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MsFitFern FERN ASSARD, 43 years old, female (Connecticut, US | MOM, CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER MODEL AND PHYSIQUECOMPETITOR)
my goal: Compete

From unhealthy broke single mom of 4 to fitness model,Writer& National physique competitor. Providing positive support for men and women of all ages.Im 43 & feel awesome!!!

height: 5'3"
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weight: 123 Lbs.
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body fat: 10%
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gym: Wow Work Out World
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7 weeks and feeling good about Team Universe. I WILL get my PRO card in womens physique :)

May 24, 2012 5:20am
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Background

When I Started: Apr 2006
HOW I STARTED:

I was gross. I could grab a wad of fat roll when I bent over and I had dimples on my legs when I sat down with shorts on. Plus I was "just skinny" and that doesnt look good after 30....it translates into saggy butt and wussy arms with a jiggle. I tried the anorexia thing and it just made my ass lower and my hip bones stick out.

WHY I LOVE IT:

Endorphins and the way guys get out of my way when I purposely sit near them.......I guess its empowering to be physically strong

MsFitFern's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Jun 17, 2005 looking old and flabby...skinny/fat and starving myself
May 19, 2012 Next stop Team Universe !

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Lbs.
2012-05-14, 2006-04-07, 2006-11-26, 2006-12-08, 2007-01-13, 2007-01-20, 2007-02-01, 2007-02-06, 2007-02-12, 2007-02-14, 2007-02-18, 2007-02-25, 2007-03-18, 2007-03-27, 2007-04-09, 2007-04-12, 2007-05-05, 2007-05-13, 2007-05-24, 2007-06-10, 2007-06-22, 2007-07-07, 2007-07-08, 2007-07-26, 2007-08-13, 2007-08-24, 2007-09-03, 2007-09-14, 2007-09-22, 2007-10-14, 2007-11-05, 2007-12-04, 2007-12-25, 2008-01-14, 2008-02-10, 2008-02-22, 2008-03-14, 2008-03-15, 2008-03-22, 2008-04-13, 2008-04-18, 2008-05-18, 2008-06-01, 2008-06-21, 2008-07-15, 2008-07-22, 2008-07-26, 2008-09-21, 2008-11-24, 2008-11-27, 2008-11-29, 2008-12-28, 2009-01-08, 2009-02-23, 2009-03-02, 2009-05-29, 2009-11-09, 2009-12-21, 2010-01-30, 2010-03-25, 2010-04-04, 2010-05-12, 2011-02-07, 2011-03-02, 2011-12-03, 2012-05-14
123.0, 114.0, 122.0, 120.0, 117.0, 116.0, 122.0, 122.0, 120.0, 119.0, 118.0, 118.0, 115.9, 117.0, 113.4, 111.2, 115.9, 119.0, 121.0, 116.0, 122.0, 117.2, 117.0, 122.0, 118.0, 119.0, 117.0, 119.0, 117.0, 115.0, 114.0, 122.6, 125.6, 128.0, 124.5, 126.0, 123.0, 121.5, 119.5, 120.0, 114.0, 122.0, 119.0, 120.0, 117.0, 114.0, 112.0, 119.0, 123.0, 125.5, 126.5, 124.0, 123.0, 124.0, 124.0, 124.0, 125.0, 132.0, 127.0, 125.0, 121.0, 118.0, 126.0, 126.0, 131.0, 123.0
2012-07-04
119 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: 41 days Jul 04, 2012
Start: 114 Lbs. Goal: 119 Lbs. Jul 04, 2012
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2007-07-08, 2006-04-07, 2007-02-01, 2007-02-06, 2007-02-12, 2007-02-14, 2007-02-18, 2007-02-25, 2007-03-14, 2007-03-27, 2007-04-09, 2007-07-08, 2007-07-28, 2007-08-13, 2007-09-03, 2007-09-14, 2007-11-15, 2007-12-04, 2008-04-13, 2009-11-09, 2010-01-30, 2010-03-25, 2010-05-12, 2011-12-03
10.7, 26.0, 10.7, 10.7, 10.7, 9.4, 9.2, 10.2, 9.5, 8.8, 8.0, 10.7, 11.1, 10.7, 10.0, 7.5, 6.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 9.0, 10.0, 7.0, 10.0
2007-10-05
7 %
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 26% Goal: 7% Oct 05, 2007
Lbs.
2006-04-07, 2007-01-20, 2007-02-01, 2007-02-06, 2007-02-12, 2007-02-14, 2007-02-18, 2007-02-25, 2007-03-18, 2007-03-27, 2007-04-09, 2007-04-12, 2007-07-07, 2007-07-08, 2007-07-26, 2007-08-13, 2007-08-24, 2007-09-03, 2007-09-14, 2007-09-22, 2007-12-04, 2008-04-13, 2008-04-18, 2009-11-09, 2010-01-30, 2010-03-25, 2010-04-04, 2010-05-12, 2011-12-03
84.4, 103.6, 108.9, 108.9, 107.2, 107.8, 107.1, 106.0, 104.9, 106.7, 104.3, 102.3, 104.7, 104.5, 108.5, 105.4, 107.1, 105.3, 110.1, 108.2, 112.8, 109.2, 103.7, 112.5, 115.6, 112.5, 108.9, 109.7, 117.9
Current LBM: 110.7 Lbs. May 14, 2012
Latest Bodystats
Neck
N/A
Dec 3, 2011
Dec 3, 2011
Dec 3, 2011
Dec 3, 2011
Nov 9, 2009
Dec 3, 2011
Dec 3, 2011
Dec 3, 2011

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Total Weight
114Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 131Lbs. to 123Lbs.
8Lbs. loss in the last 163 days
May 14, 2012
Total Weight
123Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 131Lbs. to 123Lbs.
8Lbs. loss in the last 163 days
May 14, 2012
Goal Weight
119Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 131Lbs. to 123Lbs.
8Lbs. loss in the last 163 days
May 14, 2012
 
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MsFitFern's Program

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My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

My Workout Program

FOOD FOOD FOOD
On a daily basis, I eat pretty clean. I am trying to up my calories at present, but I never checked them. I don’t go by calories. I go but fat,carbs and protein. 150 grams of protein (at least)

6 meals a day approx.

1. 1/2 cup to 1 cup of oatmeal with 2 splenda and a couple boiled eggs sans yolk (ok sometimes I eat the damn yolk)

2.Protein shake (double)and a handful of almonds.(sometimes a banana or an apple)

3. boiled chicken breast and veggie like broccoli,spinach or green beans (frozen) I vary this meal with a can of tuna mixed with salad greens ( I will use some dressing I am not a saint). yesterday I had one of those mini whole wheat bagels and made a sandwich with my tuna salad

4. protein shake again with more eggs or a little cottage cheese

5. dinner was chicken and salad (or beef and veggies or even fish) If I needed carbs I eat whole wheat pasta or brown rice) .

6. Protein shake or cottage cheese. I sometimes eat a little leftovers. Salad is a good snack or raw veggies.

This is what I came up with in the way of diet. its plain, its boring, but you can vary it some after a few weeks. Just think of plain whole foods, high in protein,moderate to low fats and low carbs. I would do low carbs (under 100 grams for perhaps 4 days in a row, drop to one day of no carbs and the day after go high carbs of at least 300 grams. I am a big fan of not allowing myself to stagnante on any one thing. You can have most any veggie, you can have a potato sometime. I use I cant believe its not butter spray, adobe seasoning rather than table salt to cook. You can boil chicken or bake it and it comes packaged frozen.
I usually cooked all my food on sundays and put them in single or double serving tupperware containers and stacked them in my freezer. I would just grab one when I needed it. It could be a chicken breast 1/2 cup of brown rice and a scoop (ladle) of broccoli.
Also, ground turkey works as well as chicken. Either buy the frozen patties of cook the big 3 lb pack at once. It tastes great and you can mix the boring brown rice in it. Also seasoning food is fine, though lay low on salt.
If you are super hungry and 2 hours has gone by, eat a boiled egg or have a shake with one scoop. It wont kill you.
Cheat days are good, just don't be a serious piggy. After some time, you will find your old food disgusting,greasy,salty and mushy..........trust me

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

MsFitFern has not added any program information.

My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program

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My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program

My Motivation Program

Fear of cellulite, the mirror and competing. When you know you will be judged under bright lights in a tiny suit, you tend to bust ass. I usually have a show coming up, so this keep my pretty lean all year

2010 SCHEDULE>>>>UPDATED
1. March...Arnold Amateur DONE
2.Jay Cutler classic Masters figure Boston MA
3. June Bev Francis MastersFigure NY
4. July Europa Masters figure over 35 and 40 Hartford CT
5. September Masters figure championships in PA
6. September Olympia for PR and photoshoots
Thats it I think..............busy busy busy!!!

What MsFitFern is up to

MsFitFern

7 weeks and feeling good about Team Universe. I WILL get my PRO card in womens physique :)
May 20, 2012

MsFitFern is now friends with cgvola.

May 20, 2012

MsFitFern added a new photo to her progress photos.

May 20, 2012

MsFitFern added a new profile photo.

May 20, 2012

MsFitFern is now friends with THUNDERGOD2000.

May 18, 2012

MsFitFern is now friends with Tricia74, alchimiste31 and 215 others.

May 15, 2012

MsFitFern updated her weight from 131 Lbs. to 123 Lbs., a 8 Lb. loss in 163 days.

May 14, 2012

MsFitFern is now friends with merino1984, Kalel73 and 136 others.

Apr 30, 2012

MsFitFern

7 days out ...npc women's physique ....bringing a while new package thanks to my coach Pj braun ...the master of wp !
Apr 30, 2012

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Contest History:
Cutler Classic (Overall Womens Physique) May 6, 2012
Organization: NPC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Other Place: 1
Nationals Nov 20, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: Florida, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Other Place: Did Not Placed
USA's (nationals) Jul 24, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: Nevada, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Other Place: 7
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Jan 8, 2009 196Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Sep 14, 2007 217Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Feb 2, 2008 152Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Jan 8, 2009 117Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: May 29, 2009 131Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: May 29, 2009 99Lbs.
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A Mom of four and all that you've accomplished is truly inspiring. I will be rooting for you and keep you in mind when I try not to get to the Gym. Like this morning I tried to use he excuse the wether man says theres a lot of black ice on the roads so stay in if you can. I wen to bb.com saw your body space and thought no I will sled to the gym if I have to best of luck to you and all you do y...

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Visitor Comments

MarioNTexas
MarioNTexas Great thighs in your recent progress pic. Also, nice profile photo. Each time I see you, you look different. May 22, 2012 9:48pm
suezique2000
suezique2000 can you please tell us what supplements u used? May 22, 2012 12:14am
tastydevil
tastydevil loved what you eat, sounds like something i can keep to. Do you weigh out your food, or just eat as much as your tummy needs? I've been trying to eat more frequently today, but worry like at weekends ill slip up and eat normal meals. If you do that should i worry, reduce the next days amount of food or carry on as normal ? Thanks Emma May 9, 2012 7:28am
JonJonFitness
JonJonFitness Looking so good and so ripped..almost there 7 days to go honey good luck Apr 30, 2012 4:53pm
sugabear
sugabear It's been a long time since I saw you last on here. i love your hair and of course your hard work!! keep it up Fern. Apr 28, 2012 2:09pm
Rockinthebikini
Rockinthebikini Wow! You are so inspiring! I love all the butt pics you've posted along your journey as I'm obsessed with getting the perfect one too. I'm the same age as you and now I know there's hope for it! You're amazing! Apr 27, 2012 4:48am
Darb77
Darb77 Awesome change.....Inspirational! Apr 24, 2012 2:00pm
sonnymarkus777
sonnymarkus777 HAPPY ANNIVERSAY< FERN!! Apr 10, 2012 7:45pm
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sonnymarkus777 Hey Fern, Is that yourb Leanest Ever?? Damn! Apr 10, 2012 7:44pm
Mandyfuak
Mandyfuak You look amazing! I am doing my first show May 12th and I&#039;m so nervous but excited! I&#039;m trying to work on my butt and toning my abs more. I hope to be as fit as you one day! I&#039;m only starting with bikini so my arms aren&#039;t nearly as big but I&#039;m steady toning them! Just wanted to tell you to keep up the good work b/c I seriously look at you as someone who inspires me! Apr 3, 2012 1:18pm
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hundred2 but i don't know what to do lose fat Mar 31, 2012 8:11am
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hundred2 how do my fat lose Mar 31, 2012 7:37am
Everette Henderson
Everette Henderson Everytime I check on you you're doing bigger and bigger things. Keep motivating and inspiring Fit Fern..... Mar 30, 2012 8:38am
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rglynnjr61 You're fricken shredded in your current profile pic !! Mar 27, 2012 12:26pm
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maelstrom143 Hey, Fern...AWESOME ABS GIRL!!! Keep it up :) Mar 26, 2012 1:08pm
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hemorage36 Keep it up.you are well on your way. Mar 26, 2012 5:35am
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BORN2beWILD awesome.... good work... and I believe hard too... I'll try to do my best to achieve the goals as well Mar 21, 2012 12:28pm
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sce0027 You're looking great! Best wishes to you this year! Mar 14, 2012 5:55am
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sce0027 You're looking great! Best wishes to you this year! Mar 14, 2012 5:54am
ParlayMD
ParlayMD Fern, you're looking very lean...continue to push hard has you prepare for your next event... Mar 14, 2012 5:38am
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