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::Results The Bombshell Next Door
Tammy “T-Bomb” Ramos gained 65 lb after giving birth. Nowshe’s an NPC Bikini competitor. Here’s howshewent from baby momma to babe. BY TAMMY RAMOS
Tammy Ramos Age: 33 Hometown: Luling, La. Weight Before: 188 lb Weight Now: 122 lb Tammy’s Advice: “Take small steps, reach each little goal, and eventually the big goal you are trying to achieve will become a reality. ”
Danielle Kifer, an IFBB figure competitor. Danielle had me doing five days of cardio and four days ofweights everyweek. She also put me on a healthy diet. Cutting out junk food alone probably did most of the work, but having my trainer keep me on awell-balanced meal plan was what really helped me drop theweight. NowI honestly can’t see howI lived a
MY NAME IS TAMMY RAMOS, BUT EVERYONE calls meT-Bomb. I’man NPC Bikini competitor but hope to venture into the figure class once I put on more muscle. I am also studying for my certification in personal training, so I can help and motivate others like so many people did for me on my fitness journey. Looking back now, it’s hard to believe it myself. Prior tomypregnancy, I had no reason to be con-
cerned about living a healthy lifestyle. I had always been skinny and never had to watch what I ate. I rarely, if ever, stepped foot in the gym. I ate whatever I wanted (nachos, pizza, burgers) and didn’t think of the consequences. But age and having a baby made it finally catch up tome. After I had my baby, I continued my poor lifestyle habits, and my weight spiraled
out of control: I was 65 lb heavier than before I was pregnant! I looked at myself and realized I wasn’t the same person I used to be. Always tired, grouchy and overall unpleasant, I knew I had to do something. My husband has been in the fitness field for several years, so he got me started.He encouraged me to get a professional to guide me, so I hired a personal trainer named
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life without the gym. I’mso much more energized, and my moods are brighter. I conquer the daily challenges that life throws at me much more easily now. One of the best aspects ofmyroad to
fitness is the people I’vemet who have the same interests and lifestyle. Everyone feeds off each other’s victories, no matter howsmall. It’s a built-in support system. If I can do it, anyone can.Here’s my
advice:Take small steps, reach each little goal, and eventually the big goal you are trying to achieve will become a reality. Commit to a healthy lifestyle, and your overall life will be much more rewarding. Truthfully, it was not an easy road,
and it still isn’t. But it’s a path that brings me happiness and everlasting friendships with people who have helped me along the way. Today I am stronger and more devoted than ever!
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