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A Different Approach to the Offseason

Remember last year, after my first figure competition, when I started powerlifting and made it my mission to remain as lean as possible through the offseason? I do.   This year, I chose to do things a little bit differently.   After spending hours and hours and HOURS of my time reading and listening to… Read More A Different Approach to the Offseason

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017 Spio4 Comments

Two Cups a Day: I Did a 30 Day TeaTox

I was recently contacted… and contacted, and contacted, one of the times by the wrong name… by YourTea.com, a “teatox” company that makes their money by selling teas that make some pretty lofty claims: “detox,” weight loss, assistance with cystic acne and eczema, help with endometriosis and PMS, enhanced libido, reduces stress and anxiety, and even lean… Read More Two Cups a Day: I Did a 30 Day TeaTox

March 12, 2016 Spio11 Comments

Heading Into Peak Week

It’s Saturday. That means in exactly one week, I will walk out onto the stage, ready or not. I’m leaner than I’ve ever been- yesterday I started seeing veins in my abs and in my thighs- what?! I’m always vascular, but those ones took me off guard!   This week has been quite the struggle.… Read More Heading Into Peak Week

March 14, 2015 Spio4 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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