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I’ve battled with weight my entire teen years and when I hit my 20s I went the wrong way about dieting, I started with off the counter generic pills, starving myself… you name it. I wanted to join the military but I was 55 lbs over the maximum weight for my height!! That was my wake up call. I joined a local gym and started working out, my mother started helping me by cutting back on the “good stuff” that I used to love….LOL. Made it into the Army and fitness became a part of everyday life. But soon after I got out the weight snuck up on me again; I gained 32 lbs back, I had to put a stop to it, so I got back on track Dec 05 and have enjoyed the journey thus far.
Why I Love It:
I love working out because of the way I feel inside out once I am done lifting. If I could only love cardio as much!!
I only have one body and I am obligated to take care of it, and working out helps me do that. My body is the only thing that I can control, how much I lift, how much and what I eat, and the results that I want… it’s all in my hands and no one else. Self control is an art, which I’ve come to learn with age!!!
How I Stay Motivated:
My husband :) he always knows what to say to push me to do my best. I also stay motivated by keeping my fat pictures around (to scare myself…LOL) especially at my office (my screen saver is my fat picture)whenever I get tempted to snack on junk, I look at my picture at 184 lbs and I hear myself saying “that is a quick way to look like that again”…LOL
BB Accomplishments:
9th Place at my 2nd Figure show this year, 10th Place at my first show at the Europa Super Show after I've lost and kept off 62 lbs the first time around. Kept the extra 32 lbs off for the past year +.
Won the Army hooah lifting competition (1) 3rd place (2 times) 2nd place and (2 times) 1st place.
1st place local gym Female leg press competition 325 lbs pressed 127 times.
4th place local gym Female leg press competition 450 lbs pressed 57 times.
Forum Signature:
God never gives you more than what you can't bare. Never say "Never."
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2009 1:00am
What quensue07 Is Up To:
Sep 8, 2009
quensue07changed Overall Goal: "I may be schizophrenic, but at least we have each other... and right now me, myself and I are lifting, leave us alone!!."
I may be schizophrenic, but at least we have each other... and right now me, myself and I are lifting, leave us alone!!
Goal (Long):
I would like to transform my body into a work of art and become everything I was distant to be. Be a better example to my children someday and teach them how to live healthy...Compete! Get my Pro card... but first I need to make myself like cardio... ugh the word alone makes me hate the act!!!
What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Get a trainer or someone who know's their way around the gym. Start slow, you are not going to turn to a superman over night, this is a marathon and not a race. Read. Getting fit is like everything else in life, needs a commitment.Get a trainer or someone who know's their way around the gym. Start slow, you are not going to turn to a superman over night, this is a marathon and not a race. Read. Getting fit is like everything el...more
- Updated Jan 17, 2008 6:18am
What is the best age to start lifting weights?
16
- Updated Jan 17, 2008 6:16am
What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
No, I don’t need you to take off the plates… yes, I am going to leg press these 1065lbs…uh, yes, me myself and I can leg press that much… are you going to watch?
I am not going crazy here, but I am in the gym same time every morning, doing the same thing I do every week, build the...
hey mamas! how are you? ready for turkey day? miss ya, i been working soooooooo much lately & havent had time to do anything. hope all is well with ya!
I KNOW you got married...I saw the pics, silly. I was speaking about your sisters wedding. lol! You're right abt DC...that's why I'm happy to be settled down before moving there. :)
I hear ya...I'm likely moving to DC at that time. Do you need a wedding DJ? I'll bring my iPOD. So many great competitions, so little time. How are those legs coming? I know you were planning to build them up.
Well, they moved the Jr. USA's from Charlotte to Stafford (Houston) TX, for Aug 28th. I think the Jr. Nats stay in Chicago. The thing is, the USA's is being held 30 - 31 July in Vegas...makes the schedule extremely tight with Europa too.
I am doing good. Exhuasted the past few day. Working and working out extra hard. I like the results of the working out harder. Will go easy this weekend. Need to give my body a rest.
