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I’m Super Glad 2017 is Over

I’ve had a challenging year- not only as an athlete, but as a human. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve likely noticed- and been disappointed by- my irregular writing and intermittent social media presence in the past 12 months. During contest prep, I typically do more writing, more posting, more sharing, more how-to-ing, but this… Read More I’m Super Glad 2017 is Over

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 Spio5 Comments

Today is NOT Show Day- The First SRS Vlog!

I didn’t fall off the face of the Earth- I’m still here! After months and months of brushing it off when people have suggested I start a YouTube channel, I gave it a try today. It’s nothing fancy- I have very few video editing skills, so, it’s just me talking. Like a spoken blog post,… Read More Today is NOT Show Day- The First SRS Vlog!

August 26, 2017 Spio6 Comments

Pro Show Shenanigans

Preface This was admittedly one of the most difficult posts I’ve written to date. Much of it was written in my hotel room outside of Boston, two days prior to taking the stage for my pro figure debut, as I reflected on the preceding 22 weeks of contest prep. While some it may seem to… Read More Pro Show Shenanigans

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Spio7 Comments

I’m Sorry I’m Like This: Supporting Your Competitor

This week, I acted like a massive asshole to one of my really good friends.   In a fit of hunger and frustration, I acted like a jerk, and reacted in a hurtful manner rather than addressing my feelings directly with her. My friend is an incredible baker- like, should open a bakery kind of incredible… Read More I’m Sorry I’m Like This: Supporting Your Competitor

May 7, 2017 Spio3 Comments

Quiet Disquiet

It’s no secret that my life is busy, as are many of ours. Quite often, I have a few too many cookies. I balance a full time (and then some) career as a high school teacher, a marriage, cooking for two sets of specific macros, a master’s thesis in progress (THREE DAYS until I present… Read More Quiet Disquiet

September 19, 2015September 19, 2015 Spio5 Comments

The Results Are In! (Alternate Title: Oops)

I’m the worst blog poster. I get all jazzed and tell you I’m embarking on this epic journey of doughnuts and muscle growing, then I disappear for the duration. What a jerk. Let me backtrack a little and fill you in on the past two weeks.   The first four days or so were great.… Read More The Results Are In! (Alternate Title: Oops)

May 16, 2015May 16, 2015 Spio2 Comments
I'm Stephanie! In the land of powerlifters, I'm the bodybuilder- a WNBF natural figure pro, in fact; in the land of bodybuilders, I'm the powerlifter- a nationally ranked, elite level USPA 123 class lifter. I do my best to strike a balance between the two- both strong on the platform, and aesthetic on stage.

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