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army_wife Mel Mel is Married guys, sorry, female (Michigan, US | ARMY wife, Full time MOM, gym rat)
my goal: Gain Muscle

Just had my baby boy Sept 30th. Can't wait to get started up again after the 6wk PP healing!Determined to get my abs ripped again!!! [<3]

height: 5'4"
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weight: 97.8 Lbs.
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body fat: 16%
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gym: Home Gym
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Moving back to Michigan. Hopefully get the fam to watch baby so I go to the gym!!

May 25, 2012 3:46am
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Background

When I Started: Oct 2005
HOW I STARTED:

The gym was free, a walk away, and I needed purpose.

WHY I LOVE IT:

I hate being looked at like a skinny wimp, and bodybuilding is empowering. It helps me deal w/ stress & anger. I also like my upper body "V".

army_wife's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Sep 27, 2011 1st/2nd/3rd trimester
Dec 7, 2011 10wks post baby

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Lbs.
2008-03-27, 2008-07-22, 2008-09-11, 2008-11-22, 2009-01-15, 2009-03-21, 2009-07-18, 2009-08-14, 2009-08-21, 2009-10-18, 2009-10-28, 2009-11-13, 2010-08-17, 2010-10-13, 2010-11-15, 2010-12-11, 2010-12-28, 2011-01-10, 2011-01-24, 2011-02-01, 2011-02-12, 2011-02-14, 2011-02-15, 2011-03-19, 2011-03-28
102.0, 106.0, 108.0, 105.0, 103.0, 106.0, 104.0, 101.2, 100.8, 98.0, 96.8, 95.5, 101.0, 104.0, 105.6, 103.5, 101.6, 101.4, 101.0, 100.6, 100.2, 100.0, 99.2, 98.5, 97.8
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 102 Lbs. Goal: No Goal Weight
%
2008-02-04, 2009-10-06, 2010-10-13
15.0, 13.0, 16.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 15% Goal: No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2009-10-18, 2010-10-13
85.3, 87.4
Current LBM: 82.2 Lbs. Mar 28, 2011
Latest Bodystats
Apr 6, 2010
Apr 6, 2010
Nov 6, 2009
Apr 6, 2010
Nov 6, 2009
Feb 4, 2008
Feb 7, 2011
Nov 6, 2009
Apr 6, 2010

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Total Weight
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BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered weight or body fat
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 98Lbs. to 97Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 9 days
Mar 28, 2011
Total Weight
98Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 98Lbs. to 97Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 9 days
Mar 28, 2011
Goal Weight
N/A
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered weight or body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 98Lbs. to 97Lbs.
1Lbs. loss in the last 9 days
Mar 28, 2011
 
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army_wife's Program

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  • SUPPLEMENTS
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My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

My Workout Program

Currently:
Modified weight reduced Pregnancy Workout
At least once a week...

_Treadmill 8% incline, walking 15 min

_Chest press 40lbs 3 sets of 10

_Bicep curls 10lbs 3 sets of 10
(Congdon curls, Hammer curls, Standard)

_Upright Rows 10lbs 2 sets of 10

_Shoulder Flys 5lbs 16reps

_Tricep Cable Pushdown 20lbs 2 sets of 10

_Tricep Extension 20lbs 10 reps

_Lateral Chest Press 20lbs 2 sets of 10

Stretch


Previously:
P90X
2nd cycle


Formerly:
2hrs, 3x a week. Sometimes less, depending on how hard I hit the weights. Then I kickbox once a week.
And I realize I hit more on the upper body than lower...
I'm working on that
(although, squats are all you need... lol)


Workout:

Cardio (elliptical, treadmill, bike): 10 min, warm-up

Compound Rows: 125lbs 3 sets of 8 *new max*

Lateral Pulldowns: 110lbs 3 sets of 8 *new max*

Vertical Press: 55lbs 3 sets of 8

Lateral Rows: 80lbs 3 sets of 8

Bench Press: 65lbs 3 sets of 8

Pec Flys: 45lbs 3 sets of 8

Bicep Curls: 25lbs 3 sets of 8

Hammer Curls: 12lbs 3 sets of 8

Upright Rows: 15lbs 3 sets of 12

Overhead Press: 60lbs 3 sets of 8

Back Extensions: 20lbs reps until failure

Leg Press: 190lbs 3 sets of 10

Calf Raises: 3 sets of 10 w/ 3 variations

Broomstick Twists w/ 15lb bodybar: 2 min

Stretch

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

army_wife has not added any program information.

My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program

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My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program

My Motivation Program

I love to see new definition, and accomplish heavier weights, as well as see the difference in my progress pics.

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Contest History:

This member has not entered any contests.
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Feb 4, 2011 78Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Feb 4, 2008 236Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: May 17, 2009 41Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: May 17, 2009 37Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: N/A
Overhead Press Latest Update: Feb 4, 2011 50Lbs.
Members I Inspire:

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Visitor Comments

Spook_2007
Spook_2007 back to ur old self and looking great Dec 14, 2011 12:29pm
AllIn2010
AllIn2010 So beautiful. Amazing blue eyes. Dec 14, 2011 12:24pm
mmbarker
mmbarker Congrats girl! I havn't been on here in forever, and I was wondering if you had your baby the other day! Oct 30, 2011 12:02pm
am blitz
am blitz Congratulations! Hope all is well and healthy! Oct 21, 2011 2:12pm
04stangman
04stangman Hi Cutie... looking good :) Oct 13, 2011 1:06pm
DangerousAl
DangerousAl Congratulations!!! Oct 10, 2011 9:24pm
doctorstacy
doctorstacy congrats on ur little man. beautiful family Oct 8, 2011 7:12am
chrystwood
chrystwood Congratulations on the baby!!!!! Kudos for already thinking of working out!!!!! Oct 7, 2011 5:46am
jimnewman75
jimnewman75 Congratulations - happy to hear that Mom and baby are doing well. Oct 6, 2011 6:30pm
R0ND0GG
R0ND0GG congrads Oct 5, 2011 1:40pm
hansen55
hansen55 congrats on the new arrival enjoy Oct 5, 2011 1:12pm
dennis16
dennis16 congratulations! Oct 5, 2011 11:17am
ksboiusmc
ksboiusmc I would like to congratulate you on your new addition to the world! I found it very motivating that you stayed so focused during your pregnancy. My wife is 20 weeks, so I know how challenging it is to workout while pregnant. Please tell your husband congrats from a fellow service member! Stay motivated! Oct 5, 2011 7:48am
MP525i
MP525i Congrats on the new buddle of joy! Adorable! Here's to a speedy recovery. Oct 5, 2011 7:28am
brandondb
brandondb Congrats on the baby!!! Sep 30, 2011 11:18am
dennis16
dennis16 Hey gorgeous nice to see something from you! almost there!!!!! how are things going? Sep 27, 2011 8:55am
acrpr1980
acrpr1980 YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL PREGNANT, BEST WISHES!!! 5 MORE WEEKS... Sep 20, 2011 1:41pm
tanker1969
tanker1969 Congrats on being prego!....and what was the most u ever legpressed?Looks like u got strong legs! ;) Aug 7, 2011 4:16pm
jimnewman75
jimnewman75 Very cool profile pic ... you look great!! Jul 30, 2011 7:55pm
heidismommy
heidismommy Thank you so much and congratulations to you :)! How exciting! Jul 15, 2011 8:08am
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