Dallas Malloy--THE PHENOM

Dallas Piano Performance

2012-02-08T11:10:00.000-08:00

‘JERRY MAGUIRE’ ACTRESS TO PERFORM CLASSICAL PIANO MUSIC AT DOWNTOWN SUPPER CLUB
Dallas Malloy, Known for her Appearance in ‘Jerry Maguire,’ Returns to Her Roots as a Classical Piano Virtuoso

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Dallas Malloy, who is known for her role in “Jerry Maguire,” and other TV shows and films, is today returning to her roots as a classically-trained piano virtuoso with two performances at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at the First and Hope Supper Club, 710 W. 1st St. in downtown Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited about playing some of my favorite music in front of an audience that appreciates these classics,” Malloy said.
“I love acting and working in front of the camera, music has also been a passion of mine ever since I can remember.”
Her performance will include classical works, contemporary and jazz. Admission is free with the purchase of dinner or cocktails.
Having starred in a number of TV shows and films such as “Jerry Maguire,” and more recently, the upcoming feature “The ABCs of Death,” Malloy has been honing her skills at the piano in preparation for her piano performances.
As early as age 5, Malloy was considered a piano virtuoso, giving performances across Washington state and elsewhere before eventually turning her attention to amateur boxing, where at 16 she sued and overturned the ban on women’s amateur boxing. As an adult, she became a champion bodybuilder and fitness trainer prior to becoming an accomplished actress with many credits to her name.
Today, her television and film work includes “Rule of Law,” the TV series “Eli Stone,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Funny or Die Presents,” and many others. She is currently the subject of documentary "I am Dallas Malloy", by French filmmaker Antoine Arditti, coming out in June.

For more information please visit www.firstandhope.com or call (213) 617-8555.
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2011-11-12T23:51:00.001-08:00

ACTRESS DALLAS MALLOY TO HIGHLIGHT SPOKEN WORD EVENT AT SILVERLAKE STUDIO

‘Jerry Maguire’ Actress to Join Notable Performers and Artists for Saturday Event

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2011) – Noted actress and fitness expert Dallas Malloy, who in 1993 successfully sued USA Boxing to overturn its ban on women’s amateur boxing, will join several performers and artists to celebrate the spoken word at “Strong Words 2 and Art” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Spirit Studio Silverlake, 2609 Hyperion Ave. in Silverlake.
Admission is free.

“I am thrilled to be invited to this event and share my experiences and in particular, my writings which are part of my autobiography I am now writing,” said Malloy, who is known for her feature role in the blockbuster Tom Cruise film, “Jerry Maguire.”

Malloy will be joined by actor/playwright Larry Dean Harris, who is producing the event, animator/artist Dominick Domingo, artist Jeff Mills and actor/writer Steve Alden Nelson, all of whom will make spoken word presentations.
Having gained fame at 16 when she successfully sued to overturn the ban on women’s amateur boxing by its ruling body, USA Boxing, Malloy has successfully crossed over into acting through “Jerry Maguire,” the TV series “Eli Stone,” “True Blood” and many others.

Malloy currently is the focus of the biographical documentary “I am Dallas Malloy,” a film by noted French filmmaker Antoine Arditti, set for release next year. She is also featured in the upcoming horror film “The ABCs of Death.” To learn more about Dallas Malloy she is online at www.dallasmalloy.com.

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Dallas Featured in Birmingham Times:

2011-11-11T12:35:00.000-08:00

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Dallas Feature Article

2011-09-23T22:05:00.001-07:00

Dallas is featured in the Glendale News Press distributed by the LA Times--check it out:

CLICK HERE

NEWS RELEASE 9.12.11

2011-09-12T20:14:00.000-07:00

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ACTRESS WHO HELPED OVERTURN BAN ON WOMEN’S AMATEUR BOXING TO SPEAK AT FILM FESTIVAL

Dallas Malloy to Discuss a Career Spanning Roles from ‘Jerry Maguire’ all the way to ‘Eli Stone’

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2011) – Noted actress and fitness expert Dallas Malloy, who in March 1993 successfully sued USA Boxing to overturn its ban on women’s amateur boxing, will discuss her career and how to succeed in Hollywood at the Burbank International Film Festival on Sept. 18.

The event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Oracle Post, 4720 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank.

“I am fortunate to have worked on many films and television series with many wonderful people so I’m thrilled to share my experiences and encourage others who are also pursuing their Hollywood dreams ,” said Malloy, who is known for her feature role in the blockbuster Tom Cruise film, “Jerry Maguire.”

Having gained fame at 16 when she successfully sued to overturn the ban on women’s amateur boxing by its ruling body, USA Boxing, Malloy has successfully crossed over into acting through “Jerry Maguire,” “Eli Stone,” “True Blood” and many others.

After a brief career as an amateur boxer, Malloy became a champion bodybuilder, gaining a national following before turning to acting and becoming a much sought-after talent.

“Boxing and bodybuilding taught me that you have to be relentless in your pursuit of excellence and the same is true for Hollywood. You have to believe in yourself, work hard and never let up until you achieve your goal,” she said.

Malloy currently is the focus of the biographical documentary “I am Dallas Malloy,” a film by noted French filmmaker Antoine Arditti, set for release early next year.

Each year, the Burbank International Film Festival brings together actors, directors, writers, producers and film lovers for screenings, discussions, seminars and sharing of ideas meant to support and encourage the art of filmmaking. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.burbankfilmfestival.org.

To learn more about Dallas Malloy she is online at www.dallasmalloy.com.
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Dallas on CRN Talk Radio

2011-08-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the article, to hear the show click on the article title--Dallas is at the 28:00 point.

http://whatscookintoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/88-summer-recipes-dallas-malloy.html

NEWS RELEASE 8.9.11

2011-08-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

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WOMEN’S BOXING PIONEER MARKS 18 YEARS SINCE SHE OPENED THE DOOR TO WOMEN’S AMATEUR BOXING

Dallas Malloy Is Profiled in Documentary Set for Release in the Fall
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2011) – Dallas Malloy, who in March 1993 successfully sued USA Boxing to overturn its ban on women’s amateur boxing, is marking 18 years since she opened the door to women boxers in a new documentary set for release this fall.

“I feel honored to be a part of a project that brings attention to not just myself, but to women’s boxing and those who worked so hard to be a part of this sport,” said Malloy, who stars in “I am Dallas Malloy,” a film by noted French filmmaker Antoine Arditti.

The film details the then 16-year-old Malloy, who with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union in Washington state, sued USA Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing in the U.S., to overturn its ban on women’s boxing. The organization, rather than risk a trial, relented and instituted a program for women’s boxing. This action paved the way for women in the sport today.

Herself a piano virtuoso at age 6, Malloy grew up writing poetry, novels and composing music. Then at 15, boxing became her passion after watching the 1954 classic “On the Waterfront,” starring Marlon Brando as a struggling boxer.

“I loved boxing and I just wanted to be given the chance to compete, but USA Boxing said ‘No,’ and that women weren’t allowed to box, so I did what I had to do for myself, and all the other women who love to box,” she said.

Filmmaker Arditti recalled his chance meeting with Malloy in Los Angeles last year which ultimately led to his new film:
“My encounter with Dallas in L.A. in November 2010 immediately gave a meaning to my stay. I was fascinated by her life experiences and seized by the singularity of her way of life,” he said.
“Her steadiness and courage facing critics impressed me. Dallas is a true pioneer far away from ideological claims.”

In his film, Arditti delves into news footage of the teenage Malloy as she endured criticism and taunts by those opposing her and women’s boxing as she went in and out of court to fight for her right to box. Even as a judge approved Malloy’s request for a temporary injunction against USA Boxing, she and her coach scheduled a fight to mark the first sanctioned women’s amateur boxing bout. It was unclear if USA would file its own injunction against her to stop the fight.

But by October 1993, USA Boxing relented and Malloy fought and defeated Heather Poyner of Ferndale, Wash. by unanimous decision before a crowd of 1,200 people at Edmonds Community College gymnasium.

“I remember the people cheering and screaming my name and I realized then that this was a special moment for me and for boxing,” Malloy said.
“In working with Antoine on this film, it brought all those memories back of how difficult it was to go against an establishment that didn’t want women in what they thought was a men’s sport. But I didn’t care. I knew I was going to win.”

Today, Malloy is an accomplished actress, champion bodybuilder, stuntwoman and fitness expert. Her television and motion picture credits include the hit film “Jerry Maguire,” starring Tom Cruise, where she played herself; the TV series “Eli Stone,” “True Blood,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Funny or Die Presents,” and many others. She is currently starring in and producing the superhero-themed film “Blond Thunder.”

To learn more, Malloy is online at www.dallasmalloy.com.
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2011-08-04T21:38:00.000-07:00

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AMATEUR WOMEN’S BOXING PIONEER DECRIES OCTOMOM’S DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN AMATEUR BOUT
Dallas Malloy, Who Opened Amateur Boxing to Women in ’93, Says the Sport is Ill Served by Nadya Suleman’s Proposed Boxing Match

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2011) – Dallas Malloy, who in 1993 successfully sued USA Boxing to overturn its ban on women’s amateur boxing, is today opposing the proposed amateur bout by “Octomom” Nadya Suleman tentatively scheduled for Boston.

“It's very disappointing to me when people make a mockery of women's boxing; I had to fight just to get into the ring (in 1993), it was something I fought very hard for while enduring criticism for what I loved and why I wanted to do it,” Malloy said.

“This (match) isn't helping to display the true strength, power and discipline of the women and men who participate in boxing--a sport I will always love and support.”
On Aug. 1, Celebrity Boxing Federation Promoter Damon Feldman announced Suleman was planning to participate in an amateur boxing match against a yet unscheduled opponent in Boston.

In 1993, the then 16-year-old Malloy, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union in Washington state, sued USA Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing in the U.S., to overturn its ban on women’s boxing. The organization, rather than risk a trial, relented and instituted a program for women’s boxing. This action paved the way for women in the sport today.

Today, Malloy is an actress and championship bodybuilder. Her television and film credits include “Jerry Maguire,” the TV series “Eli Stone,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Funny or Die Presents,” and many others. She is currently producing and starring in the superhero-themed film “Blond Thunder.”

Contact: Carlos Martinez
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2011-02-07T23:31:00.000-08:00

A really unique and fun commercial:
Mini Cooper vs. Monster, I'm at :55 seconds: http://dallasmalloy.wordpress.com/gallery/
It's the first video on top, underneath is the making of the commercial.

In 3D in theaters!

2010-12-02T21:08:00.000-08:00

The Latest:

Dallas' 3D Debut~A Mini Cooper commercial in theaters soon!

Featured in 1000 Ways to Die "Hammertime":

http://www.spike.com/video/hammertime/3494474

And definitely worth watching~

See Dallas in a very funny Doritos spot: http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery/?video=3261

Stay tuned!

Dallas' Memoir as a Boxing Pioneer...

2010-10-10T17:43:00.000-07:00

http://womensmemoirs.com/memoir-rosie-the-riveter/when-rosie-the-riveter-bandana-meets-memoir-writer/

2010-09-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

See Dallas in an upcoming Mini Cooper commercial~3D~in theaters soon!

Dallas' Clip on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (first video at the top)

2010-07-11T13:03:00.000-07:00

http://dallasmalloy.wordpress.com/gallery/

2010-06-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Dallas appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as one of Kevin James' entourage 6/30 12:05AM on ABC! Don't miss it!

NEW MUSIC VIDEO~"Miami" by Foals~Featuring Dallas:

2010-05-28T18:40:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ90LRaEIt0

Dallas in "Light of Love" by Music Go Music:

2010-05-20T22:04:00.000-07:00

http://vimeo.com/10932112

Interview with Dallas on "Promoting Real Women":

2010-04-11T22:56:00.000-07:00

http://promotingwomen.blogspot.com/2010/03/dallas-malloy-interview.html

Dallas Interview on GaGa News:

2010-03-27T02:05:00.000-07:00

Click here:
http://www.gaganews.com/2010/03/26/ryan-interviews-dallas-malloy-2/
Then scroll down to RYAN INTERVIEWS DALLAS MALLOY, and click to hear audio interview.

Behind the Scenes on Lady Gaga & Beyonce--Telephone

2010-03-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQvBjs9u5Hw

Dallas as Prison Guard in Lady Gaga & Beyonce--Telephone

2010-03-23T10:38:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ95z6ywcBY

Check out Dallas' Interview on Shapin' America!

2010-02-04T14:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/notorious-coo/2010/02/04/shapin-america-speaks-to-dallas-malloy

February 3rd, 2010

At Streetballers Premiere with Tila Tequila 9.25.9

2009-09-29T01:06:00.001-07:00

Streetballers Premiere with Rock Riddle 9.25.9

2009-09-29T01:05:00.001-07:00

At Streetballers Premiere with Rock Riddle 9.25.9

2009-09-29T01:04:00.000-07:00

Dallas Malloy at Streetballers Premiere 9.25.9 at Grauman's Chinese Theater

2009-09-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Dallas Malloy and Rock Riddle at Streetballers Premiere

2009-09-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

THE PHENOM:

2009-09-14T23:29:00.000-07:00

http://dallasmalloy.wordpress.com/press/

COMPARISON PHOTOS from Dallas' Victorious Night at Tournament of Champions

2009-09-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPARISON PHOTOS:
http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&divisioncode=1450&comparisons=yes&classcode=8708
DALLAS PHOTOS: http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=12024&eventcode=1357

Dallas Wins 1st Place and the Overall at Tournament of Champions

2009-09-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=12024&eventcode=1357

Dallas Competing at Tournament of Champions Bodybuilding 9.12.9 and Venice Beach Labor Day 9.7.9

2009-08-30T11:09:00.001-07:00

http://musclecontest.com/

http://musclebeachvenice.com/news/2009/laborday.html

TRUEBLOOD

2009-08-08T16:42:00.000-07:00

Watch me on TRUEBLOOD -- Sunday night August 9th on HBO at 9pm -- it's Vampie!!!

Premiere Of New Regent's "Something Evil Comes"

2009-03-07T01:36:00.000-08:00

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 05: Dallas Malloy attends the premiere of New Regent's 'Something Evil Comes' at Regent Showcase. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Party for DeeDee Bigelow in West Hollywood 2.8.9

2009-02-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

My Rotofugi Toy Commercial

2009-02-20T22:42:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyGqLtOm4Y

30 seconds in, there I am!

Reels and other Clips

2009-01-21T15:47:00.001-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/user/RelentlessDallas

Clip from my guest starring role on Eli Stone "Two Ministers"

2009-01-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfnRqTBr5MI&feature=channel_page

Link to episode of Back on Topps

2009-01-02T06:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.backontopps.com/?id=925677&key=8504635b1f56f04c82819

What to Watch Tuesday

2008-12-30T16:27:00.000-08:00

From the GLAAD blog:

10:00 PM Eli Stone, ABC (1 hr) NEW
Eli defends a transgender minister (actor Dallas Malloy) against job discrimination after he is fired from the pulpit. Will be available for viewing online beginning Wednesday at ABC.com.

Dallas Malloy featured in "The Advocate"

2008-12-30T14:43:00.000-08:00

Boxer Goes Trans for Eli Stone

Often perceived as male by confused casting agents, boxer-body builder turned actor Dallas Malloy felt a deep connection to the trans minister she plays on Eli Stone.

By Ross von Metzke
An Advocate.com exclusive posted December 30, 2008

Read the full story

Guest-starring on 'Eli Stone' Tuesday

2008-12-29T10:34:00.000-08:00

Dallas Malloy to appear in 'Eli Stone' episode Tuesday

2008-12-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

The Bellingham Herald.

Dallas Malloy, a former Bellingham resident, groundbreaking amateur boxer, accomplished bodybuilder and aspiring actor, will appear in an episode of the ABC series “Eli Stone” this week.

Malloy — who at age 15 in 1993 successfully sued USA Boxing over bylaws forbidding females from competing and participated in that organization’s first sanctioned amateur bout between females — will appear in an episode of the comedy-drama series entitled “Two Ministers,” airing at 10 p.m. Tuesday.

The guest-starring role, in which Malloy portrays Michael Stills, a trangendered minister who is fired from his church after it is learned the clergyman was once female, is the most high-profile gig Malloy has acquired since a brief appearance in the film “Jerry Maguire.”

Malloy, who moved to Los Angeles in 2004 to develop as an actor, identified with the character’s spirituality and personal tragedy.

“He’s a spiritual person,” Malloy said. “His work is about helping others. And then there’s these people who aren’t going to let him do it because of their insecurities and fears. His voice has been taken away. He’s just like everybody else. He just wants to be heard.

“We’re all unique. And that uniqueness makes us interesting.”

“Eli Stone,” now in its second season, was canceled in November.

Interview

2008-12-27T10:12:00.000-08:00

Interview with Dallas Malloy, female boxing pioneer.

Newspaper article

2008-12-25T10:11:00.000-08:00

Dallas at the ADMP 2nd Annual Holiday Charity Event

2008-12-17T10:04:00.000-08:00

Dallas Malloy and singer Jill Ponnors arrive at the ADMP 2nd Annual Holiday Charity Event

Newspaper interview

2008-11-16T10:22:00.000-08:00

Fifteen years after historic bout, Malloy still taking on all challenges.

Video link

Eternal Vigilance

2007-07-11T12:26:00.000-07:00

After doing two competitions back to back—I won 1st place and best poser at the Jr. California and 2nd place at Venice, I’m experiencing the usual post show depression. It’s hard to understand unless someone’s been through it, but the experience is so demanding on every level, there is a huge letdown and sense of isolation afterwards. I train and diet year round—certain times are more extreme than others—but once I’m on stage, it’s over in a few minutes. Everything has to be timed just right. All of that pain and sacrifice and then it’s done.

I realized this time that competing isn’t fearful to me now, it’s more like work. Fun rewarding hard work, sculpting, refining, improving, creating, a reflection of my inner life. Constantly improving is what it must be about, because I have no control over who shows up on a particular day, but I can control how I come out, which is why the placing is less important than my ongoing personal progress. It’s ultimately a competition with yourself.

It takes eternal vigilance to be great at anything. And with bodybuilding it’ll never be good enough, it doesn’t matter what anyone says. It’s a double-edged sword, but that’s what keeps me going. My sport teaches me a great deal--face your fears, take risks, challenge yourself, believe in yourself, go forward regardless of the opinions of others.

Stay strong!

Dallas
Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

Focus is Everything

2007-04-30T22:48:00.000-07:00

I’m now 8 weeks out from competition. Doing cardio 1-2 times/day, lifting 5-6 times/wk, and posing 3-4 times/wk (which is exhausting because it’s continuous flexing of every muscle). The most difficult part is doing all of this on restricted calories. I’m tired most of the time and everything is more difficult. Of course there are no regrets, because this is what I do--this is my path.

The greater the pain, the greater the reward. What would be the reward in doing something easy? It will all be worth it when I step on stage. But that is really the icing on the cake (oh jeese who mentioned cake?) because the process is what really makes it. The process teaches me about myself, and is what makes me better and stronger in every way.

This experience teaches me many things. It forces me to slow down and stay in the moment. This is always a good philosophy but when I’m running on low carbs I really have no choice but to stay in the moment or I’ll forget what I’m doing. Focus is everything now. It is all about mind training. I continually learn to live in the now, do one task at a time, just breathe, and walk away from stress when possible. It also makes me really appreciate food, good clean food. I don’t take it for granted.

Continual relentless pursuit, vigilance, endurance, persistence. That’s where the results come from.

Stay strong!
Dallas
Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

True Strength

2007-03-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Eating disorders are in the media these days. They affect so many people to different degrees—from an occasional episode of emotional eating to a debilitating condition leading to total self-destruction. As with all addictions, eating disorders are an incredibly complex disease with as many unique variations as there are people who suffer from it.

My particular form is bulimia and binge eating. I’m a typical addict, an extremist on an endless quest for perfection and control. So naturally, the attempt to control life and emotions with food, became an issue even before my addiction to alcohol and drugs. These addictions took over, but when I found recovery 10 years ago, the eating disorder slowly crept back up to the surface, progressing cruelly, as all addictions do.

My philosophy of turning weakness into strength, came together towards the end of my (hopefully last) bottom with this. I came to a point where the addiction itself just wasn’t working anymore, so painful, but necessary in the addictive process. I remember force-feeding addictive foods that I didn’t even want, just to get the feeling/effect, but it just wasn’t working anymore. I remember thinking … I would do anything to be free from this compulsion. Self-centeredness is the epitome of addiction. So an idea came, to do the opposite: if my nature was to isolate and self-destruct, I would go out and give the food away. What would have been poison to me became nourishment for someone in need. Sometimes the only way to rescue yourself (from yourself) is to help someone else. I did this many times and somewhere along the way, the compulsion diminished. As with all recovery, I must do daily work to recover.

I hit that bottom about 3 months ago. Knowing I would soon begin dieting down for competition, I had the usual anxieties associated with it. Under the best of circumstances, contest dieting is always rough, but because of my disorder, and remembering the torment of last year, I knew it’d be an uphill battle … will I be triggered? Most likely. So what can I do? Continue applying the tools that work, the ones I learned to use in order to recover from my other addictions.

Being of service to others is medicine and a major tool in my recovery. I share all of this only to be helpful, not for any type of commendation. Many people suffer with eating disorders, walking around in fear and shame, a living hell. I say to them, to you: you’re not alone. True strength comes from having the courage to ask for help. Whatever you’re battling, there is a limitless source of help, within and without.

“We all have fears, but those who face their fears, have courage as well.”--unknown

Stay strong and stay tuned!

Dallas
Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

Keep Going Forward

2007-02-25T19:30:00.000-08:00

There is a simple way to know what it is you need to work on, in the gym and in life. If there’s something you’re avoiding, that’s where you need to look. Instead of procrastinating, when I face challenges head on, only good can come from it, even if the results aren’t what I had wanted. Having faced it I am stronger, making the next obstacle less fearful.

People often fear failure, so they decide they can’t do something before they even try it. But instead of letting fear get the better of you, you can use it as ammunition to walk through something difficult.

People tend to not like things they aren’t good at, so they avoid it and never improve. Instead, why not work to get good at it? Empower yourself. Taking the easy way out is no challenge and has no rewards.

On “weak points” I have to work twice as hard so I might as well work three times as hard and turn them into strong points.

What are you afraid of? What have you been putting off?

Stay strong and stay tuned!

Dallas
Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

Find Your Inspiration

2007-01-27T01:37:00.000-08:00

It takes vigilance to stay fit and strong, and to keep motivated. If you are inspired, you will always find the desire to stay with it. Inspiration can be found anywhere if you’re looking for it--in a person, a movie, a song.

When I look for the beauty in others, I always see it, and I find inspiration in that. I find it in the feeling I get when I help someone. When I’m stressed, I channel that into my workout and leave it behind. I find inspiration in that. I find it in words--turn your weakness into strength, turn your pain into motivation, your frustration into determination, your fear into inspiration.
I find inspiration in the love for my sport, in always challenging myself, seeing the growth and improvement, the exhilaration I feel after training, enduring the pain, feeling exhausted yet uplifted. It is like being reborn everyday.

Here is the paradox: because I am so driven, there is always a sense of failure in training, because in my mind it is never good enough. Of course I find great rewards in it, but I will always strive to be better … bigger, better, stronger, faster … that’s what keeps me going. I think sometimes that’s what holds people back, because they’re afraid to fail while training, but you will always fail when you keep pushing the limit, but that is the only way to get better. If it was easy, what would be the point of doing it?

What inspires you? What drives you? What keeps you going?

I hope you’re going to participate in the 16 WEEK challenge with me and Erik!

Stay strong and stay tuned!

Dallas
Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

Believe in Yourself

2007-01-16T00:11:00.000-08:00

We have 7 weeks until the start of the 16 week challenge—our own personal physical transformations—for me, to be in top competition shape, for Erik, owner of Bodybuilders Gym, to be in the best shape of his life, and for you … ? We will take beginning photos and measurements, and chart our progress as we go. Watch what happens, participate!

For me, the 16 weeks is a specific time frame for dieting down for the competition. But training and conscientious food intake is a year round process, a lifestyle. I didn’t get into this lifestyle overnight, it took a lot of time, work, and is an ongoing learning process. So instead of viewing the 16 weeks as a diet that will end, you can use this time to create new habits, break ones that no longer work for you, make a new beginning to reach your fitness goals, follow through on something you’ve been putting off, whatever it is you want to achieve. What are you waiting for?

Fitness is not just a physical journey but mental, emotional, and spiritual. Something happens when we really test ourselves and see what we’re made of. In life, like in bodybuilding, growth comes from pain, positive stress, not staying in the same place. When we stand still we get complacent, we stop growing.

People tend to want everything to come easy, including their fitness goals. But if it was easy it wouldn’t be worth doing. And nothing can be learned if there’s no challenge. To become great I have to constantly face challenges, be unafraid of failure—or at least face it with courage. I have to take risks and get out of my comfort zone, walk through anxiety, and learn.

It comes down to the power of believing in yourself. I must believe in myself, because at the end of the day, that’s what matters. I can’t depend on others for approval, ultimately it must come from me. I believe in the strength and power within you because I know it in myself.

Stay strong and stay tuned!

Dallas

Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy

Turn Your Weakness into Strength

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Preparation for this year’s bodybuilding competition is underway. I competed for the first time last year and was very happy with my results, but I look forward to the slow unveiling during the cutting (dieting) process starting in a couple months to see the improvements I have made. I look forward to sharing this grueling and exhilarating process with you. What makes this even more exciting for me is the owner of my gym told me he wants to get in the best shape of his life and I’m going to help him do it. I am certain he will be successful using the same winning strategies I use.

The official start will be in March, when I begin the cutting process where I will get as lean as possible. 90% of my results will come from the food intake.

I challenge you to join with us, to reach your own personal fitness goals. There is power in numbers; it helps to know you’re not alone. The reason most people fall short of reaching their fitness goals is often NOT because they are lazy or weak-willed, but because they don’t have the tools or strategies to get there. We live in a fast paced world, addicted to instant gratification and a quick fix for everything. But reaching your fitness goals, whatever they are—weight loss, muscle gain, athletic competition--takes time, patience and persistence. You can do it! And when you get there, it means so much more than if it had happened overnight. I encourage you to commit to yourself to start making changes, one thing at a time.

My life has been about overcoming obstacles, facing fears, and becoming stronger because of it. Turn Your Weakness into Strength means this: in the gym, we all have weak points. I used to hate training legs and abs, so I decided I would do it until I liked it, until I changed my mind about it. I would conquer it. Guess what? Legs and abs turned into strong points. And in life, we all have fears and demons. When I hit my bottom with my alcoholism, I asked for help and found great strength, and an untapped source of compassion and ability to help others. Being a Personal Trainer is one of the many ways I am able to utilize this.

The only limits are the ones we place upon ourselves.

Stay strong, and stay tuned!

Copyright 2007-2009 Dallas Malloy