Sara Picken Brown of SPBFitness

2012-01-21T15:40:00.000-08:00

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see you TOPSIDE...XXXSPB

Mad dash to finish somewhere else....

2011-12-07T02:47:00.000-08:00

We are in December already and as with every other year that has been prior, everyone goes mental trying to close the year out with an 'IN TRAY' that is empty.

Like every year that has passed prior...the INTRAY is NEVER empty...yet we all still go mental trying to kid our selves that if we scramble, shout, abuse and stress enough this year will be different.

HMMMM....The definition of insanity just came to mind.....

This mad scramble for Christmas 'cheer'...I know right, Im not feeling it right now peeps...does scream a little of being unprepared for the eventuality that is Dec 25th and all that goes with it. So perhaps with a little planning, things may not seem quite so...well...Manic.

Forecasting a little further along the weeks and we come to the January guilt fest...you know its going to happen. The usual, January 1st 'things will be different this year, I will loose this belly/butt/third nipple (you get my gist...). You feel feral after gorging yourself on festive food and have gained the estimated 2-3kg (4-6lb) over the past 5 days and drunk more sherry than a grannies convention...and begin to look toward 2012 with revised willpower and motivation. You will go to the gym and get a membership in the morning, you will not have that 3rd piece of Christmas cake after dinner.

Oh please! Who are you kidding? Of course you will have the cake and that gym membership will never get used! Lets stop the insanity and get real for a second shall we? Lets get honest while we are at it!

What I am suggesting is that you get real with yourself right NOW. What you have been saying about your health and body all year has not happened!

For those of you reading that have made changes and realised, or at least put into action goals that you set early in 2011, I loudly congratulate and honour the commitment you have made to your health. You are, in my eyes true masters of your own destiny and testimony to what can be achieved when you stop bullsh**ing yourselves and others and take ownership, become accountable to yourself, get self integrity and do what you promised yourself you would do. I love this, your amazing and should be proud.

I am writing this post for the 2 in 3 of you who are still, quite honestly deluded about the commitment you have to your own health. If even 20% of the stressing that was made about Dec 25th, was put toward being a healthier,fitter member of society...well what a bunch of sexy, hot studs and stud'ettes we would be walking amongst...no?

So, I pose this to you....Right now and for the rest of this week, take a look at what false statements you have made in the past and are likely to make again regarding your health and fitness. Admitting to yourself there is an issue as they say is half the battle. Once you have done this I challenge you to take measures to set up your health and fitness plan for the next 12 months, starting NOW. Go and get all your health tests done, your body analysis (DEXA scan) done, find a personal trainer, Cross-Fit class, adventure challenge(there are heaps to choose from all around the globe, so there is no excuse), if you have planned to compete but never had the kahunas to do it, set a date and start training and dieting for it NOW.

Make this year the year that you CHOSE not to be porcine and gorge Christmas food like it is your last meal. But instead stay true to your health and fitness goals, honour your word. Go to the gym, get active in the outdoors- summer or winter; its the best place to be.

Be proactive this year not reactive. Take emotions like guilt out of the equation so that the goals actually have a deeper seated meaning than just 'i feel fat'.

Let me describe a little scene for you, that truly blew me away...I was amazed and disturbed by the logic at play (if there was much at all), it was insanity in action-

picture if you will a bowl of ice-cream (vanilla too mind you... but whatever blows your hair back..lol), being coveted as though it were the last most delicious ice-cream on earth, quite obviously being enjoyed immensly. Which is fine, all power to you. However, the following tirade of self punishment and guilt over the consumption of this 'treat' was quite unbareable. To which the end result was..'right, well I will do an hour cardio to burn this off!'

..ok, a guilt induced action statement, fair enough...again do what you must I guess...

Not 10 minutes later I witness this same person with bowl of ice-cream number 2 repeating the entire process. Followed by the same conversation.

Now, in all fairness this is something that every single one of us have done at some point in our lives, replace the ice-cream with any number of things-food, work,training,relationships. The key here remains, repeat the same action and you will get the same result. If you know that guilt is going to follow an action and self loathing is part of that, dont do it. We know Christmas is a stressful time, so plan and strategise some of those stress' away Dont make plans to do things come January 1st, that in reality will never happen, make the plans and action them now, so that they are ALREADY HAPPENING. It is so much easier to continue something already started, than it is to begin in the first place.

Create positive habits and manage the hurdles that will come along, but do not sit whining about how awful you feel and how terrible it all is. Because honestly, you only have yourself to blame, therefore you only really have yourself to pull you out of it. Which is one of the most powerful and empowering concepts I leave you with. You have the power to change the outcome. So make it happen for yourself and above all stop PROCRASTINATING. DO IT NOW!

xoxoxox see you topside..spb

Opportunity at a glance....

2011-11-21T05:02:00.000-08:00

It has been a very full and fairly overwhelming 2 months. But with the dust settling down and life returning to some level of normality I find myself reflecting on a great deal of joy, success from unexpected avenues and well, honestly I am bursting with the prospects of what 2012 will bring. So, let me explain;

The competitions- The main reason for the USA tour, but in no way the only reason. The competitions at pro level were an eye opener for so many wonderfully positive reasons. I met amazing fellow competitors, hung out with great girls from the fitness scene whist in Florida and got to spend time with fellow Aussie Donna Jones, which was very cool considering we live in different states. So to get to know her better was a real pleasure.

The shows brought up some interesting feedback. Namely that I will need to bring my 48kg frame down in size for next year, which I am currently in the process of doing. How so you may well ask? Well, I have a few plans in the mix and I encourage you to keep watching my you tube channel and also follow my spbfitness.com site for all the video updates and adventures coming up, they are varied and sure to entertain.

Photoshoots-The rest of the trip involved amazing photoshoots. I caught up, for a day, with my favourite USA photographer Chaz of Chaz Photographics. Chaz has worked with some of the top USA fitness girls and is well known for his work for Playboy..so to call him not only a great friend, but one of the best I have worked with is a great honour.

A truely exciting day was spent with Jennifer Nicole Lee in Miami, at the Fitness Model Factory. I left armed with goodies from JNL herself, sides that ached from laughing so hard, amazing images from the huge amount of looks and outfits we shot and I have to say both JNL and her personal photographer Claude Taylor ( Planet Muscle and so much more) were truly stellar people to hang out with. I love positive energy and working with enthusiastic, passionate people. These two were amazing, high voltage, million miles and hour of explosive go. I loved it, I loved Miami and cannot wait to see them and the vibrant city again soon.

San Diego and Fort Lauderdale were wonderful cities in very different ways. and I really enjoyed the chance of exploring both, with wonderful, special people.

The opportunities presenting themselves from this trip have been so diverse and extraordinary I am still reeling a little. But time will have all unfold as it should, so I urge you to stay tuned.

My event and travel calendar for 2012 is in final stages of being organised and this will include more USA travel plus I hope more Australian interstate adventures to share my Winning Body Project with you. So keep an eye out for the following:

Winning Body Project -Fortune 500 Training Program (DVD) being released Dec 10th
Winning Body Project-Winning Body SECRETS REVEALED (hardback and ebook) release date Dec 10th
spbFitness.com Dec 1 launch
spbfitness.com includes store to get your own piece of spb ( posters, images, apparel and membership to secured galleries plus discounts for members with affiliate organisations, supplement stores, clothing brands, cosmetics the benefits are endless, spb apparel and heaps more).

So to close 2011 and move toward 2012-Competition time is looming for March and I have limited spots for girls to be part of the coveted Rokettes Team. All of whom will be ready to Rok out the shows, the exclusive BODYOGRAPHY shoot and so much more. I am excited to announce the newest Rokette with you Juliette Cotteral (Optimum Nutrition sponsored athlete and future bikini Pro). Contact me for more info or go to the store area to register for your program.

I want to thank Vitamin King Australia for their continued and valued support, their supplements work..in fact so well that I have too much muscle for figure(who'd have thought hey?), so get onto their pre workout supplements, Optimum Nutrition proteins and recovery and sleep formulas (somnidren HG is the bomb for those who want a really great nights rest). I had the best prep leading into my october shows and it is because of their wonderful products that I could train like a freak and keep coming back for more, no injuries and energised every session.

So till next time GET YOUR FITNESS FREAK ON, GET PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR PURPOSE and be unwaivering in your determination to be the best you can.

xoxoxxospb

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2011-11-05T15:54:00.000-07:00

Sharing good times with my girl JNL...awesome day, great woman check it out!

Spring clean your life

2011-09-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

The change of seasons inevitably brings with it a shift in attitude, a revaluation of directions, desired outcomes and hopefully a brighter view on the present. The first day of Spring seemed to bring with it a plethora of change for many. 'Spring Clean your Life', seemed to be the order of the week. Relationships dissolved, relationships blossomed, careers crumbled and for others new opportunities and horizons have opened to be conquered. Perhaps it is the current economic climate, perhaps the seasonal shift has given everyone itchy feet; whatever the reasons may be, there cannot be denied a definite redistribution of energy has been doing the rounds.

I have always maintained that goal setting, or to take it one step further, vision creation; is one of the key elements to creating personal success. The simple acts of defining what you want out of your life and the actions required to make those accomplishments a reality, are powerful in so many ways. Goal setting provides clarity, direction, eases stress and allows for better management of present-time issues with greater aplomb than perhaps would have been exhibited otherwise.

So this is where i found myself, both personally and professionally, this week. Assessing and amending both my own and my clients, ever evolving, goal and action plan. One of the wonderful aspects of the work I do, is the people I meet and what I learn from each and every one of them. So with my thanks to my crew, here is an overview:

Lessons learned this week:
1) Be wary the wolf in sheeps clothing: You know the people who are super saccharine sweet to your face yet behave in a less than graceful manner behind your back. These are the people that will sabotage your goals, sabotage your emotional wellbeing, sabotage your business and given half the chance suck the life out of you before they move on to another host. They always seems to hold your emotions as a partner or good friend in the palm of their hand and leverage this as their wild card at will. While they remain in your world you will be riddled with dis-ease and unable to achieve. SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE-Purge the poison!

2)Beware of yourself: Being a high achiever and setting lofty goals is one of the keys to living a full, successful and interesting life. I for one, love setting myself new challenges and feel quite lost when I have nothing to aim toward. However, having learnt from bitter experience, when your deteriorating health, exceptionally high stress levels and inability to meet targets becomes an on-going saga of woe, the time to change has come. Once your health begins to be effected negatively, injuries become a prevailing issue and everywhere you go you leave a trail of destruction reminiscent of a re-run of a 'Tassie Devil cartoon', perhaps adding more to your plate is not the answer. Self sabotage comes in many forms, for the perfectionist this over load tactic, is a classic. SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE- keep it simple stupids

3) Beware the Blame Game: We have all used or heard of the 'work', 'children', 'partner', 'LIFE' excuses for not accomplishing or completing important tasks that move you toward your goals. In doing so what you are really saying is that you were too weak minded or weak willed to make yourself a priority or own up to your inadequacies to accomplish something YOU set for YOURSELF. When you play the blame game you are putting yourself in the role of VICTIM against the WORLD, in an attempt to shift responsibility from yourself to an outside, unseen element. Your not fooling anyone however, least of all yourself. In taking responsibility for the choices you make you will be more likely to come to the end result far quicker and with much less struggle and pain. SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE- Own your actions!

4)Be open to new opportunities: Setting clear goals and directions in which to focus your energies is one of the keys to success. Being single minded in achieving these goals and avoiding or perhaps simply jumping the many hurdles that inevitably creep up in your path, is a skill to reaching your goals on a consistent basis. However, life never goes perfectly to plan. One of the joyous aspects to life is that sometimes new adventures await us which we had never factored into the equation. Part of what makes life exciting is being able to roll with the punches and enjoy the possibilities whilst still maintaining course. Sometimes you may come back on course at a later date and sometimes there is little impact at all. Sometimes throwing the deck of cards in the air and seeing how they land is part of the fun of living an extraordinary rather than just an ordinary life.SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE- Be bold & daring you only get one shot!

With 5 weeks of preparation remaining, the training, dieting and overall lead up to this USA trip has been very enjoyable. Apart from a little niggle sciatic nerve issue. Caused some irritation at the beginning of the week, but rectified itself after an excruciating foam roller session- yes my language was most colourful for the 45minutes.

The altitude training has been a great addition to my training program, allowing for some enjoyable outdoors sprint training sessions and a new love/hate relationship with running, albeit my preferred sprint work. What I am finding most interesting is that my cardio performance outputs are on the improve despite lower calorie intake.

All in all I am feeling well on track for the pending shows and shoots. I cannot wait to get stateside. October is going to be an action packed month and the second year I will be overseas to celebrate my birthday, something which I feel so lucky to be able to say. Last year was Mexico City, this year Miami. I must also make very special mention to www.vitaminking.com.au
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Nutrition is the KEY!

2011-08-14T17:38:00.001-07:00

Are you playing RUSSIAN ROULETTE with your health?

2011-08-14T17:37:00.001-07:00

Ever wondered how all those super fit and healthy people you know or have seen at the gym have such great skin, look years younger than their actual age and never have cellulite?

Exercise, although is an important and major part of the explanation, it is only part of the reason your fitness idols look so amazing and are glowing with health. 90% of the success you will experience in any health program will be based not in the hours you smash out weights or cardio; 90% of you success in weight management and glowing health comes down to what you put in your mouth. That’s right, your diet and supplementation program. You can never out train a poor diet no matter how hard you try. It is the choices you make with the food you eat and the supplements you take that will result in a youthful glow, less wrinkles, your ability to train harder for longer and perform better, loose excess body fat, sleep better, managing stress and managing depression and anxiety. It all starts with your nutrition.

Over the past decade as a physical trainer and world class figure competitor, I have I have paid close attention to my own nutrition and that of the clients I have helped. I have spent thousands of dollars and hours educating myself on nutrition and training principles for athletes. During this time I have discovered some fundamental rules apply when creating effective programs to support long term lifestyle management goals. It does not matter what you do in your day, there are basic principles we ALL MUST follow to function at our best everyday and fight off the ravages of diseases that are commonly classed as ‘lifestyle’ related. These are the health issues we have a choice in combating. Many people, through poor lifestyle choices and ill management are playing Russian Roulette with their health everyday of their lives and one day the odds are not going to be stacked in your favor. For a moment, I want you to think about 2 of your closest friends or family members, see their face before you right now….as you think of them I want you to choose from the following list which health issue they will combat in their lifetime and also choose one for yourself. One in three of us will develop one of the following issues:

· Obesity
· Heart disease
· Diabetes
· Stroke
· Cancer
· High blood pressure
· High cholesterol

Frightening isn’t it? Now, from this moment forward you have a choice as to how your health future plays out.

One of the big areas the body combats everyday is the damage caused by our diet and environment. Free radical damage at a cellular level is a very real issue for the health of the system overall. Antioxidants, found in many foods, are natures way of combating this damage on the cells. Glutathione is an antioxidant produced within the body and found in many foods which is considered the super antioxidant. But low absorbtion of glutathione and overall low levels within the body have been found to lead to many of the lifestyle diseases we are trying to combat.

“During a workout, the increased oxygen produces free radicals. Our body then uses our antioxident supply to neutralize these free radicals. This may deplete our glutathione supply. One study showed that 90 minutes of exercise led to a 60% depletion of glutathione.

If the body isn’t supplied with more glutathione, then we will experience muscle fatigue, poor athletic performance, longer recovery times and be more susceptible to future injury. However, by increasing our bodies glutathione levels, we can cut our recovery times in half and supply our muscle tissue with greater energy supply.

The benefits of increasing glutathione levels for all everyone, as well as athletes athletes, professional or not, are:

· A rapid and stable increase in energy
· Increases stamina and endurance
· Lessens muscle fatigue and exhaustion
· Improves cardiovascular function  
· Reduces lactic acid  
· Quickens recovery time  
· Strengthens the immune system
· Protects your body from injury
· Reduces muscle stress
· Decreases inflammation  
· Speeds up the healing process.

(http://www.themaxsite.com/professionals.html)

What Does Glutathione Do?

The strong antioxidant effect of glutathione helps keep cells running smoothly. Glutathione also helps the liver remove chemicals that are foreign to the body, such as drugs and pollutants.(Gustavo Bounous, MD)

"If you look in a hospital situation at people who have cancer, AIDS, or other very serious disease, almost invariably they are depleted in glutathione," says Appleton. "The reasons for this are not completely understood, but we do know that glutathione is extremely important for maintaining intracellular health."(Jeremy Appleton, ND)

Nevertheless, people have tried glutathione for the treatment of a whole host of conditions, including cancer, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and male infertility.

The best studies have been conducted in cancer. One study involved women with ovarian cancer who were being treated with chemotherapy. Some of the women were also treated with intravenous glutathione. Those given the glutathione not only had fewer side effects from the chemotherapy but also had better overall survival rates.

· Among the uses that have been reported for glutathione are:

· treatment of poisoning, particularly heavy metal poisons

· treatment of idiopathic pulmonary firbosis

· increasing the effectiveness and reducing the toxicity of cis-platinum, a chemo drug used to treat breast cancer

· treating Parkinson's disease

· lowering blood pressure in patients with diabetes

· increasing male sperm counts in humans and animals

· treatment of liver cancer

· treatment of sickle cell anemia

· http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/glutathione

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2011-07-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

10 weeks to 'Rocket Launch USA 2011'

2011-07-17T15:57:00.000-07:00

So here we are at another '10 weeks out' assessment, pre-contest for another year. With everything that has been going on with work, training and well LIFE, I have to admit this has kind of snuck up on me. This is why having a clear plan is the single most important piece of advice I can share with you, no plan means that when you do take stock of your progress, the chances are you have probably missed the necessary window of opportunity.

Being prepared is not JUST about avoiding failure, it is about being ready at any given moment to grasp EVERY opportunity that passes your way. Fortune does not favour the brave, it favours the prepared and skilled. Those that have taken the time to arm themselves with the tools both psychologically and physically to take on any challenge. So although the time has snuck up on me a little, I am at exactly the right place in my preparations for the next evolution of my program.... and it is going pretty darn well. I am injury free, on track with all dieting and my sessions are having cripplingly great effect. So happy days.

Exciting news as we move toward the USA trip, I have been accepted by one of the top fitness model development groups in Florida and will be shooting with them in October, so you can imagine I am VERY VERY excited about this news. Couple this with finally getting my Women's Wellness Development program for corporates and students off the ground and I am super excited about the public speaking engagements I will have in the coming months. Nashville will be a massive, massive experience for me where i will be speaking in front of 5000 people.

So as i drag my crippled butt off the couch after breakfast and head back to the gym. Yes Sundays religious Leg session with Penny exacted the desired damage..I am so sore today. I have 1 more week off Altitude training respite, before I hit it again for another 5 weeks, which will bring me perfectly into the Tour...

Stay tuned...things are afoot peeps...xx

Tattoos, Training & Volcanic ash

2011-06-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

What an adventure the Gold Coast turned out to be...I ended up being there a few days extra, but there are no complaints here. Once the sun came out, well lets just say I'm smitten with the place.

Last time I was on GC was just after Expo '88 and I was very,very young.... so cant say I remember a great deal. But this trip will stay with me a while, I had a ball.

Arriving on Tiger Airways (who I might add I wont be travelling with again, poor service, surly staff and a penchant for ripping you blind on everything from the seat you choose to luggage check in), into the tin shed that was GC airport and being greeted by weather just as bad and chilled as Melbourne, was not great. But things looked up from that moment on. A soon to be business associate collected me and so began a great trip.

So the first 2 days were all business and presentations... a girl has to work sometimes, spent time discussing the benefits of whole food nutrition and learnt a little about something called Glutathione

'the Gift' Galley, Pocket, Dre-big athletic plans ahead for 2011.

...but it was the later part of the trip that really made the grade and then some. I caught up with 5 (soon to be 6) time Mr Australia, Michael 'the Gift' Galley, Model and figure competitor Nakita 'Giftess' Leanne, WNBF Pro Fitness Model and the freakishly conditioned Andre 'Dre' Davids, 'Aflete' and human tank, Jimmy Sadek plus the big man of EastCoast Supplements Luke Holiday-Smith...it was so fantastic catching up with everyone. Especially out of competition, when most of us dont even know our own name let alone be able to create meaningful conversation with people. But this trip was really special. Training at World Gym, dining out in some of the most amazing restaurants I have experienced and generally laughing so hard my sides ached. On a side note-I have never seen someone down sushi like jimmy..it was semi-disturbing... and yet a privilege to witness all at once lol

Natika Leanne, Pocket Asia Pacific BB Championships

So with plans for a training trip in the very, very immediate future, I am looking forward to the goals set at the last dinner being well underway... daily updates are flowing in, so all seems to be on track and as it should be...on the coast, in Melbourne and in Sydney.. Go GIFTS!

The CrU

New art work

It was a volcanic eruption in Chile that put an end to my homeward plans...sitting on the flight ready to taxi and we were all asked to disembark and sort our way home via an alternative route...so to the Galley lounge room floor I did return for 2 more nights. All good, the view from the balcony was so magical at sunrise I really didnt mind at all. The time off afforded me the opportunity of finally getting the Tattoo I have been hanging to get for a long time...if you head to the Gold Coast be sure to check out the EastCoast Ink studio.

So back in Melbourne, I attended the national campaign to 'Get In Shape Australia', this morning at the Botanical Gardens. For more info on how you can get your free training program and be in the draw for $10,000 worth of prizes go to MOVE IT:

So while the nation is encouraged to move it, i too am up-ing the anti on my training regimen. With 14 weeks till my USA tour, I am back to my Altitude sessions, back to the gym and back to focused dieting and cardio sessions. The pending trip is going to be a massive undertaking with 3 shows, 4 states and a few thousand Km travelled. But I am very,very excited about all of it...I have amazing people to meet, photographers lined up to work with and every single city I am going to is going to be a new place for me. So October here we come. I cannot wait...

to the Gold Coast.....

2011-06-06T15:53:00.001-07:00

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Conferences & 16 weeks count down

2011-05-30T04:16:00.000-07:00

As usual another month has dashed by in a whirl. I have just spent 4 days in sunny Perth meeting and presenting at the NSA National Conference. The first of my larger presentations, about 150 were in attendance and I had a blast meeting all the people who came along. With hopes of speaking in Nashville firmly in place in October, the end of the year really looks like it is going to be a majorly positive and personal growth experience. I simply cannot wait.

Sadly today was marred by the sudden loss of a dear friend and associate David Adamo, who was taken to soon in a fatal road accident. He was a cherished member of the Dohertys clan and we will all miss him dearly, despite his 21 years here, he touched the lives of many and so many travelled far and wide to pay their respects.

Andy Millard, Pocket, Lou Richards-DREAM TEAM

with Kate Cebrano at Burswood Casino

So we have 16 weeks until the USA Tour begins, I am on track and have a real excitement about this pending competition tour, I am looking forward to meeting many friends along the way and also seeing the processing facilities for NSA/Juice Plus+ which is in San Diego. So, her we go cardio and goodbye particular food groups, time to get lean n mean..well lean anyhow....

For updates on my training sessions, be sure to pop by regularly as i intend posting videos and audio bites soon.
xxPocket

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2011-05-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-18T03:08:00.000-07:00

Pocket's Back in Rockdale 16th April

2011-04-03T02:28:00.000-07:00

Vitamin King Ambassador

Sara Picken-Brown will be in the Rockdale store Saturday April 16th 2-5pm

Come in and get a photo with the original Pocket Rocket!

You will be able to purchase Sara's new book "Twelve Step Guide to a Happy Heart & a Smaller Butt" and get it signed.

Sara will be in Sydney for the FILEX event Friday 15th-Sunday 17th April.

Cant wait to see you all in Sydney while i am there.xxxx

VitaminKing Rockdale: BOOK SIGNING & IN-STORE APPEARANCE, SYDNEY: Sat March 26th

2011-03-24T04:01:00.000-07:00

Vitamin King Ambassador Sara Picken-Brown will be in the Rockdale store this Saturday 2pm - 5pm.

Come in and get a photo with the original Pocket Rocket!

You will be able to purchase Sara's new book "Twelve Step Guide to a Happy Heart & a Smaller Butt" and get it signed.

*First 50 people to come in and see Sara will get a VK show bag of samples and gifts!

Rockdale Mega Store
416 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW
T:02 9599 5388

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2011-03-15T05:01:00.000-07:00

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8th Place at the GNC Pro Figure Classic-Australia

2011-03-15T04:25:00.000-07:00

An amazing weekend was had by all at the Melbourne FITX event. The GNC PRO FIGURE CLASSIC saw a number of new Pro athletes, 'Sara Pocket Rocket' included, measure up against the current No1-Erin Stern.

"An amazing experience and the best way possible to début as an IFBB pro, amongst the home crowd and fans that had travelled interstate to show their support. With 7 months until my next shows I am looking forward to plenty of hard training before meeting the USA competitors on their own turf. I will certainly be looking forward to FITX next year, this show is only going to go from strength to strength, all competitors were treated so well and the venue was stunning to perform in. Thanks to all (Tony Doherty & his wonderful team) who put in so much work and GNC for making the Pro Figure a success "

IFBB PRO FIGURE-Raechelle Chase, Erin Stern, Sara Picken-Brown, Alisha Harris

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2011-01-30T01:28:00.000-08:00

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OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

2011-01-15T01:08:00.000-08:00

It is with the greatest pride I can share with you all that Vitamin King Australia will be supporting and sponsoring me through the biggest athletic and competitive year of my career.

Vitamin King have gone from strength to strength with their online supplement mega-store and they are now expanding with stores opening in NSW. Rockdale opened recently, with more in the plans. www.vitaminking.com.au will be featuring my articles and as more news breaks I promise you will see it here first.

They stock all the popular brands and with superb service and customer focus, you will understand why they really are number 1.

xo

2011 your TIME FOR A BODYOVERHAUL!

2010-12-26T04:00:00.000-08:00

This is the reflective time of the year, you have had your Christmas cake, pudding,brandy butter, or just too much brandy maybe...? Your worn out from eating, resting, repeat....and now you are starting to think about next year...Sounds like 'BodyOverhaul' time. I am so excited about the pending tour and I really hope that I will meet you at my next camp to share what i have learnt over 10 years of training myself and thousands of clients to great results.

These 2 day events are designed for anyone, from the 'ultra fit gym bunny' to the 'just starting out' we cater to all levels and abilities.
What you will get out of the 2 full days with Pocket Rocket? Multiple ways to spice up your existing programs, tips & strategies on training, lifestyle management and nutrition from IFBB Pro Sara Picken-Brown.
Experience indoor and outdoor sessions that prove you can really train anywhere, at anytime and get remarkable workouts no matter what!As always participants never leave empty handed from a PRP event, you will get samples of supplements, fact sheets, event clothing and so much more.
So join the fun, get motivate and inspired to be the best physically and mentally that you can be.

Sound too exciting to miss out on?..It is...so SIGN ME UP!

Next Camps:

BodyOverhaul Fitness Camp (Perth) Feb 26/27

Power of Nutrition Seminar + Lifestyle Consultations (Perth) Feb 28/March 2

BodyOverhaul Fitness Camp (Jurien Bay) 3/4 March

BodyOverhaul Fitness Camp (Geraldton) 5/6 March

*Queensland, Sydney if your are interested in hosting IFBB Pro Figure athlete and the BodyOverhaul camp please contact Sara direct.

Happy Christmas & a Spectacular New Year

2010-12-08T01:34:00.000-08:00

Time to make peace with the past and welcome the future. I hope you all have a safe and truely magical festive season. I am so thankful for all that I have been blessed with in 2010 and all the wonderful people who have shared their stories, passions, dreams and success with me.

You have all been an amazing part of my year.

Thankyou everyone.

'dream, believe, perform,achieve,inspire'-Sara ocket Rocket

(Hair: Aimee-Goregous Hair Extensions, Photo:Natalie V, Makeup: Whitney by MAC)

Consultations via SKYPE & Phone

2010-11-27T19:02:00.001-08:00

Sara is providing online consultations via Skype. Ask all your health and fitness related questions, get advice on nutrition, training, posing & presentation from Australia's newest IFBB Pro athlete.

'Register here. Appointment times are set via email. I so look forward to chatting with you and sharing the knowledge I have gained as a trainer of 10 years and as an athlete.'

xxSara

Latest News

2010-09-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

7/12 Herald Sun-Article
2/11 Park Hyatt Melbourne Cup Day Breakfast, Melbourne
23/10 IFBB National Championships, Sydney
16/10 IFBB Victorian Titles-Dallas Brookes, Hall Melbourne- Sara attending.
1-4/10 World Championships Mexico City-Sara places 8th on global stage
26/10 Photoshoots with Miami based Photographer Ibby & L.A based Photographer Chaz Photographic in Las Vegas
22/10 Sara departs for L.A, Las Vegas & World Championships in Mexico City
20/10 Sara attends 'Strathcona Girls Grammer, Brownlow Breakfast'
12/9 Sara presents WARMUP for the "Scope for People with Disability-WALK WITH ME" event at 10am, Federation Square, Melbourne
7/9 Sara joins Team JP-Learn the elements of FOUNDATIONAL NUTRITION
4/9 Single Girls Guide FOCUS GROUP,Trail evaluation
29/8 Guest Judge Model Event for AUTO SALON-Melbourne Showgrounds
21/8 Life Education appearance for OCSOBER with 'Healthy Harold', coin toss at the Hawks VFL game & ABC radio interview
19-20/8 Sheraton-on-the-Park-Sydney Launch event
8/8 Victorian Thorough Bred Racing Awards -appearance
4/8 Blitzmag Publications Photoshoot with Charlie Suriano