Thread: Baby Puma

I am an athlete! But I'm not your average athlete. Not someone who's been active since they learned how to walk, not someone who participated in all sport in high school, not someone who's been skiing or snowboarding or surfing every weekend... Well, I did try skiing 3 years ago... Went downhill (green) about 1/5th of the way down and fell and something snapped. It was my ACL, but I think something else inside me snapped that day that changed my life. Well, if you've been injured you probably know how it goes: doctor's appointment, surgery, physical therapy, lots of pain, etc....
I had ACL reconstruction in 2009, and not sure if it was the few weeks I was tied to bed, and then crutches for a few more weeks, that made me realize how valueable my body is to me and how awesome it is to be able to walk, run, jump, and do whatever you want when your body is strong and healthy! Sometimes I think that it was that tendon transplant from someone else who used to be really strong and active that changed me.. I know - silly... but who knows...
Anyways, that summer after finishing my physical therapy I decided to go back to gym and get more serious about my health (before then I'd been a gym member for years, but as most people would come in just for some cardio and AB Bench). So then, I found a few books by reputable trainers and followed their programs. Started reading stuff online to educate myself on proper training and nutrition. I really started thinking about transforming my body... and you know when you start seriously thinking about something, things start coming your way - i found a great online coaching program, then i was approached by someone in my gym and he suggested I look into fitness competitions... And, believe it or not, summer 2010 was my first competition. Not the best placing but it got me going. Met more great people who supported me and helped me transform further. I did a couple more shows and won and qualified for nationals. 2011 I started working with a different team, which I am still a part of, and which I think is the best support system I've ever had - great coaches, great teammates and we have so much fun.
Anyways, in 2011 I competed in three national shows, trying to improve each time. Now, working on more improvements toward my next show in Vegas in July! I know the pro card is there for me, and sooner or later I will get it because I am worthy, I deserve it and I truly am an athlete with a strong body and mind.

Keep pushing forward toward your goal and youll get there.
Time to get to work. July will be here before you know it.

Get that card girl!!!!!

You can say it! ~Total Package~

Welcome Baby Puma!

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

You can say it! ~Total Package~

Yup, Total Package it is!
It is my team, it is my support system! They've become like a family to me! And I'm not just saying it. You know how you love your parents but always frown when they try to give you advice, and then you do what you think is right to only find out that your parents had been right and you should've listened to them. LOL But then you learn from your mistakes and become wiser to listen to your parents because you know they only want the best for you. Well, so I feel like I have two sets of parents now

Originally Posted by katia

Yup, Total Package it is!
It is my team, it is my support system! They've become like a family to me! And I'm not just saying it. You know how you love your parents but always frown when they try to give you advice, and then you do what you think is right to only find out that your parents had been right and you should've listened to them. LOL But then you learn from your mistakes and become wiser to listen to your parents because you know they only want the best for you. Well, so I feel like I have two sets of parents now

Total Package are good people. I too am blessed to know them and be a part of their them

You go baby Puma, I love it!

Thought I'd share my awesome morning cardio

Move up closer to the bar, almost skimming your nose. Can't tell how far you are coming down. I say about or slightly beyond ear level.

Cute cardio vid too!

Welcome to IM, fellow Coloradoan

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Move up closer to the bar, almost skimming your nose. Can't tell how far you are coming down. I say about or slightly beyond ear level.

Cute cardio vid too!

Thanks Tracy! I believe that is how i was doing it "almost skimming the nose" to about ear level - the camera is just too low - hence the distorted perception, but this kind of comments is really helpful to make sure i maintain the proper form, so thanks again

Started new training routine this week - IT IS GOOD and it hurts!!! Thanks to my coach - Tracy!

Leg Extensions (single leg):
80/12
90/12
90/12

Leg Press
185/12
200/12
215/12

Smith Squats
90/12
90/12

FST-7: Leg Extensions
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12 - ouch!

Quad Stretch

Close Grip Bench Press
40/12
50/12
60/12

Rope Pushdowns
45/12
45/12
45/12

Standing Calf Raises
(I have a foot injury so this was painful and not a full range... )
100/12
100/12

FST-7: SL Seated Calf Raises
(same here with the foot)
45/12 x 7

Finished off with 45 mins of fat-blasting cardio - YEAH baby! And then got home to find a whole box of IML supps - LOVE IT!

Holy leg extensions batman.

Cool journal, and you looks like your trampoline workout is fun.

Originally Posted by katia

Started new training routine this week - IT IS GOOD and it hurts!!! Thanks to my coach - Tracy!

Leg Extensions (single leg):
80/12
90/12
90/12

Leg Press
185/12
200/12
215/12

Smith Squats
90/12
90/12

FST-7: Leg Extensions
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12
80/12 - ouch!

Quad Stretch

Close Grip Bench Press
40/12
50/12
60/12

Rope Pushdowns
45/12
45/12
45/12

Standing Calf Raises
(I have a foot injury so this was painful and not a full range... )
100/12
100/12

FST-7: SL Seated Calf Raises
(same here with the foot)
45/12 x 7

Finished off with 45 mins of fat-blasting cardio - YEAH baby! And then got home to find a whole box of IML supps - LOVE IT!

I'm going to have to give you a roll of my "magic" Rock Tape for your foot. I think it may really help you! xoxo

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

I'm going to have to give you a roll of my "magic" Rock Tape for your foot. I think it may really help you! xoxo

thank you Trace! i tried athlete's tape from walgreens - didn't feel much of a difference with that one...

KAtia is doing FST 7>?!

Originally Posted by Sidney

KAtia is doing FST 7>?!

yup, FST-7 baby! i do as i'm told by my coaches it's been working so far

Originally Posted by katia

yup, FST-7 baby! i do as i'm told by my coaches it's been working so far

You must have amazing coaches !! I like FST 7 alot I've been doing it for a while and yes it works very well!

Originally Posted by katia

yup, fst-7 baby! I do as i'm told by my coaches it's been working so far

Originally Posted by sidney

you must have amazing coaches !! I like fst 7 alot i've been doing it for a while and yes it works very well!

Originally Posted by Burner02

Welcome to IM, fellow Coloradoan

you from Co ? did we know that ?

Baby Puma, I love all the videos. It make it more real. I'm jealous, I strained my back again, so I haven't been able to WO all week. Well aside form lifting boxes non stop
I finally got a belt, so maybe I will have less back issues. One can hope

Originally Posted by Gena Marie

Baby Puma, I love all the videos. It make it more real. I'm jealous, I strained my back again, so I haven't been able to WO all week. Well aside form lift boxes non stop
I finally got a belt, so maybe I will have less back issues. One can hope

at least lifting and packing up those boxes made quite a few of us very happy over here
thank you again!!! hope your back is better soon!

Trained back FST-7 style today... then 45 mins of cardio... good stuff!

Good luck training for Vegas.

I like the vids especially the trampoline. Great "lower" impact cardio

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Good luck training for Vegas.

Thanks

I like the vids especially the trampoline. Great "lower" impact cardio

yeah, trampoline is quite fun. I actually got it when i read about great health benefits of it about a year ago - thought i'd jump 10 mins a day for a health boost, but then figured i could turn it into fat-blasting, health-boosting, mood-boosting, and simply fun cardio. so, i've been doing it ever since good stuff!

what an awesome weekend i had! went to hot sulfur springs with my "hubby" Denis and a couple friends. Oh man, i feel so recharged mentally and physically - i want to go again next weekend
but seriously, i feel like it gave me strength - went for am cardio this morning - 60 mins, i just couldn't stop going (usually 30-45 mins and i'm exhausted) - this time it felt so good!!!
going for weight training later tonight - i can bet ya i'm going to want to keep lifting and lifting - well, that's actually always the case lol

So glad you had an awesome weekend! We missed you guys at CCF!