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Member Since: Mar 21, 2006
BodyBlog Started: Aug 9, 2006
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Last Profile Update: Aug 22, 2009 9:46pm
Last Blog Post: Feb 25, 2009 9:24pm

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CarolinaGurl

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
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
Torque Athletic Club
102 Buckwalter Pkwy # 3EE
Bluffton, SC
United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Oct, 2005
How I Started:
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!!
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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
CarolinaGurl updated 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."
CarolinaGurl changed 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!!."
CarolinaGurl updated Body Stats - Arms: 12 ins., Calves: 14 ins., Chest: 38 ins., Forearms: 10 ins., Hips: 37 ins., Neck: 14.3 ins., Shoulders: 43 ins., Thighs: 20.5 ins., Waist: 29 ins.
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2009 9:00pm

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Last Updated: Aug 1, 2007 9:00pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Transform My Body
Goal (Overall):
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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What is the best type of protein for you?
Whey Protein
Why is this type of protein best?
It is the best most quickly metabolized protein for me personally.
- Updated May 3, 2008 9:15pm

What is your favorite forearm building exercise?
I don't train them independently of my bicepts
- Updated May 3, 2008 9:13pm

Which pro bodybuilder/fitness/figure competitor has the ideal physique? Why?
Monica Brandt Peckham is awesome and so is Heidi _______ I forgot her name *lol*
- Updated May 3, 2008 9:12pm

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Contest History:
Aug 26, 2006:
NPC Exaclibur NPC Nat Qual - Placing: 4
Jul 22, 2006:
Southern Isles Body Building Championships - Placing: 3
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Latest BodyBlog Entry (15 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Feb 25, 2009 9:24pm

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...


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User Title: USMC Wife & Iron Eater
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Last Activity: Nov 11, 2009 11:13am
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will post more about this later :)
Last Updated: Aug 1, 2007 9:14pm

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  • iron (of course) steel (shooting) and cross stitch... don't ask
Magazines:
  • Oxygen
  • Muscle D baby!!
Healthy Foods:
  • chicken and rice (wait let me rethink that after 8 weeks on the cut)
Cheat Foods:
  • Kit Kat Bars
Fitness Books:
  • Body for Life was a good early motivator now the mirror is my biggest motivator.
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  • Techno anything and the Black Eyed Peas
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Visitor Comments (51)
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Upload your profile picture! jerseypiney [ View Profile ]
Aug 27, 2009 9:45am
Hey DORK!!!! :0)
tickingheart [ View Profile ]
Jul 30, 2009 4:28pm
Glad you are healing!! Go get'em!!
Jimmy S. [ View Profile ]
Jul 1, 2009 1:55pm
Hey missy how have you been?
211 Most Muscular studinthemaking [ View Profile ]
May 26, 2009 11:52am
Glad your surgery went well and you are healing up. Been there myself!
single bicep warriorchazz [ View Profile ]
Mar 26, 2009 6:47am
40? I dont beleave it.
doolock [ View Profile ]
Mar 1, 2009 3:13am
Baby got back...lol just had to say that... thanks for the add ... welcome to the fam...
me jgoza [ View Profile ]
Feb 26, 2009 4:06am
you got that right!!! lol gotta love em!
krgore [ View Profile ]
Feb 26, 2009 2:39am
Thanks for the add - I'm happy to have you as a new Bodyspace friend!
jason6233 [ View Profile ]
Feb 5, 2009 5:54pm
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...
Flexing HARD WaynesWorld [ View Profile ]
Feb 3, 2009 12:36pm
Just checking up on you to see how training is going. Hope you are doing well. You look great.
Comparison Oct 2006 & March 2009 jacked in MI [ View Profile ]
Feb 2, 2009 3:31pm
Hey Tyra, I'm glad to read that you back in action! This is awesome news! -Jeff
Berezin [ View Profile ]
Feb 2, 2009 7:44am
looking great!
tickingheart [ View Profile ]
Dec 22, 2008 12:20pm
Merry Christmas CarolinaGurl!! Have a happy new year!
Upload your profile picture! kaufdaddy1 [ View Profile ]
Dec 15, 2008 10:26pm
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.......
Hotjiuicnet [ View Profile ]
Dec 8, 2008 7:40am
I just wanted wish you and yours a Happy Holiday & New Year!!!! from all of us @ HOTJ Best Wishes X HOTJ
211 Most Muscular studinthemaking [ View Profile ]
Oct 17, 2008 11:53am
Good luck on yoru surgery and recovering well from it.
Flexing HARD WaynesWorld [ View Profile ]
Oct 17, 2008 8:37am
Well I hope you recover from your surgery nicely. Stay strong.
Flexing HARD WaynesWorld [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2008 9:36pm
You back looks totally awesome. When is your next competition?
vmvbwozniak [ View Profile ]
Oct 12, 2008 6:35pm
Been a while since I dropped in so I hope all is well.
tickingheart [ View Profile ]
Sep 28, 2008 4:00pm
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!
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