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A fitness program is something everyone should have regardless of their age. While everyone has a different fitness level, for the most part everyone should be able to do some type of fitness program. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor before embarking on a new fitness program. There are many great fitness programs out there to choose from. You can also design your own or have a personal trainer help you design one.

The fitness program that is right for depends on many factors. You will need to take your current fitness level into consideration. The goal needs to be to implement a fitness program that is going to challenge you but that would lead to any health issues. It is important to evaluate any current health issues you have before developing a fitness program. For example someone with a bad back shouldn'’t lift weights but would be fine to jog or walk. A person with bad knees may not be able to run but they may be able to walk on flat terrain.

No matter what fitness program you decide to use, it is going to fail if you aren'’t prepared to work hard and dedicate your time to it. This means putting your heart into following through. Yes, we are all busy, but your health is vital to allowing you the ability to do any thing right? Schedule time for your fitness program and then refuse to give up that time. If it means you have to get up earlier or skip some TV time then do it. It may mean your email doesn'’t get checked every day or your dishes aren'’t put away but those things can accumulate without too much problem. Your health is not something you want to push aside.

You are going to have to decide on a fitness program that will help you achieve the fitness goals you have set, but also involves exercises and activities that you enjoy doing. Would you rather have a fitness program you have to force yourself to do or one that you look forward to doing? Don'’t have unrealistic goals for your fitness program or you will be disappointed and frustrated with yourself. Focus on what you are able to achieve rather than what you didn'’t.

For the best results design a fitness program with the help of a personal trainer or a doctor. Make sure it focuses on your goals and your abilities. Don'’t compare your fitness program with that of anyone else. You are not in a competition, but on a quest to succeed at implementing a fitness program that will make you feel and look your best. If you do that, then give yourself some credit as you are doing much better than the majority of the population. If you want to reduce your chances of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, have more energy, and boost your metabolism then you need to work on implementing a quality fitness program.

What’s your choice of activity? Is it hanging out at the gym doing your favorite aerobic workout or indoor climbing activity? Or do you favor the outdoors ? a good long run, a brisk hike or maybe a bicycle tour several times a week? Regardless of your activity of choice, it’’s likely you'’re choosing something that helps you stay fit while having fun at the same time. Personally, my favorite fitness activity involves a healthy combination of the martial arts and weight training. This great fitness program involves activities that tone my body, keep me healthy and maximize my fitness level. Tell me, what’’s your activity of choice for maximal health and fitness? Could it be swimming, running, bicycling or maybe boxing fitness? If you'’re tenacious about exercise, success is inevitable.

Have you ever considered the benefits of boxing fitness? If you don'’t know what I'’m talking about, think Tae Bo. This boxing fitness craze helped thrust fitness boxing into the whole fitness limelight. Even though Tae Bo is a type of kickboxing, it still carries many of the qualities that other boxing fitness activities have. I once knew an amateur boxer who used boxing as a form of exercise as well; I learned a great deal about fitness boxing by working with him. He was hooked on the activity and used it to keep fit and trim. He told me about the diligence this type of training required and he reminded me about all the hours those who engaged in boxing spent in the ring each day. He showed me all about the cardiovascular work involved in boxing fitness and I was amazed. Boxing is clearly superior to most of the martial arts activities and programs one can engage in. Fitness boxing is not an ancient art form. If you have doubts, step into the ring at the gym some day and give the activity a try. The sweat on your brow will provide you with all the proof you'’ll need that this is an activity worth doing as a fitness activity. There are several ways to approach this activity. Check with a fitness coach for the activities available at your gym.

While you may find that fitness boxing is fun, you probably don'’t realize how much this activity gets your body into shape ? how you can be toned, cardio-active and fit. All the while, you'’ll be learning the fine art of boxing itself. Boxing teaches you self defense techniques that may come in handy some day and is an art form that few today really understand. If you are starting to believe that fitness boxing is the fitness activity for you, check out the various places for this activity that are close to where you live. It could be at the local gym or even at a boxing facility that trains people in boxing as a regular fitness activity. One way of approaching your search is to go online to the Internet and do a search for “boxing fitness”. You may want to add the name of your town to the search to see if any boxing fitness centers are close to you. You'’ll hopefully find a place close to home and you'’ll find valuable information on how this art form works and why. Even if you have no specific form of fitness currently, you can get into boxing fitness without prior fitness experience. Boxing can help you get into shape and have fun at the same time.

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You now know that regular physical activity and exercise can help you avoid preventable diseases and add to both the quality and length of your life. If you are currently active, you are more aware of the benefits of regular physical activity and should be motivated to continue your efforts. If you are sedentary or sporadically active, you realize that you should not delay one day longer in making the behavioral changes necessary to improve your fitness level.

Identifying Your Fitness Goals

Before you initiate a fitness program, analyze your personal needs, limitations, physical activity likes and dislikes, and daily schedule. If you have inherited no major risks for fatal or debilitating diseases, your specific goal may be to achieve(or maintain) healthy levels of body fat, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, or flexibility/mobility.

Once you become committed to regular physical activity and exercise, you will observe gradual changes and note progress toward your goals. Unfortunately, you can'’t get fit for a couple of years while you'’re young and expect the positive changes to last the rest of your life. You must become committed to fitness for the long haul-to establish a realistic schedule of diverse exercise activities that you can maintain and enjoy throughout your life.

Designing Your Fitness Program

Once you commit yourself to becoming physically active, you must decide what type of fitness program is best suited to your needs. Good fitness programs are designed to improve or maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition. A comprehensive program could include a warm-up period of easy walking followed by stretching activities to improve flexibility, then selected strength development exercises, followed by performance of an aerobic activity for 20 minutes or more, and concluding with a cool-down period of gentle flexibility exercises.

The greatest proportion of your exercise time should be spent developing cardiovascular fitness, but you should not exclude the other components. Choose an aerobic activity you think you will like. Many people find cross training­ alternate-day participation in two or more aerobic activities(ie, jogging and swimming)-less monotonous and more enjoyable than long-term participation in only one aerobic activity. Cross training is also beneficial because it strengthen:, a variety of muscles, thus helping you avoid overuse injuries to muscles and joints.

Responding to the exercise boom, fitness equipment manufacturers have made it easy for you to participate in a variety of activities. Most colleges and universities now have recreation centers where students can use stair-climbing machines, stationary bicycles, treadmills, rowing machines, and ski-simulators.

What Do You Think?

You now have the ability to design your own fitness program. What two activities would you select for a cross-training program? Do the activities you selected exercise different major muscle groups?

Cross training Regular participation in two or more types of exercises (e.g., swimming and weight lifting).

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I’ve been working out and eating pretty lean the past month, but I’m having a really hard time cutting the gut. I try to stay away from fat burners, (I don’t trust them) but I don’t know what else to do. I was on hydroxy cut once, and it really helped, but I felt like I was on crack, so I stopped taking it and vowed never to take fat burners again.

I do about 10 minutes of high-paced boxing on a heavy bag 3 days a week; which is definately not enough cardio, but I’m scared to do too much cardio, because I will lose muscle mass and weight. Right now I’m 183 and I don’t want to go any lower than that. What can I and others in my situation do?

Any suggestions…?

Ok…With this blog post, I’ve got some experiments of my own that I conducted on myself. Everyone eventually has a weight-lifting plateau. I think I have come up with a way to break the plateau syndrome within 2 weeks. Here goes…

After 3 months of recovery from Graves Disease, my doctor finally cleared me for the gym in January of 08. I’ve been working out for about 2 months now, and have had phenomenal results. I’ve been able to pack on 20 pounds of lean muscle mass and I broke through a major plateau. For the first month back in the gym, I found myself only able to bench 3 sets of 120 lbs. at 8 reps each. (Pretty lame. I know)

I started mixing it up and changed my routine on Monday to the following:

120 lbs. - 3 sets - 8 reps

Then on Friday, I changed it to the following:

135 lbs. - 3 sets - 5 reps

Within 2 weeks, My Monday workout jumped to the following:

150 lbs. - 3 sets - 8 reps

Now I’m not sure if I’m super human, if this is a coincidence but I keep stacking the weight on each Monday. As far as diet goes, I still consume the same stuff. No changes.

Hopefully this helps.

The following study was conducted by Dean Karnazes of Men’s Health Magazine. I thought the information was absolutely compelling.

Q: Do your energy levels fluctuate during workouts and is this normal?

A: It’s totally normal, especially in the early stages of a vigorous workout. As the workout progresses, blood-sugar and energy levels tend to stabilize. As your overall aerobic conditioning improves, you’ll start to notice more consistent energy levels throughout your routine. Before your workout, avoid sports beverages with too much sugar. You’ll get an initial boost, but may also undergo a subsequent crash that leaves you feeling tired and listless. Try to remain hydrated with plain water or flavored water like Gatorade Propel. If you sweat a lot or the workout exceeds an hour, use an electrolyte replacement beverage like Gatorade Endurance.

My take on this: I’ve never had a problem with energy consumption, but what I do know is this. When I used to workout years ago, I would take 2 packets of sugar and swallow them with 8 ounces of water. I got a huge sugar rush but it never lasted throughout my whole workout. This sounds congruent with what Dean is saying. High sugar-fructose beverages can give you a crash. But of course everyone is different, and many people swear by Gatorade and Powerade drinks. I personally don’t like them. I’m an H20 kind of guy.

I hope this article was informative and helped.

What comes to mind when you think of a 45 year old mother of 2?  Most people would think of a mildly attractive woman with post-baby weight, a butched hair-cut, and someone who probably kissed their 20 something body good bye.  If that’s what you think, that would not describe Amy Kessler.

Amy is a 45 year old fitness phenomenon and mother of two.  At the age of 17, she was one of the first girls in her high school to lift weights.  From the looks of her Romanesque-sculptured body; she never put a weight down.  Amy’s body is truly an inspiration, but what’s more of an inspiration is her willingness to help others.  Amy is one of bodyspace.com’s leading ladies.  She actively participates in comment contribution; she ranks in the top 10 profile division of bodyspace.com (of 150,000 bodyspace.com members) and she’s a defiant fitness competitor.

I’d like to extend my deepest thanks for being privileged to conduct this interview; of the Marvelous Amy Kessler.

Q 1: What made you want to be one of the first girls in your high school gym to lift weights?

A 1: I was pretty much a tom-boy and wanted to do whatever the boys could do.  Also, not having a lot of support at home with sports, it was something after school where I received some positive feedback…when I didn’t get it at home.  Plus, I started seeing my arms and legs take shape…THEN I WAS HOOKED!

Q 2: What motivates you to push through the last difficult rep that often makes and breaks others?

A 2: Hearing my trainer’s voice pushing me to get one more rep OR visualizing myself on stage being handed a First Place Trophy. (It might not always happen, but if I can visualize how I want to look on stage, how I want to present myself, I can get motivated to push out one more rep.

Q 3: What kind of music keeps you amped up?

A 3: HIP HOP…ALWAYS and really, really loud. I listen to all kinds of music.  Music is like a drug for me…it makes me happy, it keeps me moving, and if it’s loud enough…it gets me amped for a great workout!

Q 4: What advice would you give to struggling mothers who can’t seem to “cut the fat?”

A 4: Boy, that’s a tough question to answer. Everybody’s body is so different…but I would say it’s sometimes something as simple as watching your PORTIONS. You need to really limit your sugar intake, watch your carbs and fat and READ LABELS. AND most importantly…MOVE YOUR BODY!! GET SOME EXERCISE…even if it’s a minimal start.

Q 5: Do you believe there are any valid excuses for making time for the gym?

A 5: There are always reasons why we don’t make it to the gym…sick children, family emergency’s, etc. BUT, I believe everybody has 30 minutes a day to get to the gym. NO EXCUSE! WE ALL have busy lives…if you want your body (and mind) to change, you MUST put forth an effort. Find whatever it takes to get you motivated and GET TO THE GYM!

Q 6: How can working mothers make time for the gym?

A 6: Take your children to the gym with you…it’ll be good for them. Most have daycare. Children NEED to see a mother working out. BELIEVE me when I say I understand…I have two children. But, there are ways to fit it in…you have to find what works for you. Even walking outside…getting weights for your home if you can’t make it to a gym…but I would always recommend going to the gym,  because of the atmosphere and support that you have there. You will be more motivated if you are surrounded by people doing the same thing you’re doing.  GETTING FIT and HEALTHY!

Q 7: What gave you the courage to enter into your first competition?

A 7: I actually dated someone that competed. But, I love competition! I am driven and motivated by it; probably because I am my worst critic and my biggest competitor.

Q 8: Is it ever too late to start working out?

A 8: One word…….NEVER!!!!!

Q 9: If you weren’t a fitness consultant and competitor, what other occupation would you consider?

A 9: My background is bookkeeping. Accounts Payables and Receivables. I love the numbers game.

Q 10: What has been the biggest benefit fitness training has made in your life?

A 10: First, my children will always have this in their life and will know what it takes to be healthy and fit. They will have good knowledge of balanced nutrition, training and the fun foods that they will take with them as they grow. Secondly, the people that training has brought into my life, is unbelievable. I cherish the people that are in my life. I love seeing people get results and how it makes them feel about themselves. It’s truly uplifting when someone tells you that you inspire them and motivate them. If I can make someone feel that great about there body and mind, their self-image and self-worth and bring it all together…MY JOB IS COMPLETE!

How to reach Amy Kessler:

- Bodyspace.com Profile:
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/amykessler/
- Website:
http://www.amg-lite.com
- Blog:
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/amykessler
- Picture Gallery:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/showgallery.php?ppuser=4350031&cat=500

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Alissa (simply using her first name) is somewhat of a jack-of-all trades.  She’s a mother, spokes model, interior designer, fitness competitor, and inspiration to all.  Alissa’s balancing act really caught my eye.  One look at her bodyspace progression pictures and you’ll know what I’m talking about.  Alissa never seemed to be “fat” or over weight, even after child birth.  But something inside of her seems to be driven to perfection.  As her body is today, it’s the model any women her age, older, or younger would die for.  But yet she’s striving for even better results.  The tenacity she has was such an inspiration to me because I’ve gone through moments in life (especially recently) when I wanted to just throw in the towel and give up.  I felt like I had to balance too many things.  I wanted to give up on life, my fitness goals, my business, but I always had this burning desire to strive for more.  People like Alissa have a contagious spirit of giving that “burning desire” to others.

I’ve interviewed several women with similar lifestyles as Alissa’s, and some how these women balance their lives with such grace.  I’m not sure what the secret is.  While many men complain about their 9-5’s, I keep seeing women with 5-9 different balancing acts.  And that don’t seem to complain.  They even stack on more tasks.

It’s something deeper than a balancing act.  There is some real heart and motivation behind it.  What make’s Alissa such an empowered person?

Q 1: How do you maintain so many different things in your life without failure (raising a child, interior designing, gym training, and spokes model)?

A 1: If you really want something, you’ll find a way to make it work. I am very fortunate to have so much help from my husband. He always picks up the slack for me when I need it. I do have a routine and that helps, but I also have flexibility with the hours I work because I own my own business. Unfortunately this means I do work most evenings and weekends. Once my daughter starts preschool it will make my life much easier, so I am looking forward to that.

Q 2: What do you think is society’s biggest problem with laziness, and how can people over come it?

A 2: I think people now days take on too much and don’t make themselves a priority. Routines and schedules are essential in my daily life. If you can fit exercise into your routine (it may be tough at first) it really becomes part of your life. It’s something people just need to do. It’s good to be a little selfish once in a while!

Q 3: What makes Alissa different from others?

A 3: I am an outgoing person, but I am somewhat reserved. I enjoy hard work, and I am a bit of an overachiever. I love painting; drawing, sewing, and reading, but I rarely have time. I am also pretty handy around the house.

Q 4: Who has given you the most motivation and desire in life?

A 4: My mother has always been an inspiration to me. Growing up she worked part time, taught aerobics classes, kept our house immaculately clean, and she was always home when we got home from school. She is extremely organized and efficient. I have always admired that about her. She was a great role model for me growing up, and she made me feel like I could do anything.

Q 5: Why is getting your pro card so important to you?

A 5: I guess I just feel like if I could do it, I could do anything!

Q 6: How did you feel after your first fitness competition?

A 6: After my first competition I was so excited! I had such a great time, and I loved all the girls I met. The whole experience was fun from picking out your suits to painting your tan, and eating your post contest cheat meal!

Q 7: What advice can you give the working mother to get her motivated to get into shape?

A 7: It is so hard to start; I know I have been there. There is no better feeling than being fit, strong, and confident. We need to lead by example for our kids, and teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Q 8: What does healthy mean to you?

A 8: Healthy to me is living a balanced life, eating a healthy balanced diet, living an active lifestyle and most of all being happy. Setting goals for my self keeps me on track and gives me a purpose.

Q 9: What makes you such an empowered person?

A 9: That’s a tough question, but I think I am greatly influenced by the people in my life. I am surrounded by strong and successful people who make me want to work hard and do well.

Q 10: What does the future hold for Alissa?

A 10: The plan, for now, is to continue to build my interior design business, and compete. I hope to compete at the national level by the end of the year.

How to reach Alissa/Alight3: (For those reading this post outside of the bodyspace.com community)

- Direct Link to This Article:
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- Email:
Alissa@BlackChinaLabs.com
- Bodyspace.com Profile:
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Alight3/
- Blog:
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Alight3
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Remember watching the classic movie battles between the Romans and Spartans?  Or maybe you didn’t.  Well if you didn’t, let me give you a brief history lesson.  The Ancient Spartans were the greatest empire of its time.  They were eventually bestowed by the Roman Empire, but throughout history after the Spartans downfall, there was also a Rogue Warrior who came from behind the shadows to reclaim the Spartan Authority.

Krista (simply using her first name) calls her self “The Spartan Princess.”  One look at her body and a deep look into her soul, you will definitely find the warrior’s will inside of Krista.  She’s a modern day “Spartan Princess” in every since of the word.  Standing at 5’6 and 118 lbs with solid muscle definition, she definitely has the stature of a Spartan.  But more than her physical stature, I find interest in her mind.  Listen to this quote on the subject of Krista’s goals:

“In the end I want to be able to say that I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  When I read this quote I was blown away.  I was almost compelled to do a Google search to find quotes from Socrates; the Great Greek Philosopher.  That wasn’t necessary though, because Krista’s words were inspirational enough.  At the age of just 20 years old, you don’t hear young people speak with that kind of tenacity.  Her words provide so much power and motivation.

In addition, Krista seems to be a guiding light of a humanitarian.  Her occupation resides as an intensive care nurse.  If that doesn’t take heart and soul, then I don’t know what else does.  Barbara Walters; if you’re out there reading, please add Krista to your list of “Most Influential People.”  People like Krista are a dime a dozen.

I’d like to thank Krista with the utmost honor in participating in this interview.  She told me it was an honor for me to choose her, but the shoe is definitely on the other end.  Please get up out of your seat and give Krista “The Spartan Princess,” a standing ovation.

Q 1: I noticed from your bodyspace.com progress pics, that you started actively working out in March 2007, it has only been 11 months and your body transformation has gone from slim and trim to toned and sculpted.  How did you gain the “Spartan Princess” Body?

A 1: With the guidance of my fiancé, I worked each main muscle group primarily once a week, sometimes two.  We would go to the gym three to five times a week depending on our schedule. I (we) focused on low repetitions with heavier weight. I would do twelve reps, ten reps, then another set of ten reps, and then end with the heaviest weight for six reps. I would increase the weight each set of reps by five or ten pounds. I would do this so that my last set of reps I would go to failure within the sixth repetition. I did cardio after a work out for twenty minutes; two or so times a week.

As far as diet is concerned, I ate (eat) about 5-6 small meals a day; making sure I ate an abundant amount of protein. I also made sure I ate breakfast every morning. On average every two to three hours I would eat a little snack such as a banana or part of protein shake. I also would try to limit the intake of sugar type calories more so then the ingestion of fat type calories due to the fact that eating fat is not what actually makes one fat. I am a soul believer that eating everything in moderation is the key.

Q 2: Where did you gain so much wisdom at such an early age?

A 2: To be completely honest I do not consider myself to be an individual that comprises an abundance amount of knowledge, however, I do love to continuously learn and take the opportunity to drawl from every situation, either good or bad, the lessons that are to be obtained from the presenting situation. I may not always be able to control what life brings my way as far as obstacles and hardships such as the loss of my Dad, but one thing that is for certain, I can control how I react. I can either choose to learn from it, gain strength spiritually and/ or physically, and hold my head high; or I can focus on the negative of the situation and continue on a plateau that will eventually lead to a downward spiral in my attitude and my outlook on and in life. Therefore, I am one to choose to take and learn from every situation and press forward in life with perseverance and determination knowing that God will never give me more than what I can handle.

Q 3: What has kept you so faithfully motivated to your workout? And what can you say to others who are struggling with dedication and commitment?

A 3: One of the things that have kept me faithful and motivated to persist in working out is my fiancé. I must say that having a partner to workout with has and will continually help me stay focused.  In addition, seeing the positive results of lifting has kept me motivated.  I would strongly suggest finding a workout partner who can help you stay focused and motivated to keep lifting. However, in the end no matter what you do, you yourself, have got to want it. No one can make you do something that you don’t want to do, but I will say that the effects of lifting are worth it. The improvement in health, energy, and focus as well as much more far out weigh the reasons not to workout.

Q 4: I noticed you mentioned your fiancé three times on your profile, and how much he has encouraged you. I have done the same with my girlfriend and it is drawing our relationship much closer. How important do you think it is for couples to workout together?

A 4: I think that it is a wonderful opportunity for couples’s relationship to develop in a deeper way. It is a different way to encourage and cheer on each other to do more then what he or she thinks he/she can handle. I have found that working out together has also improved our communication and support for each other. I think it is a great opportunity to grow in a relationship.

Q 5: You’re very active in the bodyspace.com forums and you have such a positive attitude. How do you maintain your positive attitude and how much has working out and living healthy played a role in your positivity?

A 5: Well, I believe that surrounding myself with others that are positive and uplifting helped me stay focused and positive. Working out has helped me feel better about myself. With every time I pick up a weight that when I first started I thought I could never lift and now I have either passed the weight or am working on out lifting it, has given me the mentality to not put my abilities in a box and not limit myself as to how far I can go both in lifting and in life.

Q 6: You seem to be very photogenic. (A trait I wish I had) Have you given any thought to fitness modeling?

A 6: That is quite an interesting question there Mike : ) Well, I actually have not thought about it due to the fact that I have never been asked, but I would imagine that if I did modeling I believe it would be an interesting learning experience. I guess it would really depend on what type of fitness modeling if the opportunity ever presented.

Q 7: As I’m sure you know; many young girls idolize body types like yours. What words of encouragement can you give them to start an exercise routine? What words of encouragement could you give to young women who go about weight loss dangerously? (crash diets, diet pill addictions, etc.)

A 7: Well first of all, crash diets, diet pills, starving, and/or purging oneself is not the answer. It can lead to several health problems and even death in some cases.  Crash diets and other methods may work for a while, but in the long run nothing but harm is being done. In addition, usually when the methods that were used to loose weight other then eating right and exercising such as diet pills are stopped; the weight comes back quickly and possibly in more abundance.  It does more harm to ones body then good, both physically and mentally, and it can be dangerous.

Exercising such as cardio and lifting weights in addition to eating a balanced diet is the safest and assured way to loose weight in a healthy manor and keep it off.  Exercising not only helps one loose weight, but also helps stay focused, assists in relieving stress, and also helps in gaining self confidence.

I would suggest finding individuals that will encourage and help keep you motivated to exercises. I challenge those who may struggle with self confidence to look at themselves in the mirror and pick on thing about him/her self that they are thankful for and say it to yourselves either audibly or silently inside over and over again, even if you all don’t fully believe it; and keep doing it everyday and just maybe one of those days you will finally understand how fortunate and wonderful you really are both inside and out.

Q 8: What makes exercise and a healthy lifestyle so important to you?

A 8: In my opinion, life is already to short so to pass away by something that could have been prevented such as complications of obesity is saddening. We are given only one body so why don’t we do all what we can to take care of it.

Q 9: Many people of your age group are college students, many of which who work and go to school full-time. What words of encouragement could you give for those who say, “I don’t have enough time to workout”?

A 9: I do understand what it is like to have crazy and at times overwhelming schedules. At times it feels as though time and life are going by so fast it is hard to keep, but I strongly suggest taking time out at least three to four times a week to take a walk with your significant other or a friend or go to the gym and lift weights. Something is better than nothing; and who knows, in time you may feel more refreshed, energized, and younger. I believe we as individuals make time out of our busy day for things that we like to do. It is all about priorities and prioritizing.

Q 10: What does the future have in store for Krista?

A 10: I am marrying Mr. Fisher (aka Fisher33 in bodybuilding.com) in September of this year. I plan to eventually go on to obtain my bachelors in nursing. I am presently working on achieving my personal trainer’s license; and possibly within the next couple of years compete in a fitness competition.

How to reach Krista/SpartanPrincess: (For those reading this post outside of the bodyspace.com community)
- Bodyspace.com Profile:
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/SpartanPrincess/
- Blog:
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/SpartanPrincess
- Picture Gallery:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/showgallery.php?ppuser=3746263&cat=500

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