Brian Cannone`s april 16, 2011, Wallingford, Connecticut

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Brian Cannone’s
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April 16, 2011, Wallingford, Connecticut
www.fitnessatlantic.com/stage-ready
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Class of 2011
Brian Cannone’s
Championships
Letter from the Producer
Dear Athletes, Sponsors, and Fans,
First off, I would like to thank the athletes who
entered the 13th Annual Fitness Atlantic
Championships. This event is entirely about the
athletes and the commitment to their hard work
and effort. The process of getting into competition
condition with your physique takes months of
dedication, determination and focus. I do my best in
trying to provide the best experience in which you
can showcase your efforts and have an experience
that you are happy to be involved regardless of
placement.
My approach and feelings about this event is
that it is not only a sporting event but more of a way
to motivate yourself and others to achieve results
of loosing body-fat along with improving overall
health.
By competing in natural fitness events you push
yourself to be in your best possible shape of your
life. In fact, I truly believe that it is more about the
results you gain then the trophy you may take
home with you.
This is an event that the contestants can’t loose
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Class of 2010
for it is their physique that is the trophy and the
process of getting into great shape that is the
reward.
Secondly, I would like to give all of the
participating sponsors my heartfelt thanks
for being part of the exposition and your gift
donations. Our event was a huge success, in part
due to your help. The goodie swag bags were
a hot item with your gifts. Thank you for your
generosity and your quality products!
I would like to thank the families, friends and
fans that show up each and every year to fill the
seats. We do our best to produce an event that
keeps you entertained from the opening of the
curtain to the award presentation ceremony. The
focus of the event is to run on schedule and be
fun for everyone.
And I cannot forget my wonderful event staff
which are incredible friends and the judges,
photographers, and everyone that is involved in
making this show such a success each and every
year.
I look forward to seeing everyone again next
season.
Sincerely,
Brian Cannone
website: http://www.FitnessAtlantic.com
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THANKS TO THE STAFF
BACKSTAGE
MATT JOHNSON
RAY LITTLE
OREN SILVERS
SHERRY CARATURE
ISAAC MOORE
TONY SCAIFE
TICKETS
RICH CANNONE
TONY BORGES
LARRY DWYER
EXPO
BRIAN MARCHETO
DAVE EDER
ROBERT POGGIO
JACKIE GARAY
JUDGES
DONNA POGGIO HUGH ROSS
BENNETT STREETS
MICAH LACERTE
SEAN LARSON
NICOLE COSTA
KEVIN TOPKA
CHADY DUNMORE
MIGUEL MIRANDA
ALLISON DILLETT
HEATHER GREEN
JOLINDA WNUK
DIANA CHALOUX
TANNING
HAIR
MAKE UP
HOST
MARY BETH SCHLICHTE
TIFFANY TILLINGER
ELISE FIRESTONE
ANDRE ST CLAIR
PHOTOGRAPHERS
TODD GANCI
GREG GEIGER
GW BURNS
LEIGH HAGAN
JASON ELLIS
JOHN RYAN
ALAN BARRY
Joel Sheveck
FTNS RADIO
ERMAL SHAUN
VIDEO PRODUCTION
BOB MARINI
ON CAMERA INTERVIEWS
JON GALLO
DRUG TESTING
SANDY &
MARK 3
Class of 2011
High Fives
All Around
13th Annual Fitness Atlantic Championships
The Fitness Atlantic Championships is
a fitness extravaganza combining the Best of the
Best in Natural Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini Diva,
Diva Fitness Model, Male Fitness Model, as they
compete for the richest title in our sport earning
“Pro Status”.
The Fitness Atlantic is held in Connecticut and
draws contestants and attendees from all over
the USA and even Canada. The first five years
(1999-2003) the show was held in downtown New
Haven at the Palace Theatre unfortunately the
BY BRIAN CANNONE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
ALAN BARRY, GW BURNS, TODD GANCI, LEIGH HAGEN
JOHN RYAN AND Joel Sheveck
High Fives All Around
Brian!!! What can I say
but THANK YOU!!! What an
amazing show! I had a
wonderful experience and
as always you made this
show top notch! It was such
a pleasure to walk on stage
again!! Thank you for
everything!
— Cindy Gruss
Palace Theatre went out of business in 2004
and we moved the show to East Haven
High School Performing Arts Center
which is a beautiful modern school
for 7 years (1998-2010) with a much
larger lobby for exhibitors, plenty of free
parking. Now in 2011 Fitness Atlantic
took a giant step forward by moving to
Connecticut’s largest theatre by moving
to the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford,
Connecticut.
The Oakdale is a HUGE venue with
nearly 5,000 seats and a very large dome
area for the Expo. The event was a large
undertaking and took a year of planning and
stepping it up even had Tony Horton the
creator of P90X performing a workout in the
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What a great show....
Thank you for everything!
— Samantha Jones Towe
dome.
The stage
set will be
pure WBFF
style which
includes full
image screen
projection on
the backdrop,
haze and
smoke,
concert lighting
and sound
system, and a
production level never seen before.
The dome will be an interactive exposition
area for the exhibitors with space for
25 booths while leaving the center area
open for demos. Fitness Atlantic is one
of the largest shows welcoming athletes
from any federation. While everyone is
competing against one another, there is
a level of camaraderie. It’s not unusual
to see competitors giving each other
encouragement or some form of assistance.
Brian! Excellent show.
As always, no one
does it better!
— Joe Agostinelli
Hello Brian,
I was honored to be a part
of your show. It was truly a
spectular event. I can only
imagine how much time and
effort when into planing such
an exciting event.
— Carlotta Peters
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Thanks for a great show
Brian, I’m so happy that I
was able to be a part of it!!!!
— Holly Pacheco
Best Show I’Ve EVER
Compete IN. Well Done
BRIAN & STAFF !!!!!
— Leighton Edwards
As you can see from the photos everyone
is smiling and having a great time. The Fitness
Atlantic adds a unique twist to the evening
show that gives all of the competitors a chance
to shine! With a consistently huge audience,
national exposure and production standards
designed to make every contestant feel like a
star, the Fitness Atlantic show is like no other
event you will ever witness! This is certain to
be the most personally rewarding event you
can enter and we look forward to seeing you
on stage at the next event.
Now you can Turn Professional, Win
Hi Brian!
Thanks to you and Donna
for your hard work in
putting this show together!
I was happy to be a part of
the first WBFF show in the
US! Great Job :)
— Allie Esposito
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Awesome Prizes, and Get the Opportunities
You Deserve.
The event is open to anyone who wants
to train for months to get themselves into the
best shape of their lives and step on stage
to compete against other athletes to see
who has the best physique that day. Winners
look forward to earning
Professional Status and
Brian thanks for a great show.
— Sharon Polsky
I’ve been involved in the fitness industry since
1979 and I’ve never met a contest promoter
more passionate about contest production and
promotion than Brian Cannone! He pours in
his heart, soul and lots of money and starts
planning for events a year in advance and it
shows in the final product!
— Todd Ganci
ProfessionalDiets.com TGANCI.com
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Thank you to everyone @
Fitness Atlantic !
As a bikini and fitness
model competitor, I was
made to feel very valued and
appreciated :)
Thanks again for a great
weekend !
— Ilona Kovacs
winning photo shoots,
awards, trophies,
and medallions. One
great thing about
Fitness Atlantic is
that “Everyone is a
Winner!” In fact, it
is more about the
results you see then the trophy you may
take home with you. This is a event that the
contestants can’t loose for it is their physique
that is the trophy and the process of getting
into great shape that is the reward - which is
why it is really “High Fives All Around!”
This year’s event
had Tony Horton the
creator of one of the
best selling workout
programs P90X.
Brian Cannone
flew Tony Horton into Connecticut for a sold-out
workout session of 300 people in the Oakdale
Dome.
Tony performed a workout session, gave his
9 Laws of Fitness seminar and took photos and
signed autographs for all in attendance.
The event was filled with energy and
excitement!
Tony Horton was one of the fitness trainers to
make an extreme workout fun. Tony has gained
the respect of men and women from beginners to
advanced with his workout programs.
“Tony Horton is someone in the fitness industry
I look up to for his energy, personality, drive, and
success.”
- Brian Cannone
Check out all the excitement on the next pages,
TONY HORTON RIPPED & READY
at the 2011 FITNESS ATLANTIC...
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AT THE
2011
FITNESS
ATLANTIC
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN
BARRY
WALLINGFORD, CT – APRIL 16, 2011 –
Fitness trainer Tony Horton, creator of “P90X®
Extreme Training System,” lead an open workout
at the Fitness Atlantic Event.
Tony Horton, the master behind the best selling
fitness program in America P90X®. Tony helps people
get fit all over the world by keeping them motivated in
health, physique, and lifestyle. Over the last 17 years
Tony has acquired, perfected, and shared his fitness
expertise with countless individuals across America.
From professional athletes, sports teams, television
and major movie stars, recording artists to the
average American, Tony has helped people turn their
lives around with the perfect mix of encouragement,
humor, discipline and fun.
His expertise includes post-rehabilitation training,
advanced stretching, yoga, weight/resistance training,
cardiovascular/
aerobic training,
boxing and
kickboxing, plus
circuit, cross and
interval training.
Aside from
his powerful
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programs with Beachbody and operating ASH Fitness,
a state-of-the-art training facility in Santa Monica,
California, Tony hosts a minimum of three fitness
camps per year where he personally helps scores of
people meet their goals.
His P90X DVD’s emphasize
“muscle confusion,” a method of cross
training and periodization achieved
through switching the order of
exercises and incorporating new and
varied movements. Muscle confusion
supposedly prevents the body from
adapting to exercises over time,
resulting in continual improvement
without plateaus.
His first book came out with Rodale books titled
“Bring It!”. Tony just completed the Tony Horton
“Ripped and Ready” Tour with Armed Forces
Entertainment, where he traveled overseas to
reach our soldiers, airmen, sailors and their families
motivating them with a fitness regime geared
especially for them. Tony loved helping teach and
lecture on how working out is the practical tool that
helps them prepare for the rigors of their job. Tony
recently went to Washington, D.C., where he was
the race marshal for the National Press Club’s 5K
Race. He travels to D.C. regularly to whip about 140
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members of Congress into shape on Capitol Hill at the
Results Gym.
Tony has been featured in numerous national
publications like Men’s Fitness, Fitness, People,
LA HEALTH, Self, Washington Post, Washington
Examiner, Politico,
LA Times, Military
Times and has made
multiple appearances
on National Television,
including CNN, A&E,
NBC, CBS, FOX and
TV Guide Network. His
training techniques have
produced amazing results
for TV celebrities such as
Without a Trace’s Poppy
Montgomery and Roselyn
Sanchez, Brothers
and Sisters star Rob Lowe, James Bond star Sean
Connery and legendary film star Shirley MacLaine.
Music celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Usher,
Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Annie Lennox and Sheryl
Crow credit Tony for their mean touring machines.
Former New York Giant Carl Banks. Finally, current
Philadelphia Eagle David Akers, credits the P90X®
Extreme Home Fitness program with helping him set
the NFL record for most consecutive post-season field
goals this year.
With a whopping $500+ million in sales of an
extremely impressive library of fitness programs like
the highly acclaimed P90X®, Power 90®, One on
One with Tony Horton, Ten Minute Trainer, Power
Half Hour™, Tony & the Kids! (for ages 5 to 12), Tony
& the Folks! (for senior citizens), and Great Body
Guaranteed!™, this East Coast (Rhode Island) native
incorporates his personal training experience and
engaging personality to get people of all ages moving
and digging deep to get their best results.
For media inquires for Tony Horton please contact: Nicole Dunn; www.dunnpelliermedia.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAN
BARRY AND GREGORY GEIGER
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Brian,
Its a day later and I am still speechless as to the event you
created. It was truly world class. People will remember this
for a very long time, and I believe you have sky rocketed
yourself in to the heights of premier event promoters. All
your incredibly hard work showed in every amazing detail.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to participate in
this memorable experience.
Best Regards,
Alan Barry http://www.alanbarryphotography.com
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recap A day at the fitness atlantic championships
Hello,
My name is Fleur De Kine.
I competed in figure at the 2011
Fitness Atlantic for the WBFF.
I placed 2nd in Figure Tall and this
is my recap of the weekend:
Wow. What a wonderful weekend! It was
an incredible experience that I am incredibly
thankful for. If there is one word that can
sum up competing in the WBFF in the Fitness
Atlantic, it is “Opportunity.” It was everywherefrom the moment we walked in the venue to the
moment they lowered the curtain.
Friday
When we got to check in it was quick and
efficient. Everyone was professional and the
best part is no one felt harried. This was great
because it helps to calm me down when you
can tell that everyone involved is excited to be
there and enjoying themselves. At check-in
we were presented with our competitor goodie
bags. Wow. Hands down awesome! Inside
were T-Shirts, supplements, magazines, shaker
bottles, water bottles, and cosmetics. It also
turned out that the bag is the perfect size to
carry my meals too!
After registration we were able to mingle while
we waited for our rehearsal for the opening
number. This was a fun way for the audience
to first get a taste of a WBFF show and see all
of us athletes on the stage for the first time in a
high energy number. After the rehersal I got to
meet a few competitors and catch glimpses of
WBFF athletes Diana Rose Chaloux and Micah
Lacerte who were both very nice and incredibly
down to earth and I introduced myself to Alison
Dillet who was hands on during rehersal and
really quite nice! It was refreshing to have the
head of an organization so accessible and
positive.
Saturday
The next
morning my
division (figure)
had to be at the
venue at 9am.
When I got
to the venue
it was already packed. People were lined up
for the events at the expo. Tony Horton was
giving a P90x seminar and there were Zumba
demonstrations happening. The whole place
had an amazing energy. Luckily, another
competitor saw me and helped me through
the crowd and to backstage. Backstage was
absolutely awesome. They had everything.
One thing I can say is that the staff was happy
and really enjoying themselves and us athletes
were constantly being checked on and taken
care of. Oh, and can I mention the best part?
The dressing room was warm and there were
mirrors everywhere. There were even versions
of craft services table on each floor with healthy
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recap A day at the fitness atlantic championships
snacks and water. All very thoughtful additions
to the backstage experience.
Opportunities were all around us as well.
G. Gregory Geiger was taking candid pics,
Imirage Lhgfx and Allan Barry were shooting
outside the dressing rooms, America’s Next
Great Trainer and FTNS Radio were holding
interviews, Elite Bronzing was making sure
that everyone would look their best under the
lights... it was great. The opportunity to network
was incredible and I definitely took advantage of
it. I hope to be working with many of the people
I met in the future.
Sunday Morning
I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot with the
talented GW Burns. The shoot was informative
and it was yet another opportunity presented by
the Fitness Atlantic that i am incredibly thankful
for. My pictures came out great and they are
yet another tool I can use in marketing myself.
Which was the biggest benefit I had from being
a part of the show. Opportunities were available
at every instance. It was up to us to seize them.
It’s rare that events like this come along that
make it so easy to network. A person has to
take advantage and I am thankful for it.
The show overall
was amazing. I
felt very respected
as an athlete and
treated incredibly
well. They put out
a lot of effort to
make us feel as
comfortable as
possible. The crew
wasn’t running
Night Show
Backstage for the night show was more relaxed around hectic,
everything ran
so we did some goofing off. Lots of joking
in an organized
around, exchanging information and taking
fashion. It was
pictures. Backstage is about more than getting
without a doubt
ready to go on stage, it’s about memories and
one of my most
making new friends as well. Pretty soon it
favorite times on
was time for finals. I had friends and family
stage and it has
in the audience and it was really cool hearing
been completely
my name. The crowd was really enjoying
themselves and the feeling was electric. I placed beneficial to me.
2nd in my class and I was very happy with that.
the women I was up against were gorgeous and Would I do
another WBFF
the competition was fierce! I’ll take it! I gave my
show? Absolutely,
medal to my Dad for his office.
After I left the stage I was asked to stick around and I’m going to. You’ll see me back on the
WBFF stage June 25th in Boston!
for a few. I was surprised. I thought I was done
but it turned out that I was chosen to be one
I had a great time and it was a wonderful way to
of four for a “Crowd Favorite” award! What an
start my season!
honor!
As soon as we got there they let us walk the
stage and we had our competitors meeting.
Then prejudging started. There were a little over
40 figure girls competing. It was quick yet they
really took their time judging. It felt like we were
out there forever, which is great! I felt totally
confident I had a complete package so I was
super happy when I got off stage.
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The Proposal
Sean LARSON
& Tiffany TILLINGER
2010 Overall Bikini Fitness Atlantic Champion
As
I stood on the stage of
the Oakdale Theater in
Wallingford, Connecticut
and gazed outward
towards the empty seats I thought of the
Fitness Atlantic’s meager beginnings. The show
that used to house hundreds in attendance
now has the ability to exceed thousands
of spectators. I reminded the president of
the Fitness Atlantic, Brian Cannone of the
run down Palace Theater in New Haven,
Connecticut. The Fitness Atlantic’s first
venue. I reminisced about my beginnings as a
competitive body builder in April of 2000 trying
to warm up under a tarp in 40-degree weather
while standing in a puddle of water from the
G.W. Burns
2005 Overall Fitness Atlantic Champion
torrential rain. Walking from stage right to left
at the Oakdale Theater as a man who has
been with the Fitness Atlantic from 1999 as a
spectator and who would ultimately become
an Overall Champion in 2005. I considered my
past and realized my future. The past is what
brings me back to the Fitness Atlantic Show.
The production seems to outdo itself year after
year. Through those years of competing, now
I’m contributing in a more subjective role as
judge and jury for these competitors. It brings
you back. It brings you home. I’ll always be
remembered for gracing Brian Cannone’s
Stage and taking it all home becoming a
Professional in 2005. For that I will always
have a future here with the production, but my
By Sean Larson
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future was back at the hotel. Tiffany Amber
Tillinger was conducting business in our hotel
room at the Four Points in Meriden. Tiffany is
a licensed cosmetologist and MAC make-up
professional. Since 4:00 am the women were
in and out of our room with Tiffany helping
each competitor with their hair and make-up
preparation. A professional in her own right
Tiffany is the First-Lady of the Fitness Atlantic.
She had won the overall in the Bikini division
at the Fitness Atlantic show in 2010 becoming
the first professional in the WBFF and was
sponsored to compete at the WBFF World
Championships in Toronto, Canada. She had
ultimately placed First Runner Up at the show.
She is my future. Displaying her passion
through all the women in attendance back at
the Four Points. Tiffany will ultimately become
my future wife.
I had chosen the Fitness Atlantic weekend
as the proposal date because it is one of the
busiest weekends out of the year. If you keep
the mind occupied then the world around you
seems to fade. She is my world. This is our
weekend. The fitness industry is our industry.
The timing was perfect. When people learn
about the engagement of Tiffany and I, most
of the reactions are similar. “It’s about time!” It
was about time. Time and money. Lately I have
had more time than I have had money. Since
purchasing a home with Tiffany in 2008 I have
explored the fiscal responsibilities of home
ownership and in turn had the opportunity
to save the money needed for that precious
engagement ring. I had seized an opportunity
to travel to New York with one of my bosses
from Mohegan Sun, Joe Reale. There was
no better time to travel under the radar than
the Monday before the Fitness Atlantic Show,
which was April 11. Tiffany and her assistant
Mallory Brisson are licensed cosmetologists
and MAC make-up professionals. To continue
their education being MAC professionals
they were attending a MAC make-up class to
expand their knowledge on techniques and
how to apply them using the product. I had
to seize that moment. I advised Joe of the
opportunity and he thought it was perfect.
We will go to New York, hit the Diamond
District, grab the ring, and be home before
she knows we were there. While cruising for
parking in Manhattan I called Tiffany like I do
every day when I am driving to work. Tiffany
said that they were running late to the class
and were literally running down 5th Avenue.
Unbeknownst to her, Joe and I were on 5th
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Avenue also, still looking for parking. The
difference was that she was over twenty
blocks away, out of harms reach. With the
women attending the two hour seminar, Joe
took me to The Diamond District on 47th
Street to a Shop called Diamonds U.S.A. Joe
has known the owners for quite some time
and has assured me of the best quality ring
for the best price. I had met Gary and his wife
Mila the owners of Diamonds U.S.A and they
were very excited that I was getting engaged.
They make you feel comfortable and very
welcomed like it was their home. Previously
I had educated myself with the style of ring
Tiffany wanted and the cuts and clarity of
diamond I was looking for. I had printed out
a picture of the setting and showed Mila.
Ironically she had the same exact setting
out for some reason, so it was meant to be.
I took my time observing each diamond Mila
presented and found a beautiful diamond
that fits the description of my future wife...
AMAZING!! Gary and I spoke briefly
CONTEST HISTORY
about pricing and spoke more about
Sean Larson
our diets and training. We both had
YEAR CONTEST
PLACING
recently suffered injuries while training
1999 Attends the 1st Fitness Atlantic as a spectator
so we found a common bond that we
2001 Fitness Atlantic
11th
could discuss while the paper work
4th
was being filed. I carefully observed
3rd
the technicians that were building my
Overall Winner
engagement ring. I was both nervous
Tiffany Amber Tillinger
and excited. The craftsmanship at
YEAR CONTEST
PLACING
Diamonds U.S.A. is second to none and 2008 Fitness Atlantic
5th
thanks to Gary and Mila, Tiffany has a
3rd
beautiful ring that will forever span an
Fitness Atlantic Bikini
2010
Overall Winner
Eternity.
Earning WBFF Pro Card
The ride home was pretty hectic. Joe
Pro World
2010 WBFF
2nd
Championships
and I avoided all of the New York traffic
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and I was worried what would happen if I got
home after Tiffany. I was in street clothes and
not in my suit for work. I had texted Tiffany
as to where she was and low and behold she
was one exit ahead of Joe and me. I wasn’t
going to make it home before Tiffany and I had
crafted a story that my arm was hurting and I
was leaving work early. I had also stated that I
was going grocery shopping after I got out and
asked what we needed for proteins. Walking
into the house Tiffany asked me what took me
so long? I told her that I came home, changed
my clothes, THEN... I went grocery shopping.
She thought, “Oh... Okay,” then quickly
discussed her trip to the Big City. All problems
and suspicions were averted… MISSION
ACCOMPLISHED!!! Now with the ring burning
a hole in my head there is the question of
“when” and “where”. A lot of emotions cloud
your mind when faced with the task of asking
a woman to marry you. I was paranoid about
leaving the ring anywhere for the fear of
her finding it accidentally. The words of Joe
Reale constantly rang in my head “DON’T
LEAVE THE RING!” With those words I did
exactly what he said given the value of the
ring and the fear of it getting lost or stolen.
I had kept it in a hidden compartment in my
Toyota Tacoma. With the ring safely stored it
still left those two questions to be answered.
There was no one better to answer those two
questions than one G.W. Burns.
G.W. Burns is an amazing photographer.
Tiffany has learned of Greg Burns’ brilliance
while competing at the WBFF World
Championships in Toronto, Canada. His
photos caught Tiffany’s eye, because of his
artistic vision in which he produces very
unique pictures with the fitness models that
he works with. Tiffany had learned that G.W.
was attending the Fitness Atlantic show and
desperately wanted to work with the famed
photographer. They had communicated
through emails and social networks and both
wanted to collaborate at some point during
the weekend. Tiffany had asked her aunt Tami
who works for Foxwoods Casino, if she could
reserve a luxurious
villa in the Grand
Pequot Hotel for
the photo shoot.
Aunt Tami did some
The show was a
complete SUCCESS!!
Great job Brian and
Donna!! First-Class
all the way!! I’m
always proud to be
apart of such a great
production!!
— Sean Larson
inside investigating
and retrieved some
phone numbers for
Tiffany and G.W.
to reserve a villa
and make artistic
history. I saw this
photo session
as an ample opportunity to make history
myself. I had contacted G.W. Burns via email
expressing my love for this woman and what
I wanted to accomplish. G.W. could not have
been more flattered and has never captured
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an actual proposal before. They had settled
on meeting the Thursday before the Fitness
Atlantic show, but there was a huge delay
in the production. Greg Burns’ lighting was
accidentally shipped to Bogota, Columbia.
With Greg’s lights in another country we
had agreed to reschedule for Sunday, which
in reality works a lot better for all of us
considering we were all working the show that
Saturday. Tiffany and I had met Greg Burns in
the lobby of the hotel to get better acquainted
and to discuss the photo shoot as well as the
fitness industry. While describing his artistry
in print, Greg brought to Tiffany’s attention
that he would love to incorporate me in the
backdrop of the final formal look of the shoot.
With a simple discussion the seed was planted
and the proposal was three days away from
bloom.
With the Fitness Atlantic show a
success and in the record books April 16
at the Oakdale more than lived up to it’s
expectations, but our fitness weekend wasn’t
over. Sunday April 17, 2011 Tiffany and
I were in for the experience of a Lifetime
together. Tiffany and I arrived at the Grand
Pequot Hotel at Foxwoods around 2:00pm.
Arriving somewhat later was G.W. Burns. The
photographer had many photo sessions
booked throughout the weekend and
always gives his clients the time and
special attention they disserve, hence the
delay. In the mean time Tiffany and I sat in
the lobby of the Grand Pequot and had an
in-depth conversation about the success of
the entire weekend. The hair preparation
and make-up application that Tiffany
and her assistant Mallory completed
yielded a handful of Top 5 athletes and
one competitor receiving her professional
status. You could tell she was proud of
all of the women that she had worked
with. Our conversation quickly developed
into our relationship and how we truly
were meant to be together and how we
make each other successful and better as
people. What are the odds that we would
end up together and Tiffany becoming an
Overall Champion at the Fitness Atlantic
2010, the same show that I, Sean Larson
won an Overall Championship five years
prior in 2005? Hearing those words from
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The Proposal
Tiffany in the lobby was assuring of her
commitment, but little did she know I had the
truest expression of my love in the pocket
of my warm-ups. With the conclusion of our
heart to heart it prepared me for the emotions
I was about to pour onto my best friend. I
was ready. It was finally about time. G.W.
Burns arrived an hour later from the Meridan
Four Points Hotel to the Grand Pequot Hotel.
I had helped him with his equipment and
we checked in to the Villa for the four-hour
photo session. Unbeknownst to me Greg
informed Foxwoods of the proposal and the
butlers went the extra mile and catered the
photo shoot with fruits, cheeses, crackers,
and drinks. A tremendous service to enhance
the experience. Tiffany and Greg explored
many looks during the photo session. Her
beauty and personality shined through with
every snap of G.W. Burns’ lens. For the most
part during the session, I was constructing
an on-line training program for one of my
clients of Personal Performance LLC.
Patiently I was waiting for my role to take
place all while playing Tiffany’s play lists on
I-tunes. The looks that they have achieved
working together were extremely sexy and
sophisticated. Nothing less than amazing.
With the session winding down Greg Burns
turned to me and said, “Ok young man, get
dressed.” The nerves hit me instantaneously.
The theme of the shoot was a formal look
geared towards our arrival to the casino. With
Tiffany in her gown and me in my suit, G.W.
informed us of the scenario. “Sean and Tiffany
you both have come here to Foxwoods for the
weekend. Sean has a gambling problem. He
has been gambling for five hours. You both
were supposed to have dinner three hours
ago. Tiffany, kick off your shoes and get on the
bed. You are furious at this point. Sean arrives
three hours late a beaten man. He has lost all
of your money and you have to cut your stay
short.” That was the look and emotion he was
trying to establish. Greg quickly glances at
Tiffany and says, “You know what? This shot
needs a little more bling! Tiffany do you have
any rings or jewelry you can wear?” That was
MY cue. Tiffany had told me to retrieve her ring
that was in her jewelry case. The ring that I
would return with symbolizes my true love for
this unbelievable woman. With Tiffany on the
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The Proposal
as one forming the diamond that rests above
the band. A perfect union formed for we are
two souls that are perfect for each other. I love
Photos: G.W. Burns
bed waiting, I positioned the laptop towards
the bedroom and played a song Tiffany and
I often listened to. The song is called, “Marry
Me” by Train. It is a song
that is played from the heart
and speaks volumes without
having to increase any of
the decibels. I let the guitar
intro play as I slowly take the
corner and walk towards my
future wife. She looks into
my eyes and notices tears
forming. She could sense
that I wasn’t just getting into
my character. There was
something more: A little
black box. Inside that box
was my expression of the
Love and Respect I had for
my best friend Tiffany Amber
Tillinger. I had opened the box
and knelt by her bedside. I told
her, “Tiffany... We were meant
to be together… You are my
best friend and I love you sooo
much... Will you marry Me?”
The tears were cascading off
of our cheeks as the emotions
filled the bedroom, all while the event
was being captured by G.W. Burns. She cried,
“yes!” as Greg had to leave the room. He too
fell prey to the emotion and love we have for
each other. It was a monumental occasion and
I am proud to say that for our lifetime together
we will always have our moment captured in
print for all of eternity. The engagement ring I
had given Tiffany symbolizes the circle of life.
Within that circle Tiffany and I merge together
my fiancé and she deserves the best of both
of our worlds. Including the best proposal.
Thank you G.W. Burns. I am forever in debt to
you. Without the magic of your lens we would
have never have brought to life the proposal in
such a monumental fashion.
Thank you G.W. Burns for capturing the
“Beginning of Forever”.
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3 Stephanie MacKay
7 Marisa Messer-Belenchia*
4 Allyson Genovese*
2 Nichole Morgillo
6 Cindy Gruss*
8 Pamela Fung
1 Alisha Ceraso*
Bikini Diva Short Class
5 Taylor Kelsey*
Class of 2011
BIKINI DIVA
SHORT CLASS
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Alisha Ceraso*
1
Nichole Morgillo
2
Stephanie MacKay
3
Allyson Genovese*
4
Taylor Kelsey*
5
Cindy Gruss*
6
Marisa Messer-Belenchia*
7
Pamela Fung
8
*Competing in more then one class
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12 Vicky Posner*
16 Carlotta Peters
11 Ella Steigler*
10 Melissa Petrarca
14 Holly Pacheco*
15 Veronica Blekis*
9 Tani Correia
13 Gosia Calderon*
Class of 2011
BIKINI DIVA
SHORT CLASS
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Tani Correia
9
Melissa Petrarca
10
Ella Steigler*
11
Vicky Posner*
12
Gosia Calderon*
13
Holly Pacheco*
14
Veronica Blekis*
15
Carlotta Peters
16
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20 Megan Reith
18 Tessa Gilbert
22 Serina Van-Danh
19 Jessica Munson
17 Sharon Polsky*
21 Vanessa Reda*
Class of 2011
BIKINI DIVA
SHORT CLASS
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Sharon Polsky*
17
Tessa Gilbert
18
Jessica Munson
19
Megan Reith
20
Vanessa Reda*
21
Serina Van-Danh
22
30
Class of 2011
Bikini Diva Short Class Bios
#87 Alisha Ceraso #91 Taylor Kelsey Is a dental assistant and
Works out at Planet Fitness,
works out at Edge Fitness,
says she competed because
has been a bikini and model
of family influence of her
competitor for 3 years, says working out mom and her favorite food is doughnuts.
was a hobby and all of her hard work
wasn’t going anywhere until a friend told
her about competing, says the best thing #75 Cindy Gruss Is a certified and licensed
is seeing amazing results.
athletic trainer, works out at
Gold’s Gym, she is currently
#124 Nichole Morgillo in school for her doctorate in physical
therapy, competed in 10 contests from
Is a hair stylist and race car
2000-2002 and this was her first contest
driver, works out at Gold’s
since.
Gym, she decided to compete
after her father battled cancer for a
year and after he beat lung cancer she
#117 Marisa Messerwanted to do something for herself, says
Belenchia working out clears her head and the 2
Is studying to become a
hours a day feels great and nothing else
personal trainer, decided to
in the world matters at that time.
compete to show herself waht she is
made of and test her limits both mentally
#121 Stephanie Mackay - Is and physically.
a personal trainer at Bally’s
Total Fitness, decided to
compete to test her limits and #119 Pamela Fung Works out at Gold’s Gym,
as a former cheerleader to find a new
decided to compete for a
competitive outlet.
healthier lifestyle and she
enjoyed competing last year as well
#82 Allyson Genovese as the transformation her body goes
Is a stay at home mom,
through plus inspiring others.
her trainer talked her into
competing, and the best thing
was having a rewarding body, thanks her
Great show Brian and Donna! Thanks for having
us as
husband Patrick and daughter Reese.
a part of the event, and thanks for all your har
d work!
— Diana Chaloux
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Class of 2011
#122 Tani Correia Is a fitness model and talent
artist and works out at New
York Sports Club, decided
to compete to meet people with the
same interests and also found it exciting
because she loves fitness, said the best
thing was getting in the best shape of
her life.
#126 Melissa Petrarca Is a recent college graduate
and loves fitness, said the
best thing about competing
was that it builds her confidence and the
discipline and it helps in all areas of your
life.
#84 Gosia Calderon Is a certified Pilates instructor
and works out at Equinox,
decided to compete because
she wanted to challenge herself, loved
seeing her body transform and get
stronger.
#85 Holly Pacheco Is a fitness model and talent
artist and woa social worker
and works out at Gold’s Gym,
said her first competition was Fitness
Atlantic 3 years ago, says she loves
everything about fitness and wanted to
take her body to another level and best
thing is watching her body change and
making new friends.
#77 Ella Steigler #92 Veronica Blekis Is a human resource
Is an employee at Planet
professional and works
out at Personal Lifestyle
Fitness, decided to compete
to push her body, and the
Fitness. Decided to compete to gain
more confidence and also to get in better hardest part of sticking to the diet.
physical shape.
Hi Brian, just wanted to say Thank You for ma
king
Fitness Atlantic one of the Greatest most enjoya
ble
#93 Vicky Posner experiences i’ve ever been at, i’ve seen alot of
Is a jewelry designer, and
Sporting Events, Old days of Michael Jordan pla
ying
works out at Body Natural,
with the Chicago Bulls, i’ve seen my home tea
m win
she liked the challenge of
Championships, been to Wrestling events, non
e of
pushing herself to reach goals, says the
them hold a candle to your show. Amazing exp
erience,
best thing was the feeling before the
was a complete honor and pleasure to meet you
, Thank
show proud!
you for the Tickets and making April 16th be a
day i
will never forget. I had the most fun of my life
sitting
front row cheering on Tani Correia on stage.
— John Palazzo
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Class of 2011
#114 Carlotta Peters Is from Columbia and is a
scientist, works out at Pro
Fitness, best thing was
watching the changes in her body.
#81 Sharon Plosky Owner of Pole Position
Fitness, has been
competing and modeling
for 5 years, decided to compete to keep
motivated, best thing about competing is
manipulating her body through nutrition
and exercise.
#125 Tessa Gilbert Works out at Workout World,
she lost a bet, said it was
difficult to cook and workout while living
a UConn but worth it for seeing her body
change.
#116 Jessica Munson Is a radiology technician,
and works out at Club 24,
says she has a strong love
for fitness and competing has always
been a goal and the best thing was
pushing herself and seeing results.
#118 Megan Reith Is a medical assistant,
decided to compete to
challenge herself and
the discipline, the hardest part was
managing her workouts and working a
full-time job, the best part was seeing the
transformation and the hard work paying
off.
#123 Vanessa Reda Is a licensed martial and
family therapist, works out
at The Training Floor and LA
Fitness, this was her first show ever and
decided to compete to challenge her
mind and body. Best thing was finally
seeing glorious muscle and feeling
healthy and strong.
#120 Serina Van-Danh Works in the health and
fitness corporate setting,
works out at home to Insanity
DVDs, said the hardest part was finding
the time to workout and modifying
nutrition was harder than she thought
and kudos to all of those who were able
to do it!.
a
A note of thanks Brian! You and your crew are
ng
class act! You are taking the world of bodybuildi
ng
and fitness to another level.... What an amazi
production....”raising the bar for sure”......
— Rob Fletcher
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3 Loriann Marchese*
7 Alyssa Bernier*
4 Elizabeth DeLeavey
2 Gina Gesamondo
6 Meagan Letellier
8 Amy Desmarais
1 Madalena Dos Santos
Bikini Diva Tall Class
5 Allie Esposito*
Class of 2011
BIKINI DIVA
TALL CLASS
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Madalena Dos Santos
1
Gina Gesamondo
2
Loriann Marchese*
3
Elizabeth DeLeavey
4
Allie Esposito*
5
Meagan Letellier
6
Alyssa Bernier*
7
Amy Desmarais
8
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10 Coryn Martin
11 Crystal Rice*
14 Emily Kristenson
15 Liz Adams*
12 Wildalys Acevedo
9 Ilona Kovacs*
Bikini Diva Tall Class
13 Stina Leigh
Class of 2011
BIKINI DIVA
TALL CLASS
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Ilona Kovacs*
9
Coryn Martin
10
Crystal Rice*
11
Wildalys Acevedo
12
Stina Leigh
13
Emily Kristenson
14
Liz Adams*
15
35
Class of 2011
Bikini Diva Tall Class Bio
#134 Madalena Dos Santos
Is an esthetician and studying
nutrition, works out at Gold’s
Gym, her biggest obstacle
was owner her own business, studying
nutrition and training for the competition
was challenging but likes pushing herself
to new limits all the time.
#143 Allie Esposito Is a wellness and fitness
coordinator at Northeast
Utilities, and works out at
Club 24, says she decided to compete
because she always worked out so hard
and wanted t set a goal, loves meeting
new people.
#133 Gina Gesamondo Is a nutritionist, and works
out at Sports Club LA,
decided to compete to be the
best version of herself and
she strives to be a role model for her
daughter. Best thing about competing
is setting goals and achieving them and
inspiring others to push themselves to be
their best.
#135 Meagan Letellier Is a firefighter and paramedic,
works out at Lifestyles Fitness
Center, decided to compete
for exposure in the fitness industry for
future modeling and likes the motivation
and self discipline.
#61 Alyssa Bernier Is a behavior technician,
works out at Gold’s Gym,
#90 Lori-Ann Marchese
is a model with Suzi’s
Owner of Body Construct
International in Fort Myers, used the
and dental hygienist, likes to contest to set a goal for herself to train to
workout using Crossfit, wants be the best she can be.
to become a role model for other women
and motivate women to live a healthy
#139 Amy Desmarais lifestyle through exercise and nutrition.
Is a full-time student and
Loves competing because it is great
trains at both Gold’s Gym
motivation and seeing the results.
and Wortld Gym, decided to
compete to push herself to another level,
#129 Elizabeth DeLearey
says training gives her mental focus in
Is a personal trainer, is
every aspect of her life.
sponsored by Advanced
Genetics and Rescindx
nt, had
SOOO Nice to meet you yesterday. Amazing eve
Clothing, and a model for Maxim and
such a great time!
she likes being in the gym and training
— Jennifer Amy
with fellow athletes.
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Class of 2011
Bikini Diva Tall Class Bio
#78 Ilona Kovacs Works out at Tribecca Health
and Fitness, best thing
about competing is the way
it makes her feel and look. Thanks her
boyfriend because he is her biggest fan.
#128 Coryn Martin Is a teachers assistant for
9th grade special education,
works out at World Gym,
competes to become a more confident
person and challenging and learning
about her body.
#137 Stina Leigh Is an interior designer
and promotional model,
past experience has been
competing in the Miss Rhode Island
2005, Miss USA and Miss America
pageants and says 2 years away from
the stage has been too much, works out
at Workout World, says the sacrifices of
time have been worth it and her biggest
obstacle was working 65 hour work
weeks while training each day but she
loved seeing muscles she never saw in
her whole life.
#130 Emily Kristenson #95 Crystal Rice Is a behavior technician,
Is a registered nurse and
works out at a professional
certified personal trainer,
sales consultant and works
competes to stay physically
out at Answer is Fitness, decided to
fit and have a goal to work towards, says compete because she had lost a lot of
the hardest part of competing is working weight and it was her goal to do a show.
long shifts at the hospital and commuting
into Manhattan.
#97 Liz Adams Works in economic and
#138 Widalys Acevedo community development,
Is an executive assistant
works out at Planet Fitness
and works out at Eastshore
and North haven Health and Racquet,
Fitness, she enjoys reading
competes because it is a personal goal
Muscle & Fitness, Oxygen Magazine
and the sense of fulfillment.International
and ther fitness magazines and always
in Fort Myers, used the contest to set a
pictured herself on stage and being
goal for herself to train to be the best she
involved in the fitness industry.
can be.
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Class of 2011
Bikini Diva ProCard Winners
This experience was beyond amazing!
I placed first in the bikini short class division and
won in the Overall round. I received my Pro card and
cannot wait to compete in the world championship
in August. This show really made my dream come
true and it is such an honor to be apart of the
WBFF.
Fitness Atlantic was a great show to be apart of!
Brian and Donna did an amazing job running
the show and it is such a great feeling being
backstage knowing you are competing in a wellrespected and known show.
Winning my Pro card at 22 years old and after
only competing for two years has opened a new
chapter in my life and I am so excited to pursue
bikini modeling as a career! I am so honored to
have won and want to thank Brian & Donna and
the WBFF for giving me this amazing opportunity!
I also want to thank my coach sherry for always
being there to guide me through these shows!
Toronto here I come!!!
Alisha Ceraso
WBFF Pro Bikini Diva
Alisha
Ceraso
Bikini Diva Champion
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3 Ella Steigler*
7 Jennifer Clark* (NY)
4 Cindy Gruss*
2 Josette Puig*
6 Elizabeth Boos*
8 Robin Trauth
1 Sharon Polsky*
Diva Fitness Model Master’s
5 Ilona Kovacs*
Class of 2011
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL MASTER’S
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Sharon Polsky*
1
Josette Puig*
2
Ella Steigler*
3
Cindy Gruss*
4
Ilona Kovacs*
5
Elizabeth Boos*
6
Jennifer Clark* (NY)
7
Robin Trauth
8
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Master’s Bios
#81 Sharon Plosky Owner of Pole Position
Fitness, has been competing
and modeling for 5 years,
decided to compete to keep motivated,
best thing about competing is
manipulating her body through nutrition
and exercise.
#79 Josette Puig Is a mother of 4 and owner of
a fitness business. Decided
to compete to take fitness to
another level and inspire others. Being
a single mother of 4 and competing
has many challenges. The best part
is learning you are stronger than you
thought you ever were.
#78 Ilona Kovacs Is an administrator and
works out at Tribeca Health
and Fitness. Likes the way
competing makes her feel and look.
#76 Elizabeth Boos Is a personal trainer and
director of a gym. Works out
at Westwood Health and
Fitness an has competed in Wilhemina
Fit Body. Competed because she wanted
a challenge and liked watching her body
transform. Thanks her 3 children and her
husband for encouraging her all the way.
#30 Jennifer Clark Competed to prove a
mommy of 4 could do it,
said best thing was pushing
through and the mental strength, thanks
family and friends for support.
#77 Ella Steigler Is a human resource
professional and works
out at Personal Lifestyle
Fitness. Decided to compete to gain
more confidence and also to get in better #80 Robin Trauth Is a personal trainer and
physical shape.
works out at Newport Athletic
Club. Decided to compete
#75 Cindy Gruss to get into the best possible shape.
Is a certified and licensed
Became more disciplined and focused
athletic trainer, works out at
by competing.
Gold’s Gym, she is currently
in school for her doctorate in physical
Brian,
nk you as
therapy, competed in 10 contests from
Thank you for a great night out at Pizza! Tha
hosting
2000-2002 and this was her first contest
well for setting up the hotel shooting room and
since.
this fine event!
Sincerely!
— Jason Ellis (PHOTOGRAPHER)
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3 Renee Rapetti
4 Holly Pacheco*
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL SHORT
7 Vanessa Reda*
2 Allyson Genovese*
Diva Fitness Model Short
6 Gosia Calderon*
5 Marisa Messer-Belenchia*
1 Clarissa Monroe
Class of 2011
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Clarissa Monroe
1
Allyson Genovese*
2
Renee Rapetti
3
Holly Pacheco*
4
Marisa Messer-Belenchia*
5
Gosia Calderon*
6
Vanessa Reda*
7
8
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Short Bios
#83 Carissa Joy Monroe Is a personal trainer and
works out at 24 Hour
Fitness. Decided to compete
to challenge herself and become the
absolute best she can be. The best part
of competing was the challenge.
#82 Gina Gesamondo Is a nutritionist, and works
out at Sports Club LA,
decided to compete to be the
best version of herself and she strives to
be a role model for her daughter. Best
thing about competing is setting goals
and achieving them and inspiring others
to push themselves to be their best.
#86 Renee Rapetti Is a personal trainer and
works out at Big Al’s. Decided
to compete because she
loves the whole sport and mostly
because she is in control of transforming
her whole body. Said the best thing is
watching the progress her body endures
is very rewarding looking at photos
throughout the journey. Said not many
people are this dedicated otherwise
more people would compete.
#85 Holly Pacheco Is a social worker and works
out at Gold’s Gym, said her
first competition was Fitness
Atlantic 3 years ago, says she loves
everything about fitness and wanted to
take her body to another level and best
thing is watching her body change and
making new friends.
#117 Marisa MesserBelenchia Is a studying to become a
personal trainer, decided to
compete to show herself waht she is
made of and test her limits both mentally
and physically.
#84 Gosia Calderon Is a certified Pilates instructor
and works out at Equinox,
she wanted to challenge herself, loved
seeing her body transform and get
stronger.
#123 Vanessa Reda Is a licensed martial and
family therapist, works out
at The Training Floor and LA
Fitness, this was her first show ever and
decided to compete to challenge her
mind and body. Best thing was finally
seeing glorious muscle and feeling
healthy and strong.
#30 Jennifer Clark Competed to prove a mommy
of 4 could do it, said best
thing was pushing through
and the mental strength, thanks family
and friends for support.
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3 Alisha Ceraso*
7 Cindy Gruss*
4 Veronica Blekis*
2 Vicky Posner*
Diva Fitness Model Medium
6 Taylor Kelsey*
5 Allie Whitesides
1 Loriann Marchese*
Class of 2011
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL MEDIUM
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Loriann Marchese*
1
Vicky Posner*
2
Alisha Ceraso*
3
Veronica Blekis*
4
Allie Whitesides
5
Taylor Kelsey*
6
Cindy Gruss*
7
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Medium
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL MEDIUM
April 16, 2011
10 Kaylin Boileau
9 Cora Randa
8 Ali Gilbert*
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Ali Gilbert*
8
Cora Randa
9
Kaylin Boileau
10
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Medium Bios
#90 Lori-Ann Marchese
#92 Veronica Blekis Owner of Body Construct
Is an employee at Planet
and dental hygienist, likes to
Fitness, decided to compete
workout using Crossfit, wants
to push her body, and the
to become a role model for other women hardest part of sticking to the diet.
and motivate women to live a healthy
lifestyle through exercise and nutrition.
#88 Allie Whitesides Loves competing because it is great
Is a health club manager
motivation and seeing the results.
and works out at Fit Nation.
Decided to compete because
#93 Vicky Posner she wanted to kick it up a notch and look
better at 30 than she ever did in her life.
Is a jewelry designer, and
The best thing about competing was the
works out at Body Natural,
healthier you feel..
she liked the challenge of
pushing herself to reach goals, says the
best thing was the feeling before the
#91 Taylor Kelsey show proud!
Works out at Planet Fitness,
says she competed because
of family influence of her
#87 Alisha Ceraso mom and her favorite food is doughnuts.
Is a dental assistant and
works out at Edge Fitness,
has been a bikini and model
competitor for 3 years, says working out
Hi Brian, just wanted to say Thank You for
was a hobby and all of her hard work
making Fitness Atlantic one of the Greatest mo
st
wasn’t going anywhere until a friend told
enjoyable experiences i’ve ever been at, i’ve
her about competing, says the best thing
seen alot of Sporting Events, Old days of Michae
l
is seeing amazing results.
Jordan playing with the Chicago Bulls, i’ve see
n
my home team win Championships, been to
Wrestling events, none of them hold a candle
to
you
r
sho
w.
Am
azi
ng
exp
erie
nce
,
was
a complete
Wow! What an amazing show! Thanks for putting
hon
or
and
plea
sur
e
to
me
et
you
, Thank you for
FTNS on a spotlight! You are truly amazing! Thanks
the Tickets and making April 16th be a day i
will
for everything!
nev
er
forg
et.
I
had
the most fun of my life sitting
— Ermal Turkesi
front row cheering on Tani Correia on stage.
— John Palazzo
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Class of 2011
Diva Bios The Voice of
#75 Cindy Gruss Is a certified and
licensed athletic trainer,
works out at Gold’s
Gym, she is currently in school for
her doctorate in physical therapy,
competed in 10 contests from
2000-2002 and this was her first
contest since.
#53 Ali Gilbert Golf Fitness
Professional, competed
for the experience of
completely changing her physique.
Hardest part was figuring out which
diet works best and the best thing
was learning about herself.
#89 Cora Randa Is a a forest fire fighter
and works out at Push
Fitness. She was
inspired by fitness model Diana
Chaloux. Said sometimes it was
difficult to balance everything but
she learned to make it work. Loved
seeing constant improvements.
#132 Kaylin Boileau Works in finance and
trains at Focus on
Fitness. Liked achieving
new goals.
Fitness Atlantic
&
The Body Shop
Andre “Bricks” St Clair
met Brian Cannone
in the year 2000.
Brian told Andre in a
gym that he should
consider competing
in bodybuilding and a
year later andre began
a diet program from
brian and competed
in the 2001 fitness
Atlantic and has been
volunteering backstage ever since. Andre
was then begging to MC the show and years
later when the time presented itself Andre
jumped on the microphone and has become
the voice of fitness Atlantic and many other
events since. Brian and Bricks now host a
weekly radio show called “The Body Shop”
Weeknights at
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4 Josette Puig*
2 Darya Maiale
6 Elizabeth Boos*
3 Crystal Rice*
1 Heidi Jones
Diva Fitness Model Tall
5 Allie Esposito*
Class of 2011
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL TALL
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Heidi Jones
1
Darya Maiale
2
Crystal Rice*
3
Josette Puig*
4
Allie Esposito*
5
Elizabeth Boos*
6
Competing
in
more
then
one
class
*
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Tall
DIVA FITNESS
MODEL TALL
9 Liz Adams*
8 Candice Taylor*
7 Angela Noury
April 16, 2011
Thanks to the Sponsors
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Gedney Modeling Agency Max Muscle Studio Z Fusion Fitness and Dance Panaggio Designs Body Evolver $50K in Prizes Trophies and Medallions Gym Bags Treadmill Water Bottles Status Magazines
Michael Misiakek Photo
Package Jason Ellis Photo Packages 3G Photography Alan Barry Shoot Silver Model Agency
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Elite Bronzing John Ryan Photography Eggwhites International
Gift Certificates www.fitnessatlantic.com/stage-ready
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Angela Noury
7
Candice Taylor*
8
Liz Adams*
9
SNI Nutrition Planet Muscle
Subscriptions Body Evolver Tank Tops Elise Firestone makeup
package Champion Nutrition Power Magazine Contest DVD Labrada Cellucore 48
Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model Tall Bios
#68 Heidi Jones Is a personal trainer and
Club, has competed in 14
contests, says she started because
a friend brought her to a show and it
looked like a great thing to do for herself.
Best thing about competing is the great
sense of self and well-being.
#143 Allie Esposito Is a wellness and fitness
coordinator at Northeast
Utilities, and works out at
Club 24, says she decided to compete
because she always worked out so hard
and wanted t set a goal, loves meeting
new people.
#76 Elizabeth Boos #96 Darya Maile Is a personal trainer and
Is a a student and works out
director of a gym. Works out
at Newport Athletic Club.
at Westwood Health and
Competed because she
Fitness an has competed in Wilhemina
wanted to take her body to the next
Fit Body. Competed because she wanted
level. Has a 6 year old daughter and
a challenge and liked watching her body
best part was looking good and shopping transform. Thanks her 3 children and her
for a bikini.
husband for encouraging her all the way.
#95 Crystal Rice Is a registered nurse and
certified personal trainer.
Works out at Gold’s Gym.
Decided to compete to stay physically fit
and have a goal to work towards. Best
part of competing was facing discipline
and inspiring others around her.
#94 Angela Noury Is a manager at Planet
Fitness and has competed in
4 contests. Biggest set back
was a dislocated shoulder.
#79 Josette Puig Is a mother of 4 and owner of a fitness
business. Decided to compete to take
fitness to another level and inspire
others. Being a single mother of 4 and
competing has many challenges. The
best part is learning you are stronger
than you thought you ever were.
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Class of 2011
Tall Bios
#67 Candice Taylor Is an engineer, spin
instructor, and going
to school for radiation
therapy. Works out at Personalized
Fitness. Decied to compete to
challenge herself and be a postitive
role model for younger aspiring
females. Said competing got her
in the best shape of her life and
the best learning experience
also learning how to diet and the
importance of diet.
#97 Liz Adams Works in economic
and community
development, works out
at Planet Fitness and North haven
Health and Racquet, competes
because it is a personal goal and
the sense of fulfillment.
Congratulations!
To Overall Winners and
Selected Athletes that
Won Photo Shoots with...
Status Magazine!
Brian your job does not suck! Been watching
k of
everything electronically and you put on a hec
s.
a show, awesome turnout and great competitor
Congratulations on a huge success!
— David Kimmerle
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Class of 2011
Diva Fitness Model ProCard Winners
WBFF Fitness Atlantic Championship was
absolutely amazing! I truly had the best
experience at this show. You truly felt
like a super star from the minute you
walked into the theater. The Show was
so beautiful, very well organized, and
the Fitness Atlantic staff was so nice and
treated everyone so kindly. Brian held
such an incredible event!
I am so proud to be the winner of WBFF
Fitness Atlantic Diva Fitness Model. It is an
honor to represent the WBFF as their New
Pro. This show is a show no one should
miss!!!
Loriann Marchese
WBFF Pro Diva Fitness Model
LORIANN MARCHESE
Diva Fitness Model Champion
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4 Craig Capurso
3 Carlos Rivera*
6 LSantino Bruno
7 David Shutler
2 Andrew Thorp
Male Fitness Model
5 Vince DelMonte
1 Brock Aksoy
Class of 2011
MALE FITNESS
MODEL
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Brock Aksoy
1
Andrew Thorp
2
Carlos Rivera*
3
Craig Capurso
4
Vince DelMonte
5
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11 Steven Gomes
10 Felix Cepeda
9 Andrew Jones
Male Fitness Model
13 LSantino Bruno
12 Damien Mercer*
8 MacDonald
Class of 2011
MALE FITNESS
MODEL
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Santino Bruno
6
David Shutler
7
Jamie MacDonald
8
Andrew Jones
9
Felix Cepeda
10
Steven Gomes
11
Damien Mercer*
12
Brian Febus
13
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17 Phil Profenna
15 Mingyu Chu
19 Steve Edmond
16 Phil Mangiaracina
14 Jonathan Joseph
Male Fitness Model
18 Chris Ruggiero
Class of 2011
MALE FITNESS
MODEL
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Jonathan Joseph
14
Mingyu Chu
15
Phil Mangiaracina
16
Phil Profenna
17
Chris Ruggiero
18
Steve Edmond
19
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Class of 2011
Male Fitness Model Bios
#100 Brock Aksoy Is an engineer and fitness
author, works out at
Goodlife Fitness, decided
to compete to inspire others with his
body transformation, says it was tough
to balance training, and eating 6 times
a day and work, said best thing about
competing was “the pump, it’s all about
the pump”.
#103 Craig Capurso - Is a
derivates oil trader, works
out at Crunch Fitness, says
he decided to compete after
dropping his weight after football when
training for boxing, he said competing
makes you feel great and your diet
makes you healthy so all and all it’s
positive all the way around.
#113 Vince “Skinny Vinny”
#101 Andrew Thorp DelMonte Is a naval officer, and works
Is a health and fitness
out at Newport Athletic Club,
publisher, worked out at
Powerhouse Gym, this was his 6th
he needed a new goal in life and to try
show and the last one was 2008, has a
something new, said not eating whatever TV show called Live Large, went from
he wanted was difficult at first but
227lbs and 17% fat to 195lbs and 5%
became much easier, best thing about
fat and wants to earn his Pro Card, his
competing was the support of friends as biggest obstacle was himself, says he
well as feeling much healthier.
stayed focused one meal at a time.
Thanks his wife Flavia because she
dieted with him the entire time to support
#26 Carlos Rivera - Self
each other.
employed owner of Pro Tech
Fitness a fitness equipment
service company, works out
#110 Santino Bruno at LA Fitness, he wanted to put his mind,
Is a real estate agent and
body and soul to the test by competing,
bartender, works out at 180
best thing about competing was the
Fitness Headquarters, he
changes in physical appearance and
said everyday is a sacrifice and coming
conditioning, wants to thank his daughter from a traditional Italian household
Isabella for giving him all the right
missing sunday dinners is the worst but
reasons to reach his goal.
the best thing about competing is how
you look in the mirror.
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Class of 2011
#104 David Shutler Is a government contractor
from Washington DC, and
works out at a Gold’s Gym,
decided to compete to inspire others and
to gain exposure in the fitness industry,
best thing about competing is the
discipline it instills in people.
#105 Felix Cepeda Is a student, works out at
Planet Fitness, decided to
compete for the experience
and pushing his body to the next level,
says the hardest part was balancing
school and work, and the best part was
the workouts and experience.
#106 Jamie McDonald Works in customer support
engineering, works out
at Gold’s Gym, decied to
compete to be a role model for his
children, says his schedule is crazy
balancing work, family, school and
training but the process of learning more
about the science behind the sport was
worth it. He thanks his wife and kids for
their support.
#112 Steven Gomes Works in customer service
and works out at Gold’s Gym,
has had some modeling
experience and decided to compete
because it is his passion and seeing the
results.
#98 Andrew Jones Is a student at the University
of New Haven, and works
out at the school recreation
center, decided to compete because
it’s a great way to show passion for a
healthy and disciplined lifestyle and he
loves modeling, and the best thing was
learning how his body works and the
different workout routines and diets.
Great show! — Ashley Pelletier
#21 Damien Mercier Is a financial consultant,
trains at Gold’s Gym, decided
to compete because he had
done some previous shows and wanted
to get back on stage, likes seeing how
far he can push himself, and thanks his
parents and his girlfriend.
#99 Brian Febes Is a student and works out
at Planet Fitness, decided to
compete to try something new
and competitive, the best thing about
competing was the experience and the
working out.
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Class of 2011
#107 Jonathan Joseph #145 Philip Profenna Works in project
Is a full-time student, works
management and is a fitness
out at Fitness II, said the
author, works out at Goodlife
hardest part was dieting but
Fitness, decided to compete to inspire
the best part of the deadline and he
and encourage others to go after their
thanks his parents for their support.
goals in life and said the best thing about
competing was the complete experience
#102 Chris Ruggiero and doing the show with good friends.
Is a physical education
teacher and personal trainer,
#108 Mingyu Chin works out at Planet Fitness,
decided to compete because he was
Is a college student, has had
looking for a new challenge, his biggest
some modeling experience
obstacle was adjusting his diet and
but never competed before,
training so he didn’t get too lean too fast,
decided to compete because it looked
like fun, best thing about competing was said competing helped him stay focused
the good image it provided.
and motivated to achieve a goal.
#109 Phillip Maniaracina
Is a high school math
teacher, and works out at
Cardio EXpress, he had
competed in Fitness Atlantic before
and wanted to come back, decided to
compete for the motivation with the diet
and to exercise better and harder, the
hardest part of competing is not eating
out, less restaurants, and balancing
teaching and grading papers with
training.
#111 Steve Edmond Is a personal trainer and loss
prevention officer, works out
at Bally Total Fitness, was
originally a bodybuilder but decided to try
fitness modeling this time, said there are
many things he likes about competing
but mostly seeing the hard work pay off.
Hey Brian, I had an awesome
experience last night at the show.
— Phil Profenna
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Class of 2011
Male Fitness Model ProCard Winners
BROCK AKSOY
Fitness Model Champion
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BROCK AKSOY
2011 WBFF PRO
FITNESS MODEL
WILL BE FEATURED IN
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CARLOS RIVERA
2011 WBFF PRO
WILL BE FEATURED IN
60
Craig Carpaso
2011 FITNESS ATLANTIC
MUSCLE &
FITNESS MODEL
WILL BE FEATURED IN
61
MADALENA DOS SANTOS
BIKINI DIVA TALL WINNER
WILL BE FEATURED IN
62
TIFFANY TILLINGER
2010 WBFF BIKINI DIVA PRO
WILL BE FEATURED IN
63
VINCE DEL MONTE
FITNESS MODEL
WILL BE FEATURED IN
64
LORIANN
MARCHESE
2011 WBFF DIVA FITNESS
MODEL PRO
WILL BE FEATURED IN
65
Alisha ceraso
2011 WBFF BIKINI DIVA PRO
WILL BE FEATURED IN
4 Lea VanApeldoorn*
2 Renee Jalbert*
6 Jennifer Olson
3 Anissa Rogers*
1 Samantha Towe*
Figure Master’s
5 Fern Assard*
Class of 2011
FIGURE MASTER’S
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Samantha Towe*
1
Renee Jalbert*
2
Anissa Rogers*
3
Lea VanApeldoorn*
4
Fern Assard*
5
Jennifer Olson
6
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10 Dawn Reiser*
8 Jennifer Janek Clark*
12 Lisa Mahieu*
9 Patricia Zapata*
7 Larissa Montagano*
Figure Master’s
11 Meisha Abbasinjead*
Class of 2011
FIGURE MASTER’S
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Larissa Montagano*
7
Jennifer Janek Clark*
8
Patricia Zapata*
9
Dawn Reiser*
10
Meisha Abbasinjead*
11
Lisa Mahieu*
12
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15 Cheryl Smith
19 Melisa Pelikan*
14 Anna Gibbons
18 LWendy Kelsey*
20 Laurin Hollander
13 Dawnity Fry*
Figure Master’s
17 Bethann Hickey*
Class of 2011
FIGURE MASTER’S
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Dawnity Fry*
13
Anna Gibbons
14
Cheryl Smith
15
16
Bethann Hickey*
17
Wendy Kelsey*
18
Melisa Pelikan*
19
Laurin Hollander
20
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Class of 2011
Figure Master’s Bios
#42 Samantha Towe Is a personal trainer and
fitness instructor, works out
at Omni Fitness and World
Gym, competed for a personal challenge
and loves leading a healthy lifestyle and
be a positive role model. The best thing
about training for the contest was the
journey and the process of dieting and
how much your physique changes.
#48 Renee Jalbert Is an operations manager,
works out at Fitness Junkys,
has competed in several
shows and likes seeing progress.
#35 Anissa Rogers Is an full-time clinical
recruiter, part-time personal
trainer and fashio designer.
Works out at Lifestyle Family Fitness.
Decided to compete to stay in top notch
shape and inspire others to take care of
themselves plus when you look good,
you feel good.
#31 Lea Van Apeldoorn Is a personal trainer works
out at Aspen Athletic
Club, started competing in
bodybuilding and now figure, being a
single mom and working long hours
with a hectic schedule has presented
challenges but loved seeing the changes
her body went through.
#33 Fern Assard Works out at Workout World,
has been competing for 4
years and won multiple titles
and at age 42 with 4 children ages 10-23
she wanted to set a good example for
others..
#49 Jennifer Olson Is a nursing student and mom
of 3, trains at Gold’s Gym,
competes for the love of the
sport, said best thing about competing is
you get into the best shape of your life.
#36 Larissa Montagano Is a project manager
professional, works out
at Gold’s Gym, decided
to compete for the dedication,
determination, and the challenge.
#39 Jennifer Jacek Clark Is a math professor, works out
at LA Fitness and the YMCA,
said she decided to compete
because she was watching and sitting
the in the audience too long! Biggest
challenge was being a single working
mom with two children and the contest
gave her motivation to get off the couch.
Brian, Amazing show! Thank you for
letting me be apart of it.
— Elise Firestone
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Class of 2011
#34 Patricia Zapata Is an administrative assistant
works out at LA Fitness,
decided to compete for
personal accomplishment and to train
others in the future. Said dieting was
challenging but the transformation was
worth it!
#47 Dawn Reiser Is an instructor, competed for
a goal and the experience
and liked watching her body
transform.
#45 Meisha Abbasinejad Is a physician, works out at
Omni Fitness, competed for
a personal challenge, broke
her toe the Tuesday before the show and
had to learn to balance her time between
3 kids, husband, and running her own
medical practice while getting her
training done. Best thing was the whole
contest prep process from learning
her body and watching it change and
pushing herself to new limits.
#40 Lisa Mahieu Is a financial advisor, works
out at Bodystrong, decided to
compete for fun and seeing
results.
#50 Dawnita Fry Is a personal trainer from
the Bahamas and works out
at Body Zone, competes
because she loves seeing her body
transform and seeing her body improve.
#43 Anna Gibbons Is a Fitness instructor and
Club. Decided to compete
because her trainer convinced her to
try training for a contest. Loves feeling
healthy and building confidence.
#44 Cheryl Smith Works as a detective, works
out at LA Fitness, decided
to compete to show what
hard work looks like! Liked meeting new
people with the same interests.
What an amazing experience I had at the WB
FF Fitness
Atlantic Championships. It was an honor to be
the
stage coach for their workshops and working
the show
with the greatest staff!!! Everyone put their hea
rt
and soul into it and it was a success! Thank you
Brian
Cannone and Donna Poggio for the opportunity
and for
being great friends!
— Sherry Carature
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Class of 2011
#38 Beth Ann Hickey Manages a recruiting
company and works out at
Planet Fitness. decided to
compete to give herself some goals in
her fitness journey and some motivation
and thanks all of the positive support from
others.
#41 Wendy Kelsey Is a dental assistant works
out at Planet Fitness, decided
to compete because she had
a moment of insanity - said ropes, chains,
and shackles had to hold her down from
hurting someone as she was sticking
to the diet - but enjoyed feeling fit and
looking healthy - thanks her guy Ray for
all his help and encouragement.
#46 Melisa Pelikan Is a RN, decided to compete
because she likes to train
intensely for a goal and to
expand her “comfort zone” - said the
hardest thing was the commitment and
she wishes there was one more hour in
each day.
#37 Laurin Hollander Is a medical technologist
and personal trainer, works
out at World Gym, decided
to compete just for fun, the hardest
challenge was the diet, the crazy often
brutal schedule to get everything done
and be ready .
95 South Turnpike Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
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3 Lea VanApeldoorn*
6 Amber LaChapelle
4 Patricia Zapata*
2 Ulla Plourde
8 Ali Gilbert*
1 Nicole Annatone
Figure Short Class
5 Fern Assard*
Class of 2011
FIGURE SHORT
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Nicole Annatone
1
Ulla Plourde
2
Lea VanApeldoorn*
3
Patricia Zapata*
4
Fern Assard*
5
6T
Amber LaChapelle
6T
Ali Gilbert*
8
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Class of 2011
Figure Short Class
#52 Nicole Annatone Is a customer service
supervisor and group
exercise instructor, works
out at New York Sports Club, decided
to compete to see what her body
was capable of and learn more about
nutrition and training behind it all. Best
thing about competing was seeing her
body change week by week and pushing
herself to new limits with fitness.
#56 Ulla Plourde Is a teacher at a federal
prison, works out at Gold’s
Gym, hardest part was waking
up at 3:00am every morning to train at
4:00am and then drive to work but loved
seeing her body change week by week.
#31 Lea Van Apeldoorn Is a personal trainer works
out at Aspen Athletic
Club, started competing in
bodybuilding and now figure, being a
single mom and working long hours
with a hectic schedule has presented
challenges but loved seeing the changes
her body went through.
#34 Patricia Zapata Is an administrative assistant
works out at LA Fitness,
decided to compete for
personal accomplishment and to train
others in the future. Said dieting was
challenging but the transformation was
worth it!
#33 Fern Assard Works out at Workout World,
has been competing for 4
years and won multiple titles
and at age 42 with 4 children ages 10-23
she wanted to set a good example for
others.
#51 Amber Lachapelk Is a receptionist and
massage therapist, works
out at Forever Fit, decided
to compete after loosing 100lbs thought
it would be a good idea. Loved pushing
herself past limits she thought she had.
#53 Ali Gilbert Is a Golf Fitness Professional,
competed for the experience
of completely changing her
physique. Hardest part was figuring out
which diet works best and the best thing
was learning about herself.
Brian, world class show. Congratulations. I was
proud to be a part of it. Thanks to you and Don
na for
everything.
— Terry Benedetto
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2 Carlene Steenekamp
3 Anissa Rogers*
6 Stephanie Schmid
7 Judy Veras
4 Larissa Montagano*
1 Shaliar Drew
Figure Medium Class
5 Kristin Vermillion
Class of 2011
FIGURE MEDIUM
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Shaliar Drew
1
Carlene Steenekamp
2
Anissa Rogers*
3
Larissa Montagano*
4
Kristin Vermillion
5
Stephanie Schmid
6
Judy Veras
7
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10 Amanda Crumb
14 Alyssa Bernier*
11 Bethann Hickey*
9 Jennifer Janek Clark*
12 Wendy Kelsey*
15 Brittany O’Brien
8 Tiffany Yancey
Figure Medium Class
12 Lisa Mahieu*
Class of 2011
FIGURE MEDIUM
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Tiffany Yancey
8
Jennifer Janek Clark*
9
Amanda Crumb
10
Bethann Hickey*
11
Lisa Mahieu*
12T
Wendy Kelsey*
12T
Alyssa Bernier*
14
Brittany O'Brien
15
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Class of 2011
Figure Medium Class
#64 Shaliar Drew #59 Kristin Vermillian Is a counselor and works out
Is a group fitness instructor,
at Club 24, in two years this
personal trainer, and small
is her 3rd show, once she did
business owner. Works out
one she was hooked.
at Omni Fitness and decided to compete
for personal growth and dedication. She
is always striving to be better and loved
#62 Carlene Steenekamp feeling the healthiest she has ever has.
Is a director for Legend
Fitness an equipment
company, works out at Rush,
#60 Stephanie Schmid decided to compete after delivering 3
Works out at LA Fitness, this
kids via c-section and wanted her old
was her first contest and did it
body back. She is a contrubuting writer
to show off her hard work and
for a fitness magazine as well as board
determination. The hardest part was the
member of non-profit for Special Spaces last week of dieting but the best part was
doing dream rooms for terminally ill
the results.
children.
#63 Judy Veras #35 Anissa Rogers Is a teacher and a mother,
A full-time clinical recruiter,
decided to compete for a
part-time personal trainer and
personal goal, as a mother
fashion designer. Works out
of 4 children working out takes a lot of
at Lifestyle Family Fitness. Decided to
time and the hardest was learning how
compete to stay in top notch shape and
to manage it all. The best thing about the
inspire others to take care of themselves contest was getting her physique.
plus when you look good, you feel good.
#36 Larissa Montagano Is a project manager
professional, works out
at Gold’s Gym, decided
to compete for the dedication,
determination, and the challenge.
Thank you for putting on such a fantastic sho
w and for
your awesome commitment to the sport. That was
the
best run, most organized and athlete friendly
shows I
have done.
Thank you kindly! Loved my first experience with
the
WBFF.
Kind regards
Carlene Steenekamp
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Class of 2011
Figure Medium Class
#65 Tiffany Yancey Is a personal trainer, works
out at 180 Fitness, decied
to compete because her
best friend inspired her and she wanted
to accomplish a goal and is very
competitive. Best thing was seeing the
hard work payoff in her physique.
#39 Jennifer Jacek Clark Is a math professor, works out
at LA Fitness and the YMCA,
said she decided to compete
because she was watching and sitting
the in the audience too long! Biggest
challenge was being a single working
mom with two children and the contest
gave her motivation to get off the couch.
#57 Amanda VaughnCrumb
Is a Stock Broker and works
out at New York Sports Club,
competed in last year’s Fitness Atlantic
and enjoyed it so much she decided to
return, loves pushing herself to meet
goals
#38 Beth Ann Hickey Is a manages a recruiting
company and works out at
Planet Fitness. decided to
compete to give herself some goals in
her fitness journey and some motivation
and thanks all of the positive support
from others.
results.
#40 Lisa Mahieu Is a financial advisor, works
out at Bodystrong, decided to
compete for fun and seeing
#41 Wendy Kelsey Is a dental assistant works
out at Planet Fitness, decided
to compete because she
had a moment of insanity - said ropes,
chains, and shackles had to hold her
down from hurting someone as she was
sticking to the diet - but enjoyed feeling
fit and looking healthy - thanks her guy
Ray for all his help and encouragement..
#61 Alyssa Bernier Is a behavior technician
who works out at Gold’s
Gym, wanted to set a goal
for herself and train to be the best she
could be. Only obstacle was herself and
biggest sacrifice was cinnamon toast
crunch and peanut butter!
#58 Brittany O’Brien Is a ABA Therapist, works
out at the YMCA, competed
for the chalenge, dieting was
the hardest part but the best was the
satisfaction of a goal.
Hey Brian,
Great show... I heard nothing but compliments
— John Ryan (PHOTOGRAPHER)
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4 Heidi Jones*
3 Renee Jalbert*
7 Meisha Abbasinjead*
2 Fleur DeKine
Figure Tall Class
6 Dawn Reiser*
5 Kenisha Smith
1 Samantha Towe*
Class of 2011
FIGURE TALL
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Samantha Towe*
1
Fleur DeKine
2
Renee Jalbert*
3
Heidi Jones*
4
Kenisha Smith
5
Dawn Reiser*
6
Meisha Abbasinjead*
7
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10 Kimberly Marchione
11 Alyssa Rajcula
15 Idelisa Lopez
FIGURE TALL
14 Taryn Ferrara
8 Erin Dwyer
Figure Tall Class
13 TMelisa Pelikan*
12 Candice Taylor*
8 Dawnita Fry*
Class of 2011
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Dawnita Fry*
8T
Erin Dwyer
8T
Kimberly Marchione
10
Alyssa Rajcula
11
Candice Taylor*
12
Melisa Pelikan*
13
Taryn Ferrara
14
Idelisa Lopez
15
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#42 Samantha Towe Is a personal trainer and
fitness instructor, works out
at Omni Fitness and World
Gym, competed for a personal challenge
and loves leading a healthy lifestyle and
be a positive role model. The best thing
about training for the contest was the
journey and the process of dieting and
how much your physique changes.
#71 Fleur De Kine Is a mixologist, works out at
Big Sky, decied to compete
to meet personal goals and
clean up her life and make new friends.
#48 Renee Jalbert Is a operations manager,
works out at Fitness Junkys,
has competed in several
shows and likes seeing progress.
#68 Heidi Jones Is a personal trainer and
business owner. Works out
at Newport Athletic Club. Has
competed in 14 competitions. Competes
for a beautiful body and great sense of
well-being.
That was a great show! Thank You so much, it
was an awesome time!
— Fleur De Kine
#66 Kenisha Smith Is a IT Specialist and
personal trainer, works out
at Cardio Express, having
been an athlete through college and then
being severly overweight for years she
wanted to challenge herself to the thrill of
competition.
#47 Dawn Reiser Is an instructor, competed for
a goal and the experience
and liked watching her body
transform.
#45 Meisha Abbasinejad Is a physician, works out at
Omni Fitness, competed for
a personal challenge, broke
her toe the Tuesday before the show and
had to learn to balance her time between
3 kids, husband, and running her own
medical practice while getting her
training done. Best thing was the whole
contest prep process from learning
her body and watching it change and
pushing herself to new limits.
#50 Dawnita Fry Is a personal trainer from
the Bahamas and works out
at Body Zone, competes
because she loves seeing her body
transform and seeing her body improve
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#140 Erin Dwyer Is a bartender and works at
Anytime Fitness. Competed
for a personal goal and likes
the self-discipline needed for training.
Thanks her daughter for putting up with
her.
#73 Kimberly Marchione Is a manager and bartender.
Works out at Gold’s Gym.
she enjoys working out and wanted to
step it up and wanted to go for it. Best
thing was seeing her body change with
the diet and working out.
#70 Alyssa Rajcula Is a sales rep at Club 24, is
a Wilhemina Fitness Model.
Fitness has always been her
passion. Best thing about competing is
waking up everyday excited to go to the
gym and train hard!
#67 Candice Taylor Is an engineer, spin instructor,
and going to school for
radiation therapy. Works
out at Personalized Fitness. Decied to
compete to challenge herself and be a
postitive role model for younger aspiring
females. Said competing got her in
the best shape of her life and the best
learning experience also learning how to
diet and the importance of diet.
#46 Melisa Pelikan Is a a RN, decided to
compete because she likes to
train intensely for a goal and
to expand her “comfort zone” - said the
hardest thing was the commitment and
she wishes there was one more hour in
each day.
#142 Taryn Ferrara Is a human resource analyst
and works out at the YMCA.
Was approached at the
YMCA by someone that asked to
sponsor her to compete and it sounded
like a great journey and it was. Enjoyed
seeing the transformation.
#72 Idelisa Lopez Is a phlebotomist and works
out at Fitness Junky. Decided
to compete after loosing
40lbs and her trainer pushed her to do
her best. Competing has helped push
her harder than ever with eating right
and mental and physical focus.
Enjoy your day today Brian. You’ve worked har
d
and it shows. You deserve all the success of a
finely run event.
— David Ford
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Figure ProCard Winners
SHALIAR DREW
Figure Champion
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and
Fit
Local woman gets into competition
By Farrah Duffany
WALLINGFORD - Standing behind a black curtain amid
a line of fit women dressed in rhinestone bikinis and
five-inch heels, Jennifer Clark peered out into a sea of
people with their eyes glued on the iridescent stage.
Then the announcer suddenly said over the microphone:
“Up next, competitor number 39,
Jennifer Janet Clark.”
W
ith a hesitant first step and a wave
of reassurance from the stage
crew, she confidently strutted
toward center stage of the Oakdale Theater.
The crowd cheered. She’d achieved her goal
after a year of hard work. Jennifer Clark, of
Wallingford, was finally a competitor in her first
fitness competition at the age of 41.
While sitting in the audience at a Fitness
Atlantic competition last year, Clark, a single
mother of two and a full-time math professor,
realized that she wanted to be on stage
competing one day. Clark has a passion for
fitness and has been exercising for 20 years.
She decided last year to make her goal to
compete in the April competition a priority while
letting everything else fall into place.
“If you really want something you will make it
happen, and that’s the bottom line,” Clark said.
Clark’s goal to be in a figure competition
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was a difficult challenge. She needed
to learn to juggle caring for her two
children, Kenny, 7 and Jillian, 9, and
her job as a professor at Middlesex
Community College, all while training for
her first fitness competition.
“It takes a lot of determination,
consistency and perseverance to remain
on track for figure competition training,”
Clark said. “After work you’ll find me
running from work into the car and I’ve
got my gym bag in my car ready to go.
Then I stop at the nearest gym on my
way home and work out and I’m looking
at the clock saying ‘okay the school bus
Jennifer Clark poses with her two children Jillian, 9 and Kenny, 7
will be pulling up shortly, I need to get
at the Wallingford YMCA on Wednesday April 13. Kenny and Jillian
made
posters to use on the day of the competition to cheer on their
out of here.’”
mom from the crowd.
The Fitness Atlantic Championships
suited for women with an athletic build and less
is one of the largest bodybuilding,
extreme than the female bodybuilder, Poggio
figure, bikini and model shows. Fitness Atlantic
added.
started in 1999 as a competition for athletes in
In order for Clark to feel like she was headed
bodybuilding and fitness and through the years
in the right direction for the figure qualifications,
has grown to incorporate other divisions like
she hired a personal trainer. Dustin Gartner
figure and fitness model, said Donna Poggio,
stepped in to help Clark stay on track and reach
the head judge for Fitness Atlantic.
her full potential.
Poggio has been the head judge since
“He is a great combination,” Clark said.
competitions began and competed in the sport
“Dustin has the education behind his training
of fitness for 6 years.
practices.”
April’s competition was the first at the
Gartner, a personal trainer, bodybuilder and
Oakdale. It had been held in New Haven and
physical therapy graduate student, knew that
then in East Haven.
“Fitness Atlantic is open to anyone interested Clark had the potential. Gartner began training
Clark about six months prior to the April 16
in competing,” Poggio said. “It is an amateur
competition. When Clark came to Gartner she
show, but does offer the potential to earn
did not have as much muscle and definition as
professional status for anyone winning the
she needed for figure, but was eating healthy.
overall title in their respective divisions.”
“What we did was start to put on some size,”
The figure division is muscular female
physique, Poggio said. The competition is more Gartner said. “Around January we stripped her
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down and started cutting down the
foods and adding more cardio. We
started doing four to five days of
cardio a week.”
Gartner explained how the diet
was a guessing game because it
was Clark’s first fitness show. It was
all about finding the right diet and
what worked for Clark. What works
for one person may not work for
another, Gartner said.
“There’s no cookie cutter diet for
everybody,” Gartner said.
In order to be organized each
week, Clark prepared her meals on
Sundays for the week ahead. It was
important for Clark to make the time
to prepare foods in her diet because
she was constantly busy. She cooked
steak, salmon and a large pot of
asparagus for her lunches. Clark
made sure she had the right foods
and avoided the foods her children
like to munch on.
“If you know you’re going to be on
stage in a bikini you will put the Oreo
down,” Clark said, with a laugh.
Clark’s workouts consisted of 30
to 45 minutes of weight training every
day. Each day, Clark would target a different
part of the body in order to give the other
muscles rest. Leg workouts were on Tuesdays
and Saturdays. Clark also trained her back,
arms, and other parts of the body two days a
week, and allowed for rest days each week.
Friday, the day before the competition,
Clark had some time to reflect on her fitness
journey and why she wanted to compete in
the first place.
“I reached a point where I wasn’t happy with
myself and I was focusing all my attention on
the kids, work and home,” Clark said. “I forgot
about myself.”
Clark’s friends helped motivate her through
the year of training. Fee Adams, a longtime
friend and personal trainer at the Wallingford
YMCA, was one of them.
“She really motivated me,” Clark said.
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“When you see other fit working moms, it
inspires you that you can do it too.”
On the day of the competition, Clark was
prepped and ready to go. She had with
her a $300 custom-made lavender-colored
rhinestone bikini, five-inch heels required for
the show, and a bottle of red wine -- one of
Gartner’s tips to enhance vascularity in the
muscles for a better presentation on stage.
Clark was up against 20 women in the
masters figure division and 15 women in the
medium figure. Masters figure is for women 35
and older. Medium figure is for women 5-foot-2
to 5-foot-5.
As Clark walked toward center stage,
she knew her two children, Gartner, family
members, and friends were in the crowd to
cheer her on. Her two children carried posters
they decorated that said, “Go super mom, go,
go, go!”
The judges look for muscle tone, body lines,
grace and presentation along with wardrobe
choices. Fifty percent of the score is based
on symmetry, which is the four quarter turns
competitors have to do on stage posing for
every side of the body (front, back, right side,
left side). The other 50 percent of the score
comes from group comparisons.
Clark knew going into the competition
that she would be happy no matter what the
outcome was.
“At 41, I’m in the best shape of my life, so
I feel like I have already won,” said Clark, a
Lyman Hall High School graduate.
With the motivation, encouragement and
support from friends and family, Clark was able
to fit her goal in with her schedule, and her
children’s schedule of afterschool activities.
Although Clark didn’t place in the top five,
she placed eighth of 20 in masters figure and
ninth in open figure.
“I am happy especially since I went straight
to a big show my first time out,” Clark said. “I
will train and do another next year.”
Clark’s children were happy to see their
mom on stage and, even if she didn’t gain the
top spot, she is still their supermom.
“My mom did a good job,” said Jillian Clark.
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Class of 2011
Muscle -Junior Men
3 Dan Quach*
4 Dan Usher*
1 Ian Bobis*
2 Ryan Wagner*
#2 Ian Bobis Trains at Gold’s
Gym and Planet
Fitness, would like
to be in a fitness magazine,
loves competing and can’t
wait to do it again.
JUNIOR MEN
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Ian Bobis*
1
Ryan Wagner*
2
Dan Quach*
3
Dan Usher*
4
#4 Ryan Wagner
Trains at Gold’s
Gym, tis is his
second contest
and he thanks his mom and
dad, friends, and coach and
everybody that believes he
can be the best.
#5 Dan Quach Trains at Gold’s
Gym, used a haigh
fat and high carb
diet for pre-contest and said it
was so easy!
#1 Dan Usher A personal
trainer at LA
Fitness, likes
the feeling of seeing his
body change week by week
as the contest approaches,
would like to thank his
workout partner and his
parents for their support.
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4 Kijuan Adams
3 Edwin Roman*
Muscle - Novice Men
2 Baltazar Feliciano*
1 Anthony Sniadach*
Class of 2011
NOVICE MEN
7 Matt Hunter*
6 Chris Poirer*
5 Ray Martineau*
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Anthony Sniadach*
1
Baltazar Feliciano*
2
Edwin Roman*
3
Kijuan Adams
4
Ray Martineau*
5
Chris Poirer*
6
Matt Hunter*
7
Competing
in
more
then
one
class
*
Great show brian!
Glad I was able to
make it!.
— Stephen
Senetcky
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10 Uchenna Obinabo*
11 Dave Williams*
15 Dan Usher*
NOVICE MEN
14 Dan Quach*
9 Adam Sack
Muscle - Novice Men
13 Luis Chuquihuanca
12 Robert Baj*
8 Jason Bzdick*
Class of 2011
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Jason Bzdick*
8th
Adam Sack
9th
Uchenna Obinabo*
10th
Dave Williams*
11th
Robert Baj*
12th
Luis Chuquihuanca
13th
Dan Quach*
14th
Dan Usher*
15th
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Muscle - Novice Men Bios
#7 Anthony Sniadach Trains at Gold’s Gym,
competed for the challenge
and said competing was no
piece of cake and the best thing about
competing was about seeing results.
#8 Baltazar Feliciano Is a personal trainer and
kickboxer at Fitness 4000,
a former two-time Mr Puerto
Rico.
#11 Edwin Roman Works out at LA Fitness,
decided to compete
because he wanted to do
something new and different in life, said
best thing about competing was the
knowledge he learned and the trail and
errors.
#13 Kijuan Adams Works out at Gold’s Gym, he
tried to become the biggest
and baddest bodybuilder
in the gym, loves the mental focus of
training, dedicated his training to the
passing of his best friend to cancer
(Khambrel Williams, age 30).
#15 Ray Martineau Works out at Club Ex,
decided to compete
because it looked like fun,
and best thing about it was feeling and
looking good.
#9 Chris Poirier Is a retail manager and
personal trainer and works
out at Valley Fitness, this
is his 3rd contest, said he competed
because his friends and he likes seeing
people get interested and their support.
#14 Matt Hunter Trains at Flex Fitness, best
thing about competing is
getting in shape, loves to
train arms and thanks his family.
#3 - Jason Bzdick Is the head personal
trainer at Healthtrax, says
competing helped his test
his focus and his favorite food is steak.
#6 Adam Sack Is a personal trainer at Edge
Fitness, promised himself
he would compete before
the age 30, competed for the sense of
accomplishment and his reflection in
the mirror, thanks his girlfriend for her
support, his parents and friends for
coming out to the show and the gym
goers for pushing him.
Great show Brian!!! From the marketing to the
venue to the competition...Class Act.
— Joel Sheveck (PHOTOGRAPHER)
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Class of 2011
Novice Bios
#141 Uchenna Obinabo Is a personal trainer and Monavie
distributer and works at LA Fitness
and the YMCA, says best thing about
bodybuilding is at any age you can be fit and
enjoys meeting new friends.
#10 David Williams Works out at the Boys and Girls Club,
been working out for 6 years, he
loves the sport of bodybuilding and
thanks his mom and dad.
#27 Robert Baj Works out in East Hartford and
thanks his training partner Paul and
his wife.
#16 Luis Chuquiltuanca Works out at Gold’s Gym, says his
passion is working out, and thanks
his parents and friends.
#5 Dan Quach Trains at Gold’s Gym, used a haigh
fat and high carb diet for pre-contest
and said it was so easy!
#1 Dan Usher A personal trainer at LA Fitness,
likes the feeling of seeing his body
change week by week as the contest
approaches, would like to thank his workout
partner and his parents for their support.
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Muscle - Master’s
4 Melvin Ware
5 Mike Costello
1 Laimondo Trowell*
2 Uchenna Obinabo*
Class of 2011
MASTER’S MEN
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Laimondo Trowell*
1
Uchenna Obinabo*
2
Melvin Ware
3
Mike Costello
4
#144 Laimondo
Trowell Is a bus motor
coach operator and
works out at LA Fitness. He has
competed in Fitness Atlantic
every year since 2004 and enjoys
counting down the days before
the show and the intensity of
training.
#141 Uchenna
Obinabo Is a personal trainer
and Monavie
distributer and works at LA
Fitness and the YMCA, says best
thing about bodybuilding is at any
age you can be fit and enjoys
meeting new friends.
#17 Melvin Ware 60 years of age, trains
at Gold’s Gym, he is
called “The House
Rocker” for his free posing, and
looking forward to a steak
and cheese sub, special
thanks to his lovely wife
Lillian for all of her support.
#18 Mike Costello
Works out at Edge
Fitness, best thing
about competing is
reaching individual goals and
getting into his best condition.
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4 Ray Martineau*
3 Dave Williams*
Muscle - Lightweight
2 Mark Baselice
1 Baltazar Feliciano*
Class of 2011
LIGHTWEIGHT
5 Ryan Wagner*
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Baltazar Feliciano*
1
Mark Baselice
2
Dave Williams*
3
Ray Martineau*
4
Ryan Wagner*
5
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Muscle - Lightweight Bios
#8 Baltazar Feliciano Is a personal trainer and
kickboxer at Fitness 4000,
a former two-time Mr Puerto
#29 Mark Baselice Is a personal trainer and
works out at Planet Fitness,
LA Fitness, and Gold’s Gym.
Decided to compete to get in shape..
#10 David Williams Works out at the Boys and
Girls Club, been working out
for 6 years, he loves the sport
of bodybuilding and thanks his mom and
dad.
#15 Ray Martineau Works out at Club Ex,
it looked like fun, and best
thing about it was feeling and looking
good.
#4 Ryan Wagner Trains at Gold’s Gym, tis is
his second contest and he
thanks his mom and dad,
friends, and coach and everybody that
believes he can be the best.
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4 Laimondo Trowell
2 Ed Mazzuchelli
6 Ian Bobis*
3 Anthony Snaidach*
1 Leighton Edwards
Muscle - Middleweight
5 Calvin Huang
Class of 2011
MIDDLEWEIGHT
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Leighton Edwards
1
Ed Mazzuchelli
2
Anthony Snaidach*
3
Laimondo Trowell
4
Calvin Huang
5
Ian Bobis*
6
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10 Kyle Reels
9 Dan Quach*
Muscle - Middleweight
8 Matt Hunter*
7 Robert Baj
Class of 2011
MIDDLEWEIGHT
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Robert Baj
7
Matt Hunter*
8
Dan Quach*
9
Kyle Reels
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When it comes to contests and awards
there is one award which is very close to my heart and that
is the “Crowd Favorite” award.
Fitness Atlantic is know for the great attendance from a
cheering crowd and the event has sold-out for the past six
years – this is an event in which the audience is catered to
and the show is run as a real production. From when the
curtain opens until it closes the show is non-stop action and
upbeat event that spectators love to see each year!
As someone who won a crowd favorite award I can
personally say this was one of the highlights of my career.
Crowd Favorite Award Participants From left; Carlos Rivera, Winner Melvin Ware,
Tani Correia, Brian Cannone and Fleur De Kine
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Class of 2011
Muscle - Middleweight Bios
#146 Leighton Edwards Is a personal training and
group fitness instructor and
works at LA Fitness. He had
won the 2009 novice overall at Fitness
Atlantic.
#2 Ian Bobis Trains at Gold’s Gym and
Planet Fitness, would like
to be in a fitness magazine,
loves competing and can’t wait to do it
again.
#20 Ed Mazzuchelli Is a gym owner and works
out at Evolution Lifestyles.
has been competing 17
years. Decided to compete while training
for football and likes the feeling of
accomplishment.
#27 Robert Baj Works out in East Hartford
and thanks his training
partner Paul and his wife.
#7 Anthony Sniadach Trains at Gold’s Gym,
competed for the challenge
and said competing was no
piece of cake and the best thing about
competing was about seeing results
#14 Matt Hunter Trains at Flex Fitness, best
thing about competing is
getting in shape, loves to
train arms and thanks his family.
#5 Dan Quach Trains at Gold’s Gym, used a
haigh fat and high carb diet
for pre-contest and said it was
so easy!
#144 Laimondo Trowell
Is a bus motor coach operator
and works out at LA Fitness.
#28 Kyle Reels He has competed in Fitness
Is a store operations
Atlantic every year since
manager and works out at
2004 and enjoys counting down the days
Bally Total Fitness. he says
before the show and the intensity of
he is a competitive person and likes the
training.
challenge and he likes accomplishing a
goal.
#24 Calvin Huang Is a electrical engineer and
works out at Planet Fitness.
Congrats on a successful show!
Decided to compete for fun.
— Webly Alfred
Did not like doing cardio but liked getting
lean.
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3 Michael Craven
4 Edwin Roman*
Muscle - Light-Heavy Weight
2 Damien Mercer*
1 Carlos Rivera*
Class of 2011
5 Bryant Ferguson
LIGHT-HEAVY
WEIGHT
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Carlos Rivera*
1
Damien Mercer*
2
Michael Craven
3
Edwin Roman*
4
Bryant Ferguson
5
Competing
in
more
then
one
class
*
100
9 Kevin Dorothy
8 Michael Carusone
Muscle - Light-Heavy Weight
7 Jason Bzdick*
6 Chris Poirer*
Class of 2011
LIGHT-HEAVY
WEIGHT
April 16, 2011
COMPETITOR
PLACING
Chris Poirer*
6th
Jason Bzdick*
7th
Michael Carusone
8th
Kevin Dorothy
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Class of 2011
Light-Heavy Weight Bios
#26 Carlos Rivera Is self employed owner of
Pro Tech Fitness a fitness
equipment service company,
works out at LA Fitness, he wanted to
put his mind, body and soul to the test by
competing, best thing about competing
was the changes in physical appearance
and conditioning, wants to thank his
daughter Isabella for giving him all the
right reasons to reach his goal.
#21 Damien Mercier Is a financial consultant,
trains at Gold’s Gym, decided
to compete because he had
done some previous shows and wanted
to get back on stage, likes seeing how
far he can push himself, and thanks his
parents and his girlfriend.
#22 Michael Craven Is a sports performance
coach and works out at
Teamworks Fitness. he has
competed in 12 contests since 2007.
Competes for a fun challenge and likes
the mental and physical challenge it
brings.
#11 Edwin Roman
Works out at LA Fitness,
he wanted to do something
new and different in life, said best thing
about competing was the knowledge he
learned and the trail and errors.
#25 Bryant Ferguson Works in assembly and
works out at Fitness 4000.
it was a hometown competition.
Competes because he likes seeing the
transformation happen.
#9 Chris Poirier Is a retail manager and
personal trainer and works
out at Valley Fitness, this
is his 3rd contest, said he
competed because his friends and he
likes seeing people get interested and
their support.
#3 Jason Bzdick Is the head personal trainer
at Healthtrax, says competing
helped his test his focus and
his favorite food is steak.
#23 Michael Carusone Is a real estate investor and
works out at Workout World
and Gold’s Gym. He wanted
his 6 year old daughter to see him
compete and likes competing because
he gives him structure.
#12 Kevin Dorothy Is a sales rep and works out
at Gold’s Gym and this was
his 3rd show. He competes
because he likes the challenge.
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Class of 2011
Muscle ProCard Winners
I recently became the New WBFF Pro Winner
at the April 16 th Fitnessatalntic show in
Wallingford,CT . I wanted to first give thanks
to God for giving me the strength and ability
to set a goal and pursue it with no hesitation,
my 5 year old daughter Isabella wich is my
energy,motivation, ambition and my world,
and to all Family and friends who supported
me thru out my training. I decided to
compette four month ago and Fitnessatlantic
was my first bodybuilding and fitness
model show. I got to say, the staff that
was taking care of us competitors
backstage were extremely nice and
very organized. No one was rushed
and left in the dark about the show
and your up coming turn to shine on
stage. All judges were very kind and fare
as to whom they chose to be the winneres for
2011 and I’m extemely thankful to all judges
for awarding me as the overall winner. Very
greatfull that my hard work was recognized!.
Brian Cannone along with the rest of the
staff definietely organized a fantastic show
for all to enjoy as competitors or viewers. I
just want to thank the WBFF,judges and all
staff at Fitnessatlantic 2011 for giving me
recognition, and for helping to turn this year
into one of my best years ever. It is thoughtful
and loyal for people like Brain Cannone,
judges, staff and WBFF who make me proud
and happy to be in the Bodybuilding and
Fitness Modeling business. Have a wonderful and healthy everyday
and every sucess in the up coming years to
all!
2011 WBFF Pro,
Carlos A. Rivera
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RIVERA
Muscle
Champion
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The Photographers
Todd Ganci
Contact Me — Stage Shots Packages Available
Todd Ganci has shot the Fitness Atlantic since 2001 and his shots
are always used on the Fitness Atlantic promotional material and
website.
Todd is very dependable and his images are always in the highest
resolution possible. Todd is always consistent in his photography
and will be sure to get even photos of you and make sure you don’t
have shadows. Todd’s photo packages are more than fair in the
pricing and he will provide you with a CD of your images and you
may use those images anywhere you please.
Jason Ellis
Contact Me
Jason has shot over 100 covers of popular fitness magazines and
will be available all day Thursday and Friday at Host Hotel.
Jason Ellis will be traveling to Fitness Atlantic from California
looking for the next cover model. Jason knows what magazines are
looking for as far as submitting to magazines.
GW Burns
Contact Me
GW Burns shoots covers for Fit & Firm Magazine the Official
Magazine of the WBFF will be available Thursday and Friday at
Host Hotel.
GW is known for his high-fashion style photography usually onlocation work from beautiful resort locations throughout the tropics.
GW is also known for presenting photos with a high-fashion style.
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The Photographers
Leigh Hagan
LHG FX - Imirage and HG3Photography
Contact Me — Follow Us On Facebook
Leigh Hagan also know as Imirage Photography shoots at all fitness
events through USA and Canada he will be available
Thursday and Friday at Host Hotel. Imirage Photography is
known for work that has a style to be submitted to sporting goods
companies with a commercial work element.
John Ryan
Contact Me — Follow Me On Facebook
John Ryan is a local photographer and has been Morris Mendez’s
photographer for all of his promotional work and has guided
Morris and helped him from the beginning - a honest and reliable
photographer. Has shoot backstage shots at Fitness Atlantic for the
past six years.
G. Gregory Geiger
Certified Professional Photographer — Photographic Craftsman
Studio 95 Photographix, 158 Research Dr. # H-J, Milford, CT 06460
Contact Me — www.studio95photo.com
Greg Geiger is located in Milford, CT and has 20 years experience
as a news photographer in Connecticut - he is also videographer for
Brian Cannone - he is available in CT all year long for photography
and video production - very reasonable rates and has a professional
studio. If you are driving distance in New England and New York I
recommend shooting with Greg throughout the year.
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The Photographers
Alan Barry
Contact Me — www.AlanBarryPhotography.com
Alan Barry is from Danbury, Connecticut and is a former gym owner
and celebrity photographer who is hired to shoot people from Kim
Kardashian, Diddy, Ne-Yo, Kid Rock, Brooke Hogan, and many
others for publications.
Alan knows how to capture candid images and get them out to the
press but he is not paparazzi at all - he is a paid media expert who
when a major celebrity is in town they call Alan Barry to capture the
images for major press with venues like Foxwoods Casino and New
York events.
Joel Sheveck
Contact Me — Mama’s Boy Media - http://www.facebook.com/joel.
sheveck
Joel Sheveck covers New England Bodybuilding and Fitness events
Robert Skinner
Contact Me — http://www.facebook.com/profile
Rob is a personal trainer and has been a professional photographer
and studied in Italy in the fashion business.
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Contact Me: JASONELLISPHOTOSYAHOO.COM
Class of 2011
About the Producer
IN THE
BEGINNING
I remember I had just turn 21-years-old
for my first competition. I remember when I started
training, how motivated and nervous I was and how I
felt but I knew that there are only two options regarding
my commitment. I was either in or out. There’s no such
thing as a life in-between. At 12 weeks out from the
event I mailed in my entry form. At that point people
in the gym and my friends outside of the gym started
to notice that I was carrying a gallon of water with
me and bringing my Tupperware meals everywhere
I went. What I saw then was that people were more
encouraging than I had expected and I was the only
person that may have felt any doubts. When people
asked me what I was doing and I told them they were
quick to say that they would like to come and watch the
show. Then they would ask me if I can get them a ticket
and before I knew it I had almost 200 people going to
watch. Now I knew that there was no backing out.
I knew I had a lot of hard work ahead and I couldn’t be
content to wait and see what will happen, but had to
have the determination to make the right things happen.
I was then offered and gladly accepted the help with
my diet from a local legend in the gym and former Mr.
Connecticut and Mr. New England Claudio Mancuso.
Claude is a great guy but he didn’t talk much to
anybody he would just pull up to the gym around 9am
in his convertible Mercedes Benz train for two hours
then go to the beach the rest of the day.
Everyone in the gym respected Claude but nobody
really knew what he did and how he could have the
type of lifestyle he had so people were kind of afraid
of the guy. I had come to find out he owned real estate
BY BRIAN CANNONE
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Class of 2011
About the Producer
and a restaurant so he didn’t have to have a normal
day job and since he had asked me if I wanted his help
and he never went out of his way for anyone else there
was no way I was going to waste his time and cheat on
my diet. I recall the first things he cut of my diet were
the pasta, bread, and dairy and then he had to doing
an hour a day on the old Stairmaster but that is exactly
what I did. Maybe Claude just knew I was motivated
since there were better bodybuilders in the gym than
me but most of them just wouldn’t commit to getting
on stage. I’ve noticed and seen for myself in trying
to help others that motivation is a fire from within.
If someone else tries to light that fire under you,
chances are it will burn very briefly.
When I had called the show promoter about
tickets he had told me that when I was going to go
to his gym and pick the tickets up that he would
help me with mandatory poses. When I got there
I met Fred Yale for the first time and he quickly
took me through the poses and gave me a print
out of how to do them. I really appreciated the fact
that the guy that runs the whole show spent time
helping me out because I wasn’t a top contender
and I had no experience. This taught me that
good promoters train contestants, care about
them, and make winners out of them... and that if
you treat the athletes’ right they’ll come back.
In 1993 Fred Yale called me and told me he
had decided to more on to other things with
the Junior Olympics and asked me if I wanted
to take over the Mr. and Ms. Connecticut
event. I was surprised that he had called
me and asked why and he told me that he
felt I was the person that came to mind that
could promote the event. Over the past years
producing bodybuilding and fitness events I
still realize that it is the passion for the sports
that make for a good show.
I know that it is a small circle of people
that are involved in our sports and that as a
Bodybuilding and
Fitness most likely
will become your
lifestyle and a
healthier way of life
by eating well and
exercising.
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Class of 2011
About the Producer
promoter you have to treat people fairly and put on the
best show that you can. I realize that whether you are
a competitor or a promoter of the show that you have
to love what you do because otherwise you will not be
successful.
In 1999 the Fitness Atlantic was the next transition
from the state show to a national event open to all
competitors throughout the country and also Canada. It
is still run with the values I learned as an athlete in this
sport myself and from my experiences. The show
should be well planned out, organized, beautiful
trophies and awards, run like a Broadway musical
with a great stage and lighting so the people in the
audience enjoy it too, but the most important is
the respect for each participant.
We all share that motivation and drive along
with the feelings of nervousness of actually
committing and sending in the entry form to
telling people what we are doing and why. You
will find that most people will support you and
your motivation will inspire others. People will
want to come and watch you on stage and when
you are 100% committed to a project it will
inspire people.
Bodybuilding and Fitness most likely will
become your lifestyle and a healthier way
of life by eating well and exercising. All of
the quick-fix programs and diets they sell of
television are a joke but you will know how to
transform your body in little time with the real
deal of hard work through proper nutrition and
exercise. The show is your deadline for a goal
and use it as your inspiration my committing
yourself 100%.
I realize that whether
you are a competitor
or a promoter of
the show that it is a
hobby and that you
have to love what you
do to be successful.
Look forward too seeing you on Stage!
Thank You,
Brian Cannone
www.FitnessAtlantic.com
26-years-old
5th Place at World Championships
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Brian Cannone`s april 16, 2011, Wallingford, Connecticut

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