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Overall Goal: By June 1, 2010 I will be less than 25% BF
Fit Status:
i've been neglecting myself and working WAY too much... outside of the gym. time to get back in. reassessing my priorites!
Motivation Level: 6/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Alicia
Sex:
Female
Age:
33
Location:
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Occupation:
Engineer
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Mar, 2006
How I Started:
I had lost about 45 lbs with Weight Watchers but was basically just a smaller fat person. Wanted to get some tone and didn't really know where to start, so I joined Curves. That got me started and then I met a friend who offered to be my workout buddy and help train me, so I joined a gym and I guess I got hooked. Now I do it on my own, with the help of magazines, friends and this site.
Why I Love It:
I like knowing that I'm doing something good for me. (I also like being able to out-do 1/2 the guys at the gym ;-) when it comes to squats and leg presses)
How I Stay Motivated:
I remind myself daily that this is a marathon, not a sprint. There is no magic pill. And I didn't put the weight ON overnight, so it won't come OFF overnight. I've also joined some great bodygroups and met some wonderful people on this site that have helped a lot!
BB Accomplishments:
Putting myself first and just getting started has been a major accomplishment. Stay tuned...
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What Alig8r Is Up To:
Nov 11, 2009
Alig8rupdated Fit Status "i've been neglecting myself and working WAY too much... outside of the gym. time to get back in. reassessing my priorites!"
Alig8rupdated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 6/10 and said: "time to regroup and focus on what's important... been way too neglectful of myself lately"
Well, the new program worked pretty well and I burned some serious calories, but we all know diet is 80% of the battle, so I decided to change my diet fairly drastically and take on Lyle McDonald's "Rapid Fat Loss" plan to drop some pounds.
Hey girl, it was nice to hear from you! How are things going? Yes, I'm still at it...it's slow, but it's happening. Haven't been able to log in as much due to work, school and family. Good luck with your goals!
As a fellow Canadian I just stopped by to wish you success as you work towards your fitness goal. Exercising and a proper nutrition program helped both myself and my wife (bodyspace: judimax) feel and look better than we ever have. If there is ever anything that I can do to be of assistance please feel free to give me a yell. I would like nothing better than to see you achieve all you dream of on your fitness journey. Stay strong, focused and determined.
That's the hard truth about being fit, it's all on you most of the time. That's what makes it so special when you do reach your goals. You have people out here who support you and inform you, but no one did the work for you. Go get your sista girl.
Sometimes you have to go at it alone. Dependance on others can be harmful. At least you know that you can depend on you and if results are not coming then its all on you.
Thanks, girl! I'm trying, it's going to be harder now that I returned to work, but I've got to push through it. How are you doing? I know you've been working a lot...how's the diet going?
