I've always been an avid reader of magazines about muscle and fitness but I've never went after it seriously for myself. I've made the same new years resolution every year, just to give up about 2 weeks into the year. I decided that i'm tired of that and i'm going to give this everything I have, this year and for the rest of my life.
Why I Love It:
I love feeling sore after a really good workout and watching my body change as the weeks pass.
How I Stay Motivated:
Reading muscle and fitness magazines, buying new clothes (in smaller sizes!), looking at progress pictures
BB Accomplishments:
Running 2 5Ks!
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008 7:27pm
Progress Pictures
Oct 1, 2007
Jan 1, 2009
I was around 180 lbs...I thought I carried it pretty well at the time! Guess not..
I want to be strong. I want to be proud of my body instead of hiding behind false confidence. I'm tired of settling and i'm ready to go all out! I know how it feels to be doing "alright" in my exercise and eating habits, it's time to be exceptional.
What do you do before your workout to get motivated and energized?
Listen to music or read a muscle mag
- Updated Aug 8, 2008 10:25am
Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
Yes
Why or why not?
I like to involve the people closest to me in my interests and I tend to share what i'm currently excited about.
- Updated Jun 23, 2008 8:29am
What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
Take the occassional time off to rest and reassess goals. Also, being a bodyspace member and staying connected with others who are pursuing the same kind of lifestyle helps.
I am SO tired of people thinking that they have any say on how much I should weigh or what I should be eating. These so called "friends" know that i'm still overweight. Being 5'3" and 140 lbs is NOT okay. So why gang up on me at get togethers to eat cake, or cheddar hot dogs,...
yes, go to active.com, i check out the coolrunning site awesome!!!
or just go to coolrunning.com they are one in the same. great site, great tools. Let me know how its going, im 12 weeks out from country music 1/2 marathon. I plan on runnin it in 1 hr and 50-55 mins.
keep in touch. let me know how ur doin, ok? good luck and hang in there.
Hey girlie! Thanks for adding me! Good luck this year...your progress is amazing. I wish you well in your marathon. I envy people who like to run that long...10 minutes and I'm over it. LOL
1/2 marathon in 09, awesome! u can do it! which one do u plan on doing? im thinking bout Country Music again in April will start training for it im late Jan-Feb
Good Luck!!! They are fun!!!!
PS The whole thing is funner
Hey there, You are doing well I see keep doing it girl-remember it is our way of life-regardless of what Life deals to us. Thanks for the props- It inspires me to know I have inspired you. When is your half marathon? Also can I have the pleasure of using your comment to me on my website and my official myspace page? This what inspires me and those visiting my page. Thanks again Keep in touch -MJ-FitChik4Life
