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

Hi guys! Well it has been a heck of a two weeks. As you know, I stormed into Cleveland with a mission and a goal. Although I came up short of my ultimate goal I couldn’t be happier with my physique, my presentation, my awesome sponsor MANSports, my coaches, my wonderful husband and family, and last but not least all of the love and support that I have received from YOU guys. I spent the time between the California State Championships and the North American’s retooling my stage presentation to fit into the “norm” or what is considered standard. Admittingly, I had a hard time dealing with it. What might work for some, doesn’t always work for others and even though I did feel comfortable, I once again will be spending the time working on my physique but also continuing to improve my presentation to exhibit “Khay”. Needless to say I had loads of fun in Cleveland. It’s always great to meet the other competitors and watch them on stage as a fan and a friend. There were so many beautiful girls on stage competing and I was so proud to grace the stage with all of them. It was such a long week and I relied on MANSports Swagger to keep me alert, confident and focused for the long haul. Waking up at 4:00 am and not getting back to bed until 2 am makes for a difficult day especially when competing. The active ingredients in Swagger helps enhance your mood and acts as a brain metabolism by increasing the production of catecholamine. Catecholamines are a group of amines produced naturally by the body that help stimulate the heart and increase blood flow to organs. Yes needless to say I had my swag on!

Not sure what show I will be doing next but you guys will be the first to know:-) First we need to take care of our house. Upon returning from Cleveland, we came home to a soggy place. The main city water line was clogged and flooded our house. Thank God we have awesome neighbors and I have a wonderful brother-n-law who did what they could to minimize the damage. Fun times ahead.
Well I’m up early time to Figure Fuel up and head to the gym for cardio. Staying Thirsty

Khay
xoxo

Well this is the last full week at home until I make that road trip once again to Ohio for the 2011 IFBB North American Championship. I can’t tell you how excited I am to stand on that stage again. I have worked hard to improve my body and presentation over the last year. I have also been so blessed to have my Chiropractor Dr. James Adams and his assistant Mark put me back together after I tear myself up every week. It’s been an invaluable weapon in my arsenal to have them correct muscular imbalances and align my body back the way it should be and keep me in line which has ultimately enabled me to push myself harder in the gym. Thank you Dr. Adams and Mark, I promise I won’t let you guys down. This show I have to step up my game. My sponsor MANSport’s Growth Development Manager, Greg Caldwell recently rocked the stage at the NPC Warrior Classic in his first Men’s Physique competition. We are all so proud of you Greg!! To make it better, my coach Pete Ciccone will be with me this time in Cleveland to insure I’m on track and will also be rocking the stage going for gold as well at the North American’s. Need I say anymore?? I have some big shoes to fill I’m totally up for the challenge! I finally got my bikini in so that pressure is off. It’s so beautiful and I can’t wait to show everyone. Although, I am a bit tired and mentally drained from so many things going on at once I feel strong and ready. Mahatma Ganghi once said, “Strength does not come from physical capacity rather it comes from an indomitable will”. In stating that I will reiterate, I feel strong, I feel ready… My mind is set and focused on the task and goal at hand Just finished fueling up with Figure Fuel, Body Octane and Scorch. Time to kill some cardio Woot Woot!!
Next time you see me I will be smiling at you from the stage in Cleveland. Until then….well you already know don’t you
Khay
xoxo

It must be the weather…no wait maybe it’s not enough sleep or maybe a combination of the two. I don’t know but just at 3 weeks out from one of the biggest days of my competitive career it has been tough but I will not stop, falter or fail. This has not been the hardest prep (The Arnolds was due to having pneumonia) but this one surely has not been easy. Some days are awesome other days I struggle pushing my circuits and pushing my cardio sessions. Success seems to be connected with action, Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes or may fall short at times, but they don’t quit. I will surely not quit. I will keep moving and you will see my best on September 3rd in Cleveland, Ohio. I cannot thank my sponsor MANSports enough for providing me with the best supplements. If it wasn’t for Figure Fuel stacked with Body Octane, Scorch and Swagger, I kid you not some days I would be sleeping on the stair mill. LOL! Anyways I just finished packinig my meals for the day and I’m off to go hit round one of my cardio session. Until next time….

Khay
XOXO

One of my favorite meals of the day
Lean ground turkey, zucchini and cabbage, Mmmmmm