Jennifer Burns Pumping Up

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We're saying goodbye to 2011 in an absurdly BIG way. Busty glamour model Jordan Carver stayed in the BE labs a bit too long, but as we say at Area Orion "You can never have too much." Here's to an amazing 2012.

An Area Orion breast expansion morph

What the Cluck?

Pro fitness model Julie Bonnett and... well... hell, it's a chicken.

Enter your funniest photo caption in the comments - sorry no prizes.

Female Bodybuilder Jeannie Paparone

I am very personable, and outgoing, and I have a little sense of humor LOL. I'm very caring and nurturing. My first contest was very exciting, being in gymnastics all of my life, I love competing on stage and in front of an audience. I knew when I won my first show, that I would like to continue with bodybuilding. I have the video from my first show, how funny to see me back then at a 114lbs my first contest weight!

My competitive goals is to continue competing and be on the Olympia Stage again and to do the Arnold Classic again in 2011. My motivation for bodybuilding is when I became Anorexic in high school. Bodybuilding had saved my life. I admired Rachel Mclish, and Cory Eversons body. I thought to myself, they look so feminine even with muscles. I had the muscular genetics anyways being in gymnastics, so I just followed through with it. My biggest obstacle to success is to have more exposure for myself and for women's bodybuilding. Another obstacle is having a strong mind, I believe if you think positive and put your mind to anything, you can succeed at anything.

Jeannie is from Chicago and currently lives in Las Vegas. See more of her at jeanniesfit4life.com, Facebook & Twitter



Competition History:
1994 NPC Prairieland Classic – Lightweight – First place and Overall
1994 NPC Tri-States – Lightweight – First place and Overall
1995 NPC World Gym Classic – lightweight – Second Place
1995 NPC Nevada State – lightweight – First place and Overall
1995 NPC Nationals – 7th place
2000 NPC Las Vegas Classic – Middleweight – First place and Overall
2000 USA Nationals – Middleweight – 8th place
2001 USA Nationals – Middleweight – 2nd place
2002 NPC Nationals – Middleweight – 1st place (obtained my Pro Card)
2003 IFBB Night of Champions – 3rd place
2003 IFBB Jan Tana – 6th place
2004 IFBB Night of Champions – 10th place
2004 IFBB GNC Show of Strength - 6th place
2005 IFBB New York P:ro – 2nd place
2005 IFBB Charlotte Pro – 2nd place
2006 IFBB Europa Super Show – 5th place
2008 IFBB New York Womens Pro – 2nd place
2008 IFBB Olympia – 9th place
2009 IFBB New York Womens Pro – 6th place
2010 IFBB Phoenix Pro – 4th place
2010 IFBB Arnold Classic Ms. International - 12th place
2011 Arnold Classic Ms. International - 7th place

The Veronika Zemanova Workout

Feeling sluggish after the Holidays? Here's fitness inspiration from busty Czech model & Centerfold Veronika Zemanova. Just looking at these images promises to increase your heart rate and blood flow. I feel fitter already.

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I know this isn't what the Holiday is about, but what better time to show the awesome might of boxer & female bodybuilder Jacqueline (Jay) Fuchs. I pity the fool that goes against this "knockout" woman.

An Area Orion female muscle morph based on a photo by Amazing Muscle Beauties.

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NPC Figure Competitor Jessie Hilgenberg is someone to watch out for. This gorgeous Figure Competitor does everything: she owns & operates a gym, a successful Graphic Design studio, is a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a Top 5 NPC figure athlete. I might be little smitten.

Check out Jessie's promo video

An Area Orion Female muscle morph based on a photo by Pete Rezac Photography.

Nibbles

Little nuggets of news from the Female Muscle world.

IFBB Female Bodybuilder Heather Policky retires @MuscleSportMagazine
Heather is back on track with her life after a series of injuries and personal problems. Although she is currently retired and has stated that she has no plans to ever compete again as a bodybuilder, we will see if a change to the new Women’s Physique Division may be in the cards for her.

Exclusive Interview with Cheerleader Anna Watson @FitGemsNation
College bowls season is upon us, and many teams are getting ready for these special games. One of those teams is the Georgia Bulldogs, who will be playing in the Outback Bowl on January 2, 2012. Toward the end of the season, a Georgia Bulldog turned some heads on the internet...but it wasn't a football player. It was a cheerleader by the name of Anna Watson.

New Gladiatorerna (Swedish Gladiators) premiers in Sweden @TV4.se
The heroes have landed! On January 7, the largest and baddest Gladiators TV show is back. Thousands of candidates have undergone stringent tests, but only 32 courageous contenders have been selected. Now they face the toughest challenge of all - to take on the gladiators.

Christine Envall to return to the stage in 2012? @Freya
The Australian Christine Envall, triple world champion and former NABBA pro in the ranks of the IFBB will make his comeback in the 2012 season. The information was first circulated as a rumor, but the woman herself has confirmed it.

Vote Quadra-Blu

Vote for Quadra for Webcomic of the Month at topwebcomics.com

Help support the Female Muscle arts and "Let the comics world know that a woman doesn’t need super powers to be a super star! Many thanks and happy holidays" - Lyman

You can vote once a day til the end of the month. It takes just a second and you don’t have to register.

Read the comic Steroids 'n Asteroids with Quadra-Blu

Holly Jolly Muscle

Ho Ho Ho, Santa gets help from some very special muscle women. Nothing better than female bodybuilders dressed for the season. I feel my Holiday Spirit rising already.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.



Pictured (l to r): Dena Westerfield, Zoa Linsey, Natalie Rae Ariel, Jana Linke-Sipple, RhondaLee Quaresma, Maryse Manios, Elena Seiple, Kira Neuman, Kathy Connors

Spank Me, It's RhondaLee Quaresma

Have I ever mentioned how awesome RhondaLee Quaresma is. She sent this as a special thanks and honestly told me, "i dont like how i look right now, ive been trying to get much better." Well Happy Birthday RhondaLee, you look amazing and thanks for the gift!

If you're a model or bodybuilder and would like to be featured here, please print out the Area Orion "Get Morph'd" sign, take a picture of yourself with it, and email the image to areaorion(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Kristy Hawkins has always been a female bodybuilding favorite. She's the cute, smart girl next door who struggled with her weight… then BAM! Unbelievable awesomeness. We at Area Orion like to add a little extra BAM to those women we adore.

An Area Orion female muscle morph based on a photo by Muscle Angels

Morph

A big shout out to TheMuscleMarc. He's taken various Area Orion morphs and done a fantastic job of animating the female muscle and breast expansion growth.

I think I'll stick to what I know. Here are more to check out:
Morph #1, Morph #2, Morph #4, Morph #5

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Fabulous Cinderella Landolt visits Area Orion for another "uplifting" experience. Spoiler alert… they're fake, done in fun to see what Cindy would look like with larger breasts. Of course she looks yummy without super-sized bazongas. I personally wouldn't change a thing. But what if...

An Area Orion breast expansion morph. See more of Cindy at CindyTraining.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Sarah Dunlap Before & After

It's seems I've made an error. The before pic is Sarah Dunlap and after is Sarah Hayes. Two female bodybuilders named Sarah that look similar and only have MySpace accounts. Thanks for pointing it out!



Here's an updated (and more accurate) transformation of Sarah Dunlap.



It's a fact that every bodybuilder undergoes a transformation. It's one of the reasons they're so fascinating. Here's a before & after of female bodybuilder Sarah Hayes that shows another amazing transformation from the everyday into the sublime.

Monkey Business

Who's a sexy monkey? Fitness model Jamie Eason monkeys around between photo shoots.

I think my banana is ripe.

Monica Mowi

Born: 1980 April 14
From: Stockholm, Sweden now living in Florida
Education: Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Stockholm, one semester at the PhD program "Exercise, Nutrition and Preventive Health" at Baylor University.
Occupation: Web designer, web master, videographer, fitness model, dietary consultant.
Goal: To get a pro card in Bodybuilding!

I was born on 14 April, 1980, in Stockholm, Sweden. Since childhood I have always been fascinated by sculptured, muscular athletic bodies. So at an age of 13 I attended a seminar with a fitness competitor, after which it didn't take long until I became a gym rat. I soon realized the importance of good nutrition for maximum results, and read everything I could get my hands on about healthy eating and training. Being amazed at how well my body responded to the weight lifting and nutritional improvements I implemented in my routine, my desire to build muscle and compete grew stronger and stronger. With my background in dancing I felt confident enough to go up on the fitness stage.

I competed in three national Swedish fitness shows at age 19, right after having finished upper secondary school. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge, that same year (1999) I started to study nutrition at the University of Stockholm. I finished my Bachelor's degree in nutrition in year 2003 and Master's degree with a major in nutrition a year later. While being a student I started to write for the Swedish fitness and bodybuilding magazine BODY, and a year after I finished my Master's degree I published my first book (in Swedish) called Functional Foods for Health and Energy Balance.




My great interest in scientific research about nutrition, exercise training and supplementation, brought me to the United States. In January 2005, I started to study at the PhD-program "Exercise, Nutrition and Preventive Health" at Baylor University in Texas. The crammed academic schedule forced me to let go of a major part of my workouts, which I was not happy with. So after successfully having completed one semester I moved on to Florida to resume my intense weight training which I missed so badly, and pursue my bodybuilding goals, while getting more and more involved with web design and web development.

See more of Monica at mowifit.me

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Female bodybuilder Angela Salvagno gets super-jacked at SheMuscle. An Area Orion female muscle enhancement.

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Amanda Alger is a hot, young female bodybuilder to keep an eye on. I couldn't resist giving her a little somethin' somethin' extra in the labs.

An Area Orion female muscle morph based on a photo from MTM Photography.

See an interview with Amanda.

Quick Bites

Little nuggets of news from the Female Muscle world.

Mindy Karuk to star in new Van Damme movie
WBFF Pro Fitness Model @MindyKaruk will be the leading lady in new film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Shooting starts March 19th in Johannesburg, South Africa.


Canadian Professional Bodybuilder Cindy Phillips has started a fan page on Facebook... @siouxcountry
UPDATE on me: I haven't lifted a heavy weight in over 15 months!! Literally like nothing over 10lbs!! I am still holding quite a bit of my muscle tho! But i am working towards slowing bringing my size down. Currently i am doing 3 full body circuits a week and then plyo and cardio workouts as well. I am at about 143lbs right now

Article written by Pauline Nordin on Muscle & Fitness - Hers website sparks controversy @Feministing
Dangerously misinformed article on eating disorders posted on Muscle and Fitness website. The article is written by well-known female bodybuilder Pauline Nordin and is entitled “Defining ‘Eating Disorder’.” The subtitle of the post is “Since when did caring about what you put in your body become a bad thing?”

Where Are They Now: Penny Price @FemaleMuscle
If you’ve been a fan of female muscle as long as I have, you’ll remember this beautiful competitor from the 80′s and early 90′s, Penny Price. A graceful and elegant poser, Penny was always a fan favorite and audiences were anxious for her to take the stage and show her routine