From Amanda:
Hey everyone, don't know what to say but that I have yet to get a response as to why I was not invited (to the Arnold Figure International). It's invitational so it's not based on how I did last year or the year before it's based on votes. I think people can come to their own conclusion on why without me saying what I know. I am ok with it now, I have moved forward even though yes it hurts because it was a huge dream of mine taken away.....it is what it is. I think times like this help you learn so much about yourself and how strong of a person you are and have become. My values and beliefs and how I treat others defines me not the stage and I am learning this everyday, I say I have no regrets because i think they are all lessons in life. I don't want to ever look back and I think I didn't do something because I was afraid of regret. If this is the case of why I am not going then so be it. I would never change my personal life to please a judge or anybody for that matter you shouldn't have to because your personal life is just that... not what body you bring to the stage. I have no ill feelings towards the industry, David and I respect the people that choose to compete because we know the dedication and the determination that goes into competing. It will always be a part of my life!
I have received a lot of messages from fans, they have been very supportive through all of this so thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you for keeping me motivated. As for me and my relationship I would never turn my back on someone that is going through a tough time no matter what it was. I had to find my priorities in life and they are my family and sticking by those that need me. D is going through a tough time right now it's a fight everyday just to make it. I hear people say he is getting off "easy", if only they could walk in his shoes for one week you would know it's never easy. It all comes down to we all make mistakes in life some are bigger then others but it's a mistake and you have to live with it day in and day out. You take your punishment or for some they never get called out on there mistake and you move forward. It doesn't mean someone is a bad person nor does it define who they are bc in life we grow and with lessons we face we become a different person everyday. I wish all the girls the best of luck the weekend at the Arnold, it was my most memorable show bc it truly epitomizes the industry as a whole with the amount of fans that attend.
For the girls out there getting ready to compete stay focused and driven but don't ever stray far from what you believe in your heart. I was always asked what motivated me, back then I would say the win, the fight, and the things that I had to give up, but now it's my fans the people that can see how you can change your way of life by being healthy. Once you can look in the mirror and be happy with the person you see inside and out you can then be an even better person to those around you (family, friends,loved one) etc....
D and i won't be attending the Arnold this year instead I will be focusing on some other projects I have in the works.
Thanks again!!!
Hugs,
Amanda Jo Earhart-Savell
--------------------------------------Amanda Savell at the 2007 Arnold
