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I spent 2008 going from overweight to normal weight. Eating healthy, tracking calories, exercising regularly. For 2009 I want to become stronger, lower my body fat, and educate myself even more with all things fitness/nutrition.
I've done Jillian Michaels "Making the Cut" and I'm currently doing "New Rules of Lifting for Women." I finished stage 3 and I'm taking a break before stage 4.
Why I Love It:
I love the way it makes me feel and look.
How I Stay Motivated:
Compliments, Feeling good and feeling healthy, and my progress keeps me motivated. Even if it's slow sometimes, I like to look at old pictures and compare them to now and know that I'm doing something good for myself. I also like helping other people and inspiring them to better themselves.
BB Accomplishments:
Finishing Jillian Michaels "making the cut." But i'm still working on "major" accomplishments.
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Last Updated: Jul 27, 2009 1:21pm
What melodymamba Is Up To:
Dec 3, 2009
melodymambachanged Weight from 145 lbs. to 143 lbs., a 2 lb. loss in 52 days
I want 18% body fat (i'm not even sure how this will look on me, when I get to my goal I will know, but I want to be tight and lean)
Goal (Long):
I'm trying to lose fat while maintain muscle which is difficult, but slow and steady is working out fine for me. I'm not in any hurry, I'm happy with my body, but I'm hoping to reach this goal by the end of 2009 (140lbs). I also want to be tight by summer 2010 (130lbs.)
Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
Yes
Why or why not?
The encouragment keeps me motivated
- Updated Oct 12, 2009 10:55am
What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
Make small goals to reach, but have a large overall goal for the future that way even if you come close to reaching it, you've accomplished a lot. Take progress pics to see how your body is changing, buy flattering clothes as rewards to make you feel good about yourself (if you keep wearing those baggy clothes, no one will notice.) Make small goals to reach, but have a large overall goal for the future that way even if you come close to reaching it, you've accomplished a lot. Take progress pics to see how your body is changing, ...more
Thats too bad. I realize how frustrating it can be with an injury. I had to lay off a lot due to my back injury. Patience is a good quality to have in the gym :-)
