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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:
i feel good!
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"!
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...
Xmas is fun when kids are a little older..my neice is 8 so she is all amped up! Oh girl...my diet has been horrible :( I dont even want to think about how much weight I've gained...I'm ready for december to be over with. Once Jan rolls around I am flipping the switch again.
They are mini doxins....they are so stinkin cute! Named them Gunner and Diesel! LOL..They are only 2 pounds right now...Thank you for the comment girly..told you I am trying to look like you so I gotta keep going! Lol
My youngest is 4 and the oldest is 6 and shes about to turn 7 here in a few weeks...it just flys by. Yeah, I am done for Christmas..got the kiddos 2 little puppies...so they will be siked. They have no idea!
life has been crazy girl!! not doing really good on the diet and exercise....but the week after christmas it is time to kick into high high gear!!!40 is 11 weeks away...man cant believe it..
Oh the joys of teething! Gosh I miss that in a strange sort of way. I am going bananas trying to shop for 6 kiddos....it's alot of work but it's very fun too!
Good for you! I'm just ready for the holidays to be over..I'm just not in a good place with it all. I still have some shopping to do, but for the most part I'm done. Are you all set? I guess Braydon is too young to have any fun.
Hey girl! I actually just finished up the shopping yesterday...pretty much done! What a relief! I'll be so glad when January gets here....holidays arent normally stressful for me but this one has been for some reason.....your Christmas is going to be sooo wonderful with that special little baby... :o) Although I have my hands full with both of mine, I miss that baby stage :o(
