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NPC Nationals in Atlanta

Island_Girl

Island_Girl

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I'm back home. I had a blast! There were over 500 competitors total in this show. Amazing show and it ran very well and in a timely fashion.

Thanks to Nathan at N2BM for his sponsorship for me and for supporting and believing in me! Thanks Nate! Also want to thank TP and LSR for the awesome tan.

I competed in Figure in this show. The last 2 years, 2008 and 2009, I competed in bodybuilding at the USAs in Vegas. I just felt I wasn't big enough to compete against other lightweights as stage weight for me is about 105-108lbs. This weight class goes up to 115, so I am competing against girls that are 7+lbs. more than me and on top of that, they are shorter than me.

So this year I thought I go back to figure and see how well I do. I competed in July at my state show and won the B class. My prep was very different competing in figure. I knew I had to down play my posing and I was able to eat things like bagels w/ cream cheese, cereal w/ ff milk, fun stuff like that. When I follow a strict cardio and food plan, and use my N2BM supplements catered for my body, my body responds very well. Getting hard and conditioned is not too much of a problem for me. And since figure is staying away from being too hard, conditioned, the dry look, I had to make sure to come in softer. Even though it is not what I like to bring to stage, it is what it is.

The judges still thought I was too hard and muscular. Wow, what was I suppose to do? Not diet at all? LOL Well, kind of bummed, but I guess bodybuilding is where I belong.

And some good news! They had their annual judges meeting that they talk about changes in the NPC/IFBB for 2011 and they are creating a new division called "Physique". It is for woman who are too muscular for figure and not quite big enough for bodybuilding. I couldn't believe my ears! This is perfect for me! I'm excited as news about this will be coming out more. Looking forward to it.

I did make new friends which is always a bonus. Saw some old friends and caught up on stuff. Fun weekend overall!!!

Here are some stage pics.

Thanks for all your support ladies.
 
dang, I always click new posts and don't read where they are before I post, a bad habit lol I am leavin now, lookin good in those pics btw :D
 
That sounds like a fun weekend!
That physique category sounds interesting, it must be kinda frustrating to be in "too good shape" for figure. I don't know anything about competitions or anything, but it sounds like the different categories have pretty different standards, so that Physique category might help fill in that void between figure and bb.
Your stage pics are really impressive, I can't see them large as I'm not plat, but is there a link to photos on the show website or something?
Thanks for the update Island Girl :)
 
You looked amazing great work should be very proud of the package you brought..

I started another thread those changes please feel free to chime in I am super excited about them.
 
Looking great in those photos gal,i wasn't able to attend ,theres been a flu bug going on around here!
 
Congratulations! You looked amazing! That is very exciting about the new category. I hope they will follow the lead here in Canada.

How did your guy, Luis (I think), do??
 
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I was really stoked about going but I have a serious one track mind these days. Pissed with myself for forgetting.

I hate that you got the judges shell game played on you. Judging standards are like one step away from being as shady as a sidewalk 3 card monty scam. You looked hard as granite to me. That's a hell of a lot of work there. Major congrats. :garza:
 
trex74 said:
That sounds like a fun weekend!
That physique category sounds interesting, it must be kinda frustrating to be in "too good shape" for figure. I don't know anything about competitions or anything, but it sounds like the different categories have pretty different standards, so that Physique category might help fill in that void between figure and bb.
Your stage pics are really impressive, I can't see them large as I'm not plat, but is there a link to photos on the show website or something?
Thanks for the update Island Girl :)
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Trex....yeah it does get frustrating. One of the judges told me that I have a Pro figure physique, but in the amateur level, I may be too much for what is up on stage. Go figure that one out eh? How am I suppose to get on a Pro stage if I don't get rewarded on the amateur stage.

So yes, I am thrilled about this new division in the NPC. I think I will fit right in. I won't need to stop lifting weights and I can prep like a normal person. haha

Yeah, the have a few pics on rxmuscle.com Tracy Bodner

Thank you for your support!
 
superqt4u2nv said:
You looked amazing great work should be very proud of the package you brought..

I started another thread those changes please feel free to chime in I am super excited about them.
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D, thank you! I am proud...just really not the conditioning I like to bring to stage, but I was trying to conform to figure. Bad mistake. Now I know and I won't be wasting any time in this division.

I am super excited about the new changes to come in the NPC too. Yeah!
 
Roxy722 said:
Congratulations! You looked amazing! That is very exciting about the new category. I hope they will follow the lead here in Canada.

How did your guy, Luis (I think), do??
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Thank Roxy! Yes, that new category sounds promising for many figure girls who are told that they are too big for figure. Looking forward to it.

Luis placed 8th. Wow, that was a shocker. He looked incredible! He struggled a bit to get down to welters, so we are planning on him being a middle next year. We shall see how that goes.
 
RottenWillow said:
I was really stoked about going but I have a serious one track mind these days. Pissed with myself for forgetting.

I hate that you got the judges shell game played on you. Judging standards are like one step away from being as shady as a sidewalk 3 card monty scam. You looked hard as granite to me. That's a hell of a lot of work there. Major congrats. :garza:
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Thanks willow. Ah no worries! It was a jam packed weekend!

This means a lot to me coming from you. I'll work harder for next year.
 
Island_Girl said:
Trex....yeah it does get frustrating. One of the judges told me that I have a Pro figure physique, but in the amateur level, I may be too much for what is up on stage. Go figure that one out eh? How am I suppose to get on a Pro stage if I don't get rewarded on the amateur stage.

So yes, I am thrilled about this new division in the NPC. I think I will fit right in. I won't need to stop lifting weights and I can prep like a normal person. haha

Yeah, the have a few pics on rxmuscle.com Tracy Bodner

Thank you for your support!
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I checked them out- wow, I gotta say you have the nicest legs and shoulders!!!!!
What do you think is your best body part?
I think mine is my shoulders , but they are not my fave to work out for some reason haha.
You look stunning, you should be so proud of yourself. That's a lotta hard work showing.
 
you looked great girl Im proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 
trex74 said:
I checked them out- wow, I gotta say you have the nicest legs and shoulders!!!!!
What do you think is your best body part?
I think mine is my shoulders , but they are not my fave to work out for some reason haha.
You look stunning, you should be so proud of yourself. That's a lotta hard work showing.
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Awww....you made me blush. lol

Best bodypart? Hm.....I get a lot of compliments on my legs, and I think for figure yes-I love the shape, but for bb'ing they need to grow more.

These shoulders I worked SOOOOO hard for. I remember before I ever competed a judge here in Co. told me, if you build your shoulders you will dominate. I worked my a$$ off in the gym, competed a year later and won. It was still too small so I worked hard another year, competed at the national level and was told they were too big. hahaha


Oh ok. So my answer would be Back. It's difficult to showcase back in figure. Here is my back in 2008.
 
SpyWizard said:
glad you had fun, and weren't too discouraged.. the new division sounds like just the right ticket..
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Awww spy. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't discouraged, but I've been here before so I just have to keep my chin up and move forward. I have a wonderful husband who is my biggest supporter and he helps me through a lot!
 
OMG!!! that back looks awsome , If i had some RC 4wheel Drive vehicles i could have fun going over all those bumps....:)
 
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