Taralee Muhli

How Did You Get Started?

I have always been athletic, beginning with playing basketball through out elementary school, junior high and high school. At 18 years old I started lifting weights and have always lifted. I subscribed to various magazines such as Muscle and Fitness and Oxygen and always admired the Figure Competitors and wished someday I could do that, but never knew where to begin. Advancing to September 2008, I had lost touch with a friend for two years and I received an email from her titled "Before and After". Her before picture was 240 lbs at 5'3".

Her after picture, she was on stage competing in a figure competition! She found the person that could get her there and immediately hired her trainer. I was off and running. It was the hardest thing I had ever done, but I have now competed in two figure competitions, place 4th my first and 3rd my second show and am now focusing on another show in April 2010!

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Taralee Muhli.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Bulking:

Monday: Legs
• Lunges: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Hack Squat: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Calf Raises: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Donkey Raises: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Leg Extensions: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Single Leg Squat: 4 sets of 15 reps

Tuesday: Chest & Back

• Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Straight Arm Cable Pulldown: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Machine Flyes: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Lat Pull Down: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Bench Press: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• One-Arm Seated Row: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Decline Push-Ups: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Bent Over Barbell Row: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Wednesday: Biceps Triceps & Shoulders

• Dips: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Cable Crossovers: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Hammer Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Overhead Cable Extension: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Machine Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Lateral Raise: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Barbell Curls: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Overhead Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Front Raise: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
• Rear Delt Flyes: 4 sets of 10-12 reps

Thursday: Rest
Friday: Repeat Monday
Saturday: Repeat Tuesday
Sunday: Rest

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Taralee Muhli.

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

• 7 Oz Red Potato
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder
• ? Cup Oatmeal
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder
• 3 Oz Protein
• ? C Rice
• 2 Cup Veggies
• 3 Oz Protein
• ? C Rice
• 2 Cup Veggies
• Heart Of Romaine
• 4 Oz Protein
• 1 Tbs Peanut Butter
• 1 Scoop Protein

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Taralee Muhli.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

Nature's Best Isopure.

Why Do You Love Fitness?

I love being in the best shape of my life, I am only living once. I love challenging myself and I like the idea that I am the only one that can get me to my goal. There are no obstacles but myself.

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

Remembering how I feel when I am in the best shape of my life.

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What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

Knowing I wanted to do this my entire life and now is my chance!

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

I will continue to compete in local competitions. I don't plan on going for a Pro card, I also have a demanding full-time job and I like the local competitions.

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What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors?

Don't give up, don't ever give up, keep going, keep showing up, and take it one day at a time.

Who Are Your Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders?

• Cory Everson
• Rachel McLish
• Monica Brant-Peckham

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

I like the friends I've made on BodySpace. Before working out I go to my profile and others to get motivated.

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More Profiles:

:: Current Fitness Competitor Of The Week.
:: Other Previous Fitness Competitors Of The Week.
:: Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Over 40 Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Teen Bodybuilder Of The Week.

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