Dark and Sassy!

Dear Friends and Fans,

Can any of you tell why this is Dark and Sassy? Well, I colored my hair dark. I have never had dark hair. I'm from Florida, so my hair was always light. I started highlighting my hair some years ago and i eventually became a real blonde...LOL. I really like the change. It still looks blonde in this picture but we are having to work with it a bit because i was so blonde before. I decided to do this because I had a couple of friends commenting on how blonde my hair was. Now to me, I look at that as if there is something not right. i feel everything should blend. if someone notices something SPECIFIC like make up, nail color, hair color than it isn't blending right. These things should accentuate what you already have not draw attention away. Does any of that make sense? I also had a friend, who also competes, pull out the fact that my hair contrasted the background while on stage. I started looking at the pictures and found my self distracted by the hair. Here i am... Dark and Sassy. I love it!!

My prep is coming along nicely. I sent my contract in today for the Phoenix.. So it's a GO!..LOL. I woke at 143.7 today. My 4 week out posing video should be up soon and is from this morning. I've had a very busy weekend. Jack and Ann Titone had their boot camp for " Jacked Up Divas" http://www.fitnessamerica.biz/. I helped with the bodybuilders posing and presentation. We had a decent turn out. Especially with the fitness and figure. Jack really ran a good camp. All of you out there needing direction you should check it out. I also did an interview with them 2 weeks ago for the talk show " Fit Talk" http://www.fitnessamerica.biz/ .

Halo is still a dream. She is 32 lbs and just beautiful When people look at her that is what they always say... I'm a proud momma.

My plan the next couple weeks is to just keep my muscles stimulated and bring the cardio in a bit. I'm really trying to hold on to my fullness this year. I have a plan!

The business is great! I'm building a new front desk and some assistance... the organization continues!

" A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is a badge of a WINNER... the mark of an organized, goal orientated person who has taken charge of their DESTINY"

Thank you for your support!

Your pro,

Dr. Dena

It's Going To Be A Great Year!

Dear Friends and Fans,

I hope you all had lots of fun ringing in the New Year. We're in the first week, so off we go! I'm sure most of you have picked a couple of things you would like to accomplish this year. I've filled my plate up with 3-4 shows this year and plan to get further organization within the business. I hope to place in the top 3 in Phoenix and/or NY, so I can get back on the Olympia stage. I'm thrilled to have another invite to the Ms. International. I plan to continue to bring in an improved physique. My legs have once again managed to grab some more detail and size to the lateral quad and the ham/glute tie in. I'm not really running around though going crazy about the pressures of the shows to come. With all the priorities I have, I will stop and say " how many weeks til the show"? All I can do is my best, it's a great thing this is my lifestyle then it doesn't really seem like it's anything different. I'm back on morning cardio and started my mandatory rounds this week. I took some video of it for the 2010 progress gallery that should be up soon.

I'm weighing 147.8 today @ 7weeks. I'm pretty happy with my look thus far. I hope I can continue to remain relaxed and just have fun with it. I try not to get too wrapped up into the things I have no control over and concentrate on the things I can control.

I'll tell you what. It is just plain cold!!!! STL is suppose to really down low this coming weekend. It really sucks having a puppy in this weather. She wants to take her time on walks, of course she is nice and warm under her thick coat...me on the other hand... is wearing the Michelin Man coat. Halo is doing wonderful though. She is a good puppy. I have a trainer coming over this week to work with us on somethings and give her fun challenges.

Thank you all for your support. Please continue to help me shine. XO

Your Pro,

Dr. Dena