I'm so glad you stopped by to learn more about me and what I'm all about. Fitness is my life and I hope that you will find this site motivating whether you are new to fitness or if you already a pro :o)
Please check back often for news and updates, 2008 is going to be a great year!
Love, Susanna
Latest news...
Nov 22nd
So many things...
have been going on, it's been hard to find time to update the site. But make sure it's going to happen :o) In 2 weeks I will compete in my first show in Sweden and I'm really nervous. The competitions are a little bit different and it's hard to know what to expect. I feel pretty good with the way I look right now so hopefully I'll look better than ever on stage.
Other things in short:
1. I got invited to attend the opening of a gym in Pune, India 2 months ago by a terrific person by the name of Tushar. I went with my friend Carola to promote the gym and fitness for women and we had a great experience. Pictures and ads from newspapers will be put up on the site, meanwhile you can go to www.tfs.com for more info on Tushar's gym.
2. I just got back from a lovely vacation in Kap Verde. It was great to get some sun even though most of the time was dedicated to training and eating tuna! Anyone who says you can't work out or eat healthy when you're on vacation, try to prepare for a competition on a vacation!! With some determination and dicipline it can be done.
Christmas is just a month away and I hope everyone out there is as excited as I am, I LOVE the holidays. Look out for some healthy x-mas recipes and tips on how to stay healthy!
Until the, keep fit and stay focused!
Love,
Susanna
July 23rd 2008
Links...
Here's two links with some pictures from my competition and a preview and some backstage pictures from my photoshoot with Fitsight Photography.
www.bodybyo.com (click on LA figure..my picture is on the front page)
July 22nd 2008
2nd place!!
Sitting in my friend Danyells house in Vegas and trying to come up with with words to describe this past weekend in LA....but I can only say "one of the best experiences of my life". I definately stepped on stage in the best shape of my life and everything really fell in place...suits, make-up, hair etc. I ended up placing 2nd in my class (c class) and I couldn't be happier!! I met some great people at the show and all the girls that we're in the same room backstage were awsome, we all supported and helped eachother.
After the show we went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner but I didn't cheat one bit...so proud of myself, lol! I had a photoshoot scheduled the following morning and I didn't want to look bloated. You never really know how your body will respond if you have a cheatmeal after a show, some people blow up and retain a lot of water while some look even better after. But I didn't want to take that risk...so I had some eggwhites, chicken breast, mushrooms and steamed asparagus...no salt, butter or oil of course :o)
The photoshoot with Connor and Melissa from Fitsight Photography was great, I can't wait to see the pictures. I have 3 more photoshoots this week so I'm still eating very clean but I'm taking it easy with my workouts...I don't want to push my body yoo much.This coming weekend I will go to the USA's to cheer on Danyell when she's competing and after that show we will both relax and have some fun...maybe even have a glass of wine :o)
I have added some new recipes and pics from the competition!
Stay healthy...everyone can get body of their dreams, it just takes willpower, dicipline and focus!!
Love,
Susanna
July 15th 2008
Almost there...and new sponsor!!!
I have just one more workout before I get to rest a little before the show on saturday. I must say that I'm very happy with where my body is at right now and I have made a lot of improvements since the Emerald Cup in april. Let's just hope that the judges likes it to!
I've set up a couple of photoshoots both in LA and in Vegas and I really look forward to that. After all this hard work it's always good to get some pictures taken.
After this show I will probably let my body rest a little and it will be nice to feel like a "normal" person again, one who doesn't have to go to the gym twice a day and eat at certain hours. I don't mind it but when you're dieting you're definately sacrificing a lot, specially spending time with friends and family...
On another note...I have just signed a sponsorship contract for 2008 with Optimum Nutrition in Sweden and I really look forward being a part of Team Optimum Nutrition. Next competition will be in Sweden and I know I will do well with the support of ON! I love the flavors of their Whey and casein protein. Check back soon and I will have put up some of my favorite recipes made with ON products. Check out their website for info about their products, www.optimumnutrition.se
Time to go and eat some fich and asparagus, LOL!
/Susanna
July 9th 2008
My best friend...
Hey everyone!
Have a week and a half to go until my competition...I'm really struggling to push the cardio and weights this last week and my body is starting to feel really tired. I have basically been dieting since january so no wonder that my body is telling me to stop :o) But my mind is stronger than my body so it will have to do the work for one more week, lol.
Just wanted to show a picture of my best friend at the moment: The stepmill...works wonders on your glutes and hamstrings!
I'll also give you a pic of me and my second best friend...the Hulk....don't we look alike? Ha ha.
Take care and stay healthy!
/Susanna
June 26th 2008
New York, New york...and new galleries
As usual, the time flyes by too fast! It's already the end of june and I've been really bad with my updates, I will get better, I promise :o)
I'll fill you in on how it went in my last competition, The Emerald cup 2008: I had a great time in Vegas with my great friend Danyell. It's so much easier when you have someone on the same diet and cardio-schedule as you...we really helped each other through that last week. We also did a couple of photoshoots in Vegas and Seattle, you can see the result in the "galleries"-section. I had gained a lot of weight over the winter months and after 12 weeks of dieting I dropped a total of 35 lbs (15 kg). It was really hard on my body and I didn't feel like I was as good as I can be the day of the show. I ended up placing 9th and even though I know I can do better, I'm really happy with what I accomplished. But I learned my lesson...never gain that much weight again!!
After the show, I was so inspired and decided to do another show, LA Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure in Culver City july 19th. So I've been prepping for this show since the Emerald cup and I'm hoping to bring an even better package to the stage this time.
I also decided to be in New York all summer so on the 22nd of june i went over to The Big Apple. Feels great to be back and even though I have to spend most of my time in the gym, I'll try to meet up with all my friends here in the city. I will also go over to Vegas to spend some time with Danyell and her hubby Nathan.
I've slowly started to make some changes to the site and in the next couple of months you will see a lot of changes...hopefully for the better :o) Stay tuned....
Have a great summer!!
Love,
Susanna
April 12th 2008
Finally...
After 11 painful and exhausting weeks (this has seriously been my most challenging diet prep so far) I finally got on the plane to go to stay with my friend Danyell in Vegas for the last week before the show. It feels great to get a change of environment and change gym, I'm NEVER getting on that elliptical trainer at my gym again!! (I know I probably will but let's say I won't get on it for a couple of weeks at least).
Now we have a fun couple of days ahead: We will do a couple of shoots here in Vegas, get our nails done (all the fun girly stuff that comes with competing in Figure), get all the stuff for the show and then on thursday we fly out to Seattle for the Emerald Cup!
That's all for now but after the show I will change a couple of things to make the site more useful for anyone who wants to get in shape... look out for pics, tons of recipes, workouts and motivation!!
Love,
Susanna
March 10th 2008
Cardio, cardio cardio...
So this coming friday I'm 5 weeks out from the Emerald cup. Everytime you diet your body responds differently and this time around it has taken a couple of weeks for my body to get the hang of it. I'm still working with my trainer/nutritionist Kim Oddo and he has me doing a lot more cardio than for previous shows but I'm seeing the changes and that's what keeps me inspired.
For all of you out there looking to shred a few pounds for the summer, be sure to check back for my tips on nutrition and training that I will put up in a few weeks. There will be tips on clean eating, exercises and tips to keep you motivated.
Keep training hard, anyone can do it, it's all a matter of will-power, determination and dicipline!
Love, Susanna
February 10th 2008
2008!!!
Hey everyone!
Hope you've all had a wonderful start to the new year. I've had a great start; I have my eyes set on the Emerald cup in april and have started dieting for that. I've also signed a new sponsorship contract with Scandinavian Pro Producs/Twinlab for 2008, check out their website for their fantastic products at www.sppab.se and www.twinlab.se.
December 11th
Holidays coming up!
Hey everyone!
Only 2 weeks to X-mas, and right after New Years' it's time to start dieting for my next competition...can't wait. I've been working a lot this fall and I have been training a lot which has resulted in a minor injury in my right shoulder. I'm seeing a physical therapist and hope it will get better over the holidays.
Next year I will update the site more frequent with articles and tips on training and nutrition. And of course I will put up more pictures as I get closer to the competition. I put up a new gallery : 'Carribean 2007' where you can enjoy some pictures of the sun and warm weather to get some energy in this dark and cold time :o)
Stay healthy!
Susanna
ps. How do you like my gingerbreadhouse I made last weekend? :o)
October 23th
Barbados, Tobago, New York and the Olympia
Hi!
I'm getting back into my old routines after almost 4 weeks off from work. I had a great time in the Caribbean and even though it took close to a week to realize that I was actually on vacation, the rest of the time there turnes out to be very exciting and adventurous. Both Barbados and Tobago are beautiful islands and I'd love to go back in the future.
After being back in Sweden for one day I travelled over the Atlantic again to go to Vegas for The Olympia. I stayed with my good friend Danyell and her hubby and we had a great time! I worked at the booth for Egg Whites Intl. and I got to meet a lot of fun people. I got really inspired and will work even harder in the gym for upcoming season.
I also got to shoot with the talented photographer Weiferd Watts (www.weifoto.com), check out the pictures in my Gallery.
In less than a week I will go to NY for a couple of days. Can't wait to see all my friends again... and I can't even express how much I've missed New York!!
Check back soon for more updates.
Love, Susanna
September 16th
Hi everyone!
Greetings from a HOT Barbados. It's amazing how fast you get used to beeing on vacation, the days just fly by. The only negative thing is that it's hard to get my workouts in. Trying to convince myself that some rest is good for me but it's hard. My body is just bursting with energy :o) Tomorrow I'm going to Tobago and we're staying at a retreat where they have yoga and stuff so hopefully I can get some exercise in. Look out for pictures soon!"
August 21st
Hi everyone!
This summer just flew by; I can’t believe it’s the middle of august already. The last couple of weeks have been really exciting!
I just signed a sponsorship contract with Twinlab Sweden. I’m really happy and know that my training will show even better results with Twinlab’s high quality products!
I have also been asked to teach a couple of classes at the fabulous new gym Balance in Stockholm. Check out their website for more info: www.balancetraining.se
I’m also counting down the days until I leave for the Carribean and right after that, The Olympia in Vegas!!!!!
July 1st
Ready for vacation...
Summer is finally here and like everyone else I'm ready for some vacation. I will be in Stockholm this summer but will make some short trips to Halmstad (south of Sweden) and Barcelona. My "real" vacation will be in september when I'll go to Tobago and Barbados for 2 1/2 weeks... check back for pictures!
Training is going great and I've definately added some well needed muscle in my shoulders, back and legs. I'm doing everything I can to further improve my physique for upcoming competitions!
May 4th
Back to "normal life"
After 13 weeks of dieting and training I finally took the 13 hour flight from Sweden to Bellevue, Seattle to compete at the Emerald Cup on april 20th.
I came down with a bad cold and had a fever the whole weekend wich didn't make things easier. I'm very happy with the way my physique has changed since my last competition and after a long day my number was called for top 5! I ended up placing 5th and I'm soo happy with the result. I had a great time at the show and the expo and everything was very well organized.
Now I'm back in Sweden and ready to hit the gym to improve my physique for my next competition (will keep you updated on competition plans).
And of course I'm going to enjoy the beautiful swedish summer :o)
March 24th 2007
4 weeks out...
I'm now 4 weeks out from my second show. It's been hard for my body to adjust, since I recently moved back to Sweden for work. I'm right on track though and this time I'm steooing on stage with an improved package and a lot more muscle.
January 15th 2007
Started dieting...
My next show will be the Emerald Cup, April 20th in Bellevue, Washington. I'm so excited to start my diet and I will keep a weekly journal so you can follow my progress.
January 2nd 2007
Welcome to my new website!
2006 has been an exciting year for me. I started working with my trainer/nutritionist Kim Oddo (Body by O) and entered my first figure competition; NPC Tournament of Champions in CA and won 1st place!
I'm very excited to keep working with Kim and improve my physique for my next competition season.