If there is no struggle, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglas
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Background
I've always been athletic and loved sports. At 19, I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Though rewarding, it was a huge challenge to be a parent, and turned into the proverbial "skinny fat girl". Soon I met a wonderful person who taught me the importance of not neglecting myself. He re-introduced me to the gym, and taught me to care about my health. After his passing, working out helped me cope with my grief, and made me feel as if he were still a part of my life. God blessed me again with another very special person who connected the fitness dots for me--nutrition, training, cardio, supplementation, and the overall pursuit of wellness. He also introduced me to the sport of bodybuilding and ignited a new passion in my life.
Most people train because there are obvious health benefits, or for reasons of vanity. I can't stay away from the gym because I feel so energized and euphoric after a workout, especially when there are new techniques to try, and new personal records to set! The effects nutrition and exercise have on my physique never cease to amaze me. I love experimenting with various techniques to evoke subtle differences in my body...lean, soft, hard, curvy, flat, or full. I appreciate all of the various looks and have a lot of fun with them! Bodybuilding is just one of those sports where you don't compete against other people...ultimately, you are competing against yourself, bringing in the best work of art to the stage. Exercise is also one of those subjects that most people can relate to. I've snuffed out many a conversation at social events describing my love for entomology...however, EVERYONE is always interested in learning the secrets of looking and feeling great!
Mikiko's Progress & Goals

Mikiko's Program
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My Workout Program
Sunday - am: 30 min cardio/abs; noon-shoulders/abs; pm: 60 min cardio
Monday - am: 60 min cardio, noon: back/abs; pm-60 min cardio
Tues - 60 min cardio/abs; noon-hams, quads, glutes, calves; pm: 60 min cardio
Wed - am: 60 min cardio/abs; noon-45min plyometrics; pm-60 min cardio
Thurs - am: 60 min cardio/abs; noon-shoulders & abs; pm: 60 min cardio
Fri - am: 60 min cardio/abs; noon-chest/abs; pm: 60 min cardio
Sat - am: 60 min cardio; noon-hams, glutes, calves; pm-60min cardio
I'm using this program to quickly drop fat for the Spokesmodel competition in four weeks.
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My Motivation Program
Reading about and observing the progress of the members on BodySpace is very motivating, as well as reading about those that falter. I see their weaknesses and errors. I learn from other people's mistakes, and strive to not make them my own.
I find motivation in the challenges life presents me on a daily basis. Bodybuilding has taught me patience, dedication, determination and focus. Life events will attempt to shake all of those things, and time and time again I will get off track...but I always get right back on! Through trial and error, I have learned that attaining perfection isn't about never falling off the wagon. It's about acknowledging that you did, regain your bearings, and get right back to it.
Though I started off on my own, getting to the point I am on my own would have been very challenging! I am eternally grateful for the guidance, support, and mentoring provided by my competition coaches. More recently, I feel very blessed to have found a competent and professional Personal Trainer, Travis Amorim (a Master Trainer at 24-hour Fitness), with whom I am able to intelligently discuss the latest research in nutrition and supplementation during my excruciating workouts!
I am motivated by encouragement as well as discouragement. I feel proud when I am acknowledged, and thoughtful when I am critiqued.
I am motivated because I know that there will always be a new goal to reach, a new obstacle to overcome and a new lesson to be learned. I am motivated because this sport is not easy. It tests the limits of my strength and sanity, and that makes me feel ALIVE.
About Mikiko
Location: California, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 1
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How I do it...
Posted in Training : Feb 27, 2012 11:19pm530am - wake up, brush teeth, morning supps (Razor8 and 1500mg acetyl-l-carnitine), feed cat, check email & respond if emergency, cook meal 1
600am - 45-1hr cardio, social networking, respond to emails/messages
700am - supps & meal 1, shower, get ready, pack bag, check email, feed birds, take out trash, make a list of after-work errands
730am - commute to work
830am - work
1000am - meal 2
1200pm - muay thai or weights
100pm - meal 3, back to work
400pm - meal 4
600pm
...Dear Tony...
Posted in Other : Dec 16, 2011 11:25pmI'm having trouble sleeping again. Most nights I get in about 4 hours of sleep, waking up each hour. This has been going on for several weeks now. It's hard for me to go to sleep and night, and hard for me to stay asleep in the morning.
I'm tired, but lately I've been so happy. I love my new job and the people I work with. The company is very dynamic and it suits me perfectly! We are always in a stage of change and I love all the challenges it brings.
The family is doing well, Nikki is such a beautifully sweet, smart and grown woman now. You would be pr
...Sorry for the hiatus
Posted in Supplements : Sep 01, 2011 9:48pmJust wanted to post a heartfelt thank-you to everyone for their kind comments, compliments and words of encouragement. I also want to apologize to those who have had questions that I haven't been able to get back to.
Life happens to everyone! Hope to be back on here soon! :-)

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