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Body Transformation: Record-Breaking Determination

Body Transformation: Record-Breaking Determination

Tracy reached a focal point when her weight matched her boyfriend’s. See how she slashed 20 % body fat and lost 70 pounds in one summer!
by Female Transformation Of The Week Feb 17, 2012
Name: Tracy Menton
Email: tmenton@umassd.edu
BodySpace: TracyAimee

Tracy Menton Tracy Menton
AGE 21
HEIGHT 5'3"
WEIGHT 195 lbs
BODY FAT 38-40% 		AGE 21
HEIGHT 5'3"
WEIGHT 122 lbs
BODY FAT 18%

Why I Got Started

One day I realized that I weighed almost as much as my 6'3" boyfriend. I decided that I was going to start a diet and exercise plan so I wouldn't catch up to his weight, and I became obsessed with losing weight and getting healthy.

Once I got started, the progress was unbelievable, which motivated me to always push myself harder.

How I Did It

I began my weight loss plan in late May 2010. I worked out every day and ate a very strict sugar free low carb diet. I did not skip a single workout or cheat on my diet this entire summer. I was able to lose almost 50 lbs by the start of the school semester in September. I felt great, but I was looking for a more extreme transformation.

In late May 2011 I started by doing the elliptical every day and changing my diet. I cut out all sugar and almost all carbs from my diet as well as meticulously counting my calories and macro nutrition. After I had lost 50 lbs, I started an intense lifting routine in September which allowed me to lose more body fat and gain muscle.

I still lift 4 or 5 days a week and do cardio 6 or 7 days a week plus managing my diet well. I still eat sugar free but over the last few months I had to incorporate carbohydrates into my diet.

Eventually I was able to break women's lifting records at my school gym, which is something I never thought I could do. Going to the gym is something that I look forward to because I am still making great progress.

Supplements

Morning:
Morning & Evening:
Morning, Afternoon, Pre Workout, & Post Workout:
Before Bed:

Diet


Regular Diet

Meal 1:

Meal 3:

Meal 4: Pre Workout

Meal 5: Post Workout


Ketogenic Diet
(I did this from July to September 2011 and I am doing it again as of Jan 15, 2012.)

Meal 1:

Meal 2:

Meal 3:

Meal 4: Pre Workout

Meal 5: Post Workout

Meal 6:

Training

Day 1: Chest/Back/Arms/Abs

Cardio:

Working Sets:

Cardio:

Day 2: Legs

Cardio:

Working Sets:

Cardio:

Day 3: Cardio Only
Day 4: Chest/Back/Arms/Abs

Cardio:

Day 5: Legs

Cardio:

Working Sets:

Cardio:

Day 6: Cardio Only
Day 7: Rest

Suggestions for Others

I know it seems obvious but I believe that checking the nutrition facts in order to gain a full understanding of what nutrients you are getting from your food as well as how much food is actually in a serving, will allow you to properly manage your diet.

I have to admit that I was guilty of mindlessly eating whatever I wanted. I was also unaware of what I was putting in my body. Once I was able to gain an understanding of the nutrition facts, I was able to give my body what it actually needs.

I believe that if you allow yourself to skip a workout or cheat on your diet, you will be less likely to stick with it long term. I think that the best way to remedy this is to plan cheat days and rest days. This will motivate you to "be good" until your planned cheat day. I know that if I had allowed myself to cheat, I would have done it more often which would have eventually made me go back to my old habits. I know that if I had not been so strict about my diet and exercise plan, I never would have lost over 70lbs this year.

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kshell25

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Incredible transformation! You look awesome, keep up the good work!

Feb 17, 2012 7:36pm | report
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You are looking great, good work

Feb 19, 2012 4:49am | report
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Very awesome! Great job!

Feb 19, 2012 10:49am | report
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Streinger

Good job, keep it up! The more you learn about nutrition and nutritional value of food, the better your diet will be and you'll benefit more from it. I'm glad you figured that one out early on.

Feb 19, 2012 11:30am | report
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blueeyes065

wow. You look amazing. very inspirational.

Feb 19, 2012 11:38am | report
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riskay

You look really good. This is great motivation. Keep up the great work.

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wow, amazing! great job!! way to stay commited!

Feb 19, 2012 8:17pm | report
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JDiggs

Awesome!! Great job and great article. It shows too how its not about where you're starting, its getting started and being dedicated. I'm so glad I read this article today, I needed a little extra motivation today

Feb 20, 2012 8:14am | report
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alextech

AMAZING CHANGES! I am really suprised and proud of you, now keep it up and look forward!
Cheers

Feb 21, 2012 11:14am | report
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BigMoney247

Awesome transformation. We are about the same height and I'm near your starting wait. So, now your transformation is my motivation that I can hit some great goals by summer.

Mar 1, 2012 5:41am | report
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looking great girl! keep up the hard work!

Mar 5, 2012 7:14am | report
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Awesome job! You look fantastic!

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felro

Very dope transformation. Hats off to you!

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