Author: Leslie Rae Newton

Original Post: 10-13-2009 This past weekend, at the Ft. Lauderdale Cup, I had the misfortune of blowing out my knee at the beginning of my fitness routine. I have had my left one reconstructed before, and know the right one will go through the same treatment. In a very short time, I have been reminded…

Original Post: 11-05-2009 Hey there! Wow, this has been a roller coaster of a month! My healing is going well, but I am still on crutches and am not allowed to bear any weight on my right leg for several MORE weeks! Physical therapy is going well, and I have begun to work this week.…

The theme behind this time of year is no secret. It is a time we give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. But how thankful are we? Do we only give thanks for what we consider blessings? Do we by-pa$$ such blessings we feel are inadequate? So often we are not able to…

Original Post: 10-5-2009 On the last leg of show prep for the Ft. Lauderdale Cup…I am finally experiencing something Jen Hendershott said all of her shows were: It is just another Saturday…. I always wondered what in the d#$@ens that would be like …not changing anything the last week…no carb depleting or loading (although I…

Original Post: 9-9-2009 Life is so interesting and full of so many unforeseen twists and turns. I guess that is the point and without them we would perhaps be bored. Never-the-less I am continually learning that how we respond to these occurrences are what determines our character. Character, at the end of the day is…

Original Post: 8-18-2009 Well another show has come and gone. The Dallas Europa was a blast. It always is!! I was surrounded off stage by friends and loved ones, and I was honored to compete on stage with Olympia champions! My physique is coming up in placings, but I still have routine work to do before…

Original Post: 1-31-2009 Happy Superbowl weekend! This is one of my FAVORITE holidays (yes I think Superbowl is a holiday). It is one of my favorites because it revolves around spending time with friends and family. It isn’t a forced holiday to invite or be with people you may clash with; it doesn’t require you…

Original Post: 11-5-2008 Hey friends!!! It has come to me that my “off season” has fed into a lack of communication. Even my mom has been disappointed by my lack of correspondence. So after a long talk with her, I decided there were many people who I wanted to share what my life has been like…

Original Post: 9-2-2008 September? Already? Less than 2weeks until Atlantic City Pro/Am.  The Europa (Dallas, Aug 15-16) had me leaving with mixed feelings. I felt great; I was in the best shape to date and my routines are coming back to speed. But, the judges did not share in my self critique. They thought I was too lean…

Original Post: 7-29-2008 Going out to eat with a competitor is never much fun for the easily guilted.  I personally don’t mind if my friends or family eat a juicy, perfectly seasoned, char-grilled steak paired with cheesy potatoes and green bean ca$$erole…(hold on my mouth is watering)….in front of me. I really don’t. In fact,…