HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!

I can't believe it's almost Christmas!! I love this holiday....I love spending time with my family and friends and I enjoy a bit of down time before the January rush kicks in!

Last week, I took my son to Cancun for a mini-vacation....It's our first "BIG" trip together and we had a blast. Alex will be heading off to University next year and he's eager to move on with his future....I thought this would be a great experience for the two of us to go away and create some new and fun memories...mother and son!! Alex and I spent five days in Mexico and we definitely had some good laughs, and it was a great way for the two of us to reconnect. I am usually dieting for a show, so our time to travel is usually limited....Due to my injury, this allowed us from free time....We arrived home last night and I would have to say, this was the best trip that I have ever had....
A lot of exciting things are happening here at TEAMOBRIEN FITNESS:

We are once again expanding our facility!!! We are very excited as the renovations have now begun....We are building a High Performance Training Centre...strictly for hard core athletes...Dennis has already ordered all of the equipment, designed the training centre and can't wait to start training our athletes...(he's like a kid in the candy store) We are bringing in a team of professionals that include, massage therapy, medical acupuncture, osteopathy, Injury rehabilitation and chiropractic care...Adam Bogar is the man running this show...he is absolutely amazing and I am now under his care for all of my injuries and rehab. Riley Beauchamp of Beau-champ Fitness is now one of our partners and we are excited to have him on board. Riley will be training many one on one clients, running some incredible group conditioning classes and running a supplement store...We have also brought some outstanding and reputable trainers on board and we are excited to work with all of them...One big family!!!...If you're interested in learning more, please feel free to contact teamobrien@cogeco.ca for further info.

I have received numerous emails asking me if I will be competing at the Arnolds this year?? Due to my injury at the Fitness Olympia, I did not request for an invite. I was hoping that I would be better or "well" enough to apply for an invite, however, things just haven't panned out the way I thought. I am back to training, but am still having a lot of pain and discomfort....Although I will not be competing, I am hoping to have the opportunity to appear in one of the booths and I also have some athletes competing in the bikini division...

Anways, I will keep you posted on all of the exciting things that are happening....I wish all of you a very safe and happy holiday season....

ox

DECEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

CONGRATULATIONS TO TAWYNA GEE FOR BEING SELECTED AS ATHLETE OF THE MONTH!!
TAWNYA HAS HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIVE SEASON....COMPETING FOR LESS THAN A YEAR TAWNYA HAS MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF IN THE INDUSTRY. BEING A SINGLE MOM, TAWNYA IS A VERY POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR HER CHILDREN AND HAS PROVEN THAT WITH A BIT OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE....TAWNYA IS NOW PREPARING FOR THE NATURAL CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ON APRIL 3RD IN QUEBEC! GOOD LUCK GEE FORCE!!!
DATE OF BIRTH: OCTOBER 19TH, 1973
BORN/GREW UP IN: CAYUGA, ONTARIO
CURRENT RESIDENCE: CALEDONIA, ONTARIO
MARITAL STATUS: SEPARATED
HEIGHT: 5'3"
WEIGHT: OFF SEASON: 130LBS- COMPETITION: 120LBS
CURRENT OCCUPATION: PERSONAL TRAINER/COACH
FAVORITE HOBBY: LIFTING WEIGHTS & SHOPPING AT LULU!!
FAVORITE FOOD: CHOCOLATE & ANYTHING COVERED IN CHOCOLATE!
FAVORITE MUSIC:ALL DEPENDS ON MY MOOD...COULD BE OLDIES, ALTERNATIVE OR COUNTRY!
BEST BODY PART: SHOULDERS & ABS
YEARS TRAINING:12 ON MY OWN, 1 YR WITH TEAMOBRIEN
EMAIL ADDRESS: tawnyagee@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: http://tawynag.blogspot.com/
HOW DID YOU GET INTERESTED IN WEIGHT TRAINING/FITNESS? I JOINED A "GET IN SHAPE BY CHRISTMAS" PROGRAM WITH A COUPLE OF GIRLFRIENDS AT A LOCAL GYM IN 1997. WE MET WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER 3 TIMES A WEEK FOR A WORKOUT AND NUTRITION TIPS. THIS WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH A GYM AND WEIGHT TRAINING AND I WAS INSTANTLY HOOKED.
HOW WAS YOUR FIRST SHOW? ANY INTERESTING EXPERIENCES? I WOKE UP MORE STRESSED ABOUT THE STATE OF MY HAIR EXTENSIONS THAN THE SHOW!!! THAT IN COMBINATION WITH THE JAN TANA BLOTCHES ALL OVER MY FACE FROM SLEEPING ON MY ARM WAS NOT A PRETTY SIGHT! ONCE MINDI AND THE GLAM SQUAD PUT ME BACK TOGETHER AND I STEPPED ON STAGE IT WAS FANTASTIC. THERE IS NO BETTER FEELING THEN KNOWING YOU HAVE CHECKED ONE MORE THING OFF YOUR "BUCKET LIST"
WHAT DO YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE ABOUT COMPETING? I LIKE WATCHING MY BODY CHANGE AS I GET CLOSER TO SHOW TIME. I DISLIKE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TIME I SPEND ON THE STEPMILL TO GET IT TO CHANGE!
FUTURE GOALS IN THE INDUSTRY? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HOW FAR I CAN GO IN THE FIGURE CIRCUIT. IN 2010 I WILL BE COMPETING IN BOTH THE NATURAL CANADIANS AND THE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS....SO WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!
WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF DOING IN 10 YEARS? I HOPE TO HAVE A THRIVING PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS.
ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES? PEOPLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK? I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY CHILDREN, TARYN & TYLER FOR BEING SUCH RESPONSIBLE YOUNG ADULTS AND UNDERSTANDING THE TIME AND COMMITMENT IT TAKES TO GET TO THE STAGE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK MINDI & DENNIS FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND CONSTANT SUPPORT.
COMPETITION HISTORY-PLEASE INCLUDE PLACINGS;
APRIL 25 2009: STRATFORD CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL 1
1ST FIGURE-MEDIUM
2ND MASTERS
SEPTEMBER 19TH 2009-NATURAL ONTARIO'S
3RD FIGURE MEDIUM
NOVEMBER 7TH 2009-OTTAWA & EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS-LEVEL 2
1ST FIGURE MEDIUM
1ST MASTERS SHORT
2ND OVERALL
CONGRATULATIONS TAWNYA!!

MINDI O & THE TEAMOBRIEN FAMILY.
XO

TEAMOBRIEN DOES IT AGAIN!!!

Last weekend TEAMOBRIEN headed up to Ottawa to compete at the Ottawa & Eastern Championships and once again, TEAMOBRIEN walked away with a ton of hardware.

Congratulations to Shannon Byers, Tawnya Gee, Erica Booth and Gorretti Fancisco....You ladies are awesome!

In the Women's Bodybuilding Division-Open Class, Shannon placed 2nd. Shannon decided to compete in BB only a few weeks before she took the stage....amazing for only a short time prepping. With a little more practise and a good off season, I have a feeling Shannon will come back next year and will be very difficult to beat!
Tawnya Gee shone on stage.....Tawyna has worked extremely hard this season and to date this was the best she's ever looked. With beautiful stage presence and a very conditioned physique Tawnya walked away with a big win in both the figure medium division and the masters-short division. Way to Go Tawyna!!!!
Erica Booth, the tallest competitor in the entire show....standing at 6'5" with heels and looking as beautiful as ever walked away with a 1st place finish in the women's Tall Class....
All three women are now qualified for the Provincials in 2010....Enjoy your off season ladies!!!
Gorretti Fransisco competed in the SAF Model Search and competed in the Elite division. Gorretti was up against some very experienced models....Gorretti took control of that stage and totally owned it...she ended up placing 3rd overall...

Gorretti will competing in London in the new bikini division on November 21st. Good luck G!!!!



Also, congratulations to Dorian Hamilton from PUR NUTRITION, for placing 6th overall in the men's heavy weight division...Dorian will also be competing on November 21st and I know he will bring a bigger and better package to the stage....Dorian is an unbelievable athlete with incredible genetics...he just needs to bring in a drier and tighter physique and he will be untouchable! Good luck Dorian!

Dennis and I are very proud of all of our athletes.....

xo

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH-TAMBRA TUFFORD

Tambra Tufford on right

CONGRATULATIONS TO TAMBRA TUFFORD-PATTINSON!!

Tambra was selected as November's Athlete of the Month!!

I have known Tambra for many years and she is not only an amazing athlete, incredible mother and wife, but she is also my best friend.

Let's get to know "T" a little better...

1. Date of Birth: May 30, 1976

2.Born and grew up in: Burlington, Ontario

3.Current Residence: Oakville, Ontario

4.Marital Status: Married to a wonderful man

5.Height:5'4

6. Weight: off-season: 118lbs Contest: 108lbs

7.Current occupation: Registered Nurse, mother

8.Favorite Hobby: Lifting weights, running (even though I'm not allowed too!!)

9.Favorite food: oatmeal and homemade hamburgers-not together though!

10.Favorite music: Listen to all kinds-depends on my mood.

11.Best body part: legs and calves

12.Years training: sport oriented all my life, but seriously lifting weights for 5yrs.

13.Email address: t.tufford@hotmail.com

14. How did you get interested in fitness/weight training: When I met Mindi, I was an aerobics instructor. I would lift weights, but I would overtrain doing a ton of cardio. Mindi began training me and I loved the challenge and instant gratification I would get after every workout. Mindi was truly my inspiration through her knowledge, dedication and demeanor.

15. How was your first show? Any interesting experiences? My first show is something that I will never forget. When I stepped out on stage I felt nervous, scared, excited and a big feeling of accomplishment. I competed with a great group of TEAMOBRIEN ATHLETES which help make my first experience competing a positive one.

16.What do you like or dislike about competing? Competing is such a subjective sport and trying to remain confident can become challenging sometimes. Also I am not a big fan of walking in 4-5 inch heels and trying to be sexy and graceful at the same time!

17. What are your future goals in the fitness industry? I just competed at the Ontario Natural Championships and I ended up winning my class. I was shocked and it was an amazing experience....I am currently still training hard, but am nursing some old injuries.

18.What do you see yourself doing in 10 yrs? I hope to be a more better, more experience version of me...

19. Any additional notes? Anyone you would like to thank? I would like to thank my husband, Jay for his constant support, patience and love everyday. Special thanks to Mindi & Dennis for helping me become the athlete that I am today.Without their knowledge, guidance and support, I never would have shown up in my bikini for posing practise 3 years ago.

20. Competition History: Ontario Naturals-2006-4th place

Ontario Naturals-2007-4th place

OPA level 1-3rd place in medium height class

Ontario Naturals-2009-1st in medium height class and 3rd overall

Great work T-mama!!!!

Love ya lady.....

xo

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

PLEASE BE SAFE, DO NOT EAT TOO MUCH CANDY AND GET YOUR ASS TO THE GYM SUNDAY MORNING.....

XO


Here is my beautiful niece, Riley having fun at the pumpkin patch!

RANDOM PICS OF TEAMOBRIEN GIRLS!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ......

TEAMOBRIEN FITNESS WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING....GOBBLE GOBBLE!!

XO