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"Working on shredding and preparing for my first 5k. on May 31st. Workin' up a sweat. Feelin' good! Proud to say I've been chocolate free for 33 days. In 37 days of shredding I've lost 13 lbs. Woo hoo, on my way to having a fit body!!!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Louann
Sex:
Female
Age:
47
Location:
United States
Occupation:
housewife and mother of 3
Personal Website:
Gym:
Gold's Gym
Gym Location:
PA
When I Started:
Aug, 2006
How I Started:
I started working out about Nov. of 2006 after I lost 20lbs. I want to continue loosing weight and also want to be toned and defined.
Why I Love It:
I look better than I have since I started having children. That was about 16 years ago. I was always tired and avoided physical activity as much as possible. I am still on a journey and learning as I go. I want to continue to do more with body building. I want to have some muscle definition and to be tight and toned. Most of all I think it'd be cool to have a 6-pack like my 12 year old daughter who is in gymnastics. I had to kill some time the past couple of days and I walked/jogged 10 miles yesterday and 8 miles today. I am still amazed that it is me doing this. I normally do about 4 miles a day and half of it is jogging.
How I Stay Motivated:
I don't always. But when I get to a tough spot I hang in there till I find the determination to go on. I worked so hard to loose 40lbs. since Aug. and refuse to go back up in weight again. People are starting to notice and comment on my weight loss. Last night a friend called me "slim"! How great that felt! Another way to keep motivated for me is to go shopping for the next size smaller jeans and other clothes. I love to shop now that I am smaller, so much more selection. I have also been to the hair dresser a few times for haircuts, a perm and highlighting. That also makes me feel better about how I look and helps me to keep on working hard.
BB Accomplishments:
I don't have any major accomplishments yet. I don't plan on doing shows or contests or anything like that. I just want to look and feel good. But I have so much to learn and it all seems a bit overwhelming right now. One of my biggest goals is to someday say "I have a 6-pack!"
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Last Updated: Jan 9, 2008 11:29am
Progress Pictures
Aug 15, 2006
Apr 30, 2008
This was right before I decided enough was enough and it was time to get healthy. I was uncomfortable and unhappy. It was taken Aug. 2006.
4-30-08 Hard to show this pic..... but felt I needed to in order to show true progress in a month or two.
Working on shredding and preparing for my first 5k. on May 31st. Workin' up a sweat. Feelin' good! Proud to say I've been chocolate free for 33 days. In 37 days of shredding I've lost 13 lbs. Woo hoo, on my way to having a fit body!!!
Goal (Long):
With a small stature of 4'9" my excess weight showed up quickly. When I felt like it was hard to breathe and felt like I had to waddle when I walked I weighed myself. I was getting close to 200 lbs. I knew it was time to stop gaining weight. I have lost 40lbs. since Aug. 2006 and I want to loose 40lbs. more by Nov. 2007. I also want to start a weight lifting workout in order to tone and tighten as I go. I would like some definition of muscles and also a six pack. I want to stay active and feel good and be healthy. I look forward to feeling good enough to go swimming with my little girls and look good in a bathing suit!
I started running about 5 wks. ago. Mostly I run on the treadmill but a couple times a week I run outside on the blacktop which is very hard for me. My right leg has started hurting and the past week it's been getting worse. Monday I did my first double run... 3.1 miles in morning and then the...
definitely not the oldies the gym plays in the A.M.
Supplements:
BodyTech Tetrabolic Protein Shake - Matrix of Micellar Casein & Whey Proteins was looking for the blend of Casein and Whey proteins - most shakes don't have these combined at...
dang i better start wiping up thingsj/k,i feel to good to mess my new being up,it actually looks like i lost weight,soooooin the words of the great rage "wooooo hooo"
mama_rage
STOP,MOVE AWAY FROM THE EVIL CHOCOLATE,OR I WILL EAT ALL MY CHEETOS, THE MOVIE IS GREAT THE REST IS GREAT,BUT STAY AWAY FROM MR.STICK TO YOUR WAIST CHOC
GRAP A FRUIT
MAMA_RAGE
sorry to hear of your pain ,need a medic lol,i know a rally good one,i wont be doing anything today i have three young ones so my legs will be screaming to run,you take it easy and heal up ,
mama_rage
Best of luck on your 5K. I have one this Sat...I've really been hitting my workouts hard...5K is a great sprint (lol) it may feel like distance, but after a couple you'll be hooked and the treats after are well deserved! I'll keep up with you on how things go :)
i cheated thou, i ran between two guys and felt like as if i were there pace and didnt quit,and then went pool walking for my stretch time,in there i do arm weights,and love that to,tonight for dinner,turkey legs,yummmm,only 50 calories,and salad....
i gave up all soda,dont miss it, used to love it,gave up fast foods, but after i changed my eating habits some stuff(not CHEETOS)just tasted different,also dont eat breads,so i just need to move my body parts to go with not eating,mama_rage
g-morning,feelin good today ,think all the bad stuff left, have that meeting today and let out some anxiety at rec after, have a great day, and no hangover lol.
mama_rage
