After having her third child in March 2004, Charla noticed that her body just wasn't the same as it used to be. Refusing to be an out-of-shape mom, she decided to enter herself in a contest. Learn how she dropped 44 pounds and became hooked on competing!
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Before:
170 lbs
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After:
126 lbs
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Vital Stats
Name: Charla Cormier
Email: askcharla@aaefx.com
BodySpace: charla2514
Before:
Age: 30
Weight: 170 lbs
Body Fat: 30%+
After:
Age: 34
Weight: 126 lbs
Body Fat: 16%
Why I Got Started
I got started training after having my third child in March 2004. My body was just not the same anymore. I felt I had no hope to regain a nice figure until I got positive! I refused to be an out of shape mother/wife.
I entered myself into the NPC Excalibur 2004. I did research on competition diets and training. I stepped on stage just 9 months after having my third baby and placed 6 out of 12 girls. I was hooked!
  Click Image To Enlarge.I Was Hooked.
This was the motivation I needed. I am now a National Level Figure Competitor, Certified Personal Trainer, Spokes Model for the product Kre-a-fem by All American EFX and a model for Fitnessx.com.
 Click Image To Enlarge.This Was The Motivation I Needed.
How I Did It
I did it with a little determination, dedication, discipline and believing in myself. I had to be positive!
- Eating Healthy
- Exercise (Weight training and cardio)
- Supplementation
- Consistency is the KEY!
 Click Image To Enlarge.I Had To Be Positive.
Supplements
Diet
This is the diet I followed for 7 consecutive weeks without one cheat meal. Well I take that back, everyday at lunch I got to take a sip of my children's apple juice! That was my cheat and boy was it a treat.
Meal 1:
Meal 2:
Meal 3:
Snack:
Meal 4:
Training
I changed my routine every two to three weeks but this is what I started off doing. For the most part I did 3 sets of 15 and every other week I would do 2 sets to failure for each body part. The resistance I used for upper body was medium and for my legs I went heavy because I need to build muscle.
Friday: Chest, Triceps & Shoulders
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Cardio
Suggestions For Others
Start with setting your mind; you have to want to change! Consistency is the key! If you are consistent with your diet, exercise, supplementation and are making sure you are drinking at least 1/2 gallon (this is the daily requirement) of water per day there is NO WAY the body can resist from burning fat!
Click Image To Enlarge.Start With Setting Your Mind.
I came up with a little saying that totally keeps me focused: Make a goal, not an excuse. Believe in yourself! I say this everyday and it really does help to keep me focused! Stay focused, train hard and be healthy!
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