Vital Stats

Name: Nikki Taylor
Email: nchltlr@gmail.com
BodySpace: nikkitaylor

Before:
Age: 18
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 198 lbs
Body Fat: 30-40%

After:
Age: 28
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 128 lbs
Body Fat: 8-10%

Why I Got Started

Throughout high school, I had been overweight and inactive. In 1999, after the birth of my daughter, I weighed in at 198 pounds.

I was unhappy with my body and felt horrible about myself, so I decided to join a gym and change my eating habits. In 8 months I lost about 80 pounds.

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I Was Very Unhappy With My Body
And Felt Horrible About Myself.

How I Did It

I started doing cardio 6 days per week and eating healthier meals. After a while, I began circuit training in addition to my cardio. After a few months, I changed to a 4-day split.

I loved it so much that I got certified as a personal trainer and nutritionist. I have been competing on-and-off for a few years and am currently working on going pro. If I can do it, anybody can!

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If I Can Do It, Anybody Can!

Supplements

• MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore X
• Multivitamin
• Protein Powder
• VPX RedLine
• VPX Meltdown
• VPX Liquid Clenbutrx Hardcore
• Amino Acids
• Glutamine
• Palo Alto Labs Reset-A.D.

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Diet

Meal 1:
• 5 egg whites
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Meal 2:

• Apple
• Protein shake

Meal 3:

• 4 oz chicken
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 cup green vegetables

Meal 4:

• Protein shake

Meal 5:

• 5 oz ground turkey
• 2 cups green vegetables

Meal 6:

• 5 egg whites
• Salsa

Training

I do cardio every day for an hour before my first meal. Pre-contest I add a second 45-minute session after my workout.

Days 1 And 3: Upper Body
Superset:
• Incline Bench Press: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Military Press: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Seated Cable Rows: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Incline Dumbbell Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Triceps Pushdowns: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Pullups: 2 sets to failure
• Pushups: 2 sets to failure

Days 2 And 4: Lower Body

Superset:
• Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Hyperextensions: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Plie Squats: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Glute Raises: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Superset:

• Dumbbell Step Ups: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Deadlifts: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Leg Press: 3 sets of 10 reps

I change my workout every 2-3 weeks so I don't hit a plateau.

Suggestions For Others

The biggest obstacle for me was the diet, and since diet is 80% of your results, you need to have it perfect. I would suggest hiring a nutritionist to create your diet so you can get the best results possible, and learn about nutrition along the way.

A trainer is a great investment when starting out so you can learn proper form and technique. The biggest key is being patient and believing in yourself. It will take time, hard work, dedication, and sacrifice, but in the end you'll learn a lot about yourself and you'll be stronger and healthier because of it.

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The Biggest Key Is Being Patient
And Believing In Yourself.

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