I just got home from the Seven Feathers competition (aka The Northern Pacific States Classic), in Canyonville, OR. My guest posing went really well, I had a blast! I have a special place in my heart for this contest, because I won the fitness and figure their 3 years ago as an amateur. I love the promoters, Ron and Susan Smith. They are the greatest people, and wonderful role models in the sport of bodybuilding.

I was SO impressed with the quality of competitors at this contest. They seem to just get better and better in the amateur ranks....I met some really great ladies. My friend/client, Allison Malone placed 2nd in her height class in figure....(which if you ask me, she got robbed:) but I could be a tad bit partial...ha ha ha. She did a fantastic job, and I am really proud of her! You should all check out the pictures of her on the contest website. I will try to remember to put up a link for it when they are posted.

I had the good fortune of meeting Todd Scott, a national level bodybuilder from Moses Lake Washington.....Trent and I had a great time talking with him. He is an all around great guy, and I want to wish him the best of luck at Nationals in 5 weeks! He is a top contender for a pro card. He placed 3rd at the USA's in July, and many people say he should have pro carded there!

I was able to hang out with my friends Michelle and Trish, who I have not gotten to see since April. The 4 of us all shared gigantic cheese burgers together late last night:) They had friends and clients in the show....Michelle's client won my client's height class....which I had to give Michelle crap about:) Michelle is also 9 months pregnant (and gorgeous as always). She's gonna have a future little fitness competitor!!!!

I am SO happy to be home, I missed my little monkeys:) I did go down to the gym tonight and lifted shoulders as heavy as I could. I have to get as many workouts in this week before my surgery next Monday. I am all about putting on muscle in the next 3 months....its nose to the grind stone now! Well, I have to work at the hospital tomorrow- so off to bed with my tired butt:) Take care everyone- train hard, no excuses. Love ya,

Tami