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Greetings,
Welcome to the New
Year's edition of my Newsletter!  Happy New Year!
I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season with
family and friends! This year was very special
because I was able to experience Christmas through the
eyes of our 5 year old son, Tre. They are few
things better in the world than waking up Christmas
morning with a little boy standing by your bed, eyes
wide, smiling from ear to ear because Santa came!
Speaking of which, Santa was very good to
me. In addition to some wonderful presents,
I received an invitation to the most prestigious fitness
contest in the world, the Fitness International at the
Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH! Competing at the
Arnold has been a goal of mine for years and knowing
that I am considered amongst the top 12 competitors in
the world is just amazing. I have already begun
working hard to make this my best show yet.
While the Holidays were fun, I am truly relieved
that the constant temptation of cookies, parties and
hearty foods are soon to be a thing of the past. I
had a few cheats over the last few weeks and if nothing
else, they made me appreciate how good I feel when I eat
clean. Let's resolve to make Jan the month we get
back on track and make significant progress toward our
nutritional goals. You really can reach your
fitness goals - you just have to set your mind to it.
Wishing you a Healthy, Happy and Fit New Year!
Julie |
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Spotlight |
Dedication, strength and inner drive are common
characteristics that have pushed these women to reach
their dreams. With each column, I will share with
you some of my clients very motivational
stories.
Congratulations to Renee Bradford
competed in the NPC Excalibur Bodybuilding and Figure
Championships on Dec 1st. Renee took 1st out of 14
in Masters 35+ and 2nd out of 20 in the open Class F.
Renee is an outstanding competitor and has a very bright
future on the National stage in 2008.
 
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FitClub
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Arnold Contest Prep
Countdown  Have you
ever wondered what it takes to compete on the Arnold
Stage?
Starting at 8 weeks out, we will be
capturing what I'm doing to prepare for this prestigious
show. From my specific weekly stats, training,
diet, cardio and supplement plans to weekly video clips
with my latest workouts, routine practice and even some
candid - 'day in the life' coverage to give you the
inside look at what it takes.
I will be putting
it all out there every week starting in January to share
with FitClub Members exactly what I am doing.
Join my FitClub
Members Area now and see previous countdowns from my
Pro shows in 2006 and
2007!
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How to make an effective "New
Years Resolution"
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From:
Rick Lohre
6 Practical Tips to help you make
your Resolution "Stick"
- Avoid choosing a resolution that you've not had
success with in the past. Chosing a resolution
that you have had previous failures or difficulties
attaining will only add to your sense of
frustration.
If you really want to make a
resolution that you have in the past, change it
slightly to make sure you don't come up with the same
results you have in the past.
Example:
Deciding that you want to compete and win your first
show might be a lofty goal if you have never competed
before. Make a resolution to come in your
absolute best to your first show, to learn the most
you can from each competition and better your last
placing. Realizing that every show is a stepping
stone will allow you to have longer lasting more
actionable goals.
- Chose attainable goals. Often when we make
resolutions, they are far too difficult or lofty,
leading to disappointment and frustration.
Instead of resolving to lose 40 lbs by summer,
commit yourself to a different resolution that will
help you attain the previous...perhaps making a
resolution to journal your meals and slowly alter poor
eating habits. This slow but steady change in your
behavior will allow you to still realize your goals,
but perhaps on a different, more reasonable
timeframe. Evaluate your goals on a monthly
basis and when you've had success with one, add or
adapt to another. By committing to a monthly
goal, you are more likely to build an attitude of
change.
- WRITE IT DOWN! Building a game plan is most
effective when you have a concrete set of plans.
When you build a house, you start with a detailed
drawing of what you want to acheive.
When you
are able to see the final outcome it is much easier to
follow the plans you set out. A builder does not
simply start laying the framework without knowing how
large the house will be. If you set a goal and
don't write it down, you are more likely to change it
to make it easier or more attainable. Having it
written down forces you to acknowledge your
committment and holds you accountable.
- Break it down. While writing your goal down
will help you see the big picture, breaking it down
will allow you to create a simple set of plans that
build on each other to attain your final goal.
Having steps to attain your goal allows you a path to
follow that prevents straying from the main
plan.
This way, even if you do not make your
final goal, you will have had multiple smaller
successes to look back on.
- Reward yourself for completing a step or
milestone. But be careful to not undermine your
goals. If you are trying to lose weight you
might want to make your reward, non food
related. You might instead treat yourself to a
special spa treatment or new outfit.
Small treats for your committment, other than
the goal itself, are often necessary to reinforce your
behavioral changes and successes.
- Give yourself time. It is difficult to make
immediate changes to any behavior. Stick with it
and realize that it takes 21 days to create a
habit. Often times it can take up to 4 or 5
months to incorporate it as a part of your daily
life.
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Upcoming
Events
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I received my invitation
to compete in the 2008 Arnold Classic IFBB Fitness
International. This is a tremendous honor and I am
very excited and thankful to have been considered for
this show. Here's a little info on the show
for those not familiar:  Excerpted from
ArnoldClassic.com: "The IFBB Fitness
International is an invitation only event. Prejudging is
held each Friday on the Arnold Fitness EXPO stage in
conjunction with the prejudging for the Fiigure
International and Ms. International. Finals for the
Figure International contestants are held Friday evening
at 7 p.m. at Columbus's  Veterans Memorial
Auditorium. The Fitness International
competition is a thrilling presentation of fit muscular
females with highly complex gymnastic presentations.
Each of these competitors has worked diligently to
create unique choreographed routines to upbeat music
that accentuates their physical
capabilities."  Jan 26 & 27 in the Northern
KY area - Women ONLY
Are you interested in competing
in Figure or do you want to find out what it takes to
become a Fitness Model?
In preparation for
the 2008 competitive  season, I will be kicking off Figure
& Fitness Boot Camps in Jan 2006! FIT BODY
Boot Camp is specifically designed for the woman
preparing to compete and is open to women interested in
learning what is involved in preparing for a Fitness or
Figure Competition. These will be full day
sessions that include high intensity weight training and
cardio workouts along with multiple seminars about every
aspect of competing!
We will be holding a mock
competition to give you the real contest experience and
holding a fitness modeling class along with a real photo
shoot. Competing is my passion and I am thrilled
share that passion with you. Space is limited,
click here for more details and to reserve your spot
today! Click here for more
info!
Starting Jan 5th in the
Northern KY area - Women ONLY
Follow through with
your dream to compete - Join the Spring Contets
Team. Are you ready to take your body to the next
level? Have you always dreamed of competing in a Figure
or Fitness Competition? Take this winter to transform
your body and show off your incredible results at spring
Physique Competitions! The FitBody Team will consist of
women dedicated to taking their
physiques to a whole new level and come into Figure or
Fitness shows at their personal best. Through a
combination of individual attention and group meetings,
women will get expert advice about their personal needs
and team support for motivation and overall
success! Space is very limited.
Click here for more
details and to reserve your spot today!
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As a certified personal
trainer and IFBB Professional you know competing is my
passion and I love to share my experience and the
knowledge I've gained with others.
I hope
you enjoy my newsletter and can draw some inspiration
and knowledge from it.
Please drop by my
website to see the latest news.
As always
stay fit, stay healthy and have
fun
Julie
Lohre
www.JulieLohre.com
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