Josie's Fitness masterplan

.: What are the biggest lessons you learned this year?

2010-12-26T18:52:00.002-05:00

I've learned that I trust too much! That I let the wrong persons enter my life... I intent to fix this ;)
I've learned that I'm not too good at managing money... I WILL be good in 2011!

I've learned that getting older is amazing, that the possibilities are endless! and that I love being a mother more than anything else :D

2010 is about to be over.. THANK GOD! It's been one of the hardest years of my life, but I intent to start 2011 by putting all the regrets, sadness and bitterness away, I want to put it all behind and start the new year on a positive note!

After all I intend to make 2011 the greatest year of my life! :)

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Wishing you all the best in 2011

.: SuperBowl

2010-11-22T15:37:00.004-05:00

Bonjour!!!

Long time without a post I know...
A lot of you know I had a change of heart about the bodybuilding world, not the fitness lifestyle, just the bodybuilding world and all its "hang-ups".

I got tired of living in what seemed to be a fake world, where people only talked about bodies being too small or too big, and where everything else in life never seemed to matter.

As I was watching my son grow, I realized I needed to get out of that world for a while, not forever, and not stop working out at all, but just plain take a REAL break.

I took one this summer, I barely workout, gained a bit of weight but didn't care, I was having fun with Rockwell and my friends, I had wine pretty much each day and most importantly I had a life, I went out, and had fun without only focusing on my looks or stressing because I missed a training. It's been my first break in 10 years!!!.

I've refused A LOT of modeling work, I just didn't feel like it at all but 3 weeks ago I decided to start back, called my coach (boy was he happy :D) and I'm now "back on track".

My outlooks have changed a lot and since I don't train for a competition, the plan now is too loose some muscles, dont worry I'll keep the curves, but I really didn't like the way my body was earlier this year. I never wanted to look like a bodybuilder and I was getting WAY too stocky.

I guess I finally found a balance, being fit and healthy IS important, but so is having a life ;)

On another note, I'm also happy to say I've been hired to work at the Superbowl!!
I'll be in Arlington, Texas, on February 6 2011. It makes me extra happy to cross over the sports world, not just bodybuilding, it's going to be a new challenge! and I'm always up or a new challenge...

Stay tuned for all the details,

Josie
xxx

.: NYC and Brian Moss

2010-05-20T18:36:00.005-04:00

I just got back from NYC where I had the immense privilege of working with Brian Moss (brianmoss.com) the creative mind behind the AnimalPak ads, amongst other things.

Here's a preview below,

The whole set will be up shortly!
Josie
xxx

.: In a NY State of mind

2010-05-11T09:56:00.003-04:00

Great news, Brian Moss (brianmoss.com) and I have been in touch for a while and I am leaving next week to be photographed by him in NYC.

I truly believe he is one of the most talented photographers in the business nowadays! I am honored that he wants ME as a featured model.

Brian is also the photographer for the Animal Pak ads you see in every bodybuilding magazines

I'm following in the footsteps of many FBB I greatly admire an I hope I can produce at least a few images as striking as they did before me!

Stay healthy!
Josie

.: our girls and Arnold

2010-03-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

Alison Ethier came in last in fitness, physique round really killed her, and she will need to be more meaty to get ahead.

Sylvia came in in 11th place! And Myriam Capes came in 8th place, once again the physique round is where she lost some points, her legs need some improvement.

That's it for now! The internet connexion is really bad sorry o
For any delays!

- Posted while on the bodybuilding road using my life saving device called iPhone

.: and this is how the expo started

2010-03-06T07:53:00.001-05:00

With Mr Olympia himself :)

- Posted while on the bodybuilding road using my life saving device called iPhone

.: The beginning of our trip

2010-03-04T15:13:00.001-05:00

Well well well, we are finaly in Columbus after being up all night! After a quick nap, we went food hunting and found what we thought was the Paradise for bodybuilders....

We were WRONG!!! Lol

- Posted while on the bodybuilding road using my life saving device called iPhone

.: Good news!

2010-03-03T00:53:00.002-05:00

We just received the confirmation today that TV5 will be making a documentary about the fabulous life of our couple and the wicked world of competitive bodybuilding ;)

By doing so, we hope to demystify the lifestyle and really show bodybuilding under a positive light!

It will be filmed before the end of March but I do not have an airing date just yet.

**DISCLAIMER** Now, if you're our next sponsor and just haven't stepped out yet... now would be a good time, this will give you amazing visibility ;)

.: Follow Josie & Greg on the Road to the Arnold Classic

2010-02-25T14:49:00.001-05:00

Make sure you follow us on the road to the Arnold classic 2010!

We will be giving you the lowdown of everything happening this year!

Want the gossip before every one else does? Then this is the place to be! Make sure you suscribe to our blog to get the news as it happens.

Wanna see us live? Make sure to stop by the Grizzly booth (422 & 424) and get your autographed picture!

- Posted while on the bodybuilding road using my life saving device called iPhone

Location:Canada

.: Arnold Sports Festival

2010-02-21T22:28:00.004-05:00

We will be attending the 2010 Arnold Classic. Check it out!!

Once again you'll find me with the absolute best team, come say hi at the Grizzly booth and get your hands on the best products available!

And especially for you, all muscles fans, on Thursday starting at 7 pm, come enjoy a night with the cream of the crop and feast your eyes on the sexiest muscle babes at the party taking place at the Japanese Steak House, on 479 N High St!!

Be there or be square!
Love
Josie
xxx

.: Recap of 2009

2009-10-09T13:44:00.011-04:00

Bonjour,

Well 2009 has been quite a turning year in my life.

Everything, and I really do mean everything, has changed in my life. I got separated and moved... and competition-wise, my big plan was to do the Canadian Nationals this year, well a week before the Provincials, the qualifying event, I had an accident that left me in the intensive care unit for a few days, needless to say, I had to pass.

Mike Lemay has been taking care of my diet since May, and I have to say that it's been an amazing experience! It was my first time really being followed, I have to say it made a huge difference!

Mike and his athelete Justin Kelly

In September 2009, I made my debut in the WBFF Pro figure division, with a shape I'm really proud of!

WBFF Pro Figure 2009

I'm also very lucky to have a special someone in my life now, whose next project is to turn me into a lean mean machine ;) I trust him tremendously, and not only because he has a nice bum, but because he REALLY knows his stuff!

The man himself, Greg Ulysse, has made me work like never before' and according to him.... it's only the beginning!

The man and I
(muah merci d'être là!!)

Greg will also make is IFBB Pro debut next year, so stay tuned, 2010 will be a very busy year!!!

Josie
xxx

.: 2009 will be a great year!

2009-03-18T11:08:00.013-04:00

Hello Friends,

I just got back from the ASC in Columbus Ohio. I was an especially great year, I got to meet great photographers and athletes, made new contacts, worked with the best team (A big thank you to everyone at Grizzly Fitness). As you can see based on the pictures below, we had a great weekend!

I also reconnected with old friends and made new ones!
It was amazing...

It's highly motivating... I'm now ready and eager, for more!!!

I've decided to put on my competition heels again... hé oui, I couldn't stay away too long could I? ;)

Luckily, I'm not too far off and my off-season look is even better now than it's ever been....

Eric is still my trainer, and probably will be for life :p Those of you who know me/him, know we were made to train together :D

However, there is a change of plan in the food department, I've decided to enlist the help of another person regarding my diet/supplements program.

Mike Lemay will take care of that aspect of my prep. he is very knowledgeable and I do trust him a lot, which is a vital aspect when prepping.

I believe I'm surrounded by the best persons, we'll rock as a team... :p

I'll keep you posted on the developments and official dates!

Stay fit!

Josie

.: Arnold Expo Show 2009

2009-02-19T23:15:00.002-05:00

Once again this year I will be at the Arnold Expo Show.

Come see me at the Grizzly Fitness Accessories Booth!

:: WBFF Pros

2009-01-26T22:07:00.005-05:00

Well I've been told the news a few week ago but I decided to wait until it was announced to say anything....

I'm officially a WBFF Pro Figure Athlete :D

You can view the list here, I'm ecstatic! I guess I'll have to wear my competition shoes again after all. :P

Congratulations to everyone! I must say I'm particularly happy that Michele and Larry are also part of the list :D

:: Second hand competition suits

2008-10-17T14:13:00.000-04:00

Good news -- The store is almost up!!

Well all know how expensive competitions are! Second-hand suits are a good way to save money.

For a minimal fee, we will help you sell you suit, make another competitor happy and help you buy a new one.

If you have suits you'd like to get rid of, simply follow these directions:

Send us an email at suits@josiestamour.com

Make sure to include the following:

- Pictures of your suit
- The price you ask for it
- A brief description

Ex:
Fits height 5'1" to 5'4"
Fits cup size: Full C to D
Color: Royal Blue hologram completely covered with blue and clear crystals
Designer: Sylvia Tremblay
Cost: 300$

Or simply bring it to me at Monster or Progym, and we'll sell it for you!

We will feature it on the Site and in the Store and contact you if a buyer is interested and if we sell it.

I'll send you the links very soon!

.: Video Figure competition - Routine Round at the Provincials

2008-09-25T10:48:00.001-04:00

Here I was... with a softer look but better hair ;)

:: First day of the Stratus Body Experiment!

2008-09-23T22:38:00.005-04:00

So here it is! Carmela has decided that I look like Trish Stratus and that we should work out together in order for her to bring out my inner diva ;)

For those who do not know who Trish Stratus is, she was a WWF Diva for years, and also one of the first successful fitness model. Here she is:

I believe I have better legs ;) but yes, indeed, we have the same curvy look and not so thin waist that only dwarves can have. Carmela prepared a cardio program. I’ll be the queen of the threadmill :D

Here’s what she told me to do:

Warm-up
Speed 5 - 15 minutes

Speed 8 - 4 minutes
Speed 10 - 1 minute
Speed 3 - 2 minutes
Speed 8 - 4 minutes
Speed 10 - 1 minute
Speed 3 - 2 minutes
Speed 8 - 4 minutes
Speed 10 - 1 minute
Speed 3 - 2 minutes

Cool-Down
Speed 5 – 5 to 15 minutes

Total = 41 to 51 minutes

Heres what I really did:

Warm-up
Speed 5 - 15 minutes (at this point I thought it would be too easy and that we would need to up the speed the next time)

Speed 7.5 - 4 minutes (Speed 8 for the 1rst minute, 7.7 the 2nd, 7.5 the third and 7.4 the 4th)
Speed 9.5 - 1 minute (Speed 10 to 9.2 in the minute.)
Speed 3 - 2 minutes
Speed 7.5 - 4 minutes (Speed 8 for the 1rst minute, 7.7 the 2nd, 7.5 the third and 7.4 the 4th)
Speed 10 - 1 minute (Speed 10 to 9.2 in the minute.)
Speed 3 - 2 minutes
Speed 7.5 - 4 minutes (Speed 8 for the 1rst minute, 7.7 the 2nd, 7.5 the third and 7.4 the 4th)
Speed 10 - 1 minute (Speed 10 to 9.2 in the minute, the longest minute ever)
Speed 3 - 2 minutes

Cool-Down
Speed 5 – de 5 à 15 minutes (I jogged for another 5 minutes, but felt I had a blister on my foot... so I did another 10 minutes on the Stepmill instead!)

Total = 51 minutes

I was soaking wet!

Merci Carmie!

:: Having a balance

2008-09-13T20:55:00.002-04:00

This week, I was asked if I could describe an advice that I would have liked to receive before starting a competition prep or going on stage.... I thought I'd share my answer

Having a positive social life is one of the most important factors in a person’s life. As competitors, it’s very easy to shut everyone out of our life and totally focus on bodybuilding and we end up burning ourselves out.

If your sport becomes all your life is, sooner or later, you will regret it. Having balance allows you to take more pleasure in bodybuilding and makes you look forward to each workout and yes, each diet.

Just don't let the rest of the world crumble around you during your quest for greatness
It’s important not to do too much or too little of anything. Too much of a good thing is just as bad ;)

Enjoy the journey and the process it takes to compete, but makes sure you still have a job to go to and family and friends loving you!

This is what I wish I had been told in the beginning!

:: Promo video for my coach

2008-09-06T16:56:00.001-04:00

It was just sooo funny! ;)

Enjoy

:: The retirement announcement!

2008-09-01T22:51:00.006-04:00

Well it sure has been a while since I last posted....

Two competitions later, one with (very) bad results and one with fair ones, also with two training sessions a day since last May, I have to say I'm drained of all energy, physically and mentally, the fire is not what it used to be.

Hence I'm officially announcing that after the WBFF show in Toronto in 3 weeks, I'll be "hanging my heels"... so to speak, my husband would be very upset if I stopped wearing my regular ones ;)

I've made up my mind and I'm through with the whole competition world. I'd love to have a life for a change. I yearning to spend more time with family and friends, eat at the restaurant during the weekends and never feel guilty about it.
I'm also fed up of hearing people talk about being 2 or 3 pounds overweight or bitching about other competitors.
I don't want to hear another time : her waist is too tick/thin, her boobs are too small/big, she wayyy to fat/skinny etc. or just people thinking they are so darn perfect compared to everybody else!
We should ALL be proud of one another and applaud our accomplishments

My best friend's passing earlier this year made me realize just how short life is.

I'm not done with it recreationally, I love working out and love the body and the discipline it gave me but I'm done with the competitive aspect of it. I've put too many other interests off for too many years; and inflicted too many injuries to my body and people close to me to make this something I want to keep doing. I might change my mind in 2-3 years and decide to step on stage again. but for now, it's officially over!
I want to keep the body and I know It'll be easy, I'll pursue that after a well deserved month off. I will be spending time in the gym but not 15+ hours a week. If you want to find me, I won't be in the squat cage or running on the treadmill.
I'll be outside, playing with my son!!

Let the real life begin!

Oh and just don't tell my husband yet.... but I'd like to give my son a sibling in 2009 ;)

I'd like to quote Chris, a fellow Canadian bodybuilder I respect tremendously! "competitive bodybuilding is an individual journey. You can't learn how to compete from reading someone else's experiences...you have to go out there, take those chances and learn for yourself. There's no guessing or forecasting where your limitations are - you have to act to discover those, not read what others have done. So forget about what I've done or written about in here. Get out there and live your own bodybuilding adventure...so you can inspire and entertain the next generation."

Thank you Chris (Kimsquit)!

God bless! I'll see you all soon with the "Real life Body Experiment"!!

:: One week & 3 days out

2008-06-19T20:22:00.002-04:00

I'm a truly blessed person, I seem to attract the right people, at the right time.
I believe that in life, everything happens for a reason.

During a contest prep, sometimes the worse comes out of you, you're famished, tired & cranky... sometimes borderline psychotic!

Despite all that, I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by great people!
Beside the obvious, IE my family and Mon amie ;), there are 2 persons I'm simply in awe with and I need to say it out loud!.

These 2 are not "Yes, Yes" person, they tell it like it is! Which makes me love them even more because I know when they tell me I'm doing good they mean it!

I'm truly blessed and would love to thank them both!

....Eric and Sylvie, you've made this journey so much easier!
Without you two, I wouldn't be as motivated, well I wouldn't be here period!!

Eric, I know our journey together is just starting! I'll make you proud I swear! Because of you I have the body I thought was out of reach! You push me like no one before!
You're hard on me and I love it ;)

Keep calling me names or "almost an athlete" :D It works!

Sylvie, you give me soooo much of your time and energy, you're making me 10 times better by telling me things like they are! I trust your judgment before anyone else's!

You and me baby we'll rock the stage together soon!
I'm proud to call you a friend!!

:: A little something for my friend

2008-05-20T21:36:00.004-04:00

There you go! I want you to sleep tonight ;)

and

:: Even better the day after!

2008-05-15T22:54:00.006-04:00

Very strange! A 24 hours différence!

I miscalculated... I'm 6 weeks and 2 days out ;)

:: 6 weeks out

2008-05-14T13:52:00.002-04:00

I don't have much to say, really, but here's a 6 weeks out photo update.

I intend to be very dry! Wish me luck!

:: Figure competition - Comparison round - Short Class

2008-04-29T20:43:00.002-04:00

Dwarf category, I nailed it at least ;)

First lats spread was simply horrible!!

::Figure competition - Routine round

2008-04-29T20:34:00.002-04:00

Way too fast, but unfortunately we only have 30 seconds!

:: Gene X picture

2008-04-16T22:47:00.003-04:00

Gene X (Orange exposure) was kind enough to send me this picture taken at the Arnold... a bit late, but I thought I'd share!

:: Olympic Style Lifting

2008-04-16T16:25:00.003-04:00

A few months ago, my trainer sent me to see a new coach in order to gain more power....

I ended up training every Saturdays with Eric Chevrier, my Olympic Style Lifting coach, he is quite something!
He's a world champion... and darn cute I must add ;)

I have to say it's the most fun training I've had in years!

So here's a little preview, I'm chubby I've had one too many poutines since the Arnold, but it was all worth it!!!

But I'm back on the diet now, I'm 10 weeks out! ;)
And I don't think I'll ever go overboard like that again!

It's hard on the ego to watch yourself gain weight, BUT my head needed a break from the diet!

So the countdown has officially begun!

Québec the l'ouest... here I am!!!!

:: To "Juice" or not to "Juice", that is the question

2008-03-24T19:59:00.002-04:00

The shit has hit the fan, literary!

Radio-Canada has broadcasted a story on a certain product used by many athletes in the competition world, it appears that this product was not as clean as the label claimed.

I must say that, to me, what followed the famous story has been very reassuring. The reactions of many athletes proved that we're athletes, not just "babes".

We're not ready to sacrifice everything in search of the perfect physique, and it proved that this quest for a muscular physique is a rather healthy one!

It's not merely aesthetic aspirations.

After everything is said and done, I think it makes us even more beautiful!

A Big Hurray for a Drug Free Stage (and natural athletes!)!

:: 15 weeks out

2008-03-22T20:21:00.005-04:00

Ok so I'm guilty of not posting very often, to say the least :D

Well I have a perfectly legitimate reason!

You see, I've quit one of my jobs, you would think I'd have more time, but since then, my clients have been sending me so many requests (I'm a translator), I'm almost going nuts!

I'm 15 weeks out, and training is going well, I have 2 coaches, one is Francine Savard, my competition coach from Proactif, and the other is Eric Chevrier (aka le beau Eric), my powerlifting/Olympic style lifting coach... (most fun I've ever had working out! I recommend it to everyone.. if you can handle it :p)

So I wanted to touch base and say I'm still alive! ;)

Here are a few pics taken at the Arnold, where I worked at the Amino vital booths

:: Article Magazine Le Samedi

2008-02-11T22:55:00.001-05:00

Here's the tearsheet that has been done in January 2008 about yours truly.

I was well written, If you can read French, and I hope you do, you''ll like it I'm sure.

Hope you enjoy!

:: Arnold Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Expo

2008-01-07T08:03:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year everybody!!

I hope you're off to a good start in 2008 and that you have included fitness and well-being in your goals or resolution for this year. ;)

I had the chance to travel to Florida for the Holidays and relax by the beach! I'm now recharged and ready for more! The stage is once again calling my name.

The next competition will take place on March 22nd. I'll keep you posted as the prep advances.

I'd also like to take a moment to let you know that I will also be in Columbus, Ohio, in March, for the Arnold Classic Bodybuilding and Fitness Expo Weekend, I will be modeling outfits for Jen Hendershott, I'm extremely excited to have this great opportunity!!

I hope I'll get to meet a few of you!
Drop by and say hi! I'll be more than happy!

:: Site updated

2007-12-08T23:02:00.000-05:00

well a part of the pictures section at least!

I've just added the gallery of the last competition.

You can view it here

Or just go to www.josiestamour.com and visit the gallery.

Hope you enjoy them!

Josie

:: Front page of La Presse!

2007-12-04T21:25:00.001-05:00

Well I'm almost famous ;)

On Friday, November the 23rd, my picture made the Front page of La Presse! (the most popular newspaper in the province of Quebec)

The article was well written (by Sophie Allard) and, for once, it wasn't filled with the usual stereotypes associated with bodybuilding.

You can view the full photo spread here

Photos are all by Bernard Brault.

and the actual article here (In French only)

:: Fit after a pregnancy

2007-11-13T21:16:00.002-05:00

Yup.. it IS possible.

On Sunday, I became the Short Class Figure Champion... not even a year after giving birth!

You can become anything you want, just trust fate... and of course work very hard to get what you want! ;)

Mandatory rest for a week now and back to contest prep next week!

:: 5 days out

2007-11-06T09:12:00.000-05:00

Sometimes life throws obstacles at you, it's up to you to overcome them, one of the big problems I'm facing right now is being back to work after a one year maternity leave.

I know most of you, IE U.S. readers, will think I'm complaining with my mouth full, since yes, us Canadians have a relatively long time off BUT managing the very last week of training during a contest prep, while juggling with a full time job, picking up a baby from daycare and dieting is hard... to say the least!

Here are the last pictures I'll post before the show... wish me luck!

I feel miserable right now, thanks to the sodium load, but I think my prep is going rather well and I'm crossing my fingers that everything will go as planned.

:: Less than 2 weeks out...

2007-10-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

I am 13 days away from the big competition, my energy level has dropped off tremendously, of course being sick never helps!

I am pretty cranky at this point, without the carbs in my diet it has really effected my moods!
I am looking forward to finally presenting my routine on stage and for the whole package to come together.

My trainer is very pleased with my progress, I met her for a reevaluation this morning and, after checking my posing and body fat (9.5%) .... she uttered "Josie I'm really proud of you!"
I had to fight the tears!

I never though I could get the shape I have now... not in a million years, and even less after having a baby!

Using the word proud would be an understatement of how I feel right now, and hearing Franceen, whose opinion means the world to me, pretty much made it all more than worthwhile!

So ladies, always remember that you can become whatever you want... the results are only up to you!

As a bonus, here are some random poses I will probably include in my routine

:: 4 weeks out

2007-10-13T19:59:00.001-04:00

It's officially the last month... the last 4 weeks that make or brake a competitor...

The last 4 weeks are the hardest and that's the 'do or die' time for any bodybuilder. That's when we find out if we really want it enough :D

I am feeling down and this is normal at this stage.

I'm starting to be moody and don't feel like talking to people, that usually result asking questions... asking myself if I look too small or too fat... one day it's one, the next day the other.

It's no walk in the park, it's hard, but it's worth it!

I'm starting visualizing! Being mentally prepared will help me perform at my best without any mistakes from being nervous or scared.

I've been practicing my quarter turns today... with two different outfits, still unsure which one I prefer... here's a preview... any comments?

Just email me fitness@josiestamour.com

:: 7 weeks out update

2007-09-24T20:04:00.000-04:00

I totally neglected my blog for the last several months and I do apologize. Being a new mom is really time consuming; add to that my daily training session, which is now going to be twice a day, as well as sticking to a strict diet has kept me away and I never had a chance to sit down and write.

But here I am now!

I've received tons of emails asking for update pictures, so here are a few

I still have a lot of work to do!! I aslo have to work on my posing, which isn't ideal right now, to say the least ;)

Come on... it ain't too bad for the mother of a 10 month-old?

*****************************

Side note:
The sale of the "Dont'cha wish your girlfriend was FIT like me" t-shirt is going super well!
I encourage you to send your friends over, this is going to help me finance the Las Vegas Trip and you'll all look more than snazzy wearing this one-of-a-kind design!

:: ProActif Fitness' Workshop

2007-07-23T21:13:00.000-04:00

The 26th of August 2007, ProActif Fitness will be hosting its next workshop.

This is the ideal opportunity for all that desire to enter the world of fitness competition, fitness model, figure...

Many special guests will be present, and there will also be performances and surprise prizes!

Learn how to walk with those high heel and learn the posing techniques for various federations such as FCPAQ and FAME.

Location: Pro Gym Serge Moreau (4500 Hochelaga)
Time: 8 h to 17 h
Price: Non members: 119$ + applicable taxes (135,60$)
ProActif Fitness members 99$ + applicable taxes (112,81$)

To register, please call 514-257-SPOR (7767) or register on the site directly and pay via Paypal. For a brief overview of our workshops, visit the videos gallery to view videos of past event .

:: 6 months postpartum

2007-05-19T15:43:00.000-04:00

Well it's that time again.

In the last 6 months, I have lost 10% bodyfat and gained a son :D

Here's what I look now at 21%

My physique has changed a lot in the last few weeks (especially my bum), it's exciting! I can't wait to see the final results.

Although I have a nagging knee injury, I'm more focused on D-Day than ever!

Stay tuned for more updates!

:: Two-piece suit for sale!!

2007-05-16T09:26:00.000-04:00

I am selling my two-piece blue suit that I wore only once.

It's an original Sylvia Tremblay Designs.
The suit is Hologram blue with clear stones.

It fits 5'1" to 5'5". The bust is for a C or D -cup and is not padded but can be if need be.

Let me know if you're interested or forward to someone who might. Second-hand suits are a good way to save money and we all know how expensive these competitions are!

I paid a little over 400$ and I'm asking 275$ for it.

Here are a few pics of the suit:

:: Transformation America Series® in Las Vegas.

2007-05-12T07:21:00.000-04:00

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I received an email this morning.

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series® in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30th, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Bodybuilding.com is sponsoring and producing the event

The countdown is officially ON!

I'm very excited!!!!!!!!!

:: 5 months postpartum picture update

2007-04-12T17:12:00.000-04:00

Well here's that time of the month again!

I'm definitely a bit tighter then last month, and my arm ares smaller, you can also see the shadow of my quads.

Only 17 lbs left to look like my old self! It'll be a piece of cake!

Didn't I tell you a woman could quickly regain her figure after a pregnancy! ;)

** Et merci Robin pour le Myo tape :)

:: Great news!!

2007-03-19T22:09:00.000-04:00

I have to spill the beans.... it's killing me right now!

Mike Glass contacted me (http://www.womensfigure.com) and told me he thinks I'm pretty (well he said magnificent ) and he would like to help me gain more exposure.

Right now he's working on a show he'd like me to take part in. Seems like he will be producing it for TV.

Anyway nothing right now is official, I'm at the stage of signing the model release form and agreement. I don't want to get too excited, it's not the first time I get close to a deal, but it really seems to be unfolding this time

I'm really excited! I feel like a little girl!

So that's it for now...off to the gym!! ;)

:: Washington

2007-02-23T21:32:00.000-05:00

Hello all,

I've received an invitation for a show in Washington in August... will I be ready, do I want to do such a remote show.

Questions to which I have no answers yet, but I'm thinking about it, and it makes me happy

:: 6 weeks update

2007-02-13T21:25:00.000-05:00

The results are in:

I've lost 5 % body fat in the last 6 weeks (it means that I'm at 26.1%)

I've lost:

Chest = -3mm
Bicep = -1mm
Abdo = - 4.5mm
Supra-illiac = -5 mm
Quads = -1.5mm
Calf = -1 mm
Subscap = -3.5mm
Tricep = -3.5 m

It's better than I thought! Time to loose another 5% now

I'll be happy the day I'll get around 18% (for a normal look not a comp % obviously!)
At this percentage I'm cut but still have bumps where I'm supposed to.

This is another 8% and 20 lbs.

but ...

I can hear the stage calling my name

:: 12 weeks postpartum

2007-02-05T16:55:00.000-05:00

Here's the awaited 12 weeks postpartum picture, I'm not on a fat loss routine just yet and I can't wait to see drastic results, but at least I'm putting on more muscles so when the weight loss finally starts, then it'll work more efficiently.

Here it is

:: Happy New Year Everyone!!!

2007-01-04T22:30:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Yesterday was D day IE reevaluation day.

Here are the bad news....

My rotator cuffs are almost non existent... or rather deep asleep!

BF is at 31% I was expecting the upper 30s so I guess it's a not so bad after all...

A muscle (for which I cant remember the name) is holding me straight instead of my abs (normal after a pregnancy) so I need to work on strengthening my abs/core.

My glutes are very deep asleep! Probably on Valium of something. When I jump I can't find my balance while landing, This was one of my strongest part before but I'll need to work on it a lot now.

and the one good news....

I'm still quite flexible and strong...

We had a chat about my future comp. Francine, my trainer, says my body will be ready this year so to stop worrying. She says the only thing she's worried about is the fact that as a new mom, I might not find the time to work out... and this is one thing I am not worried about!

Diet will be 5 meals a day to begin with & 3 starch daily including fish oils, flaxseed and Rhodiola

I'll receive my program this Saturday, I'll keep you posted!

:: 4 weeks postpartum

2006-12-13T22:44:00.000-05:00

My son is one month old today!!!

It also means that I haven't slept more than 2.5 hours at the time for the last
month

..and guess what... it also means it's time for that one month postpartum picture!
I haven't lost weight in the last week, which is weird, but I fit in a size 6 pair of jeans I didn't fit in a week ago.

I'm usually a size one so at least I know I'm going in the right direction

:: First day at the gym postpartum

2006-12-02T21:12:00.000-05:00

So I couldn't wait any longer,

I'm 19 days postpartum and I went to the gym this morning.

I knew I was ready and it feels so good to be active again.

I did:
Abductors 1 x 50 @ 75 lbs
Leg raise 3 x 12 @ 45 lbs
Standing Leg Curl 3 x 8 @ 20 lbs
Seated Calf Raise 3 x 12 @ 35 lbs (machine weights a lot!)
Another Seated Calf Raise machine (the one where you push yourself up) 2 x 12 @ 80 lbs
and while waiting for my friend I did cable row 3 x 12 @ 45 lbs

and 20 minutes @ low intensity on the stepmaster.

My coach was there, as well as the 2 others girl I competed with last year. It was almost like a reunion! You should have seen us screaming and jumping around, we must have looked like fools

I feel amazingly good, oh and this is my 2 weeks postpartum update picture

Only 28 lbs to go

:: Postpartum picture update

2006-11-24T10:15:00.000-05:00

I'll be creating a postpartum section in the Website, but in the meantime, here's a little update at 5 and 11 days.... I'm slowly getting there....

these are my measurements now:

waist (navel) 34.75
arms 10.5
chest 42.5
hips 39
Thigh(smaller) 18.75
Thigh (bigger) 24.75
Calves (smaller) 12.5
Calve (bigger) 15
forearm 8.75

and this is what I need to lose this to get back to my usual self:

waist (navel) 6.75
arms 1
chest 2.75
hips 5.5
thigh (smaller) 0.25
Thigh (bigger) 3.75
Calves (smaller) 1
Calve (bigger) 1
forearm 0.25
wrist 0.3

...and a mere 32 pounds :-)

:: I am baaaack!

2006-11-19T14:29:00.000-05:00

Hello all!

Well I am officially back! I gave birth to a wonderful baby boy six days ago and I am now ready to get back in shape!

This is the plan:

First part will be the first 6 weeks (worst case scenario); I have to stay home, so this is where I will focus on my diet. IE eating well and loosing some of the baby weight.

This brings me to December 25th to resume training! If we round this up, that means that, in the worst case scenario, as of January first I'll be back to the gym. (YEAH! What a good way to start a year!)

This time I'll be competing in Fitness not Figure!

I have found my theme. but I wont share since don't feel like getting on stage and loosing the surprise effect!

Here's my little bundle of joy!

:: A year later and 7 weeks before

2006-09-08T20:56:00.000-04:00

Well this is almost it, in 7 weeks I'll be giving birth to my son, and in about 13 weeks I'll be back to the gym for serious lifting and will be dieting down for my next competition.

In the meantime, I celebrated my first year wedding anniversary last weekend, and, while looking at pictures, starting laughing out loud at the physical difference a year could make.

I mean I am twice my size! As joke I created this for my hubby, asking him if he still wanted to be married, lucky me his answer is still yes ;-)

**Warning VERY disturbing pictures below!**

I can't wait to be back in the Fitness world, the goal this time will be to prove that a new mother can find the time to be in shape and lose the baby fat quickly all the while be healthy for herself and her new baby! (and sexy for her hubby of course!)

I hope you will be following my new journey!

:: Brigitte takes it all!

2006-08-08T09:30:00.000-04:00

I am delighted to say that my good friend & fellow competitor Brigitte Lévesque is the CBBF Medium Tall Class Winner!

Brigitte is by far the competitor I am most proud of! She has gone from a girl who was affraid of smilling to winning every single show she enters!

She has an amazing physique and abs to die for!

Take a look there:
http://www.brigittelevesque.com/

Two thumbs up Evil Bridge! ;-)

:: The prefect gadget for runners!

2006-07-28T09:35:00.000-04:00

All of you who know me, know how crazy I am about technology!

Well I just found the absolute best gizmo for jogging!

I'm already a huge fan of both Apple's and Nike's products but I never thought this could be made!

The Nike + iPod Sport Kit is a thumb-size transmitter that fits into your shoe and a thumb-size receiver that connects to an iPod nano.

Nike's line of NikePlus shoes has a cavity in the left midsole that cradles the transmitter.

Now you're ready to run. With each step you take, your foot lands on the transmitter and wirelessly sends messages to your iPod nano, whose screen shows you how far you've run, how fast you're running and how many calories you've burned. Before your first workout, run at least a quarter-mile to calibrate the Sport Kit to your stride. The system is fairly accurate.

Every mile, a voice announces your pace and distance, and between announcements, you can press a button on your nano to hear how you're doing.

One of my favorite features of the new Nike+iPod Sport Kit is the Power Song. You press and hold the center button of your iPod at any time during your workout to instantly skip to to your pre-selected power song — the song that gets your blood pumping and clears your mind of any doubts or distractions, pushing you toward the finish line.

After your run, you connect the nano to your computer, and your workout data feeds your account at www.nikeplus.com. Up pops a bar chart for every day you've run. The higher the bar, the farther you've run. Holding your cursor over a bar reveals the distance you ran on that date, how fast you ran in miles per hour, how many calories you burned and how long you ran. When you click on that bar, another chart opens that indicates your speed at each point in the run. A red dot shows at what point in the run your Power Song kicked in. Every time you connect youriPod to the site, you're building your running history.

What could be easier?!

:: Cruising to work!

2006-07-20T09:52:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone!

well my fantastic husband has bought me a Schwinn cruiser at the beginning of the month.

Like this one, but for women and red & with a basket in the front for lil' Killer ;-) (he loves it!)

I simply looove the retro look!

Last night I used my car back from work, and followed the path I would take if I used the bike, it's between 7 and 8 km depending on which travel way I use, IE between 14 and 16 km daily.

This is it, I'll use my bike to come to work! I think it's a great way to keep moving and have a daily dose of exercise.

Not only will it be good for me, but I will be good for the environment and I figure I can keep doing it until october, if the weather isn't too harsh.

:: Life Network's X-Weighted

2006-07-18T11:31:00.000-04:00

I wrote a letter today to the responsible of Life Network's show X-Weighted.

For those of you who dont' know, this new show X-Weighted aired an episode about this fellow Canadian trying to lose weight.

This episode followed a woman called Kendra, trying to lose weight for the usual reasons (to fit a dress, blah, blah) and to save her marriage, to a husband who already seemed more than fed-up!

While the show itself is interesting, I really, really wished they had done a follow-up at the, say, 6 months to a year later.

That woman wouldn't eat carbs (not even carrots) because “carbs” are bad! (Here's a notion, stop taking nutrition advice from the daily news, and fad mags, ok?). And she wouldn't eat healthy at all, eating a mere 800 calories a day.

She took up running, and yes, lost weight. But - it would have been useful to see her down the road. You can't eat no carbs and live on 800 calories forever.

Yes, that's unrealistic. Yes you will gain the weight back at some point and more when you do eat, and then who knows what damage you do to your system in the mean time.

Any runner will tell you they live on carbs. Good, complex, grain-filled carbs and solid protein.

She either was miscounting her calories (and people do, constantly) or she'll run herself into the ground, plain and simple.I absolutely applaud her first trainer (Oh, I forgot her name, bad me if you happen to know, please email me!) for leaving because of what Kendra was doing to herself. That trainer could have easily stayed, just to be on television.
But she left nonetheless, refusing to train, let that woman eat as unhealthy as she was, and even refused to hear Kendra complaining unhappily about slow, steady progress instead of bowing to Kendra's “I want it now!” syndrome.Weight loss doesn't happen overnight. And steady progress on the slow side is better than 50lbs lost, 60lbs gained because your body finally says “Feed me dammit”.

I really wished the show had been more in-depth, rather than leaving it at the “Hey, I lost weight and inches! Yeah!” part and left viewers to believe that it is ok to eat 800 calories a day!

:: It's been a while

2006-06-28T14:33:00.000-04:00

Wow! It's almost been 2 months since I last posted a message!

I'm sorry I'll try to do better ;-)

I'm almost 5 months pregnant now (only a week left) and can officially say I look like a elephant wearing a thong ;-)

I still don't look pregnant, just big, I am up to a size 5/6 and medium/large shirts in "regular" clothing.

I miss the size 0/1 and extra small!

I'm less panicked though, I know I'll get back to my normal me in no time after the delivery and the best is that I'll have a bundle of joy to be fit for!

What more can a woman ask for??

So lately, I've been up to taking time off, seing my family, doing some home improvements.
It feels good to have a life!

I've also decided to slow down with the freelance work. I've been working an average of 60/70 hours a week for the last 2-3 years, and I am exhausted!

I miss not seeing the time pass by and not appreciating life as much as I used to, so after speeking with my husband, I decided to make less money and work less in order to be more happy and have more quality time.

While on vacation at the beginning of June, my husband made me realize it was the first time in years I hadn't use my laptop while away!

I'll try to let the workaholic stay away from me! I'll keep this energy to do more usefull stuff... like being extra fit! ;-)

I've also been working on the newest version of the site. I LOVE it! and I'm hoping to put it live in 3/4 weeks max.

That's it for now!

Josie

:: Cuba, a bikini and 3 months along

2006-05-11T14:10:00.000-04:00

OK so I am getting fatter by the minute, but as I looked at our pictures from Cuba, I realize I don't look half bad for being 3 months pregnant.

Whadda think?

Still hotter than a bunch of non-pregnant women?!

:: Faking a sonogram

2006-05-10T14:02:00.000-04:00

So yesterday was the first sonogram, which is when you can finaly hear your baby's earthbeat for the first time.

...well for "normal people" at least!!

I did not hear it! So I ended up faking it to avoid passing for a deaf woman!

At least my hubby and the doc did perceived the sound, enough to assure me it is alive at least.

So 1/3 of this pregnancy is now over and done...

God I miss my fitness practive in heals, a bikini and a stunning body ;-)

:: A new way of thinking?

2006-04-21T16:03:00.000-04:00

I am sloooowly starting to realize that a pregnancy weight gain is not only inevitable, but quite normal. (I still reserve the right to freak out next week!!!)

I have just read this about the weight distribution:
7 1/2 pounds is about how much the baby will weigh by the end of pregnancy
1 1/2 pounds is how much the placenta weighs
4 pounds is attributed to increased fluid volume
2 pounds is the weight of the uterus
2 pounds is the weight of breast tissue (I'm sure I have 4 times this number already!)
4 pounds is because of increased blood volume
7 pounds is attributed to maternal stores of nutrients and muscle development
2 pounds for the amniotic fluid
Total: 30 pounds

I'll still keep track of my weight gain and will be extra cautious but it's reassuring to say the least.

Have a great weekend!

:: Note to self

2006-04-18T09:04:00.000-04:00

This post is pretty much a note to my worried self. Since I'm the only one who I can talk to about those fears and insecurities of becoming a fat and out of shape slob.

"This lifestyle is not easy. It takes consistent, disciplined, dedicated effort and sacrifice. It takes planning and focus. Most of all it takes a never-say-die attitude and the balls to keep on keeping on even during those periods when you make no progress.

And I can't eat crap while hoping to build (or regain) the body of my dreams. I have to eat clean, even while pregnant and I'll need to plan my meals and prepare them in advance.

If that's too much trouble for me to stop whining about the lard that will be glued to my butt during those 9 month and if I'm not willing to commit to this lifestyle and do what it takes, then I should do you all a favour and take up stamp collecting."

That's it!

:: A little stick starts quite a story

2006-04-09T18:27:00.000-04:00

Well it seems like I won't be competing in July...

Why?

Because this morning I peed on a stick and it told me I have a bun in the oven ;)

I couldn't quite believe it so I waited a few hours and did it again... and it told me the same thing.

So it's still early and anything could happen but I'M PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:: An emotionally draining weekend

2006-04-03T13:00:00.000-04:00

So I got my training allright... and all the sore bodyparts to go with it! My shoulders are coming back to life woohoo!

Nico and I finally had an evening together Friday! We are so tired it's not funny.

Satuday we had a funeral and someone I really had a lot of respect for and really liked pretty much accused me of not liking him and disrespecting him by not saying hello and avoiding his eyes.

I was just dumbfounded! I never, never did what he accuses me of, I just can't understand at all why he got so angry. I'm still searching to find what exactly I did wrong and I can't find anything.
I can sense there's something beneath all this. I feel like I'll be walking on this ice with him now.

I just feel like crying! This is unfair.

But in 25 days we're on vacations!!! So I'll thik about this positive aspect at least ;-)

Oh and Killer climbs the stairs now! (Literally climbs them) He is soooooo cute!!! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have him home!

:: Ouch

2006-03-31T09:48:00.000-05:00

I started my new training Wednesday...

My coach Francine is a total psycho... JUST HOW I LIKE IT!
I call her my abuser ;-)

I started my one-arm pushup and guess what .... I DID 8 today!!

I am soooo proud!

I feel motivated for the first time in months, maybe it's only because of the sun finally showing up but it feels so good!

She's making me do those crazy abs exercise, I KNOW my stomach will be ripped in no time!

I'm happy! so happy Friday!

:: New program!

2006-03-29T16:21:00.000-05:00

Ewl! I got it...

.. and I'm going to suffer ;-) LOVE IT!

I'm starting my one-arm pushup!

Francine is evil exactly how I like it!!

I'll write later on to let you know how my first session went! Can't wait!

:: Reevaluation

2006-03-23T09:30:00.000-05:00

So I met with my trainer last night, I ended up gaining 5 pounds but my BF is down 0.5%

So either I've gained 5 pounds of muscles... or I holding water like crazy???

Anyhow, she has twiched my diet and said that I should be seing results in a week or 2.

I hope so!! I need to see results because right now there is zero motivation and in 5 weeks we'll be by the beach I NEED to look good.

He're a great picture of the best husband a woman could have and he's mine so back off ;-)

:: A Hard weekend

2006-03-20T09:59:00.000-05:00

Well good week everyone!

I hope you've had a better weekend that I did.

It seems like as soon as I cheat (my official cheat that is) I gain twice as what I have lost during the previous week. Therefore I feel I am no making any progress.

Also, I'm two weeks late in getting a new program, since my trainer was probably too busy to return my calls/see me. I'm a bit concerned!

I have my reevalution this Thursday, therefore will only have my new program new week, which makes me about 3 weeks late in starting a new program.

I was at the gym with my hubby Saturday and while I was doing my SmithPress, a man approached me and started telling me to use a wide grip... not even knowing what my training is.

When I firmly told hi "No!" he said "Oh, you're not able to?" (!!!!!!!) To which I gently replied, "I'm training for something specific, your wide grip might be good for YOU but this is NOT what I am doing!"

I tired of people not minding their own business (IE like one magician I know ;-))
My husband, who was spotting me, was also very upset!

...I need to live alone on an island!

:: Coming fast... oh, oh faster!

2006-03-05T23:09:00.000-05:00

Yikes!! I just realized today that my competition is only 4 months and a week out!

It's coming faster than I expected!!

I can see the results of the last month of training, especially in my legs and butt, as usual! This is by far my strongest feature after all.

On the other hand, I have just opened an online shop http://www.cafepress.com/josiestamour
I hope you'll visit it and find something you like.

Please feel free to send you suggestions along. I will take all of them into consideration.

:: A better day

2006-03-01T13:52:00.000-05:00

Since this is my 4th week I have to go down to only 3 sets of each exercise

I did my legs last night, and I felt a lot cuter this morning. ;-)

I guess sleeping does help!

My baby dog is coming very soon, I am more than excited!

I'm a bit mixed up since I don't know if I have to reduce my reps again this week but my trainer should be clarifying this soon.

That's it for now!

:: A potato

2006-02-28T14:01:00.000-05:00

That's what I am!

A very sore potato that is!

I'm currently updating my iPod with some Kylie (who else, she's the best) and then I'll be off to the gym.

Can someone explain how can someone pass from this :

To this :-)

Have to see results soon or I'll burst!

:: Oxygen as motivation

2006-02-27T13:50:00.000-05:00

Last night I started reading my new issue of Oxygen and really realized I've been slacking off!

I really need to get back on track.

A kick in the butt would help ;-)

:: Competition mode

2006-02-13T10:17:00.000-05:00

Well it's now official!

I'm competing again in 2006

But this time instead of doing figure, I'll be doing fitness!

Why make it simple right?!

and my baby dog will soon be home! So all my plans are on the right track so far!

:: Fat pinch and a new bikini

2006-01-27T10:15:00.000-05:00

Still debating, to be quite honest just knowing that I'll have to strip down and have my fat pinched is enough of a motivation to get in shape.

Plus I really dont' like the way I look now I need definition to be happier it seems.

I guess passing from "prime" to "normal" is a bit hard for my self esteem.

Overall I'd like to stay around 15-16% and I know I can do it.

Comp would be below 9%and well I'll be taking vacation by the sea soon.. and have bought the absolute sexiest bikini that I want to flaunt

:: Happy New Year everyone!

2006-01-23T10:12:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year everyone! (still in January, therefore I can still say it)

I had to take some time off from the fitness/training world and focus on anything else for about a month, having meet with my trainer... and fully motivated...

I’m now ready for some more!

In retrospection, I think the year 2005 was a great one for me. I traveled, got engaged, then married, competed and bought a new home.
Now I’m exhausted... but I took time to reflect on the past and also turn my eyes on the future…There are a few things I’m sure I’d love to achieve this year.

Having a little Poteet
Having a decent home gym
Either compete again or just have a “near comp” shape
Have a Chihuahua (nothing to do with training but I’m just dying to have one!!)

The other comp (before having a little Poteet?) would be on July 8th so it leaves me 5 months 2 weeks and 2 days to get ready… I’m just dwelling on whether or not I want to be on stage again or just in awesome shape… one day it’s one, the other day it’s the other.
Stage and shape or shape alone… decisions, decisions!

I have gained 7 pounds of lean body mass in the last year and I am at 20% BF right now (I know I know I splurged) so if I do decide to step on stage again, I’ll have to lose at least 11 to 13% body fat ( I competed at 10% last time and felt too fat)

I know I can do it… just need to make sure I want to do it…