A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!

I’m so proud of myself and what I’ve achieved. I never thought in a million yrs I would being saying “I did a Figure Show”… Well now I can and I DID!! I DID IT!! J YAY!! And I placed how awesome and what a great feeling!! It was one hell of a ride but it was ALL worth it. I’ve never looked/felt better in my life. All the support from my family and friends was just amazing! They say this kind of sport is not for everyone but in my book anyone can do anything if you put your mind to it!  

I’m so looking forward to training the next group of girls…I’ve learned so much and I can’t wait to share it all with you ladies!!  It’s going to be another challenging journey for me but I’ve never been more ready than I am now!! LET’S GET IT LADIES!! J

I want to personally send a BIG THANK YOU & CONGRATS to Elena Munzo!! I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished throughout this journey.. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner than you. Not only did we become a two sum but I got an AMAZING new best friend out of all this. If you don’t know Elena Munzo you should!! Words can’t even express how amazing she is not only to me and the BABs team but to her family!! I also was very blessed to meet her family and WOW now I know where Elena get’s it!! Elena you have a wonderful, loving family and whenever I was at your house or around you and your family you ALL made me feel like a part of your family and so welcome… So I thank you again and again for everything you’ve done for me and E I’m sorry but like you said we are FOREVER STUCK TOGETHER and I’m looking forward to long happy healthy!!! Friendship!! Love ya Girl!!

XOXOXO
V

THANK YOU :) TO ALL!!!!!!!

I can now say I have been there, done that!!!! And GOD knows I am so happy I took this journey. I started because I knew I could. And I need to tell you all that you too can do it :) we all have it, it's called "will power/choice."

I know that anyone reading this blog is reading it for a reason. To see what my journey has been like, don't let me tell you about my journey, make your own. I have always said this, "don't let anyone tell you how nice Italy is, go visit, don't let anyone tell you how breathtaking bungee jumping is, do it." I know we are all go-getters in personal and professional life.


I heard this a couple years ago in church :)

"One cannot die, if you have not lived."


And I take this to heart, I will not pass any challenge put in front of me, I will not pass a chance to go on a trip, I will not pass an invitation for a beer (except when I was in training).

I just want to say, :) Good Luck on your Journey

PSYCHO V HERE!!

Sorry I’ve been MIA on the blog but I’ve just had a lot going on not just with the training but with my personal life and it’s just been tough to fit everything in!! Okay maybe these are excuses but I’m here now!! J

WOW!! I can’t believe I MADE IT THIS FAR!!! Only 3 Days until show time!! I just can’t believe it!! Thank you ALL for ALL your WONDERFUL SUPPORT thru this crazy and exciting journey!!! I can’t express it enough as to how AWESOME the BABs Team is.. What a FABULOUS group of ladies!! I mean we ALL really ROCKED this journey and still are! We’ve all made some serious changes to our bodies and our lives!! Sometimes I look in the mirror and I have to take a double take and ask myself who is this person? I NEVER thought in a million yr's I could change my body the way I did but as they say “If you put your mind to it you can DO ANYTHING” and that is so true!!

Thank you Dre for EVERYTHING!! I’ve said it before but I’ll keep saying it!!… You’re not only an amazing trainer but an amazing friend and I’m so honored to have you in my life!!

Stephanie – You’re also an AMAZING woman and I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done without all your help, support and keeping my crazy A&& in check!! So many times I wanted to give up and you were right there to remind me that I can do this and that meant so much to me. You have no idea how much you mean to me!! So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for everything you did and are still doing for me!!

BABs Team!! You girls are a BLESSING to me!! You all had to see me every day and put up with my PSYCHO CRAZYNESS and I LOVE YOU ALL FOR DEALING WITH ME AND LOVING ME BACK!!

To ALL the D3 Members THANK YOU for all your kind words and support thru this entire journey!! I hope to make you ALL PROUD!!

Until Saturday!!  J

Xoxo

V

WOW!!! This is it :)

Well its been an amazing journey, I cant put it into words. I can just show it in my actions. b Thank you for all your help to my BAB's and all at D3


Dre- Thank you
Stephanie- Thank you

And with out a doubt my angel Diva Maria (Cuquis my sister).

I will post after the show :o

Whatever It Takes

Had to share this....amazing and so true!

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Whatever it takes … an incredible group of words when you think about it.

I’ll do whatever it takes.

To what?

Whatever it takes to become a success?

Whatever it takes to lose the weight?

Whatever it takes to pay my bills?

Whatever it takes … even if it means giving something up?

I was watching Oprah a while back, and was told a story about two young men who saw an oil tanker go off the road right in front of them. As the truck burst into flames, they pulled their car over and without thinking ran down the embankment, raced through the flames, and pulled the driver out to safety. Seconds after they pulled him out the truck exploded. The amazing part was that they did it without thinking! They told Oprah it never occurred to them to not do it, they simply saw a man in need and reacted. She just sat there in awe.

Whatever it takes.

Personally, I’ve lived by this mantra for years. I’ve done whatever it took to get our company up and running with no budget. Whatever it took to get my mother help when she was sick. Whatever it took to help our neighbors when they were in need. Whatever it took to get the association I run back on its feet. And when I ran into a wall, I did whatever it took to get back up.

It never occurred to me to NOT run into the fire when someone or something needed me … I just did it without thought.

I’ve also been known to do whatever it takes to BELIEVE that I can do whatever it takes.

My husband Ron does whatever it takes. A few summers ago, he ran into a nasty undertow to save someone from drowning. He saw the lifeguard race into the water and instinctively ran in after him. He also saved two people from choking to death when he was in his twenties. He’s done this sort of thing a lot over the years. It’s who he is.

Whatever it takes … no matter what the topic.

So do whatever it takes to become a success and reach your dreams! NEVER give up!!! Do whatever it takes to be kind, loving, generous and warm. Do whatever it takes to help someone out this holiday season. Do whatever it takes to spend time with your family.

How much should you do? How hard should you work? What should you change?

Just do whatever it takes.

Until next time,

Katharine Giovanni