Jacksonville Show Recap

Wow!!! I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since my Pro Debut at the Jacksonville Pro Show hosted by Gale Elie and Dexter Jackson. I cannot even put into words my experience. It was simply amazing. Everything went so smoothly. Our flight, our rental car pickup, our trip to the Hotel, our Hotel check-in and especially the competitor check in. At the competitor check-in was warmly greeted by Gale Elie, Dexter Jackson's girlfriend, who knew me immediately by name and gave me the biggest smile and hug! She made me feel like I was right at home as a PRO!

Then, my Pro Tan/Pro Glow girl herself, Ms. Teresa Stramandinoli,my Jersey girl, was there working for Pro Tan and was able to make my tan look PERFECTO for my debut!

I mean, seriously.....does it get any better! Divine Intervention! Everything had been turned over to God and he was working his plan perfectly and Adam and I were stress free. I loved every minute!

Our room had a refrigerator and microwave, and for those of you reading this who are fellow competitors....you know how awesome that is!!!! No using your hotel trash can, lined with the ice bucket bag as your cooler :)
Prejudging was amazing.....it was so cool to be backstage with some of the biggest names in the Figure and Bikini world.

I was called out in the first comparisons and was thrilled. My first pro show and I was going to be in the top 5! WOOHOOO!!! Happy Day!
After the show, I spoke to my trainer, Nicole Wilkins, and she was so excited and told me to go eat a burger and sweet potato fries at TGIF's!!!! What??? I still have finals, and I get to eat something YUMMY! And I did. My husband was thrilled!

Finals came on Saturday and I was still on Cloud 9. I had made some amazing new friends and was excited about my first show. After the show, I was announced as placing 4th and I was elated. I could not stop smiling! I indulged in a Sweet Cheat - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcake and some chips and salsa and went to bed with that same satisfied grin!

Now I am looking ahead to my next show and training as hard as ever!
Lesson Learned From PRO Show # 1:

Stay GROUNDED In Your Faith!!!!
Stay focused on your dream. God is Way Ahead of You!

Proverbs 24:16
"For though a righteous man falls 7 times, he rises again!"
Be determined and live in God's Favor and His Will Will Be Done!
God Bless,
Lisa Lutz

Let Go and Let God!

Ok, so I am 5 days away from stepping on stage for the first time as an IFBB Bikini Pro and I am so excited!!!!!! But with the excitement of the flight to Jacksonville, FL, traveling with the love of my life, my husband, and being a part of the industry that I love, FITNESS...comes a certain amount of anxiety. It is often difficult to push yourself past new challenges and overcome obstacles that you never new existed and feel at peace. So, at this time I remember a very wise saying that my mother once told me, "Let Go and Let God!"

Scripture tells us:

"We activate the power of God by believeing and declaring it!" (Job 22:28)

So, today know that God loves you and desires to empower you, for every task you face. Declare that you are filled with power, strength, justice and wisdom as you face the challenges before you.

Believe It, Receive It, and Declare It!

Let Go and Let God!

That's The Bottom Line!

God Bless,

Lisa Lutz