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Two years ago, I was introduced to Bolero and never looked back.   A brilliantly low calorie way of boosting your water intake,  Bolero can be mixed with tap, soda, or sparkling water to make  a refreshing fruit drink that’s bursting with vitamin C, but totally  sugar-free.  It is also a great add-in for baking. I use these through out my competition prep to keep me hydrated and bake what otherwise would be bland, tasteless food.  It is also my go to re-hydrate post show.  I keep a couple 'sticks' in my purse at all times. Increase your H 2 O intake with a burst of Bolero,  great-tasting fruit flavors from the experts in hydration.   Available in family size and on-the-go sachets, they’re convenient to carry, easy to mix  and utterly delicious! Whether you’re working out, or just out and about, Bolero makes it  easy to stay hydrated and refreshed.    SHOP NOW  and t ake 10% off every order by simply using HY...

If you truly want to get fit - learn how to work out and eat right.  When you commit to losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle [consistently exercising and making better eating choices], many doors will open to help you stay on track and keep you motivated. While group fitness offers great work-outs, you will have better success in the long run if you invest in a personal trainer.  Personal trainers typically offer a wide variety of services that tailor to each client’s individual needs.  Group fitness is not going to make sure you have good form or teach you the proper way to lift weights. Personal trainers offer a support system, they are educators, teachers, and offer a consistent stream of motivation to keep you amped and help you achieve your goals.  They are there to listen, to hold you accountable, and develop a relationship with you.  Personal training is in fact personal. Why not group fitness?  Because each person moves dif...

In my early to mid-20s, I developed problem skin.  I never had this issue even in my teens.  I tried some of the cheaper brands first: Noxema, Clean & Clear, Cetaphil, etc.  These products either made it worse or did nothing but dry my skin out with constant break outs.  The next step was trying the more expensive products like Dermalogica, Sanitas, IS Clinical, etc.  I had the same results as with the cheaper brands.  I did find that Yes To and Simple products helped a little more without overly drying my skin out as well as the occasional facial.  I felt hopeless until. . . Fast forward a decade-I was introduced to Melaleuca by a woman whom worked with another high level supplement company.  I was skeptical because, let's face it, there are hundreds of MLMs out there claiming some sort of miracle, niche, or fad that is usually short lived.  It also drives people to get you signed up just for an extra buck or two. I don't like that pre...

Ingredients : Makes 1 pancake - 2 scoops Melaleuca FiberWise: Orange 1 scoop Melaleuca Vitality Protein: Vanilla 1 scoop Allmax Glutamine powder 1 tsp NOW Lysine powder 1.5 tsp cinnamon 2 egg whites 1 tb Unsweetened Almond Milk: Vanilla PAM Spray Coat pan with PAM on medium heat. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add in egg whites & almond milk. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Pour into coated pan.   It will not bubble like a traditional pancake and will brown a little darker so watch carefully. Add optional Vanilla Extract or berries.  Top with Melaleuca Omega Creme. Nutritional Facts Calories  197 Fat              2 Carbs        28 Protein      31 Sodium    231 Sugar          7

Gym Date: Quickie by tophercouture   I love going to the gym!  It is not a job I do just to compete.  It is a lifestyle I live.  There are moments where I do not need to tote four plus meals, posing shoes & suit, extra this that and the other thing.  I love my custom  Fox Bowler  complete with rhinestones [discontinued on main site] from 6 Pack Bags instead of my Renee Tote for the quick gym trips. This two meal system is perfect size!  I carry the essentials: [clockwise]- Harbinger work-out gloves Blender Bottle Pro Stack Melaleuca Amino Blast for intra & post work-out Melaleuca Elevate Protein Low Carb, Low fat, No sugar for post work-out Melaleuca Peak Performance Pack for Women- convenient AM/PM packs means less pill organizers Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy as my pre work-out EOS Lip Balm Harbinger Weight Belt Melaleuca ReNew Lotion travel size A good alternative option for the Fox is the M...

Six Pack Bags recently released their newest Travel Fit bag-The Innovator Mini.  It's compact & sleek design are perfect for the quick trips to the gym.  This is the go to bag of the season.  Get yours while they are in stock!   Talk about the perfect Christmas gift Comes with 1 large & 1 small Gel Pack  3 Snap Lid containers  1 sports nutrition container  Nothing Mini About This!  Everything you need to travel fit. This patent pending bag is the perfect side companion for the fitness elite. Travel effortlessly with more than three meals, sports nutrition products, hydration bottles and supplements.

Thank you for all those that voted.  I was a runner-up and given a spot in the competition.  Unfortunately, they announced it too late and will not be able to attend.  I am still thrilled to have been selected and wish all the ladies luck at the 50th Olympia. VOTE NOW The FLEX Bikini Model Search is back for its seventh year! Last year, our online winners were proudly displayed in FLEX Magazine and FLEXonline.com. Voting has begun for the finalists during a three-week voting period. These finalists will earn a spot in the finals of the 2014 FLEX Bikini Model Search Championships in Las Vegas, during Olympia Weekend. There, the overall winner will earn $2,000, a spot as an award presenter for the 2014 Mr. Olympia Finals, and VIP tickets to the 2015 Olympia. This is an amazing opportunity for any female in the industry and am so blessed to be side-by-side with the industry's finest.  Vote and vote often. . .every hour on the hour by scrolling down the p...

One of the largest and toughest shows of the season was underway in Las Vegas this past weekend.  It posed to be another success for Colorado athletes.  We added some new pros and took over a lot of top ten spots.  Congrats to all the athletes who ventured to Sin City. [I apologize if I missed anyone] IFBB Pro  Laura Richards 1st place Heavyweight Women's Bodybuilding IFBB Pro Anthony Ramsey 2nd Class E Men's Physique Dorian Haywood 7th Place Heavyweight Bodybuilding Nicholas Natt 4th Place Class F Men's Physique Samuel Carpenter 7th Place Class E Men's Physique Jame Hill  NP Class D Men's Physique Antonio Pena  NP Class A Men's Physique CJ Crow  NP Class D Men's Physique Jennifer Coburn  8th Place Class A Figure Irina Kiselev  6th Place Class B Figure Olivia Moschetti 3rd Place Class D Figure Kylie Satterfield 5th Place Class D Figure Alyssian Vissat 5th Place Class...

One of my favorite things about the 2014 Six Pack Bag: Renee is how many pockets and compartments there are. I found if I took out the snap in shelves, you can fit 6 meals [not the intended 4].  Travel fit! This bag is a staple when traveling as an NPC competitor.  #leadthepack Renee by tophercouture on Polyvore Renee Tote - Bags sixpackbags.com Snap Lid Containers - Set of 6 - Containers & Gel Packs - Accessories... sixpackbags.com Six Pack Bags UK sixpackbags.co.uk

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After finishing third at the 2013 USA Championship in Vegas late July, I realized just how much I am ready to push to get my pro card.   Being a competitor is an expensive hobby and one can spend over $200 a month just on supplements.  To really kick it into gear and maintain the lifestyle, sponsors are continually sought out.   In light of that, I have entered the amazing opportunity brought to you by Muscle Gauge Nutrition and would appreciate your vote every hour.   Please go to MGN . Thank you to all those that support the NPC,  IFBB, c ompetitors, and the lifestyle we sweat for-day in and day out!!

Be sure to vote for yours truly in the final week of the 2013 Flex Magazine Model Search .

The Official After Party for Prize Fighting Championship 2 and NPC Colorado. Come celebrate all the hard work with special host and new UFC Fighter, Denver's own, Brandon Rukus Thatch as he gets wet & wild for his birthday.  Mingle with some of Denver's most beautiful bodies and talent.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.retoxdenver.com .

Summer is officially here!  There are five essentials to make sure you are pool ready: Develop Healthy Habits :  We all want to look amazing when we are poolside as well as enjoy a few drinks and some BBQ.  The key is doing it all in moderation while maintaining some sort of active lifestyle.  Finding a trainer to show you the ropes is getting more difficult because there are a ton of gyms with increasing amounts of personal trainers.  Find a trainer that fits your needs and offers many services including nutritional counseling and recovery like The Gym .  The Gym offers many different trainers with well-rounded backgrounds like Cross Fit, dance, sports conditioning, bodybuilding, MMA, weigh loss to name a few.  They provide nutritional guidance and meal plans to keep you on track.  If that sounds like every other gym to you, how about walking five steps into Action Spine & Sports Medicine .  That's right!  Inside The Gym, Dr...

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It won't be long until The Gym expands its family by moving to a 10,000 sq ft facility not too far from its current location.  This means three times the space, more equipment, amazing pre-membership lock in rates, and did I mention an official dodgeball court?   Visit them at 2353 S Broadway  Denver, CO 80210 or contact Joe to receive special pricing. Also, opening around the same time is The Gym, Uptown. . .visit The Gym for more information!

The Gym is back at it this summer supporting local charities and having a blast doing it.  Join The Gym Mayhem at The Wrangler June 9th from 4-8 pm.  They will be pouring at the 'Legendary Beer Bust' benefiting P.A.W.S [Pets Are Wonderful Support].  For more information, please visit any of the following sites: The Gym The Wrangler P.A.W.S.

Competitor, personal trainer, model- Rabecca Lee from Georgia is now working with Top Her Couture to bring an exclusive line tailored to your inner diva.  This line will be exclusive to 2 The 9s featuring blinged out fitness and lounge apparel.  Every piece is unique and limited edition.  Once it's gone. . .IT'S GONE!  No others will be produced.  Be sure to keep a look out for Rabecca at Georgia NPC/IFBB shows as well as other fitness expos.  Not to mention Team Elite sporting a similar line.  Stay tuned to be an ABSolute DIVA!

www.capturesque.com The Gym Miss Fits and Mayhem trained, diet, prepared, posed, and got their competition heads on.  This was one of the biggest local shows of the year with over 250 competitors.  The Miss Fits all competed in Bikini: Ashley Dennis, Alyssian Vissat, Ambrosia Williams, LisaPfenning, and Julie Ezcaldo.  The Mayhem all competed in Physique: Cortney Durow, Robert T., and Scott R.  For every one but Ashley and Aly, this was their first time on stage.  Each has over come some sort of frustration, fear, or obstacle to make an appearance. 2012 Class D Winner Ambrosia competed in both Novice and Open Bikini Class C and did it all as a Vegan. . .no chicken or fish for this girl.  Boy did she look amazing!  Trainer: Shaun Spiers  Suit: Top Her Couture  Hair & Make-up:On Point, Tan: Zolarium Lisa competed in both Masters and Novice Bikini.  She might be 50 but looking at her toosh and those great legs; you would n...

With the 2012 N.P.C. Rocky only a few weeks away, why not show off all your hard work by booking a photo shoot (or two?)  One of Northern Colorado's most dedicated photographers, Brent Yoder of Capturesque Photography is prepared to get you shots that will make you shine.  He is very professional and used to working with newbies behind the camera.  He offers a creative edge to many different styles including(but not limited to) glamour, swimwear, fitness, lifestyle, and portrait. www.gym303.com 970-219-1530 http://www.capturesque.com http://www.facebook.com/capturesque