Bodybuilding.com - Over 40 Transformation Of The Week - Christina Maylen!

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It took me close to 3 months to lose almost 15 lbs off my body.

Christina was afraid that her family's medical history would get the best of her, so she decided to start eating healthy and getting in shape. Read on to learn how she lost 15 lbs in only 3 months!

Over 40 Transformation Of The Week - Christina Maylen!

By: Over 40 Transformation Of The Week

Before:
135 lbs

After:
120 lbs

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Vital Stats
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Name: Christina Maylen
Email: christinamaylen@yahoo.co.uk
Age: 42
Height: 5'8"

Before:
Weight: 135 lbs
Waist: 32.5"
Hip: 36"
Thighs: 20.5"

After:
Weight: 120 lbs
Waist: 31"
Hip: 34"
Thighs: 22"

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Why I Got Started
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With a family medical history, I was worried and decided I should make a change to my life. I also felt that age is catching up with me and I should really look into keeping myself as healthy as possible. I wish to live longer and not look like a typical housewife.

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I Didn't Want To Look
Like A Typical Housewife.

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How I Did It
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As a housewife and mother of 2 sons, age 10 and 6 respectively, I almost had my whole day to myself besides doing house chores and taking care of my sons. With the plenty free time I had, I read up on health magazines and planned a workout and diet for myself. My workouts are done in my home gym, allowing me to still spend time with my children while still keeping fit!

I have to thank God that my husband is very supportive. He bought me the equipment that I needed for cardio and weight training. He never fails to make me happy everyday in my life. It took me close to 3 months to lose almost 15 lbs off my body.

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My Workouts Are
Done In My Home Gym.

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Supplements
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I used Nutrex Lipo 6 throughout my entire dieting phrase to keep me going. It's really effective to me and it keeps me energized which is what I love. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey is also my staple in my supplement list.

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Diet
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Daily diet of mine consists of 6 small meals, 2-3 hours apart.

Meal 1:

2 whole eggs
5 egg whites
Handful of roast almonds

Meal 2:

4 oz chicken breast
Brown rice

Meal 3:

4 oz chicken breast
Brown rice

Meal 4:

6 oz grilled fish
Mixed beans

Meal 5:

Meal 6:

Whey protein
1 cup skim milk

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Training
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Due to the lack of equipment as I train in my home gym, my exercises are performed mostly using dumbbells and barbells. Weights' training is done 3 times a week. Cardio is done everyday on an empty stomach right in the morning.

Day 1: Shoulders & Triceps

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Day 2: Back & Biceps

4 sets dumbbell rows
4 sets lat pulldown
3 sets dumbbell curl
3 sets hammer curl

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Day 3: Legs & Calves

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Abs: Performed After Every Workout

2 sets of 50 reps of crunches
2 sets of 50 reps of leg raises

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All exercises are done in the 12-20 repetition range except for crunches and leg raises.

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Suggestions For Others
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It took me close to 3 months to lose almost 15 lbs off my body. The process of dieting is tough, but once you get used to it and see changes to your body day by day, you'll be happier than before. Age is no excuse, NEVER GIVE UP!

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Age Is No Excuse.

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