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I first became interested in fitness watching Hulk Hogan saturday mornings with my Dad. It sounds ridiculous, but it's the truth. I was also influenced by the posters of Arnold my cousin had in the basement of his house, and of course by the weights he had that I couldn't even begin to budge. I was always very active throughout high school with sports, but didn't become serious about lifting until my first year of college, it was my way of "recovering."
Why I Love It:
I made a promise to myself to never be a "weak" woman.
How I Stay Motivated:
I love the fact that my nieces are still amazed by my muscles. My family is a HUGE motivator.
My long term goal is to understand my body. It has been a difficult process of "recovering" from an eating disorder that surfaced about 10 years ago. The disorderd eating coupled with the issue of hypothyroidism has sent me down numerous paths. I have competed and done very well as a Natural Figure competitor, but at the expense of my mental and physical health, due to the fluctuations of "on season" and "off season" weight changes. I would not give up those experiences for anything. However, my focus now is to be as healthy as possible. And who knows, as soon as I figure it all out...I may be back on stage!
What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
I started to become interested at about 12, I think it is incredibly important not to focus on muscle building at this point, I think this is the time to learn proper form and technique, basic light weight, high rep workouts until you hit about 15-16. The biggest mistake I made was being the dreaded "Cardio Queen" I hate to admit it. I started to become interested at about 12, I think it is incredibly important not to focus on muscle building at this point, I think this is the time to learn proper form and technique, basic light w...more
- Updated Jan 30, 2009 8:38pm
What bicep workout has worked best for you?
Preacher curls
Standing curls
Seated Incline curls
Sometimes I throw in cable curls
i have put hard work into getting in better shape. but its the ones that compete like yourself that are amazing in transformation. Your blow my mind wiht your stamina and the effort you put into doing what you do
Toinette...
That was me....came up as Guest!
stay in touch!
Tracyguest
Apr 17, 2009 8:44am
Toinette
Thank you for the compliment...wish you were on the judging panel. You win some you take 3rd in some..LOL. I am 39 withthree children (twins to boot). I will keep training and do the best I can. I agree 3rd was not correct..2nd def...first well...Im not sure. But again your encouragement pushes me.
Train insane!
Tracy
Hey Toinette You prob don't know but Lisa and I aren't together anymore hun. Found out things were goin on behind my back so that was that. I hope all is goin well with you and I will def tell Chad hey for ya. Stay in touch.
