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One day, about 6 years ago, I started thinking about my dreams. I realised I had always wanted to surf. I had never done any sport before in my life and I remember going out for the first time and seeing people more than 20 years older than me ripping it up - while I was exhausted just from paddling! But I caught my first wave and was hooked! I joined the local gym to try and get fit and from there it has opened up many new doors to a life I never imagined.
Why I Love It:
I love working out because being strong enhances my quality of life, both mentally and physically.
How I Stay Motivated:
Short term: I stay motivated by seeing the results and constantly working on my mental and physical skills. I love learning new things and having fun also helps!!! Longer term: working out is a means to an end for me - being strong and having endurance makes enjoying the adventures of life so much better!
BB Accomplishments:
Miss Fitness Panama & Miss Gym Panama: Second overall.
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Belinda Benn updated Fit Status "Sat: training my little baby and then training my upper body with a mate! then kickback for the weekend!" - 5:57 pm - Comment
This was taken in the San Blas Islands, Panama by my sister visting from New Zealand! I had done no exercise for 3 months due to work! Although I weighed 123 pounds I lacked condition and tone.
October 17th 2009: The Ultimate Body Reality TV show audition! I got to meet some wonderful people including Brittnie from bodyspace!
When I first started weight training last year I found Ava's photos online and was amazed at how strong and sexy she was. I went back and studied photos and articles from Ava's history until today. I was impressed at how she has developed her physique and career - through a lot of hard work and determination - competitions, her website, videos and professional relationships. And Ava's Iron Man shoot last year was so inspirational and is still one of my favourite female physique videos!
Erin Stern inspires me because she has an abundance of positive energy! She is naturally super athletic and looks amazing when she moves, runs, jumps or workouts. At 5.8 she has developed a lot of muscle with great form, shape and definition, not easy to do with the extra height. And she is a successful business person to boot! Erin comes across as a very down to earth, happy person who is passionate about what she is doing. I hope all her dreams come true!
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
I understand and have been known to have the occasional outburst. But I say, conserve your energy for lifting not grunting
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What type of nutrition plan are you currently following? Give full details.
Right now I am leaning out while still trying to maintain muscle condition. I have 3 secret foods I am eating! The first is my version of Gallo Pinto, the traditional Costa Rican breakfast, an omelette made with 6 eggs whites, 2 yolks, red beans, tomatoes and a little low fat cheese. Then I have my favourite post workout protein shake: vanilla, banana, papaya, flax seed and cinnamon. Then there is my chilli pork and vegetable casserole (slow cooked lean pork, onions, peppers, string beans, tomatoes, kidney beans and taco flavoured salsa) for dinner! Heaps of protein, low carbs but enough energy to workout hard and a small amount of fat. Hey I think it's working!!Right now I am leaning out while still trying to maintain muscle condition. I have 3 secret foods I am eating! The first is my version of Gallo Pinto, the traditional Costa Rican breakfast, an omelet...more
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Description: Gym shoot at night with Dario Moreno. This went for 8 hours until 1am in the morning, talk about a workout! For posters from this shoot go to: http://www.zazzle.com/belinda_benn
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During my teens I spent a lot of time in hospital with asthma, even once in intensive care. Anyway, during the many torturous drips, needles to veins and arteries etc. etc. the doctors always encouraged me to say "ouch" - to verbalize the pain. Well today I just realized I still do that...
After my 5 month gaining program I am now leaning out getting ready for February photos and my March comp. Right now it is a very delicate balance between maintaining my muscle condition and shedding the fat. I can easily over train because when I am lean and eating low calories my body just...
Nice pics, you look really great! Those kickboxing pics are intense! You are a lean mean ass kicking machine but so beautiful at the same time! Very inspiring to me :)
Wow that's cool I was living in Mexico but right now I am here in U.S. learning English and happy because I still training :) have a great week Belinda :) and still training hard ok...people like you motivate me to go ahead ;)
No worries, you surf too....That is awesome, really impressed, I don't think there is any other girls besides you on here who could do that. From your pics you can tell you have a real strong core, that is something I can truly appreciate. Moving barbells and all that around the gym is a holiday for me. But Surfing and snow boarding is really tough on the body and demanding.
Hi there! I'm happy for the most part - I put on 6 lbs, but I can definitely see progress in my arms and shoulders, but I don't feel as lean. I posted some progress pics today.
There's nothing like it. I love those sessions. I have one like that lined up for back tonight, I am doing well thanks. Work is a bit hectic moving into year end but I'm coping. Looking forward to an easy restful weekend loaded with calories and workouts. Hows work on your side?
Hi Bel... got an invitation for you. Since we're new friends here in Bodyspace, I just want to invite you to check out my latest video that I just uploaded to my Bodyspace page. It's an inspirational video I produced for Michelle Beck. Check it out when you get a minute... or 3.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Tim
