08/20/2026
Show #34… here we go. 💪🔥
Yesterday was Day 1 of prep.
You know something changes when prep starts.
The intensity goes up.
The focus gets sharper.
Every rep has a purpose.
After what felt like a thousand ab rollouts, Tony Freeman (Mr. X himself) walked over and asked,
“Getting ready for something?”
I just smiled.
“Yep… Day 1 of prep.”
He said he could tell by the intensity of my workout.
Coming from a 8x Olympian, I’ll take that compliment all day long.
Today is Day 2…
…which means it’s time to reunite with my ex-boyfriend.
The StairMaster. 😅
I haven’t seen him since last October after my last competition. It was a nice little break, but we both knew this day was coming.
People often ask me why I still compete.
It’s not because I’m chasing a Pro card.
I compete because bodybuilding is my passion. Prep pushes me to my personal limits. It forces me to become more disciplined, more resilient, and mentally tougher than I was yesterday.
The stage is simply where I get to celebrate the work.
At 56 years old, I still believe there’s another level to uncover.
Show #34… let’s dance. 🔥
P.S. If you need me this morning… I’ll be making up with my ex on the StairMaster. 😏