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"Make my inner beauty visible on the outside! Forza Italia!!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Teresa
Sex:
Female
Age:
27
Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Occupation:
I teach. Language teachers speak in tongues.
Personal Website:
Gym:
Club One
Gym Location:
San Jose, CA
When I Started:
How I Started:
Been off and on a while now. My first major step was subscribing to Oxygen Magazine. Then, buying and reading both of Tosca Reno's books.
Why I Love It:
It makes me feel amazing, strong, and powerful. Although being a girl is great, being a strong girl rocks!
How I Stay Motivated:
A few ways (naturally they don't always work- no one's perfect after all!):
*loading up plenty of music on my trusty ipod
*reminding myself that my birthday will be coming around sooner than I think
*reminding myself that summer (that's when my birthday is) will be coming around sooner than I think
*lusting after the bathing suits in the Victoria's Secret catalog (for summer and my birthday)
BB Accomplishments:
Being able to get into the gym after suffering major back pain. Go me!
And, getting back on the bike after I really couldn't ride at all. Go me, again!!
Forum Signature:
:) Terri M
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2008 11:48pm
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Make my inner beauty visible on the outside! Forza Italia!!
Goal (Long):
It's hard to pick just one goal...Although I do want to lose weight, I also want to gain muscle. But, beyond that I would really love to live a healthier lifestyle- and hopefully all of the perks will follow.
I just want my outside to reflect my inside. I don't need or want to be a stick-thin model, but I would love to not have to think twice about my appearance, and just live the moment.
I want to be able to see how far my body will go, especially because I know of where it's been. I hurt my back and have been afraid to do much since then. I am getting rid of that crutch now, and hope to just go for it. My ultimate goal: lose 32 lbs. for my birthday in June.
What type of outfit do you usually wear when you workout? Why?
Something comfy enough to work up a sweat in. Usually a tee shirt and workout pants (something light and stretchy), sneakers, socks (yes, socks! how do people not wear socks!!), and a sports bra (God bless whoever invented them- hahahaha).Something comfy enough to work up a sweat in. Usually a tee shirt and workout pants (something light and stretchy), sneakers, socks (yes, socks! how do people not wear socks!!), and a sports bra (God ...more
- Updated Mar 17, 2008 5:46pm
What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
Make lots of mini goals and then reward yourself when you get there. Something like I'm going to workout 5 days a week for a month. When you do it, get yourself a pedicure!
Yes, I do! I stink! I haven't been on here in a LONG time! What was I thinking?? (Actually, I know what I was thinking- bad stuff- How come I'm not seeing results? or Forget it, I'm too tired to workout. or...things even worse than that!) But, I should not have been thinking that way. I...
For now it's mostly cardio (treadmill and bike)and ABS. When it's not raining, I love to hit the pool!
Since I had a major back injury (that flares up now and then), I have been advised to hold off on heavy lifting for now.
Soon, I will incorporate some boxing into all of this! Finally!!!...
Hey,
Haven't heard from u in a good while. Hope everything is all right. Aynway, though i'd give u a little update as far as my school plans. I've narrowed my choices down to 2 schools: Salisbury and Shepherd. Deciding which one? Any suggestions?
hey chicka :) nice to hear from ya ! We don't have that machine at the gym. The closest is he stairclimber (not the stairmaster where u just go up and down). I love the stairmaster.... i do some good HIIT sessions on it.. 30 min total, 5 warm-up 20 min alternating 2 min level 8/1 min level 4 or 5.... it ROCKS !!!
keep in touch girl :)
hi theresa - You humble me with the wisdom thing but thanks anyway. I like the inner beauty comment - now thats wisdom. Many thanks for returning the friendship and if you need anything - ask. Best wishes - Jack
Brandon Colvinguest
Mar 1, 2008 7:20pm
Hey teresa,
It's me...Brandon aka Big B. Listen, you shoudl shoot me an email so that i can reurn a response with a pic. for ya. That way you can match a name with a face.
-B&BB
wow sorry i took so long to reply. but yeah, two suggestions...strength train with weights (the added muscle will burn more calories each day) and second, figure out your total energy expenditure and just simply make sure to eat less calories than you use each day. It's a lot easier than dieting and allows you more freedom. If you need help with that, just ask me and i'll be more than happy to help (^,^)
