traviesa’s BodyBlog

The 12 transformation sponsored by LG Sciences has ended.  There is a NEW vote log so If you previously voted, you need to resubmit your choice (as of today).  Its been narrowed down to the top 3 so make your choice, and leave a comment!!  Thanks for your support.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115484151

I am 3 weeks into the OBF transformation and they are having a contest for preworkout, if I can get 10 people to go to the OBF.com website and sign up (for free) and then let them know I (traviesa) referred them I get to try a pre workout.  If anyone wants to check out another cool body building site, follow the link and sign up, the link directs you to the contest information.  Let me know if you do it so I can thank you!   I think you need to register and then go the link to say I sent you.  The OBF link is
http://www.onlinebodybuildingfederation.com/
http://www.onlinebodybuildingfederation.com/index.php/forum?func=view&catid=51&id=1700

Its very exciting to finally see changes happening.  In May I really started to step it up with my exercise, I joined Kickboxing, pilates and began going to the gym daily.  The beginning of August I was 2 sizes smaller and feeling great.  I found this website and began posting, but really felt behind the curve in knowledge.  Steve78  took me under his wing and provided me with some exercise routines and nutritional advice.  I told him I dont lose weight and it would be a struggle.  He stuck with me, my whining, complaining and just stayed steady.  In November he said okay we have hit the magic 7 week mark and changes should happen.  I doubted it, laughed and just continued doing what he told me to do.  I figured my body was just loving the 170’s and I was not meant to be less than that.  Well this week I weighed in at 158.5 and I must say that I would have given up long ago if it weren’t for his support and advice.  I feel like I have learned a lot about how to eat with out being hungry or craving things.  I have also been given advice about supplements and of course the weight lifting and HIIT cardio.  I love this website and all the friends I have made.  I have also learned quite a bit about myself, who I am and what I can do.  
My next goal is less than losing 70 pounds but I am sure it will be just as demanding and rewarding in the end.  140 here I come.  Haha thats only 18.5 pounds, looking back, thats nothing…
So if you need support or want change contact Steve78 or go to his website at www.fitnesspoynters.com

Ok so I haven’t ever done this before so its a little weird for me.  I have been on here for awhile and made some really neat connections with people that have great advice.  I have posted some of the better of my progress pictures and its very inspirational to see the difference I am making.  I must say that at times I just sit and look amazed that it is even me in the picture.  Then I get comments that just make me smile, thank you so much for supporting me in my journey. I am becoming whole new person with more and more interests.  I started walking this treacherous hill during break with a friend, I would never have tried it before.  Its really great to have the confidence to try and then succeed.  

So today I went to the gym at 6AM, since it was raining the hill was not a great idea.  I considered going back to bed but instead I walked out the door into the freezing cold wind and into the gym.  There was hardly anyone there, I mean maybe 10 people total.  I wondered if that made me smart or silly since this is my only 2 weeks off till summer, everyone else is probably snuggled up nice and warm.  Anyway, off to the treadmill for my mile warm up and then to my shoulders I go.  I had a hard time doing the 4 sets and thought about 3 instead but did my 4 like a good girl.  I love my work out, not boring and always on the move.  Then to my abs, I must say they are my favorite.  I am usually pretty exhausted by the time I am mid way but when I am done, I feel fantastic.  I have really made the gym my home, I used to feel like everyone was staring at me, now they nod and move on.  very nice.  I even find myself wondering where they are when they dont show up, nameless but missed, lol.  Then when I got home the kids were still snuggled up in bed so I ate something small and snuggled up with them. lol what an awesome day this will be

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