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Overall Goal: Win my IFBB Pro Card at the NPC USA's this July in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Fit Status:
Prepping for the USA's in July!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Alexandra Porshnikoff
Sex:
Female
Age:
36
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
Occupation:
Executive Assistant
Personal Website:
Gym:
24 Hr Fitness
Gym Location:
Sunnyvale / San Mateo, CA
When I Started:
Oct, 2002
How I Started:
I've always been active, but my first dabble in weightlifting started with a broken foot in high school. I was enrolled in a dance class at the time, and the only available alternative was weights. I learned how to bench press, and how to use the various equipment. Who said high school athletics isn't important! At 19, I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl. It was a huge challenge to be a parent--a single, young parent, at that--and in the process of having her as the center of my life, earning my Bachelor's Degree, and working multiple jobs to support us the best I could, I turned into the proverbial "skinny fat girl". I met a wonderful person who taught me the importance of not neglecting myself. He re-introduced me to the gym. 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.
Why I Love It:
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 techiniques to try, and new personal records to be set! I also see bodybuilding as an art form than a sport. It never ceases to amaze me the effects of nutrition and exercise have on my physique. I love experimenting with various techiniques to notice suble 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!
How I Stay Motivated:
I am motivated by visible differences, achieving goals, and absolutely am inspired by other people! I love to people watch, and appreciate the beauty and variation of different types of physiques!
BB Accomplishments:
2009 USA's - in preparation
2008 Emerald Cup - 1st Place
2007 Contra Costa - 1st Place
2007 California State - 2nd Place
2005 Max Muscle Naturals - 1st Place
2005 Contra Costa - 8th Place
2004 California State - 6th Place
2004 Contra Costa - 6th Place
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Win my IFBB Pro Card at the NPC USA's this July in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Goal (Long):
Currently conditioning my physique for the USA's Figure Show in Las Vegas on July 24-25. I will need to lower my bodyfat to about 8% from 12.7% (5.7%) in 7 weeks. Most of this excess bodyfat is currently stored in the lower half of my body.
I just want to know, where do I start? There is not a whole lot of information out there in figure like there is on men's bodybuilding. Ive had to deal with eating disorders in the past, so i'd first like to figure out how I should be eating, and then go from there....
