Beauty and Beast.....

So we have started our own Personal Training company. Beauty and Beast training, it makes sense, we both get asked on a regular basis about training, diet and exercise. So why not start back training people again, I was a trainer for a number of years in Toronto, and have always had a passion to help people realize their full potential. Scott also was a trainer in the army for a number of years and was a very successful Body Transformation expert in Medicine Hat, so it seems like a no brainer....

I myself have a wonderful coach and trainer I work with and I do believe having someone in your corner to give you guidance is essential. Being held accountable to strive and reach towards my goals, encouraging me, and helping me get back on track is all what a good coach and trainer does.

So if you are looking for someone to stand in your corner, push you, advise you, and transform your body to be what you have always wanted to be Scott and I would love the opportunity to help you reach your goals...

You can find us on Facebook as "Beauty and Beast Training" 

Or you can contact us via email bnbtraining@hotmail.com

Creatine HCL.....Not just for Guys!!

So many woman are scared of creatine, scared of building too much muscle, getting "bulky", gaining weight, water retention and taking what they think is a man's product. Well, I am here to tell you Creatine HCL by SD Pharmaceuticals  is not only a fantastic product for men but a very beneficial for women. 

I myself use this product, it gives me continuous energy, endurance, and strength  by replacing ATP. ATP is the very first energy source your body uses when doing any movement. So having this available as a constant source your body will recover faster, create strength and muscle fibres, which in turn means more muscle which burns more fat. The advantage of Creatine HCL over creatine monohydrate is it does not cause water retention, there is no loading, and the body absorbs it faster. Plus it tastes like pink lemonade....I mean really who does not like pink lemonade...and the newest flavour Orange-Pineapple....so delicious...

Creatine will not make you a monster, so do not be afraid to train hard, lift heavy and use products like Creatine HCL.

Developing muscle growth and size that is often associated with these type of products actually comes from diet. I train heavy I train hard and I eat right and I am not a 200lb muscle head. Guys have to work just as hard to gain weight as we do to loose weight, they eat continuously (damn them) while we count our calories...

Another note is the benefit for seniors, I have my grandma on Creatine. As you get older your body does not produce as much creatine so for seniors to have 5grams (roughly teaspoon)  will help with energy levels, muscle recover, muscle atrophy....so if you have a senior in your life....consider getting this product for them as well....

For more information regarding SD HCL Creatine please check out 

Www.sdpharmaceuticals.com

You can also see my training program and diet there as well....

Once a Bridesmaid....

What a wonderful wedding we attended this weekend. Full of love, laughs, tears and a stressed out bride. This was the first time I was a Bridesmaid, so I lost my bridesmaid virginity as well...lol. Watching my girlfriend of 10 years find the love of her life and now to watch their lives grow together, I feel so honoured to have been asked to be a part of such a special day. Weddings have a way of leaving us believing in the power of love and that we can all find that one person to walk through life with.
We all have the dream of finding that person....."Your Person" the one who supports your dreams, loves you with your faults, and at the end of the day still wants to stand beside you. I have been fortunate enough to find this person and I look forward to my wedding day where I stand at the end of the isle looking into my future....

Toronto Bound.....

Well we are off to Toronto, I am going to be a bridesmaid for the first time to my sweet dear friend Jen. Any chance to get back to the city I love I jump at. When I was 16 my aunt surprised me with a ticket to Madonna and a flight to the city I wanted to make my home. Walking down Yonge street I looked at my aunt and said "One day I will live here" 5 years later that dream came true.

There is an energy to Toronto that reminds me of Canada's version if New York. Always something to do, see and the diversity is amazing, I spent my 20's in this city growing up, setting the groundwork to where I am and who I am today.  My brothers and I had our pet food store for 5 of those years we all lived together which in hind sight should have been a reality show...lol 

I have made many lifelong friends in this city and luckily with Facebook we all still keep in touch. Every time I am back the city has grown and changed,  I guess part of me thought it would stop. I even find it hard to return home to Vancouver, however home is where my heart is and although I miss the energy and excitement of and this amazing city...I know they cannot compare to the love and the wonderful life I am blessed with  in Vancouver.  however.....there will always be a part of me that refers to Toronto as my 

home. 

SD Green Coffee Bean!!

I love this product!!!!

  SD Green Coffee Bean has been such a huge part of my supplementation program this past year. This product helps stabilize blood sugar so you don't "crash", increases Fat loss, it's a Powerful Antioxidant, non stimulant, 100% Natural and Caffeine Free, and one of my top favourite Supplements!!
 How does it work?
Well.....Chlorogenic acid  has a significant influence on glucose metabolism and demonstrates a significant improvement in glucose tolerance. This in turn helps the body reduce fat and increase fat burning!! Gotta LOVE THAT!!!
I also really found that I did not feel like I was getting light headed throughout the day. I did not need as many coffee's, which is also great!

Check out www.sdpharmaceuticals.com for more info about this product!!

Post Arnolds

Well.....

   It has been 1 week back from the Arnold's and I must admit it is coming down from a high of some sorts. I am now trying to get back into the rhythm of "normal" life, I had an amazing time down in Columbus I am so happy I did it. I am not sure of my placing there were 35 girls in my height category and all I know is I brought the best package I have ever had and that is all I can really do. So what is next?

  I have roughly 6 months till Nationals and now I am going to really start working on bringing my legs and glutes tighter, I know that is my area I need to work on. I have decided to not train upper body as much I find my arms/shoulders looked quite ripped for bikini. So tweaking and fine tuning....I have never approached training like this, more of a technical aspect, really looking at what I need to do to bring the best package and improvements to my body. I am excited as to how it will come together.

I did enjoy dinners out and some sweets the past week but today I started back to my normal routine. I really enjoy eating clean, I feel better, my energy is better, and I see the changes in my body. I don't agree with the "off season" mentality, so tonight my lovely boyfriend prepped my food and I am ready to get things going again....however that being said....I am so happy to have peanut butter back on my Breakfast Team again!!!

Thanks Babe

For every competitor who takes the stage there is usually a support team behind them. The team at home who cheers them on, puts up with the none existent social life, the endless hours of training, food prep and moments of exhaustion. This is a very "self involved sport" it is trying to better yourself with each show and to see the changes and progress you have made on your physique. It takes a lot of patience and understanding from a partner as for the duration of contest prep they essentially loose that person.
I am one of the lucky competitors who have had an amazing support behind me on this journey. Ten months ago my boyfriend encouraged me to go back into my first show. Now 4 shows later he is still encouraging me to be my best I can be. Pushing me out if bed in the morning, encouraging me to finish my last rep, listening to the endless talk of diet, carbs, fat, bikini's, posing ect....
I wanted to take this blog to dedicate it to him.....Thank you for all the love and support, for being there for me on this journey, I am so lucky to have you in my life....I Love You!