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Fit Body

04-13-2009, 09:54 PM

Team Fit Body BC's
Girl Power of 13 Women
Rocked it up in Kelowna
12 competitors & 14 trophies

Overall Womens Bodybuilding Champ - Andrea Anderson
Best Overall Womens Poser - Andrea Anderson

Overall Figure Champion Figure Champ - Teresa Ryan

Grand Masters Bodybuilding Champ - Val McIntyre
4th place Grand Masters - Christing Purdue

Masters Bodybuilding Champ - Anna Marie Slawter
2nd place Masters Champ - Cindy Ramos

Lightweight Bodybuilding Champ - Val McIntyre

Middleweight Bodybuilding 3rd Place Champ - Anna Marie Slawter
Middleweight Bodybuilding 4th place - Cindy Ramos
Middleweight Bodybuilding 5th place - Christine Purdue

Heavyweight Bodybuilding Champ - Andrea Anderson

Figure Masters Champ - Teresa Ryan
Figure Masters Competitor - Cindy Ramos
Figure Masters Competitor - Christine Purdue

Figure Short 4th place - Kari Werner
Figure Short Competitor - Nicole Billingsley

Figure Med 2nd Place Champ - Nicole Coutu
Figure Med 3rd Place Champ - Hanan Arabatlian
Figure Med 4th Place - Lisa Hansen
Figure Med Competitor - Cindy Ramos
Figure Med Competitor - Christine Purdue

Figure Med Tall Champ - Robyn Fidanza

Figure Tall Champ - Teresa Ryan

Siouxcountry

04-13-2009, 09:59 PM

That is a big Team! Congrats to Team Fitbody!

powergirl

04-14-2009, 11:38 PM

congratulations dawn, looks like you had a great w'end in kelowna... :)

Fit Body

04-30-2009, 02:29 PM

April 30th, 2009
pt of the day

He who has a WHY to live for
can bear almost any HOW !!!

PURPOSE
the reason for doing something; the aim to which an action, etc. is directed

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself
and know that everything in life has purpose
there are no mistakes, no coincidences,
all events are blessings given to us to learn from

Just do it
Dawn

Fit Body

04-30-2009, 02:34 PM

congratulations dawn, looks like you had a great w'end in kelowna... :)

thanks zoa
it was a great wkend
then the next wkend...
my girl Amy Shaw got 2nd in figure med at WBFF River Rock show
now it's onto the Northern Classic in Fort St John June 6th
we have great crew i'm very excited about :rofl:
plus with the BC Champs July 25th
Police & Fire Games Aug 1
Fig,Fit, Bikini Nationals Aug 15
and of course
BB Nationals Aug 22
all here in BC
got lots of great competitors ready to go
it's gonna be the best year ever !!!! :D

Fit Body

05-01-2009, 11:09 AM

May 1st, 2009
pt of the day

Risk; chance of loss

Only whose who will risk going too far
can possibly find out how far one can go !!!

If you never take any risks
you'll always stay where you are !!!!

If you do what you've always done
you'll get what you've always got

If you want change
you gotta be willing to change
if not, guess what ?
you're stuck !!!!

The definition of INSANITY
is making the same mistakes over & over again
expecting different results

A NEW DAY
A NEW CHANCE

Just do it
Dawn
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Fit Body

05-01-2009, 01:02 PM

it's 16 wks and 1 day till SHOWTIME !!!!!
CANADIAN BODYBUILDING NATIONALS
IN BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA !!!
lets get ready to rumble...
happy training ladies
see ya soon
Dawn...

Fit Body

05-02-2009, 02:42 AM

one more sleep till 16 weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeks out
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwww !!!
i'm ready i'm soooooooo freakin ready

Shortie

05-02-2009, 03:41 AM

:yourock:

Fit Body

05-02-2009, 12:18 PM

i'm 16 weeks right now yahooooooo !!!!!:cheerleader:

full on, so excited, this is gonna be good...:ripitupbaby:

i can hardly wait to see whatz under there :welcome:

have a great day
Dawn

vancouverchick

05-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Good luck with your prep Dawn --- can't wait to watch the show!!!

16 weeks out from this exact moment you will be fueling that bod of yours to hit the stage!!!! time will fly!!!!

Happy on season!!!

Fit Body

05-03-2009, 01:14 AM

Good luck with your prep Dawn --- can't wait to watch the show!!!

16 weeks out from this exact moment you will be fueling that bod of yours to hit the stage!!!! time will fly!!!!

Happy on season!!!

thanx lori
and happy training to you :)
will b watchin at the bc's :popcorn:
dawn

Fit Body

05-03-2009, 12:10 PM

I'm freakin FULL ON !!!
NEVER BEEN THIS FOCUSED & DRIVEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE...
:bench:
tick tock...
here we go...
:hyper:

Fit Body

05-04-2009, 11:29 AM

May 4th, 2009
up at 'em, food prepped, gettin ready to do cardio & it's not even 4:30 am !!!
already sleepin few hours less so excited about the show
15 weeks 5 days till SHOWTIME :yippie:
freakin can't wait
happy training ladies :girlpower:
see ya'll soon
Dawn
:heart:

Fit Body

05-05-2009, 11:55 AM

May 5th, 2009
I am now 15 weeks 26 days till D day !!!
feeling awesome 110 % on track, :tr:
super phyced, and ready to rumble,
YEAH BABY YEAH !!! :awesome:
happy training
Dawn
:heart:

vancouverchick

05-05-2009, 02:52 PM

I love these posts Dawn --- they are pumping me up for the bc's!!!! Your energy is unbelievable --- I LOVE IT!!!!

Fit Body

05-06-2009, 12:30 PM

I love these posts Dawn --- they are pumping me up for the bc's!!!! Your energy is unbelievable --- I LOVE IT!!!!

thanks lori
my energy is unbelieveable
i'm so freakin excited i can barely sleep !!!
usually i'm in bed 8 - 9 pm
up at 4 am
since about last thur / fri i've been waking up at 2 am
last night went to sleep bout 8:30pm
woke up at just after 11 pm
ARGGGGGGGHHHH !!!!! :banghead:
I was up bout an hour
then went back to sleep thank goodness
up at 4am food prepped, cat & fish feed, emails checked, laundry on, gettin ready for cardio
all the best in your prep
have a great day
Dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

05-06-2009, 12:34 PM

May 6th, 2009

I'm super physced cuz IT'S LEG DAY !!!!!!!!! :hyper:
YEAH MY FAVORITE TRAINING DAY,
grow legs grow !!!

Preps going 100 %
been absolutely perfect on my food

15 weeks and 3 days to the show !!!! :whip:
IT'S FULL ON AND I'M READY TO ROCK !!! :touche:

happy training... :strong:
Dawn

vancouverchick

05-06-2009, 03:06 PM

Fit Body

05-07-2009, 12:51 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!

So many times I hear competitors complaining about prep - "i'm tired" - "i'm hungry" -- when is this gonna be over........ why do it then!!!

It is so refreshing to see someone like minded like me, enjoying the process, taking it day by day, workout by workout --- I too have been leaping out of bed at 4am!!!, it's weird --- a few weeks back I was so much more chill...... nice jumpstart!!!

Anyways - love the attitude ---- I think this is what they can the WINNING ATTITUDE!!!

thank you lori
competition is about the process for me
time spent eating and pounding weights to put on the mass :bench:
and the time spent precontest stripping off the fat :tr:
to expose the changes you've made to your body
how cool is all of it
i love it all
if you ain't enjoying it :banghead:
find another hobby :awesome:
ONLY FOR THE HARDCORE

Fit Body

05-07-2009, 12:24 PM

May 7th, 2009
15 weeks & 2 sleeps till showtime !!!! :touche:
great sleep, full on, totally perfect
just soooooooo excited :awesome1:
this is gonna be fun !! :yippie:
happy training
Dawn
:)

Fit Body

05-08-2009, 12:12 PM

May 8th, 2009
pt of the day

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling 5 balls in the air
you name them:
work, family, health, friends, and spirit
and you're keeping all these in the air
you will soon understand that work is a rubber ball
if you drop it, it will bounce back
but the other 4 balls:
family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass
if you drop one of these
they will be irrevocably...
scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered !!!
they will never be the same
you must understand that
and strive for BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE !!!

May I always be a loyal friend
I will strive to be true in word & faithful in deed
My friends are precious treasures with a priceless value

The things we truly love stay with us always,
locked in our hearts as long as life remains.

Dawn

powergirl

05-08-2009, 10:36 PM

that's really nice dawn, hope you're having a great day...

Fit Body

05-09-2009, 11:44 AM

thanks zoa
thatz my son Storm with the Donkey's
up at "The Hills" Health Ranch in 108 mile house
I took time off work and called it "Mental Health Day" !!!!!
it's wicked up there so peaceful
it's been a goal of mine since I was a kid to have a ranch up there someday
and I will
thanks Storm & my dream
to have a ranch & rodeo
for those who don't know my first career I was a professional horse trainer
I trained Arabian Show Horses
but grew up into everything
Barrel racing, gymkanas, playdays, english,western, dressage, 3 day eventing, pony club, stadium jumping
the gamet
I bought Storm a horse on his 6th birthday
he'll be 8 this august
here a pic of me and our horse Jack

YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUTTA THE COUNTRY
BUT YOU CAN NEVER TAKE THE COUNTRY OUTTA THE GIRL

Fit Body

05-09-2009, 11:50 AM

May 9th, 2009
15 weeks out from Canadian BB Nationals
yesterday my training partner / figure competitor Keashia Wester, 2 of my other figure girls, Keashia's friend Jaz all went on the Sex Shop Tour downtown Vancouver to look for photoshoot outfits
we had one of the funnest days ever
we all loaded up in Jaz's beautiful black BMW
and went all over
had a blast
late in the afternoon fresh from hitting 2 sex shops & having a bitta luck
we're walking up to our car and a black SUV pulls up in the parking stall beside us and out jumps
Kosta the promotor for nationals
"What are you guys doing down here" he says
"Lookin for photoshoot outfits" I replied
so funny i hardly ever go downtown
and how ironic to bump into him

ANYWAYS SO FREAKIN EXCITED ABOUT THIS SHOW
FULL ON, TOTALLY PERFECT
LIFE IS ROCKIN
HAPPY TRAINING
SINCERELY
DAWN
:waving:

Fit Body

05-10-2009, 11:58 AM

May 10th, 2009
pt of the day

WE CANNOT SWING UP A ROPE
THAT IS ATTACHED ONLY TO OUR OWN BELT !
:grouphug2:

Sometimes you might be too proud to ask for help
for something that's bothering you,
whether it's your not leaning out, your relationship with your partner, or a difficult project at work.
There are many reasons why you might isolate yourself:
maybe you were raised to be independent, or perhaps you're afraid to allow others to see your vulnerability
or maybe you're just frightened of the possibility of failure

Being successful requires support.
Most things in life are easier when you have the support of people around you.
When you're down, they can hold you up.
When you're low on motivation, they can encourage you.

I was criticized my some of my friends & questioned by aquaintances
about why i myself hired a trainer when i WAS a trainer.
and the answer is simple
cuz i know the value of support & guidance
as a recovering drug addict i know that somethings i cannot do alone
(I owe my recovery from drug addiction in 1996 to NA ~ Narcotics Anonymous)
I am truely grateful that I have a great coach: Dave Palumbo !
and i can't say enough great things about this great man
:SC SBT:

happy training
dawn
:)

www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

05-10-2009, 12:03 PM

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE LADIES IN THE HOUSE !!!!
:respect::trophy::SC SBT::girlpower::heart::hug3::sun:
for those who don't know i'm a single mom myself of a
beautiful 7 yr old boy named Storm...
this is your day ladies
enjoy it
i'm off to work...
no rest for the wicked !!!

amamo

05-10-2009, 05:13 PM

melodysmuscle

05-10-2009, 07:33 PM

Fit Body

05-11-2009, 11:23 AM

hmmmmm... These words from you couldnt have come at a better time Dawn!!.. Funny how things appear when we need to read or hear words of encouragement!!... have a wonderful mother's day!!... Stay strong!!... Looking forward to meeting you in BC this year!!...

thatz cool honey
any help i can give you just holler
especially when coming to vancouver
all the best to you
sincerely
dawn

Fit Body

05-11-2009, 11:27 AM

May 11th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Visualize your ideas through inner focus
then realize them through outer focus.

Focus
direct one's attention to something

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple
I tell myself:
great out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed
If you run your race, you'll win
CHANNEL YOUR ENERGY
FOCUS
(Carl Lewis)

CONCENTRATE ALL YOUR THOUGHTS UPON THE WORK AT HAND
THE SUNS RAYS DO NOT BURN UNTIL BROUGHT TO A FOCUS !!!

Just do it
Dawn

pic below ~ Canada's great 100 meter world record holder & gold medalist ~ Donovan Bailey

Fit Body

05-12-2009, 11:43 AM

May 12th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Give the world the best you have
and the best will come back to you.

When we choose to not to focus on what's missing in our lives
but are grateful for the adundance that's present
we experience heaven on earth !!!

What you leave behind isn't what is engraved in stone monuments
but what is woven into the lives of others

So think long and hard
are there things you'd like to change ?
for you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged

So when your eulogy is being read
with your life's actions to rehash
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash ?

Have an awesome day
Dawn

pic below: Donovan Bailey ~ Canada's Gold Medalist & World Record 100 m sprinter

Fit Body

05-12-2009, 02:31 PM

WOW! I LOVE THIS!!! Really needed to read that today.....thank you:)

Happy Mother's Day!!!

ur welcome
all the best 2 u !!!
dawn

Fit Body

05-13-2009, 11:50 AM

:kiss:May 13th, 2009
14 weeks and 3 days till Canadian BB Nationals here in my hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia !!!!!!!!!!
totally freakin physced and ready to rock:awesome:
lookin forward to having a treat meal soon
just gotta figure when i can actually fit it in my crazy schedule
go much going on all good
the reason i know times flyin' is
i have these pill organizers that i put my supplements in each week
cuz i gotta take certain things on an empty stomach from my naturopath...
so every week i fill them up
am & pm ~ with food & without food
and i'm like "they're almost empty again !!!!"
before you know it we'll be suitin' up, YEAH !!
THIS IS GONNA BE FUN
LOVIN' THE PROCESS !!!
happy training ladies
dawn :waving:

Fit Body

05-14-2009, 12:29 PM

May 14th, 2009
Pt of the day

Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Willing is not enough; we must do.

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.

Coaching sets the pace to get the best out of others
while giving the best of yourself.

Here is a simple but powerful rule:
Always give people more than what they expect to get.

I have found that if you love life…
life will love you back.

Just do it
Dawn

Fit Body

05-15-2009, 12:27 PM

May 15th, 2009

Freakin 14 weeks and 1 sleep to go to Canadian BB Nationals
FULL STEAM AHEAD
EVERYTHING 100 % PERFECT
FULLY FOCUSED
NEVER BEEN SO DRIVEN IN MY LIFE
THIS IS THE GREATEST PREP EVER
YEAH, BRING IT !!!!!!!!
JUST KILLIN' IT... :awesome:

happy training
Dawn
:)

Fit Body

05-16-2009, 01:17 PM

may 16th, 2009
14 weeks till SHOWTIME !!!!!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOO...

SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS
REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT
OVER AND OVER AGAIN
EQUALS SUCCESS

happy training
Dawn

Fit Body

05-17-2009, 12:03 PM

may 17, 2009
13 weeks and 6 sleeps to the Canadian YAHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOO !!!!
yep yep yep times just a flying
FULL ON, FULLY FOCUSED, TOTALLY DRIVEN
THIS IS THE EASIEST CONTEST PREP EVER
COURSE I DO HAVE THE GREATEST COACH IN THE WORLD
which helps more than just a little big
not to mention the greatest training partner on the planet KEASHIA WESTER
and i have an amazing support team
all my competitors for this season are rockin
which we're all feeding off each other
had a great shoot with photographer Paul Hammill of Big Shots photography
the other day, that was amazing
and got another one coming up with one of my girls doing the june 6th show
very very excited about
happy training ladies
see ya soon
dawn

Fit Body

05-18-2009, 11:57 AM

may 18th, 2009

13 weeks and 5 sleeps till the canadians
freakin times a flyin'
pace is pickin up
alls well

JOURNEY
a passage or progress from one stage to another

we advance on our journey only when we face our goal
when we are confident and believe we are going to win out

all of life is a journey
which paths we take
what we look back on
and what we look forward to is up to us
We determine our destination
what kind of road we will take to get there
and how happy we are when we get there

its all about attitude, choice & personal responsibility

happy training ladies
dawn

Fit Body

05-19-2009, 11:40 AM

May 18th, 2009

13 weeks and 4 sleeps till the Canadians !!!!!!!!!!! YEAH, ready to rock !!!!

PAIN IS TEMPORARY
QUITTING LASTS FOREVER !!!!!!!!!

PEDAL TO THE MEDAL BABY....

No Dreams too BIG

SKYS THE LIMIT

happy training ladies
Dawn

Fit Body

05-20-2009, 12:00 PM

May 20th, 2009

whatever you believe with emotion becomes your reality !!!

CONFIDENCE ON THE OUTSIDE,
BEGINS BY LIVING WITH INTEGRITY ON THE INSIDE

13 weeks and 3 sleeps to the CANADIANS !!!!!!!!
YEAH BRING IT !!!!!!
LETS ROCK
:awesome:

happy training ladies
Dawn...
:)

Fit Body

05-21-2009, 12:27 PM

may 21, 2009
pt of the day

you have to be able to identify what you really love
and what you really want
before you can get it

may you choose to see beyond life's storms,
to uncover the blessings that the rain brings,
and during all of life's twists and turns

every great leap forward in your life
comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind

13 weeks and 2 sleeps till the Canadians :awesome:
happy training ladies
have a great day
dawn

Fit Body

05-22-2009, 11:45 AM

May 22nd, 2009
Pt of the Day

ATTITUDE
YOU BECOME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT

I will strive to be as forgiving with my friends
as I want them to be with me
I will let go of situations I cannot control and move on
I will not let a small difference grow
into a huge chasm between us

The reason for living is to have great relationships
to have people you love & respect
and who love and respect you

You never know when a moment and a few sincere words
can have an impact on a life.

13 weeks and 1 sleep tilll the CANADIANS !!!!!!! :awesome:

have an awesome day
Dawn
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

05-23-2009, 03:58 AM

may 22nd, 2009
8:40pm
it's 13 weeks and 1 sleep till Canadian Nationals
but i say sleeps
but i ain't sleepin' very much !!!!!!!
argghh !!!!
i'm too bloomin' excited !!!!
ha ha ha ha....
usually i sleep anywhere from 10 - 12 hrs a night
now i'm sleeping 4 - 6 hrs a night if that
never even make it to 4am
usually 3:30am ish i wakeup
eyes wide raring to go
i may lay there a sec
then jump outta bed ~ gotta cook, do cardio, laundry, make Storm's lunch, feed the cat and the fish, answer emails, organize, shower, get Storm up dressed feed and to school then off to work i go...
times just flying
never been so focused and driven in my life
so excited
lifes rockin'
lovin' my coach Dave Palumbo he's the BOMB !!!
fun fun fun
happy training
talk to ya in the am
Dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

05-23-2009, 11:28 AM

May 23, 2009
Pt of the Day

In order to change the WORLD
we first have to change OURSELVES !!!

WE CANNOT CHANGE ANYTHING
UNTIL WE ACCEPT IT !!!!
CONDEMNATION DOES NOT LIBERATE
IT OPPRESSES !!!! :spank:

ACCEPTANCE
a mental attitude indicating a favourable reception

"The Serenity Prayer"
God, grant the the serentiy to accept the things i cannot change
the courage to change the things i can
and the wisdom to know the difference"

The first step toward change is awareness
the second step is acceptance.
:daz::spank2::daz::spank2:

If you do what you've always done
you'll get what you've always got
if you want change
you gotta be willing to change
if you, you're stuck !!! :banghead:

Just do it
Dawn
:)
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Ms.Yak

05-23-2009, 02:15 PM

Love reading your posts every morning Dawn! You are such a positive person :awesome: Your going to ROCK this year!:yourock:

Fit Body

05-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Love reading your posts every morning Dawn! You are such a positive person :awesome: Your going to ROCK this year!:yourock:

thank you thank you thank you
you gotta thing for the smileys too eh
ha ha love them
all the best to you
sincerely
Dawn

Fit Body

05-24-2009, 10:13 AM

May 24th, 2009
Pt of the Day

yeah yeah yeah it's only 2:56 am
been awake for over 1/2 an hour
this is what happens when i start gettin close to a show
i know its still 12 weeks & 6 sleeps away, but.....
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

What we see depends
mainly on what we look for

All problems become smaller if you don't dodge them
but confront them :hyper:
touch a thistle timidly, and it pricks you
grasp it boldly, and it's spines crumble

You cannot escape the results of your thoughts :banghead:
whatever your present environment may be,
you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal
you will become as small as your confronting desire
as great as your dominant aspiration :)

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

05-25-2009, 10:48 AM

May 25th, 2009
Pt of the Day
(happy birthday Dad ~ my dad's 70 today)

and i can't believe it but i woke up at 2:30am again !!
made myself stay in bed till 3am !!

We must accept life for what it actually is...
A CHALLENGE TO OUR QUALITY WITHOUT WHICH
WE SHOULD NEVER KNOW OF WHAT STUFF WE ARE MADE
OR GROW TO OUR FULL STATURE !!!!

In all human affairs there are efforts,
and there are results
and the strength of effort
is the measure of the result !!!
YEAH LOVE THAT !!!!
:tr:

quitters never win
winners never quit !!
:boxer::boxer:

know the true value of time
SNATCH, SEIZE & ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF IT
no idleness....
never put off till tomorrow
what you can do today
YEAH JUST DO IT EH !!!

Judge each day not by the harvest you reap
but by the seeds you plant

HAVE A WICKED DAY
AND JUST FREAKIN' DO IT !!!
DAWN :waving:
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Fit Body

05-25-2009, 10:57 AM

12 weeks & 5 sleeps till the Canadian BB Nationals :awesome:
cooked, laundry on, cat & fish feed,
emails & pt of day done, and
fixing to do my cardio
and it's only 3:55 am !!!!!!
probably gonna be hurting at lunchtime again
then in the evening i get my 2nd wind
just when i should be going to sleep
aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh !!!!!!
i'm soooooo excited !!!!
oh well if my body really needed to sleep
i guess it would
i'll sleep after nationals aug 22, 2009
ha ha ha
back to 12 hr sleeps !!
happy training
Dawn

Fit Body

05-26-2009, 11:11 AM

May 26th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Yahhooo I slept to 3:15 am today
i was soooo tired !!!

Resistance to anything
is like trying to change the outside pictures after they've been transmitted
It's a futile pursuit
You have to go within & emit a new signal with
your thoughts & feelings to create the new pictures
As you resist what has appeared
you are adding more energy & more power
to those pictures you don't like
and you are bringing more of them at a furious rate
the events or circumstances can only get
bigger, because that is the law of the Universe

ENERGY FLOWS :)
WHERE ATTENTION GOES !!!

As individual
we have control over the frequency of our energy through thoughts & feelings
If we predominantly focus on good thoughts & feelings
the law of attraction will match those LIKE energies to us
We will attract people, circumstances and events
into our lives that will bring positive experiences to us
and we will not be attracted to negative events

WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT
YOU BRING ABOUT :p

Just do it
Dawn
:)

__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

05-27-2009, 11:50 AM

May 27, 2009
Pt of the Day

Yahooo I slept till my alarm at 4am this morning !!!
I feel like a new person today ! Even went to bed at 8:30pm...
Woke up in middle of night, wondering what time is it...
looked at alarm 1:30am i'm like oh shit, went to bathroom, and went back to sleep
sweeeeeeeeeet !!! finally a good nights rest, i needed it!
12 weeks & 3 sleeps till Canadian Nationals ~ pedal to medal baby !!!

There are many elements that come into play when you visualize
As you see the picture in your mind & feel it
You are bringing yourself to a place of believing you have it now
You are also implementing trust & faith in the Universe
because you are focusing on the end result
and experiencing the feeling of that
without giving any attention whatsoever to "how" it will come about
Your picture in your mind is seeing it as done
Your feelings are seeing it done
Your mind and your entire state of being are seeing it as already happened
That is the ART OF VISUALIZATION :cheerleader::heart::sun::ripitupbaby:

YOU DON'T GET TO CHOOSE HOW YOU'RE GOING TO DIE. OR WHEN. :confused:
YOU CAN ONLY DECIDE HOW YOU'RE GOING TO LIVE. NOW !!! :D

Just do it !
Dawn
:waving:
__________________
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Fit Body

05-28-2009, 11:19 AM

May 28th, 2009
Pt of the Day

If you feel bad about your body
that is a powerful feeling
and you will continue to attract feeling bad about your body
You will never change your body
if you are critical of it and find fault with it
and in fact you will attract more weight/fat to you
Praise and bless every square inch of your body
Think about all the perfect things about YOU
As you think perfect thoughts
as you feel good about YOU
YOU are on the frequency of your perfect physique
and YOU ARE SUMMONING PERFECTION !!!!!!

there's a few of my clients with sore bottoms :spank2: from yesterday...
And you guys: Kristina, Keashia & Renata !!!!
you guys know this one is especially directed at YOU !!!!
and i'm sure it's pertinent to many of you !!!!
me included took many many years to assimilate this information
but what you must realize is:
WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT YOU BRING ABOUT
whatever you focus on you get more of
if you are focusing on you're not lean enough
and that you're not gonna be ready for your show
then the universe is gonna prove that to be true !! :mad:
So, if you wanna be lean and ready to rock the stage
thatz what you gotta focus on
and know and trust that you are gonna get there
with unwavering faith
and of couse YOU HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO
IN ORDER TO COME IN THAT KINDA SHAPE
LIKE LISTEN TO YOUR FREAKIN' COACH
and then not worrying about it
enjoy the process
FAKE IT TILL YOU CAN MAKE IT
IF YOU CAN SEE IT YOU CAN BE IT
end of story
cuz what you guys are doing is SELF-SABATOGE :devil:
and the only ones that can change that is you
and you can change your thoughts, your attitude immediately
or you can continue to wallow, and struggle :banghead:
the choice is YOURS
:daz:

JUST FREAKIN' DO IT
Dawn...
:heart::heart::heart:

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Fit Body

05-29-2009, 11:51 AM

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May 29th, 2009
Pt of the Day
Pt = Personal Training

One of the biggest factors in success
is the courage to undertake something

Success doesn't mean the absence of failures
it means the attainment of ultimate objectives
It means winning the war
not every battle
:touche:

At first you don't succeed
try, try again
:bench:

Never give up, never give up, never give up !!
:ripitupbaby:

Success is the sum of small efforts made day in and day out
over and over again, until, VOILA !! you made it...

If you can see it, you can be it...

decide what you want
figure out what you gotta do to get it
then just freakin do it
don't think about it
just keep making choices that...
take you closer to
rather than
further from
your goal

it's just that simple
:awesome:

Dawn
:)

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amamo

05-29-2009, 12:39 PM

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decide what you want
figure out what you gotta do to get it
then just freakin do it
don't think about it
just keep making choices that...
take you closer to
rather than
further from
your goal

it's just that simple
:awesome:

Dawn
:)

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AWESOME!:awesome::awesome: Just printed this and posted it up in my gym! Thanks Dawn:)

Fit Body

05-29-2009, 01:18 PM

AWESOME!:awesome::awesome: Just printed this and posted it up in my gym! Thanks Dawn:)

you're very welcome !!
all the best to you
dawn ;)

Fit Body

05-30-2009, 11:26 AM

May 30th, 2009
Pt of the Day

WE ALL HAVE ABILITY :trophy:
THE DIFFERENCE IS HOW WE USE IT !!

The only reason people do not have what they want is
that they are thinking more about what they don't want
than what they do want
Listen to your thoughts
and listen to the words you are saying
The law of attraction is absolute
THERE ARE NO MISTAKES

Make it a daily habit to determine every event
in your life in advance
through your thoughts
Set the Universal forces ahead of you
in everything you do
and everywhere you go
by thinking the way you want it to go in advance :D
THEN YOU ARE CREATIING YOUR LIFE INTENTIONALLY !!

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
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Fit Body

05-30-2009, 01:13 PM

12 weeks out till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals
yaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhooooooooo !!!!! :drool3:
happy training ladies
dawn
:)

Ms.Yak

05-30-2009, 02:11 PM

Dawn, can you post some progress pics? :)

Fit Body

05-31-2009, 10:07 AM

Dawn, can you post some progress pics? :)

soon, i'm doing a photoshoot with one of my girls thatz competing next weekend up at the Fort St John show, when we get the pics i'll post some, I'm very excited about the shoot, cuz of the outfits that were both my son Storm and my ideas, you'll see why soon...
Dawn

Fit Body

05-31-2009, 10:43 AM

May 31st, 2009
Pt of the Day

No one can really pull you up very high
you lose your grip on the rope
But your own two feet
YOU CAN CLIMB MOUNTAINS

so many of my clients say to me all the time...
"Can I just move in with you please ?!"
yeah if it was only that easy...
cuz even at that... living with me, all my help, coaching, prodding and leading by example can only go so far
actually tried to help someone last year for about a year and...
WAS A HUGE LOSS OF TIME, MONEY & ENERGY ON MY PART...
cuz the bottom line is YOU gotta do it YOURSELF, NO ONE CAN DO IT FOR YOU
no amount of personal training, coaching, money whatever
can instill in someone something thatz just not there
YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK !!!
like me i can only do so much to help someone...
but when they walk outta the doors of that gym they're on their own
well thatz not totally 100% of me cuz they get reminded with daily emails from me too and so many of them are like she's targeting me, thatz directed at me, te he he
sometimes i am and sometimes i'm not,
but as long as they're thinking that my method of madness is working !!!!!!! YEAH
I used to be a horse trainer before i started training people
and in some ways i like it better cuz
they can only eat what you give them and you MAKE them do the amount of work you want
people on the other hand you tell them what to do and they have to do it or not
theres pros and cons ~ joys and sorrows working with each (horse vs human that is)

WE EITHER MAKE OURSELVES MISERABLE
OR WE MAKE OURSELVES STRONG
THE AMOUNT OF WORK IS THE SAME

figure out what you want :confused:
and quite dicking around :yikes:
and get on with it :cool:

Just do it
Dawn
:cheerleader:
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Fit Body

05-31-2009, 07:46 PM

11 weeks & 6 more sleeps :D
till the Canadian BB Nationals Aug 22, 2009 :awesome:
happy training ladies... :respect:
Dawn
:)

Fit Body

06-02-2009, 02:05 AM

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June 1st, 2009
Pt of the Day

Love many things :kiss:
for therein lies the true strength
and whosoever loves much performs much
and can accomplish much
and what is done in love is done well :heart:

Nothing great in the world has been acomplished without passion :p
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Fit Body

06-02-2009, 10:59 AM

June 2nd, 2009
Pt of the Day

Words may show a person's wit
but actions their meaning !!

The thought manifests as the word
The word manifests as the deed
The deed develops into habit
And the habit hardens into character
So watch the thought and its ways with care
Be noble-minded
Our own heart
and not other persons opinions of us
forms our true honor

Just do it
Dawn
:)
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Fit Body

06-02-2009, 11:01 AM

11 weeks and 4 sleeps till Canadian BB Nationals
the countdown continues....
full on 110% perfect
happy training and have a wicked day
Dawn

Fit Body

06-03-2009, 01:33 AM

June 2nd, 2009

only 11 weeks and 4 sleeps to go till
CANADIAN BODYBUILDING NATIONALS !!!
YEAH !!!!
FULL ON, 110% PERFECT, TOTALLY FOCUSED !!!
and THANKING GOD SINCERELY FOR
THE GREATEST COACH ON THE PLANET
WHO OF COURSE IS DAVE PALUMBO
:bowdown::yourock::heart::clap::bowdown:

happy training
:bench:
Dawn...
:waving:

Fit Body

06-03-2009, 11:47 AM

June 3rd, 2009
Pt of the Day

Life is ten percent what you make it
and ninety percent how you take it. :cool:

TENDERNESS & KINDNESS ARE NOT SIGNS OF WEAKNESS & DESPAIR
BUT MANIFESTATIONS OF STRENGTH & RESOLUTION

When you face your fear :hiding:
most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all
We all need some form of deeply rooted,powerful motivation
it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams :cheerleader:

PAIN
sensation causing suffering or torment

Pain is temporary
It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year
but eventually it will subside
and something else will take its place
If i quit, however, it lasts forever :awesome:

JUST DO IT
Dawn...
:)
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Fit Body

06-04-2009, 10:26 AM

June 4th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Destiny
the seemingly inevitable succession of events

IT'S CHOICE ~ NOT CHANCE
THAT DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY

Time doesn't exsist
what we refer to as "past" or "future"
have no reality
except in our own mental constructs
The idea of time is a convection of thought & language
a soical agreement
in truth, WE ONLY HAVE THIS MOMENT

The present moment is a powerful goddess

Happy Training
11 weeks & 2 sleeps till Canadian BB Nationals !
Dawn Alison
FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-05-2009, 02:18 PM

June 5th, 2009
Pt of the day

ADAPT & OVERCOME !!!!

Law of Optimism
A postitive mental attitude goes with success and happiness
Optimism makes you cheerful and pleasant
and more likely to succeed

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

06-06-2009, 10:40 AM

June 6th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Well its Show Day here in the Great White North of British Columbia, CANADA
I'm here in Fort St John with 6 of my Team Fit Body Competitors
sprayed 9 people 2 coats each myself yesterday
was absolutely exhasted last night figured i'd sleep like a rock
meditated for 5 mins, read a book, after taking 3 somalyze, slept like a rock,
fell asleep at around 9pm woke up thinking what time is it? check my cell 10:30pm !!!! arggghhh
course work up a few more times during night, at 2:30am just got up
waiting for 4am when my lightwt womens bb champ from november who i'm gettin ready for bc champs in July got in yesterday afternoon to help me prep & support everyone will be coming by my room to powerwalk with me for 65 mins outside cuz no gyms open :banghead:

AGAIN; going back to some great words my friend John Mutton enlightened me with the other day,
which i'm gonna assimilate in my daily life each and every day... ;)

ADAPT & OVERCOME !!!! :rolleyes:

so, we're way up north, no gyms open, not enough time to do wts & cardio between am and pm shows, gotta get it in, 11 WEEKS FROM CANADIAN NATIONALS RIGHT FREAKIN NOW, and i'll be in the same boat tomorrow when flight leaves in am, then fly into Vancouver, drive home, unpack, cook food, repack, gotta drive to Whistler (2 hr drive), stay overnight, do cardio up there in the am, train, pack up hotel room and drive home another couple hrs, pick up my Son who i haven't seen for 5 days, then finally home to get back to normal.

MORAL OF THIS STORY; YOU GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO, JUST GET IT DONE !!

DISCIPLINE IS: REMEMBERING WHAT YOU WANT
you gotta know what you want
you gotta figure out what you gotta do to get it
then you just gotta FREAKIN DO IT ~ NO EXCUSES !!!! :awesome:

GO WITH THE FLOW...
Nature has a nice ebb & flow to it
Deepak Chopra says: "Birds don't try to fly and grass doesn't try to grow and flowers don't try to bloom"
THEY JUST DO ! :awesome:
Go with the flow and be in sync with nature...

which Colleen & I will be soon when we're pounding the pavement for 65 mins cardio...
te he he
have an awesome day, happy training
Just do it
Dawn
:)
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Fit Body

06-07-2009, 02:18 PM

June 7th, 2009
Pt of the Day

woke up this morning to an unfamiliar sound ~ MY ALARM !!!
of course i've had only 4 hrs sleep
another bodybuilding show is history yesterday, the Northern Classic, Fort St John, BC
it was huge personal achievements:trophy: from this bunch of 6 i brought
some of which i've been training for a few years
went out with most of them to Boston Pizza for after show meal
then Sandy, Jason and I went out to experience the night life of this small town
THERE WAS A BEAUTIFUL FULL MOON OUT
started at a very authentic country bar, then found where the younger set hang out
it was a blast ! I was like....
"I'm gonna ask Dave if i can count this as my cardio, cuz it's just after midnight, and of course need to get my cardio in for Jun 7th, no gyms are open before we fly out in the am" Jason actually video taped Sandy & I with his digital camera gettin down on the dance floor, te he he, so much fun, it was worth going on for the last dance set !!! :D
got into bed at 1pm and for first time in a long time went straight to sleep and slept to my alarm !!! as soon as it went off i literally jumped outta bed, knowing i had to get my cardio in by myself this morning cuz Colleen who powerwalked with me yesterday her shin splints were hurting her, yesterday it was 4 degrees :cold:out so this morning i had my bra top, a tank top, a tshirt, my little sports jacket and my hoody on, lucky i had some leather gloves in my purse, cuz i have reynounds syndrome which is bad circulation in my hands, and my hands go numb when its cold, i even put a pair of socks in my hoody jacket in case my hands got too cold today, went across to the Shell gas station and got a coffee :coffee2:, turned on my Ipod, and off i went !!!:ripitupbaby: Its a gorgeous day, suns shining, :sun:towns so quiet, power walked around the whole thing, and thoroughly enjoyed it, haven't powerwalked outside for cardio except the last 2 days since my maternity leave almost 8 years ago...
the words i just keep assimilating and will from now on....
ADAPT & OVERCOME !!! :awesome:
WITH JUST 10 WEEKS & 6 SLEEPS TILL THE CANADIANS
I'M TOTALLY FOCUSED MORE THAN EVER !!!
ONE OF MY MAJOR THEMES FOR MY PREP THIS YEAR IS: DISCIPLINE !!!

Life is a unique combination of WANT TO & HOW TO
and we need to give equal attention to both

When you know what you want
and you want it badly enough
you'll find a way to get it !

Resolve in advance to persist until you succeed
no matter what the difficulty

Dream big dreams !
only big dreams have the power to move mind & spirit

Live as if you were to die tomorrow
learn as if you were to live forever

Live with passion !
Laugh out loud !
Love deeply !

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:
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Fit Body

06-08-2009, 12:55 PM

June 8th, 2009
Pt of the Day

The Law of Cause & Effect
This is an orderly universe
There are no accidents
Everything happens for a reason
For every effect...
there is a cause or a set of causes !

Law of the Mind:confused:
thoughts objectify themselves !!!
YOU BECOME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT !!!

Law of Mental Equivalency
To achieve success in any area
you must have a clear image of that success in your mind
A MENTAL PICTURE OF YOUR IDEA OF SUCCESS !!!

Law of Belief :angel:
WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE DEEPLY
BECOMES YOUR REALITY

Law of Attraction
You are a living magnet :cool:
YOU ATTRACT PEOPLE, EVENTS, CIRCUMSTANCES
THAT HARMONIZE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS
Law of Choice
YOU ARE FREE TO THINK ABOUT
THEREFORE YOU CHOOSE THE LIFE YOU LEAD

Law of Applied Effort
ALL GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS :)
ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HARD HARD WORK
If success eludes you, TRY HARDER !!!

Law of Optimism
HOW YOU THINK, FEEL & ACT
STEMS FROM HOW YOU INTERPRET YOUR EXPERIENCES
OPTIMISTIC INTERPRETATIONS CREATE OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES
AND OPTIMUM ACHIEVEMENTS !!!!!!! YEAH :rofl:

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:waving:
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Shortie

06-08-2009, 02:07 PM

:kiss:

Had a wonderful weekend with you Dawn, I hope I can do it again next year, I'll never forget the times we had in the

Energetic City :LOLOL:

Fit Body

06-08-2009, 03:04 PM

:kiss:

Had a wonderful weekend with you Dawn, I hope I can do it again next year, I'll never forget the times we had in the

Energetic City :LOLOL:

AND BACK AT YOU BABE !!!
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR COMING UP TO
HELP & SUPPORT OUR TEAM FIT BODY
AND ITS THIS KINDA SUPPORT, LOVE & HELP
THAT MAKES US A TEAM
LOVE YOU COLLEEN :kiss:
Dawn Alison
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-09-2009, 10:59 AM

June 9th, 2009
Pt of the Day

LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE :love: :fight: :grouphug:
the law of attraction states: that thought energy & projected energy attract similar energy
as a result, we attract things into our lives according to our thoughts & projected energy
Simply stated, we attract into our lives whatever we direct our conscious attention to

THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS

WHAT WE THINK ABOUT WE BRING ABOUT :awesome:

WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY THINK
WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO ~ HABIT...

If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams
they will meet with a success upexpected in common hours

If you have one eye on the past and one eye on the future
you will have a cockeyed view of today :nuts:
you are focused on the past when you feel guilt, shame, & regret
You are focused on the future when you feel fear
Focus on today
It is all you really have :idea:
Have a great one NOW !!!

SEIZE THE MOMENT !! :awesome1:

we much use time as a tool, not as a couch... :awesome:

DO IT NOW !!!
Just do it
Dawn
:waving:
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Fit Body

06-10-2009, 11:35 AM

June 10, 2009
Pt of the Day

Be who you are
and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind !!

FEAR IS OUR GREATEST ENEMY
IT BLINDS THE SOUL
AND PARLYZES THE SPIRIT

ONLY THOSE WHO DARE TO FAIL GREATLY
CAN EVER ACHIEVE GREATLY !!!! YEAH !!!!

FREEDOM IS THE ABILITY NOT TO CARE
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK !!!! :cool:

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE :awesome:

I need to re-read & re-post my favorite poem here this morning....

The Man in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you King for a day
just go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say
for it isn't your father or mother or wife
whose judgement upon you must pass
the fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass
some people might think you're a straight-shootin' chum
and call you a wonderful guy
but the man in the glass says you're only a bum
if you can't look him straight in the eye
he's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest
for he's with you clear to the end
and you've passed your most dangerous test
if the guy in the glass is your friend
you may fool the whole world down pathway of years
and gets pats on the back as you pass
but, your final reward will be heartache and tears
if you cheated the man in the glass

Just do it
Dawn
:awesome:
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Fit Body

06-11-2009, 11:27 AM

June 11, 2009
Pt of the Day

Discipline is remembering what you want !! :cool:

If you want to live your greatest life
you must begin to do so by stopping the negative energy you project
and instead emit positive energy - at all times !!! :awesome:

The key is to become clear about what you want
Once you know what you want
and focus your attention on that
you will automatically project positive energy

BE UNREALISTIC ~ DREAM BIG ! :awesome:

TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS WE MUST NOT ONLY ACT
BUT ALSO DREAM
NOT ONLY PLAN
BUT ALSO BELIEVE :cool:

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

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Fit Body

06-12-2009, 11:23 AM

June 12th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal
My strength like solely in my tenacity ! :cheerleader:

TENACITY: persistent, stubborn, holding firmly, strongly cohesive, courageous

Fear stops you in your tracks :banghead:
Self-confidence propels you forward ! :ripitupbaby:

COURAGE: the quality of being BRAVE :boxer:

BRAVE: not afraid, to defy, to dare :touche:

EMPOWER...
when you face your fear :yikes:
most of the time you will discover
that it was not really such a big threat after all
we all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation
it empowers us to overcome obstacles so
WE CAN LIVE OUR DREAMS !!! :trophy:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
__________________
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Shortie

06-13-2009, 02:42 AM

when you face your fear :yikes:
most of the time you will discover
that it was not really such a big threat after all
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JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
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Love this part, hit close to home for me.

Fit Body

06-13-2009, 11:56 AM

June 13th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Optimism :D is a crucial choice we make
in establishing expectations for ourselves and others
as we begin to move forward through adversity.

Remember,
no one can make you feel inferior :confused:
without your consent. :cool:

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THIS:
TO BE ABLE TO SACRIFICE WHAT WE ARE
FOR WHAT WE COULD BECOME

HALF OF KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT
IS KNOWING WHAT YOU MUST GIVE UP
BEFORE YOU GET IT

It’s your precious life.
Live it now!

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
__________________
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Fit Body

06-14-2009, 11:58 AM

June 14th, 2009
Pt of the Day

I spent a good part of my life trying to good through the eyes of others
Why do we care ?
It is our lives, not theirs !
I have come to terms with all that
I have actually embraced it
The more people laugh at me... :rofl:
the better it is
THAT MEANS I AM WALKING TO THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM
A DRUM NO ONE ELSE CAN RELATE TO, BUT THATZ OK
I cannot control what others say & think...
As long as I can look at myself in the mirror...
like what I see
look in my own eyes
and respect the person looking back at me :respect:
THATZ ALL THAT MATTERS !!!
:thumbsup: :yourock:

I can control the way I live
Life is short & sweet ~ make the best of it NOW !
Love your loved ones, your friends, strangers :love:
I can make the world a better place

I can decide what I want my legacy to be to the world
It is my choice
I can take action

Live life ~ like your were going to die tomorrow
Learn as if you were going to live forever

Live with Passion
Laugh out Loud
Love Deeply
:heart::heart::heart:

Believe in today
YOUR LIFE IS NOW

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO BE IN THE WORLD

DREAM BIG :D
Cuz what wonderful life it is
You are a rare bird

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:

9 weeks & 6 sleeps till Canadian BB Nationals
Yaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhoooooooo !!!!!!! :awesome:
__________________
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Fit Body

06-14-2009, 12:01 PM

June 14th, 2009
Pt of the Day

I spent a good part of my life trying to good through the eyes of others
Why do we care ?
It is our lives, not theirs !
I have come to terms with all that
I have actually embraced it
The more people laugh at me...
the better it is
THAT MEANS I AM WALKING TO THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM
A DRUM NO ONE ELSE CAN RELATE TO, BUT THATZ OK
I cannot control what others say & think...
As long as I can look at myself in the mirror...
like what I see
look in my own eyes
and respect the person looking back at me
THATZ ALL THAT MATTERS !!! :awesome:

I can control the way I live
Life is short & sweet ~ make the best of it NOW !
Love your loved ones, your friends, strangers
I can make the world a better place

I can decide what I want my legacy to be to the world
It is my choice
I can take action

Live life ~ like your were going to die tomorrow
Learn as if you were going to live forever :awesome:

Live with Passion
Laugh out Loud
Love Deeply
:awesome:

Believe in today
YOUR LIFE IS NOW

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO BE IN THE WORLD

DREAM BIG :cool:
Cuz what wonderful life it is
You are a rare bird

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:

9 weeks and 6 sleeps till Canadian BB Nationals
Yahhhhhhhooooo !!!!!
__________________
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Fit Body

06-15-2009, 11:27 AM

June 15, 2009
Pt of the Day

Success is not measured by what a person accomplishes,
but by the opposition they have encountered,
and the courage with which they have.

Just do it
Dawn

Fit Body

06-16-2009, 11:32 AM

June 16th, 2009
Pt of the Day

I will recognize that the only way to achieve true happiness is to live
according to what is right for me ;)
I will not be swayed by what other people think :stir:
but remain confident in my decision:cool:

I am grateful for the resting place I have in the company of friends
I find comfort knowing they will listen to me
and stay by my side :SC SBT:
To be myself with a friend is a wonderful blessing

YOUR FIRST FRIEND IS WITHIN YOU !! :respect:

COMMITTMENT
the trait of sincere & steadfast fixity of purpose

There are only 2 options regarding committment
YOU'RE EITHER IN OR OUT ! :yikes:
there's no such thing as a life in-between

THE ACHIEVEMENT OF YOUR GOAL IS ASSURED
THE MOMENT YOU COMMIT YOURSELF TO IT !
:trophy:

JUST DO IT
Dawn

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Ms.Yak

06-16-2009, 02:08 PM

Really great pic Dawn! :awesome: Is that a recent one of you?

Fit Body

06-17-2009, 12:11 AM

Really great pic Dawn! :awesome: Is that a recent one of you?

thank you
it was the end of May !
one of my figure girls Sandy Gidda who was doing
the Fort St John show June 6th show did a photoshoot before her show
and she wanted me in some of the pics
so i said to her you'll have to think of what you want us to wear
she said i'm not good at that can you come up with the idea
Well Sandy is also my sons tutor
I let my son Storm watch catwoman and he says that looks like my tutor
when Halle Berry cut her hair short
so thatz where the idea came from for her outfit
mine...
again my son Storm in 2008 did a hand drawn book for me for mothers day,
it sits always to the right of my computor screen
where on the cover is a drawing he did of me
and below it he wrote "Supermom by Storm"
so thatz where i got the idea of SuperGirl

Fit Body

06-17-2009, 11:14 AM

17, 2009
Pt of the day

MY GREATEST POWER IN LIFE IS MY POWER TO CHOOSE
I AM THE FINAL AUTHORITY OVER ME
I MAKE ME !!! :awesome:

thinking about your daily goals, and dreaming about your dream
nourishes your determination, confidence, and belief as a champion

Every great accomplishment begins with some kind of vision or dream
Every great feat flashes in the mind before it surfaces as concrete reality
whether it's flying to the moon, creating a better society,
healing onself, pursuing a relationship,
building a bridge, climbing a mountain, winning the Olympia :D!!!!
Dreams become a reality; they nourish it, create it !

GO AFTER YOUR DREAMS; LET THEM LEAD YOU !
IT'S THE ONLY CHANCE YOU HAVE TO MOVE ALONG YOUR PATH OF EXCELLENCE

PERSONAL EXCELLENCE IS LARGELY A QUESTION OF BELIEVING IN YOUR OWN
CAPAPBILITIES & FULLY COMMITTING YOURSELF TO YOUR OWN DEVELOPMENT

Committment & self control are the keys to excellence
To excel in any field you must be committed
and YOU MUST DEVELOP SELF CONTROL to perform well under a variety of
potentially stress producing circumstances

To excel in anything - a sport, relationship, business...
you must begin with committment
at some point say:
"Hey I wanna be really good at this.
I'm gonna do everything I can to be as good as I can be.
I am making this a priority in my life"

COMMITTMENT IS REFLECTED IN THE INCREDIBLE INTENSITY BROUGHT TO
PRACTICE, TRAINING, AND COMPETITION
WHEN YOU TRAIN YOU ARE THERE FOR A REASON
TO DO YOUR BEST & TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS, EVERY SECOND OUT THERE
IN COMPETITION YOU ARE SUPERCHARGED & SUPERFOCUSED
NOTHING LESS THAN YOUR BEST EFFORT IN ENOUGH
YOUR MIND IS ON THE RIGHT CHANNEL
AND YOU ARE DETERMINED TO DO YOUR BEST
NO MATTER WHAT

Just do it
Dawn
:)
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-18-2009, 11:43 AM

June 18th, 2009
Pt of the Day

You seem to forget your ability to see clearly
the rules of the game you're supposed to master
Not the game you're supposed to win
but the game you're supposed to master

Even the way you lose
can show that you've mastered the game

Don't play games with yourself
don't rationalize your deceptions
thinking no one notices

It doesn't matter whether anyone else notices
The Spirit that is inside of You
knows the truth
and knows your deceit

Keep in mind that the rules of humankind do not
work when it comes to spiritual awakening
If you learn nothing else from me
please learn that :p

It matters little what someone else does or has done
What does matter is what you're doing right now

It matters very much that you get your head
out of yesterday
because that is attachment
So, as many times as you have to "throw water on your face"
to bring yourself to today
you do that :)

Do whatever it takes to bring yourself to right now
because you cannot transcent the physical from yesterday
and you can't do it from tomorrow
RIGHT NOW IS ALL WE HAVE :cool:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:

honor the physical temple that houses YOU
by eating healthfully, excercising, listening to your body's needs
and treating it with dignity & love
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-19-2009, 11:21 AM

June 19th, 2009
Pt of the Day

WE ALL HAVE ABILITY
THE DIFFERENCE IS HOW WE USE IT !:bench:

love many things :heart:
for therein lies the TRUE STRENGTH
and whosoever loves much :heart:
performs much :strong:
& can accomplish much :trophy:
& what is done in love :heart:
is done well !!!!

IF IT IS TO BE
IT IS UP TO ME
:yippie::cheerleader::yippie:

Just do it
Dawn

:waving:__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-20-2009, 11:56 AM

une 20th, 2009
Pt of the Day

SATISFACTION LIES IN THE EFFORT
NOT IN THE ATTAINMENT
FULL EFFORT :bench:
IS FULL VICTORY :awesome:

Happiness is not a station to arrive at
but a manner of traveling ! :ripitupbaby:

Great things will happen when I believe they will
When i don't believe in myself i rob myself of
success & opportunities
I KNOW I CAPABLE OF GREAT THINGS :cool:

If you believe you can, you probably can
If you believe you won't, you most assuredly won't
Belief is the ignition switch that gets you off the launching pad

TO BE A CHAMP :trophy:
YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
WHEN NOBODY ELSE WILL :yippie::cheerleader::yippie:

Just do it
Dawn
:)
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-20-2009, 02:01 PM

Canadian Bodybuilding Championships are 9 weeks away today !!!!!
August 22nd, 2009 North Vancouver, BC, Canada
go to cbbf.ca for details

FULL STEAM AHEAD !!!!!!!!
and READY TO ROCK...
YAAAAAAAAAH !!!
:awesome::awesome::awesome:
__________________
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Fit Body

06-21-2009, 11:56 AM

June 21st, 2009
Pt of the Day

Water is fluid, soft & yielding
but water will wear away a rock,
which is rigid & cannot yield
As a rule
whatever is fluid, soft & yielding
will overcome
whatever is rigid & hard
This is another paradox: what is soft is strong !

YOU CAN GAIN STRENGTH, COURAGE & CONFIDENCE
BY EVERY EXPERIENCE IN WHICH YOU REALLY STOP
TO LOOK FEAR IN THE FACE
YOU ARE ABLE TO SAY TO YOURSELF;
"I HAVE LIVED THROUGH THIS HORROR.
I CAN TAKE THE NEXT THING THAT COMES ALONG"

Strength is a matter of a made up mind !

Whatever you can do or dream, begin it
Boldness has genius, power & magic in it !

this picture below is courtesy of my 7 yr old son Storm
taken at the Vancouver Aquarium yesterday
of the few week old baby beluga

Fit Body

06-21-2009, 12:03 PM

had trouble uploading pic figured it out and managed to edit the above
so here's a 2nd pic of the baby anyways
right now there's actually 2 baby beluga's in the same tank
the other is about a year old
the 2nd pic you can actually see the old calf in the shot too
I JUST LOVE WHALES !!!
have an awesome day
Dawn...

Fit Body

06-22-2009, 11:36 AM

June 22, 2009
Pt of the Day

The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena
whose face is marred by dust & sweat & blood
who strives valiantly
who errs & comes short again & again
who knows the great enthusiasms
the great devotions
and spends themselves in a worthy cause
who at the best
knows the truimph of high achievement
and who, at worst, if they fail
at least fails while daring greatly
so that their place shall never be with those
cold & timid souls
who know neither victory or defeat !

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED...
TRY TRY AGAIN...

NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP !!!

Pic below: Shannon Toews ~ Figure Competitor
Photo Credit: Paul Hammill

Fit Body

06-23-2009, 11:36 AM

June 23rd, 2000
Pt of the Day

What a person accomplishes in a day
depends upon the way in which they approaches their tasks
When we accept tough jobs as a challenge
and wade into them with joy & enthusiasm
miracles can happen
When we do our work with a dynamic conquering spirit
we get things done...

The recipe for personal success:
find a need that beats your drum
create a plan, then make a dent
trust that your rewards will come
and credit them as heaven sent

Pic below: Figure Champion ~ Keashia Wester
Photo credit: Paul Hammill

Fit Body

06-24-2009, 01:21 AM

:trophy:8 weeks and 4 sleeps till Canadian BB Championships !!!!!!!
YEAH, 110% FULL ON, TOTALLY STOKED & FULL STEAM AHEAD...
THERE'S NO STOPPING THIS RUNNING TRAIN......
Yeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaw !!!
:showoff::strong::tr::whip::bench:

Fit Body

06-25-2009, 12:29 AM

June 24th, 2009
Pt of the day

sorry it's late today, internet down before left for work this morning, arggh

Taking time for yourself :)
should never be seen as a burden.
Not on you,
and not on anyone else.

Self care :)
if we don't take care of ourselves first
we are no use to anyone else

Alot of you know that i'm a recovering hardcore drug addict
been clean since 1996 (crack cocaine, X, alcohol, pot, speed etc)
I've been one to put everyone else before myself !!!
In my early recovery someone put it to me like this, in this story...
Visualize yourself in a small boat out in the middle of the sea
all these people are drowning all around you
they all have their hands up screaming :eek:
but if you reach over the side of the boat to help them they will pull you in
and all will be lost !!!!
Sometimes we have to save ourselves !!! :waving:

If we don't love & respect ourselves
how can we love & respect anyone else
the world is a mirror of ourselves
like attracts like :NPCFigureTwins:

Forgiveness is the key
that unlocks the handcuffs of hate.
FORGIVENESS DOES NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE FOR THE OTHER PERSON
IT CAN BE MORE FOR OURSELVES
TO MOVE ON AND PUT OURSELVES AT PEACE
LET GO...
BE FREE...
:cool:

Just do it...
Dawn
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-25-2009, 11:13 AM

June 25th, 2009
Pt of the Day

I WILL CHOOSE POSITIVE ACTIONS
THAT MAKE MY LIFE MORE REWARDING
I WILL BE A DOER & A MOVER
NOT ALLOWING LIFE TO PASS ME BY !!!

As I go through life's dark tunnels
remember there is always light at both ends ! :waving:

Forgiveness is the key to emitting & creating positive energy.
Forgiveness is also one of the most difficult states to achieve.
We have all experienced negative events & situations in our lives.
Many of us are holding grudges & resentment towards individuals for events that happened.
By holding on to grudges, you are emitting SELF-DEFEATING NEGATIVE ENERGY !! :banghead:
Think about it.
How does it feel when you think about that person ?
Do you feel good or do you feel bad ? :confused:
If you are feeling bad, you are still harbouring negative feelings
towards that person or situation and therefore are emitting negative energy.
It is equivalent to dragging around an anchor with you at all times.
In order to release that anchor & free yourself from these grudges & negative feelings
that you are dragging around
YOU MUST LET GO OF THE FEELINGS
How do you do that ?
BY FORGIVING
WHEN YOU FORGIVE YOU ARE RELEASING THAT ANCHOR

THE SIMPLE ACT OF FORGIVING AUTOMATICALLY RELEASES
ALL NEGATIVE ENERGY & FEELINGS THAT WERE THERE FOR THAT PERSON
ONCE YOU ARE ABLE TO FORGIVE
YOU WILL FEEL A SENSE OF INNER PEACE & FREEDOM !!!
STRENGTHENING YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY FIELD :strong:

for every negative experience that enters into our life
there is always something to learn & a way to grow from it
Identify the lesson learned
Recognize how you have grown from it
and then be thankful for the experience :yippie:
It is from our difficult experiences that we learn & grow the most
You can allow yourself to let go of the anger, resentment & negative emotions
that are attached to that individual or situation

You are only hurting yourself by not forgiving
Stop resisting forgiveness
Forgive
and let go...
:p

Just do it
Dawn __________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-26-2009, 10:10 AM

June 26th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Keep in mind that neither
success nor failure
is ever final

It is an enexorable Law of Nature that
bad must follow good :daz:
that decline must follow a rise :shocked2:
To feel that we can rest on our achievements is a dangerous fallacy
Inner strength can overcome anything that occurs outside

Life is a mixture of successes and failures
May you be encouraged by your successes
and strengthened by your failures
As long as you never lose faith :heart:
you will be victorious over any situation you face

FAITH IS A BIRD
THAT FEELS DAWN BREAKING :sun:
AND SINGS WHILE IT IS STILL DARK !!!

If I do not accomplish all that I set out to do
I will not feel sorry for myself
I can change my course
readjust my sails :bike:
and set forth into new waters

PROGESS LIES NOT IN ENCHANCING WHAT IS
BUT IN ADVANCING TOWARD WHAT WILL BE ! +

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-27-2009, 12:11 PM

June 27th, 2009
Pt of the Day

8 WEEKS OUT OF CANADIAN NATIONALS, Yaaaaaaahooooooo !!!
FULL FORCE, PEDAL TO THE MEDAL, AND READY TO ROCK !!
JUST KILLIN' IT HERE IN BC !!!!! :awesome:

Do what you want to do...
But want to do what you are doing...
Be what you want to be...
But want to be what YOU ARE !! :cool:

ITS NOT WHETHER YOU GET KNOCKED DOWN :banghead:
IT'S WHETHER YOU GET BACK UP !!!!!! :yippie:

What would it be like if you lived each day, each breath
AS A WORK OF ART IN PROGRESS ?
Imagine that you are a Masterpiece unfolding
every second of every day
a work of art taking form with every breath !

THATZ WHAT BODYBUILDING IS FOR ME...
taking and making your body into ART !!
CREATING !!! :strong::hula::eat::tr::shopping::trophy:
with everything we do, with everything we eat, with everything we take...
it's so FREAKIN' COOL !!!
when you realize and come to the awareness that...
YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF EXACTLY HOW YOU LOOK
AND EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL; energy, self esteem, self worth, confidence etc
ALL BECAUSE OF BODYBUILDING...
IT'S TOTALLY EMPOWERING
and bodybuilding encompasses fitness
it doesn't matter if you are doing it for fun, or competitive bikini, figure, bodybuilding,
or you are doing it to excel in sports to enhance performance,
hell it even enhances mental fitness

and this is why i say...
"I HAVE THE GREATEST JOB ON THE PLANET"
as a full time personal trainer helping people through teaching them...
BODYBUILDING: meaning training & nutrition !!!!!!!!
IN ORDER TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE
AND LIVE LIFE TO IT'S FULLEST POTENTIAL !!
and in turn helping them
it's has a spin off effect in helping their families, friends
and anyone they come in contact with,
because people watch the change and get inspired
and it mushrooms

I LOVE WHAT I DO :awesome:
one of my favorite sayings is....
IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE !!!

HAVE A WICKED DAY
SINCERELY
DAWN
:kiss:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-28-2009, 12:06 PM

June 28th, 2009
Pt of the Day

KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE WHO TRY TO BELITTLE YOUR AMBITIONS :shocked:
SMALL PEOPLE ALWAYS DO THAT
BUT THE REALLY GREAT ONES MAKE YOU FEEL THAT...
YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME GREAT !!!

It is important to surround yourself with positive people
this can go for you family too...
i'm not saying to stay totally away from your family
but if they belittle your goals & dreams
best to limit your contact, as this can surely effect your success
if you have tried repeatly to get them to understand and they just don't
sometimes you have to accept thats the way they are
even if they don't accept you for who you are or what you are doing and trying to achieve !!!

there's a saying...
"Tell me who your friends are, and i'll tell you who you are"
"Ya lay down with dogs you get up with fleas"

Do the people around you elevate you? :confused:
Do you walk away inspired, joyful and full of positive energy? :sun:
Or do you find yourself always giving advice,
feeling mentally drained & walking with a black cloud over your head ? :banghead:
People who frequently leave you in this depleted state are ENERGY DRAINERS !!!

Stay away from these people :yikes:
at some point if you are trying to help someone and you see all your energy is going to waste
you have to throw in the towel and admit that the situation is affecting YOU in a negative manner
and is really not helping that person AT ALL IF ANY
They will drain your positive energy & replace it with negative energy
Although you may not see the energy it is there, both negative & positive
Think about the times when you have met a person for the first time and thought
I don't like this person. I feel negative vibes from him
or
I really like this person. I get a really good vibe from her
That is all about energy the other person is radiating
YOU MAY NOT SEE IT, BUT YOU FEEL IT !

The same goes with the people you spend time with
Spend your time with positive people who generate positive energy
THEY ARE THE ONES WHO WILL ELEVATE YOU TO LIVE YOUR GREATEST LIFE :awesome:

BY SIMPLY SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE
POSITIVE, SUCCESSFUL, AND LIKE MINDED
YOU AUTOMATICALLY FEEL GOOD AND
INCREASE THE INTENSITY OF THE ENERGY FIELD AROUND YOU

A friend is;
One who is willing to aid you
One who's defended when others have flayed you
One whose hold is a little tighter
One whose smile is a little brighter
One who's been there when lifes seems rotten
One who has given you more than she's gotten :hug3:

I am thankful for the friends who stand by me :SC SBT:
through the up and downs of life :respect:
My truest friends are those who know everything about me
but LOVE ME JUST THE SAME !

May I always be a loyal friend
I will strive to be true in word & faithful in deed ;)
My friends are precious treasures with a priceless value :heart:

Have an awesome day
Dawn
:waving:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-29-2009, 10:59 AM

June 29th, 2009
Pt of the Day

7 weeks & 5 sleeps till Canadian BB Nationals !!!

SATISFACTION LIES IN THE EFFORT
NOT IN THE ATTAINMENT
FULL EFFORT
IS FULL VICTORY !!!
:respect:

we make ourselves miserable
or we make ourselves strong
the amount of work is the same :)

WE CHOOSE OUR ATTITUDE
IT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENS TO US
ITS HOW WE CHOOSE OUR ATTITUDE TO BE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS TO US
THAT REALLY MATTERS !!!! :sun:

We must accept life for what it actually is...
A CHALLENGE TO OUR QUALITY without which
WE SHOULD NEVER KNOW OF WHAT STUFF WE ARE MADE
OR GROW TO OUR FULL STATURE :trophy:

When I was in my very early recovery from drug addiction
I remember being in my car with a guy from the program (NA Narcotic Anonymous)
down near the Quay in New West close to where my parents live.
He told me to pull over and taught me this visualization...
He said...
"Now close your eyes. Visualize yourself as that young little scared girl...
pick her up and put her on your lap (yourself as you are now, an adult)
wrap your arms around her, hold her and make her feel safe !
The Grown up YOU can give her what she needs...
YOU can make her feel safe, loved, secure !
YOU CAN GIVE HER ALL THE STRENGTH & SUPPORT SHE NEEDS"
I sat there in my car and held her tightly !
THERE IS NO ONE BETTER TO KNOW WHAT YOU NEED THAN YOU
YOU CAN BE YOUR OWN SUPPORT
YOU CAN GET THE ENERGY YOU NEED NO MATTER HOW TIRED YOU ARE
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR CONTEST PREP
YOU JUST NEED TO ASK
ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
IT'S THERE... :heart:

In all human affairs there are efforts
and there are results
and the strength of the effort
is the measure of the result :cool:

Just do it
for all you out there prepping for a show
dig deep & all the best to you
sincerely
Dawn
:waving:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

06-30-2009, 12:55 PM

June 30th, 2009
Pt of the Day

wow the last day of June !!! YIKES !! :shocked2:

Have a dream
make a plan
GO FOR IT !
:ripitupbaby:

LIVE IN THE MOMENT !

RATHER THE PAIN OF DISCIPLINE :Dvsness:
THAN THE PAIN OF REGRET !! :banghead:

DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE
IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE
IT IS NOT A THING TO BE WAITED FOR
IT IS A THING TO BE ACHIEVED

YOU CAN HAVE ANYTHING YOU WANT
IF YOU WANT IT BADLY ENOUGH
YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE
DO ANYTHING YOU SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH
IF YOU HOLD THAT DESIRE WITH SINGLENESS OF PURPOSE ! :idea:

ONLY SHE WHO ATTEMPTS THE ABSURD :hula::yikes::cheerleader:
CAN ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE :trophy:

Just do it
Dawn
:rose:

__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-01-2009, 12:36 PM

July 1st, 2009
Pt of the Day

HAPPY CANADA DAY ! :awesome:
heading to the beach at Harrison Hot Springs hope to see you there !!!

CONSEQUENCE
every choice carries a consequence
for better or worse
each choice is the unavoidable consequence of its predecessor
there are no exceptions
if you can accept that a bad choice carries the seed of its own punishment
why not accept the fact that a good choice yields desirable fruit ?

It is an exorable Law of Nature
that bad must follow good
that decline must follow a rise
to feel that we can rest on our achievements
is a dangerous fallacy
inner strength can overcome anything that occurs outside

No one can really pull you up very high
you lose your grip on the rope
but on your own 2 feet
you can climb mountains !

Just do it
Dawn
:)
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-02-2009, 11:57 AM

July 2nd, 2009
Pt of the Day

FOLLOW THROUGH

you either do or you don't
you either will or you won't
you're either pregnant or you're not
once you've considered your options thoroughly
commit to whatever choice you've made
DON'T JUST TRY
FOLLOW THROUGH !! :p

AWARENESS
Better awarness leads to better choices
and better choices lead to better results :awesome:

Awareness is the first step toward leaving your past in the past
By simply being aware that you are holding on to the past
and recognizing the fact that most choices you make revolve around those experiences
you will automatically think twice your choice at that moment

THE PAST IS NOT WHO YOU ARE
IT'S WHO YOU WERE

UNLEASH THE PAST
many people believe that the past is what has made us who we are today
although to a certain degree its true,
that doesn't mean we must continually relive our past mistakes & regrets
by holding on to the negative feelings we have about our past
we limit our ability to become what we want to be
both today and in the future :D

By holding on to negative past experiences
we generate negative energy :banghead:
this inevitably will attract negative situtions, people & events into our lives
By freeing ourselves from the past
and giving up the hope that the past could have been different
we can then create a clearing in which to generate positive energy :awesome:

Forgiveness is freeing up & putting to better use
the energy consumed by...
holding grudges, harbouring resentments, & nursing unhealed wounds
it is rediscovering the strengths we always had ;)
and relocating our limitless capacity to understand & accept:cool:
other people & OURSELVES !!!

have an awesome day
Dawn :waving:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-03-2009, 11:25 AM

July 3rd, 2009
Pt of the Day

Pt = Personal Training

Trust your intincts
It's the Universe inspiring you
It's the Universe communicating with you on the receiving frequency
If you have an intuitive or instinctive feeling
FOLLOW IT
and you will find...
the Universe is magnetically moving you to
RECEIVE WHAT YOU'VE ASKED FOR !! :awesome:

so be careful what you wish for
you most often get it
good or bad

WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT YOU BRING ABOUT :angel:

the last few days i had to keep re-directing my thinking
cuz i was focusing on the WRONG THINGS :banghead:
things that are detremental to my current goal of
BEING IN MY BEST CONDITION FOR CANADIAN BB NATIONALS !!
I had to keep catching thoughts
and doing self talk saying
"NO STOP THINKING AND OBSESSING ABOUT THAT !!
BECAUSE WHAT YOU FOCUS ON YOU GET MORE OF
AND IF YOU WANT TO BE LEAN AND LOOK THE WAY YOU WANNA LOOK
YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON THAT AND WHAT IT TAKES IN ORDER TO LOOK LIKE THAT !"
then i was listening to this disc set that i have on meditiation while driving, ha ha, yeah :o
thatz talking about being kind to self and having a sense of humor
and the "MONKEY MIND" that likes to wander and go everywhere
and i realized while listening to it
STOP BEATING MYSELF UP, AND GENTLEY JUST KEEP BRINGING MY THOUGHTS BACK
AND REMINDING MYSELF OF MY FOCUS MY GOAL
and keep also asking myself...
"WILL THESE THOUGHTS, WILL THIS CHOICE...
BRING ME CLOSER TO OR FURTHER FROM MY GOAL ?"
and yesterday (thurs) after battling with myself (mon and tues and good part of wed)
was a much much better day
forgiving self, being gentle with self, staying focused,
keep bringing thoughts back to present,
THATZ ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS...
IS STAYING PRESENT ! :)
LIVE IN MOMENT !
not in past, not in future,
JUST STAY IN NOW !!! :)

THE REMARKABLE THING WE HAVE IS A CHOICE EVERY DAY
REGARDING THE ATTITUDE WE WILL EMBRACE FOR THAT DAY
but not only for that day
for each moment
we can change our attitude at any given moment !!!
LIVE IN THE NOW !! :D

Life has no other discipliine to impose
if we would but realize it
than to accept life unquestioningly
Everything we shut our eyes to
everything we run away from
everything we deny
denigrate or despise
serves to defeat us in the end
What seems nasty, painful, evil
can become a source of beauty, joy & strength
if faced with an open mind
Every moment is a golden one
for the person who has the vision to recognize it as such

FOR ME...
IT'S WHEN I GO THROUGH A DARK, ROUGH, PATCH...
I ASK MYSELF...
"WHAT IS THE LESSON HERE ?" :confused:
when i realize what the lesson is
and own my part in it
accept responsibility for it
feel the feelings, let them move through me, instead of harbouring them
then i'm free to move on, instead of dwelling on it
and having the situation to keep causing negativity in my life ;)

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY
DAWN :waving:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-04-2009, 09:14 AM

July 4th, 2009
Pt of the Day

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !!!!!!!

Personal excellence is a contest with yourself
to draw on the natural reserves within YOUR OWN BODY & MIND !
to develop your capabilities to the upmost
The true challenge lies in PERSONAL GROWTH :respect:
enjoying the PURSUIT OF GOALS and in LIVING THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE !

Each of us begins at a different departure point :ripitupbaby:
MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY and with RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT WE ARE GIVEN
Make the best of the TALENTS YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN & the SITUATIONS YOU FACE
NO MATTER HOW LIMITED OR UNLIMITED THEY MAY BE

YOUR QUEST FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE REQUIRES
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT YOU HAVE
WHATEVER THAT MAY BE !! :awesome:

I was asked the other day by my kinesiologist ~ who my major competition is for nationals
I replied "ME !" :Dvsness:
and he said "Besides that ?"
"ME !" I replied :showoff:
I get this question alot...
but this is truely how I view "competing"
cuz I don't look at it like i'm competing
I LOOK AT IT LIKE I'M CREATING !!! :bench:
I'M CREATING ME !
and thatz the only thing I can control:hula:
and that battle lies within myself from moment to moment
to be able to make the right choices from moment to moment
in order to be the best i can be
and it's the only thing I can control
not only that...
like i tell so many of my clients
you can only do the best you can under the conditions you are under
cuz life loves to throw curve balls at you during this undertaking
we all have different life situations to deal with...
injuries, work, parenting, relationships stuff, and obstacles to overcome...
for me, and the recent lesson I've learned is to just...
"STAY PRESENT !"
"LIVE IN THE NOW"
"LIVE IN THE MOMENT"
and to make the best choices in each and every moment
and that adds up to what I get in the future
because right now is the residual effect of all the choices I've made
moment by moment till now
so live every one to it's utmost
and reap the rewards;)

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:heart::waving::heart:
__________________
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-05-2009, 01:53 AM

7 weeks today and the night show will have started :popcorn::clap:
for bodybuilding Canadian Nationals :awesome:
here in my hometown of Vancouver :welcome: BC, CANADA !

Train hard :tr::bench:,
rest up :sleep:
and best of luck :respect:
to all getting ready for the BIG SHOW !!! :cheerleader:
sincerely,
Dawn Alison :waving:

FitBodyBC.com

vancouverchick

07-05-2009, 03:49 AM

I just love reading your posts dawn --- they are uplifting and something I start my day with!!! I almost rush down to the computer in the morning to see what amazing words you will type!!!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and knowledge with us.

I really like your last post from today --- I get asked that question a lot too - and you are right, who are we really competing with, little old me --- I like that!!!!

7 weeks till you hit the stage --- and if your physique is anything like your spirit and drive, you are sure to succeed and be amazing!!!!

happy prepping!

Fit Body

07-05-2009, 09:59 AM

Fit Body

07-05-2009, 10:04 AM

July 5th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Like all laws of nature
there is utter perfection in "the Secret" the "LAW OF ATTRACTION"
YOU CREATE YOUR LIFE :stir::awesome1::yippie::rofl::diva::heart:
whatever YOU sow YOU reap !
YOUR thoughts are seeds
and the harvest you reap
will depend on the seeds YOU plant ! :awesome:

THIS ONE STEP...
CHOOSING A GOAL
& STICKING TO IT
CHANGES EVERYTHING !!! :idea:

WITH OUR THOUGHTS WE MAKE THE WORLD OUR WORLD !! :angel:

what you think about you bring about
every choice you make either...
takes you closer to or further from your goal
even not making a choice is making a choice
take responsibility for your fitness, your health, your happiness, your life
make the choices that are right for you
DO NOT LET OTHERS INFLUENCE WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT FOR YOU
we have been given a remarkable gift
the gift of feelings
when trying to make a choice
listen to your body :confused:
if it feels good it is the right choice
if it feels bad it is not the right choice
everything we are right now, everything we have right now
is the residual effect of all our past choices
if you want change
you have to be willing to change
if not, guess what ??
YOUR STUCK ! :banghead:

LIFES SHORT, PLAY HARD
SET GOALS, GO FOR IT
DON'T LET ANYONE OR ANYTHING STAND IN THE WAY
OF WHAT YOU REALLY WANT
CUZ AT THE END OF THE DAY
AND THE END OF YOUR LIFE
THE ONLY ONE WHO REALLY MATTERS IS YOU:)

JUST DO IT
Dawn
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Fit Body

07-06-2009, 09:40 AM

July 6th, 2009
Pt of the Day

TO LIVE YOUR LIFE IN YOUR OWN WAY
TO REACH FOR THE GOALS YOU HAVE SET FOR YOURSELF
TO BE THE YOU THAT YOU WANT TO BE
THAT IS SUCCESS !

There is only the moment !
The now !
Only what you are experiencing this second is real !
This does not mean, LIVE FOR THE MOMENT !
It means, LIVE THE MOMENT !
A very different thing...
LIVE NOW !
When you are eating, eat
When you are loving, love
When you are talking to someone, talk
When you look at a flower, look
CATCH THE BEAUTY OF THE MOMENT ! :awesome:

as for change, it is enevitable
feelings change, attitudes change, desires change, people change, love changes !
we can influence the direction of change
but we cannot stop it, we cannot hold it back
changed directed toward love & self-actualization is always good ! :cool:

You must always keep in mind that a path is only a path
If you feel you must follow it...
you need not stay with it under any circumstances
Any path is only a path
There is no affront to yourself or your decision to keep on the path
or leave it must be free of fear & ambition
I warn you:
Look at every path closely & deliberately
Try it many times as you think necessary
Then ask yourself & yourself alone one question:
Does this path have a heart ? :confused:
All paths are the same
They lead to nowhere
They are paths going through brush or into the brush or under the brush
Does this path have a heart is the only question
If it does then the path is good...
If it doesn't then it is of no use
Both paths lead nowhere, but one has a heart and the other doesn't
One makes a joyful journey; as long as you follow it you will be one with it
The other will make you curse life
ONE MAKES YOU STRONG ! :showoff:
THE OTHER WEAKENS YOU ! :hiding:

I used to think the path to excellence was to work, work, work, shut out the rest of life
and live only for the future
I WAS WRONG ! :banghead:
You do have to work extremely hard
but you don't have to shut out the rest of your life
and you don't hae to live only for the future !
You can achieve the highest levels of excellence
and still have a balanced & happy life in the here & now
This is the path to personal excellence
THE PATH WITH A HEART ! :cool:

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY
Dawn
:sun:
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Fit Body

07-07-2009, 10:39 AM

July 7th, 2009
Pt of the Day

WHO WOULD ATTEMPT TO FLY WITH THE TINY WINGS OF A SPARROW
WHEN THE MIGHTY POWER OF AN EAGLE HAS BEEN GIVEN HIM ?

SELF RESPECT:respect:
when we have a healthy self respect for ourselves
there is no limit on what we can succeed in doing
when we believe that everything is possible for us
accomplishment becomes natural :angel:

No one knows better than we ;)
what is essential for our OWN HAPPINESS & GROWTH
Those who direct their own lives
don't depend upon kindly gnomes & favorable alignment of the planets
They use knowledge, experience, hard work, belief in themselves & optimism
TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS :p

There are no barriers to OUR DREAMS
so long as WE BELIEVE IN OURSELVES
as the source of OUR HAPPINESS :)
We will be on the way to having what WE WANT
when we have set OUR MINDS to
BELIEVING WE CAN GET IT
and not a moment sooner

WHETHER YOU THINK YOU CAN
OR YOU THINK YOU CAN'T
YOU'RE RIGHT !

Just do it
Dawn !
:waving:

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Fit Body

07-09-2009, 10:56 AM

July 9th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Link up with intention
use your inner dialogue to stay focused on what you intend to create
and you'll find yourself regaining the power of your Source ! :angel:

Because such a high percentage of our time is spent in pursuit of goals
we must find a way to enjoy the actual day-to-day, moment-by-moment process of life
instead of waiting for destinations or end result
When this shift occurs
we will experience not only the satisfaction that comes from a goal successfully completed
but a thousand joys along the way ;)

HAPPINESS IS NOT A DESTINATION
IT'S A MANNER OF TRAVELLING !
:ripitupbaby:

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE IMPOSSIBLE AND THE POSSIBLE
LIES IN A PERSON'S DETERMINATION ! :heart:

WHOEVER WANTS TO REACH A DISTANT GOAL
MUST TAKE MANY SMALL STEPS :tr:

SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS
REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT :idea:

ALWAYS BEAR IN MIND
YOUR OWN RESOLUTION TO SUCCEED IS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN ANY ONE THING ! :D

I am grateful for my freedom of choice
My day will be shaped by the choices I make
I will refect on my thoughts & feelings
and make wise choices :awesome:

Just do it
Dawn
:yippie:
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Fit Body

07-10-2009, 11:22 AM

July 10th, 2009
Pt of the day

DESTINY IS DETERMINED BY
OUR MOMENT TO MOMENT CHOICES :clap:

IT'S NOT OUR ABILITIES THAT SHOW US WHO WE ARE
BUT OUR CHOICES ;)

Although difficulties my come my way
I can find some good in them
:daz:
In every trial is the opportunity
to be healed, not shattered

I will not hide from my problems that come my way
but accept them as a chance to do MY BEST
These are experiences from which I can LEARN & GROW :cool:

To err is human
but to admit it isn't :angel:

I WILL NOT ALLOW ADVERSITY TO KEEP ME DOWN TODAY
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON GETTING UP ONE MORE TIME
DUSTING MYSELF OFF & TRYING AGAIN ! :ripitupbaby:

Be patient with everyone
but above all
with yourself ! :p

THE IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE ARE NOT OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
BUT WHAT WE DID ON THE WAY TO GET THERE

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:sun:
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Fit Body

07-11-2009, 03:12 PM

July 11th, 2009

YOU GAIN STRENGTH, COURAGE & CONFIDENCE
BY EVERY EXPERIENCE IN WHICH YOU REALLY STOP
TO LOOK FEAR IN THE FACE
YOU MUST DO THE THING
WHICH YOU THINK YOU CAN'T DO :cheerleader:

HE WHO CHERISHES A BEAUTIFUL VISION
A LOFTY IDEAL IN HIS HEART
WILL ONE DAY REALIZE IT :cool:

ONLY PASSIONS
GREAT PASSIONS
CAN ELEVATE THE SOUL
TO GREAT THINGS :trophy:

ACHIVEMENT IS LARGELY THE PRODUCT OF STEADILY
RAISING ONE'S LEVELS OF ASPIRATIONS & EXPECTION :yourock:

WHEN YOU REMOVE THE CEILING ABOVE YOUR DREAM
THERE ARE NO MORE IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS !! :girlpower:

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:sun:

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Fit Body

07-12-2009, 01:53 AM

6 WEEKS TODAY :cheerleader:
TILL CANADIAN BODBUILDING NATIONALS :clap:
:welcome: WHICH WILL BE HELD HERE IN MY HOMETOWN OF
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA :cool:

I WISH ALL THE COMPETITORS
THE VERY BEST :respect:
IN THEIR FINAL PREP
FOR THIS BIG SHOW :awesome:

all the best
and rip it up
:ripitupbaby:
Dawn

Fit Body

07-12-2009, 09:21 AM

July 12th, 2009
Pt of the Day

THE RESPECT YOU NEED IS YOUR OWN
when you love yourself
you do not need to validate your worth
you know that you are important
whether or not anyone else agrees with you
your self-esteem is not founded on the approval of others
it comes from inside you
even if no one else is applauding you at a given moment
you applaud yourself
you recognize your unique gifts
and know that you have something valuable to offer the world :)

Sow a thought, reap a word
Sow a word, reap a deed
Sow a deep, reap a habit
Sow a habit, reap a character
Sow a character, reap a destiny :awesome:

As i work toward my goals
I will remind myself
that I AM NOT PERFECT
and mistakes will happen
Admitting my imperfections
does not diminish my worth :cool:

I am grateful for the support I receive from my friends
My day is made richer by their words of encouragement
May i also do the same for them ! :kiss:

Sacrifice
THE IMPORTANT THING IS THIS:
TO BE ABLE AT ANY MOMENT TO SACRIFICE
WHAT WE ARE
FOR WHAT WE COULD BECOME :idea:

ONE-HALF OF KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT
IS KNOWING WHAT YOU MUST GIVE UP
BEFORE YOU GET IT !

NOTHING IMPORTANT WAS EVER ACHIEVED WITHOUT
SOMONE TAKING A CHANCE ! :clap:

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN LIFE HAS A PRICE CONNECTED TO IT
THERE'S A PRICE TO PAY IF YOU WANT TO MAKE THINGS BETTER
A PRICE TO PAY JUST FOR LEAVING THINGS AS THEY ARE
A PRICE FOR EVERYTHING :heart:

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

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Fit Body

07-13-2009, 11:01 AM

July 13, 2009
Pt of the Day

PASSION
Passions ignite the fire within you
that will motivate you to take action
This motivation will energize every area of your life
By following your passions you will become more alive :heart:

Passionate people are usually actively involved in multiple activities
that stimulate & energize their spirit
The are EXCITED, OPTIMISTIC & HARD WORKING PEOPLE
Everyone can be that person
you just need to figure out what you love
and do that !
Lifes too short to do / work at something you aren't passionate about
one of my favorite sayings is:
IF YOU DO WHAT YOU LOVE
YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE :D

I am constantly saying:
I HAVE THE GREATEST JOB ON THE PLANET :Dvsness:
I sincerely love what i do :whip:
thatz why I never stop working
even when I'm not at the gym training people i'm still working
cuz its not work to me
it's what i love, it's who i am, its what i do
I hate when I get emails from my clients that say:
I hate to bother you !
I respond:
You are never bothering me, thatz my job
how can I help you unless you ask questions
there are NO STUPID QUESTIONS !

Passion relates to desire
This desire is deep-seated
It is something you have yearned for
By following this deep desire
you will begin to establish the real purpose & meaning of your life
LIKE WITH ME... ITS HELPING PEOPLE ! :smack:
I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED & GO BEYOND THEIR DREAMS OF GETTING
NOT ONLY THE BODY THEY WANT AND THE LEVEL OF FITNESS THEY DESIRE
BUT BECOMING HAPPIER, HEALTHIER PEOPLE AND NOT ONLY THEM
BUT EVERYONE THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH TOO, THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS,ETC
IT HAS A MUSHROOM EFFECT, THATZ WHATZ SO COOL !! :grouphug:

Enthusiasm for life is the benefit of discovering your passion
Every morning you will wake up with the excitement that a new day brings
knowing that today is another day you have to be enthusiastic about

If you think this is trite & contrived
take a look around you...
those people who follow their passions are
LIVELY, INSPIRATIONAL, OUTGOING, KIND, GOOD-NATURED, & GENEROUS :angel:
I constantly get criticized for this and more...
do i care ?
NO OF COURSE NOT, CUZ I'M FOLLOWING MY PASSION !!!!!
LIFES TOO SHORT NOT TO BE HAPPY
AND HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE
A CHOICE ONLY YOU CAN MAKE
YOU CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY
OR YOU CHOOSE TO BE UNHAPPY
YOU CAN CHANGE THIS AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT
AND THE TIME IS ALWAYS NOW ! :hyper:
LIVE THE MOMENT
BUT THE RESPONSIBILITY IS YOURS AND YOURS ALONE
WHATZ IT GONNA BE ? :confused:

People with passion are content & satisfied with their lives
they do not repress their desires
Do not wait any longer !
PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS NOW !
:ripitupbaby:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
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Fit Body

07-14-2009, 01:42 AM

so i was doing my 2nd bout of cardio :tr:
thoughts popping into my head
"ooohh my legs are sore !!" :banghead:
(from a killer leg workout yesterday)
then next thoughts entering my head...
"how much longer till Canadian Nationals Dawn ?" :confused:
" 5 weeks and 5 sleeps !"
"how many days is that ?"
"YIKES !" :yikes:
I am not good in math, but... :idea:
I know there's 7 days in a week
and with 5 weeks to go
thatz 5 x 7 = 35
plus 5 sleeps
equals FREAKIN' 40 FREAKIN' DAYZ !!!!!!!! ARGGGGGGHHHHHHH !!!
NOW IF THAT WON'T LIGHT A FREAKIN' FIRE UNDER YOUR ASS :ripitupbaby:
NUTTIN' WILL !!
ha ha ha
talk about pickin' up the pace in a hurry !!!!:diva:
PARTY ON !!!! :hyper:

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Fit Body

07-14-2009, 10:44 AM

JULY 14TH, 2009
PT OF THE DAY

39 days till Canadian BB Nationals !
countdowns on...
tick tock...
YIKES ! :hyper::hula::weightlifter:

DISCIPLINE REMEMBERING WHAT WE WANT !

ADAPT & OVERCOME ! :D

HE WINS WHO ENDURES TO THE END
and I've never had that as referring to competition with another person
when I've said it to myself
I've meant that this one inside me is going to win
because when this outer personality gives up
and makes its excuses
this inner one is still going to continue on
DOING THE BEST IT CAN :angel:

THE ONE THING OVER WHICH YOU HAVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL
IS YOUR OWN THOUGHTS
IT IS THIS
THAT PUTS YOU IN A POSITION
TO CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY ! :D

HOLD FAST TO DREAMS
FOR IF DREAMS DIE
LIFE IS A BROKEN WINGED BIRD
THAT CANNOT FLY ! :ripitupbaby:

what lies before us
and what lies behind us
are small matters compare to
what lies within us
and when we bring what is within
out into the world
miracles happen :angel:

JUST DO IT
Dawn

:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

07-15-2009, 10:24 AM

July 15th, 2009
Pt of the Day

You cannot escape the results of your thoughts
Whatever your present environment may be
you will fall, remain the same or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal
You will become as small as your controlling desire
AS GREAT AS YOUR DOMINANT ASPIRATION :trophy:

All problems become smaller if you don't dodge them
but confront them
Touch a thistle timidly and it pricks you
GRASP IT BOLDLY & ITS SPINES CRUMBLE ;)

It takes more courage, strength of character & inner conviction to forgive
than it does to hang on to low-energy feelings ;)

Who looks outside dreams
who looks inside awakens :cheerleader:

The measure of life
after all, is not its duration
BUT ITS DONATION
:rose:

TODAY IS MINE
IT BELONGS TO ME :ripitupbaby:
MAY I MAKE IT THE BEST IT CAN BE :heart:
I WILL NOT BE BURDENED WITH FEAR, DOUBT OR SORROW
BUT GREET THIS DAY WITH COURAGE, FAITH, OR CHEER ! :)

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

07-16-2009, 11:23 AM

July 16, 2009
Pt of the Day

REALIZE NOW
IN THIS MOMENT OF TIME
YOU ARE CREATING :eat::weightlifter::heart::yippie::tr::sleep:
YOU ARE CREATING YOUR NEXT MOMENT
YOU ARE CREATING YOUR DESTINY
WITH YOUR MOMENT TO MOMENT CHOICES
YOU CREATE YOUR LIFE, YOUR WORLD
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR BODY, SELF, FITNESS, HAPPINESS, LIFE, WORLD
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANNA SEE IN THE WORLD :girlpower:

never stop being creative
the more you practice
the more creative you become
creativity spells success
TO ME THATZ WHAT BODYBUILDING IS
when i say bodybuilding i mean building your body
so that encompasses any kind of fitness, whether its just for health & personal, or competitive: BB, figure, fitness, bikini, sports or whatever
it's still BUILDING YOUR BODY ~ BODYBUILDING...
TO ME WHATZ MORE CREATIVE THAN USING EXERCISE, FOOD, SUPPLEMENTS ETC
TO INCREDIBLY CHANGE YOUR BODY
IT'S SO COOL :cool:
THATZ WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO AS A PERSONAL TRAINER AND COACH
CUZ I'M CONSTANTLY CREATING
AND HELPING PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR BODY DREAMS
WHAT COULD BE MORE FUN THAN THAT :party:

How it will happen
how the Universe will bring it to you
is not your concern or job
Allow the Universe to do it for you
When you are trying to work out how it will happen
you are emitting a frequency that contains a lack of faith
that you don't believe you have it already
You think you have to to do it
and you do not believe the Universe will do it for you
The how is not your part in the Creative Process ! :angel:

thatz why one of my fav sayings is: :awesome:
IF YOU CAN SEE IT YOU CAN BE IT

but you have to believe it
you have to have faith
get the knowledge you need to succeed
get the support you need to succeed
do the work
know what you want
hold that image in you mind
with unwavering faith :sun:
trust & receive

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-17-2009, 01:39 AM

JULY 16th, 2009
:aloha:
37 days till Canadian BB Nationals :trophy:
are the recurrent theme for me is... :idea:

ADAPT & OVERCOME !!!!!!! :touche:
LIVE THE MOMENT :sun:
LIVE THE NOW :heart:

and of course...

JUST FREAKIN' DO IT ! :ripitupbaby:

HAPPY PREPPING TO ALL COMPETITORS :respect:

Dawn Alison
FitBodyBC.com
:IslandGirl:

Fit Body

07-17-2009, 11:35 AM

July 17th, 2009
Pt of the Day
Pt - PERSONAL TRAINING

If you don't believe that you're worthy of fullfilling your intentions
no matter what they may be...
competition, high level fitness, your dream body, health, happiness, wealth, loving relationships or whatever...
then you're creating an obstacle that will inhibit the
FLOW OF CREATIVE ENERGY INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE :angel:

THE KEY ELEMENT TO BEING MORE REFLECTIVE
IS LEARNING TO QUIET YOUR MIND :p

WHAT I DO FOR OTHERS :grouphug2:
SPEAKS LOUDER THAT WHAT I SAY
MY ACTIONS AFFIRM MY BELIEFS

eyes may wrinkle
and hair may turn grey
but true friendship :aloha:
never knows decay

HAVE A WICKED DAY
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

07-18-2009, 10:50 AM

July 18th, 2009

35 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals, in Vancouver, BC, Canada
for info www.cbbf.ca

[B]Until you accept total responsibility
no matter what
you will not be able to put plans in place to accomplish your goals.:)

YOU CREATE YOU :angel:
YOU CREATE YOUR BODY, YOUR LIFE, YOUR WORLD
AND YOU DO THIS WITH YOUR MOMENT TO MOMENT CHOICES
EVERY CHOICE YOU MAKE EITHER TAKES YOU
CLOSER TO
OR
FURTHER FROM YOUR GOALS
ITS JUST THAT SIMPLE
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
YOUR DESTINY DEPENDS ON...
YOU AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW !

It is not enough to create good words.
The real value of values comes from
consistently walking the talk. ;)
YEAH JUST FREAKIN' DO IT EH !!!!!!!!

Unlike fine wine,
conflicts that are left alone rarely improve with age.
AWWWWWW COMMUNICATION....
sometimes it's sooooooooo hard to say how you feel
but left unsaid it stews, and brews
and not only causes damage to the relationship
but also to yourself
cuz that conflict/ resentment/anger/ or whatever emotion :grumble:
gets stored in the body :banghead:
and that creates DIS-EASE (disease) !!!!!
SO JUST FREAKIN' DEAL WITH IT
GET IT OUT :puke:
AND MOVE ON... :bike:

The most important things in life aren't things. :love:

Life isn't a matter of milestones but of moments. :sun:

AWWWWWWWE THE NUMBER ONE LESSON I'M DRILLING INTO ME :banghead:
THIS CONTEST PREP IS...
LIVE THE MOMENT NOW !
STAY HERE
STAY PRESENT
ENJOY THE PROCESS
ADAPT AND OVERCOME
DEAL WITH WHATZ HAPPENING RIGHT NOW
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE OR THE PAST
LET GO OF ALL NEGATIVITY
DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHATZ COMING DOWN THE PIPELINE
JUST DO THE VERY BEST YOU CAN
IN EACH AND EVERY MOMENT
AND THATZ ALL YOU CAN DO
AND THATZ ALL ANYONE CAN ASK
AND FOR GOD'S SAKE
ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
AND TELL PEOPLE WHATZ GOING ON SO THEY CAN HELP YOU
CUZ WE CANNOT TAKE ON THE WORLD ALONE
WE ALL NEED HELP AND SUPPORT
AND IF WE AREN'T COMMUNICATING WHATZ GOING ON THEN
HOW THE HELL CAN YOU GET THE HELP YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
LIFES ABOUT LESSONS
AND THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY IS...
MAKING THE SAME MISTAKES OVER AND OVER AGAIN EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS
SO DON'T MAKE IT SO HARD ON YOURSELF
AND GET THE HELP AND SUPPORT YOU NEED :cool:

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY
SINCERELY
DAWN
XOX
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

07-19-2009, 08:37 AM

July 19th, 2009
Pt of the Day

DESTINY IS DETERMINED :biggrin:
BY OUR MOMENT TO MOMENT CHOICES !

IT'S NOT OUR ABILITIES THAT SHOW US WHO WE ARE
BUT OUR CHOICES ! :yippie:

Great works are performed
not by great feats of strength
but by perseverence :trophy:

the power of positive thinking :idea:
you have to be positive every day :cheerleader:
it's a choice
move forward with POWER & PERSISTENCE
DON'T LET ANYTHING GET IN YOUR WAY :ripitupbaby:

ACCOMPLISH :clap:
to bring to its goal or conclusion
carry out, perform, finish

SUCCESS IS NOT MEASURED BY WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISH
BUT BY THE OPPOSITION YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED
AND THE COURAGE WITH WHICH YOU HAVE MAINTAINED THE STRUGGLE
AGAINST OVERWHELMING ODDS
(this sounds like the road of my life to get to my show
Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals thatz now 4 wks & 6 sleeps away)

TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS
WE MUST NOT ONLY ACT
BUT ALSO DREAM
NOT ONLY PLAN
BUT ALSO BELIEVE :angel:

NO DREAMS TO BIG :D
THE SKYS THE LIMIT
IF YOU CAN SEE IT YOU CAN BE IT

JUST DO IT
Dawn...
:IslandGirl:
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07-20-2009, 09:28 AM

July 20th, 2009
Pt of the Day

33 days till Canadian BB Nationals ! Yahooooooo ! :cheerleader:

Refuse to allow your well-being to be affected by anything external to YOURSELF !
not the weather, not the wars someplace on the globe, not the economy,
and CERTAINLY NOT ANYONE ELSE'S DECISION TO WALLOW IN LOW ENERGY ! :banghead:
YEAH ! :biggrin:

BE WHO YOU ARE :cool:
AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL ;)
CUZ THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER :bump:
AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND ! :hug3:

my philosophy is that
not only are you responsible for your life
but doing the best at this moment
puts you in the best place
FOR THE NEXT MOMENT ! :angel:

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW :police:
WHAT YOU PUT OUT
YOU GET BACK
WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT
YOU BRING ABOUT
WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY THINK
WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
YOU CANNOT ESCAPE IT :yikes:

JUST DO IT
Dawn...
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

07-21-2009, 09:04 AM

July 21, 2009
Pt of the Day

If you think you can't manifest abundance into your life
you'll see intention agreeing with you
and assisting you in the fullfillment of meager expectations !

It is impossible for any of us to be positive all the time
After all, we are human and we are thinking machines
The point is that we do our best
and know that the attitude we choose to have
no matter what happens to us
is essentially our choice
and our responsibility
and we can choose to change our attitude at any given moment ;)

ie: i was in the kitchen prepping my food just a bit ago
something has been gnawing at my mind :nuts:
i really need to let it go :no:
:daz:
and have been doing fairly well on the whole huge thing i think (te he he)
but i just had to start thinking about it this morning again
and what happens?
i knock a whole freakin' big cup of tea off the counter right onto the carpet
and i think to myself...
thatz what i get ! :banghead:
i shoulda let it totally go
cuz that negative, sticking thinking attracts more negativity ! :spank:
arggghhh
so here i am at 1am ish not being able to sleep cuz too excited bout my show thatz 32 days away on my hands and knees cleaning up spilled tea on my off white carpet argggh
law of attraction
so lesson: let it go.... :ripitupbaby:
a physic taught me a yr ago or so when negativity :banghead: comes at you let it bounce off
but when it does let it bounce off positive :p
cuz you don't want to be sending more negativity out into the world :yikes:
what you sent out
you get back
you reap what you sow
WHAT WE THINK ABOUT
WE BRING ABOUT

just do it
dawn
:IslandGirl:
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07-22-2009, 11:33 AM

July 22, 2009
Pt of the Day

31 DAYS TILL CANADIAN BODYBUILDING NATIONALS !!!:awesome:

GAINING CONTROL
control your emotion or your emotion will control you

athletes who consistently perform close to potential have learned to control their focus
channel their emotions, and
bounce back from setbacks in a constuctive way
they have refined the ability to shift quickly from negative thinking to a positive focus
particularly in response to
increased anxiety, errors, or setbacks
if you don't learn to do this
your chances of getting the most out of your training sessions
and the best out of yourself when it counts most
will be drastically reduced
the mental skills required for high levels of excellence are developed
long before the day of the contest
through countless hours of practice
and through experiences that teach you to maintain
or regain control over your own mental state

the Secret is with YOU :cool:
the more YOU use the power within YOU
the more YOU will draw it to YOU
YOU will reach a point where YOU won't need to practice anymore
because YOU will Be the power :girlpower:
YOU will Be the perfection :angel:
YOU will Be the wisdom :read:
YOU will Be the intelligence :aloha:
YOU will Be the love :heart:
YOU will Be the joy :sun:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
HAVE A WICKED DAY

www.FitBodyBC.com

Fit Body

07-23-2009, 11:13 AM

July 23, 2009
Pt of the Day

30 days to go till Canadian BB Nationals !

Personal Meaning
We want not only to live
but to have something to live for ! ;)
For some people this means to pursue excellence thru sport

The desire to do your personal best, to excel, to attain the highest standard of performance,
to be supreme in your chosen field is a worthy human ambition
which can lead to increasingly high standards, personal growth, and personal meaning
Yet high levels of achievement and pursuit of excellence in any field do not come easily
THE TRAIL IS HARD & STEEP :tr:
There are numerous obstacles to overcome and barriers to push aside :banghead:
ADAPT & OVERCOME ! :trophy:
Becoming a highly skilled person in any field
sport, art, medicine, writing, teaching,business, parenting or whatever...
demands COMMITTMENT & SACRIFICE !

THE QUEST FOR SELF FULLFILLMENT RATHER THAN A QUEST FOR VICTORY OVER OTHERS
each experience or exploration can lead to enlightenment & discovery
there is no way to fail when your attitude is: to experience the experience
SO THEN: experiencing becomes THE GOAL :idea:

ANSWERING LIFE'S CHALLENGES IN OUR OWN WAY IS WHAT PROVIDES
PERSONAL MEANING FOR EACH OF US :p

Although meaning for each of us is unique & subject to change
it seems to flow most readily when we are striving toward some goal that we find wothy
or feel is worthy of us
We can experience meaning by committing ourselves to certain goals, ideals, values
by experiencing someone or something of value to us
by creating something, by choosing to do something for others, with others, or
by ourselves that we deem worthwhile
Sport is a wonderful medium for providing a sense of purpose and
a sense of continuous challenge
as well as a range of intensity & emotion that is difficult to experience anywhere else
It can be a rich & meaningful encounter if we approach it on our own terms
There are few contexts where we have such close contact with other people,
with nature, and with ourselves as we have in sport
Sport offers numerous opportunities for personal growth & for
stretching the limits of human potential :daz:
both physically & psychologically
(ESPECIALLY COMPETITIVE BODYBUILDING TAKES THIS TO THE EXTREME!)

PERSONAL EXCELLENCE IS A CONTEST WITH YOURSELF
(if this is your attitude you cannot lose !)
TO DRAW THE NATURAL RESEVERES WITHIN YOUR OWN BODY & MIND
TO DEVELOP YOUR CAPABILITIES TO THE UPMOST
just be the best you can be under the conditions you are under !

THE TRUE CHALLENGE LIES IN PERSONAL GROWTH
ENJOYING THE PURSUIT OF YOUR GOALS &
IN LIVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF YOUR LIFE

Each of us begins at a different departure point :ripitupbaby:
mentally, physically, and with respect to the support we are given
Make the best of the talents you've been given
and the situations you face
no matter how limited or unlimited they may be

YOUR QUEST FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE REQUIRES...
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT YOU HAVE
WHATEVER THAT MAY BE

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE :cool:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-24-2009, 11:11 AM

JULY 24TH, 2009
PT OF THE DAY

29 days till Canadian BB Championships !
1 day till BC Championships !
YEAH ! :respect:

ACCOMPLISHMENT
the height of your accomplishments
will equal
the depth of your convictions

Some of the worlds greatest feats
were accomplished by people not smart enough to know :nuts:
they were impossible :)

Learn to get in touch with yourself
and know that everything in life has purpose :angel:
There are no mistakes, no coincidences,
all events are blessings given to us to learn from

ABILITY IS WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF DOING
MOTIVATION DETERMINES WHAT YOU DO :)
ATTITUDE DETERMINES HOW WELL YOU DO IT :D

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:waving:
have a wicked day
__________________
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vancouverchick

07-24-2009, 04:11 PM

Just wanted to say thanks so much for all of the wonderful posts you put so much time into for us each day.

It has been so uplifting to read all of your amazing words of wisdom!!!! :awesome:

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at provincials...... and I am so glad your training for nationals is going well.... happy last 4 weeks of prepping, I am certain you look amazing!!!!!:respect:

powergirl

07-24-2009, 11:22 PM

hey dawn, are you going to put in some coverage of the BC's and all the athletes competing there on your thread, or start a new one? Looking forward to seeing some pics!

Fit Body

07-24-2009, 11:32 PM

Fit Body

07-24-2009, 11:34 PM

hey dawn, are you going to put in some coverage of the BC's and all the athletes competing there on your thread, or start a new one? Looking forward to seeing some pics!

MUCHO GRACIOUS ZOA ~ GREAT IDEA ! WILL DO...
ALL THE BEST TO YOU IN YOUR PREP
WON'T BE LONG NOW TILL UR BACK HOME
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
SINCERELY
DAWN

Fit Body

07-24-2009, 11:38 PM

JUST FINISHED SPRAY TANNING 11 PEOPLE
DID 8 MYSELF TWICE IN MY STATE !
HA HA NO CARBS FOR OVER 3 MONTHS !
AND WAIT TILL YOU GUYS HEAR WHAT I WENT THRU THE LAST 24
HAD NO TIME TO POST THIS AM
WILL TELL LATER
THEME STILL IS
"ADAPT & OVERCOME"
powering down last meal
then get changed
off to weighins of BC Champs to help out as i'm the Vice Pres of BCABBA assoc
then home to bed
and then tomorrows the show
yaaaaaaaaahhooooooo
this is what i live for
fun fun fun

Fit Body

07-25-2009, 07:41 AM

July 25th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Yeah its 12:17am !
Its after midnight which means its the next day !
I've already cooked though, slept like 1 1/2 hrs I think
todays the BC Championships here, too excited :yippie:
woke up and thought I may as well get up, cook, cardio and hopefully nap before am show !

28 DAYS TILL CANADIAN BB NATIONALS !

NOBODY HANDS YOU EXCELLENCE ON A SILVER PLATTER
YOU EARN IT THRU :weightlifter:
PLANNING, PREPARING AND PERSISTING
IN THE FACE OF ALL OBSTABLES :banghead:

ADAPT & OVERCOME ! :cheerleader:

We do better to focus our energies on things we can control
than things we cannot control
We cannot control other peoples pshchololgical games, the caliber of competiton,
or the past preparation of other athletes
We can however, control our own preparation & our own performance & ATTITUDE !
We can make every effort to do OUR PERSONAL BEST !:bowdown:
No one can ask for more than that !
Nothing beyond your sincere attempt to do your best really matters
Other competitors are other competitors,
and YOU ARE YOU :yourock:
a totally seperate entity
IF YOU BEGIN TO COMPARE YOURSELF WITH OTHERS
use that as a reminder to FOCUS ON YOUR OWN PREPARATION :angel:
YOUR OWN STRATEGY, YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE

TO LIVE THE LIFE IN YOUR OWN WAY
TO REACH FOR THE GOALS YOU HAVE SET FOR YOURSELF
TO BE THE YOU THAT YOU WANT TO BE :trophy:
THAT IS SUCCESS

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE:respect:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-26-2009, 12:08 PM

July 26, 2009
pt of the day

A refined ability to learn from failure & to grow thru losses
is necessary to achieve excellence in any human endevour

To lose is to be human
Every thinking, feeling, living person experiences loss
No one escapes it
NOT EVEN THE GREATEST OF GREATS
Loss can make you fell miserable, distressed, helpless
it can also
CHALLENGE YOU TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH, DRAW YOUR CAPACITY TO COPE,
GET TO KNOW YOURSELF BETTER, EXAMINE YOUR PRIORITIES,
AND REFLECT ON WHERE YOU ARE GOING, WHY & HOW !
A time of loss can broaden your perspective & redirect your course,
IN SPORT & IN LIFE
As unpleasent as it may be
LOSS CAN RESULT IN YOUR LEARNING HOW TO BETTER PREPARE FOR,
INFLUENCE, AVOID, OR COPE WITH SITUATIONS THAT MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE
If you can draw anything good out of your loss
or put what remains in perspective
loss is no longer totally hopeless

THE ROUTE TO PERSONAL EXCELLENCE IS FULL OF UPS & DOWNS :daz:
PROGRESSIONS :woohoo: & REGRESSIONS :pout:
GREAT LEAPS, :tr: BACKSLIDES & PLATEAUS
But as long as the overall direction is up
YOU WILL ASCEND THE MOUNTAIN
and there are MANY MOUNTAINS IN THIS LIFE
all of different textures

Life is a constant process of adaption
ADAPT & OVERCOME !!!!!!!!
(this little saying i'm living everyday of this contest prep for the Canadian BB Champs this year)
the better you can cope
the happier, healthier & more fullfilled YOU WILL BE :biggrin:

IF YOU CAN VIEW DIFFICULTIES & SETBACKS :banghead: AS A CHALLENGE:awesome:
("NOTHING OR NO ONE IS GONNA STOP ME!"~ my mantra for the Canadians, te he he)
AS A TEST OF YOUR INNER STRENGTH :heart:
AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH
then you can turn these experiences into VICTORY
Attemping to learn from less than ideal circumstances
has an interesting way of putting you back in control
AND THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU CAN CONTROL...
IS YOUR ATTITUDE !!!!!! :bunny:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-26-2009, 12:13 PM

WILL PUT SOME INFO UP ABOUT THE BC CHAMPS LAST NIGHT
AS I GET PICS SUBMITTED TO ME
WILL BE ON THIS NEXT FEW DAYS
BARE WITH ME
GOTTA GO DO MY AM CARDIO...
HAPPY TRAINING EVERYONE
ALL THE BEST YOU YOU ALL

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-26-2009, 02:45 PM

Team Fit Body BC Championships Results 2009

Bodybuilders
Colleen Henriksen - got 4th in lightweight women and is heading to Nationals she looked great

Hans Zupan - masters mens bodybuilder competitor ~ in the best shape of his life looked awesome
in the toughest masters masters class i've ever seen at this level ! incredible - hans didn't place

Chis Schulte - middle weight mens competitor ~ Dave Palumbo helped me with Chris for this show & June show
Chris made huge improvements, was in great shape, awesome routine, but in super tough class didn't place
================================================== ========
Figure
Masters
Kristine Michaud - 4th place she looked incredible
Teresa Ryan - didn't place in this big tough class

Short
Jenny Weis - 5th place looked amazing - hoping she's going to nationals aug 15
especially seeing her & teresa were in a bad car accident on way to weighins and totalled car

Med
Kristine Michaud - 3th place looked amazing - hoping she's going to nationals aug 15

Tall
Teresa Ryan - 4th place - hoping she's going to nationals aug 15
Keashia Wester - 5th place looked fabulous &
is GOING ONTO NATIONALS AUG 15
I HAD MY COACH DAVE PALUMBO HELP ME WITH HER THIS YEAR
================================================== ========

GO HERE TO SEE SOME PIX

for some pics of the show go to this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=7991318&id=691995586&ref=mf

my light wt bb Colleen who competed took bunch of pics of show
you can see them all on her face book
look for the below if the link doesn't take you there
Colleen Hinksman-Henriksen's Photos - 2009 BC Championships

lifes short - play hard
just do it
Dawn Alison - Personal Trainer & Coach
www.FitBodyBC.com

vancouverchick

07-26-2009, 10:44 PM

hey dawn ---- as always you brought an amazing team to the show!!!!! Congrats to all of you!!!!

Keisha looked amazing (as always!!!!!!) ----- and Teresa as well --- so wonderful to get to compete against such an amazing group of ladies, with such beautiful physiques!!!! Good luck to both of them as they move on to nationals in 3 weeks, I will be in the audience cheering for Keisha for sure --- we may have history (me getting my butt kicked by her over an over again last year!!! hee hee), but I am probably one of her biggest supporters and fans ---- and often move a little quicker during my own cardio workouts cause I know I have to stand next to her amazing body on stage!!!! hee hee

Funny how this sport is about winning, etc --- but in the end, the admiration I gain from getting to know the other competitors and seeing the changes they make ---- makes it so much more fun!!!!! It has been a pleasure sharing the stage with your amazing team!!!! I am sure I don't have to tell them how very lucky they are to have such a great trainer, with such passion for the sport!!!!!!!!

Happy prepping in these last 4 weeks of your journey!!!!!! I'll be watching the boards each day for your amazing words of wisdom!!!

powergirl

07-27-2009, 02:40 AM

thanks for the updates dawn, and congrats to all your athletes... :)

Fit Body

07-27-2009, 11:09 AM

July 27, 2009
Pt of the Day

We say, "Hitch your wagon to a star"
but make that star high in the heavens
where you can see all the others
and you can see correctly where things are
you can see what the world is
you can see the delusions of mankind
and the inhumanities that we perpetrate against
the physical form
attempting to control it
but behind the prison bars of the body, the emotions, and the mind
stands the freedom of the consciousness that is pure
so, you can make me say all sorts of things
you can beat me, :spank2:
you can lock me up :spank:& crucify me :boxer:
but beyond even all that
I will be free in where I live
and there's no way you can touch that :idea:
I can tell you anything I want to tell you
but in my Soul I am free :angel:
and that's where I'm going to reside :biggrin:

What lies before us & what lies behind us
are small matters compared to
what lies within us :yourock:
and when we bring what is within out into the world::welcome:
MIRACLES HAPPEN ! :trophy:

LIFE LIVED FOR TOMORROW
WILL ALWAYS BE JUST A DAY AWAY FROM BEING REALIZED ! :swimmer:
LIVE THE MOMENT ! :heart:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-28-2009, 08:59 AM

JULY 28TH, 2009
PT OF THE DAY

PT = PERSONAL TRAINING

RIGIDITY & LOVING

A great Buddist teacher :angel:many yrs ago in Thailand who taught
emotional survival with a simple illustration
"BE LIKE THE BAMBOO" he'd say...
"IT IS STRONG ON THE OUTSIDE, SOFT & OPEN ON THE INSIDE
IT'S ROOTS ARE FIRMLY PLANTED IN THE GROUND
& FREELY INTERTWINDED WITH OTHERS FOR MUTUAL STRENGTH & SUPPORT
THE STALK BLOWS FREELY IN THE WIND
BENDING RATHER THAN RESISTING
THAT WHICH BENDS IS FAR MORE DIFFICULT TO BREAK" :cool:

We sometimes handle frustration & pressure :banghead: better by yielding to it
than attempting to stand firm against it each time it occurs
Things are not usually all good or all bad
all right or all wrong :daz:
Life is just not that simple
The answers & solutions we seek usually lie somewhere between the opposites
When we insist on seeing things as only black or white
we are further removed from understanding
further isolated from truth
Giving in does not imply giving up
any more than being flexible is a sign of lacking conviction
Most often
BY BEING WILLING TO GIVE A LITTLE
WE GET MORE THAN WE EVER DREAMED !!!!!!
:rose:

WITH SO MANY SPECTACULAR COLOURS :icecream:IN THE WORLD:grouphug:
IT'S A SHAME TO MAKE EVERYTHING BLACK & WHITE !:sun:

may I never stop learning each day
in every experience with each person I meet
there are many lessons which enrich my life :heart:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-29-2009, 07:35 AM

July 29th, 2009
Pt of the Day

What are Guts? :touche:
Guts are a combination of confidence, courage, conviction,
strength of character, stick-to-it-ness, backbone & intestinal fortitude
The are mandatory for anyone who wants to get to and stay at the top
NO GUTS NO GLORY

THE COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS ::respect:
Courage to follow thru on your own convictions is critical
You can test out your opinions on others
but once you have
you are the one who must decide what to do
and whether or not to do it
and that takes courage
Our society is full of Monday Night Quarterbacks
people who have all the answers after the fact
You need real courage at those times
when you're sitting alone, thinking things thru
and deciding what you are going to do next... :confused:

THE COURAGE TO MAKE MISTAKES :stir:
Successful people don't abandon their ambitions or
lose their enthusiasm because of some odd mistake
even when others seems to be reveling over their mistakes
as competitors, underlings, and superiors
who feel threatened by up-and-coming "hotshots" often do
they are not discouraged from continuing toward their goals
they still risk being wrong and as a result
learn that not only can they recover from their mistakes
but they can go to higher levels of achievement:frog:

I'M TRUELY A SURVIVOR :waving:
THE SETBACKS ARE TURNING POINTS

it's actually a mistake not to make mistakes
no one is perfect :heart:
and most of us don't trust or feel comfortable with anyone
who appears to be without flaws

COURAGE
the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face
difficult, danger, pain, etc... without fear; BRAVERY :cheerleader:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
__________________
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Fit Body

07-30-2009, 03:46 PM

july 30th, 2009
pt of the day

well go to do pt of day this morning
and no email OR INTERNET at my house
freakin modem is done
and 4 - 5 business days to ship it to me via canada post
plus the holiday wkend this wkend argghh
so i'm at one of my clients houses doing this and for the next wk or so "pts"
are gonna be a little dif than usual
ADAPT & OVERCOME
is still the theme for me obviously !
here we go...

Destiny...
is not pre-ordained !
where you are right now
is a result of all your past thoughts and actions !
your moment to moment choices
add up to YOUR LIFE, YOUR DESTINY
YOU CREATE YOU
YOU CREATE YOUR DESTINY
YOU CREATE YOUR LIFE

MY GREATEST POWER IN LIFE
IS MY POWER TO CHOOSE
I AM THE FINAL AUTHORITY OVER ME
I MAKE ME

SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS
REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT
OVER AND OVER AGAIN
UNTIL...
VOILA
THERE YOU ARE ~ VICTORY, GOAL ATTAINMENT, SUCCESS !

take responsibiliy for yourself,
your choices
your fitness
your health
your happiness
YOUR LIFE
YOUR DESTINY

JUST DO IT
DAWN
__________________
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Fit Body

07-31-2009, 02:19 PM

July 31, 2009
pt of the day

great things happen when i believe they will
when i don't believe in myself
i rob myself of success & opportunities
i know i am capable of great things

it is in spending quiet moments alone
that i come to know myself better
in solitude i can find the answers
i need for problems i may be facing

today i will be open to new ideas
i will not let narrow-mindedness keep me from growing
exciting new experiences await me
if i allow myself to be open to them

ONE THING YOU CAN BE SURE OF...
THINGS CHANGE

have an awesome day
Dawn
__________________
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Fit Body

08-01-2009, 02:33 PM

Aug 1st, 2009
pt of the day

wow august 1st yikes 28 days till canadian bb nationals
and thanks to my awesome coach Dave Palumbo
i'm freakin in the best shape of my life right now
super excited and loving every moment of this
INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Yeeeeeeeeeehaaaw !

FOCUSING STRATEGIES
- return to basics; follow prepracticed game plan
-focus only on YOUR TRAGET or immediate goal
- reassure YOURSELF that YOU have trained & ARE READY
(for example, I have done this skill a 1000 x's before -
I AM FULLY CAPABLE OF DOING IT WELL)
- remind yourself of your past best performances
and recall the feelings & focus associated with them
- remember that your goals are realistic
ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS PERFORM AS YOU ARE CAPABLE OF PREFORMING !!!!!!!!
-focus on doing what is right for you rather than worrying about what is wrong
- imagine the perfect execution of YOUR skills
then do what YOU ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF DOING
- remind yourself to STAY IN THE MOMENT
FORGET THE PAST, THE OTHER ATHLETES, THE FINAL SCORE
FOCUS ON DOING YOUR JOB
-intensify your focus on form
- remind yourself that it's JUST ANOTHER GAME OR PERFORMANCE
- do careful postcompetition analysis of good & bad performances
it is invaluable, even 2 - 3 days afterwards

AND ABOVE ALL ELSE !!
- TRAINING & COMPETITION SHOULD BE ENJOYED
IF YOU HATE IT, LEAVE IT !!!!!!!!

YEAH !!!
FULL ON
LOVING EVERY MOMENT OF IT

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:waving:
__________________
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PS: I'm heading to Police & Fire World Games for Bodybuilding show after this got Luis Ramirez in it, he's in the best shape of his life, Go Luis !:cool:

Fit Body

08-02-2009, 02:25 PM

Aug 2nd, 2009
pt of the day

MOOD CONTROL

It's YOUR mood !
you can turn it around by thinking positive, happy, focused thoughts
almost anytime or anywhere
in the morning, on the way to train, or stepping onto the gym floor

thinking the right way when you get outta bed in the morning
particularly on an important day
can start you on the right track
try focusing on thoughts like these...
I'm going to accomplish what i set out to do
I feel strong
I'm loaded with energy
I'm going to really live and experience this day
I'm going to stay in the moment, the now

postitive thinking can help put you in the right frame of mind
no matter how you are feeling when you first open your eyes to daylight
make yourself feel the way you want to feel - productive & positive
FAKE IT TILL YOU CAN MAKE IT IF YOU HAVE TO

MOOD CONTROL IS AN ELEMENT OF MIND CONTROL
AND IT IS WITHIN YOUR GRASP
IT IS LARGELY A MATTER OF LOOKING FOR THE GOOD...
IN YOURSELF, IN YOUR SITUATION, IN THE WORLD !
AND SEEKING OUT
THE GENTLENESS OF THE STORM !(alotta you guys know i named my almost 8 yr old son Storm !
I LOVE STORMS ! AWE THE FORCE OF NATURE !)

have a wicked day
just do it
Dawn...
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Fit Body

08-03-2009, 02:25 PM

august 3rd, 2009
pt of the day

BEING TRUE TO YOU
for too many of us
being true to ourselves presents difficulties
we fear that, in doing so, we might expose ourselves to ridicule or worse, rejection
so we play it safe
we create disguises
and orchestrate little routines of nonchalance to hide behind
we play the sophisticate
or remain aloof
trusting that these facades will shield us from piercing eyes
we do this in spite of our hope that there will be someone who
will not accept our artifices
ironically
the person we are attempting to cover up is precisely the one that others are seeking
the real us is far better than anything we can concoct
the true measure of being loved
is that we are not fearful of showing others who we are
in doing so
what we feel we have lost in image
we have gained tenfold in trust & respect

If we are ever to know love in our lives
we must be willing to reveal ourselves to the people we hold at arm's length
or from whom we have vigorosly tried to protect ourselves
Actually, there is nothing to hide.

BE WHO YOU ARE
AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL
CUZ THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER
AND WHOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND !

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE
if met this cool guy the other day who was telling me that alot of his friends don't support him for what he's trying to do with his non competitive bodybuilding. I said to him "F__K them! I look exactly how I wanna look and I don't care who likes it or not, I don't care if there's a guy on this planet that wants to F__k me cuz I like who I am!"
By the way I"m super shredded right now with only days away from Canadian Nationals and its so hot here in BC, Canada, I'm living in a bra top, getting the looks, and sometimes get those looks you can see it on their faces like "THATZ DISGUSTING" I think whatever I wouldn't wanna look like you either ! ha ha !

And another thing... I'm British, from a strict british upbringing. My parents hate my bodybuilding. My parents are grossed right out right now. On sat I was a at Bodybuilding show and my mom was gonna look after my son Storm so I could go back to the nightshow, it was done early, i called her on her cell, ironically she was near by at the shopping mall and she'd taken skytrain in cuz dad had the car, so i went to go get her. First walked into the store to get her, again in a bra top, YOU SHOULDA SEEN HER FACE OH MY LORD I'M LAUGHING MY ASS OFF RIGHT NOW ! and then i gave her a ride in my car which has NO AIR CONDITIONING AND WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAT WAVE ! so windows are down, we are going along a main road, well this lady in a van in the lane besides me caught a glimpse of me and started talking to me about bodybuilding and i had to yell across my mom, THE LOOK ON HER FACE SAID IT ALL. I've come to terms with the fact they hate it and its who i am so whatever. Canadian Nationals are here in my hometown and they're not even coming to watch me !!!!!!!!!! whatever I've got tons of others who support me for me and my goals, my dream, my passion, my love, AND THATS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU BEING YOU AND YOU FOLLOWING YOUR HEART !

JUST DO IT
Dawn
__________________
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Fit Body

08-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Aug 4th, 2009
pt of the day

A HEALTHY LOVE OF SELF

what we do not have, we cannot give
to love another,
we must first love ourselves
Still, there presists the idea that to love oneself is an
egocentric, infantile, destructive notion

still simple logic tells us that can can only give what we possess
and that the more we possess
the greater our capacity to give
if we truely love someone
it follows that we want them to have the best we have to offer
for their sake as well as ours
it is through an understanding and acceptance of ourselves
our needs and what we require for happiness
that we can comprehend and appreciate the needs of others

HAPPINESS IS INWARD, AND NOT OUTWARD
AND SO...
IT DOES NOT DEPEND ON WHAT WE HAVE
BUT ON WHAT WE ARE !

RELEASE
as soon as I change my focus
and let go of what no longer serves my highest good
I create space for greater fullfillment

IT IS OK TO LOVE & TAKE CARE OF MYSELF
I CANNOT DO ANY GOOD FOR OTHERS
WITHOUT FIRST TAKING CARE OF MYSELF
I MAY NOT DO THINGS PERFECTLY
BUT I WILL STRIVE TO DO THE BEST I CAN

have a wicked day
Dawn...
:waving:
__________________
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Ms.Yak

08-04-2009, 02:56 PM

Glad to see your still going strong Dawn! Have a happy week! Shell :)

Fit Body

08-05-2009, 01:43 PM

Glad to see your still going strong Dawn! Have a happy week! Shell :)

thanks hon...
hadta jump alotta hurdles to get here but not stopping for nuttin !
just wait to see pt for today...
had a rough week in bed all day yesterday wrecked with flu
got hit hard with it on monday
along with some emotionals /guy / love / old shit
all done a cleared now
a day in bed, lots of sleep and couple good crys
got it all done
up and at er today
all the best
sincerely
dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

08-05-2009, 01:45 PM

:angel:

Aug 4th, 2009
Pt of the Day

PATIENCE
I recognize & accept that
there is a bigger picture then I perceive
and everythings coming together in
PERFECT TIMING :cool:

DON'T QUIT
when things go wrong, as they sometimes will
when the road you're trudging seems all uphill
when funds are low & debt are high
and you want to smile, but you have to sigh
when care is pressing you down a bit
rest, if you must, BUT DON'T YOU QUIT

Life is queer with its twists & turns
as everyone of us sometimes learns
and many a failure turns about
when he might he won had he stuck it out
don't give up, though the pace seems slow
you might succeed with another blow

Often the goal is nearer than
it seems to a faint & faltering man
often the stuggler has given up
when he might have captured the victors cups
and he learned too late, when the night slipped down
how close he was to the golden crown

Success is failure turned inside out
the silver tint of the clouds of doubt
and you never can tell how close you are
it may be near when it seems afar
so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
it's when things seem worst that
YOU MUST NOT QUIT !

be aware that learning to identify ways which you're creating
YOUR OWN OBSTACLES
can be tremendously enlightening !

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

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Fit Body

08-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Aug 6th, 2009
Pt of the Day

16 days till Canadian BB Nationals ! yeeeeeeehaaaaaw !

COURAGE
courage does not always roar...
sometimes it's a quiet voice at the end of the day saying...
" I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!"

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED
TRY TRY AGAIN !

NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP !

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
if you think you are beaten
you are
if you think you dare not
you don't
if you'd like to win, but you think you can't
it's almost a cinch you won't
if you think you'll lose, you're lost

success begin with
a fellows will
it's all in a state of mind
lifes battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster man
but soon or late
the man who wins
IS THE ONE WHO THINKS HE CAN !:p

SUCCESS ISN'T MEASURED
JUST BY A POSITION ONE REACHES IN LIFE
BUT BY THE OBSTACLES THAT HAVE BEEN OVERCOME !:cool:

ADAPT & OVERCOME
words i live by !:)

HARMONY:angel:
ease & flow indicate when I"m being true & authetic !

Just do it
Dawn
:waving:

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Fit Body

08-07-2009, 01:53 AM

aug 6th, 2009

yeah my modem is fixed on my computor :awesome:
thank you Mr. Paul Steele :angel:
for coming to my rescue once again :respect:
over a week no home computor argghh :mad:
pt of the days will be back to regular style tomorrow :)
yahoooooooo :awesome:

Dawn
:waving:

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Fit Body

08-07-2009, 10:59 AM

Aug 7th, 2009
Pt of the Day

The resistance you fight physically in the gym
and the resistance you fight in your life
can only build STRONG CHARACTER :D

CHARACTER CAN BE STRENGTHENED JUST LIKE MUSCLES
:bench:

The more you confront resistance
the more you stuggle :banghead:
THE MORE OBSTACLES YOU OVERCOME :touche:
THE STRONGER CHARACTER YOU BUILD :bodybuilder:

YOU BECOME A STRONGER PERSON ! :Dvsness:

So, I think bodybuilding
because it gave me a strong foundation
has a value no amount of money can buy :awesome:

~ ARNOLD ~

COMMITTMENTS ARE ONLY AS STRONG
AS OUR WILL TO FULFILL THEM ! ;)

THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO REALLY LOSE
ARE THOSE THAT DON'T TRY !
:cheerleader:

THOSE WHO SEE OBSTACLES ARE TAKING THEIR EYE OFF THE GOAL !
FOCUS ! :idea:

GOAL
an aim or a purpose
a well defined reasonable dream with
action steps and deadlines

TO BE A GREAT CHAMPION
YOU MUST BELIEVE YOU ARE THE BEST
IF YOU'RE NOT THE, PRETEND YOU ARE ! :spy:
~ Muhammad Ali ~

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-08-2009, 11:08 AM

AUG 8th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Committment is making a choice
:tr::yippie::showoff::eat::shopping:
believing in the choice
and then becoming
loyally & continuously involved
in that choice

Committment is the very core of
constructive change
of personal growth, accomplishment,
self-actualization, success, :clap:
health & happiness :)
it's vital to a sense of self (self-image)
& to substaining relationships with others :grouphug2:

EVERY GREAT SUCCESS IS BUT THE GROWTH OF A GREAT LOVE :heart:

THE SIZE OF YOUR SUCCESS :trophy:
ALWAYS MEASURES
THE SIZE OF THING THING YOU LOVE :bunny:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-09-2009, 11:52 AM

aug 9th, 2009
pt of the day

THE EAGLE & THE WOLF

there is a great battle that rages inside me
:daz:
one side is the soaring eagle :angel:
everything the eagle stands for is
good & true & beautiful
and it soars above the clouds
even though it dips down into the valleys
it lays its eggs on the mountaintops

The other side of me is the howling wolf :D
and that raging, howling wolf
represents the worst that's in me
he eats upon my downfalls & justifies himself by his presence in the pack

WHO WINS THIS GREAT BATTLE ?

THE ONE I FEED ! :cool:

METAMORPHOSIS
within my self is always awareness & opportunity
to make choices that promote personal transformation :)

SALUTATION TO THE DAWN
look to this day, for it is life
the very life of life
within its brief span, lie all the verities
and realities of your existence
the bliss of growth
the glory of action
the splendor of beauty
for yesterday is but a dream
and tomorrow is but a vision
but today well lived makes every
yesterday a dream of happiness
and every tomorrow a vision of hope
look well therefore to this day ;)

BE GENTLE TO YOURSELF :p
ENJOY YOUR DAY
BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-10-2009, 11:13 AM

Aug 10th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Freakin' 12 days till Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals ~ arggghhh !!!
breathe breathe breathe ~ butterflies be GONE !!!!!!!!! :touche:
FUN, IT'S ALL ABOUT FUN !!! :awesome:
JUST BRING IT ! :ripitupbaby:

YOU MUST BE WHAT IT IS THAT YOU'RE SEEKING
THAT IS ~ YOU ALWAYS NEED TO PUT FORTH WHAT YOU WANT TO ATTRACT
(fake it till you can make it if you have to) ;)

WHILE IT IS AWESOME TO SHARE JOY & WONDER OF LIFE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS ETC
IT IS ISOLATING TO SHOVE NEGATIVE FEELINGS UNDER THE RUG
AS IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY !
(I hate when I get into a FUNK ! arrrghh ! :banghead:
but thatz part of being human !
and we all have shit to deal with,
:daz:
it may seem small to someone else but it's HUGE TO US !
and all we can do is do the very best we can !
but.... that said...
the definition of insanity still remains:
DOING THE SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER AGAIN EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS !
learning and growing are the keys....) :angel:

ADAPT & OVERCOME

there are things about ourselves that
we need to get rid of
there are things we need to change
but, at the same time
we do not need to be too desperate
too ruthless, too combative
along the way to usefulness & happiness
many on those things will change themselves
& others can be worked on as we go
the first thing we need to do is
recognize & trust our own INNER NATURE
& not lose sight of it
for within the UGLY DUCKLING is the SWAN
inside the BOUNCY TIGGER is the RESCUER
WHO KNOWS THE WAY...
& in each of us is SOMETHING SPECIAL :hiding::rose::aloha:
& that we need to keep

although difficulties come my way
I can find good in them
in every trial is the opportunity to be healed
not shattered :lovable:

be patient with everyone
but above all with YOURSELF ! :p

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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melodysmuscle

08-10-2009, 07:56 PM

Fit Body

08-11-2009, 08:24 AM

AUGUST 11TH, 2009
PT OF THE DAY

SELF RESPECT :police:

when we have a healthy respect for ourselves :respect:
there is no limit to what we can succeed doing
when we believe that everything is possible for us
accomplishment becomes natural :)

no one knows better than we what is essential for our
own growth and happiness
those who direct their own lives don't depend upon
kindly gnomes or favorable alignment of the planets
they use knowledge, experience, hard work,
BELIEF IN THEMSELVES :angel:
and optimism to achieve their goals :awesome:

there are no barriers to our dreams
so long as we believe in ourselves
as the source of our happiness :sun:
we will be on the way to having what we want
when we have set our minds to
BELIEVING WE CAN GET IT
and not a moment sooner

WHETHER YOU THINK YOU CAN
OR YOU THINK YOU CAN'T
YOU ARE RIGHT :waving:

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD :ripitupbaby:
I THINK I CAN:cheerleader:
I THINK I CAN
I KNOW I CAN :swimmer:
I KNOW I CAN
I DID IT ! :awesome1:
Yeeeehaaaw ! :girlpower:

I will recognize that the only way to achieve true happiness :heart:
is to live according to what is right for me
I will not be swayed be what other people think
but remain confident in my decisions

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE

JUST DO IT
DAWN

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Fit Body

08-12-2009, 12:09 PM

August 12, 2009
Pt of the Day

LIFE WITHOUT RISKS IS NOT WORTH LIVING

dance like no one is watching :hula:
love like you'll never be hurt :smack:
sing like no one is listening :whistle:
live like it's heaven on earth :angel:

If a person has any greatness in them
it comes to light
not in one flamboyant hour
but in the ledger of their daily work :bench:

realize that now
in this moment of time
you are creating
you are creating your next moment :ripitupbaby:
that is what is real :waving:

just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-13-2009, 07:43 AM

August 13th, 2009
Pt of the Day

yeah yeah well it's 12:08am !
i did stuff so it was after midnight so i was really "Pt of the day"
not hey guys couldn't sleep so this is for tomorrow, ha ha ha
well i slept from 6:30pm till just after 10pm ha ha ha
this is what happened yesterday too
got tired 4am went back to bed slept till just after 5am YIKES :yikes:
oh well i'll sleep :sleep: in september
in off season i sleep 10 - 12 hrs a night easy !
9 days outta canadian bb nationals so excited :cheerleader:

after a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand & chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security
and you begin to learn
kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of a woman
not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight
after awhile you learn
that even sunshine burns if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul instead of waiting
for someone to bring you flowers
and you learn that YOU REALLY CAN ENDURE
THAT YOU ARE STRONG :awesome:
AND YOU REALLY HAVE WORTH
AND YOU LEARN
WITH EVERY GOODBYE :waving:YOU LEARN !

RISK
to laugh is the RISK appearing the fool
to weep is the RISK appearing sentimental
to reach out for another is to RISK involvelment
to expose feelings is to RISK exposing your true self
to place your ideas before the crowd is to RISK their loss
to love is to RISK not being loved in return
to live is to RISK dying
to try is to RISK failure
but, RISK must be taken
because, the greatest hazard in life is to RISK nothing
you may avoid suffering and sorrow
but you simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, live or love
chained by your certitudes, you are a slave
you have forfeited freedom
ONLY A PERSON WHO RISKS IS FREE !

choose to love :hug3:- rather than hate :spank:
choose to laugh - rather than cry
choose to create - rather than destroy
choose to perserve - rather than quit
choose to praise - rather than gossip
choose to heal - rather than wound
:daz:
choose to give - rather than steal
choose to act - rather than procrastinate
choose to grow - rather than rot
choose to pray - rather than curse
choose to live :awesome1:- rather than die

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-14-2009, 10:17 AM

August 8th, 2009
Pt of the Day

8 freakin' days outta the CANADIAN BB NATIONALS ! :cheerleader:
THE PARTY HAS NOW OFFICIALLY STARTED, Yeeehaw ! :party:
F'in rights ! FULL ON ~ TOTALLY STOKED, having a blast ! :hyper:
IF YOU CAN SEE IT ~ YOU CAN BE IT ! :trophy:

POSITIVITY
when I choose to see the best in everything
I enjoy an optimistic perspective & attract joyful abundance :angel:

WE CAN BEST BE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS
IF WE LEARN TO KEEP OUR OWN EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING INTACT
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE WHAT WE DON'T HAVE
are all you parents / partners gettin' that ?
especially moms / women (and i'm not discriminating, cuz men are guilty of this too) ?
if you don't take care of yourself first
you ain't no use to anyone else
and if you don't give yourself some ME time, some self care
doing something for you and only you
on a daily / regular basis
then you are not taking care of you
and if you aren't takin care of you
then resentment along with other dis-ease and ailments, issues arise...:nuts:
and then you aren't a good role model for your kids / partner / friend
YOU FIRST :respect:
YOU ARE RESPONSIBIBLE FOR YOUR OWN HAPPINESS AND LIFE
DON'T EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO GIVE IT TO YOU
IF YOU DO
THEY CAN ALSO TAKE IT AWAY :ripitupbaby:

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANNA SEE IN THE WORLD :waving:

ACT AS IF WHAT YOU INTEND TO MANIFEST IN LIFE :awesome:
IS ALREADY A REALITY :biggrin:

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Ms.Yak

08-14-2009, 02:00 PM

YOU ARE RESPONSIBIBLE FOR YOUR OWN HAPPINESS AND LIFE
DON'T EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO GIVE IT TO YOU
IF YOU DO
THEY CAN ALSO TAKE IT AWAY

This is so true Dawn! Have a great last week of prep girl! :)

Just chillin out here in Vancouver at Fit/Fig Nats....ready to do this LOL!

Fit Body

08-15-2009, 02:38 AM

This is so true Dawn! Have a great last week of prep girl! :)

Just chillin out here in Vancouver at Fit/Fig Nats....ready to do this LOL!

thank you !
come up and say hi to me when you see me,
i'm pretty hard to miss, Dawn...

Fit Body

08-15-2009, 10:09 AM

August 15th, 2009
Pt of the Day

PERCEPTION
I know there are infinite ways of looking at things
:daz:
and I open myself to exploring & learning
different points of view :D

Night & day
dream of what you intend to do
and what you intend to be :sun:
and those dreams will interpret your intentions
let no doubt creep into your dreams & your intentions

Think of your well-being
like a candle burning brightly inside of you
it is the core of your being :lovable:
and when you are feeling quiet & peaceful :p
your well-being is intact
and your candle is burning with ease :angel:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:

Super physced ! :awesome:
today is Canadian Figure, Fitness & Bikini Nationals
here in Vancouver :welcome:
so I'm off to the show this am, yahoooo !!!!

and 1 week outta Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals ~ sweet !!! :trophy:
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08-16-2009, 11:11 AM

August 16th, 2009
Pt of the Day

6 freakin' days outta Canadian BB Nationals for me !!!!!
Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaw! I'm ready to rock !
in the best shape of my life
thanks to my great coach: Dave Palumbo :bowdown:
and my beautiful training partner, figure champ: Keashia Wester :SC SBT:
and all the great support i have from so many people in my life
thanks to all of you :grouphug2:
feel wicked going into this last few days :boxer:

SUCCESS IN LIFE IS A MATTER
NOT SO MUCH OF TALENT
AS OF CONCENTRATION & PERSEVERENCE ! :ripitupbaby:

ALWAYS BEAR IN MIND
THAT YOUR OWN RESOLUTION TO SUCCEED :heart:
IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN
ANY OTHER ONE THING

Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights
that can't be scaled by a person who knows
the secrets of making dreams come true
this special secret, it seems to me
can be summarized in four C's
they are...
1. CURIOSITY
2. CONFIDENCE
3. COURAGE
4. CONSISTENCY
and the greatest of all is CONFIDENCE ! :trophy:
WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN A THING
BELIEVE IT ALL THE WAY
IMPLICITY & UNQUESTIONABLY:awesome:

I KNOW THE PRICE OF SUCCESS:
DEDICATION
HARD WORK :showoff:
& an UNREMITTING DEVOTION to things you want to see happen

TO GIVE ANYTHING LESS THAT YOUR BEST
IS TO SACRIFICE THE GIFT ;)

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-17-2009, 07:51 AM

August 17th, 2009
Pt of the Day

5 freakin' days till Canadian Nationals ~ wow ! :awesome:

A winning attitude is your biggest asset in any endeavor
but you also need PATIENCE & PERSISTENCE ! :weightlifter:
these are often lacking
as evidenced by the way many people adjust their approach
if something isn't working
they will either radically change something
or they'll change so many things at one time
(I GET CLIENTS ALL THE TIME THAT SAY TO ME...
I NEED A NEW TRAINING PROGRAM I'M BORED WITH MINE !!!!!
DON'T I NEED TO CHANGE MY WHOLE PROGRAM EVERY 6 - 8 WEEKS ???
~ me: "ARGGHHH !!!!!! :banghead: NO YOU DON'T!!!!!!" )
that they don't know which variables they changed
they can't put their finger on what it was that needed to be changed
the best way to make corrections in your training & diet is to change 1 thing at a time
change it slightly & then analyze it
did the change make a difference?
is this the change i wanted?
making changes like this allows you to ask the right kinds of questions
and get answers that help you

PERSEVERENCE :D
stead persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state etc
esp. in spite of difficulties, :banghead: obstacles, or discouragement

MOST PEOPLE NEVER RUN :ripitupbaby: FAR ENOUGH ON THEIR FIRST WIND
TO FIND OUT THEY'VE GOT A SECOND !

I MAY NOT BE THERE YET...
BUT I'M CLOSER THAN I WAS YESTERDAY ! :bunny:

THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE ARE NOT OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
BUT WHAT WE DID ON THE WAY TO GET THERE :tr:

JUST DO IT
Dawn...
:IslandGirl:
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08-18-2009, 08:28 AM

August 18th,2009
Pt of the Day

4 days outta the Canadians ~ yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaw ! :awesome:

I HAVE A PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE MYSELF
INTO THE BEST PERSON I CAN BE
THEN AND ONLY THEN
WILL I HAVE SOMETHING WORTHWHILE TO SHARE
now this goes back to self care eh...
taking time for yourself (espeically you moms & wifes out there, don't be a martyr)

NOTHING CAN BRING YOU PEACE BUT YOURSELF !

THE STRONGEST PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH LIES IN HUMAN CHOICE ! :confused:

TROUBLES ARE OFTEN THE TOOLS BY WHICH THE UNIVERSE
FASHIONS US FOR BETTER THINGS :clap:

I LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN EVERY SITUATION
THIS ATTITUDE ALLOWED ME TO GAIN MANY
SPIRITUAL RICHES FROM THE PAIN I WAS EXPERIENCING :sun:

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE
IMPOSSIBLE & THE POSSIBLE LIES IN
A PERSONS DETERMINATION

THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS TO ANY PLACE WORTH GOING :ripitupbaby:

THE JOURNEY OF 1000 MILES STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP
i remember when i started powerlifting and i used a 45 lb bar with a 5 lb plate on each side and that seemed heavy, ha ha :nuts:
then i ended up being the US National Champion Powerlifter in 1991 beating the reigning World Champion at the time
by 92 lbs and it was my 2nd time on the platform !
and it was by every workout putting a little more weight on that bar, slow & steady but constant progression !

THOROUGH PREPARATION MAKES ITS OWN LUCK :cool:

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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vancouverchick

08-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Fit Body

08-19-2009, 12:11 AM

just wanted to pop in here and say good luck to you this weekend Dawn.

If there was an award or winner for most genuine, focused, energetic, talented, or dedicated to the sport and others --- YOU'D be a shoe in for it!!!!!

Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful thoughts and motivations ---- and your journey to stage with us.

4 more sleeps!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! have fun sat - can't wait to see you at your very best!!

thank you so much for your kind words Lori !
they are greatly appreciated !
WITH ME THE JOURNEY NEVER ENDS
THIS SATURDAYS SHOW WILL BE AN ATTAINMENT OF A GOAL
THEN ONWARD & UPWARD HO ! :awesome:
all the best in everything you choose to do
sincerely
Dawn
:waving:

Fit Body

08-19-2009, 09:06 AM

August 19th, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STORM ! :party:
my little man is 8 yrs old today
he's camping with my parents, their motorhome, the dog, the beach etc
for 10 days on Vancouver Island so he can enjoy his summer
while & cuz mummy's in her last few days of her prep for Canadian BB Nationals 3 days away
gonna take him to Whistler for few days after done competing for us to spend quality time

COMMITMENT IS MAKING A CHOICE
BELIVING IN THE CHOICE
& THEN BECOMING LOYALLY & CONTINUOUSLY
INVOLVED IN THAT CHOICE :awesome:

committment is the very core of constructive change
of personal growth, accomplishment,
self actualization, success,
health & happiness
it's vital to a sense of self (self-image)
& to substaining relationships with others :)

COMMITTMENTS ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS
OUR WILL TO FULLFILL THEM :D

SUCCESS IS THE SUM OF SMALL EFFORTS
REPEATED DAY IN AND DAY OUT UNTIL
VOILA !
YOU MADE IT !

COMMITTMENT
the trait of sincere & steadfast fixity of purpose:waving:

THERE ARE ONLY 2 OPTIONS REGARDING COMMITMENT
YOU'RE EITHER IN OR OUT
:daz:
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A LIFE IN-BETWEEN

the achievement of your goal is assured
the moment you commit yourself to it :popcorn:

Just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-19-2009, 09:11 AM

Storm opening his birthday presents early before he went on his camping trip
he loves anything to do with nature & animals...
thatz why dolphin & bird books, universe dvd set, fossils, crystals etc for pressys
plus taking him to Whistler for 2 days for other part of his bday present after my show gets done !
and he loves & is totally into crystals and fossils !
i think he's gonna be some kinda healer
hell he heals me now what am i saying !
thats why taking him to Whistler cuz theres an amazing
Crystal & Gem shop there !
MY SON STORM IS MY GEM !
THE GREATEST THING I EVER DID
MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IS MY SON ALEXANDER STORM !

vancouverchick

08-19-2009, 01:36 PM

Happy Birthday Storm!!!!!!

It's funny - I have heard you talk about comp prep for the last 16+ weeks with so much passion --- but in one post about your son I can see he is your TRUE passion ----- the sport sometimes consumes us, but that is one thing that will always be number 1 to me --- my kids (Brooklyn age 7 and Beckham age 3) ----- at the end of the day THEY are the most amazing gifts one can have in life......children are such a blessing.

I hope he has an amazing bday --- and I hope you guys have a blast in Whistler when your competition is done this weekend. I am sure he is so proud of his mommy!!!

Fit Body

08-20-2009, 07:25 AM

August 20th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Wow ! :cheerleader:2 days till Canadian BB Nationals ! :welcome:

ENHANCING PERFORMANCE

Both positive autosuggestion & self-hypnosis can help you in your sports activities
you can use autosuggestion by reading short scripts over & over again
by repeating positive phrases to yourself whenever your mind is not otherwise occupied
and by playing recorded suggestions to yourself as you drive to school, work, or training,
or any other time

think of your brain as a highly sophisticated computor
that you program to direct your body in a certain way
your body is the vehicle, and your brain is the computor
once the brain is programmed
your body must follow its commands ! :idea:
must seek out the goals you have established
and must strive constantly to achieve them :biggrin:
you are the programmer :computer2:
and you determine what you will feed into your brain

think of your ultimate goal
this goal must be etched into your neuron pattern
so deeply and strongly
THAT YOU WILL DO EVERYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO ACHIEVE IT !
YOU MUST BELIEVE, :angel:
WITH EVERY FIBER OF YOUR BEING
NOT ONLY THAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT :yippie:
AND MUST ACHIEVE IT :awesome:
BUT THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT ! :trophy:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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upnorthgirl

08-20-2009, 11:06 PM

I want to wish you good luck this weekend!!! I'm not able to come down for family reasons now. But will for sure be thinking of you!! Show them what BC is made of girl!!!
Post lots of pics!!!

Jeni B

Fit Body

08-21-2009, 11:44 AM

I want to wish you good luck this weekend!!! I'm not able to come down for family reasons now. But will for sure be thinking of you!! Show them what BC is made of girl!!!
Post lots of pics!!!

Jeni B

thank you so much Jeni !
I'm put lots of pics on my facebook search "Dawn Alison"
all the best to you
sincerely
dawn

Fit Body

08-21-2009, 11:50 AM

August 21st, 2009
Pt of the Day

Happy Birthday Doug !
I'm sittin' here with tears in my eyes remembering the love I had for the man
who introduced me into the Iron World Powerlifting Legend Texan Doug Young !
3 x world champion powerlifter, 3 time world record holder in the bench press
he was the first man in history to bench press over 600 lbs weighing less than 300 lbs bodywt
he was in the Guiness Book of World Records more than once for pulling 2 man deadlift with his older brother 3 x all pro offensive lineman Bob Young
Doug was my first husband, he taught me so much about
LIFTING, LOVE & LIFE ! I sincerely miss him & will always love him !
He passed away a few years ago from a massive heart attack !
I think of him often and going into Canadian BB Nationals tomorrow
I still get strength from him
I embroidered on the back of my Team BC jacket that I'm wearing to the weighin
"In loving memory of Doug Young & Alexander Bruce"
Bruce was my baby brother who died in 1991 from massive head injuries from a car accident ! My son Alexander Storm was named after him !

ONE DAY TILL CANADIAN BODYBUILDING NATIONALS !!!!!!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw !!!!!!!
I"m feelin' frickin' awesome !!
and you guys are gonna believe this...
BUT I HAD THE BEST SLEEP EVER !
SLEPT LONGER LAST NIGHT THAN I THINK IN MONTHS ! WEIRD ! BUT GOOD !
HA HA HA !
LETS GET READY TO RUMLE ~ Sweeeeeeeeeeeet !:awesome:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Pt of Day now... te he he i'm super physced can you tell...:cheerleader:

LET ME WIN:trophy:
BUT IF CANNOT
LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT ! :touche:

DON'T DO THIS SPORT UNLESS
YOU LIKE TO SUFFER :Dvsness:
& ARE STUBBORN AS FUCK ! :yikes:

Quality is never an accident...
It is always the result of
high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction, & skillful execution
It represents the wise choice of
many alternatives :heart:

JOY
my conscious discovery of happiness in each moment allows me to
REJOICE IN BLISS :p

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE :sun:

BE WHO YOU ARE :yippie:
AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL
CUZ THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER
& THOSE MATTER DON'T MIND !:respect:

lifes short ~ play hard
JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-22-2009, 07:22 AM

August 22nd, 2009
Pt of the day

IT'S SHOWTIME !:awesome:
yep yep yep Canadian Nationals TODAY !
had a couple hrs sleep, will get a few more i'm hoping....
figured may as well get Pt done now may be pressed for time later
so much to do, professional makeup, going to salon for hair etc
very excited, cuz i know i've given it my all and i can rested assured on that
all you can do is the best you can do ;)

THE LAW OF APPLIED EFFORT
all great achievement is preceded & accompanied by hard, hard work !
if success eludes you, try harder !:cheerleader:

THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE WILL BE DETERMINED BY
YOUR COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE :trophy:
MORE THAN ANY ONE FACTOR

DREAM BIG DREAMS
ONLY BIG DREAMS HAVE THE POWER TO MOVE YOUR MIND & SPIRIT:heart:

you are fully responsible for everything you are
everything you have
and EVERYTHING YOU BECOME !:sun:

SUCCESS IS NOT SO MUCH WHAT WE HAVE
AS IT IS WHAT WE ARE !:bunny:

Heart in champions has to do with the depth of your
motivation & how well your mind & body react to pressure
that is,
being able to do what you do best under maximum pain & stress

MY GREATEST POWER IN LIFE IS
THE POWER TO CHOOSE
I AM THE FINAL AUTHORITY OVER ME
I MAKE ME !:hula:

YOUR IMAGES LEAD YOUR REALITY:waving:

WHERE THE MIND GOES...
EVERYTHING FOLLOWS:angel:

TO LIVE YOUR LIFE IN YOUR OWN WAY
TO REACH FOR THE GOALS YOU HAVE SET FOR YOURSELF
TO BE THE OU THAT YOU WANT TO BE
THAT IS SUCCESS:D

just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
born free...
free as the wind blows...
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Shortie

08-22-2009, 09:53 AM

:respect:

Love it!!!!

Fit Body

08-22-2009, 11:29 AM

:respect:

Love it!!!!

thank you Sugar !
well see you at the venue !
te he he
this is gonna be fun
what am i saying i'm already having fun
just waitin for my MAC makeup artist to arrive any second
to make me beautiful
then off to the Style Lab to get my hair done
F___K this is FUN ! :D
WISH I COULD GET TAKEN CARE OF LIKE THIS EVERYDAY :cool:
and for the most part gettin driven around in yep people who know me well can guess... my fav... a big black truck !!!
My girl who just made lightwt by peeing and spittin cuz she was .1 lb over into middle till that
her hubby is driving
and having them here in the room beside me rocks
he helped me unload my gear
and anyone who knows me knows i NEVER TRAVEL LIGHT !
ARTIST HERE
GOTTA GO
D

Fit Body

08-23-2009, 12:28 PM

August 23rd, 2009
Pt of the Day

well it's the day after the Canadians 2009
Wow what a show !
there was 14 masters women in my class
and 18 heavyweights
and they say womens bodybuilding is dying !!!
I THINK NOT !
and the quality of women was unreal :respect:
I didn't place in either class
but i'm 110% happy with my condition and
the improvements i've made in my physique since last years Nationals
not only that on seein the pics my training partner Figure Champ Keashia Wester's
fiance took of me during the prejudging that Keashia bolted out to me as soon as i was done the heavy class,
te he he, she knows me so well... knows i'll be going crazy till i see pix of what i looked like
when i saw the pics i was like wow i looked great and i'm really happy with how i looked
there's still some flaws in my physique that need to be addressed
and i knew this going in but you gotta go with what you've got
i did all i could and improved alot but still more work to do so....
back to the gym and i'll be back with a vengence !
with an improved physique for next year
i feel like a million dollars all fat loaded, few days off cardio hammys are healing
and super physced cuz took some time off work and don't go back till 1 wk tues
so got 4 photoshoots planned this wk 2 this am, 1 mon and 1 tues
then tues my son Storm comes home from camping on island for 10 days
so i'll be spending the rest of time doing fun things with him before he starts
GRADE 3 ! WOW THE LITTLE MAN ISN'T SO LITTLE ANYMORE !
can hardly wait till he's driving me around !
some pix are up on David Aboody's facebook
also keep an eye on his www.twixpix.com site
he'll post some up there soon if not already of the competitors
and also i''ll get some on my facebook (search; Dawn Alison) as i can
sincerely grateful to MY GREAT COACH DAVE PALUMBO
FOR GETTIN ME IN THE BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE
MY TRAINING PARTNER KEASHIA WESTER FOR KICKIN MY ASS IN THE GYM DAY IN AND OUT
ALL THE UNBELIEVABLE SUPPORT I'VE HAD FROM SO MANY PEOPLE
I'M TRUELY BLESSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU TO ROB VAN OVERSCHOT, KINESIOLOGIST PAUL TURNER & CHIROPRACTOR DR. DAVID HUNT, MY DOCTOR OF 33 YRS DR. IAN WOODS, MY PARENTS & STORMS DADS FAMILY FOR HELPING ME TAKE CARE OF STORM MORE THESE LAST STAGES OF MY PREP WHEN I WAS SO TIRED, ALSO MY WORK FITNESS WORLD LANGLEY MY MANAGER MONICA DANIELSON FOR ALLOWING ME TO TAKE OFF WHEN I NEEDED TO...
ITS BEEN A GREAT JOURNEY
BUT IT'S STILL NOT OVER
NOR WILL IT EVER BE
CUZ BODYBUILDING IS NOT A CONTEST WITH A DATE FOR ME
IT'S A LIFESTYLE
IT'S A PASSION
IT'S A CONSTANT WORK IN MOTION
AND WITH BODYBUILDING YOUR WORK IS NEVER DONE
AND BODYBUILDING IS NOT JUST SOMETHING I DO
IT'S WHO I AM :hula:
AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE
I'LL BE 45 THIS YEAR
AND I COULD NEVER SEE MYSELF NOT COMPETING, NOT TRYING TO IMPROVE MY PHYSIQUE, MYSELF, MY LIFE
i'm really excited about some of the ideas i have for accomplishing the physique i want
and IT ALL STARTS NOW !:Dvsness::bench::whip:
ON YOUR MARKS GET SET...
I OH I OH OFF TO WORK I GO...:ripitupbaby:
te he he
have a wicked day
love Dawn :waving:

Pt of the Day

THE LAWS OF LUCK
LAW OF PROBABILITY
to increase the chance of an event occuring
increase the number of events
in other worlds: the more times you try
the more likely you'll succeed !

if at first you don't succeed....
try try again
and don't give up till you do !:sun:
THE LAW OF PERSEVERENCE !

THE LAW OF INCREDMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
mastery & excellence come from countless efforts of
self-improvement over a long time
again, TIME & DEDICATION ARE THE ULTIMATE KEY !:D

THE LAW OF OPTIMISM
how you think, feel and act
stems from how you interpret your experiences
optimistic interpretations create
optimistic attitudes
and OPTIMUM ACHIEVEMENTS :awesome:

JUST DO IT
Dawn
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upnorthgirl

08-23-2009, 04:23 PM

Fit Body

08-23-2009, 11:37 PM

You have the best attitude, I love it!! Congratulations on bringing your best to date! I cant wait to see you next year, it only going to get better and better!
Enjoy your week off, you deserve it!! Way to go girl!!

Jeni

THANK YOU SO MUCH JENI

I GOT SOME PICS ON MY FACEBOOK search: Dawn Alison
will put more up as get them in
Dawn

Quadrablue

08-24-2009, 01:03 AM

I thought you were doing NA's?

Fit Body

08-24-2009, 06:41 AM

I thought you were doing NA's?

I do have a hotel room booked for North Americans...
but the 2 main reasons i'm not goin are...

#1: I know what i need to do to improve my physique in order to be better
and it cannot be done in a week !

#2: I've had some major issues with pain and swelling in my left lower leg
started with my knee and moved down :banghead:
gonna have to give the body a break from all the cardio & heal

talking with the coach about the best plan of attack
if he thinks i need to take 2 yrs before competing again i will
or maybe hit it again in a year
i feel i've improved alot in this last yr with working with my coach Dave Palumbo
I'm really leaving it up to him to make the decision on what my next move is
he's da BOSS !:bowdown:

bottom line is
I'm extremely happy with what i accomplished
i gave absolutely all i had to this competition...
PHYISCALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SPIRITUALLY & FINANCIALLY !!!
THERES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING MORE I COULD HAVE DONE
theres some things in hindsight i coulda done differently to have made my physique better, and brought in my waist, but hindsights always 20 / 20 eh !
AS FAR AS MY LEGS, MY TRAINING PARTNER & I KILLED THEM ALL YEAR
AND HAPPY WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS I MADE THERE
ALTHOUGH I KNOW STILL NEED TO COME UP WAY MORE
FOCUSED ON THAT TOO !

i'm lookin forward to spending this week i took off work, in case i was gonna do the North Americans....
with my son Storm who has been missing his mummy
as my energy has been all going towards Nationals
now it's his turn
i had 2 photoshoots today (sun) got 1 mon and 1 tues
then it's full bore into training & eating & sleeping for the next competition
although i'm already focused on that
i gotta keep my cardio & food tight for next few days till shoots over
them STEAMED YAMS HERE I COME !!!!!! YEAH
AND FRUIT GLORIOUS FRUIT !!!!!!!
but after my shoot tomorrow which is gonna be with my training partner figure champ Keashia Wester
we are heading to Mongolie Grill Langley for our favorite treat / cheat / insulin spiking meal there !!!!!!!
course really it's not that bad
just load up on huge bowl full of protein, spicey chicken, beef, buffalo, shrimp, prawns in one bowl
then the other bowl i put a mix a vegs, bok choy, spinach, red peppers, sliced zucchini, bean sprouts, mushrooms, banana peppers & jalepenos
but then tons of coconut milk & mongolie sauce !!!!!!!
HOW CAN YOU TELL DAVE HASN'T ALLOWED ME TO HAVE A CHEAT MEAL IN AWHILE !
YEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAW CAN HARDLY WAIT ! :awesome:
AND IT'S A FREAKIN HUGE PLATE FULL I'M TELLIN YOU !
WILL HAVE TO TAKE A PIC AND POST IT
MOUTH IS WATERING JUST THINKIN BOUT IT :D
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN THERE
anyways i gotta get to bed again
all the best to you Athena
sincerely
Dawn :waving:

Fit Body

08-24-2009, 12:51 PM

Aug 24th, 2008
Pt of the Day

PATIENCE
the key to everything is patience
you get the chicken by hatching the egg...
NOT BY SMASHING IT !

patience means: WAITIING IN PAIN !!!!!! arggggggghhhh !
things happen when the universe wants them to happen
not necessarily when we want things to happen

Nature offers us an infinate variety of plants that fascinate & delight us
we know that it would be ludicris for us to pass judgment on them
we don't nag at them to reveal a new bud or leaf
when we think they should
we allow them to do what is natural for them, to grow & flower at their own pace

same is true with things we want to manifest in our life
it's not that they're not going to happen
if that is truely our intent
and we know and believe with every fiber of our being that is truely what we want
we will get it
but we just may not get it when we want to get it
you just gotta keep the faith, have patience & BELIEVE
we may not understand it at the time
or see why things may not have gone the way we wanted them too
but there is always a reason

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE IMPOSSIBLE & THE POSSIBLE
LIES IN A PERSONS DETERMINATION !
stick-to-it-ness
focus
committment
vision
passion
dedication
GUTS :biggrin:

NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM ! :tr::cheerleader::trophy::yippie::clap:
see it, believe it, just do it, BE IT ! YEAH !

GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BELIEVE THEY WILL:heart:WHEN I DON'T BELIEVE IN MYSELF
I ROB MYSELF OF SUCCESS & OPPORTUNITIES

every great achievement
you must make many small steps
the journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step
success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out

TODAY I WILL NOT DWELL ON DOUBTS OR FEARS
I WILL SET MY SIGHTS ON THE
HOPE & PROMISE OF THIS NEW DAY :sun:

2010 CANADIANS HERE I COME ~ Yeeeeeeeehaaaaw !!!!! :awesome1:
the countdown begins !
ha ha ha...
i'm laughing my ass off right now
cuz you guys probably thought the countdown would be over
now that the Canadians 2009 are now over
thatz the thing with bodybuilding & ME...
it never ends :ripitupbaby:
one goal accomplished... :cool:
NEXT ! :awesome:

HAVE A WICKED DAY
JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-24-2009, 03:00 PM

I GOT SOME PICS ON MY FACEBOOK search: Dawn Alison
will put more up as get them in
here's a few from the morning show...
Dawn :waving:

Fit Body

08-25-2009, 05:27 AM

here's some pix of me from prejudging at the 2009 Canadian BB Champs
August 22, 2009 North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Blue suit i wore for masters class where there was 14 women
Black suit i wore for heavyweight class where there were 18 women
I didn't place but am 110% happy with the improvements i've made
over the last year thanks to me working with my coach
i'M sighting my sights on next year
i know what i need to do to improve
and with the help of my coach Dave Palumbo I know I will accomplish
MY DREAM IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME
Dawn Alison

PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL HAMMILL

Ms.Yak

08-25-2009, 12:15 PM

Awesome pics Dawn! Thanks for posting. :bowdown::awesome:

Fit Body

08-25-2009, 01:32 PM

August 25th, 2009
Pt of the Day

HAPPINESS DOES NOT DEPEND ON OUTWARD THINGS
BUT ON THE WAY WE SEE THEM !

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement
nothing can be done without hope & confidence

Not in time, place or circumstances
but IN THE PERSON LIES SUCCESS !

YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU HAVE ENTHUSIASM
enthusisam is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to THE STARS
with it, there is accomplisment
without it there are only alibis

Enthusiasm can only be aroused by 2 things
first, an ideal which takes the IMAGINATION BY STORM
the second, a definate, intelligible plan for
CARRYING THAT IDEAL INTO PRACTICE
(ie:#1: me (Dawn Alison) i got the enthusisam
#2 my coach (Dave Palumbo) IS THE MAN WITH THE PLAN !
WHICH EQUALS SUCCESS !!!!! PERSEVERE TILL YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT
SEE IT, BELIEVE IT, LIVE IT, BE IT !
JUST DO IT
Dawn Alison
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vancouverchick

08-25-2009, 08:31 PM

Fit Body

08-26-2009, 02:18 AM

hey dawn - congrats on looking awesome at nationals!!!!!! I see such a huge difference in your physique since you are working with deve p. now - and his high fat diet --- just wondering if you could share with us how you liked it? how different you felt this year compared to last - and how you felt this type of training helped your physique? I always enjoy hearing about the changes in ones diet and how it affects their energy, hunger, strength, etc.... and being so low carb obviously worked well for your body - tighter than ever.

happy off season!!!

WELL I DON'T KNOW IF YOU CAN CALL DAVE'S DIET A HIGH FAT DIET
CUZ I WASN'T GETTIN ANY FATS AT ALL IN THE END IT WAS SO BAD
THAT I HAD TO PUT ALL THE NATURAL PB & NUT BUTTERS IN A BOX AND SEAL IT WELL WITH PACKING TAPE AND PUT IT BACK IN THE FRIDGE WITH A LAMIATED PICTURE OF HIM IN FRONT OF IT SO I WOULD STAY OUTTA IT
AND I TOOK ALL THE NUTS AND PUT THEM INTO A BOX AND TAPED THEM SHUT AND PUT IT IN MY SON'S ROOM WITH AGAIN A PIC OF DAVE ONTOP OF IT !

AS FAR AS TRAINING WITH DAVE PALUMBO IS CONCERNED
I WORSHIP THE GROUND THE MAN WALKS ON :bowdown:
AND THE MAN IS STUCK WITH ME FOR LIFE AS A CLIENT !

SO MANY THINGS HE SAYS TO ME I SAY WORD FOR WORD TO MY OWN CLIENTS
HE'S VERY MUCH LIKE ME IN MANY WAYS AS FAR AS COACH/CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS ARE CONCERNED
THE MANS A TOTAL GIVER :rose:
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS GO TO HIS RXMUSCLE SITE TO SEE THAT
NO ONE IN THIS INDUSTRY GIVES SO FREELY OF HIMSELF TO HELP OTHERS
OTHER THAN MAYBE ME :D
AND IT'S VERY REFRESHING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO REALLY
JUST WANTS TO HELP PEOPLE

DAVE'S TRAINING PROGRAM IS REALLY ALOT LIKE I'VE BEEN DOING FOR 25YS
EXCEPT FOR LEGS - HE HAS ME DOING WAY LESS THAN I HAVE BEEN

AS FAR AS FOOD IS CONCERNED
OFF SEASON AND STARTING CONTEST DIET YOU GET YOUR EFA'S
BUT DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL YOU GET YOUR FATS CUT
AND YOUR CARDIO UPPED :tr: AS YOU GO...

ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS GO ONTO www.rxmuscle.com
and all his info is posted
all his training routines and diets are right there for anyone to try
all his "secrets" are right there
all you gotta do is take the time to read them :read:

BUT NOTHING EVER TAKES THE PLACE OF HAVING A COACH
YOU RESPECT :respect: AND ADMIRE TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO
IN ORDER TO BRING YOU IN YOUR BEST
SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARES
AND THATZ THE DIFFERENCE WITH DAVE PALUMBO...
IS HE REALLY CARES

I GIVE DAVE PALUMBO MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION :10:
AND NO ONE
AND I MEAN NO ONE
WILL TRAIN YOU FOR AS LITTLE MONEY AS HE CHARGES
IT'S REALLY RIDICULOUS ACTUALLY WHAT HE CHARGES
WHICH IS ANOTHER THING I ADMIRE ABOUT HIM

I AM SINCERELY GRATEFUL THAT I HIRED DAVE AS MY COACH:yourock:
TO BRING ME IN MY ABSOLUTE ALL TIME BEST CONDITION & PHYSQUIE
DAVE LOVE :heart: YOU LOTS !
SINCERELY
DAWN ALISON
:waving:

Fit Body

08-26-2009, 02:34 AM

THIS IS THE BOX WITH THE NUT BUTTERS TAPED UP
IN MY FRIDGE PRIOR TO NATIONALS
WITH DAVE'S PIC INFRONT SO I'D STAY OUT !!!!!

AND THEN THE OTHER PIC IS ME AFTER FINISHED COMPETING IN AUDIENCE
WITH A CARAMEL CHOC CHIP RICE CAKE I'D NEVER EVER HEARD OF BEFORE
FIGURE CHAMP CARLA WAS IN THE BACK EATIN THEM WITH PB & JAM
AND SAID WANT ONE?
I SAID I'D TAKE ONE FOR AFTER
SO AFTER I WAS DONE I PUT ABOUT 1/2 INCH THICK NUT BUTTER ON IT
IT WAS FREAKIN HEAVEN
WHEN YOU GET YOUR FATS CUT FOR A LONG TIME
THEY'RE GLORIOUS WHEN YOU GET THEM BACK

vancouverchick

08-26-2009, 04:19 AM

thanks for sharing dawn --- and I hear ya about the peanut butter, it is the first thing I have too - straight on a spoon if I have too, but I eat it asap!!!

Sounds like you and Dave really clicked - so important to find a trainer that you click with and feel accountable too - and I can see the respect factor there too --- you respected him so much, that seeing his pic on the box taped up with nut butters made you not eat them ---- I'd have to throw them out -- cause no amount of tape could hold me back!!! hee hee

happy off season!!!

Fit Body

08-26-2009, 11:53 AM

August 26th, 2009
Pt of the Day

begin where you are
work where you are
the hour which you are now wasting,
dreaming of some far off success may be
crowded with grand possiblities

YOU SHOULD NOT SUFFER THE PAST
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO WEAR IT LIKE A LOOSE GARMENT
TAKE IT OFF & LET IT DROP ;)

ONWARD & UPWARD... HO !!!!!!! :awesome:

No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe...

YOU MISS 100% OF THE SHOTS YOU NEVER TAKE :cool:
(Hockey Great ~ Wayne Gretzky)

I KNOW THE PRICE OF SUCCESS
DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND AN...
UNREMITTING DEVOTION :banghead:TO THE
THINGS YOU WANT TO SEE HAPPEN

SUCCES IS A MATTER NOT SO MUCH OF TALENT
AS OF CONCENTRATION & PERSEVERENCE :awesome:

yeah canadian bodybuidling nationals 2010 here i come:D

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:waving:

Ms.Yak

08-26-2009, 03:11 PM

Wow Dawn! Hot sexy pics!:drooling:

Good luck with your new goal (2010 Nats) Work Hard Girl! :bench:

I am thinking of starting a journal for my 2010 Nats Goal....:shrug:

Siouxcountry

08-26-2009, 03:50 PM

yeah canadian bodybuidling nationals 2010 here i come:D

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:waving:

I wish you an awesome off season Dawn! :waving:

Fit Body

08-26-2009, 10:29 PM

I wish you an awesome off season Dawn! :waving:

THANK YOU SIOUX ! :kiss:
WAS GONNA GO IN TO TRAIN LEGS TODAY
BUT 2 PHOTOSHOOTS SUN, 1 BIG ONE MONDAY (S&M shoot), and
2 SHOOTS ON TUES, I'M FREAKIN' :banghead:DONE!
EMAILED THE COACH AND GOT THE OK TO RELAX ! :D
SO ERRANDS AND LOOSE ENDS TODAY
TAKING MY SON TO WHISTLER TOMORROW FOR THURS & FRI :awesome:
THEN SAT - MON OFF TO DO WHATEVER MY SON WANTS
THEN BACK TO THE GYM MONDAY TO START WORKING ON 2010 PHYSIQUE :D
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD...
ALL THE BEST TO YOU TOO
SINCERLY
DAWN
XOX
:p

Fit Body

08-26-2009, 10:32 PM

Wow Dawn! Hot sexy pics!:drooling:

Good luck with your new goal (2010 Nats) Work Hard Girl! :bench:

I am thinking of starting a journal for my 2010 Nats Goal....:shrug:

THANK YOU & DON'T WORRY I ALWAYS WORK HARD
PLUS MY TRAINING PARTNER IS 20 YRS MY JUNIOR
SO GOTTA STAY AHEAD OF THAT HUNGRY LITTLE TIGRESS ! :respect:

AND AS FAR AS A JOURNAL FOR YOU 2010 FOR SURE
JUST ONE OF MY FAV SAYINGS GOES...
JUST DO IT ;)
ALL THE BEST TO YOU
SINCERELY
DAWN
XOX
:p

ibarramedia

08-27-2009, 05:12 AM

Fit Body

08-27-2009, 11:10 AM

Lol @ the intimidating look of Dave Palumbo.

YEAH THATZ WHAT I NEED SOMEONE WHO I RESPECT :respect:&
THAT INTIMIDATES :hiding: THE F___K OUTTA ME ! ::hide2:
IT'S LIKE WHEN HE TELLS ME TO DO SOMETHING IT'S "YES SIR !" :eek:
whatever works for you
thatz what works for me
don't get me wrong i know i've said it many times on this thread
i gave Dave Palumbo my highest recommendation to anyone seeking a trainer
Dave Palumbo rocks :bowdown:
te he he
dawn

Fit Body

08-27-2009, 11:29 AM

August 27th, 2009
Pt of the Day

getting everything packed up to go to Whistler with my son Storm :love:
for 2 days to relax ~ YEAH !
I was gonna start back training yesterday but I was totally exhasted
not to mention body is still rebelling with swelling in my left leg & foot
thats been going on for over a month ! so freakin' annoying & painful, argghhh ! :mad:
got the ok from the coach to: "JUST RELAX!!" :vacation:
gonna take a couple days to let the body heal before hit it hard :showoff: for 2010

SLOW DOWN & ENJOY LIFE
IT'S NOT ONLY THE SCENERY YOU MISS BY GOING TOO FAST :tr:
YOU ALSO MISS THE SENSE OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING & WHY !:idea:

I'M STILL NOT WHERE I'M GOING... :bike:
BUT I'M NOT WHERE i WAS ! :bunny:

If you spend your energy trying to convince people that you're perfect :icecream:
and never admit to the imperfect aspects of your life
you eventually will find yourself
surrounded by people who also convinced themselves
that everything in their world is just "perfect" :Girlie:

SELF-CONFIDENCE IS THE FIRST REQUISITE TO GREAT UNDERTAKINGS !:heart:

WE ALL HAVE ABILITY
THE DIFFERENCE IS HOW WE USE IT :cool:

WHAT WE SEE DEPENDS ON
WHAT WE LOOK FOR ! :waving:

You cannot escape the results of your thoughts
whatever your present environment may be
you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts,
YOUR VISION, YOUR IDEAL
YOU BECOME AS SMALL AS YOUR CONTROLLING DESIRE
AS GREAT AS YOUR DOMINANT ASPIRATIONS ! :trophy:

i'm gonna need to leave this one on my blackberry today
and read it :read: over and over again
been a little blue the last two days
i know a couple days with my favorite human ~ my son Storm
with be just what i need to pull me up by my bootstaps
ONWARD & UPWARD HO !!!!!

JUST DO IT
DAWN
:IslandGirl:
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Fit Body

08-28-2009, 02:20 PM

August 28th, 2009
pt of the day

If you look to others for fulfillment,
you will never truly be fulfilled.
If your happiness depends on money,
you will never be happy with yourself.
Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to YOU.

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE !

Success is not measured by what a person accomplishes,
but by the opposition they have encountered,
and the courage with which they have

In order to make the best use of your time,
in order to do twice as much in half the time,
you must take time for "I" and "me."
You must make time to recharge and be rejuvenated.

Dawn is feeling REFRESHED !
FORCED MYSELF TO STAY IN BED HERE AT THE HOTEL IN WHISTLER TILL 5:30AM ! THATZ 9 HRS IN BED ! SLEPT MOST OF IT !
SEE TOLD YA WHEN SHOWS OVER SLEEP WOULD COME BACK,
HAD A WONDERFUL DAY SAUNTERING UP HERE TO WHISTLER YESTERDAY
WITH MY SON STORM, AND GONNA HAVE A NICE RELAXING DAY TODAY
HOME THIS EVENING ~ RECHARGING BATTERIES
SO CAN KILL IT IN THE GYM MONDAY AND BE GUNNING FOR NATIONALS 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!

THING ABOUT IT IS...
YOU GOTTA TRAIN SMART
NOT JUST HARD
WHEN YOU'RE BODY AND MIND SAYS TAKE A BREAK
YOU'D BETTA LISTEN
ON USUALLY YOU'RE TAKIN OUT
FOR A FORCED REST

Just do it
Dawn

PHOTO CREDIT to Deadly Ace Photo God Paul Hammill August 25, 2009

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08-29-2009, 07:05 PM

August 29th, 2009
Pt of the Day

You cannot remedy anything by condeming it
You only add to the destructive energy
that's already permeating
the atmosphere of YOUR LIFE

SERENITY
focusing on quiet, stillness & calm within myself
enables me to graciously accept WHAT IS

People treat you better when you treat them well
and think well of them...
Like your attitude toward yourself
your attitude toward others is evident in everything
you do or don't do, say or don't say
People usually know how you feel about them
and act accordingly
If you think highly of others,
you'll improve the odds that others will respond favorable to YOU

When you respect others
accept them as they are
choose not to judge them
and generally view them in a favorable light
you benefit as much as they do
you apppear nonjudgemental
and people will feel more at ease with you
more people will be attracted to you
because you are more likeable (in a genuine way!)
It removes the self-imposed stress of being on the watch to
catch & correct others' faults
and you will be less defensive
because you aren't thinking poorly of you
also, you can spend time improving yourself
and advancing your life instead of wasting it
mentally criticizing others

JUST AS YOU CAN CHOOSE TO CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT YOURSELF
YOU CAN CHOOSE TO CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT OTHERS
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ATTITUDE
AND IT'S EFFECTS

JUST DO IT
DAWN

ps: some people were offended by the "S & M" photoshoot my training partner Keashia Wester & I did a few days ago, and facebook along with siouxcountry removed them ! I am amazed that in 2009 in North America that there still is an oppression of ART ! Really these pics were done in FUN and there was very little skin showing ! I AM AMAZED PEOPLE ARE STILL NOT MORE OPEN MINDED ~ I AM SORRY IF ANYONE WAS OFFENDED THAT WAS NOT THE INTENTION... the intention was to show off muscle in an usual and interesting way, something that i had not seen done before, PERSONALLY I THOUGHT THE PICS WERE BEAUTIFUL, and seal in time the memories that my training partner & best friend have for our friendship ! I wish people would lighten up ! WHY SO SERIOUS !!!!!!!!!

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08-30-2009, 02:53 PM

August 30th, 2009
Pt of the Day

Congratulations to my fellow Canadians and their wins at the North American Championships yesterday ~ Zoa Linsey for winning IT ALL in the Open heavywts & masters heavywts also Overall in Open BB & Masters Overall in Womens Bodybuilding and gaining her pro card. Also to Melody Spetko 2rd masters heavy women, , Jody Wald light heavy champion & 3rd masters heavy women, Wendy McMaster 5th heavywts, Maria Mikola 4th place middlewts, Fitness Competitor Allison Ethier 1st in Fitness & for becoming a Pro, John Mutton 5th masters mens over 40 middlewt, PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I MISSED ANY OTHER CANADIANS AS I WENT THRU THE LIST ON MY KNOWLEDGE OF CANADIANS if you were missed please email me your full name, class and placing to fitbody@telus.net and i'll rectify it - please & thank you. A BIG CONGRATS TO A GREAT CANADIAN SHOWING ~ WAY TO GO GUYS, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, NOW GO EAT AND ENJOY I'VE GOT A WEEKS HEADSTART ON YOU !!!!!!! te he he happy offseason !!!

REMAIN CONFIDENT THAT THROUGH ...
CONTINUED RELIANCE ON YOUR IMAGINATION
YOUR ASSUMPTIONS ARE MATERIALIZING INTO REALITY
(and i think you guys are gettin an idea about i gotta great imagination)
THINGS DON'T ALWAYS HAPPEN WHEN WE WANT THEM TO HAPPEN
THEY HAPPEN WHEN THE TIMES RIGHT
AND THE UNIVERSE WANTS THEM TO HAPPEN
THATZ WHY WE NEED PATIENCE !
patience means: WAITING IN PAIN !
arrggggggggggh, breathe, relax, see it, believe it, BE IT !
WHEW ! ok then.... onward and upward ho !!!!

As you learn to let some of the small things in life go
you'll find yourself experiencing
far LESS STRESS & AGGRAVATION

HOW TO BECOME A BUTTERFLY
how does one become a butterfly ?
you must want to be a butterfly so much
that you are willing to give up being a catapillar

WE CANNOT BECOME WHO WE WANT TO BECOME
BY REMAINING WHO & WHERE WE ARE

IF YOU DO WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS DONE
YOU'LL GET WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS GOT

Bodybuilding to me is about growth
not only of the body
but of the mind & spirit
if you look at every competition
as a competiton not with others
but with yourself
then you can never lose
and thatz why i tell my clients get as many pics as you can...
cuz you use those pics to really assess your physquie
WHAT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED ?
WHAT DO I NEED TO WORK ON NOW ?
AND THEN BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD YOU GO (DA GYM = DRAWING BOARD)
CUZ WE ARE THE ARTISTS
WE ARE THE CREATORS
AND THE EXERCISES WE DO, THE FOOD WE EAT, AND HOW WE LIVE OUR LIVES...
PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY & SPIRTIUALLY
EQUALS THE PRODUCT WE SHOWCASE ON THE STAGE
WE ARE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
THE BODY WE HAVE RIGHT NOW WILL BE ENTIRELY DIFFERENT NEXT YEAR
CUZ ALL OUR BODYS CELLS DIE
AND NEW ONES ARE MADE
IN THE NEW NUTRITIONAL CULTURE WE PROVIDE
AND THE EXERCISE WE DO FOR BOTH BODY & MIND
ALONG WITH OUR NUTRITION
CREATES US !
thatz what i think is so cool about bodybuilding
but theres no time to waste
never put off time tomorrow what you can do right now
contest prep is not just starting 16 weeks out
contest prep is full time year round every moment of every day
this is what creates your physique that steps onstage a year from now or whenever it is
LIVE IN THE MOMENT
LIVE IN THE NOW
AND THINK OF IT AS EVERY CHOICE YOU MAKE IN EVERY MOMENT EITHER TAKES YOU...
CLOSER TO OR FURTHER FROM YOUR GOALS
SO CHOOSE WISELY
BECAUSE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT
ANOTHER YEAR OR YOUR LIFE HAS FLOWN BY
AND THEN YOU DON'T WANNA LOOK BACK AND SAY
WOULDA COULDA SHOULDA BUT DIDN'T
YOU DON'T WANNA LOOK BACK WITH REGRET
SO FIGURE OUT WHAT GOALS YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE
AND JUST FREAKIN DO IT !

POSITIVITY
when i choose to see the best in everything
I enjoy an OPTIMISTIC PERPECTIVE & ATTRACT JOYFUL ADBUNDACE !

BUT ALSO...
DON'T FORGET TO LIVE AND ENJOY LIFE
YOU HAVE TO TRAIN SMART AS WELL AS HARD
YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY, MIND & HEART
AND WHEN YOU NEED A REST TAKE IT
WHEN YOU NEED TO RELAX THEN JUST DO IT

below are some pics of my first treat meal after natioanls and the 5 photoshoots that followed, so didn't happen till late tues afternoon after my show with my training partner Figure Champ Keashia Wester! Others are of my holiday with my son Storm ~ who I took to Whistler for some time together as my parents took him camping for 10 days before,during & after my show ~ so i could focus on what i had to do and Storm could enjoy his summer holidays. Storm had had his 8th birthday away during that time so I wanted to take him to a rock, gem, crystal, fossil shop in Whistler, BC ~ cuz he loves to collect them. We also went to the Brittania Beach Museum of Mining & no longer working Copper mine which is 1/2 way between Vancouver & Whistler ~ it was very interesting seriously! Course I"m from a long line of coal miners from Northern England ~ TOUCH STOCK, so it's in my blood ! For more pics visit my facebook: Dawn Alison

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08-30-2009, 02:59 PM

more Vancouver to Whistler sauntering holiday pix...
it actually takes only few hours drive from home to Whistler
we did all day up and all day back
so many stops along the way
just to relax
usually it's like drive like hell there to get there
drive like hell to get back
but not this time
SLOW DOWN !!
ENJOY LIFE
that was the nature of the trip
took me over 24 hrs to actually achieve it
but i did ~ YAH !!!!!!

on tues aug 25 when going into my parking stall after a photoshoot
and unloading my car, i startled a little bird !
I thought it looked like a quail or a grouse,
which is weird but besides that it's pretty built up around me.

So told Storm when i picked him up from his dads thurs aug 27th am
as we left on trip that there was a little grouse (i think)
living in the plants in our parking stall,
which is a corner stall so it's huge,
and the plants are there cuz they've got our patio torn apart
to do some work by the Strata,
he wasn't sure he believed me,
but when we got home it was still in the underground,
so Storm & I tried to herd it out the underground gates
but it didn't want to go out,
SO I CAUGHT THE LITTLE GROUSE
STORM COULDN'T BELIEVE I CAUGHT IT
he's jumpin up and down wanting to hold it
i said not till we're outside
so we took it down to the creek behind our building thatz pretty much dried up
but there a little pool of water and lots of trees and undergrowth,
so here i let Storm hold it
he of course was tickled pink
Storm just loving it...
he's such a nature lover like his mummy !
our trip ends here, HOME SWEET HOME
IN OUR HOOD...
STORM IS OUTSIDE THE BACK OF OUR BUILDING...
so funny we get home to this little wildlife adventure
before we even get in our door...
then for the unloading, and unpacking
Storm said it's was the
FUNNEST HOLIDAY EVER
LOVE YOU MUMMY !!!

I'm off work till tues
firt time in my almost 45 yr life i've taken a weeks holiday
so needed and deserved
so few more days to relax, refuel, recharge, reload
and then all out for 2010 nationals[

happy offseason
food glorious food
strength in the gym
tons of energy
yah i feel like myself again
sweeeeeeeeet !
Dawn Alison

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08-31-2009, 05:38 PM

August 31st, 2009
Pt of the Day

THIS DAY IS MINE ! :cool:
it is unique
nobody in the world has one exactly like it
it hold the sum of all my past experiences
and ALL MY FUTURE POTENTIAL !!!! YEAH !!!!
(today is the day i get it all together for BLAST OFF to Nationals 2010, last day off work,
going to get 40 kg fresh chicken to stock up freezer, eggwhites etc...
got new meal plan on the fridge & new workout plan ready to go... and i'm off...)
IT BELONGS TO ME :p
TO DO WHATEVER I LIKE
I CAN FILL IT WITH JOYOUS MOMENTS
OR RUIN IT WITH FRUITESS WORRY
all we have is this present moment
if painful recollections of the past :banghead: come into my mind
or frightening thoughts :hiding: of the future
I will put them away
THEY CANNOT SPOIL TODAY FOR ME :)

TODAY IS MY SPECIAL GIFT :sun:
HOW WILL I USE IT ?
THE LESS I LET OTHERS AFFECT IT
THE MORE SERENE & SATISFYING :angel:
IT WILL BE FOR ME !!!
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING :heart:
YEAH BRING IT !!!

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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09-01-2009, 02:38 PM

Sept 1st, 2009
Pt of the day

PRESENCE
living in the "NOW" brings conscious awareness
and enpowers me to make the most of the moment :D

not in time, place or circumstances
but in the PERSON lies success :p
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
WHEN YOU BELIEVE !!!!!!! :angel:

the most wasted day of all
is that during which we have NOT LAUGHED !!!
LIGHT UP ! WHY SO SERIOUS ? RELAX ! :rofl:

the block of granite
which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak :hiding:
becomes a stepping stone
in the pathway of the strong :bench:

WHEN YOU FALL DOWN :banghead:
GET BACK UP
DUST YOURSELF OFF
SHAKE IT OFF
BIG BREATH
REGAIN FOCUS
AND GO AT 'ER AGAIN ! :ripitupbaby:

NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP :awesome:

IF YOU CAN SEE IT
AND YOU BELIEVE IT
WITH EVERY FIBER OF YOUR BEING
YOU WILL BE IT

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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09-02-2009, 01:03 PM

Sept 2nd, 2009
Pt of the Day

LOOK UPON EVERY EXPERIENCE YOU'VE EVER HAD
AND EVERYONE WHO'S EVER PLAYED ANY ROLE IN YOUR LIFE
AS HAVING BEEN SENT TO YOU FOR YOUR BENEFIT
it's hard when things happen in our lives that are painful
and seem bad at the time
but if you look closely
and sometimes it takes a long, long, time to see it
but there are lessons we are to learn
and there's always good to be taken outta every situation if you look hard enough
and that's what makes us grow
it's not everything coming easy
it's the heartaches:sobbing:, hardships,:banghead: losses:pout:, etc...
THAT MAKES US GROW, that is of course if we are open to it, :nuts:
and see it
and make use outta the situation
instead of denying it, not dealing with it, not accepting the TRUTH etc...
EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON

I WILL LEARN TO ACCEPT WHAT MAY COME THIS DAY
THE SWEET & THE BITTER
THE JOY & THE SORROW
I KNOW I CAN RELY ON MY INNER STRENGTH :bodybuilder:
TO SEE ME THRU THIS DAY(wow this is a good one for me today, YIKES !)

SILENCE IS GOLDEN WHEN YOU CAN'T THINK OF A GOOD ANSWER !:anyone:
(wow another great one for me today, will have to keep on my blackberry
and read over and over today ~ todays mantra for me, ha ha ha !, and...
HARD, OH SHIT, anyone who knows me knows how hard it is for me to keep
my mouth shut ! YIKES ! i'm known for being blunt, honest, truthful to a point,
thatz the sagittarian in me ! BITE YOUR TONGUE, DAWN ! )

TRUE STRENGTH DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE SIZE OF ONE'S MUSCLE
IT IS RELATED TO A SENSE OF PURPOSE
THE ABILITY TO THINK &
GENUINE RESPECT FOR HUMANKIND !:p

I CANNOT CHANGE THE UPS & DOWNS IN LIFE
BUT I CAN CONTROL MY RIDE
I WILL CAREFULLY EXAMINE MY ATTITUDE &
BE PREPARED FOR WHATEVER COMES MY WAY
(holy moly God is putting what i need to hear right infront of me TODAY!
I'D BETTA FASTEN MY SEATBELT
CUZ I THINK I'M IN FOR A WILD RIDE TODAY!):ripitupbaby:

SOMETIMES THE BEST THING TO DO IS
TO HUG OUR FRIENDS TIGHT
AND DO THE BEST WE CAN !
(wherez my keash ? when i see her today before we train
i'm gonna squeeze the crap outta her cuz I NEED A :love:HUG!!!!!!!)

JUST DO IT
Dawn
:IslandGirl:
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09-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Sept 3rd, 2009
Pt of the Day

WE IMPROVE OURSELVEWS BY VICTORIES OVER OURSELVES
THERE MUST BE A CONTEST :strong:
AND WE MUST WIN
(thatz like with myself & what i try desperately to teach my competitors clients...
which is when you compete you are competing against yourself,
AND NO ONE ELSE !
LIKE ME A WEEK AGO SATURDAY AT CANADIAN NATIONALS...
I PRESENTED MY BEST PACKAGE EVER, MY BEST PHYSIQUE EVER
AND I DIDN'T PLACE
ACTUALLY PLACED LOWER THAN LAST YEAR
COURSE THE CLASSES WERE BIGGER TOO, 14 masters, 18 heavys
but when my training partner figure champ Keashia Wester
ran out to meet me just when i got outta prejudging with her digital camera
and i saw what i looked like, I WAS ESCTATIC WITH HOW I LOOKED
and i knew that i gave everything i had in the last two years to that show
physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually & financially
i did everything my coach asked me to do
and thatz all i could do
and my heart and conscience were clear
with that fact I COULD DO NO MORE THAN THAT
so IF YOU'RE HAPPY WITH SELF YOU CANNOT LOSE !
CUZ ALL YOU CAN DO IS THE BEST YOU CAN DO
WITH WHAT YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH
YOU CANNOT CONTROL STRUCTURAL FLAWS
OR WHO'S THERE ONSTAGE WITH YOU
OR THE JUDGES
YOU CAN ONLY CONTROL THE CHOICES YOU MAKE FROM MOMENT TO MOMENT
THAT ADD UP TO THAT FINAL RESULT !)

All you have got to do is plant that seed in your mind,
care for it,
work steadily toward your goal,
and it will become a reality!
( I WILL NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP ON MY DREAM
NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES,
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I GOTTA DUST MYSELF OFF
AND HEAD BACK TO THE RING :touche:)
let nothing or no one come between you and your dreams
cuz our dreams are all we have
and they are yours and yours alone
HOLD ONTO THAT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT !

YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO MATCH UP WITH THE POWER OF INTENTION
& ATTACT IDEAL PEOPLE & SITUATIONS INTO YOUR LIFE
THINK IT, SEE IT, BELIEVE IT, BE IT....

YOU ARE UNIQUE
YOU ARE DIFFERENT

Laila Ali (Mohammed Ali's daughter) ON BEING HER OWN PERSON
EVER STRONG & POWERFUL
BOTH IN & OUT OF THE BOXING RING :boxer:
recognized that being different is actually another way of
BEING EXCEPTIONAL !!!!
Laila...
"I just remember always being my own person
I can remember liking the fact that I WAS DIFFERENT
I was always taller, and you know, alot of times girls slump their shoulders
and aren't really confident being tall because everyone else isn't
but I ALWAYS LIKED BEING DIFFERENT :diva:
I ALWAYS LIKED GOING AGAINST THE CROWD
I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A LEADER NOT A FOLLOWER ;)
I THOUGHT IT WAS COOL TO BE DIFFERENT
alot of kids want to fit in
and i never tried to do that
I remember from a very early age being that way
NOT CARING SO MUCH WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT
& I HAD AN UNDERSTANDING FROM EARLY ON
THAT EVERYONE HAD THEIR OWN OPINION
SO WHY DOES EVERYONE ELSE'S OPINION
MEAN MORE THAN MINE, YOU KNOW?"

MY (Dawn's) opinion... TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE :p
BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE !
IT'S YOUR LIFE
LIVE IT THE WAY YOU WANT TO LIVE
LOOK THE WAY YOU WANT TO LOOK
EAT WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT
DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
CUZ AT THE END OF THE DAY
AND THE END OF YOUR LIFE
THE ONLY ONES OPINION THAT REALLY MATTERS
IS YOURS !!!!!
NO REGRETS ! :awesome:

YOU CANNOT DREAM YOURSELF INTO A CHARACTER
YOU MUST HAMMER & FORGE YOURSELF ONE ! :banghead:

CREATION
when i deliberately & positively direct my ideas
thoughts and feelings
i manifest my desires :angel:

just do it
Dawn
:IslandGirl:

ha ha below is my Canadian BB Nationals Poster from this year
I modified yesterday to say 2010 and put up the dates
and it's fully focused on MY NEW GOAL & IMPROVING MY PHYSIQUE
BE COME BACK BETTA THAN EVER !
COURSE MY WONDERFUL COACH DAVE PALUMBO:bowdown:WILL BE MY GUIDE !
the magnets holding is say
1. BE MINE (2 of those, te he he, 2 x's lucky i hope)
2. Ride the wind to the places of your dreams !
3. Sagittarius I AIM HIGH SHOOT STRAIGHT & NEVER MISS MY TARGET