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February 'Love Month' Update!
for your eyes only
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Greetings!
The month is just about over and I wanted to make sure I said hello since I missed January's update.. There has been so much going on here in our world.. for instance we moved to a new home and found our last puppy, Daisy, a new home! The move was hectic as I am sure you all can understand! We rented out our home that we were living in for the past 3 years and moved right down the road to the home Scottie built in hopes to sell! I can say that the economy is why it didn't sell, but now that we are in it, it feels like it was the right move! We always said we would be out of the other home eventually.. so here we are, in a new home.. whew! Glad the move is over! Just some last things to do in the garage and of course LANDSCAPING! All my flowers.. remember those? I do hope the renters will keep up with watering my flowers and pretty trees! I'll try not to be too nosey .. since we live right down the road.. I can walk the dogs by and keep an eye on things! This month's photos are credited to the lovely Lisa Brewer! We had a great time shooting with 'Mr Smiley' .. yes, my sweet hubby gave me this heart! As I am in the last week of the Figure International prep for the Arnold Classic I will be keeping this newsletter brief! It is already after 11pm and I should be in bed.. can't afford to get hungry this late at night!
Sincerely,
Monica Brant Peckham
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Arnold Fitness Weekend..
and the Figure International
 This will mark my 15th appearance working at the Arnold Expo- 1995 being my first trip!
I have worked for companies in the past such as: Parillo Performance, EAS, Jan Tana, Weider Nutrition, Universal Nutrition, BB.Com and BSN..
The years all seem to blur now when I try to recall certain years or situations! There have been so many fun memories and wonderful people that I have met over the course of time.. hard to recall which year was which!
This year also marks my 8th time on stage.. (2) Fitness Internationals and (6) Figure Internationals! I am completely honored to be invited once again and am excited to let everyone know that I am still around!
With all the rumors floating through the internet/mags about my retiring.. it will be nice to tell everyone in person that I haven't retired yet! Seriously, I never told anyone that I did.. it was just speculation on the media's part!
If you are attending the event and I hear that many of you are, please be sure to stop by and see me at the BNRG booth on SATURDAY and the BB.COM booth on SUNDAY.
I will be signing/selling autographed 8x10s, my fit book and have my fun ladies shirts/tanks available for purchase too!
Of course as always, snapshots with fans are FREE! Be sure to bring your cameras and extra batteries!
If you need tickets, please click here: ACTICKETS
After the show, on Saturday night, we are planning to join our good friend, Jason Dhir as he kicks off his Charity Bash!! Should be fun and memorable!
 The following is a little something I received recently and just reminded me of why I am getting on stage again...
> From: Kim Horning
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:21 AM
> To: Monica Brant
> Subject: AC
Hi Monica,
I just want to thank you for competing again. As a fan of the sport,
I'm thrilled to see the best known figure competitor of all time back
on the stage. I'm sure you're sick of hearing the word "icon", but
that's what you are. To me, you rank up there with Rachel McLish and
(early days) Cory Everson in terms of inspirational female physiques.
Athletes like yourself prove that muscle is beautiful, and motivate
millions to take better care of their bodies. Your physique is amazing, but what puts you over the top as a role model for the sport are your Christian values and beliefs, attitude, and humility. Thanks for motivating and inspiring so many!
Best of luck at the Arnold! My friends & I will be in the audience yelling for you. Hopefully I'll get the chance to say hi.
Thanks and good luck!
Kim Horning
I will look forward to meeting you all and thank you so much for all the support for the show! It is going to make a mark in my history!
See you soon!
xo
Mo
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Kettlebell Fever!!
IKFF Training course
In January I was privleged to attend the IKFF certification course in Dallas, TX. with good friend and fan, Tammy Bernardo!
I have to brag on my friend.. she is a dynamo gal who has won all kinds of stuff.. very impressive and inspiring!
Check this out:
16 time Canadian
Champion
12 time World Karate
Champion The only appropriate word I can come up with to describe her completely is "Champion" .. and yet she says I inspire her! Oh my.. she will be coming to the AC as well with
From Tammy, "We're all coming to
cheer for you.... 'Canadians loud in the crowd!!'
LOL!!!!
Wishing you all the success in the
World!"
Tammy
Looking forward to seeing you, Tammy and hubby and all your friends too! We HAVE to grab a group photo for sure!
Mo n Tammy at the IKFF seminar!
Mo sporting Bernardo apparel!
In case you are interested in viewing some fun links from
the weekend's events...
Below is a link to a highlight video for the Dallas Course.
Much thanks to John "Wild" Buckley and Nazo for putting this
together!
Interview with Steve Cotter
Mo's backflip after 10+ years!
Thanks to Steve Cotter, Ken Blackburn the IKFF group of instructors that were so helpful and supportive! Looking forward to more fun times with you guys! See you in Vegas in March for another go!
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F.E.M.Camp
Pensacola, FL
March 20-22
 We are counting down the weeks before the FLORIDA F.E.M. Camp! Hope you will be able to attend!
Please email ME directly if you are interested in receiving a REGISTRATION FORM to sign up!
For complete details on What's included.. please visit the official F.E.M. Camp website!
Where & When
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Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport (Cordova Mall Area)
2187 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, Fl.
32504
850-478-1123
When you call to book reservations, ask for the Monica Brant F.E.M. camp group rate too!
Powerhouse Family Fitness
6933 N. 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
Price for this (3) Full Day camp: $699
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Since I didn't send out a January newsletter I didn't get a chance to let you all know that January was "National Oatmeal Month"? According to QuakerŽ Oats, more individuals
consume oatmeal during the month of January than any other month during the
year.
Read on for additional fun facts about oatmeal, its health benefits as
well as a great recipe..
QuakerŽ Oatmeal Mush- one of my favorite meals anytime of the year!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup QuakerŽ Oats -old fashioned, uncooked
1 serving of your favorite Chocolate Protein Powder
1 tbsp Almond Butter
Preparation:
You can heat your oats and let them cool abit before adding the protein powder or just mix it right in uncooked Oats- once all stirred, add in the Almond Butter.
I like to leave mine in the fridge for a few hours to thicken and chill! The less water you use the more it appears to be cookie dough, assuming you chill it!
YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY!
I also make this for Scottie, but use more of each ingredient! He likes to take it on the road for a snack throughout the day!
When we are dieting for a show or photo shoot, I will not measure the Almond butter so strictly! Ha! Ha! Don't go crazy though.. it is still FAT and loaded with calories to burn!
Oatmeal Facts
According
to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), oatmeal lowers total and
LDL-cholesterol levels. In turn this helps reduce the risk of coronary
heart disease.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States.
The No. 1 most popular oatmeal recipe is oatmeal cookies. The next most popular recipe containing oatmeal is for meatloaf.
QuakerŽ
Oats was the first brand to put a recipe on a product label. In 1891,
Quaker displayed a recipe for oatmeal bread on its packaging.
Since we are talking about Nutrition.. be sure to check out my new online Nutrition Program and take your Free Health Assessment!!
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In closing.. Thank you once again for taking time to read what's happening in my world!
I enjoy sharing with you all and appreciate your continued support... until next month, which isn't too far away...
xo
Mo
All (3) Valentine Photos taken by Lisa Brewer last April! Thanks Lisa for the great images!
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ps.. just for fun, check out the 'FLYING MO' video clip I found online.. does anyone know this guy and why my photo is flying through his video? Did I say it is funny? You have to watch a couple times to really see it all! Enjoy!
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