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Ultimate Fitness Events Trainer and Competitor Recognition Programs

Trainers and competitors are a huge part of what makes a show successful! All too often, bodybuilding and fitness organizations fail to recognize that. As a competitor I would sometimes have 20-30 people out to support me. That made big money for the organization I was competing with. As a trainer, I would sometimes put 5-10 competitors in a show and with those 5 10 competitors could be up to 100+ spectators. But how many organizations actually recognize trainers and competitors for helping to make a successful show? Ultimate Fitness Events is here to show the trainers and competitors how much we appreciate their participation in our events with our all new Trainer and Competitor Recognition Programs. Read on for the exciting details!

Trainers

Sure it�s nice to be recognized by your competitors for what you�ve helped them achieve, but what sort of recognition do you get from the organization that you helped support?! Now with Ultimate Fitness Events, if you enter 5 or more competitors into the show, you will get complimentary VIP seating at the UFE event you are supporting! This will give you front row access to the entire day.

Competitor

So you�ve brought out an entire army of your fans and supporters. Sure it�s nice to hear them cheer for you, but you�ve just made the organization a boatload of money and what have they done to reward you for this?! Now with Ultimate Fitness Events, if you bring out 10 or more spectators to watch you in the FINALS, you will receive 50% off your entry into the UFE event you are supporting! And that�s not where it stops! If you bring out 15 or more spectators to watch you in the FINALS, your entry is absolutely FREE!!

Please feel free to contact UFE at UFEshows@sympatico.ca with any questions you may have regarding these exciting, cutting edge programs.

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High Protein Low Fat Bodybuilding Recipes - Tuna Omlette

• 6 Egg Whites
• 1 Yolk
• Dash Milk (or water)
• ¼ Finely Chopped Onion
• Boiled Potato, sliced thinly
• 185g Tin of Tuna in Brine
• Tomato Sauce
• Ultra Low Fat Cheese cut into small chunks or Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Directions

1. In a Non-Stick fry pan cook the onion until it is brown. Tip it out and put to one side for the moment.
2. Put the Egg Whites, Yolk and dash of Milk in a bowl and mix until the yellow color is the same right through.
3. On low heat pour the Egg mixture into the pan and leave it to cook through. If the heat is too high then you will burn the eggs, do not stir, just let it simmer.
4. Once the Eggs are cooked almost all the way through and a thin runny layer is left on top, then sprinkle the tuna, onion, potato and ultra low fat cheese (or cottage cheese) evenly over the Omelette.
5. Put Tomato Sauce over it and then fold the omelette in half on itself.

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High Protein Low Fat Recipes - ‘Creamy’ Scrambled Egg Whites

Ingredients

• 6 Egg Whites
• 1 Yolk
• Heaped Tablespoon of Low Fat Plain Cottage Cheese
• Parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Scramble the eggs then mix in the Low Fat Cottage Cheese (and parsley). The Cottage Cheese melts in the pan and lifts the eggs, making them light and fluffy and with a taste similar to if you had fried the whole thing in butter – delicious - and low fat. Try it. Salt and Pepper to taste

Recipe Source: Conanstevens.com

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Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE) Contest Preparation Workshops

DATE: March 14th, 2009
TIME: 12pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Fitness Fanatix
3355 The Collegeway, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 5T3

DATE: October 3rd, 2009
TIME: 12pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Fitness Fanatix
3355 The Collegeway, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 5T3

For more information: http://www.ufeshows.com

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Healthy Bodybuilding Recipes - Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Chicken
Makes:
4 servings

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
15-18 garlic cloves
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse and cut all visible fat off of chicken breasts.
2. Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray (nonfat), and preheat over medium heat.
3. Mince 2 of the garlic cloves, and place them in the skillet with the chicken breast in the skillet. Surround the chicken with the remaining garlic cloves.
4. Cook the chicken for 2-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken and garlic cloves are browned.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
6. Lay the onions, green peppers, and tomatoes over garlic cloves in baking pan (9-13-inch).
7. Arrange the chicken over the tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and garlic.
8. Pour wine and broth over chicken, and sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
9. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
10. Serve chicken breasts with the vegetables and pan juices.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
Calories: 210
Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 72 mg
Protein: 30 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

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The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is an independent organization which promotes sanctioned drug-free amateur bodybuilding, fitness/figure and professional bodybuilding events within the Continental United States of America, to include Alaska and Hawaii. The NPA was founded and organized in the year 2000, making it a true new millennium organization.  It is owned by the Si-Flex Physique Club Inc. and managed by its reigning President/CEO, Harry E. Silas.  The NPA annually recruits officials, administrators and athletes to its ranks.

2009 NPA Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Contest Schedule

NPA  Mr./ Ms. Virginia
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
 
NPA Mr./Ms. All Natural Texas
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Longview Community Center
Longview, Texas

NPA Nationals
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
NPA Masters Universe
Saturday, June TBA, 2009
Lee Playhouse, Ft. Lee, VA
 
The NPA Mr. /Ms. North Carolina
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Paramount Theater
Burlington, NC

The GK Classic
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Northern High School
Durham, NC
 
NPA Si-Flex Pro Classic
Bodybuilding Championships & Figure Championships
(Qualified NPA Pro Athletes Only!)
Si-Flex Fall Classic
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, October  TBA, 2009
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

NPA Tri-Cities “Regional”
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA

For more information - http://www.siflexphysique.com

Executive Productions is a natural bodybuilding and figure organization that offers a division for first time competitors at all of its shows.
  
March 28, 2009

Toledo Glass Secepter

April 4, 2009

The Flint Bodybuilding Championships, and Figure
University of Michigan Theatre
Flint, MI

May 16, 2009

Michigan Challenge of Grand Rapids and Figure
Held at Creston High School
Grand Rapids, MI.
Cash Award paid to the overall winners based on 25 or more Competitors.

June 27, 2009

Bodyz of the Natural Physique and Figure
University of Michigan Mendelssohn Theatre
Ann Arbor, MI

October 3, 2009

Natural Star Championships and Figure
university of Michigan Theatre
Flint MI 

November 2009 (Date TBA)

The Ohio Natural Classic

Executive Productions is a natural bodybuilding and figure organization that offers a division for first time competitors at all of its shows.

If you are looking for a show to compete in and you are afraid of competing with experienced competitors this is an organization you surely want to try. they offer two levels of novice divisions. Novice 1 and Novice 2 in addition they also offer open competition.

Novice 1 : A division for first time competitors who have never competed before. To compete in this division you must be going on stage for your first time.

Novice 2 : A division for competitors who have competed before but have never taken first place in a show where there were three people or less competing in their division.

Open Division : Is open to anyone regardless of what levels of competitions they have won in the past.

It is mandatory that all shows sanctioned by Executive Productions offer a novice 1 division for first time competitors. It is also mandatory that all show be drug tested by urinalysis or polygraph.

Membership fee to join Executive Productions is $40.00

Although Executive Productions puts a strong emphasis on first time competitors, all shows do have open divisions as well.
For More information - http://www.epfnb.org

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The following Bodybuilding Posing Class has been added to the NaturalBodybuildingEvents.com Seminars and Camps page:

April 4, 2009

Angela Mraz Fitness Camp
Presented by Angela Mraz, WNBF World Figure Champion
Gold’s Gym
Totowa. NJ

For more information about this and other Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Posing Classes, Seminars, Workshops, Camps and Clinics:

http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/camps.html

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The following Bodybuilding Posing Class has been added to the NaturalBodybuildingEvents.com Seminars and Camps page:

March 21, 2009

Team Klemczewski West Coast Prep Camp
Powerhouse Gym
Rancho Cordova, CA

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The following Natural Bodybuilding Contest has been added to the NaturalBodybuilding.com Contest Schedule

July 25, 2009

OCB Natural Yankee Classic (IFPA Open & Masters Pro Qualifier)
Bodybuilding, Figure
Newburyport, MA

For more information about this show and other Natural Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness contests in Masschusetts:

http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/states/massachusetts.html

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Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup ketchup, unsweetened
• 4 oz raw oats
• 1 cup boiled, unsalted onion
• 2 dashes of black pepper
• 8 oz. medium salsa
• 1 lb raw, extra lean ground turkey
• 1 “Cup A Soup” vegetable soup spring mix

Directions

Mix all ingredients, (except ketchup), until well blended.  Place in a meatloaf pan and cover the top of the meatloaf with ketchup.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 red potatoes
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp butter flavored spray

Instructions

Cook potatoes by boiling or microwaving on high until done.  Next, place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Serves 4.

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Workout Energy Salad

1 cup lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/3 tomato, sliced
¾  cup sprouts
1/3 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup sliced mushrooms
1/3 avocado, cubed
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
Dash each of thyme, parsley, basil

In a medium-sized salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, avocado, and sunflower seeds.

In a screw-top jar, mix olive oil with lemon juice and herbs. Shake vigorously, and pour over salad.

Recipe Source - http://www.bodybuilding-trainer.com

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Fitness & Physique Magazine Production Schedule Change

This Winter 2008/2009 issue of Fitness & Physique Magazine (F&P) is the 14th edition to roll off the presses since its inception in July 2003. It is an abbreviated, special edition made available only to subscribers and OCB and IFPA members during a distribution transition. F&P will be starting a new production schedule. The issue to follow Winter 2008/2009 will be a Summer 2009 edition, available on newsstands beginning June 2nd, and from that point forward the publication will be released on newsstands three times a year… in June, October and February. The Winter 2008/2009 issue will reach OCB/IFPA members and subscribers at the end of December and beginning of January.

For more information: http://www.theocbwebsite.com

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The British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) has announced its 2009 Contest Schedule:

June 7th Powerhouse Scottish Championships

June 20th RAF Mildenhall Military Championships

June 21st Reflex Southern Championships

July 12th Garnell Welsh Championships

July 26th LA Muscle Central Championships

August 2nd CNP Professional Northern Championships

October 4th the BNBF’s 10th British Championships

For more information: http://www.bnbf.co.uk

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Tempting Tempeh Burgers

Makes 4 burgers

This recipe was created using White Wave’s Original 8 ounce blocks. You may also find frozen tempeh burgers already formed into patties. I recommend storing tempeh in the freezer until the day you need it. Let it thaw for a few hours in the refrigerator. Black spots on the surface do not indicate spoilage and can be cut off. Tempeh is made from cultured soy beans and develops its unique flavor from a fermentation process. If you are looking for a tasty protein alternative that has some chew to it, give tempeh a try. In addition to 24 grams of protein, tempeh provides 9 whopping grams of fiber.

2 (8 ounce) packages of tempeh
(or a 1 pound block or 4 tempeh burgers)

In a shallow baking dish, combine the following for marinade:
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons sake or white wine
¼ cup pineapple juice*
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon white pepper

Cut each 8 ounce block of tempeh horizontally into 2 even square slices to get 4 burgers. Place in marinade and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Heat grill to medium-high to high temperature. Oil grill rack with vegetable oil. Remove tempeh from marinade and grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and continue to grill second side for 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

* If using canned pineapple slices to make the Grilled Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish, use the remaining juice for the tempeh marinade.

Nutritional Analysis (per burger): Calories 225 (36% from fat); Protein 24 grams; Carbohydrates 15 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Total Fat 9 grams (Saturated Fat 1.5 grams; Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 grams; Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 grams); Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 53 milligrams.

Recipe Source - VeganBodybuilding.org

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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Relish

Makes 1 cup

1 (8 ounce) can of unsweetened pineapple slices (or fresh)
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced*
Juice of a lime
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of salt

Grill pineapple until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes each side. Cut into small chunks and place in a small mixing bowl. Add jalapeno, cayenne and salt. Mix well and refrigerate covered for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

*Removing the seeds and white membranes of the jalapeno cuts down the heat. Include them in the mix to make this a hot and spicy relish. The hot oils in jalapenos can cause burning and irritation to the skin and eyes. Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands and the cutting board after mincing chiles. To be extra careful, wear gloves when handling them.

Nutritional Analysis (per ¼ cup): Calories 36 (less than 1% from fat); Protein less than 1 gram; Carbohydrates 9.5 grams; Fiber less than 1 gram; Total Fat less than 1 gram (Saturated Fat less than 1 gram; Monounsaturated Fat less than 1 gram; Polyunsaturated Fat less than 1 gram); Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 129 milligrams.

Recipe Source - VeganBodybuilding.org

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 skinless chicken thighs

Directions

1 In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Stir all together and heat to simmer; let simmer until sauce thickens and bubbles.
2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3 Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce/glaze. Turn pieces over, and brush again.
4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, brushing every 10 minutes with glaze. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, brushing with glaze occasionally.

Calories 249
Total Fat 5g
Sodium 1276mg
Cholesterol 115mg
Carbohydrates 20g

Recipe Source - ironmagazineforums.com

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 Waikiki Universal Chicken

4 8-ounce chicken breasts, skinned
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 tblsp olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 4-ounce can sliced pineapple (in its own juices)
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 green pepper, cut into 1/4 inch rings

1. Wash and dry chicken and coat with flour
2. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil and brown chicken
3. Place chicken in shallow roasting pan
4. Sprinkle with pepper
5. Make sauce of pineapple juice, water, vinegar, and ginger
6. Pour over chicken and bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes
7. Add pineapple slices and green pepper rings.
8. Cook for 15 minutes and serve.

Serves 4

Per serving:

291 calories
39 grams protein
14 grams carbohydrate
13 grams fat

Recipe Location - www.Bodybuilding.com

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 Muscle Density Broccoli Salad1/2 pound cooked steak, cut in strips
1 cup broccoli, cooked and chopped
1 cup green beans, cooked and cut
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 tblsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tblsp lemon juice
1/4 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 tsp mustard
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 head of lettuce
1/2 tomato, sliced
Fresh parsley

1. In large salad bowl, combine steak, broccoli, green beans, celery, mushrooms, and onion.
2. In a screw-top jar, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, yogurt, mustard, and pepper, and shake until thoroughly mixed for the salad dressing.
3. Arrange salad on a bed of lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato slices and parsley

Serves 2

Per serving:

240 calories
30 grams protein
20 grams carbohydrate
7 grams fat
188 milligrams sodium

Recipe Location - www.Bodybuilding.com

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