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I started the summer after high school when I realized I wasn't thrilled with being just "average". My mom and brother were really into health/fitness as well so I had some background in it already. I started college taking courses for accounting and quickly realized I was taking a nose-dive in the wrong direction. I became a certified personal trainer a few years later, and since it's been 10 years of reading, studying, talking, picking brains, reading more, setting goals, and fitting in some more reading. That's how I got to where I am. I graduated and became a Registered Dietitian. I am now in school pursuing my Masters in Natural Health- with guidance from my mother- Lynn Murdock, owner of Earth, Wind and Fire Farm LLC, herbalist and Vice-President of the CT Herb Association. My goal...to be like her :)
Why I Love It:
I love the feeling of accomplishment. I like having control of what I can do to my body, and most of all I love the feeling as I leave the gym and all I want to do is smile. It is very important for me do know that I am doing something to better myself and my health.
How I Stay Motivated:
I don't really have a tactic, just really love doing it. I always have some sort of goal to keep on track and in the right direction. I never have to talk myself into working out- eating clean on the other hand isn't quite as easy. I do have a sweet tooth and would eat a peanut butter cup every night if I could.
BB Accomplishments:
I now own Eat to Live- where I am an Outpatient Dietitian at my Middletown & Portsmouth offices. My newest venture is online/phone consulting. I also am the Dietitian for SHAPE Magazine's 2007 Weight Loss Diary Columnist- Dara Chadwick. The articles come out monthly in SHAPE Magazine, and there is also a weekly blog online. Channel 6 News did a story on us, and shortly after I was interviewed for an article recently published in Bride & Groom magazine. I plan on getting myself out there as much as possible, and maybe writing a book or two down the road once I finish school.
Along the lines of bodybuilding accomplishments... I won a great guns contest at my gym a year or so ago, and I once stepped in as the trophy girl at a bodybuilding show I was judging. That was fun, didn't expect it!
Forum Signature:
Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger
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that sounds like fun, where was my invite? haha, i just got back from the gym, had a little late night session. Good to hear from you! haha, whats with the head cut offs in your pics? You need to have more pics with your face in them, lol. No more cut offs, Youre sexy as hell! hope you have a great night - Tommy
