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Member Since: Oct 2, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Nov 15, 2007
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mindyk

"Hi! VOTE FOR ME IN THE FLEX ONLINE BIKINI COMPETITION! I am in the 5th ROW FAR RIGHT! http://www.flexonline.com/flexmodelsearch"

Personal Info And Background:
Real Name: Mindy Karuk
Sex: Female
Age: 26
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation: WNSO Pro, Marketing Rep, Table Games Dealer, MUA
Personal Website:
Gym: Shapes
Gym Location:
When I Started: Feb, 2001
How I Started: I always had a love for the gym but was uncomfortable being in one. Why? I used to wear an unfit size 34 in my jeans back in high school! I had a horrible diet while in school. I worked at KFC and the greasy, high in saturated fat food was readily available. I also ate only a couple times a day with lots of junk food in between.

I wasn't involved in high school sports, but I did enjoy swimming, biking and roller blading around my small hometown...but it only helped to maintain me at the weight I was.

I always consumed WAY more calories than I could burn off! Imagine eating TWO large bags of Doritos and some chocolate bars, while watching prime time t.v. in three hours! YUP! That used to be me!

When I moved out on my own, I started to get interested in eating healthy and exercising. Knowledge was power and I read every fitness magazine and book religiously! I basically stepped into a gym and never looked back! The weight slowly came off, and muscles started to show! I started off doing bikini competitions locally and nationally, but I was often being told by the judges I was too muscular and that I would have to stop putting on muscle. HA! Like that would ever happen!

I kept training and noticed a FAME event was coming to Winnipeg. I trained hard and with the help of my husband Steve Tomchuk and Darren Mehling .....I took home first and a PRO Card for Fitness Model!

Yes I was the geeky chubby girl, no this is not my swan song or bitter sweet revenge.....this is my support to others who are on their OWN path...I have come from a place of uncomfortable weight and poor eating habits, so I know what it's like! It's never too late to be healthy!
Why I Love It: I'm addicted to challenging myself and seeing the results.....it's a labor of love and I love the labor!!
How I Stay Motivated: It's sometimes not my first choice when I wake up, but really now it's just my lifestyle and a part of me, just like brushing your teeth and paying the bills...it's all stuff that just has to get done!! lol
I remember flexing my biceps when I first started training...and looking for that peak...that improvement, that growth, and it's something that you keep doing. Your constantly being rewarded for your time and effort in the gym, by seeing some gains and cuts...no matter how small. Good things take time.....Rome wasn't built in a day, and we would love to see the results over night, but I just appreciate the gains I've made today,and look forward to the work I will put in tomorrow.
BB Accomplishments: WNSO Judge

FAME North American Championships 2007
3rd place Pro Fitness Model
3rd place Pro Swimsuit Model

Finishing the Manitoba Half Marathon in just over 2 and a half hours for my first time!

FAME Online Swimsuit Competition
4th place

FAME Worlds Fitness Model Pro Show

Great White North Championships 1st place Fitness Model received PRO Status

Miss Hawaiian Tropics Canada
Top 20 Finalist

2003 Manitoba Novice
5th place figure
Forum Signature: You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction


I am my competition. Failure is not an option.
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008 8:46pm

Progress Pictures
May 16, 2003 Apr 14, 2008
I was still pretty soft in this pic, was headed out to the Miss Molson Indy in Vancouver.  This is me at 21% BF and 122lbs... just back from the gym, one arm flexed and the other relaxed....can't wait to start cutting!woot woot
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 5:29pm

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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 3:22pm

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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 3:22pm

Goals:
Main Goal: Other
Goal (Short): Hi! VOTE FOR ME IN THE FLEX ONLINE BIKINI COMPETITION! I am in the 5th ROW FAR RIGHT! http://www.flexonline.com/fl exmodelsearch
Goal (Long): ~I want to continue to be in this wonderful sport for a long time. ~Adding more lean muscle in perfect balance to my frame, is what I always strive for. ~I want to be a positive role model in the industry, you can never have enough positive role models!! ~I would love to work with a sponsor that I believe in, where both strong work ethics can benefit from each other.
Weight Goal: I want to GAIN 7 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Aug 1, 2008 10:39pm

BodyAnswers
mindyk has answered 35 of 56 total questions.
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What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
my own hehe
- Updated Mar 9, 2008 9:37pm

What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
too much weight and wrong form
- Updated Mar 9, 2008 9:36pm

What is the most dangerous weightlifting exercise? Why?
deadlifts, I've seen some potentially hazardous squats too
- Updated Mar 9, 2008 9:36pm

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Contest History:
Nov 03, 2007:
WNSO FAME North American Championships - Placing: 3
Jun 17, 2006:
WNSO FAME World's - Placing: 25
Jun 03, 2006:
WNSO FAME Great White North Championships - Placing: 1
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2007 10:45pm

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Mindy winning Pro Status @ Great White North Champ
Mindy winning Pro Status @ Great White North Champ
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Description: I love this video more for my babe taping it...with all his excitement for me, with the camera going all over the place!!!
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2008 10:13am

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Why I like this video: The vid speaks for itself....crazy shit!
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Category: Training on Apr 14, 2008 4:48pm

Checked out my calves in the mirror today...I'm finally seeing some growth back there! I've been hammering em twice a week about 3 days apart, and just doing everything different all the time! For the most part I've been doing 4 sets of 20-25 reps with 45-60 sec rest in between.....and in...


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BSN NO-Xplode, 1.81 Lbs., Lemonade
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AllMax Nutrition IsoFlex, 2 Lbs., Chocolate
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Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Vanilla Chai
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Hobbies:
  • traveling, shopping, bikram yoga, painting
  • camping
  • rollerblading
Magazines:
  • Oxygen
  • Flex
  • Muscle and Fitness
Healthy Foods:
  • chicken on the bbq!
  • cream of wheat w/ natural PB and jelly mixed in!
  • grilled zucchini
Cheat Foods:
  • chocolate mousse
  • perogies
  • chicken carbonara
Workout Music:
  • Armin Van Buuren
  • Ferry Corsten
  • Tiesto
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Last Updated: Mar 7, 2008 11:05pm

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Visitor Comments (632)
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toRin [ View Profile ]
Aug 30, 2008 9:42pm
perfect body.. amazing smile.. keep it going ;)
B4* [ View Profile ]
Aug 29, 2008 2:52pm
Have a great long weekend Mindy - last one of the summer...
164 ibs euroman [ View Profile ]
Aug 27, 2008 7:52pm
How's your week going?
chest and abs Andrew85 [ View Profile ]
Aug 24, 2008 11:27am
Great pic, you look so gorgeous!!Compliments
Lake MattDawg15 [ View Profile ]
Aug 19, 2008 9:07am
hey gorgeous...how are you doing? training going well?
TROUBLETJ [ View Profile ]
Aug 17, 2008 3:37pm
How are u doing you look great
rear double bicep Mrpumped [ View Profile ]
Aug 11, 2008 8:56am
I voted for you. You look great! Great improvements on an already beautiful physique!
Side Tricep fltallpaul [ View Profile ]
Aug 8, 2008 12:18pm
Amazing new photos!
Noreality [ View Profile ]
Aug 8, 2008 7:33am
Great work, you look amazing! how's Winnipeg treating u?
tr0y [ View Profile ]
Aug 7, 2008 11:58pm
hi! thanks for the mutual add! :) good luck to your goals!
dreamport15 [ View Profile ]
Aug 4, 2008 1:12am
i will vote for shore good work how is training going
amysuds [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 11:35pm
Have a great weekend Mindy!
JoshBme [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 9:32pm
Ya I got to get ready here for September..going back out to NYC to book some jobs! Keep doing what your doing...I am flattered by the comment:-)
Maximum Fitness Cover May/June 2008 k-chzzle [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 9:01pm
You need to save me a copy! I would be grateful:-)
JoshBme [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 7:30pm
Its going alright Mindy...How bout yourself? Thanks for the comment on the avi;-)
Maximum Fitness Cover May/June 2008 k-chzzle [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 3:21pm
Doing fine!!! Working Hard!!! Pushing this body and mind to grow. I will be looking for the magazine as well:-)
one of clients who plays baseball at Duquense Marky Mark 62 [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 10:09am
I finally know someone famous! Congrats on the Mag. You look beautiful! Marky Mark
j.d.1010 [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 7:45am
i am doing great....one day closer to the weekend.. :-).you look great in all your pictures.
Lake MattDawg15 [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 7:36am
hey hun! Things are going well...I have kind of taken some time off to prepare my body for a LONG work out plan for my triathlon that I am going to doing in Oct. It is going to kick my ass so I have been taking it easy doing some weights and light cardio!
I need a tan SNS_78 [ View Profile ]
Jul 31, 2008 12:57am
Awesome figure!
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