Leigh Brandt

Relay For Life 2012 Coquitlam - General Donation

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:39:00 +0000

I'm Fighting for a world without cancer!

November 4, 2011- I lost my mom to Cancer. It was the most heart breaking experience of my life, and my heart goes out to everyone and anyone who has had to go through something like this. I am thankfully surrounded by an enourmous amount of supporters,family & friends and would like to sincerely thank everyone for all of your messages and for opening up to me and sharing your experiences. I meant so much to me, Thank you!

This year i will be participating in the Relay for life with my close friends, family & friends of my moms. We are all participating for someone we have lost, someone who survived or in support of one another. Our Team name is "Inspired By Angels". Please click the link and do what you can to support a great cause!
http://www.relaybc.ca/coquitlam2012/mommadenice

Thanks so much everyone!!

LB

Titan Grand Prix

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Okay i'm officially one horrible "blogger" LOL!

The Titan Grand Prix - took place Oct 22, 2011 i placed 8th out of 17 Ladies! I wasnt really "feeling the love" at this show, i came in better then ever and was docked for having "too much seperation" in my quads. they were the same as my last show as i didnt specifically train my quads at all this prep, and corrected what they told me i was lacking from the last show. The honest truth.... you dont know what the judges want or are looking for, you just have to bring what you feel is your personal best to each show. With that being said, i'm very happy with my conditioning and what i brought to stage.

While in LA...
I had the pleasure of shooting with Noel Daganta for the Cover of FitnessGurls magazine:

And We were joined by some friends of ours, and we had a great time. Went shopping, enjoyed a great dinner saturday night after the show and then sunday we hit up hollywood to do the tourist things!

What i ate after the show...
had a few celebration shots with my fellow Bikini Pro's backstage, then i had a thai steak salad, sushi, and key lime pie at houstons in santa monica. The next morning we went to the famous "FireHouse Restaurant" and i had my favourite spinach pancakes, and a bowl of egg whites!

i didnt go "too" crazy as i had a big photoshoot the following weekend with Pink Elephant. Which was an absolute blast!! they are so amazing and i got plenty of amazing pics from that shoot, cant wait to share them all with you... here is a video clip from the shoot: CliCK HERE

do you need some new beats to kick your cardio & workouts up a notch?! Download this "RockYourBody" remix from Kore Fit Living!
http://soundcloud.com/djhill/rockyourbody-vol1

Stay Hot&Fit

Leigh

I survived Thanksgiving... did you?!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:33:00 +0000

Alrighty... the weekend is over and you feel like crap, you over ate and now you are regretting that second piece of pumpkin pie. "why did i have that" .... i've been there and done that!! BUT not this time! This time i had a portion controlled meal- turkey, broccolie, and some yams. all steamed and baked, and no extras!!

Being 2 weeks out from my show and on a strict diet i was having second thoughts about even ATTENDING dinner but it went well and i hit the gym first thing saturday morning did little extra cardio, and was DOWN 2 pounds after the weekend!

Dinner was at my inlaws who own 50 acres outside of town, they have a full on farm and i got to feed the goats, i loved them and i wanted to take them home, along with these cute little kitties!! checkout the pics! I also collect fresh eggs for my egg white omlette then got to see the buffalo that supplies our meat! it was fun, "city girl visits the farm" this should be my next video blog! LOL

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Have a fit and fab week, NOW hit the gym and burn off hose extra calories that you consumed over the weekend!

"O" What a week...end

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:34:00 +0000

Okay here i go... dont really know where to start! This past week & weekend was PACKED with events & so much fun, it was OLYMPIA WEEKEND in LAS VEGAS!

How the weekend started:

Tuesday: I signed on with KORE Fit Living as a sponsored athlete! This is a new chain of supplement boutiques across Canada. I'm very happy to be apart of this amazing team & company! With my husband owning his own Kore franchise, this seemed like the perfect fit for me! Thank you KoreFit!

**Make sure to follow me on twitter & facebook for the latest, hottest deals and Daily #KoreFit Tips**

Thursday: Dean and i Flew into LV - we stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel, a little off the strip but close to the convention centre, which is where we spent most of the days ahead! This was also the night of the Oxygen "Pre- Olympia" party.

Friday: 6am - up for morning cardio, then hit the convention centre to work the MUTANT booth from 10-4pm, then back to the hotel to get ready for my phoot shoot with TC Chang Photography (we did some submissions for the Status Fitness Magazine 2012 Calendar)

After the shoot: We went to the FITNESS GURLS MAGAZINE launch party at Surrender and i am VERY happy to announce that i WON their Cover Girl model search, so keep an eye out for me on a future issue! yahooo!!

Saturday: No workout, go my much needed rest and hit the expo again for day 2! this was THE busiest day of the expo, and i got a chance to meet up with a bunch of my fellow competitors for some pics! check them out...

SUNDAY!!! .... Usually this is the big day for the post Olympia pool parties, but not for this girl LOL ...instead i had the amazing opportunity of shooting with photographer Gregory James for MUSCLEMAG, along side 2011 IFBB Ms Figure Olmpia winner Nicole Wilkins, and fellow IFBB Bikini Pro's Natalie Pennington & Barbara Bolotte, we had an amazing day and was definatly the "icing on the cake" after this eventful weekend. here are some pics...

Thats it! My weekend wrap up...

Click HERE to see some of my recent recipes!!

"follow your heart, follow your passon"
Leigh xx

OH SNAP!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:07:00 +0000

Happy September!!

Summer is about to come to an end, i had a great one- had my birthday, took up road biking, and started prep for my next show. Many things to look forward to in the up coming months, such as OLYMPIA weekend & my show!!!

Thats right, Olympia is less then 2 weeks aways and i'm heading down with my Hubby & my sponsor i will be working at the MUTANT booth friday & Saturday so make sure to come by and visit me. i love to see everyone!!

up next: I'm 7 weeks outs from the Titan Grand Prix and 9 weeks out from the Sacramento Pro. decisions, decisions. i've had a few personal set backs so im thinking the extra 2 weeks of prep will be good and bring me in perfectly for the Sac show, we will see where i'm at in the next few weeks to come. I did the Sac show last year and had such a great time- always fun!

November 12, 2011 - Sandra Wickham Fall Classic show
Our Team BobyByBrandt
is hittng the stage!! 12 amazing women with great physiques will be ready to shine and show off all their hard work, then me and Dean are headed to HAWAII for a Holiday!! yipeee hehe

if you are interested in prepping for a competition, need help with losing baby weight, have a big birthday or wedding coming up and want to get ripped, shape up, lose the extra pounds. Contact me today bodybybrandt@hotmail.com let me help you to achieve the physique YOU want!

Follow your Heart, Follow your passion!

Leigh B xxoo

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:43:00 +0000

"Canadian Cuties"

Its been MONTHS since my last written blog! I say “written” because I have been doing VIDEO blogs on inside Fitness Magazine for my “road to the Toronto Supershow” & got such great feedback and responses from everyone that they have allowed me to continue with them for my next prep!
Thanks IFM!!

So here is a little re-cap of the past few months:

on my last blog i wrote about shooting with Muscle & Fitness Hers and in July they ran a 4 page "5 FAVE" SHOULDER workout spread on me... using the photos from that shoot!! ... so awesome!!

June 16th I did a photoshoot with OXYGEN magazine, had the pleasure of shooting with the amazing Paul Buceta AND received a copy of their ‘GLUTES” issue!!!! Little did I know they ran a 4 page spread in it of myself and Melissa Pittman. So make sure to grab a copy and check it out for great partner workout!

June 17th was the Toronto Supershow I placed 7th in the PRO Bikini Division. I defiantly came in at my best for this show and I am working on making some great improvements to my physique and my lower abdominals are my main focus. Overall the weekend in T.O. was so much fun! I met so many amazing people and worked the MUTANT booth at the expo all day Saturday with IFBB PRO Stephanie Worsfold, Mr Mutant himself Renaldo Gairy, and the rest of the Mutant team. Thanks so much to everyone for stopping by, showing your support and saying hi, was a pleasure meeting you! Much love to you all!

After the show I went out for my first “cheat meal” in weeks!! I topped off the night with a ceasar! WHY? I dunno It just looked really good in the picture on the menu and it REALLY was! Hehe

ITS OFFICIAL!!!!! I am an INSIDE FITNESS COVER MODEL!!!!! I have the pleasure of gracing the cover of the new IFM magazine with my good friend Mark Anthony Flex. This has defiantly been dream come true. I have always been so inspired by the ladies on covers of magazines, everytime I pick up a mag I think to myself how “I wish that was me”, well no more wishing its actually happened and I still can’t believe it!! Now I look and think “is that me?!” LOL and I feel so much more motivated and inspired to stay in shape and keep going and believing to be my best, and that all the hard work does pay off. But I cant take all the credit! I have come along way in my fitness career and I have so many people to thank and who have “showed me the ropes” and who have introduced me to others who have opened many doors for me.

“Its not about the win, its about the amazing people you meet along the way”

I have so much thanks to go out to all of the people I have met “along the way” each mark a special place in my heart as you have all helped in making my dreams a reality. Thank you.

Inside Fitness - Oxygen summer “Glutes” - Muscle & Fitness Hers are all on Newstands now so please make sure to grab your copies!

Moving on....

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Wowzers!! been a while since my last post, i have lots to say... and dont even know where to start!

So here i go...

last weekend i took off to LA to shoot for "Muscle & Fitness HERS" magazine!! This was definatly another highlight in my fitness career, this team was so amazing to work with- and i cant wait to do it again!

up next... TORONTO SUPERSHOW -6.5 weeks out and feeling Grrrrrrreat!! i'm so pumped for this show.. hello?! its on home stage... hehe. All of the shows i have done this past 2 years have been in the USA and as much as i love it, i'm excited to be in Canada and have all my fellow Canadian friends & family cheering me on.

This weekend.... i will no longer be a "newlywed" hehe... the "honeymoon phase" definatly isn't over. but the honeymoon HAS come and gone! haha.

movin on... after 9 years with the same company i've quit! i'm moving on and pursuing my fitness career & passion in full force! watch out fitness industry i'm hittin ya hard this year, and with nothing holding me back!

BodyByBrandt .... thats right BBB is heading to a local CBBF show in less then 3 weeks... 12 dedicated, inspiring, rockin bods will be hittin the Kelowna Western Canadian stage May long weekend. These sexy ladies have been workin their booties off to showcase their best physiques to date. SO excited and proud of how far you have all come! Keep it up Ladies! XO

With summer just a few months away, there really is no better time then the present to get that rockin "bikini body" you've always wanted!! Contact me today to start a new you, just in time for summer! msbikinipro@gmail.com

Stay Fit & Fab
Leigh xox

Whats hot & whats not

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0000

Wow its been a while since ive last made a post. I have so much exciting news and things to share with everyone!!!

First off... I competed at John Lindsey's Muscle Contest last weekend, i also did this show last year for my PRO DEBUT... i placed 10th last year and this year i placed 7th in a bigger class with amazing women, all dialed in and bringing it!! This was such a great show, and a great weekend overall. I got the opportunity to shoot with two phenominal photographers for two totally different shoots:
Harry @ LHGFX Photography - we did a beach and gym shoot

CHAZ @ Chaz Photographics

i had so much and they did too!! already making plans for more shoots with both of them this year!

On another note: Everyone ALWAYS wants to know what i ate after the show, and i DID have a photoshoot the next day so i just enjoyed a ahi tuna salad with the dressing ON!! lol and a few yam fries!! after my photoshoot on sunday we all went and trained and golds gym venice then hit the firehouse for my favourite spinach pancakes!!! sounds weird but they are so delish!

BEFORE i left for MUSCLE CONTEST i recieved sponsorship from "THE SUIT LADY" Colleen. she made my beautiful blue suit, which i receieved many copliments on.!! can't wait to see what she comes up with for the TO SUPERSHOW June 16th... thats my next show!

HUGE NEWS!!!! .... After the show i was invited back to LA for a Photoshoot with "M&F HERS"... THIS was the icing on my shake and i thought the weekend couldn't get any better, boy was i wrong!!
3 weeks till this shoot and i'm sooooo excited!!

To help me prep for this shoot, and the Toronto Supershow my trainer Mark Anthony Flex is coming out here for a week to kick my butt, and help me make improvements.

Thats it for now: i've created a yummy healthy cheesecake recipe that i cant wait to share it with all of you so make sure to follow me on twitter & Facebook aswell.

Stay Fit & Fab as always! XO

Arnold Re-Cap

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0000

This was by far the BEST Arnold weekend i have attended!!

The Mutant Booth was PACKED!!!! We had a challenge of who could do the most wide grip pullups with the 15lb bag of Mutant Mass strapped on to you with a weightlifting belt! it was a huge success!! I have to say it was HILARIOUS when the guys wanted to come up and just do pullups to get their "pump" on for all the beautiful women walking around the expo! priceless!! The most was 36 pullups and we had Kendell the winner from last year working at the booth with us his year! We also had another IFBB Pro & Mutant Sponsored Athlete Martin Kjellstrom.

Weekend Breakdown:

Thursday: Arrived in Ohio- Trained at Metro Fitness it was a really tiny gym, great atmosphere with TONS of professional athletes, models, cameras, and video camers around. Ths was definatly a hot spot for making training vids!

Friday: Hit the gym in the hotel for a morning cardio session. Got ready to meet up with Lori Fabrizio for hair and makeup. While i was there i had the pleassure in meeting Paul Buceta - with whom i'm hoping to shoot with in june for Oxygen Magazine. After i was finished up with Lori i took off to my Photoshoot With the AMAZING Arthur from Arsenik Photography- we did test cover shots with Kyle Clarke for Inside Fitness Magazine.Then off to the MUTANT both at the expo! Such a fun shoot and amazing day!

Saturday: Had Makeup done by Mindy Karuk, Then shot with Arthur (Arsenik Photography)again for more test cover shots this time i was shooting with my good friend Mark Anthony Flex!!!! After the shoot we then hit up the expo and worked the MUTANT booth. Mark did a "Flex Off" with Martin Kjellstrom, so funny seeing 2 grown men dropping their pant in public....Definatly a crowd favourite!!

After the Expo we went to another shoot together, this time it was with Pink Elephant. Yet ANOTHER great shoot with 2 very creative & wicked photographers. We also ran into Cover model Heather Robertson and current Inside Fitness Cover Model, so we did a fun group shot and then Heather and i had a face off. hehehe so cute! Heather won the HOT & Fit 2010and i got a proud second. Did i mention she taught me the bootie pop?! Thanks Girl.. your the best!

Sunday: Exhausted and beat... the time change really killed me. Hit the Gym and then hit up the expo with the rest of the MUTANT team!!
Overall it was a very busy and amazing weekend that's topped the charts!! Loved seeing all my Finess Friends, fellow competitors, new peeps, AND ARNOLD himself!!

heres some pics from the weekend:

Getting love from Muscle Insider Magazine

UP NEXT: L.A., For my show - Muscle Contest- 3 weeks out!!

Train HARD, set GOALS, and go an GET'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leigh Brandt

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:32:00 +0000

WOW.... i feel like a slacker! been a while since my last blog!

The Arnold Classic is in just under 3 weeks. Its been crazy with dieting, training, and everything in between. i'm Really looking forward to working at the MUTANT booth its gonna be lots of fun, and a great weekend! i Love meeting new peeps and visiting with my friends.. that i only get to see at shows!

PREP-CAMP is underway! Big team of girls headed to the Kelowna Western Canadians this year (local show), and i'm so happy to be apart of their prep... holding prep-camps with Cindy Legare owner of Fitness Fanatx & Legare Wear (my clothing sponsor!). Its everything you need to know about contest prep!... stay tuned for videos!!

Totally out of my comfort zone, but i've decided to take up BURLESQUE!! tehehe me and my Sister in-law decided to try a little something different. It was definatly her idea! HAHA but i figure what the heck, i bet it will really help with my stage presence for shows! First class in March 2nd... if the teacher lets me i'll video tape it, and share my experience with you! hahaha

Recipe: i have created an amazing recipe for pancakes!! so yummy!

1 & 1/2 scoops Cookies & Cream Whey Gourmet
3tsp Nutracleanse
1/2 a cup egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 banana
2 packets on splenda
Directions: Mix all together in a blender. Make like you would a pancake. Becareful not to burn them they cook really quick and will be a little runny still when you flip it over. KEEP HEAT ON LOW. Makes approx 3-4 small pancakes. OR you can use a waffle maker. which ever both work great! Sprinkle with cinnamon and splenda or eat as is! the picture does them absolutely NO JUSTICE, they are so moist and delicious! try them out and send me your feedback. you can also add some ground up oats, sugar free chocolate chips, or nuts. anything you desire!

Enjoy,

LB

In it, to WIN it

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:31:00 +0000

I'm raising the bar on my own person goals and achievements this year!! I want to win and I want to bring my all time best physique and darn it that's exactly what I'm gonna do!! I'm not aiming for top 3 I'm going for the win!

This year has already started off with a BANG!!! I made the INSIDE FITNESS

I'm truly honored to be amongst such beautiful and inspirational women, and to place second!!! WOW!! Thank you Terry Frendo & Inside Fitness :)

Arnold is creeping up fast ... 40 days, and I'll be working the "MUTANT" booth!! Then 2 weeks later is my show in Culver City "Max Muscle Contest"! I have a few big photo shoots planned at the Arnold, I'm doing another shoot with OXYGEN Mag. and then one with a really good friend of mine Mark Anthony Wingson - we are working on a few projects together this year so watch out for us!

check out my video for a great recipe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LxMElFTUiY

Ciao for now,
Leigh

Wrap up!!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:50:00 +0000

Wow.... I had an incredible Christmas, and I really hope you all did too! This year was my first year "hosting" Christmas dinner, I have to say it WAS a lot of work and I would love to do it all again but I have decided to go away on a trip instead and only spoil the kids next year!!! Don't you think Christmas IS just for the kids anyways?? I DO! Hehehe well... Guess I'll just have to see what the rest of my family thinks of this. Lol hopefully I'll be able to recruit everyone and we will still be able to spend the holidays together. :)

On another note: I had an amazing trip to Vegas for a friends wedding on new years I think it was a great idea to go on a vacation before my contest prep, by the end of the trip I couldn't wait to start "on-season". I made some great new friends in LV, and I feel very blessed to have them in my life. Amazing supporters!!

(LEIGH "IFBB Bikini Pro Superstar" BRANDT) name tag at the wedding LOL

Well I'm shaping up for the Max Muscle contest and making an appearance the Arnold Classic. I'll be helping out @ the Whey Gourmet booth for that weekend, so make sure you pop by and say hi to me. I'll be a few weeks out from the max muscle show then too.

Everyone always asks what my diet consists of so here is a sample of what my diet looks like right now:
Meal 1- protein shake & 1 scoop Whey Gourmet, 1/2 cup of berries & fibre
Meal 2- 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp of almond butter
Meal 3-mixed green Salad, balsamic dressing, 4oz chicken or turke
Meal4-1 grape fruit & 1 Whey Gourmet Bar
Meal5- asparagus, 4oz fish
Meal 6- post training---chicken, brocolie, 2 pieces of pineapple, 1/2 cup brown rice
Meal7- Protein Brownie with fibre

I'm doing a full 12 week prep, I usually only do 6-8 weeks but decided to do 12 this time and come in a little tighter! I've been taking
Pharmashred every morning before my cardio sessions on an empty stomach and then I have Xtravol while I train weights in the evenings. I'm still continuing my same training style but I've added heavy weights.

I have to make a huge shout out to my clients they are all so unbelievably motivating and seeing them reach their goals, set new ones and continue to succeed and see changes is what training is all about!! Keep up the hard work ladies it's a new year and you've already made a new new you!!!

Favorite quote this month:
"never under estimate the power of dreams and the Influence of the human spirit. We are all the same on this notion: the potential for greatness lives within each of us" - Wilma Rudolph

New pics :

Xox LB

Beat the winter blues!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:02:00 +0000

With the Cold air creeping up on us and Christmas next week, are you feeling the winter blues? Getting nervous about over indulging and putting on a few extra pounds? … well don’t be! With this training program and diet it will help get you through the winter, keep it tight, AND allow you to enjoy a little!

Meal #1 - cook up 30g or ½ cup measured dry of oatmeal and 1 scoop of whey gourmet peanut butter chocolate. Mix it all together and spinkle with cinnamon and splenda

Meal #2 - 15 almonds & an apple

Meal # 3- Green Salad with lots of veggies and 4 oz of chicken or turkey with balsamic vinegar and 1tbsp 369 oil.

Meal #4- 1 scoop of Whey Gourmet Cookies & Cream, 3 ice cubes and some water blend together and make a shake

Meal #5- 4 oz of fish- salmon or halibut and some steamed green veggies for dinner!

Meals#6 - Protein Bownie! 1 scoop of chocolate whey gourmet 1 tsp of chocolate fitlicious a pinch of cinnamon ¼ cup of water and microwave for 45 seconds or until it rises in the microwave! … you’ll think your cheating!!

Keeping a low carb diet during the Cold winter months and during the Christmas festivities will allow you to have that little extra cheat. Just don’t go over board!

Blast that “winter coat” with this crazy ab exercise…. Laying on your back on a bench, place a exercise ball between your feet. keeping your back flat and legs straight slowly lower legs down and slowly back up again do this 15 times for 3 sets. Keeping your abs contracted and tight you’ll feel the burn immediately. Note: Its okay to bend your knees if you need to, this may help to keep your back flat and its a little easier.

Oxygen!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:53:00 +0000

Check check it ooooout!!!!!! HOw Cool is this.... me and Melissa Pittman goofing around onset at our OXYGEN magazine shoot in August, and it gets PUBLISHED!!!! in the 2010 December issue!!

Sacramento Pro & BIG news

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:27:00 +0000

This past weekend wrapped up the Sacramento Pro Show, which i competed in AND placed 6th!! i'm super happy with the results, i placed 4 spots higher then my last show, and am hoping this is just a sign of what is yet to come!! The IFBB Bikini Ladies all looked smokin' and it was a pleasure competing with them all, definatly a tough class :)

I have to make a HUGE shout out to my NEW SPONSORS ... Whey Gourmet & Legare Wear! Both these companies ROCK!! Also a BIG thanks to all my family and friends, and especially my husband. He was along for the trip all weekend supporting, tanning me, taking pics, getting food, you name it... he was there... put up with little carb depleted me. But like Marilyn Monroe said "if you cant handle me at my worst, then you dont deserve me at my best" lol he got the best of both this past weekend! ahahaa

I'm happy to say that i will be doing some video blogs for whey gourmet!! Gonna show everyone how to cook with the BEST protein! Make healthy eats n' treats, with chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry banana, cookies n creme and so much more... AND STILL LOOK AMAZING!!

With Xmas just around the corner, lots of dinners etc coming up i've gone back to my "all Season" plan. Little less carbs to keep it tight during xmas and i'm sure i'll make up for it during the big festivities. I've also decided to have christmas dinner at my house this year so i know what is going in to all the prep for dinner. This is going to be my first time cooking christmas din and having both my side and my husbands together. I'm looking forward to it!

my ALL season must have supplements:... i say "ALL" because i use these year round, even during prep!!!
Whey Gourmet PB Chocolate
Whey Gourmet cookies & creme
Maxx Multi Vitamin
PVL Xtravol blue Raspberry .... sooooooo amazing! best recovery ever invented!!

Stay tunned... more videos to come, along with pic from my photoshoot with CR Photography

here are some pics from halloween, my show, and signing with Whey Gourmet....

Joes & Smoes!

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:48:00 +0000

So far October has turned out to be quite a busy month! I made a guest apperance at Fitness Fanatx in aldergrove for their 11 year anniversary party, it was so much and i was rockin cindy's new gear "legarewear" love love love it!!

I've started personal training clients now, they are all livin the lifestyle..."eat, sleep, train, repeat" its going great and i'm very proud of everyone for following their diets and staying active. Its not easy doing what we do! It takes alot of commitment, organization and dedication. you have to WANT it, and these ladies sure show that they do!!

I've been stressin out lately which is horrible, i know! Definatly not something you want while your trying to diet down for a show- makes the process that much harder. Here's the short version of the storey- i had to send in for a new passport, and its being rejected and i STILL dont have it back!!! UGH!!! AND i only have 2 weeks till my show!!!.... which i'm super excited about, my body it changing day by day, week by week and i'm feeling great!

I have an audition tomorrow for a commercial, not something i usually do but this one got my attention, well actually the doller signs did!!!hahaha i'm sooooo nervous though, i'm not good at talking in public or even on a camera, i get all nervous and stuff. LOL .... wish me luck!

A week after my show is the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic here in New Westminster, should be a great show with TONS of athletes as usual. This show is the start of the season for those athletes wanting to Qualify for BC's and then Move on to Nationals. I'll be Volunteering during the show again this year, i love being there helping everyone out so stop by and say hi if you get a chance!

After the SWFC i'm off to MEXICO!!!! CABOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! so stoked i need a little vaca!! i'll try to bring some sun back with me! haha

With Halloween coming up in a few weeks make sure to stay tuned for my Costume pics!!! haha i LOVE IT, me and my girlfriends tag teamed and did a "group" costume! its sexy and rocks!

PS Dont throw out the Pumpkin seeds... they make a great treat!! just add some sea salt and bake in the oven till crispy and golden brown :)

until next week!
yours in Health,
LB

Crustless Pumpkin pie recipe!! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:40:00 +0000

Crustless Pumpkin Pie
This is an excellent recipe for a crustless pumpkin pie that makes a great low carb holiday diabetic dessert!

Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Splenda
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (may leave out if you don’t like spicy pumpkin pie)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Large Egg Whites
1 15 Ounce Can Pumpkin (NOT Pumpkin pie mix, just pumpkin)
1 Cup Skim Milk

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a round 9 inch pie pan with non stick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine Splenda, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat egg whites well. Stir splenda mixture into the large bowl. Stir in the can of pumpkin. Then slowly stir in skim milk.
4. Stir until all ingredients are uniformly mixed.
5. Pour into prepared pie pan and bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Reduce temperature to 350°F. Bake pie an additional 30-35 minutes at 350°F.
7. Remove pie from oven and cool.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional Facts
Makes 8 servings. Each serving contains:
35 Calories
0.2g Fat (0.1g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat)
0mg Cholesterol
178mg Sodium
255mg Potassium
6.5g Carbohydrates
0.8g Sugar
0.5g Fiber
2.7g Protein

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:44:00 +0000

Olympia was last weekend, and i have to say i had such a great time. Each year gets better and better. The booths get better, competition gets harder- some companies were even having competitions at their booths- like who can do the most pullups.. geez what some people will do for a free t'shirt LOL.

It was alot of fun and i had the pleasure to meet and visit with some incredible athletes and fellow competitors. Cant wait till next year, although i plan on being IN the show next year! hehe Congrats to Sonya and Erin on their big Olympia wins!!!

While i was in Vegas i had the chance to shoot with Michael Palmer, the photos turned out great and i had a ton of fun as always.

When i got home from Vegas i had this waiting for me:

Its a 5 page spread in MUSCLE EVOLUTION magazine, a South African mag. There was even a picture on the front cover for the spread inside. Photos are from a shoot i did with Michael Palmer last year.

I'm switching shows now - my flights were not working out for the Houston show so i've been training hard for the Sacramento Pro a little closer to home too. Dieting is always a challenge with no cheats so this is what i've been having to kill my craving

Protein Brownie
1 scoop of protein and 1/4 cup of water sometimes 2 scoops of nutracleanse and then mix all together and microwave for 35-45 seconds then sprinkle a packet of splenda or stevia over the top. Its sooo yummy! Enjoy!

here are a few pics from vegas:

Me - My husband (Mr.Ripped Freak)

Robert Kennedy - Me - Tosca Reno @ Oxygen Olympia Pre-Party

Me - Tannis Miller @ Oxygen Olympia Pre-Party

Lisa Marie - Jayme Galloway(Arnold Champ)- Me

Eat, Sleep, Train, repeat!

LB

MaKiNg A MoVe

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:59:00 +0000

September already! i'm heading to the Olympia in Las Vegas next week with my husband and friends, this is the biggest show of the year and i always look forward to attending. This year i will not be going with Nutrabolics as i am no longer on their roster of athletes. Instead i'm going to scope out the scene, check out the booths, meet tons of fellow competitors and have fun! I'm currently working on a new sponsorship with an amazing company one that i am very excited about! i incorperate their products into my daily regime and baking! so stay tuned for some NEW healthy treats!

Well, this weekend i'll be 5 weeks out from my next show! I will be competing at the Houston Pro. I'm so excited to step back on stage again, i really miss it! i've been practising my posing 1-2 times a week - it aint easy walking in those shoes, let me tell ya! haha! You'd think being a women i'd be a born natural, but its tough! I've ordered some cute new bikini's too!! heres is a recent training video of me, check it out:

I'm so excited i LOVE "bikini"!!! You get to have fun with your posing, were super cute bikinis and you can change them from morning to evening if you want too!! I've switched trainers and im back training with my husband Dean Brandt, hes an amazing trainer, knows what works and what doesnt work for me AND we get to spend more time together! LOL. Its hard when your training for a show, your life is " Eat-Sleep-Train-Repeat" so your social life kinda fades... especially when you are this close to a show and you work full time & taking a course. Trying to fit everything can be challenging, and this is where organization comes into play.

Plan everything ahead: cook up a bunch of veggies and have them available to make quick meals, add them into anything!! i also like to cook up my fish and chicken so i have it available to just toss in the microwave.

Here is a recipe that i made so its easy to travel with and they sound gross but taste REALLY good- you feel like its a cheat! haha

Pre-heat over to 350
2 real whites (7grams of protein)
2tbsp water
what ever veggies you want i've used 1 cup of broccolie or green beans
1 piece of fish (3.5 - 4oz)
1 tsp chillies

i used my pederno its like a "magic bullet" and you just chop everything up and then through into the magic bullet till its creamy.
spray baby muffin tins with pam spray so they dont stick
pour in your creamy mixture
bake for 15 mins or until done. stick a tooth pick in. you'll see the edges turning brown. then you can eat them hot or cold....hope enjoy them as much as i do!

LASTLY: www.msbikinipro.com has been updated! check out the new photos!

Take Care,
LB

CURRY CHICKEN

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Hey everyone here is the Curry Chicken recipe. Its not creamy like curry but it definatly taste like it! its really yummy give it a try!

Ingredients

1 lb of boneless/skinless organic chicken breast
1 zuccini
20 green beans
1 cup mushrooms
1 carrot
1/3 water
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped or crushed ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or I used 1 tbsp Chillies
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt

Curry Rice:

1 med head cauliflower - 20 oz
1/2 teaspoon ground curry
1 green onion - finely chopped
dash of cayenne pepper or i used 1 tbsp chillies, sea salt, ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
Start by heating up diced chicken on the stove.
As it cooks, fry up the mushrooms and zuccini till brown place aside in a serparate dish. once chicken is no longer pink through in the carrots and green beans add the water and lemon juice and put a lid on it low heat to steam the veggies. once the carrots and beans are a little soft add in all the spices and put the mushrooms and zuccini in. put the lid back on to keep warm until the cauliflower is done! If its a little watery take the lid off and let the water cook away!

The fastest and easiest way to do the cauliflower is to chop them to small florets, then microwave them for a few minutes until they get soft with a little bit of water to steam them. Then, toss them in a food processor till they are in tiny bits then toss it into a hot pan with pam spray and just stir fry it like you would have rice.

enjoy everyone! and checkout my faceook for a picture of this delicious recipe!

VIAGRA aka the little blue pill

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:51:00 +0000

Let’s get down n’ dirty, and take your libido from so-so to off the charts! We have all seen the commercial on TV where the wife is sitting there giggling as the husband is telling the story of how they have been up all night, and felt young again after taking the little blue pill. Well this got me thinking -what would naturally boost your sex drive without the little blue pill? So I did some research …

Libido- which means sexual desire, a person’s sex drive or sexual urge varies from person to person, male to female. If you Improve your exercise and diet, you’ll not only feel confident naked & look great, you’ll INCREASE YOUR SEXDRIVE!!! Did you know that every form of exercise can have a positive impact on your sex life? especially lifting heavy? I didn’t! AND stress and fatigue lower your sex drive! So try to decrease the stress in your life and Make sure your getting a good night’s sleep (after you’ve got down n dirty under the sheets of course). !!

Working out regularly increases testosterone which is the hormone that raises and lowers your libido & sex drive for both men and women. So in order to be “off the charts” try adding some of these foods to your diet, along with regular exercise to NATURALLY increase your libido:

Raw oysters: High in Zinc – Raises Testosterone & sperm count

Asparagus: Contains Vitamin E- Stimulates production of sex hormones

Figs: High in Amino Acids – Increase sexual stamina

Almonds & all nuts I general- good source of fatty acids – raw material for men’s production of hormones

Bananas: High in Potassium & B vitamins – Improve male libido

Eggs: Vitamin B5 & B6 – Fights stress and boost female fertility

Brown Rice, Cheese & Turkey: All sources of Zinc- Testosterone is dependent on zinc

Salmon & other fish: good source of B vitamins- Important in keeping good reproductive health.

There you have it! There is no excuse not to eat healthy and workout, in fact it’s more of a reason to get up and get going each day. Forget the little blue pill and boost your libido, you’ll also increase your stamina which in fact could help you go all night long! LOL Keep yourself and your partner happy BOOST THAT LIBIDO.

XXOO
LB

Low Fat Date Squares

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,
I'm prepping for the Olympia and on the search for some yummy diet friendly treats! and i found this one below, check it out-make them- and let me know what you think!! this website has lots of great recipes!

Low Fat Date Squares Calm Mind Busy Body

Leigh Brandt – Aug. 18/2010

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:11:00 +0000

Leigh Brandt – Aug. 18/2010

Something Sweet

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:37:00 +0000

Well i definatly didn't get this stomach from this recipe but its a good little cheat to enjoy! LOL

Hemp Almond Squares

3 Cups raw sliced almonds
1 Cup hemp Hearts
3 med eggs
4 tblsbrown rice flower(or regular if no allergy & oat flour works too)
1/2 cup organic or regular honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 300F
2. in a bowl - combine honey, eggs & cinnamon. blend with a fork then add flour and mix well.
3. add almonds and hemp hearts and mix until well blended
4.line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper, spread out mixture very thin and evenly
5. bake at 300f for about 20 min or until golden brown
6. remove from over, cut into squars while hot. let cool then ENJOY!!

this was a recipe from a friend of mine. they are so delicious! you can even add raisins & craisins and even some chocolate chips if you want or drizzle chocolate over the top or just enjoy plain.

Happy baking!
LB

~Mystery Girl~

noreply@blogger.com (Leigh Brandt) — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:23:00 +0000

So i've been hearing a lot that people think i don't work! haha I'm known as the "mystery girl" in the industry! I'm a stay at home wife with a sugar daddy and a mom to two cats and a dog! hahaha. Whats wrong with keeping the work place separate from your personal life. "Don't mix business with pleasure" hehe

Here's the dirty little secret, the truth is out! I work in the accounting dept. for a Dodge dealership. I've actually worked there for 8 years, started from the bottom and moved to the top. I do some personal training on the side. and just recently started "Xtreme Promotions Ltd." with my husband. We will be the new clothing suppliers for all "Reflex's" across Canada. With my plate being this full, somehow i still manage to get all my training in.

so there you have it, its not a mystery anymore.

Leigh

Leigh Brandt

Relay For Life 2012 Coquitlam - General Donation

Titan Grand Prix

I survived Thanksgiving... did you?!

"O" What a week...end

OH SNAP!

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!

Moving on....

Whats hot & whats not

Arnold Re-Cap

In it, to WIN it

Wrap up!!

Beat the winter blues!

Oxygen!!!

Sacramento Pro & BIG news

Joes & Smoes!

Crustless Pumpkin pie recipe!! :)

MaKiNg A MoVe

CURRY CHICKEN

VIAGRA aka the little blue pill

Low Fat Date Squares

Leigh Brandt – Aug. 18/2010

**Something Sweet**

~*Mystery Girl*~

Something Sweet

~Mystery Girl~