Elite Heat Spotlight: Alyssa

02/2012

07/2012

I am working with the Elite Heat to take myself to the next level.  To learn how to eat right, moderate foods, and ultimately get into the best shape of my life in time for my wedding in September.  I have always had the attitude that working out was a way to justify eating pizza and drinking beer.  But, as I get older, I realize I can't do that and that frankly, I don't feel my best when I do.  So, I want to learn to live a healthier life.  To make food choices that are good for me and taste good.  That don't deprive me of anything, but also let me put my best foot forward. I have no idea what potential my body has or what willpower I may or may not have, but through this process, I hope to learn more about all of that, and hopefully in time, look bangin in my wedding dress!

Congratulations Ashley, Tiff, and Esther on an amazing first showing at the Fitness America Natural Show in White Plains, NY.  The team brought home a first and third place trophy.

Watch out for these ladies in future shows! They are ready to rock the stage!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Best Wishes to Ash, Tiff, and Esther!

Special Thanks!

Mock Fitness Show Teaser

Elite Heat Spotlight: Dawn

" When I was first asked to join the now 'Elite Heat', I was flattered and curious.  If anything, excited at the least to look great in a bikini and maybe say goodbye to some problem areas.  But as the months progressed, not only did I feel stronger physically, I also felt stronger mentally.  Being involved with such amazing women who are all working toward a similar goal really makes every week more positive and happier.  Taking my fitness to the next level is both challenging and fantastic.  I have more energy and look forward to each day.  Can't wait to see the progression for myself and for my teammates, and also be able to 'rock' the stage in the near future.  Life is too short. You never know what you will get out of it if you don't at least give it a try. "

Elite Heat Spotlight: Nicky G.

"To me, fitness is living a healthy long life with my family. It's means my daughter being proud of me when I can keep up with her physically.   It means keeping my asthma in check.   I've always had an interest in fitness in general, but was truly inspired by my other half and his constant dedication to his body and healthy lifestyle.  Most women like looking good, and so do I.  But I want to take it to the next level.  I love weights,  I love the feel of the steel, and I love the challenge it presents for each new workout.  There is a myth that women shouldn't lift heavy, or that by lifting heavy they'll lose their femininity.  But I plan to be the canvas that proves them wrong.  I am currently trapped in the corporate environment but the more I engulf myself into the fitness world, the more I realize that I may have another calling.  In my perfect world, I would  be able to train like minded clients that share the same long term goals that I do.  Who knows where my first competition will take me, but wherever it is, I'm sure it will be and adventure, and you know what?  I'm ready for that adventure.  To Malenna, thank you for being a constant with me on this fitness roller coaster.  You've shown tremendous strength and have truly become an inspiration to me."

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Nicky will be competing in the July show.  Good luck, Nicky!

Elite Heat Spotlight: Ashley M.

"The core reason I am undertaking this process is as simple as that I am curious to see if I can do it.  I lack discipline in some areas of my life, especially in nutrition and fitness.  I want to make a new habit of having discipline in this area.  Also, I really want to get more in tune with my body...it's needs and it's limits.

I am hoping to accomplish the goal of not only having a toned, muscular body, but developing the habits and learning the strategies to keep it that way.  It would also be super awesome to speak of cellulite in the past tense."

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Ashley is an incredible fashion designer who helped to create some of Malenna's stunning stage looks.  She will be competing in the July show.  

Good luck, Ashley!