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I was interviewed by Siyaflow on Your Healthiest Self! Bodybuilding, Rituals and Personal Development

Posted on February 1, 2018January 8, 2019 by poymeetsworld
I first met Amanda, Founder of Siyaflo, professional photographer and yoga instructor, at a local Business Event (Vancouver Business Babes – my event summaries here) . I was delighted when she a... Read More

Bikini Bodybuilding – 8 Weeks Out – Routine and Food Prep

Posted on January 28, 2018 by poymeetsworld
I’m officially 8 weeks out from my next Bikini Bodybuilding Competition, The Leigh Brandt Muscle Class on March 24th! Show Details here: Sat. March 24th, New Westminster Massey Theatre! Last tim... Read More

2 Guys with Knives – Local Healthy Meal Prep Delivery

Posted on November 23, 2017January 7, 2019 by poymeetsworld
So what’s up with these 2 Guys and their Knives? That’s what a good friend (Andrea! And some others) asked after seeing a few of their items on my social media !! Watch this short intro vi... Read More

11 Lessons on Women’s Bodybuilding – What You Need to Know to Start!

Posted on November 18, 2017January 7, 2019 by poymeetsworld
It was only in the final moments of an intense 14 week competition prep that I let on about my latest crazy goal and personal challenge – I would be participating in a bodybuilding competition &... Read More

My First Bikini Bodybuilding Competition – Show Day

Posted on November 13, 2016January 7, 2019 by poymeetsworld
Well it took 3 months for me to sort out my photos, but here’s what the actual competition show day looked like, and what 14+ weeks of training and dedication all came down to. Did you know that bik... Read More

Peak Week – Final Days Before My Bikini Bodybuilding Competition

Posted on November 11, 2016January 7, 2019 by poymeetsworld
Peak week is here!!! This is the final week before stepping on stage and I’ve found it to be both the easiest and hardest week of all. On one hand, I’ve put in all the hard work in the gy... Read More

1 Week Out – Last Posing Class, Motivation and Discipline

Posted on November 6, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
It’s so hard to believe there is only one more week left until I’ll be stepping on stage for my very first bodybuilding competition. This past week has been one of the hardest weeks of my life, so... Read More

Two Weeks Out – Another First, Making New Friends and Being Real

Posted on October 29, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
On this particular Saturday, exactly 2 weeks out from the Popeye’s show and 12 weeks into my bodybuilding journey, a lot of crazy stuff went down! Another FIRST for me I wrote about how much det... Read More

3 Weeks Out – That Prep Life – Easier If Single? Tips from Another 1st Place Competitor

Posted on October 25, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
I’ve completed more than 75% of bodybuilding prep for my first competition and I’m so focused on cardio, weight lifting, buying groceries, cooking food, eating 6x a day, and showering (sometim... Read More

3.5 Weeks Out – Determination from Prep Leads to More New Experiences .. and a Bike Accident!

Posted on October 18, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
After watching the Vancity Showdown Bodybuilding competition this past weekend I was determined more than ever to truly fit in cardio as part of my fitness journey! It was exciting to see these other ... Read More

Bodybuilding – 4 Weeks Out! Attending my First Competition Show

Posted on October 15, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
Vancity Showdown Saturday October 15th Today, on the advice of my trainer and coach Jennifer, I attended my very first Bodybuilding Competition as a spectator! She said it would be helpful to see a li... Read More

Bodybuilding: 7 to 5 Weeks Out – Accomplishments, Picking Out My Suit and Getting Tips From a Top 10 Canadian Competitor

Posted on October 10, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
  7 Weeks Out I wrote about my first 7 weeks and now it’s September – I’m halfway there in my bodybuilding journey! I’m in a good routine with the training and the diet is getting... Read More

Journey to my First Bodybuilding Competition

Posted on September 10, 2016February 16, 2017 by poymeetsworld
I never thought I’d say this, but I am doing a Bodybuilding Competition! The photo above is of Jennifer Weintz, my Trainer and Coach – one of my biggest sources of inspiration and huge sup... Read More

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