Good MORNING!!

[chrystalr]

Hey all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Chrystal and I'm the Personal Training Manager at Prime Fitness in Bonney Lake Washington. I love to lift and just recently did my first bodybuilding competition with the INBF. I didn't do so well but, as everyone keeps telling me, at least I got up there!! I love to learn about every aspect of fitness and hope to someday be competitive with bodybuilding.

I have a degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Athletic Training but have quickly found out that there are many aspects of bodybuilding that are foreign to me even with my education. I've heard that this board is a wonderful source of information and supportive people with TRUE constructive criticisms. I'm excited to be apart of this great community!

Have a wonderful day
~C

[QuietBob]

Good Morning and welcome to a fellow west coaster, Chrystal! I'm in Northern Cal.

It is a great board with excellent info.

Did you do the Washington State Natural INBF show? I've been checking their website for results and pics but none yet. I did the Capital Cities INBF show in July and thought about the Washington show but decided to go into off-season mode to prep for next year. Hopefully I can do what it takes to win it this time...

If you're interested in more competing, the ABA/INBA has a lot of Western US shows (I've found that many of the natural organizations are East Coast or Midwest-centered). The shows can be smaller but good experience and often quality competitors.

We're always interested in pictures so if you have any feel free to post away!

Bob

[chrystalr]

Hi Bob,

Yes that's the show I did - there's some pictures on BB.com Here's the link www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2006washingtonnat.htm

There should be a picture link on the bottom. I was in the open on the far left side (your and my left). I didn't come in as lean as I eneded to so I wasn't very competitive. But the ladies in the show were absolutely great and I learned alot.

I'll check out those other organizations - I did notice the the INBF is mostly a mid/east area, which bummed me out, but sometimes a good thing is worth waiting for!

[macattack]

You look STUPENDOUS and like you said you learned alot and are going to only get better now.

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to WOTW

Is this the correct picture?

www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2006/2006washingtonnatpic12.jpg

[QuietBob]

Congrats, you do look great! Contest shape is something only gained from time and experience so keep it up!

Seeing the pics makes me wish I'd have stayed on diet and come up for the show--only one Master's competitor (I'm 40). Our Master's class had 13 guys! Wade make us work our tails off while onstage but it was fun.

Fred Larson, the heavyweight and overall winner for the Washington show, also competed in the overall in the Capital Cities show. I took second to him in the heavies and I had him in the top 2 for the overall (I actually had the winner in 3rd). Congrats to him as I think he's been working for an overall win for 6 years.

The girl next to you (I believe), Renee--blonde with purple suit, I met at our show. Very energetic and fun!

If you can next year, think about checking out the Capital Cities show in Sacramento. Tina Smith and Bob Bell really put on a good show.

Again, keep it up!

Bob

[beckie]

Welcome to the board! I'm the resident Kiwi

[Karrie]

Congratulations on your first show!!! I think you looked great!!!! WONDERFUL to have another female here on the board!!!!! Looking forward to your input!!!!! #awelcomesmiley4jo#

[chrystalr]

Hey all,

Yeah that's the correct picture. I appreciate all your wonderful compliments and yes, it was a great experience. I was very impressed with everyone that competed and how great they looked!! And yes Bob, you should have come up! But there's always next year. Denise and Kevin are such great people and really worked hard to make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated.

I'll definitely look into the Scaramento show next year. I'm having some issues with my post-comp nutrition right now so I've gotta get on it or I'll be a big ball of blubbler before then haha.

Thanks again for the warm welcome!!

[Tim Wescott]

Chrystalr,welcome to the board............great to have you with us!!


I think you look fantastic ! #arockon6ha#

[sapphire]

WELCOME!! I have to agree with all the above, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!! So glad to have you here! ;D

[tiffany]

Welcome and congrats on your first comp.

[Hoopie]

Welcome to the board Chrystal!! You look awesome in the pic, congrats on doing your first show. I have my first show coming up at the end of October..There are a lot of great and knowledgeable folks here. I hope you enjoy and learn more about the world of bodybuilding.

[chrystalr]

haha - nothing like coming into a thread and being blasted with a pic of yourself!! Unfortunately since the competition I've not been so good on my nutrition so I'm trying to get my motivation back. Man is it hard!!

Thanks all for the great compliments and the warm welcome.

Best of luck to you on your first comp Hoopie! I'm sure you'll do GREAT! All I can wish for is a great experience like I had with mine!!

[beckie]

You have a great muscle base Chrystal and you will only get better each show you do!

[Massiv]

Welcome. This is a very good board with a lot of experience from beginners to advanced. All you have to do is ask.

[GerryT]

Great to see you here, Chrystal! You look terrific and di well in your show. Much luck for the future. Enjoy the forum, and happy reading and posting!

[Intensity]

Welcome Chrystal! I'm sure you'll love this place, enjoy!!

Mo

[RUBICON19]

Great stuff.... You look great in the pic!!! Hit that conditioning on the head next time around and your going to do some serious damage!!

[TNA]

Welcome Chrystal! Glad to have you here!!!