Novice Competitors:

Competing as a novice for ANB Victoria (Rules may vary from state to state and is to the descretion of the promoter of your chosen event) means you have not competed in a bodybuilding competition ever for ANB or any other federation. A novice competitor may choose a second division to enter where they will only be required to do round 1 and 2 in that 2nd division.

Intermediate Division Competitors:

Intermediate is a stepping stone for competitors not eligible to compete in novice but feel they cant compete in an open class.

In the case of the competitor placing 3rd in another federation:

3rd in novice, masters, junior or teenage = eligible

3rd in Intermediate or open = ineligible

• Natural Mania competition updates and checklist
• Next Victoria ‘Get the Edge’ Pre-Competition Workshop  - June 23, 2012
• Competition Tan Colour Specials

It’s so close.  The Natural Mania Physique Championship is only a few weeks away. This issue is dedicated to answering all your questions.  See you on stage Champions!

Maria

With competition season well under way and just 5 weeks away to the upcoming Natural Mania Physique Championships being held May 26^th in Victoria this show is shaping up to be another great event!

I wanted to remind you of our Early Bird registration offer. Competitors if you register for this competition prior to April 26^th 2012 you will automatically go in the draw for a chance to win $250. The competition is shaping up to be another great ANB event. Last year we had 57 competitors and we are expecting approximately the same number of competitors so your odds are great to start your comp day with $250 which will be drawn at the competitors brief.

How to register? Download forms here and pay online there also. 

With Easter than a week away have you got a plan of attack so you don’t take your eyes off the goal? Remember its quality not quantity where the chocolate is concerned if you can plan it into your plan. Engage yourself in positive conversation with your family and friends without putting the focus on yourself regarding what you eat etc. Remind yourself that we don’t question a vegetarian or a diabetic person etc when they choose to eat what they do!

The biggest thing about reaching your goals is staying motivated and it no secret that that can be hard to do all the time!

If there is a habit or behaviour about yourself you want to change than we need to look at the underlying beliefs and feelings related to that behavior.

We are creatures of habits and sometimes we may even think it’s easier to continue the behavior rather than changing it. Some of the reasons one might not want to change a behavior is

·         Beliefs about the habit

Good morning all and I hope you have a fabulous week.

I thought I'd share this article which appeared recently in the age. It act as a timely reminder about the lengths that advertiser sometimes go in order to sell their products.

Fat-free foods fail the test

In bygone days we had no need to exercise because most of us performed incidental exercise such as hunting for food as we did in the cave man era, then doing menial labour to earn our living so we burnt all our excess energy that way, and because we worked so hard we were physically fit with an elevated metabolic system.

So we could eat carbs such as pasta, rice and bread with dinner without the risk of fat gain.

Think about in the old days, the only fat people were the gentry and the rich, very rarely would you see a fat labourer.

"Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, phenylalanine must be obtained from food. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. It is available in three chemical forms: L-phenylalanine, the natural form of phenylalanine found in proteins throughout the body; (2) D-phenylalanine, a mirror image of L-phenylalanine that is synthesized in a laboratory; and (3) DL-phenylalanine, a combination of the previous two forms.

The body converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, another amino acid essential for making proteins, certain brain chemicals, and thyroid hormones. Symptoms of phenylalanine deficiency include confusion, lack of energy, decreased alertness, decreased memory, and diminished appetite.

On the other hand, a rare metabolic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs in people who are missing an enzyme that is needed to properly metabolize phenylalanine. Symptoms of PKU, which tend to appear between three and six months of age, include eczema, developmental delay, an abnormally small head, and hyperactivity. If it is not treated before three weeks of age, PKU can cause severe, irreversible mental retardation. In the United States, newborns are tested for PKU during the first 48 to 72 hours of life.

Read more here....

With everything we do in our busy lives we are constantly on a journey. Whether it is family, career or just trying to get fit. My Fitness Journey will help you achieve your goals and ultimately reach that final destination

Your goals might be weight loss, improved fitness, injury rehab or a specific achievement, no matter what it is Steve can take you on a journey that will guide you in the right direction. Not only will you be achieving a goal or ambition while getting a fit and healthy body but Steve will create an amazing experience for his clients. Life is a journey and so is fitness. We are sometimes so focused on the end goal we don’t give ourselves the time or the accolades for what we achieve and experience along the way.

Steve’s alter ego “Scuba Steve” was given to him by the group of boys he trained at Vermont Junior Football Club 14 years ago, due to his fun and loveable approach with the team. But don’t be fooled, he can be tough when it is needed to push you to your goals.