Last Visit: Yesterday, 9:19pm Last Forum Post: Nov 6, 2009 5:03am Last Photo Upload: Mar 1, 2009 3:19pm Last Profile Update: Yesterday, 8:05pm Last Blog Post: Nov 1, 2009 6:44am
Overall Goal: This former big girl did it! I rocked the stage! 1 st novice, 1st masters, 1st overall tall, followed by taking the over all title! That's right, I got my pro card!
Fit Status:
and Peak week begins....! Bring it on!
Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Sex:
Female
Age:
35
Location:
Maryland, United States
Occupation:
Happily Married Mother of 2 , AFPA Certified Group Fitness Instructor / studying for my ISSA PT Certification
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Feb, 2006
How I Started:
I needed to lose weight, started working out at home then Hubby bought me a gym membership and i have been hooked ever since.
Why I Love It:
I KNOW 1st hand now what working out can do for ones mind and body. I started out at 220lbs,41% BF and a size 18. Now i am 140,19%BF and size 4, and hoping to still be going down.
Update: I am now 131 size 2 and getting Body fat tested today!!!! body fat was tested and according to that I am 14.3%, so I am happy! It's only a number but I just wanted to make sure its still dropping!
Update: still 1lbs away from losing 95lbs, weight 126lbs size 2 (sometimes 0) and body fat tested this AM at 9.1%, again not to into the # but just making sure its going down.
Weight and Body fat are up a tad, but I am happy. I hit my goal of 95lbs gone but like the "fuller" look on me so I am up just a few lbs and 2% in Body fat. Like this much better!
July 2009 update:This was a tough year for me mentally and physically. I Signed on with a fantastic trainer (jpfit) for a few months who got my body to where I didn't think possible..I was on my way to the stage and couldn't hang so i backed out. I was tired, my muscles were cramping and I mentally as a former big girl didn't picture myself as even close to stage ready, but looking back now..I was crazy to think that! I learned a lesson through that though..To never compare yourself to others! Be the best you! Not self doubt because someone is progressing faster or has better arm definition! Rock out who you are!!!
I stoped my training w/JP and proceded to try every thing out there as far as workouts or eating plans and all I did is make myself sick! Killed it with weights, cardio and teaching my classes and never listened to my body, until I was so sick and in Johns hopkins for 4 days.. I became hypoglycemic, didn't know and just kept pushing my body which in turn pushed back and flared my Celiac disease, so whatever my food intake was my body didn't absorb any of the nutrients..I was a mess! After a few weeks of feeling sorry for myself, i got back at it and with the help of JPFit I got back on track the healthy way...I learned my lesson and am going it alone now as I have to learn for myself.(many thanks to JPFIT for such an amazing job! He knows his stuff!!!) I am starting back at leaning down now from a healthy 144lbs, its hard mentally to know that I weight that, but Im still a size 4 and better yet Im happy! Yes, I have to start leaning out cause I wan't to show this hard earned muscle off, but I have my eye on a contest date in the future so until I have to start prep for my contest prep...lol! I am just going to be happy and healthy! And this time as long as my body lets me, I WILL MAKE THE STAGE!!!
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing my body change, and knowing that it's me that's making that happen!!!!
I love the saying..."nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!" Sometimes I have to disagree though, cause Peanut M&M's taste pretty darn good!!!!!
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2009 9:14am
What MGG98 Is Up To:
Nov 21, 2009
MGG98changed Overall Goal: "This former big girl did it! I rocked the stage! 1 st novice, 1st masters, 1st overall tall, followed by taking the over all title! That's right, I got my pro card!."
This former big girl did it! I rocked the stage! 1 st novice, 1st masters, 1st overall tall, followed by taking the over all title! That's right, I got my pro card!
Because she did it! She set her sights on what she wanted and she acheived it. Better yet, she motivates others by sharing her story and is proof that it can be done.
Im here with just 3 more weeks till my first figure comp. And I am soooo excited! And Sooooo nervous! Im scared Im not "lean" enough, im scared Im gonna cramp on stage and Im scared im gonna be sick to my stomach from nerves..... But Im so excited...
OMG! Congratulations girl!! I knew you were going to ROCK the stage! You should be soooo proud of yourself- you have accompished so much. You're truly an inspiration :)
Congratulations on your win and for earning your pro card!!! Great work! Enjoy!
Laura Stottlemyerguest
Yesterday, 5:24pm
OMG!!! Mende, I just got word of your incredible fitness competition results!! FIRST PLACE!!! You have got to be so incredibly proud of yourself!! Can't wait to read all the details! You are so beyond inspirational!!! Way to crush the competition! I knew you'd do well!!
Laura
I wanted to say that you look absolutely amazing! You have the body that so many want but are not willing to work to develop. You should be complimented on your dedication, determination as well as achievements. You are a fantastic inspiration to so many others. You are proof that so many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they become inevitable.
Well, today is our big day. Go and rock that stage and show your stuff. you've come a long way and i know that you will do will. Can't wit to hear about your experience. Bless you!
'Chelle
lol! I think some apprehension keeps one humble so that helps in the long run, lol! Just remember how far you've come and walking on that stage is the frosting on the cake you get to eat after the show!! :)
