Bodybuilding

Jan 2006

18

Posing Music

by Lia Halsall

CD

My music for this years figure competition season is finished! Katie’s and my music have both been done and I’m absolutely stoked about it. We picked our music, selected which pieces we wanted for an introduction, body and then conclusion and have now had it mixed by a sound engineer. It’s perfect!

That’s another thing ticked off our things to do list and we’re right on schedule too, even better. I love it when a plan comes together. All this cost nothing but time which is the best thing about it, anyone who competes knows how all the hidden costs can add up.

Jan 2006

12

Contest Colour

by Lia Halsall

This is the product I use for competition and this is what I looked like off the stage. Looks nothing like our stage photos, does it?

I felt like an oompa loompa.

Jan 2006

7

Abs’r'us!

by Lia Halsall

2005 INBA Victorian Titles
5th Place & Australian Qualifier: Ms Figure Novice

This was my second figure competition, it was state level and boy was I ever nervous. I went from extrovert to introvert that day. But as you can see this was my favourite pose, I was so proud of my ab condition and it shows.

I placed fifth out of a line up of nine girls and also qualified to go through to the Nationals. That was my only goal for the day and you can imagine the over whelming feeling when my name was called out for the fifth place. I had a smile on my face like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. As soon as I stepped backstage I started crying I was so happy and proud of myself and my achievement. I was just about jumping out of my chocolate skin with excitement!

My Mum was there with me as my backstage helper that day. To share that kind of moment with her was amazing. One I’ll never forget. So in saying that I dedicate this blog to my wonderful Mummy!

Jan 2006

7

Style on Stage

by Lia Halsall

2005 Posing Costume

Jo Rogers from Style on Stage is an incredibly talented woman who’s responsible for my posing costumes, choreography and mixing all my music for my posing routines. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and working with her three years ago when I was working and living up in Brisbane, Queensland.

Jo’s a 7 X Ms Australia and her physique and condition speak for itself! For a figure competitor she’s certainly someone you want in your team.

Jan 2006

6

Before & After Photos (2005)

by Lia Halsall