This is how a Fit Barbie smiles! 

There has been a lot of excitement this past week as the Arnold Classic just wrapped up and Ashley Kaltwasser continues to reign as Bikini Queen. The Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic is fast approaching this weekend and all of the competitors are going through peak week as we speak, er write. We want to wish all of the competitors luck this weekend and to remind you all to enjoy the show and have fun on stage! You have all worked so hard and dedicated so much for this moment so don’t forget to have some fun and shine! The worst thing a competitor can do to is stress out before stepping out on stage, psych themselves out, forget to smile, and rush through the process. Own it up there and take it all in. It will go by faster than you think and you won’t be able to get that time back!

Exciting News – Kristin’s Partnership with Bombshell Fitness

Remember I said I had a big announcement to make? Well here it is! Lots have been wondering what I have been up to lately. Between completing my Master's, coaching, working full time, and having fun I am excited to announce I teamed up with Bombshell Fitness a few months ago and have started to build my fitness empire! As you may know, fitness, health, sports, and helping people are things that I am extremely passionate about, and my main goal is to inspire people to live healthy and active lifestyles. Check out our website and take a look at my promo video to see how my clients are achieving maximal fitness and health results!

For more info please check out  www.bombshellfitness.ca

Team Fit Barbie Athlete of the Month – Marianne Cottingham

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

A little about myself: I've always been active in various sports and activities but I wanted to dedicate my energy to focus on building mass and trimming fat, so I decided to pursue a fitness competition. I keep very busy as a rule, running my own business and working at a second practice, while attending school as well. Since this prep began four months ago, I finished my degree, worked through pre requisites, and got accepted to graduate school starting in 5 months! I will be doing a master’s degree in counselling psychology which I am very excited about.

Q: Why did you choose Team Fit Barbie?

I chose Team Fit Barbie because I felt that Kristin would be the right coach to prep me based on her academic and athletic background, as well as her approach to success. Having been through the prep for months, I believe I made the right choice Kristin is a very dedicated coach who was patient and helpful; I had many questions! Having now been part of the team, I am glad to have teammates for support who are going through the process and facing similar challenges and successes.

Q: What is your favourite training day?

At first I was dreading leg days, but by the end of prep, leg days became my favourite training days! Specifically the glutes & hamstring workout!

Q: Words to live by:

Words to live by would definitely be "trust the process". That's important especially during challenges or when you feel like you have hit a plateau. Things do keep changing!

Recipe of the Month –Clean Cupcakes!

Get your sweet fix during prep while snacking on these delish treats!

1 cup of oat flour (grind up rolled oats)

½ cup of Visalus protein powder (tastes like cake mix so this is the best to use)!

8 oz plain greek yogurt

4 egg whites

¼ cup of water

¼ tsp sea salt

½ tsp baking soda

1/3 cup cocoa powder

Stevia to taste (I use ~ ½ tsp)

Icing:

1 cup plain greek yogurt

Mix in whatever flavour you like. I normally use PB2, cocoa powder, or flavoured stevia to mix with the greek yogurt.

Bake for 350F for 16 minutes. Makes 1 dozen cupcakes. Enjoy!

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Team Fit Barbie & Team Genetx wishes you luck!

Here are some athletes to look out for this weekend as they make their bikini debut at the Leigh Brandt Muscle Classic:

Dana Maternick - Team Fit Barbie. This 18 year old bombshell is going to turn some heads with her ripped abs, tiny waist, and toned legs!

Marianne Cottingham – Team Fit Barbie. This hockey chick has balanced 2 jobs, school, and being accepted into a Master’s program during prep and still managed to add some definition, size, and lean down to get stage ready!

Vanessa Stone – Team Genetx (Fit Barbie posing client). This tall beauty will dazzle you with her moves, her confidence, and her sass on stage. Doesn’t hurt that she has legs for days and abs of steel!

Good luck this weekend and don’t forget to shine!

Come check Kristin out at the No Limit Muscle exhibit in the lobby at the show. We will hook you up with the best, most comfy workout gear in the industry! Check out the online store at www.nolimitmuscle.com

Xoxo, Fit Barbie Kristin