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I was always a fat kid growing up. I wanted to join the Marine Corps, so the summer before my senior year of high school, I started working out all the time...almost to the point of obsession. I lost about 35 lbs, gained a lot of confidence and I joined the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged 4 years later. During those 4 years, I had knee surgery and was a victim of sexual assault. Those lead to depression, anger, and anxiety issues. While trying to get better, I stopped working out and gained weight. To help with my anger issues, I started boxing and wound up Hawaii state Champ for my weight class. I love boxing! No matter what kind of day I am having, I go to boxing and I walk out walking on cloud nine!
Now, working out and bodybuilding is an outlet for me to regain my confidence, body, physical and mental health.
Why I Love It:
I love the feeling that I get when I work out. The rest of the day I am energized and feel good about myself. I feel stong and I feel like I can take on anything after a good workout!
How I Stay Motivated:
I look at pictures of me when I was in shape! I am not happy with my self and I am trying to get back into the bodybuilding! When I get distracted or upset, I take time to refocus myself on why I am doing this!
When the clothes start feeling loose...better yet, when I go shopping and I can buy a size smaller!
If I lose the motivation to go lift, I buy new workout clothes. As materialistic as it is, it works for me! Plus I love to shop, so that always keeps me motivated!
BB Accomplishments:
State Champion Boxing Light Heavyweight 176lbs 2007, 2008
Forum Signature:
"Pain is weakness leaving the body"
Proud not to be a skinny bitch!
-Former United States Marine
-Hawaii State Boxing Champ-2007, 2008 176lbs
Currently working getting cut up and fit!
Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 7:26pm
Progress Pictures
Mar 24, 2008
Sep 5, 2008
I am really embarrased about posting these pics. I've always had body issues, so if you have nasty comments, please keep them to yourself. This is my first "before" picture
picture is a little bad, but I didn't wantto bug my husband to take one
I don't want to be that skinny bitch...I want to be the strong bitch that will kick your ass from one end of the room to the other!
Goal (Long):
I want to be able to look in the mirror after I get out of the shower and not be upset at what I see. I know beauty is on the inside, but I want the outside and inside to match!
I would like to drop about 60 lbs total, but if I weight 200 lbs and have a healthy body and look good and feel confident, that would be great too!!! I don't care about the number on the scale, just how my body looks and feels!
I want to be stong, physically, mentally, and emotionally! I like the fact that some people are afraid to mess with me!
What is your favorite "healthy" dessert? Give the recipe if applicable.
No sugar added ice cream. Fairly low in sugar, carbs and calories, but great taste (especially with a little bit of cool whip!)
Homemade iced skinny sugar free iced carmel lattes ( i used to be a barista, so I make some kick ass iced lattes!)No sugar added ice cream. Fairly low in sugar, carbs and calories, but great taste (especially with a little bit of cool whip!)
Homemade iced skinny sugar free iced carmel lattes ( i used to be a bar...more
7 years ago, I woke up like I would any other day. I was a 16 year old Junior in High School in a small town in Ohio. I woke up, got dressed, and did my hair in the bathroom. My 19 year old, soon to be 20, brother, Aaron, walked in while I was doing my hair and said "oh". Little did...
I train boxing 4 days a week for about 60-90 minutes. This includes:
1. Jumprope warm up 3 2-min rounds
2. Shadowboxing 3 2-min rounds
3. Heavy Bag work, sparring, boxing ciruits, speedbag, working with mitts and anything else we feel like doing!
So you put her in her place huh?.....Well Good Shi@. Got any pictures from your victory?
Jimguest
Aug 23, 2008 8:41am
Hi Meredith,
You gotta love a woman that can kick your butt. I know a couple of women in the sport & I greatly admire them. You look great so keep up the hard work---it works!!
It's a great recipe I got out of the recipe book "eating for life". My family eats it all the time. Who ever thought you could eat pancakes and not feel guilty. It's great.
In your Progress PIctures....I just want to say good job and keep up the good work. You can really tell a diffrence from your March 24th pic and your april 21st. In one month....Thant is very good progress. Keep up the Good Work.
Hey Meredith; You have some awesome pics! Thank you for your dedicated and courageous service for our country in the Marine Corps. I'm a vet too having served in the Navy. Good luck with training and boxing. Best regards, Scott
Congrats on the upcoming match! Go kick some ass! I am thinking about taking a boxing class at my gym in the fall. The trainer is boxing certified too so I am sure I will learn a lot.
