Follow Hecthan as he makes his WBFF Debut!!!

The Road to Perfection

This has been a long bumpy road to get here. I say this because of all the obstacles I had to adapt to and overcome. Skipping drinks at social gatherings, to eating prepped food (which I thank my wife for her huge help) and eating totally differently. Recovering from nasal surgery, and doing double shifts in law enforcement and still making time to lift at the gym is NOT easy.

It all comes down to how badly you want it.  There will never be enough time in the day.You just have to make it happen. So with the motivation and support of my wife, whom gave me idea to try it out, I decided to take the challenge, and push my body further.  As I stated before, I had to make the time. So my days of Muay Thai/Cardio, lifting , eating and work....FOCUS and PROGRESS leads to PERFECTION

Sarah Koste - Nationally Qualified NPC Figure Competitor

BIKINIS and BBQ

Most of you will be off on this day recognizing and in some way celebrating Independence Day. Barbques, picnics, beaches, games...and definitely drinking and FOOD.
I said MOST...

No rest for the weary, and holidays are not an exception. While you lie out in the sun and celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, OTHERS who have dedicated months or even YEARS to their food in another way, are about to show off their progress all in the name of fitness.

Today, the NPC will host one of the largest fitness competitions on the northeast where 70+ athletes will qualify for IFBB Professional status.  Enter Sarah Koste....





This has been her reality the past several months. Analyzing and over analyzing each fiber of her body checking for GAINS, extra muscle, extra fat, lifting, sleeping, eating, and repeating. The weight room was her sanctuary.  As a personal trainer herself, she has not only dedicated her life to helping others achieve these goals, she herself is a competitor of the sport she loves to coach.





With 3 years under her belt as a competitor of the stage and accomplishments professionally as a trainer, wellness coach, and advisor in several publications, she qualified last year for Nationals within NPC.  Today is the day to finally show off all that hard work on a stage of hundreds of athletes hungry, literally, to do the same.

Today, at the Teaneck Marriot at Glenpoint, competitor number 200 is the one to watch.

GOOD LUCK Sarah!!!

And the Trophy Goes To......

How'd they do?

Daphne

Laura

A few days ago you were introduced to Daphne and Laura, our newest fitness competitors in prep.  Each of them shared their personal journey, the reasons they wanted to compete and the struggle of competition prep. Their debut occurred in Wallingford, Connecticut, just this past weekend.  Bikini, Fit Model, Muscle Model, Figure and Male Fit Model athletes from all over graced the stage in over 4-6 hours of comparisons, posing, quarter turns and pose downs.

We hopped in our SUV rental early Friday morning and made the 2 hour drive to an unknown and exciting fate. Friday, after arriving at the hotel, we could rest, get situated, hopefully nap, but energies were flying all afternoon. We made a trip to the local Walgreens for incidentals and once we made it back to the hotel, we needed to get ready for the athletes meeting.  At this meeting, the ladies were to be informed of the agenda for the following day so their attendance was mandatory. After the meeting, we grabbed dinner just to get together one last time before the big and long day.

Dinner !

Daphne and Laura ready for the athlete's meeting!

Saturday morning began at 5am with hair and makeup, determinations on meals, tanning, and packing for backstage. By 9am, we had to be at the venue and ready to hit the stage. Showtime began promptly at 10am. When the ladies for bikini short filed onto the stage, we thought the line would never end. 44 ladies later, all the athletes were on the stage and ready for comparisons. The competition was long, and tough. 

Backstage before prelims

All the athletes in the bikini short division

Prelims occurred in the morning. We had a small break, and then went back to the theater for finals. This show had all the lights and glamour Fitness Atlantic delivers every year for their audience.  I had the distinct honor and pleasure of being a presenter during the awards ceremony and looked on at the table of trophies wondering if two of these were going to our girls.

 How did they do? See for yourself :) Our next show is May 17th...Stay tuned.

Daphne Espinal 2nd place- Bikini Masters

Laura Gutierrez- 5th place - Bikini Short