I did it!!!
I set a goal and actually accomplished it, what a feeling! Back in the Spring when I got sick and had my injury, this led to a big set back and weight gain and I thought maybe I could sign up for a competition and this would motivate me, but just didn’t feel confident and ready yet. Instead, I booked a photo shoot and gave myself 16 weeks to prep, with the last 12 being an exact replica of a contest prep.
I can’t believe it, but I managed to lose 25 lbs, lots of fat(didn’t measure) and gain lots of confidence in myself. (oh, and gain lots of muscle!) I was on a crazy program:
-NO carbs AT ALL Mon-Fri, carb up on weekends
-dropped cals to 1300 last 4 weeks, with 2 training sessions a day(yeah, crazy cardio!!)
-water depleted the last few days
-ALL THIS while working at a crazy stressful job and travelling, oh, and raising a teen!
The shoot was sooo much fun and made me feel incredible. After the shoot was done, I picked my faves and headed off for a well-deserved burger n fry meal.(After guzzling 2L of water of course) After this, my bf(and no1 supporter, thank God for you JOHN!!) and I went to a bb show, the one I originally wanted to compete in. That was so much fun.
One thing I learned through all this is that I’m much stronger than I thought(mentally AND physically), as long as I keep my eye on the prize of course. I also learned a lot from trial and error, and getting to know my body and what will work best for IT.
Everyone is different. Some people lose easily, some don’t. Some need to do lots of cardio, some don’t. Some are not sensitive to carbs, I AM!! You have to accept what you have, and deal with it. Anyone who tells you that you can GET YOUR DREAM BOD in 3 months is unrealistic(my opinion) It’s through a lot of hard work, discipline, and CONSTANCE that you will not only get results, but MAINTAIN that body for life.
What’s next for sparkie?? Honestly, sky’s the limit right now!!
(ps, pics to come in 2wks! I will submit to transformation of the week!!)
October 15, 2009 at 9:12 am
Congrats Sparkie. Can’t wait to see the photos. Now, can you bottle some of that excitement & enthusiasm? What a pre-workout boost & fat burner that would be……..
October 15, 2009 at 9:29 am
Congratulations! So glad that you had a great time doing it! And you are right, the sky IS the limit for you!
October 15, 2009 at 9:43 am
Awesome job! Great work and determination!
October 15, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Terrific work, you should be proud of your accomplishments.
October 15, 2009 at 12:53 pm
congrats on reaching your goal.
Everyone is different. I can’t do high calorie intake. Tried to do 2,400 a day. And got sick for it. (acid reflux) Looking forward to the pics. 
October 15, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Do you market that enthusiasm? I think it might help during the last 2 exercises of my workouts! Great job and I am loving your mindset!
October 15, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Congratulations Sparkie! I happy to read that your hard work paid off.
October 15, 2009 at 4:03 pm
So happy to read this blog! It makes me feel better to know it’s possible! I can’t wait to see your pics!
October 15, 2009 at 9:19 pm
If I was there next to you, I’d give you a big bear hug. I am grinning from ear to ear about the amazing success you’ve done in the last 4 months…and you’re right! There is all the resources I need for MY tranformation here on the website and inside my heart and mind!
Congrats in advance of that Transformation of the Week…I’ll be having mine in 2010!
October 16, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I am so proud of you.
your are doing the damn thing.
keep pushing and stay mentally strong.
October 17, 2009 at 6:33 am
good job girl! you’re so motivational!
October 20, 2009 at 9:50 am
Great job! Cant wait to see the pics!
Tara
October 27, 2009 at 7:23 pm
CONGRATS!!! I think that is awesome and cant wait to see the pics! I love that you touched on the fact that everyone’s body has a different sensitivity to carbs and cardio. So many people I come across approach fitness and diet with a "one size fits all" approach- which just isn’t where its at.. everyone has to find their own groove so to speak. Again, a million congrats to you!
October 29, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I just love this blog. I read it before but I realize I didn’t comment. You are wonderful girl! You did comp prep without the comp! You already know now what it takes. So DROP THAT DATE!
tHANK YOU for bein there for me girl! I’m with ya…can’t wait to see the PICS!!!
November 5, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Sparkie that is a great blog!!! Good for you!! That is great!! I am struggling with this shoulder and have gained some serious fat..UGH!! I am learning I am super sensitive to carbs!! Working/tweeking a new diet plan but going to Cancun on a well needed vaca in 2.5 weeks would like to shed 5 before!! Any suggestions??
Its show time for you girl!!
November 17, 2009 at 8:17 am
I really just love this pic!!!!!!! Also loving you accomplishing yet another goal. Keep up the good work darling! Looking fantasticly gorgeous!!