on the track

I want to start by thanking everyone for your patience. I was quite a long time away from my blog and my fans but I am finally back. Some of you know I have relocated to USA and it took quite a time to settle my things up. But I am finally there.

Initially I wanted to go somewhere nice and warm but since I have decided to workout with Dylan Armbrust I considered it is a good decision to settle down here close to Denver, Colorado, for the beginning. I am training at his world famous Armbrust Pro Gym and I am very happy for having decided to work with him. The results of his training methods are extremely positive and I am so proud to present my body improved soon. That is, Ms. International. The list should be out any day now.

I am 10 weeks out of the show and I am more motivated than ever. Ms. International is a great show and they treat the athletes with so much consideration and attention. I would love to be on that stage again.

A few shots from the gym. I love the people here, they are all so nice and warm and welcoming:)

post Olympia

Finally finished all the photo shoots and the hustle after the show. Thanks everybody for your support and for the congratulations, I am finally getting down to my emails and will answer you all.

I gotta start by telling that this has been one of the worst experiences of my life starting mainly on a private level and finishing with my 5th placing. I can take the positive part of it and be happy that I have qualified for next year but I have prepared for top 3. My body before the last day of water/carbs manipulation had a perfect shape. If those final details were achieved I would have been in the position to fight for that top 3 placing. But unfortunately due mainly to too much stress I didn't manage those fine tuned details. My 5th placing is well deserved and I just regret I could not get there where I wanted.

But there's always a next time. Since I am moving to US I obviously need a new trainer and I have already discussed with Dylan Armbrust; he will train me for the next Ms Olympia. I am very excited about our collaboration and I am sure he will bring me in the best shape possible.

I am now down in Ft Lauderdale for some vacation days and the weather is nice and hot:)

I will be on tour in US for a while and after that I have to decide where I settle down.

Thanks again to you all.

Here are some samples from a photo shoot I did with T'challa Hawk , he is a true artist. The other bodybuilder he shot me with is Toney Freeman.

Hugs

Alina

Almost there

I am 2 days out... just some pics from my depletion workout and a few photo shoots around the house in Vegas.

I can hardly wait to see the carbed up end product on Friday evening:)

Thanks everybody for all your support and love

Alina

Vegas, baby:)

I am in Vegas, arrived here Friday after a long trip that took about 25 hours -wake up time till I finally reached the final destination. But I have adapted well to the jet leg and I am training and making the final tune ins for Friday.

The big news is that I am moving to the States. I know this will make my American fans happy and my European ones sad but I decided this is the best step to do for my athletic career at this point. I will be in NY-NJ area and intend to make my way to California by next year.

Training at Gold's Gym it is an awesome gym, I just love it.

Can hardly wait to be on the Olympia stage.

Enjoy the pics:)

on the track

I am tired but almost there. Just a few workouts left and departing this Friday to Vegas. It's gonna be a long trip but Annie will also be there waiting for me and I am so happy to see her again.

Stay tuned, more's coming;)

Have a nice new week, everyone.

2 1/2 weeks and a sexy dress

So nice to hear all the encouragements from my friends and fans. I am grateful to all of you, for the motivation and support you offer. Things are tough at this end but I guess it is normal. Almost zero carbs and I am not talking about Atkins diet:(( Feels miserable but the goal is worth it.

So, more progress pics for all of you out there who cheer me on and a new red dress I wonder for which photo/video shoot I will end up using? lol. Form looks good, just gotta get rid of the water and rock the stage:)

In about 10 days I am flying to Vegas and the last chapter before my first Olympia starts.

progress

Doing everything right, staying on track and trying the hair styles for prejudging and finals:)

My hairdresser and good friend Enzo di Giorgio will join me in Vegas to style my hair for the stage. This is crazy him coming all the way to Vegas but I am so happy about it. He is really talented at it, 2008 World Champion:)

http://www.e-digiorgio.ch/

4 more weeks and I am there:)))