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Overall Goal: Getting my pro card and if God allows compete as an IFBB Figure Competitor. Goal is to lower my bodyfat as low as I can after hip/ankle surgery recovery and stay fit to my satisfaction. Life preservation....safety.
Fit Status:
My hip is still getting in the way but I use the e-stem machine for that. Dont want medicine. Strict diet, more cardio and steady lifting.
Since my childhood, I have been very athletic. Tought aerobics for 5 years in college. Have worked out ALL my life but, it was not until I made it a definite goal and dream in my mind that I made it possible. I actually started by doing bench press single lifts on several powerlifting competitions setting records for the state of TX, but there are not many close to where I live. I looked at a pic of myself back in Jan 05 and had to really think hard on my health and safety.
Why I Love It:
Working out for me is a LIFESTYLE, a way of living. It helps me relieve so much stress from the day to day activities. In the nutshell, it puts a smile on my face and it is really contagious. I love being able to help others through my story and continuos progress. It helps me remember where I started from and where I what I want to achieve.
How I Stay Motivated:
In many ways... But honestly, muscle and fitness magazine and bodybuilding.com are a must on my daily "chores". I turn negative comments into positive ones by working out and sweating off my frustrations. I think on where I was and where I am and how hard has it been to get here. I read Muscle and Fitness Magazine while doing certain cardio machines to stay motivated....It really helps to pass the time.
BB Accomplishments:
Had the guts to step on stage at the Heart of Texas 07 and Lackland Classic 07 on NPC shows. NOW, that was a dream come true...scary, oh yeah! Rewarding? Definitely. Set bench press single lift TX state records on powerlifting.
Forum Signature:
"While you should not just lie back and accept things that you don't like, that don't work, or that don't make you happy, you can channel disappointments into fuel for future growth". Dee
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2008 2:10pm
What BananaFoster Is Up To:
Nov 15, 2009
BananaFosterupdated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 10/10 and said: "Planning to go to Mike Davis camp and I cant wait. Making new friends on bb.com keeps me motivated. Reading every new friend page is a must."
BananaFosterupdated Fit Status "My hip is still getting in the way but I use the e-stem machine for that. Dont want medicine. Strict diet, more cardio and steady lifting."
BananaFosterupdated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 10/10 and said: "French maid last night. Sexy soldier chic tonight and sexy cat women tomorrow. Very high."
Getting my pro card and if God allows compete as an IFBB Figure Competitor. Goal is to lower my bodyfat as low as I can after hip/ankle surgery recovery and stay fit to my satisfaction. Life preservation....safety.
Goal (Long):
Through my whole life I have dream on competing but due to work schedules and other responsibilities it was impossible and every time I started I had lots of set backs. Always wanted to be a professional bodybuilder but because of my career, I opt on being a figure competitor(which is not bad at all).....it does not go to good with too much muscle. I need the speed, but the strenght as well. I did some single lift bench press powerlifting in the past, but it was not as rewarding as figure competition. When I was a child I would look up to Cory Everson and wish that I could be as muscular, slim, strong, fit and have the feminine look like her. I don't want to settle for just being in shape, I want to exceed my high expectations (believe me when I say that)! I dont want to be an ordinary normal woman, abnormal is more fun. Keep people guessing. I want to maintain a great abdominal section, a low bodyfat and feel confident everywhere I go....but at the same time, I dont want to look sick. I want my legs to be slim and tone but as muscular as my upper body....I already have the mass, they just have to come down a little bit more. I have a puertorican lower body...what can I say? But, super happy with what God gave me, would not have it any other way. I would like to be 130 pounds, with 10-12% bodyfat, and be able to run forever....and I mean that. I know with focus, full dedication, persistance, patience, and commitment I can accomplish it in the near future. If it's God 's will it will happen....For now, it is my misssion.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 12 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
Lackland Classic
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2008 3:23pm
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Depends. But definetely 4 sets per excercise. Maybe 4 to 5 excercises per bodypart. Reps? It fluctuates between 25,20, 18, 15, 10, 8. But, I dont waste a set. If I do 15 reps, but can do 18 I go for it and then I increase the weight. Some days I feel stronger than others.Depends. But definetely 4 sets per excercise. Maybe 4 to 5 excercises per bodypart. Reps? It fluctuates between 25,20, 18, 15, 10, 8. But, I dont waste a set. If I do 15 reps, but can do 18 I go ...more
- Updated Jul 12, 2008 1:43pm
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
45 sec to a min. I use my mio watch to keep track of the time. I keeps my heart going and my blood running through my vains. Sometimes, I do lunges, plies or squads between sets with light weight, Oh, and I keep my headphones on so people dont try to socialize. GYM time is my relaxation time. Its like heaven on earth if you know what I mean. That is the time I do things for me...I am in control. (-:45 sec to a min. I use my mio watch to keep track of the time. I keeps my heart going and my blood running through my vains. Sometimes, I do lunges, plies or squads between sets with light weight, O...more
- Updated Jul 12, 2008 1:43pm
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Honestly my own. All of them are different. I dont envy anyone, if I want to look like someone or close to I should know what to do. All celebrities are awesome, but everyone has a different body type. They work so hard and I get tips from all of them. Work with what God gave you.Honestly my own. All of them are different. I dont envy anyone, if I want to look like someone or close to I should know what to do. All celebrities are awesome, but everyone has a different body typ...more
My great neighbors got me an Easter Basket with doritos, cheetos, m&m, yougurt glazed "pretzels" and chocolates. I dont buy junk food and whenever I am off season and have the cravings for those I go to their house. Not often, maybe once every two months. Now that I started...
Monday: Chest/Abs
Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Back
Thursday: Off
Friday:Biceps/Triceps/abs
Saturday : Whichever bodypart needing more attention
Sunday:Shoulders and abs
Sometimes I do "leg shredding" excercises between sets if I am not superseting a bodypart to keep my heart rate within...
I ride fast bikes , I ride a 2007 kawasaki Ninj 650 R . my next bike I looking to buy is a used 2006 or 2009 kawasaki 1600 mean streak.Or a 2010 Harley Davidson V rod happy Thanksgiving .
ok young IFFB pro lady , your on, I would love to send your a pair of K 2 side stash for free , sice you know how to ski . read up on outside mag I know alot of forks. I gust got back for fallin on my ass all night trying to Ice skates some of the RNs took me out to Ice skatesing that was my cardo today and which I can not do. I would love to take you on the perfect winter vaction and teach you everyhing you need to know about sking.
I going to try that , I road my motocyle to work. I'ts a cool day and I might go canoeing in stone mountain park. or a ghetto lake in atlanta . now tha'ts cardo.
outstanding photos in muscular Developlent. and you have outstanding legs. You have all the ingredients. I try to say away from high fructose and corn syrup to have legs like yours.
outstanding , you need time for yourself. It's ironic , but until you can free those final monsters within the jugle of your self, you life , you soul is up for grabs". Roana Barreet once said that .
Im working in the ICU , I will write you will I get off. keep up the couraeous work and work outs
It's all about portion control for me. My expectations are for a 3 - 5 lb gain, then lose it for Christmas. I do have a weakness for Sweet Potato pie & Honey-baked ham...but I will be STRONG! lol!
that"s cool , running , running , to much impact on your jonts, , let's see , calf strains , tendonitis achilles pain , shin splints, I rupture my achilles training for the 1996 olympic games , I not a fan on running FOR FAT LOSS. You should e mail Dave Scott , you tell you all about running injuries. I going to his camp in Dec ,it's all about cross TRAINING , SWIMMING , BIKING AND RUNNING IN GOOD SHOES, BUT ANYWAY HAVE FUN AND SAY INJUIRES FREE .
sorry about the misspell , The book is called The time it snowed in Puerto Rico By Sarah Mccoy, ,The last time I vist my grandmother is was only 53 Degrees. keep up the work out's and get in the pool .
That's cool ,with my multicutural background , My Dad african American and my mother Puerto Rican , I had the opportunity to do all types of sports.You should read a book called The time is snowed In Puerto Rico, by Sarah Mccoy.It's about Puerto Rico family. How are your work going. Thanks for the back training tips.
Cool, tell me something young landy, can you ski ? or have you ever skied? I would love to teach you one day. One of the medical students that I went skiing with could have made on the Candian Olympic team. He decided to go to medical school in the U S A . ? How did I learned, when My dad was station at Ft Lewis 33 years ago, I would ski all the time in Vancover. I hang out with alot of Canadians forks at Emory.
Hi Dee,
Thank you so much! My first comp is in April Im thinking of doing bikini and fitness but im mostly excited about the fitness. Yeah I have a ballet, jazz and lyrical background but I haven't trained in like 6 years so I have a lot of catching up to do. I'll definitely take your advice about cheaters. I dont plan on using it a lot I mainly got it for the holidays if I need it. :)
Thank you very much. and all topics that was my 1st show ever:) I gonna do a NPC show in march and april vancouver washington and emeralp cup im so excited. I can help you the best i can just let mew know what your questions are ok. enjoy your weekend:)
Happy veterans day ,just got back from Emerald canada , skiing , ski club group of guys , a little jet lag. rule 1 never give beer to 3th and 4 year med students, oh did I tell you that A brain walks into a bar and says may I have a pint of beer please", the barman looks at him and says . "sorry , I can't serve you" today. "why not?" askes the brain ."You're already out of your head".
I, hope everything is going ok, with you hip and knee, I will like to give my condolences and prayer to the family and victims at Fort Hood militray bases. You and all of our Militray personnel do a outstanding job for our country. Be safe young lady , my God be with you.
I am honored to receive such a wonderful reply especially coming from someone such as yourself. Your words touched me so much that I find myself "almost" beyond words, which for me. is quite the statement. Stay strong, focused and determined & may God bless.
