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Making_A_Change Kassandre Harper-Cotton, 37 years old, female (CA, US | Mom/Wife/Language Arts Teacher/Freelance Writer)
my goal: Gain Muscle

"Quit playin'". Your success depends on how you interpret that phrase. I, for one, am going to "quit playin'".

height: 5'8"
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weight: 148 Lbs.
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body fat: 16%
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gym: 24 Hour Fitness, Oakland, CA
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"Don't call it a comeback." -LL Cool J

May 24, 2012 2:28am
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Background

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)

Making_A_Change's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Mar 7, 2007 I have so much work to do.
Nov 22, 2011

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Lbs.
2012-01-01, 2007-03-09, 2007-03-21, 2007-03-25, 2007-03-26, 2007-04-08, 2007-04-21, 2007-04-26, 2007-05-05, 2007-05-14, 2007-05-21, 2007-06-04, 2007-06-14, 2007-06-24, 2007-06-29, 2007-07-19, 2007-08-13, 2007-09-09, 2007-09-19, 2007-09-30, 2007-10-21, 2007-11-09, 2007-11-18, 2007-11-24, 2007-12-01, 2007-12-29, 2008-01-19, 2008-02-08, 2008-02-20, 2008-03-16, 2008-04-10, 2008-04-17, 2008-05-10, 2008-08-06, 2008-08-17, 2008-09-29, 2008-10-19, 2009-01-10, 2009-01-16, 2009-01-19, 2009-04-12, 2009-07-21, 2009-11-26, 2010-03-30, 2010-07-24, 2010-11-11, 2010-12-26, 2010-12-27, 2011-01-15, 2011-04-15, 2011-04-22, 2011-06-15, 2011-06-17, 2011-06-25, 2011-11-19, 2012-01-01, 2012-01-02, 2012-01-04
153.0, 183.0, 185.5, 184.0, 183.0, 185.0, 184.0, 182.0, 180.0, 178.0, 177.0, 176.0, 175.0, 174.0, 173.0, 169.0, 168.0, 166.0, 163.0, 163.0, 160.0, 158.0, 158.0, 156.0, 154.0, 152.0, 150.0, 148.0, 148.0, 147.0, 145.0, 144.0, 144.0, 138.0, 138.0, 136.0, 133.0, 138.0, 136.0, 132.0, 131.0, 130.0, 136.0, 142.0, 137.0, 135.0, 136.0, 135.8, 131.0, 133.4, 130.0, 126.8, 125.8, 124.4, 143.4, 153.0, 149.2, 148.0
2012-03-31
135 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 183 Lbs. Goal: 135 Lbs. Mar 31, 2012
%
2010-07-24
16.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 16% Goal: No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2010-07-24
115.1
Current LBM: 124.3 Lbs. Jan 04, 2012
Latest Bodystats
May 10, 2008
Jul 21, 2009
May 10, 2008
Jul 21, 2009
May 10, 2008
Shoulders
N/A
May 10, 2008
Jul 21, 2009
May 10, 2008

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Total Weight
148Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 149Lbs. to 148Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 2 days
Jan 4, 2012
Total Weight
148Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 149Lbs. to 148Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 2 days
Jan 4, 2012
Goal Weight
135Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 149Lbs. to 148Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 2 days
Jan 4, 2012
 
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Making_A_Change's Program

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My Motivation Program

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.

What Making_A_Change is up to

Making_A_Change created a new BodyBlog entry "A Lift of Olympic Proportions".

This morning was pretty typical, I woke up and decided to do some higher volume training. My monthly "friend" decided to rear her head, yesterday, when I was wearing white capris. Luckily, she was being coy and decided not to make a huge spectacle of herself. I feel watery and a bit bloated; however, my workout was strong. I have concluded that Versa Grips are not only a tool in my fitness aresenal. They are going to be a fixture. The bar does not hang on hooks, loike with the Haulin'... Go to BodyBlog

Apr 21, 2012

Making_A_Change created a new BodyBlog entry "Haulin' Hooks v. Versa Gripps".

I have been using Haulin' Hooks (above) for a couple of years.  I attribute my increase in weights to the gadget. I have small wrists that tend to pop and snap when I try to go heavy. I have learned to work around this. When I am not wearing my hooks, and just wear gloves, I tie the wrist strap very tightly and be meticulous about my form. If my wrists get too sore, I know that will affect my lifts and pulls for several days to a week, depending on the severity. Haulin' Hooks took... Go to BodyBlog

Apr 13, 2012

Making_A_Change is now friends with vandzel.

Apr 01, 2012

Making_A_Change is now friends with kymell, saskenn and 1 other.

Mar 30, 2012

About Making_A_Change

About Me:
My Favorites:
Cheat Foods
ice cream
Workout Music
T.I.
Outkast
Contest History:
San Jose Bodybuilding Fitness, Figure & Bikini Jul 12, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: California, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 3
San Jose Bodybuilding Fitness, Figure & Bikini Jul 12, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: California, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 4
San Francisco Championships (Tall) Oct 10, 2009
Organization: NPC
Location: California, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 3
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: N/A
Squats Latest Update: N/A
Deadlift Latest Update: N/A
Bicep Curl Latest Update: May 10, 2008 34Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: N/A
Overhead Press Latest Update: N/A
Members I Inspire:

abernier
Just look at her. No explanation needed!

abudabi48
Just read her story and look at the before and after pictures.

ACCOUNTABLE
Such a perfect example of fitness and staying true to your goals. Her progression was amazing and inspiring to me.

acubed123

afgrl

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Latest BodyBlog Entries

A Lift of Olympic Proportions

Posted in Supplements  :  Apr 21, 2012 10:03pm

This morning was pretty typical, I woke up and decided to do some higher volume training. My monthly "friend" decided to rear her head, yesterday, when I was wearing white capris. Luckily, she was being coy and decided not to make a huge spectacle of herself. I feel watery and a bit bloated; however, my workout was strong. I have concluded that Versa Grips are not only a tool in my fitness aresenal. They are going to be a fixture. The bar does not hang on hooks, loike with the Haulin' Hooks. Rather, the weight is cupped in my palm and supported with the padding. I could not lift

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Haulin' Hooks v. Versa Gripps

Posted in Supplements  :  Apr 13, 2012 2:14pm


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I have been using Haulin' Hooks (above) for a couple of years.  I attribute my increase in weights to the gadget. I have small wrists that tend to pop and snap when I try to go heavy. I have learned to work around this. When I am not wearing my hooks, and just wear gloves, I tie the wrist strap very tightly and be meticulous about my form. If my wrists get too sore, I know that will affect my lifts and pulls for several days to a

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Back to the Grindstone

Posted in Supplements  :  Mar 28, 2012 6:49pm

There are sometimes that I look at my progress pictures and I am in awe. I was 185 pounds, squeezing into a 14 (because I just did not want to get into that 16), and feeling self-conscious and defeated. I was convinced that that I had to accept that I was getting older. And weght came just came with the territory. I found this site and realized that not only was my thinking flawed--but it was weak-minded. I could do better and I deserved it.


The difficult part about fitness, even with all of the benefits, is that it can feel like torture.


I have to wake up b

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Visitor Comments

truessence
truessence Wow Apr 12, 2012 2:06pm
gsha
gsha You are my Shero.Keep inspiring us. Feb 26, 2012 1:01am
Jello2Hello
Jello2Hello WOW!!! I'm just starting out, but I was looking around mostly for some leg transformations and am so impressed with the before & after! Amazing job all around : ) Gonna reeaally push myself to do better and get over my hatred for leg workouts. Thanks! Feb 10, 2012 6:45pm
allgood325
allgood325 You deserve the props, you look gerat I cant wait till I get there. Feb 6, 2012 10:12am
TitanGM
TitanGM Great transformation!!! Feb 6, 2012 5:52am
robwill313
robwill313 Awesome progess! My wife has close to the same build so she'll be watching you. Feb 2, 2012 10:02pm
Jamaykie1980
Jamaykie1980 I like it! Jan 22, 2012 5:33pm
youngs716
youngs716 Thanks for the add :)... Your profile pic is beautiful. Jan 22, 2012 1:35pm
Mr.Tuffbody
Mr.Tuffbody Thanks for being so kind. My wife is calling me skinny. Jan 20, 2012 2:51am
jumper11
jumper11 I love me some Making a Change! :-) Happy New Year Kass! Hope all is well with your and your family. Jan 14, 2012 10:28am
maxine
maxine How's your training going? I am back on track and focused. Jan 12, 2012 3:25pm
ken1421
ken1421 What a GREAT JOB!!!! I'm now a fan!!! Jan 10, 2012 5:04pm
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ken1421 What a GREAT JOB!!!! I'm now a fan!!! Jan 10, 2012 5:04pm
xMRE666
xMRE666 Love the progress pics! Jan 2, 2012 4:41pm
ConstanceM715
ConstanceM715 Rock on Chicka and Happy New Years! Dec 29, 2011 1:14am
Infiniteblaq
Infiniteblaq I wish you the best in 2012 Dec 28, 2011 5:32pm
SharkLady
SharkLady wow... I was just browsing through your pics and omg what an improvement from competition photos 2009 to 2011 :) btw you have an amazing back and love your delts :) Dec 28, 2011 3:55pm
FitPrincess
FitPrincess you're looking girl! Dec 28, 2011 7:03am
Drewcost22
Drewcost22 Thank you! Keep pushing best of luck to you I already know your going to the top! Dec 19, 2011 6:58am
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AuburnTiger hey my name chris i can help u get big if u want me to Dec 12, 2011 9:33am
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