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I work with special needs children and I was taking a 19 year old Down Syndrome client to the gym a couple times of week to help him get in shape and lose weight.
I didn't start to get serious about body building until May of last year.
Why I Love It:
I feel so much better about myself, I have more energy and it has improved my tumbling and running. Plus, I love the compliments that I get on my new body!
I love a good challenge! I am a vegetarian and I cannot take suppliments or take in excess protein due to an aggressive kidney disease, so building is much more difficult for me. But not impossible! Don't believe in the word!
How I Stay Motivated:
By seeing the results every time I look in the mirror and the health benefits!
BB Accomplishments:
Defying the steryotype that female powerlifters look like men and can't be sexy!
Just went to Georgia to visit family for the holidays. My neighbor drove us to the airport in my car. We chose an airport two hours away as the rates were much cheaper. When I got home and got into my car, I immediately could not breathe, I stepped out of the car and almost collapsed to...
Hey CAthi, good to hear from you and that everything is going well. You go kick some serious butt at those contests!!! I'm just hanging out eating fish waiting for my contest.
THERE IS THE POINT OF NO RETURN
WHERE YOU HAVE TRAINED SO LONG < SACRIFICED SO MUCH THAT YOU CAN"T GO BACK> YOU MUST REACH YOUR GOAL GOAL & TRAMPLE ON ANY ONE WHO TRIES TO STOP YOU
CHRIS
Hey Cathi! Hope u and the b.f. are ok. I am being stubborn and crazy as usual and said TODAY..dang it...I'm competing in 4 months...the end. I guess I woke up, took pics, and the decision was made. Let me know if u need anything. Take Care! [www.DawnMelanie.com]
