Recent Posts by Nichole

I work at a salon now so I work tues-sat and have to be at work by 8:45. So I get up at 5, do cardio while watching old episodes of sex and the city on demand, lol....I like to get up earl enough that I have some quiet time before work.

I'll see you your cookies and up you a dark chocolate creme "ritter sports bar".

Dual fitness...obstacle course, yes....and they als do fitness skills (box jumps, push ups, bench, etc)....looks like fun.

Mine was high 20s, don't know about the DHEA.....

 Dr. Joe tried to convert me to BB last year, lol. It was a fruitless pursuit though.

 I'm too spastic, for this sport, lol. I think I should take up running again 

you know what I would really like to get into....?....women's dual fitness (bypass the physique round of tri-fitness).

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So it wasn't in my head...my hormones were all out of whack. The human body is a very funny thing..the wa it responds to stress....

I have too much testosterone and dhea. Interesting. Fixable though...I knew something was off...

I was very interested to find out that the rot cause of this whole thing is INSULIN RESISTENCE. Hmm.

HAAAAAAHAHA....oops...

 Thank you for the article, Shellie...I will read in the morning :0)

WHERE's OUR PICTURE, MARY?!

Thank you Shellie :0) .....I'm not really sure what it all means yet. I had a bunch of tests run and some blood work about a week and a half ago and my next appt with my doc is not until the 15th. So I had called up to find out the results of my blood work. I spoke to a receptionist who told me the results, but it was like seaking chinese to me, b/c she was just tellling me what hormones were "in range" or flagged....but she couldn't tell me what that meant lol. So I asked if m doctor could possibly call me when he had a chance to just give me a little more info until i meet with him. He called me and said this was what I have and to look it up online and read about it and when i come in on the 15th he would explain everything.

 Shelliue so you know anything about it?

Well.....heard from my new doc today. Good doctor, called me just to keep me in the loop b/c I was concerned....will still know more after I meet with him a week from Monday. I have polycystic ovaries...which explains A LOTTTTTTT.

Over the past few years I started to notice different problems...my body just wasn't acting right...I'll spare you the list, but bottom line something wasn't right. ...and the biggest red flags were/ARE the complete absesesce of periods ( have had TWO in the last 2 years), exaustion, excess hair in unwanted places, lol.....many things...I never even suspected this was the problem. I just thought my hormones had been thrown off my many years of yo-yo and restrictive dieting.

 I feel better just knowing finally what has been going on...that I'm not a crazy hypochondriac and that we can now start working towards a solution and  feeling better.

Tell your friend to get herself checked out and ask for a full work-up to rule that out.

Thanks for the compliments....mine started out longer in the back too, but I got it cut shorter last week (in my own little fantasy world I look just like Jenna Jameson....HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA.....that even made ME laugh! lol)

 I'm loving it!

 Normal is such an odd word...there is no real "normal", but I'm doing an ok job. We all have our issues (especially those of us that have competed, are competing or thought about competing in this sport....and that's ok.

 I've actually shrunk down a little, but am enjoing working out again...I do a lot of cardio and fun cardio (a-la jogging, roller-blading, skate-boarding) in addition to the normal gym stuff. I've added in a lot of plyometrics and multi-body-part training where I do cicuits, giant sets, etc....it's fast-paced and fun. I look a lot less "jacked" and a lot more "athletic"...slimmed down, but I'm sure I've lost some muscle. I eat clean and healthy, but for the first time in YEARS have stopped counting. I'm aware of numbers and will always be, but everytime I find myself counting I stop myself dead in my tracks. I cook all the time now (healthy and clean versions of everything :0) ), eat a little less protein and more fresh fruit and veggies. I feel good.

 I actually finally went for the tests I needed on my hormones (and I'm sure now he's going to send me for more) because in spite of my new healthy way of life some things have still not regulated themselves.

Turns out my levels of DHEA are OFF...which can cause quite a few problems from what I understand and explains a lot. I only spoke to a receptionist yesterday and will know a  lot more once I go back to my Doc next week. I'm looking forward to fixing this and feeling even better.

 Mary, what happened to your twin sister? I hope everything's ok!

Real life does require a little cushioning (that has so many different meanings) ....and I was quoted on the first day I decided to not compete again saying, "sometimes life requires a couple of M&Ms" lol.

You are beautiful and the only person that knows that there's anything there is you....no one's perfect and no one can live in a state of contest perfection year-round.

 ...and WHAT on earth happened to your shoulder and bicep?! how long of an off-season do you have? Your body needs some good old fashioned rest...and an occasional M&M ;0)

Here's the hair ;0)

How are ya? Now that I am a "normal person" I've been off The board all together, lol....just sain hiiiiiiiiiii!

lol....mine is very similar. She blunt cut the back so it would look thicker.

 When is your next show?

Yes- graduated (A line) bob...

I'm just a lil ball-o-sunshine now, lol.....will have to take some good pics.

 I'm excited about seeing Joe compete in a few weeks now though!!!! ...and am attending a show tonight. Two friends are competing and I can't wait to go and cheer them on.

It was tough to take the first leap...to fully admit to myself that it wasn't beneficial to my well being and to come out and say that I wasn't doing it.

I was at work on a Saturday when I made the call, Joe had left me a message regarding how I had been and I had been agonizing about it without saying a word about it to anyone. I went on my lunch break and called him back...I just knew what I had to do. I went next door, bought myself a 1/2 lettuce wrap (turkey, lt swiss and roasted peppers inside boston lettuce leaves--YES I EVEN ATE MEAT....weird how I craved turkey), a small bag of soy crisps and an MnM cookie. Nothing crazy, but I sat and ate....not even the whole thing...I saved the rest of the wrap and had oit with a small salad for dinner.....but I felt like a million bucks afterwards. lol

 I'm not a junk food person, been bringing healthy meals and snacks everyday still....I just follow my body's natural cues now in addition to my own lknowledge and common sense.

Mary....you have it exactly right....it is a metaphor and felt exactly the way as it sounds :0) ....you'll love this part:

For months and months I kept saing that I really wanted to cut my hair, but I would do it "after the show after the show...." So while at work last Thursday (I work at a salon) I finally said "CHOP IT OFF!" lol....and got the hair cut I had been wanting since the show LAST YEAR, lol. It was my way of saying "f it" and starting over.

The stress emotionally and physically was just no good for me on a whole.........I was becomin very down and negative and just not myself and was having a lot of problems with my body eve functioning correctly anymore.

Since stopping the "diet" the worst thing I've eaten was some dark chocolate m n ms and a few too many honey wheat & flax pretzles last night (and this is after 3 weeks of being "off the diet") ...I know I am just so wild and crazy, lol.

 It was the rigt decision for me. I am having more fun working out again, doing lots of plyo because I enjoy it now (I am def consuming a bit less protein with more clean sources of carbs ie fresh fruit, veggies) so I have ENERGY again. I have whipped out my old skateboard (it's a longboardjust for cruising) and for te first time in years rode it to the grocery store this morning for milk and fruit.

As far as being "norma" lol........I HAVE never and WILL never fit into that category if there even IS such a thing.

 I just know now in my heart what is best for me, my body and my head.  Can't fit a square peg into a round hole...I feel like myself again and am just enjoing whatever I am

Thanks so much, Julie....I actually have a listing on there.

The suits are so amazing. CJ tops herself every time, I swear.

Kristen I'm sending you the pics now. I would be so happy to help someone out from Dr. Joe's board

Ok- so it won't to post em here, but if you're interetsed please email me and I will send you poics right away. The one piece is fuschia and the two pice is a salmon color...both are made from hologram fabric loaded with swarovski crystals.

Alrighty guys...I am officiall just a regular ol' (healthy) gal.

After much deliberation I'm stepping out of competing in physique sports (although I would love to try my hand at women's duel  someday ) This is just what is best for me physically and emotionally. I decided this about 3 weeks ago now and feel amazing. I have also naturally slimmed down to a more just "athletic" appearance (my jeans are hanging of me, lol) and have been eating and cooking awesome heathy meals and snacks...I still bring my little cooler and my little zip locks of egg whites, fruit and crumbled up rice cakes to work, lol.

Bottom line- I listen to my body now and feel like myself again.

 I fully respect you guys for what you do and am so excited to see Joe compete in November!!

So...I have two BRAND NEW....NEVER WORN Cynthia James suits that I'm selling. The were made and sent in June because I was planning on competing.

They are gorgeous........I am 5 feet tall ad was set to compete at about 104-107. They'll fit a little more, a little less and have pockets for gel/silicone inserts. (I am a b cup).

I am asking $800 for both suits. (one piece & two piece) It is 100 dollars less than what I paid.

They are both hologram fabric and fully "blinged out" with Swarovski crystals. CJ is the best in the biz and I am hoping they will brig someone else a first place trophy.

These suits are also both cut by NPC regulations.

Here are a couple of pics...please feel free to email me for more or if you are interested. infamiss25@aol.com

lol

It is a sckness, I tell ya!

lol- apparently I was just extremely hungry.

Either way I lost a lb  ...which makes me feel good b/c I was feelin' a little "stuck". Woke up to a grumbling stomach this morning...good sign....everything's revving up again!

I love the feeling of accomplishment afterwards...the challenge and discipline. I have never really been that disciplined and definitely have a hard time staing focused...but competing has helping me to better those qualities in myself; discipline, time management, strength, focus...and a whole lot of patience.

 I've also learned so much about my body and how it operates which makes me fee so much more confident and in control of my body.

I know what I can and cannot get away with and how to take care of my physique.

......plus it also makes me appreciate treats so much more than when I used to eat them anytime that I wanted.

Ripped chick, I completely understand your question. I asked a question recently (my problem is a smaller scale, but calcium/bone density loss in the future could be a concern. Since beginning cleaner dieting and more intense training I have only had my period 2 times in the past year and 1/2). I feel the same...preach health and wellness, try to practice it to my best in daily life and teach other people what I have learned. 

In my case...I know I am going to compete with Joe in November, but am going to see my Dr. in Sept. If he says it's absolutely detrimental to my health, ability to have children in the future or can put me at high risk for Osteoporosis then I will "hang up my suit" and learn how to balance my body naturally. I feel that I would be doing myself no good..and be a total hypocryte if I was ignoring warning signs for future damage (that could be avoided) just to step on stage.I know I want to have the option of having kids and don't want to have to worry about the possibility of fracturing bones for no reason at a very early age...I want to be fit and healthy for life through woring out and nutrition and if the extreme training/dieting for competition is hurting my body than I know what I have to do.

 That's just how I feel about it.

 Has your Dr. put you on any type of calcium + D supplementation or say that you may be able to halt the condition from progressing by cutting back on certain things or by ading anything into your diet?

Random mix....

*Several different live house music DJ sets; Victor Calderone, Louis Corales, Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong....

*Madonna (New album)

*Fergie, Gwen Stefani & Pharrell

* Old school hip-hop; naughty by nature, pete rock & cl smooth, run dmc, tribe called quest, Eric B & Rakim, Wu-tang Clan...

*Classic/Southern Rock & Alternative; Ramones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Third Eye Blind, Fuel, Kid Rock & Hank Williams JR...

*Regular ol' top 40 hip-hop

...and then the girlie stuff; Amy Winehouse, Feist, Fiona Apple...stuff I can sing to (badly) on the way home.

...and not because I smell food...

Does this happen to anyone else? I noticed this last year while dieting hard....as soon as Dr. Joe switched my #s and I started losing quickly it was like I suddenly couldn't quench my thirst and my mouth was watering all the time...

Is this in my head? Or is there soemthing to this?