urbanmommy’s BodyBlog

The owner of my gym approached me the other day with some exciting news…well, it’s exciting to little ‘ole me!   They want to get people motivated and inspired to workout and change their bodies; therefore, they are starting a "Member of the Month," highlighting a specific members’ success with training.

And guess who they asked to be the very first motivating member??  ME!!  I’m Ms. October!

So, here’s my write up that will be displayed right next to my before and after photos.
“MAKE IT COUNT!!”

This is my motto every time I step foot into Coastal Fitness.  “Don’t waste your time, Kim!  You are here for 1 hour.  Make every minute count!”

For too many years, I wasted my time at the gym.  I would workout a couple of days a week; maybe pump some weights now and then; then go home and eat everything in sight.  That’s not a good plan for success.  When I joined Coastal Fitness, I told myself that if I wanted to transform my body and get in the best shape of my life, I needed a rock solid plan.

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN

Before I come into the gym, I plan out my workout.  I bring in my little notebook with my weight training plan and my aerobic plan all mapped out.  And every 4 weeks, I change it up again.  I work every body part at least once a week, and try to do some sort of aerobic exercise 4-5 times per week.   LADIES:  DON’T BE AFRAID OF WEIGHT TRAINING!!  I can’t say this enough.  You will not get huge!  You will get toned, and you will lose inches FAST!!  But having a plan is crucial.  I have a goal for each day and try to achieve it each time.  Plus, I plan out my meals.  Diet is at least 80% of the equation.  I plan out my meals once a week, eat 6 small meals at day, protein at every meal.  Very important.

PERSONAL TRAINING

I started working with Darryl about the middle of September.  I had already made significant changes to my body by then, but I knew my knowledge was limited.  Darryl really listened to my goals and pushed me beyond my comfort zone.  HE ROCKS!!

DREAM BIG

I believe that everyone needs to DREAM BIG!!  Dreams are what keep me motivated and challenged.  For me, I have a dream of competing in a bodybuilding/figure competition.  It’s is what motivates me to workout whenever I can and watch the food that I eat.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Although it looks as though I have rapidly transformed my body, it was a slow, steady progress.  On average, I lost 1 pound per week, but the key was discipline and recognizing that time was on my side. There is no magic pill that will take off the weight.  You have to work hard and want it.  Clean eating and smart training will produce a healthy, fit body.  DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME IN HERE!! Make every minute count!!

STATS

Height:  5’ 3”
Start Weight:  157 (3/1/07)
Current Weight:  129
Start dress size:  12
Current dress size: 4-6

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