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Membership Info
Member Since: Jan 31, 2009
BodyBlog Started: Mar 26, 2009
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 28
  • Last 7 Days: 253
  • Overall: 6,121
Forum Posts: 33
BodyBlog Entries: 54
Comments to Others: 442
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Activity
Last Visit: Today, 2:11pm
Last Forum Post: Nov 17, 2009 8:47am
Last Photo Upload: Nov 10, 2009 4:07pm
Last Profile Update: Nov 24, 2009 10:32pm
Last Blog Post: Today, 10:17am

Friends Stats
Fan Club (?) : 2
Mutual Friends (?) : 178
Stalking (?) : 0
Inspiring (?) : 1

pastrygirl

Overall Goal:  To make it through the month of November so I can continue the sculpting of my body for 2010!

Fit Status:  Having a blessed thanksgiving with my little family.

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Gretchen
Sex:
Female
Age:
45
Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Pastry Chef/Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, NPC Masters Bikini Competitor
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
North Club Inc
1510 Martin St
State College, PA
United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 2008
How I Started:
I started bodybuilding because I wanted to be a hero not only to my girls, but to myself.
Why I Love It:
I am always the girl on the outside looking in. Bodybuilding helps me to believe in myself, be strong, beautiful, and an inspiration to others.
How I Stay Motivated:
To stay motivated, I push myself harder each and every workout. I listen to the encouraging words from my girls. I see the results in the mirror. But mostly, I believe in myself. That is something I never experienced before bodybuilding.
BB Accomplishments:
2009 NPC Masters, Teen & Collegiate National Championships - 3rd Place Masters Bikini November 2009 FitGems of the Month (www.fitgemsnation.net)
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 9:22am

What pastrygirl Is Up To:
Nov 27, 2009
pastrygirl created a new blog entry, "Giving Thanks"
Nov 25, 2009
pastrygirl updated Fit Status "Having a blessed thanksgiving with my little family. "
Nov 24, 2009
pastrygirl updated Fit Status "After two days, not only I am feeling beautiful soreness in my arms, but legs, too! I love lifting!!!"
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Mar 26, 2009 Nov 10, 2009
Current Pic
I'm trying to get use to showing my body. My current weight in this pic is 117 with 22 percent bodyfat.
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2009 3:57pm

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2009 6:50am

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Last Updated: Oct 19, 2009 1:57pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Compete
Goal (Overall):
To make it through the month of November so I can continue the sculpting of my body for 2010!
Goal (Long):
I am more focused and am really pushing myself when I workout. I am not going to settle for just being in shape, I want to be amazing. I want to increase my weights, tighten up my thighs, and reduce my overall body fat. I am facing this goal with new vision!!
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 5 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
NPC NATURAL OHIO (open) DRUG TESTED BODYBUILDING, FIGURE & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last Updated: Nov 8, 2009 7:13am

Members That Inspire pastrygirl:
MsFitFern [ BodySpace ]
I am inspired my Fern because of her "smartass" attitude, hard work and dedication. She went from a skinny fat woman to a beautiful figure competitor and model. And meeting her in person inspired me more than I ever thought. Thank you!
Pitbullcavegirl [ BodySpace ]
I am inspired because as I read her Fit Status, I feel motivated to push myself just as hard.
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BodyAnswers
pastrygirl has answered 15 of 67 total questions.
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What is your favorite "healthy" dessert? Give the recipe if applicable.
Being a pastry chef, I see a lot of desserts...so I am not interested in eating one. But when I do want something, I usually have lemon sorbet with two to three ginger snap cookies.
- Updated Mar 26, 2009 2:48am

What type of nutrition plan are you currently following? Give full details.
I am currently following a clean-eating diet. I try to get a meal in at least every three to four hours for a total of five to six small meals a day. This also includes my protein shakes for my workou...more
- Updated Mar 26, 2009 2:40am

What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
I think it is important to set shor-term goals. This way you can see the progress you are making and want to do more. Also, put pictures of the body you would like to mimic up where you can see it to ...more
- Updated Mar 26, 2009 2:33am

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Last Updated: Nov 8, 2009 7:13am

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (54 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Today, 10:17am

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My family and I did the usual, then happily retreated to our rooms to sleep. I didn't indulge like I thought I would. I was a very good girl. I had a piece of turkey breast, green beans, small bit of stuffing, a spoonful of very tart homemade...


Current Supplements:
Inner Armour Vanilla Protein Powder
Inner Armour Vanilla Protein Powder

Started: Oct 01, 2009
Reason: 
NOW Omega-3, 1000mg/180 Softgels
Started: Oct 01, 2009
Reason: 
Optimum BCAA 1000 Caps, 200 Capsules
Started: Oct 01, 2009
Reason: 
Spring Valley L-Arginine  read more »
Spring Valley Chromium Picolinate  read more »
Spring Valley L-Lysine  read more »
Spring Valley Flaxseed Oil  read more »
GNC Glutamine  read more »
GNC Creatine  read more »
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2009 3:49pm

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Last Activity: Nov 21, 2009 5:42pm
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Workout Program:
Beginning new 4-week routing - getting ready for competition

Monday and Friday - Legs
Tuesday - Chest and Back

Wednesday - Shoulders and Abs

Thursday - Biceps and Triceps

Split workouts - AM cardio (30 minutes)
PM weights

Favorites
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Hobbies:
  • reading
  • discovering new receipes to try
  • dancing
Magazines:
  • oxygen
  • fitness rx
  • muscle and fitness hers
Healthy Foods:
  • sweet potatoes
  • edamame
  • chicken breast/salmon
Cheat Foods:
  • m&ms with peanuts

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Last Updated: Nov 24, 2009 10:32pm

Visitor Comments (412)
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Britishlady [ View Profile ]
Today, 11:36am
Thank you so much for the bday wishes. I hope u had a wonderful thanksgiving :)
My First Marathron 2008 ladybarbara [ View Profile ]
Nov 24, 2009 2:05pm
I love it too. Keep it up.
deads harkers [ View Profile ]
Nov 24, 2009 1:30pm
ohlala gretch lol,been to the gym today?I did back today was fun!Im on target for a 200kg deadlift,keep sneaking around 195 at mo.Do you do much compound work?
deads harkers [ View Profile ]
Nov 24, 2009 1:57am
hello,nice to hear from you!Yes im ok and still keen and trying to improve.Keep thinking about what to say about your avi without my wrist being slapped lol.Your looking great gretch and wish you success always,Michael.
gammarayz [ View Profile ]
Nov 23, 2009 9:45am
Appluades to you great progress. Brickk
Rear double bicep RED 170Lbs royboy01 [ View Profile ]
Nov 23, 2009 9:35am
Keep it up! Much Respect.
Pumping up Backstage at the Musclemania wolfe4life [ View Profile ]
Nov 23, 2009 9:29am
Thank you...
My First Marathron 2008 ladybarbara [ View Profile ]
Nov 21, 2009 10:02pm
I am sure she did. be bless
kaleb83 [ View Profile ]
Nov 21, 2009 8:30pm
hey thanks for the link! your definatley doing your thing. Hey I was thinking bout competing in the Natural Ohio. your the second person i've met that has done that show. How did you like it?
kaleb83 [ View Profile ]
Nov 21, 2009 6:29pm
Hey thanks for the add and the great coments! Yea i hope i can make it to Nationals. that would be some crazy stuff. thanks for checking out my vids to. You look great! what comp is next for you?
My First Marathron 2008 ladybarbara [ View Profile ]
Nov 21, 2009 6:16pm
did she have a good time?
jrj2820 [ View Profile ]
Nov 21, 2009 4:16pm
staying away for the high end stuff.. ya know protein is protein... thanks and stay sexi fit mama..
Reunion bsto915 [ View Profile ]
Nov 19, 2009 3:06pm
Ok, Cool. Its a good time. I am sure you both will have a blast!
Ive lost 10pounds and feel great!!! Crystal1099 [ View Profile ]
Nov 19, 2009 10:31am
Training is great so far, trying to remain focus....btw, great profile pic! you look Amazing!
thinarrowroot [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 10:04pm
hi gretchen. how r u ? was g reat to get your note. keep in touch
beastmaster317 [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 2:15pm
looking good I must say
BuffMother [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 8:20am
5 kids!! congrats and enjoy them this holiday season!
Pushin Weight Mr.Xrcise [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 7:34am
Had a blast over the weekend with the family and of course I will keep the intensity high...you do the same!!!!
thinarrowroot [ View Profile ]
Nov 17, 2009 10:18pm
hi there!! Been a long while. I do hope you have fully recovered and all well now. Look forward to talking and your new pics. I have been good. Training hard and some gains dfinitely. Just been out of town these past week and so unable to train. Take care. Btw, you are looking stunning in the new pics!!WOW Jay
I'm coming down divinechange [ View Profile ]
Nov 17, 2009 10:18am
OMG I have not heard from you in a while, me sexxy ha ha ha look at you. I'm working girl under these strenous circumstance called body changes not moving fast enough. I know it takes time but I'm impatient.
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