You are awe-inspiring, and I just wanted to say thank you for the butt-kicking you didn't know you gave me.
Unfortunately I hear you've seen what I look like, but maybe now you'll understand why I'm usually too intimidated to post down here. It's coming along slowly, but it is coming along.
Thanks again.
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Z||000001||Iron God||12-15-2000||01:25 PM||irongod@hushmail.com||Your not gonna learn much about training from those jokers on the chat board.
And as for FC, she just photographs well its all make-up and lighting
IG||192.127.94.7||reg|| Z||000002||Kaizen||12-15-2000||01:33 PM||ka1zen@hushmail.com||... blow some of that smoke and mirrors, makeup and lighting, over here!!!! Damn... I just want a pinky to like hers!!!||204.89.159.101||reg|| Z||000003||kat||12-15-2000||02:18 PM||chodamusic69@hotmail.com||Actually IG, I do know how to read, I just don't ask questions here...if there is something I don't know I either look it up, or a have some friends on another board whom are always kind enough to help me.
I was merely giving props where they are due...pardon my foolishness.||205.210.127.50||reg||
Z||000004||bikinimom||12-15-2000||02:31 PM||bikinimom@hotmail.com||Kat - you should NEVER be afraid to post HERE, of all places. There are women here with different goals and who are at different fitness levels. Though there may have been a flamefest or two in the past, generally we are open-minded and respectful of each other's goals and aspirations. 
And don't mind IG....he's just a big ol' teddy bear.....who can bench 500# (or so I've heard, hehe). :PPPPPPPP
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Z||000005||Iron God||12-15-2000||02:52 PM||irongod@hushmail.com||I guess the smiley face doesn't work
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Z||000006||Monster||12-15-2000||03:02 PM||monster@musclemail.com||Heh heh, we got the smiley IG.
But makeup and lighting are SOOO important. She obviously has a helluva physique to begin with, but the oil and natural lighting in the photos brought out a lot that the camera might washout! Good job taking pictures!||24.4.252.129||reg||
Z||000007||kat||12-15-2000||03:28 PM||chodamusic69@hotmail.com||It's ok bikinimom...IG talks just like my own brother who is always telling me I'm a stupid dumbass, so Im used to it. IG's seen what I look like, and I know it's pathetic, but compared to 8 months ago it's 100% improvement.
I had something happen to me last night that made me realize how far I'd come, and I was going to post it, but I realize now its stupid and I wont bother, but just beleive me when I say I was proud that I could do it.
I was being sincere in my praise for FC, I just wasn't aware I was leaving myself open for chastisement.||205.210.127.50||reg|| Z||000008||Iron God||12-15-2000||03:48 PM||irongod@hushmail.com||Quit being so sensitive sheeesh All that was said was said in jest.
Hence the damn smiley face.
Any way post the pic !!
Don't deny these other people here just cause I'm an idiot.
Also don't make it sound like your a leper or something and I was making fun of you..your a pretty girl with a good body (I saw the pic) and if you have progress to report on it then plese do.
IG
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Z||000009||kat||12-15-2000||04:00 PM||chodamusic69@hotmail.com||I don't know how to post a pic...I'm giving my brother a scanner for Xmas, maybe he can help me out in the New Year. I'm hoping for a definate six pack by then. (they're peeking, visible in proper lighting, but only a peek in normal light 
I'm sorry I'm so sensitive, and I am very sensitive about my looks. Us musicans have fragile egos ||205.210.127.50||reg||
Z||000010||FitnessChick||12-15-2000||04:34 PM||fitnesschick@hushmail.com||Hey---Thank you so much for the compliments---Its nice to be able to inspire----It makes ya' realize your hard work pays of---don't mind IG----he has a strange sense humor you will learn to take in stride----he is a very knowledgeable fellow, hehe....we have learned together over the years....he has seen me come up from a 113 lb kid to what I am now...
Please, as Bmom said, dont ever be afraid to ask Qs here---thats why we are here....you can use to board to your advantage---we have the best board on elite.....chat is cool, but htis is where you need to be to learn & grow....I once said I could never look the way I do now....dont ever underestimate yourself....I too have seen your pic from a certain "insane " friend of mine & you have a good base-----stick around here & build on it! 
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Z||000011||landry||12-15-2000||05:39 PM||roblandry@hotmail.com||I thought IG was being nice too. I've seen him "Chastize"..YIKES! ||64.180.58.6||reg||
Z||000012||skydancer||12-15-2000||06:47 PM||skydancer43@hotmail.com||There are no stupid accomplishments when you are striving towards better health and fitness. Please post!!
Like Bmom said we are from ALL walks of life here with different goals and ideals. Some of us compete, some model, some just work out for the fun, some are natural, some use gear...but we have the universal goal of being the BEST WE CAN BE. I'm just an average gal who wants to look good and feel better. And I want to do it by taking proper care of myself!
You are more than welcome here.
And belieeeevvve me when I say IG was being FRIENDLY! he he he he. I've seen him open up a can of whoop ass.||216.244.30.228||reg|| Z||000013||WarLobo||12-15-2000||06:54 PM||warlobo@operamail.com||Rule Number Five of the women’s board (all of which may be read in the Killer Post thread, very first post....)
5. No whining, crying, self pity, moaning, or bitching (well, a little bitching is ok). We all have had our own crosses to bear. We all have had some down right shitty life experiences. NO EXCUSES! This board is here to help you overcome, grow, and be successful. Be positive and grateful that we have each other - take nothing for granted.
Re-read that last sentence.
And one more thing, I'll never let a post fly if it was intended to flame someone’s honest accomplishments.
Your doing just fine. I love to see this look and hear the excitement in the voice when a women first overcomes the physical limitations that have been in placed in there minds. I remember to this day when I came home from work one Sat. and Glycerin was cleaning up a bit. She had always asked me to move the big chair and couch to sweep up under them. Well, that day was different. If I would have poked her with my finger she would have exploded. I came walking up the stairs and even before I could open the door there she was.
She said, “look at the living room”.
I said, “Yah. Oh, you need me to move the furniture...”
“Nope”, she said, “I did it MYSELF! And it was no problem!”
That, my friends, was the biggest realization of what the weight room can do. She didn’t really care about how much she was trying bench, that squats were good for ya...nope, none of that really mattered. The one thing that finally opened her mind to the fact that she could not only over come the physical world, but MOVE SHIT AROUND - like a guy, was when she moved that couch. Hell, now she’s an NPC judge and has had several shows under her belt.
Oh, and just an FYI, I still have to move the living room furniture, not because she can’t, but because she will smack me around if I don’t!!!!
Your hooked Kat, you have seen your life change in a way that you never though possible.
And it is just the beginning......
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Z||000014||Monster||12-15-2000||08:43 PM||monster@musclemail.com||One of the "silly" things that first made me realize the gym was paying off was when I found I could finally run more than 25 feet without asthma causing me to nearly collapse.
Of course with all the gear in me now, my blood pressure gets so high I cant tie my shoes without getting a head rush... HA!
(joke)
But really Kat, youd be suprised how that "insignificant" little accomplishment might be appreciated and understood by all of us here.
And IG is right, the chat board is definatly not the place to share your hope, dreams and personal victories... ||24.4.252.150||reg||