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"I want to lose bodyfat and gain muscle while still maintaining my curves and femininity :)...I want to get the body shape between a bikini and figure competitor so I can crossover between the two in the future."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Melinda (aka) Smiley (lol, seems to be unanimous on this site).
Used to work out on a regular basis in the Air Force. Since then...Between school, working the night shift (11pm-7a), commuting, and just plain excuses, I have been continuously gaining weight. Once I hit the 180's I knew that something had to change or I was going to continue with these bad habits and be up into the 200s before I knew it. I would like to get back into the 130s by working out and eating healthy.
Why I Love It:
You feel fantastic after a great workout and feel good about yourself. Almost like a type of high. I also can't wait to see my transformation and feel like myself again. Love to see the gradual changes in my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
Looking towards the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm incorporating my training in with school and trying to make my first weight loss goal of getting down to 150lbs by May 30 so that I can also wear something cute for graduation :)
Taking a look in the mirror. Very uncomfortable with myself right now. Miss being able to wear anything and still have a whole wardrobe of small clothes that I can wear (lol). People think I'm crazy that I haven't gotten rid of them. I vow to fit into them again. Also taking out previous picks of myself and imaging myself getting back to that point more toned and healthier.
My mother - I know she is looking down at me awfully upset and happy. Upset because I've gained so much weight, even when I was skinny, she warned me about eating habits. Happy, because I'm going to become a nurse, something she envisioned me doing since I was a little girl. My sunshine, Rest in peace.
My father - He's blunt, he'll tell you if your getting fat, lol. Plus, he thinks I'm joking when I tell him I'm on a diet & am going to compete in a figure competition in October. Well, dad it's on and I will show you :), Love you.
My Brother - He gained weight & well when we saw each other years later (he lives in Okinawa), he was like, "damn I thought I gained weight", lol. That was in Sept 07.
My other brother & family. I'm embarressed to even go see them. Last time I went out there I was around 140-145 and they thought I was had gained a lot of weight, lol. If they even knew. My brother does, but I will lose it before I see them. Plus he talks about how skinny he's gotten (in a bad way), so I told him "I'll give you my fat, but there's no way in hell...I'm handing over my muscle", lol.
BB Accomplishments:
Right now...Just getting my a** back in the gym (lol)
Forum Signature:
"Nothing tastes as good as thin feels".
"Screw that scale, I know I lost weight".
Last Updated: May 31, 2008 10:57am
Progress Pictures
Dec 19, 1998
Jul 18, 2008
My Before, before skinny melda pics (130lb, first pic...123lb, 2ndpic). Would like to get back down around 125-135. 125 for contest and 130-135 off-season. But with added muscle compared to these pics. Way to skinny in the dress for me. Sorry so blurry but took a pic of a pic to see the...
No, it's not me :) ...But so what I am looking for but with a little bit more muscle definition. I have decided to do a bikini and figure comp on Novebmer 1st and hoping to get here. I think my figure will end up coming out this way, so let's hope it does :) ...
I want to lose bodyfat and gain muscle while still maintaining my curves and femininity :)...I want to get the body shape between a bikini and figure competitor so I can crossover between the two in the future.
Goal (Long):
I would like to get down to 130 - 135lbs by the end of the summer. Tone every part of my body, especially the dreaded ab, butt, and thighs. I would really like to round out that butt and have some nice curvature to it.
Continue to work on running. Have never been a runner, but would like to continue on working into running in the Falmouth road race. If not 2008, definitely 2009.
I am also interested in competing. I used to love to watch the fitness competitions on tv and still have many old ones that I recorded. Will compete in the OCB Cape Cod Natural fig comp. A lot of work to be done to get my body up to par. Would like to go see a couple of competitions as well as find a trainer before I do one too.
I would like to lose fat (especially around my midsection) & gain muscle (especially definition in my arms, abs and legs).Would love to shape my butt, always been a butt girl and my butt has just gotten big, flat, and saggy. Basically I would like to transform my body to when I was younger but also add more definition to myself.
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
God there is quite a list. I would have to say Tamia (especially in the video I have of her, Officially missing you. Great legs & overall shape in that vid with great tone) & Shakira (she's got a cute shape & nice bum without being too skinny).God there is quite a list. I would have to say Tamia (especially in the video I have of her, Officially missing you. Great legs & overall shape in that vid with great tone) & Shakira (she's got a cute...more
- Updated Apr 8, 2008 3:23pm
What tricep workout has worked best for you?
Tricep kickbacks
- Updated Feb 24, 2008 8:47am
What are your secrets for making healthy food taste great?
Still working on that one. Although healthy food starts tasting better the more that you stay eating healthy. At least for me.
So yes, I am officially entering the 3wk challenge for Last Man Standing and 6wk challenge for Baby Got Back. :) ... My goals: Eat Clean the whole 3wks (no cheats) and kill the entire backside. I am talking about the back itself, glutes, and hammies. I am more conerned with seeing some changes...
Hi Melinda,
Just stopping by to cheer you on in the challenge. I also am working on an entire overhaul in the rear..lol. Love those 2 booties in your progress pic...I'll take either one. Best of luck with your competition goals.
hey girl, this is just a reminder to post your blog with goals for the challenge this friday. ANd you can visit my blog for the list of people participating and any special notes.. :) welcome to the last man standing and baby got back challenges!
The diet is the most critical part. So, you need to be sure that you can keep it clean. you will do great I am sure! ANd I am so happy you are joining us!! YAY!!! we have smiley!!!
Yes! Consider yourself signed up... and get your diet set. With only 15 weeks or so to go, you should be on a competition diet right now... there are many you can find on this site!!
Hey, Mel, Gotta new challenge going with a LOT of motivational people, and I think it may help you as you continue to diet down for your show... check out my latest blog and see what you think! Would love to have you join us!
Hey melda you look amzaing I had problem with my internet .The cable people put the wrong size cable in the ground on my property so I'm been off and on until they fix it.Keep up the great job you look incredible.
