2010 IFBB Nationals.

So the countdown is on and to say that I am extremely excited would be an understatement! For anyone who is unaware I made a decision earlier this year to move across to IFBB and began with Australasia's. I placed second in the Open Figure Division against the very seasoned figure athlete Sara Picken Brown , and will be competing in the same division in just a few more weeks and I will be shooting for the National Title. There is also something else very prestigous and exciting on offer to the stand out competitors of this show , which is an opportunity to secure an invite to one of the International Shows next year. The first one is the 2011 Arnold Classic , and the second is the 2011 World Championships.
My goal all of this year has been to secure and invite to one of these shows , so I have my work cut out for me , and there has been no time to get complacent. The Nationals Figure Line up is going to be a tough one to win. So , the bar is high and the challenge has been set and with just three short weeks to go , I must say I am feeling good!
So , for anyone who wants to come and watch the show , it will be held at South Sydney Juniors Kingsford and tickets can be bought at www.musclefitness.com.au It's going to be an Awesome day and an opportunity to see the best bodybuilders and figure athletes in the country on Stage.

Hope to see you all there!!

Katie x

Tuna and Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients
2 x 425g csn tuna in Springwater , drained
1 x Onion diced
1 tbspn curry powder
1/2 tspn tumeric
1 tbspn fresh parsley
4 egg whites

Method
Steam and Boil potato then mash ( use a big pot so everything can be mixed in together)
Add drained tuna , eggs , onion , spices an herbs , mix.
Shape into 8 large patties
Cook in a fry pan with a light spray of oil for 7-8 minutes each side ( on medium). They are quite hard to flip so leave them for long enough so they firm up a bit.
Let them cool , wrap in baking paper and glad wrap or in small zip lock bags and freeze.

Serve with a garden salad with balsamic and some Avocado or Nut spread. YUM!!!!

Tuna Patties

Ingredients

400 gm tin of tuna , drain and flake
1/2 cup of buckwheat , fine
1/2 cup celery
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
2 tbsp chilli
1 egg , beaten slightly
1 tbsp olive oil
sea salt to taste

Method

In a bowl , mix all ingredients except olive oi , and form into patties. Place the frying pan over medium heat , add in 1 tbsp olive oil and brown the patties , about 5 mins each side. Serve with a salad.

N.B Really yummy served with some Tzatziki or Hommus. ENJOY:-):-)

Chicken and Sweet Potato Patties

Makes 4 Patties

Ingredients

640gms Boiled Sweet Potato
500gms Chicken Breast Mince
2 Egg Whites
Half a Diced Onion
1/2 Tbspn Curry Powder
1/2 tspn Chilli Flakes
Small Handful of Chopped Coriander
S & P to taste

1. Boil Sweet Potato then mash in a Large Pot , then mash.
2. Add chicken breast mince , egg whites , onion , herbs and spices and mix.
3. Shape into 4 large patties
4. Oven bake at 180 degrees celcius on a lightly sprayed baking tray , for 20 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Let them cool , wrap individually in alfoil or glad wrap zip lock bags and freeze.

Pose like a Pro Workshop - Sat 21st August

On Saturday 21st August a posing workshop was run by the beautiful Rosa Marie Romero at City Gym , which proved to be such an inspirational day for all the figure competitors who attended!
As most budding competitors are aware , Rosa is just abut to fly out to compete at the very prestigious Figure Olympia , and so we were all so honoured and excited to have some time with her in her last 4 weeks of prep.
In the workshop we had an awesome opportunity to meet first time figure competitors as well as those from other federations and girls who were experienced in both Australian and International shows sharing their inspiration to become Pro just like Rose!
We covered diet , off season and in season , all different types of trainng methods specific to our sport , the things you need to be getting organised in each week of your preparation phase and of course lots and lots of Quarter Turns , and compulsory poses!!! (I am pretty sure I do these in my sleep now...lol)
We were also fortunate enough to have GMV PRODUCTIONS filming the entire thing and were able to also do interviews talking about our competition history , and a little bit about what we were getting from our time with Rose , and the workshop. That was lots of fun!
On Saturday night we all went to dinner at the very famous Ribs and Rump Restaurant in Bondi , and ordered all our nice healthy steak meals with lots of salad and veges!! It was really lovely t have an opportunity to hang out with such like minded people , and share our experiences and journeys to the stage for our upcoming shows. There were a number of reslly seasoned competitors who will be getting on stage to compete for National Titles so to chaty with them about their training , diet and everything inbetween was so Awesome:-)
A huge Thankyou to Rose for organising the day and also the dinner. It was such an absoulte pleasure being with such an inspirational group of girls who are truly working their asses off to make their dreams become a reality x