bluidvxn’s BodyBlog

I received an email a few days ago about the Max Muscle in regards to their Muscleformation contest and thought to myself "I can do that". So this morning I got up and signed onto maxmuscle.com and signed myself up to compete against the hundreds of others out there that want to change their bodies.  I tend to be competetive by nature being a red headed Irish/German who was raised as a tomboy. lol Growing up I was raised on a farm w/my cousins and brother always in some sort of sport and didn’t believe in useing the "I’m female" so take it easy on me attitude.

So I’m anxiously awaiting my packet in the mail & wishing it would of magically appeared today. lol  If you want to keep track of me and my progress visit  me at:

http://www.maxmuscle.com/mymaxmuscle/members/pkweltz/profile/

Have a great weekend and thank you for all of your support in the past, present and future.

I don’t know what it is about this time of year that gets me more motivated to workout; maybe it’s knowing that the abundance of food, sweets and alcohol that one consumes this time of year is enough to put me into a sugar coma.

The last 8 months I’ve not been really motivated to watch the foods I consumed, when I stepped on the scale at the beginning of November it said 174 and I had gained 2 inches in my waist. I about kicked myself and began giving myself a verbal bashing.

So here it is a month later and I am down 4 lbs and 1 inch in my waist, I know what I have to do to reach 145 lbs and 20% BF so here I go.  I keep telling myself that last year at this time I was 65 lbs heavier then I am now and that if I could lose that much weight over the holiday season I could to it again.  This time I don’t have as much to lose and everything to gain as well as no reason not to have myself in the gym since I’ve been unemployed since March 09.

Some days I wish I had a training partner or a trainer but I find that most of the women where I live aren’t as motivated as I am and tend to lax on their workouts or find other reasons not to meet me in the gym 5 to 6 days a week, heck even 3 days a week would be a plus. It’s frustrating so I gave up on finding a workout partner in my area.  Trainer lol well no funds but the knowledge of the masses here and the huge support group that is on BB has helped me learn about nutrition and exercise and I appreciate those of you that send me emails of encouragement.  You inspire me and help me to stay motivated.

About a month ago I did something to my S. I. Joint and could hardly walk let alone sit and run. I’ve gone to the chiro and have been a good girl and did exactly what he said "no running, no lower body workout period. grrrrrrrr"

SO after a month he has released me to do some light lower and stationary bike, I decided to push it a bit since it hasn’t hurt in 2 weeks and ran 2 miles yesterday. Big mistake, I hurt.  Anyone know how long it takes for the muscles to heal? I’m going stir crazy…..Any suggestions on exercises or stretches I can do to help stretch them ? I really don’t want to go to a physical therapist if I don’t have to.

As most of you know I was let go from my job about 3 weeks ago, in that time Oregons unemployment rate went from 10.8% to 12% and the Unemployment office has stated I wont know if I will receive benefits for at least a month to a month in a 1/2.

In light of all this my gym has hired a marketing firm to help them get new members and they are targeting females.  Eric hooked me up with the marketing firm and I now am employed for the next two months helping them market the gym!! YEAHHH, while working I’ve been approached by several of our new female members and by the marketing guy to get my own Personal Trainers Certificate as these ladies are wanting to purchase training from some one who as they say "has been there, done that" and who is "female".

I’ve done research on the most popular certifications here in the NW and have decided to go with A.C.E. I ordered my study kit on Sunday and am anxiously awaiting it to hit.  I am scare to DEATH as well because this test is one I will have to go to the local college to take and I am 37 yrs old, it has been a lONGGGGG time since I’ve had to study for a test.

Any insight or help IS much appreciated. 

I’ve always looked at life with this moto "everything happens for a reason", maybe this was ment to be my calling since this is the direction I have taken my own life in.

On another note, I’ve hit a stubborn plateau in my weight but I am not stressing it as my body fat % has started to drop and my clothing is fitting loser by the week.

I’d also like to say thank you for your support and encouragement, it is nice to be among a large group of motivated individuals.

"Results are Motivating"

I can’t say enough about the manager of this gym; I lost my job on Monday and so Tuesday I went in and told him that I would need to put my membership on hold for awhile. Eric asked why and I broke down and told him that I no longer have a job.

He told me that he wasn’t canceling my membership that he knows how hard I work it shows in the progress that I have done with my body, he stated I could come in and do cold calls for him a few times a week to pay for my membership until I got a new job.

He said that I need the gym as a stress relief and he would hate for me to stop my progress with my body.  I just needed to give him a kudos not everyone would do that for some one, he has been a great motivator to me and I consider him a friend but this was so very important for me to keep my self esteem intact at this time.

Thanks for listening

Trisha

http://www.mmarecruiter.com/affiliates/jrox.php?uid=bleyed1

I’ve hit a plateau and have been at 170 for 2 weeks now although my bodyfat as dropped 2%

. Still not going to let that stop me. I started getting up and running first thing in the morning and then my normal workout routine at night.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Tuesday was my hardest day in the last 4 months, it was the day that I realized I wasn’t going to hit the goal of 155 by March 4th.  I wallowed in pitty for the day and didn’t go to the gym.

Wednesday I went but really didn’t feel like being there but then by Thursday I was kicking myself in the ass.. How dare I belittle all that I have worked for in the last 4 months. GRRRR

I got angery with myself and ran for an hour, I felt better.  I realized in 4 months I have lost 50lbs that is approx 12.5 lbs a month and lost 41% body fat.  I didn’t make my goal but now I can set a new goal and go from there knowing that I have accomplished more then I even thought I would.

Today my younger brother saw me for the first time in months and being the ohhh so loving little brother he took one look at me and asked (exact words)  "What did you do with all your fat?" 

I couldn’t help but laugh and give him as he giggled and walked away. 

I can do this…..

You may know me.
I’m your greatest helper.
I’m your heaviest burden.
I push you onward or drag you down.
I am at your command.
Half of your tasks might as well be turned over to me.
I can do them quickly and consistently, if that’s what you want.
I am easily managed.
All you have to do is be firm with me.
Show me exactly how you want it done.
After a few lessons, I’ll do it automatically.
I am the servant of all great men and women.
Of course, the servant of the failures as well.
I’ve made all the great people great.
And, I’ve made all the failures, too.
I work with the precision of a marvelous computer,
and with the intelligence of a human being.
You may run me for profit or you may run me to ruin,
it makes no difference to me.
Take me. Be firm with me, and I will put the world at your feet.
Be easy with me, and I will destroy you.
Who Am I? . . . .. I Am a Habit! 

They say it takes 21 days to break an old habit or solidify a new one.   Habits get a bad rap because they’re often coupled with “bad” or “negative” behaviors.  However, habits can be quite positive when channeled toward the “good”.  

THOUGHT:  Do you have habits that need changing?  It takes a firm commitment and then discipline to follow through.  Choose one positive habit, work on it for 21 days, and see if your life isn’t changed for the better.

**I have turned my Habit’s into my Helper***