*WORKS* Client TIANA GONZALEZ Wins Overall at the 2009 NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States!

Congratulations to my client Tiana Gonzalez for winning the overall Figure title at the 2009 Atlantic States.  It was a realllly tough show this year with more than 150 competitors.  Tiana has competed in the past, but took a 5 year hiatus only to return with a vengeance!  She beat out 20 other amazing competitors in her class and then went on to take the whole show.  I'm so proud of her and can't wait to see how she does at Nationals!!!  GO TIANA!!!

It's been waaaaaaay too long! An update....

Hello!  

I've been away from this page for far too long now and thought I'd attempt to revive it!  From now on, I will frequently be posting specials I'm offering on training and updates to any events I'm participating in.  

Let's see... the biggest news I have right now is MY SITE IS UNDERGOING A MAJOR OVERHALL!  Thanks to Brigitte Carrero of BC Graphic Designs (www.bcgraphicdesigns.com) the site is going FLASH and WOW!  Very excited about this!  It's getting a whole new look and feel and is going to be great.  I'll also be offering a bi-monthly newsletter in the near future full of tips and advice that you normally would pay a trainer to get access to.  It'll also include stories, client updates and interesting articles found around the web.  Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see in it... shoot me an email and I'll see what I can do!

As for me, I'm currently back on the bandwagon and am dieting and training for some upcoming photoshoots beginning in May.  CARDIO CARDIO and more CARDIO!  And lots of chicken and egg whites :-)

OK!  That's it for now.  Be back in a couple days with more.  DON'T FORGET TO CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR SALES AND SPECIALS ON TRAINING PACKAGES!!!!

Here's to breathing life back into this web site!  Help support me by sending some of your ideas on how to make it even better!!!

Hangin' up my 2 piece....

After much thought and consideration, I've decided to retire from the stage... I really had a difficult time making this decision. My head was saying that it was time, but my heart was saying otherwise. Competing and the spotlight has always been a large part of me, and to give it up was like giving away my right arm and a piece of my soul. Not easy, and not pleasant! BUT, I knew that there had to come a point where I'd have to make a decision. I knew that I couldn't compete forever, and also knew that my energy was waning. I've had a GREAT run in my years as a professional with the IFBB, and wanted to leave on a high note. I won my title last year in the Motor City (first EVER Motor City Pro Figure Champion... a VERY cool title I must say!), did the Figure Olympia two years in a row, and placed in the top 10 in the WORLD two years in a row... I really felt like I had done enough. I decided that I would be content with that instead of continuing on. I know that my body had more years left in it for the stage, but I'm not sure my head did. Last season was especially tough for me prep-wise, and it really made me realize a few things about what my goals are. Did I want to continue to beat myself up in the gym, and diet like crazy for the same rewards I've been getting, or did I want to focus again on my work with other girls and building my business as a coach and trainer... I really had a difficult time balancing both. SO, I decided to pick the latter and focus on helping other girls have their time up there on the stage.

I get so much satisfaction from seeing others succeed, and to know that I have a chance to be instrumental in others success in this sport makes me so happy! I've had my success, and fulfilled the dreams of getting my pro card, winning a title, and placing in the top 10 in the world. Now I want to help other girls do the same. If I can help just one girl fulfill her dreams as a competitor, then I'll have won the grandest of trophies....

I also am going to begin judging at the NPC level. I can't wait! I also am hoping to someday be on the Olympia panel of judges. Another dream of mine that I feel I can achieve if I just try. Then I can say I've been on both sides!

I plan on being at many of the shows this year, but not as a competitor or sponsored athlete, but as a friend and supporter to the many friends I've made while competing in the IFBB. I'm really looking forward to watching and enjoying myself now! I'll still be forever tweaking and refining my own body in the gym... how could I not, it's what I know and what comes naturally to me! My body is my project, and something I can always work to improve upon.

Still look for me and say hello if you see me, because I will still be around!!

What happened to the members area??

For those of you who were members to my site when I had the private section, thank you so much for your interest and support! As you know, I’ve decided to do away with the section for various reasons. I am adding new features to the main site in hopes of making it enjoyable and interesting for ALL. For those of you who enjoyed the photo updates done in the member’s section, I have something for you too…. I will be adding featured galleries several times a year to keep you interested (a little more PG than the old member’s site photos, but still fun to look at!) I truly hope you enjoy, and am open to suggestions. I’m only an email away – let me know what you think!

Well, off-season is in full swing folks! I've been truly enjoying a little rest and food.... MUCH needed rest and food I should say! I've decided NOT to compete in the Arnold, but will be there at the expo at the Pinnacle booth (I hope...) So come by and say hello!

I plan on doing my next show in September - the Montreal Pro show... I need to bring my musculature down a little and streamline my physique, and need some time to do just that. Losing muscle is not the easiest thing to do, and it simply takes time to do it right, so... I'll be off the stage for a bit BUT plan on being around on the circuit doing shoots, making appearances, and cheering friends on at the shows, so I'm sure I'll run into some of you!

Until next time, look out for me, I'm definitely going to be around!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

TOP 10 AT THE 2006 FIGURE OLYMPIA!

I placed 9th out of 21 in my second Figure O... and I am VERY excited about it! Top 6 would have been great, but I told myself that as long as I do as well or better than I did last year (9th place last year too) then I'd be happy... and I did it! More photos of me at the event can be seen at http://hardfitness.com/competitions/olympia2006/profigure/jennifersearles/onepiece/index.html and http://hardfitness.com/competitions/olympia2006/profigure/jennifersearles/twopiece/index.html Thanks so much to all that stopped by the Pinnacle booth after the prejudging... it was GREAT to meet you! 2007 is going to be a great season, but for now, it's time to rest and make some improvements to the ol' bod. I will be updating my events page soon, so keep an eye out for where I'll be creepin' around this winter!

I know what I have to do for next year... GOTTA STILL BRING THE LOWER BODY MUSCLE DOWN... but personally, I like my curves.... we'll see, maybe I'll just keep 'em and make the judges adjust LOL!

Full results (courtesy of www.IFBB.com):
FIGURE OLYMPIA
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
September 30, 2006

Jenny LYNN* USA 5 5 10 1
Amber LITTLEJOHN* USA 15 10 25 2
Monica BRANT-PECKHAM* USA 15 15 30 3
Christine POMPONIO-PATE* USA 17 20 37 4
Mary Elizabeth LADO* USA 24 25 49 5
Gina ALIOTTI* USA 34 36 70 6
Amanda SAVALL USA 41 32 73 7
Gina CAMACHO USA 40 36 76 8
Jennifer SEARLES USA 38 50 88 9
Latisha WILDER USA 49 52 101 10
Jessica PAXSON USA 57 50 107 11
Valerie WAUGAMAN USA 63 57 120 12
Michelle ADAMS USA 65 70 135 13
Inga NEVERAUSKAITE England 73 73 146 14
Andrea DUMON USA 67 80 147 15
Jane AWAD USA 80 80 160 16
Michelle FLAKE USA 80 80 160 16
Nina LUCHKA Canada 80 76 156 16
Tara SCOTTI USA 80 77 157 16
Chastity SLONE USA 80 80 160 16
DJ WALLIS USA 80 80 160 16
*Qualifies for the 2007 Figure Olympia

OFF TO THE FIGURE O!!!

I'M OFF! I fly out to Vegas in about 3 hours, so I have to leave the homestead in about an hour. I have waited all year for this moment... and have worked my butt off! My second Figure Olympia, and I couldn't be more proud of myself. I feel like I'm at my best, and am hoping to place as well or better than last year (which I was 9th). A top 6 finish would qualify me for next year's O, and would be AMAZING, but with such an unbelievable lineup, I'll be honored to make the top 10!

I'm looking forward to a fun weekend, regardless of where I place. IT'S THE OLYMPIA for cryin' out loud.... who cares where I end up in the race, I've already made it to the finish line!!! I get to be on stage with the best figure athletes in the world, get to see friends, and get to EAT until I turn green.... what more could a girl ask for LOL!

I'll be posting full results on Monday 10/2, so check back to see.......

2006 Motor City Pro Figure Champion!!

Just a quick post to tell all of ya that I WON!! My first pro win... I now have a title and couldn't be more excited! The results are as follows:

1 Jennifer Searles USA 8 5 13
2 Julie (D.J.) Wallis USA 18 13 31
3 Michelle Flake USA 14 18 32
4 Jane Awad Canada 16 20 36
5 Melissa Frabbiele USA 19 19 38
6 Christine Wan USA 44 34 78
7 Amy Fry USA 40 40 80
8 Chandra Coffey USA 38 46 84
9 Carina Dupree USA 54 32 86
10 Zivile Raudoniene Lithuania 58 38 96
11 Cheri Lewis USA 59 53 112
12 Liane Seiwald USA 53 65 118
13 Petra Mertl Czech 54 80 134
14 Laura Sutter USA 71 67 138
15 Shelly Taucher USA 71 71 142
16 Karen Zaremba USA 80 68 148
17 Amy Peters USA 79 80 159
18 Kristina Henn USA 80 80 160
18 June Monroe USA 80 80 160

Next stop, LAS VEGAS - September 29-30 FIGURE OLYMPIA.... Here I come!