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Thank you for pushing me to be my best! I appreciate your belief in me.Your guidance has made a huge impact; I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.Thank you for helping me overcome my personal challenges.Your passion and energy have not only improved my health and body but also my confidence.You have truly shaped my life for the better, and I will carry your lessons with meThank you for being a fantastic role model and I hope I can call you a friend .

My REAL & RAW thoughts on our experiment:Deciding to do the Tahoe show just a week after my last wasn’t something we took lightly. We didn’t jump in just to say “we did it.” Having just won the overall, we didn’t want to roll the dice just for the sake of it and potentially walk away with a loss. We are not just “trophy hunting”.Watching the USA’s wks ago opened my eyes to what that level looks like. Let’s be honest, most top Wellness Pros are Brazilian or African-American. I don’t even know of any Asians. Because duhh, genetics. That’s not discouraging, it’s motivating. But it also means I need to be very real with myself about what it’s going to take to stand next to themI’ve been wrestling with these thoughts and crazy thing, my coach was already thinking the same thing. That’s how sharp and intentional she is. She is the epitome of the saying “our coaches have walked the path so we can run” 🤣We are intentional & strategic on the shows we pick. I’m very competitive and eventually, I want to earn my pro card. If I want to compete at that level, I have to BE at that level. To reach the next level, it’s clear I need to grow significantly, particularly in the legs (this division is about lower body dominant). That takes time, and/or a more aggressive approach with hardcore dr*gs/enhancement. I have nothing against anyone who chooses that path - and I’ve walked close enough to them to see where they lead - but I’m mindful of the choices that could change me in ways I can’t undo. And my coach is not willing to put me on that as well, which I’m grateful to have a coach who respects that and reminds me that femininity and longevity matters.We brought the best bikini package we can in 6 days plus re-learning how to pose and not “showcase” too much quads! I won 1st in Hero and Open A but not the Overall. The girl that won matched the “bikini” physique more - likely because we came in “harder” coming from competing in Wellness the week before. Nothing we can’t tweak for the next round.What’s next? I promised that I wont step on nationals until I win an overall (mission accomplished). I’ll keep it lowkey for now. Just know, “I’ll be back” 🐺❤️‍🔥

I came to Dee the first time I got on stage to help me with posing. As someone with no talent, she was extremely helpful. I learned how important stage presence is in the whole process.Fast forward almost 4 years, I was ready to get back on stage right before my 40th birthday. I had been working out consistently for a couple years, and had discovered how helpful eating carnivore was for me. I reached out to Dee, because I knew she was the best in the business. I hadn’t done a full prep with her previously, and her process made so much difference. She made a meal plan to fit within my carnivore ways, and pushed me in the gym to help build those glutes - something I didn’t think was possible.Her support, encouragement, and excitement for the process helped me remain focused and persistent. I got on stage in much better shape than my first round 4 years ago, and I actually felt READY this time.Before stepping on stage, I already felt like I’d won. I’d met and surpassed my goal with Dee’s coaching. Taking home a 1st and 3rd place trophy were icing on the cake.Dee offers so much value to her clients, not just in training and health, but as a wonderful human being.

Dee! Today, I am one week out (Sept 1st) from the 212lb Masters World Championships in Pittsburgh, PA. My last show ever, and as I lay here reflecting, I just wanted to message you to say Thank You.I’ve learned so much from you, and I am so honored to say that I got to train with you and to have had the opportunity to forge a relationship with you that I will never forget.I look my best ever, and I plan to go out on Top! Thank you for being a part of my success now and forever. I’ve learned so much from you. Some bodybuilding. And so much more, life knowledge and wisdom! Thank you, Dee I love you! 🙏🏼♥️👊🏼

IIWT (Intense Intermittent Weight Training) is amazing; it perfectly encapsulates everything you do! I love the holistic approach. As I've always said, you're not just my coach—you're my life coach. Your unique style of training is spot on. After decades of training, you’ve truly developed your own distinctive approach and personality. I’m excited to put in the years of work and implement IIWT as I was taught.I'm already seeing results with some of my clients, and it’s incredibly rewarding! Of course, I’m proud to be a part of Team Dee. I can't thank you enough for all the support; you've definitely changed my life. I'll never forget the day you told me to get into personal training when I moved here. Coming from someone with decades of experience, it gave me so much confidence. Your advice to follow my passion and let the rest follow was invaluable. I took the risk and gave it my all, and I’m so happy I did.I love you, Dee. I truly mean that. I can’t fail—I’ve got to make you proud!

The IIWT has introduced me to intense and effective workouts that have taken my fitness journey to a new level. Paired with Denise’s undeniable expertise, I am confidently getting the results I want.

Going into this, I had a feeling that I belonged in Wellness. But since this was my 1st prep and we didn't know how my body will look like after extreme dieting because bodybuilding is not about how lean you are but the muscles left when you get lean. And it usually takes a year to build lean muscles and I was just 6 months since I started this journey. But lo and behold, my quadz stuck with me 😂4 wks out, my coach said "you should do Wellness or even both". After having just practiced posing bikini, I had to cram and learn how to pose Wellness as well. And they're way different from each other 😂 but what can I say, I like complicated 🤷‍♀️Winning 🏆 in Bikini Open was just a bonus that we didn't really shoot for because we knew my quadz would dominate. But because I have the greatest coach ever, she knows how to use the magic of illusion ✨ to "downsize" my legs 😂 Very humbled that I won 🥇 in Wellness True Novice - qualifying me for Nationals on first show as a natural. But we need to grow first baby 🥰

Can’t do this with your. @teamdees702, the confidence you’ve given me through posing and mentorship has proven to be invaluable to me. Thank you. Time to grow!!

Yeah 2 gyms gave me an offer at the same time actually. Guess I was pretty personable 😂 but hey dee couldn’t have done it without u giving me confidence. You’ve done so much for me. More than you know. And not just learning lifts and technique! Definitely my life coach lol I can’t put a price on that! Thankful to have you in my life! 🙏

I’m more thankful for you and the person you brought out in me. Positive things about me are said to me and I don’t often see them, but NOW I do! Forget what the rest say, I AM a bad ASS! And Dee says so💕 much love and appreciation to you.Thank you for seeing so much in me and caring for me and my heart that much, to help me make the intelligent decision to forgo the Las Vegas show. What actually convinced me the most was that you said I was a “National Level athlete” in other words stay on THAT level and nothing beneath me. I don’t need to tell you because you recognized it, but I did EVERYTHING you told me to and then some. I put everything I had into it and spared nothing. For ME, but you know what? on all my preps I always did the same but NOBODY, no coach, has ever highlighted me, spoke about me or was downright proud of me AND let me know it. I am SO grateful that the Angels came together and had our paths cross, you are not only an AMAZING coach, you are an AMAZING women who truly loves this sport and makes it so that your athletes do too. You taught me techniques, tips, and cues that nobody else ever has, and more importantly you taught me things about myself with an emphasis on self acceptance and admiration. I FINALLY, am awe struck with what I accomplished, I LOVE the stage shots from NPC online, and YES just like some smart women told me………I BELONGED THERE! The Amateur OLYMPIA!! I did that, WE did that! It’s not pro status YET so don’t right me off, because WE will be PREPPING again-37 weeks to go, but who’s counting. Thank you so much again- See you after Mexico