"I know you see me lookin girl go on and act right,
a little closer let me see you in the spotlight,
now turn around and let me see just what your curve like."
a little closer let me see you in the spotlight,
now turn around and let me see just what your curve like."
Yes this is from a JT song lol, I listen to it almost EVERY workout at the beginning. Gives me that stage sass confidence to start visualizing sh*t. Sound crazy? It shouldn't, visualizing is one hell of a powerful tool! As I get closer to stage time, and even if I never do, it's still powerful and I use it more and more as I focus. Pre-contest I will actually visualize my poses and utilize that posing with isometric exercises. It's all in your head, 90% of this is in your head. Not only does practice make perfect, but so does mental strength and BELIEF in yourself.
I say it all the time, but if you don't believe you deserve to be on that stage, if you don't believe you deserve to win, no one else will. And you can't fake it, you can try, but put next to a truly confident person, the fake will shine through with high beams on.
What wins figure shows? Everyone wants to know... Are they looking for soft? Are they looking for hard? Do they want veins? Do they not want veins? Is it who's the prettiest? Is it who's the sexiest? I do not have all the awnsers but I will tell you this, from watching figure since 2001, although criteria and standards have changed over time and between federations for your physique, one thing will always remain: true Charisma, Poise, Presence, Package, and Confidence WINS FIGURE SHOWS!
Of course it's a physique show, don't show up looking 6 weeks out. But equally do not show up with your body perfect, but your hair in a gym ponytail, no make-up on, a borrowed suit all twisted and ill fitted, eyes on the ground as you walk, or without a smile. You are in a competition to SHOWCASE your physique. And how are you going to do that if you don't SHOW them EVERYTHING you have to offer? I mean your walk, your suit, your hair, your nails, your jewelry, every little piece.
It's part of the game... so that's why I like those lyrics...know what you are in for. It's not just a physique competition. If you were to stand on stage and Justin Timberlake was to sing to you "I know you see me lookin girl go on and act right, a little closer let me see you in the spotlight, now turn around and let me see just what your curves like." How would you show up? JT doesn't do it for you lol pick someone else then lol but you get my point. So many people want to compete in a competition where they are simply judged on their physique only, strictly on their hard work put in the gym or dieting, or maybe even simply on their gentic structure. That is not what figure and ESPECIALLY not what bikini is, I got news for you even bodybuilding encompasses a lot more than just that.
So I just wanted to touch on that as I did plan to put up pictures of competitors and break it down from the show I judged last week. But honestly I have notes on competitors by numbers. And the final listings are by names, and trying to coordinate who's who, is... well... crazy.
I don't want to post wrong information, so I told all competitors if they wanted feedback to contact me with their NUMBER... it's hard to keep track of everyone. And remember, I am only one judge on a panel of many so feedback is just that, feedback, it's not the HOLY GRAIL. This is a subjective sport, always remember that in the back of your head.
So moving on... competitive season is in FULL SWING!! And the smell of protan literally is making me giddy! Next up this weekend The IFBB Europa in Florida, and The Fitness America Fitness Atlantic show in CT. Now I have to say since my goal is to hit as many local shows as I can this show in CT was on my radar. BUT I HAVE to work tomorrow :( I would have even made sure to take off, but some one's on vacation, and I would never leave them short handed. So as badly as I wanted to go, I did the responsible thing and am missing it. I would have definitely drove down to watch as it's not only a packed show, but it's a SHOW SHOW. I mean choreographed opening numbers, great routines, awesome stage lighting, well run, nice venue, the works!! And it's close to ME. I mean I would LOVE to be at the Europa too but its in FL and this is in my back yard.
I know many people ask me how talking about different federations so openly seems to be a conflict of interest. And I believe... well, not really. All promoters are not created equal unfortunately. And when I am blessed enough to meet ones that are so passionate about this sport and sincere, I like to support them any way I can. Also I am an amateur competitor, yes I have received 3 natural pro cards, but with the exception of one, I never competed pro, because IFBB is the ultimate goal.
So anyway back to great promoters and great shows. Brian Cannone and Donna ;) are wonderful promoters! This is the shows 12th year and it continues to grow and grow! The goodie bags they have this year for their competitors are to DIE FOR, and they take great pride in that. The atmosphere is exquisite, and like I said if you're testing the waters and hitting local shows I would definitely recommend it.
I actually competed in Brians show in 2005. I did horrible, I'll be honest... horrible... worst placing I've ever received I think. But the bikini look is different than the look I was trying to achieve... this was three weeks after winning FAME figure. So again different shows, different federations, different judges, different criteria. But I had no hard feelings. I'm glad the experience I had, and I STILL recommend this show! It was a great time AND since then they have added a figure division that allows more traditional, more muscular figure, more options for competitors. And Brian actually chose my picture as one of the competitors on his show flyer the next year so it was a win win!! I was trying to find it to scan it in but I couldn't.
This was Brian and I at Kevin's show last weekend:
And.... SPRING is in the air...
Finally after a week of antibiotics I am feeling better! Almost done with my medicine and sinus infection GONE! I am still taking the allergy meds to keep them at bay, which I'm not really a fan of taking because they make me sleepy but sleepy is better than sick I guess... I"m hoping I won't have to take them all summer , maybe just through the Spring. Here is a pic of my baby boy Broderick all wound up and ready to pitch! We are ready to be outdoors 24/7 LOVE WARMER WEATHER!!!
I do still have the baby weight blog in my brain... hopefully coming soon. But my next direct one will be a focus on back training. Was a notable weak spot for me and I'll delve into how I altered my training and definitely brought it up, but am still making it a focus. Plan to post my workout from tonight (dead lifted - 205 for 5 tonight - although I was happy with it, unfortunately it's not a personal record, but we'll get more into that in the next blog). I'll get some back progress pics in here (not recent, not there yet), and everyone feel free to share suggestions/tips etc.
Hope everyone has a great WEEKEND!
I say it all the time, but if you don't believe you deserve to be on that stage, if you don't believe you deserve to win, no one else will. And you can't fake it, you can try, but put next to a truly confident person, the fake will shine through with high beams on.
What wins figure shows? Everyone wants to know... Are they looking for soft? Are they looking for hard? Do they want veins? Do they not want veins? Is it who's the prettiest? Is it who's the sexiest? I do not have all the awnsers but I will tell you this, from watching figure since 2001, although criteria and standards have changed over time and between federations for your physique, one thing will always remain: true Charisma, Poise, Presence, Package, and Confidence WINS FIGURE SHOWS!
Of course it's a physique show, don't show up looking 6 weeks out. But equally do not show up with your body perfect, but your hair in a gym ponytail, no make-up on, a borrowed suit all twisted and ill fitted, eyes on the ground as you walk, or without a smile. You are in a competition to SHOWCASE your physique. And how are you going to do that if you don't SHOW them EVERYTHING you have to offer? I mean your walk, your suit, your hair, your nails, your jewelry, every little piece.
It's part of the game... so that's why I like those lyrics...know what you are in for. It's not just a physique competition. If you were to stand on stage and Justin Timberlake was to sing to you "I know you see me lookin girl go on and act right, a little closer let me see you in the spotlight, now turn around and let me see just what your curves like." How would you show up? JT doesn't do it for you lol pick someone else then lol but you get my point. So many people want to compete in a competition where they are simply judged on their physique only, strictly on their hard work put in the gym or dieting, or maybe even simply on their gentic structure. That is not what figure and ESPECIALLY not what bikini is, I got news for you even bodybuilding encompasses a lot more than just that.
So I just wanted to touch on that as I did plan to put up pictures of competitors and break it down from the show I judged last week. But honestly I have notes on competitors by numbers. And the final listings are by names, and trying to coordinate who's who, is... well... crazy.
I don't want to post wrong information, so I told all competitors if they wanted feedback to contact me with their NUMBER... it's hard to keep track of everyone. And remember, I am only one judge on a panel of many so feedback is just that, feedback, it's not the HOLY GRAIL. This is a subjective sport, always remember that in the back of your head.
So moving on... competitive season is in FULL SWING!! And the smell of protan literally is making me giddy! Next up this weekend The IFBB Europa in Florida, and The Fitness America Fitness Atlantic show in CT. Now I have to say since my goal is to hit as many local shows as I can this show in CT was on my radar. BUT I HAVE to work tomorrow :( I would have even made sure to take off, but some one's on vacation, and I would never leave them short handed. So as badly as I wanted to go, I did the responsible thing and am missing it. I would have definitely drove down to watch as it's not only a packed show, but it's a SHOW SHOW. I mean choreographed opening numbers, great routines, awesome stage lighting, well run, nice venue, the works!! And it's close to ME. I mean I would LOVE to be at the Europa too but its in FL and this is in my back yard.
I know many people ask me how talking about different federations so openly seems to be a conflict of interest. And I believe... well, not really. All promoters are not created equal unfortunately. And when I am blessed enough to meet ones that are so passionate about this sport and sincere, I like to support them any way I can. Also I am an amateur competitor, yes I have received 3 natural pro cards, but with the exception of one, I never competed pro, because IFBB is the ultimate goal.
So anyway back to great promoters and great shows. Brian Cannone and Donna ;) are wonderful promoters! This is the shows 12th year and it continues to grow and grow! The goodie bags they have this year for their competitors are to DIE FOR, and they take great pride in that. The atmosphere is exquisite, and like I said if you're testing the waters and hitting local shows I would definitely recommend it.
I actually competed in Brians show in 2005. I did horrible, I'll be honest... horrible... worst placing I've ever received I think. But the bikini look is different than the look I was trying to achieve... this was three weeks after winning FAME figure. So again different shows, different federations, different judges, different criteria. But I had no hard feelings. I'm glad the experience I had, and I STILL recommend this show! It was a great time AND since then they have added a figure division that allows more traditional, more muscular figure, more options for competitors. And Brian actually chose my picture as one of the competitors on his show flyer the next year so it was a win win!! I was trying to find it to scan it in but I couldn't.
In any event I want to wish the local competitors competing tomorrow at the
Fitness Atlantic the BEST OF LUCK!!
BUT I also want to wish everyone involved a great show!
It's not easy to get all of this together, organized and run smoothly and promoters never get eneough credit!
Fitness Atlantic the BEST OF LUCK!!
BUT I also want to wish everyone involved a great show!
It's not easy to get all of this together, organized and run smoothly and promoters never get eneough credit!
This was Brian and I at Kevin's show last weekend:
And.... SPRING is in the air...
Finally after a week of antibiotics I am feeling better! Almost done with my medicine and sinus infection GONE! I am still taking the allergy meds to keep them at bay, which I'm not really a fan of taking because they make me sleepy but sleepy is better than sick I guess... I"m hoping I won't have to take them all summer , maybe just through the Spring. Here is a pic of my baby boy Broderick all wound up and ready to pitch! We are ready to be outdoors 24/7 LOVE WARMER WEATHER!!!
I do still have the baby weight blog in my brain... hopefully coming soon. But my next direct one will be a focus on back training. Was a notable weak spot for me and I'll delve into how I altered my training and definitely brought it up, but am still making it a focus. Plan to post my workout from tonight (dead lifted - 205 for 5 tonight - although I was happy with it, unfortunately it's not a personal record, but we'll get more into that in the next blog). I'll get some back progress pics in here (not recent, not there yet), and everyone feel free to share suggestions/tips etc.
Hope everyone has a great WEEKEND!
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