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Started 3 years ago by Elaine
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K.H.C.
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Thank you Sabrina and Claudine. When I first started competing. A friend of mine told me to do it as a part of posing practice. I thought-are you crazy? But, it helps. And my daughter like to bust me out as well! As for the pictures--automatic timer, camera on the table on an oatmeal box, and me running back and forth! LOL! Then, I crop and format. I think it's fun.

I anticipate competiting in the low 130's which puts me about 10 pounds from my competition weight. But, I really have no idea, this time around. I am focusing on 'the look, and hoping that 'the look' will fit into the suit I ordered!

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
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Kassandre-- WOW, amazing!! Love your posing too! You have nailed it, truly. I will be doing a posing video soon so you can brush up on it more! Love your smile and your body is rockin! :) Posing is everything! You spend so much time with diet, cardio, prep, posing is just as if not more important because you have to know how to present all your hard work!! That was you with running for the shot, wow, I am more impressed! You are quick!! :)

No focus on weight... Just do your thing and you weigh what you weigh, in the end! great job Kassandre! You continue to do your thing, keep your eye on the prize, it is all coming together so quickly!! xo

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

OK....Excuse the bad hair but this was VERY early this morning. LOL I need to work on my posing but I thought I would share my progress with you girls. I have 3 weeks to go....so what do you think?

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xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
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Wow Eryn, You look amazing girlie!!! Thank you so much for sharing! (fyi for future,... you can insert the htmp codes and the photos will appear in the forum instead of the links) either way...
Look at your shoulders! Love your delts, round and full!! Your overall balance from top to bottom is great too! You are right on track!! You can see your determination, excitement and drive shining through in your smile! I am SO proud of you!!!
Few tips, Be sure to keep your feet together, from the back side and from both front and back, keep your shoulders full, as you have them but allow the rest of your arms to hang relaxed with a nice slight twist of your wrists to add a more polished look.

You look amazing Eryn! Keep up the great work and please keep us posted! Love watching your progress. 3 WEEKS AND SO WORTH IT! CHOO CHOO

I will be posting a video to help everyone with posing next week. I will give a more detailed explanation, from all angles :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

Thanks so much for the pointers. I will take some more pics when I get time this weekend incorporating your suggestions.

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Erin
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Wow Eryn! You really look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing and thereby inspiring. You are doing an incredible job. Just 3 weeks! Yippee! Go get 'em Champion!!! You rock!

Posted 2 years ago #
jenniferg
Member

Way to go Erin! you are doing great and looking fabulous! can't wait to see about the results. A girl at my gym in competiting in team u as well - I can't wait to see how you girls do! Good luck!

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
Administrator

Less than 3 weeks now, eryn!! Keep up the great work.. visualize... :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

Hey Erin & Jennifer! Thanks for the comments. I'm still a work in progress but it seems like the last 3 weeks my body changes almost day to day! Its wild to wake up every morning seeing a change. I guess its a "thank you" from my body.....finally. As hard as I'm working something better start changin up in here!!! LOL

Take care guys

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
Administrator

Tell me about it, the last 3 weeks are crazy, how much you change! Daily changes and I totally know what you mean, you get excited to wake up and see the changes that occurred while you were sleeping, literally!! Your body is on fire and your mind is in such a good place! This is when adrenaline picks up and cortisol drops because you are at that point where you are just enjoying the ride... Everything is like clock work and it is all about getting everything in, just enjoying the process, and being amazed with the reaction from your body when you are literally seeing the results minute by minute! Enjoy the ride!!

Posted 2 years ago #
Nikee
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I’m a few days late on this one...

Kassandre and Eryn- You girls look GREAT! It's really great for newbies like myself to see progression pictures. Eryn, you are going to rock it! Kassandre, what an amazing off-season you had. You 12 weeks out pics are amazing and just keep getting better. Can’t wait to see the final product.

Keep up the hard work ladies! You all are so inspiring!

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
Administrator

Keep up the great work ladies!!! You are an inspiration to all! Dig deep!!! Less than 3 weeks Eryn and Kassandre, you are already on a roll looking as if you were 3 weeks out, SO proud of you both! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
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Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

LETS TRY THIS AGAIN.....OMG....I STINK AT THIS. LOL

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Posted 2 years ago #
Erin
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Eryn, you're cracking me up! I was going to help you but the images are huge and I can't resize them on image shack. Hee hee! Looking awesome though!

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
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HAHA....you all didn't believe me that I am a total internet tard....I AM!

So this is 2 weeks out. 2 more weeks to tighten up! YAY! Making great progress and posing my face off to get that presentation on point.

FEEDBACK GINA?

Take care girls....train hard!!!

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
jenniferg
Member

Yayyy! You look awesome! and I just love your suit - that color is stunning!

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

THank you Jennifer! Tamee Marie makes all my suits. She is phenomenal. I can send you her info if you'd like. My email is eryn.strickland@gmail.com.

2 weeks.....I can't believe it!

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

haha....thanks Erin. Gina told me how to do it....but I guess some people have other "gifts" than computer knowledge! haha.....

Where are yours missy???? You ready??? You are soooooo close!

Posted 2 years ago #
Erin
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Nope, definitely not ready to post pics! 11 weeks! Aaugh! I'm getting there...slow and steady wins the race!!! LOL!! I think I actually get a little intimidated when I see others' progress pics! You all look so amazing and I feel like I'm nowhere near! I'm doing what I'm supposed to do when I'm supposed to do it though so I know I'm doing the best I can do and enjoying the journey in the meantime. Just glad I feel soooo much better this week than last!!! Yippeee!

And, yes, I love your suit too! It's beautiful!

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

OH! My bad....I thought yours was coming up too. Well....you just keep on keepin on. And don't be intimidated! I honestly believe that you are already a winner when you take on a challenge like this. It sounds corny, but its so true. Most people would give their eye teeth to have one ounce of the determination and perseverence that it takes to get on stage. So you just do your best, know we are all here cheering you on and know that you are an amazing, healthy, beautiful, strong woman who is going after her dreams....and NO ONE can take that from you.

I'm glad you are feeling better too!

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Erin
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Eryn, you're so sweet! Thanks! Yes, I feel like a winner! I've had so much success since setting this goal. I'm so glad that I have taken it on because it has helped me in so many ways and I've "met" such fantastic women here that it's been more than worth it. It's really helped me come into my own. It DOES take a lot of determination and perseverence and you're right, most people would give their eye teeth! So true! Thank you thank you for what you wrote. I love this place! It always makes me feel better to stop by for a "visit"!

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
Administrator

Eryn, you look great girlie!!! I just posted a quick posing 101 so review that... everything looks great just keep the hand not facing the judges by your side so we can't see it... You look great. From the last photos you posted, already such great improvements! You are doing amazing! Your energy may be down and you are having to dig deep but look at you, so worth it! You are doing awesome!!! Your presentation is getting better and better, I can see! Review that video I posted and then when you post your next ones, I will be able to polish it up for you! Great job!!! I am with everyone, Love the suit too!!

Erin is doing awesome! No Intimidation here, Erin! You are doing amazing and are doing everything YOU can do the best YOU can do and that is what matters! You look amazing, girl!!! Enjoying the journey and that is what it is ALL about! You amaze me every day as you push hard, dig deep. Remember when you weren't an a.m.'er!!??? That is just one thing that immediately popped into my head! Now look at you... The list could go on and on... As Eryn said, already winners for taking on this challenge of a lifetime!

Determination, perseverance, What was the question I asked today... What is accomplishment? WE ARE AN ACCOMPLISHMENT, EVERY DAY!

EVERYONE IS DOING AWESOME! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! XOXO

Posted 2 years ago #
Erin
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Thanks Gina for your kind words and support! It means a lot to me. Yes, I definitely remember when I was NOT an a.m.'er!! That and so much more pops into my head. As I wrote to you the other day, what about 50 minutes on the stepmill when I couldn't even do 30? Remember my first try I lasted...what...23 minutes? And that was just 5 months ago!!! So, yes, success and I just keep plugging along, remembering all the time to enjoy the journey including ALL the ups AND downs! THANK YOU!!

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

Thanks for the feedback Gina. I will watch that video....I was so excited to see that you did one! I'll definitely be practicing!

Have a great day everyone!

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Your Host, Gina
Administrator

Of course Erin! Yes, I vividly remember that day, that is why I had to remind you! And now waking up on your "sunday sleep in day" now that is HUGE! You are officially an a.m.'er, welcome to the lifetime am'er club! :) Gonna have your down, going to have your ups, going to change perspective and your perceptions as you go so have to always remember and remind you of where you started!

No problem Eryn! Keep us posted and I will critique when I get your next photos! Practice practice! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
Member

Ok guys....6 more days :) Here I am. This will probably be the last time I will post pics until my big "unveiling" at Team Universe but thanks so much for taking the time to give me feedback and encourage me. I am SOOOOOOOOOO pumped!!!!

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Posted 2 years ago #
Pumpin Iron Eryn
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Ok....sorry for the sideways pics....lol. This is progress though guys cuz before I couldn't even figure out how to post them!!! haha.....

Alrighty....Off for one final round of training/cardio.

HAVE AN AWESOME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xo eryn

Posted 2 years ago #
Claudine
Member

YAAAAAAAH Eryn, you look GREAT!
Have fun next week. This is YOUR show!!! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Sabrina8
Member

final week - whoohoo - can you believe it? time flies...
looking good, Eryn, enjoy those last moments before the stage!!!

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