As a freshman, I was offered a free physical at the campus Wellness Center. I was content with my body going in, then the tech told me I weighed 162 lbs and my bodyfat was 31%! I was immediately motivated to get healthier.
Why I Love It:
It's when I feel most healthy, capable, and sexy.
How I Stay Motivated:
I remember that I do this for ME, that it costs nothing, and I never regret it. I stay connected on Bodyspace and find images of strong women to motivate me. I also recharge my batteries by spending time with my awesome HUSBAND.
BB Accomplishments:
Competing in 2010 at the NPC Upper Midwest Championships!
Long-term: Become a health professional and help others. Short-term: Compete in the 2010 Upper Midwest Championships!
Goal (Long):
Since starting college back in 2003, I have been pursuing fitness as a hobby. I should've realized it then - when it was work to go to class and bliss to go to the gym - that fitness is my true calling.
I have been envisioning a career in wellness since then, and perfecting my physique to be a role model for those who want to transform their lives through fitness. Since embarking on my healthy lifestyle, I have lost nearly 40 lbs and have created a strong foundation for competition.
I withdrew from college and I am working on changing majors to Corporate Fitness. I have been feeding my brain with anything I can get my hands on regarding nutrition, training, natural health care, and being kind to mother earth. I feel I am finally ready to incorporate my knowledge in all of these aspects to become on the outside who I am on the inside. It's amazing to watch my body change and progress towards my dream.
I have a couple of mottos I live by; one is "Tough it out!" It reminds me that I am stronger than situations and that I control how I react to them and overcome them. The other is "It's a marathon, not a sprint." It reminds me that while competing is a huge dream of mine, it is just a pit stop on my marathon, not the finish line. My ultimate goal is a career in fitness as a Wellness Coach, and competing will give me more insight into that world and give me a push in the right direction.
I'm going to compete for the first time in March 2010 at the NPC Upper Midwest Championships! =)
I read your debut article in Oxygen this month. I was already a fan (and a myspace friend, haha) but after reading that I feel even more strongly - you are my #1 fitness role model! You took a thoughtful and practical approach to changing your lifestyle and your career, and truly I admire that. Your physique is the perfect blend of pretty and strong, you are a beautiful human being.
I like doing concentration curls on a 60cm ball. It helps me maintain good form and incorporate my core muscles at the same time.
- Updated Jan 11, 2009 9:17am
What tricep workout has worked best for you?
I like combining a tricep kickback with my bent over row on my back day. You really have to fight gravity! Then on arms day, I do standing overhead extensions and scull crushers on the ball (for an added balance challenge).I like combining a tricep kickback with my bent over row on my back day. You really have to fight gravity! Then on arms day, I do standing overhead extensions and scull crushers on the ball (for an ...more
- Updated Jan 11, 2009 9:17am
What calf workout has worked best for you?
I do calf raises by holding a dumbell with both hands - I then use the 60cm ball between my chest and a wall and raise up onto my toes. I like to isolate each calf by doing one leg at a time. This also adds a balance challenge.I do calf raises by holding a dumbell with both hands - I then use the 60cm ball between my chest and a wall and raise up onto my toes. I like to isolate each calf by doing one leg at a time. This a...more
Why I like this video: Because it goes to show there really is no excuse for not working out and taking care of yourself. Get it in, and do what you gotta do!
Jack Lalanne - Face Workout 2 of 30
Played: 9
Why I like this video: I love this man. =)
Jack Lalanne - Unhappy people
Played: 13
Why I like this video: The world hasn't changed. This is something I think about every day!
I woke up this morning immediately craving some iron. Really, it was the second thing on my mind - the first one was my friend Jenna. We went out last night - supposedly as a group - but she isolated herself in her own boozy pity-party. I've seen it many times before, but this time...
I’ve been in The Lab this weekend creating my diet+exercise plan. My home gym (AKA "The Lab") is complete with a treadmill, Weider Bench incl. leg attachment, various dumbells, barbell, Thighmaster, Perfect Pushups, resistance bands, jump rope, weighted hula hoop, and a DVD...
Hey thanks! I liked that comment a lot! So cool you took the time to really describe what you liked about my pic. Definitely made me think of doing some more innovative work.
HA YEAH I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN...hope it wont be so bad. I responded back to you in my blog. So glad you have the support we ALL need. Have a good day pretty lady. -Brittnie
Miss P, can't but help to stop by when someone's quads are terrorizing the earth. You indeed have done a spectacular job of building a strong balanced physique. You are definitely going to be a force to reckon with in 2010.
