Profile of a Winner

Musclemag.com Interview with Chelsea  Do you Have a winning story to share with our members?  Please write info@musclemag.com for your feature! » Musclemag.com: Please tell us a bit about yourself. » Chelsea: I'm 30 years old, and recently moved from Seattle, WA to Phoenix, AZ in March of 2000.  I'm originally from the Northwest so I love to ski, but I am enjoying the desert life right now. I hike, rollerblade, and like to go, go, go! I love baseball, hockey, and track and field events. I am a terrible cook, so thank goodness for things like boyfriends that can cook! I have been working for the same software company for the past 4 years as a Software Analyst. I am 5'9, 140 pounds, 36/26/36 » Musclemag.com: What made you decide to start your transformation? » Chelsea: When I lived in Seattle, I was always bundled up! I wore sweatshirts and baggy jeans. It hid everything! Living down here in Phoenix, my wardrobe is shorts and tank tops. I am one of the types of people that would rather look good than live with an unfit body when I have to wear revealing clothing to keep cool. I was tired of feeling fat, and I really wanted to develop a lean and muscular body. Everyone down here is in great shape and I wanted to look good too.  Life is too short to not be the best you can be. At 30, I felt like I needed to kick myself into shape so that I could have the body I really wanted. » Musclemag.com: How many times did you quit and start your diet if at all or did you stick right to your plan? » Chelsea: For about 5 years, I started oodles of diets on Mondays. I'd lose the same 5 pounds and gain back 7! It wasn't until I decided I needed some help from someone that knew what they were doing if I was really going to do this. I worked with a personal trainer, got a great diet that worked, and then added supplements. My problem was that I thought: "a calorie is a calorie, and my body will burn it the same way no matter if it is a protein, carbo, or fat." Oh, so wrong! » Musclemag.com: Who was your biggest cheerleader or support member during your transformation? » Chelsea:  My Boyfriend! He has been incredibly supportive. I stressed the importance of my eating plan when I started, and we went to the grocery store to buy my food.  He followed the diet with me and lost 10 pounds right away. He encourages me on a daily basis to continue my lifestyle and he does the same for himself. He's my biggest cheerleader! I've know him since I was 15, so he has seen me in great shape and knew I could get it back! » Musclemag.com: What is / was the best part of the experience of your transformation? » Chelsea: Four things! 1. Learning how to eat 2. Wearing a size 4, and having a positive self image. 3. My gym currently uses me as one of their fitness models for their ad promotions. 4. Being an inspiration to others. I have friends and family asking me for help. Who would have thought!     » Musclemag.com: What product from FitSavers.com would you recommend to others?Chelsea: These are the products I used and got results from:  If you need a fat burner, either Hydroxycut  or VPX Clenbutrx .   If you have trouble spots, I recommend: Cutting Gel .  Make sure if you use cutting gel that you have your diet in check and your workouts in check.  This isn't a miracle product, but it made a difference for me! » Musclemag.com: What does keeping a daily journal on Musclemag.com do for you positively or negatively? » Chelsea: It has been very positive with everyone's support. I've also been able to review what everyone else is doing to reach their goals. It's very inspirational! I get to see that I am not the only one with struggles! It was also fun for me to be accountable to other readers beside myself.  I now understand that my body metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats differently. Reading the posts on www.musclemag.com has been addicting! » Musclemag.com: What would you say to others that are starting a new diet or transformation and what motivational message do you have if any? » Chelsea:This is BIG: You have to be ready to do this. You have to make a commitment to do it. You can't go into it half hearted. It needs to be a decision that you are doing for yourself and your lifestyle. Social situations can be a challenge at first, but once your friends and family see your commitment to a better lifestyle for yourself, they may ease up and become supportive. If not, just remember that you are your own boss and you need to take care of yourself! » Musclemag.com: What additional goals or aspirations do you have now that your in such awesome shape? » Chelsea: I plan to get my body fat down to 16% by mid October. Keep checking chelseacreates.com!  This fall, I am going to participate in my gym's outdoor boot camp sessions, and continue with boxing and resistance training.  I am looking into participating in the Galaxy Competition for 2003, or a figure competition. I need to find someone who knows the ropes and can help me out in this department. I am sure the Pros at Musclemag.com  will know! Read my journal » » » » Musclemag.com: We want to wish Chelsea the best in seeking her goals.  It goes to show that with such a great positive attitude you can achieve anything in life.  It looks like Chelsea is the one to watch. We want to thank Chelsea for sharing her success story with the members of Musclemag.com and FitSavers.com. Way to go Chelsea! » Thanks! Chelsea http://www.chelseacreates.com/    ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °      ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °      ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °     ° ° ° ° ° °