I've contemplated apologizing for bragging, but the more I thought about it the more I realized I have no reason to.

...after all, I do train at a gym that is among the top 6 gyms IN THE COUNTRY!

That's right, Strong and Shapely in East Rutherford has hosted many bodybuilding greats such as Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Victor Martinez, Dorian Yates, Chris Dickerson, Lynda Murray, Valentina Chepiga & Andrulla Blanchette.

Other celebrities who have trained at Strong and Shapely are Triple H, The Rock, John Cena, Joe Weider, Steve Tyler and MANY MORE...

SOOOOOO, why wouldn't I brag that I-USBF Figure Pro, MJ Carlesi, made THE WALL OF FAME at Strong and Shapely?

While I am not technically on the wall yet, the photo that will grace the walls of this iconic gym is currently being displayed on the bulletin board of the gym floor.

Gym owner, Bob Bonham, assures me he has a WONDERFUL spot picked out for me.

(hey, if I make it in the utility closet I'd still be bragging)

If you live in the North Jersey area and you're looking for a no bullshit gym to train at, Stong and Shapely IS IT!!!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STRONG and SHAPELY site!

Photo Shoot with Daniel Lanton

Yesterday Stephen and I had a photo shoot with the incredibly talented Daniel Lanton of DarkerShadesofBrown.com.

Our little Zotia also made her modeling debut during this shoot.

Nothing about Steve and I is normal. NOTHING.

The story of how we met and WHY we are together is an odd one too.

Both independently and as a couple, we march to the beat of the proverbial "different drum".

Luckily for us, we found a photographer who showed signs of being able to capture the essence of who we are. We took a chance on Daniel Lanton getting who we are. Boy did we hit the lottery with Daniel Lanton!

Here are just a FEW of the AMAZING photos he took:

Only Daniel Lanton could feature Steve's initials tattooed on my neck in such an amazing fashion

One of my favorite shots

FEATURING Zotia (aka Zoey) Carlesi

This was, by far, the most fun shoot I have EVER done.

Thank you Daniel for a wonderfully rewarding day and for capturing US.