The Red Bikini Lady....

Body for Life Champion and Liftime Achievement Award Winner, Michelle Lee. "page-a-day" memoir of the steps I took during a journey to my first Body Building and Figure Competition and beyond. (c)2008 all rights reserved by blog author

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I'm at an age when many women believe their best years are behind them. I hope to convince my "Sisters" that many more of those "best years" are waitng to be lived! I'm living proof it is never to late to live them. Not to long ago I weighed nearly 200 pounds and was being treated for a long list of obesity related medical problems. Thankfully there came a point in my life when I decided to keep my self promises. When I did...my life opened to a world of possibilities.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Posing....

I am starting realize just how important stiking the correct poses will be for my upcoming show. lOOKING in my favorite magazines the pros make it look so effortless...hah!
It takes a lot of work...and I am just beginning.
The hardest pose is the back pose for me. Try as I might I just can figure out the lat spread. When I try my shoulder blades stick out something fierce. That is not flattering.
My trainer has tried to explain it...I have watched a dvd on the pose...but when I do it I just seem to struggle.

I'll keep practicing. Ultimately if I can't get it right I just stand up straight and put my shoulders back and tighten everything.

Yesterday I went and got my artificial nails put on, I was going to wait but I needed a constant reminder that the show is drawing near. Now my nails look great and soon with hard work and clean eating I will too.

3 Comments:

Blogger Just a lonely girl said...

Michelle you look incredible!! The poses have always looked tough to manoeuvre to me, but you make it look effortless.

Great idea on getting your nails done. Constant reminders are needed when you're prepping for a competition (not that I've ever done it, but I read a post about the discipline required! Wow!)!

Way to go!! You look like you're in your 20's!

4:36 PM  
Blogger Lori said...

Michelle, I am getting so excited for you. I haven't made up my mind yet for the september show. I can tell you though that you are very brave...I'm a chicken. You look great. Can't wait.

Lori

9:05 AM  
Blogger Lori said...

How did you go about finding a local trainer?

Lori

9:59 AM  

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