All too often we tend to rush into things without the notion of whether or not the results are going to be the same or different from the last. Whether its peer pressure, a feeling of guilt not to let anyone down or living a methodical day to day life, we wake up and we go. In our world, so goes the competition life. We plan to do a show, we train, we diet and we show up the day of the show hoping to win. During my thinking and a crying moment in my life, LOL, I decided not to compete in this years’ Arnold Amateur due to the fact that I felt I would not be ready as far as the changes and revisions I want for my physique. Sure I would be in shape but I do not just want to show up in shape. I want to dominate my last physique from the last time I stepped on stage. I always preach that it’s not the beautiful women that I’m standing next to that I’m competing against, even though we are being compared against each other, I feel I am always competing against myself first and that’s who I feel I need to beat at the end of the day. After each of my shows, I always evaluate my stage photos and start a plan of attack with my coach to improve and come in better next time around. I have set a goal of what I want and to attain that goal, I need more time and therefore decided to not enter the Arnold Amateur to give myself more time to reshape my body.

I started competing in the bikini division in 2009. Since that time and 9 shows later, the sport has improved and has refined and so must I. I came into the bikini division after competing in 3 Figure shows. I took approximately one year off from the completion stage until the new bikini division started. During my time off the stage, I took a break from my intensive training and had to focus on recovering from injuries I had suffered during my training for my figure show. Needless to say, I had gained weight and had to reshape my body to fit into the new bikini division. I did very well at each show winning 2 overall titles at two of them (2010 Orange County Classic and 2010 West Coast Classic) with the help of MANSports Elite Stack.
I’m the type of person who does not want to sit on my placings, I always want to strive to improve each time I step on stage. During each contest prep, I always felt I pushed myself to the limit of my physical capacity. That is until the next contest prep started and I was amazed at just how far I have come along and how much more I had in my tank. There are days when I am feeling really tired and just want to sleep all day long. I’m glad to be able to turn to MANSports Swagger to help me stay focused and give me a jolt of energy to wake up and get my day started. Then I look at myself in the mirror, make funny faces, LOL, and I remind myself what I am capable of. This routine helps me to continue to push hard until I reach my goal. I live my life and I do it with SWAGGER!! HAHAHAHA
In saying that, to my family, coach, my sponsors and my friends, I will always bring my best to the stage. I’m so excited to be able to attend one of the biggest Sports Festival in the world. Time flies and it’s only 4 weeks away I will be at the Arnold Sports Festival Weekend with Tad and the rest of the MANSports team so don’t forget to stop by and grab some free samples
Here is a little picture evolution of my bikini competitions starting with my first at the 2009 Pacific USA’s. You can really see how proper training, nutrition and MANSport’s supplements have helped me continue to improve. Until next time and enjoy the pics

Khay
XOXO

Barrier…
• Anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence etc
• Any natural bar or obstacle
• Anything that restrains or obstructs progress, access etc.
• A limit or boundary of any kind
Boundary…
• Something that indicates bounds or limits progress or growth
• A line which divides on entity from another

Barriers and boundaries can be good, they keep us from falling off things, keep our dogs in their yard, keeps the water in a swimming pool, keeps us “safe”.
But what about the barriers or boundaries one might encounter in their diet or in the gym? We constantly are battling one or the other, either of which can be touched and at times are unseen but felt. Prepping for a show or just staying on a healthy diet plan can be difficult at times. We are always pushing the limits of our physical barriers to improve, grow, get stronger, faster etc.
At times the easiest thing to do might be for us to stay within our boundaries, to stay on the safe side of the barrier and be content on just being. There are so many perks on being safe and staying within a protected barrier or boundary. There seems to be a larger variety of foods to eat, you don’t have to go to a crowded gym to ask strangers to work in with them on a piece of equipment that may seem more like a torture chamber than anything else. No one is going to accuse you of eating too little or poke fun because you undoubtedly seem like you eat too much. No more pain threshold to worry about.. Reminds me of the movie The Village, where the people stayed their existence within a boundary protected by a barrier to keep them safe. Well, I want to be stronger and faster, I want to push the limitations of my physical capacity past the recommended daily dose. I want to use my God given strengths and see just how awesome the human body really is and what its capable of.. But wait, does that mean I need to step outside of the comfort zone? Does that mean, I have to step over my boundaries and break through my barriers? The answer to those question is, “affirmative ghost rider”!
No pain no gain is not a saying without a meaning or a purpose. You must break through the barriers to get one more rep, you must step across the boundaries that tell you that you are not strong and you shouldn’t be able to do “that”. Yes at times it hurts, yes at times it can be exhausting. But at the end of the day, would you be able to forgive yourself for not giving all you have and testing your own capacity?
I want to be that F-18 fighter jet that breaks the sound barrier and triggers the right side of the brain to utter to its self “wow that’s awesome”.

Break through those barriers because thats how champions are made. That’s how the person that inspired you to head to the gym in the first place did it and it has seemed to work pretty good for them right? On your quest to break through barriers and boundaries do not forget that you must eat well, rest and fuel your body with quality products like MANSports Figure Fuel. Figure Fuel is formulated with AjiPure Amino Acids to protect and preserve lean tissue, for that fit and lean look. It delays the onset of physical fatigue and mobilizes stored fat to be used for fuel. As part of my Elite Competitor Stack, I never hit the gym without it. For fun I sometimes mix my Figure Fuel and pour it in to an ice tray or popsicle maker, freeze it and eat like a treat for my pre-workout supplementation. Who says you can’t have fun before you get to the gym!! Anyways do not be afraid to push past the boundaries to explore the power of your body. Only you can make that choice but I guarantee you will be glad you did. Until next time my friends

Khay
XOXO

Well it is that time again everyone. It has been a while but I’m back on my blog and it is contest season again. It’s a time when everyone buckles down, socializing slows down and we all get to work in the gym to fine tune ourselves for the stage. Meals are packed for the day and sometimes for the week in advance, gym attire is scattered around the house more than usual, and your dog, if you have one is getting more cardio than ever before LOL!
I think I speak for most of us, I cherish these times. As athletes and even just as normal everyday people, we like to have a plan and a schedule. I feel comfortable settling back down into my groove and getting ready for the grind ahead. I have been very fortunate as MANSports has decided to renew my contract with them for another year. I am especially happy because I believe in their vision, and the products that they have. I have depended on the high quality ingredients of Figure Fuel, Body Octane, Yohimbine HCI, Scorch and Swagger to propel me through my rigorous workouts, and help me get into the best shape that I possibly can. It is nice starting “the season”, knowing that I can depend on things I know work and gives the results that I expect from a product. In actuality, Figure Fuel and Body Octane have helped me maintain my intensity during the off season to insure that I have a nice starting point before my prep for my upcoming show. I have high expectations for myself this year, and will strive to make my friends, family, sponsors and most importantly myself proud. Things are a bit different this time around as I am now working full time at my shop. My free time is minimized and my training schedule has actually increased, which is another reason why I am happy to have the opportunity to represent a company that uses Pharmaceutical Grade ingredients to insure we are getting the maximum amount of benefits and effects from the product. It’s a “Full Circle” cycle. You put work in; you use hardcore products, eat, rest and sleep. You do it again each time turning up that intensity until the desired results are obtained. I look forward to seeing you all again at the shows whether it’s on stage or at the booths. Make sure you give me your best fist pump when you see me
Here is a look at my current meal plan. Next blog, I will show some fun ways to enjoy your MANSports supplements. Until next time…

Khay
XOXO

Upon rising: MANSports Yohimbine HCI, 2 caps
Meal 1:
½ cup Steel Cut Oatmeal
1 cup Liquid Egg whites
1 tbsp Cocoa powder
MANSports Vaporize, 1 capsule
Meal 2:
1 serving Whey Protein
1/3 Blueberries
Meal 3:
1 cup kale
5 oz Beef
4 oz sweet potato
MANSports Vaporize, 1 capsule
Meal 4:
1 serving Whey Protein
1 apple
Meal 5:
5oz Tilapia
medium salad
15 Almonds
Meal 6:
1 serving Casein Protein
MANSports Vaporize, 1 capsule
Training Time
pre-workout:
MANSports Scorch, 2 caps
MANSports Figure Fuel, 1 scoop, mixed with 1 scoop of MANSports Body Octane
post-weight training:
MANSports Figure Fuel, 1 scoop
MANSports Yohimbine HCI, 2 caps

One of the best scenes in Star Wars Episode IV was when the rebel troops were trying to destroy the Death Star and the fighter pilot repeating to himself and the squadron to “Stay on target, stay on target”. I guess he had to keep repeating himself to the troops to insure that they stayed focused on the task at hand regardless of what was going on around them. It was a testament to what we as physiques athletes go through all the time. We constantly remind ourselves and look for motivational quotes on the latest social networking site to keep us on track. It is so easy to fall off track at times and it’s good to see your goals and have them repeated to remind you just what the reason is that you get up so early in the morning to sweat. Even as it is the “off season” for me, I’m still focused and looking ahead at future goals to work on them now. One of my favorite quotes from the great Samurai Miyamoto Musashi is “Perception is strong and sight weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things.” Taking that and applying it to our lives you realize that taking “time” for granted is not the best approach to things. I’ve learned this lesson so many times in the past and I try to do my best to not make the same mistake twice. I also continue to keep in mind to not miss out on opportunities that may arise. I was called to do an upcoming photo shoot so it is a good thing that I stay focused and on top of my game.

I am so excited about MANSports Reveal the Steel Stack which contains Scorch, Vaporize and the new pharmaceutical-grade Yohimbine HCL. The Yohimbe in MANSports version is a full 3 mg per capsule which provides up to 1,000 times the active alkaloid of some formulas on the market today. The stack combined with my Figure Fuel and Body Octane gives me the fuel that I need to stay on top of my game and help propel me towards my goals.

I am really excited about next year’s competitive season. I’m still not sure what show I will compete in first but I am continuing to push and improve my physique. On my next blog, I will post some Holiday treats that will keep you out of trouble. Until then stay determined, stay focused and stay thirsty my friends

Khay
xoxo

Hi everyone!
It has been a while but things are finally starting to settle down. I was in Cleveland for the North American’s and then to Vegas for the Olympia Expo weekend. First and foremost, I would like to thank my sponsor MANSports for bringing me to the Expo this year. Special thanks to all of you for your continued love and support and to EVERYONE who stopped by to say hi. It was so nice to meet you all in person.

Well the competitive season is over for me this year and aside from a few photo shoots and running our store, it’s time to step back to refocus and retool for 2012. I often get asked what do I do to maintain during my “offseason” or do I just forget everything and relax until it’s time to compete again. It is important to me to live a balanced healthy lifestyle in the off season so I am not back tracking when it’s time to buckle down for contest prep. I generally use this time to work on lagging areas or areas that I feel I need to improve on. My progress happens behind the scenes so to speak and not on stage when everyone is looking. Although my diet is not as strict as when I am in contest mode, I do maintain a balanced diet with a cheat meal once a week. Usually during my offseason, I am feeling much stronger and able to push myself harder. I also continue to use Figure Fuel, Body Octane and Vaporize.
I take 1 scoop of Figure Fuel before my cardio or weight training sessions. Figure Fuel is arguably the best pre-workout, anti-fatigue supplement on the market packed with AjiPure Amino Acids and it also taste great!
I add 1 scoop of Body Octane to my Figure Fuel for an extra boost of energy. Body Octane is also a caffeine and stimulant free pre-workout performance enhancer that supports recovery and helps blood flow and oxygen into working muscles. It also removes metabolic by-products and wastes, as a result of physical activity such as ammonia and lactic acid.
I take 1 capsule of Vaporize with three of my meals. It’s a tremendous fat oxidizing phenomenon. It is believed to be attributed to augmenting the release of potent thermogenic enzymes through optimized liver function. Fascinatingly more, the sesamin’s potent fat-blocking and health promoting effects are further amplified when used in conjunction with the essential fatty acids contained in Vaporize.
Absolutely love this stack

Khay’s off-season high-performance stack:

Next blog I will post some of my off-season workouts and how I’m using this time to hit the stage better next year. As for what contest….well you will just have to wait and see.
Until next time!

Khay
xoxo