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Was tired of being lazy and a bit overweigt for my size. I knew I could have a better body but I was just not motivated enough back then. I saw a tv bit about Body for Life, bought the book and from Sep/'00 to Jan/'01 I went from 152 lbs to 134 lbs!! Since then I have increased my fitness level and probably added years to my life! :)
Why I Love It:
I love strength training because it makes me feel very empowered as a woman. I have NO desire to be a stick skinny model (not like I have that body type anyway!) with toothpick arms and twiggy legs. I also love to run and have done 1 marathon, 5 half marathons, a 20k, multiple 10k's & 5k's, a sprint triathlon and a duathlon. Oh and my one and only Figure show back in May of 2004.
How I Stay Motivated:
Being competitive - either against myself or others. I love to enter road races - it really pushes me to be the runner I know I can be. I also stay motivated by thinking of the great example I am showing my 13 yr old son!
BB Accomplishments:
Added a lot of lean mass to my frame and having the guts to give the Figure show a try! I really look at my marathon as a HUGE accomplishment! There are plenty of times I can't even imagine that I ran for almost 4 hours at once!
Forum Signature:
"Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live."
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2007 9:25am
Progress Pictures
May 22, 2004
Aug 29, 2007
She is now Pro! She was a very sweet gal and took first in the show!
Not too bad up top but it's that pooch around my button that won't go away without a fight!
Ah, Tuesday (at least it's not Monday anymore!) and I sit here at my desk at work, bored again. I don't do a whole lot during the day except sit on my butt and I think I just may go crazy one day here soon! I am a girl that likes to be busy and go go go and this job completely prevents...
Disown you!! Never! I thought of you Saturday actually! U know that breaking benjamin concert was in
o-town. I was hoping to make it, but i didnt get too. I think there was a natural bb comp in the same place in the afternoon too. I was hoping to go to both, but didnt get too.. : (
Srtick with it Laurie! You seem to be 'dialing in' on the "formula". You already have the tough elements figured out so be patient and u'll be yelling "EUREKA!" down the streets. *smile*
I am great. Been training hard and making some progress. I have been really busy w/ work and starting my own company. This weekend was good. Went to the beach got some sun and just enjoyed my day off. U?
