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In October 2001 after quitting smoking again, and getting off depo, and living a life of always being overweight and lacking any knowledge of nutrition, I started working at a vitamin shoppe... at 185lbs.
That same fall i started doing what has become the most important thing in my life, tribal style belly dance.
I lost 60 lbs on the atkins diet and dropped 12% bf over the next year.
Now i teach and perform tribal bd and bounce back and forth between 140-150 lbs... proud that i have for the most part kept off alot of the weight and slowly gain muscle.
Why I Love It:
My dad is a marathon runner, and i also enjoy running, although i have bad knees and broke a foot 6 yrs ago. This makes cardio a bitch. However i like to swim, i have my scuba license. And i love to lift... funny isn't it. I feel in control and powerful, and every year i get stronger.
How I Stay Motivated:
bb.com, supplements, belly dancing, spirituality,recovery, my parents
my blog:
http://astraastarr.wordpress.com/
BB Accomplishments:
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My goal, more so 'fantasy' is that if i were ever in a life or death situation, such as a fire, and needed to carry a large grown man that is unconscious to safety... that i could do it, and not be the wimp that had to leave someone behind.
Currently using a program described here on BB.com after platueing ( was doing push/ pull for 6 months, then i did day1) chest/shoulders 2) arms 3) back 4) legs for 3 months ) Now i do:
Nice vid and talk about snake hips. My wife teaches middleastern so i see a bit. Had to ask from the pics..did you make pensic(SCA thing) in early august? I seem to remember seing you danceing somewhare, but I could be wrong.
Very intriguguing. Shivati, if there is anything i can do to help you in you reaching your goals , never hesitate to ask.. I have a talent for guiding those eager to attain goals and having helping them surpass those goals set in short periods of time.. :)
I can definitely see a difference in your progress pics!!
Everything is coming along very nicely...keep up the good work!
Don't stop and keep on moving forward!!!
