IFBB NY PRO Championships

Saturday 19th May, 2012

Tribecca Performing Arts Center, New York City

Dear Friends,
In support of a friend and fellow competitor, I will be attending the "IFBB NY PRO Championships." Come out and join me in what will no doubt be stiff competition, that will motivate you to get into the gym for a serious workout.

I look forward to seeing you there! ~Sharon Gayle

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Men's Open Bodybuilding, Men's 21 & under Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Men's Physique, Women's Physique
Pre-Judging: 11:00am
Finals: 6:00pm

Tribecca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY

Courtesy: BevFrancis.com

Career Day - Teachers Preparatory School

Teachers Preparatory School, 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Wednesday 16th May, 2012

Inspiring our Young People ...Preparing them for the Future!

I am so thrilled to be have been invited to be a guest speaker at the Teachers Preparatory School’s Annual Career Day. I will be sharing my thoughts, insights, and various experiences regarding making career choices and setting goals, so that the students will have a solid understanding of how best to navigate the various roads and pathways of the “working” world; in addition to achieving success in their professional and career choices.

Guiding our youth.

It is events such as this that I live for, and which fuels my fire. Making a positive difference in a young persons life means the world to me! ~Sharon Gayle

Image: Courtesy of MSTemplates.

DFAC - Inaugural Event

Saturday 28th April, 2012

Morris Knolls High School, Rockaway, NJ.

Dear Friends, Clients, Fans,

I will be attending the DFAC's inaugural event. The "All Natural Options North Jersey Naturally Built Classic Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships Pro-Qualifier." I'm really excited about this new Federation and what it stands for. "Run purely for the good of the natural athletes."
 
I will definitely be there cheering on all the athletes that have chosen to take part in this first, groundbreaking event!
 
See you there! ~Sharon Gayle

 
Courtesy: DFAC - Drug Free Athletes Coalition   

A Note from Sharon Gayle

Dear GayleFORCE Fitness Readers,

I thought it would be nice to report back to you on the 2011 WNBF World Championships with a selection of my favorite photographs and the added, personal touch of a short video below.

Up-close and personal with Sharon Gayle
Watch and listen-in here!

Due to popular demand by GayleFORCE Fitness readers and clients,  I will be including video presentations to the GayleFORCE Fitness Newsletter, Website, and BLOG.  I do believe the video's will be a great addition, and will allow me to expand on specific articles, discuss upcoming projects, announce events, and much more!  Enjoy! ~SG

 
Photographs of Sharon Gayle at the 2011 WNBF World Championships

 
Sharon Gayle - Stepping out confidently!

Sharon Gayle - Beaming!

Sharon Gayle - Looking good going and coming!

Sharon Gayle - During the T-Walk.

Sharon Gayle - Thanks to Byron for this great shot!

Sharon Gayle - Finals Gown Segment.

Sharon Gayle with her good friend Pat. Always at my side!

Sharon Gayle - Visible in a partial line-up during the Comparison Round.

Sharon Gayle - In transition.

Sharon Gayle - Composed!

I hope you liked this selection of images. It's been a long year, but one which I think culminated with my bringing a good look to the stage; in addition to gaining experience, and making great connections along the way.  Thanks again to all of you who sent in emails, called, and came out to support me at this years World Championships. ~Sharon Gayle 

All photographs courtesy of Sharon Gayle - GayleFORCE™ Fitness & Lifestyle Enhancement.

2011 WNBF Champion Nutrition Pro Universe

Saturday 17th September, 2011
New York, NY

Dear GayleFORCE Readers,

I’ll keep this short and sweet as I’m still recuperating from competing at the 2011 Champion Nutrition WNBF Pro Universe this past Saturday. Wow, is all I can say! The Pro’s came out and they were not playing around; they came in tight, toned, and looking to win money! And, so did I . . .$$$ and a Trophy to be exact. :-} Don’t mind me, I’m being silly, and as I mentioned, still recuperating from 11-weeks of intensified training in addition to the other items, always on my daily agenda.

The competitor turnout was great, and though I did not do as well as I had hoped, placing a respectable 8th, I took the stage in rare form and did what I always try to do... Shine and Stand Out! And now as I wait for the head-judges feedback, I’m taking this week off to gather my thoughts, establish a game plan, and as of next week, move forward in preparation for the Pro World Championships in November. No, it’s not over yet!

Sharon, front and center at the 2011 WNBF Pro Universe

To those of you who came out to support me, THANK YOU! so much. I’m still reeling at just how many of you were in the audience yelling and cheering me on. Once I stepped off stage and met with you, it did not seem to matter were I placed; you all made me feel like a Winner!

A special THANK YOU! to my friend Pat for being there as usual to assist me backstage. You’re an Angel Pat, and I truly appreciate all that you do to help and encourage me during my preparation.

And last but not least, to all of you who sent me e-mails and v-mails with positive words and encouragement, THANK YOU! for caring and for your confidence in my abilities. It’s nice knowing you’re in my corner! ~SharonGayle

Below are a few candid backstage shots. Professional photographs to come!

Nicole and I.

My Angel Pat.

Caught of guard, seriously!

Taking advantage of downtime.

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2011 All Natural Options INBF Naturalmania Super Pro-Q.

September 17, 2011 | New York, NY

Womens Physique

Masters Figure - Points
1st Dina Taylor - 6
2nd Danielle Messino - 9
3rd Maureen Meglio - 15
4th Debbie Prantil - 20

Open Figure
1st Ashley Drews - 15
2nd Wendy Spencer - 16
3rd Randi Alejandro - 19 (Tie Breaker)
4th Michelle Price - 19
5th Alesya Waskas - 20
6th Sara Wittenbury - 23
7th Frederica Lovelace - 34
8th Dina Taylor - 40
9th Danielle Messineo - 43
10th Lori Marcus - 51
11th Yulie Rodriguez-Smith - 53
12th Rebecca Jefferson - 57
13th Maureen Meglio - 61
14th Debbie Prantil - 70

Ms. Fit Body
1st Michelle Price - 5
2nd Frederica Lovelace - 11
3rd Ashley Drew - 16
4th Rebecca Jefferson - 19

Womens Bodybuilding

Lightweight
1st Kristin Fronseca - 1
2nd Cynthia Mustafa - 12
3rd Ruth Bush - 14
4th Jennifer Wojcieski 18

Heavyweight
1st Suzanne Shadeed - 5
2nd Donna Trobica - 10
3rd Tiffany Jackson - 15

Mens Bodybuilding

Teenage
Overall winner – Matthew Norman*

Masters Men over 40. Points
1st Kennard Ray Little - 5
2nd Jeff Girard - 10
3rd Eugene Hart -17
4th Fred Burriss - 18
5th George McElveen - 26

Masters Men over 50. Points
1st Jimmy Sentman - 8 (Tie Breaker)
2nd James Webb - 8
3rd Richard Elliott - 14
4th Willie Langley - 20

Open Men

Bantam weight
1st Matt Soeder - 7
2nd Jerman Edwards - 9
3rd Tryone Robinson - 15
4th Joe Hartfelder - 23
5th Brett Freeman - 24
6th Nicholas Yasinsky - 29

Lightweight
1st Anthony Langevin - 5
2nd Jeff Girard - 10
3rd Michael Charles - 19
4th Eric Seyfried - 20
5th Eric Mills - 24
6th Robert Leo - 30
7th Joe Ammarito - 35
8th Evan Marcantionio - 40
9th Eric Paul Ruiz - 46
10th Leroy Hopkins - 56
11th Matthew Norman - 57
12th Fred Burriss - 60
13th Louis Salvatore - 61
14th Francisco Bianco - 67
15th Richard Elliot - 74

Middleweight
1st Chris Casazza - 5
2nd Herby Servel - 10
3rd John Schuch - 14
4th Mark Storti - 21
5th Rey Ramos - 24

Light-Heavyweight
1st Philip Swing - 5
2nd Chris Thomas - 11
3rd Omar Carter - 14
4th Justin Vitrano - 20
5th Curt Williams - 27
6th Scott Losche - 28
7th Ralph Trammell - 35
8th Willie Langley - 40

Heavyweight
1st Kennard Ray Little - 6
2nd Haras Karimi - 9
3rd David Richardson - 15
4th Bryce Bahm - 20
5th Fritz Luxama - 25
6th Nicholas Liquori - 33
7th Philipp Rauscher - 34
8th Donald Perceval – 37

No Competitor Photographs available.
* = Overall Winner
INBF - Official Scoring

WNBF Champion Nutrition Pro Universe

September 17, 2011 | New York, NY
Placement and Scores

PRO WOMENS PHYSIQUE

Pro Figure Short:
Overall winner: Karen Monetti - 6 points $1000*
2nd Njeri McGill - 14 points $200
3rd Kristi Kilhullen - 15 points $100
4th Melissa Joy - 19 points
5th Tracie Euker - 33 points
6th Candice McField - 34 points
7th Tara Martin 38 - points
8th Shalom Singer - 40 points
9th Natalie Benjamin - 42 points
10th Paula Franklin - 44 points
11th Tara Marie Segundo - 50 points
12th Lisa Catrett - 51 points

Pro Figure Tall:
1st Amy Llinas Lynch - 9 points $500
2nd Jacqueline Zediker - 12 points $200
3rd Mary Bell - 16 points $100
4th Liz Marcantonio - 17 points
5th Alicia Meredith - 32 points
6th Jennifer Mosler - 35 points Tie Breaker for 6th
7th Suzanne Barlas - 35 points
8th Sharon Gayle - 39 points Tie Breaker for 8th
9th Nicole Papachristos - 39 points
10th Sherri Caraccia - 41 points
11th Diane Van Deusen - 55 points
12th Danna Kratz - 56 points

Pro Fit Body:
Overall Winner: Liz Marcantonio - 7 points $1000*
2nd Melissa Scott - 8 points $300
3rd Wendy Spencer - 18 points $200
4th Candice McField - 26 points
5th Ava Diamond - 27 points
6th Tracie Eurker - 28 points Tie Breaker for 6th
7th Suzanne Barlas - 28 points
8th Melissa Joy - 39 points
9th Tara Marie Segundo - 46 points
10th Diane Van Deusen - 47 points

Pro Women's Bodybuilding:
Overall Winner: Kathy Unger - 5 points $1000*
2nd Valerie Worrell - 11 points $300
3rd Jacqueline Weber - 17 points $200
4th Irhassette McClean - 18 points
5th Melissa Scott - 24 points
6th Daisy Williams Mangieri - 36 points
7th Cheryl Glattacker - 40 points
8th Candice Scott - 41 points
9th Gwen Hansen - 42 points

Best Body:
Overall Winner: Lindsay Farrington - 8 points $500*
2nd Lupe Lomeli - 12 points $200
3rd Karen Monetti - 15 points $100
4th Christine Zeppieri - 19 points Tie Breaker for 4th
5th Tamara Brod - 19 points
6th Kristi Kulhullen - 25 points
7th Suzanne Barlas - 28 points
8th Kristen Sama - 29 points
9th Sherri Caraccia - 33 points
10th Jen Marcione - 35 points
11th Yulie Rodriguez - Smith 42 points
12th Marygrace Scarpelli - 58 points

PRO MEN'S PHYSIQUE:

BODYBUILDING

Lightweight:
1st Vaughan Twigger - 7 points $1000*
2nd Jim Cordova - 10 points $300
3rd Tim Pitka - 15 points $200
4th Joe Farese - 19 points
5th Adam Napoli - 27 points
6th Ulysses Fowler - 31 points
7th Wilfred Vidro - 36 points
8th Gary Masington - 38 points
9th Rolando Sedra Jr. - 44 points

Heavyweight:
Overall Winner: Kurt Weidner - 5 points $1500*
2nd Adrain Hope - 12 points $300
3rd Kevin Lofy - 13 points $200
4th Robert Peacock - 21 points
5th Dan Iatomasi - 24 points
6th Rawle Greene - 29 points
7th Sharif Reid - 37 points
8th Akinyemi Damola - 39 points
9th David Nall - 44 points

Mr. Fitness:
Overall Winner: Pean Saliasi - 11 points $1000*
2nd Volodymyr Ukrainets - 16 points $600 Tie Breaker for 2nd
3rd Anthony Monetti - 16 points $500
4th Kevin Lofy - 18 points
5th Dan Iatomasi - 28 points Tie Breaker for 5th
6th Nicholas Liquori - 28 points
7th Scott Losche - 33 points
8th David Nall - 36 points
9th Jeff Hansen - 38 points
10th Alfonzia Jones - 41 points

No competitor photographs available.
* = Overall Winner
WNBF – Official Scoring

Dear GayleFORCE Friends,

You are cordially invited to the

 2011 Champion Nutrition WNBF Pro Universe

(held in conjunction with the INBF Naturalmania).
Saturday 17th September, 2011, New York City, NY.

Personal Invitation & Event Details

Sharon at the 2010 Natures Best WNBF Pro World Championships.

I will be competing in the Pro. Figure segment of this event. Please note that this is one (1) event broken into two (2) parts. Prejudging / Morning and Finals-Awards / Evening.
You can come to either or both. Just be there with positive energy and support!!! ~Sharon Gayle

*WNBF - World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (Professional Division)
**INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation (Amateur Division)

2011 INBF Hercules – Coverage

It was an unforgettable experience! 

On Saturday 25th June, 2011, I had the great honor of Spotlighted at the 2011 INBF Hercules Championships held in New York City, and presenting trophies to the Top-5 and Overall Winners of each segment.

Smiling for the camera backstage!

It was an unforgettable experience!  The Hercules was a Pro-Card Qualifier*; thus, some of the most seasoned amateur physique competitors came out to showcase their body’s, and their dedication to the sport.  And, believe me, they came out in peak condition!  The judges had their work cut out for them …the competition was stiff!!! And, with the WNBF Pro Universe just 3-weeks away, and the 2011 Pro World Championships in November; not to be taken lightly.

Winning a Pro. Card* would allow the  newly minted Professional competitor, the opportunity to enter either of these WNBF mega events!

Being recognized for my accomplishments was great, but experiencing the world of Physique Competition from the stage (fully-clothed :-), in addition to seeing and understanding first-hand the various emotions displayed in the faces of the competitors, offered a totally different perspective; one which was both exhilarating and sad.  Because, though the Amateur aspires to place Top-5** at any competition; 1st Place is needed to contend for the Overall Title***.  It is the winner of Overall Title who will receive a Pro. Card.  Boy, did I know the feeling!  All I could do to ease the obvious nervousness and tension, was to whisper words of encouragement whenever I could, as I greeted and awarded each competitor.  ~SharonGayle

Alex Groumbas, 1st in Bantamweight Class and Men's Overall Winner! A title well deserved!

Whispering positive words to Alex!

Top-5 Figure Competitors - Donna Kratz takes 1st Place and Overall.

Top-5 Bikini - Tamara Brod Takes 1st Place.

 
The awesome Sean Campbell takes 1st Place in Middle Weight.

Top-5 Middle Weight Class

 
Akinyemi Damola takes 1st Place. Top-5 Heavyweight Class

Hercules 2011 - Results

Click on link below for more details on:
*Pro. Card Qualifier  / **Top-5 / ***Overall Title / Winner

You've got to be in it, to Win it!

Dear GayleFORCE Friends,

Several of you have emailed to ask whether I will be competing this year? While, a few of my clients have asked whether I was prepping for a competition due to the physical change in my appearance, as my body quickly begins to reflect the change in my meals, and ramped-up workouts?  So what better time to make it public that I will be competing in September. 

I know, I know, I  said I was taking this year off to rest, recuperate, maintain relationships also known as "Me-time"; but, for various reasons, taking the year off is proving quite difficult to do.

1. I like to challenge my body (within reason)
   
2. As a new WNBF Pro, I am still trying to establish myself, and to make my mark within, and
   
3. As a World Champion Pro., it is somewhat expected by the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) that I compete. 
   

Me at the 2010 Natures Best WNBF Pro World Championships

So, now that I have recovered from my January 2011 shoulder surgery; had physical therapy; deliberated and discussed it with my beloved, oh so wise Mother; I have decided to compete in  two upcoming competitions ...the Champion Nutrition WNBF Pro Universe – September 17, 2011, and the WNBF World Bodybuilding & Figure Championships – November 12, 2011.

In a few weeks, I will no doubt ask myself “What on earth was I thinking?” but for now, I think it’s the right thing to do.  And, as the saying goes…”You’ve got to be in it to WIN IT!”  I look forward to seeing you at both events. Come over and say hello! ~SharonGayle