Name: Christa Lee

Email: Lee2228@cup.edu

BodySpace: christawho87

Before: Age: 21 Height: 5'6" Weight: 137 lbs Body Fat: 23.5%	After: Age: 23 Height: 5'6" Weight: 112 lbs Body Fat: 16%

Why I Got Started

When I turned 21, I went through the whole "party stage;" I started gaining weight and was completely unhappy with how my body looked. I started dating a personal trainer/bodybuilder who worked out and ate healthy all of the time. I was embarrassed by my eating habits and how I looked. Eventually, I realized the only way I would be happy with myself is if I changed my bad habits. Long story short, I started working out to improve my self-esteem.

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I Started Working Out To Improve My Self-Esteem.

How I Did It

I started doing a total body workout with 4-5 days of cardio put together by my boyfriend. Also, I completely changed my diet from pop and chips to water and healthy foods. After I started dropping weight, I changed to doing 1-2 body parts per day and 3-4 days of cardio.

Once I started seeing improvements and I could feel the difference in how my clothes fit, I was addicted. The hardest part is getting the motivation and self discipline to start. I quit drinking almost all together, believe me, it makes a HUGE difference.

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The Hardest Part Is Getting The Motivation And Self Discipline To Start.

Supplements

• Ultimate Nutrition Whey Protein

Diet

Meal 1:

• 2 pieces of Wheat French Toast
• 1 serving of Mixed Frozen Fruit

Meal 2:

• 4.5oz Turkey Burger (No Bun)
• 3 Rice Cakes

Meal 3: Pre Workout

• ½ cup Cottage Cheese
• 1 Rice Cake
• 1 scoop Ultimate Nutrition Whey Protein

Meal 4: Post Workout

• 2 Rice Cakes
• 1 scoop of Ultimate Nutrition Whey Protein

Meal 5:

• 3-4 oz. Chicken Breast (occasionally with 1 piece of Wheat Bread)
• 1 cup Vegetables

Note: When I get hungry between meals I try to snack on Peanuts or Cottage Cheese.

Training

Day 1: Back/Triceps

• Pull Ups: 3 sets of 5 reps
• Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Rows: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Hyperextensions: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Bench Dips: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Cable Kickbacks: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Triceps Pulldown: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 2: Shoulders/Hamstrings

• Overhead Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Lat Raises: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Front Raises: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Rear Delt: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Curls: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Stiff Legged Deadlift: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 3: Calves/Abs

• Calf Raises: 9 sets of 8 reps
• Oblique Crunch: 3 sets of 15-20 reps
• Flat Bench Leg Pull-In: 3 sets of 15-20 reps
• Hanging Leg Raise: 3 sets of 15-20 reps

Day 4: Chest/Biceps

• Push Ups: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• EZ Bar Curl: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
• High Cable Curls: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
• Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 10-12 reps

Day 5: Legs

• Squats: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Lunges: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 6: Rest

Day 7: Rest

Note: 3 days of 20-30 minutes low intensity Cardio (Stairmaster and Elliptical) 2 days of 15 minutes high intensity Cardio (Stairmaster or Treadmill).

Suggestions For Others

Don't be afraid of numbers on the scale. That was my hardest thing to overcome. As long as you feel good about yourself that's all that matters. Before, a lot of people would say I was big and now some of those same people say I am too small. You have to do what makes you happy and not worry about others. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle will not only make you look better, but feel better too.

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