Bodybuilding.com - Female Transformation Of The Week - Charla Cormier!

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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 lbs and became hooked on competing!

Female Transformation Of The Week - Charla Cormier!

By: Female Transformation Of The Week

Before:
170 lbs

After:
126 lbs

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Vital Stats
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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%

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Why I Got Started
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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!

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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.

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This Was The Motivation I Needed.

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How I Did It
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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!

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I Had To Be Positive.

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Supplements
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Diet
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This is the diet I followed for 7 straight 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:

6 Egg Whites
12 cup Oatmeal

Meal 2:

6oz. Turkey/Chicken Breast/Tuna/Orange Roughy

6 Egg Whites
4 oz Yam

Meal 3:

6oz. Turkey/Chicken Breast/Tuna/Orange Roughy

Snack:

2 scoops of Whey Protein

Meal 4:

6oz. Turkey/Chicken Breast/Tuna/Orange Roughy

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Training
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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.

Monday: Back & Biceps

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Tuesday: Cardio

Kickboxing: 1 Hour
Ab Crunch Machine: 2 x 25
Oblique Crunches: 1 x 50
Planks: 1 Minute

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Wednesday: Legs

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Thursday: Cardio

Kickboxing: 1 Hour
Ab Crunch Machine: 2 x 25
Oblique Crunches: 1 x 50
Planks: 1 Minute

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Friday: Chest, Triceps & Shoulders

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Saturday: Rest

Sunday: Cardio

Walk/Run: 2-3 Miles

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Suggestions For Others
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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!

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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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