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4th place finish at jr USA so now it's prep time for team u in July!! Still focused on getting my pro card
May 26, 2012 3:59am
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Background
When I Started: Jan 2000
HOW I STARTED:
I've always been active - gymnastics as a young child, track and cross country throughout high school, and joining my first gym at around that time. My true start to bodybuilding/working out began in my 20s and my love for the gym consistently grew. I would say by 22 I was a solid member of the gym community with a definite focus on what I needed and wanted to do in the gym. I was training for a triathalon so I did a lot intense cardio supplemented with weight training. Now that I'm a figure competitor, my training fluctuates to accommodate where I am in my competition prep.
WHY I LOVE IT:
Bodybuilding and working out are things that we have control over in our lives. I love knowing that I can go to the gym, park or track and push myself through a hard workout and see results. I have never felt better about myself but know that there is always room for improvement. I think it's so rewarding to see the changes take place in my body and I know that I am living a healthy lifestyle. I can't imagine a life where working out didn't play a huge part in my plan.
lcascio09's Progress & Goals
Progress Photos
Lbs.
2012-03-16, 2011-04-24, 2011-04-29, 2011-05-19, 2011-05-26, 2011-05-30, 2011-06-08, 2011-06-16, 2011-06-28, 2011-07-08, 2011-07-13, 2011-10-19, 2011-11-14, 2012-02-07, 2012-02-15, 2012-02-17, 2012-02-20, 2012-02-23, 2012-03-01, 2012-03-08, 2012-03-11, 2012-03-15, 2012-03-16, 2012-03-23, 2012-03-24, 2012-03-25, 2012-04-05, 2012-04-10, 2012-04-17, 2012-05-02, 2012-05-07
106.0, 101.0, 99.5, 99.0, 98.0, 99.0, 99.0, 98.0, 102.0, 102.0, 102.0, 110.0, 110.0, 114.0, 113.0, 112.0, 110.0, 110.0, 109.0, 108.0, 107.0, 106.0, 106.0, 106.0, 105.0, 105.0, 104.0, 103.0, 102.0, 101.0, 100.0
2012-05-18
100 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
Expired
Start:
101 Lbs.
Goal:
100 Lbs.
May 18, 2012
%
2012-02-15, 2011-04-24, 2011-04-29, 2011-05-30, 2011-07-08, 2011-10-19, 2011-11-14, 2012-02-15, 2012-02-23, 2012-03-15, 2012-04-04, 2012-04-09, 2012-05-02
14.0, 9.0, 8.6, 7.7, 10.0, 14.0, 14.0, 14.0, 14.0, 13.0, 12.0, 11.5, 8.0
2012-05-01
8 %
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
Expired
Start:
9%
Goal:
8%
May 01, 2012
Lbs.
2011-04-24, 2011-04-29, 2011-05-19, 2011-05-26, 2011-05-30, 2011-06-08, 2011-06-28, 2011-07-08, 2011-07-13, 2011-10-19, 2011-11-14, 2012-02-07, 2012-02-15, 2012-02-17, 2012-02-20, 2012-03-01, 2012-03-08, 2012-03-11, 2012-03-15, 2012-03-16, 2012-03-24, 2012-03-25, 2012-04-05, 2012-04-10, 2012-05-02, 2012-05-07
91.9, 90.9, 91.4, 90.5, 91.4, 91.4, 91.8, 91.8, 91.8, 94.6, 94.6, 98.0, 97.2, 96.3, 94.6, 93.7, 94.0, 93.1, 92.2, 92.2, 91.3, 91.3, 91.5, 91.2, 92.9, 92.0
Current LBM:
92 Lbs.
May 07, 2012
lcascio09's Program
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lcascio09 created a new BodyBlog entry "Can't Take My Pride, Can't Hold Me Down".
I did not reach my goal. I did not finish where I wanted to. I did not win. I did not get my pro card. It would be easy to focus on these facts and retreat...I could get angry, frustrated, and believe myself defeated. But I will not retreat, and I am not defeated. Some might say that I was overconfident or even cocky in my attitude leading up to nationals. I planned to dominate, and I aimed to win. But why should I plan and shoot for... Go to BodyBlog
4th place finish at jr USA so now it's prep time for team u in July!! Still focused on getting my pro card
May 20, 2012
Patiently waiting for tomorrow to be here! Can't wait to step on stage at jr USA!!
May 18, 2012
6 hours til my flight to charleston. Jr USA I'm ready for you!! Hard work, focus, no regrets. I've already won
May 17, 2012
Smooth sailing to nationals. the hard work is finished and now I let the cards fall where they may. I gave it my all, no regrets!
May 16, 2012
lcascio09 created a new BodyBlog entry "As this journey winds to an end...".
Today I completed my last full workout before Jr. USAs on Saturday, May 19th. This has been one heck of a journey for me. As this is my fourth figure show and second national level competition, I thought the prep might be easier than last year. I was sadly mistaken. The past 14 weeks have been a struggle and a test of my strength and determination. I questioned myself and my support system more than ever this time around. I constantly had to have pep talks... Go to BodyBlog
Finished up my last leg workout. Tomorrow is one final pump per body part and adding carbs/fat to my diet. Love this part :-)
May 15, 2012
One more full training day to go and then it's rest and posing practice til show time
May 14, 2012
Absolutely LOVE my new competition suit. Perfect for nationals and I can't wait to rock it on stage!!
May 12, 2012
My new suit will be arriving today, I can't wait!!! Let the fun part of contest prep begin...hair, nails, photo shoots, woohoo!!!
May 11, 2012
About lcascio09
About Me:
My Favorites:
Healthy Foods
Protein pancakes
Supplements
Optimum Wholly Oats Bars, 12 Bars
Another great protein bar that isn't too sweet and has amazing flavor. this bar does not upset my stomach and for me it's a great on the go ... » Read More
Dymatize All Natural Elite Whey Protein Isolate, 2 Lbs.
Great protein supplement for pre-post workout and to use for protein pancakes and muffins.
Contest History:
NPC Jr Nationals
Jun 18, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: Illinois, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 5
Location: Illinois, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 5
New York Metropolitans
Apr 9, 2011
Organization: NPC
Location: New York, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 1
Location: New York, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 1
NPC Delaware East Coast Open
Aug 28, 2010
Organization: NPC
Location: Delaware, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 1
Location: Delaware, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Figure Place: 1
Lifting Stats:
Members I Inspire:
Latest Forum Posts
Latest BodyBlog Entries
Can't Take My Pride, Can't Hold Me Down
Posted in Supplements : May 24, 2012 7:12amI did not reach my goal. I did not finish where I wanted to. I did not win. I did not get my pro card. It would be easy to focus on these facts and retreat...I could get angry, frustrated, and believe myself defeated.
But I will not retreat, and I am not defeated.
Some might say that I was overconfident or even cocky in my attitude leading up to nationals. I planned to dominate, and I aimed to win. But why should I plan and shoot for anything else? I am a fighter and a competitor. The reason I
...As this journey winds to an end...
Posted in Training : May 15, 2012 5:03amToday I completed my last full workout before Jr. USAs on Saturday, May 19th. This has been one heck of a journey for me. As this is my fourth figure show and second national level competition, I thought the prep might be easier than last year. I was sadly mistaken.
The past 14 weeks have been a struggle and a test of my strength and determination. I questioned myself and my support system more than ever this time around. I constantly had to have pep talks with myself, reminding me of why I do this, why I want to compete, what this means to m
...Thank You
Posted in Other : May 11, 2012 7:00amAnyone who has prepped for a figure competition (or fitness, bodybuilding, bikini, etc) knows that the weeks leading up to show time are anything but easy. We diet, we do endless amounts of cardio, miss get-togethers with friends and family, lack sleep and energy, and still manage to work, go to school, take care of kids, clean the house, cook, etc. Many people will look at us in awe and not understand how we could possibly enjoy the process and want to put ourselves through the "torture" (as some might call it).
No doubt I have experienced days when I men
...Visitor Comments
kepo2
Nice arms, they look awesome. Your other pics are great too. Have a good day.
May 15, 2012 5:20am
kepo2
Nice arms, they look awesome. Your other pics are great too. Have a good day.
May 15, 2012 5:19am
roaddog2j
Wow, u look incredible! I'd love to chat sometime. Do u have yahoo messenger or skype?
May 13, 2012 5:12pm
smiller3
Hey girl!! Just wanted to see how you were doing?! Getting excited for nationals I am sure!! Have a good weekend :)
May 4, 2012 7:30am
KLTexas
Thanks for the add Lauren & best of luck w/your competition season-you look awesome!
Apr 16, 2012 5:19am
smiller3
That's awesome you went to the seminar. I actually decided to join team bombshell last week. And we had a camp here all weekend. So glad I did bc I had no idea where to get started!! Will have my first show picked out today!!
Apr 15, 2012 4:13am
doctorstacy
Wow Lauren, you're looking fantastic. Wishing you much success w/ur next competition. Looking fabulous thus far. Thanks for the friendship request.
Apr 14, 2012 6:07am
evgeny231
I have heard alot about this hot yoga is it any good ?? and u right some time the body just need rest :) U will kill it 2morrow :)
Apr 13, 2012 8:09am
helenawf
Hi Lauren! Thank you for the friendship! What are your fitness goals? Hugs, Wendy
Apr 13, 2012 6:46am
lcascio09 is now friends with wutlissdread, thesicker and 5 others.