amysuds’s BodyBlog

This new body group idea has me very excited! Our group plans on keeping each other motivated….also to share ideas, exercises, recipes and support . Any moms out there…feel free to join in the group! Just go to the main body group page.

Usually I find myself setting goals at this time of year. I do alot of reflecting on what I may or may not have accomplished too. Most importantly, I am feeling most grateful for my prayers being answered as I celebrate my two year sobriety. I would not be the person I am right now if I was still living that nightmare. Apparantly, I took a very early interest in tossing back a beer too as I found this pic of me today. I feel very fortunate and blessed to have the strength to fight this terrible disease. As the new year approaches, I am looking forward to staying healthy . By utilizing all aspects of training, I am managing to keep my self esteem up somewhat and feel a sense of accomplishment. In 2009, I plan to bring my best physique to the stage…and more importantly, love the person I have become.

The empire being my body that is. The first few days after my competition were no problem. I didn’t gain any weight and I wasn’t really hungry. Then…my body kinda freaked out on me! Carb cravings are ridiculous. I have been eating clean for a long time now and have not experienced anything like this. I know my body likes to maintain a weight around 137-140. I guess all the stress I put it through for contest prep screwed me up. Anyways, I have to remember that I weighed 209 once when I was pregnant. My body has gone up and down in weight alot. I think it is trying to get revenge through hunger…..ha ha.