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Stress-related issues/high demands schedule/working long hours/not enough time for you are on the rise due to our complex and constantly changing world and we are seeing symptoms of fear and anxiety that have skyrocketed in the past decade. These directly impact our quality of life and our health.

This week – it seem to be a very tough week for everyone! From my clients, to my group fitness, and others – this heat wave doesn’t help/not sleeping well at night. Really affected their overall mental and physical state. This was also a very challenging week for me. I go through stages suffering insomnia (this all week was terrible for me for not sleeping) – so that didn’t help. And with my training being very intense – I really had to force and talk myself through it (every step of the way). I even broke down and called my coach on Thursday. I never have to do that – and hearing his voice and the conversation we had – he really picked up my spirit and gave me the power of encourage that I needed – to really fire my fuel!

This year has been a very long season for competitive season – and Pre-contesting training. Its been 9 months- going hard and I am really looking forward to my off season in Oct!!! My body really needs a break and a shut down – and allow my body to recharge and modify my training ( and not so intense)! That I am looking forward to! But the some token I all about structure as well.

On that note: something that I practice on a daily basis – with my schedule being so demanding and my training – this is something that everyone can practice meditation. I try to add this in my daily routine (10 minutes ).

Meditation helps us to take a break from chaos. As we move away from the stimuli of the moment, we are able to gain more clarity, focus and peace of mind. The key to meditation is that it allows us to calm our fears and move into the present moment, and in that moment we can tap into a sense of peace —- rather than worrying about the past or obsessing about the future.

Special Announcement:

My make up artist Elaine from about face – Calgary Alberta. She is a celebrity make up artist. Coming soon I will add her in my website profile. We will be working together. This lady is awesome. Anyone who is interested – for stage make up / photo shoot and other please feel free to email her at Elaine@aboutfacecalgary.ca

Sue Sommers – my swimsuit lady. This lady is amazing – I will also be adding her in my website profile. She will be selling competitive suits. I am getting a new one piece suit and a new 2 piece from her for the Montreal show!!!

David Ford – Photography from Reddeer Keep you eyes open. I did photo shoot with him last week. I am looking forward to get my pictures – I will keep you up to date – checkout his website: www.albertabodybuilding.com

Next competitive training session is next Friday early morning at 6am. If you are interested please email me: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Thanks
Martha Lombardo
IFBB Pro Figure
International Trainer

Hi Everyone!!!

I hope everyone is staying cool! Talk about this hot weather!! Well the Stampede feastive is over - everyone trying to get back into a full swing into a normal routine!!!!

Wow..this pass week was busy for me - with clients, and meal plan diets, plus we started this pass friday (weekly, once a week 30 minutes) competitive off season training. It was a good workout. Anyone who is interested joining us (for more informaiton) email me: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com Its every friday 6am for 30 minutes!

I am also starting up again my next 4 weeks bootcamp - total body workout starting this coming wed (2x week/ 6:30am -7am, only mon and wed session) - for more info please email: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

You can see I am planning my next 4 weeks group classes/bootcamps and my competitive workout session with my clients. Its been pretty busy week planning my schedule for the next month as well everything else.

I had my photo shoot this weekend - with Daivd Ford. It was on Saturday! This guy is so great - anyone ever gets the chance to work with him... he is amazing person and very talented!!! Please checkout his website: www.albertabodybuilding.com I will keep you posted when pictures comes in! We had a blast...I made him laugh...I think my personal favorite...was ( pretty silly) I have bought this new dress and I still had the price tag on...we had a good laugh about that....you had to be there - it was a funny moment!!!

Well - I can't believe its 5 weeks away for my show.... I wish it was Sept Now...I am feeling pretty excited and at the same time I'm sort of looking forward abit down time ( off season). its been a long season for me (since Nov). But knowing me - I really don't allow my body to really enjoy some off time!! I am very structure - and I like that. I truly enjoy a routine and being on a schedule. So this next 5 weeks are going to be intense 5 weeks - I will be taking my fitness level to a new level and more demanding....I will keep you posted on this!

I do want to mention - I had my make up done my a professional make up artist in Calgary - about face by Elanie - this lady is great if you are interested for more info please email me: nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com she was giving me tips/and how to do stage make up - all I can say is WOW!

Well - that's it for now... please email me if you are interested in joining with us in the class...

have a great week everyone!

thanks
Martha Lombardo
IFBB Pro Figure
International Trainer

Fun Pictures from (IFBB Pro Figure Pitt show - In May)

Here are some fun shots that I took back stage with, IFBB Pro Figure, Corina, Jenny, Pam and my good friend - that I adore - Latisha!!!

The Pitt show in May - was so much fun, the girls were great! The show in Cal (end of May) I don't have back stage pictures...for that show. It was really big show, thank god for Latisha were were roomates - she is such a blast. The weather was hot! Plus my husband came out for that show...its was so nice to have him there and his great support. The only thing is we really didn't have a chance for some down time - to enjoy the city.

For the upcoming Montreal show in Sept... I am staying extra few days with my girlfriend sharon - to do some shopping and EATING!!!!!

July 18th Martha Updates!

Wow what a day today!!!

Last night I couldn't sleep. I go through stages (not sleeping)... my biggest problem I am a thinker..can't seem to shut my mind.

Today..I had the best news...and pretty excited - David Ford from www.albertabodybuilding.com got back to me - about our up coming photo shoot ( we are doing a outdoor shoot this saturday). So I am looking forward to our shoot. If anyone ever get a chance to shoot with him - he is great - and makes you feel very relax and comfortable. checkout his website: www.albertabodybuilding... he just added new stuff on his site and updates.

Just alitte over 6 weeks out from my show...I am feeling really good. At this stage of the game right now..my day looks like this
-early 4am cardio
work -6am -1pm
1pm my training session/ with plyo workouts 2x week.
afternoon doing online training and diet programs
8pm night cardio session - (doing stair running w/ interval sprints)...believe it or not I really enjoy the sprinting. My body really response well when I do sprints.

Today Is the day I start my planning with my make up artist (booking in) to start my stage prep for my montreal. I book few sessions with her - to select the perfect colors and get it down perfect for on stage. Talk about the little details...
- Plus started tanning again...god I really don't enjoy doing it. People think I am nuts - but its such pain in the butt!!! Oh well - I just have to suck it up...I guess.

This pass weekend I had my competitive bootcamp on saturday..we had a great turn out..it was nice to see the girls. I really worked them hard - we did outdoor interval sprints.... it was a blast...well they may not agree with me on this one!!!

Our next competitive bootcamp is Aug 26th for more info email me - nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com
Plus that night we are planning to go out for dinner (group dinner)..if you are interested joining ask for more details...

Calling all competitors -Fitness and Figure ladies...I just want to share something with you that may be interest to you...The Arnold Sports Festival, World Gym Fitness, and The Fitness Factory are proud to announce the first Annual Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships to be held at the historic Veterans Memorial Auditorium and the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3rd, 2007.This year will mark the 19th Annual Arnold Classic Weekend introduce this "NEW" event highlighting promising new amateur athletes in the sport of bodybuilding, fitness, and figure from around the nation. If you are interested...email me for more info nutritionfirstinc@hotmail.com

Here is my daily - Motivation - message for you:

Impossible becomes real Impossible is nothing more than a concept that exists in the mind. Impossible is really just someone's opinion.
Many things that once were considered impossible are now commonplace. Think of all the things you use in your daily life that could not have even been imagined a couple of centuries ago.
What does it really mean when something is thought to be impossible? It usually means that, so far, no one has figured out how to do it.
Given sufficient time, commitment, effort, discipline and purpose, the impossible becomes real. What was once unreachable for anyone can become available to everyone.
Are there things you don't even dare to dream because you assume they are impossible? Rise above your limited perspective, go beyond your limiting assumptions and realize that the impossible regularly becomes real on a daily basis.
Choose to follow your highest vision, in each moment, in each decision, in each thought and action. And leave the concept of impossible far, far behind you.
-- Ralph Marston

Follow your heart - never give up...just begin with baby steps!

thank you
Martha Lombardo-Grant

Martha updates for July-2006

HI Everyone!

Join me (and follow me - with my journal) getting ready for the IFBB Pro Figures show in Montreal in Sept 3rd weekend.

This Peronal blog I will keep you posted/personal updates/News and tips and pictures to keep you inform.

Here are some pictures from my last show...I am really excited with my progress - I am really ahead of schedule with my condition. I am planning to come in smaller and tighter for the Montreal...

I am planning to have new suits and a new look (I am pretty pump). I am doing something different with my hair and make up!! I was told to get alittle more adventure in that department. So I am working on that.

Stay tune for more updates...

thank you
Martha

Karma 2nd Place - Women's Figure show in Edmonton!

Congrats to Karma coming in 2nd place Women Figure (June 24th) in Edmonton.

Pictures - from the Canadian National 2006

Here are the Pictures from the Canadian National Championship - In Edmonton!

Pictures from June 24th - My girls Figure

Here are the Pictures from the June 24th Women's Figure show.

The girls look great - I am proud of them.