Accept Me At My Strongest, Support Me At My Weakest
I finally decided to make a blog post of all the wonderful and supportive comments that I received when I announced that I would be entering a bikini competition. I cannot thank all of you enough for the continued support in pursuing this crazy dream of mine.
I did not expect the amount of support I received - I was over whelmed by it actually. In fact, I was a bit scared to announce that I was going to compete because there's a lot of negativity around the sport - people believing it creates poor body imagine, unhealthy eating habits, etc but my experience so far is nothing like that. I blog so I can share my experience with others and to show everyone that what they think isn't my reality.
I read these comments often since they have become part of my motivation. Social media can be a wonderful thing - people I don't even know has reached out to me to support me. That's pretty amazing if you ask me. <3
Sarah Lyons
Amazing! You got this! Don't even worry about the crazy feelings. Just plow through. Enjoy the thrill of being up there, and the accomplishment of having done it. Love you! Have a crazy time! Xoxo
Melissa Wyles
I'm really impressed at all you've accomplished. You should be so proud.
You can do it!
Naomi Ruth
Stop making me cry! I am so proud of you Stephanie! I can't wait to see you up on stage!!!
Steven Fugere
WOW!!! Your always pushing ahead no matter the obstacles BIG or small. You have my support Steph :) I love it, you set all your goals and always finish!! Kill it girl KILL it!
Andie Laura Fugere
You got this Steph!! I am excited to hear the adventure! and the results! you are so awesome and inspiring :) <3
Marisa Qiu
Awesome! Look forward to hearing about the journey, had a friend who did the fitness competitions and a college roomie who did the bodybuilding ones.
Crystal Lyons
Steph, you inspire me so much! Facing all your fears head on, confronting them, sharing your vulnerability with us all. I love you very very much!!!! xoxoxo
Kim Davenport
awwww sweetie... i am so very very VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! I am anxious to watch you travel this next road on your journey hon. You will do amazing. this is so exciting! cannot wait LOL
Jenny Knutsson
Not sure how anyone would put negative comments towards you... especially after watching that! 😢 POSITIVE VIBES all the way to you!! Can't wait to follow your journey!! 💕💕
Amanda Shary Boutin Brisk
Wow you are amazing, it so amazing to see how your hard work and dedication has paid off, I hope to some day be as courageous as you are and go for the healthy goals. Xoxo
Linda LeBourque
U can do it!!! Can't wait to watch ur journey. .. it's something I've thought of doing too but I don't have the courage to do it 💕
Jen Pharaoh Shysse Lyons
Steph you are such a soldier!! Repeat of what Crystal said.. you truly are an inspiration!! And I also love you very very much! (Tears) Xoxoxoxoxoxo
Jennifer Lee Ouellette Charest · 0:00 Your going to rock girl congrats u got this all the way
Monique Cormier
Omgg WOW!!! Good for you girl, this is amazing & def got this!! 😃
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Natalie Dawn
yay! that is wonderful. I have friends that do that.. you can do it!!
Katie Mitchell Thibeault
Awesome Good Luck , you can do anything you put your heart and mind into . !!!
Samantha Thibeault
Your amazing steph...your beautiful ... all the love from me steph xox
Teressa Betts
You are amazing! Your journey is an inspiration. I cannot wait to see you on stage strutting your stuff! 😀😻😍
Melanie Belliveau
You got this Steph, you've accomplished so much and amazes me with all those goals :)
Marilyn Kennedy
Definitely Good Luck (there must be a better word )😊!!!
That's great!
Joyce MacFarlane
Way to go. You can do this. Now I am have tears of joy for you.
Lynn Shane Morash
Let us know when.. if you want me there i will drive up :)
Lisa Leclerc
WOW!! you are such an inspiration!!! You can do it! Can't wait to see your transformation!!
Patsy Audet Aucoin
I admire your courage and dedication Stephanie, you are already a winner in my book. I have full faith in you. 👏👏👏
Kalita McDowell
Awesome! You got all love and support from me. I totally believe in you and look forward to following you as you do this! 💕
Buffa Lard
You're making me cry. 😢 you got this 100% I will always support you!!!!
You can do anything you want !!!!!!
Vera Elizabeth Lyons Poole
WOW! Way, to go, Stephanie! Stop crying now,, so I can also! Bet your Mom, done a wee bit of crying too!
Allison Wilson
Love you steph!! You have accomplished so much and I'm so proud of all the things you have done. You are truly an inspiration to so many people. I'm super proud of you and super thankful to have you in my life. Love you! Xo
Barbara Shearing
congratulations on fulfilling your dreams that have become a real part of your life! Wishing you success and remember you have inspired so many people to follow you. Wishing you and Jeff so much happiness and blessings in the new year!
Irene Martin
i am very proud of you steph and if this is what you want to do well you got all my suprort You are a go getter and you can do this without the tears you are a strange women go get it Enjoy love you Stephanie Richardson
Emily Edwards
YOU ARE AMAZING!!❤️❤️ You've made me cry! Congrats on your journey and for being so open about it. Even for the people who are not in your workout groups, you are an inspiration and just by opening up, you are helping more people than you know!
Amanda Thomas
Wahoo..go Steph go. Last summer you said this was a dream to come and I am beyond excited for you to make that dream/goal a reality. I look forward to hearing and seeing all the details good and bad. Nothing but love for ya hun. Rock it like you always do !!!!
Shakira Marie Norton
That is amazing Steph, congrats!! You deserve it!!😊💕
Birgit Müller Even if I don't know why you wanna do that and me not being interested in doing something like that myaelf makes no difference in giving you all my support! Love you, and sending you all the strength I can spare so you'll achieve every goal you'll set for yourself :-*
Kirstie Alex Sorbey
awesome steph you got this <3 i amlost cried
Teressa Betts
Woo hoo! Let me know when. I'll come support you.
Lyncia Leblanc
Seriously.. Amazing!!! ❤️❤️ keep rocking it .. You got this! 👌💪👠👙👙
Jean Snowden
Good for you! You are an inspiration! I know you can do it!
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Kelly Dawn Forshee
Sooo proud to be your friend , you inspire sooo many people :)
Krista Clark Nickerson
Woohoo way to go Steph!!! I'm rooting for you 🎉
Amanda Donaher
Awesome steph! So proud of you!!!!!! You rock!
When is your competition?
Amy Casey
That is awesome..You go girl!!!!! Be proud <3
Faith Firlotte
U go for it girl, yes u will b scared, stop it u r making me cry.
Steph, u can do it, girl, u can do anything u want to u have all ready proving a lot of things to us & others who or looking up to u for help. U will only get positives comments, I am so so excited, make sure u keep us informed all the way, love u girl, u had Vera & I crying, if anybody can pull this off it you. xoxo
Birgit Müller
The why doesn't matter...go for it!
Mae Noir
Nah, girl you got all our support! You go get em.
Annette Ellis
Glad it's out there now xo
Gail Cox White
See how far you have come. I am so proud..we are so proud of you.
How awesome is that!
Jeff Stewart
You can do this Stephy we got you <3
Laura M Pitre
You can do it cause !! You r a beautiful person good luck xo
Stacey Blizzard Vautour
Your making me cry....omg! Soo proud of you.
Whoot Whoot! You can do this....
Kristin Reeves
That is awesome!
Tina Margaret Thornton
Your such a sweet soul!!!!! You got this!!!!!!!
Omg I'm crying !!!!!
Kathy Knights
That is amazing Stephanie ..
Jenna Flogeras
Awh, Steph, you are amazing :) !!
Caitlin Harris
Woohoo, you got this 😄!
Samantha Thibeault
I just wanna squeeze you
Sylvia Tompkins
Awesome u can!
Lynn Shane Morash
You will Rock that bikini!!
Jacqueline Girouard
OMG, way to go!!
Natalie Bourque
Way to go
Lindsey Gaudet
Your amazing!
Selena Flack
You go girl!!!!!!!!!! 💜
Tim Hoyt
Good Luck Stephanie
Johanne St-Laurent
Go for it Steph. ... do it ! 😊
Shanti Kumar P
Wow!!!! Good luck!!!!
Lynn Court
You can do it steph
Heather Gaudin
Way to go...follow your dreams 😃
Calla Alluad
You are gunnar rock it girl
Patricia Lynn Fleiger
You can do it. You go girl!
Stephanie Jean Thistle
W2g!!!!
Katelyn Ryan-Robichaud
You got this Steph!
Kelly Dawn Forshee
Woohoo you go girl ! You can do it :)
Tracey A Lynds
You are amazing!!!!! 💗 💗 💗 💗 💗
Victoria Adams
Whoot whoot!! Way to go girl!!
Mariette Hachey
Way to go girl 💗💕💞
Stéfanie-Lee Fortin
Simply <3
Janelle Fraser
Fun! Take care of yourself
Carol Yemen
You inspire me 😊
Tara Mitchell ·
Way to go girl
Mandi Stewart
You can do it!!!❤❤❤
Dianne Krause
Go Steph!
Gloria Furlotte
I would never leave a negative response to anybody who is conquering their fears and taking the bull by the horns. My very best wishes are with you and I look forward to following you on your journey. Everybody should be as lucky as you are to have that kind of courage. xox
Sarah Kibble
Whooo hoooo amazing girl ur gonna smash it xx
Marsha Wilson-Banville
Congrats steph ...... after following you this last year with your accountability groups and your workout I'm sure your gonna do great and smash this goal. Don't let anyone bring you down you are doing amazing work and I envy your enthusiasm and drive. You go girl 👙
Sarah Doyle
You got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wooop!!!!!!!
I have tears 😢 you got this!!!
Alicia Coates
You're going to do so amazing girl!💪❤ you're amazing! And it's clear that it means so much to you, so it's going to feel THAT much better when you cross that stage 💖 it's something I've been wanting to try as well, so maybe one day I'll be doing the same 💪 keep up the amazing work ✨
Gabie Levesque
💕💕💕💕💕
Patricia Keays
Stephanie, you have come so far from being the shy little girl who lived next door. You have already accomplished so much already to be so proud of and your Mom is so right about you already being a Winner. this is an adventure that only some people are brave enough to attempt, so good luck from both of us, I hope you know you already have our support, so go after your dream, just do your best but most of all ENJOY the experience. So proud of you! Patsy & Lynn <3 <3
Heather McCracken
Oh my goodness I'm absolutely speechless. What an amazing and heartfelt message Steph! You embody what passion for fitness and bettering yourself is all about. It's always a journey and you learn so much about yourself along the way. I never thought I could ever step on a stage in a bikini either! But look at where you are now and how far you have come! This is a big step and will be a tough journey but SO rewarding. I know you are ready for it and I'm incredibly honoured to be part of it. Most of all, thank you for inspiring me. I'm sure you will inspire a few others along the way too 😙 I know I just called you and said all this but am still moved by it. Good things to come love xoxo
Dixie Richardson
Ok....well, I finally got to watch this video since our internet was wonky for a bit....and first of all let me say this....."WAY TO GO STEPH FOR MAKING EVERYONE CRY".......wow.......emotions just happening all over the place. You know you have our support.....you're strong and have lots of drive when you set your mind to something.....wish you all the best with this.....I'm sure there will be lots of laughter, tears, frustrations, new accomplishments and new friendships. You will do an amazing job and have an amazing experience. And always remember this....."It doesn't matter if you come in first, last or somewhere in the middle.......YOU ARE A WINNER.......you've come a heck of a long way from that shy teenager who wouldn't order her own take-out(now you are coaching strangers to help with their fitness goals).....OR.....go out in public wearing shorts and a tank top(now you're doing a bikini competition in public)......" You've taken yourself on an amazing journey and it just continues to take new directions....thanks for taking us all along with you. Positive attitude....Positive vibes.....Positive results. Enjoy the whole experience ...... you've got yourself quite a fan club .........Go get 'em. Luv ya baby girl....xoxoox
Joanne Nancy Greer-Sierpinski
Wow u r so inspirational. You go girl always stick to your goals in life and what ventures you undergo Give it your best that's all you can do and push yourself 2 your limits and be proud of what u accomplish in life. WOOHOO
Cathy Watson
I know I came in and commented before Stephanie and went through all the comments to make sure I wasn't wording it the same way, But wanted to wish you all the best in your journey with this! If you put your mind to it, you can do it! Good luck with everything!!
Donna Glenn
You go girl :). What's ur like page Hun xoxox
Dorina Bertin
You go girl follow your dreams good luck
Kimberly Ann Murray
Keep us posted
JN Lavoie
You will do it;-)
