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"Gain some serious deisel and become 11% body fat. That's legit."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Erica
Sex:
Female
Age:
22
Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Student
Personal Website:
Gym:
HUB Fitness Center or SNAP fitness
Gym Location:
IUP Campus or home
When I Started:
Jan, 2008
How I Started:
I wanted to shed some extra pounds for my rugby season, and a friend of mine who is a body builder really set me up with a great plan that helped me see results quickly (even though I didn't follow it to a tee all the time! oops!). His obsession with working out kind of rubbed off on me and now I'm addicted to it.
Why I Love It:
My performance on the field has radically improved, and I am feeling much more secure about myself. I was never the kind of girl that got the "you look so skinny" compliments until now, and I absolutely love them. Working out is helping me learn to love myself. :)
How I Stay Motivated:
Rugby practice motivates me more than anything else, but if I feel like I'm slacking, fitness magazines and gym literature (muscle & fitness, HERS) are a huge help. Not only can I see what I want to look like, but I love to read and learn, so it makes me all the more anxious to try things out!
BB Accomplishments:
I've got effin' no dukes... yetttt...
Forum Signature:
"I gotta do more."
Hustle Hard<3
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2008 5:46pm
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Gain some serious deisel and become 11% body fat. That's legit.
Goal (Long):
I wanted to be faster and have more endurance for my rugby season, so I began a high protein diet and started seeing really great results, as well as a boost in my performance. I also started doing yoga and working out on top of rugby practices. A friend of mine is a bodybuilder and has been helping me with everything along the way, and his obsession began to wear off on me when I started seeing results through the advice he gave me. Having very low self-esteem for nearly all of my life, he is inspiring me to want to love myself, and I find I'm getting addicted to working out and living a healthy lifestyle. I sat myself down with a fitness magazine one night, and as I was reading up on how to improve my physique from top fitness and figure competitors, I heard myself say aloud, "You know what, I want to have that body. I want to do that, too!" After a few failed attempts at training for other shows, I decided to really focus and get my mind right and in a healthy place for body transformation. So, here we are. Training for OCB's Battle of the Swords for Figure in November.
I love working with my legs because they're naturally very muscular, so I love squats, leg presses and calf raises. I hate weighted lunges but that's only because they work well enough to make me extreamly sore the next day ;).I love working with my legs because they're naturally very muscular, so I love squats, leg presses and calf raises. I hate weighted lunges but that's only because they work well enough to make me ext...more
- Updated Jun 1, 2008 8:11pm
What forearm workout has worked best for you?
Forearm curls. I don't have the right form for plate-pinches so they don't do much for me.
Why I like this video: This woman is boss as hell, that's why. You can learn a lot about proper work ethic, determination, and passion just by watching her videos. This one's my favorite.
Katina Maistrellis - Shoulder Workout
Played: 79
Why I like this video: Shoulders are an area I'm concerned with, and judging by hers, these workouts are just what the doctor ordered to offer up fullness in the delts.
Monica Brant Olympia Weekend 2006 Interview
Played: 50
Why I like this video: I mean, really. She's Monica Brant-Peckham, for Christ's sake.
Jenny Lynn, 2006 Figure Olympia Champion Played: 69
So, after doing the mentality self-evaluation, I realized that I needed more work and to put in more effort and focus on this training if I really wanted to be ready in time for my show. So, I backed out fo the show. What I used to see as a failure on my part has actually given way for me...
Runs on a six day cycle. Cardio remains constant 6 days a week. 30 minutes of walking an incline in the morning, jogging or biking 45 minutes at night… add another half an hour of walking if suitable weight isn’t lost any given week. As far as the cardio goes, it's variable what I...
thanks so much! My last show I plaqced 4th behind soft chicks and this time they were practically bodybuilders. I keep hoping the next show I will come in just right....its like gambling and so addicting. I do want to be more diesel too....I want to look like I can put you in a nice headlockmand make you cry.....hahaaaaaa
wooow Erica you have an incredibly slender physique, your hard work has paid off, hope you continue to reach all your goals and maintain your stunning figure. Happy training :O)
