Pre-Comp / NPC Competition – The Branch Warren Classic

Since I’ve got to get some sleep, I’m going to make this short. It’s Friday night and I’m sitting here mentally preparing for my first NPC competition. I’m feeling a little “off” today from skipping my usual workout (had to more…

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San Diego Rock & Roll Half Marathon 2011

As I’m sitting here reflecting on my exhilarating half-marathon weekend in sunny San Diego I’m thinking two things: First, what did I just do? And second, when am I going to do it again? Having heard that the San Diego more…

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Protein – Are you getting enough?

I regularly get asked the question, “how much protein should I be getting each day?”  Depending on your fitness goals the answer varies.  An inactive adult (not any of us) should be consuming  .36 grams of protein per pound of more…

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Motivation – the Key to Success

Often times we need that little push to get us back on track when it comes to the gym.  For many it’s developing a new, exciting workout routine, registering for a race or competition, planning a beach vacation, buying new more…

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Interval Training

When I see the word “intervals” pop up on my workout calendar two things come to mind – please no (!) and fat burning at it’s finest!  I’d like to think of myself as a cardiovascular cyborg, but when it more…

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Teeny B Bikini Photo Shoot in the Bahamas

I just got home from an amazing catalog shooting experience in the Bahamas, where I shot the new Teeny B Bikini Couture line. From my touchdown on the sunny island until my final Kalik Light beer in the airport, the more…

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Satio Photography Shoot

After a long day of shooting with the amazing Wendi Satio of Satio Photography, I’m heading home to Texas feeling confident I’ll be adding a lot of incredible images to my growing portfolio. Having shot with Wendi before, it felt more…

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