May 17

At the Jr. USAs..... but, had to update you all. My big announcement.... well, I landed a National Commercial on Thursday for ALL BRAN cereal. Then... while in negotiations with my agents... I was put on First Refusal. On Friday.... well... I was released. They gave the part to someone else. I can't tell you how dissappointed I was.... I just can't figure it out. I was BOOKED and then I was released.

I can't imagine what happened... I guess I may never know. Ahhhhhhh, the entertainment business. Much like Bodybuilding.. filled with HIGH HIGHS, and LOW LOWs.

Colette

May 16, 2008

Hello everyone...

Well, the NY PRO is over! I have to say, it is a relief. I need to take a little break from competing and focus on some of my other goals. I think preparing for these past two shows this year was an eye opener for me.... I didn't have the same focus as I usually do. I have been more distracted with starting a new company, managing my web design business, and my personal online nutrition consulting. I just found myself resenting having to do cardio and hurrying up to get things done rather than worrying about the quality of how things were being done.

It is always hard to come to a cross roads in your life or career. Bodybuilding is something that I identify with... and puts an identity to ME! But, at the end if that was taken away, Who is Colette Nelson? There are still so many things I have yet to do and explore. The sad part about being a competitive bodybuilder... it takes YOU LIFE... as it should with anyone trying to be #1 in a sport. It takes 24/7 focus and dedication.. that is why Iris Kyle is one of the best. This is her #1 Focus every day...

For me I can't give that type of dedication right now....

I will consider waiting until teh NY PRO next year to compete again... I am going to miss being on stage but I hope to be choreographing routines and music for competitors as this keeps me creative.

I am also going back to taking Dance Lessions.. the greatest thing about living in NY.. you have broadway danceres teaching the classes... even in Long Island.. I love it.

I am currently at the Jr. USAs helping Gina Quinn and Lisa Brouschard.... hair and make-up. The weather is perfect... I am really enjoying the down time.

I have a big suprise to announce.... it is super exciting and I just can't belive it. Could be the start of something fabulous....

I will let you know... when I am certain that it is happening.

Thanks for you your support.... you will never know how much it means to me.

Colette

May 7, 2008

WOW... just a few days away from the NY PRO. I can't believe that it is HERE. When you measure time in bodybuilding weeks... the year goes by so fast. I hate that. You are counting down the weeks till the show and time never moves faster.

Am I ready? I am better than I was at the Arnold.... that is without question. But, can I top my conditioning at the Europa, 2006. That is what remains to be seen. I am busting my ass here... and kicking things into high gear this week... it isn't over till its over, right? I have a few more to go... But, I need to be under 150#. I am sitting at 152# right now and my best is around 145-146#. So, there is still some work to do here.

I always learn something about myself preparing for a show.... I think that is what makes it so addicting. There is something about the discipline that is exciting. It makes you do things that you wouldn't normally do.. like walk to the gym from my house that is not exactly close. It was such a nice day.. way to nice to do cardio indoors.

I am just going to go and do my thing... I am looking forward to competing. It is really going to be a good time.

Whatever the outcome... I am having fun and keeping the dream alive. It isn't always about winning... it is about being in the moment and seeing something to completion.

Wish me luck.....

Colette