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Brazilians are known for their stunning figures

and to that end there is a product being mar

keted as the Brazilian Diet System that is

safe and is taking the nation by storm.

When the Brazilian way of dieting was first in-

troduced in the United States in mid-2005, a couple

of companies started marketing products that were

made in Brazil. However in late 2005, the U.S. Food

and Drug Administration had to take steps to warn

consumers not to use those products because they

contained unapproved drugs in their dietary supple-

ments.Consumers, who had come to recognize the

name, didn’t know which way to turn after the war-

ranted criticism. They discovered the original for-

mula sold by other companies contained high toxic-

ity levels of harmful substances. It is important to re-

member that these formulations were all manufac-

tured outside the United States. There was a lot of

confusion and concern about the name and products.

In late 2005, Anthony Alfonso, a pharmacist and

CEO of Nutri-Force Nutrition, a Miami based

nutraceutical-manufacturing facility, stepped in and“ cleaned up” the product, filed for a registered

trademark and introduced an efficient product.

Alfonso’s formula provides for a comprehensive

approach to preventing the storage of fatty acids andremoving unhealthy and unwanted toxins. Com-

bined with a well-balanced diet and exercise plan,

the product helps reduce your appetite, increases en-

ergy and enhances your metabolism. Nutri-Force’s

Brazilian Diet System has not been issued any warn-

ings by the FDA and is well recognized and received

by customers, as is evident by its skyrocketing sales.

The Brazilian Diet manufactured by Nutri-Force

is one of the few in the United States that has beentested and confirmed to contain no harmful sub-

stances, yet it is effective in the control of weight

loss.

Today the product can be found at

www.braziliandiet.com.

Nutri-Force Nutrition also manufactures a wide

array of vitamins, minerals and food supplements

and has launched many products into the market-

place.

Nutri-Force Nutrition enjoys a favorable reputa-

tion and has been featured on many television sta-

tion interviews along with numerous in-depth stories

in various respected news publications.

Unfortunately there still are some Brazilian Diet

pills being sold that do not meet safety standardsand an uneducated consumer has difficulty trying to

figure out what’s good and what’s bad and what may

be dangerous.

For those consumers, go to the web site

www.braziliandiet.com and take a look at the posted

laboratory findings about this product. See for your-

self there is no harmful substances in this company’s

Brazilian Diet. Also look at the packaging labels and

get to know this products packaging. You can get on

the Brazilian Diet System yourself, with confidence,

if you buy from the right place.

JP Bender is a retired investigative reporter

and currently a columnist with The Florida Sentry.

He can be contacted at [email protected].

By JP Bender


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June/ July 2006

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Fitness International 16

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Russ Yeager

Did you know that when you are

brooding over past mistakes, relationships and

transgressions and worrying about the future, you

are relequishing most your present time to enjoy

whatever you may be doing?Picture this: You are at the gym, pounding out

those quads, while thinking about what you are go-

ing to have for dinner. Where is your focus? On din-

ner. Your body might be going through the mo-

tions, but you are cheating yourself out of at least

25% of your focus.

And, think about how much more effective we

would be at work, if we really gave that our full at-

tention.

But, the truth is that all of us spend way too

much time thinking.

Put this magazine down for just a minute and

try sitting there without thinking about anything.

Clear your mind COMPLETELY.

Could you do it? I couldn’t the first time I

tried. I can not believe how hard it was NOT to

think, even for a blond!

My cousin, Judy, has tried to start a few busi-

nesses over the last few years. She always comes upwith a fantastic idea, talks incessantly about it, wor-

ries that it won’t work, worries that she won’t make

money, worries, worries, worries.

When Judy is not worrying she talks about all

the mess ups of her past endeavors. It is no wonder

she can’t get it right—she doesn’t have the time to

actually work . I often sit here thinking, “hmm, if

you had gotten off the phone an hour ago, youcould have spent that time, uh, making your busi-

ness grow. AHHHH!”

The divorce rate would plummet as well, if we

just enjoyed the moment with our significant other.

Unfortunately, most of the time we spend planning

the future, thinking about work, worrying about the

bills. Those things are not going away, so it is a

waste of precious moments thinking about them.

How about the times spent mad at eachother for

something in the past.

Imagine you are at home with your honey and

he or she made you really mad that day. You are

sulking, distant and think they deserve your treat-

ment. After all, they did piss you off.

Well, there goes the present, whoosh. You

could have been snuggling up on the couch, which

is what you really want to be doing anyway.

So, sit back, put those feet up and enjoy your

new issue of Natural Muscle —and remember to al-

ways stay in the moment and make that moment

great.

I will leave you with a great little fable I found

on the web. Have a great Summer!

The House of 1000 Mirrors (Japanese Folktale)Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors. A

small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit. When he arrived, he bounced happily

up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears lifted high andhis tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1000 other happy

little dogs with their tails wagging just as fast as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with

1000 great smiles just as warm and friendly.

As he left the House, he thought to himself, “This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit

it often.”

In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit

the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw

the 1000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see

1000 little dogs growling back at him.

As he left, he thought to himself, “That is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.”

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the hardgainer

By Russ Yeager, the Hardgainer

THINK OUTSIDE THE

Change up your routinefor new muscle gains

part II

Last month I discussed the very different (at

least for me) workout routine that I imple-

mented over the last four months. When I de-

cided to switch up my routine I thought I would get

totally wild and crazy and try something radically

different with my nutrition and supplementation ap-

proach as well. This month, in part II of “Think Out-

side the Box”, I’ll discuss the nutritional approach I

followed, explain how it tied into my workout rou-

t ine, and assess the pros and cons of this

new program.My diet was based on

“The Anabolic Solution

for Bodybuilders” by Dr.

Mauro Di Pasquale, which

is based on Dr. Pasquale’s

“The Metabolic Diet.”, both

of which are refinements of

“The Anabolic Diet” that

surfaced in the 80’s. There is

no way I can go into all the

detail of the book here, but

the basis of the diet is to eat a

high protein/high fat/low carbohydrate diet for five

days in a row and then perform carb-loading for 24-

48 hours on the weekend. Dr. Pasquale claims that

manipulating the three nutrients in this manner

maximizes the major anabolic, anti-catabolic, and

fat-burning hormones including testosterone, growth

hormone, insulin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1),

cortisol, and thyroid. The diet also allows one to be-

come an efficient fat-burner. These qualities are sup-posed to maximize the muscle-building and fat-

burning processes. The book is a fascinating read

and I strongly recommend it. I ABSOLUTELY rec-

ommend buying the book if you consider trying this

type of diet (as well as getting a physical from your

doctor, which Dr. Pasquale prescribes as well). Again,

I am not going into any detail whatsoever on the

diet, and while the concept is relatively simple, there

are some very specific things you must do to make

the diet work as intended, so if you want to try the

diet out for yourself, BUY THE BOOK because I

won’t pretend for one second to be an expert on the

diet. I am simply explaining my experience, opin-

ion, and pros and cons as I see them. That being said,

lets get into it!

Well, basically during the week, I ate lots of redmeat, whole, eggs, salads with oil and vinegar, and

even full-fat cheese with very little carbohydrates.

While there is a good bit of saturated fat in the diet,

the diet also advises taking fish and or

flax oil everyday, which I did. With the ab-

sence of carbs, you body must burn fat

(both dietary and body fat) for fuel. It can

burn protein too, but as long as you are

taking in enough dietary fat this will not

happen. Being use to eating dry chicken

and vegetables every day, the weekday

part of the diet was very easy for me.

Steak, eggs, and cheese. Yumm!!!

Then, on the weekends I ate pretty

much whatever I wanted with a conscious

increase in carbs. After eating low carbs all

week my muscle were ready to soak up the

extra carbs allowing me to store more gly-

cogen than normal (very similar to the

carb-loading process performed before a

bodybuilding competition). The reason Iperformed a full-body workout on Satur-

days as discussed in “Thinking Outside

The Box Part I” last month was to take ad-

vantage of this overcompensation effect

by beginning my carb load with a high

glycemic carb and protein drink immediately fol-

lowing my workout. There is evidence that after pe-

riods of low carbs and then an introduction of carbs

a supercompensation effect can create a dramatic op-

portunity for muscle-growth. Dr. Pasquale claims this

effect is near “drug-like.” I don’t know about that

since I have never used steroids, but I have to say I

was pretty impressed with the results. Since this

supercompensation effect is specific to only body

parts trained before the high carb intake, I performed

a full-body routine focusing on compound exercisesbefore carb loading. While my strength and stamina

was surprisingly good during both the week and the

weekend, one week I experimented by beginning my

carb-load on Friday night. Actually I just ended up

ti l d “ h t l” f i b t th

picture that this diet is the “end all/be all steroid re-

placement diet of the century” because it is not I’m

which will be a modified version of the Anabolic

Diet The Anabolic Solution actually discusses




eating an unplanned “cheat meal” of pizza, but the

result was that my strength on Saturday was awe-

some!

The Upside:Overall, I have to say that this nutrition and

workout plan was pretty darn effective. Now, it is

tough to pinpoint if it was the change in diet,change in nutrition plan, or just the fact that I was

changing my routine at all that had the biggest ef-

fect. I suspect it was a combination of all three. I

guess if I was a better “scientist” I would have only

changed one variable at a time. Anyway, one of the

big concerns people have with a low carb diet is a

loss of strength, energy, and muscle mass. However, I

did not experience any of these, which makes me be-

lieve I am an efficient fat-burner. I weighed myself

and tested my body fat at the beginning of this pro-

gram and was 231 lbs at about 12% body fat. Myweight actually went up 3 lbs to 234 but my body

fat went down 2% after about six weeks! This, my

friends are some serious results! My body fat actu-

ally crept back up to the 12% mark by the end of the

12 weeks, but this was due to me slacking on my

diet too much and not the diet itself, which brings

me to another very positive point of the diet; Origi-

nally, my wife, Tennelle, and I had a trip to Hawaii

planned at the end of February. My goal was to try

this diet out concentrating on getting ripped (theAnabolic Diet can be geared towards maximum

muscle-building or maximum fat-loss mainly by ad-

justing calorie levels, but this is described in more

detail in the book). Well, for several reasons unfortu-

nately we had to cancel our trip. (Yes, that really

stinks!). So, without a specific deadline for being

ripped, as I have discussed before I did not have

much motivation to control my “cheating” on the

weekend and ended up having some really bad

weekends of eating. This was on top of eating a high

number of calories during the week. I at the highprotein/high fat meals described above without

counting calories and eating pretty much as much as

I wanted.

You may also remember from last month’s ar-

ticle that I have only been performing cardio twice a

week for 30 minutes. To say the least, I was literally

shocked that my body fat levels did not increase

from where I started! I have always said that a calorie

is a calorie, but this experience let’s me know that

there is definitely something to eating this way thathelps control the hormones affecting the fat-burning

and fat storage processes.

I had several people tell me that it looked like I

had gained 5 lbs of muscle and even accused me of

using steroids so even though my body fat levels

stayed low, I did not lose (or even gained) muscle!

Another interesting point is that the only supple-

ments I used during the entire 12 weeks were whey

protein, a multivitamin, and some fish oil! That’s it!

I’ll be interested to see the effect creatine has when I

decide to start using it again.

The Downside:As with anything in life, nothing is perfect and

there is always a downside. I want to be as honest as

possible in my analysis and don’t want to paint the

placement diet of the century because it is not. I m

sure many of you have been thinking as you read

this “How can it be healthy to eat all that fat?!” Be-

lieve me, I thought the same thing. Dr. Pasquale pro-

vides some pretty compelling research in “The Ana-

bolic Solution for Bodybuilders” of how this type of

eating is completely healthy, even on a long-term

basis as long as you follow the diet correctly, exer-

cise, and be sure to incorporate the healthy fats, such

as fish and flax oil into the diet. While I had little

concerns about how this type of diet would affect me

in the short-term, I have to say that bacon, cheese,

and meat in high quantities for life makes me a little

nervous.

Also, I did not get bored with the diet at all (es-

pecially since I could eat whatever I wanted on the

weekend). However, following this diet to a “T” can

be pretty tough. You have to be conscious of hidden

carbs, which are just about everywhere.Finally, when your carbohydrate intake is very

low and your body begins to burn fat as its primary

fuel source, you go into a state called ketosis. Ke-

tones are by-products of this state and they can re-

ally make your breath stink! My wife called me

“meat-mouth”, which was funny until she started re-

fusing to kiss me! I’m not kidding! This alone was

enough to decide this diet was not for me full-time.

Conclusion:This is my off week from training (I trained 12

weeks in a row this time compared to my normal 8

and did not feel over-trained, which is another posi-

tive for the program) and I have gone back to a more

“regular” diet. I am still deciding what type of

weight training routine I will follow for the next few

months, but have already created my nutrition plan,

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Diet. The Anabolic Solution actually discusses

ways to modify the diet by increasing carbs at spe-

cific times in order to maximize your individual en-

ergy levels and results. I am going to include some

carbs in my diet, but focus them around my weight-

training sessions. The rest of the day will focus on

vegetables, protein, and healthy fats (with some red

meat and eggs). I learned from the Anabolic Diet

that I don’t need a lot of carbs to have good energy

and perform well in the weight room, but I do feel

there is a benefit of including carbs in your diet at

specific times. This should also keep me out of ke-

tosis so Tennelle won’t be afraid to kiss me any-

more!

I learned a lot from this little “experiment” and

am excited to see what I can achieve with my new

plan. One of the main things I learned is to keep an

open mind about trying new things. There are many

different ways to get results and pigeonholingyourself to one way is narrow-minded and may pre-

vent you from reaching your full potential. The

only way to know if something works is to just

jump in and give it an honest try!

As I mentioned, I won’t be following the Ana-

bolic Solution year-round, but the results of the

past few months lays some great groundwork to

keep in mind for my next bodybuilding competi-

tion. A diet where I can lose fat, gain muscle, and

enjoy my food while feeling strong just may be the

ticket to success for competition!

I hope you have learned something from these

two articles, but again please remember that I am

not claiming to be an expert on the diet or prescrib-

ing it to you in any way. I’m just a guy giving his

honest opinion of a new program I tried. Until next

time, keep training hard!

Not only does my Complete Physique Training Video cover what I have found to be the most effective and

efficient methods for achieving the results people want, but also provides the motivation to have confi-

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truly believe the end results will be worth the time and energy invest-

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Ingredients2 pounds extra-firm tofu

1 bottle vegan Italian dressing

1 cup very dry red wine

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

1 palmful kosher salt

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon flour

Directions:Drain and cube tofu. Marinade in dressing and wine

for at least 2 hrs....., but preferably overnight.

Preheat oven to 350. Pour 1/2 cup olive oil in a

shallow baking dish.

Pour off and reserve marinade. Coat tofu cubes in

kosher salt and place in olive oil. Bake for 45

minutes.

In a saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add flour.

Whisk in remaining marinade and red pepper flakes.

Cook until thickened.

Serve tofu over rice and mixed veggies. Top withsauce,

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 1 hr

Baked Italian Tofu

Ingredients1 square of firm tofu (1/2lb)

1/4c of Tahini

1/2c ground walnuts

1t dill weed

1T Tamari or Soy Sauce1C bread crumbs

Directions:Mash the Tofu with the Tahini. Add dill weed and

tamari. Mix until well blended. Add vegan bread

crumbs slowly until desired texture is achieved. The

texture should be just stiff enough to form patties

without being too moist. Form into patties and grill

until brown on both sides. Really good in a pitawith tabouleh and runny tahini sauce.

Grillable Tofu Burgers

Ingredients1/2 lb Tofu cut into 1/4 to 1/2 cubes

3 tablespoon Olive Oil

3 tablespoon Soy Sauce

Directions:This recipe can be scaled from one person to a

crowd. It is so good that even known tofu haters

liked it. It is so easy that even lazy cooks love it. It

goes well with just about anything. Enjoy.

Place the tofu in a broiling pan with oil and soy

sauce and mix it up so that the tofu is well covered.

Broil the tofu until brown, or even crispy (5 to 15

minutes), turning it every few minutes.

Try these variations: Add spices and herbs as you

like, different oils and sauces. Tastes great with a

little sesame oil thrown in.

Try cutting the tofu into thin slices instead of cubes

and broil until crispy. Makes a great TLT - Tofu,

lettuce and tomato sandwich.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Broiling is a great way to make tofu because it is so quick, easy, and gets a great texture. Wrap it in a dish

towel and press it for about 1/2 an hour before broiling. It is great for dipping into sweet and sour or other

sauce.

Broiled TofuVegetarian Food is Time Consuming

and ComplicatedNot true. Truth is, the growing number of vegetar-

ian convenience foods, like frozen vegetarian en-trees, makes it easy to plan and prepare vegetarian

meals. If you enjoy cooking, there are plenty of op-

portunities to use delicious vegetarian recipes. But

using canned and instant beans, soy foods, veggie

burgers, frozen meals, and prepackaged dinners

makes healthy vegetarian meals cookable in just

minutes.

Vegetarian Diets Are Unhealthy

Not true. Unbalanced vegetarian diets are just asunhealthy as unbalanced meat-based diets. But bal-

anced vegetarian eating plans are perfectly healthy.

In fact, studies show that vegetarians enjoy better

health than meat eaters, with reduced risks of heart

disease and cancer.

Vegetarians Can’t Get Enough Pro-tein Without Eating Special Combina-tions of Plant FoodsNot true. Yes, it’s correct to say that particular com-

binations of plant foods - e.g. grains + legumes -

boost the availability of protein from these foods.

But combining foods in this way is no longer some-

thing vegetarians need do to guarantee adequate

protein uptake. As long as the vegetarians eat these

foods during the course of the day, their protein in-

take is fine. The secret to getting adequate protein

is to eat a variety of foods throughout the day.

Vegetarian Diets are Low in Fat

Not true. Vegetarian diets are generally lower in fatthan meat-diets but they are not necessarily “low-

fat.” Vegetarian foods like nuts, seeds, avocado, and

soyfoods can be quite high in vegetable fat, and of

course ALL vegetable cooking oils are 100 percent

fat and contain 120 calories per tablespoon. Also,

excess consumption of cheese and other dairy prod-

ucts (by lacto-ovo vegetarians) can easily add up to

high-fat eating, even though it’s vegetarian. The

good news is, (except for dairy fats) vegetarian diets

are usually significantly lower in saturated fat.

Nonetheless, all fat is calorie-dense (9 calories per

gram), so vegetarians need to monitor their fat con-

tent just like meat-eaters.

Giving Up Meat and ‘going vegetar-ian’ is Better for HealthNot true. Giving up meat and becoming a vegetar-

ian MIGHT reduce certain risks of diseases associ-

ated with high meat consumption. BUT, unless you

follow a balanced vegetarian eating plan you might

simply swap one set of dietary risks for another. Re-member, unbalanced diets are unhealthy diets

whether or not they include meat.

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By IFBB Pro Cynthia Bridges

A. Here’s what I recently shared with the women thatI was helping prepare for their first figure contest.

1. First, try to go watch a contest in person before

you actually compete. Watching prejudging is usu-

ally best for learning.

2. Review videos and pictures from magazines, such

as Oxygen, and Natural Muscle. A picture is worth a

thousand words until you can get THAT HANDs on

experience at your own contest.

3. Do not miss any meals or supplements. Do not

consume egg whites , any type of deli meats, cottage

cheese or any other cheeses (no dairy). Your only

sources of protein will come from fish, chicken, or

protein powder. Complex carbs should be limited to

sweet potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, and fibrous

carbs (green beans, asparagus, broccoli, spinach). Al-

though, no broccoli or anything from the cabbage

family the week leading up to the show.

4. Perform cardio 5-6 days per week with a heart

rate of approximately 150 beats per minute for 40

minute sessions on an empty stomach, preferably

first thing in the am. Your last cardio will be first

thing in the morning the day before you compete.

5. Take a sauna in the morning after your last

cardio and before shower and protan.

.

6. Start regular tanning. Absolutely no burning!!!!Mystic tan 3 times the week leading up to your

show.

7. The day before you compete apply your first

application of protan after you shower, shave, sham-

poo, and shine! Do not put anything on you skin

prior to protanning. Second coat of protan will be

midday and a third before bedtime. Use old sheets

and pj’s to sleep in. Avoid hands, heels, elbows and

knees until competition morning.

8. Start taking an herbal diuretic for water loss 4

days before you compete and cut your water intake

to half of your body weight in ounces.

9. Remember face make up has to match yourprotanned body.i like to use dermablend as a foun-

dation ( chroma # 4 is the color)as it is an excellent

match to protan. Lightly dust loose powder over the

dermablend to set it. The make up will seem rather

dramatic in the for real, but think stage make up. The

bright lights drown things out, so things need to be

exaggerated. You may want to consider hiring a

make up artist. Also, you may to have someone do

your hair as it gets challenging to get your hair

washed when you are covered in protan.

10. Pack a gym bag for day of the contest. Some

items to include will be: Vaseline for teeth, snacks

for the day, a vasodilator, water, make up, hair

stuff, flip flops, cell phone, money, your posing

suits, clear shoes, jewelry, hand towel, oil or

lotion, resistance bands to pump up with,

scissors, safety pins, needle and thread,

camera, a big baggy shirt to wear as

coverup over your suit while you

are waiting backstage, achange of cloths to go out

in after the contest, and

anything else you think

you may need for show

time.

11. Remember big smiles

on stage and display confidence.

You have worked hard and deserve to be

up there on stage. A little attitude goes a long

way!!!!

12. Plan something fun for after the contest

to celebrate your accomplishment and your

first contest! I am sure there will be some-

thing you will be looking forward to eating.

13. Smile pretty and have fun!

For anyone with any specific questions, particularly pertaining mothers and women

over 40, please feel free to forward your

questions to the Editor at Natural Muscle or

me personally at [email protected]

f i tness

Q. I am on the countdown with about two weeks to go before my first figure competit ion. Even

though I am over 40 years old, I have never seen a figure compet ition let alone compete in one. Can

you give me some final preparation tips to utilize until contest day?

pz’s perspective




pz s perspective

by: Pzphoto by: Solus Creations

TR U TH

Igot a disturbing call from a

long-time friend stating her

son who has been diagnosed

as having a number of psychiatric dis-

orders has accused her of vile behavior

and dreadful treatment he claims she

inflicted on him as a small child. He

believes he has repressed memories

that have been brought to the fore by

working with a counselor and now hemust rid himself of the anguish by fac-

ing his demons, which means con-

fronting her with this knowledge. She

is beside herself to say the least. Even

though I know this woman, and don’t

believe the allegations for a second, I

still asked if she, in fact, is guilty of

any of the accusations her son has

made. She, of course, said,“ No.” My

response, although not designed to

minimize the gravity of the situation,

was, nevertheless, a simple one. I

merely stated, “ As difficult as this ap-

pears, if you are innocent, and none of

these things happened, than you have

the truth on your side. The truth is the

one and only thing that matters. It is

what it is and nobody can argue with

that reality.” As she thought about it

she seemed to take comfort in the

words. “Truth, she replied. Yes, you areright. I have the truth on my side.”

Regardless what level we are deal-

ing on or in spite of how big or how

small the situation, the truth is the

truth and no one can ever change that

fact. The truth comes in different

packages. In other words, whether

your body is all-natural or you use

drug enhancements is a matter of

truth. Whether you are still in love

with your wife or are having an affair

with another is a matter of truth.

Whether you are straight or gay is a

matter of truth. Each and every one of

us has to find the truth in who we areand in everything we do. It is the

touchstone to look to in living the

best life possible.

But some of us were not raised in

an environment where truth was a

code of honor by which the family

lived. Some families handle their

problems and hide their pain or inad-

equacies by ignoring them, sweeping

them under the rug, shoving them in a

closet, or lying and denying their waythrough life to keep from facing the

real deal. If our parents live a lie, re-

gardless of the size of the lie, it is easy

to adopt that policy and perpetuate

that philosophy. How can we possibly

understand the importance of truth if

it was never shown to us in its purest

form? We grow up and become adults

who lie and deceive because it has

been demonstrated that it is accept-able, that it works, that it is rewarded,

at least, we think, for that is the pill

we have been given to swallow. We go

on to run companies, and corpora-

tions, and businesses, and govern-

ments, and households without hav-

ing truth as the foundation

and fabric of our lives.

As the saying goes, “

There are three sides to

every story— his side,

her side, and then

there is the truth.”

The closer we get to

our version of thestory resembling the

truth, the better

people we become.

Truth is a value to hold

sacred. When we hold

true to this value we are

able to rise to a higher

level of existence.

PZ’S

POINTERS

ON THE

VALUE OF TRUTH

Lies and Deception mayappear to work—There are those

who live their lives in a web of lies

and deceit. By all standards they ap-

pear to be happy, successful, perhaps

even respected or revered. What hap-pens when the façade is shattered,

when the wool has been pulled away

from the eyes of those who have been

duped, and the truth is revealed? A

fall from grace is a long and lonely

drop. When the dust clears all

you are left with is the truth.

Lies work for a time. Decep-

tion works for a while, too.

In the long run, though, nei-

ther lies nor deceptions are

the answer.

Perception can be

tricky—We all have dif-ferent sets of experiences

from which to draw. That ac-

counts for the fact that we

don’t all see the world

through the same eyes. While

your perception of a situation

may be uniquely yours there

is always the truth at the core

of that situation. The truth

can be, at times, hard toface, difficult to admit, and

tough to acknowledge. It

can, too, be illusive and

sometimes tricky to recognize, but

once you embrace it your life can im-

prove on many fronts.

Fear and Denial are Road-blocks to the truth—Living in

denial is one of the biggest impedi-

ments to discovering the truth. Thereason for that denial is the fear of fac-

ing the naked truth head-on. It can be

a scary proposition, one that requires a

desire to accept and change that,

the

of the matter

which is obstructing your way. It is

easier and less painful to continue on

the same path remaining in that com

It All Comes Out in theWash—You can run but you can’t

possible. Expand your horizon when it

comes to looking at the truth, at its

l d it i

ing a life based on truth will be the

one constant we can look to in order to

see us through




the same path, remaining in that com-

fort zone, while you make the same

mistakes over and over again, never

learning the lesson, never creating the

opportunity to at last get it right. Look

outside of yourself for help. This is not

an easy process. You may even need to

seek some professional source to assist

you in breaking the chains of fear and

denial that bind you.

What goes around comesaround—There is something about

the way in which the universe is set up

that supports this concept. When you

live your life by the golden rule and

do your utmost to do right by all those

who pass in and out of your life, youare living your highest potential.

Truth plays a big role in carrying out

this aspiration. I constantly ask myself

if the decision I am about to make, the

deed I am about to do, the words I am

about to speak, impacts others in a

negative or harmful way. If you inten-

tionally use, abuse, con, cheat, rip-off,

defraud, exploit, hurt, malign, or take

advantage of others, be prepared to

reap the consequences of those actions

someway, somewhere, somehow, downthe road.

Believing Your Own Lies—How

many people do you know who are

guilty of believing out and out false-

hoods about themselves? Everything

about their lives is a downright lie, yet

they continue on with the lie not only

for the sake of society, but above all,

for the sake of themselves. They havelived the lie and fed the lie and told

the lie for so long until they begin to

believe it. Who are they really fool-

ing?

Some People Can’t Handlethe Truth—As Jack Nicholson said

to Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, “

You want the truth? You can’t handle

the truth.” There are those whose life is

filled with distortion or engulfed bydishonesty and the truth is something

that they just will not entertain. That is

their choice. Unfortunately, ignoring it

doesn’t make it go away or mean it

isn’t so.

“There are three sides to everystory— his side, her side, andthen there is the truth.”

hide from the truth. The truth has a

way of surfacing one way or the other,

sooner or later, in some form or an-

other. The ramifications may be shat-

tering, and can even alter and destroy

lives. The remarkable thing about life

is it gives us a chance to right thewrongs, fix the faults, and erase the er-

rors we have all experienced at one

time or other.

A close resemblance—People

take extraordinary liberties with the

truth. They tell part or some or a piece

or a tad as they twist and turn and em-

bellish and exaggerate. As long as they

think there is an ounce or a smidgen or

some semblance of truth in their storythey believe themselves to be truthful.

It is easy to do. Alas, we all do it. How

quickly we can turn that minnow into

a great white shark. There has long

been an ethical debate on white lies

versus the truth. Some feel as long as

no one is adversely affected than it is

okay to stretch the situation to suit our

needs. Trouble is where do you draw

the line?

Don’t let the past determinethe future—You may have grown

up in a less than healthy atmosphere

where dad the alcoholic battered mom

the silent martyr and you learned it

was easier to follow in those footsteps

than face the truth of the situation. You

can pass on to another generation all

the pain and lies that lifestyle supports

or you can admit the truth and makethe changes necessary to ensure you

and those you love have the life you

deserve.

More than Death andTaxes—For the skeptics and the

naysayers who claim the only truth

you can depend on is death and taxes,

I say, get your head out of the sand and

open up your heart. This attitude is asimplistic and convenient way of

shirking the responsibility we have to

ourselves and to each other to live our

lives to the fullest in the truest sense

value, and its meaning.

Listen to your inner voice—

When in doubt, go inside to that inner

voice we all possess and it will tell

you the truth every time. It is through

that voice that our conscience speaksand leads us in the right direction. We

have only to take the time to listen.

Peeling away the layers—The

truth is like an onion. You have to peel

and peel and peel away layer after

layer in order to finally get to it. Each

layer can be a cover, or a mask, or an

obstacle, or a disguise to what is on

the other side and it only through re-

moving these layers do we reveal whatwe need to know and understand.

Eventually you will get to the truth.

Just like the cheese in The Farmer in

the Dell, the truth stands alone.

Answering to a higherpower—Human beings are an arro-

gant lot. Americans can be especially

so. Don’t be deceived into thinking

your actions don’t count in thegrand scheme of things. They

do. If I know nothing else, I

know this to be true. You may

think you are getting away

with this, that, and the other

here on Earth, but eventually

you will be accountable to a

power much greater than man-

kind. That is the most universal truth

of all.

It all starts with you—Al-

though we live in dark and uncertain

times, I believe man is inherently

good. Having encountered more than

my fair share of disreputable slugs

along the way, I have, even so, been

fortunate enough to know some of the

finest souls on the planet. I continue to

search for those who share my philoso-

phy in both my personal and profes-sional life. It is important to surround

yourself with as many people living

their lives in the true spirit of truth as

possible. This can only happen when

you are living up to your end of the

bargain. You cannot expect what you

are not willing or able to give in re-

turn. No hypocrisy, no rationalization,

no excuses will do. It can sometimes

be a road less traveled but a journey

worth embarking upon. We are, after

all, spiritual beings living the life of

human beings. It is within that context

we will make mistakes, encounter dis-

appointments, falter and fail, but liv-

see us through.

Pz is an empowerment strategist,

writer, and advocate in fitness, flair,

and life fulfillment. Pz is now avail-

able for speaking engagements, semi-

nars, and workshops. For more infor-

mation contact Betsy Barnett

@aol.com or call 727-789-5111. Pz

encourages your participation and

welcomes your questions and com-

ments at [email protected]




By Eric Hoult B.S., Pro Bodybuilder

Special Feature: Lauren PearlmanPhotos by axisdzn.com

T

he time has come when everyone is digging in their closet to find that

hot swimsuit that looked amazing last summer. The problem is once

you put it on, you start critiquing your physique and what body partyou want to improve on. STOP putting off cleaning up your diet and just do it!

Make a commitment to yourself to include more salads in your diet, and cut

back on the portions of food that you consume at one meal. Cut the bread and

starches in your diet in half and drink plenty of water. Pick Three days to consis-

tently incorporate 45 min. to 1 hour of some type of cardiovascular activity into

your weekly routine. Remember to maintain a lean physique it is imperative to

BURN MORE Calories than you TAKE IN. Make a commitment to yourself and

Get Shredded This Summer!!!

This month’s special feature is Lauren Pearlman. She is currently a Personal

Trainer at US Fitness in Delray Beach. She has been training people for the last

7 years and stays active in other fitness programs. Lauren competes in Figure

Shows and plans to compete June 10th in West Palm Beach and July 14th at the

Southern States. If you would like to contact her with any fitness questions

email her at [email protected]

In this kinesiology segment we are taking a look at the muscles in the Back

region. I will focus on some of the prime movers of the back region. The muscle

groups we will cover are as follows: Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboideus, Erector

spinae, Teres Major & Minor, Infraspinatus, Iliocostalis, Trapezius, Levator

Auguli Scapulae . This segment will help supply you with the proper informa-

tion to help improve your form.

In the exercises below we will cover muscles that are emphasized (Heavy &

Moderate), execution, form, muscelology, and the anatomy of each exercise.

Remember to always start out light and slow when attempting any exercises in

these articles. Always consult a professional trainer, if you are having any prob-

lems with these exercises. Until next issues Dynamic Core segment, continuemaking time for your health & fitness goals. Be Focused , Driven, and continue

to make lifestyle changes.

great back training routine on the next page

The exercises that we willcover are as follows:

I. Seated High Pulls

II. One Arm Dumbbell RowsIII. Horizontal

IV. Standing Cable Rows.

Lauren’s Current workout is:

Monday Hamstrings/Glutes/CardioTuesday Back/Shoulders (Heavy Day) Cardio

Wednesday Biceps/Triceps/Cardio

Thursday- Quads/Calves/Cardio

Friday Back/Shoulders (Drop Sets) Cardio

Saturday Cardio

Sunday OFF.

get

This Summer!




SEATED HIGH PULLS

Muscle Position and Execution:




Muscle Position and Execution:“ Hands in (pronated) overhand position

“ Start with arms fully extended

“ Pull arms back keeping elbows high, squeezing

scapulas together

“ Pull the bar to the top of the chest, keeping the

chest out at the end of movement

Tips and Form:

“ Always keep a tight grip with thumb wrapped

around index fingers

“ Control the bar as you come back to the starting

position each time

“ Blow out the air when pulling bar back on each

repetition (concentric phase)

“ Breathe in when returning to the starting positionof each rep (eccentric phase)

ONE DUMBBELL ROWS


“ Place one knee on the bench and foot on the floor

“ Start with dumbbells in the extended position

“ Keep head in one position throughout movement

“ Pull arms and elbows to the back, keeping elbows in tight to

the side of body

“ Squeeze for two seconds at the top of the movement

Tips and Form:“ Pull dumbbells into side of rib cage

“ Use a weight that you can control, this movement should be

light

“ Blow out air at the top of each repetition

“ Keep slight arch in back and pull your shoulder back slightly at

the top of this movement

Muscleology:All three parts of the

Erector spinae work

together to extend

the trunk of the body.

M u s c l eAnatomy: Th e

Erector spinae at-

taches the spines of

the sacrum internally,and arises in a very

wide surface across

the lumbar region of

the low back, and

functions as an ex-

tension muscle

(trunk extension).

The il iocostalis is

the external or lateral

layer of the erectorspinae and is found

to possess nine or

ten tendons that in-

sert into all angles of

the ribs.

Muscleology: The Latissimus dorsi’s main function

during this movement is adduction. Adduction: is pulling

the arms and elbows down to the sides of the body from

and overhead position. The teres minor and the

infraspinatus’s primary action are to rotate the humerus in

the outward movement when the arm is in a raised posi-tion. They also serve to protect the shoulder joint from be-

ing injured. The main function of the Rhomboids is a slight

rotation of the scapula upwards and backwards, flexing

the muscles towards the spine.

Muscle Anatomy: The latissimus dorsi is a broad

flat muscle that arises form the external lip of the crest of

the ilium (hip). Its fibers virtually all run in a parallel direc-

tion covering the lumbar and the lower half of the dorsal

(lower back) regions. As these fibers run toward the top of

the latissimus, the muscles becomes narrow and “cordlike”

and inserts into the humerus bone (upper arm bone). The

latissimus muscle is what gives the body its “V” like ap-

pearance.

HORIZONTAL LAT PULL-UPS





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mental materials. (San Diego: KBBooks,1999)

Gray, Henry, F.R.S.Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical, 15 th ed.(New York: Barnes &Noble,1995), 401 to406

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Rasch, P.J. Kinesiologyand Applied Anatomy, 7th

ed. (Lea and Febiger,1993)

Muscle Position and Execution:“ Adjust Smith Machine bar approximately 3 feet from the floor

“ Lying on the floor reach up and grab the bar

“ Place hands wider than shoulder width

“ Pull chest towards the bar in a controlled fashion keeping the knees

slightly bent

“ Squeeze shoulder blades together and keep chest out on each repetition

Tips and Form:“ Always keep abs tight

“ Wide grip will put more pressure on the latissimus

“ Keep back straight and ads tight and chest out at the top of each move-

ment

“ At the top of each movement squeeze and blow out the air

STANDING CABLE ROWS

Muscle Position and Execution:“ Keep feet shoulder width apart

“ Hands in (neutral) thumbs-up position

“ You can use different types of handles to get a closer or wider grip

“ Start with arms in fully extended position

“ Pull arms back using one fluid motion

“Release the bar back to the starting position in a controlled fashion

Tips and Form:“Use a weight that can be controlled, not jerked up

“ Blow out air at the top of the movement and pause two seconds

“ Very slightly pull your shoulders back at top of movement to get full

contraction out back muscles.

Muscleology: The Trapezius primary action is to retract the scapula and

braces back and the shoulders. The middle and lower fibers of the Trapezius

work in the action of rotating the scapula. The Levator scapula is primary used

in the shrugging action of the shoulders. The main action of the Rhomboids is

a slight rotation of the scapula upwards and backwards, flexing the muscles

towards the spine.

Muscle Anatomy: The Trapezius muscle is a large triangular muscle

that is on the first layer of the back just beneath the skin. The fibers in the

Trapezius (Top, Middle, Lower) run in three different directions. The top

fibers, run down and outwards to the rear part of the shoulder. The fibers in

the mid region run straight across the Trapezius, and the lower region that

runs upwards, toward the rear part of the deltoid.

Muscleology: The Teres minor and the

Infraspinatus primary action is to rotate the

humerus in the outward movement when the

arm is in a raised position. They also serve to

protect the shoulder joint from being injured.

Muscle Anatomy: (Same as Section I.)

Mohr Results with Dr. Chris




By Christopher R. Mohr, PhD, RD the

most important nutrient

When trying to pack on

slabs of muscle, the

only thing most folks

are concerned about is

the amount of protein they are con-

suming. Of course protein is not theonly macronutrient and total energy

intake is most important, but people

usually forget that. However, the one

nutrient that most people rarely give

any thought to is water. However, with-

out water and the right fluids, your

performance in the gym won’t be any-

where close to what it should be.

Water is the most abundant com-

pound in the human body and ac-

counts for approximately 73% of leanbody mass. Staying well-hydrated is

necessary for optimal health, mental

function and performance. In 1996, the

American College of Sports Medicine

stated that “humans do not voluntarily

consume sufficient water to maintain

optimal fluid balance.”

Of course some companies really

try to capitalize on this and fortify wa-

ter with everything from vitamins and

minerals, to herbs and oxygen. Let’s

take a look at some of this ingredients

and see where they fit into a body-

builders lifestyle.

Vitamins / MineralsFortification with vitamins and

minerals is not a new practice; every-

thing from cereal, milk, and orange

juice is fortified. The addition of vita-

mins A and D to milk, or calcium to or-

ange juice is typically not questioned,

but fortifying water with anything

other than fluoride is a relatively re-

cent practice. There is no evidence to

support the notion that the small in-

clusion of whatever vitamins or miner-

als will enhance (or hurt) performance,

so paying the extra cost for such prod-

ucts is not worthwhile.

HerbsSimilarly, there are a number of

waters that are fortified with herbs.

With names like Skinny Water, Smart

Water, and Revival, they claim to in-

crease fat metabolism, mental alert-

ness, and enhance the immune system.

It is possible that some individual in-

gredients in fortified waters may have

some benefits although evidence at

present is lacking. However, very often

the amounts included in fortified water

products are less than the

amounts used in clinical trials.

Like the vitamins and minerals

described above, consuming

small doses of a random assort-

ment of “special” ingredients,

will improve neither health nor

performance. While many com-

panies claim otherwise, the

only nutrients that can provideenergy are macronutrients-but

when these are added, you are

no longer drinking water!

The upside of “designer” wa-ters

However, there may actu-

ally be some benefits to drink-ing fortified waters. Not be-

cause they “increase stamina,

energy or maximize perfor-

mance” as some companies

claim. Rather, because many of

these waters are flavored, people con-

sume more of them. If you’re in the

gym sweating, straining, and grunting,

you need to have something to en-

courage your consumption; sometimes

that additional flavor will help. Butyou know what is my absolute favorite

product for this—— Lipton To Go

packs of tea, where all it takes is a

packet of this to a bottle of water and,

whala, nutrient packed flavored water!

They don’t provide any calories, have

the health benefits of actual tea, mean-

ing powerful antioxidants, and they

taste great, providing change to the

sometimes boring water that can get

old rather quickly.

And not only do the Lipton To Go

packs provide some great nutrients

and additional flavor, but they fit very

well into the new Beverage Guidelines

that were recently published in the

American Journal of Clinical Nutri-tion, a highly respected scientific jour-

nal. Notice the bottom of the pitcher is

water, meaning most of your fluid in-

take should be from water. Next up is

coffee and tea; both provide a signifi-

cant amount of antioxidants to the diet

and tea has the added benefit 100’s of

research studies showing its numerous

health benefits. Of course both bever-

ages are best when consumed plain, in-

stead of adding loads of sugar, honey,and cream. And green tea may

even boost fat loss, so drink up!

As we go up the pitcher, we be-

gin to add beverages that pro-

vide some calories in addition

to nutrients, which is why these

are higher up on, meaning less

should be consumed than those

which provide no calories.

Here’s the moralof the story—next

time you’re planning your nu-

trition regimen, don’t forget

about water—the MOST impor-

tant nutrient your body needs!

Try to consume approximately

½ gallon for every 1000 calo-

ries you consume. And, the

more protein you eat, the more

water you need. If your urine

looks like light lemonade,

that’s great—if’ it’s apple juice,

you need to drink more water!




By Hugo Rivera, BSCE, CFT

IntroductionAs most of you fellow bodybuild-

ers know, testosterone is the male hor-

mone responsible for the development

of the male sex and reproduction or-

gans; in addition to also promotingmale characteristics such as a deep

voice, facial hair, increased levels of

muscle mass, sex drive, and aggres-

siveness. Men’s testicles produce this

hormone in large quantities while

female’s ovaries produce some of it in

very small quantities.

Low levels of this hormone create

metabolic issues that have immediate

and long-term consequences for the

person suffering from a deficiency.

Maladies of Low Test-osterone Levels

Needless to say low levels of test-

osterone can cause a male to first and

foremost lose his sex drive. Depending

on how low your levels are impotence

may become an issue down the road.

Also energy levels will plummet as

well as muscle mass and strength.

Even if you are giving it all you got in

the gym and following your diet, you

may find that getting a good pump at

the gym is hard, and also that gaining

muscle is becoming a very hard task

to accomplish. Worst of all, fat

loss seems harder than ever as

well because of decreased

lypolysis from lower test-

osterone.If you suffer

from low testoster-

one your mood may

also take a dive and

you may often feel de-

pressed. In addition to the above, the

following are also maladies of low tes-

tosterone levels:✍Increased insulin resistance (which

makes it hard to lose body fat as insu-

lin levels will increase in the body dueto the fact that the cells are not accept-

ing this -hormone efficiently; this can

of course lead to diabetes).✍Constant fatigue and reduced zest

for life.✍Reduced mental capacity.

Age for DeclineAt what age does this decline start

happening? The time at which this de-

cline in levels begins is still much de-

bated amongst experts but recent re-

search seems to indicate that it can be-

gin as early as 25-30 years old. My ad-

vice to you is that if your sex drive is

low, then you should have your levels

checked because this is the most com-

mon symptom of low testosterone.

Below are the

normal values

for testoster-one levels:

-✍Normal

range of

total testosterone is between 300 –

1200 nanograms per deciliters (ng/dl)

-✍Normal ranges for free testosterone

(the actual active testosterone that

your body can use): are 8.7 – 25 pico-

grams per milliliters (pg/ml).

Needless to say the closer to the upper

level you are in both ranges the better.

Top Natural SupplementsThat Can Help BoostTestosterone Levels

Once you find that your levels of

testosterone are beginning to decline,

there are several supplements that onecan use in order to keep them opti-

mized naturally. Please remember that

for the most part (except for the first

two supplements presented) only if

you are older than 25 years old, when

the hormonal production may begin to

decline, should you start considering

the use of these

supplements.

Teenagers, in

my opinion,should stay away

from any supple-

ment that has an ef-

fect on hormonal levels as

there is no need to upset a system

that is already operating at peak effi-

ciency. Besides, teenagers produce

roughly the equivalent of a 300 mg

shot of testosterone per week anyway

so there is no need to attempt an in-crease in production.

The efficacy of some of these

supplements is still under debate by

some of the experts in the field, but in

my opinion as a competitive athlete I

have seen an edge by using them.

1- ZMAA scientifically designed anabolic

mineral formula. This formula consistsof Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate,

Magnesium Aspartate and vitamin B-

6. This all-natural product has been

clinically proven to significantly in-

crease anabolic hormone levels and

muscle strength in trained athletes.

Hard training athletes typically de-

plete the body from these essential

minerals.

Studies have shown that supple-

menting with 30mg of Zinc and450mg of Magnesium per day can el-

evate testosterone levels up to 30%! I

take 2 caps in the evening time from

Prolab Nutrition’s ZMA.

2 - Tribulus TerrestrisTribulus has been used worldwide

for years as a dietary supplement for its

reputed benefits such as boosting test-

osterone levels, libido, overall health,strength, and energy. The plant con-

tains steroidal saponins, protodioscin,

alkaloids, and flavanoids which are

believed to promote these effects.

These ingredients are thought to

stimulate the anterior pituitary gland

which increases the secretion of

leutinizing hormone (LH). LH is

shown to increase testosterone levels.

Products like Nutrex Vitrix and

Goliath Labs Tribuloid are great prod-ucts for anyone looking to boost their

testosterone levels naturally. Products

such as these have at least 1000mg of

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t o m y world t o m y world t o m y world t o m y world t o m y worldinterview and photos by:

Dr. “Coach” Atherton

My good friend and fellow photographer, Thomas Oed, suggested when we

were in Hollywood in November that I shoot the recent last year’s winner of

Model Universe,

Michelle Berthelot. He arranged an introduction to Michelle and her mother.

My shooting schedule was unusually tight; but I made the time between

sessions of Fitness America Model. It was a great decision and I am confi-

dent this month’s MY WORLD will validate the choices.

The first look in the camera captured the poise and charm of this Louisi-

ana beauty. As I shot and talked to Michelle, the sincerity of story and the

quiet beauty of her persona captivated me. I knew her story needed to be

told and would be appreciated: Michelle was born and raised in St Ber-

nard Parish, right outside of New Orleans. As you know, this area was

among the most devastated by hurricane Katrina. Michelle and her fam-

ily were violently forced to flee their home and eventually move to

Hammond, Louisiana, where they now reside.

Thomas, thanks for the “heads-up” and Michelle, thanks for being part

of MY WORLD.

Michelle Berthelot

Age: 22Height: 5’5” Weight: 110lbs

Where were you born?This is a very ironic question at this time in my life. I

was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, located

right outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. Unfortu-

t l thi ff t d th t b H i

from day one; and he knows that I will never give up

until I conquer my dreams. I could never thank him

enough for everything he has helped me with.

Female?

The one aspect of fitness today that I think really

needs to change is the unnatural attempts people use

to remain fit. Some people think that steroids, diet

pills, etc. are the “speedy” answers to getting in




nately, this area was affected the worst by Hurricane

Katrina; therefore, my family now resides in

Hammond, Louisiana.

Marital Status? Children?I am not married; and I do not have any children. I

have many hopes and dreams that I feel I need to ac-complish before I am ready to think about marriage.

However, I cannot wait to one day, experience this

part of my life.

Education?

I graduated from Archbishop Hannan High School,

located in Meraux, LA, in the year 2001. Thereafter, I

graduated from a Dale Carnegie Public Speaking

course the following summer. I just graduated senior

at Southeastern Louisiana University. In the future, I

plan to receive my Master’s degree in Dietetics.What do you consider your greatesttriumph(s)Model Universe 2005 – 1st place

Model America 2006 – 3rd place

Ms. Louisiana United States 2001

Ms. United States – 2nd runner up

National Dean’s List and Southeastern Louisiana

University’s Dean’s List

What do you do for a living?

Currently, I am a full-time college student at South-eastern Louisiana University for one more semester;

then I will be graduating. J. Thereafter, I will be mov-

ing to Los Angeles, California to pursue my model-

ing and acting career. I would like to become very

successful in the entertainment industry.

How/Why did you get involved in fitness?I have always had a passion for both emotional and

physical fitness. My friends have competed in body

building for a while; and I decided to join them (for

the first time) at the Model Universe competition in

Miami, Beach, Florida. I was very surprised to have

won my first competition; and have remained dedi-

cated since.

Favorite:Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul SeriesMovie: Dirty DancingCheat food: Anything Chocolate! (editor’s note

..”my kind of girl”)

Who influenced you the most athletically?Surprisingly, I have never had anyone directly influ-

ence me. However, I would have to think that my

family has had the most influence on me because of

their true support. They have always motivated and

influenced me that I can do anything that I put my

mind to. Also, they know that I will reach for the

highest in order to conquer my dreams; and they

have never and will never try to bring me down.

Who do you admire most:Male?I definitely admire Brian Applewhite, my friend and

coach, the most. He has always helped me prepare for

pageants and modeling competitions; and he has all

the faith in the world in me. He has believed in me

I admire Adriana Lima because she has become as

successful as I would, one day, like to become in the

modeling industry. She has been on many magazine

covers, runways, etc; and I would definitely like to

become as successful as she has.

What did you thinkabout your first com-petition?In June 2005, I traveled to

Miami Beach, Florida to

compete in Musclemania’s

Model Universe competi-

tion. When the top was

called, I was the last name

to get called; so I wasoverwhelmed just to make

it that far. Furthermore,

when my name was called

as the winner, it was like a

dream come true for me.

Who do you want to emu-

late? Athletically?

I would like to emulate

one of my childhood best

friends, whom I lost to

Leukemia. She was one of the greatest people I ever

knew; and she had never

let me down a day in my

life. She would never give

up on a dream; and she

would go to any extreme

to make hers some true. I

would like to have the

same perseverance and

dedication that she hadthroughout my lifetime.

How do you want to be remembered as anathlete?I would like to be remembered as a person who

stands for everything I believe in. I would like others

to remember my motivation, determination, and

dedication. Most of all, I would like to remembered

as a person who is very down to earth, and is willing

to help people to the best of my ability.

What traits do you value most?Determination, motivation, and a charismatic per-

sonality.

What do you see that is good in Fitness to-day?The thing that I like about fitness today is that more

people are taking it more seriously than they ever

have before. I think our society is starting to realize

the consequences of being overweight/obese are

more serious than they people realize; therefore,

they take exercise and fitness more serious than

people did in the past.

What needs to change in Fitness today, inyour opinion?

shape; however, it really just takes dedication, deter-

mination, and the will to want to remain fit.

If you could thank 3 people in your life, whoare they and why?

First, I was to thank God because (being from NewOrleans) since Hurri-

cane Katrina the only

thing my family had

left was faith in God

and each other to

keep going and see

the positive side of

things. Second, I want

to thank my mom and

dad because withouttheir support I would

have ever made it as

far as I have today.

Also, I would never

have the courage,

heart, and motivation

to continue without

them. Third, I would

like to thank my

Nanny and Pawpaw.

My Nanny has alwaystraveled with my

mom and I, and sup-

ported me with 100%

of her heart - I

couldn’t thank her

enough. Although my

Pawpaw is only here

in spirit now, I know

he is dancing right

behind me every stepof the way just as he always has.

Do you have any other comments?Many people do not realize how much your present

decisions will affect your future lifestyle. Therefore,

I would just like to share one of my motto’s –

“Healthy Choices = Healthy Lifestyle.” In other

words, make healthy choices now, so you will live a

healthier lifestyle in the future.

What is your passion?My passion is maintaining is maintaining both

physical and emotional fitness. I love exercising and

working out to maintain fitness; and I believe that

when a person is physically fit, it allows them to

maintain emotional fitness.

A good friend of mine told me this quote; and I love

the way it sums up fitness and athletes…. “Live to

train, train to win!”

What else do you want the reader to knowabout you?I would like the readers to know that if you want to

learn more about me and my fitness lifestyle you can

visit my website at www.michelleberthelot.net. Hope

you enjoy!!!




California has Venice Beach,

Florida has South Beach, &Vegas has the strip, but New

Jersey has ‘The Jersey Shore.’ “Down

the shore,” as we say, refers to the 127

miles of golden sandy beaches that

line the Atlantic Ocean along the

coast of New Jersey. Beautiful beaches

can be found anywhere in the world,

but what is unique to “The Shore” are

the people and the energy that can be

found on and around those beaches.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day the

entire tri-state area (New York, New

Jersey and Connecticut) and some of

Pennsylvania are let loose on our

boardwalks and beaches. After months

of cold weather, wind, and snow “let-

ting loose” is an understatement! We

raise hell not for a week during spring

break but for 3 months starting late

May through the end of August.

Throughout the winter residentsof this area are wrapped up in the holi-

day traditions, but once New Year’s is

over and the last street is swept in

Times Square we are getting ready for

sun and fun at The Shore. Along with

preparing shore houses the men of

New Jersey are sweating it out and

pumping it up in gyms everywhere in

anticipation of the big reveal; shirts

off!

“The Garden State;” it’s printed

on our license plates. We do grow

them big, but I am not talking about

Jersey tomatoes. I am talking about

the muscles! But these bodies are not

hatched, and they do not come from

drinking our tap water. They are cre-ated through great discipline, sacri-

fices, and hard work. We are not super

humans, as we fall into the cookies,

cakes and a winter slump like every-

one else. We too pack on a few winter

pounds during our hibernation and

hide it under thick sweaters and winter

coats. But come February we get seri-

ous. So what I am doing this summer is

spotlighting a

few guys who

have exceptional

physiques, and

finding out what

they do to build

and maintain

lean quality

muscle and what

they do to diet

down and get

ready for beachweather.

This Jersey

Muscle series

features Nick

and Brian; 2

guys that have

grown up smack

in the middle of

all the near-na-

ked bodies and

the mayhem that is the quest for the

best body you can have. Throughout

the summer I will produce a video se-

ries called “Jersey Muscle,” that will

take you up close and personal with

Nick, Brain, and some of their friends.

It will be a bird’s eye view into prepar-

ing for sun and partying this summer.Along the way, I will feature articles

here that will spotlight certain key

philosophies and techniques of each

featured guy. Come with us to the

gym, to the beach and out to some

parties. I will warn you, this is not a G-

rated DVD!

Nick is 20 years old, 6’ 225

pounds with a 31-32” waist. Brian is

23, 5’9 at 200 pounds with a 32”waist. Both admit that they have al-

most uncontrollable urges to eat

pizza, cheeseburgers, nachos and

cheesecake. You will learn how they

fight those urges, and how and when

they allow themselves to give into

those urges.February starts an immediate

switch in workout routines. The first

stop of the day is the gym; JerseyShore Fitness Shop in Bradley Beach,

NJ. The dreaded cardio is added back

into their workouts in addition to the

weights. Nick says he does 20-30 min-

utes at the end of his workouts so that

he is fueling his body on what he has

stored and not the

energy he needs totake him through a

productive, hard-

core lifting. He finds

that if he does

cardio first, he has a

dip in energy and

his weight lifting

suffers. Brian, on the

other hand, likes to

get up very earlyand do cardio in the

morning to kick his

metabolism into

high gear for the rest

of the day. Both,

however, agree that

they hate doing

cardio but that it is

an essential part of

dropping some

weight and keeping your body “tight”.In addition to the cardio, there is a

drastic change in eating habits and

diet. Brian says, “What’s great about

living in the Northeast is that if you

fall off your diet you can hide it under

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Why They Do ItHo w The y Do I t

layers of winter clothing. The key is to

know when to stop so that doing so is

not such a chore or an impossible task.

That will only discourage you.” Brian

likes to stay within 5 pounds of his

Nick stays strict and focused until

he reaches his goal weight, then in

moderation will have a few cheat items

earlier in the day. The key words here

“ h t it ” t l d A




likes to stay within 5 pounds of his

goal weight or what he calls his

“beach body.” Just making the adjust-

ments in cardio and diet will shed that

very fast, so it gives him some room to

enjoy some of his favorite “cheatfoods”.

But this

time of year

opens up so

many more pos-

sibilities. Aside

from just tak-

ing your shirt

off at the

beach, the

warmer

weather al-

lows you to

grill more

outside and

take long

jogs along

the beach

and board-

walk. As

soon as thewarmer

weather hits,

cardio be-

comes less

of a chore

when you

can do it

outside.

What is an

ongoing

struggle is

the diet.

First

thing, sugar is

gone, out of

the diet and

stays out.

More water is

added in, if

possible a gal-

lon a day. Tripsto The Wind-

Mill, a favorite

Jersey Shore

burger and

French fry place,

virtually stop!

Grilled chicken, salads, water with

lemon, and a baked potato are a sure

bet. Mornings are egg whites with

white turkey meat, some dry toast with

maybe a little peanut butter for taste

and needed fat, apples, fruit, tea or cof-

fee. Both Nick and Brian stay clear of

any type of juice. Juice is full of sugar

and some are also high in sodium.

are “cheat items,” not meals or days. A

cheat item maybe some cheese, or a

cup of pasta or an occasional slice of

pizza during this slim down, beach

body process. Nick has a secret addic-

tion to cheese and will admit he is a

‘cheese-aholic.’

I

have al-

ways said

that 50%

of your

body is

made in

the

kitchen;the other

50% is split

between a

productive

workout and

the proper

rest and re-

cuperation.

Just keep in

mind that the

older you getthe longer re-

cuperation

takes, so keep

in mind the

age of these

guys and be

smart about

your diet and

workouts.

These tipsand sugges-

tions will go

a long way

to develop-

ing and/or

maintain-

ing a beach

body of

any age.

Stay

with ushere for

more from

Nick,

Brian and

Jersey Muscle.

For information about the release

of the DVD go to

www.muscleonfilm.com . See photos,

clips, behind the scenes and read more

about Nick, Brian and their gym bud-dies.

Thanks to Jersey Shore Fitness

Shop , Bradly Beach, NJ for letting us

use you gym!

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By: Skip La Cour

Natural bodybuilding has been

propelled forward with the de

velopment of high quality,

highly effective nutritional sports

supplements.

Proper supplementation is essen-

tial to those who strive for the best

physique it is possible to achieve

without drugs. If all factors such as ge-

netics, training, and nutrition were

equal among those who train natu-rally, the choice of the

Just because you’ve decided to train without drugs does not mean you have to settle for

second-rate results. A structured supplementation program can be a tremendous advan-tage in your quest to gain muscle and lose body fat. When combined with proper training

and nutritional habits, a good supplementation program can assist in more efficient and

rapid muscle growth — without the moral, legal, and medical ramifications commonly

associated with drug-use. It will, however, take patience, knowledge, and a financial

investment.

right supplementation program would

undoubtedly differentiate the best de-

velopment from the mere satisfactory.

Probably the biggest development

in supplementation is food product de-

sign and engineering. Nutritional

supplements are more convenient and

better tasting than ever. The present is

a great time to eat nutritiously with the

advancements that have been made

over the years. Long gone are the daysof the horrible, “chalky-tasting” pro-

tein powders and unpalatable pills and

powders. It took a lot of dedication

from the lifters of the past to stick to

their regimens.

It is often more efficient and much

easier for the body to get the nutrients

it needs to build muscle with the state-

of-the-art food replacements and whey

protein powders rather than with ordi-nary food. Another tremendous advan-

tage these have over regular food is

that they can be significantly more nu-

tritious with a mere fraction of the

calories and very little fat.

Supplements are just that –

supplementation or adding sup-

port to sound nutrition and exer-

cise. They are not intended to take

the place of intelligent eating

habits and good old-fashionedhard training.

I have often talked to many

novice trainees who mistakenly

believe that the addition of the

“latest and greatest” supplement will

help them instantly get 21-inch arms.

Worse yet, they are willing to spend

any amount of money needed to pur-

chase it. Although supplements can be

very helpful, they do not offer any

miracles all by themselves.

A detailed supplementation pro-

gram can be very expensive. But if

you want to be the best you can be,

you would be smart to take advantage

of them.

However, this does not mean you

should immediately go out and buy

every product available. Good judg-

ment is essential to getting the most

out of your investment.

A good case can be made to jus-

tify buying a high-quality whey pro-

tein powder. When compared to egg

whites — a less expensive proteinsource — the whey protein is actually

a better value. Ten egg whites have ap-

proximately 30 grams of protein. But

the heat used to cook the egg whites

alters the structure of the protein some-

times to the point that only 40 percent

will be actually used by the body.

When you factor in the time needed to

cook the eggs, their actual value is

lowered even further.

Now, let’s evaluate high-quality

whey protein powder. One serving

equals about 25 grams. It usually

tastes great, comes in several flavors,

mixes easily, is quick and convenient

and, most importantly, is efficiently as-

similated by the body — much more

efficiently than the egg whites. You

may discover that it is well worth the

expense to invest in such a protein

supplement.

If you plan on making the most of

your intense workouts, you have to

back them up with proper nutritional

habits. This means you will have to eat

well-balanced meals from six to ten

times a day. It has been said that how

you eat determines up to 80 percent of

the way you look.

Many of us do not eat the way we

should simply because of the inconve-

nience. Cooking ten meals a day could

be tremendously time consuming.

Substituting some of those meals with

a good meal replacement could be just

the assistance you need to keep youeating right, which will lead to reach-

ing your physique enhancement goals.

I would have a very difficult time

feeding my body what it needs to grow

if it were not for the help of these food

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I use meal replacements through-

out the day, alternating them with my

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Mental fitness is the discipline and control

that you engage over your mind to en

hance inner images of yourself and experi-

ence them through your words, thoughts, and activi-

ties. It is as simple as this: YOUR THOUGHTS CRE-

ATE YOUR REALITY and it has even been proven(for those who won’t believe anything they can’t

see) through quantum physics.

Your thoughts shape your future as well as

shape your body and improve your performance.

The importance of mental fitness combined with

physical fitness in achieving your goals is as neces-

sary as feeding your body nutritious foods on which

to flourish. Synonymously, would you not also feed

your mind? Mental fitness is required to attain any

goal that you intend for yourself.

Here’s an interesting study. The study was thefamous “free-throw” experiment where athletes were

separated into three groups. The first group had to

physically practice shooting free throws. The second

group had to only mentally practice shooting free

throws. The third group had to shoot free throws for

50% of the time and mentally visualize shooting

free throws for the other 50% of the time. Which

group had the best progress? The third

group!

So, how do you get into thelevel of fitness that you wish?

No, you don’t have to shoot

free throws, but you do

have to EXERCISE

YOUR MIND! Read

something up-beat once

a day, preferably in the

morning. Forget the

newspaper unless you

stick with the sports

section, business or com-ics. When you first sit up

in your bed in the morning

say, “I feel terrific!”, “I rule!”

or whatever fuels your engine.

Training

YourMind….

Do this before you even put your feet on the floor.

Keep saying it and put feeling into it. This is what

you choose for yourself. You don’t have to be a hap-

less victim of your daily events. Create them by de-

veloping the habit of visualizing the details of your

ideal day.See yourself eating the perfect foods and how

you choose your body to look and perform each

morning. I call it “creating my day”. After you visu-

alize, create a positive affirmation in your own

words about what you would like to accomplish. Af-

firm that you have already reached your goal by

speaking in the “now.” Also, only positive words are

used for affirmations. Refrain from using the words,

“not” or “don’t”.

Stating what you “don’t want” doesn’t bring

you what you want. You must declare what you in-tend to do, be or have. Then expect it to happen, be-

lieve it. I have personally found Dr. Wayne Dyer’s fa-

mous line, “I’ll see it when I believe it”, to be true.

Pay attention to your daily words as they have

great power. What are you saying about yourself to

others? Always speak about yourself in the highest

way. Your thoughts create your reality. Take the re-

sponsibility to be aware of your thoughts and words.

If you catch yourself saying something like, “I can’t

stand my fat legs”, you should always verbally cor-rect yourself. I’d recommend doing just that as to

not give the words that you just said any power.

You could say, “I cancel that last thought and

meant to say that I love my legs, I love the

fact that I even have legs and I am now

choosing to make them shapely and strong.

They were merely a product of what I have

made them and I choose to change that. I

love them for having the ability to respond

beautifully to my training.”

With these mental techniques create the en-ergy and time to love and care for yourself. YOU

ARE A POWERFUL PERSON and have been given

this gift to create rewarding and joyful happenings

in your life. So, let’s exercise and feed our minds

great stuff!

Words of Power




inspired by




I

remember the first time I watched the movie

Pumping Iron and distinctly identifying with

the story of Mike Katz. I was a skinny 150-

pound ninth grader at the time. You could probably

make a circle with your thumb and index finger and

almost get it around my entire bicep.

If you remember the part, Katz talked about

growing up as a skinny adolescent as well. He spoke

about feeling unaccepted and how sometimes while

out at a school dance he’d break away and run to the

gym to lift weights in the middle of the night.

I think there is a little Mike Katz in almost ev-

ery diehard weightlifter. That part that of us that

feels like the gym is our sanctuary, a place we canretreat to and find answers at any time we like. I

know for me it is. Its a place where there is no guess-

ing. A place where there is no outside influence

which determines the outcome. A place where we

know that we will get out what we put in.

At 33 years of age, I’ve been at this weight lift-

ing thing for the better part of the last two decades. I

cant even remember a time when I took off more

than three or four days from the gym. Even during

family vacations as a teenager, Id call ahead to the

city my family was visiting to make sure I had a

place to train.

Truthfully, I feel I look better now than I did

when I was 23. While my motivation remains high,

I’m always on the lookout for that special some-

thing which will push me even further.

But recently, maybe its because I’m getting

older, that desire has taken on new heights. That’s

when my friend and co-worker Corey Simpson came

to me with the idea that he and I should enter a com-

petition.

Although I’ve always admired bodybuilders

I’ve never really had the desire to become one. How-

ever Corey convinced me to enter the upcoming

Muscle Mania Contest in South Florida June 22-23.

I accepted, wanting to see what I could do if I got in

the best shape of my life. What would happen if I

pushed my body to its limits? I wanted to prove to

myself I belong on that stage.

Ill be competing in the fitness category which

doesn’t require as much muscle but Corey on the

other hand is what most people around our gym re-

fer to as a freak of nature. Having won the 1998

Tampa Bay Classic (Middle weight) and the 1999

Mr. Florida (Light Heavyweight), he stays lean year

round and has the type of physique that can do some

damage in the bodybuilding portion of the competi-

tion.

After taking a hiatus from

the sport for close to fiveyears, he’s made the commit-

ment to pursue his dreams again.

I got that fire back, he said. My dad pushed me

to be No. 1. I hear his voice telling me every day that

when you think you’re working hard, work even

harder. So I pretty much have put everything in my

life on the back burner for now. My life for the two

months leading up to the competition is all about

this one goal.

I believe I’m a top 5 competitor right now. I

know its a great show so well see how it turns out.Two years ago I recall going with a friend of

mine to the same show. She asked me to be her sup-

port. Well, when I got into the elevator at the

Fontainebleau Hotel it was probably one of the most

humbling experiences of my life. There were several

people, both men and women, who were there to

compete. Examples of perfection I had not seen be-

fore in person. I felt like I was shrinking in the corner

of the elevator.

So that image motivates me as I begin training

harder than ever. Corey and I have been doing cardio

twice a day in addition to our normal weight train-

ing sessions. The meals and giving up little thingswe like to eat has been the greatest challenge. But

we feed off one another, always keeping each other

in check, pushing the limits and staying motivated.

But what it all really comes down to is that little

voice inside your head. As a personal trainer and

spin instructor I’m constantly reminding my clients

and students to answer to that voice. Our goals in

life, whether they be personal, business oriented or

fitness oriented need nurturing every day. They need

to be challenged. Whether its Corey’s dad or a 15-

year-old weakling whom kids used to call E.T., thatvoice inside each of our heads is telling us to do an-

other rep, push it up another level on the stairs, don’t

quit.

Embrace that voice. At any age, that whisper be-

comes the roar that keeps us going.

“What would happen if I pushed my body to its limits?

I wanted to prove to myself I belong on that stage.”

by David Norrie




Tribulus along with several other testosterone boost-

ing ingredients (and even estrogen inhibiting ingre-

lin), which prevents the absorption

of testosterone into the receptors.

Taking Eurycoma, helps the body

free bound Testosterone into Ac-

tive Usable Testosterone by lower-

ing SHBG (sex hormone binding

testosterone

continued from page 34




ing ingredients (and even estrogen inhibiting ingre

dients like in Tribuloid). People who experience

good results with Tribulus feel them over time.

Tribulus has an excellent safety record and is not

a drug so does not show on drug tests.

3) 17-Hydroxy17-Hydroxy by IDS is the strongest androgen

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night with the last meal. The product I take is made

by ErgoPharm.

5) Eurycoma LongfoliaEurycoma Longfolia unbinds testosterone from a

hormone called SHBG (sex hormone binding globu-

ing SHBG (sex hormone binding

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Final Thoughts on Testoster-one Boosting Supplementa-

tionIf you are an over 25 year old

trainee whose testosterone levels

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you may

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the same time. You could get

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effects from doing so.

About the Author

Hugo Rivera , About.com’s Bodybuilding Guide and

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, is a nationally-known best-

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and fitness, including “The Body Sculpting Bible for Men”,

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Fitness:

S lf Esteem




Being involved in the fitness industry

and watching people grow in their pas

sion has caused me to wonder if fitness

actually helps or hurts a person’s self-

esteem.

Many people are attracted to the fitness

lifestyle because of what they can get out of it. In

fact, it is common for

people to be drawn to

fitness because they feel

they are lacking some-

thing. Attaining their fit-

ness goals will bring

them more self-confi-

dence and increase their

self-esteem. Fitness can

change your life! No one

can deny that losingweight, gaining muscle,

having more energy and

improving one’s health

makes you feel great.

There’s great satisfaction

in changing the way you

look and feel for the bet-

ter.

Unfortunately, what

often happens is the

slow and continuous spi-ral of what I call “self-es-

teem deflation”. It’s easy

to become obsessed with

how you look and want-

ing to look better. Many

struggle with desires to

be bigger, leaner or stronger. Because most fitness

enthusiasts are competitive in nature, setting new

fitness goals and attaining them becomes a con-

stant and challenging process. Sometimes whenwe accomplish this, we yearn for more. Ambition

is productive, but obsession can be destructive.

Can you imagine how confusing it looks to see a

beautiful fitness model complain about how un-

attractive she is or a bodybuilder devastated be-

cause he just lost five pounds overnight when he’s

already much bigger than the average Joe.

You have to ask yourself if your passion for

fitness keeps you feeling good about yourself or if

it makes you feel worse. Do you get discouraged

because you compare yourself to others and con-

sumed with expectations to be better? Do you of-

ten feel depressed that

you’re not big

enough, lean enough

or strong enough?

Do you focus on how

behind you are when

you have actually el-

evated to a level of

fitness that surpassed

when you first began

your fitness journey?Are you more self-

conscience now as a

fitness freak than

when you were not

fitness-oriented? I

know that many

people can answer

these questions with

yes.

Fitness is a pas-

sionate adventure. It

will have its ups and

downs. The key to

enjoying fitness is

learning to balance

your drive to be bet-

ter and celebrating

how your commitment to fitness helped you

evolve into the fit and healthy person that you are

today. Challenging yourself is great. Loving your-

self for who you are, even with your all “fitness”shortcomings, is better. Take charge of your atti-

tude and be proud that you have chosen the fitness

lifestyle. Remember that you ARE ENOUGH, even

as you get better. You are STILL ENOUGH.

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OCB YORTON CUP NATIONAL BODYBUILDING

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Hurricane Wilma did

some damage in Octo

ber 2005 in Fort Lau

derdale, FL. Street

signs, stoplights, treesand roofs were dam-

aged, and power was lost throughout

the city. The town came out of it struc-

turally sound for the most part though.

Much like the city itself, the 2005

OCB Yorton Cup nationals suffered

some damage. Competitors cancelled

plans to compete due to not wanting

to travel to the damaged city, and

some locals without power had theirtraining thrown off and pulled out.

Last minute scrambling around was

also needed to secure an alternative lo-

cation for the contest. The original

venue was forced to cancel due to

building damage.

So the competition itself, like the

city, suffered damage in the overall

scheme of things, but its structure too

stood sound in the aftermath. The

competitors who overcame obstaclesproved to be the structure of the show.

The women’s bodybuilding turnout

topped even the most impressive

showing from last year’s OCB Yorton

Cup.

Runner-up in the Women’s Body-

building Starlet Anderson told OCB

National Chairman, “Next year I’m

walking away with that Cup” after the

conclusion of the event. Added size inthe next year will make her even more

of a threat. And she’s from Pittsburgh,

which may mean something itself. In

2004, Mike Mutschler of Pittsburgh

set his sights on the Yorton Cup a year

in advance. He emerged the victor.

2005 was Doreen Harris’ turn. Also

from Pittsburgh, she had set her sights

on the Cup a year ahead of time as

well, and took it home. In 2006 the

Yorton Cup will actually be IN Pitts-burgh. If the past is any indication of

the future, it should be one all-out war

come November 4th.

Women’s BodybuildingSome say in a lineup of great phy-

siques, a matter of peaking at the right

time can be difference between 1st

and5th. The women’s bodybuilding at the

OCB Yorton Cup II couldn’t be a bet-

ter example of this.

Gayle Gray didn’t quite seem to

get to the leanness level she needed in

time for this show. Linda Carpenter

didn’t seem to come in quite as hard as

she’s been seen on stage in the past.

She was a threat as it was though, and

more so impressive is her defiance of

age, competing at age 50 (but yousurely couldn’t guess that by her ap-

pearance!). Leanne Allen seemed to

miss peaking for that crisp hard look.

Starlet Anderson showed up as impres-

sive as ever. She displayed her phy-

sique well, nailing pose after pose with

near flawless form (she took best fe-

male poser for the show with her

evening routine as well). Kelli Correa

showed up lean and hard, but couldn’tseem to match the size of Doreen Har-

ris. Harris combined enough size and

hardness to rise above the rest on this

day. Her future plans are uncertain as

of now. Refining her posing a little

more will make her the person to beat

no matter where she decides to com-

pete next… even if in the IFPA pros,

which she qualified to do with her vic-

tory at this contest.

Men’s BodybuildingIt was Louis Costa’s first show.

He’s built like a tank. His thickness

will take him far in future outings

when he dips his bodyfat down a little

lower and brings out more detail. Eu-

gene Chuvyrov was another impres-

sive novice. He’s built a solid founda-

tion and shows pleasing symmetrical

development along with a goodamount of size, highlighted by an im-

pressive wide back. His definition fell

a little short too though, in this outing,

and the more cut Troy Hill captured

the division with help from his great

muscle shape.

The Houserocker Melvin Ware did

what he does best and lit the crowd upin the process of taking yet another

best poser award. Ware displayed super

lat width, but it wasn’t enough to over-

take Al Cucchiara for the Men’s 50+

division title. Cucchiara had a bit of

an edge in hardness and symmetry,

with which he, at over age 50, was

even a serious threat in the Open divi-

sion. He actually faced off with Over

40 division champ Sean Sullivan for

the top two spots in their Open class.Sullivan ended up taking straight firsts

though and was the one to advance to

the overalls. Sullivan happens to have

a gift for entertaining the audience

with his dramatic posing routines. This

time he rose from beneath the rear

stage decked out as Batman.

In the other Open class, Frank

DaKaud is a massive man, but he just

can’t seem to nail his conditioning touse his mammoth size to outdo others

at the shows he’s been in. The battle in

this Open class would be between

three… Chris Motil, Nate Hagerty, and

William Powell. Motil would probably

be considered the most gifted of the

three genetically, but he missed his

peak for this day. Had he matched his

appearance of 10/8/05 when he

clinched the overall title at the OCB

Cape Cod Natural, things may havebeen different, but the softer look,

seemingly from water retention, and

absence of the vascularity he showed

in Cape Cod resulted in a 3rd place fin-

ish this time. Nate Hagerty was on

stage for only the 2nd time, his first be-

ing two weeks prior when he won the

overall title in Blacksburg, VA. Despite

not quite having the size of Motil yet,

his polished symmetrical look and

tighter physique landed him in 2nd.

The one man that stopped Hagerty

from the top spot was William Powell.

The 23 year-old Hagerty wasn’t able to

match Powell’s longer length of time

training that resulted in impressive

size and appealing muscle maturity.

Powell was a standout in the show and

captured all first place votes from the judges all the way to the overall title.

William Powell became the 2nd man to

claim the top title for OCB, the Yorton

Cup, and solidified his name in history

(The Yorton Cup adds each winner’s

name to a plate on the Cup’s base so it

houses the history of its champions),

and became eligible to compete as an

IFPA pro in the process.

FigureMegan DosVais showed up look-

ing more stunning than in any of the

previous shows she competed in. She

more prominently displayed her

abdominals, which made a huge im-

pression and drew attention to her

physique. She won’t be seen in a Nov-

ice category anymore after her victory

here. It’s Open division from here on

out, and she’s shown she’s more thanready for that.

Kerry Searight had set her sights

on the Yorton Cup show early on. She

got one step closer with a first place

finish in the 35+ division, taking

straight firsts in the scoring. Susan

Bailey claimed 2nd. Her impressive

shoulder caps and sleek physique just

weren’t at their best this day. She says

she spent an extensive time period di-

eting for shows throughout the year,

and by year’s end, it may have caught

up with her. She looked flatter than

she’s been seen before, and a little de-

pleted.

Onto the Open division… In the

first class, Stacy Rowicki looked im-

pressive showing a lean hard phy-

sique. She captured a couple first place

nods from the judges, but that wasn’t

enough. Katrina Roundtree made herbest showing to date and picked up

the other five first place votes to take

the class title.

The top four in the second class of

the Open division are reminiscent of

November 12, 2005 – Fort Lauderdale, FL

& FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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what a figure physique should be.

Each showing a trained look with ap-

pealing lines of separation and curva-

ture. Emily Roberts had an impressive

build, but there just wasn’t enough

leanness to match the rest in this tough

division Aisha Jackson is symbolic of




Eugene Chuvyrov Al Cucchiara Leanne Allen

Chris Motil Lora Gliptis

Sean Sullivan Kerry SearightAisha Jackson

Katrina Roundtree

division. Aisha Jackson is symbolic of

a runway model the way she graces the

stage. Her lower body leanness didn’t

quite seem to match her upper body,and may well have been the reason

judges placed her 4 th. Malinda Jo Lay-

man was impressive once again, but

something seemed a little off from her

April 30th look in Richmond. The po-

tential of all the ladies in this class

could result on varied placements de-

pendant on who nails their best look.

The two who showed up closest to that

were Kerry Searight and Lora Gliptis,

and what a decision it was between thetwo. It doesn’t get any closer than this

photo finish. Each took 3 first place

votes (Layman claimed the 7 th one),

and placements came down to a tie-

breaker where Searight crept ahead

due to being ranked higher by 4 of the

7 judges. Searight got another step

closer to the title she worked so hard

towards. In the end, Roundtree would

be the one obstacle the deniedSearight claim to the Cup this year.

Roundtree seemed to have more

muscle curvature, particularly in her

legs, a more accentuated v-taper, and a

bit of a dryer look that seemed to be

the polishing touches. Roundtree’s

best showing of the year culminated

with her laying claim to OCB’s top

title, becoming the 2nd ever Figure

Yorton Cup recipient, and becoming

eligible to compete as an IFPA pro inthe process.

Ms. FitnessTwo first-time competitors came

together to compete in Ms. Fitness

Florida. This was the first year for this

event. Hurricane Wilma did its own

high kicks and flips through the town

before Kelly Gould and MonicaMaeda got their turns. A hurricane

didn’t stop these two from breaking

into the sport, and becoming qualified

for the Ms. Fitness USA national

championships in the process though.

OCB competition will be back in

Fort Lauderdale July 22, 2006 with the

OCB Intra Coastal Natural Bodybuild-

ing & Figure Championships with Ms.

Fitness Florida. Complete details and

downloadable entry forms, and the

complete OCB list of contests, are

online at www.theOCBwebsite.com.

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