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Not everyone has to attain the all holy six pack. Noelle explains why it isn't important to her and why it might not be to you.

Why I Don't Want Six-Pack Abs Although six-pack abs are a highly coveted physical attribute in the world of health and fitness, here's eight reasons why I don't want six-pack abs.

For the geek in all us lifters.

MrHyde had me like...

This is a great article for you ladies looking to lift, and men can get a good takeaway too.

Redefining The Female Bodybuilder Let's redefine what it means to be a female bodybuilder. If a woman lifts to build muscle, she is one. And damn proud of it.

Encourage others, and leave the negativity for the media.

Nearly every day at work I get at least one lady who comes in who wants to "lose weight", get ready for bikini season, or get in better shape. So I tell them "start by lifting heavy." "But I don't wanna get huge."

Face palm.

"Okay, so what are you doing now?" "I run 20 miles per day and eat a handful if celery and a rice cake twice per day."

Double face palm.

Read the following article ladies, you'll have rocha he the way you think about fitness and how to make those curves you want so badly.

http://www.t-nation.com/training/10-mistakes-women-make-in-the-gym

T Nation | 10 Mistakes Women Make in the Gym Women get curves by building muscle. They show those curves by losing body fat. Why then are they doing everything to make both those things so damn hard?

From today until the 26th at GNC all GNC branded items and Cellucor items are buy one get one 50% off. Remember, until the end of June the Gold Card program is $15 for two years instead of just one year. It's a good time to get in and get ready for summer.

Stepped in the ring with the champ and went toe to toe for twelve rounds. I may not have beat him but he sure as HELL DIDNT BEAT ME!!

That's how a back workout should feel. Great session with the Bulldog Caleb Rodes.

Puttin in the grind, makin boulders for shoulders with the Crazy Bulldog Caleb Rodes.

A great writeup on sugars.

Last night I met a young man who has gone through his own adventure in fitness, going from a scrawny kid in highschool to a gaining the freshman "70" in college. He decided to make a change and hit the gym hard for the next three years and made a huge change. Now he's looking to break into the fitness modeling business and has some prospects. I found his story and journey very encouraging and as soon as his fan page is up and going I will share it with all of you so that you too can be encouraged and motivated just like he was. It's all about consistency, determination, and drive.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/facebook-and-fitness-maria-kang-interview.html?mcid=weekly_nl_041314&rmid=Weekly_NL_041314&rrid=7405915

I found Maria and her "infamous" picture to be inspiring... it's nice to see what she has to say from her point of view.

Bodybuilding.com - Facebook And Fitness: Maria Kang Interview Some hail Maria Kang as an inspiration to millions around the world. Others call her an arrogant fat-shamer. We go one-on-one with the controversial Facebook fit mom.