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"I am working to lose at least 50 lbs of fat within the next year and become as strong as I possibly can. I am working to transform my life and it's quality."
Every since I was little girl I remember loving the look of muscles. I remember watching Conan the Barbarian, Commando and Red Sonja thinking I was going to marry Arnie. (I still love you baby)
I've always wanted to be active, it was not reinforced in my family AT ALL so when I grew up and gained weight(inevitable w/ all the soul food and no exercise), I naturally leaned towards weight training as a way to achieve the look that I've always admired.
Why I Love It:
It changes my mood and attitude drastically. I've found a peace and self confidence in being healthy. When I'm not I feel out of control and depressed.
Gosh and when I'm able to finish some things I didn't think I would be able to do I feel like the ish!
How I Stay Motivated:
I guess just staying on the grind. Making it thru each day making my workout and getting all my meals motivates me. When I miss something I get kinda in the dumps about it. Since I've been on bodyspace this place has been a real motivator. Also, setting myself up for events keeps me looking toward the future. I don't want to be the fattest arse there like I have been in the past so it motivates me to keep it up. I don't know ...still figuring this one out. I think I need to keep myself in scheduled events and make it kind of a social thing too.
BB Accomplishments:
no great accomplishments yet
Forum Signature:
Doin' Work
Last Updated: Mar 22, 2008 11:21am
Progress Pictures
Mar 17, 2008
Apr 21, 2008
dang! it is so time for a change
I can notice the most change in comparing the front progress pics. my thighs and love handies look smaller- lol
I am working to lose at least 50 lbs of fat within the next year and become as strong as I possibly can. I am working to transform my life and it's quality.
Goal (Long):
Ultimately I want this lifestyle to become a natural 2nd nature to me. I would like to obtain my certification for personal training and live a more active fit, free life where I can wear what i want without hesitation do what I want with my body without limitation and feel completely comfortable and confident in my own skin again.
As for specifics I'm looking forward to tight legs, ab muscles that show, shoulder caps and a bicep peak :-)
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
It depends on what the grunt sounds like. Sometimes it really does help you eeek out those reps
- Updated Apr 1, 2008 1:48pm
Do you socialize while at the gym?
Sometimes
- Updated Apr 1, 2008 1:48pm
What type of outfit do you usually wear when you workout? Why?
Stretch pants/caprii's and a cute fitted tshirt w/ matching sneakers. Its comfy. I don't like to look dumpy just because I'm at gym. I'm a cute gym goer if I don't say so myself.
and the next two weeks. I have been out of order here for a minute. Of course I've had a lot going on. I got my one way ticket to Italy and now I'm in a hussle to get the rest of everything done before I head out. Nevertheless, I am hanging onto my workouts. Diet is good and fresh.
It is so nice to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment!! Still chipping away too. Read your blogg and made a comment. Happy 4th and stay focused and beautiful!
Hey! Hey! Long time no talk! :-) I understand the being busy. I love Cali! Make sure you try to watch your diet, the workout is difficult during traveling, but the diet you can control better. I'm doing well. I trying to get refocused and develop new initiatives. Travel safe and I'll check on you in a couple of days.
Girl...you know....gotta have dem cheat days....I am on the squeeky clean diet thing...but I look forward to my cheat day...and I eat...and don't look back. Keep up the great work GF.
