Top Her Couture

Getting prepared for a competition is always hard work no matter who you are. Not to mention we are all doing it for different reasons-get in shape, lose weight, reach a goal, etc. For Angie Dangler and Julie Gasca, it was so much more than just losing weight or being a part of the 9news Bikini Body After Baby Series. These two mothers signed up early this year with a goal set in their head. Angie said, "I had in my mind 25lbs was a good goal. . .". She found herself being content with the number and never thought she would have lost the 40lbs. to get on stage not as an agreed bikini competitor but as a figure competitor at the NPC Warrior classic. 9News with Angie: supported by Miss Fits & Mayhem Julie Gasca found a new vote of confidence in her 60lbs. lighter body as she strutted the catwalk in her custom altered bikini by Top Her Couture . Both of these women were motivated everyday of months of training and dieting by their coach, Chris Williamson, their f

With The Gym's first pro show underway, the Miss Fits and Mayhem are also focusing on putting the finishing touches on their training as they head into the final week before the 2012 Warrior classic held in Loveland, CO.  This national qualifier has been deamed one of the most fluid, organized, and fun shows of the year.  Taking stage from The Gym is the 9news Bikini Body After Baby Series winners, Julie Gasca and Angie Dangler.  Each of these women has lost over 50lbs to take stage as well as develop a new confidence with their new found bodies provided by Chris Williamson , Mile High Max Muscle , Seeley Photography , and 9News.  Julie will be in Bikini Division and Angie will be in Figure Division. . .you are sure to see a large group of supporters hooting and hollering at this show. Also taking stage in Men's Physique is trainer, Shaun Spiers taking second at the NPC Colorado State a month ago as well as Jonathan Quintana.  This is Jonathan's first show as a kind of

Karl Biermann recently turned IFBB Physique Pro at the 2012 USA Championship in Las Vegas, NV less than a month ago by placing first in Class F.  He is currenly on his way to L.A. with trainer Chris Williamson [along with long time bodybuilder turned physique, Jimmy Nguyen] as he takes his first steps on a pro stage at the Orange County Muscle Classic at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Culver City, CA.  He is slated with 12 other competitors including Tyler Larson of Hollywood, CA, Sadik Hadzovic of Westbury, NY, and Matt Christianson of Scottsdale, AZ who took first at the Governor's Cup in March. “Good overall look on stage. Needs to bring his waist in a little bit – he can look a little wide there in some poses.” said USA Championship judges about Karl. The Miss Fits and Mayhem are all eager to see how team mate Karl does at his first stage presentation as a pro.  Good Luck Karl!

What you will need: 10 limes 2 lemons 1 navel orange 2 lbs fresh tilapia- lay individual fillets on wax paper in the freezer until semi-frozen2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp fresh ground pepper divided in half 2 tsp kosher salt divided in half 1 small cucumber without skin cubed 2 roma tomatoes seeded and cubed 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced 1 tbsp chipotle smoked tabasco sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro  2 small avocados pitted 8 corn tortillas [I always opt for Gluten Free ones] Ceviche Take semi-frozen tilapia and cut into 1/2" cubes using a sharp knife.  Using a juicer, combine juice from orange, 2 lemons, and 8 limes in a bowl.  Whisk lightly in 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.  Add the tilapia cubes and place in fridge for no less than 3 hours.  Be sure to mix about every hour and a half.  The longer you marinade, the taster the dish.  I usually do at least 6 hours. Salad Combine juice from 1 lime, olive oil, 1/2 tsp sal