helen_melon_42

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Personal Info

Name

Helen Grace - Grace is not my last name, nor is it my middle name. Helen Grace is my first name =)

Sex

Female

Age

28 years

Location

Los Angeles Area, CA

Occupation

Mechanical Engineer, Loving Wife, Fitness Enthusiast

A Little About Me

I:
am a nerdy engineer who enjoys flexing in front of the mirror when no one's looking

try to be well-rounded, mentally and physically

love to learn

love life and am thankful for every breath I take on this earth

try not to forget where I came from

When I Started Working Out

"Casual" Training = 2000. Serious Training = October 2005.

How I Started

In a humble gym at the basement of LADWP Headquarters.

Why I Love It

I don't have to take high blood pressure medication anymore!

How I Stay Motivated

My trainer and best friend, Dennis, who gets on my ass and punishes me when I slack with training and nutrition.

My Worst Injury

December 2006 - My right knee was badly dislocated after I slipped and fell in the shower. That better be my first and last injury!!!

I Would Love To Meet

I've already met Monica Brant, Tanji Johnson, and Ronnie Coleman. I'd love to follow them around for a day!

Yay! I finally met Mona Liza Reyes! She's the coolest! Can I hang out with you again, Mo?

I've also had the honor of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Jamo and had dinner with them at their pad! How cool is that!? Are you jealous? You should be...

Goals

Main Goal

To compete in a local figure competition.

Short Term Goal

To prepare for a video shoot with Mona Liza Reyes end of May 2008. - DONE! Next short-term goal: to have a fitness shoot with my husband sometime in July or August

Long Term Goal

To keep up with my healthy lifestyle until my hair turns gray and my face gets wrinkly.

Bodyfat Goal

Currently at 15%. My goal at the moment is 12%.

Weight Goal

Currently at 105.5 lbs at a height of 5'1". I don't care what weight I am, as long as I'm a lean muscle machine.

Favorites

Bodyparts (Opposite Sex)

My husband's glutes, abs, and lips.

Bodyparts (Yours)

Back, Legs, Glutes

Exercises

Stepmill for my glutes! As for weight training exercises, I like them all.

Healthy Foods

Post-workout shake: 1 scoop strawberry Syntha-6 by BSN, 5 grams of L-Glutamine, 1 fruit (peach or lychee...yum!), ice, and water. Blend in the Magic Bullet. SUPER YUM!

I'm also a sucker for Vietnamese food! Vermicelli Bowls, Bahn Mi (French Bagette Sandwiches), Spring Rolls.

Oh, and sushi/sashimi!

Not So Healthy Foods

Any sushi roll that's drenched with eel sauce. I also love all flavors of Mochi ice cream. My total weakness is PUTO! (ask a Filipino and they'll explain)

Supplements

STRAWBERRY SYNTHA-6 BY BSN!!! (tastes just like strawberry Nestle Quik) YUMMMM (during non shred season)
Banana Nut Lean Dessert Protein by BSN (during shred season)
Nitrix by BSN (during shred season)
Atrophex by BSN (during shred season)
L-Glutamine
Multi-Vitamins
Move Free Joint Supplements (for that knee I injured)
Calcium
Ginko Biloba (my brain cells seem to die as I get older haha)
EFA

Hobbies

Working out, snowboarding, summer concerts, spending time with my husband, attending expos to get free stuff. Hooray to free stuff!

Magazines

Oxygen
Self

Books

Any self-help and how-to books.

Workout Music

I usually don't use an mp3 player when I work out. The headphones get all tangled up and it's annoying.