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NAC Luxembourg, Team Powerfood's J-M.b

Pheww... That was a long season with great experiences, awesome moments and powerful actions. 

Now that the competitions are over, I already set my goals for the next season but this time I will go for higher ambitions. While there are three more shows waiting for me , I am still sticking to my strict diet for the following two months. Therefor I decided to take a break in autumn, so my body can recover 100% from these straining diets and training routines before attacking the preparation for the next spring season.

Of course I will maintain a healthy and balanced diet, just as intense gym sessions. I mean I don't want to turn into a jiggly-puff over summer and have struggle to lose that extra fat and water again in 2016.

With hindsight, I have to say that I am very proud of myself and about what I achieved this season.Remember when I was talking about my New Year's Goals (Resolutions) ? Well I have attained them ALL. The beginning of tis year could not have been better. I got a Top3 twice at the International Championship (J-M.B.Open) in Luxembourg, I mamanged (thanks to you) to participate at the Miss FIBO Power Beauty Contest 2015 with my best shape so far and I qualified for the International NAc World Championships in Warsaw. 

Even thought I wasn't in the best shape for the World Championships,  I am happy that I did my best and that I hold strong during this entire preparation. It wasn't easy at all, especially the last few days... Oh hell no, how often did I play with the thoughts to throw the towel, just because of the food... It was a tough prepration because my body wasn't 100% ok , so I can't show 100%on stage, but that's totally ok. I've learned from it and this won't happen again.

I am already looking forward to 2016, I hope (and train) for my personal best and that I achieve all my goals again.

Concerning the upcoming shows, there will be one on the 21st June, 11th and 18th July here in Luxembourg.

Our team athletes will perform a guest posing at the FSR Motorshow on the 21st of June in Belval to support kids in their fight against cancer.

On the 11th of July, Powerfood's J-M.B launches its annual jaarmarkt in front of the shop in Kahler where you can benefit from exclusive sales, yummy and healthy food and of course enjoy our posing shows and choreography throughout the day.

We are also guest-posing for a good cause at the charity event Télévie 2015 CHEM Bikers.

I hope to see you there, I am counting on you.

Top5 at the International NAC Championship Luxembourg, placed 2nd and qualified for the World Championships in Warsaw

Marlene M. (right), Alix G. (middle) and me after the J-M.B Open

Top3 at the J-M.B Open 2015. 1st Marlene M., 2nd Li h., 3rd me

Totally happy about my trophies

At the Miss FIBO Power Beauty 2015 in Cologne

J-M.B Open, Round 2, Evening dress

Afer the Miss FIBO Power Beauty 2015

Joking around after the 2nd round at the Int. NAC World Championships Warsaw

Team Luxembourg. Thank you for everything.

#pumpingfairy

TGIF right?

In 5 weeks Team Powerfood's J-M.B will be off to Warsaw, Poland...weehhh.. I am so excited and totally looking forward to this journey as we will stay not only the weekend,but until Monday morning. So if you have any sight-seeing advices or 'must-eat' suggestions, please let me know. 

But before dreaming about Poland, I have to focus on my preparation. 

Last week my coach and I started a new 'experiment'. Meaning that we put loooots of carbs into my diet to boost my metabolism to the absolute maximum again and I feel absolutely great with my battery fully charged. 

My training program also changed a little and I'm now to able to lift heavier with fewer reps, exactly what I love...Training hard and dirty, hell yes. I seriously hope to keep this routine for the shredding phase or depleting-phase as well. For me, there is nothing more annoying than high reps and low weights routines, it makes the workout feel like it would never end.

Anyway, what are your plans for the weekend? I will be recovering on the couch to get back on track the next week and get motivation by my #pumpingfairies. By the way, here are my 9 favorite fitfairies from the past days.

In hopes that you are feeling great , enjoy your weekend. 

1. m.egan__ ' super cute protein pancakes

2. juliessmallworld 's lunch; pepper stuffed corn, meat and tomatoes

3. lenilo26 post workout, you deserve to couchpotatoe at home hihi

4. caro_rouge in her super fancy piba tights

5. li.aah gets in shape for summer 

6. xeniia_93 stay strong, you can do it sweetheart. 

7. t_veronique being totally nike-addicted 

8. retnaz_claire532 on her legday

9. pia_fit03 , you are totally right abouut reposting this. make time to workout!

J-M.B Open 2015

J-M.B Open winners

What an ahhh-mazing weekend it was at the International Championship Luxembourg & J-M.B Open in Luxembourg. 

It was so practical and comfortable that the competition took place in Luxembourg, because I didn't have to get up THAT early to get ready and I made it to the hairdresser's to get my hair done. Before that, I put on my makeup and got the last layer of the cream tan done. 

When I arrived at the competition-facility in Oberkorn , I was one of the first athletes, so I could easily arrange my camp backstage. I still had to wait for the registration tough as it didn't open until 10am.

The first part of the competition was the International NAC Championships of Luxembourg , where the first five could qualify for the International NAC World Championships in Warsaw (Polen). 

When the price-giving ceremony started, I was so nervous but still optimistic since I was called-out with two very great athletes. And then it happened, I placed 2nd in the NAC Championship Luxembourg. So not only did I qualify for the NAC International World Championships in Warsaw, I also became Vice Master of Luxembourg in my category. Isn't that awesome? 

In the evening was the J-M.B Open ,where 4 more athletes joined our category and raised the level a little higher.

In the first round there wasn't any call-out, but in the bikini-round there were two call-outs and I was chosen twice. For the second call-out we were only 3 , and this cleared the podium position up.

I made a 3rd place and I am more than happy and proud about this as the winner and the 2nd placed athlete have an awesome physique and really deserve their rankings. So hats off for them!

But let's not forget my other team mates, who did a very very good job, especially my good friend Alix who participated for the very first time in such a competition. I am so proud of her and I am happy that she joined our team.

It's indescribable how grateful I am to be part of this team. I have NEVER experienced such a great respect, support and honesty among each other.It was already a marvelous start for our team and there are still some competitions left to rock. I am already looking forward to the times we'll spend together on our journeys, backstage and on stage. That's what a real fit-fam is all about. 

And thank you, my family, friends, readers and followers for your support and motivation. And a special thanks to those who came to support us at the championships this weekend. You are truly awesome. 

I still can't believe that we made it... 

Team Powerfood's J-M.B goes to Warsaw

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J-M.B Open , round 1: evening dress

2nd call-out

NAC International Championship Luxembourg, placed 2nd

Team Luxembourg goes to Warsaw

Back On Track

The view from the 22nd floor of our building, simply fantastic. The other side is even better, more natural

Here I am , filled with energy and motivation.

Maybe you've noticed that I was absent the entire past week as I caught a very bad virus, which deprived me from working out and from being overall active.

I was lying on the couch, wrapped up like a burrito in my bathrobe and a cozy fluffy blanket, watching my series all day long. The only time I moved was when I had to prepare and cook my breakfast, lunch or dinner... For the rest I remained the blanket-burrito. 

Some of you might think that it's not THAT bad to stay home, sleep longer and don't have to work. But for me it was a nightmare because I couldn't workout either and that made me quite grumpy since the first competition is in two weeks now.

But now my battery is fully charged ; and so I got back on track during today's lunch break as I lost an entire week of training. I put on my workout clothes, my nikes, power-beats, selected my bad-ass hardcore play list while walking down the stairs of the skyscraper (which has 24 floors) I am working in and hit a nice cardio session. 

I ran up and down all the floors from -2 to 22 four times , which counts up to 960 stairs up and 960 down. Although I was totally done when I arrived the 4th time at -2 , I still had to go upstairs to the 13th floor again to get out of the staircase without releasing the alarm. So this equals 1.090 stairs up and 960 down and a LOT of sweat. 

After a good hot shower I went back up again from -1 , but this time with the elevator. After all I didn't take the shower to sweat my office-clothes afterwards. 

And guess what, in the early evening I still have to train my legs and hit another cardio session . The next 4 weeks are going to be the toughest I will ever experience in my life I think. Last season I only did 3 competitions with a 'break' of 2-4 weeks each time. But this season I have 3 competitions within 3 weeks, followed by a 'break' of 3 weeks, then 1 competition and afterwards again a 'break' of 3 weeks and hopefully  finish my season with the world championships in Warsaw, Poland. 

Let's train for the best. 

Have a great week.

I definitely had to lay down for that one or another minute after this insane workout