At the age of 18 years, I became pregnant with my beautiful Carrera. I intended to be fit during the pregnancy, until a very sever car accident made me unable to continue working out for months. I kept eating as I desired and I am a person that never owned a weight scale so I didn't see the immense weight gain until my 6 month checkup. The doctor asked how I was feeling and said I was gaining more weight than normal but that was ok seeing as the baby was healthy and right on track. He didn't tell me to change my diet, which at the time consisted of pizza, soda, and tons of bread. I ended up being 2 weeks overdue and going from 98lbs~ pre pregnancy to over 180lbs term!!! WOW huge gain!!!

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Amy Fetzer.

I didn't start working out until I moved to a small town in Colorado and took up jogging. Seeing as I still didn't own a scale, I can tell by looking in photos. My weight dramatically decreased. I later gained 40lbs back when I met and married my wonderful husband of 4 years now. I tried eating like he does and it seems he has a much better metabolism than myself as he remained fit and I gained swiftly!

I saw a photo of myself and decided that I was very disappointed with my appearance, so I decided it was time for change. I started with a kickboxing class two nights a week with no change in diet. When I got serious about fitness, I realized that diet was more important than ever!

I picked up a copy of my 1st Oxygen magazine in Feb of 2010 and I saw a woman who is now one of my body role models - Stacey Oster Thompson - who even went to the same high school as I did. I saw how she wasn't just thin, but tone and I saw that muscles were sexy. So I hit the weight room with some tips from Bodybuilding.com and Oxygen Magazine which have blossomed over the course of a year into a great workout routine.

In 2010, I made the decision to enter a Bikini Competition in the NPC (National Physique Committee). So, now my new goal was to decrease my body fat percentage and increase my lean muscle mass.

I started with a 6-day-a-week cardio regimen and a 4-day-a-week weight training program! I became a "gym junkie"!

I saw the weight come off and I entered my first competition in August of 2010 "The Warrior Classic". I had a great experience; I didn't place, but I found a new love in competing.

I am planning on doing my 2nd show in April of 2011. I am now honored to be a sponsored athlete for needtobuildmuscle.com and proudly use their supplements. I also take great pride in my modeling which, after I became fit again, has taken off like a rocket! I began modeling for Serenity Fine Clothing in 2008, after my initial weight loss, and regained my confidence.

I feel truly blessed every day to be so driven in my pursuit of fitness! I have a very supportive family that believes in me and my ability to reach my goals. Thank you for reading and I hope this inspires someone else.

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Amy Fetzer.

Monday: Cardio/Chest/Back/Abs

• Cardio: 60 min incline on treadmill
• Bench press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Superset:
  
  Incline barbell bench press: 3 sets of 10 reps
  Decline flyes: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Hanging ab raise: 5 sets of 15 reps
• Yoga ball rollout: 5 sets of 25 reps
• Weighted twist: 5 sets of 45 reps
• Bicycle: 3 sets of 25 reps
• In and outs: 3 sets of 25 reps
• Plank and side planks: 3 sets of 30 sec holds each
• Weighted Back extension: 5 sets of 15 reps

Tuesday: Cardio/Back/Legs

• Cardio: 7am, 45 min on cross trainer
• Squats: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Deadlift: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Calf raises: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Leg extension: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Lunges with dumbbells: 3 sets of 12 reps

Wednesday: Cardio/Shoulders/Back/Triceps

• Cardio: 60 min 15% incline on treadmill with sprint intervals for 30 sec at 6 mph
• Lat pulldown: 3 sets of 12 reps
• Barbell curls: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
• Military press: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Bent-over row: 3 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell kickbacks: 3 sets of 10 reps

Thursday: Cardio/Abs/Back

• Cardio: 55 min intervals on elliptical
• Plank and side planks: 3 sets of 30 sec holds each
• Sit-ups: 3 sets each 12 reps
• Pull-ups: 3 sets each 12 reps

Friday: Cardio/Back/Legs

• Cardio: 60 min 15% incline on treadmill with sprint intervals for 30 sec at 6 mph
• Back extensions: 4 sets of 12 reps
• Weighted Walking lunges: 40 steps
• P-90X Ab Ripper X

Saturday: Cardio only

• 30 min on cross trainer or swimming

Sunday: Off

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Amy Fetzer.

Meal 1: Post Cardio

• 1/2 cup oats cooked with 1 tsp honey and cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• 1 banana

Meal 2:

• 2 scoops whey protein
• 1/2 cup blueberries

Meal 3:

• 5oz grilled chicken breast, salmon, or tilapia with lemon
• 1/2 medium baked sweet potato or 1/3 cup brown rice

Meal 4:

• 6oz grilled halibut, chicken or salmon
• 1 cup steamed asparagus

Meal 5: Before Bed

• 1 tsp 100% organic peanut butter
• 1 banana

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Amy Fetzer.

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

Continued support from my loving husband, and images of my fellow competitors and fitness models!

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

Knowing I could if I just really tried rather than saying I would.

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Amy Fetzer.

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

My BodySpace to track progress, the store of course, and the Nutrition & Training sections too.