Oh It’s GO Time!!!!
Yes, I have been doing alot of freaking out lately, I know. But hormones suck! If they aren’t making us girls weepy or hungry, they are making us bloated! Just when I get really happy with my physique, a wrench gets thrown into the mix. I guess that’s why we are always ‘Under Construction’ right?
I just finished my 2nd round of hormones and I’m not happy. This water isn’t budging, but then again I had some wicked munchies!! I know — I somehow still have abs, but I’m carrying most of this water in my flanks & ass. So here’s the thing…. I was trying to look on the bright side…. Tight Curves is having a 12 week challenge starting tomorrow for their team members. So I thought PERFECT - I’m bloated, I’ll take a terrible before picture & then diet hard. I was going to be dieting anyway for the Ironman Contest, so this was all good timing. Well I had my bodyfat tested for the TC Challenge and I say to the guy - I want it to be high - Hahaha since it’s for a challenge. Well I didn’t want it to be THIS high!! 17.8% I almost fell over! I don’t look it, but Damn!! It was just with the handheld test, but still….
How depressing!! So tomorrow I will take one of those horribly lit before pictures & move forward. I am refusing to do any more rounds of hormones because I’m in two contests right now and need to be lean - my Doctor is going to LOVE me!
People outside of our ‘Community’ would see worrying about a little water weight as very Vain - I know - but WE understand that we work hard, we are dedicated and we make sacrifices — and we don’t appreciate anything messing with our bodies!! LOL
It is chicken, broc and sweet potatoes for me - OH It’s GO Time!!!!!
December 9, 2008 at 5:45 am
I hate when people say its only water weight, yes we know that but it still messes with our minds.
December 9, 2008 at 6:17 am
I can see where youre coming from as far as the hormones. I had a run in with a pretty hefty dose of Prednazone last spring. Messed me up bad. That stuff can really knock your workouts down a peg. Everyone always says take care of yourself first. Thats most important. the way I see it, working out and excercise is the best way to take care of myself. They say that while theyre munching on pork rinds and getting their bed rest to "feel better!"
December 9, 2008 at 8:24 am
Keep going strong! You know your body better than anyone. Keep your head up and keep going forward
! You rock!
December 9, 2008 at 8:39 am
Keep it up looking good.
December 9, 2008 at 1:27 pm
ahhh yes the dredded water…What a pain in the ass!!! And outsiders DON’T understand especially when you’re workin so hard towards something and water weight stumbles into the picture. Outsiders really dont understand the science of our bodies and the things we have to do get it to a certain level of damn near perfection.
Deb,you’re awesome just one small milestone you can do it!!! xoxo,b
December 9, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I’m just at the beginning of my journey but I can understand how your feeling. Just kick ass and get it done girlie. Congratulations - Your Awesome!!!!!
December 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi Deb! What sort of hormones are you on?
December 9, 2008 at 5:00 pm
You’ll do great Deb! I’m sure the BF test is inaccurate…
December 9, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hey. You are stronger than anyone on this site that i know. So as your accountability partner i command you to take that pic, look it in the face and say….I’m kicking your ass and not letting up until you are no more. Remember I’m here for you babe.
December 9, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Woohoo! You go girl!! I doubt you could take a bad picture! Your too beautiful! I’m entering that challenge as well:)
December 10, 2008 at 10:20 am
Water! Love to drink it, hate when it hangs around! You’ll do an amazing job no matter what the obstacle. Keep on keepin’ on!
December 14, 2008 at 7:13 pm
The last week and a half before my certification exam I was sicker than a dog and didn’t workout at all. I ate WAY under in calories and got dehydrated and lost muscle at an ALARMING rate! Slowly I’m getting back. My workouts for the last couple weeks have been great. And in about 3 weeks I start marathon training so my body is FREAKING out right now!
Nothing wrong with having a nice booty girl! Go with it! Your abs look DEVINE! HUGS!!! Love ya girl! You inspire the heck out of me, ALWAYS!