Snap Shots From The 06 Jr. Nats

Erika & I in the lobby


Dave Palumbo and I after the show












Me & Stephani Collins getting ready to pig out after the show was over! Can't go all the way to Chicago with out a Chicago style pizza!!!!!


Me & photographer Steve Wennerstrom


Shots from one of my photo shoots

Our flight from Chicago to New York

After the Jr. Nationals were over I went to New York to shoot with Brian Moss again. Our plane ride was something to remember!!!! It was so bad it was funny! It was like something out of a movie! Our day started out with us rushing off to the air port about 1pm. We were the last to board the plane so we had no place for our carry on's in the over head. Our seats were in the front/middle of the plane and our carry on's had to go in the very back of the plane(that was a pain the butt when it was time to get off because it meant we had to stay seated till EVERYONE ELSE exited the plane before we could get up!). They got us all boarded and kept us sitting on the hot parked plane for 1 1/2 hours before we took off because there was a bad storm over New York. We finally took off then we made circles in the air in NY for another 1 1/2 hours. Finally the pilot anounced we were running out of gas and that we would be flying BACK to Chicago!! Goodie!! The 19 year old girl sitting next to me started freaking out and crying when she heard the anouncement because she didn't like to fly and was being kept on the plane. the idea of of 2 plane rided left her crying so hard that the stewardess gave her free vodka shots to calm her. I was pinned in the middle of this and my butt, back, and head HURT! We landed in Chicago (AGAIN) and sat on the plane for another 30 mins then they let us off the plane to get food and come right back.. how nice of them! We sat on the hot PARKED plane for another 30 mins. Finally we took off again! Once again the pilot came on to anounce that instead of the flight being 1 1/2 hours it would be 2 1/2 hours because they were flying around the storm. That meant we were going to fly through Canadian air space and were headed to Vancouver, Canada so we could turn and go to New York!!! How cool is that!! Our luggage came off the belt last and the wait scared me to death because I though it they lost my luggage!! finally we got all of our luggage, dropped off out luggage at the hotel and got something to eat! It was an experience I'll never forget and as odd as it may sound I'm glad it was my day because it will give me something to remember!

The next morning I took a cab to Brian's house to shoot in his vintage 70's gym. I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I get them. They came out GREAT!!

3rd Place

I placed 3rd in the LH Class at the Jr. Nats!!! I'm so happy to be part of the top 5!!!

A Picture From The 06 Jr. Nationals Prejudging

Here is a picture from the pre judging.
I was in the top 5 call out. I'll let you know how I placed tomorrow but I think I have 3rd. ;o)

I Made Weight!

Hi everyone, things started picking up and I had a much better day yesterday. A lot of my friends/photographers, etc. started showing up for the show and I did make weight so I'll be in the LH class. The scale was 2 lbs off so I think I'm going to be going up against some heavyweights.

The Next Morning

I'm in the hotel in Chacigo. I woke up about 10am and got dressed to do cardio before I eat my first meal. Lets see if today is a better day. I think it will be but I'll keep you posted.

My Flight To Chicago

Well, I dropped off my 3 dogs at the baby sitters (well the kennel) then left for the airport. For once I got there in time and wasn't running late so I was happy and in a good mood. I couldn't think of anything I forgot. I even packed a small ice chest type lunch box with grilled chicken, veggies, bottles of water, diet sodas, etc... Had everything I needed. Well I get to the baggage check and the lady behind the counter tells me my luggage is 25 lbs over the weight and charges me $50 for it!! How would I know how much it weighed? Then she points out that I'll be charged on all 3 flights! That's $150!!! If it was packed in 2 different suit cases it would have been fine. I guess I'll have to buy another suit case in Chicago because I'm not going home after this trip. Instead I'm flying to New York then back home to Houston. The lady also tells me that I have to many carry on's and that I'd have to check one of them. Lets just say I wasn't planning for that one! The flight was really bumpy and felt like I was on a roller coaster!! Kind of scary because I JUST opened a magazine I packed in my carry on to a page with a BIG picture of a plane crash!! Just GREAT!!!! What's the odds that I'd open to that page? Then I met Mel a stewardess on the plane. We talked about bodybuilding and the show I'm doing here in Chicago. I autographed one of my comp cards for him then latter he came back by to wish me luck in the show and gave me a gift of a bottle of wine that he had put in a bag for me. That was so sweet! After I got off the plan I went to baggage clam to pick up my luggage and mine was fine but my husbands looked like someone wet it with a garden hose and it was all beat up!!! The handle was jammed and when he pulled on it to get it up it came off in his hand! It was so funny but really wasn't funny if you know what I mean. When we got to the hotel we have a problem with the rate. Because I'm an NPC competitor I get a discount. The room should cost $149 a night but they wanted to charge me $180. We got that taken care of and right now I'm get trying to relax before the show. When I wake up I'm going to go visit the gym downstairs so I can get in my 3 hours of cardio. I'm doing an 1 1/2 hours of card in the morning before eat then latter I'll go back and do my workout for the day then follow that with another 1 1/2 hours of cardio.

Packing for the Jr. Nationals

Well it's almost show time for the 06 Jr Nationals. I'm packing my new luggage right now now and I'll be on a plan to Chaicage in just a few hours! The show is June 16th & 17th but I'm leaving a little early. I'll keep you posted!

Sample Photos From Todays Photo Shoot 5.29.06

Here are some sample photos from a photo shoot I did today! When I get the CD with all the pictures I'll post the new sets so keep an eye out!

Hi

I just wanted to let everyone know that NPC heavy weight Mary Hobbs is helping me with my posing this year. She also introduced me to the seamstress that makes her posing suits for her. I went to the fabric store today and picked up the fabric for my suit for the 06 Jr. Nationals. I picked a dark purple velvet for my pre judging suit and my nite show suit will be purple with blue glitter and rhinestones. I placed my order for my pre judging suit and was told that it would be ready on the 1st. I'll let you know how they come out!

My stats

About 3 weeks ago I was 10% bodyfat at 158lbs. I haven't had my FB checked yet but I'm down to 150lbs at 5 weeks out from my next show.

I've been on cam more the past few days! You can view my cam here.

Who's The Hottest Female Bodybuilder

Who's The Hottest Female Bodybuilder?
Go here to vote:
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You can vote as many times as you'd like! Everyone else is. Just clear your cookies.

iPod's Dirty Secret

I just found this video clip and I though it was funny!
http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com

My Bodyfat!

I had my body fat tested again today and it went down! Now I'm 163 lbs at 10% bf with 144 lbs lean mass. I'm getting there!!

Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter everyone! I'm not really doing much of anything for Easter but I did color some Easter eggs! I figure I have to eat so many egg whites in my diet (6 for in the morning with a scoop of whey and 10 more at night) I may as well color them for Easter! Why not right? I covered my kitchen table with plastic and Kristen and I sat there like kids playing! hehehe!

I'm in Planet Muscle Magazine! Vote For Me!!

I just found out that I'm on page 25 of the December 2005 issue of WPW Magazine! There are 4 pics!

Also, I'm in Planet Muscle Magazine this month!! It's the May 2006 issue page 138! I'm part of a contest presented by Planet Muscle Magazine & BodyBuilding.com, If you'd like to support me, go here www.PlanetMuscle.com, look on the right side under VOTE FOR THE HOTTEST FITBOD! and click on my "Melissa" (halfway down in the left column) to vote for me.

If you'd like to see me LIVE on webcam visit me at www.ftUltraCam.com (with sound)& www.FTwebcam.com ! See you there!!

XOXOX,
Melissa Dettwiller
www.MelissaDettwiller.com

I'm In WPW Magazine

I just found out that I'm on page 25 of the December 2005 issue of WPW Magazine! There are 4 pics!

14% Bodyfat

I had my bodyfat tested and I'm 14% at 5'2" 168lbs. I'm starting to see my abs more and more each day! Goodie!I'm doing 1 hour of cardio on the Stair Master Step Mill before I eat my first meal of the day. I hit the weights at 3pm for about an hour and 1/2. When I'm done with my workout I'm doing 30 more mins of cardio. It's hard work but I'm hanging in there!

Starting My Diet

Well looks like I'm going to be starting my contest diet for the Jr. Nationals Monday! Even though dieting sucks I can't wait to be in contest condition again!!! :O) I'll be snapping pictures every week or two so I can keep a photo journal of my progress up until show time (June 16th). I'll keep you posted with some progress pictures so keep an eye out.

Finally Home

Hi everyone! I'm finally back online again!!! I just moved into a new house!!! That means I have an office again so watch for more updates and look for me on cam!

XOXOX,
Melissa