Carmen Dwyer's Page

I Joined the Body Proud Community to

Showcase my Body Proud Physique on the FAME World Tour competition stage

My Background // My 'Story"

My whole life I struggled with an eating disorder and body dismorphic disorder. I was never really able to participate in any activities growing up due to a severe kneee injury. However, I always wanted to be fit and look like the supermodels in magazines. I started competing in figure competitions in July of 2008.
I always tried to maintain a healthy diet and ran 4-5 miles a day with abs and push ups. Yes, that was the extent of my fitness until last year.
2008 was my year to shine...I joined my local gym and started working out then one day I was asked if I would be interesed in competing....No way!!! I said...I will do the diet and see where it takes me.
Well, my friends...4 weeks later saw the most amazing transformation in my body and I never want to look back.
For the first time in 25 years, I looked in the mirror and LOVED what I saw. I fell in love with my body again and I found the greatest passion ever...for maintaining a clean diet and weight training. Staying fit has helped me overcome many fears and struggles. Iwas able to overcome anxiety disorder that I have been battling for 8 years and of course it helped me build great confidence. I never thought I could be where I am today, physically, mentally and emotionally. I owe it all to the people who have helped me in the last year and of course to myself; my dedication, commitment, determination and persererance to staying healthy and fit.
I am currently taking a course on fitness and nutrition, so that I may share my experience and knoweldge with others.
I am living proof that if you believe in yourself and have the drive and determination anything is possilbe.

Profession

Corporate Job

My Body Proud Beliefs:

To continue to work on improving my physique through proper diet and training. To help inspire others who share the same challenges and goals as I do
I believe in everyone being the best that they can be.
Dream It! Believe It!, Deserve It! Get It!

My Most Proud Moments // My Claim to 'FAME':

NPC NewEngland - July 12, 2008
Figure Novice - 2nd place
Figure 35+ - 2nd place

WBFF - September 20, 2008
Figure 35+ - 2nd place

BLNPA - October 18, 2008
Figure Novice - 1st Place
Figure Classic - 1 Place
Figure Open Short - 1 Place
Overall - 1st Place
Photoshoots:
Joel Roberts - Fitness
MJM Photography - Model

My Prime Body Proud Goals:

Increase My Confidence, Improve my Health, Increase My Strength, Become a Role Model to My Children & Family, Feel Better about Myself, Compete in Physique Showcase Events, Sculpt My Physique, Be an Inspiration to Others, Get Discovered - TV, Magazines, Sponsorship, Gain Exposure

Timeframe &/or Plan to Reach My Body Proud Goals

Everyday I wake up I commit myself to working hard and by doing that I am one day closer to reaching my optimum goal.
To gain confidence, have a great looking physique and inspire others through my commitment and dedication to this sport.

I Am Looking for Advice On:

Getting my legs and glutes in better shape

Job Description // Shameless Plug for My Products or Services :-)

I am a General Manager/Director of Operations for a local Dunkin' Donuts franchise. I love my job. I consider myself a great leader. My job allows me to motivate and inspire others to be the best that they can be.

Status

single, looking for friendship

My Philosophy on Nutrition, Physical Fitness &/or Focused Thinking:

I realized that in order to get the physique I wanted the number 1 and most important was what type of food I put in my body. Without the proper nutrition; part of getting the physique is 80% diet and 20% training.
Reaching my goal has helped me build great confidence and has helped me inspire others.

My Dietary &/or Training Routine:

I eat clean everyday. 6-8 small meals a day that consist of protein and complex carbs. I train 6 days a week concentrating on one body part per day and work my abs 3 times a week.

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