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"Canadian Cuties"

Its been MONTHS since my last written blog! I say “written” because I have been doing VIDEO blogs on inside Fitness Magazine for my “road to the Toronto Supershow” & got such great feedback and responses from everyone that they have allowed me to continue with them for my next prep!
Thanks IFM!!

So here is a little re-cap of the past few months:

on my last blog i wrote about shooting with Muscle & Fitness Hers and in July they ran a 4 page "5 FAVE" SHOULDER workout spread on me... using the photos from that shoot!! ... so awesome!!

June 16th I did a photoshoot with OXYGEN magazine, had the pleasure of shooting with the amazing Paul Buceta AND received a copy of their ‘GLUTES” issue!!!! Little did I know they ran a 4 page spread in it of myself and Melissa Pittman. So make sure to grab a copy and check it out for great partner workout!

June 17th was the Toronto Supershow I placed 7th in the PRO Bikini Division. I defiantly came in at my best for this show and I am working on making some great improvements to my physique and my lower abdominals are my main focus. Overall the weekend in T.O. was so much fun! I met so many amazing people and worked the MUTANT booth at the expo all day Saturday with IFBB PRO Stephanie Worsfold, Mr Mutant himself Renaldo Gairy, and the rest of the Mutant team. Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by, showing your support and saying hi, was a pleasure meeting you! Much love to you all!

After the show I went out for my first “cheat meal” in weeks!! I topped off the night with a ceasar! WHY? I dunno It just looked really good in the picture on the menu and it REALLY was! Hehe

ITS OFFICIAL!!!!! I am an INSIDE FITNESS COVER MODEL!!!!! I have the pleasure of gracing the cover of the new IFM magazine with my good friend Mark Anthony Flex. This has defiantly been dream come true. I have always been so inspired by the ladies on covers of magazines, everytime I pick up a mag I think to myself how “I wish that was me”, well no more wishing its actually happened and I still can’t believe it!! Now I look and think “is that me?!” LOL and I feel so much more motivated and inspired to stay in shape and keep going and believing to be my best, and that all the hard work does pay off. But I cant take all the credit! I have come along way in my fitness career and I have so many people to thank and who have “showed me the ropes” and who have introduced me to others who have opened many doors for me.

“Its not about the win, its about the amazing people you meet along the way”

I have so much thanks to go out to all of the people I have met “along the way” each mark a special place in my heart as you have all helped in making my dreams a reality. Thank you.

Inside Fitness - Oxygen summer “Glutes” - Muscle & Fitness Hers are all on Newstands now so please make sure to grab your copies!

Moving on....

Wowzers!! been a while since my last post, i have lots to say... and dont even know where to start!

So here i go...

last weekend i took off to LA to shoot for "Muscle & Fitness HERS" magazine!! This was definatly another highlight in my fitness career, this team was so amazing to work with- and i cant wait to do it again!

up next... TORONTO SUPERSHOW -6.5 weeks out and feeling Grrrrrrreat!! i'm so pumped for this show.. hello?! its on home stage... hehe. All of the shows i have done this past 2 years have been in the USA and as much as i love it, i'm excited to be in Canada and have all my fellow Canadian friends & family cheering me on.

This weekend.... i will no longer be a "newlywed" hehe... the "honeymoon phase" definatly isn't over. but the honeymoon HAS come and gone! haha.

movin on... after 9 years with the same company i've quit! i'm moving on and pursuing my fitness career & passion in full force! watch out fitness industry i'm hittin ya hard this year, and with nothing holding me back!

BodyByBrandt .... thats right BBB is heading to a local CBBF show in less then 3 weeks... 12 dedicated, inspiring, rockin bods will be hittin the Kelowna Western Canadian stage May long weekend. These sexy ladies have been workin their booties off to showcase their best physiques to date. SO excited and proud of how far you have all come! Keep it up Ladies! XO

With summer just a few months away, there really is no better time then the present to get that rockin "bikini body" you've always wanted!! Contact me today to start a new you, just in time for summer! msbikinipro@gmail.com

Stay Fit & Fab
Leigh xox

Whats hot & whats not

Wow its been a while since ive last made a post. I have so much exciting news and things to share with everyone!!!

First off... I competed at John Lindsey's Muscle Contest last weekend, i also did this show last year for my PRO DEBUT... i placed 10th last year and this year i placed 7th in a bigger class with amazing women, all dialed in and bringing it!! This was such a great show, and a great weekend overall. I got the opportunity to shoot with two phenominal photographers for two totally different shoots:
Harry @ LHGFX Photography - we did a beach and gym shoot

CHAZ @ Chaz Photographics

i had so much and they did too!! already making plans for more shoots with both of them this year!

On another note: Everyone ALWAYS wants to know what i ate after the show, and i DID have a photoshoot the next day so i just enjoyed a ahi tuna salad with the dressing ON!! lol and a few yam fries!! after my photoshoot on sunday we all went and trained and golds gym venice then hit the firehouse for my favourite spinach pancakes!!! sounds weird but they are so delish!

BEFORE i left for MUSCLE CONTEST i recieved sponsorship from "THE SUIT LADY" Colleen. she made my beautiful blue suit, which i receieved many copliments on.!! can't wait to see what she comes up with for the TO SUPERSHOW June 16th... thats my next show!

HUGE NEWS!!!! .... After the show i was invited back to LA for a Photoshoot with "M&F HERS"... THIS was the icing on my shake and i thought the weekend couldn't get any better, boy was i wrong!!
3 weeks till this shoot and i'm sooooo excited!!

To help me prep for this shoot, and the Toronto Supershow my trainer Mark Anthony Flex is coming out here for a week to kick my butt, and help me make improvements.

Thats it for now: i've created a yummy healthy cheesecake recipe that i cant wait to share it with all of you so make sure to follow me on twitter & Facebook aswell.

Stay Fit & Fab as always! XO

Arnold Re-Cap

This was by far the BEST Arnold weekend i have attended!!

The Mutant Booth was PACKED!!!! We had a challenge of who could do the most wide grip pullups with the 15lb bag of Mutant Mass strapped on to you with a weightlifting belt! it was a huge success!! I have to say it was HILARIOUS when the guys wanted to come up and just do pullups to get their "pump" on for all the beautiful women walking around the expo! priceless!! The most was 36 pullups and we had Kendell the winner from last year working at the booth with us his year! We also had another IFBB Pro & Mutant Sponsored Athlete Martin Kjellstrom.


Weekend Breakdown:


Thursday: Arrived in Ohio- Trained at Metro Fitness it was a really tiny gym, great atmosphere with TONS of professional athletes, models, cameras, and video camers around. Ths was definatly a hot spot for making training vids!

Friday: Hit the gym in the hotel for a morning cardio session. Got ready to meet up with Lori Fabrizio for hair and makeup. While i was there i had the pleassure in meeting Paul Buceta - with whom i'm hoping to shoot with in june for Oxygen Magazine. After i was finished up with Lori i took off to my Photoshoot With the AMAZING Arthur from Arsenik Photography- we did test cover shots with Kyle Clarke for Inside Fitness Magazine.Then off to the MUTANT both at the expo! Such a fun shoot and amazing day!


Saturday: Had Makeup done by Mindy Karuk, Then shot with Arthur (Arsenik Photography)again for more test cover shots this time i was shooting with my good friend Mark Anthony Flex!!!! After the shoot we then hit up the expo and worked the MUTANT booth. Mark did a "Flex Off" with Martin Kjellstrom, so funny seeing 2 grown men dropping their pant in public....Definatly a crowd favourite!!


After the Expo we went to another shoot together, this time it was with Pink Elephant. Yet ANOTHER great shoot with 2 very creative & wicked photographers. We also ran into Cover model Heather Robertson and current Inside Fitness Cover Model, so we did a fun group shot and then Heather and i had a face off. hehehe so cute! Heather won the HOT & Fit 2010and i got a proud second. Did i mention she taught me the bootie pop?! Thanks Girl.. your the best!


Sunday: Exhausted and beat... the time change really killed me. Hit the Gym and then hit up the expo with the rest of the MUTANT team!!
Overall it was a very busy and amazing weekend that's topped the charts!! Loved seeing all my Finess Friends, fellow competitors, new peeps, AND ARNOLD himself!!


heres some pics from the weekend:



Getting love from Muscle Insider Magazine





UP NEXT: L.A., For my show - Muscle Contest- 3 weeks out!!

Train HARD, set GOALS, and go an GET'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leigh Brandt

WOW.... i feel like a slacker! been a while since my last blog!

The Arnold Classic is in just under 3 weeks. Its been crazy with dieting, training, and everything in between. i'm Really looking forward to working at the MUTANT booth its gonna be lots of fun, and a great weekend! i Love meeting new peeps and visiting with my friends.. that i only get to see at shows!

PREP-CAMP is underway! Big team of girls headed to the Kelowna Western Canadians this year (local show), and i'm so happy to be apart of their prep... holding prep-camps with Cindy Legare owner of Fitness Fanatx & Legare Wear (my clothing sponsor!). Its everything you need to know about contest prep!... stay tuned for videos!!



Totally out of my comfort zone, but i've decided to take up BURLESQUE!! tehehe me and my Sister in-law decided to try a little something different. It was definatly her idea! HAHA but i figure what the heck, i bet it will really help with my stage presence for shows! First class in March 2nd... if the teacher lets me i'll video tape it, and share my experience with you! hahaha

Recipe: i have created an amazing recipe for pancakes!! so yummy!

1 & 1/2 scoops Cookies & Cream Whey Gourmet
3tsp Nutracleanse
1/2 a cup egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 banana
2 packets on splenda
Directions: Mix all together in a blender. Make like you would a pancake. Becareful not to burn them they cook really quick and will be a little runny still when you flip it over. KEEP HEAT ON LOW. Makes approx 3-4 small pancakes. OR you can use a waffle maker. which ever both work great! Sprinkle with cinnamon and splenda or eat as is! the picture does them absolutely NO JUSTICE, they are so moist and delicious! try them out and send me your feedback. you can also add some ground up oats, sugar free chocolate chips, or nuts. anything you desire!



Enjoy,

LB

In it, to WIN it

I'm raising the bar on my own person goals and achievements this year!! I want to win and I want to bring my all time best physique and darn it that's exactly what I'm gonna do!! I'm not aiming for top 3 I'm going for the win!

This year has already started off with a BANG!!! I made the INSIDE FITNESS

I'm truly honored to be amongst such beautiful and inspirational women, and to place second!!! WOW!! Thank you Terry Frendo & Inside Fitness :)

Arnold is creeping up fast ... 40 days, and I'll be working the "MUTANT" booth!! Then 2 weeks later is my show in Culver City "Max Muscle Contest"! I have a few big photo shoots planned at the Arnold, I'm doing another shoot with OXYGEN Mag. and then one with a really good friend of mine Mark Anthony Wingson - we are working on a few projects together this year so watch out for us!

check out my video for a great recipe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LxMElFTUiY

Ciao for now,
Leigh

Wrap up!!

Wow.... I had an incredible Christmas, and I really hope you all did too! This year was my first year "hosting" Christmas dinner, I have to say it WAS a lot of work and I would love to do it all again but I have decided to go away on a trip instead and only spoil the kids next year!!! Don't you think Christmas IS just for the kids anyways?? I DO! Hehehe well... Guess I'll just have to see what the rest of my family thinks of this. Lol hopefully I'll be able to recruit everyone and we will still be able to spend the holidays together. :)

On another note: I had an amazing trip to Vegas for a friends wedding on new years I think it was a great idea to go on a vacation before my contest prep, by the end of the trip I couldn't wait to start "on-season". I made some great new friends in LV, and I feel very blessed to have them in my life. Amazing supporters!!


(LEIGH "IFBB Bikini Pro Superstar" BRANDT) name tag at the wedding LOL

Well I'm shaping up for the Max Muscle contest and making an appearance the Arnold Classic. I'll be helping out @ the Whey Gourmet booth for that weekend, so make sure you pop by and say hi to me. I'll be a few weeks out from the max muscle show then too.

Everyone always asks what my diet consists of so here is a sample of what my diet looks like right now:
Meal 1- protein shake & 1 scoop Whey Gourmet, 1/2 cup of berries & fibre
Meal 2- 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp of almond butter
Meal 3-mixed green Salad, balsamic dressing, 4oz chicken or turke
Meal4-1 grape fruit & 1 Whey Gourmet Bar
Meal5- asparagus, 4oz fish
Meal 6- post training---chicken, brocolie, 2 pieces of pineapple, 1/2 cup brown rice
Meal7- Protein Brownie with fibre

I'm doing a full 12 week prep, I usually only do 6-8 weeks but decided to do 12 this time and come in a little tighter! I've been taking
Pharmashred every morning before my cardio sessions on an empty stomach and then I have Xtravol while I train weights in the evenings. I'm still continuing my same training style but I've added heavy weights.

I have to make a huge shout out to my clients they are all so unbelievably motivating and seeing them reach their goals, set new ones and continue to succeed and see changes is what training is all about!! Keep up the hard work ladies it's a new year and you've already made a new new you!!!

Favorite quote this month:
"never under estimate the power of dreams and the Influence of the human spirit. We are all the same on this notion: the potential for greatness lives within each of us" - Wilma Rudolph

New pics :



Xox LB