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My boyfriend (now husband) worked out consistently and competed and I figured if I wanted to see the guy I should probably figure out how to lift weights! I'd been an active athlete growing up, but stopped my senior year to focus on theater and college. Getting back to an active lifestyle was not fun at first! I really focused on weight training before our wedding in 2002, but have had ups and downs as far as sticking with it. I worked out during both pregnancies, but kicked it up after each to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight...little did I know I'd built enough muscle to maintain my weight, but wear a smaller size.
Why I Love It:
I definitely don't always love working out, a lot of times I don't even like it, but I HATE how I feel when I don't...the better of two evils.
How I Stay Motivated:
My husband (username denverhanna1) keeps me motivated, plus the fact that we own a training studio helps. Practice what you preach, right? Seeing how good the women on stage look helps keep me focused on my long term goals! Seeing my husband's determination and focus while he's preparing for a show reminds me that I can do it too!
BB Accomplishments:
NPC Oklahoma '08 Figure Tall 3rd place.
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Nov 8, 2008 10:34am
Progress Pictures
Jun 30, 2005
Dec 2, 2008
Sometime in June 2005. Pretty skinny @ 115 lbs. and 10-11% bf. I did have some muscle, but not a lot of mass. My nickname was skeletor...sad.
1 Yr comparison. Same weight and bf%, lots of ups and downs in this year, though!! 130lbs 13% BF
Pretty sure I'll be in diet mode for the next 40 weeks...seriously! Time to focus!!
Goal (Long):
Continue to make gains in my back and hamstrings. I want to compete in as many local shows from Tulsa to Dallas as I can in '09...unless I start losing mass, muscle mass, that is! NPC Oklahoma, Europa, NPC Red River...here I come!
Which pro bodybuilder/fitness/figure competitor has the ideal physique? Why?
If we were built similar, Jamie Eason. She's great!
- Updated Nov 19, 2008 9:07pm
Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
Yes
Why or why not?
Most of my friends are in the fitness industry so we're always talking goals. My husband, my biggest supporter, def knows my goals. I'm sure I talk about them way too much! It's only frustrating when he calls me out for cheating on my diet or slacking in the gym!Most of my friends are in the fitness industry so we're always talking goals. My husband, my biggest supporter, def knows my goals. I'm sure I talk about them way too much! It's only frustrating when ...more
- Updated Nov 19, 2008 9:07pm
What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
Nothing comes easy...or overnight! A long term goal is great b/c you're generally going to maintain the gains or losses when taken at a decent pace. I'm the worst at getting frustrated when I don't see something immediately! It's like how eating a cookie won't show right after, but it will after days and weeks and months of eating cookies...Nothing comes easy...or overnight! A long term goal is great b/c you're generally going to maintain the gains or losses when taken at a decent pace. I'm the worst at getting frustrated when I don't se...more
I'm totally excited about competing in '09. I've picked the shows and marked all the weeks out on no less than 3 calenders. The 4 shows I've picked are all roughly 8-10 weeks from each other, meaning I will literally be dieting for the next 40 or so weeks...that sounds horrible until I...
Good Morning Ashley! Where ya been girl? I miss chatting w/you:) What are the plans for this evening? I know your not partying, cuz your in contest prep:)
(misery loves company)haha
hello very beautiful ashley just popped in to wish you a very merry christmas and a very happy new year. May 2009 be filled lots of blessings and joy 4u and your family. Takecare and God bless Ciao
Oh makes sense:)I'm sure your littles would not like gc's! Mine kids would hate them forsure! We do not buy for "adults", it's nice:) Is this a new pic? You look great!
Gift cards?? You can't be serious??? My kids would KILL me!! lol Please tell me you don't give your kids gift cards?lol
Last day of school for the year! boohoo
Yes, we're staying here. How about yourselves? Do you go anywhere?
I am so glad you said you were reluctant to post progress pics! I have canceled photo shoots just to not deal with it. It is awful going from your A game to C (or F) in such a small amount of time. You look amazing! We will get through this! ;)
Cool! The NPC one is in Alabama on June 20th and the NGA one is in TN on June 27th. Back to back shows! Have to play it smart next year :D Hate having to diet HARD year round especially with kids and vacations.
I didn't get what I wanted to do accomplished... I need my nails & toes done. Do some shopping. I was too busy selling some stuff on-line. Hopefully, I can get that stuff done tomorrow! If I do it at night, then my high maintenance girls want to come & then it costs big bucks! lol What's on yours for the rest of the day?
