maria Morales

fitbody

09-09-2012, 08:37 AM

Sounds like you're on the right track and I agree legs MUST be destroyed at every leg workout or it's a wasted workout. Like you my legs are always in need of hard work and with the quad injury I sustained a couple of years back to my right leg things are a slow go...oh well IMO it gives me greater purpose when I'm training legs when I have an obstacle to overcome.

Speaking of the nationals next year has the location and date been announced yet?

i always train harder with GUY thatz ALOT STRONGER THAN ME lol

and nope got messages out about next yrs nats as soon as i know i'll post

fitbody

09-09-2012, 08:39 AM

fitbody

09-09-2012, 08:52 AM

Sept 9, 2012
pt of the day

“No matter how much you plan,
it is tenacity, unyielding desire to succeed,
and the ability to cope with change
that will eventually prevail.”

“I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs
but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

09-09-2012, 09:01 AM

IFBB Tournament of Champions 2012
BC Girls: Erin Harding & Michelle Krack

fitbody

10-09-2012, 07:51 AM

Sept 10, 2012
pt of the day

“You cannot escape the results of your thoughts.
Whatever your present environment may be,
you will fall, remain or rise
with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal.
You will become as small as your controlling desire;
as great as your dominant aspiration. ”

“Every day you may make progress.
Every step may be fruitful.
Yet there will stretch out before you
an ever-lengthening, ever ascending, ever-improving path.
You know you will never get to the end of the journey.
But this,
so far from discouraging,
only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

11-09-2012, 08:06 AM

official spray tanner for
2012 SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC 2012
IFBB Pro Nicole Ball is gonna b the official spray tanner for nov show.

Please contact Nicole Ball nickball@telus.net

tell her I sent u.
Good luck in the show.
Dawn

fitbody

11-09-2012, 08:38 AM

Sept 11, 2012
Pt of the Day

“Continuous effort
not strength or intelligence
is the key to unlocking our potential.”

“Effort only fully releases its reward after
a person refuses to quit.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....
PIC IS ME

fitbody

12-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Sept 12, 2012
Pt of the Day

“When obstacles arise,
you change your direction to reach your goal,
you do not change your decision to get there.”

“The person who makes a success of living is
the one who sees his goal steadily
and aims for it unswervingly.
That is dedication.”

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

12-09-2012, 08:40 AM

Sounds like you're on the right track and I agree legs MUST be destroyed at every leg workout or it's a wasted workout. Like you my legs are always in need of hard work and with the quad injury I sustained a couple of years back to my right leg things are a slow go...oh well IMO it gives me greater purpose when I'm training legs when I have an obstacle to overcome.

had the 2nd GREAT LEG WORKOUT WITH CARLOS YESTERDAY
he's thinking of doing the Toronto Pro show in 212 class if his body will allow
he's pretty messed up from a car accident a few yrs ago
really hinders his training

Pat didn't you used to Judge here in BC?

fitbody

13-09-2012, 08:45 AM

Sept 13, 2013
Pt of the Day

Never be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no one's definition of your life;
define yourself.

If we listened to our intellect,
we'd never have a love affair.
We'd never have a friendship.
We'd never go into business,
because we'd be too cynical.
Well, that's nonsense.
You've got to jump off cliffs all the time
and build your wings on the way down.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

14-09-2012, 05:10 AM

Sept 14, 2012
Pt of the Day

“We can't be afraid of change.
You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in,
but if you never venture out of it,
you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea.
Holding onto something that is good for you now,
may be the very reason why you don't have something better.”

By your own soul, learn to live
And if men thwart you take no heed.
If men hate you have no care.
Sing your song, dream your dream,
Hope your hope and pray your prayer

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

15-09-2012, 06:15 AM

TEAM Fit Body's 2012 CREW the morning of:
Canadian Nationals for Figure, Fitness, Bikini and Mens Physique

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSCA4q96ZQ&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSCA4q96ZQ&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

fitbody

15-09-2012, 06:23 AM

OOOOOOOOooooopsss out of order lol...

TEAM Fit Body's 2012 CREW : PART ONE
Canadian Nationals for Figure, Fitness, Bikini and Mens Physique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTZKc98XKAQ&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTZKc98XKAQ&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

fitbody

15-09-2012, 06:26 AM

The Team Fit Body 2012 CREW:
CBBF Bodybuilding and Women's Physique Nationals video.
Featuring: Dawn Alison in Grand Masters Women
& LeeAnn Harper in Junior Womens BBing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtvXCEgKLfU&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtvXCEgKLfU&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

fitbody

15-09-2012, 06:50 AM

Sept 15. 2012
pt of the day

There are no shortcuts to success.
Most people run out of gas at "hard work.

Your world may be shook
and that may move you to do things you never imagined you could do......
Mistakes we have all made
and will continue to, put them behind you,
HAVE NO REGRETS
JUST LESSONS LEARNED
PUT THOSE INTO PRACTICE,
DON'T LIVE IN REGRET
Life is too short for drama or petty things, so laugh hard,

love truly,

and forgive quickly.

Live While You Are Alive.

Forgive now those who made you cry.

You might not get a second time.

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

fitbody

15-09-2012, 07:12 AM

NOVEMBER SHOW TIX ONSALE TODAY
GET ASAP OR YOU WILL GET SHITTY SEATS
AND NIGHT SHOW WILL SELL OUT

Sandra Wickham Fall Classic 2012
November 10th, 2012
Pre-Judging @ 9am and Evening Show @ 6pm
Venue: The Massey Theatre 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets will be on sale from the Massey Theatre Box office.
Please note: Ticket price does NOT include box office service charge and patron fees
Massey Theatre Box Office call 604-521-5050
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 12 - 6pm (closed for lunch between 2 - 3pm)
Online Ticket Purchasing www.masseytheatre.com/events/tickets.htm

fitbody

15-09-2012, 08:50 PM

Contest Prep Competitor Coaching
& Personal Training with Dawn Alison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqGwfxTFhIY&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqGwfxTFhIY&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

fitbody

16-09-2012, 09:07 AM

Sept 16,.2012
pt of the day

“Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning;
they are an incentive to keep you going all day.”

GREAT WORDS BY TINA TURNER....
“Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.
Because you’ll find that when you’re free . . .
your true self comes out.”

love truly,
forgive quickly,
live while you are alive
forgive those who made you cry
you might not get a second chance

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

PIC: IS MY SON STORM YESTERDAY

fitbody

17-09-2012, 08:57 AM

Sept 17, 2012
pt of the day

If your number one goal is
to make sure that everyone likes and approves of you,
then you risk sacrificing your uniqueness,
and, therefore, your excellence.

Begin doing what you want to do now.
We are not living in eternity.
We have only this moment,
sparkling like a star in our hand
and melting like a snowflake.

You are your choices.

love truly,
forgive quickly,
live while you are alive
forgive those who made you cry
you might not get a second chance

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

fitbody

18-09-2012, 09:16 AM

Sept 18, 2012
Pt of the Day

Some people drift through their entire life.
They do it one day at a time,
one week at a time,
one month at a time.
It happens so gradually they are unaware
of how their lives are slipping away
until it's too late.

Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.
In the past, whenever I had fallen short in almost any undertaking,
it was seldom because I had tried and failed.
It was because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all.

Don't be afraid your life will end;
be afraid that it will never begin.

love truly,
forgive quickly,
live while you are alive
forgive those who made you cry
you might not get a second chance

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

fitbody

19-09-2012, 09:34 AM

Sept 19, 2012
pt of the day

“The vision that you glorify in your mind,
the ideal that you enthrone in your heart
this you will build your life by,
and this you will become.”
WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT....
YOU BRING ABOUT...
SELF-FULLFILLING PHOPHECY

“Hold fast to dreams.
For if dreams die,
life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”

love truly,
forgive quickly,
live while you are alive
forgive those who made you cry
you might not get a second chance

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

fitbody

20-09-2012, 08:45 AM

Sept 20, 2012
Pt of the Day

"There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say,
Yes, I've got dreams, of course I've got dreams.
Then they put the box away
and bring it out once in a while to look in it,
and yep, they're still there."

"Goals are dreams with deadlines."

love truly,
forgive quickly,
live while you are alive
forgive those who made you cry
you might not get a second chance

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

fitbody

21-09-2012, 09:14 AM

Sept 21, 2012
pt of the day

We are like magnets - like attract like.
You become AND attract what you think

Choose your thoughts carefully ..
you are a masterpiece of your life

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

22-09-2012, 08:36 AM

Sept 22, 2012
pt of the day

Thought = creation.
If these thoughts are attached to powerful emotions
(good or bad) that speeds the creation

You attract your dominant thoughts

YOU CREATE YOU

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

PIC: TEAM Fit Body's LeeAnn Harper

fitbody

23-09-2012, 09:58 AM

Sept 23, 2012
pt of the day

"All that we are is a result of what we have thought"

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions."
Decide what you want .. believe you can have it, believe you deserve it,
believe it's possible for you.
Close your eyes and visualize having what you already want
and the feeling of having it already.

You are the only one that creates your reality

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

23-09-2012, 10:02 AM

TEAM Fit Body for Nov Show SWFC
is 29 strong still
OUR BIGGEST TEAM EVER

so excited to see you all up there

fitbody

24-09-2012, 08:21 AM

Sept 24, 2012
pt of the day

Thought is the sculptor who can
create the person you want to be.

Effort only fully releases its reward after
a person refuses to quit.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

25-09-2012, 08:02 AM

Sept 25. 2012
pt of the day

Without goals, and plans to reach them,
you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.

The most important step in any major accomplishment is
setting a specific goal.
This enables you to keep your mind focused on your goal
and off the many obstacles that will arise
when you’re striving to do your best.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

26-09-2012, 07:22 AM

Sept 26. 2012
pt of the day

The way to succeed is never quit.
That’s it!

One of the best ways to get through difficulties is
to simply persevere day by day.
Huge projects don't seem as daunting when we focus on one element ...
completing that before we tackle the next phase.
As Napoleon Hill said....
"Most great people have attained their greatest success
just one step beyond their greatest failure.

LOVE THIS.....
I never failed once. It just happened to be a 2000-step process.
— Thomas Edison, when asked how it felt to fail 2000 times before
successfully inventing the light bulb

DON'T QUIT

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

26-09-2012, 07:39 AM

it's Brandon and my 2 yr wedding anniversary today
for those who don't know we met on my old coaches website rxmuscle.com
Brandon aka GX (as he was known on the forums) was a moderator on the forum
Dave Palumbo: my coach/ website owner started me a thread on there
GX and I become good friends and over the course of 2 yrs got closer and closer
at the beginning of 2010 we both said we were going to go to the Olympia that year
neither of us had ever been
i was goin with my client/ good friend Vicky Lee
early in the yr Vicky and i got a great seat sale on airfare
i told GX we had booked our tix
and he said i booked my hotel room
i'm like "does it have a kitchenette?"
he's like "yah it does"
so i booked there
as the yr 2010 went on i did 2 national shows that year
and GX was such a great help to me
and i'd never met anyone with such a calming effect on me
i started thinking i really dig this guy
he asked me one day "would i like to go to this after party with him at the Olympia"
i said "sure but you better watch out i don't get you drunk and marry you"
and he said "you don't have to get me drunk to marry me"
and thatz how it all begun
then one day we just said HELL LETS JUST GET MARRIED ON SUNDAY AFTER THE OLYMPIA
and we did lol
and my coach / rxmuscle owner: DAVE PALUMBO videotaped it and put it on his site
heres a link to one of the videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GnMACnQv6Q&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A&index=29&feature=plcp
and although there were alot of people who thought we were crazy
it's worked out not only great for the 2 of us but also my son Storm
he loves GX and he helps him alot with homework,
takes him to school, picks him up and is a great role model for Storm
i've never got along with someone so well
and we have a great partnership with mutual love and respect
every day we love each other more
and because of all we have been thru we appreciate each other all the more
my client/ great friend/ photographer Vicky Lee.... took the shot
and she photoshopped it as Fantasy Art...
me being APHRODITE Goddess of Love & Beauty and Brandon as ARES God of War
SEE DREAMS DO COME TRUE
and never ever ever settle for someone less than you truely deserve
xox d

fitbody

27-09-2012, 07:41 PM

Sept 27, 2012
pt of the day

When You Want To Succeed As Bad As You Want To Breathe,...
Then You Will Be Successful,...
Playing It Safe & Easy is not the meaning of my life,....
Great opportunities are worth the risk,...
Every day you have to test yourself,...
If you don't,... It's a wasted day,...
We are all accountable for ourselves,...
Think of yourself as a precious commodity,...
and then protect your investment each day,...

Success isn't measured by money or power or social rank,...
Success is measured by your discipline & inner peace,...
Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete,...
Never set limits,... Go after your dreams,...
Don't be afraid to push the boundaries,...
Laugh a lot,... It's good for you,...
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare,...
it is because we do not dare that they are difficult,...
You are successful the moment you start moving toward a worthwhile goal,...
By leaving behind your old self & taking a leap of faith into the unknown,...
u find out what u are truly capable of becoming,...

Winning means you're willing to go longer,...
Work harder,... and give more than anyone else,...
The More You Sweat In Practice,...
The Less You Bleed In Battle,...
More Importantly,...
Never Let Your Head Hang Down,...
Never Give Up,...
Never Live In Fear Or Doubt,...
Never Sit Down & Grieve,...
Find Another Way,...
Fight Back,...
Be Positive,...
Where There Is A Will There Is A Way,...

Life Is Short,...
Always strive to be the very best you can be each and every day,...
Always live each and every day to the fullest

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

28-09-2012, 08:44 AM

Sept 28, 2012
pt of the day

“If you want your muscles to grow,
you gotta learn to feel it.
No exercise works if you don’t feel it in the muscle that you’re targeting.
I think about getting the ultimate contraction in the muscle I’m targeting
and I don’t stop until I feel that.”

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal;
nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

All successful people men and women are big dreamers.
They imagine what their future could be,
ideal in every respect,
and then they work every day toward their distant vision,
that goal or purpose.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

29-09-2012, 07:48 AM

2012 Ms.Olympia Results

Ms Olympia BODYBUILDING

1. Iris Kyle
2. Debi Laszewski
3. Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
4. Alina Popa
5. Brigita Brezovac
6. Sheila Bleck

Fitness Olympia

1. Adela Garcia
2. Oksana Grishina
3. Tina Durkin
4. Myriam Capes
5. Tanji Johnson
6. Bethany Cisternino

Bikini Olympia

1. Nathalia Melo
2. Nicole Nagrani
3. India Paulino
4. Dianna Dahlgren
5. Jaime Baird
6. Sonia Gonzales

Figure Olympia’
TO BE DETERMINED TONITE

fitbody

29-09-2012, 07:59 AM

Sept 29, 2012
Pt of the Day

Wisdom begins with
sacrifice of immediate pleasures
for long-range purposes.

The important thing is this:
to be able, at any moment,
to sacrifice what we are
for what we could become.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

30-09-2012, 10:00 AM

Sept 30, 2012
Pt of the Day

Opportunity is missed by most because
it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Winners compare their achievements with their goals,
while losers compare their achievements with those of other people

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

30-09-2012, 10:03 AM

2012 IFBB Olympia Scorecards

FIGURE OLYMPIA
6th – Teresa Anthony, USA
5th – Mallory Haldeman, USA
4th – Heather Dees, USA
3rd – Candice Keene, USA
2nd – Nicole Wilkins, USA
1st – Erin Stern, USA

212 OLYMPIA SHOWDOWN
6th – Tricky Jackson, USA
5th – Al Auguste, Haiti
4th – Jose Raymond, USA
3rd – Eduardo Correa Da Silva, Brazil
2nd – David Henry, USA
1st – James "Flex" Lewis, UK

MR. OLYMPIA
10th – Lionel Beyeke, France
9th – Johnnie Jackson, USA
8th – Evan Centopani, USA
7th – Toney Freeman, USA
6th – Dennis Wolf, Germany
5th – Branch Warren, USA
4th – Dexter Jackson, USA
3rd – Shawn Rhoden, USA
2nd – Kai Greene, USA
1st – Phil Heath, USA

fitbody

01-10-2012, 09:37 AM

Oct 1. 2012
Pt of the Day

the more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal,
the more assuredly the idea,
buried deep in our subconscious,
will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.

An invincible determination can
accomplish almost anything
and in this lies
the great distinction between
great men and little men

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

02-10-2012, 09:39 AM

Oct 2, 2012
Pt of the Day

Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.
People begin to become successful
the minute they decide to be.

The only question to ask yourself is,
how much are you willing to sacrifice
to achieve this success?

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

03-10-2012, 08:40 AM

Oct 3. 2012
Pt of the Day

All successful people have a goal.
No one can get anywhere unless
he knows where he wants to go
and what he wants to be or do.

What you get by achieving your goals is
not as important as
what you become by
STRIVING to achieve your goals.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

04-10-2012, 08:21 AM

Oct 4. 2012
Pt of the Day

What we give our attention to - stays with us
What we let go of – will let go of us

“The oak fought the wind and was broken,
the willow bent when it must and survived.”
Its not always strength that we need but resiliency

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

04-10-2012, 05:10 PM

TEAM Fit Body's Tia Young lookin AWESOME
in prep for Nov Show SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC
GO TIA !

fitbody

05-10-2012, 06:02 AM

Sandra Wickham Fall classic 2012 Schedule of Events

Bodybuilding
Fitness bikini round
Women's physique
Figure
Fitness routine round
Men's Physique
Bikini

fitbody

06-10-2012, 10:43 PM

Oct 6, 2012
pt of the day

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”

“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.”

so this pic was taken during the summer around Brandon and my shows
Brandon earlier in the yr found a pic of a Physique Guy and Bodybuilder Chick and said
we should do a shoot like this cuz this is like us
so good friend/photographer and client of ours Vicky Lee captured it
and put us side by side with the pic we modelled after lol

I took the boys to Seattle fri / today cuz since Brandon was 12 he wanted to go to Bruce Lee's grave
which happens to be in Seattle
so for his bday this yr I suggested we do that
and let him go enjoy his time there fullfilling his dream
while Storm and I went to Woodlands Zoo

fitbody

07-10-2012, 01:04 AM

2013 CBBF NATIONAL SHOW SCHEDULE

April 27th CBBF/IFBB World Qualifier 2013 Winnipeg

July 6th CBBF Bodybuilding Nationals 2013 in Halifax

Aug 10th CBBF Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Mens Phys & WOMENS PHYSIQUE Nationals
here in New Westminster, BC

fitbody

07-10-2012, 09:15 AM

Oct 7, 2012
Pt of the Day

Happy Birthday to my baby Brother Bruce
miss you RIP (died in 1991)

Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow"

What we think, we become.

Dawn reloading....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

TT Eric

07-10-2012, 10:25 AM

fitbody

08-10-2012, 09:15 AM

Oct 8, 2012
Pt of the Day

Determine what specific goal you want to achieve.
Then dedicate yourself to its attainment
with unswerving singleness of purpose,
the trenchant zeal of a crusader.

Don't kill the dream - execute it

Team Fit Body's Andrea Leipert
prepping for SWFC Nov Show.... go Andrea
http://youtu.be/t1sr-Oi2eb8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1sr-Oi2eb8&feature=youtu.be

fitbody

08-10-2012, 07:26 PM

new TEAM Fit Body video of Nov Show crew competitors 5 weeks out
and some future competitors also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJkreGi9jh8&feature=share&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJkreGi9jh8&list=UUmI9R0CsnDbJp0jIYxYk20A&index=1&feature=plcp

fitbody

09-10-2012, 09:57 AM

Oct 9, 2012
pt of the day

Only you possess the strength within yourself to be triumphant.
It is not what surrounds you or who persuades you
that creates your success.
It is you own determination and drive to be the greatest.

"Champions aren't made in gyms.
Champions are made from something they have deep inside them
a desire, a dream, a vision.
They have to have last-minute stamina,
they have to be a little faster,
they have to have the skill and the will.
But the will must be stronger than the skill."

pix: Team Fit Body's TRACY SHEEPWASH
who started prepping for nov show in May 2012 with me
and is NOW DOWN 24 lbs with 5 wks and 6 days to go to her show

fitbody

10-10-2012, 09:24 AM

re: my client from before and after pix above post...

Status Update By Tracy Sheepwash
Last night my daughter hugged me and said,"your waist is so tiny. Is all your chemo fat gone now?"
Five years ago at this time she was getting her first of 18 rounds. My eating habits went from bad to out of control.

Every morning I get up at 430 to do 50 mins of cardio.....and I bitch about it. Thanks Emma for making me realize 50 mins of cardio is a breeze compared to what you went thru.
As for my "chemo fat".....it's gone.
Thanks for the kick in the ass back to reality Emma Sheepwash aged 10 ......I love you.

fitbody

10-10-2012, 09:35 AM

Oct 10, 2012
pt of the day

“There is no failure except in no longer trying.
There is no defeat except from within,
no really insurmountable barrier
save our own inherent weakness of purpose.”

“There are only two options regarding commitment,
you're either in or you're out.
There's no such thing as life in between.”

pix: TEAM Fit Body's Kevin Wood
prepping for Nov Show

fitbody

11-10-2012, 07:25 AM

Oct 11, 2012
pt of the day

“Although goals are important
having a plan of action is vital to the success of those goals.
Having a goal with no plan of action is like
wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map.”

A year from now you may wish you had started today.
Do it now.
You become successful the moment you
start moving toward a worthwhile goal.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

12-10-2012, 08:48 AM

Oct 12. 2012
pt of the day

"Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination,
allows vision,
and gives us the "right stuff"
to turn our dreams into reality."

"The will to win,
the desire to succeed,
the urge to reach your full potential...
these are the keys that will unlock
the door to personal excellence."

precontest food recipe from Jackie Webber (see pic)
Basa stuffed with spinach, asparagus,
franks hot sauce and lots of spices on top.
Baked in a glass pan with water and garlic
:) yummy

NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT YOUR TIX FOR NOV 10th SHOW
SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC in New Westminster
i urge you to cuz the night show will sell out
Sandra Wickham Fall Classic 2012
November 10th, 2012
Pre-Judging @ 9am and Evening Show @ 6pm
Venue: The Massey Theatre 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets will be on sale from the Massey Theatre Box office.
Please note: Ticket price does NOT include box office service charge and patron fees
Massey Theatre Box Office call 604-521-5050
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 12 - 6pm (closed for lunch between 2 - 3pm)
Online Ticket Purchasing www.masseytheatre.com/events/tickets.htm

fitbody

13-10-2012, 10:16 AM

Oct 13. 2012
pt of the day

Far better is it to dare mighty things,
to win glorious triumphs,
even though checkered by failure...
than to rank with those poor spirits who
neither enjoy much
nor suffer much,
because they live in a gray twilight
that knows not victory nor defeat.

“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses”

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

13-10-2012, 03:17 PM

BC's Trainer Lori Mork is in Spain right now with her client
IFBB Pro Chelsie Gunderson for her pro debut

best of luck

fitbody

13-10-2012, 09:44 PM

2012 IFBB Arnold Europe RESULTS
Figure
1. Erin Stern
2. Kati Alander
3. Ava Cowan
4. Natalia Revajova Lenartova
5. Candice Keene
6. Larissa Reis

Fitness
1. Oksana Grishina
2. Adela Garcia
3. Diana Monteiro
4. Tanji Johnson
5. Regiane DaSilva
6. Tina Durkin

Men Open
1. Shawn Rhoden
2. Dennis Wolf
3. Roelly Winklaar
4. Robert Piotrkowicz
5. Toney Freeman
6. Ronny Rockel

fitbody

14-10-2012, 09:22 AM

Oct 14. 2012
pt of the day

Only those who will risk going too far
can possibly find out how far one can go.

It is not the critic who counts;
not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena,
whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again;
who knows great enthusiasms,
the great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
DARING GREATLY
so that his place shall never be
with those timid souls
who know neither victory or defeat

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

14-10-2012, 09:38 AM

as of friday 273 entries in this years SWFC
and from here on anyone entering will have a $200 late fee ontop of their entry fee
entries close and will not be accepted after 1 wk out

see link:http://bcabba.org/entry.htm
from BCABBA website:
PLEASE NOTE the following information:

You must be a current member to enter a BCABBA event, but both membership application and entry form may be sent in together.

Memberships run from January to December each year.

As of the 2011 AGM, members voted to increase the late fee to $200. If an athlete enters after the 4 week out deadline, the late fee charge will be required in addition to the regular entry fee. This is to AVOID LATE ENTRIES into the the event for the sake of the BCABBA administration and the Promoter's preparation for the event.

At the 2011 AGM members also voted to create a one week out final deadline. All entries must be received no later than one week out from the event. After one week out, no athletes will be allowed to enter the competitions. This is to avoid last minute entries which slow down the athlete's meeting and affect all the athletes waiting to compete.

fitbody

14-10-2012, 09:39 AM

2012 BCABBA AGM

Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 11:30am
Location: Inn at the Quay, New Westminster

We will be holding the AGM at the end of year. This will allow us to talk about the entire season of shows, including the national level events. It will also be after the CBBF AGM, which will allow the executive to report back after the meeting of any changes made at the CBBF level.

fitbody

15-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Oct 15. 2012
pt of the day

“In all human affairs there are efforts,
and there are results,
and the strength of the effort
is the measure of the result.”

“Don't wait until everything is just right.
It will never be perfect.
There will always be challenges, obstacles
and less than perfect conditions.
So what.
Get started now.
With each step you take,
you will grow stronger and stronger,
more and more skilled,
more and more self-confident
and more and more successful.”

“Satisfaction lies in the effort,
not in the attainment;
full effort is full victory.”

“Courage is about doing what you're afraid to do.
There can be no courage unless you're scared. ”

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

================================================== =========================================
note: if you are a competing athlete and you ever want funding from BCABBA to go onto Nationals
you need to be a mbr for 2 yrs and go to the AGM both those yrs along with doing some sort of Volunteer work
ie: putting up posters, helping at shows etc
I RECOMMEND ALL MY ATHLETES AND FUTURE ATHLETES TO GO TO AGM
THIS IS YOUR ASSOCIATION COME BE A PART OF IT

2012 BCABBA AGM

Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 11:30am
Location: Inn at the Quay, New Westminster

We will be holding the AGM at the end of year.
This will allow us to talk about the entire season of shows, including the national level events.
It will also be after the CBBF AGM, which will allow the executive to report back after the meeting
of any changes made at the CBBF level.
================================================== ===============================================
as of friday 273 entries in this years SWFC
and from here on anyone entering will have a $200 late fee ontop of their entry fee
entries close and will not be accepted after 1 wk out

see link:http://bcabba.org/entry.htm
from BCABBA website:
PLEASE NOTE the following information:

You must be a current member to enter a BCABBA event, but both membership application and entry form may be sent in together.

Memberships run from January to December each year.

As of the 2011 AGM, members voted to increase the late fee to $200.
If an athlete enters after the 4 week out deadline, the late fee charge will be required in addition to the regular entry fee.
This is to AVOID LATE ENTRIES into the the event for the sake of the BCABBA administration and the Promoter's preparation for the event.

At the 2011 AGM members also voted to create a one week out final deadline.
All entries must be received no later than one week out from the event.
After one week out, no athletes will be allowed to enter the competitions.
This is to avoid last minute entries which slow down the athlete's meeting a
nd affect all the athletes waiting to compete.

fitbody

16-10-2012, 09:35 AM

Oct 16. 2012
Pt of the Day

All personal achievement
starts in the mind of the individual.
Your personal achievement starts in your mind.
The first step is to know exactly
what your problem, goal or desire is.

A dream becomes a goal
when action is taken toward its achievement.

We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives.
If you don't know where you're aiming
, you don't have a goal.
My goal is to live my life in such a way
that when I die,
someone can say, she cared.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

16-10-2012, 09:04 PM

a big thank to Vernon at Skillful Massage for helping me with reducing pain
and helping me become aware of what i need to do to take my physique to the next level
he's totally helping me balance out my body
create more cuts
and aiding me in growth and recovery
i highly recommend him
Vernon Marshall is a veteran bodyworker qualified in structural integration,
deep tissue massage, stretching and movement therapy,
with his practice operating for the past 13 years in BC Canada.
778-838-8877
info@skillfultouchmassage.net
http://www.skillfultouchmassage.net

fitbody

16-10-2012, 09:23 PM

big thanx to IFBB Pro Carlos Rabiei for killing me in a leg workout today,
felt like i was gonna throw up for about 2 hrs,
and now i can't walk 3 feet without both legs seizing !!!!!!!
THATZ WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAD A GREAT LEG WORKOUT,
THANK YOU CARLOS

fitbody

17-10-2012, 04:25 AM

Oct 17, 2012
Pt of the Day

Wisdom begins with sacrifice of immediate pleasures for long-range purposes.

We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts,
we make the ourselves and our world.

All that we are
is the result of what we have thought.

What we think, we become.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

18-10-2012, 08:43 AM

Oct 18, 2012
pt of the day

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest! If you must-but never quit.
Life is queer, with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might of won if he'd stuck it out;
Stick to your task, though the pace seems slows-
You may succeed with one more blow.

Success is failure turned inside out-
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt-
And you may never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-
It's when things seem worse that YOU MUSN'T QUIT.

The mighty Oak was once a little nut that stood its ground.

NEW TEAM FIT BODY VIDEO
you haveta watch this so inspirational
http://youtu.be/VOMxXBuq6_g

http://youtu.be/VOMxXBuq6_g

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

20-10-2012, 08:23 AM

Oct 20. 2012
pt of the day

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.
Only through experience of trial and suffering
can the soul be strengthened;
vision cleared;
ambition inspired,
and success achieved.

Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

20-10-2012, 08:24 AM

ooops i didn' t post yesterdays for some reason here it is...

Oct 19, 2012

pt of the day

The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal.

The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach

Success is a journey,
not a destination.

To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

21-10-2012, 08:27 AM

Oct 21. 2012
pt of the day

“The ability to discipline yourself
to delay gratification in the short term
in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term,
is the indispensable prerequisite for success.”

Great spirits have always encountered
violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

21-10-2012, 08:34 AM

CONGRATS TO BC's own IFBB Pro Keashia Wester
placine 4th in Titans Grand Prix 2012 PRO PHYSIQUE today in Calif, USA
her 1st pro show yesterday

fitbody

22-10-2012, 08:34 AM

Oct 22, 2012
pt of the day

Desire is the starting point of all achievement,
not a hope, not a wish,
but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

The virtue lies in the struggle,
not in the prize.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

23-10-2012, 08:28 AM

Oct 23. 2012
pt of the day

Be what you are.
This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.

Never be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no one's definition of your life;
define yourself.

He who trims himself to suit everyone
will soon whittle himself away

i would like all competitors before their show to watch this movie....
"Little Miss Sunshine" in her journey to the stage
(but i encourage everyone to watch this)

fitbody

24-10-2012, 09:35 AM

Oct 24, 2012
pt of the day

“Reach high,
for stars lie hidden in you.
Dream deep,
for every dream precedes the goal.”

“The greater danger for most of us lies
not in setting our aim too high
and falling short;
but in setting our aim too low,
and achieving our mark.”

“Cat: Where are you going?
Alice: Which way should I go?
Cat: That depends on where you are going.
Alice: I don’t know.
Cat: Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.”
Alice in Wonderland

“Not all dreamers are winners,
but all winners are dreamers.
Your dream is the key to your future.
You need a dream,
if you're going to succeed in anything you do.”

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

25-10-2012, 08:38 AM

Oct 23. 2012
pt of the day

"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate,
that can hinder or control the firm resolve
of a determined soul."

"The difference between
the impossible and the possible
lies in a person's determination."

"What counts is not necessarily
the size of the dog in the fight
it's the size of the fight in the dog."

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

25-10-2012, 09:01 AM

Nov 10, 2012 SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC

as of LAST friday OVER 300 entries in this years SWFC
and from here on anyone entering will have a $200 late fee ontop of their entry fee
entries close and will not be accepted after 1 wk out which is Nov 3rd
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BEYOND NOV 3 UNDER ANY CONDITION

see link:http://bcabba.org/entry.htm
from BCABBA website:
PLEASE NOTE the following information:

You must be a current member to enter a BCABBA event, but both membership application and entry form may be sent in together.

Memberships run from January to December each year.

As of the 2011 AGM, members voted to increase the late fee to $200. If an athlete enters after the 4 week out deadline, the late fee charge will be required in addition to the regular entry fee. This is to AVOID LATE ENTRIES into the the event for the sake of the BCABBA administration and the Promoter's preparation for the event.

At the 2011 AGM members also voted to create a one week out final deadline. All entries must be received no later than one week out from the event. After one week out, no athletes will be allowed to enter the competitions. This is to avoid last minute entries which slow down the athlete's meeting and affect all the athletes waiting to compete.

================================================== ========
Sandra Wickham Fall classic 2012 Schedule and ORDER of Events

Bodybuilding
Fitness bikini round
Women's physique
Figure
Fitness routine round
Men's Physique
Bikini
================================================== ========
THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT FOR THE NIGHT SHOW
so if you want tix get them NOW
Sandra Wickham Fall Classic 2012
November 10th, 2012
Pre-Judging @ 9am and Evening Show @ 6pm
Venue: The Massey Theatre 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets will be on sale from the Massey Theatre Box office.
Please note: Ticket price does NOT include box office service charge and patron fees
Massey Theatre Box Office call 604-521-5050
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 12 - 6pm (closed for lunch between 2 - 3pm)
Online Ticket Purchasing www.masseytheatre.com/events/tickets.htm
================================================== ========
official spray tanner for
2012 SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC 2012
the official spray tanner for nov show.

Please contact Nicole Ball nickball@telus.net

tell her I sent u.
Good luck in the show.
Dawn
================================================== ========

THE DAY AFTER THE SWFC IS:
2012 BCABBA AGM

Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Time: 11:30am
Location: Inn at the Quay, New Westminster

We will be holding the AGM at the end of year. This will allow us to talk about the entire season of shows, including the national level events. It will also be after the CBBF AGM, which will allow the executive to report back after the meeting of any changes made at the CBBF level.

fitbody

26-10-2012, 08:48 AM

Oct 26, 2012
pt of the day

“Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.”
“The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.”

The medals don't mean anything
and the glory doesn't last.
It's all about your happiness.
The rewards are going to come,
but my happiness is just loving the sport
and having fun,
striving towards a goal,
enjoying the process,
doing what i enjoy

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

27-10-2012, 10:48 AM

Oct 27, 2012
pt of the day

"In our lives we will encounter many challenges,
and tomorrow we face one together.
How we accept the challenge
and attack the challenge head on is only about us
no one can touch that.
If we win or lose this contest,
it will not make a difference in our lives.
But why we play
and how we play will make a difference in our lives forever."

"Love the game.
Love the game for the pure joy of accomplishment.
Love the game for everything it can teach you about yourself.
Love the game for the feeling of belonging
to a group endeavoring to do its best.
Love the game for being involved in a team whose members
can't wait to see you do your best.
Love the game for the challenge of working harder than you ever have
at something and then harder than that.
Love the game because it takes all team members to give it life.
Love the game because at its best,
the game tradition will include your contributions.
Love the game because you belong to a long line of fine athletes who have loved it.
It is now your legacy.
Love the game so much that you will pass on your love of the game to another athlete
who has seen your dedication, your work, your challenges, your triumphs...
and then that athlete will,
because of you, love the game."

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

28-10-2012, 09:38 AM

Oct 28, 2012
pt of the day

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.
Small people always do that,
but the really great make you feel that you too can become great.

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are.
I don't believe in circumstances.
The people who get on in this world
are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want.
And if they cant, make them.

fitbody

29-10-2012, 08:41 AM

Oct 29, 2012
pt of the day

Nothing will ever be attempted
if all possible objections must first be overcome.

It’s never too late to be who you might have been.

The world can only be grasped by action,
not by contemplation…

The hand is the cutting edge of the mind
It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer
,the achiever,
the one who recognizes the challenge
and does something about it.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

30-10-2012, 03:59 AM

Oct 30, 2012
pt of the day

“If you want to live a happy life,
tie it to a goal,
not to people or things.”

All men dream: but not equally.
Those who dream by night
in the dusty recesses of their minds
wake in the day to find that it was vanity:
but the dreamers of the day
are dangerous men,
for they may act their dream with open eyes,
to make it possible.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

31-10-2012, 09:11 AM

Oct 31, 2012
pt of the day

“Whatever you do, you need courage.
Whatever course you decide upon,
there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.
There are always difficulties arising
that tempt you to believe your critics are right.
To map out a course of action
and follow it to an end
requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs.
Peace has its victories,
but it takes brave men and women to win them.”

COURAGE is: feeling the FEAR and doing it anyway

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

31-10-2012, 09:48 AM

Happy Halloween

TT Eric

31-10-2012, 09:57 AM

Lol!

Eric

fitbody

01-11-2012, 08:46 AM

Nov 1, 2012
pt of the day

“No matter how much you plan, it is tenacity,
unyielding desire to succeed,
and the ability to cope with change
that will eventually prevail.”

“You cannot escape the results of your thoughts.
Whatever your present environment may be,
you will fall, remain or rise
with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal.
You will become as small as your controlling desire;
as great as your dominant aspiration. ”

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

02-11-2012, 12:58 AM

fitbody

02-11-2012, 09:49 AM

Nov 2, 2012
pt of the day

"People of mediocre ability
sometimes achieve outstanding success
because they don't know when to quit.
Most men succeed because they are determined to."

"Champions aren't made in gyms.
Champions are made from something they have deep inside them
a desire, a dream, a vision.
They have to have last-minute stamina,
they have to be a little faster,
they have to have the skill
and the will.
But the will must be stronger than the skill."

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

03-11-2012, 09:59 AM

Nov 3. 2012
pt of the day

You have no control over what the other guy does.
You only have control over what you do.

Courage is about doing what you're afraid to do.

There can be no courage unless you're scared before you do it.

In the end,
what we regret most are the chances we never took.

The difference between a successful person and others
is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge,
but rather a lack of will.

Dawn RELOADED !
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

fitbody

04-11-2012, 09:29 AM

Nov 4, 2012
pt of the day

Perseverance is the hard work you do after
you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.

"If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic
that I regard as being most highly correlated with success,
whatever the field,
I would pick the trait of persistence.
Determination. The will to endure to the end,
to get knocked down seventy times
and get up off the floor saying.
"Here comes number seventy-one!"

If one dream should fall
and break into a thousand pieces,
never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up
and begin again.

Dawn RELOADED !
July 6, 2013 i'll be going back to NATIONALS AGAIN !
21 yrs of competing in BODYBUILDING
28 yrs of training
AND I AIN'T READY TO GIVE UP YET....
new goal, new plan, new attitude ....

PIC ATTACHED is ME in 1999

fitbody

05-11-2012, 08:15 PM

ok i found Paula Lambert original BEFORE pix
as she reminded me those other below was after i moved from Fitness World to Platinum Athletic Club
(you can tell by the lockers lol it's Surrey Fitness World)
after lots lookin i found them here they are...
Before & After Pics just over a yr later....
After pic taken 1 week before the Sandra Wickham fall classic...
and 15 years after a near fatal car accident.

TEAM Fit Body's Paula Lambert getting ready for
womens bodybuilding Nov 10th Sandra Wickham Classic....
She's lost more than 54 lbs....
SO PROUD of you Paula.....

fitbody

06-11-2012, 09:03 AM

Nov 6, 2012
pt of the day

The world needs dreamers
and the world needs doers.
But above all,
the world needs dreamers who do.

“You affect your subconscious mind by verbal repetition.”

WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT YOU BRING ABOUT

SELF-FULLFILLING PROPHECY

Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting

We are like magnets - like attract like.

You become AND attract what you think

Every thought has a frequency.

Thoughts send out a magnetic energy

People think about what they don't want

and attract more of the same

Thought = creation.

If these thoughts are attached to powerful emotions (good or bad)

that speeds the creation

You attract your dominant thoughts

What you think and what you feel

and what actually manifests is ALWAYS a match - no exception'

Play the picture in your mind

focus on the end result

VISUALIZE!!!

Rehearse your future

VISUALIZE!!!

See it, feel it!

This is where action begins

Feel the joy .. feel the happiness )

An affirmative thought is 100 times more powerful than a negative one

Close your eyes

and visualize having what you already want

and the feeling of having it already.

Focus on being grateful for what you have already .. enjoy it!!

Then release into the universe.

The universe will manifest it.

"Whatever YOU think YOU will bring about"

fitbody

07-11-2012, 06:03 AM

Nov 7, 2012
pt of the day

Never quit.
It is the easiest cop-out in the world.
Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it.
When you do attain it,
set another goal,
and don't quit until you reach it.
Never quit.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude
from achieving his goal

You are never too old
to set another goal
or to dream a new dream.

just do it
Dawn

fitbody

07-11-2012, 06:22 AM

TEAM Fit Body's video Nov show prep and
the inspirational stories of PAULA LAMBERT and KEVIN WOOD

So You Think It's All About a Trophy??
http://youtu.be/AAP2XSeTGPo

http://youtu.be/AAP2XSeTGPo

fitbody

08-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Nov 8, 2012
Pt of the Day

One of the saddest lines in the world is,
'Oh come now - be realistic.'
The best parts of this world
were not fashioned by those who were realistic.
They were fashioned by those who
dared to look hard at their wishes
and gave them horses to ride.

Only those who risk going to far
can possibly find out how far one can go.

A BIG BIG CONGRATS TO ALL THOSE of TEAM Fit Body who MADE THE JOURNEY
TO NOV 10th SWFC Contest and made it….
& Tony Tomra who is competing at Powerlifting World Champs in Las Vegas the same day
I’m so proud of you all for having the dedication, commitment, sacrifice and TENACITY
To make it, it really shows me what you are made of
Go out there with your head held high and BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
Love you all
Dawn
Xox

fitbody

08-11-2012, 09:50 AM

TEAM Fit Body 2012 Sandra Wickham Fall Classic Crew
3 weeks out Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSP5iPxMLOc&feature=g-crec-u

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSP5iPxMLOc&feature=g-crec-u

fitbody

08-11-2012, 04:31 PM

TEAM Fit Body's MENS PHYSIQUE competitor
for this wkend Kevin Wood

fitbody

09-11-2012, 07:32 AM

some of TEAM Fit Body's Nov show crew competing tomorrow
that had photoshoots
ANDREA Leipert, Montana Sanna, Tracy Sheepwash, Stefen Lyren, Rachel Suttill, Kevin Wood , Paula Lambert....

show is tomorrow along with Tony Tomra's Powerlifting world champs in Las Vegsas
best of luck to all
go rock it
yeehaw
so proud of all my crew

countrychic

09-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Goodluck to all of them........looking great :)

fitbody

11-11-2012, 08:34 AM

Goodluck to all of them........looking great :)
'
thank you

fitbody

11-11-2012, 08:37 AM

TEAM Fit Body’s RESULTS

SWFC Nov 10th, 2012 SHOW

BODYBUILDING MENS Light Wt

Aaron Marshall 2nd Place Champ

BODYBUILDING WOMENS

Paula Lambert 2nd Place Champ MASTERS

Paula Lambert 3rd Place Champ MASTERS

WOMENS PHYSIQUE

Chantel Adelberg CHAMPION

FITNESS

Naomi Canales 4th Place Champ

FIGURE MASTERS SHORT

Zeng Allardyce 3rd Place Champ

Tracy Sheepwash competitor

FIGURE MASTERS TALL

Marlies Dick 2nd Place Champ

Kim Parker 4th Place Champ

FIGURE SHORT

Tia Young 4th Place Champ

FIGURE MED

Carmen Enns 5th Place Champ

Cassie Webber competitor

FIGURE TALL

Andrea Leipert competitor

MENS PHYSIQUE

Kevin Wood 2nd Place Champ Med Class

Panny Kyriakides Med Class Competitor

Stefen Lyren Tall Class Competitor

BIKINI SHORT

Brittany McConnell competitor

BIKINI B CLASS

Sandy Sira 5th Place Champ

Rachel Suttill competitor

Jackie Webber competitor

Kate Joyal Competitor

BIKINI D CLASS

Montana Saan 3rd Place Champ

Ashley Rush competitor

Sandy Dosanjh competitor

BIKINI E CLASS

Vrinda Walker competitor

BIKINI F CLASS

Christine Wallace 4th Place Champ

SO PROUD OF All MY CREW

XOX

JonnyO

11-11-2012, 09:04 AM

congrats to your people.

fitbody

11-11-2012, 09:21 AM

congrats to your people.

Thank u and big congrats to u mr. Overall Champ

fitbody

11-11-2012, 10:12 PM

SHOW FULL RESULTS 2012 Sandra Wickham Fall Classic RESULTS
November 10th, 2012

BODYBUILDING

Jr Men
1 Brandon Regier
2 Aman Ayjla
3 Maxwell Stobbe
4 Garett Semink

Grandmaster Men
1 Cameron Slack
2 Jesse Santa Cruz
3 Trevor Hilderbrand
4 Kelly March
5 Bob Smythe

Grandmaster Women
1 Deanna Pfeifer
2 Jennifer Hudson

Masters Men
1 Frank DeRenzio
2 Ron Daley
3 Robert Seckler
4 Edgar Gonzales
5 Rob Bush
6 Christopher Sine
D/S Sohrab Ebrachimi

Masters Women
1 Kim Koroll
2 Paula Lambert
3 Andrea Nolastname

Lightweight men
1 Ryan Bell
2 Aaron Marshall
3 Maxwell Stobbe
4 Aman Aujla
5 Jason Raman
6 Jesse Santa Cruz
7 Erik Roy
8 Michael Caron

Lightweight Women
1 Kim Koroll
2 Deanna Pfeifer
3 Paula Lambert

Middleweight Men
1 Blair Chow
2 Ryan Richardson
3 Nawzad Palani
4 Lou Noel
5 Ian De Jesus
6 David Malubag
7 Edgar Gonzales
8 Luis Ramirez
9 Christopher Sine
10 Darryl Snowden
11 Kaung (Jason) Zaw
12 Mahmood Obeidat

Heavyweight Women
1 Jennifer Hudson
2 Andrea Bass Werner

Lightheavyweight Men
1 Frank De Renzio
2 Hamed Roshenas
3 Christopher Lee
4 Jason Mellings
5 Gerrit Van-Zeist
6 Bastien Primatesta
7 Michael Martinz
8 Jordan Gladman
9 Nick Nguyen
10 Ron Daley
11 Robert Seckler
12 Jamie Richard
13 Michael Ryane
14 Scott Vass
15 Tyler Ollenberger
16 Romi Singh-Soorma

Heavyweight Men
1 Jeremy Miskinis
2 Brandon Regier
3 Steve Kwasny
4 Pinda Kaloti
5 Anthony Mattioda
6 Wiseman Mnguni
7 Jared Kittlitz
8 Dustin Downer
9 Mohammed Shukri
10 Slavko Mistric
11 Warren Grant
12 Jared Geiger

OVERALL BODYBUILDING MEN – Jeremy Miskinis
OVERALL BODYBUILDING WOMEN – Kim Koroll
BEST POSER MEN – Hamed Roshenas
BEST POSER WOMEN – Deanna Pfeifer

WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
1 Chantal Adelberg
2 Maegan Okranec
3 Tara Lynn Cheung
4 Jennifer Mc Creesh

FIGURE
MASTERS A CLASS
1 Barbara Belcher
2 Fawn Engel
3 Zeng Allardyce
4 Jolene Robinson
5 Vanessa Parker
6 Semira Amiralai
7 Loredana Moretti
8 Shannon Boddy
9 Allison Siemens
10 Raj Rana
11 Tracy Sheepwash

MASTERS B CLASS
1 Navenda Wright
2 Marlies Dick
3 Joanne Dragani
4 Kim Parker
5 Sheida Dashtgeli
6 Lisa Bangle
7 Kim Babcock
8 Tara Lowrey
9 Brenda Davis

FIGURE OPEN
CLASS A
1 Dana Sands
2 Natalie Litchfield
3 Kimberly Pluess
4 Tia Young
5 Tereza Louzecky
6 Kharla Chesley
7 Samantha Warren
8 Becky Pruden
9 Raman Bains
10 Tila Pascoe
11 Karen McCoy
12 Kimberly Kirstiuk
13 Christie Hemphill
14 Tara Legault

CLASS B
1 Sharon Rae-lyn
2 Amanda Metson
3 Luraia Undershute
4 Liana Minnella
5 Carmen Enns
6 Mandy Mayer
7 Heather Barkley
8 Monique Miller
9 Amanda Rai
10 Jessica Noujeim
11 Bianca Jarvis
12 Cassie Weber

CLASS C
1 Alena Stalitsyna
2 Lucie Hall
3 Brenda Peltzer
4 Karey Liege
5 Kate Helmer
6 Jill Love
7 Samantha Dubbledam
8 Courtney Kerswill
9 Heidi Mois
10 Christy Farrell
11 Sarah Huggins
12 Tracy Short
13 Bianca Schiavone

CLASS D
1 Brittany Ciamarra
2 Lacey Belle
3 Denean Arntson
4 Nicole Lozinski
5 Lindsay Anderson
6 Andrea Leipert
7 Kelsey Aquiline
8 Celeste Lachambre
9 Samantha Athey
10 Kyla Fiddick
11 Erin De Repentigny
12 Jill Foley
13 Jennifer Kingma

OVERALL FIGURE – Brittany Ciamarra

FITNESS
1 Angela Kang
2 Myndi Rhodes
3 Tamara Hambly
4 Naomi Melissa Canales

MENS PHYSIQUE
CLASS A
1 Billy Slade
2 Jordan Rayburn
3 Brandon Zappone
4 Kyle Faustino
5 Ilyaas Ahmand
6 Dale Larson
7 Justin Hovis
8 Dan Peterson
9 Cody Price
10 Jayson Wyner
11 Dylan Liesch
12 Leeam Dagan

CLASS B
1 Darwin Clancy
2 Kevin Wood
3 Brydon Lagerwerf
4 Mike Birchard
5 Mike Kotaras
6 Kade Vilio
7 Trent Vilio
8 Panayiotis Kyrialides
9 Kyle Jones
10 Alistair Holness

CLASS C
1 William Lopetinsky
2 Brody Robertson
3 Brent Hughes
4 Chris Lewis
5 Alex Jack
6 Stefan Lyren
7 Eric Olsson
8 Samson Dhaliwal
9 Paul Marlow
10 Alan McKearney
11 Craig Coleman

OVERALL MEN’S PHYSIQUE – Darwin Clancy

BIKINI
MASTERS
1 Connie Buckle
2 Tamara Kosaba
3 Michelle Savidant
4 Grace Bukowsky
5 Holly Christie
6 Vanessa Kearley
7 Lesley Billings
8 Susie Willirth
9 Mary Anne Macgilliuray
10 Jodi Surerus
11 Karen Cole
12 Toby Tannas
13 Alena Rozbrojova
14 Nicole McGillis
15 Kim Slack
16 Lisa Skidmore
16 Michelle Boousquet
16 Tara Dixon
16 Andy Beron

OPEN BIKINI
CLASS A
1 Tabytha Davis
2 Nicole Kirkland
3 Bry Jenson
4 Brooke Shergold
5 Jessica Teng
6 Shayleen Clausen
7 Ashley Kosiancic
8 Sarah Taylor
9 Fharhaney Fulu
10 Heather Williams
11 Leneath Yanson
12 Brittany McConnell
13 Sara Collins
14 Barbara Cook
15 Mitzi Yu
16 Julie Robinson

CLASS B
1 Vanessa Breton
2 Kyla Liva
3 Shelby McMillian
4 Cassandra McGlynn
5 Sandeep Sira
6 Jennifer Cordeiro
7 Sarah Lingham
8 Diana Todd
9 Nicole Coutu
10 Kate Joyal
11 Nicole Samson
12 Alexandra Tomlinson
13 Shawna Goll
14 Rachel Suttill
15 Jackie Webber
16 Alana Macneil
16 Jennifer Randall
16 Ekaterina Bezmaternytn
16 Parminder Kailla

CLASS C
1 Lindsay Macdonald
2 Kimberly Coulson
3 Stephanie Martinz
4 Ali Martinez
5 Hannah Balosh
6 Sarah Harvey
7 Riley Joy
8 Kelsey Boudreaultt
9 Nikki Cottrell
10 Gogo Lalli
11 Lindsay Friesen
12 Amy Ma
13 Teresa Middleton
14 Perlita Ochoa
15 Jill Evans
16 Sarah Rempel
16 Christiana Jansen
16 Cheryl Bonkowski
16 Michaela Chung

CLASS D
1 Jennifer Weintz
2 Jennifer McRann
3 Montana Saari
4 Kayla Ventress
5 Cassie Faris
6 Dayana Oviedo
7 Jaime Cowie
8 Anette Delarosa
9 Jolene Dejager
10 Kyreen Davidson
11 Lisa Stutt
12 Ashley Rush
13 Carling Toews
14 Sandy Dosanjh
15 Tammy Shears
16 Marriane Dowlatkhali
16 Kristina Kolodianzy

CLASS E
1 Eliza Kroeze
2 Courtney Gervais
3 Stacey Hinrichsen
4 Amy Berkukoff
5 Sarah Strecker
6 Julie Klassen
7 Alexandra Tymkiw
8 Nicole Wilson
9 Rozanne Salmonson
10 Gerveen Gill
11 Leanne Brett
12 Sara King
13 Orianna Lacey
14 Vrina Walker
15 Stephanie Hannay

CLASS F
1 Tina Henderson
2 Annie Clarke
3 Maggie Resztak
4 Christine Wallace
5 Chelsey Tarnow
6 Krysta Turpin
7 Ashley Thiessen
8 Toni Chittim
9 Ida Borain
10 Nadine Billinski
11 Stephanie Grassi
12 Jenna Borgia
13 Caitlin Bohn
14 Corrie Bogaert
15 Jodi Wildman
16 Jade Lozinski

OVERALL BIKINI – Vanessa Breton

fitbody

12-11-2012, 09:19 AM

Nov 12, 2012

TEAM Fit Body's Tony Tomra wins
POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Las Vegas Nov 10th, 2012
and gets a World Record Bench Press....
BIG CONGRATS and amazing seeing he had the flu few days and thru the meet
NOW TONY'S TURNING HIS FOCUS ON MENS GRAND MASTERS AT BC'S 2013

“Make the most of yourself,
for that is all there is of you.”

You can be anything you want to be,
if you only believe with sufficient conviction
and act in accordance with your faith;
for whatever the mind can conceive
and believe,
the mind can achieve.

A positive mind finds a way it can be done;
a negative mind looks for all the ways it can't be done.

just do it
Dawn

fitbody

13-11-2012, 08:48 AM

Nov 13, 2012
pt of the day

People who are unable to motivate themselves
must be content with mediocrity,
no matter how impressive their other talents.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Be miserable.
Or motivate yourself.
Whatever has to be done,
it’s always your choice.

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Desire is the starting point of all achievement,
not a hope, not a wish,
but a keen pulsating desire
which transcends everything.

People become really quite remarkable when
they start thinking that they can do things.
When they believe in themselves
they have the first secret of success.

and with good coaching
you will instill confidence in those who lack it
and over time, with an opened mind
and repetition
they too will come to believe that in fact
THEY CAN DO CAN IT

FAKE IT TILL YOU CAN MAKE IT
FIND SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN YOU
AND BELIEVE & TRUST IN THEM
TILL YOU CAN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
thats what coaching is all about

lifes short - play hard
just do it

fitbody

14-11-2012, 03:45 AM

Nov 14, 2012
pt of the day

“I can accept failure,
everyone fails at something.
But I can’t accept not trying.”

“You’re braver than you believe,
and stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think.”

“It doesn’t matter where you are,
you are nowhere compared to where you can go.”

“A year from now you will wish you had started today.”

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning,
but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

“20 years from now
you will be disappointed by the things you didn’t do
than by the one’s you did.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore.
Dream.
Discover.”

just do it
Dawn

fitbody

14-11-2012, 05:17 PM

BCABBA 2013 SHOW SCHEDULE

May 18th, 2013 Western Canadian Drug Tested, Kelowna show

June 8th, 2013 Northern Classic, Fort St John show

June 22, 2013 BC Championships

July 6, 2013 CBBF CANADIAN NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP, Halifax, NS

Aug 10, 2013 CBBF CANADIAN NATIONAL FIGURE, FITNESS, BIKINI, MENS & WOMENS PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIP, New Westminster, BC

Nov 2013 (date TBA) SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC

fitbody

15-11-2012, 09:02 AM

Nov 15, 2012
pt of the day

Discipline is the bridge
between goals and accomplishment.

Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan,
in which we must fervently believe,
and upon which we must vigorously act.
There is no other route to success.

Set your goals high
and don't stop till you get there

just do it
Dawn

fitbody

16-11-2012, 09:45 AM

SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC 2013 to be a 2 DAY SHOW

Nov 8th and 9TH 2013 SANDRA WICKHAM FALL CLASSIC

The show will be structured as follows:

Friday pm - Bikini + Men's/Women's Physique, judging rounds plus awards

Saturday am - Pre-judging for Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness

Saturday pm - Routines/awards for Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness

fitbody

17-11-2012, 10:21 AM

Nov 17, 2012
pt of the day

“Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.”

“It is our choices,
that show us what we truly are,
far more than our abilities.”

Our lives are a sum total of the choices we have made.

“We are our choices.”

pic: TEAM Fit Body's Tia Young

fitbody

18-11-2012, 09:33 AM

Nov 18, 2012
pt of the day

“Reach high,
for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep,
for every dream precedes the goal.”

“What’s the purpose of living
if you don’t go after your dreams?”

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

As we grow up,
we learn that even the one person
that wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will.
You'll have your heart broken
and you'll break others' hearts.
You'll fight with your best friend
or maybe even fall in love with them,
and you'll cry because time is flying by.
So take too many pictures,
laugh too much,
forgive freely,
and love like you've never been hurt.
Life comes with no guarantees,
no time outs,
no second chances.
you just have to live life to the fullest,
tell someone what they mean to you
and tell someone off,
speak out,
dance in the pouring rain,
hold someone's hand,
comfort a friend,
fall asleep watching the sun come up,
stay up late,
be a flirt,
and smile until your face hurts.
Don't be afraid to take chances
or fall in love
and most of all,
live in the moment
because every second you spend angry or upset
is a second of happiness you can never get back.

just do it
Dawn

PIX: are TEAM Fit Body's Paula Lambert
here's Paula's story on video if you didn't see it PLEASE WATCH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAP2XSeTGPo&feature=g-crec-u

fitbody

19-11-2012, 08:25 AM

Nov 19, 2012
pt of the day

Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming,
we lose the excitement of possibilities.
Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.

To accomplish great things,
we must not only act,
but also dream;
not only plan,
but also believe.

Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire
and begin at once,
whether you are ready or not,
to put this plan into action.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.

just do it
Dawn

pic is TEAM Fit Body's Bikini Girl Sandy Sira

fitbody

20-11-2012, 08:22 AM

Nov 20, 2012
pt of the day

"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate,
that can hinder or control
the firm resolve of a determined soul."

"Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe dedicated."

PIC: TEAM Fit Body's Marlies Dick 2nd Place Masters Tall Figure Champion

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GREAT COLD WEATHER Slow Cooker HEALTHY RECIPES

BREAK UP THE BOREDOM...

CREAM CHICKEN, YAM, CARROT SOUP

in slow cooker add

- Chicken breasts

- Chop yams, carrots, onions

- Add herbs: rosemary, thyme

Fill with water

Cook overnight

In morning put into food processor and blend till smooth

If not food process can shred up chicken to make stew

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CHILI

In slow cooker

- Chopped meat ie: chicken/turkey/ beef/ buffalo

- ADD CANS OF “SUGAR FREE VEGS” ie: chopped tomatoes

Kidney beans

Corn

- Chop onions, and any other vegs want in there

- Add spices

- Cook overnight
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MEAT AND VEGS STEW

In slow cooker

- Chopped meat

- Add variety of vegs ie: chopped beets, carrots, onions, leeks, kale etc

- Add herbs and or spices

- Cook overnight

- If need starchy carb add after cooked some cooked rice/quinoa etc

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POT ROAST

In slow cooker

- Roast beef or pork or even turkey breast etc

- Add variety of vegs ie: carrots, onions, turnips etc

- Add spices

- Fill with water

- Cook overnight

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HOW TO FIGURE OUT....
HOW MANY SERVINGS IN DISH….

Make sure you know how much meat is going in dish (ie: 1 lb meat = 16 oz)

If your serving size is 4 oz of meat per meal

If 1 lb meat in dish go 16 oz divided by your 4 oz serving size

Equal 4 servings in dish, so get 4 bowls and divide dish into them

fitbody

21-11-2012, 08:21 AM

Nov 21. 2012
pt of the day

Man is a goal seeking animal.
His life only has meaning if
he is reaching out and striving for his goals.

If you’re bored with life
you don’t get up every morning
with a burning desire to do things
you don’t have enough goals.

so get one or some
and just do it
Dawn

PIC ; TEAM Fit Body's Tia Young

fitbody

21-11-2012, 09:32 PM

Testimonial for Dawn Alison of Fit Body Training & Gear
by Rachel Suttill

In the spring of 2012, my youngest daughter was 7 months old. I had found myself in a major “mommy-rut.” All my time and attention was focused on my family and I was feeling overwhelmed by raising two young girls away from any family or support system (we had just moved to Langley from Edmonton a year prior). I wanted and needed a goal that would help me feel a bit more like me again. I had this crazy idea that I wanted to compete. In fact, I had wanted to compete for years but always found an excuse. I had no idea how to get myself there.

I did some research and found Dawn Alison online. I watched (i.e. became slightly obsessed with) her Team Fitbody videos and knew she was the right trainer for me. I started working with her in May of 2012. She immediately put me on a program suited to my goals (not a one-size-fits-all approach), and I quickly began seeing results. We began a 16 week competition prep in July. Those 16 weeks were a complete whirlwind. It was amazing watching Dawn manipulate my diet to get the results she was after. I felt like my own little science experiment. She also helped to arrange and manage every little detail from suit fittings to competition hair and makeup to carb-restricted client meltdowns!

I could not have gotten on the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic stage without her. My competition day experience was the best. I had so much fun and it was great to hear Dawn hooting and hollering from the audience.

As for my goal of feeling a bit more like me again? This was MUCH better and MUCH more than that.

Prior to this, I feel like I had fallen into living a life of submission and just letting things happen around me. I never used to be that way. Through this process, I regained discipline and control in my life. I am viewing the world with fewer limits and more possibilities. Best of all, I have re-established confidence in my ability to take on any challenge life throws at me and see it through to the end. This journey has been about so much more than a physical transformation. The physical transformation was great, but it is almost a secondary benefit to the mental transformation.

Dawn is an extraordinary coach. She is incredibly responsive and has the unique ability to tune into what her clients need. She can motivate you, calm you, or kick your butt depending on what you need! The care and attention she gives to each client truly is incredible. Put your trust in her and she will get you where you want to go. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Rachel Suttill

fitbody

22-11-2012, 08:15 AM

Nov 22, 2012
pt of the day

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny
but in ourselves.”

“The only person you are destined to become is
the person you decide to be.”

TAKE YOUR DESTINY, YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR OWN HANDS
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
BE THE YOU YOU WANT TO BE
AND DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS THAN EVERYTHING YOU WANT
see it
make a plan
just do it
believe it
be it

PIC: TEAM Fit Body's Christine Wallace

fitbody

23-11-2012, 10:22 AM

Nov 23, 2012
pt of the day

INSANITY: doing the same things over and over again expectly different results

POST CONTEST BINGEING
after show its easy to get caught up on the sugar high
and you go into denial about how many calories you are consuming
and within a few wks
you can look worse than you did before you started your journey many months prior to your show
it's a vicious ferris wheel you can get yourself trapped on and can't get off
it can last weeks, even months, even years
don't let yourself fall in this PIT
get back to eating a healthy balanced meal plan
stay hooked in with your coach and support network
be aware of where your weight is so things don't get out of hand
reach out for help if you need it

IT TAKES A WISE MAN TO LEARN FROM HIS MISTAKES
IT TAKES A WISER MAN TO LEARN FROM SOMEONE ELSES MISTAKES

STOP THE INSANITY

fitbody

24-11-2012, 09:28 AM

Nov 24, 2012
pt of the day

“Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.”

Have the courage to say no.
Have the courage to face the truth.
Do the right thing because it is right.
These are the magic keys to
living your life with integrity.

PIC: TEAM Fit Body's Jackie Webber

fitbody

25-11-2012, 10:00 AM

Nov 25th, 2012
pt of 48 years of Dawn

well today i have SURVIVED 48 yrs of being on this planet
which is a miracle i'm here
but must admit this is the best time of my life
and my life keeps getting better and better
alot of you know i cleaned up from drug addiction Oct of 1996
and have been clean ever since
Crack cocaine was my drug of choice in the end
but ALCOHOL a main staple, along with pot, speed, designer drugs etc
but for the Grace of God there go I
i'm extremely grateful to the program of NA for helping me to get clean
and i use the tools of the program to keep me clean today

born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England Nov 25, 1964
came to Canada when i was 2 yrs old with my parents
spent 10 yrs in the US from 1883-1993
back in Beautiful BC ever since....

i'm grateful for so many things...
my health,
my happiness,
my family, wonderful son Storm and husband Brandon,
i don't know what i would do without my parents...
i'm grateful for all the wonderful clients and friends i have
i'm grateful to live in such a great country
i'm grateful that my little 1990 VW Golf continues to run
and my awesome mechanic who keeps her running lol
grateful for my cats: Honey and Lucky
grateful that i found a profession that i adore
i wakeup excited about life and helping people achieve their goals
and helping people get healthier and happier
i always say "IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE"
my passion and love for what i do makes life extremely fullfilling
i'm excited about each and every person i get to help
a client asked me once "don't you get tired of showing the same things over and over again?"
the answer a resounding NO !!!!!
cuz it's so exciting to be able to share my love and passion
and the gift of being able to change your life to be healthier, happier, sexier lol
awwwwwwwwwe i'm making the world a more beautiful place
hahahaa
i'm extremely grateful for everything i've done
and everything i've been thru
because that has made me into the person i am today
and i wouldn't want to be anyone else
and thatz a great place to be
i'm grateful that when i was training Arabian Show Horses in Brownwood, Texas
that i met my 1st husband Powerlifting Legend Doug Young
3 x world champion and 3 x world record holder in the Bench Press
who got me into the Iron World
I was a US National Champion Powerlifter my 2nd meet
beating the reigning world champ by 92 lbs
and Doug taught me all the things i pass on every day to my cleints
i'm grateful to my 2nd husband Heavyweight Olympic Wrestler Bill Sull
who gave me my greatest gift my son Alexander Storm Sull
i'm grateful for my 3rd husband Brandon Best
saved the best for last lol
well hopefully he'll be my last husband
3's enough don't you think????
lmao
think i'll keep this last one
he's working out pretty good (understatement)

'i'm a sagittarius in the truest sense of the word
love to have fun, live life by the seat of our pants,
and always see the positive in everything (well eventually anyways lol, sometimes it may take awhile to get it)

GRATEFUL IS WHAT I AM
and hopefully i will have many more years to spend here
but be it many or be it a few
i will life in the moment and enjoy each one
Dawn

fitbody

25-11-2012, 10:03 AM

more me

fitbody

25-11-2012, 10:06 AM

still more me

fitbody

25-11-2012, 10:10 AM

more pix

fitbody

25-11-2012, 12:38 PM

a few more

cog

25-11-2012, 10:52 PM

Hopefully 3rd time is the charm!

fitbody

26-11-2012, 08:58 AM

Nov 26. 2012
pt of the day

“Opposition is a natural part of life.
Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition
such as lifting weights
we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.

”If you don't try — then there is NO experience.

Above all, challenge yourself.
You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have,
what you can accomplish.

just do it
Dawn

fitbody

27-11-2012, 02:36 PM

Nov 27, 2012
pt of the day

"If I had to select one quality,
one personal characteristic
that I regard as being most highly correlated with success,
whatever the field,
I would pick the trait of persistence.
Determination.
The will to endure to the end,
to get knocked down seventy times
and get up off the floor saying.
"Here comes number seventy-one!"

"Success is not final,
failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts."

pic: TEAM Fit Body's Andrea & Andre Leipert

fitbody

28-11-2012, 09:11 AM

Nov 28, 2012
pt of the day

Our goals can only be reached through
a vehicle of a plan,
in which we must fervently believe,
and upon which we must vigorously act.
There is no other route to success.

We are the creative force of our life,
and through our own decisions
rather than our conditions,
if we carefully learn to do certain things,
we can accomplish those goals.

TEAM Fit Body's Brittany McConnell Before & After

fitbody

28-11-2012, 09:27 AM

By TEAM Fit Body Client: Lauralee Cheng...

One year ago today, I started training with Dawn Alison.
Now, I must say that training with her was definitely not what I expected.
I thought I had hired a personal trainer
to help me prepare for a bodybuilding show and that’s it.
I didn’t think that I had found a coach and friend that was there to educate me,
encourage me, and at times, act as my therapist.
I guess that not having your expectations met can act in your favour.
Over the past year, I’ve had the courage to walk/prance/dance around in a teeny tiny bikini
at two bodybuilding shows,
discovered that I have amazing willpower and determination (never knew I had that!),
and learned how to be comfortable in my own skin.
None of this has anything to do with lifting weights.
Dawn isn’t the type of coach that ever told me I could do it.
She always told me I could do more and do better.
Because of her, I never have the feeling that there’s something I can’t do.
I can do it. Of course I can!
And, if for some reason I think that I can’t,
I’m sure Dawn has a million reasons that I can.
Heck, look at everything she does all while working the hardest job in the world, raising a son!
So, if you’re looking for a personal trainer, they’re a dime a dozen.
Go find someone to tell you what weights to lift and what food to eat.
But, if you’re looking for someone to be by your side,
kick you in the butt if you need it, give you a hug if you need it,
teach you to manage your money,
send you an encouraging text message
that makes you tear up while you’re doing cardio early in the morning preparing for a show,
or remind you what’s important in life,
look for Dawn.
Don’t worry; she’s easy to find in a crowd.
Just open your eyes and open your ears.