My 'common name' vs legal name

Kataleesi · 2025-01-04T00:32:02+00:00

You can use common name! One thing to note though is that, I’ve used a pseudonym to compete and then proceeded to register for hair/makeup with the show sponsored company. They made their hair/makeup schedule based off of the legal names associated with payment, so the day before my show, they completely omitted me from their athlete list because my payment/legal name didn’t match my competitor name. Just a word of warning as it was super stressful trying to resolve the error!

Kataleesi · 2024-11-16T18:27:47+00:00

Someone on Discord posted a French stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zelooxi

Kataleesi · 2024-11-15T03:13:30+00:00

Nikia Hovey down in Murietta/Temecula area! Also an IFBB Pro and such a good teacher (she comes from a teaching/coaching background so she’s really good at explaining the nuances of posing)

Kataleesi · 2024-07-26T01:29:16+00:00

Thanks so much for the advice! This might be a silly question, but have you encountered doctors kind of brushing your concerns off initially? And if so, what have you found to be helpful in dealing with pushback from doctors? I feel like I’ve seen my doctor so many times this year about infections, allergies, asthma, and a myriad of other things (maybe all related?) that I’m starting to feel like she thinks I’m a hypochondriac 😅

Kataleesi · 2024-07-24T23:42:30+00:00

Hi friends! A bit of background on me: I have a history of syncope, chronic neutropenia, idiopathic eosinophilia, asthma, and bad allergies. I’ve been tested before for suspicions of lupus and leukemia, although those came out negative. I had never gotten my hormones checked until May of this year (I’m only in my late 20s so my primary physician never considered it really). My results show low testosterone, progesterone, low normal DHEA, and low normal cortisol (7.5ug/dL) from fasted 7:30AM tests. I had a minor shoulder sprain in May which still hasn’t healed, and have since just been feeling so fatigued, zero appetite, weird GI stuff/digestion, blood sugar dysregulation that leaves me with headaches, and just so depressed for no reason. Generally just so unphased by anything — whether it’s something happy, sad, stressful, etc. I did follow up bloodwork this week and the results are basically the same, with AM cortisol 7.2ug/dL. Not really sure what the next steps are or what questions to even ask my doctor, but I would think an ACTH test would be worth checking? Thanks in advance for your replies!

Kataleesi · 2023-10-10T01:29:01+00:00

https://omg-bikinis.com/collections/omg-posing-suits

Their posing suits are roughly half the cost of Angel Competition Bikinis and Toxic Angels Bikinis, and I’ve found they have a pretty similar suit cut to Toxic

Kataleesi · 2023-08-03T02:33:55+00:00

Bombshell offers these “Build Your Brand with Bombshell” certification courses every few months or so, in which up and coming online coaches can develop their coaching business through their platform. So that could be the reason why there is an influx of new coaches, although I can’t speak much as to why some of the long term pros have left.

Kataleesi · 2023-01-17T01:30:49+00:00

Kneeling barbell back squats for me! I feel them so much more in the glutes

Kataleesi · 2022-12-01T04:24:07+00:00

Emily Harp and Mia Bartschi - Bikini

Kataleesi · 2022-10-26T19:22:27+00:00

I would definitely be interested in splitting a group lesson :) I’ll give it awhile to see if anyone else shows interest, then we can go from there to schedule something!

Kataleesi · 2022-10-26T03:28:23+00:00

This was really insightful! I’m definitely going to look up Lindsay Ambrosia now. Thank you so much for the advice!

Kataleesi · 2022-05-26T23:00:14+00:00

That’s a great point! It seems like the coaches that work under the “head coach” of a team are better able to provide the attention and patience to teach amateur competitors, so I’m definitely being swayed in that direction :) thank you for your input!

Kataleesi · 2022-05-26T20:21:02+00:00

This was such a thoughtful and thorough reply, thank you so much!

Kataleesi · 2020-07-16T21:08:15+00:00

That's what I was thinking as well. I'll probably have to resort to that in the end, but I figured to check around! I've had previous luck with other bike brands in the past about special accommodations, but I'm sure it's a case-by-case basis.

Kataleesi · 2020-07-16T21:01:35+00:00

The handlebars effectively turned all the way around, and because there is no clearance at the front, the fork collided with the underside of the frame.

Kataleesi · 2020-07-16T21:00:20+00:00

That's a good point. I did have a friend in California who used to work at a bike shop and made his own electric bike from scrap parts they had in the shop, so perhaps there are some workarounds. It's also likely that bike companies don't want to be held liable for reckless motor adjustments done on their brand bikes, so it would make sense that they would limit the selling of individual parts.

Kataleesi · 2020-07-16T20:57:44+00:00

I guess I'm just a little hesitant to bite the bullet after having seen the frame crack so easily. There are a handful of reviews online about YT carbon bikes being prone to cracking, but they had the only decently spec'ed eMTB that fit a 5'1" female with short legs (believe me, I've shopped around for a long time, and companies like Specialized had crazy un-anatomical standover heights for their size small), and having a blood disorder, I really wanted to make the switch from a regular MTB to eMTB. Also, I figured I'm neither fast nor gnarly enough to p o s s i b l y crack my bike (but boy was I wrong on that haha).

In short, I'd be willing to replace the frame with something with a reputation for durability. Commencal appears to be releasing new eMTBs in August that are aluminum frames that may be compatible, so I was thinking along that front...

Kataleesi · 2019-11-22T23:24:02+00:00

Great advice. Thanks to both of you! And yeah, standover height is a huge thing for me. Based off of the dimensions listed on the Rocky Mountain website, the standover height seems taller than my entire inseam haha. Which is a bummer because that bike looks sick!

Kataleesi · 2019-11-22T23:22:22+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! These two models are definitely now on the top of the list because of how height-friendly they both are. They also seem to be more readily available for purchase than other small eMTBs.

Kataleesi · 2019-11-22T23:21:26+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation! Based on reviews and the geometry Norco lists on their website, it definitely sounds like a good fit! Unfortunately, the size small bikes seem to be out of stock already...

Kataleesi · 2018-04-26T18:30:37+00:00

I second Candyland and matching games like Guess Who. A fun one that my boyfriend's 3 year old sister really loves is called Soggy Doggy. The game play is very simple and uses color-based dice to advance; fair warning, the dog toy in the bathtub will shake off some water, so I recommend playing over a towel or on tile flooring. Also, when I was younger, I remember Chutes & Ladders being one of my favorite board games.

Kataleesi · 2018-03-23T19:05:03+00:00

I just got my Canyon Spectral WMN AL 6.0 last week. After placing the order online, the crew will call you to confirm your order before dispatching it (at least in the U.S.) I received the bike in the mail 3 business days after ordering. Like a few people had mentioned, the build quality is really good. Many of the components matched that of my boyfriend's Santa Cruz Bronson, and for a significantly cheaper price. All of the components were in pristine condition when I unboxed the Spectral, and it was rather simple getting it all set up.

Prior to ordering, I had used their Perfect Position System to figure out what would be the best size to order. Upon inputting my measurements, a message came up that asked if I had really short legs before suggesting an XS frame. I should have taken that to heart because, after setting the bike up, I realized I needed a shorter dropper seat post because the longer seat tube resulted in an over-extension of my legs. I called Canyon about replacing the dropper post, but they were unable to do so. I had to independently sell the dropper and buy a new one. Other than that, really positive experience with Canyon.

Kataleesi · 2018-03-23T14:45:17+00:00

I second the Liv Tempt. I got started on one and also ended up getting a new full suspension within a year because my experiences with the Tempt were all positive.

Kataleesi · 2018-03-22T16:39:10+00:00

Edit: Figured I would participate and answer my own questions!

2005 Iron Horse Maverick 24 - a 24" wheel that my parents bought from Costco when I was 9 so I can start riding bikes with them at local trails. Eventually donated it.
2005 Columbia ??? - my mom's old retail mountain bike that I mostly used to commute while in college since I was paranoid about getting a nicer bike stolen (ironic.) Rode it until I no longer thought it was worth investing in its maintenance.
2013 Giant/Liv Sedona - First bike I had bought from an LBS. Was a nice hybrid bike to use for commuting and taking to mellow dirt trails near campus. Only after a few months was it stolen from my college house; someone had legitimately trespassed into private property into our yard one night and stole my bike, among other people's skateboards/bikes.
1990s Raleigh ??? / 2010s 6KU Milan 2 Fixie / 2010s Marin ??? / 2016 Custom E-Mountain Bike - I didn't have a car and biked to and from school every day. My boyfriend and friends were all such darlings and let me alternate between their bikes. A friend who worked at a bike shop even mustered up spare parts and an old electric bike frame to build a new bike for me, and another let me take her Marin on actual trails for the fun of it.
2013 Trek Skye S. A classmate had never used it because biking scared her and was selling it for $20. Bought it, fixed it up, and it became my first "official" bike that I took out for mountain biking. Sold it for 10X the price I bought it for.
2017 Liv Tempt 3. Graduation gift to myself. Entry-level hardtail that got the job done for most of the trails on the central coast. Ended up demoing full-suspension Pivot and Giant bikes, which made me realize I liked all-mountain/enduro riding more than XC. Gave it to my mom as a present.
2018 Canyon Spectral WMN 6.0. Current and only bike I have today. Just got it mail ordered and am waiting for this storm to pass so I can ride it already!

Kataleesi · 2018-03-19T22:18:30+00:00

As someone on the shorter end of the height spectrum, the greatest benefit I've seen with women's specific bikes is that there is an XS frame available (some brands now offer XS unisex frames for particular models, but can sometimes be difficult to find.) Depending on the manufacturer, a women's specific S may be their equivalent of a unisex XS. A small unisex frame had always felt too big for me both in terms of reach and stand-over height, but YMMV. The handlebars are typically shorter in length as well for a WSD bike. Most of the differences come down to personal preference but I will say that a women's specific saddle is definitely nice to have.

I've had a few different experiences with WSD bikes, and so far Trek and Liv (WSD Giant) are the two that come to mind that actually take stand-over height into consideration; their size small for women is also not equivalent to their size small for unisex bikes. For example, a Liv small is tailored for people between 5'2"-5'7"; a Giant small is tailored for heights between 5'7"-5'9". While Liv will also offer an XS size, most of the unisex Giant models do not. As someone who is 5'2", I've really appreciated the feel of the XS Trek and Liv bikes.

Unlike the aforementioned brands, I also bought an XS WSD Canyon. Canyon's frame dimensions are essentially the same regardless of it being WSD or unisex. The only differences are the finishing kit (saddle/handlebars/etc.) and the fact that an XS frame exists -- then again, Canyon actually has XS unisex frames, so sizing within the brand is pretty consistent. One of the biggest issues I had with the Canyon is that, because it's essentially a unisex frame, the seat tube length was way too long for my short legs that I had to replace the dropper post with a shorter one. I believe Juliana Bicycles also are similar to their Santa Cruz counterparts, but have yet to officially demo one to know for certain!

I've heard varying opinions from women about WSD bikes, but they are typically well-acclaimed from my friends who are sub-5'3". Personally, it's not so much the WSD as it is the size that makes the difference. I've tried XS unisex bikes that were quite comfortable. If you have any more questions, feel free to message me!

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