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Overall Goal: Age gracefully, burn a bit of fat and build a bit of muscle.
Fit Status:
I'm breaking through to the next level
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Sex:
Female
Age:
28
Location:
New York, United States
Occupation:
Future LEO
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 1997
How I Started:
It started in high school to expel energy and stress. I used to do 200 sit ups a night, non stop-not anymore though (although I have not tried...) For a while I stopped working out, then in my last years of college-I worked out at the gym on campus-loved it. Now, I have been working out everyday at the local gym for about a year. I love it more than anything else in the world. So I guess I got started at home with some free weights, stationary bike, elliptical, treadmill and a punching bag. Now, I hit the gym.
Why I Love It:
I love going to the gym because everyone is there for the same reason (pretty much). I love lifting weights because I feel strong and powerful-I see my muscles taking shape and getting larger-I feel good and look good. I love cardiovascular activities (walking up a huge hill, speed walking, jogging, sprinting, biking, steppers, jump rope etc)because I imagine bad fat sizzling off my body while I'm engaged in it. Working out makes me feel closer to the very basic and primitive core of life, almost like a tiger (please excuse my cliche). Everyday I feel better about myself, I love the charge/high I get from my own progress.
How I Stay Motivated:
Motivation comes from within me. Always felt a need to become stronger than I am, get faster and work harder. I think about myself in the future and how making changes in eating habits and exercise today will keep me young (physically and mentally). I want to be the best I can be, for no one else-except myself.
I was doing a lot of cardio and not enough weight lifting, but I love my abs in this photo.
I can see what happens to my abs-after emotional eating. They were so much slimmer yesterday-but I got sad and ate fatty foods. Although it was a cheat day->I jumped out the window with that lol. ;)
Age gracefully, burn a bit of fat and build a bit of muscle.
Goal (Long):
I want to age gracefully, with as little health problems as possible. I want to combat fat, and make my muscles bigger and more defined (not too big). My focus is on the lower abdominal region, so I started jogging more. Also, I want my triceps to be more defined-there is some meat up there that has to be trimmed-I want to be able to do 20 dips (full body weight) and I want to be able to do pull ups. I use the assisted machine and can pull up 110 lbs of my own weight 8 times. I set mini goals daily, when I achieve them, I feel more confident. I want to live to see 100+ and along the way be able to do all of the activities I enjoy today.
Jamie inspires me to be a healthier woman, especially when it comes to eating right. For example, I cooked her meatloaf muffins they were delicious and what a great idea to put them in muffin tins! Adorable and easier portion control. Also, I love lifting weights and my goal is to look like I'm flexing-when relaxed-esp. my mid section.
Hey, sorry for the delay in responding, Ive been on a small holiday this week. Worked well, I really needed a couple days off. How are you doing? ---Chris
No that is so sweet of you! I wish it were true though..lol I still a long ways to go especially in my legs and glutes. When I start my contest prep I will be counting everything single things that I eat and begin my diet. Not sure if I'm still going to go with Keto or Carb-cycling.
I'm good, how about you?! I'm trying to break through to the next level like you, but it seems like I'm just spinning my wheels in place...hopefully something take hold soon!
Thank you for the support. Yes, my show is in March and I can't wait! My contest prep starts in January so I will be loading up some new progress pics. Glad I can motivate someone as SEXY as you...:)
:) Going home to see the fam :) How about you? I'll probably eat until I go blind and pass out by noon, then wake up by midnight to raid the fridge and eat until I can't feel feelings anymore.
