Claire Torr's Transformed Figure, Feb 11

When 26 year old Claire Torr stood on stage at the NABBA Waikato show in July 2010, she presented a figure of health with her lean body and toned muscles shining under the stage lights.

But if we had caught up with Claire a year or just 3 months from her comp we all would've walked passed her as she would've been unrecognisable to us all. You see 12 weeks before the NABBA Waikato Claire was still padded up and weighing around 62kg. And that was after she had lost 10kg. Imagine!

She hid her weight under big dresses and denied she was overweight. Until she had to lose weight to play a 'munchkin' in the Wizard of Oz, that was when her weight loss and contest journey began.

Claire Torr

In this profile, we find out what triggered Claire to change her bad diet and lifestyle habits and how she copes with the constant temptations that still surround her everyday.

NB Claire is currently looking for work in the Tauranga region, so if you're looking for a hard working and vivacious Wonder Woman to work for you. Please contact us for her details!

Karen Kissell's Rising Figure, Dec 10

Karen Kissell's star has been climbing since she started her 4 showing winning streak that began at the NZFBB South Island Champs in 2009. But even Karen couldn't imagine where her figure journey would take her by the time 2010 came to an end.

Originally Karen was just going to visit the Gold Coast and compete at the ANB Asia Pacific Champs. But amidst her plans, Karen decided she would make the big move and uproot herself to live on the Gold Coast instead. Not ideal preparation but somehow Karen managed to do both and came out a winner on the other side taking out the Senior Figure 35+ class in a tough field of 10 athletes.

Since the Asia Pacifics, Karen has continued to make an impact on the Australian Figure scene placing 2nd at the ANB Qld Champs and winning the National ANB Senior Figure Champs. 2010 ended with Karen placing 10th in a huge class of 31 in the American Figure class at MuscleMania.

Now back 'home' on the Gold Coast, we finally catch up with Karen to find out what she thought of her action packed year and how she'll top it in 2011.

Raechelle Chase's First year as Figure Pro, Nov 10

The recent Fort Lauderdale Pro was probably the best condition we've seen Raechelle Chase compete in. Unfortunately jetlag caught up with her and all that work was for nothing as she didn't wake up from her nap that she took after prejudging and didn't make it to the night show for the final!

Despite that Raechelle is philosophical about what happened saying " I was certainly disappointed that I missed the night show but I am happy that I accomplished what I set out to do, and that was to compete in my best shape to date, a great way to end the year regardless of my placing" She added "If you don't show up for the night show you don't get a placing so I guess I'll never know for sure but I'm ok with that"

After gaining her Pro card in rather 'dramatic' circumstances last year (we discussed this with her in our Q&A with Raechelle in Nov 09), Raechelle has brushed off her detractors and soldiered on to pursue her dream to compete amongst the Pro ranks.

Since her 10th placing at her Pro debut at Sacramento, Raechelle has slowly made improvements to her figure showing that she is dedicated to living the dream of living life as a Pro Figure competitor.

So has getting a Pro Card been all that?! We asked ...

Sacramento Pro
7 Nov 09

Lisa Bailey's World Preparation, Nov 10

At the 2009 Lisa Bailey placed 8^th in a large field of 17 at the NABBA Universe in only her 2^nd year in the physique class.

For the 2010 NABBA Worlds in June Brazil, Lisa's leaving nothing to chance and has already begun her contest preparation with 25 weeks (as at 8 Nov 10) to go. Now that's dedication.

left: Lisa looking large on 8 Nov
Previous story and pics of Lisa's 2009 NABBA Universe here

Lisa says she needs a long preparation time because she doesn't want to lose muscle - which as you can see she has plenty of!

Standing at 5'4", Lisa currently weighs 74kg and is aiming to be around 68kg on contest day. Lisa is comfortable in her skin and loves her size ‘ I like physique because to me its what bodybuilding's all about - putting on muscle'.

The ultimate look Lisa's aiming for is that of legendary bodybuilder Juliette Bergman. ‘Juliette had great shape, hardness, good muscle fullness and was always feminine'. She said.

Claire Torr's Transformed Figure, Feb 11

Karen Kissell's Rising Figure, Dec 10

Raechelle Chase's First year as Figure Pro, Nov 10

Lisa Bailey's World Preparation, Nov 10

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