True Story #1
My weekend in Atlanta with Laura was amazing.
She is so sweet, warm and welcoming (and strong, of course), and, despite beginning my stay by getting myself trapped in a parking garage (I’ve mentioned I’m a bit awkward, right?), it was a perfect trip.
True Story #2
After a killer leg workout with her trainer, my buns hurt.
Lunges, squats, legs presses and ham curls–and all with way more weight than I’ve ever attempted on my own. Talking (and working out) with Laura and her trainer (and posing in a bedazzled bikini) has made me even more eager to keep pushing at the gym. I can’t wait to add muscle and get up on that stage. (And if you check out Laura’s post about our weekend, you can sneak a peek at that shiny bikini and the aforementioned buns…)
True Story #3
We ate a lot of good food (And, perhaps more importantly, I found my new favorite beer–Dragon’s Milk Ale. Now to find a way to work that regularly into my training diet…)
Despite spending an entire day wandering Taste of Atlanta and sampling a little bit of everything (including an amazing banana and nutella crepe), I have to say that the vegan breakfast sandwich from Dough Bakery was my favorite.
True Story #4
I’m already planning my next trip to Atlanta. Think Laura will mind if I just move in with her?
ForgottenBeast 
I just checked out Laura’s post and damn, girl! You should be competing yourself in four weeks. Your back is crazy!! I didn’t realise you had already learnt how to pose – who taught you?
That was my first time posing! Laura’s trainer basically had to push me into position, haha.
OMG! You are amazing! I’ve only done the back pose once and it was a disaster. You’re a natural 🙂
The soup wasn’t your fav?! LOL! Kidding.
Will you please just move to ATL?
That biscuit dunked in your soup would have dominated any food competition!
Okay. You talked me into it. 🙂
You and Laura are simply gorgeous!! And Im glad you had such a great workout andf great time in Atlanta!
Aww, thanks Kat!
DAMN, girl! You two are so inspiring!!
I’m really glad you guys had a great weekend 😀
Thanks Alex! And you should have seen some of the other women that were at the gym–talk about inspiring!
Maybe I should start going to a real, grownup gym! I work for a college and go to its gym – full of college dudes doing that “TSS TSS” sound and slamming weights. bleh.
I think this gym was pretty unique! I go to a “grown up” gym most of the time, and there’s still so much weight-slamming, over-lifting (and under-lifting) and horrible form. I have to admit I sometimes contribute to the grunting, though ;D
that sandwitch looks amazing, glad you both had that time together. I am jealous of the blogger meet up for sure
Love seeing some of my fave bloggers together! I saw the pic on Laura’s blog and it looks like you girls brought sexy back..quite literally :)! And that crepe sounds amazing…as does anything Nutella-related!
HA! Love it.
Haha, thanks Khushboo! And oh my gosh, YUP, that crepe.
Let me start off by saying that you look like you are ready to compete along with her!! You look amazing girl!!! Why have you not signed up for a competition yet?! It looks like you had an awesome weekend! I am so happy for you! Keep up the awesome work! 🙂
Ahh, thanks Sarah! I definitely still need more muscle–especially in my legs and shoulders, but I’m hoping it won’t be too long before I can get on stage!
You are looking killer now girl!!! I can’t wait for you to pick a competition!!! I am totally excited for you! 😉
You are ready! Your body looks AMAZING! What a fun journey! I am thinking next year I try a marathon and then maybe a figure competition in the future..maybe..it looks like so much work but you make the food you eat look so yummy so maybe..haha Love and Shine CourtStar
AHHHH MAN! That looks like such a freakin fun weekend. Good friends, good food, and killer workouts? HECK YESSSSS When I read Laura’s recap, I couldn’t wait to see your post 🙂
By the way, both of you are freakin BOSSES! Talk about gym beasts! 😀
OH YES, it was a good one! And thank you–you’re a bit of a boss yourself there, lady ;D
I wanna go to Atlanta!! Blogger meet up? 😉
Where did Laura get that shirt?? I love it!
I’m ready to go back already, meet you there ;D And I know she told me, but I can’t remember!
I DID see the photo from L’s site, girl, you look FANTASTIC!
sounds like a super fun weekend – I love those great weekends with friends!
Thanks Kristina! And it was an awesome weekend!
That does look like a killer leg workout…and I have to admit that I like anything with dragon in it, so dragon milk ale sounds pretty good!
Dragons make everything 10x cooler. And if you like beer, seriously, good stuff…
You both look fantastic, all that lifting is paying off big time, good for you. And her.
Trapped in a parking garage? Sounds like something that would happen to me! lol Glad you had an awesome weekend!
Aww! So glad you had fun with Laura 🙂
Great post! Love the title.
true story, you gals are hot! and i am shipping some corepower tomorrow!
Aww yeah! Excited to give it a try (and thank you for the lovely compliment ;D)
That is so great that you had a good weekend! Sore buns are always a good sign of hard work 🙂 That breakfast sandwich looks incredible!
Looks like you had an absolutely rad weekend! You’re totally killin’ it in those sequins. They suit you!
Getting stuck in parking garages just means you were way too excited to care about the small things!
I’m so glad you had such a kick a$$ time in Atlanta!!
Great photo of you and Laura! Checked out your bikini shot. You have really been working. Excellent!