May I Have Your Attention Please...

Ladies and Gentlemen! I have a special announcement to make.
My Pro Debut in the IFBB will be on the fitness stage at the...

NY PRO FITNESS SHOW! April 9th in New York, NY!!
Held @ the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

I can't wait to see the improvements I've made this off season and share a new routine with you all!! Let the countdown begin!!

The "I Deserve It" Life Lesson =)

"I deserve it" is a statement we don't hear much. It is more of an 'attitude' we all have come across on a pretty frequent basis in the competitive world. I just want to touch base about this 'attitude'.
Life is full of circumstances. Whether they play out in your favor or not.. it's just the way it is. Someone always has to draw the short straw. There can only be one winner at each event. And no matter who you are or what you do, there is ALWAYS someone out there better, smarter, faster, leaner...than you! That's just the way it is. And everyone has something to overcome, whether it be visible or something in their private life. I think this picture speaks for itself...


I've talked to and seen a few competitors over this past year who never said it, but who definitely have the 'attitude' of "I deserve it". They have very openly displayed the feelings and thoughts that since they trained and dieted for the show.. that they DESERVE to win. That they overcame SO much and worked SO hard that there's no way anyone else could have possibly worked that hard and they "DESERVE" that 1st place even though they didn't get it.
The thing is, every single person who steps on stage... who trains for a marathon... who takes that step to complete a huge task... all work hard and prepare! We never know what their history is, where they came from, what their life situation is, or what they personally had to overcome... whether it be emotional, physical, financial or something else.
The Lesson: Let's be supportive of our fellow athletes and friends! We all work very hard to do what we do and all deserve a pat on the back! We need to stick together to support each other in a sport that so few understand!
We also need to focus on improving ourselves from year to year. We will never be perfect. No one is or ever will be. The goal shouldn't be to be "good enough to win"..Our goal each time we step foot on stage should be to let someone in the audience, or a judge, or our fellow competitors see that we've worked hard and are ready to have the time of our life rockin' that stage!! Enjoy the process and discipline it takes and be proud of all you've accomplished! Be proud of your placing... whether it be first or last! Even in last place, you are STILL among amazing company and STILL doing something that VERY FEW people can do!
So Enjoy 2010.. what's left of it.. and make it a priority to have a positive attitude to simply be YOUR best possible in 2011!

Just My Luck

Good Morning! My stretch of a million days of work is over and I have 5 days off.. then back to work for Christmas. My last day this work stretch was horrible.. lots of drama in the hospital.. the snow was POURING down and no one would treat them because it was coming down so fast, so I drove my husbands car to work (as mine is RWD). There are wrecks everywhere on the way, only for it to continue snowing the entire day.


On my way home, I am on the interstate being very careful and hit a slush blob of snow.. and here a pop. The car starts pulling to the right.. I'm like GREAT! I drive another 2 miles until the next exit, get off at the gas station and guess what!? A FLAT! Called my dad so he could pick up Andrew and they could come help (again.. I left my car with Andrew which barely drives in the rain LOL)

It's always fun changing tires is snow slush at a gas station when it's freezing out, right!? Not really.. but after I went numb I started laughing real hard just at my luck! Andrew warned me, once you become a "Wright"... everything goes wrong! HAHA
So anyway- Andrew has speakers in the back of his car.. We basically had to rip them out to get the spare tire out. Then put the doughnut on the rear tire.. and took the rear tire and put it on the front to replace the flat so it wouldn't be so hard driving in all that snow. It was a very interesting day.. and to say the least.. was one of those days I'm REALLY glad I had my camera. Otherwise no one would ever believe the fun... (or whatever you call it)

"You Asked It"

From the Promoting Women's blog... they have started a new blog called "You Asked It". I am the first IFBB Pro featured in this blog!

"We are starting a new feature called You Asked It. Gives you the chance to ask questions to a competitor or fighter. The first one is with IFBB Fitness Pro Stacy Wright. You send your questions and she will select her ten favorite questions and answer them as a post for the blog. You have until noon Tuesday to send your questions. Email them to me at elway78@netzero.com and put Question For Stacy in the subject line."

Promoting Real Women

www.promotingwomen.blogspot.com

2nd Annual FitGems Awards

It's that time again! I need your votes! I've been nominated in a few of the categories for this years FitGems awards and I need your help! You can vote once a day for the duration of the contest. Check out this link for full ballot.. http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2010/12/2nd-annual-fitgems-awards-ballot-vote.html

Here are the categories I was nominated for...
"ONES TO WATCH IN 2011"
Pro Fitness Competitors
Myriam Capes
Stacy Wright
Minna Pajulahti
Nicole Duncan
Venus Nguyen
Michelle Craven

"MISC. CATEGORIES"
Female Competitor Blog of the Year
Stacy Wright (http://stacywrightfitness.blogspot.com/)
Rebecca Staggs (http://rebeccastaggs.blogspot.com/)
Tracey MacDonald (http://traceyfitnesslife.blogspot.com/)
Jada Kelly (http://www.jadakellyfit.com/)
Lishia Dean (http://lishiadean.blogspot.com/)
Esther Alexander (http://estheralexander.blogspot.com/)

Blogger of the Year
Anthony Roberts
Jason Adams
Isaac Hinds
Rebecca Staggs
Stacy Wright
Jorge Román González Ávila

Female Competitor Site of the Year
Sherrie Carnicle (http://www.sherriecarnicle.com)
Marina Lopez (http://www.marinalopez.com)
Mandy Henderson (http://www.mandyhenderson.com)
Stacy Wright (http://www.stacywright.net/aboutme.htm)
Nicole Wilkins-Lee (http://www.nicolewilkins.com/)
Tiffany Ryan (http://www.tiffanyryan.net)

I would appreciate each and every one of your votes every day possible!
Thanks and God Bless!!

It's Official

It's official! I got my 2011 Pro Card in the mail the other day! Some fun new things are in store for the Wright's! I can't wait to make my pro debut next year! I've definitely enjoyed some down time, as we've had so much going on this fall season, but I'm VERY excited to see what the new year brings!

Muscle Girls Inc. November 9, 2010

Be sure to check out this edition of RX Muscle's Muscle Girls Inc program with hosts and IFBB Olympia Champions Adela Garcia & Sonia Gonzalez. Guests on this show might just be someone you know... ;) IFBB Fitness Pro's Nita Marquez & your very own, Stacy Wright! Tune in!
http://rxmuscle.com/muscle-girl-inc/2243-musclegirlsinc-jefftheproducer.html

Endimanche Designs

"Fashion is always "wanted." With Endimanche', we will try to bring some of the latest fashions with a twist- your customary monogram, embroidery or screen prints. You can travel anywhere, whether it's the store, the mall, a concert, etc and find a piece of fashion you may like, but it can be found on thousands of other individuals. Endimanche' will strive to keep your styles to a minimum. Certain apparel products will be made to a maximum quantity, and once they are gone, they will no longer be reproduced. This keeps your fashion, and the company, unique with its' mission. This company has been built off of the community of athletes/competitors."

Please jump on board and support our fellow athlete & bodybuilder, Alyssa Stroud, in her new line! She's got great talent and customer service! Check out Endimanche Designs ... http://endimanchedesigns.weebly.com/index.html.

*Note to all Fitness Competitors*

There are some updates in the judging and mandatory moves for the fitness division! Learn more at http://www.ifbbpro.com/news/2010-advisory-notice-102710/.

A Fitness Inspiration

Check out IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson's video from a week out from the 2010 Olympia! She's such an inspiration and it's been a blessing to see her witness throughout her career!
http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/contests/2010-olympia/3436-tanji-johnson-one-week-from-the-fitness-olympia.html

To learn more about Tanji, check out her website @ http://www.savefitness.net/

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

So you might have noticed some changes going on. There are PLENTY more where that came from. I found a new web designer who was going to help me update my page. After going back and forth on some ideas, we've decided to start from scratch. My page will be getting a COMPLETELY new look and I'm VERY excited to see what's to come! Andrew & I are definitely going to be expanding on our business and what we have to offer as well as a better page to navigate for your convenience! I look forward to things to come and definitely stay tuned!

Labrada Nutrition

Hey everyone! How have you been? I've had a lot of exciting things going on and wanted to share just one more blessing I've received on this journey! Yesterday I signed a contract with Labrada Nutrition! I am Proud to be a new member of their team and hope to represent them well!! Stay Tuned for more!! http://labrada.com/

Always Remember...

Always remember that no matter what journey you're on in life, to keep your eye on the final results. Along the way there are always struggles, questions, bumps in the road, and challenges to make you doubt yourself or question if it's all worth it. These are all the things that define us and show us our true strengths and allow us to learn so much more about ourselves. If it is something you had a passion for in the beginning, don't ever allow yourself to lose that. Know that the harder you work and the more you struggle along the way, the better the payoff. I've always loved this quote... "The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family. You will have flats called jobs. But if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, a driver called JESUS, you will make it to a place called Success!" The above photo is of a fellow RN and competitor friend of mine, Sandra Fields. She is an amazing individual and I am blessed to be able to call her my friend. This picture is something that should remind us all.. that no matter what our journey is... never giving up = success!

To learn more about Sandra, visit her sites @ http://sandrafields.com/Home_Page.html
http://sandrafieldsdancefitness.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Sandra-Fields-Fitness-Competitor/115579921807944?v=info&ref=ts

Thank You!

I have received multiple messages over the years and have been reminded lately of how wonderful it is to have such wonderful family, friends, and supporters! Each and every message and comment you send me keeps me inspired and driven to continue to do my best in this sport that I love! So THANK YOU!.. To each and every one of you!! You all are the best!

Back to the Drawing Board

Since you all are all so great and wonderful supporters, I feel it is necessary to keep you informed. I received word today from Linda Wood-Hoyte and the President of the NPC that Team USA will NOT be attending the Women's World Championships competition this year. It is greatly disappointing as I was looking forward to an experience of a lifetime, but completely understand they have our best interest at heart. Here's is the letter from the President. At this point, I will go back to the drawing board in anticipation of my IFBB Pro Fitness Debut.

August 9, 2010

RE: 2010 Women's World Championships

After discussing withseveral political officials and reading the enclosed information posted on theU.S. State Departments website, the NPC has decided that we will not be sendinga Team to compete in the Women's World Championships in Tlalnepantla, Mexico.

We realize that this isa disappointment however we feel it is unsafe for American citizens to travelto this region of the world at this time and will not jeopardize your safety.

Sincerely,

NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE

OF THE U.S.A., INC.

JimManion

James B. Manion

PRESIDENT

Mexico Bound...

Here's a picture after we applied for our passports! I get the opportunity to represent the United States at the IFBB Women's World Championships September 30th-October 4th in Mexico City, Mexico! I'm ironing out all the details and getting my plan into action and hope to represent the US in the best light! I'm getting together a new routine and fully expect to have a lot of fun with it! I'm very much looking forward to an amazing experience!
PS. It still seems like such a dream to me that I don't think it will set in until I'm on a plane on my way to Worlds haha! Stay Tuned & God Bless!

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Fitness Nationals Results

While I've had A LOT on my plate this week, I wanted to update you on the results of Team Universe & Fitness National Championships if you hadn't heard.
For the fitness tall class... I was able to pull off a FIRST PLACE WIN! I won my PRO CARD!! I then stepped on stage for the overall award and..... WON!!! I now have the great honor of representing the United States at the World Championships in Mexico in a couple of months! Thank you ALL for your support!!

August 2010 IronMan Magazine!

Check out the August issue of IronMan Magazine! You never know who you might find in there on page 202! Loving the month of July! Happy 4th by the way!!! My birthday is coming up on the 8th! I'll be riding in the car all day to New Jersey, but wouldn't have it any other way! Team Universe/Fitness Nationals is coming up this weekend on the 9th and 10th! THEN, comes a great day on the 16th! It's our 6th Anniversary! Andrew and I will be married 6 years! I'm so excited and truly love him more everyday! July is a great month and I'm so excited for things to come!! Stay Tuned! God Bless, Stacy

Promoting Women's Blog Interview

Check out my interview this month on Promoting Women's Blog...http://promotingwomen.blogspot.com/2010/06/stacy-wright-interview.html

Jr Nationals a Success!!!

I made it home from Jr Nationals with a 2nd Place Trophy! After seeing the lineup of 12 pack abs in the fitness tall class I am SO thankful for my placing! It was the toughest group yet! Seems like everyone keeps getting better and better and I am HONORED to be a part of such a great group of women! I also wanted to share with you the article that was posted in PoseDown Magazine for June! Check it out! Pages 24 & 25 might just be someone you recognize... ;) http://www.posedownmag.com/magazine.html
Next stop... Team Universe in New Jersey! Which also just so happens to fall on the weekend of my 27th Birthday! Can you IMAGINE what a birthday present this trip will be! I'm ECSTATIC to be able to go!!

My Theme Song for Jr Nationals & this Journey

Competing is what I LOVE! It's in my blood! I am SO BLESSED AND THANKFUL for the opportunities I've had, friends I've made, and for having such an AMAZING husband who has helped me along this journey and been there for me every step of the way! 10 years ago I NEVER would have thought this would be my life right now... but I just want to Thank my Heavenly Father above for allowing these dreams to become a reality! As I always say, we are given the gifts.. but it's up to us to use them!
No matter what happens this weekend, I am proud to say I've put in the work, I've put in the time, the rest is out of my hands! Either way- this is my theme song for this journey I've been on within the industry!! Thank you to my family, my friends, to SiouxCountry.com and anyone who has been a part of this ride! I LOVE MY LIFE!! I made it!

"Fab Four of Contenders"

Check out this link to the Krivs Studio Blog! I'm HONORED to be considered in the running for some hardware at Jr Nationals! Definitely check it out and if you feel the need... vote on the right hand side for which of the "fabulous four contenders" you think will win their pro card! http://krivstudiosblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/09/clock-ticks-down-to-jr-nationals/

NABBA Keystone States Champion!

......... I'm so proud to announce that yesterday my husband competed at the NABBA Keystone States show and it was a GREAT success!! He won 1st place in the Men's Novice Medium Class and went on to win Novice Overall Champion! He also won 1st place in Men's Open Tall Class!! He looked AMAZING on stage with his classic physique! I cannot tell you how proud of him I am! He works sooo hard, it's great to see him recognized on stage! This is only the beginning of a VERY good summer!

4 Weeks To Go...

I've got FOUR weeks to go until Jr Nationals! The countdown is on! I just need to make sure I do everything in my power each day to make sure I come in at my best! Taking things one day at a time! Stay Tuned...

Be Prepared

I've found myself having a hard time with the competition diet lately. I've come to realize I was letting myself go too long in between meals, allowing myself to get hungry, and then my mind goes wild with crazy things I want to eat. The thing is, I need to be better prepared. I can't let myself get to the hungry point... not only because of the cravings, but if I get hungry- that means my body might be using my muscles for food! I don't want to breakdown ANY muscle! So I'm making the necessary changes to make sure this doesn't happen. This picture is just an example of how, as competitors (and also those attempting to live a healthy lifestyle) need to be prepared and plan ahead. That means, packing home cooked meals and carrying a lunch box, so if I get stuck out somewhere... I have HEALTHY food ready to eat! Just a side note, it's always much quicker to go ahead and fix extra food when you cook. Store what you don't need in tupperware in the fridge for later use. That way, you can throw it in a lunch box, or grab it out of the fridge, throw it in the microwave and eat up as needed... rather than taking a half hour to try to fix something while munching away on foods probably not needed.

Be PROductive... Not DEstructive!

So even as a fitness competitor, things don't always go as planned. While I'm a VERY positive person and try to find the best in every situation, I still have my "down" days where things go wrong. I had one of those days today. By this evening, I began craving tacos! They are my stress food and emotional relief! Before I got in the car and drove to taco bell, I reminded myself of what all I put into being a fitness competitor and what my goals are for this year! I went in our little home gym and did an extra session of cardio and worked out on our ab bench. I finished up my mini workout session with some progress pictures so I could see what I needed to improve on in the next 5 and half weeks before Chicago! As hard as it was, I passed up on the tacos and made my evening PROductive, rather than DEstructive!
The next time you're at a fork in the road... remember your goals! Don't think emotionally and react. Sit down and weigh out your options and make the most PRODUCTIVE decision that will help you toward your goals! Not harm your goals! Enjoy the progress pics I took!
God Bless,
Stacy

Video Blog Introduction!

Figured it's about time I let you all get to know me a little better! Video blogs... COMING UP! =)

NPC Pittsburgh Fitness CHAMPION!

That's right! I was able to pull off the win at the NPC Pittsburgh Championships! It was a WONDERFUL weekend away with my husband! This show was amazing! The prejudging did seem to last a long time, but since fitness physique round was last, I was able to sit out in the audience and enjoy the majority of the show! The routines opened up the night show and we had already received our awards before the guest posers took the stage! I loved the guest posing and how they involved the audience and actually went out through the crowd! It was awesome! My husband and I slept in the next morning, had breakfast at the hotel, then hit the road for a great drive home! Next stop: Jr Nationals. June 18th-19th in Chicago, Illinois!

Excuses OR Action??

MAKE EXCUSES OR TAKE ACTION!? You decide!!

Whether you're making excuses as to why you haven't started a training program, why you haven't started a new nutritional regimen, why you haven't stepped on stage yet, why you haven't crossed over in divisions, or why you didn't place as high as you would have liked at your show.... STOP! Excuses get us NOWHERE! Every single one of us out there have excuses we could use as to why we haven't "Got the Job Done". We all have jobs/school, families, illnesses, car trouble, housework... the list goes on and on...but guess what- it's those who choose to take action rather than make excuses who see the results they desire! It's time we step it up, take things like big boys and girls and if we have a goal.. a TRUE DESIRE to better ourselves - we need to put down the book of excuses and take action putting in that hard work to achieve those dreams and goals!! Learn from our experiences and keep pushing forward! Each day holds a purpose and gives us the opportunity to learn and grow! Take each learning experience for what it's worth and work to make progress each and every day!

Let's Save NPC & IFBB Fitness

With the declining numbers and entries at shows in the fitness division.. members of SiouxCountry.com are coming together to try to recruit and educate girls to give fitness a shot! I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how rewarding it is to perform a fitness routine on stage! There are many misconceptions about what it takes to be a fitness girl! We all want to help and teach you all about it! Please check out the siouxcountry.com forums to learn more or PLEASE email me at Stacy@StacyWright.net if you've EVER considered doing fitness!! You might just surprise yourself at what you can do!!

http://siouxcountry.com/forumdisplay.php?f=198

Arnold Classic 2010- Columbus, Ohio

The Arnold was a blast this year! I had such a great experience working with Egg Whites International!! EggWhitesInt.com. I got to see some great friends I haven't seen in a while and meet some wonderful new friends!!! Here are a few pictures from my weekend! ENJOY!

NPC Pittsburgh

I've decided to add a show to my 2010 Schedule! It's a local NPC show! I'll be competing in Fitness at the Pittsburgh show May 1st! This is the same NPC show I did back in 2007! My 2nd show in the NPC! Gonna go back to my roots on this one! =) It was a great show that I learned so much from... I remember like it was yesterday.. stepping on that stage. Once the show was over, I told my husband I will NOT step back on stage until I compete at the same level of conditioning and with muscle like these ladies had! I took that next year and made some of the best gains of my career!!! I'm pleased to say this will be my warm up before Jr Nationals in June - Plus hopefully everyone who attends will enjoy my routine and be entertained with what I will bring to the table! Here's a pic from the last time I did this show! Other than that, the Arnold is coming up! I've started packing and VERY excited to be representing Egg Whites International!! Again, be sure to stop by and say Hello!! See you there! God Bless, Stacy

...and the WINNER is...

The winner of the fitness routine sponsorship is.... MICHELE GREEN!! I want to THANK all of those who sent in their entries and a special CONGRATULATIONS to Michele! She's got a great year ahead of her! Stay Tuned!!

Arnold Expo 2010

I'm very pleased to announce that I will be working at the Egg Whites International booth at the 2010 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio! Please be sure to stop by and check out the cute clothes and different protein powders blended in egg whites! Don't worry! Any orders of egg whites you make at the Arnold will be simply shipped to your home... with FREE shipping along with other great deals and discounts!! You don't want to miss out!!
God Bless,
Stacy
http://www.eggwhitesint.com/

Fitness Routine Sponsorship!

BIG NEWS EVERYONE! It's time I do my part!! You all know my passion lies in fitness, so here's what I've decided! I've been blessed with an amazing suit sponsorship opportunity from Tamee (http://tameemarie.webs.com/)... so it's my time to give back!!

Not only have I been a choreographer and cheerleading coach for numerous years, I also have choreographed a few of my own fitness routines... the last one getting me 4th place at Team Universe! I'm going to be giving away a free choreographed routine to a fitness competitor for this year! Simple as that! You supply the music, we'll go back and forth on ideas, see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and go from there! This will either be in DVD form if you live too far away, or if you want to do one on one, you can travel to me or I can travel to you (expenses paid only, routine work free obviously) for the day!


WHAT I NEED FROM YOU...
Your bio.. tell me who you are, what you do, how you got into competitions, contest history if that applies, your background (whether it be dance, gymnastics.. etc), and what your goals are. Be sure to include a couple photos as well. Send all this to Stacy@StacyWright.net

Let the games begin!!
DEADLINE: Submissions must be in by Sunday, February 7th.

UPDATE!!!!!!! I've just got the news... Larry has agreed to do the fitness routine music for FREE to add to the sponsorship package!!
Larry has been making cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance music for over 3 years. Before he started making music, he was a gymnast and cheerleader for 12 years. Now he works with several colleges, high schools, and all-star teams from coast to coast, producing award winning music.
IFBB Pro and Suit/Costume Designer Sylvia Tremblay has also agreed to add a 2 piece basic two color fitness costume for the winner! Check out her work at TremblayDesigns.com

Wright Way Fitness Newsletter

I am going to be gathering information and updates to send out newsletters of what's going on with me as well as tips and tricks for a healthy lifestyle! If you would like to receive these emails, please send an email to Stacy@StacyWright.net with "Newsletter" in the subject line!
More to come soon...

Day One

So I'm not going to be posting every day, would just be too much to keep up with. BUT I will say that this is a very important Day One.. and it definitely deserves a blog! =) This is my 1st day of 100% dieting and training toward a VERY productive growth phase in my training. I started to refer to it as an off-season, but I refuse to do that as off-season makes it sound like I'm taking things lightly. Instead, my exact meals are calculated out and on a piece of paper on the fridge! My workout logs are written out as what needs to happen and when. Thus far today I've gotten everything done 100%! Sounds simple right... but when you're eating over 2700 calories/day and just starting out on this new diet with new foods.. cooking all that food can be very frustrating. I know after doing it a couple of days it'll become more routine! This is going to be ME! Not just playing it by ear in the offseason anymore! It's calculated out and I have a plan! I am going to make the most of this so that I am pushing and molding my physique on a daily basis!! Come show time, it's ON!!! =)
My husband and I even switched to another gym across town so we can get down to business! No talking between sets.. no interruptions... just old school, bodybuilding training that produces the bodies that he and I want!
While the day is not over, I vow to do this 100%! Taking it one day at a time! Making sure each day is done at it's fullest potential to leave NO DOUBT in my efforts for 2010!!

2009 FitGems Awards

The 2009 FitGems Award Nominations have been posted! I am PLEASANTLY SURPRISED to say that I've been nominated for 3 categories!!!

* *Amateur Fitness Competitor of the Year *
*Breakthrough Amateur Fitness Competitor of the Year*
*One to Watch in 2010: Amateur Fitness Competitor **

This is yet another amazing honor and opportunity! I would sincerely appreciate all of your votes!!
I would also like for you all to remember some friends of mine in other categories who deserve your votes....
Kayde Puckett-Pro Fitness Competitor.
Suzanne Germano- Amateur Bodybuilder.
SiouxCountry/Jason Lan- #1 Supporter and Best Female Physique Site!!

You can vote once a day.. everyday between now and February 1st! So get to it! =)
http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2010/01/2009-fitgems-awards-vote-for-your.html

2010.. It's ON!!!!
Stacy