Mary's Progress to Becoming a Fitness Model
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Hello!
I read your diary, and I think it is awesome what you have been doing. It is definitely good to have a goal.
A year ago I had the same goal, but my goal was to compete in a figure competition. I must say that it was a great experience, but I think that I was not completely ready for the competition. So since the competition I was looking into, also had a fitness modeling competition, that is what I did instead.
So have you looked into joining a fitness modeling agency or what do you have in mind? (You may have already said this earlier, so I apologize if you are repeating yourself).
Anyway in order to pursuit my goal I bought this e-book which had a lot of the information that you need in order to get the body that you want. The e-book was kind of long, but it was a great resource. I don't know if it is ok or against the forum's rules to share with you the name of the e-book or website where you can get more information about it, but you can e-mail me at acorreal@fitnesscache.com, if you want to learn more about it.
Anyway you may find at times that you are not getting there, but just keep at it... everything in life is possible and don't let people put you down because they really don't understand.
I read your diary, and I think it is awesome what you have been doing. It is definitely good to have a goal.
A year ago I had the same goal, but my goal was to compete in a figure competition. I must say that it was a great experience, but I think that I was not completely ready for the competition. So since the competition I was looking into, also had a fitness modeling competition, that is what I did instead.
So have you looked into joining a fitness modeling agency or what do you have in mind? (You may have already said this earlier, so I apologize if you are repeating yourself).
Anyway in order to pursuit my goal I bought this e-book which had a lot of the information that you need in order to get the body that you want. The e-book was kind of long, but it was a great resource. I don't know if it is ok or against the forum's rules to share with you the name of the e-book or website where you can get more information about it, but you can e-mail me at acorreal@fitnesscache.com, if you want to learn more about it.
Anyway you may find at times that you are not getting there, but just keep at it... everything in life is possible and don't let people put you down because they really don't understand.
THANK YOU SO MUCH ACorr... 
that motivates me a lot to know that it IS possible. I think the hardest problem i have is eating ENOUGH. and i know that its bad for body when you do that. But i did make almost 100% progress with eating healthy foods WHen people warned me if this was hard...i NOW believe them! Im sure many of you can relate to me when sometimes your just too tired or there arent enough hours in the day to get a good workout in and eat as much as you want to. But i am still going and trying hard...and for the modeling agency....i dont believe they would want me yet...i am pretty flabby as of now and i dk how they really work
June 26, 2006
today was my first day as a nanny...the girls i watch are super sweet and so well behaved...i kinda feel bad being paid for it because i have the best time (but hey ill take the money ) Buti did notice it takes a lot out of me and its hard to get in my snacks during the day because im always occupied but i know that is no excuse...its just a new challenge.
Last night i just couldnt sleep for the life of me...but im pretty energetic even though i only got around 5 hours of sleep which for me is bad. TOnight im gonna go to the gym with my boyfriend and do some cardio and then learn how to play racquetball WHOO HOO! and today my meals were just bad...well good but i didnt eat enough...
B- kashi cereal w/ strawberries and coffee
L- Turkey, lettuce tomato and cheese and mayo on Whole wheat bread and a peach
S- like 3 wheat thins and 2 pieces of popcorn and 2 crackers with PB
D- going to applebees and prob getting a salad
S- hmmm not sure yet
bad witht he food today
that motivates me a lot to know that it IS possible. I think the hardest problem i have is eating ENOUGH. and i know that its bad for body when you do that. But i did make almost 100% progress with eating healthy foods WHen people warned me if this was hard...i NOW believe them! Im sure many of you can relate to me when sometimes your just too tired or there arent enough hours in the day to get a good workout in and eat as much as you want to. But i am still going and trying hard...and for the modeling agency....i dont believe they would want me yet...i am pretty flabby as of now and i dk how they really work June 26, 2006
today was my first day as a nanny...the girls i watch are super sweet and so well behaved...i kinda feel bad being paid for it because i have the best time (but hey ill take the money
) Buti did notice it takes a lot out of me and its hard to get in my snacks during the day because im always occupied but i know that is no excuse...its just a new challenge. Last night i just couldnt sleep for the life of me...but im pretty energetic even though i only got around 5 hours of sleep which for me is bad. TOnight im gonna go to the gym with my boyfriend and do some cardio and then learn how to play racquetball WHOO HOO! and today my meals were just bad...well good but i didnt eat enough...
B- kashi cereal w/ strawberries and coffee
L- Turkey, lettuce tomato and cheese and mayo on Whole wheat bread and a peach
S- like 3 wheat thins and 2 pieces of popcorn and 2 crackers with PB
D- going to applebees and prob getting a salad
S- hmmm not sure yet
bad witht he food today
Don't worry about it. Everybody had bad days w/food. It is a major lifestyle change and it is hard. People were not lyin about it. There are times I get turned off of food because of calories in it. I can't believe I even said that. Tonight I bought my daughter a can of mini o's and meatballs. 1 cup has 200 calories. It doesn't even look good let alone smell good. I just get turned off by it.
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She47441 said:
Oh no, you are not the only one. I tried it once and it really wasn't for me. oh no wait, that was pilates. If I dont' sweat, I can't feel that I have done enough.
Mary - love ur diary!! Keep it up girl!
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wendy
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She47441 said:I like the diary too. Never tried Pilates either. Guess you and I are behind the times.
LMAO I guess so!
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wendy
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^^ Ditto!
June 28. 2006
sorry i didnt write yesterday, i was with the kiddies all day and then i was just exhausted and for some reason when im exhausted i binge i have no clue why but i had a pretty bad binge last night. i think because i weighed myself the past 2 days and even in the morning and i was 136 so last night i felt hopeless and i just binged LIKE CRAZY...my first binge in over a month. and then this morning i weighed myself and i was 136.7. i really dont know why i went from 133-136 i mean u guys saw my workouts and meal plans...i dont htink i was overeating or undereating...im not near my period so its not bloat....idk maybe my underactive thyroid is acting up? i really dont know. im on medicine for it...i just feel helpless...im sick of wearing the same clothes over and over again because i cant fit in my other clothes from last year....i really dont know whats wrong with me...i stayed away from the scalet thinking i was going to get a happy surprise of like 3lbs lost Not gained! ugh sorry everyone im just really upset right now....i hope everyone is doing well
sorry i didnt write yesterday, i was with the kiddies all day and then i was just exhausted and for some reason when im exhausted i binge i have no clue why but i had a pretty bad binge last night. i think because i weighed myself the past 2 days and even in the morning and i was 136 so last night i felt hopeless and i just binged LIKE CRAZY...my first binge in over a month. and then this morning i weighed myself and i was 136.7. i really dont know why i went from 133-136 i mean u guys saw my workouts and meal plans...i dont htink i was overeating or undereating...im not near my period so its not bloat....idk maybe my underactive thyroid is acting up? i really dont know. im on medicine for it...i just feel helpless...im sick of wearing the same clothes over and over again because i cant fit in my other clothes from last year....i really dont know whats wrong with me...i stayed away from the scalet thinking i was going to get a happy surprise of like 3lbs lost Not gained! ugh sorry everyone im just really upset right now....i hope everyone is doing well
Mary2122 said:
I think you were on the right track here... If you're going to concentrate on anything, concentrate on improving yourself - adding to your abilities, rather than just dropping weight. It sounds like you were doing just that - working out and improving, til the scale monster got ya. Your self-worth is a lot more than just a number on the scale. Yes we all like to see the numbers go in the direction we want them to, including me - but really, I think you'd be best served if you thought about what you're going to do with your newly stronger and more fit body.
As for the gain, it's possible you thyroid is playing a part - ask your physician if he/she believes such is the case. I'd be inclined to think another part is your body is still in starvation mode, and therefore storing all the calories it can, preparing for another shortage. It will take it a while to switch gears, but it will - just be patient and hang in there. It's a tough road and we're all rooting for you.
Edited to add: Oh yeah, and toss out that scale - you'll be a lot happier if you did.
aw thank you so much that just made me feel a whole lot better...to tell the truth another reason i didnt write anything last night was because i was just embaressed of my binge....i felt like i let all of u down...i know im a dork but ure totally right...i was doing so well for that week and then i was obsessed with the scale and if i never would have weighed myself i wouldnt have binged. i need to just do it once a week but i cant help to be upset if the number doesnt budge. i think mostly because i was very toned and fit and then college made me gain 10 or a little more pounds so i look back at pics of myself and it just killlsss. but idk back then i would eat a lot of junky foods ...just like hot pockets and all those already perpared foods...ooo idk but thank u so much sometimes i just need people to slap me back in perspective
but ure totally right...i was doing so well for that week and then i was obsessed with the scale and if i never would have weighed myself i wouldnt have binged. i need to just do it once a week but i cant help to be upset if the number doesnt budge. i think mostly because i was very toned and fit and then college made me gain 10 or a little more pounds so i look back at pics of myself and it just killlsss. but idk back then i would eat a lot of junky foods ...just like hot pockets and all those already perpared foods...ooo idk but thank u so much sometimes i just need people to slap me back in perspective The only person you can let down, or lift up (or answer to even) is you. Don't be so hard on yourself - you'll find others perfectly willing and able to do that for you. This is supposed to be fun, remember (or at least positive and beneficial). Just keep focused and working toward your goal.
awww thanks again!!! you are totally write...i control my mood and my thoughts and i cant make them positive and i am. Today i brought the girls to the pool and i was so self concious about my cellulite and my gained weight that for the first hour i wasnt acting myself and then i was like ugh forget it and i realized how dumb i was acting...so i just enjoyed myself with the kids. i had a bad week gym wise....im gonna go now....i am just not used to waking up at 7 so im pretty tired when i get home at 5 and i am not motivated to go to the gym but i forced myself a good deal to go. im off for the next 4 days and im going to relax and take walks and just enjoy myself. i think im gonna do some yoga tomarrow and take my dog out for some exercise. hope everyone is enjoying their day!
Well I know what not being able to work out is like, so I can sympathize, but really, it's not the end of the world. Life does go on (as well it should).
There's a Zen Buddhist tale I recall, about a student and a teacher, where the teacher is sitting behind a desk, which he asks the student to move across the room. The student tries many times to pick up the desk, but can't. So finally, exhausted, he says, "I'm sorry - I cannot lift it." The teacher then asks, "Why are you unable to lift it?", and the student responds, "Because the table is too heavy...". The teacher replies, "No, it is because you are not strong enough."
You make your own reality - put a smile or two into yours now and again.
Just a thought.
There's a Zen Buddhist tale I recall, about a student and a teacher, where the teacher is sitting behind a desk, which he asks the student to move across the room. The student tries many times to pick up the desk, but can't. So finally, exhausted, he says, "I'm sorry - I cannot lift it." The teacher then asks, "Why are you unable to lift it?", and the student responds, "Because the table is too heavy...". The teacher replies, "No, it is because you are not strong enough."
You make your own reality - put a smile or two into yours now and again.
Just a thought.