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Member Since: Oct 2, 2007
BodyBlog Started: May 6, 2008
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ashleyannbarker

"balance and health"

Personal Info And Background:
Real Name: ashley
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation: this week?
Personal Website:
Gym: la fitness
Gym Location: york
When I Started: Apr, 1998
How I Started: i was very unhealthy... well... anorexic in high school. when i recovered, my time at the gym, and the people i met there were far more help to me than any therapist or family councelor. i learned a lot, made changes, and i've been addicted every since.
Why I Love It: i'm absolutely fascinated by the human body and how we can manipulate it in a relatively short period of time. to me, it's live art.
How I Stay Motivated: even the day to day accomplishments are so exciting. i mean from "another hour of cardio down!" to "added five pounds to my extensions!" or the ever famouse, "i survived this day without chocolate!" the daily successes are what makes the long term gains.

the gym is like a second home to me. i am more at ease there than pretty much anywhere else. it's like this: if i let my diet slip away, i've gotta face these people (accountability is good) but at the same time, most people are too concerned with themselves to notice someone else, so i also don't walk around trying to hide my head in shame... i do work very hard, but i am human...
BB Accomplishments: third place in my first competition. this may sound silly but first and second place looked very good. i was proud to be on the same stage as these girls. i asked judges for tips for the future... perhaps with age and a little muscle maturity, i will do as they said and go back one day to clean up! (or at least i can keep it in my head as motivation!) my second two competitions i placed very well for the number of girls there, but i was pretty disapointed in myself. the competition place is irrelevent if the girls you compete against don't look that good. if they looked amazing and i got third place, then i'm proud... but it does tell me there's still work to be done.
Forum Signature: it was the final week of my first competition that i understood the meaning of "meat head"!
Last Updated: May 23, 2008 9:47am

Progress Pictures
May 10, 2008 May 29, 2008
15 weeks jr nationals 08, bicep ewwww!!!
it's not as big as i thought! as jeremy says when he's intoxicated and drops his drawers: "sorry guys, that's all i got!"  i hate posting this. it's just a starting point. 12 weeks out.
Last Updated: May 29, 2008 4:07pm

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Last Updated: May 6, 2008 11:52am

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Last Updated: May 6, 2008 11:52am

Goals:
Main Goal: Live Healthier
Goal (Short): balance and health
Goal (Long): now that i'm pregnant... i don't know if the drive to compete will return after i have my baby. but for now i am focused on having a healthy pregnancy and staying as fit as i can throughout my second and third trimester. i want to set a good example for my new family. i want to feel good as a mother and have enough energy to be able to care for my baby and husband. to maintain as much of my stamina and progress to this point, and then regain what is inevitably lost through pregnancy.
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal: 14%
Upcoming Contest: nabba jr. nationals ms. figure
Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008 9:49am

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How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
45 seconds. long enough to recoupe not long enough to enough to slow down heart rate by TOO much, and keeps the workout cruising at a good pace so i'm not there ALL DAY!
- Updated May 27, 2008 6:47pm

How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
i have seen that higher reps do decrease size/lower reps will hold more size. i know that changing it up will hypetrophy muscles, but if i stick to 15ish for lower body and 12ish for upper body i'm u...more
- Updated May 27, 2008 6:45pm

What is your favorite cardiovascular exercise? Why?
eliptical. it doesn't make my joints hurt and i enjoy how i feel as opposed to the (bad) pain i get from running.
- Updated May 27, 2008 6:39pm

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Contest History:
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NABBA grand prix middle eastern champs; jr. nationals - Placing: dnf
Last Updated: May 6, 2008 9:16am

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Category: Other on Aug 23, 2008 7:33pm

so i definately measured myself for the first time since i found out i was pregnant... and it looks as though i'm pregnant alright... but why does my body think i'm carrying my baby in my inner thighs!!!!  ahhhh!!!  i keep telling myself it's okay it's okay it's okay i know how to lose weight...


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Workout Program:
being prego makes it a little different:

i'm still hitting cardio pretty much everyday. instead of going for four weeks straight i miss a day almost every other week now.

weights... i've been keeping the same old split:
monday: legs
tuesday: chest/tri/shoulders
wednesday:...
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2008 12:18pm

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Hobbies:
  • the obvious: working out, and cooking
  • i'm intrigued by pretty much all things
Magazines:
  • fitnessrx for her
  • oxygen
Healthy Foods:
  • bob's gluten free hot cereal with natural peanut butter
  • fruit
  • spicy salsa grilled chicken salad
Cheat Foods:
  • peanut butter cups or 3 musketeer mint... something chocolate
  • ICE CREAM
Fitness Books:
  • i love bill phillips: body for life
  • tosca reno: eat clean (SHE ROCKS)
Workout Music:
  • i don't usually listen to anything, but i do hate when they play slow no beat stuff at the gym
  • ani difranco
  • i'm not a BIG pop fan, but pink has some really great beats
Supplements:
  • gnc l-glutamine, and cla  cla- whoa what a difference in my fat to muscle ratio when i lose. l glutamine- i think i...
  • Apex many  their products in general are great. i especially like their vitamins, lipotropics, branch...
Last Updated: May 23, 2008 1:53pm

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more blurry kisses workout_junkie [ View Profile ]
Aug 25, 2008 12:40pm
damage control...lol. i wouldn't call yourself fat!!! although, i do it to myself, & i've gained 4 pounds...lol. i'm only 10lbs & 6wks behind you...just wait...i'll catch up...lol. :-) i'm trying to be really healthy, & the hard part is knowing i will gain some weight no matter what i do!!!! ughhh..queasiness all day & night subsided a couple of weeks ago, but i have a flippin' VIRUS now!! NOT COOL!! lol :-)
more blurry kisses workout_junkie [ View Profile ]
Aug 25, 2008 7:46am
when it's time to find out, ABSOLUTELY!!! Wow...you stay up until 10?? lol. I'm pushing REALLY hard to make it to 8:30. Well, I'm excited for you!! Do you plan on finding out what it is??
more blurry kisses workout_junkie [ View Profile ]
Aug 19, 2008 6:40am
I'm doing great!! Yep, I'm starting week 12 today, so I'm almost there. I don't know if I already told you this, but that's why they wanted me to take it SUPER easy my first trimester, because the same thing happened to me last July. Plus, I have some other complications, but things are looking great!! I'm starting to feel normal again instead of sick all the time..lol. HOW ARE YOU?!?!
Thank god im training Fore arms Thug_Mike [ View Profile ]
Aug 18, 2008 5:12pm
No problem :) theres enough girls with amazin bodys, but NOT enough with pretty faces to match them, so ur doin good
J-Roz [ View Profile ]
Aug 9, 2008 10:59am
haha, well congratulations! I am sure you still look beautiful!
Thank god im training Fore arms Thug_Mike [ View Profile ]
Aug 8, 2008 8:30pm
your avi picture is very pretty
amysuds [ View Profile ]
Aug 8, 2008 7:16pm
You are so sweet..thankyou! I am going to give it a try...I am looking to have fun most importantly!!
J-Roz [ View Profile ]
Aug 8, 2008 4:31am
You look amazing Ashley, your abs are great!
julofthenile [ View Profile ]
Aug 7, 2008 11:45am
Oh, good I am glad to hear that you are adjusting to the idea!! sigh...what a wonderful time you will have....
manos123 [ View Profile ]
Aug 5, 2008 5:27pm
thanks for the add
julofthenile [ View Profile ]
Aug 5, 2008 5:17pm
congrats on the babe.... that is such wonderful news!!!!
chadmcglinn [ View Profile ]
Jun 10, 2008 1:53pm
How is it going this week? Hope you have a good week.
Rear Double Biceps 210 mdrane [ View Profile ]
Jun 7, 2008 7:59am
Just cardio. I don't actually "do" abs. They're under there I just have to get the fat off of them.
amysuds [ View Profile ]
Jun 6, 2008 10:12pm
Thankyou for the blog comment..you are awesome!!
breathingmurder [ View Profile ]
Jun 4, 2008 4:18pm
awww health issues? :( That's no fun, I have Crohn's disease, so I know health issues are a pain. I'm doing well though, my training has been awesome lately. I'm excited about this upcoming competition. Hope you get to feeling better.
breathingmurder [ View Profile ]
Jun 4, 2008 8:06am
Hey, how's your training going?
front lower abs need work dontblazy [ View Profile ]
Jun 1, 2008 9:04pm
haha ur rite guys do have it easier in that area
METS GOING DOWN!!!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
May 29, 2008 8:09pm
thanks for the encouragement! its very scary, but at the same time super exciting. i've had a lot of confidence/self esteem issues, so no matter where i place just competing will be a huge accomplishment for me :) as for the bloating, i make sure to drink a well over 1 gal of water, i take digestive enzymes and of course watch those damn carbs! i keep my carbs low anyway, but i never eat a large amount at any meal...if i do, big time bloating :(
after 3rd son...2004 - this is me before I started girliemuscles [ View Profile ]
May 29, 2008 8:03pm
Hey Lady, looking good!
J. Scott Davis on September 5, 2007 (#C). jscottdavis [ View Profile ]
May 29, 2008 7:59pm
Well Ash, have an enlightening time at your bible study. Sounds like you've had a busy and productive day? Best regards, Scott
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