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i got started when i saw a photo of myself and thats when i realized how much weight i had gained, so i did something about it but i wanted to do it the right way with a healthy diet and exercise! i 've already done every 'wrong' way and was never happy, so i wanted to it and do it 'right'!
Why I Love It:
when i first started working out...i hated it! i only did it because i HAD to, it was a chore but then it really developed into a true passion. i love going to the gym...its my favorite part of the day! i look forward to it---my 'me' time! training has given me so much strength (mentally and physically) that i never knew i could have. i feel good about myself for the first time in my life. it gives me the confidence in myself and pure happiness with who i am!
How I Stay Motivated:
my motivation is seeing the results and progress that i have made...i never want to go back to the person that i was before. i have never looked or felt so good in my whole life! even if i'm having a bad day and life is getting me down, i know i will feel better if i just go to the gym. it keeps me sane in a crazy world :)
BB Accomplishments:
10/25/08--OCB Charm City Classic:
2nd place in both Novice and Open Figure
06/13/09--OCB Central Eastern Seaboard States: 3rd place Open and 4th place Novice Figure
10/17/09--OCB Charm City Classic: 3rd in Novice and Open
Forum Signature:
"I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one."---marilyn monroe
"Don't Dream It...Be it"---rocky horror picture show
Eat smart, train heavy and hard....rock this off-season!!!
Goal (Long):
i'm very happy with the progress i've made but i will never be satisifed, i always have a drive and passion for more! i have already changed my life, i'm the most fit and most healthy i have ever been and i want to inspire others to do the same! the self confidence that training has given me, cannnot be measured! i did a photo shoot and a figure competition, it was so empowering and made me know i can do anything and to not let fears hold me back! for the first time in my life i found something that i really love and by finally stepping on stage...a place i feel like i belong! i can't wait to continue to compete and improve myself each day. i hope that i can in a small way change the image of punk rock chicks...we can have tattoos/piercings and still be athletic, fit and healthy! i am going to make my all dreams a reality! i have stepped out of my box...and i dont ever want to go back in :D
Chad is the true definition of 'inspiration'...aside from the incredible physique he has built just one look at his story shows that a person can accomplish ANYTHING if they have the passion and desire to do so. The help and advice he has given me thought my contest prep cannot be measured, he helped me believe in myself and was there for support and encouragement every step of the way.
My favorite freak =) This is one crazy F'N Serb! D is for real...so BS, he calls it like he sees it, the good and bad! He is hardcore, kicks ass and expects nothing but the best. The support he shows is incredible, he TRUELY wants the best for everyone and will do what he can to help you succeed. D is one of a kind!!! We share a love of muscles, weirdo and poppin VEINS...it dont get much better than the freakiest of Serbs :)
This off season my goal is to find balance in my life...physically and mentally.
As far as my training goes, I want to bring up my legs more...quads, hams and the booty :) I am totally in love with my new routine, I trained legs yesterday and I am in serious pain today!!!! I dont have a...
Little brat. That's mean. I don't think we're gonna do the Santa thing with our kids, but we will make sure that they know not to go ruining it for other kids. Hopefully our kids won't be jerks! haha... Hey, Merry Christmas, Nicole!!! =)
Nicole, Happy Holidays to you and your babies! You have had such a successful year and I hope looking back you feel like a million bucks for all your hard work and determination! Hugs, Uschi
Same here girly. I got a bad cold, so sad but true...I don't have much of an appetite. Grrr....you would think I would want all these sweets. Let's kick butt in 2010!!
I thought you might like that picture. haha...I am seriously NOT baking anything until the day prior. Otherwise, they just sit on the counter and stare at me :)
Nice! yeah, everyone bein local is great. That's how we all are too. We'll see my in-laws Christmas eve and Christmas morning-ish. Then We're goin to my parents for the day and night. Isaac is too young to be excited, but he will be excited when he sees what we got him! He's gettin the Wiggles guitar :)
Ok, Nic...I will allow you to be bad until Christmas, and then I will kick your booty if you keep it up!! (You will thank me for it..) So, enjoy this week, and then STOP!! :)
i have a ton of presents for him and that's got me finally excited. normally holidays make me remember why i used to smoke and i am so glad for them to be over but it is pretty cool with him. it will be better next year when he understands but jeremy and i are bored with his toys right now and ready for the next stage haha. how ya holding out. this is a tough time for dieting. i am doing pretty well though.
