Andrea was tired of feeling lazy and unhappy with her body. So she decided to set her sights on competition. Read on to learn how she shed 26 pounds and placed 2nd in the FAME Bikini Model Contest!
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Before:
155 lbs
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After:
129 lbs
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Vital Stats
Name: Andrea Banford
Email: dolceprincess@hotmail.com
BodySpace: wantgreatglutes
Before:
Age: 21
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 155 lbs
Thighs: 25"
Waist: 29"
After:
Age: 22
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 129 lbs
Thighs: 22"
Waist: 25 1/2"
Why I Got Started
I was tired of looking at myself and feeling unhappy about my body. I felt lazy, sloppy and un-attractive. I would look through all the profiles on BodySpace and wish that I could look like all the hard-bodied women on there and wanted so much to make a change and finally feel good about myself!
I always wanted to compete and thought about it often but I could never find the motivation to really buckle down and start training hard.
  Click Image To Enlarge.Andrea Banford's Weight Loss Progress.
How I Did It
I started talking to a trainer at my local gym where I worked and trained at. Herself being a long time competitor told me about a few upcoming shows and told me to start thinking about possibly starting prep for one of them. I thought about it for a couple days and figured why not? I have nothing to lose!
I got down to business and started training hard and cleaned up my diet, getting rid of all alcohol, sugars and dairy. I completely changed my lifestyle from a party girl, going out too often to a gym rat! Competition was the only thing on my mind!
 Click Image To Enlarge.Competition Was The Only Thing On My Mind!
It felt good to work hard and have people come up to me and tell me how great I was doing and that I was going to do great at the competition! Four months and a lot of sweat, blood and tears later, I was on that FAME stage and took home 2nd place in Bikini Model! It was a great experience and a proud moment for me!
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It Was A Great Experience And
A Very Proud Moment For Me!
Supplements
Diet
My trainer designed a nutrition plan special to my needs and body. It changed at 16, 12, 9, 6 and 4 weeks out from competition.
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Andrea Banford.
Training
 
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Jumping Jacks.
 
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Bench Hops.
 
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Bench Straddles.
Suggestions For Others
Find that fire inside of yourself! Find your motivation! You can change your physique if you work hard and keep a positive attitude! Set goals and go for it!
 Click Image To Enlarge.Find That Fire Inside Of Yourself!
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