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Background
I really never thought of my body as attractive. I always thought I was sort of awkwardsly proportioned, never considered fitness. My entire life I have had the mentality that I could never be athletic, apparently the gene missed me in my family. I have always been terrified to try anything athletic but I was still fairly attractive by the time I got to college, bodywise. I was modeling but at one point, I looked at the proofs I realized I couldn't make it in this industry without getting in shape. I almost shot w/ Rob Sims & he gave me some advice he told me "You have to be in the best shape, with the best skin, best hair, the best package compared to all the other girls or you're not going to go anywhere" & it seems a little overboard but I really took it to hear. I didnt want to be photoshopped. I wanted job security & i found that the fitness industry had a clearer path to where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. I had to take control of my life and make the proper sacrifices to erase the fat and not NEED to be photoshopped. I studied the models in the industry & i developed the path I wanted to take. So early in 2009, in March i picked up weights for the first time in my life and I was much stronger than I expected myself to be. Ive steadily increased my strength since then and it feels like I've finally found something I'm somewhat good at. I hired a trainer and he helped me get in the best shape of my life and i entered my first fitness competition in May and place 2nd! It was a great accomplishment for me considering all the skills I had to learn from scratch. Now I consider myself very athletic and capable and am not afraid to try new things! If ever I dont have faith in myself I have faith in the capabilities of the human body & the science of exercise & nutrition. Weightlifting has become one of my favorite past times and I love being strong and fit! I am about to graduate shortly with a Nutrition Degree & I have 3 fitness oriented jobs that are helping me toward my goals. I've competed three times since then & everytime has been an improvement. Now working out & eating right is a wonderful habit Ive built up & i plan to continue forever & spread the word to everyone I can!
It's such a great stress reliever. Plus, it's the only thing in my life where I can control the pain in a positive way & create visible results. Now I am working out almost everyday & feeling healthier & better about myself!
MichelleParish's Progress & Goals
MichelleParish's Program
My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program
My Workout Program
Day 1 & 4:
Back
-5x5 pullups [wide grip] superset with dips
-3x10 wide grip lat pull downs
-seated cable rows 3x10
-one arm dumbell rows 10 on each side [heavy as you can]
-romanian deadlifts 3x10 [heavy as you can]
Chest
-Incline dumbell flys 3x10 superset with chest press 3x10
-cable crossovers 3x10 [keep these light]
Abs
-reverse crunches 3x12 w/ 10 sec hold
-hanging leg raises [bar] 5x5
-ball circuit [crunches & choppers] - i do abs everyday except rest day
Cardio: 20 minutes on elliptical immediately after my wkout
Day 2 & 5:
Shoulders
warmup: 2 sets of 10 assisted pullups
-3x10 clean & press w/barbell
-3x6 side lat raises
-3x8 front lat raises [alternating]
-bent rear delt raises 3x10
-shoulder press [heavy as you can] 15 reps
Arms
-3x8 reverse barbell curls
-5x5 alternating dumbell curls [heavy as you can]
-1 set of 21s
-3x8 cable push downs [triceps]
-3x10 overhead tricep extentions [heavy]
Calves& Abs
Day 3 & 6:
Legs
-3x10 seated leg presses [all three variations of feet positions]
-4 laps of dumbell lunges
-3x20 barbell squats [butt to heel]
-3x12 leg curls
Abs [calves rest]
20 min. on stairmaster
I workout everyday without fail & my cardio has helped me soooo much. The consistency is how I get results. I also change up my routine every month. or every 3 weeks.
& without the diet you will get NONE.
-Consistency
-Cardio
-Carb timing
The three Cs of looking like a fitness model
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My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program
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My Motivation Program
MichelleParish updated her weight from 129 Lbs. to 127.2 Lbs., a 1.8 Lb. loss in 1 day.
May 04, 2012
MichelleParish updated her weight from 125.8 Lbs. to 131 Lbs., a 5.2 Lb. gain in 33 days.
Apr 14, 2012
MichelleParish updated her overall goal.
to help all of you reach your goals! Get an individualized workout plan and meal plan from me for $50! Email me at officialmichelleparish@gmail.com for details! Rock on guys!! :)
About MichelleParish
Location: Texas, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Fitness Place: 2
GoalGetting
Very dedicated. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
htxsize
Recently decided to push my self to go for pro so her story is very inspiring with the multiple bb accomplishments and where she is with her career so early. I know it's obtainable for myself. See you in the Pro's Michelle.
janaemarie318
Always seems very positive, &works very hard...
klind88
Reading this members page/profile and looking through her pics is amazing. let's me see where i'm at and realize where I can be =)
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MENTAL STRUGGLES. MY OWN WORST ENEMY
Posted in Training : Jun 29, 2011 5:03pmeverythings going really well i have some opportunities coming up.
but i am controlling them (meaning if i let go, they disappear)
sometimes i wanna quit cuz it all feels like too much
just wanna stop getting on bodyspace, stop modeling, stop trying to compete and become someone
cuz i cant picture it happening
& i dont wanna be away from my bf (i know it sounds dumb but thats my best friend & we have never really been apart for long)
sometimes i wonder if i want this anymore
or if i was doing it cuz i was bored at one point
and a
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Posted in Training : Jun 27, 2011 4:50pmso a few days ago one of my friends on bodyspace inquired as to whether or not I;ve ever done a professional contest diet because he noticed i always look good but have never reached peak shape for a competition. i told him honestly that i had several times but i can never stick to it so i stopped wasting money.
Ive done awesome eating of really great healthy food (recipes i will be sharing) that would be great for like maintanance once I was finally at the shape I'd like to be in & I've lost a good amount of weight, however. He was right. I've never gone full throttle
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