Last Visit: Today, 2:07pm Last Forum Post: Jun 9, 2009 10:29pm Last Photo Upload: Sep 28, 2009 1:31pm Last Profile Update: Nov 5, 2009 8:12am Last Blog Post: Yesterday, 12:15pm
Overall Goal: My goal is Top 3 in my first national show, next summer. Training hard and dreaming big.
Fit Status:
Thx for all of the adds and kind messages! Unfortunately, the 'fan club' format wouldn't let me respond to them all, like I would have liked
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Kassandre
Sex:
Female
Age:
35
Location:
California, United States
Occupation:
Mom/Wife/Language Arts Teacher
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Mar, 2007
How I Started:
I have started and stopped paying attention to my body and overall health so many times. I am just tired of carrying the extra weight. And I don't plan to spend another summer in jeans. : ) (Written March 2007)
Why I Love It:
When I am consistent, I am more focused and energetic. I love the changes that I am seeing in my body and in my spirit. (Written March 2007)
I love watching my body change and my feeling my strength increase. It is exhilarating and satisfying to train,work towards a goal and compete. I love the science, the will,and the discipline that it takes to be a competitor.(December 2008)
How I Stay Motivated:
The transformations on this site and wanting to be an example of health for my daughter keep me motivated. I want her to grow up respecting and loving her body.
Going from a size 14 to a size 8 has me even more excited and confident that I will reach my goals. The infinite opportunities that bodybuilding/weight training offers to change, define, and redefine my body is enough to keep me on this path.
Simply put, it makes me happy.
BB Accomplishments:
3/07-posting the pictures publicly
5/07-seeing my legs get firmer and stronger and actually LIKING the way they look; being consistent with the workouts (5-6 times per week); with the help of this site, finding a diet plan that works for me
6/1-Ten pounds down and six inches off; twenty to go
6/11-sprinting @ 7 mph on the treadmill
6/27-back to pre-pregnancy weight of 173 lbs.
7/18-Hit the 160's!
7/28-Wore a swimsuit and felt good in it.
9/22-Hit the low 160's!
9/24-Got a personal trainer.
10/21-25 pounds off!
10/28-Wearing a size 8!
11/9-158 pounds
1/04/08-@ my college size, but looking WAY better
1/24/08-Hit long-term goal of 150#, now looking to 'pack on the muscle' and continuously improve over time.
3/1/08-In a size 6! I'm cool with my size (a wonderful place to be); I just want to continuing building.
4/12/08-Fitting into some size 4's. Decided not to be afraid of the changes and just keep training.
4/19/08-Got the guts to post a picture in a two-piece.
5/08-Set competition date for October 11, 2008! 21 Weeks from now!
10/11/08-I competed at around 129 pounds. I did! Doing it, again, in May 2009!
11/08-30 days after first competition; 133 pounds, size 2, 25 inch waist
12/08-Preparing for TWO competitions in May 2009; one in July 2009 and another in October 2009
1/09-Decided to focus on The Contras as it's the show I want to do well in AND the federation that I the federation that I will be competing in long-term. Still at 133, but the leanest I have EVER been.
5/9/09: Competed in 2nd competition; placed 15th out of 21 athletes. Peak Week plan was a bust, but forging ahead. 22 Weeks out to SF championships!
5/10/09: I did my first photoshoot!
5/27/09: BB.com Member of the Week, Interview with CT, Wallpaper, Homepage appearance--so grateful!
6/30/09: Featured in Scott's Corner, a bodybuilding and figure blog
7/11/09:3rd Show-The San Jose: 2nd Place masters 35+, 1st Place Class D; stood in an overall line-up!; Prepping for SF Championships (My Competition Anniversary!); in Souixocountry.com Banner for the week
7/09-Contributer to EdgeHers Magazine
8/09-Feature in Bodybuilding.com ad currently running in Oxygen!
09/09-Attended my first Olympia!
10/09-Placed 2nd place 35+ and 3rd place Tall class; Preparing for first national show in July 2010
10/09-Preparing for first national level show; getting nutritional guidance for my first national show
Forum Signature:
Trained by Billy Washington and Frank Rolek
Contributor to EdgeHers Magazine: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=127636397160&ref=mf#/pages/Edge-Hers-Magazine/90532966876
My goal is Top 3 in my first national show, next summer. Training hard and dreaming big.
Goal (Long):
My, how things have changed. In March 2007, I posted my before pictures with a few goals in mind. I wanted to be a size 10 and be 150 pounds. I read as mch as I could, reviewed journals, joined messaged boards, and did the research. I admitted that I wasn't doing everything that I could to change my lifestyle. With that in mind, my workouts became more challenging, I met my trainer, and became a figure athlete. Now, I want to see what else I can accomplish and push my body and my mind to new limits as a bodybuilder. This journal is going to chronicle this personal challenge.
Some of my first comments on bodyspace came from Dawn. She would check in regularly give words of encouragement. Where preparing for my first show she humorously and graciously answered the more personal questions about contest preparation--the things that people don't write about. Her ferocious determination is contagious.
J is a natural beauty and a figure DIYer. She took her body and transformed it into that on an elite athelete. She approaches her training methodically and intentionally. Having a family and other obligations while competitng isn't easy--but she does it with grace and STYLE!
Do you track your workouts (exercises, weight, reps, etc.)?
Yes
If so, how do you do it? Workout log, software program, etc.? Why do you do it this way?
I use my blog extensively. I also use fitday.com to track my meals. And I have an organizer exclusively devoted to charting my workouts and macros so that I can see patterns and plan my week. It would probably seem excessive to some--but I love this sport!I use my blog extensively. I also use fitday.com to track my meals. And I have an organizer exclusively devoted to charting my workouts and macros so that I can see patterns and plan my week. It would...more
- Updated May 25, 2009 9:11am
Are you a parent?
Yes
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you to be a better parent?
I am more concious of what my daughter eats and what proper nutrition is. My daughter's pediatrician informed me that she was 'overweight'. But know that at over 4 feet tall (90th percentile for her age) and 62 pounds, she is solid, well-fed, muscular and healthy. I know I am doing right by her. She is developing habits that will be with her for a lifetime. I am more concious of what my daughter eats and what proper nutrition is. My daughter's pediatrician informed me that she was 'overweight'. But know that at over 4 feet tall (90th percentile for her a...more
- Updated May 25, 2009 9:09am
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
My cabinets and fridge are filled with good food. My 5-year old appreciates muscles on women. We eat well and try new foods. At the same time things have become simpler. What's for dinner? Probably chicken. My cabinets and fridge are filled with good food. My 5-year old appreciates muscles on women. We eat well and try new foods. At the same time things have become simpler. What's for dinner? Probably ch...more
I had plans to do weighted abs, as it's still my heavy week. I was surprised to find them still sore! Not just sort of sore--but OUCH sore! YES! So, I changed up the plan--no weights, high reps, hit the obiques. I typically don't do weighted abs with my obliques because I'd like to get some...
All I can say is wow. I just went through all of your pictures and I am so inspired by your tranformation. Even when there was little change you got tired you keep on pushing.
I just stopped by to wish you nothing but success as you work towards your fitness goals and dreams. Too many people think it can’t be done and so they don't even try but you have proven that with hard work and dedication it can be done. Keep up the great work. I look forward to watching your continuing progress. You are a great example to so many and an inspiration to women everywhere.
i love how you've transformed yourself. i was just wondering how you coped with setbacks - plateaus, falling off the diet wagon etc??? i sometimes feel i'm taking one step forward, 2 steps back
hahahaha thanks! so you were checking me out eh? hahahaha jk. happy belated halloween! hopefully you did better than me! i drank ate 10 pds of chocolate and ate at 2 am..hey at least it was a salad...TACO salad...
just wanted to say hi! I see you at the Oakland gym like ALL the time now but dont want to bother you because your so focused. If you saw some girl in a red tank top talking to some guy and pointing at you it was only because I said you were my inspiration and successfully inspired me to lose 25 pounds =-)
hay to me you look dam good so keep up the good work and always keep a big smile on your face at all time because when we make a change in our life some people try there best to put us down.because they don't know any better so that's why we must keep GOD first in our life at all time. so keep your head up on high at all time.I truly hope one day we could meet and be close friend and learn to get to know each other hay have a nice day.
Hi Kass! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement- it means more to me that you will ever know. You were so right...I can't give up before I've even started, and I won't! I allowed my emotions to get the better of me and started to get discouraged with the lack of results. Thank you again...I'm NOT giving up. I want it so bad that I'm going to fight for it!
sorry it took me awhile to get back to you! as far as training, i've just been concentrating on overcoming my fears (lifting heavy) and i'm seeing some improvement, not just physically, but mentally :) hope you have a great halloween and enjoy the extra hour of sleep :)
I work in Oakland, helping educate the children nobody wants to even bother with. Saw you were from Oakland on the main page, and thought perhaps you did to. Congrats on the transformation, your a setting a great example, for your children, an the children you work with. :)
Hey Ma. Enjoy your off season. I'm trying to bounce back from a knee injury. So my training has slowed down, and I think I'm going to miss the first month or so of football this year. (I play Semi Pro)
