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Overall Goal: my goal is to show my son what it is to live in your passion and give it all you have everyday... and still keep your priorities and focus on the important things. i want him to know that the average joe does not have to settle for average.
Fit Status:
taking a new approach...
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
ashley
Sex:
Female
Age:
26
Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
braydens bitch. recently retired from brayden's bottle and pacifier!
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
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: Oct 29, 2009 1:10pm
What ashleyannbarker Is Up To:
Nov 5, 2009
ashleyannbarkerupdated Fit Status "7 weeks till christmas and i've got clothes comming that won't fit right now. gotta buckle down!"
my goal is to show my son what it is to live in your passion and give it all you have everyday... and still keep your priorities and focus on the important things. i want him to know that the average joe does not have to settle for average.
Goal (Long):
find and maintain balance with discipline
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
14%
Upcoming Contest:
life
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2009 9:22pm
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What type of nutrition plan are you currently following? Give full details.
primarily unprocessed foods. 45 carb 35 protein and 20 fat breakdown. under construction right now. think i need more calories.
- Updated Sep 16, 2009 6:23pm
Where do you mainly workout?
Gym
Why? What are the pros and cons of working out there?
at home, the kitchen is near by. sometimes i feel like i'm slacking because i may be a little hungry and i'll actually get off the elptical and go eat!!! if i am at the gym i am there and have the time blocked out to do it so i figure make the best of it and have no excuses. at home i am easily distracted.at home, the kitchen is near by. sometimes i feel like i'm slacking because i may be a little hungry and i'll actually get off the elptical and go eat!!! if i am at the gym i am there and have the ti...more
- Updated Sep 4, 2009 1:40pm
What should look for in a gym? What should you avoid?
i look for a place that i am comfortable and motivated by. if it is too dingy, i may not be motivated by it. if it is too flashy i may be overwhelmed and feel insecure. too dark and i'm tired. too bright and i may not be in the mood to deal with it... i find most are the same at 5am though! i personlly do enjoy the les mills classes so i am happy if a gym has them, but other than that am not a class lover, so unless it's les mills i could do without. i am not a swimmer so i don't care about a pool. i like long hours (preferably 24 hours.. never know when you'll need it!) and close enough to get to in bad weather!i look for a place that i am comfortable and motivated by. if it is too dingy, i may not be motivated by it. if it is too flashy i may be overwhelmed and feel insecure. too dark and i'm tired. too...more
so i go to nutritiondata.com and put in my info. says my maintenance is about 1900-2100 (depending on exercise options... i always put a few to see where it averages out to so that i know what to eat on longer workout days vs. easier days...) this means diet calories for me are like 1400-...
every few weeks i try a different split or plan, but i always end up comming back to this. (or something VERY close to this)
MONDAY: chest, triceps, shoulders; 20 minutes hiit, 40 minutes miss cardio
TUESDAY: lower body; 60 minutes miss cardio (yoga if i have time but mostly just when i feel...
Hey girl! Well I wasnt as good as you! I had turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread...you name it, I had it...oh and strawberry cheesecake....brownies and cant forget the whip cream...oh and mama pumpkin roll....WOO....I had serious damage control to fix! Lol....
I'm feeling so much better! I never get sick, so it hit me hard but all better now! My weekend was fun, but I definitely ate WAY too much food :( Congrats on the binge-free weeks!!!! I have been struggling lately, not always a binge but just eating crap..so I'm starting fresh today and trying to make it through December!
I'm so glad to hear you had a great holiday! and without over-eating :) that's great!! It was great to have everyone together, but we spent it all sick with the h1n1 :( I think were about over it, I hope! Can't wait to get back to training. I've lost so much of the muscle I worked so hard on. I hope you have a great week!
Wow, it is really nice to know you are finding a balance that is making a difference in your life. You have an amazing physique that most people struggle to achieve half of! So the best you today is an inspiration to many. Keep on striving to be the best you at whatever priority comes up, and every day you will find a new best you!
Hey girl! Whats going on?? Are you all readyu for the holiday ;-) I've been sick, so my training has sucked and I've been slackin on the diet..and thanksgiving isnt exactly the time to get it back LOL!!!
Well, I'm going to make sure that I just eat portion sizes for Thanksgiving. I've not really been feeling that well the past few days. Sounds like you have been very disciplined! Keep up the great work! My weekend was good. Took my nephew to ride a train they had made up like the Polar Express. It was pretty fun!
Im proud of you girly! YOU GO! I was really good this weekend...Im saving my cheat meal for Thursday! Looking forward to mama's cooking...its always the best! Going to do extra workouts this week too, just to prepare for my benge eating! LOL
Morning girly! Visiting your profile for my daily inspiration...Lol Hope you had a good weekend and stayed away from the peanut butter..Lol. I didnt! haha
Wow, good girl. Way to get a killer workout. Sorry to hear you were sore though...but that means your worked your tail off! I am good. I had shoulders and HIIT today. OUCH...but glad I got them over with.
