songbyrdsweet
22 years old : Female : , VA
"Always Improving"
About Me
In May 2009 I graduated with my Bachelor's in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education. I am currently working full-time in a skeletal muscle physiology & biochemistry lab and will begin my fast-track PhD in January 2010--yippee!! :D
I have four pet rats and I play roller derby. I love my job and I love being active! I also enjoy hiking, camping, powerlifting,and dancing.
Post References:
Almost all of my information comes from the following texts, as well as documents created by my ex phys teacher, who is probably one of the coolest people ever.
Katch, V., Katch, F., & Mc Ardle, W. (2006). Essentials of exercise physiology. 3rd ed. Baltimore.
Bachle, T., & Earle, R. (2000). National Strength and Conditioning Association: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL.
Whaley, M., Brubaker, P., & Otto, R (Ed.). (2006). ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 7th ed. Baltimore.
And the University of South Australia's wonderful Metabolism Modules on Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate, which can be found at www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au.
Why I Want To Get In Shape
I have been on MFP for a long time through many bulk/cut cycles. Each one lasts roughly a couple months. I am currently attempting to cut down to 19% body fat, and I'm estimating I'll have to be somwhere from 115-120 to get there, so 118 is a good 'in-between' place. 19% is considered highly athletic for a female.
My Inspirations
- It's a great side effect of exercise! ;)
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Just wanted to say I LOVE how you respond to people's comments!! So patient and wise!! :o)
Hey friend just checking on you I started my weight training wed...they came..Also bought me and hrm polar..and im loving it...so im keep you posted
yeah i hear you, im just the type if i am going to do something im going to go hard, it keeps me motivated when i exercise everyday, if i dont for one day i get off track and get unmotivated...its weird.It helps that i have a year contract with my trainer too, i mean if i can do this for a year i know i will see major results!Im so excited to get started!