2008 IFBB PITTSBURGH PRO/AM

[Siouxcountry]

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May 3, 2008!

CONTEST VENUE

• The contest venue is the SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh - located at 4141 Fifth Avenue – Pittsburgh, PA 15213


http://www.garyudit.com/npcPittsburgh_information.html

[Siouxcountry]

From IFBBpro.com:

LINK (http://www.ifbbpro.com/events/2008-pittsburgh-pro-figure-may-3/)

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[KP DIVA]

Wow! I can't believe how inexpensive the tickets are. I pay those prices for NPC shows...the Jr. USA tickets cost more than that!

[Siouxcountry]

So who will be competing in Pittsburgh?

Lets see, as of now I am aware of Teresa Anthony, Allison Williams, & Huong Arcinas... :)

[dvsness]

Wow! I can't believe how inexpensive the tickets are. I pay those prices for NPC shows...the Jr. USA tickets cost more than that!

That's what I was thinking! :eek:

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list, thanks to BodybuildingWeekly.com:

LINK (http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=302)

As of March 24th.

Catherine Andersen
Teresa Anthony
Tiviasy Briceno
Heather Mae French
Amy Fry
Shannon Meteraud
Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
Hazal Nelson
Melissa Pearo
Nicole Pitcher-Scott
Rosa-Maria Romero
Tammy Strome
Nicole Wilkins

[FigureRX]

But did anybody check out the rate at the hotel? :p

We're pulling a bunch of details together, and should have it all up in RX contest central for this show soon ....

Not hearing a whole lot of buzz on the NPC side, as in years past when great athletes like Amanda Quinlan and Pamela Soper showed up and launched themselves into the national scene. Anybody stepping up?

Wow! I can't believe how inexpensive the tickets are. I pay those prices for NPC shows...the Jr. USA tickets cost more than that!

[FigureRX]

:popcorn:

http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=304

[dvsness]

:popcorn:

http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=304

Nice!

[AnneP]

This gonna be an interesting show.. I really like Heather, specially the package she had in Palm Beach.

[Alli]

I'll be there!!!:)

[Siouxcountry]

:popcorn:

http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=304

That is awesome news. :cool: Heather Green last competed at the 2007 IFBB Palm Beach Pro. She took 5th place...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=11431&eventcode=1204)

[LIFTstudios]

Don't forget the other buff mom who has been added to the list, Huong Arcinas.

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/03/25/two-fit-mommas-added-to-the-ifbb-pittsburgh-pro-competitor-list/

[Siouxcountry]

Don't forget the other buff mom who has been added to the list, Huong Arcinas.

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/03/25/two-fit-mommas-added-to-the-ifbb-pittsburgh-pro-competitor-list/

Good to see Huong on the official list. She mentioned she'd be competing at this show at Ana's board.

Huong made her pro debut at the 2007 IFBB Sacramento Pro. She took 8th place...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=4746&eventcode=1209)

[Siouxcountry]

IFBB Pro Allison Williams:

I sent out for my application today. Called the IFBB pro office today and will be on the list shortly. Kim notified me that they extended the PRO deadline because many people were not aware of the deadlines this year! gosh! I am lucky

LINK (http://www.anatigre.proboards105.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=showcoverage&thread=813&page=1#38141)

[LIFTstudios]

Update I posted on Hardbody.com

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/03/26/updated-pittsburgh-pro-figure-competitor-list/

I’ve received a few emails asking why are there more names being added to the list for the IFBB Pittsbugh Pro show when the deadline has passed. It’s pretty simple, this is the first show of the year (the Arnold was by invite) and many pros were either a) not aware of the deadline or b) expressed an interest to the IFBB but the office hadn’t received the signed contract from the competitor. Some women are all bent out of shape by this and my advice is… relax. Lists change all the time for one reason or another. Focus on yourself, don’t worry about who your competition is and have fun.

• Catherine Andersen
• Teresa Anthony
• Huong Arcinas
• Tivisay Briceno
• Heather Mae French
• Amy Fry
• Bernadette Galvan
• Shannon Meteraud
• Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
• Hazal Nelson
• Melissa Pearo
• Nicole Pitcher-Scott
• Rosa-Maria Romero
• Brenda Marie Smith
• Tammy Strome
• Laura Sutter
• Nicole Wilkins

** Heather Green, Brianna Tindall and Allison Williams are not on the “official list” but do intend to compete.

[dvsness]

Good to see Huong on the official list. She mentioned she'd be competing at this show at Ana's board.

Huong made her pro debut at the 2007 IFBB Sacramento Pro. She took 8th place...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=4746&eventcode=1209)

Rumor has it she competes around 98 lbs. Is that possible???

[bree marsh]

Rumor has it she competes around 98 lbs. Is that possible???

she is definitely a shorty...anyone know how tall (or should i say short) she is?

[LIFTstudios]

Rumor has it she competes around 98 lbs. Is that possible???

This is fairly accurate. Huong is 4'10 & 3/4" so you can call her 4'11"

[dvsness]

This is fairly accurate. Huong is 4'10 & 3/4" so you can call her 4'11"

Wow. It's amazing how different bone structures work. I'm 5'0 and weighed 99-100 at my first show looking stringy as hell and on the brink of death. It's shocking how full she looks at such a diminutive size.

[bree marsh]

info straight from huong's website...
Height: 5’0”
Weight: 96-103 lbs. off-season, 92-94 lbs. in season
Measurement: 32-21-31

WOW!

so tiny!

[LIFTstudios]

Wow. It's amazing how different bone structures work. I'm 5'0 and weighed 99-100 at my first show looking stringy as hell and on the brink of death. It's shocking how full she looks at such a diminutive size.

Yes - it's also a testament to how photos are often misleading. The most common response competitors get is, "you're so tiny you always look so big in pictures". Many of the figure/fitness women do not look any where near as big or ripped as they do on stage.

[LIFTstudios]

info straight from huong's website...
Height: 5’0”
Weight: 96-103 lbs. off-season, 92-94 lbs. in season
Measurement: 32-21-31

WOW!

so tiny!

LOL lil fibber... she's not 5'0" but hey she's still a helluva competitor at any height.

[Siouxcountry]

Update I posted on Hardbody.com


Thanks, Isaac! 20 women competing now.

Last year 30 women competed at the Pittsburgh pro...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1057)

[Shelly]

Yes - it's also a testament to how photos are often misleading. The most common response competitors get is, "you're so tiny you always look so big in pictures". Many of the figure/fitness women do not look any where near as big or ripped as they do on stage.

SOO TRUE!

at the Arnold, all of the pros were TINY in real life. I mean TINY. Granted, they are RIPPED TO SHREDS....but in person a lot were smaller than me!

[Ondrea]

I LOVE HUONG ARCINAS!! GO GIRL!!!

[Ondrea]

SOO TRUE!

at the Arnold, all of the pros were TINY in real life. I mean TINY. Granted, they are RIPPED TO SHREDS....but in person a lot were smaller than me!

It is so annoying when people talk about us looking big. It's like..r u freaking kidding me...as I put my hands down into my into my waistband of my size zero pants that are literally falling off me. I am curvy and still keep my booty round and high but it still gets down to tiny tiny!

This one guy looked at my AC pics and was like, u do BB right, u r too big for figure....GRRRRR! I told him to stop going to small regional shows and start coming to national level ones, so he can get an idea of what figure really looks like! I then showed him comparision shots of me and some of the other women who were bigger than me...idiots!

[Jennifer Gates]

SOO TRUE!

at the Arnold, all of the pros were TINY in real life. I mean TINY. Granted, they are RIPPED TO SHREDS....but in person a lot were smaller than me!

Huong is actually tinier than me...and I thought I was the tiniest of the tiny's..if those are even words??!! I felt like a giant next to her on stage last year...Meriza too...she's very tiny as well. When Huong told me she weighed 93lbs I about fell out!!
Anyways, GO GIRL!! Mamma POWER!! :awesome:Alot of good competition at this show!!! Should be a good one!!

[Shelly]

It is so annoying when people talk about us looking big. It's like..r u freaking kidding me...as I put my hands down into my into my waistband of my size zero pants that are literally falling off me. I am curvy and still keep my booty round and high but it still gets down to tiny tiny!

This one guy looked at my AC pics and was like, u do BB right, u r too big for figure....GRRRRR! I told him to stop going to small regional shows and start coming to national level ones, so he can get an idea of what figure really looks like! I then showed him comparision shots of me and some of the other women who were bigger than me...idiots!

I will vouch that Andrea is ity in real life LOL A, when we met you you had your wamrup on and your leg was smaller than mine (but obviously mine has fat on it and your is ripped lol) but you get what im saying. Its is SOOO deceiving - those mags and pics... these girls are TINY!~

Huong is actually tinier than me...and I thought I was the tiniest of the tiny's..if those are even words??!! I felt like a giant next to her on stage last year...Meriza too...she's very tiny as well. When Huong told me she weighed 93lbs I about fell out!!
Anyways, GO GIRL!! Mamma POWER!! :awesome:Alot of good competition at this show!!! Should be a good one!!


Yeah Jenny you are ity bity too! I have never stood next to Huong but damn 93 lbs!! SHEESH!

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor Rosa-Maria Romero is on the cover of the latest Australian edition of Oxygen magazine...

CLICK HERE (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=571)

[Siouxcountry]

I see Bernadette Galvan is on the list, last year she placed second...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=9051&eventcode=1057)

[Siouxcountry]

Competitors Rosa-Maria Romero & Nicole Wilkins have joined us here at Siouxcountry.com

Thank you, and welcome, Ladies! :howdy:

Rosa last competed at the IFBB Sacramento Pro...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=11827&eventcode=1209)

Nicole recently competed at the Ms Figure International... She is the overall winner of the 2007 NPC Figure National Championships.

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=12380&eventcode=1216)

[ibarramedia]

It is so annoying when people talk about us looking big. It's like..r u freaking kidding me...as I put my hands down into my into my waistband of my size zero pants that are literally falling off me. I am curvy and still keep my booty round and high but it still gets down to tiny tiny!

This one guy looked at my AC pics and was like, u do BB right, u r too big for figure....GRRRRR! I told him to stop going to small regional shows and start coming to national level ones, so he can get an idea of what figure really looks like! I then showed him comparision shots of me and some of the other women who were bigger than me...idiots!


One thing the general public does not realize is that FBB/Fit/Fig some times gives an illusion of size. Some of the bigger fbbs from the heavyweight division "don't look as big as they seem". I guess the size and illusion along with proportion and shape are part of the game. :)

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Brenda Marie Smith
• Catherine Andersen

Brenda Marie Smith & Catherine Andersen...

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Tivisay Briceno
• Heather Mae French

Tivisay Briceno, & Heather Mae French...

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Amy Fry
• Shannon Meteraud

Amy Fry, & Shannon Meteraud...

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
• Hazal Nelson

Melissa Montanaro-Griffin & Hazal Nelson...

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Melissa Pearo
• Nicole Pitcher-Scott

Melissa Pearo & Nicole Pitcher-Scott...

[Siouxcountry]

Competitor list...


• Tammy Strome
• Laura Sutter

Tammy Strome & Laura Sutter...

[MsGuns]

I met her, her husband, her children and her in laws at the Arnold...she is really cool.

That is awesome news. :cool: Heather Green last competed at the 2007 IFBB Palm Beach Pro. She took 5th place...

LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=11431&eventcode=1204)

[IslandGirl]

Wow, what a line up! Going to be a great show!

[Fitrose]

Yes I think it will be a great show. Last year was alot of fun. It will be nice to see everyone again and meet the new Pro's aswell.

Fitrose

[Siouxcountry]

Amateur competitor Jennifer Toth has joined us. :cool:

Welcome to SC.com, Jen! :waving:

Jennifer Toth (http://www.siouxcountry.com/member.php?u=935)

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[JenT]

Hi Everyone!!

Thanks for inviting me over! What a great forum!

Less than 5 weeks till Pittsburgh!

Can't wait to see everyone!
Good Luck to all for an awesome 2008 Competition Season!

- Jen :waving:


Amateur competitor Jennifer Toth has joined us. :cool:

Welcome to SC.com, Jen! :waving:

Jennifer Toth (http://www.siouxcountry.com/member.php?u=935)

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[Shelly]

Hi Everyone!!

Thanks for inviting me over! What a great forum!

Less than 5 weeks till Pittsburgh!

Can't wait to see everyone!
Good Luck to all for an awesome 2008 Competition Season!

- Jen :waving:

Welcome Jen!:cheerleader::cheerleader:

how is prep going??

[JenT]

Welcome Jen!:cheerleader::cheerleader:

how is prep going??

Hey Girls!

Prep is going great! Carb depletion is a wonderful thing. LOL
I started dieting 8 weeks out since I try to stay pretty lean in the off season. I only have a few more pounds to lose. It is hard to judge how much I should lose because I have added maybe 5 solid pounds of muscle in the off-season ...and got a BA!! (that also means new suits for this season, too - yeah!)

After Pittsburgh I plan to head to Chicago for Jr Nationals. I competed there last year and had an awesome time.

How is your training going?

- Jen :waving:

[Shelly]

Hey Girls!

Prep is going great! Carb depletion is a wonderful thing. LOL
I started dieting 8 weeks out since I try to stay pretty lean in the off season. I only have a few more pounds to lose. It is hard to judge how much I should lose because I have added maybe 5 solid pounds of muscle in the off-season ...and got a BA!! (that also means new suits for this season, too - yeah!)

After Pittsburgh I plan to head to Chicago for Jr Nationals. I competed there last year and had an awesome time.

How is your training going?

- Jen :waving:

8 weeks isnt so bad thats awesome!! and new "twins" of your own LOL woohoo!!!! Sounds like you had a serious offseason and you are ready to BRING IT this yr!!! we will be cheerin you on!:yippie::yippie:

oh and our "bulk" is going well!!! 3 more months of offseason for us! Thank you for asking!;)

[KP DIVA]

Welcome Jen!! You'll love it here!!



Hi Everyone!!

Thanks for inviting me over! What a great forum!

Less than 5 weeks till Pittsburgh!

Can't wait to see everyone!
Good Luck to all for an awesome 2008 Competition Season!

- Jen :waving:

[JenT]

Welcome Jen!! You'll love it here!!

Hi NC Fitdiva!

How is your training? Are you planning to compete in 2008?

- Jen

[KP DIVA]

Heyyyy! I'm currently in contest prep for Jr. U. Training is going well, just have to stay focused! I don't have a journal, but I read every1 else's for motivation.

Hi NC Fitdiva!

How is your training? Are you planning to compete in 2008?

- Jen

[Siouxcountry]

Hi Jen!

I put you on our list of competitors... LINK (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=67)

I believe we have 20 women here who plan to compete in Chicago. :)

[JenT]

Hi Jen!

I put you on our list of competitors... LINK (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=67)

I believe we have 20 women here who plan to compete in Chicago. :)

Hi Sioux!

Thanks for putting me on the list!

Chicago should be a great show!

- Jen

[Marie Ann Newman]

Hi Jen! Welcome to SC. I am sure that you will love it here. Everyone is so great.

Is anyone else doing the amatuer figure at the Pittsburg show? I have some friends in Charleston that are doing this show. I am really thinking about doing this show. My prep is going well and there will be alot of the same judges at this show as the Jr. USA and other national level shows that I plan to do. So I just might be going to Pittsburg in a few weeks.

If anyone has done this show in the past I would love to hear what you thought about it. Gary Udit normally puts on a top notch show so I am thinking that it would be worth going. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[JenT]

Hi Jen! Welcome to SC. I am sure that you will love it here. Everyone is so great.

Is anyone else doing the amatuer figure at the Pittsburg show? I have some friends in Charleston that are doing this show. I am really thinking about doing this show. My prep is going well and there will be alot of the same judges at this show as the Jr. USA and other national level shows that I plan to do. So I just might be going to Pittsburg in a few weeks.

If anyone has done this show in the past I would love to hear what you thought about it. Gary Udit normally puts on a top notch show so I am thinking that it would be worth going. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Marie Ann!
Yes, I already love it here! I did not know this site existed until the NPCfiguretwins invited me over a few days ago. It is awesome!

Sounds great that you may be coming to Pittsburgh! I am not sure of anyone else right now who is doing the show but there is usually a pretty good turnout of competitors.

This is my thrid time doing this show. (I live in Pittsburgh....only a mile or so from the venue). I did the show in 2005, 2007, and now this year.
You are right - Gary Udit is great and his shows are always top notch. He promotes the Master's Natioanls here in July too.
But actually Jim Manion is the promoter of the Pittsburgh show as this is his hometown. So of course this event is awesome. Organized, planned, runs smoothly, etc.

But this is the first year that they will be having both pre-judging and finals for the figure and fitness on the same day. In years past the Pro figure, and NPC fitness and figure pre-judging was Friday night and then the finals were Saturday night. This year pre-judging and finals are both on Saturday. So it will be a bit different in that respect.

Anyway, if you decide to come to Pittsburgh - let me know! I know the area well since I live here so I would be happy to help if you need help nagivating around the city and to know where things are located - such as the grocery store and the best place to eat after the show! LOL

Talk to you soon!
- Jen :)

[Siouxcountry]

Hi Jen! Welcome to SC. I am sure that you will love it here. Everyone is so great.

Is anyone else doing the amatuer figure at the Pittsburg show? I have some friends in Charleston that are doing this show. I am really thinking about doing this show. My prep is going well and there will be alot of the same judges at this show as the Jr. USA and other national level shows that I plan to do. So I just might be going to Pittsburg in a few weeks.

If anyone has done this show in the past I would love to hear what you thought about it. Gary Udit normally puts on a top notch show so I am thinking that it would be worth going. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

That would be cool if you end up competing in this event! :Cool: Keep us informed.

Who do you know in Charleston doing this show?

:)

[Marie Ann Newman]

That would be cool if you end up competing in this event! :Cool: Keep us informed.

Who do you know in Charleston doing this show?

:)

Well Sioux it looks like I am doing the show. I booked us a room last night. So Pittsburg here we come. I am very excited. I am ready to compete again.

It sounds like there is a handfull of girls from Charleston going to this show. My friends Ashley Dew and Brooke Kiser are scheduled to go. Shannon Meteraud and Melissa Griffin will be in the pro show. So it looks like South Carolina will be represented well at this show.

Below is a pic of Ashley Dew, Melissa Griffin and me at Brookes birthday party in Charleston in Feb.

[bree marsh]

Well Sioux it looks like I am doing the show. I booked us a room last night. So Pittsburg here we come. I am very excited. I am ready to compete again.

It sounds like there is a handfull of girls from Charleston going to this show. My friends Ashley Dew and Brooke Kiser are scheduled to go. Shannon Meteraud and Melissa Griffin will be in the pro show. So it looks like South Carolina will be represented well at this show.

Below is a pic of Ashley Dew, Melissa Griffin and me at Brookes birthday party in Charleston in Feb.

that's cool Mo....good practice for the jr.usas! you look so great already, i think you will do very well! you will also have ample time to get your body back together after the weekend, since it is 2 wks before...good luck!

[Shelly]

Well Sioux it looks like I am doing the show. I booked us a room last night. So Pittsburg here we come. I am very excited. I am ready to compete again.

It sounds like there is a handfull of girls from Charleston going to this show. My friends Ashley Dew and Brooke Kiser are scheduled to go. Shannon Meteraud and Melissa Griffin will be in the pro show. So it looks like South Carolina will be represented well at this show.

Below is a pic of Ashley Dew, Melissa Griffin and me at Brookes birthday party in Charleston in Feb.

Good Luck Mo you are gonna do great!

[JenT]

Well Sioux it looks like I am doing the show. I booked us a room last night. So Pittsburg here we come. I am very excited. I am ready to compete again.

It sounds like there is a handfull of girls from Charleston going to this show. My friends Ashley Dew and Brooke Kiser are scheduled to go. Shannon Meteraud and Melissa Griffin will be in the pro show. So it looks like South Carolina will be represented well at this show.

Below is a pic of Ashley Dew, Melissa Griffin and me at Brookes birthday party in Charleston in Feb.

Hey Marie Ann! Looks like I will see you in 4 and a half weeks! Awesome!

[Marie Ann Newman]

Hey Marie Ann! Looks like I will see you in 4 and a half weeks! Awesome!

Thanks JenT. I am really looking forward to meeting you. What class will you be in? I will be in class C 5'4" - 5'6" I am just under 5'6"

I may take you up on suggestions for some restaurants in the area.

[JenT]

Thanks JenT. I am really looking forward to meeting you. What class will you be in? I will be in class C 5'4" - 5'6" I am just under 5'6"

I may take you up on suggestions for some restaurants in the area.

I will be in C class too - I'm 5' 4 1/2". I am looking forward to meeting you too! ...and we'll be on stage together!

I can definitely give you some suggestions. When are you coming into town?

-Jen

[Siouxcountry]

Well Sioux it looks like I am doing the show. I booked us a room last night. So Pittsburg here we come. I am very excited. I am ready to compete again.


Cool! :cool:

Below is a pic of Ashley Dew, Melissa Griffin and me at Brookes birthday party in Charleston in Feb.Good luck to you ladies! :waving:

So we now have two members here who will be competing in the amateur event. :)

Marie Ann Newman (http://www.siouxcountry.com/member.php?u=41)

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[Marie Ann Newman]

I will be in C class too - I'm 5' 4 1/2". I am looking forward to meeting you too! ...and we'll be on stage together!

I can definitely give you some suggestions. When are you coming into town?

-Jen

Jen, we will be driving up on Friday. We should get there around 3:00pm I would guess. It is great that we will be in the same class. I can introduce you to a few of my friends that will in the show also. I love meeting other competitors at these shows. I have made some dear friends already. I can't wait. :woohoo:

[JenT]

Jen, we will be driving up on Friday. We should get there around 3:00pm I would guess. It is great that we will be in the same class. I can introduce you to a few of my friends that will in the show also. I love meeting other competitors at these shows. I have made some dear friends already. I can't wait. :woohoo:

That sounds good - I love to meet new people! One of the great things about competing is meeting people from all around the U.S....and even the world. I agree - I have made so many new and great friendships.

- Jen :yippie:

[FigureRX]

There are some minor changes to the schedule that we have posted in the Pittsburgh front stage area.

http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=24

Also the host hotel is now full. There are a couple of backups available.

[Siouxcountry]

FigureRX.com:

We have added Donna Louise Jones to the list.

[Jim Newman]

Cool! :cool:

Good luck to you ladies! :waving:

So we now have two members here who will be competing in the amateur event. :)



Sioux, we heard from Lori Staats yesterday and her and her husband Adam are both competing in Pittsburg. So you have 4 as of right now.

[Siouxcountry]

Sioux, we heard from Lori Staats yesterday and her and her husband Adam are both competing in Pittsburg. So you have 4 as of right now.

That is super! :awesome:

Lori Staats (http://www.siouxcountry.com/member.php?u=133)

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[Siouxcountry]

:cool:

Amateur competitor MarieAnn Newman 5 weeks out...

CLICK HERE (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=630)

Amateur competitor Lori Staats 6 weeks out...

CLICK HERE (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=592)

[Siouxcountry]

FigureRX.com:

LINK (http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=802)

FRIDAY, MAY 2 – MANDATORY CHECK-IN FOR ALL COMPETITORS!! – NO WEIGH-INS/CHECK-INS ON SATURDAY!!

All check-ins, meetings and competitions take place at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh - 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
• 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Mandatory Check-in/Weigh-in for ALL competitors.
• Competitors are NOT permitted to check-in/weigh-in on Saturday.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 – PREJUDGING - ALL COMPETITORS
• 8:00 AM - Competitor Meeting for NPC and IFBB Fitness and Figure competitors.
• 9:00 AM - Prejudging begins for Fitness and Figure.
• 11:00 AM - Competitor Meeting for Bodybuilders.
• Noon - Prejudging begins for Bodybuilders. (Prejudging will begin at Noon or at the end of the
Fitness/Figure Prejudging)

SATURDAY, MAY 3 – FINALS – ALL DIVISIONS
• 6:00 PM - Meeting for all competitors.
• 6:30 PM - Finals begins.

HOST HOTEL
• Holiday Inn Select University @ 412-682-6200 and ask for “NPC Competition” rate. HOTEL IS FULL AT THIS TIME!
• Alternate hotels in the area: Hampton Inn at 412-681-1000 or Best Western at 412- 683-6100

[Siouxcountry]

About Pro Nicole Wilkins...

Terry Goodlad:

I talked to Nicole last week and she is going to drop about 3lbs from her Arnold weight and she feels that will be exactly where she needs to be. She has no intention of ever being super hard and big. Young girl but she gets it and has not been sucked into the "get big to be a pro" thing. I would like to see her do well as a pro but I am thinking that may happen faster in figure than fitness for her.

LINK (http://bodysport.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=97&p=971#p971)

[Siouxcountry]

Hotel info...

http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=817

[Marie Ann Newman]

FigureRX.com:

LINK (http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=802)

Has anyone out there ordered show tickets for the Pitts. Pro show yet? I have tried to download the ticket form and an error comes up each time. I sent Gary Udit and Jim Manion e-mails and still haven't recieved it. Does anyone know where I can get the show ticket form?(not the entry form) The one on Gary Udit's site is still not functioning correctly. I appreciate any feed back, thanks.

[Marie Ann Newman]

Has anyone out there ordered show tickets for the Pitts. Pro show yet? I have tried to download the ticket form and an error comes up each time. I sent Gary Udit and Jim Manion e-mails and still haven't recieved it. Does anyone know where I can get the show ticket form?(not the entry form) The one on Gary Udit's site is still not functioning correctly. I appreciate any feed back, thanks.

Never mind I got the info now

[Siouxcountry]

Bodysport.com:

LINK (http://www.bodysport.com/archives/2008/04_april/pearosincity.html)

Pearo Hits Sin City

Melissa Pearo made a trip to Las Vegas this past weekend to get some shooting done before she competes in Pittsburgh in a couple weeks at the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure Championships. Pearo is a computer programmer for the FAA so monday to friday for the comely figure competitor is very "button-down and comfortable shoes" but she kindly shed the shackles of her low-key go government-grey work life to explore the more eye catching side of her personality.

Pearo is one of the IFBB Pro Figure athletes that was known for her muscularity and hardness but in passing conversation she welcomes the new rules and demand for softer bodies on stage. She was very close to what her contest shape will be when we shot and expects to present a softer, more streamlined look in Pittsburgh on May 3rd.
From the 2007 IFBB Europa Super Show...

[JenT]

2 WEEKS AND COUNTING!!!!

:tr:

[Siouxcountry]

2 WEEKS AND COUNTING!!!!

:tr:

How is prep going Jen? :)

[JenT]

How is prep going Jen? :)

Prep is going well. Thanks for asking, Sioux. :)

My weight was stuck for a couple of weeks and the scale just would not budge....now I have to watch that it doesn't start to take a nose dive!

I am really excited about this show. I feel like I can relax and enjoy competing since I am already qualified for a National show. .....but 6 weeks after Pittsburgh is Jr's and I will probably be a basket case! LOL

Well....off to the gym!!

- Jen :bench:

[Shelly]

Prep is going well. Thanks for asking, Sioux. :)

My weight was stuck for a couple of weeks and the scale just would not budge....now I have to watch that it doesn't start to take a nose dive!

I am really excited about this show. I feel like I can relax and enjoy competing since I am already qualified for a National show. .....but 6 weeks after Pittsburgh is Jr's and I will probably be a basket case! LOL

Well....off to the gym!!

- Jen :bench:

hey girl!

i said it further back in this thread but it was nice meeting you:)

[JenT]

hey girl!

i said it further back in this thread but it was nice meeting you:)

Shelly,

It was great to meet you too! :yippie: Wish we could meet up again soon. Will you be at any of the shows this summer even though you are not competing till Spet.?

How is your off season training? Is your BF competing this summer?

- Jen

[Shelly]

Shelly,

It was great to meet you too! :yippie: Wish we could meet up again soon. Will you be at any of the shows this summer even though you are not competing till Spet.?

How is your off season training? Is your BF competing this summer?

- Jen

Hi Jen:):)

ill be at many of the ny and jersey shows most likely. nick is competing at the golds in jersey and a MD show in oct/nov. Offseason is going well but im RRREADY to diet! being patient these last two months:)

[JenT]

Hi Jen:):)

ill be at many of the ny and jersey shows most likely. nick is competing at the golds in jersey and a MD show in oct/nov. Offseason is going well but im RRREADY to diet! being patient these last two months:)

Shelly,

Sounds great! It's awesome that Nick competes too and is there to support you. I know I could not do it without Victor's support! He definitely keeps me focused. We actually dieted together and competed @ 2 shows together last year and survived just fine - maybe we were just too carb depleted to argue LOL!

Hang tough in your off-season - it will all be worth it when you rock the stage!!! :awesome:

- Jen

[Shelly]

Shelly,

Sounds great! It's awesome that Nick competes too and is there to support you. I know I could not do it without Victor's support! He definitely keeps me focused. We actually dieted together and competed @ 2 shows together last year and survived just fine - maybe we were just too carb depleted to argue LOL!

Hang tough in your off-season - it will all be worth it when you rock the stage!!! :awesome:

- Jen

yess nick and i dont fight either we dont have the energy LOL

You look fantastic cant wait to see how well you do this year! Hopefully we run into eachother!:)

[Meriza]

Huong is actually tinier than me...and I thought I was the tiniest of the tiny's..if those are even words??!! I felt like a giant next to her on stage last year...Meriza too...she's very tiny as well. When Huong told me she weighed 93lbs I about fell out!!
Anyways, GO GIRL!! Mamma POWER!! :awesome:Alot of good competition at this show!!! Should be a good one!!

And yes, Alot of people does not realize how tiny I am until they meet me in person...lol!...I almost hit the 5 " feet mark and I usually compete at 96 lbs...

So, to all girls competing, esp to the shorties! GOODLUCK! ROCK that stage and have lotsa FUN!

[Siouxcountry]

Rosa, how is prep going for you?

I see you decided to compete at the California Pro as well. :)

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=898

[JenT]

yess nick and i dont fight either we dont have the energy LOL

You look fantastic cant wait to see how well you do this year! Hopefully we run into eachother!:)

Thanks sweetie! Hope to see you again soon!


10 DAYS TO GO!!!!


Jen :tr:

[Fitrose]

Rosa, how is prep going for you?

I see you decided to compete at the California Pro as well. :)

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=898

Hi!!!

Prep is going well. I was always doing the Cal show however forgot to submit my form! Looks like a big line up this year - can't wait.

Fitrose

[Siouxcountry]

Hi!!!

Prep is going well. I was always doing the Cal show however forgot to submit my form! Looks like a big line up this year - can't wait.

Fitrose

Best of luck, Rosa! Not much longer. When do you leave for the states?

[Fitrose]

Best of luck, Rosa! Not much longer. When do you leave for the states?

I'm judging the Australasian Championships this Sunday here in Sydney then I am off to New Zealand for final touch ups (Moe El Moussawi is taking care of my diet and water manipulation). I will then fly back to Sydney Tuesday night and leave for the States on Wednesday. I have three flights to catch for Pittsburgh - fun! NOT!

See all of you gals there. It will be a very interesting show indeed.

Rose x

[STL Joe]

Ouch - all that flying sounds rough. I hope it goes well for you.

Good luck - wish we could be there!

[Fitrose]

Ouch - all that flying sounds rough. I hope it goes well for you.

Good luck - wish we could be there!

Wish you were going to be there too! Will you be at the Cal show??? If so, we should definitely shoot!

Fitrose

[STL Joe]

Wish you were going to be there too! Will you be at the Cal show??? If so, we should definitely shoot!

Fitrose

No - we won't be there either. :( But yes, we have GOT to get together soon. I've been in awe of you since 07 Denver Pro. Somehow we'll have to make it happen this year! lol

Get that Olympia qualification, OK? :)

[Fitrose]

No - we won't be there either. :( But yes, we have GOT to get together soon. I've been in awe of you since 07 Denver Pro. Somehow we'll have to make it happen this year! lol

Get that Olympia qualification, OK? :)

I'm trying...x

Fitrose

[Siouxcountry]

Amateur Lori Staats two week out pics...

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?p=36884#post36884

[Siouxcountry]

FigureRX's 2008 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro preview...

http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=430

FigureRX Magazine has released an in-depth preview for the 2008 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure Championships, which will be held on Saturday, May 3rd.

April 25, 2008

Welcome to the FigureRX contest preview for the first major post-Arnold figure show of the season, the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro! We think that this lineup is an excellent indication of what we may see all year - this show is stacked! Between comebacks, past champions, professional debuts and Olympia and Arnold stars, the competition for the top five (and especially the top three Olympia qualifying spots) will be intense. Picking a top five for this show led to a lot of arguments in the corner conference room!

[JenT]

FigureRX's 2008 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro preview...

http://www.bodybuildingweekly.com/index.php?news=430


Awesome Preview!

5 DAYS TO GO!!!

[LIFTstudios]

The pros who will be competing in the PA Pro Figure this weekend please note the meeting date and time:

ATHLETE MEETING FOR ALL PITTSBURGH PRO FIGURE COMPETITORS
When: Friday, May 2, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORAL HALL
4141 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

[Fitrose]

I leave for LA today!!! Moe El Moussawi is coming along with me and will be at the show. See you all soon.

Fitrose

[Siouxcountry]

Ladies,

I want to wish you a safe trip, and a rockin' time! Good luck to you all! :waving:

[NYCStrongFox]

GOOD LUCK LADIES! I wish I could be there too to cheer you all on, but will be thinking of you all. Yes, have a safe trip and a great time! Best wishes!!:D

[Shelly]

good luck ladies and someone keep us posted:D

oh and take pics:camera:

[Betsy]

Good Luck everyone!!!!!!! Cant wait to see pics!

[Siouxcountry]

A few pics of Pro Allison Williams the day before prejudging...

http://www.anatigre.proboards105.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=showcoverage&thread=813&page=3#43235

[Siouxcountry]

Nicole Wilkins:

LINK (http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests/2008/05/02/2008-ifbb-pittsburg-pro-figure/)

We just arrived in PA last night and are settled into our room. Alan and I drove since it is only about five hours from Detroit. I relaxed last night and today before I go conveniently across the street to the venue for our athletes meeting at 5pm. There are around 20 girls in the IFBB Pro Figure line up, so it will be great competition!

Some of the girls I met at the Arnold this year, but it looks like a few new faces are going to be here too. I feel good about what I am bringing to the stage. I’ve worked really hard and feel like this is the best I’ve ever looked. Hopefully the judges feel the same.

[Siouxcountry]

Hardbody.com:

I caught up with a few of the figure pros tonight as they made their way through check-in. Catherine Andersen is ready to go but it seems her google maps isn’t working the best. Her hotel is located by the airport, which is a 30-40 minute drive. Huong Arcinas is in great shape and appears to have done her homework this time. She tells me she is weighing 94lbs (that’s at 4′10″). Heather Mae French’s plane was delayed and she was frantically on her way to the hotel when I met up with her. IFBB Fitness Pro Shannon Dey made an appearance at the check-in and will be guest posing in a couple weeks at the NPC JR USAs. Carla Salotti, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, tells me she was in a car accident and her mother has been ill so she has been out of the gym a few weeks. She looked great and has her sights set on the Tampa Pro Show. Jenn Gates had just finished up a photo shoot with JM Manion when I saw her and she said it was fun and went well. She is at the show working the 8-ball Nutrition booth. She looked like she was ready to compete but laughed when I told her that. Heather Green wrapped up a shoot yesterday with JM Manion and is anxiously awaiting her after contest meal which I’m told may involve pizza. Allison Jones-Williams was her usual sparky self when I saw her earlier in the day and I witnessed her being wrong for what may be the first time. Yes, tis I who runs this site. http://www.hardbody.com/news/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif Kim Oddo was looking jacked! Dude has been hitting the weights since I saw him in Nationals and looks a couple weeks out from a show.

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/05/02/ifbb-pittsburgh-pro-figure-update/

[Lisa E]

HAS ANYBODY HEARD ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT THE SHOW.

THE ONE PIECE ROUND IS DONE IS ALL THAT I HAVE HEARD.

ANY PICTURES AVAILABLE AS YET?

[Shelly]

1st call out
teresa anthony, nicole wilkins, amy fry

2nd
catherine, heather mae french, and heather green

[AnneP]

www.hardbody.com/news


The prejudging has ended and the top three will be Amy Fry, Nicole Wilkins and Teresa Anthony. It most likely be in that order. They are all three great but I am most impressed with the pro debut of Ms. Anthony. She will most likely qualify for the Olympia her first time out. Very impressive showing. Nicole and Amy are both beautiful. The tall girls ruled this morning. The remaining top five are a toss up but it looks like Shannon Meteraud and Heather Mae French will get the nod. Huong Arcinas looked great despite being the shortest competitor on stage. Heather Green should place in the top ten as well as Catherine Andersen. I’ll report more later when back to the hotel. The ladies all came in softer and definitely listened to the mandate. Check out the photos on flexonline.com later.

[KP DIVA]

That's great news to hear Teresa made 1st Call out in her pro debut!! Best of luck 2 all the competitors!!

www.hardbody.com/news

[Siouxcountry]

Thanks Shelly, and Anne! :waving:

I am very excited for our members Nicole, and Teresa! :respect:

[Siouxcountry]

Any news on our amateurs? JenT, Lori, & MarieAnn?

[Noel Clark]

Got a text from MO...said she might be in the running...:awesome:

[Siouxcountry]

Got a text from MO...said she might be in the running...:awesome:

:woohoo:

[Siouxcountry]

FIRST CALL OUT!

Teresa Anthony, Amy Fry, & Nicole Wilkins...

[bree marsh]

FIRST CALL OUT!

Teresa Anthony, Amy Fry, & Nicole Wilkins...

so i registered at MD so i could see the pics and it won't log me in...what gives!?

i like teresa!!!

[Siouxcountry]

so i registered at MD so i could see the pics and it won't log me in...what gives!?

i like teresa!!!

Other people have had that problem too. You have to log in again.

[Siouxcountry]

MD.com Pro comparison pics... LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&divisioncode=1052&comparisons=yes&classcode=5967)

[ambydawn]

Everyone looks great. I LOVE Teresa's shape! :bowdown:

[Siouxcountry]

More...

[Siouxcountry]

... :)

[Shelly]

great shots sioux. great top 3!

[scottnva]

any word on how lori did?

[Siouxcountry]

PRO!

Top 5...

1. Amy Fry
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Teresa Anthony
4. Heather Mae French
5. Shannon Meteraud

http://www.figurerx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=840

[NYCStrongFox]

PRO!

Top 5...

1. Amy Fry
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Teresa Anthony
4. Heather Mae French
5. Shannon Meteraud

Teresa Anthony's physique is beautiful. Congrats to the top 5!

[Noel Clark]

Pics are up of the comparisons for NPC

[Siouxcountry]

Pics are up of the comparisons for NPC

MD.com NPC Comparison pics... LINK (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&eventcode=1239)

[Siouxcountry]

More...

[JISFIT]

Thanks for posting pics so fast I knew you would.....I found the results and returned to the site for the pics....again thanks!

[Betsy]

Great top 3 for Pros-- cant wait to see the amatuers!

[darlina]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess I'll be hitting IHOP tomorroow! Personally, I love how Teresa, Shannon and Heather looked. Congrats to all the girls

[dvsness]

Something about Heather Mae French really caught my eye. Great presentation in the comparison shots - no good ones in her file on MD for this show though. This is the best I've seen her.

[FigureRX]

We should have our report by early AM ....

1. Amy Fry
2. Nicole Wilkins
3. Teresa Anthony
4. Heather Mae French
5. Shannon Meteraud
6. Heather Green
7. Catherine Andersen
8. Huong Arcinas
9. Bernadette Galvan
10. Allison Jones-Williams
11. Hazal Nelson
12. Tivisay Briceno
13. Melissa Pearo
14. Nicole Pitcher-Scott
15. Rosa-Maria Romero
16. Melissa Montanaro-Griffin
17. Brenda Marie Smith
18. Laura Sutter
18. Tammy Strome

[Siouxcountry]

MD.com pro individual one piece prejudging pics are up...

CLICK HERE (http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1238)

Champion Amy Fry...

[Siouxcountry]

BOARD MEMBERS - PROS

Nicole Wilkins, & Teresa Anthony...

[SBT]

Thanks for posting the pictures and the results :D

[Siouxcountry]

Shannon Meteraud, Heather Green, & Rosa Maria-Romero...

[Siouxcountry]

great shots sioux. great top 3!

Thanks for posting pics so fast I knew you would.....I found the results and returned to the site for the pics....again thanks!

Thanks for posting the pictures and the results :D

My pleasure! :howdy:

[Siouxcountry]

I noticed only 19 competed. What happen to Donna Louise Jones, & Briana Tindall?

[darlina]

Sioux, great coverage and so quick. Those of us competing at the Cal have been biting our nails waiting to see the "look" for 2008. Everyone was beautiful and much softer than at the Arnold. The IFBB held up to their word.

Thanks to Isac too for being the first to get the prejudging notes up on the web.

[Siouxcountry]

Sioux, great coverage and so quick. Those of us competing at the Cal have been biting our nails waiting to see the "look" for 2008. Everyone was beautiful and much softer than at the Arnold. The IFBB held up to their word.


Indeed, not much hardness in this show. Little vascularity.

We'll see if the trend continues.

[AnneP]

Thanks, Sioux!

Well ... what could I say.... The first thing I said when saw pics "they could be harder". Personally I liked more the harder look... But maybe I just have to live with this..

[CQ!]

I noticed only 19 competed. What happen to Donna Louise Jones, & Briana Tindall?

I wondered if Donna names should have even been on the list? I wondered that when I saw it. I thought IFBB rules said you could only do one division per year, and she did fitness already. I have no clue, just as an aside..

Congrats to all who competed..

[Siouxcountry]

I wondered if Donna names should have even been on the list? I wondered that when I saw it. I thought IFBB rules said you could only do one division per year, and she did fitness already. I have no clue, just as an aside..

Nicole Wilkins has competed in both figure and fitness this year.

[Siouxcountry]

Flex Online:

http://www.flexonline.com/pittsburghpro_figure_amyfry/news/422

[CQ!]

Nicole Wilkins has competed in both figure and fitness this year.

Hah, thanks, I did not know that.

Well good, as I found that rule very ghey anyway.

[Siouxcountry]

I am disappointed that no female pros guest posed at this event. 12 male pros, but no females.

Would have been cool to see Debbie Bramwell, or Cathy LeFrancois on stage, or how about an entertaining routine by Jen Hendershott.

[bree marsh]

Something about Heather Mae French really caught my eye. Great presentation in the comparison shots - no good ones in her file on MD for this show though. This is the best I've seen her.

i thought so too, she was beautiful!

[NYCStrongFox]

Indeed, not much hardness in this show. Little vascularity.

We'll see if the trend continues.

Looking at the comparisons, I noticed that too and the pros all seem to bring in that steady look of what the judges want. But, we know we end up seeing a mixed bag of apples at the amateur level - let's see how that goes this year. I usually like a harder look, but these ladies carried this "softer" look incredibly. None looking like just swimsuit models - they all looked so good. I noticed Shannon Meteraud immediately softened her look since she usually comes in harder and continues to look great. Congrats to the top 5 winners :awesome:

[ambydawn]

Looking at the comparisons, I noticed that too and the pros all seem to bring in that steady look of what the judges want. But, we know we end up seeing a mixed bag of apples at the amateur level - let's see how that goes this year. I usually like a harder look, but these ladies carried this "softer" look incredibly. None looking like just swimsuit models - they all looked so good. I noticed Shannon Meteraud immediately softened her look since she usually comes in harder and continues to look great. Congrats to the top 5 winners :awesome:

Agreed. It's obvious how much softer they are from the rear shots. I also usually like a harder look, but everyone looked awesome!
It is nice to know that they actually rewarded the look they requested... of course, the new "mandate" seemed like it was followed pretty consistently, so it's hard to say what would've happened had they not.

[Shelly]

Looks like our own JENT won her class!!! :respect:




and yes the softer look was apparent from the pros down to the amateurs!

[KristenAnn]

Congrats! How did MO do? I saw some comparison shots and I think she was center in call outs and looked great!

Even though girls came in softer, those lights on that stage in Pittsburgh are really weird. They REALLY soften everyone and the detail is lost in pictures. I saw it when I competed there last year, when comparing the girls I saw in person to the pictures... some were very lean and had lots of lines, but the pictures showed none of that. I saw a bunch of other peeps posting about how the lighting was bad there, but there wasn't any real way to improve it.

[darlina]

Indeed, not much hardness in this show. Little vascularity.

We'll see if the trend continues.

Dare I challenge the trend??? :boxer:I don't think its possible for me to look that soft. I can come in softer in the lower body just by holding more water but upper body just always ends up vascular and leaner looking. I haven't trained arms in years and they still look like I do. Its crazy. I'm sticking with my approach....try to show up with a physique I like as well as taking heed of the standards set forth by the judges. Let's see what the Cal brings next!

Freaking out to the MAX!!:shocked:

[Siouxcountry]

2008 NPC Pittsburgh Final Results! :waving:

Bodybuilding

Overall

Joy Henderson

Heavyweight

1. Jessica Work

Middleweight

1. Colleen Palmeri
2. Deanna Stobbe
3. Terri Kouris
4. Toni West

Lightweight

1. Joy Henderson
2. Patti Mamula
3. Melanie Lelil
4. Christy Brown

Figure

Overall

Amanda Breznau

Class A

1. Ashlynn Evans
2. Kara Flowers
3. Gwen Oberlin
4. Pamela Jaeger
5. Dora Trikoupis

Class B

1. Heather Olds
2. Trina Thompson
3. Rommey Murphy
4. Rachael Brandenburg
5. Nichole Maisano
6. Amy Boeckmann
7. Lindsay Sollers
8. Shonda Lewis
9. Amy Hursh
10. Dawn Emmons

Class C

1. Jennifer Toth
2. Ashley Dew
3. Marie Newman
4. Tineka Washington
5. Debbie Cox
6. Stacy Helfinstine
7. Shelly Poe
8. Marlinea Echohawk
9. Laura Mealey
10. Kate Ryan
11. Crystal Primerano
12. Theresa Ivancik
13. Crystal Garlano
14. Nicole Taylor

Class D

1. Amanda Breznau
2. Sharon Horsi
3. Kristen Nagrani
4. Tara Zito
5. Sara Bedrossian
6. Renee Jalbert
7. Lola Avazova
8. Lori Staats
9. Reagan Mengel
10. Tara Beck
11. Amber Mixell
12. Monica Duncan
13. Melissa Engelman
14. Christy Brown

Masters Overall

Marie Newman

Masters Class A

1. Shonda Lewis
2. Amy Hursh
3. Pamela Jaeger
4. Dawn Emmons

Masters Class B

1. Marie Newman
2. Shelly Poe
3. Debbie Cox
4. Kristen Nagrani
5. Renee Jalbert
6. Lola Avazova
7. Lori Staats
8. Monica Duncan
9. Crystal Garlano
10. Sharon Phillips

Fitness

1. Ashlynn Evans
2. Brooke Kiser
3. Alissa Carpio

[DanielleA]

Congrats to all!!! Wow NPC was stacked. Everyone looked great! :bowdown:

Just wondering if any pros would be kind enough to give feedback on what the judges had to say to them. For example, I know Heather Green mentioned on a board somewhere that she had been told to stop training legs. Did the judges tell you to tone down the muscle Heather? :confused:

Thanks!

[Siouxcountry]

Congrats! How did MO do? I saw some comparison shots and I think she was center in call outs and looked great!


MarieAnn won the overall figure masters title... :)

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=1104

Dare I challenge the trend??? :boxer:I don't think its possible for me to look that soft. I can come in softer in the lower body just by holding more water but upper body just always ends up vascular and leaner looking. I haven't trained arms in years and they still look like I do. Its crazy. I'm sticking with my approach....try to show up with a physique I like as well as taking heed of the standards set forth by the judges. Let's see what the Cal brings next!


Bring the best YOU! :) Some women look better harder, some softer.

[NYCStrongFox]

Dare I challenge the trend??? :boxer:I don't think its possible for me to look that soft. I can come in softer in the lower body just by holding more water but upper body just always ends up vascular and leaner looking. I haven't trained arms in years and they still look like I do. Its crazy. I'm sticking with my approach....try to show up with a physique I like as well as taking heed of the standards set forth by the judges. Let's see what the Cal brings next!

Freaking out to the MAX!!:shocked:

No freaking out girl! You'll be fine. Keep doing what you are doing - stick to your plan, you're looking awesome. This was just about "this" show.

[Siouxcountry]

:waving:

Heather Mae French (4th), Nicole Wilkins (2nd), Amy Fry (1st), Teresa Anthony (3rd), & Shannon Meteraud (5th)...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/coconutsandapples/NEW/top5-1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/coconutsandapples/NEW/top5-2.jpg

[DixieReynolds]

Seems like the lighting was bad and probly smoothed them out in the pics. Every site I have been to has someone commenting on it, so I think we can probably assume they were a bit harder than the pics show.

Thats awesome for Teresa Anthony!!! What a great way to start out her pro career!

[Siouxcountry]

TOP 5!

Heather Mae French, Nicole Wilkins, Amy Fry, Teresa Anthony, & Shannon Meteraud... :)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/coconutsandapples/NEW/PB1.jpg

FULL RESULTS / SCORE SHEETS

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/coconutsandapples/NEW/PB2.gif

LINK (http://www.ifbbpro.com/results/2008-pittsburgh-pro-figure/)

[LIFTstudios]

The women were all softer on stage and the top three were spot on with what should have been rewarded to go to the Olympia. They were NOT hard at all, all the women. It was very clear the women got the message and the judges rewarded it.

The lighting wasn't that bad. It is held in a very old historic venue, which is very cool, but it makes it difficult to light.

[Heather Green]

Congrats to all!!! Wow NPC was stacked. Everyone looked great! :bowdown:

Just wondering if any pros would be kind enough to give feedback on what the judges had to say to them. For example, I know Heather Green mentioned on a board somewhere that she had been told to stop training legs. Did the judges tell you to tone down the muscle Heather? :confused:

Thanks!

LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.

[NYCStrongFox]

Great pic and so is the one posted at the top of this board.

[DanielleA]

LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.

LOL alright, well that's a better response than strip down your hard earned muscle! You were right there in the running, I am SURE your O-qualification will be coming soon. Thanks for responding!

[Betsy]

Congrats to ALL the women who competed!!!!!! I think the new look that the judges are going for is GREAT and the package that the pros brought to show these new standards looked phenomenal!!!!! :bowdown::bowdown:

[Shelly]

LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.
soft?? you looked right on target and if anything on the harder side:confused:

either way you looked great so keep doing your thang girl:bowdown:

[JISFIT]

Congrats to ALL the women who competed!!!!!! I think the new look that the judges are going for is GREAT and the package that the pros brought to show these new standards looked phenomenal!!!!! :bowdown::bowdown:

Yes the women look spectacular absolutely phenominal! However, soft...Hmmmmm when I look at the pics of Teresa Anthony and Amy Fry I don't see soft or softer....it's subjective I guess! However, without being there it's hard to judge....I love all the ladies. It's so hard to do what they do or for that matter what we all do .....so my hats are off to all training for upcoming shows! :bowdown:

[JenT]

CONGRATS to all the Pro and Amateur Girls this weekend!!! Everyone looked amazing!!! :awesome:


LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.

Heather,
I was in awe of your legs....I looked at them backstage wondering how I could get my hamstrings to look like yours! You are beautiful! I am confident you will get your O qualification soon! :)
- Jen

[JenFerFigure]

Big CONGRATS to all the ladies at this Pittsburgh Pro. Everyone looked simply spectacular! :awesome:

[Jennifer Gates]

LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.


Heather, you looked great btw!!:respect:

I actually got to watch this show:popcorn:...which was very nice!!

I agree with Heather in we need to come in just a LITTLE softer, which is just changing small things...not "drying out" as much, not pumping up before going on stage, standing a tad more relaxed on stage, not hitting or flexing legs as hard. You could tell most girls were standing a tad bit more relaxed with their legs...job well done!!:respect:

Amy, Nicole, and Theresa looked Fab. And Shannon really looked great too..she had come in smaller this show and not as "hard" still TIGHT though!!!

[Siouxcountry]

LOL!! I was told by a judge that my legs were too soft. "Just tighten up your legs...."
It's going to be hard for me to find the balance, since so far my legs last year were too hard at some shows and this year so far, too soft. My opinion, we need to come in a little softer now, and I mean A LITTLE.

Hello, hello, Heather! :waving:

Welcome to the best message board on the planet! :popcorn:

I thought you looked great on stage. :respect:

[Siouxcountry]

MD.com is starting to upload individual pics of the NPC Pittsburgh...

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1239

Bodybuilding champ, Joy Henderson, Figure overall, Amanda Breznau, and Masters Figure champ, Marie Ann Newman... :)

[Louisianagirl]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for all the love and support for my Pro debut...what an experience! I can say I am happy about my placings. The ladies look fantastic...big congrats to Amy Fry for her big win, great job lady. Congrats to the top 5, including myself. hehehe.

I enjoyed my conversations with Huong (such a sweetie pie), Nicole (beautiful young lady), Bernadette (extremely nice and positive lady) and Melissa Griffth (my figure nationals buddy). I would like to say big thanks to Jenn Gates for her prep talk she gave me for the show...thanks girl, you are wonderful. Also, would like to thank my friend, Claire Davies for coming out to support me.

[JISFIT]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for all the love and support for my Pro debut...what an experience! I can say I am happy about my placings. The ladies look fantastic...big congrats to Amy Fry for her big win, great job lady. Congrats to the top 5, including myself. hehehe.

I enjoyed my conversations with Huong (such a sweetie pie), Nicole (beautiful young lady), Bernadette (extremely nice and positive lady) and Melissa Griffth (my figure nationals buddy). I would like to say big thanks to Jenn Gates for her prep talk she gave me for the show...thanks girl, you are wonderful. Also, would like to thank my friend, Claire Davies for coming out to support me.

A big congrats to you from Maryland.....I read you were from Maryland but I see you may be from Louisiana....anywho I am wishing you the best at the Olympia and beyond!!!

[KMS]

Congrats ladies on such a spectacular showing. MUAH
HIIIII Jenn!!! Hope you had a great time.

[Louisianagirl]

Jisfit...I am originially from Louisiana, but I have been living in Maryland for 10 yrs. I will never forget my home state. :)

Thanks for the congrats.

[JISFIT]

Jisfit...I am originially from Louisiana, but I have been living in Maryland for 10 yrs. I will never forget my home state. :)

Thanks for the congrats.


Cool....thanks for responding.....Ft. Washington, Maryland is rooting for ya!!!

[Louisianagirl]

Thanks Jisfit...I need all the support I can get. :)

Fort Washington in the house, I am in Glen Burnie.

T

[JISFIT]

Thanks Jisfit...I need all the support I can get. :)

Fort Washington in the house, I am in Glen Burnie.

T

You've got it I'm on Team Teresa 2008' for sure!!!!

[Siouxcountry]

Hi Teresa! :waving: First Heather Green unlurks, and now you, this is a great day for SC.com! :awesome:

What a show, eh? Did you enjoy any treats after the show? :eat: :D

What is next for you?

[darlina]

Are there any pics from the two piece round floating around?

[FigureRX]

Says the athlete with the abs in the avatar, waiting to compare .... :popcorn: ;)

Are there any pics from the two piece round floating around?

[darlina]

Says the athlete with the abs in the avatar, waiting to compare .... :popcorn:;)

LOL! I'm getting the feeling that I'm pretty predictable....:coffee:

[Siouxcountry]

Are there any pics from the two piece round floating around?

Haven't come across any yet.

[DixieReynolds]

Heather, you looked great btw!!:respect:

I actually got to watch this show:popcorn:...which was very nice!!

I agree with Heather in we need to come in just a LITTLE softer, which is just changing small things...not "drying out" as much, not pumping up before going on stage, standing a tad more relaxed on stage, not hitting or flexing legs as hard. You could tell most girls were standing a tad bit more relaxed with their legs...job well done!!:respect:

Amy, Nicole, and Theresa looked Fab. And Shannon really looked great too..she had come in smaller this show and not as "hard" still TIGHT though!!!

Hi Jenn and Heather! I have to say, it is nice to hear the pros agreeing with going a bit to the softer side. I totally aree with you on your statement there. Seems like everyone was just a TAD softer, but still hard enough without taking the extreme. It always kills me that when the judges say a bit softer everyone starts with the whole bikini contest comments and I just don't get it! I live on the beach and there aint no bikini contest bodies that look like you ladies! Looks like everyone brought what the judges asked for and there is NO WAY anyone looked like bikini models!!! GREAT JOB!!!! YOU ALL LOOKED PHENOMENAL!!!

[LIFTstudios]

I took shots of both one and two piece and will be going on FLEXonline.com. I'll holla atcha when they go live.

[IslandGirl]

I am so thrilled for Heather Mae French!!! She is such a sweetheart and look phenom! I'll have to try and get her over to this board!!!

[Siouxcountry]

I took shots of both one and two piece and will be going on FLEXonline.com. I'll holla atcha when they go live.

When you got them up post a link. Thanks!

I am so thrilled for Heather Mae French!!! She is such a sweetheart and look phenom! I'll have to try and get her over to this board!!!

Please do. :)

[darlina]

I took shots of both one and two piece and will be going on FLEXonline.com. I'll holla atcha when they go live.


:bowdown: SWEEEEET!!!!!! with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry on top! Uh oh, just made myself hungry again.:banghead:

[darlina]

Heather, you looked great btw!!:respect:

I actually got to watch this show:popcorn:...which was very nice!!

I agree with Heather in we need to come in just a LITTLE softer, which is just changing small things...not "drying out" as much, not pumping up before going on stage, standing a tad more relaxed on stage, not hitting or flexing legs as hard. You could tell most girls were standing a tad bit more relaxed with their legs...job well done!!:respect:

Amy, Nicole, and Theresa looked Fab. And Shannon really looked great too..she had come in smaller this show and not as "hard" still TIGHT though!!!


Thanks so much to Jennifer and Heather for both giving their views on the new criteria. I have to admit I got a bit freaked about the whole thing but after your comments I'm feeling better. Thanks so much to both of you. :frog:

[darlina]

Hey Sioux!! :ass: :dvsness: :Melissa: So, what's it take to get kicked off of this forum?!





:rolf:

[Siouxcountry]

Hey Sioux!! :ass: :dvsness: :Melissa: So, what's it take to get kicked off of this forum?!





:rolf:

You behave! :D

:dvsness:

[DanielleA]

Thanks Theresa for posting about your experience. We hope the pros keep the comments coming!

Congrats on the excellent placing at your first pro show, and the O qualification. You looked beautiful!

[Siouxcountry]

MD.com two piece pics are up!... :)

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1238

[darlina]

You behave! :D

:dvsness:

O....kay.......... I've been wanting to use those smilies so bad it was killing me! :daz:

[4evrstroud]

I'm happy that I can still see abs on Amy... this takes some worrying off of my shoulders.............

[Jennifer Gates]

I'm happy that I can still see abs on Amy... this takes some worrying off of my shoulders.............

Oh yes....all the girls still had abs. They still want us lean and tight!!
The judges are not asking for that much change. Just the small things...like I said posing more relaxed on stage, not flexing the legs as much...
also not drying out as much....just avoiding the real hard, dry look...which is lots healthier. and actually looks healthier on stage.
also not pumping up before going on stage.


has anyone been to a national level show for the last two years....the judges would say over and over to relax the shoulders to all figure girls...which all makes sense now. Not sure if they've said that at the Pro shows???

hope this makes sense. I just really don't think what they are asking is a bad thing!! The girls at Pittsburgh all still looked GREAT!!

[cray17]

Thank you so much for clearing this up Jenn. I'm not gonna lie to you guys and gals; when I heard about the changes, I seriously thought this was gonna add fuel to the fire for figure critics on the whole "figure is nothing but a bikini contest" thing.

I'm happy to say that I was wrong and those defending this were right from the beginning. ;) However...I won't call this change a success until this year's Olympia is over. Is that acceptable? :confused:

[bree marsh]

makes PERRRRRRRRRRFECT sense!!! thanks for the input jen!

[4evrstroud]

Thanks Jen!! Yes, it does make sense and total comfort in the mind for what they will be looking for.

[Louisianagirl]

Thanks Theresa for posting about your experience. We hope the pros keep the comments coming!

Congrats on the excellent placing at your first pro show, and the O qualification. You looked beautiful!
Hey Nellie, thanks so much..I am still on cloud 9..as I am sitting here suppose to be working. lol. I can honestly, this was the first time in all my competitions I wasnt a nervous train wreck. lol. I was actually pretty calm and relaxed, not quite sure why but it definitely was a good feeling.

[Louisianagirl]

:bowdown: SWEEEEET!!!!!! with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry on top! Uh oh, just made myself hungry again.:banghead:
Hey Darlina,

Good luck at the Cal Pro...go out there and work it girl. All the best!

[Louisianagirl]

Teresa Anthony's physique is beautiful. Congrats to the top 5!
Hey there lady,

Thanks for the kind words...I am extremely happy of the outcome of my debut..what a feeling. :)

[Louisianagirl]

Everyone looks great. I LOVE Teresa's shape! :bowdown:
Hey Ambydawn, thanks for the love..much appreciated. Good luck this competition year.

[Lisa E]

YOU LOOKED VERY GOOD THERESA! CONGRATS.

[Louisianagirl]

YOU LOOKED VERY GOOD THERESA! CONGRATS.

Thanks Elissa...your avatar pic is very very nice. Good luck in your competition season. Take Care.

[Shelly]

teresa!!! you looked phenominal!!!

congrats on your pro debut girl go get em this year!!:awesome:

[cray17]

Hey Theresa! Great pro debut there. Good luck at the Olympia! :cool:

[Siouxcountry]

J.M. Manion's one and two piece photos! :)

One piece...

http://www.ifbbpro.com/results/2008-pittsburgh-pro-figure-from-the-lens-of-jm-manion-part-1/

Two piece...

http://www.ifbbpro.com/results/2008-pittsburgh-pro-figure-from-the-lens-of-jm-manion-part-2/

[Siouxcountry]

Ruth Silverman:

LINK (http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/ruth/?p=93)

Hometown honey Amy Fry scored her first pro victory at the ’08 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure Championship on May 3, surprising absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to current action in the figure ranks. Second was Nicole Wilkins, who’s now earned Olympia qualifications in both the fitness and figure—also not a shock to this reporter—while Teresa Anthony, flying under the media buzz, picked up the third Big O slot in her pro debut.

Nineteen built-by-barbell bodies lined the stage in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial auditorium for Jim Manion’s annual event, held in conjunction with the NPC Pittsburgh Championships. It was the first show since the Figure International—and since the athletes received a letter from the IFBB Pro League (of which Mr. Manion is the chairman) asking them to tone it down, physiquewise. The perceived wisdom in the press pit was that the ladies had complied. I was too focused on trying to photograph them to notice at the time, but in comparing photos from the two shows—and allowing for differences in lighting, cameras and other relevant factors—it appears that they did, somewhat, starting with Fry, whose six-pack and shoulders were not quite as etched.


Heather Mae French brought a beautiful presentation to the stage and finished fourth, making this the breakout competition she’s been seeking since she hit the pros a couple of years ago. Fifth went to veteran Shannon Meteraud, whose lean, not-too-hard and not-too-soft body may have been at its best ever. There’s little doubt that both those athletes will get their Olympia qualifications by season’s end.

Other ladies who caught my eye included Heather Green, Catherine Anderson and Huong Arcinas. As they finish sixth, seventh and eighth, respectively, I guess you could say I agreed with most of the panel’s choices. Bernadette Galvan and Allison Williams rounded out a strong top 10.

As mentioned above, Fry was the hands-down favorite to win this show (she placed third here last year), and not just because she comes from Pittsburgh. The prediction was a “well, duh”—she was coming off a third-place finish at the International and outranked everyone else in the lineup. Any hometown advantage was backed up by the package she brought to the stage.

Many of the women who came to quarter-turn in Pittsburgh were headed next to LosAngeles for the IFBB California Pro Figure Championship on May 24 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. That’s Memorial Day Weekend, which has become a huge time for physique festivities in the L.A. area, including the Cal Pro, the accompanying NPC California Championships (now open to United States residents from all 50 states) and the Muscle Beach International Classic in Venice on May 25 and 26.

At the Cal I’ll have a real photographer or two on hand, so I can concentrate on looking at what I’m looking at and get a better handle on the Goldilocks factor—as in who’s coming in not-too-hard and not-too-soft but just right.

[Siouxcountry]

J.M. Manion's pics of the show.................

http://www.jmmanion.com/Regionaldivisions.cfm?catid=11