Why WBFF?

The past few months the number of who people have approached me asking why I was choosing to compete with The WBFF have been countless. My immediate response to those individuals was that it was the organization that best fit my goals and dreams within the fitness industry.  Before even the competition day itself I knew Paul Dillett’s stage would be like no other. The first thing that attracted me to the WBFF was the large amount of stage time given to the athletes to showcase their hard work. I have just spent weeks, months, hours working my butt off literally to get my body in great shape. I want more than 30 seconds to merely strike one front and back pose and then shoved to a line and merely remembered as a number.  Paul gives us time to really own the stage and show off our work while also having The MC give introductions of ourselves while we try and impress the judges.

The show day itself was unbelievably organized it blew my mind. As I entered the casino surprisingly there to greet me into the event and hold the door for me was Paul Dillett himself. I got to exchange a few shorts words with him about my excitement and how I was really looking forward to the big day. I mean I was about to compete with The Best of The Best- how could I not be excited? Not to mention I was a little giddy I had just met the man himself Mr. Dillett (IFBB PRO)- if only I had asked for an autograph. I figured walking in to the event and finding things would be a nightmare but The WBFF Team was at every single corner guiding myself and the other competitors in the right direction, on stage for the show, touching up our tans, you name it- the WBFF Team was there to make everything run as smooth as possible in order to make our day stress free. I must say this is something they executed extremely well in comparison to other shows I have done.

At the athlete’s meeting I remembered Paul & Allison really stressing they did not want any caddy athletes’ and for everyone to be open and kind to one another. The WBFF ladies and men were far from caddy. Downstairs all of us ladies helped each other out from tans, hair, suits and even sharing treats. The conversations were pleasant and most of us made friendships that will last a lifetime.

Disappointed I had not asked Paul for his autograph while also too shy to ask, to my surprise I would be walking away with his signature. I ended the night of the WBFF Quebec Championships with my WBFF Pro Card in the Diva Fitness Model category and but of course the famous Mr. Dillett’s signature. The whole experience was mind blowing being surrounded by so many great people and even meeting some great pro's themselves such as Michelle Price, Sara Solomon, Andrea Smith, Amer The Hammer and the list goes on.

Words to describe the WBFF and their shows are professional, organized, extravagant, real and like no other. The WBFF really is not like any other organization and I can say this from personal experience it really is the Best of the Best. If your looking for an organization that is real, will promote and reward you either amateur or pro, give you tones of exposure opportunities as well as sponsorships than this is the organization for you. Make that commitment to the WBFF and sign up for a WBFF Show at www.wbffshows.com, you won't regret it.

I will be continuing my fitness journey to the WBFF Worlds Stage as I make my debut on the Pro Stage in Mississauga, ON in August at the Arts Living Center. I gave 110%  in my last show and I can promiise I will be pushing ten times harder knowing I will be standing beside some of the fiercest women in the fitness industry. It is all or nothing, no pain no gain, the best of the best, THE WBFF! Are you Ready? I AM!!!! 

 Your newest and proud WBFF Pro Diva Fitness Model,

Caitlin Cooke <3

A Little Q & A

So here I am 11 Weeks out from Paul Dillett's WBFF Quebec Championships and I am so extremely excited to step on stage!! To my surprise, prep has still been somewhat "easy", I know I may regret saying this a few weeks down the road but workouts are being destroyed and foods eaten that are ONLY on my meal plan.

www.wbffshows.com

The month of January flew by and I cannot believe we are mid way through February! I put on a lot of muscle the last month and now its time for me to CUT and SHRED up my body. My co-workers are beginning to think I am a little bit crazy spending my days, nights and weekends ALWAYS at the gym. Any competitor knows this is what it takes in order to bring the total package onstage. I really think they should get me a small cot or bed for when I am too tired to go home or want to take naps. Wishful thinking!! Sadly I did bring my Magic Bullet to work though. We have a juice bar that makes fantastic shakes downstairs although it can get pricey when your drinking 3-4 shakes daily. The bullet has been quite handy the past week making me some yummy shakes and has been a treat compared to plain protein and water. Ice cubes make all the difference in thickening up your shake! 

In order to make sure I am dialing in properly my co-worker, David Bateman, Veteran Trainer and Strength Coach has been keeping track of my bf percentage and body transformations in preparation for the WBFF show April 28th and decided to sit me down for a little Q & A. 

Q: Tell us about yourself – how long have you been training and competing?

1.      A: I have always been an active person my entire life playing on every sports team you could name but only started weight lifting about 4 years ago. I became a serious “gym rat” in the summer of 2010 when I decided to compete in my very first fitness competition SAF (Serious About Fitness)in the fall.  

SAF Fall 2010

 

Q: What got you interested first in competing?  How did you get started? 

1.      A: A good friend of mine and fellow co-worker Andrea Morissette inspired me and also started me off with my training after she competed in her first competition and took home first place. She inspired me to get in the best shape of my life while competing up against dozens of other girls and anyone who knows me knows how much I thrive off of competitions. 

Q: Why did you choose the bikini division over fitness or figure? 

1.      A: I love bikini because it has the entire diva aspect to it. I love and respect the women who get absolutely cut and gain unbelievable muscle but as a personal preference I like the softer look of a bikini competitor versus figure. I also enjoy the less strict posing routines for bikini competitors being able to really show off your personality and poise to the judges on stage.  I am open to fitness model as well with a bit more muscle definition while still enjoying a fun posing routine.

OPA April 2011

Q: What is your philosophy towards your contest preparation?   
A: All or nothing!! When it comes to contest prep my life literally revolves around me and my show. Everyday the most important things to me are getting my workouts in (which I never miss), eating my meals and NOT cheating, getting a solid 8 hours of sleep and pushing a 110% EVERY SINGLE DAY. It does not leave much time to myself and the time I do have is spent prepping meals, cleaning, laundry or writing client programs.
 

Q: How important do you think training and diet are?  50/50?  Or one more than the other? 

A: In my persona l experience diet is definitely more important than workouts. I am not saying just diet and don’t workout because both should come hand in hand in order to look your best. I am saying that without proper nutrition it will take you much longer to attain your goals. As an example I remember I use to train my abs almost every single day and my coach told me “Caitlin just follow your meal plan, train your abs when I told you and everything will come together”. On that program I only trained abs once a week and surprise four weeks later Caitlin had a solid 4 pack. It is true when they say ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN

Q: Does your prep change a lot when you get closer to contest time?  What changes do you make to dial in your prep? 

1.      A: My prep constantly changes every 4-6 weeks based on the gains I have made the month prior. The closer I get to my comp the more strict food starts to get eliminating carbs, sugars and sadly sodium. Workouts tend to be similar usually with a little bit more cardio added in the last month to really lean out and tighten up your body on stage.

 

1.     Q: Who is part of your coaching team, trainers and sponsors?  How did you find them? 

1.    A: I am part of an amazing team, Team Stirling Athletes (TSA) coached by Emily & Matt Stirling both WBFF Pro’s . Emily has always been someone who has inspired me and I think its important to find a coach that suits your specific needs and goals. Emily has definitely been killing me on my workouts and has been very supportive when ever I need her help. She is really pushing me hard to reach the goals I have set out for myself which is extremely important for any serious athlete. I was also lucky enough to get a sponsorship opportunity with Catalyst Supplements last spring who have been supplying me with all my supplements for my contest prep. They have been absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to represent Catalyst Supplements and Team Stirling Athletes this 2012 Year. 

 

Q: How do you manage to work busy hours along with training and dieting properly? 

1.      A: This is definitely a hard aspect for myself being a personal trainer with a hectic work schedule. I try to arrange my clients around my workouts and prep all my meals on Sunday’s so when I am done work during the week I can get home to bed to ensure a solid 8 hours rest. I can’t say that some days I am not drained but I know it is all worth it in the end.

Q: What is your favourite part of the process?

1.      A: I would have to say my favorite part of the process is the competition day itself. Being able to showcase your transformation, hard work, and dedication is the best feeling in the world.

Q: What do you think is your best feature on stage?  Anything you are working on improving?

1.      A: I think my best feature on stage would definitely be my legs, which have a lot to do with my past and all the competitive sports I have played my entire life. This season I am working on improving my shoulders and glutes.

     
Q: Who are your biggest inspirations in the industry?   
A: There are so many inspiring women in the industry some of the big names that always cross my mind are; Emily Stirling, Chady Dunmore, Ingrid Romero, Julie Bonnett, Justine Munro, Nicole Nagrani, Leigh Brandt and Vanda Hadarean. 

Q: What is the best tip you can give to a first time competitor?  Any secrets ?  

A: Never cheat and practice posing every single day.  

 

Q: After doing the show for the WBFF, what is next for you? 

1.      A: I have a few shows planned for 2012 which I am not announcing quite yet. Right now the focus is on Paul Dillett’s WBFF Quebec Championships which you can all go and watch at The Casino Lac Leamy April 28^th, 2012.

Q: How can people get a hold of you for questions or help preparing for a show?

1.       A: Feel free to visit my fanpage Caitlin Cooke Bikini Competitor on Facebook where I give tones of tips, tricks and recipes for everyone to lead a healthy lifestyles, follow me on Twitter @ccooke11 or e-mail me any questions at ccooke11@hotmail.com. 

         

      I want to thank David for taking the time out of his busy schedule as well to interview me. You can follow David on Twitter @ wise_of_fitness or follow his blogs at www.ottawatraining.wordpress.com. 

      Thanks to everyone for following my blogs and keep yours eyes peeled for more blogs, pictures and videos as I prep for April. WBFF HERE I COME!!

     Lotsa Love,

     Caitlin Cooke # 11

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Back To The Grind

Hey Everyone!!
It has been a while since I wrote up something on here so I figured I would continue my tradition from last season in keeping you all updated every few days on my competition preparation.  A few updates I have been training full force again since the beginning of January for my NEXT competition! I will announce shortly so keep up with my blogs to find out when and where I will be hitting the BIG stage ;)

Emily Stirling WBFF Figure Pro

I have joined Team Stirling Athletes with the amazing WBFF Pro Emily Stirling and I must say the last 4 weeks have been extremely challenging. Emily takes a completely different approach to training and nutrition and one work "INSANE"! If you are looking for a glute kicking this is there girl for you!!


As challenging as these weeks have been I know its only going to get harder (diet as well as workouts) but in the end it will all be worth it and that's what motivates me. I've said it before- the end result is what motivates me!! The only competition I have is myself and I am out to beat my own physique in every competition I put my heart into. Of course there are athletes I would love to look like and are inspiring to me but in the end the only person you have to beat it yourself.

I must say though mentally I have been SO INVOLVED this time, cheats have not even crossed my mind. Yes I admit I have had a few extra almonds or greens here and there but nothing substantial and has only been done 3-4 times! For myself, diet is always the hardest part- I could bust through any workouts and push myself above and beyond my limits but when it comes to eating the same thing day in day out it tends to mess with your head a little. I HAVE CONQUERED YOU THIS TIME FOOD- MUAHHAHA!! 

As for my workouts I have consistently been going up in my weights weekly by anywhere from 5-10Ibs while even doing cardio on my OFF days. I could not be more focused :) I can't say that I haven't had awkward walks or hard time doing my hair the next day but I can deal with that- merely means I am pushing my body to great limits EVERY TIME.

The only challenge I have come across so far as a personal trainer myself is getting in enough sleep and my meals consistently every 3 hours. With long hours from 8am-8pm with workouts jammed in before and in the middle of clients- the minute I get home at night I hit the bed hard. It is key for me on weekends to do ALL my weeks worth of meal prep along with laundry- sigh :(

On another note my BF% has dropped 4% since January 6th and am more than happy with the changes that are occurring with my body. YAHOO :)

Here are some prep pictures for you all- enjoy!!

Till next time bloggers,
Caitlin Cooke #11

Fairy Tale

A lot has happened since my last blog! It has been over a month since I wrote you all last because quite frankly a few weeks before my competition my mind was focused and determined. I had one goal in my mind and I was willing to do anything to achieve it- so my lack of blogging was something that unfortunately fell through. I will be blogging more on a weekly basis and if I have extra time a few a week.

So what happened?? WHAT IS GOING ON?? The day of my competition I walked in more ready then ever and really and truly just wanted to have fun. This is exactly what I did! All the hard work was done and it was my time to shine. Preliminaries went by fast and before I knew it I was off to a photoshoot with Kris Josef and MUA Monica Kalra. Kris was such an amazing photographer to work with so fun and outgoing it made for such a great break between Finals.

One shot from the Day :)

 After the shoot I headed home for a few hours to eat some rice cakes and "rest up" a bit!  I still have yet to understand resting between prelims and finals I am always so excited and not to mention do NOT want to have to re-do my hair and make-up! So me and my best friend Megan decided to take some pictures together, funny, cute, silly and normal and after a picture overload it was time to head back to the venue and prepare for the Finals.

Meg stayed backstage with me until the very last minute to bikini bite my bum, take pictures and just be there to talk to me and keep my nerves down. For some reason I was WAYYY more nervous for the Nightshow. I reminded myself as my video was playing before I stepped onstage that this was MY day- the time, effort, pain and tears I had sacrificed could be shown off on THIS DAY.

"Have fun Caitlin and don't walk to fast" I whispered to myself. That is exactly what I did- I forgot I was competing, I forgot about my competitors and in my eyes the light was shinning down on ME, on MY accomplishments and MY hard work. It may sound selfish but it really gets rid of your nerves and to any competitor out there this day should be about YOU.

As the judges asked us to step back so they could call out the Top 5 my heart began to beat fast. I had never wanted something so much before- such a crazy feeling inside me of nerves and excitement.

#5, #4, #3- my name still hadn't been called..... #2 is number 11....I paused for a moment trying to remember what number was mine. I was confused and carb depleted and usually I am number 11 (my favorite number). After scuffling these thoughts through my head they announced the other girls name. And in first place #23 Caitlin Cooke. I could not believe it, I won- OMG I WON, I WON!!!!!!!!!!!! It did not feel real it felt like I was caught in one of my dreams I had been having for the past month. Somebody pinch me please...

Photo by: Muscle Inside (Top 5 Bikini Tall)

As I walked off stage my friend and inspiration Chelsea Boissonneault grabbed my Trophy to hold on to it for me and told me to get ready to go back on stage as it was time for the Overall Bikini. I was just so excited about my win I had to take a moment to compose myself. "Okay- focus Caitlin focus! Everything you got, tighten up, slow walk and confidence" I told myself in my head.

Photo by: Liana Louzon- Overall Bikini Comparisons

 

It felt like the Overall comparisons took for ever and that we were walking back and forth from the front and back of the stage A LOT!! Little did I know it went by quick (probably 2 minutes) but it felt like at least 5-6 minutes. As the judges finished up their scores/votes they were satisfied and we were asked to go off stage and they would announce the overall winner.

"And the winner for Bikini Overall is #23 Caitlin" Angie P said on the microphone. I held my hand up to my face like a pageant girl in shock of her win and walked back on stage. Ashley-Ann handed me over this huge trophy and congratulated me on my win. The minute on stage holding the trophy was a bit of a blur to me it felt so surreal like I was in some sort of fairy tale. The only thing running through my mind what that my body was weak and that trophy was pretty darn heavy. I walked back off stage and everyone congratulated me it was so nice and kind. WOW- talk about the greatest feeling in the world! IT PAID OFF!!

Photo By: Liana Louzon- Me with the Overall Trophy (almost as big as me)

I ran backstage and yes, you probably guessed it to start eating some yummy snacks!! I went and indulged in chocolates, cookies, candies, chips- honestly you name it I probably had a little bit of it and success has never tasted sweeter. I enjoyed this fantastic celebration with many of the other FFF (Free Form Fitness) Ladies and we toasted to great success with a glass of red wine. It felt like this day could not get ANY better.

Photographer- James Elliott 

 

After having a mini celebration backstage it was time for me to go back on stage and celebrate with the other Overall winners Dwayne and Melanie. I must say these two were both fantastic people such nice and caring individuals it was the greatest feeling in the world spending that few moments on stage with the two of them. I then of course went and talked to each judge individually to get some feedback and constructive criticism in order to improve in future competitions. It was great hearing it all and will definitely know where to improve and make changes in my next competition.

Overall Winners- Myself, Dwayne H and Melanie G

After an extremely long day it was time to head home with my parents, best friend Megan and boyfriend Sami for some much deserved food and relaxation. My dad and mom continued to congratulate me on my success and how proud they were of me. It was time to eat and toast to a great day of amazing success while celebrating it with some of the most important people in my life.

Me- Ready to Indulge in food <3

Post Comp Meal- 1 pizza slice 3 wings, I was STUFFED!!

Cheers with Champagne to a great day!!

Stay tuned as I update you shortly on my next steps!
Love you all,
Caitlin Cooke #11

Run Away

The past few days have been pretty rough to say the LEAST! I had completely and utterly broke down Wednesday due to a change within my daily routine and schedule. The thing is every night I prepare for my next day- this includes meals, gym times, naps, work and relaxation. I like to have my days planned out to a tee to avoid stress and ensure I can get everything done I possibly can.

I ended up waking up around 9am on Wednesday but I was not concerned as my friend Megan said she could work for me if I needed and I wanted to get my gym hours in no matter what- it is my number one priority right now. I message Megan around 9am, 11am, 1pm, 1:30pm... hmmm by this time I was panicking because I had to be at work for 3pm. Unfortunately, Megan didn't get any of my messages till 2pm due to back-up and my other co-worker could not make it in to work till 5pm. Just my luck my boss also had a meeting at 3:30pm so there was no way around this obstacle. I ran out of the gym in my sports bra and shorts covered by sweat pants, a sweater and some SWEATY hair. NO SHOWER- YUM :) I called my boyfriend on the bus crying because I was overwhelmed- although Megan said she could work I had in my mind she was GOING to and because of the diet and workout stress I broke down. 

Finally at work, frustrated, sweaty and upset I glance at the May calendar to see if our boss has posted any hours for the month of May. Just to top off my day I see that my hours have been reduced to 18-20 hours a week. WOW! I can't survive off of this- again I break down and start crying. I immediately call my Dad for advice and possibly options - the idea of going home crossed my mind as a last resort but you have to do what you have to do and quite frankly 20 hours a week is just NOT enough. I again start crying because the though of leaving the city I have grown to love and friends I have made seems unfair and I WILL NOT LEAVE!!

This clearly was NOT my day and my co-worker Jessy came in for me at 5pm so I could go to the gym and finish my workout, I mean I was already in my gear and ready to go! Ukkk- I went and as upset as I was I finished everything off- THANK GOD! Now the only thing I wanted to do was go home and curl in a little ball and SLEEP. This is what I did home to bed and hope that tomorrow would bring a much better outcome.

An ice cream bar would have made me feel better today! To bad that was not an option :(

Thursday was a day to SLEEP IN- my rough day yesterday earned me a bit of a sleep in and stayed in bed till 10am. Although most would argue- Caitlin nothing bad really happened today and your day was not that rough. My response- you go workout for 3-4 hours a day, do the diet I am doing and let me know how you feel- Okay? Yes! I have hit the final stage the LAST push but I am more stressed and overwhelmed than ever. I was at the gym today from 1:30pm-6pm a very long time! But I must say I did cardio, had a break, ate a meal, relaxed in the massage chairs and then it was back to weight training and more cardio! Surprisingly today I did not need a nap after my workout, my energy was fine but my muscles are SO sore words cannot even explain. I felt like I had hit the age of 80 when I had to walk up those stairs at Goodlife. WOOO- I FEEL THE BURN!

I spent the rest of the night prepping meals, a little more abs and glutes workouts at home and posing. I use my DVD from last years OPA competition to guide me in practice. When my number is called out I play it out as if I am being called out again and practice, practice, practice. I must say if your posing right this is a workout on its own. Flex this muscle and this and this along with this one, smile, look pretty and natural- hmm okay?!

I spent the rest of my night relaxing with Sami watching a little television and I even got myself a nice little massage. THANK-YOU! It was sad because tomorrow Sami is headed off to Brazil for a week and I am not so sure what I will do without him. I am pretty sure he is REALLY happy to get away from grouchy Caitlin and is enjoying is getaway. I figured I owed it to him Friday morning to make him a little goodbye breakfast. I decided to keep it healthy and made him some protein crepes with a side of sliced apples- YUM! Was kind of jealous not going to lie!

This would have been a good morning snack too eh?

It was now off to work the morning at the salon from 9am-2pm and surprisingly the shift went by extremely quickly. Mid way through my shift Sami came and said his final goodbye before his hot sunny getaway. Okay I am not a loser but after he left I started crying- I AM DEPLETED OKAY!! haha I felt a little dumb but hey, he has put up with me for the past 2 months and has never gotten mad once, as I have yelled, cried, freaked out- he's been quite the helper and has supported me 110%. 

I finished off my mid afternoon at the gym OF course and headed home to prep my meals for Saturday and quite to be honest RELAX. It felt nice to have absolutely NOTHING to do and I most definitely soaked it all in I watched some old Jersey Shore episodes, enjoyed reading Facebook and laying down in a warm comfy blanket!

Let's hope my weekend is Joyful & EXCITING :)
P.S. Can you tell my sugar depleted?? 

Till tomorrow bloggers,

Caitlin Cooke #11

It's A Passion

Hey Everyone! So it has been quite some time since I have posted any new blogs and I am extremely sorry but when it comes down to it meal prepping, cardio, weight training and quite frankly SLEEP are the most important things for right now. So even though I actually have a lot of my blogs typed up I am going to give you a brief summary of everything that has happened the past few weeks.

At the end of March I ended up getting my hair re-done my the amazing Miss Crystal and also got new extensions yahoo! The other ones needed to come out they were getting sooo worn out, I felt like a WOMAN again- p.s. extensions are evil- you will become addicted to them if you get them I PROMISE YOU! Hmm what else has happened? I met with the lovely Stacey a few weeks ago to do her hair for an 80's prom shoot- she looked gorgeous leaving my place and had the perfect hair for the shoot! It was nice finally chatting with someone who has been through the same thing, can relate to the exact same mood swings, break downs and CRAVINGS. I definitely missed this girl and was absolutely amazing seeing her again!

I have been chatting and texting a lot with my girl Johanna. We will both be competing on April 30th although unfortunately at different events which really does suck because I would love to watch her compete. When ever I have a break down or cravings I always text Jo she is there to encourage me, keep my mind on track and talk through my goals with me. I cannot stress enough how amazing this has been for me to have her by my side through this rough haul. Thank-you girl you have been quite the blessing in MANY ways.

A few weekends ago, WRECK MMA put on another great event at Tailgators- Throwdown in O-Town and it was quite the full house. These live Muay Thai fights were quite impressive for amateurs I must say- it was an awesome afternoon although my Ring Girl partner Christiane could not be there so it was a lot of getting up and sitting back down for me as the rounds were only two minutes long. Congrats to all the winners on your success you all did a fantastic job.

As for my training it has been going absolutely phenomenal! I am currently 18 days out (2.5 Weeks Away) and am extremely excited to dial everything in. I met Rob again last week and that put a great big smile on my face- I left with less body fat % again and looking lean, mean and muscular :) The only downfall about these last weeks is the body exhaustion. My body is struggling to KEEP UP and I have to force myself with every last bit of energy I have inside me. Exercises and weights that weren't hard before are HARD NOW- strange but it's reality! After every workout I am in need of at least a 45min to hour long power nap. People may ask why I do this? Simply because I love it! I love a challenge, I love fitness and I LOVE competing. I have competed in sports my whole life and I strive to be on top- competitions give me that thrill again on an entirely new level because of wild dedication it takes to accomplish my goals.

My diet does not even bother me anymore! I am so close and so use to it that it seems like as easy as pb and jam. I can walk past Cinnabon now without holding my breath and take a deep breath in and laugh. LAUGH that I have conquered one of my biggest cravings and how those delicious cinnamon and frosting pasteries have got NOTHING over me now. My parents will be here soon to help me the last week of prepping and lets be realistic to clean my house, buy me groceries- aww love you Mommy & Daddy! I absolutely cannot wait for them to get here as they are the people I cannot wait to see and show them what I have accomplished most.

My countdown to great great events is on- 18 Days till my Comp, 24 Days till Wreck MMA-Unstoppable (which you ALL need to get tickets for its going to be WICKED) and 30 Days till my Birthday. This is going to be a good few weeks for the record book. Oh OH and I forgot to mention I will also announce my two HUGE announcements the day of my competition so stay tuned.

Love you all,
Caitlin Cooke #11

P.S.- If you are looking for recipes, exercises or motivation add my fan page on Facebook- Caitlin Cooke Bikini Competitor!

Pampering Caitlin

Although I do not have to work this Saturday it was up bright and early for me because I was getting my hair done again. The old extensions are coming out and I get to add new color and feel my real hair for a little while. My appointment wasn't till 11am but got to the salon early to see my lovely friend and hairdresser Crystal.

It was good I got in early because I was at the salon from 10:30am-4:30pm. It took about an hour to take out my extensions, then wash my hair and dry it in order to put some new color in. We decided to go out on a wild card and try something completely new, blonde in the front, blonde chunks on top and a purple/reddish brown for the rest of my hair. It was another 2 hours to dye it and let it sit and soak up the colors in my hair. When it was time to get my hair washed out it felt so good. I have not touched or had my hair scrubbed like that in forever due to my extensions, although my hair felt SOOO light now. Finally, it was time to dry my hair and Crystal even curled it for me because I was going to be out working tonight at Tailgators. After hours of work on my hair it turned out absolutely AMAZING- we lined p some extensions to match my new hair color and will be applying them in about 2 weeks. I CANNOT WAIT!! Crystal always does the best job! Love ya girl.

New Hair :) Extensions to come soon again!

After hours sitting in a chair I headed to the mall to buy myself a cute top to wear for tonight. I bought a fancy tank top from Sirens and while I was there ran into a beautiful long summer dress I HAD TO try it on. It fit perfectly and it was a must buy for my possibly getaway in May. I finished up at the mall around 6pm and went out for a quick dinner with Megan since we have not spent barely any time together because of my hectic training. My boyfriend picked us both up after we were done and I rushed home to change and get ready for the night.

I was at Tailgators for the UFC fights and promote Wreck's next event Throwdown in O-Town which are live Muay Thai fights behind held April 2nd right at Tailgators at 3pm. Message me if you are interested in tickets it is a show you most definitely do not want to miss. We finished up areound 12:30am and the headed back to my place for a relaxing night.

It is now almost 2am and I have had one very very long day and it is time to hit the sheets.
Till tomorrow bloggers,
Caitlin Cooke #11