The Fame of Health and Fitness

I could if I wasn’t so close to competing. My proteins are...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:27:12 -0700

I could if I wasn’t so close to competing. My proteins are limited right now and I don’t especially care for sashimi unless its salmon and that is out!

True story: These are all a few of my favourite things but I...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:11:59 -0700

True story: These are all a few of my favourite things but I didn’t eat any. To be honest it wasn’t even the slightest bit tempting and this is something to celebrate. I found it tough during my second season to be around people eating the food I ‘wanted’ but here I am at less than 10 weeks out and cravings are under control :)

The ending to a private message I received today <3 You...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:03:35 -0700

The ending to a private message I received today <3 You seriously know how to make my eyes water. So happy to have you all in my life. Thank you for everything!

2 competitions in 2 years. This is my third season and August...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:12:15 -0700

2 competitions in 2 years. This is my third season and August will be my third competition ever. It’s been such an incredible journey. There have been days I laughed, days I felt confused, happy, sad, lonely, on top of the world, confident, motivated, and days I have cried because of both struggles and triumphs. This journey has allowed who I really am to be present. As hard as it can be its worth every second and each day/month/year I learn something new about myself. Here is to 🍻embracing the future and to new experiences to come. #cheers #wbff #theresajennprep #fit #fitness

Offered cake and didn’t have the heart to say...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:07:58 -0700

Offered cake and didn’t have the heart to say ‘No’. Accepted but did not eat it. Carry on! Less than 10 weeks to go!!!

Today is 10 weeks out from my first #wbff pro show. I just...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:27:26 -0700

Today is 10 weeks out from my first #wbff pro show. I just received my new training program and it is game on! As in game on against myself. Honestly there have been some days when I have questioned WHY I would choose to make my Pro debut and get married within weeks of each other …am I sane? (I think so 😜) and there are other days when I understand exactly why I chose this. It’s hard to say the least BUT I am doing it and I will bring the best I can under my current circumstances. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? RIGHT???! 😁😳😔 #iwillsurvive #wbff

I’m recovering from a setback. Because I was sick 😷the...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:46:48 -0700

I’m recovering from a setback. Because I was sick 😷the last several days I lost time in the gym. It bothered me yesterday 😠 but I’m over it. There’s nothing I can do about being sick aside from resting 😴Today I felt better 😎and so I went to the gym and completed weights only 💪To be honest with you I am not looking to be 👑The Best 👑 at my first Pro show but I AM looking to be MY BEST 🙋That is the only thing that matters to me and anything above and beyond being MY best will be icing on the cake 🎂Here we are approaching almost 10 weeks out.

"You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!"

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:20:43 -0700

“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!”

- Dr. Seuss (via runwithrach)

Thanks T! Means a lot coming from you. Got your PM, replying...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:59:39 -0700

Thanks T! Means a lot coming from you. Got your PM, replying soon :)

Wow! Really?! How cool would that be! There’s a few...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:48:23 -0700

Wow! Really?! How cool would that be! There’s a few fitblrs coming we should meet.

My first competition was INBF and to my surprise I won. This is...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:47:19 -0700

My first competition was INBF and to my surprise I won. This is when I was anonymously blogging for a year and Oxygen magazine picked up my story so I had to come out LOL.

After I got my feet wet it was time to go after my PRO with the WBFF in BC and I won.

Now this third one is my first Pro show :)

Thank you girl! It means so much to me to hear this! You have...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:29:39 -0700

Thank you girl! It means so much to me to hear this! You have been there through the lows and the highs and I appreciate everything you do. Here I go again, doing something that creates fear yet makes me a stronger person. xo

On August 24th I will be competing against the best of the best...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:24:01 -0700

On August 24th I will be competing against the best of the best at my first #wbff pro show and third competition ever. Part of me is nervous but in a good way. Competing at Worlds is a dream come true and the only piece that is in my hands is bringing my best. I can not compare my body, symmetry or muscle development to anyone else’s because there’s only one me. My goal is to bring a better package than last year and I know I will reach this goal, I already have. Considering the amount of things going on right now with working, planning a wedding, juggling careers, prepping for a show and having a life I’m doing pretty well! My vision and focus are razor sharp right now and for this I am grateful. Let’s do this!

Almost 11 weeks out from #wbff I’m getting there day by...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:35:00 -0700

Almost 11 weeks out from #wbff I’m getting there day by day. No cutting for now, still have upper body building to do. The reality is that I live a #blessedbodies365 lifestyle which means that I live a healthy lifestyle all year round and not just get into shape for #competitions. I enjoy treats in moderation and the occasional drink. I have learned to live my life this way and it took me a long time to realize and be ‘ok’ with not having 8-10% body fat all year round. Personally I don’t want to be dieting all year round just so I can be constantly ripped. It’s not about being #shredded all year round for me. It’s about having a healthy mind and a healthy body and a body that can perform as well as look #healthy This is where my 9 year journey has led me and I am happy. Mind you I always want to continue to learn and become a better version of myself but not at the cost of misery or living in the gym. No one has to agree with this because this is my opinion and my realizations that are fitting for me. #personal #honest

Time DOES fly!! Yes I would love to know if anyone is coming to...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:08:37 -0700

Time DOES fly!! Yes I would love to know if anyone is coming to Vegas for the WBFF Pro show on Saturday, August 24th!!!

Today is officially 80 days out from @wbff Worlds! I am starting...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:34:15 -0700

Today is officially 80 days out from @wbff Worlds! I am starting to get really excited about my first Pro Show and I can’t wait to see my new #wbffpro body. What an honour it will be to share the stage with some of the most inspiring women in the industry. No turning back now.

I always wanted to be fit but I struggled with how to achieve my...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:03:26 -0700

I always wanted to be fit but I struggled with how to achieve my goals. I didn’t grow up as an athletic child, teenager, or young adult, but I knew I wanted to be an athlete. I remember reading my first issue of Oxygen Magazine and, like so many of the women in Oxygen, I instantly felt reassured that maybe I too could make a transformation to a healthier lifestyle. Soon after following Oxygen’s meal plans, tips, and workouts, I started to see a difference in my physique. However, the benefits of eating clean and working out came to an end when I let the stress of university consume me. I found emotional comfort in overindulging in food and before I knew it I gained almost 40lbs in less than 6 months. Gaining weight is easy when you’re eating cheddar cheese and chips at 2:00AM; not to mention being raised in an Italian home where all meals are to die for! I still remember the day I tried to put on a pair of my ‘Fat Jeans’ and they wouldn’t go past my hips. This was my defining moment. Portion control and moderation was an issue for me but at the time I just thought that I liked to eat more than others.

Shortly after feeling that I was at my lowest point, I started reading about The Eat-Clean Diet. Tosca Reno’s book taught me the essentials of clean eating and the importance of turning this into a lifestyle. At that time, my boyfriend John (now fiancé) helped me incorporate the principles of clean eating in addition to going for daily jogs and learning how to lift weights. There were many days when I was frustrated with the number on the scale and the one piece that got me through was John telling me “Don’t focus on the number on the scale. Do this because you want to be healthy. Everything else will come.” And that is exactly what I did. Over the year I was able to lose the weight and in exchange I gained some confidence and improved health. Finally I was starting to feel closer to being myself again.

In an effort to find another physical challenge, I discovered CrossFit. After an intensive year of training I noticed my body fat % decreased and my strength increased. All of the sudden a thought I had for 8 years of competing in a fitness modelling competition started to seem like a realistic goal. I began researching the industry and I studied the federations, competitions, categories, and the athletes. I even went to see my first fitness competition, which was WBFF BC 2010 to learn more and this is when I saw now WBFF Pro Fitness Model Marilyse Mayerhofer earn her Pro card.

I was completely inspired by the WBFF and my search for coach in the fitness industry continued and this is when I found the missing piece to my puzzle, my coach, WBFF PRO Fatima Leite Kusch. Together we made my progress possible and in September 2011 I competed for the first time and won first place. After getting my feet wet I prepared for my dream, competing with the WBFF. I competed with the WBFF on June 23rd for the first time and I won my Pro card as a Fitness Model. Becoming a Pro with the WBFF and being published in Oxygen Magazine several times since 2012 were huge dreams of mine that became realities and proved to me that dreams really do come true when you’re passionate. I am truly grateful for everything that has come my way and for the unconditional support from my coach, the amazing women from my team, Team Blessed Bodies, and everyone who has supported my journey since the beginning.

Follow me as I prepare for something I’ve never done before, my first Pro show with THE WBFF!

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~ Napoleon Hill

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DIVA always. liveanddominate: Pick one. I’d take th valkyrie...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:57:52 -0700

DIVA always.

liveanddominate:

Pick one. I’d take th valkyrie :)

"It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It’s seeing what..."

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:36:21 -0700

““It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It’s seeing what other people don’t see, and pursuing that vision no matter who tells you not to.””

- Howard Schultz

Using Brown Rice Syrup for the first time! #baking #cake

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:25:22 -0700

Using Brown Rice Syrup for the first time! #baking #cake