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Chickzilla Lori, female (Connecticut, US | Director of non-profit org for Native Americans)
my goal: Lose Fat

I'd like to be at goal weight by July 2010.

height: 6'3"
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weight: 270 Lbs.
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body fat:  
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gym: La Fitness Sports Club
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Switched to free weights & working hard towards my 2010 goals!

May 22, 2012 2:50am
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Background

When I Started: Mar 2009
HOW I STARTED:

I couldn't stand my state-of-health another day. I needed to lose weight and firm up at the same time and body building, IMHO, is the best way to do that.

WHY I LOVE IT:

For one thing, you can't argue with the results. It is empowering to discover that you can influence your looks and health to this degree.

Chickzilla's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Dec 22, 2008 This is me before I got started. I could barely walk and ...
Sep 4, 2009 This was taken on a recent hike that would have been ...

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Lbs.
2010-01-15, 2009-03-08, 2009-09-08, 2009-12-29, 2010-01-05, 2010-01-15
270.0, 430.0, 300.0, 309.0, 285.0, 270.0
2010-07-15
200 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 430 Lbs. Goal: 200 Lbs. Jul 15, 2010
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TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: No Starting Body Fat Goal: No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
Current LBM: 270 Lbs. Jan 15, 2010
Latest Bodystats
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Chest
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Forearms
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Hips
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Calves
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Arms
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Jan 15, 2010
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Total Weight
270Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 285Lbs. to 270Lbs.
15Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
Jan 15, 2010
Total Weight
270Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 285Lbs. to 270Lbs.
15Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
Jan 15, 2010
Goal Weight
200Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 285Lbs. to 270Lbs.
15Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
Jan 15, 2010
 
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Chickzilla's Program

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  • MOTIVATION

My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

My Workout Program

At the first of the year, 2010, I committed to a program based on the one in the book THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING FOR WOMEN by Lou Schuler. I say "based on" because I will continue to follow my own food plan, as that has been working for me.

This program has 7 phases starting with a break-in phase that is 6-weeks long. These are the classic "foundation building" moves such as deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, squats, push-ups, overhead presses, crunches, etc.

You start with 15 reps and every other week, the reps get dropped by two and you up the weight. From there, things get more difficult as you move through the phases. Compound movements get added as well as some interval work to get the heart rate up.

Presently, at the time of this writing, I am half-way through the break-in phase and I am getting used to the motions of squats and deadlifts, and I am amazed by my own strength.

This is a good intro to working with free weights and I highly recommend it.

I also have a goal of wanting to run again. Just as winter started here I had begun to add jogging intervals to my walks. Now that the weather is more unpredictable, I can't always get out there, so I am not doing the walking/running as religiously as the weight training.

When spring finally gets here, I'll get into the jogging intervals more as I LOVE being outside and that should help me lose more weight.

I work-out Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays either at home or at the gym as I am set up for both. The backs of my thighs were really underdeveloped compared to the front but the deadlifts seem to be correcting that.

My body seems to be responding quickly to this!

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

Chickzilla has not added any program information.

My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program

Chickzilla has not added any program information.

My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program

My Motivation Program

Maintaining a blog makes me accountable and helps keep me focused. Also, the blogging community and also communities like this one are great sources of info and inspiration. I also keep a photo around of when I weighed over 400.

What Chickzilla is up to

About Chickzilla

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Contest History:

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Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Jan 5, 2010 80Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Jan 15, 2010 123Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Jan 15, 2010 181Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Jan 15, 2010 58Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: Jan 15, 2010 65Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: Jan 15, 2010 65Lbs.

Latest Forum Posts

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Latest BodyBlog Entries

Productive Weekend!

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 10:05pm
I had a great weekend and actually did some form of exercise three days in a row-- Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Saturday was just a brief walk-jog in the woods with the dogs, but hey, I'm gonna count it! Sunday, I started off with a 1 and 1/2 mile run. I was hoping to be able to go for 2 miles straight but I was being overly optimistic about my abilities. LOL Still, I was thrilled to go a mile and a half straight! Next I went to the gym. Last time I worked out, I didn't have my log with me and realised later that with the program I am following, I was supposed to increase the sets that I do fr...

I have a bad cold, but worked out anyway

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 10:05pm
I caught a cold from my husband and I have been miserable for two days. I decided yesterday to give myself a "pajama day." I just sat around and layed around in a pair of cotton lounge pants and an old sweatshirt. I went channel surfing and found where the previous episodes of the Biggest Loser are on demand on cable, so I watched a few of last season and the Thanksgiving special they aired-- which I had missed because we had company. I don't watch much TV and honestly didn't know I could watch prior episodes on demand. I was hopeful that today I would get up and at least my nose wou...

A new year, new goals

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 10:05pm
I wanted to end 2009 under 300 pounds and I did! I weighed 298 a few days after Christmas. I started a new free weight program based on THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING WEIGHT FOR WOMEN. I just completed my first week and I feel great. The squats and step-ups are killing me but I KNOW that I will get results from this. On other fronts, I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started taking synthroid. While I am sure this will contribute to it being difficult to lose weight, obviously it is not impossible as I lost 145 pounds already ! I am commited!

Visitor Comments

smartin9912
smartin9912 Just popping by to say Hi, hope your weekend in is going well... May 1, 2010 4:29pm
jsfmt99
jsfmt99 Hi Lori! thanks for your comment- very much appreciated. Looks like you are making great progress too!! keep up the excellent work and keep me posted on your progress! All the best! Jan 20, 2010 7:34pm
Grace De La Rosa
Grace De La Rosa Thanks for the add! You'll be at your goal weight in no time if you keep up what you're doing now! Jan 20, 2010 6:43am
cawiau
cawiau Thank you, we need all the prayers we can get at this moment. Appreciate it :) Jan 17, 2010 2:18pm
theinvincible
theinvincible wow, that's some good weight loss there. now for more! Jan 16, 2010 5:40am
aquanesha
aquanesha Thank you so much. Wishing you the same =) Jan 13, 2010 12:22pm
WillPowerz
WillPowerz Thank you :) You have made really great progress yourself. Keep up the good work! Jan 11, 2010 6:08pm
cawiau
cawiau Good to hear, just keep doing your thing and keep me posted. As for me, trying to maintain during the holidays and starting a new routine post Christmas! Dec 16, 2009 11:18am
cawiau
cawiau Hello, how are we doing? Keep me posted! Dec 16, 2009 10:20am
stevep78
stevep78 Thanks, I appreciate it man.. Steve Dec 10, 2009 10:28am
Captain Ahab
Captain Ahab I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting me on your most inspirational list. I am incredibly humbled by your wonderful words and will do my best to live up to them. It is people like you that keep me inspired as well as allowing me to believe that I can make a difference in people Dec 4, 2009 9:20pm
Captain Ahab
Captain Ahab What a great role model and example you are. From where you were to where you are now shows tremendous determination and strength of spirit. I know that your fitness journey is not over but you are are a wonderful inspiration to so many others. You are proof that at first so many of your dreams seem impossible, then they just seem improbable, and then, through your hard work, they soon become inevitable. Stay strong, focused and determined and may God bless. Dec 4, 2009 4:15pm
oldschool4033
oldschool4033 All right! 100 lbs! We are all proud of you! Be careful! You get too sexy, too fast and you won't be able to work out for all the guys making passes at you! Good luck, cutie! Remember, we love you so much! Nov 14, 2009 6:35am
Wicked_Witch
Wicked_Witch You are doing great. I keep telling myself that consistency is the key. Stay the course. I am so proud of you! Loved the purple skirt picture! Oct 10, 2009 4:47am
Wicked_Witch
Wicked_Witch Hey, Chickie...what's the good news? You hanging in there? Oct 1, 2009 7:16am
Wicked_Witch
Wicked_Witch How's it going...fellow Amazon? Sep 13, 2009 3:30pm
dvsmike
dvsmike Yes I read that in ur forum replies. Its fantastic that you are doing something about it. I can kinda see the depression thing and not doing anything can get to a person but after my accident it was more of an automatic response to get business done now. Good luck on losing 100 lbs and I will be sure to follow along as well. Good Luck with everything. Sep 13, 2009 3:18am
smartin9912
smartin9912 Good luck with your journey and goals, congrats on your 100 lbs weight loss...stay strong and work hard, the best is to come! Sep 10, 2009 7:11am
uziel5000
uziel5000 Im doing Chalean Extreme as well. I'm about to finish the Burn phase. Sep 9, 2009 1:16pm
Ambitiously_Me
Ambitiously_Me I'm new to all this too but I am sure you will achieve your goals its all about the focus!! Sep 8, 2009 11:17am
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