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Overall Goal: I am now healed. I am: 100% solid fused, 100% committed to being healthy again, cleared hot for take off by my surgeon.... this should be fun!!
Fit Status:
Just starting back into the gym with any level of commitment. Have been fighting a hormone imbalance so now that is under control watch out.
Motivation Level: 7/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Tyra
Sex:
Female
Age:
41
Location:
Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
Occupation:
Hair Stylist, Manicurist, Make-up Artist & Skin Specialist
I had actually started out wanting to compete back in 1988 but due to money restraints and divorcing parents it just wasn't going to happen.
Fast Forward... On a cruise two years ago my beautiful husband challenged me saying that if I could get in good enough shape to compete and place he would buy me a new diamond ring for our 10th anniversary I thought he was full of it but he did make good on his promise and I am sporting some pretty nice bling now *lol*
Why I Love It:
Being fit is its own reward. I tend to ascribe to the saying "nothing tastes as good as fit feels" and nothing could be more true.
The #1 reason that I bounced back from my cervical neck unjury as well as I did was because I was so fit going into surgery.... otherwise I would have been way worse off all the way around when I got back into training....
To my husband.... Thank you Bean for believing in me and getting me through it! Now I just want to make you proud to be married to a Cougar *lol*
How I Stay Motivated:
Once you have competed you wake up every morning and look at your body with the most critical eye. Am I gaining where I want to or where I don't? As long as I can do a bikini some justice I have no problem getting myself to the gym and eating properly.
BB Accomplishments:
Aside from competing I think that my greatest accomplishment so far is getting through this cervical spinal surgery and the resulting PT with only two major setbacks. I am now 8 months post op 87% fusion solid and already itching to start working to compete again. Was given a no limitations order by the surgeon last week so look out! here I come again!!
Forum Signature:
A military wife is like a tea bag, she never knows how strong she can be till life throws her in some hot water.
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2008 6:54pm
What CarolinaGurl Is Up To:
Aug 22, 2009
CarolinaGurlupdated Fit Status "Just starting back into the gym with any level of commitment. Have been fighting a hormone imbalance so now that is under control watch out."
CarolinaGurlchanged Overall Goal: "I am now healed. I am: 100% solid fused, 100% committed to being healthy again, cleared hot for take off by my surgeon.... this should be fun!!."
I am now healed. I am: 100% solid fused, 100% committed to being healthy again, cleared hot for take off by my surgeon.... this should be fun!!
Goal (Long):
I want to add another 8-10 pounds to my frame and find and execute a diet that will allow me to keep that size for life.
I want to maintain good thickness and definition without sacrificing any size.
I want to tip over 40 and look the best I ever have.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
18%
Upcoming Contest:
Been there done that... not interested in doing it again.
Last Updated: Aug 22, 2009 9:37pm
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No, I am not referring to the heart in my head that misses my husband (and man do I miss him) I am referring to my actual heart.
Most anyone who knows me knows I have had a rough year struggling with the recovery from my neck fusion surgery a year ago this March 12th (yeah!) and I am...
tell the hubby i said oorah sir! haha... he'll probably say "what the **** ever"... haha i just got out after three deployments in the infantry as a team/squad leader with 2nd LAR **.... he'll know what i'm talking about. anyway great profile keep up the good work...
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BACK TELL YOUR HUSBAND THANK YOU FOR WHAT HE DOES IM A FELLOW SOLDIER TOO I KNOW WHAT MY WIFE GOES THROUGH GOD BLESS YOU BOTH YOUR BACK LOOKS GOOD.......
Not likely!! :) I have gon through a lot of the same kinds of hurdles in my recovery, but I am just trying not to be too easy on myself and yet be sensible.. That is a tough line to find!
