Name: Janet Lee Marino
Email: jleemarino@yahoo.com
BodySpace: jleemarino

Before: Age: 54 Height: 5'4" Weight: 110 lbs Body Fat: 20%	After: Age: 54 Height: 5'4" Weight: 110 lbs Body Fat: 10%

Why I Got Started

I have always been active, but as I got older I just hated my body. I wanted to feel better and look better. I raised my family; seven beautiful children, yes, seven. I have three grandchildren and another on the way in September. I run my own business, but being active had become boring and my body just didn't respond like it had years ago.

How I Did It

Working out more; split routines, heavier weights, cardio 20 minutes a day. I am so pleased with the improvements that I have accomplished that I decided to get my NGA PT Certification. I started the course this week, May 2010.

I have also hired a personal trainer of my own, Mr. Scott "Old Navy" Hults. You see, I needed extra motivation. (He is on Bodybuilding.com too. Check him out!) A Master Professional Body Builder, he will be training me for a show in Tennessee in November 2011. Yes, I know, I will be 55 when I compete!

Well, you only live once and I think it should be fun and in the best shape mentally and physically that you can be.

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You Only Live Once And I Think It Should Be Fun And In The Best Shape Mentally And Physically That You Can Be.

Supplements

• Gaspari SuperPump250
• Whey Protein
• Gaspari Nutrition Cytolean

Diet

Meal 1:

• 8 oz Yogurt
• 1 cup Oatmeal
• ½ cup Fruit
• 1 to 2 scoops Gaspari SuperPump250
• 1 scoop Gaspari Nutrition Cytolean

Meal 2: AM Workout/Cardio

• 16 oz Water
• 1 to 2 scoops Whey Protein Shake

Meal 3:

• 1 large serving Salad or ½ cup Vegetables1 cup Rice or 4 Red Potatoes
• 6 oz Tuna or Cottage Cheese

Meal 4:

• ½ cup Yogurt

Meal 5: PM Workout/Cardio

• 16 oz Water
• 1 to 2 scoops Whey Protein Shake

Meal 6:

• 6 oz Chicken Breast or 6 oz Fish
• 1 large serving Salad

Training

Day 1: Upper Body

• 20 min of Morning Cardio
• Crunches: 3 sets pf 20 reps
• Reverse Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
• Side Bends: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Shoulder Press Machine: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Chest Flyes: 2 sets of 15 reps
• One Arm Bench Press: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 2: Lower Body

• 20 min of Morning Cardio
• Deadlifts: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Squats: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 3: Upper Body

• 20 min of Morning Cardio
• Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
• Reverse Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
• Side Bends: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Shoulder Press Machine: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Chest Flyes: 2 sets of 15 reps
• One Arm Bench Press: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 4: Lower Body

• 20 min of Morning Cardio
• Deadlifts: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Squats: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 10 reps

Day 5, 6, And 7: Rest

Suggestions For Others

If you are not pleased with where you are now - you are in control. I have always been active, but age has a way of making it much harder to stay in shape. Society tells us we should relax and enjoy it. It doesn't have to happen that way, ladies! You can still be active, shapely and yes, even sexy, if you choose to be. Age is just a number NOT an excuse - my line.

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