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Member Since: Dec 21, 2008
BodyBlog Started: Dec 21, 2008
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Overall Goal:  I'd love to keep up with both my studies and health goals. Looking to trim down a few more body fat percentage points in order to tone my abs. Also would like to increase endurance through running - goal of 5K in 25 minutes!

Fit Status:  did 3.1 miles today.. getting back in the groove!

Motivation Level: 9/10


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M1 (currently interested in gastroenterology)
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When I Started:
Dec, 2008
How I Started:
During my Master's program, I spent a lot of time sitting, studying, and eating! Though I was never overweight, I became the epitome of "skinny fat" -- I looked fine normally, but I was not in shape by any means. After looking at progress pictures on this site, I was motivated into going to the weight room! I've been lifting for almost a year now and I love it.
Why I Love It:
I never thought I would go into the weight room, but now I love lifting! There is something empowering and addictive about being able to lift more and more weight -- I love pushing myself both mentally and physically.
How I Stay Motivated:
I feel that as a future physician, I should take care of not only my patients but myself! Also strange as it sounds, seeing the amount of adipose tissue in my anatomy group's cadaver has really motivated me to hit the gym and eat clean. Dead or alive, I don't want three inches of fat under my skin..
BB Accomplishments:
When I first started, I couldn't lift myself even an inch from a hanging position on the pull-up bar. Now I do four sets of 5 pull-ups three times a week! In addition, I couldn't even finish a mile without having to stop and walk several times. Now I can finish a 5K (3.1 miles). One step closer to doing a marathon! No matter my fitness accomplishments, my biggest accomplishment OVERALL was getting myself into the weight room to begin with.. that itself was by far the most challenging obstacle. Now I am a regular there!
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First-year medical student focusing on both academic and fitness goals!
Last Updated: Nov 26, 2009 2:38pm

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Jan 5, 2010
betterstronger updated Fit Status "did 3.1 miles today.. getting back in the groove!"
Jan 4, 2010
betterstronger updated Fit Status "Did 5 sets of 5 pullups today! :D"
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Taken a year ago. I still wasn't a hardcore gym-goer, but my undergrad lifestyle was definitely more active than my life as a graduate student. It definitely shows!
Coming full circle.. I took my first progress pictures at my parents' house after discovering BB.com. Here I am again, a year later!
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Transform My Body
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I'd love to keep up with both my studies and health goals. Looking to trim down a few more body fat percentage points in order to tone my abs. Also would like to increase endurance through running - goal of 5K in 25 minutes!
Goal (Long):
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I want to LOSE 6 lb
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15%
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Last Updated: Aug 23, 2009 9:00am

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Category: Training on Dec 25, 2009 10:18am

So ended up making it to the gym a few days ago.. did my arm/ab workout.  Have been slacking otherwise though, but will hit up the gym again tomorrow.

I just finished making dessert for tonight.. chocolate and mint bar.  I'm in charge of dinner (not sure if I mentioned this before, but...


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Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein in Vanilla
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein in Vanilla

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Reason: As a vegetarian, I felt that I needed to get more protein in my diet. I mix it with light soy...
Optimum 100% Casein Protein, 4 Lbs., Cookies And Cream
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-HIIT workout from this site (walk 4mph, sprint 9mph): http://www.intervaltraining.net/Lose_Bel ly_Fat_Fast.html
-just started week six!!

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-bench presses
-4X5 assisted pull-ups/dips
-basically all upper body exercises
-5X20 leg lifts on captain's...

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  • whole grains, black beans, corn, Kashi cereal, Melba toast
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  • Eminem
Last Updated: Aug 12, 2009 10:14am

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me stuk-in-germany [ View Profile ]
Jan 5, 2010 8:52pm
just stopping by to say hi, keep rocking!
Inked187 [ View Profile ]
Jan 5, 2010 8:29pm
great run ma! keep it up, hows the rest of your training
Britishlady [ View Profile ]
Dec 31, 2009 2:52pm
Hey chica :) I hope you're enjoying your break from med school. I haven't been invited for any interviews yet, but I'm still hoping and praying. Happy New Year! BTW- your abs are looking really, really good- I can see those cuts!!!!
bbius29 [ View Profile ]
Dec 31, 2009 8:37am
Keep going strong!
48th Birthday    -    Dec 22, 2009 Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Dec 31, 2009 8:31am
Thx L. I had a great workout this morning to close out 2009. See my blog for a very funny short clip on how NOT to workout. Your abs look tighter in the avi. Nice going. HNY!
48th Birthday    -    Dec 22, 2009 Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Dec 30, 2009 5:11am
Yep, that would be ME. Turned 48 last week. And no, I didn't get a lap blanket, a rocking chair, or a Mister Rogers sweater. Good thing I didn't have to blow out 48 candles. THAT would have tested how my cardio workouts have been lately. :-)
48th Birthday    -    Dec 22, 2009 Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Dec 29, 2009 1:16pm
What's up Doc? Was Santa good to you & you dug out from the snow? :-)
Start of the new year Jessica29 [ View Profile ]
Dec 27, 2009 3:58pm
nice! I tried skiing once but I'm not good with heights LOL. Hmm over vacation I'll be doing a lot of babysitting! I got a core ball for xmas which I'm in love with..have fun snowboarding!!
Matt_16 [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2009 9:12pm
Happy Holidays babe!!:)
coming through more and more ZzW3iZ [ View Profile ]
Dec 23, 2009 8:34pm
congrats on the med school, mid-section is coming along great.
doctorstacy [ View Profile ]
Dec 22, 2009 12:08pm
Morning...well M1...seems years and years ago. I remember your pain. Gastro huh? I changed whatI wanted to do a few times throughout med school...but they all involve chaos...LOL. I wish you the best of luck finding time for studies, fitness and your sanity. a 25 min 5K is a great time.Where are you now? Take care~stacy
nbbodybuilder [ View Profile ]
Dec 22, 2009 9:33am
look amazing hun
Start of the new year Jessica29 [ View Profile ]
Dec 20, 2009 5:23pm
Hey you! I see you're all done with finals YAY! Isn't it a great feeling? I can't relate on kinda of getting off the wagon the last few days..it is hectic why trying to study. Anyways, keep in touch! I asked for a food scale for xmas to help me better myself with portions.
1st day back after 1 week layoff from Christmas gmurphy [ View Profile ]
Dec 19, 2009 7:59pm
Happy Holidays!
front APG-Lonewolf [ View Profile ]
Dec 19, 2009 11:52am
My workouts are doing great..just limited on time to work out at the moment. Maybe I can get my wife to take some up to date progress pics this weekend?
Abdon [ View Profile ]
Dec 18, 2009 8:35pm
Hi there! Didn't really hit the weights too much during Med school, but I did run a lot, and did lots of push-ups, sit-ups, body weight squats, etc... Started lifting a bit more during residency....really needed the stress relief at that time!
@228lbs MarkDoh619 [ View Profile ]
Dec 18, 2009 8:24pm
LOOKIN LEAN..how u been?
MURDER4NOTHING [ View Profile ]
Dec 18, 2009 4:48pm
Keep Doing Work Girl. You got this!
redmann [ View Profile ]
Dec 18, 2009 4:00pm
doing good girlly! stay on it!
jpg68 [ View Profile ]
Dec 18, 2009 9:21am
Looking great keep up the great work
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