T-Bomb's Transformation: 200lbs Pregnant to Bikini Competitor
My name is Tammy, but everyone calls me T-Bomb. I am 33 years old from New Orleans, LA. I was always inspired by the dedication of the fitness athletes, but never really put 100% into my own training until I had my first child. I was always a skinny girl who never had to watch what I ate, so I never had any real motivation to get into better shape. But all that changed when I got pregnant in January of 2009. I gained nearly 65 pounds and weighed close to 200 pounds the day I came home from the hospital (Sept 2009). While I was big and pregnant, I attended my first bodybuilding competition and was in awe of the athletes. That was the same night I met my soon to be coach - IFBB figure Pro Danielle Kifer. I went home that night and looked her up on the Internet. She had a team of girls - Pink Muscle that I was inspired by and I knew as soon as the doctor gave me the ok I would hire her. I did just that in December of 2009. She started me on a plan to lose weight and it took off from there.
I was very motivated by team Pink Muscle. The team support and camaraderie goes a long way in keeping one motivated. We are always doing something as a group, be it training, attending events or just socializing with some dinner and dancing. By August of 2010, I was ready to enter my first bikini competition - The Heart of Dixie in Mobile, AL where I took 3rd place in the medium class. After that show I took an off season to build some muscle and in hopes of coming back this year to compete in the figure class. I don't feel like I am quite ready for figure so I am sticking with bikini for one more season. I competed in the Camellia Championships in which I placed third in the short class. My most recent show was this past weekend - The Power Shack where I took 2nd in the tall class! My next show I plan to go back to where it all started - The Heart of Dixie in 3 weeks! I am way more prepared and more confident than ever!
This "fit" lifestyle absolutely changed my life. I don't know what I'd do without having this as part of me. From all the friends I've met, to the knowledge I've gained and am still gaining. There's no turning back...just moving forward! Please pick up the August 2011 issue of Muscle & Body Magazine where I have a one page spread on my transformation. I also have a blurb on the cover!
The BEST thing that has come from all this is the people who "I" now inspire. I get so many messages from people on how I have changed their lives for the better.. How cool is that!? They motivate me to be better and lead by example. I am on the move and don't plan on stopping anytime soon!
T-Bomb
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