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Being a mom to barely two year old twins and a baby 16 months younger and working full time as a state social worker made me forget how much I love to exercise. I joined the YMCA so my children could play with other children and worked my way over to the weight area. I started working out with weights and was amazed at how in just six months--I didn't just look great, I felt awesome! I then started teaching gymnastics and cheerleading and realized that I couldn't make a nine year old do push ups and not participate--so it prompted me more. I started working at Gold's Gym (love it!) as an aerobic instructor and personal trainer (both certified through AFAA). It's a way of life now!
Why I Love It:
I love the fact that it is up to me totally what results I get. No work-No results! Junk In-Junk Out! It's hard work and it literally shows when you walk in the door.
How I Stay Motivated:
I encourage others. If I see a newbie at the gym, I introduce myself and offer any help. I love working with the children that I teach gymnastics and cheerleading to and it is important for them to see that even as an adult, you can and should stay physically fit.
BB Accomplishments:
-NPC 2008 Panama City 1st Place Light Weight and 1st Place Overall
-SteelWorld Mobile, AL 2008 Light Weight Bodybuilding 1st Place
-Southern Muscle Plus May 2008
-Southern Muscle Plus July 2008
Nationals-here I come!
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To get over my fear and FINALLY compete in a fitness competition! Hey, did you see me Southern Muscle--twice!? WHOOAA!!!
Goal (Long):
Now that I have a couple competitions under my belt, I want to actually do an entire diet cycle without cheating once. I can do it! Next competition is in April 09. I am finally going to SUCK IT UP and do a fitness competition...and who knows, maybe a (gasp) figure competition!!
I thought if I stopped working one 40 hour a week job, I would have time to actually devote to workouts but that has proven to be untrue. It is strange to train clients all day long in the gym and never lift a weight for myself. My diet has sucked and I've gained. I don't look bad but I...
Are you going to be at the Olympia Expo..? Soda goes straight to my behind so no cheats at all - the biggest cheat I do is put a pinch of cinnamon and sugar in my cottage cheese and soy butter on a rice cake...
Congratulations! Your pics look amazing and now not only have you competed but won. So I have my 10 year reunion in three months, any advice? I want to put on a little more size and see if I can’t hit 195 by that time. Not sure if I will go but it gives me a good goal in the future to aim at. The reunion is at the Birmingham Art Museum so it should be real nice.
I was actually going to compete in the panama city event,but I messed up my diet and lost about 1/2 inch in my arms. Lost more muscle than fat.LOL.I was weighing in at 198 and was going to lean out to 165-170 but after that little mishap I knew I would get crushed. I don't want my 1st competition to be a complete flop.LOL. Next time I am going to have to get paired up w/ someone that knows what they are doing.I'm in Phenix City now.Do you know anyone up here that would be good to train with?
S - How are your WO coming along, I'd encourage you to "get into it!!!" Make a lot of small changes and you can get there !!! Looking GREAT...Good luck....clc.
looking awsome, u have any incredible ripped body but still looking sexy and hot, well done on gaining that muscle naturaly great job u should be proud
