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  What is being Fab Over 40?  For me it is being a mom of a beautiful toddler.  It is creating healthy habits like going to the gym and staying active.  It is finding balance in many areas in life.  It is being happy with who you are - confidence and humility!  Be fab where ever you are in life. . . Only 14 hours left to donate . . . your support is greatly appreciated! DONATE

  You’ve trained, followed your diet, and you are set to hit the stage!  Focused - poised - and then your connector snaps.  Or your earring breaks!  Or your suit disconnects and unravels! Things can happen unexpectedly and here are few things to pack in your bag to ensure you are prepared for even the craziest UH-OH. 1.   Scissor and thread kit.   For $6 have piece of mind complete with thread, needles, scissors, and more! 2.  Set of similar or same connectors to your suit.  Rhinestone connectors are not necessarily designed for what competitors use them for.  I have seen and had connectors break show day.  Have an extra set on hand just in case 3.  An extra set of earrings .  I personally bring a few sets with the hopes of getting to join the Sunday winners circle photo shoot. 4.  Backstage tanning touch up kit.  While getting sprayed from host is recommended keep in mind there are often thousands of competitors.  The lines can be long to get touched up and if you are about to be on

By now, the gyms have let up with the influx of  'new year, new you' patrons.  Which gives way to the regulars and the determined gym goer.  So why the two week to a month rise in traffic?  Well the simple answer is New Year's Resolutions.  And why does is typically taper off at the 2-4 week mark?  That answer is assumably more complex. I have observed this trend for over a decade.  A slew of pumped people with resolutions to get fit.  Many of which resolutions are ill planned and unobtainable within a 2-4 week stent.  Looking for quick results even if they have never been to a gym a day in their life.  Setting unreal goals with unreal timelines! Fitness journeys take time and preparation!  To win your journey here are some tips: Prepare to prepare! Find ways to cut down the tedious fitness tasks to give you more time in the gym to work. I love these compartment shaker bottles .  I have 3-4 of the compartments and prefill them so I can grab and go.  They easily attach to yo