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Meet Lift for Life Model of the Month Nicole Weeks, an athlete whose
exceptional physique is deeply grounded in a very simple philosophy,
"There is no magic bullet".
Like many others, Nicole found herself immersed in culture of partying
and excess shortly after entering college. Ensnared by a life of
carelessness, McDonalds with a Mountain Dew chaser became her diet of
choice. Although carefree at surface level, Nicole paid a terrible price
during this period of excess as her bodyweight escalated to unhealthy
proportions and her low self esteem led her into violent and abusive
relationships. After six years on the self defeating treadmill of
indulgence and self loathing, Nicole collapsed into the black hole of
depression and felt as if she could no longer function in the world.
"Genetics don't control what I put in my mouth or if I go to the gym
versus watch TV. So don't hide behind excuses. Keep trying." |
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We come into this life with a
survival instinct, and there is an element within each of us that wants
to live, to overcome, to find purpose.
It wasn't until Nicole found
the "Body for Life" challenge by Bill Phillips that her own
survival instinct awoke from its slumber. She entered the challenge,
using weight training as a sort of therapy. As her body began to respond
to the positive stresses that she placed on it, she found herself hungry
for a deeper commitment to both her body and her mind.
She learned to make better
choices in her diet, she learned what types of training produced results
and what did not, she learned that she was capable of more than she had
ever thought possible.
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As "old demons" occasionally
came back to haunt her, Nicole learned that "life doesn't become easier
just because you start working out and eating right.
"However, I
relearned how to cope with life's difficulties more effectively and
efficiently. In the process, I lost 37 pounds of fat and gained 16
pounds of muscle, and transformed my whole life. I'm a different person
on the outside and it started by digging deep, finding the power within,
even though it seemed dim at the time, and changing my attitude,
beliefs, and self-perceptions on the inside."
"Education,
not more money spent
on pills, is your best remedy."
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As an example of the physical potential that lies within each of us, and
the awakening of the spirit that gives life a deeper meaning and
purpose, Lift for Life.com is honored to feature Nicole Ann Weeks as the
Figure Model of the Month.
Click here to read Nicole's stats: |
The Ultimate Challenge:
The words fall like a sledgehammer, and cannot be whispered softly
enough to blunt their force
"you have cancer".
Health is a birthright, yet it is also a luxury not to be taken for
granted. This was never more evident to Nicole than when she received
the devastating news that she had cervical cancer. Denial yielded to
acceptance and despair gave way to hope, and yet the first two
treatments failed.
"it was one of the most humbling times of my life to be in the hospital,
and the first time I ever confronted my mortality"
Third times the Charm!
A third, more invasive surgery was performed to remove all of the
affected tissue and this time it was successful. She had endured yet
another long night of despair, all the while longing for the sense of
"normalcy" that physical training brought her.
"I couldn't wait to get back on stage to find a sense of normalcy
again. So 6 weeks after surgery I was on stage with the IFPA Pro Figure
Competitors then right after that earning my NGA pro-card." |
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