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Overall Goal: Finish PT Certification and Lose some more FAT
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Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Shannon
Sex:
Female
Age:
43
Location:
Texas, United States
Occupation:
Math Teacher
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Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 2006
How I Started:
I made a choice to start moving toward my vision of what I desire for my life.
Why I Love It:
Best stress relief there is!!! It has changed me inside and out.
How I Stay Motivated:
Remind myself EVERY SINGLE DAY that I am a role model for my family, my students and the people around me AND that it is what I MUST do EVERY SINGLE DAY to live the vision I have for my life.
BB Accomplishments:
Lost 70 pounds...my story is in the December issue of "Women's Health" magazine...check it out online at http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-success-stories-11?page=4
Push-ups, pull-ups and dips
Ran 1st 5K in October, 2006 and beat my goal time by over 2 minutes.
Competed in July, 2007...3rd in Masters
Ran 1st 10K on March 29, 2008 in 55:58 beating my 57 minute goal time
Broke the 26 minute time barrier for my 5K on May 3rd, 2008
Forum Signature:
A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day trip around the sun...ENJOY the journey!!
At the time this was taken, I had already lost about 30+ pounds. I weighed 150-ish with a body fat of around 20-22%, was wearing size 12 pants and thought I looked pretty good. Had been lifting for about 6 weeks and diet was better. Actually think I see the beginnings of a tricep!! Looking at it ...
Description: First of 3 sets of dips to failure AFTER finishing 3 sets each of flat bench press and incline dumbbell press. Managed to do 15 dips this set and, yes, hubby needs to learn how to turn the camera the right way!! =)
Got up this morning just a bit later than most Monday mornings...5:30ish instead of 5:00...went to the gym for an easy 3.25 mile run...surprised that most of the Monday morning regulars were nowhere to be seen...oh well...returned home to my usual egg white and spinach omelet, bowl of...
Give me thoughts: Have you heard about the Rock Star Fitness Weekend in Dallas hosted by Two Times Ms. Olympia Jenny Lynn and Pro Fitness Trish Warren. It is June 19-21 Let me know if you have interest in attending.
Are you competing this year at the 2009 Ronnie Coleman on April 18, 2009 in Dallas? This year there will be a Bikini contest along with Figure & Fitness. Give me your thoughts.
Please! I entered a contest over at World Physique Magazine and could really use your votes! Just Look for Albert Landry, click the pic and then vote for me.
Anywho, here is the link:
http://www.worldphysiqu e.com/contests2
Thanks!
math teacher time. enjoy the year. for this dad, it's 4 kids in 3 schools. this will continue for at least 10 more years. I wish I had listened during sex education.
Hey Teach what's up? Just trying to touch base with everyone on my friends list. Hope all is well in your world and you have a great weekend. I'm making some big changes if ya get a chance stop by and check it out.
