These Ones Go Out To The Ones I Love. (We are ALL works in progress.)
I want to give thanks to the supporters in my life who have helped me to get to where I am today.
My husband John, for working so hard, and supporting me so patiently while I recovered my body and my life.
My three daughters, Shandra, Neva, & Zaelia, who have given up "Martyr Mommy" in the name of "regular old imperfect mommy". I am a woman learning to practice self love and acceptance, and hopefully teaching them to do the same.
I also want to thank Bodyspace, and all of my friends on this website, who have been there with me, watching me change and grow, accepting me unconditionally, inside and out, for the past year +.
You are all my super heros.
Depending upon scales, I was either up 1 lb this week, or remained the same. I will take the remained the same thanks so much. 
The good news being, that according to the Tanita Scale, I am down from 24% bodyfat beginning of this contest to 20.5% bodyfat today! (I was 21.% last week.)
I relented this week. I had a cheat day. And then I had another. 2 cheat days…Nothing too horrific. Just a few shots of tequila, a half gallon of icecream, (NO FAT! LOW SUGAR!),…a half quart of salsa, and about 20 packs of gum.
I am ready to start anew. I am ready to look to the stars.
Progress pics, Jan 31, 2008.
Artistic shots this week. Next week I will return to the side by sides.
Ready?….
Are you sure???….
Are you REALLY, REALLY, SURE?????
Alrighty then!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! WE ARE ALL WINNERS! (AND GREAT BIG LOSERS!)
Post by: Maddi
January 30, 2008 - 11:39 pm MST at 11:39 pm
You are doing great dear! Congratulations on all you have accomplished, hope you enjoyed the shots and ice cream as well. I know John must be all to happy, can’t wait to see your new pics. You never answered
reading me that book by the way..LOL
January 31, 2008 - 3:33 am MST at 3:33 am
Maddi…simple beautiful. I know your are flaunting those beautiful feminine arms just to tease me. I cant wait to get mine back into shape. I am glad we are both being losers together. Keep it up.
January 31, 2008 - 4:26 am MST at 4:26 am
MMMM, tequila… oh right, focus - Maddi, you look awesome, and yes, I’m jealous of those delts especially!! VERY cute bikini, too
January 31, 2008 - 5:30 am MST at 5:30 am
Thanks Porgue & PixiGlitter! Yes, overall, for drinking tequila, I did pretty good. I drank shots with water, and NO WAFFLE HOUSE afterwards!
Steph…I am HONOURED to be in this contest with you. You continue to bring excellence week after week. Your hard work and video clips inspire me. Lifting the heavy weights as you do…your arms are going to be ABSOLUTELY SMOKING! You have absolute FOCUS.
January 31, 2008 - 5:31 am MST at 5:31 am
wow, that’s a stunning physique! Brilliant work on the bodyfat dropping while boosting your lean mass: that’s very hard to do and indicative of your strong commitment to training.
January 31, 2008 - 5:50 am MST at 5:50 am
Thanks Duckie! You MADE my morning! How is your training going?
January 31, 2008 - 8:37 am MST at 8:37 am
looking good maddi.
"Just a few shots of tequila, a half gallon of icecream, (NO FAT! LOW SUGAR!),…a half quart of salsa"
That had me cracking up. What the hell are you putting all that salsa on - salsa ice cream the new maddi special.
Keep up the good work.
January 31, 2008 - 9:39 am MST at 9:39 am
Thanks Isaac. The salsa goes over chicken breast. I need SOMETHING to keep me from gagging. It is getting easier…
January 31, 2008 - 11:17 am MST at 11:17 am
Maddi you are glowing !!! Great photographs and what a fantastic attitude!
February 1, 2008 - 6:18 am MST at 6:18 am
You look absolutely fabulous Maddi! You are truly dedicated to this and it shows! You are an inspiration to us all! You rock!
February 1, 2008 - 11:06 am MST at 11:06 am
Thank you so much Athena and Blsmith! You have NO IDEA how much positive energy, enthusiam, and gumption to go farther I get from your comments! THANK YOU!!!