Canuck Corner-Installment #2
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for checking in and reading my second installment of the Canuck Corner! October was an extremely busy month, with competitions, lots of work at the office, and travel. Now that the off season has officially started for me, I'm going to take advantage of my time off from competition prep, try to build some muscle, and make some steady improvements for the 2012 season.
On the competition front, I competed in both the Houston Pro Figure as well as the Border States (San Diego) Pro Figure. Houston ended up being a bit of a disappointment as my competitor number was missed during the second call out, and therefore I ended up with a 16th (i.e. no placing) instead of being in my rightful Top 10 spot. BUT having this happened really fueled the fire for me--mistakes happen, but after that I was bound and determined to KILL my training between Houston and San Diego, in order to make a lasting impression on the judges, and come in better than ever.
To say the Border States show went well is an understatement. I changed my suit, hair and makeup, and worked extensively with my coach Tad Inoue on small refinements, and it paid off with a 4th place finish! In addition, it was my birthday weekend and the promoter of the show (Jon Lindsay), my coach Tad, and also Kim Oddo surprised me on stage with birthday cupcakes during the Top 5 medal presentations! To boot they had 'Happy Birthday' playing over the sound system in the auditorium. It was an experience I will never forget. The moment was captured perfectly (picture taken by Ron Avidan), and as you can see I am presenting a delicious birthday cupcake, to the winner of the show, Teresa Anthony! After San Diego I traveled back home to celebrate my Halloween birthday with my friends. I also handed out some candy to some cute little ghosts & goblins :-)
There are some great Canadian events/contests going on this month. The Sandra Wickham Fall Classic is being held on November 12th, showcasing some of the best local talent in fitness, figure, bodybuilding and bikini in British Columbia. Also, November marks the deadline for both submissions to Canada's Inside Fitness magazine's Hot & Fit 100, as well as applications for the 2012 Arnold Classic. I will be vying for both so stay tuned!
All in all I am looking forward to some down time, playing some recreational sports, and enjoying day to day life with family and friends. I am also going to take advantage of more dietary freedom and try out some new recipes, like this yummy apple smoothie:
Apple Smoothie
-1 small apple, cored chopped into chunks
-1/4 cup dried, pitted prunes
(Freeze the apple and prune in advance for a thicker texture)
-1 tbsp natural peanut butter
-1 tsp ground cinnamon
-1/2 tsp minced ginger root
-1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like Nutrabolics Vanilla Isobolic--smooth and creamy!)
-3/4 cup cold water
***Blend ingredients until smooth and enjoy!
Have a great November everyone, and for all the Canucks out there, don't forget your poppies for Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11th--lest we forget!
Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat!
Yours in Health,
Natalie
Natalie Waples
IFBB Figure Pro
www.nataliewaplesfitness.com
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