This blog will cover all city and statewide bodybuilding competitions and the out-of-state guest posers. Weight-loss success stories from local people, features/bios on bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitors, coverage of fad diets. Nutritious recipes and reviews on local gyms and health food stores. I would also like to cover Adult/Childhood Obesity in America and specifically,Alaska. Weight-lifting techniques/safety as well as the benefits for women. This is just a general idea, as the blog will be constantly evolving.
I competed in my first bodybuilding competition as a senior at East High in 2000 and after winning the overall title, bodybuilding and fitness became my passion. I've been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2004 and I love helping people achieve their goals with fitness and proper nutrition. My overall bodybuilding titles include: Ms. Anchorage 2006 and The Anchorage Crystal Cup 2007. I have lived in Anchorage since 1988.
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Posted: June 7, 2008 - 5:50 pm
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Jill and baby
Jill is on an "after baby weight -loss journey." She had her baby girl in February 2008 and is ready to get back into shape, so I will be tracking her progress on the blog and give an update each month.
Her starting weight was 177lbs and after a few weeks, she is currently at 171lbs. Her ultimate goal is to get down to about 135lbs and fit into her high school jeans again. Jill is no stranger to working hard and eating healthy because she was my high school workout buddy and I would drag her to the gym every night for some cardio and weightlifting.
She uses an eliptical machine at home and has her husband cook healthy meals each night. I look forward to watching your progress Jilly, stay strong!
2 June 8, 2008 - 1:11pm | MehlerAK
I was totally inspired by Jessica Parra, and hopefully my "after" pictures look just as good as hers... just looking at my "before" picture makes me want to head to the gym!
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June 9, 2008 - 9:30am | pixel_babee
You know it made me feel really great to know I was inspiration to someone, thank you! I have been in your shoes 4 times over and know it is a frustrating road back to where you started. You will do great and probably surprise yourself at how fast you will lose the baby weight, besides you have a great mentor to help. I wish you all the luck in the world and know you'll do great. You have a beautiful lil girl by the way congrats to you!
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1 June 7, 2008 - 8:02pm | pumpiron
Jill, I know you can succeed with weight loss and getting back into shape and those high school jeans. As Lilah grows and becomes more active, she will keep you hopping on on your toes! Keep up the good work!
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3 June 24, 2008 - 7:56pm | cpatterson_bbaker
Go Jill!! I wish I could be
Go Jill!! I wish I could be your work out buddy!
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