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Overall Goal: Starting the 12 week challenge with the 40+ group today. Concentrating on clean eating, lifting 3-4 times per week and cardio the same. I want to decrease body fat, specifically in my back, arms and abs. I want to increase muscle size and definitio
Fit Status:
Today I did a 32 mile bike ride so I am back on track.
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Cheryl
Sex:
Female
Age:
48
Location:
Arizona, United States
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College:
High School:
When I Started:
Nov, 2007
How I Started:
Why I Love It:
I enjoy the benefits of working out especially the tremendous self esteem and confidence in self and I like to look great too.
How I Stay Motivated:
Success keeps me motivated so I need to do things properly so that I get success.
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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2009 10:54am
What andrea62 Is Up To:
Nov 10, 2009
andrea62updated Fit Status "Today I did a 32 mile bike ride so I am back on track."
Starting the 12 week challenge with the 40+ group today. Concentrating on clean eating, lifting 3-4 times per week and cardio the same. I want to decrease body fat, specifically in my back, arms and abs. I want to increase muscle size and definitio
Matt inspires me by being a good friend and constant support system to me as I set and reach my goals. He is a "beast" and has great strength and works hard to have a healthy body.
Brooke is very positive and encouraging. She has great balance in her life but works hard to reach her goals. Brooke has given me great advice, shared her knowledge and she looks awesome - she is a great inspiration to me.
Do you monitor your heart rate while doing cardio?
Yes
Do you use a heart rate monitor? Which one?
I have a Polar Fitness model. It is kind of complicated but I am slowly figuring it out. At the very minimum I am able to track my heart rate but it also has a program to help me inprove my fitness level. I really love it. I have a Polar Fitness model. It is kind of complicated but I am slowly figuring it out. At the very minimum I am able to track my heart rate but it also has a program to help me inprove my fitness le...more
What heart rate do you aim for while doing cardio? Why?
I usually try to get into the very minimum 140's but I prefer 155 or around there. According to the charts for my age that is the correct h/r for my age group. However, I have done some reading lately that says that the age factor in a healthy person is not a good indicator of where your h/r should be. Anyone know anything about this?I usually try to get into the very minimum 140's but I prefer 155 or around there. According to the charts for my age that is the correct h/r for my age group. However, I have done some reading lately...more
- Updated Feb 25, 2009 4:29pm
What is your favorite cardiovascular exercise? Why?
I am training for a sprint triathlon and a 76 mile bike ride in a few months. I love biking outside because I can enjoy the outdoors. Whether alone or with someone else a bike ride can easily turn into a long ride which burns a ton of calories. I usually bike a minimum of 50 miles per week which includes one long ride a week. I have a road bike and a mountain bike and I go back and forth with which one I use.I am training for a sprint triathlon and a 76 mile bike ride in a few months. I love biking outside because I can enjoy the outdoors. Whether alone or with someone else a bike ride can easily turn int...more
I have been eating clean for about 2 weeks now and I am feeling great. I am about to start the new 12 week challenge as part of the 40+ group challenge. I have made it my goal to go 100% with it for the whole 12 weeks.
This means to continue to eat clean and in fact to learn more...
Thank you! I need to get some better pics up. But for now at least people know I'm real! Yeah I just figured out how to let it show that I"m in Glendale. Just learning this stuff slowly, ha ha
Yeah, the "rear" shots were scary~I was, dare I say, pleasantly surprised! LUNGES & SQUATS WORK~who knew? lol It was fun, and I love to do outfit changes~I'm multi-faceted! If I was with you right now, I would be pumpin' you UP, sister! You're a winner in my book everyday! You're a true friend! xoxo
Cheryl, I do not even know what to say after all the amazing things you just said to me~and it means so much to me, having you on this journey with me! You will look amazing~I know it! I think you're still messin' with me! xoxo
Thank you about the look. My progress is going well just trying to drop the last few pounds. I saw your progress pics. Looking good keep it up. If you have anyquestions I am always here for you to ask.
Cheryl,
I just got back a few days ago. I am looking for a gym to join. I didn't think that it would be so hard. So I see you are abusing yourself with another body challange. I will be on the new one at the beginning of the year.
Thanks, you are absolutely right! I just created the profile yesterday and haven't had a chance to upload any pictures yet. At this rate it'll be on Sunday. :-D Thanks for the encouragement!
I am dying over here~I see your sweet lil positive posts on a lot of peeps pages! You were like a lil fairy last night, spreading your sparkly support all over the place! xoxo
IM GREAT CHERYL...YOU ARE LOOKIN FANTASTIC. IM AM VERY PROUD OF YOUR PROGRESS. JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT WE CAN INSPIRE OTHERS WITH OUR BEST EFFORTS. I THINK YOU LOOK SUPER!
Yep, stick with it for sure Cheryl. It's real hard for me to put on quality muscle. Took me 16 months to gain just under 20 pounds but it. I always follow a high protein, low carb diet (carbs from fruit/veg no bread pasta etc).
