Amy Schmid Training Journal

Posing Suits For Sale!

2011-08-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

I am selling 4 of my posing suits. You can check them out on ebay!

Amy Schmid's Black Prejudging Suit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804331611?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Amy Schmid's Green Prejudging Suit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804345494?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Amy Schmid's Aqua Posing Suit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804353870?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Amy Schmid's Purple Posing Suit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804353870?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

If you're interested, email me for more pictures or any questions! amyschmid05@gmail.com

Selling My Posing Suits!

2011-08-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

I will be putting my posing suits up for sale on ebay this weekend! I have a few beautiful finals and a few prejudging suits to sell. All the suits were made by the best in the nation, CJ of Elite Physiques.

If you or someone you know is interested the suits will fit a female 5'5" to 5'7", 130-145lbs and a small B cup to a big A cup.
Let me know! I will be posting pictures on my website, my bodyspace site and ebay!
Thanks!

Getting on stage in December...

2011-08-13T20:34:00.000-07:00

Hello!
So.... I'm going to be getting on stage on December 3, 2011! I will be posting updates regularly, so keep checking in on me!

Vote for the A-Team!

2010-11-10T20:15:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Please go to:

www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2011-bodyspace-spokesmodel-search-voting.htm

CLICK on WOMEN..

VOTE FOR AMOCKELS (it's alphabetical order)

My friend and client Amy needs to win this competition! PLEASE help her! We're BOTH Amy's... So please help the A-TEAM!! VOTE EVERYDAY!!!!

2010-10-30T19:07:00.000-07:00

http://www.mtv.com/videos/made-season-11-ep-20-bodybuilder/1650891/playlist.jhtml

Above is a link to the full MADE episode I was just featured in.

I am very please with the show. It took 7 weeks over the summer to shoot this thing. Reality TV is really reality TV. I couldn't speak to my student, Kylee, unless a camera was rolling. MTV has hours, days and weeks of footage. There wasn't a script, I was just asked to do my job and prepare this girl for a competition.

Working with Kylee was ...different. Usually when I work with someone that wants to compete, they have some experience in the gym, but also have researched and seen a bodybuilding competition.
Kylee was none of those things. She had no clue what she was getting into. She admired bodybuilders and thought that it might be cool to have that kind of confidence. Then Iappreared in her life and her world changed! I expected a lot!
She really struggled with what I was asking of her. She was not used to being told, "you can't have that." Or, "not good enough.." She broke down on a few occasions.
I did my job the best I could. I was there to support her. I understood she has never done anything like this before. However, I reminded her she brought this on herself. She set this goal and she has ME a tool to get her there!
My biggest fear was that her story wouldn't be told correctly. I was afraid you wouldn't see her struggle, break down and then recover over and over again. I was afraid you wouldn't see the excitement, pride and joy she experienced when she stepped off stage. But, MTV did a fantastic job editing the show.

Let me know what you think!

Watch Coach Amy on MTV's MADE TOMORROW!

2010-10-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,
Watch MTV Wednesday, Oct 27th at 4pm. (Check you local listing to confirm the date and time.) I had the pleasure of coaching a young lady to her dream of competing in a bodybuilding competition.
The show MADE has been around for 11 seasons. It's a great show of struggles and triumphs for these young kids that have a dream of becoming something that is usually the opposite of who they actually are.

I was asked by MTV to coach Kylee to be a bodybuilder. I had no information about her and had no idea what I was walking into. The experience was incredible! She is a sweet young southern gal who's never had to work hard in her life! We had A LOT of struggles and challenges throughout her journey. I arrived in her life one day and she was thrown into the world of hard core training, dieting and the bodybuilding lifestyle. I was her coach, I was her shadow, I was everywhere!!!!
See a SNEAK PEAK:
Go to: www.mtv.com
CLICK SHOWS, SELECT MADE and watch Season 11 Vol. 5

For Autoimmune!

2010-08-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

As some of you know, I have an autoimmune disorder. It paralyzed me for months and completely changed my life. I was lucky enough to completely recover, but some people that suffer from other types of autoimmune disorders don't fully recover.

I am coaching a young girl for her first competition. She suffers from an autoimmune disorder as well as her brother. I set up a charity fundraiser for her with the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. This is really going to motivate her and propel her confidence heading into the competition!

Please go to her website:
http://secure.mktwebdesign.com/aarda/kylee.php

Help us raise money for something that effects millions of people!!!
Thanks!!

In Jacksonville, FL til mid-August

2010-07-05T07:56:00.000-07:00

Hi there, its been a long time since I updated this blog. My apologies.
Anywhoo... I'm coaching a girl in Jacksonville, FL until mid-August. I'm near the Orange Park, FL. I'm looking for more clients and/or competitors while I'm down here. So, if you need a posing coach, diet coach, or trainer, let me know!

Peanut Butter Jelly, Peanutt Butter Jelly, Peanut Butter Jelly and a Baseball Bat

2010-02-28T19:32:00.000-08:00

I love peanut butter and jelly lately. I know it's not a great meal, especially because I always have 2 sandwiches, but it's comfort food!
What's your comfort food?

Autograph Pictures for Sale!

2010-01-21T09:18:00.000-08:00

I've been overwhelmed with emails and requests from wonderful fans asking for autographed photos. Anyone interested in a photo, please use the PayPal account and send $25 (pays for print and shipping). Be sure to note your name, and specific message you'd like, and the address you'd like it to be sent.
PS: Thanks to Gene from Orange Photography for the photo

UPdate!

2009-12-29T06:42:00.000-08:00

I am in the Fire Academy (starting January 2010) in Scottsdale, AZ! I will continue to work full time, I'm just going to be a full time student too. (A little scary.)

Also- I want to remind everyone to check out my Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace page "ThatBigChick Amy."

I update this one regularly!

Happy New Year!!

Come Say "Hi" at The Olympia!

2009-09-10T07:45:00.001-07:00

Hello!
Hopefully you have been checking on my other website http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/ThatBigChickAmy/

If not, please check it out! My sponsor iForce Nutrition has set me up with it.

The Olympia, held in Las Vegas, NV is coming up at the end of this month. I am happy to say, I will BE THERE with iForce! iForce will have a huge booth this year, and I'll be there all weekend! Please stop by and say "Hi!" I would love to have some company and meet some new faces.

Come see me at the iForce Nutrition booth Friday and Saturday (9/25 & 9/26) at the Olympia! Look for me dressed in red and black!

This is going to be my first trip to the Olympia! I'm very excited!

Check the Updates and Website

2009-07-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I would like to update this website ( www.amyschmid.com ) soon, but until then, check out http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/ThatBigChickAmy/ . I'm much better at updating this one.

Keep ya posted!! Thanks!!

Fun and training!

2009-07-08T17:07:00.000-07:00

I spent the 4th of July in Las Vegas. My wonderful friend Scott allows me use his Game Ready, it's an ice machine that compresses ice cold water around my knee! It help keep swelling down.. it's my best friend!

Enjoy some photos from my trip!

Also... more updates and pic on my Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace page "ThatBigChickAmy" Look me up!! Check out my sponsors website too iforcenutrition.com

"ThatBigChickAmy"

2009-06-21T12:04:00.000-07:00

Hello Again!

I've started my Bodyspace page on Bodybuilding.com. My name is "ThatBigChickAmy"..since I hear it ALL the time. My Bodyspace page is part of the iForce Nutrition group. Check it out! I will update it at least weekly!

I am refocused and ready to go for the path to becoming a pro. I've learned over the last few months and working with my coach, that I have a long path ahead, but with patience and hard work, I can do it! I CAN DO IT!

This is the AMAZING home I get to stay in when working with my coach in Las Vegas! Rough life-huh?!?! Can't THANK SCOTT ENOUGH!!!

Lots to tell! BIG UPDATE.

2009-06-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

Not ready yet:

At 14 weeks out from the show, I have been experiencing daily sharp pains in my knee. This knee is just not ready. I would have to really hit the cardio hard in order to get to the conditioning I need to win this show. And, I can't go 100% on that knee.

My coach and a few other close friends helped me decide what to do. Do I go for it at 80% and just deal with the pain? Or, wait til I'm really ready, I mean really ready, mind, knee and body to go for it at 100%.. I, of course want to do the show in 14 weeks! I'll just deal with the pain, but my coach pointed out that was "Rookie talk." He's right.

After processing all of this, I realized I can't just hurry up and get ready for a show in 16 weeks anymore. Not if I want to be competitive in the sport and play with the big girls. I want to be a pro! Professional athletes take there time, prepare and get on stage at 100%. So, that's what I'm going to do.

Truthfully, I'm frustrated. I want to compete. I want to be healthy and just do it! But, as my coach says, I need to learn to respect the process. I have potential, but I need to be ready first.

I am going to continue to eat my meals, train my buns off and do my cardio and prepare like I'm getting ready for a show. Which show? Not sure yet.... but I know that when I step on stage I will be ready. I need that confidence to become a pro. I want to see how good I can be.

NOW....Great News!!

iForce Nutrition has decided to make me a part of their team! iForce is a relatively new company that's growing like crazy! They have great training products and I'm very excited to have a great sponsor!

I'm in the process of creating a bodyspace page on bodybuilding.com where I will have another blog for updates as part of the iForce Group. Look for weekly updates and pics! Look for us at the Olympia and Arnold! I'll be at the boothe!

That's all for now

Moving Right Along...

2009-05-31T10:17:00.000-07:00

Now, 15 weeks from the Team Universe, things are moving right along!

Still eating a ton of food, doing 45 mins of cardio in the morning and training hard! I have feeling my coach will be taking some food out of my diet soon, or adding some cardio, because at 15 weeks I have a long way to go!! My weight is 176lbs with clothes on. But, I'm the leanest 176 I've ever been- that's exciting!! I'll keep ya posted!

I realized I forgot to post a picture I found from the Arnold back in February. So here it is, this is Veronica Miller, myself and my best friend since childhood, Brian being silly.

Saying Hi to BoXer Girl!

2009-05-18T12:19:00.000-07:00

An old friend and bootcamp buddy left me a message! Thank you soo much! I wish I could have continued coming, but I blew out my knee and had to have surgery. Bootcamp wouldn't be any fun without a knee! How are you? Ready to start on that fitness competition yet?!?!!
Email me: amyschmid05@yahoo.com

17 weeks out now... My diet is consists of 7 good size meals, it's really a ton of food! I'm enjoying it now, because I know I'm not going to get to eat soo much in the very near future. Working with my new coach has been great. My training has gotten more intense and I'm sore almost everyday. I am going up to las Vegas to see him and train for 2 days again this week. I'll let ya know if I survive!

20 Weeks Out

2009-05-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened in the last month...

To give you a quick update I am 20 weeks out from the Team Universe. I weigh 176 lbs and I'm 17 % bodyfat.

I am working with a great coach named Manny Torres out of Las Vegas. (This will be a little challenge since I live in Scottsdale, AZ. But since it's worth it to me, I'll make it work!) I got the first phase of the diet, went grocery shopping and I'm ready to get started!

I am SOOOO lucky to have an incredible support system. I have the most supportive boyfriend, co-workers and friends. I also have an extremely generous friend who has offered me his condo in Vegas to help with my commuting.

THANK YOU! I'm going to bed, I'll write more later! Nite Nite.

Going to bed, but wanted to say "Hi."

2009-04-16T20:40:00.000-07:00

Hello! It's been a while since I posted anything, sorry.

The time has come. I have begun the focused prep for the 2009 Team Universe.

I could write for hours about everything that's been different and will be this year. So many variables (called life!) when it comes to bodybuilding... I won't, well, maybe I will, but another day. I'm too tired right now.

Wanted to just put a few pictures up from the Arnold. These are two great guys I met from NC! And yes, that's me in a dress... you didn't think it could happen right! Well it did! But I ditched the heels! Ha!

Focused

2009-03-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

Lately, I've been talking to a few people about my bodybuilding future and found it very motivating and exciting. Last night, I was looking at a few photoshoots from November 2008 and got even more EXCITED to compete. Well, I thought I would share a few of my favorites. (More like a few I shake my head at and can't believe is really me!)

I have to admit it seems a little silly of me to post all these pictures of myself, but you know what, I'm doing it! I'm doing it because I want to be better and better every year!

Happy March!

Thanks Gene and Mike

The Mommy Visit

2009-02-28T18:50:00.001-08:00

My mom came to Phoenix to visit and I wanted to share some pictures:

"Doctor Said I Need a Backeotomy!"

2009-02-27T19:28:00.000-08:00

Another GOOOOOOD week of training!

Last week I had a nice BIG brain fart and screwed up. My wonderful training partners (wonderful because they put up with me) and I were training BACK. I hate deadlifting, but we were due. So, after a few sets, that surprisingly felt good, I found myself preparing to lift 315lbs. Eeek.

Why does that freak me out soooo much?!?!? I know I can do it! I know I'm not going to be injured but for some reason, there is this little Gremlin that lives in my head and his name is DOUBT. I hate DOUBT.

Well, here we go! I got 315lbs off the ground and to the TOP, I touched the ground with it and the Gremlin named DOUBT jumped out! I STOPPED! I know I could have done another...maybe 2! But, I wasted the chance.

If you can't tell already, that day haunts me everyday. In fact the next day, a very good friend gave me a "get your head out of your ass.... or don't" talk and it helped. Alot. Mostly because no one has ever had the bonsai's to say it. THANK YOU.

Back day came up again this week, we decided to pull off the rack this time. Guess what?!

I did 405lbs for 4 reps and then dropped to 315lbs for another 5 or 6 I think! That felt good! Really good.

Happy Back Day Everyone! I don't think we tell each other enough!

To be lazy.

2009-02-21T15:53:00.000-08:00

Please don't consider this complaining, more like slobbering. I could hold it back and spare you, but I don't feel like it, so here it goes.
Today is Saturday, I've been working 7 days a week for a while, I've been pushing hard in the gym 5 days a week and 1 day of tough cardio each week. I'm tired. Today, I am supposed to do more cardio, be social, visit a few friends, do my grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, but by the time I got home, I ate and fell asleep. Now, 3 hpours later, I'm laying here, my eyes are heavy and I don't want to move.
I'M GOING TO BE LAZY TODAY! This sounds strange, but I don't really know how to be lazy... I'm always on the move and usually have the energy to do it... But NOT today. I'm going to fall asleep and wake up whenever I want to! Ha! Wish me luck

Life. Discovered.

2009-02-20T20:33:00.000-08:00

Well... I know I'm not really good at updating this blog, but I appreciate anyone who's had the patience to still pay attention.

After I backed out of the Excalibur, I fell into my old party habits. I did well for a month, but then developed a "stomach infection." Not good. I was only allowed to eat Bread, Rice, Applesauce, Toast and Yogurt for a week. I swear my brain chemistry got scrwed up!! I was terrified to eat proteins for another week or two. Anyway, as I blab on, I then fell into drinking and eating too much... Like I always do!
A few good friends pointed out that if I want to WIN the Team Universe in Sept, I should be preparing now. Every workout, every meal ALL THE TIME. They really helped me to regain control of my life and goals. I have great training partners the constantly push me and remind me of where I want to go. I'm so thankful for my friends and the people close to me.
I've got lots more to say, but I'm typing on the Crackberry.. Will get back to this soon.