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Name: Ruby Alsina
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During my childhood years and through my teens I was always athletic yet a bit on the chubby side. My father passed away when I was 15 years old. Not even realizing, I ended up turning to food for comfort and the pounds started coming on through the years. About 5 years later I had gained about 75 lbs. I knew I was overweight, just didn't realize the extent of it. I couldn't believe what I saw when I would look in the mirror, it wasn't the person I knew I was deep inside. I had worked at a few gyms working front desk and retail. In the year 2006 I began working at Equinox Fitness which is where I met my now boyfriend who was a personal trainer as well as a competitive bodybuilder. I became very attracted to his lifestyle and personality and I wanted to learn more about the fitness industry.
  Click Image To Enlarge.I Ended Up Turning To Food For Comfort And The Pounds Started Coming On. He had invited me to watch one of his shows which was the 2007 NPC Southern States and I was hooked. Afterwards, he asked me if I ever wanted to compete in Figure and I immediately agreed. Right then my life had changed.
In the year 2007, I began dieting and learning more about nutrition and exercise. My boyfriend was always there to teach me more things and push me each and every day. I manipulated the diet as my body changed and continued to train and keep cardio consistent which included cardio machines as well as track workouts and plyometrics. After two years and 55 lbs down I became a personal trainer myself and was ready to begin my contest prep for my first show. Finally, 100 lbs down, I competed on May 9, 2009 in the Figure Novice category placing 2nd and receiving amazing feedback from the audience as well as judges.
 Click Image To Enlarge.I Began Dieting And Learning More About Nutrition And Exercise. It was a moment I will never forget, and all the hard work helped me see that I had the will power to accomplish my goals. It also feels amazing to hear when I have inspired others. I've become addicted to the fitness lifestyle and couldn't be more satisfied. My goal is to one day get my pro card.
My diet was designed specifically to my needs and body. I manipulated the diet with the changes my body made. My body is very sensitive to carbs, so once on contest prep it was kept to the bare minimum. I kept 4-5 meals a day and carbs only in first two meals and fats at one serving per day (kept at last meal to help cravings.)
Protein: Veggies: Fats:
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I weight trained 4 days a week, 2 on 1 off, 2 on 2 off. Cardio was kept at 1-2 hours a day, first session empty stomach and the 2nd session either after training or before bed. At 5 weeks out I kept cardio 3 hours a day, mixing it up with stair mill, stepper, treadmill on incline, or elliptical, also including track workouts.
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Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Track
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Thursday: Shoulders
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Track
Sunday: Off I kept abs 3 times a week and as I got closer to contest my training got lighter in weight and higher in reps.
Consistency of cardio, training, and dieting is the most important aspect of being successful. If I was able to find my will power, anyone can! It's all about consistency and staying positive. I learned to keep my goals and vision in mind, looking at the bigger picture and to not get impatient. Don't be so hard on yourself and know that everyone has different goals in fitness.
 Click Image To Enlarge.If I Was Able To Find My Will Power, Anyone Can! Female Transformation Of The Week Recommend this article to a friend by e-mail here!
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