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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
DawnMelanie is a huge inspiration to me...she has been nothing but helpful and encouraging since my first day on bb.com! She has an amazing attitude towards life...she has overcome so much and has fought the odds and WON! DM faces challenges head on and shows what being a strong, healthy woman is all about...inside and out. Not to mention...that smile is contagious =)
Joe is one of the coolest people I have met on here! He is always there to offer advice, to give unlimited support and encouragement. Joe has made such an amazing transformation and seeing his drive and determination is inspirational! Following his journey to the bodybuilding stage has been such a fun, yet educational trip. You cant help but root for such a good guy :)
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...
Just saw ur figure walk video. That music was a little crazy for a figure show.lol. I went to a show last year to support a friend and everyone was coming out to slow classical stuff but then this 1 guy came out to war music with bullet sounds in the background. Everytime the machine guns went off he shook his arms like they were the guns. He came in last but I'll never 4get it. My friend came in 3rd.
Yeah, I agree :) I was all excited to train legs today, but woke up kinda sick. Not sure if I'm gonna get to the gym today. I think I'll be fine by tomorrow. I hate gettin sick. It throws everything off! I missed my classes, and am probably gonna be screwed now haha. Oh well. Hope you have a good one, buddy :)
Yes, I try to make some goodies. Not allot b/c there will be too many in the house then! My mom makes a TON so I leave most of that up to her. How about u?
I worked out Friday, then took Sat & Sun off. I did not go off from my clean eating...but I did have a few nibbles of some sweets. ONLY nibbles though. I am committed to keeping it that way until Christmas. :D
Oh man! Those zercher squats look like they'd piss my arms off! haha... Good lookin out though, Nicole... thanks for tryin to help out :) I'm doin legs tomorrow... maybe I'll try back squats or front squats! Hopefully whatever I do I don't bust my back!!!
Yep. I too try to exhaust the pee out of my deltazoidz =) Good! Happy to hear that. I might start trying light db sldl's, MAYBE. I also would like to squat again, and think if I do it will only be front squats b/c I can't seem to do back squats without hyper extending/over arching my back. It's frustrating. I don't feel like messing around w/ such light weight when I know my quads need more weight to grow, but my back just cant handle it. That's why I stick w/ the leg press and hack squat.
oh my it sounds like a lot of people have been sick. how are you feeling now? how was the holiday! i had two dinners between my fam and jeremy's and i survived both within my plan!!! :D i haven't binged in over three weeks!!!!!!!! how are you doing!
BEAST! Nice workout =) So, I bet those bent over front raises w/ rear laterals feel good =p
I never thought to do front raises bent over... I bet those hit that front delt real good, huh? And, a bit of the side guys too, eh?
Yeah, basically the stabilizing and synergistic muscles don't get worked as well w/ the machines like they would in a free weight squat, but oh well. That's why I either do as heavy as I can db squats or lunges. Really I think the biggest downside is I don't get to take pride in any kind of impressive squat or deadlift #. I think my lower body is comin along alright. NO WAY do I do deadlifts! I'm scared to death to pick up like 90 lb db off the floor :(
