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Note: This is an update to Christina's previous transformation. Check it out here!
Name: Christina Borges
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Since the age of 17 years old I had an interest in fitness. The first place I drove the day I got my licence to was the gym! I've dreamed of owning a gym and becoming a personal trainer. In 2005 I decided to take it to another level after seeing Monica Brant and Lena Johannesen in the fitness magazines in their two-piece beautifully stoned suits with their tight, yet womanly physiques. They just looked so strong and confident. I started training for a local figure competition.
   Click Image To Enlarge.I Started Training For A Local Figure Competition. I did the show, placed top 5 and decided to do it again because I was in love with the stage. Since then I have competed in four figure competitions, placed top five including one 1st place title and two 2nd place titles. After my forth show I decided to take some time off. I was having health issues in 2008 I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. But I didn't let that stop me. In February 2009 I started hitting the gym hard again. I am currently in the process of prepping for a figure competition that will be held in Boston on May 3.
This year I got my career going. I am a successful personal trainer. I have many clients from beginner to advanced looking to compete or just start adjusting their lifestyle. It was my dream and now I'm living it.
Like I stated earlier I was diagnosed with Celiac, but before I was diagnosed I knew something was not right. I would have never known I was sick. I didn't have most symptoms people with Celiac have. I was gaining weight instead of losing weight. I am in tune with my body and know how my body reacts to changes in my diet and my training and it just wasn't responding.
Before I knew it I was out of the gym for 3 months and 16 lbs heavier. Not only was I heavier, but I was tired all the time. After finally get sick of being sick all the time I went to a specialist. As soon as the test came back, I was diagnosed. I started following a gluten free diet immediately, and felt better in days. It took some time to adjust too, but I could never go back to the way I was feeling. Eating off the diet is not worth it for me. As soon as my energy levels were up and I was no longer feeling sick all the time I went back to the gym and here I am training for my 5th figure competition, a personal trainer, launching a website, and working for some of the most recognized supplement companies in the fitness industry.
 Click Image To Enlarge.I Could Never Go Back To The Way I Was Feeling. Since my diagnoses my body has transformed tremendously and I feel great. On top of my busy schedule sometimes I get a little sidetracked, but learned that being in shape is a lifestyle and it should be part of my daily routine. I workout first thing in the morning 6 days a week when not training for a show. When I'm training for a show it's 7 days a week. I get up at 5:30 am and at the gym for 6:30 am after my 30 minute drive. On my way to the gym I plan out my workout, have my black coffee, my whey shake, and just anticipate the routine...sick huh?
 Click Image To Enlarge.My Body Has Transformed Tremendously And I Feel Great. If I'm training for a show I'm doing two-a-days at the gym at 6:30 am for cardio and back at 3:00 pm for weight training and cardio. I never miss a session, I make sure my bag is always packed and I sketch in my workout as a appointment. This way I have something to do everyday at that time. Sometimes time isn't always on my side, but that's OK as long as I make sure I'm there everyday I'm good with that. Once it's all over I feel great! I also make sure to prepare my meals ahead of time; this way no matter where I am I have a healthy food option.
Meal 2: Meal 3: Meal 4: Meal 5: Meal 6: Pre-Workout Meal 7: Post-Workout Meal 8:
Meal 2: Meal 3: Meal 4: Meal 5: Meal 6: Pre-Workout Meal 7: Post-Workout Meal 8:
Day 2: Chest & Calves
Day 3: Back & Abs
Day 4: Shoulders & Calves
Day 5: Arms & Abs
Day 6: Cardio
Day 7: Rest
If you want to have a healthy fit body you have to work for it, it doesn't come easy and takes a lot of self motivation and discipline. You can get anything you want in life if you only work for it. If being healthy is important to you, you will make it one of your priorities.
 Click Image To Enlarge.If Being Healthy Is Important To You, You Will Make It One Of Your Priorities. No matter how busy your schedule is for the day you will find time to train. No matter how much you're craving something bad think about how many hours you put into the gym and think is it really worth it? In the end the reward is much more satisfying. Female Transformation Of The Week Recommend this article to a friend by e-mail here!
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