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In university, I started lifting weights to improve my racquetball game. Before fulfilling this mandatory P.E. requirement (racquetball class), I did not participate in any sports.
Why I Love It:
Management of Stress. Since diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, 10 yrs. ago, it is imperative that I avoid/manage stessful situations to mitigate any potential adverse effects manifested upon my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
Look in the mirror --- I see evidence of success with my personal challenges (physical and mental) to myself.
BB Accomplishments:
May 2007 issue of Oxygen Magazine's "Tomorrow's Cover Girl"
April 2007 issue of Southern Muscle Magazine
1st NPC Figure Competition - 9/2002 --> To have courage to stand there for open criticism...
9/2003 - Overall @ NPC Southwest Figure Competition. --> Exactly 365 days after my first appearance
9/2007 - 6th Place, Fig. D - NPC USA Championships in Las Vegas
7/2007 - 3rd Place, Fig. B - John Sherman Classic - just HOURS after 32 stitches removed from leg - Ouch.
Forum Signature:
"Dawn Melanie"
www.DawnMelanie.com
[Appreciate the Negative.]
This was taken at the Orthopedic Sports and Medicine. This was the day it was determinged I needed ACL reconstruction. Good news - my bones were just fine.
I decided to try on my 4th of July attire. Oops, Tweety is hanging-on (lol) *smile*
HAPPY 4th of July Weekend! 'Pizza Friday' AND Strip Steak Saturday (BBQ of course). *smile*
Goal (Long):
My goal is to attain IFBB Pro Figure status. My first milestone to this goal is top 5 placing at National NPC Figure competition.
Unfortunately, this milestone was not realized 9/16/06 as planned at the North American competition. I injured my knee (torn ACL) 2 days before check in.
My "Short, Short Term" goal is to Rehabilitate my Knee - Stronger & Better.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 4 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
TBD - smthg AFTER new RIGHT ACL is healed...
Last Updated: Jul 2, 2009 9:54pm
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"Be Neither Victim Nor Culprit" - December 12, 2006 (original post)
It's not worth it. I speak only from MY experience(s). Regarding the said topic, I have been on both sides of the fence. Unlike most females, I am often the aggressor. Like most females, I am not as physically strong...
Dawn
You have given us some of the most beautiful, poetically sensual images of a Goddess at her finest.. The curves in that Apple bottom defy gravity and description...Enjoy your 4th and when u return clear out that PM box..Outtin me like this..heheeh..Mitchie
Yup! I want to try my hand a routine, new training, etc. and just seeing what I can accomplish. I wouldn't hit anyone's stage until next year, though. You know me, when I say I'm going to do it--it gets done! LOL!
It is really hard to believe. I just wanted to 'lose weight' and now I want to be a light-heavyweight! It's crazy. You've been so supportive--thank you!
Dawn,
You could eat like that for 6 weeks and wouldn't be at 33.2 %BF like me.. But I ain't mad at ya..:_) . With strong, firm, lifted cupcakes like yours, the world of good eating is your oyster.. Enjoy your 4th of July.. You earned it..
