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Fabrienne| Emerald Cup 9 weeks out...Fabrienne 1 week with Bronchitis |
| 02.18.2012 02:16:07 | |
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Yep. Bronchitis. 1 week now. 1 week of not working out, eating what I can, but most of all listening to my body and resting. 9 weeks seems SO CLOSE and yet so far. Closer when I'm sitting on my couch coughing and coughing and coughing. I can only do what I can do though. I can get upset and think I won't make it, or I can listen to my body, give it the rest it needs so I can go strong as soon as I can breath again. If I dwell on the fact I'm not getting all my meals in or hitting the gym I'll find defeat and give up. If I change my thought process and think of it as a positive, I know as soon as I can I'll give it my 110% and see where I end up. That's all I can do. Try. Do my best. Not give up. Focus. Get well. 9 weeks. eeeeeeesh :) Because of Him, Fab Tags: |
| Emerald Cup 9 weeks out...Fabrienne 1 week with Bronchitis |
| 02.18.2012 02:16:06 | |
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Yep. Bronchitis. 1 week now. 1 week of not working out, eating what I can, but most of all listening to my body and resting. 9 weeks seems SO CLOSE and yet so far. Closer when I'm sitting on my couch coughing and coughing and coughing. I can only do what I can do though. I can get upset and think I won't make it, or I can listen to my body, give it the rest it needs so I can go strong as soon as I can breath again. If I dwell on the fact I'm not getting all my meals in or hitting the gym I'll find defeat and give up. If I change my thought process and think of it as a positive, I know as soon as I can I'll give it my 110% and see where I end up. That's all I can do. Try. Do my best. Not give up. Focus. Get well. 9 weeks. eeeeeeesh :) Because of Him, Fab Tags: |
| Asthma |
| 02.06.2012 20:29:48 | |
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I HATE HAVING ASTHMA!! I haven't said that in 12 years, however, the last 2 weeks have totally sucked asthma-wise. I have had asthma since I was 8 years old. A LONG time. Up until 12 years ago I was an extremely sickly person. Never able to do any type of exercise because I simply could not breathe. At times I would be on 5 different medications at one time. For those of you who knew me back then know all about this. My trips to the ER that would at times lead to week long hospital stays, all because of asthma. 12 years ago everything changed. I was sitting at my desk at Matsushita Avionics in Bothel, Washington as a Financial Analyst, just went through a breakup with a guy I had dated 5 years, and was playing on the internet. I found a website of a "12 week Get Lean challenge" and decided to do it, I was going to get lean. I emailed this person named Lee Labrada. No idea who he was, but started his program. I did it on my own. Created spreadsheets of my food intake, new diet, exercise program, etc. Woke up BEFORE work at 4am and hit the gym, then would go again after work. Twice a day. It was SO HARD because mind you, I couldn't breathe! That was until my new diet started to make changes in my body. You see, I dropped all sugar, dairy, pasta, white carbs that was full of sugar. After a month...I could BREATHE!!! It was amazing. I could walk on the treadmill for 60 minutes WITHOUT having my inhaler in my pocket. In 22 years I had NEVER gone a minute without having my inhaler tethered to me. 12 weeks later my life had completely changed. It wasn't just about being in the best shape I had ever been in my life, it was about being able to BREATHE!! I became a success story on Lee Labrada's website, I was even in Oxygen Magazine, not as a spotlight, but they did an article on me. At the time, I had no idea about Oxygen Magazine, and wish I could find that article, but regardless, it was an honor. The last 2 weeks my lungs have been giving me grief. I caught a cold from my honey's daughter, and it has been sitting in my lungs, trying to hold me back. It's winning to a point, I can't run on the treadmill like I need to, but I still get in and do the cardio I can do without coughing up a lung. I can't really blame it all on babygirl, because I am living with one of my sisters that has a dog that I thought I wasn't allergic to, it seems I am - which SUCKS. So this morning I am hating having asthma. But when I write and remember stuff like I just did, I am thankful my asthma isn't as bad as it once was, and if it means I have to wait 30-60 minutes to rally to get to the gym and bust out my workout, then so be it! At least I'm able to GET to the gym and DO my cardio and training! A quick shout out to the man/company that changed my life 12 years ago - Lee Labrada. Not only did his challenge change my life, he has become a great friend over the years. If you are reading this and are looking for a program you can do on your own, I recommend Lee's. Why? Because I did it and it worked! Go to Labrada.com and check it out. 11 weeks out from the Emerald Cup! Let's do this!!! Take care and God Bless - Fab Tags: |
| Sick! |
| 02.02.2012 01:51:56 | |
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I rarely get sick, however, this year has been different. I've been twice this year and it's only February 1! Being sick is not fun for me, especially when it dips down to my chest and develops into a chest cold. Because I have asthma, chest colds quickly develop into bronchitis and sometimes pneumonia. So I take it easy. I follow my rule of thumb, if my cold stays above my neck I will go to the gym and train. If it dips below, I stay away. However, being 12 weeks out from the Emerald Cup and am struggling to take time off from the gym. I know continuing to go to the gym with a chest cold will only take my cold longer to heal, but it's a struggle as I know my competition is out there training. But for me, I will rest for a few days. Take time off, follow my diet 100%, drink my 2 gallons of water a day, and before I know it I'll be feeling better and able to hit the gym and give it my 110%. For those of you out there who are debating on whether or not to go to the gym if you are sick. Follow the simple rule of thumb (it's not my rule) - if it's above you neck - train...if it's below your neck - rest! God Bless! - Fab Tags: |
| YAY!!! |
| 01.26.2012 08:52:24 | |
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I couldn't think of a title, so I wrote how I was feeling. Yay = happy, on track, focused, 100% training and diet. It's been a great week. I started a new job and was worried about how I was going to fit in my workouts - so far so good! If you are focused on a goal, you'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. PLAN and PREPARE. I can't say it enough. I won't leave my house without all my meals for the day. I have no idea if I'm going to run late at work or get stuck in traffic. I don't want to miss a meal because of lack of preparation. I would rather have everything with me. At night before I go to bed I even lay out my gym clothes for the next morning. I have found there are times when I am too tired to make a simple decision of what I'm going to wear to the gym, I'll go to the closet and just stare. Before I know it, 30 minutes has passed and I'm too tired and my cardio time ran out. PLAN and PREPARE!! So tonight - even if you aren't getting ready for a show, but you have a weight loss/gain goal, or whatever your goal is, PLAN and PREPARE. Prepare your meals for tomorrow and have them ready. Get your gym clothes out, have them ready too. Let me know how you do - did it help? I hope so! Because of Him, Fab Tags: |
| Failures |
| 01.23.2012 03:15:01 | |
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Have you ever had one of those days....where try as you might, the desire to eat everything BUT what is on your diet is overwhelming?? That was how yesterday went. A constant struggle to stay on task. An epic failure for the day. I gave myself every excuse in the book...I'm not 12 weeks out yet - so it won't be bad, it's just 3 hershey's kisses, I can snack on all the food I'm making - it's a part of my diet right? Yesterday I did not eat ONE MEAL correctly. Not one. I know, 3 Hershey Kisses aren't bad, but's it's not on my diet so why did I even put it in my mouth? OK - to be completely honest with you it was 3 hershey kisses at a TIME. I did that 3 times for a total 9. Still, could be worse. It's not about the kisses, it's the fact I pissed all over my diet yesterday. I always fess up to my trainer when I mess up. I'll send him an email and let him know what happened. I'm accountable to him. He's known me for a very long time and knows I'm in the best shape I've ever been. His response is usually the same - he yells, tells me to knock it off, and to get back on track. Even though he lives in Ohio and I'm in Arizona, he would still know if I cheated. He's the best in the industry. He can take one look at the updated pictures I send him and know if I've been cheating, not training hard, or not doing all my cardio. It's my job to be honest with him. I put my trust in him to get me to the place I need to be for the Emerald Cup. Don't get me wrong, I HATE confessing to him when this happens. I HATE IT. I feel I let him down when I mess up. My only job is to shut up, and look down at the paper he emails me on what I am supposed to do. SIMPLE!!! It's all about being prepared. Yesterday I didn't have any of my meals ready. I slept in and got off track. So what did I do? I went grocery shopping, and made all my meals, packaged them per day, for the next 4 days. I am now without excuse. I have my cooler ready. It's with me always. This week my plan is to train hard, eat everything on my diet not adding or taking away from it, and drink the 2 gallons of water I am supposed to. My new work schedule is hinkey (6-2:30 or 10-4) so it will be a challenge getting in my workouts. What pushes me to succeed? Knowing that the person I might be standing next to on stage worked harder, ate better, and focused better on the Emerald Cup than I did. That simply isn't going to happen. I want to go on stage KNOWING I gave 110% - that's all I can do! If you are looking for a great trainer - google Mike Davies Fitness Factory. Check out his website, check out the success he has as a trainer. His passion for the industry, and the incredible knowledge he possesses. (you can tell him I sent you). Have a blessed week - stay focused!!! Fab Tags: |
| Failures |
| 01.23.2012 03:14:59 | |
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Have you ever had one of those days....where try as you might, the desire to eat everything BUT what is on your diet is overwhelming?? That was how yesterday went. A constant struggle to stay on task. An epic failure for the day. I gave myself every excuse in the book...I'm not 12 weeks out yet - so it won't be bad, it's just 3 hershey's kisses, I can snack on all the food I'm making - it's a part of my diet right? Yesterday I did not eat ONE MEAL correctly. Not one. I know, 3 Hershey Kisses aren't bad, but's it's not on my diet so why did I even put it in my mouth? OK - to be completely honest with you it was 3 hershey kisses at a TIME. I did that 3 times for a total 9. Still, could be worse. It's not about the kisses, it's the fact I pissed all over my diet yesterday. I always fess up to my trainer when I mess up. I'll send him an email and let him know what happened. I'm accountable to him. He's known me for a very long time and knows I'm in the best shape I've ever been. His response is usually the same - he yells, tells me to knock it off, and to get back on track. Even though he lives in Ohio and I'm in Arizona, he would still know if I cheated. He's the best in the industry. He can take one look at the updated pictures I send him and know if I've been cheating, not training hard, or not doing all my cardio. It's my job to be honest with him. I put my trust in him to get me to the place I need to be for the Emerald Cup. Don't get me wrong, I HATE confessing to him when this happens. I HATE IT. I feel I let him down when I mess up. My only job is to shut up, and look down at the paper he emails me on what I am supposed to do. SIMPLE!!! It's all about being prepared. Yesterday I didn't have any of my meals ready. I slept in and got off track. So what did I do? I went grocery shopping, and made all my meals, packaged them per day, for the next 4 days. I am now without excuse. I have my cooler ready. It's with me always. This week my plan is to train hard, eat everything on my diet not adding or taking away from it, and drink the 2 gallons of water I am supposed to. My new work schedule is hinkey (6-2:30 or 10-4) so it will be a challenge getting in my workouts. What pushes me to succeed? Knowing that the person I might be standing next to on stage worked harder, ate better, and focused better on the Emerald Cup than I did. That simply isn't going to happen. I want to go on stage KNOWING I gave 110% - that's all I can do! If you are looking for a great trainer - google Mike Davies Fitness Factory. Check out his website, check out the success he has as a trainer. His passion for the industry, and the incredible knowledge he possesses. (you can tell him I sent you). Have a blessed week - stay focused!!! Fab Tags: |
| Support |
| 01.21.2012 21:42:51 | |
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I started a new job this week and I absolutely love it! It has been 12 years since I actually stepped foot into an office - I've had the wonderful opportunity to have jobs that allowed me to work from home and set my own schedule. Over the years I have worked in sales for Labrada, MetRx, and Chef Jays - then as a Child Psychologist. I always wake up at the same time - it's a habit. However, actually having a schedule, clocking in, etc., is FUN for me. This change has forced me to figure out my training schedule again. Some days I work at 6am - which means I hit the gym at 3:30am, other days I don't work until 10am, hitting the gym at around 4:30am. The challenge comes in getting my 2nd cardio in - AFTER work. AFTER I'm completely exhausted and have been on my feet all day. I know if I go home and try to relax before training I will plop down on the couch and it will be harder for me to motivate. So why even bother? I pack my gym clothes and head straight to the gym. Once I'm there, I am revived and ready to bust out that cardio session. I mention my 2nd job because even though I have only been there 3 days, there is not one person that isn't supporting me 100%. My supervisors allow me the quick 5 minutes I need to shove food in my mouth every 2 hours, and my coworkers are the same, supportive. Within the changes in my employment there have been changes in my relationship as well. Both good and bad and things I am growing through. I am now living in Arizona where I am living near 2 of my 7 sisters which has caused me more grief than pleasure (sad to say). So much drama and a reminder that my family lacks the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus desires us to have with each other. I'm sorry to say I got wrapped up in all the gossip and back biting and allowed it to become a part of my life, until I saw how ugly it was making me feel. You see, the closer I get to Jesus the more He shows me the ugliness inside of me which motivates me to rid myself of "toxic" relationships and behaviors in an effort to be the Godly woman God desires. However, there have been 3 constant and unchanging goals in my life over the years...1-Jesus, 2-my trainer Mike, 3-my goal of competing in the Emerald Cup. So today - I am hitting Costco and stocking up on food. Cooking my meals for the next week, scheduling in my workouts and getting organized. It's "Fabrienne first" for the next 12 weeks. I wear my green EMERALD CUP wrist band daily as a reminder. I have pics of me on the cabinets to remind myself of my goal, and I am ready! I'm thankful God provided me with a job where I have the support I need to achieve my goals! Without people supporting you - TRULY supporting you, especially in this sport, it just makes everything harder. Until next time - Fabs Tags: |
| Support |
| 01.21.2012 21:42:46 | |
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I started a new job this week and I absolutely love it! It has been 12 years since I actually stepped foot into an office - I've had the wonderful opportunity to have jobs that allowed me to work from home and set my own schedule. Over the years I have worked in sales for Labrada, MetRx, and Chef Jays - then as a Child Psychologist. I always wake up at the same time - it's a habit. However, actually having a schedule, clocking in, etc., is FUN for me. This change has forced me to figure out my training schedule again. Some days I work at 6am - which means I hit the gym at 3:30am, other days I don't work until 10am, hitting the gym at around 4:30am. The challenge comes in getting my 2nd cardio in - AFTER work. AFTER I'm completely exhausted and have been on my feet all day. I know if I go home and try to relax before training I will plop down on the couch and it will be harder for me to motivate. So why even bother? I pack my gym clothes and head straight to the gym. Once I'm there, I am revived and ready to bust out that cardio session. I mention my 2nd job because even though I have only been there 3 days, there is not one person that isn't supporting me 100%. My supervisors allow me the quick 5 minutes I need to shove food in my mouth every 2 hours, and my coworkers are the same, supportive. Within the changes in my employment there have been changes in my relationship as well. Both good and bad and things I am growing through. I am now living in Arizona where I am living near 2 of my 7 sisters which has caused me more grief than pleasure (sad to say). So much drama and a reminder that my family lacks the unconditional love and acceptance Jesus desires us to have with each other. I'm sorry to say I got wrapped up in all the gossip and back biting and allowed it to become a part of my life, until I saw how ugly it was making me feel. You see, the closer I get to Jesus the more He shows me the ugliness inside of me which motivates me to rid myself of "toxic" relationships and behaviors in an effort to be the Godly woman God desires. However, there have been 3 constant and unchanging goals in my life over the years...1-Jesus, 2-my trainer Mike, 3-my goal of competing in the Emerald Cup. So today - I am hitting Costco and stocking up on food. Cooking my meals for the next week, scheduling in my workouts and getting organized. It's "Fabrienne first" for the next 12 weeks. I wear my green EMERALD CUP wrist band daily as a reminder. I have pics of me on the cabinets to remind myself of my goal, and I am ready! I'm thankful God provided me with a job where I have the support I need to achieve my goals! Without people supporting you - TRULY supporting you, especially in this sport, it just makes everything harder. Until next time - Fabs Tags: |
| It's Time |
| 01.17.2012 05:26:09 | |
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I think I write the same thing every time...OK time to start getting ready for the Emerald Cup. I have this crazy thing where I don't REALLY have to start getting ready until 12 weeks out. It's a false thought, but one I follow none the less. I've had a year to prep for this show. A year to change my physique. A year to prepare. However, life happens, I get lazy, I break up with my boyfriend, move to another state, start another relationship, another job, another life. I don't beat myself up for wasting all this time, because when I look back over the last year I realize how much I've grown. There are some things I would change, some things I would do differently, but in the end I have no regrets. Technically I have about 14 weeks till the show, but I can't go grocery shopping just yet so I plan on eating clean as much as possible and training as hard as I can until I can hit Costco and start my food prep. There's something about Arizona that inspires me. When I lived in California I had NO motivation, NO desire to move forward, NO desire to get closer to God. I have no idea what that was about, but here now in AZ I have a fire lit under me to MOVE, GO, BE BETTER in every way. I'm closer to God than I have been in years, closer to my family, closer to ME. So it's time. I changed my profile picture on my facebook to show my last competition photo - inspiration. I have pics from my last show on my cabinet to motivate, inspire, and remind me of my Emerald Cup goal. My alarm is yet again set for 4am. Why 4am? Because I made a promise to myself - nothing comes before God. Not even the gym. So if my goal is to get to the gym at 5am to train, then I'll meet with God before at 4:15am. He's FIRST. Some of you asked who I'm training with and what happened to my last post. I am still with Mike Davies at the Fitness Factory. I don't know what I was thinking in changing. Mike Davies knows me. He has been my trainer for 10 years. He knows what works for me and what doesn't. Why would I go to anyone else?!! So I deleted my last post in an effort to not confuse anyone. I'm excited for 2012 and everything it has to bring. A refreshing in the Lord, life, and love! Until next time! God Bless - Fabrienne Tags: |
| Happy Thanksgiving |
| 11.26.2011 02:25:19 | |
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Wow! The holiday season is upon us - where did this year go? Just now when I pulled up the Craig Productions website I got so exited...30th Anniversary of the Emerald Cup! It's back at the Meydenbauer too! 21 weeks until I am on the stage. It's been 10 long years since I competed in the Emerald Cup - oy vey! Ok....21 weeks. It seems like a long time, but it really isn't. I have a lot of work to do. This year, even though I work out regularly, I've managed to drop all the muscle I've built up over the years, down to 112lbs, I look like I should be competing in bikini but as you know my heart is in Figure. So even though I have 21 weeks, it's time to EAT, TRAIN HEAVY, FOCUS, and put my head down, dig deep and GO! 21 weeks. Time to send updated pics to Mike Davies my trainer and nutritionist. Before you know it, it will be time to hit the stage... ok, I only have 21 weeks? LOL Where am I now? I live in Phoenix, well Chandler, and I absolutely love it here. LA was not for me. Vegas was not for me. Phoenix is most definitely where I am supposed to be. I found a great church. I have family here (sisters, nieces, nephews). Ready to set an anchor here. For those who asked, yes I broke up with my guy. Best thing I ever did! :) Until next time. May God bless you this holiday season. STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR, and hit the gym. Fab
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| Dark and Cold |
| 10.07.2011 20:28:20 | |
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OK, It's Fall Season again. I love this time of year, when it gets colder outside at night, and here in LA still warm during the days. The one thing I don't like...how it is now dark and cold when I wake up to hit the gym. Ugh. This time a month ago the sun would be up to greet me, now, it greets me when I'm leaving the gym. For those of you who love the sun as much as I do, it can prove to be challenging to wake up and get started with it still be dark outside. For those of you who struggle with waking up and getting motivated when it's still dark outside, here's a trick I learned when living in Seattle and working with clients affected with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)...Set your alarm for 30 minutes prior to when you really want/need to wake up. As soon as the alarm goes off, jump up and turn on every light in your room/apartment - and if you live in a house, run around and turn on the lights in the kitchen, etc. Then jump back in bed and go back to sleep for 15-30 minutes (don't forget to reset your alarm for the time you really want to wake up). What this does it is by turning the lights on, and even though you are going back to sleep, it's telling your brain that it is light outside and time to wake up. It WORKS! Try it! Let me know how it goes. I started this 11 years ago and it has yet to fail me. Ok - I'm off to the gym to train legs and do some cardio. I'm feeling extremely blessed this morning. Thankful for all of you who are in my life, thankful I have a God that watches over me! Be blessed today! Because of Him, Fab Tags: |
| Life Changes! |
| 10.06.2011 02:15:21 | |
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Sorry it's taken me a while to blog! I've been commuting to/from Vegas from LA for work and holy moly is it ever taking it's toll on me! Sooooo - I'm moving back to Vegas...in about 3 weeks. I'm excited! I'm also back working as a Child/Family Psychologist. My life went from slow and steady to full speed ahead and I'm trying to keep up. LOL Thankfully I have 29 weeks until the Emerald Cup! Time enough to settle in to my new place, drop an anchor for a while, and dig deep into work, training, and life! I'll write more later, wanted to touch base with you all! Because of Him! Fab Tags: |
| Olympia weekend in Vegas |
| 09.19.2011 05:39:13 | |
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I don't know if any of you watched the Olympia either live at the show or via webcast on Bodybuilding.com. I was at the expo walking around to see old friends, what's new in the industry, and most importantly to cheer on my favorite fitness competitor Tanji Johnson. I go to the expo about every other year. This year was different because I brought my boyfriend with me. He's never been to a fitness/bodybuilding expo so I had NO idea what he was going to think. As many of you know - the Olympia/Arnold is full of a rare breed of people. However, he had a great time, and met many of my old friends from the industry. For me personally, being at the expo always lights a fire underneath me to get back on track with eating right and getting my bootie to the gym every day (except Sunday). It also helped that while in Vegas getting ready to go to the Expo and eating a bag of candy corn, I received an email from my trainer Mike Davies telling me I can do the Las Vegas Classic show on November 5. Yes, that is 6 weeks away. So I put the candy corn down, scheduled a bodyfat testing with my old trainer Pete Grubbs (Tanji's nutritionist) -I'm happy to say I'm at 15% bodyfat. WHEW. Plus I have to haul bootie and get serious and train HARD. Another thing that inspired me was watching the Figure division of the Olympia. Out of the 29 women, there were a handful of women who had children, and were over the age of 43 - you would have never been able to tell! THAT is why I love this industry. Women who have a balanced life of family, relationships, and train hard to obtain what no one thinks is possible. John (my honey) and I went went to a local high school game last week and as we looked around saw how many men and women let themselves go as they get older. Does having kids give you an excuse to stop eating right, gain weight, and let yourself go? I don't think so. If you need to get inspired, watch the Olympia on Bodybuilding.com. You don't have to look exactly like they do (I sure don't) but you can see that anything is possible, no matter your age. If you are needing a trainer, I'm sure there is one in your area. If not, you are more than welcome to check out my trainer Mike Davies from the Fitness Factory. (google him). While at the Olympia I ran into Brad and Elaine Craig (promoters of the Ironman and Emerald Cup in Seattle). Yes, the Emerald Cup is the show I will be doing in 32 weeks. While talking to Elaine I told her about a picture I have on my fridge that inspires me and reminds me what I need to do to attain my physique on stage. As you can see from the pictures, my honey LOVES cereal and potato chips. I will eat them every now and then, but when I am following a strict diet, I want to eat these bad foods more so I put this pic on my fridge. On the picture it says "if you want to look like this (arrow pointing to my pic), then don't eat this (arrow pointing to John's food)." It really helps! I encourage you to do whatever you need to do to stay on track. This picture helps me I hope this week brings you all of God's blessings, happiness and health! Because of Him, Fab
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| Motivation and a good support system |
| 09.12.2011 10:06:20 | |
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First things first. Today is the 10th anniversary of the horrible terrorist attack on the United States. This past couple of weeks I have been watching TV show after TV show about that tragic day and the weeks, month, and years that followed. I have watched stories of survivors, recaps of the 4 airplane crashes. My heart continues to go out to everyone that gave their lives, the heroes, the victims...everyone. Now about my journey to the Emerald Cup...again. I know it's hard for many of you to believe I sometimes lack motivation and focus. LOL Well I do. Many of you know I started dating my honey about 7 months ago. I'm happy to say we are closer than ever, after some bumps, falls, DRAMA, we are happier than we ever have been. My focus has been on him, us, and basically my new life in LA. Now that all is settled down, it's time for me. We all need people in our lives to motivate us. There are a group of competitors on Twitter that I converse with daily. Men and women on the same journey. We pick each other up, vent, show status pictures, tweet from back stage at shows when we are getting ready to go on stage and egg each other on. Do you have that support system? If not, and you are on twitter you are more than welcome to follow me @fabyhart and I'll introduce you to the cyber world of fitness and bodybuilding. If you REALLY want to get motivated, go to Bodybuilding.com this next Friday and log on to watch the Fitness/Figure girls compete at the Olympia in Las Vegas. I'll be there, representing MuscleBombshell.com. I'll tell you more about MuscleBombshell next week, be looking for for a feature article on me as I am now part of team MuscleBombshell AND will begin writing for them too! As I sign off, here is a new picture of me from my photo shoot with Sarah Lyons at PictureGroove a couple of months ago. Until next week, be blessed, stay focused, and God Bless!!! Tags: |
| The Four Agreements |
| 09.05.2011 01:44:52 | |
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A couple of months ago my sister gave me a book titled "The Four Agreements." I read it often. Mainly because I have a tendency to forget things, which often works in my favor - especially when I forget when people hurt me. As you know I'm the youngest of 7 girls. The mascot of the family. I make sure everyone is happy and as long as everyone else is happy and taken care of it really doesn't matter if I am or not. I'm a nurturer to the core....to a fault...until now. Here are the main points to this book:
A dear friend of mine told me a little while ago that no one will take care of Fabrienne but FABRIENNE. It's taken me 41 years to finally realize this. I spent yesterday alone thinking about my life; where I was going, and what I wanted to do. I am happy to say I have a clear view of my goals and aspirations. I thank my sister for giving me this book - it's a great reminder of the simple things in life. One another note: I must admit, I've been SUPER lazy when it comes to going to church. So last night I watched a church service from Oasis church in LA online. What an amazing service. It was on the power of prayer. The one thing I forget to do - PRAY. The message was a great reminder that I am not alone-Jesus knows my needs. He knows I need a job. He knows I need food and a place to live. I fell asleep relishing in the fact that God knows ME, see ME, and will answer my prayers. A nice reminder to keep my focus above and not on earthly drama. It's 33 weeks until the Emerald Cup. I've spent this year going back and forth sitting on the fence about getting on stage. I've allowed those around me to shift my goals and aspirations (well that and the fact that my ex husband decided to quit paying me and now I have been looking for a job in these wonderful economic times). So I had to cut back on groceries - thus not being able to train and build like I have needed. As soon as I get a job and am able to get back on track financially (hopefully before the 12 week mark to the Emerald Cup) I'll be ready to train, diet and eat right! However, I am happy to say God is on the throne. HE knows exactly where I am, what I need, and what job is going to be perfect for me. I'll do my part by moving my feet and daily looking up, applying for jobs, and relishing in the fact that HE is with me. Have a blessed Labor Day weekend! God Bless!
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| Road to the Emerald Cup |
| 09.02.2011 09:06:27 | |
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So, I'm obviously NOT going to compete in the Ironman this month. Too many "life" interruptions which got me side tracked. My trainer fully supports my decision...thank goodness! :) Basically I have 20 weeks to put everything in my personal and professional life together before I am 100% focused on hitting the stage at the best show in the Nation...The Emerald Cup. I am excited to be a part of Brad and Elaine's 30th Anniversary of the Emerald Cup - it's going to be a great show! Many of you have asked about my "chick stalker." I'm sure she is still around seeing as how she is still not over her exboyfriend (my boyfriend) but he says she a freak psycho and we both ignore her LOL!! Anyway, I AM committed to blogging weekly. I know I've said that before but I am making a commitment. I have no idea what I'm going to write about, I'm sure it will come each Friday when I sit at my computer. Otherwise, I'll probably babble on like I am now. Hugs and Love!
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| Things that make me laugh |
| 07.20.2011 22:52:19 | |
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I life a very public life -I have for the past 11 years - ever since the first day I took the stage at the Washington Emerald Cup. It's a choice I made and one I do not regret. However, living life in the public eye at times brings complications, problems, and unwanted-unsolicited drama. You would think I would get used to it, but I haven't. I have learned to laugh through it and realize when people choose to speak into my life in a vindictive manner - 99% of the time it is out of jealousy. I'm not saying that to be mean or that I think highly of myself - for those who know me, know that is most definitely not in my character. I believe their jealousy lies in the fact that I am HAPPY, LOVING, HONEST, AN AMAZING FRIEND, and most importantly I AM A CHILD OF GOD who forgives, forgets, will be your best friend and advocate for you when no one else will. Because of the fact I am a child of God I am blessed and thankful to know I have a God to avenges those who come against me. I love the fact I don't have to do a thing because what a better friend than Jesus to know exactly when/where/how to avenge my enemies? His timing is perfect. He has never let me down. So this is what makes me laugh. For those of you stalking me - THANK YOU! It's because of you that I know I'm on the right track. Stalk away, read my blogs, bash me behind my back. I can take it! I got off track for my Ironman goal - but I'm back...again... Hugs and love! Tags: |
| Addictions - PLEASE get help! |
| 06.26.2011 22:39:11 | |
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I never blog twice in one day, however, I need to speak to something very close to my heart. In the past 2 months I have had 4 friends from High School die from accidental overdoses. We see it all the time on TV with movie stars, i.e., Michael Jackson, Brittney Murphy, Heath Ledger, etc. If you have a problem PLEASE seek out help NOW. You know who you are. You KNOW you have a problem. You think it could never happen to you, no one does. If you feel you can't share this with anyone, you can talk to me. I promise I'll keep it to myself. Just TALK to someone. hugs and love - Fab Tags: |
| Motivation |
| 06.26.2011 22:28:45 | |
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11 years ago when I lived in Seattle, I was training for my first fitness competition. This was before they introduced the figure division, so for the first time in my life, I started learning how to tumble. If memory serves me correctly, we trained 5 days a week. There were about 23 of us. From Pro's to newbies like me. Our coach was Marc Castillo and we met at a gymnastics studio every night. We started out by stretching, then I would watch in amazement at the ladies tumble. I couldn't even do the splits! We would warm up, Marc would put together each of our routines, we'd practice for a couple hours, then end the session with posing practice. But we weren't done yet. 9pm and we all still had to get in our training and cardio for the day so we would hit the gym. I bring this up because it was SO MOTIVATING! Having a TEAM of girls working together towards a common goal. With the exception on the Pro's (i.e., Fitness America competitor and friend Brenda Kelly), we were all competing in the same shows. Not once was there a time when we fought, we helped each other even though we ALL wanted first place - it was a team mentality and regardless who won - we ALL won! I took 9 years off from competing and picked it up again last year. It wasn't until a couple months ago I found this same "team" mentality and support. It's with my teammates on twitter. It's amazing how even though so far away from each other, the daily hitting the gym for cardio and/or training, status pictures, dieting tweets, motivate me! There were a few shows this past weekend and it was SO MOTIVATING to see tweets from fellow competitors tweeting through their experience. It lit a fire under me and for the first time in a long time I have found yet another team. What motivates you? Remember, iron strengthens iron. If you need that motivation, start by following me on twitter @fabyhart. I'll introduce you to the community! Seattle Ironman is 13 weeks away and I am as excited as ever! I'm on track and have a wonderful boyfriend who has been helping me cook my food. YES! COOK MY FOOD! Twice a week he bbq's my chicken, tilapia, and flank steak. He also is going to start hitting the gym with me and help me on the days I need a spotter so I can lift heavier. Yay me! Even if you aren't competing you can still start living a healthier lifestyle today! My honey doesn't compete but he still eats healthy, trains, and drinks tons of water like me. Why don't you? Have a great week! God Bless!!! Tags: |
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