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Late February-early March 2008, I hired a personal trainer because I was afraid of lifting weights. I had NO CLUE, AND NO DESIRE to lift weights, but I knew I needed to tone. Brett has helped me learn to lift weights correctly and I am hooked...simply hooked on lifting..the heavy weights.
Why I Love It:
The body is simply amazing, and we can mold our bodies into a beautiful work of art. I have always wanted to be an artist, but I can't draw or sculpt an object, BUT I can make my body a work of art TO MY LIKING. I can have the body beautiful AND I WILL HAVE THE BODY BEAUTIFUL....and with the help and grace of God and my dogged determination to reach one goal and make another, I will do it! That is why I love bodybuilding...I have gone from the stinkin thinkin that "I think I can" to "I know I can."
How I Stay Motivated:
I always celebrate every gain that I make. I clap for myself, I smile and tell myself good job, I love myself. Each setback that I experience I plan my comeback. But, the thing I LOVE to do most is help motivate people to become their best. I don't have secrets to my success...I share my successes cuz I want you to celebrate, clap for yourself , smile and tell yourself....dang...I am good!
BB Accomplishments:
I can do 3 sets of man pushups...in March I had a hard time doing 8 women pushups.
My core is getting stronger every week, I had the weakest abs in the gym...not anymore.
I am beginning to see cuts....yeah baby
Forum Signature:
~annette~
Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008 9:30pm
Progress Pictures
Dec 1, 2007
Aug 15, 2008
This pic was taken at the very beginning of my diet. I started out with weight watchers.
Still in the muscle building stage. I am managing to stay kinda lean as I pack on the mass. I am 132 in this pic...which is up 2 pounds....and I am clapping cuz my bodyfat is down a few percentages (22%)...so I am packing on some muscle
Doing what Thebodyguard tells me to do with my nutrition plan, training hard, and sticking to it!
Goal (Long):
I want to constantly get better with age. I do believe that age is just a number, but it can be more than a number if we let ourselves go. I want to look my best and hopefully motivate my friends and family to follow my example. So if I want to be an example, I need to do what it takes to live and look the part. I want people to say...wow she's forty-three? I always reach my goals! Having a vision is part of the plan, and I can see where I want to be. There are alot of great looking people on this site that will motivate me to be my best. And who knows what's next.
Why I like this video: I LOVE art...all kinds of art. Here are two of my favorite mimes performing to my favorite song. I LOVE THIS SONG, and when I am feeling down and don't know what to do I play this song and it encourages me. This video is my fitness for my mind video.
USAMuscle.com - Ben White Poses
Played: 64
Why I like this video: I just love the way he looks....amazingly cut up!!! Wow!!
USAMuscle.com - Johnnie Jackson
Played: 50
Why I like this video: Eye Candy...mmmm mmmm good!!!
Muscle Building Before and After vol 2 Played: 107
My nutrition sucked last week. I will just call it as i see it...it sucked. I can give you a boat load of legitimate excuses for the sucky week, but in the end, it will still be an excuse. I did not plan my meals....and even though I did not PLAN TO FAIL, bottom line is I FAILED TO...
Yes I agree with you some of the comments you get are Hilarious in a sad sort of way. And youre right they probably dont realize every time they leave one of those it shows up on the home page of Bodyspace.
Since I've started a 6week cyle on Meltdown, I haven't been on Superpump. I've noticed it in my workouts. I'll get back on it once I'm done with 4 more weeks of Meltdown. Superpump really does help me lift heavier.
signed up for kickboxing tonight. cant wait to start. i need some serious motivation.
cant wait to see the new and improved annette in person.
cya in a week or so
Mornin' Annette...yep, I feel the family tree beginning to branch out. U teaching kickboxing now? That's fabulous...are u planning training certification?
I'm just beginning my journey and I'm really inspired by your bodyspace. You have done an amazing thing! I'm going to keep following your profile to help keep me motivated. Thanks!
I kept on track until 2day. Had BBQ chicken, ribs and link sausage...:) After the pleasure, the pain kicks in 2 night...sprints/legs/abs. Leg pressed 410 lbs last night...personal best. Attained bench press of 225 for 7 reps. Feelin' strong and hot tamale! :)
