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Just finished shooting my new workout DVD =)

by Denise | November 30, 2012 | BLOG | 9 comments

Hello guys, Hope you’re doing great and you’re feeling the holiday spirit! Because I grew up in Europe, sometimes I have a hard time feeling the holiday spirit since we don’t have snow here in LA , and the lifestyle is so busy sometimes. Once in a while I have to step back, slow down,
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My Experience at the NPC Nationals in Atlanta

by Denise | November 14, 2012 | BLOG, Quest for the Pro Card | 11 comments

The competition last weekend went well. I really had a good time! I feel accomplished! I learn a lot each time I compete and I’m getting even more familiar with all of it. Each compeition, I feel more comfortable on stage. I remember my first show, the NPC Excaliber, and how my whole body and lips shook when I smiled.
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Confidence is knowing you gave it your all.

by Denise | October 10, 2012 | BLOG | 1 comment

This weekend I went shopping for accessories to wear for my next competition. I found some great jewelry and some “bling” for my bikini. It is amazing how they can add Swarovski crystals to a bikini to give it more “pop”. Preparing for a competition can be costly. Everything starts adding up quickly! The thing is,
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My Bikini Competition Update

by Denise | October 5, 2012 | BLOG | 8 comments

Wow! Taylor competed this past weekend at Olympia! Simply qualifying for this event is a huge achievement. Congrats! We know she worked super hard to get there and she deserves the spotlight. It would be fun to do a video about her experience at the Olympia. What you guys think?:) She is such an inspiration as
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Speed up your metabolism

by Denise | September 7, 2012 | BLOG, Healthy and Yummy, Healthy Tips | 4 comments

Here’s a few tips I use to speed up my metabolism. We all know how important it is to drink water. Water = energy I always drink plenty of water and when I prep for a competition, I drink a gallon every single day! Here are a few ways I get creative and playful with my water. 1) Ginger/lemon – anti-inflammatory,
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Hi everyone!

by Denise | August 31, 2012 | BLOG | 4 comments

Hi everyone! How are you? I want to share with you that I will be preparing for my next show again… Yes AGAIN:)! Competing allows me to learn a lot, not only about fitness and nutrition, but also about myself mentally. I’m very excited bacause it will be a great opportunity to share some ”weekly tips” with you …forthose
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Shooting a workout DVD =)

by Denise | August 24, 2012 | BLOG | 5 comments

Here is a pic from when I was filming a new workout dvd. Taylor and I had a fun time shooting! I always have enjoyed designing new workouts, and the ones on the DVD are awesome! Since I workout home and I’m busy person, I like to do quick and effective workouts so they are usually not too long
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I’m Home!

by Denise | August 20, 2012 | BLOG, Uncategorized | 8 comments

Finally Back home…… It’s been a while! Just a couple of days ago, I got back from my wonderful vacation. No computer, no cell phone and no camera hehe…. just enjoying the simplicity of life. That to me is a dream vacation. I had chance to read a lot of interesting books and finished my
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Team U Competition in New Jersey

by Denise | July 13, 2012 | BLOG, Quest for the Pro Card | 13 comments

Hello guys! Hope all is well with you and your summer is filled with happiness! I will like to give you a little scoop how my competition went. So as you already know, I finished 7th. Yes, I’m happy for my placing but I know could do better. Hopefully next time ….. Me and my
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Week 11 Update

by Denise | June 29, 2012 | BLOG, Quest for the Pro Card | 0 comments

Hello guys! Hope all is well with you! I’m here with the last update before my contest. First I must admit that I’m a bit nervous already. The whole journey is challenging, educational, and fun at the same time. Talk about practicing self control hah!I spiced things up with some of great stuff to up my
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