CLASS A - WHO JUDGED THEM????

[KP DIVA]

I just looked at all the rankings/pics on MD. For all the classes everything was in order and IMO everyone was scored appropriately from what I could see!! BUT, what was going on in Class A?? It's like there was a different set of judges....I respect all competitors so I'll just say this: comparing the Top 5 in Class A to all the other Top 5 finishers in other classes, it looks like there was a completely different panel of judges!!! What happened??

[dvsness]

:popcorn:

[SBT]

Gotta LOVE politics ehhh?!?!

[NYCStrongFox]

Shelly, Betsy, Danielle (Nellie) and Lielani were sitting at the show wondering too what was going one. The A class had SUCH a mix of physiques. It was confusing and regardless, I made the very best of it and had fun.

[roeperson]

:popcorn:

Vanessa you are going to get me in trouble I saw this post and busted out laughing at work you are funny as hell.:spit:

[JenFerFigure]

Vanessa you are going to get me in trouble I saw this post and busted out laughing at work you are funny as hell.:spit:

HAHA! :shrug:

[KP DIVA]

Good 'ole politics!!! Very unfortunate!! Melody, you have a great spirit...way to keep it positive!!


Gotta LOVE politics ehhh?!?!

[lisaperson]

I was confused too. It didn't seem like they were rewarding the same things. I am not saying anything about myself. I will keep that in, but there were others that certainly belonged higher up in the ranks. Oh well. I got a lot of great feedback from people in the audience, so that made me feel better. I am just enjoying my loads of food for the next two weeks. :puke: haha The it's back to :bench: Just makes me want to work harder. Despite the placings, I know what I have to work on to move forward.

[NYCStrongFox]

I was confused too. It didn't seem like they were rewarding the same things. I am not saying anything about myself. I will keep that in, but there were others that certainly belonged higher up in the ranks. Oh well. I got a lot of great feedback from people in the audience, so that made me feel better. I am just enjoying my loads of food for the next two weeks. :puke: haha The it's back to :bench: Just makes me want to work harder. Despite the placings, I know what I have to work on to move forward.

I'm with you girl. I too think you should have placed better. :awesome: You'll get rewarded. What's your next show?
Enjoy the meals the next 2 weeks. I went back to the gym today, cardio week, and it felt good lol. I found a zit on my cheek this morning :no: from eating "non-diet" foods lol, so that means time to get back to that super clean eating!!

[Shelly]

Shelly, Betsy, Danielle (Nellie) and Lielani were sitting at the show wondering too what was going one. The A class had SUCH a mix of physiques. It was confusing and regardless, I made the very best of it and had fun.

yeah dont even start me on this one.

it made NO SENSE to me whatsoever- B and C were ON POINT...
but when they were judging class A I think they were out to lunch!!

[JenFerFigure]

I was confused too. It didn't seem like they were rewarding the same things. I am not saying anything about myself. I will keep that in, but there were others that certainly belonged higher up in the ranks. Oh well. I got a lot of great feedback from people in the audience, so that made me feel better. I am just enjoying my loads of food for the next two weeks. :puke: haha The it's back to :bench: Just makes me want to work harder. Despite the placings, I know what I have to work on to move forward.


I'm with you Lisa on gettin' back to work and working harder. I think our first order of priority is our health, our physique and getting to be where we want to be. Getting to the goal. Placings...well they are subjective and out of our control. However, we can control what we do in our training regimen, our intake of nutrients, etc. Be the best you can be! Hopefully, the next time they agree and everyone will be happy! ;)

[IslandGirl]

Great attitude ladies. This sport is very subjective and all you can do is be the best YOU.

Good luck to all of you for your next show.

[bree marsh]

yes, i glanced at the pics on MD and was confused a bit also...

[JenFerFigure]

Great attitude ladies. This sport is very subjective and all you can do is be the best YOU.

Good luck to all of you for your next show.

Thanks Tracy! Hope to meet you one day. :)

[JenFerFigure]

yes, i glanced at the pics on MD and was confused a bit also...

Hi Bree! Many people are equally confused...c'est la vie.

[lisaperson]

I'm with you girl. I too think you should have placed better. :awesome: You'll get rewarded. What's your next show?
Enjoy the meals the next 2 weeks. I went back to the gym today, cardio week, and it felt good lol. I found a zit on my cheek this morning :no: from eating "non-diet" foods lol, so that means time to get back to that super clean eating!!

My next show is the USA's in July. I have a lot of work to do, but am willing to train my butt off for it. I am taking another 2 weeks off or so of real training and dieting. I had to, or I will never make it. I think I might deliver this creature in my stomach first. I look about 5 months preggers. :D Jeanette and I just got a great compliment on the MD boards in the No Bull forum from Dave Palumbo about our placings. Such a nice and respected compliment. That put some fire under me. I am plotting my strategy now and obsessing.
Lisa

[JenFerFigure]

My next show is the USA's in July. I have a lot of work to do, but am willing to train my butt off for it. I am taking another 2 weeks off or so of real training and dieting. I had to, or I will never make it. I think I might deliver this creature in my stomach first. I look about 5 months preggers. :D Jeanette and I just got a great compliment on the MD boards in the No Bull forum from Dave Palumbo about our placings. Such a nice and respected compliment. That put some fire under me. I am plotting my strategy now and obsessing.
Lisa


THAT'S RIGHT GIRL!!! LET'S GET TO WORK!!! *KANYE WEST SONG "STRONGER" IN THE BACKGROUND" :D

[IslandGirl]

Thanks Tracy! Hope to meet you one day. :)

Same here Jeanette. I'll be in Vegas for the USA's if you're gonna be there! :)

[JenFerFigure]

Same here Jeanette. I'll be in Vegas for the USA's if you're gonna be there! :)

Hi Trace,

I don't have plans to go to the USA's but you betcha I'll look for you if I happen to be fortunate enough to be there! :awesome:

[NYCStrongFox]

OK, I finally got some comparison shots of the Class A....

[NYCStrongFox]

batch 2:

[NYCStrongFox]

batch #3:

[NYCStrongFox]

The top 5 Class A winners:

[NYCStrongFox]

This last one is of the real winners of the night!.....:awesome:

[kitty kat]

This last one is of the real winners of the night!.....:awesome:


Ohhh youare a sweetie...

Hey, going back to calss A, could've been bc she is Kim Kleins client???
She's bragging about it on the "video" that's up on MD.com

[NYCStrongFox]

It get back to me that a couple of the girls who placed in my class worked with some people involved in the event. So, little by little, these things are linking and summing up. Oh well. I wanted to at least put these up cause no one else has posted them. I also have of the Pro Fitness gals, but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I need to hit the hay soon...

[kitty kat]

It get back to me that a couple of the girls who placed in my class worked with some people involved in the event. So, little by little, these things are linking and summing up. Oh well. I wanted to at least put these up cause no one else has posted them. I also have of the Pro Fitness gals, but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I need to hit the hay soon...

Cool... me too girly.... Have a great night...:kiss:

[IslandGirl]

Hi Trace,

I don't have plans to go to the USA's but you betcha I'll look for you if I happen to be fortunate enough to be there! :awesome:

Maybe you'll hit the lottery or sumthin'! ;) Yea, it would be awesome to meet up with you.

Did I tell you lately that I just LOVE your physique! oops, wrong word, I mean figure! (you can spank this judge...!!! ;))

[IslandGirl]

That one girl really needs help with posing. WTHeck! That's major twisting!

[JenFerFigure]

Maybe you'll hit the lottery or sumthin'! ;) Yea, it would be awesome to meet up with you.

Did I tell you lately that I just LOVE your physique! oops, wrong word, I mean figure! (you can spank this judge...!!! ;))


Hiiii Tracy! Thanks so much! That certainly means a lot to me coming from a judge -- a whole lot. Finally, I get the nod of a Judge! LOL :kiss:

Funny story from this morning. I was walking past a dreaded group of construction workers and there was a person passing out flyers for a new gym in the area. Now I'm super tiny right now, and my clothes are falling off me practically. In fact, I can only wear skirts because pants are out of the question unless I want to wear them around my ankles. I have my big gym bag too.

As I take the flyer (b/c here in New York they shove 100 flyers down your throat as you walk the streets), one of the construction works yells out "you don't need a gym honey". I ignored him of course, kept my serious face and kept walking.

I really wish it was summer and I had less clothes so he could see the muscles. How ironic...I've dedicated every ounce of time and energy to working out the last two years. He has no clue I thought. :nuts:

[IslandGirl]

Hiiii Tracy! Thanks so much! That certainly means a lot to me coming from a judge -- a whole lot. Finally, I get the nod of a Judge! LOL :kiss:

Funny story from this morning. I was walking past a dreaded group of construction workers and there was a person passing out flyers for a new gym in the area. Now I'm super tiny right now, and my clothes are falling off me practically. In fact, I can only wear skirts because pants are out of the question unless I want to wear them around my ankles. I have my big gym bag too.

As I take the flyer (b/c here in New York they shove 100 flyers down your throat as you walk the streets), one of the construction works yells out "you don't need a gym honey". I ignored him of course, kept my serious face and kept walking.

I really wish it was summer and I had less clothes so he could see the muscles. How ironic...I've dedicated every ounce of time and energy to working out the last two years. He has no clue I thought. :nuts:

LOL! Well you know if he did see you without your clothes on (lol, you know what I mean!) he wouldn't have been yelling you don't need a gym honey...he would've been there right next to you. ;) lol.

btw, I hate walking past construction sites too. I hear ya' on the "dreaded" part. lol.


Oh and absolutely! I LOVE a muscular body, anyday! It's difficult for me as an athlete and a judge to see the direction that figure is heading, but it is what it is. The money is there and what they are doing is wanting to attract more mainstream. UGH!

[Shelly]

That one girl really needs help with posing. WTHeck! That's major twisting!

:LOLOL:

[KP DIVA]

I thought the same thing, but didn't want to say it. I just don't understand why she didn't correct him when he said "overall figure" . It would have taken 2 secs to say, oh no, "overall in Masters" not open...that's all it would have taken.

That's really unfortunate! Does the NY NPC post score sheets?



Hey, going back to calss A, could've been bc she is Kim Kleins client???
She's bragging about it on the "video" that's up on MD.com

[JenFerFigure]

LOL! Well you know if he did see you without your clothes on (lol, you know what I mean!) he wouldn't have been yelling you don't need a gym honey...he would've been there right next to you. ;) lol.

btw, I hate walking past construction sites too. I hear ya' on the "dreaded" part. lol.


Oh and absolutely! I LOVE a muscular body, anyday! It's difficult for me as an athlete and a judge to see the direction that figure is heading, but it is what it is. The money is there and what they are doing is wanting to attract more mainstream. UGH!

Maybe that's why I been noticing that some women are considering going into FBB...from Figure. Who wants to go to the gym and not feel the weights? I don't, that's for sure.

As for construction workers, there is a construction site at every corner near Times Square. I pretend they are not there or else I'll go nuts. LOL!!

[dvsness]

I thought the same thing, but didn't want to say it. I just don't understand why she didn't correct him when he said "overall figure" . It would have taken 2 secs to say, oh no, "overall in Masters" not open...that's all it would have taken.

That's really unfortunate! Does the NY NPC post score sheets?

I have never seen score sheets from local shows, only Nat'ls.

Also, there was one ONE Master's class! How can you get the Master's overall? That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:

Maybe that's why I been noticing that some women are considering going into FBB...from Figure. Who wants to go to the gym and not feel the weights? I don't, that's for sure.

As for construction workers, there is a construction site at every corner near Times Square. I pretend they are not there or else I'll go nuts. LOL!!

Where do you work? I'm in midtown too!

[Shelly]

umm i was thinking same thing you cant win a masters overall when there is only one maters class.... right?

[JenFerFigure]

I have never seen score sheets from local shows, only Nat'ls.

Also, there was one ONE Master's class! How can you get the Master's overall? That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:



Where do you work? I'm in midtown too!

That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:[/B]

You crack me up! LOL

I work on 42nd (haha) and Broadway. Diagnolly (sp?) to ESPN. Where are you?

[dvsness]

That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:[/B]

You crack me up! LOL

I work on 42nd (haha) and Broadway. Diagnolly (sp?) to ESPN. Where are you?

51st and 6th. :) We have to grab lunch sometime!

And that is correct ladies, there is no Overall of one class. But with this logic I guess you can win an Overall of anything. Maybe I won the 7th place overall last year? :confused:

[JenFerFigure]

51st and 6th. :) We have to grab lunch sometime!

And that is correct ladies, there is no Overall of one class. But with this logic I guess you can win an Overall of anything. Maybe I won the 7th place overall last year? :confused:

Yes! That would be cool especially now that the weather is gettin' nicer! :awesome:


Maybe I won the 7th place overall last year? :confused:[/QUOTE]

LOL!

[Mats E.]

The top 5 Class A winners:

I will go against most of the posts here.... From the pictures I cant see anything wrong with these 5 as the top 5. They have all a well balanced physique, good harmony and symmetry.

Must have been a difficult show to judge, where no one of the athletes has everything! And where most of them have a lot of work to do with the posing.

[JenFerFigure]

I will go against most of the posts here.... From the pictures I cant see anything wrong with these 5 as the top 5. They have all a well balanced physique, good harmony and symmetry.

Must have been a difficult show to judge, where no one of the athletes has everything! And where most of them have a lot of work to do with the posing.


Thanks for your input Mats E. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. :-)

[AnneP]

Actually... most of you keep telling of muscles, conditioning.. of course they are imporant things in figure, but I also agree with Mats. Most of you seem to forget, that in good total package need to be also good balance,harmony and symmetry. Yep, muscles are needed and good condition is needed, but also good frames/balance/symmetry/harmony.

[KP DIVA]

Dang, lol!! The last show I did had 2 classes in Master so they had an overall. Wow! No excuse then!!!!

umm i was thinking same thing you cant win a masters overall when there is only one maters class.... right?

[IslandGirl]

Maybe that's why I been noticing that some women are considering going into FBB...from Figure. Who wants to go to the gym and not feel the weights? I don't, that's for sure.

As for construction workers, there is a construction site at every corner near Times Square. I pretend they are not there or else I'll go nuts. LOL!!

*raising my hand* Me for one! I did figure last year and was told by a judge to stop lifting weights. I'm doing bb'ing this year.

[IslandGirl]

Ladies, you can request a scoresheet of your class. You will probably have to get in touch with your NPC chairperson who in return will forward your e-mail to the person in charge of scores. We send our scores out all the time to competitors. They will either e-mail it or snail mail it to you.

[NYCStrongFox]

Hiiii Tracy! Thanks so much! That certainly means a lot to me coming from a judge -- a whole lot. Finally, I get the nod of a Judge! LOL :kiss:

Funny story from this morning. I was walking past a dreaded group of construction workers and there was a person passing out flyers for a new gym in the area. Now I'm super tiny right now, and my clothes are falling off me practically. In fact, I can only wear skirts because pants are out of the question unless I want to wear them around my ankles. I have my big gym bag too.

As I take the flyer (b/c here in New York they shove 100 flyers down your throat as you walk the streets), one of the construction works yells out "you don't need a gym honey". I ignored him of course, kept my serious face and kept walking.

I really wish it was summer and I had less clothes so he could see the muscles. How ironic...I've dedicated every ounce of time and energy to working out the last two years. He has no clue I thought. :nuts:

LOL- OMG Yes, the cat calling has begun...

[NYCStrongFox]

That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:[/B]

You crack me up! LOL

I work on 42nd (haha) and Broadway. Diagnolly (sp?) to ESPN. Where are you?

Hey Chica! We have to meet up. I'm on 46 & Madison!!

[JenFerFigure]

Hey Chica! We have to meet up. I'm on 46 & Madison!!

I would love that -- let's do it soon! :awesome:

[JenFerFigure]

*raising my hand* Me for one! I did figure last year and was told by a judge to stop lifting weights. I'm doing bb'ing this year.


Good for you Tracy! In the end you have to do what makes you happy. You only have one life to live and you should live it the way you want to do it.

I was thinking maybe I should do a whole training regimen composed of just jumping jacks for my next comp. I'll make sure I'm using proper form and hum a favorite tune while doing it to give it the harmony component.

:D:D:D

Sorry I'm tired again -- I bounce off the walls when I'm carb depleting. haha

[IslandGirl]

Good for you Tracy! In the end you have to do what makes you happy. You only have one life to live and you should live it the way you want to do it. YUP!!!

I was thinking maybe I should do a whole training regimen composed of just jumping jacks for my next comp. I'll make sure I'm using proper form and hum a favorite tune while doing it to give it the harmony component. ":LOLOL:"

:D:D:D

Sorry I'm tired again -- I bounce off the walls when I'm carb depleting. haha

...

[JenFerFigure]

...

HAHAHA!

Sorry...you just gotta laugh sometimes. Life is too short! I get the sense Figure criteria can be discussed on the Glen Beck show or Bill O'Riley and it would be most entertaining. It reminds me of the current political debates and critiques in an odd sort of way. :rolleyes:

[bronxbomber]

i don't know what the hell happen up there with the A class?? i'am sure that women who won, couldn't sleep at night. especially after her interview.lol
i think as competitors we all experience this at some point the sad part is we never know when..

[kitty kat]

We all have to meet up...
even the twins and Lei...:girlpower:

I'm on chambers and Broadway...
We can all go to Eva's down on West 4 ???
or sushi

I have never seen score sheets from local shows, only Nat'ls.

Also, there was one ONE Master's class! How can you get the Master's overall? That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:



Where do you work? I'm in midtown too!

That's like saying you won the Class A overall. :rolleyes:[/B]

You crack me up! LOL

I work on 42nd (haha) and Broadway. Diagnolly (sp?) to ESPN. Where are you?

Hey Chica! We have to meet up. I'm on 46 & Madison!!

[JenFerFigure]

We all have to meet up...
even the twins and Lei...:girlpower:

I'm on chambers and Broadway...
We can all go to Eva's down on West 4 ???
or sushi

After next weekend (26th) I'm down! Just let me know when you guys decide. ;)

[kitty kat]

After next weekend (26th) I'm down! Just let me know when you guys decide. ;)

No Doubt... Any of you ladies coming by the Pro show on May 10th???

[Nickyfregs]

I will go against most of the posts here.... From the pictures I cant see anything wrong with these 5 as the top 5. They have all a well balanced physique, good harmony and symmetry.

Must have been a difficult show to judge, where no one of the athletes has everything! And where most of them have a lot of work to do with the posing.

Bro I was there in person and I am not saying it was a travesty or anything but it def was strange the judging. 2nd place had ZERO muscle but more importantly ZERO stage presence. I wouldn't be suprised if it was her 1st show, she looked extremely unconfident and her posing left alot to be desired.

I agree 1st place had good balance, I like a more muscular/hard look though but that's not what the judges were looking for. However! In the top 5 there was one girl that was hard as nails, so it's such a crapshoot. 2nd place zero muscle but another in the top 5 muscular and hard.

I honestly had Jenferfigure in 1st place (not biased either I don't know her from adam). How she was out of the top 5 is crazy. If she was too "hard" then fine... but why place another hard girl in the top 5 that didn't look as good as her??

I've seen ALOT of shows but this judging took the cake for confusing. The funny thing is Class B and C were judged perfectly IMO.

[Shelly]

We all have to meet up...
even the twins and Lei...:girlpower:

I'm on chambers and Broadway...
We can all go to Eva's down on West 4 ???
or sushi


WE ARE DOWN LADIES!! say when and where we are THERE!:kiss:



Bro I was there in person and I am not saying it was a travesty or anything but it def was strange the judging. 2nd place had ZERO muscle but more importantly ZERO stage presence. I wouldn't be suprised if it was her 1st show, she looked extremely unconfident and her posing left alot to be desired.

I agree 1st place had good balance, I like a more muscular/hard look though but that's not what the judges were looking for. However! In the top 5 there was one girl that was hard as nails, so it's such a crapshoot. 2nd place zero muscle but another in the top 5 muscular and hard.

I honestly had Jenferfigure in 1st place (not biased either I don't know her from adam). How she was out of the top 5 is crazy. If she was too "hard" then fine... but why place another hard girl in the top 5 that didn't look as good as her??

I've seen ALOT of shows but this judging took the cake for confusing. The funny thing is Class B and C were judged perfectly IMO.


id have to agree with him on this one. I mean i understand symmetry is important...but SOME muscle tone and definition should be required IMO.


but whatever... it is what it is!:popcorn:

[JenFerFigure]

Bro I was there in person and I am not saying it was a travesty or anything but it def was strange the judging. 2nd place had ZERO muscle but more importantly ZERO stage presence. I wouldn't be suprised if it was her 1st show, she looked extremely unconfident and her posing left alot to be desired.

I agree 1st place had good balance, I like a more muscular/hard look though but that's not what the judges were looking for. However! In the top 5 there was one girl that was hard as nails, so it's such a crapshoot. 2nd place zero muscle but another in the top 5 muscular and hard.

I honestly had Jenferfigure in 1st place (not biased either I don't know her from adam). How she was out of the top 5 is crazy. If she was too "hard" then fine... but why place another hard girl in the top 5 that didn't look as good as her??

I've seen ALOT of shows but this judging took the cake for confusing. The funny thing is Class B and C were judged perfectly IMO.


Nick, my sincere thanks for the props. I do appreciate that and it does make me feel so much better to get the feedback I've gotten from SO MANY people. There is no way I can feel bad...perhaps a bit disappointed on how things developed. My spirit is still the same though. I love working out, and I'll always continue to do what I love. I've done it for over ten years, and I'm certainly not going to stop. I don't know if I'll continue Figure...I'll decide after my next comp. Nonetheless, the gym will always be a part of my life. And like I said, it's a work in progress there always room for improvement.

I do agree with everything you've said -- at the risk of sounding like I'm tootin' my own horn -- that is my honest feeling.

I knew in the back of my mind that that show would be reward a softer look. I do agree that some muscle should be a requirement, among other things.

Thanks again for chiming in. :awesome:

[JenFerFigure]

WE ARE DOWN LADIES!! say when and where we are THERE!:kiss:






id have to agree with him on this one. I mean i understand symmetry is important...but SOME muscle tone and definition should be required IMO.


but whatever... it is what it is!:popcorn:


Thanks baby doll.... and you are so right. It's done...it is what it is!! LOL

[NYCStrongFox]

Thanks baby doll.... and you are so right. It's done...it is what it is!! LOL

Jen, I totally agree. I also had you in top 5. You've improved since last year and no matter what, you have a lot to be proud of.

I'm down to meet at Eva's, but not sure if I can eat - depends what my diet looks like. But, doesn't matter, it's not like I don't already carry all my meals with me lol. They won't notice. They'll be busy looking at all our buff chicks lol. Would we meet on a weekend day, like a Saturday?

[kitty kat]

Jen, I totally agree. I also had you in top 5. You've improved since last year and no matter what, you have a lot to be proud of.

I'm down to meet at Eva's, but not sure if I can eat - depends what my diet looks like. But, doesn't matter, it's not like I don't already carry all my meals with me lol. They won't notice. They'll be busy looking at all our buff chicks lol. Would we meet on a weekend day, like a Saturday?

Yes totally agree... I had Jen on top 5 as well... I also had Mel and Mrs.Person.. IDK what happened:confused:

I think a Saturday sounds good I'm guessing May 3rd, since Jen can't do before then????

[NYCStrongFox]

Yes totally agree... I had Jen on top 5 as well... I also had Mel and Mrs.Person.. IDK what happened:confused:

I think a Saturday sounds good I'm guessing May 3rd, since Jen can't do before then????

I had hoped to be in the 9th or 10th in A and at least 7th or 8th in Masters. Oh well. 7 weeks to get it right for the next show!!

Yes, May 3rd works for me. I have a 12:30pm nail appointment though, so after 1:30pm works. We'll need to take a few pictures to post on the board!! Let's hear from LeiFit, Twins, Jen and Jillian and anyone else in the NYC area!! Sounds fun already!!

[JenFerFigure]

Yes totally agree... I had Jen on top 5 as well... I also had Mel and Mrs.Person.. IDK what happened:confused:

I think a Saturday sounds good I'm guessing May 3rd, since Jen can't do before then????


Sounds great to me guys! I won't be dieting so watch outtttt! Nobody hold me back! :D

[JenFerFigure]

I had hoped to be in the 9th or 10th in A and at least 7th or 8th in Masters. Oh well. 7 weeks to get it right for the next show!!

Yes, May 3rd works for me. I have a 12:30pm nail appointment though, so after 1:30pm works. We'll need to take a few pictures to post on the board!! Let's hear from LeiFit, Twins, Jen and Jillian and anyone else in the NYC area!! Sounds fun already!!

Hey Mel I think it's all about coming in at your best each and every time. We can't do more than our best. You know how hard you work, what you go through each day, and you know you're a champion for all the things you do to get to the goal. No one can take that away.

I KNOW YOU'LL ROCK IT at your next show!!! ;)

[NYCStrongFox]

Hey Mel I think it's all about coming in at your best each and every time. We can't do more than our best. You know how hard you work, what you go through each day, and you know you're a champion for all the things you do to get to the goal. No one can take that away.

I KNOW YOU'LL ROCK IT at your next show!!! ;)

True. I agree. Plus, with the many years and all the shows I've done, I don't take it personally at all and I don't go into a show with any expectations. I follow the plan laid out for me by my trainer and I do what I need to do to look better each time. In general, in my everyday life, I am VERY happy with the way I look. Like you, I got a lot of feedback from people I knew and people I've never met before. Many had seem me in the past and gave me encouraging and wonderful feedback and saw improvements. That in itself was great!
After some rest, some cheat meals I had last week, I should bounce back and better within the next 7 weeks!! I returned to the weights today and did legs - I know I will feel it tomorrow.
May 3rd, you will deserve to eat anything and everything on the menu. Don't know if you've ever eaten at Eva's but they are more on the healthy side. Google them. It would be great to get together and see everyone again. :D

[Shelly]

I had hoped to be in the 9th or 10th in A and at least 7th or 8th in Masters. Oh well. 7 weeks to get it right for the next show!!

Yes, May 3rd works for me. I have a 12:30pm nail appointment though, so after 1:30pm works. We'll need to take a few pictures to post on the board!! Let's hear from LeiFit, Twins, Jen and Jillian and anyone else in the NYC area!! Sounds fun already!!

i dont think bets and i have anything may 3rd either!!!!

that would be great to see you ladies!:kiss:

[NYCStrongFox]

i dont think bets and i have anything may 3rd either!!!!

that would be great to see you ladies!:kiss:

AWESOME! It sounds like fun! Gotta get Danielle in here too.:D

[Shelly]

AWESOME! It sounds like fun! Gotta get Danielle in here too.:D
def we will get in touch with her when she gets back from vaca:)

[fitlei]

We all have to meet up...
even the twins and Lei...:girlpower:

I'm on chambers and Broadway...
We can all go to Eva's down on West 4 ???
or sushi

Oooo yea, I am SOO there... except I hate sushi... do they have chicken? lol

[NYCStrongFox]

Oooo yea, I am SOO there... except I hate sushi... do they have chicken? lol

Eva's does. Here is the link to their menu. This site is great for anyone looking to checkout the menu before going to the restaurant.
http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?neighborhoodid=0&restaurantid=523

Main website is: www.menupages.com :D

[kitty kat]

Then May 3rd around 2pm sounds good. I texted Jillian last night and she said she's down. Just a reminder, Jillian is dieting for June 7th show.... I told her is her choice to either bring her food or to have the grilled chicken and spinach they have.. I'll make sure I bring my cam.. Mel, you have my number... They blocked sc.com from work, so I don't have much time to mingle on the forums.lol.. getting ready for work, hope you all have a great day ladies, it is a beutifull day today in New York & Jersey
:awesome::awesome::kiss:

[JenFerFigure]

Then May 3rd around 2pm sounds good. I texted Jillian last night and she said she's down. Just a reminder, Jillian is dieting for June 7th show.... I told her is her choice to either bring her food or to have the grilled chicken and spinach they have.. I'll make sure I bring my cam.. Mel, you have my number... They blocked sc.com from work, so I don't have much time to mingle on the forums.lol.. getting ready for work, hope you all have a great day ladies, it is a beutifull day today in New York & Jersey
:awesome::awesome::kiss:

Perfect time. Awesome. See you guys then.

[NYCStrongFox]

Then May 3rd around 2pm sounds good. I texted Jillian last night and she said she's down. Just a reminder, Jillian is dieting for June 7th show.... I told her is her choice to either bring her food or to have the grilled chicken and spinach they have.. I'll make sure I bring my cam.. Mel, you have my number... They blocked sc.com from work, so I don't have much time to mingle on the forums.lol.. getting ready for work, hope you all have a great day ladies, it is a beutifull day today in New York & Jersey
:awesome::awesome::kiss:

Perfect. I will call you ladies a few days before and I talked to Shelly and their schedule looks good too. Jillian, I will be carry tupperware with you girl. You won't be alone! LeiFit is good to go too and we'll check with Nellie (Danielle) soon. Did we leave anyone else out??? Looking forward to it ladies!
New :camera: for siouxcountry.com!!!

[Shelly]

Okay ladies Bets and I put it on the calendars! DANIELLE WHERE R U?! YOU MUST ATTEND :D

[dvsness]

I go to Eva's all the time. May 3 won't work for me though - my nephew's communion. What about May 10? NY Pro pre-judging then lunch at Eva's?

[Shelly]

I think the 10th is the midatlanic in jersey.... and i have to go to that

[JenFerFigure]

I think the 10th is the midatlanic in jersey.... and i have to go to that

Wow that quick.... I did that show last year. I had a really great time.

[Betsy]

YIPEE cant wait to see everyone! :D:D

[NYCStrongFox]

I go to Eva's all the time. May 3 won't work for me though - my nephew's communion. What about May 10? NY Pro pre-judging then lunch at Eva's?

Have you gone to Pump Energy? Similar, but larger selection and I think the food tastes better.
I can't May 10th and still not 100% certain if I will go to the NY Pro Show.

[Shelly]

Wow that quick.... I did that show last year. I had a really great time.

i was there! :) howd you do last yr?

[Siouxcountry]

Which ever date you all get together have a great time! :awesome:

[Shelly]

Which ever date you all get together have a great time! :awesome:

sioux why dont you join:eat:

[DanielleA]

Hey girls! I'm back from vacation and sick as a dog :mad: I can barely breathe, my whole head is congested.

May 3rd should be good for me - I don't start dieting til the following week.

My 2 cents on the judging of class A - I totally agree with Nick and Shell - the girl who took 2nd had ZERO muscle and no package to speak of whatsoever. Ahh, politics, gotta love it!

[JenFerFigure]

Hey girls! I'm back from vacation and sick as a dog :mad: I can barely breathe, my whole head is congested.

May 3rd should be good for me - I don't start dieting til the following week.

My 2 cents on the judging of class A - I totally agree with Nick and Shell - the girl who took 2nd had ZERO muscle and no package to speak of whatsoever. Ahh, politics, gotta love it!


Oh that's awesome that your diet starts the following week and you can order whatever. As for your 2 cents: :kiss: Thanks for your input! :)

[dvsness]

Have you gone to Pump Energy? Similar, but larger selection and I think the food tastes better.
I can't May 10th and still not 100% certain if I will go to the NY Pro Show.

Are you talking about http://www.thepumpenergyfood.com/ ?

They are good, there is one near my office and I go there sometimes.

I'm an Eva's junkie because I like to be a supplement nerd and chat with Lawrence in the back. :D

[JenFerFigure]

Are you talking about http://www.thepumpenergyfood.com/ ?

They are good, there is one near my office and I go there sometimes.

I'm an Eva's junkie because I like to be a supplement nerd and chat with Lawrence in the back. :D

I've never been but I've heard alot about it. I'm looking forward to going there!

[Shelly]

Hey girls! I'm back from vacation and sick as a dog :mad: I can barely breathe, my whole head is congested.

May 3rd should be good for me - I don't start dieting til the following week.

My 2 cents on the judging of class A - I totally agree with Nick and Shell - the girl who took 2nd had ZERO muscle and no package to speak of whatsoever. Ahh, politics, gotta love it!

aww fell better mamas

ps- didnt mean to neglect you today i was SO BUSY at work no time for email or this board :(

[kitty kat]

I go to Eva's all the time. May 3 won't work for me though - my nephew's communion. What about May 10? NY Pro pre-judging then lunch at Eva's?

Oh man Vanessa,
I was hoping to finally get to meet you, but since you can't make it, maybe we can grab a bite after pre-judging on May 10. i will be there.. Are you going to be working the tables?

[NYCStrongFox]

Are you talking about http://www.thepumpenergyfood.com/ ?

They are good, there is one near my office and I go there sometimes.

I'm an Eva's junkie because I like to be a supplement nerd and chat with Lawrence in the back. :D

Oh yeah! Pump is the place. I love their food and my weakness is that sweet potatoe pie. I actually just bought their cookbook, so now I have all their little secrets lol. I haven't been to Eva's in about 3 years. I like too that they have a supplement store there too.

[NYCStrongFox]

I've never been but I've heard alot about it. I'm looking forward to going there!

Hey chica, yes you have to try them. I know you have one close on 38th St. & B'way, but I don't like that location though. There's one closer to me on 50th and Lexington and I frequent the one on 55th and 6th Ave.
Looking forward to seeing you all on May 3rd and Sioux, you'll get a bunch of pics from us!:D

[dvsness]

Oh man Vanessa,
I was hoping to finally get to meet you, but since you can't make it, maybe we can grab a bite after pre-judging on May 10. i will be there.. Are you going to be working the tables?

Sounds good. No, I'm not working that show so I'll get to enjoy it!

Oh yeah! Pump is the place. I love their food and my weakness is that sweet potatoe pie. I actually just bought their cookbook, so now I have all their little secrets lol. I haven't been to Eva's in about 3 years. I like too that they have a supplement store there too.

I have the cookbook too!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512AAZE870L._SL500_AA240_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Pump-Energy-Food-Revolutionary-Cookbook/dp/B000NBRXQK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209054192&sr=8-1)

[Siouxcountry]

Looking forward to seeing you all on May 3rd and Sioux, you'll get a bunch of pics from us!:D

I luv pics! :popcorn:

[fitlei]

Ooooo I'll be there too guys!! Keep me posted! Are we meeting AT Eva's? I have no sense of direction in the city so I'll need some help lol or a ride lol

[Shelly]

Ooooo I'll be there too guys!! Keep me posted! Are we meeting AT Eva's? I have no sense of direction in the city so I'll need some help lol or a ride lol

HAAAAAAAAAA we can go together i have no clue either i am city illiterate...kind of sad since i grew up here my whole life LOL

[NYCStrongFox]

HAAAAAAAAAA we can go together i have no clue either i am city illiterate...kind of sad since i grew up here my whole life LOL

Gee, you Jersey girls! :kiss:
I can meet you, but are you driving in or coming in on the bus into PA?

[dvsness]

How can you be city illiterate? It a GRID! :D

[kitty kat]

Gee, you Jersey girls! :kiss:
I can meet you, but are you driving in or coming in on the bus into PA?

Hey,
I found this great website: hopstop.com . It gives you exact directions on how to get somewhere by bus, train and/or driving...
I'll be there today to get some protein powder. I will take pics Mel.. They have changed sooo much. It's bigger now and fancier(than before):D

Sorry ladies I been lost for a bit. Too many issues going on at work, with my commissioner resigning... :(..

[Shelly]

Gee, you Jersey girls! :kiss:
I can meet you, but are you driving in or coming in on the bus into PA?

How can you be city illiterate? It a GRID! :D


ill drive! i knowww ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT.... but still. last time bets and i were in we ran 2 red lights...almost got side wriped by a cabby...and nearly took out a biker! Its a stressful drive LOL

[NYCStrongFox]

ill drive! i knowww ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT.... but still. last time bets and i were in we ran 2 red lights...almost got side wriped by a cabby...and nearly took out a biker! Its a stressful drive LOL

LOL - I know, just messing with you. yeah, it's nuts driving out here. It might be a nicer, unstressfull ride in if you take a NJ bus into Port Authority and take the train downtown. Save on gas and parking. :)