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"Getting ready for 2 contests back to back in July!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Alissa
Sex:
Female
Age:
27
Location:
California, United States
Occupation:
Interior Designer
Personal Website:
Gym:
24 hour fitness
Gym Location:
When I Started:
Apr, 2007
How I Started:
I wanted to stay in shape after loosing all my baby weight after my daughter was born.
Why I Love It:
How I Stay Motivated:
I just signed with Black China Labs, their company has intergrity and innovative products. I look forward to doing big things with them. They are working with me on my diet and training to help me put on the muscle I need to earn my Pro Card.
BB Accomplishments:
5th place GNC 2007 Border States Classic
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 3:45pm
Progress Pictures
Sep 6, 2005
Jun 28, 2008
This was taken after I had my daughter and I was at least 60lbs over weight!!!
Getting ready for 2 contests back to back in July!
Goal (Long):
I plan to gain some quality muscle this winter in order to compete this summer. I hope to win my class in a national qualifier this year. I want to compete at the national level next year, and I eventually want to earn my pro card.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 5 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
2008 NPC San Jose bodybuilding, fitness, and Figure
OK, so I feel like I have been slacking on the journaling and recording of my work-outs, but I have not been slacking on the dieting and the training. I am doing a carb cycling diet, and I love the loading days, but the low carb days are rough. I have been sooo tired by the time I get to...
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Happy 4th of July to you and everyone. Have a good one!
Carb-depletion/loading cycles accomplish the goal of cutting down water and glycogen storage levels but you are paying the price of sapping muscle tissue of bulk and shape in the process. This is the reason exercise on carb depleted days you feel feather light and non-explosive.
Hi Alissa. You look fantastic. I am trying some carb cycling myself. I'm not competing so depletes are not in the picture for me. Maybe I'll do one day of no carbs on a non-workout day. I think it's one of those things that pushes your body past plateaus and very effective. Maybe not good for long term but good for your comps! Keep at it! You look fantastic and your hard work shows!
The only carbs that need excluding are manufactured sugars. Glycogen based complex carbohydrates. Removing good carbs from your diet only deflates the muscle tissue and makes you crave sweets. Muscles never need deflating, especially when all you care about is how ripped your abs look. Abs are overrated.
