To all the ladies!!!! (long post, sorry)

[Night Fly]

Well, I have been on this board for over about a year now...and I am sorry to say that I have not utilized the women's board nearly as much as I should. I have been reading and reading it the past few days. You ladies are all SO helpful to one another...and you all have great attitudes! Everyone on this board looks so good, and I want to become involved with all the action over here. I really feel like I can learn so much from you all. I am inspired everyday by pictures of you all...such beautiful bodies, minds, and spirits over here. I am truly glad to be a part of this board, and I just want you all to know that even though I haven't said anything before now...I come here for my motivation. Thank you all so much for helping someone when you didn't even know you were!

I don't know if I have ever told you all about me...so here goes.

I have been training off and on for about 2 years. I started because of a boyfriend that I had. I absolutely fell in love with the weights... I was addicted immediately.

I worked out regularly and last December decided that I wanted to do a show. Well, I first things first, I needed some size. So...I went on a 3 month bulking cycle. I went from 150 to 168...not too bad, I don't think. I gained quite a bit of muscle too...for me anyways. I then maintained for about 2 months and just tried to get stronger. Well, it was now time for pre-contest diet.

I will admit. I was nervous, I was scared, and I was not sure if I could do it. I was out to prove to myself and everyone around me that I could look good...that I could do this. Well, I did good for about say....2 WEEKS...yeah, I said WEEKS. I couldn't stay on that damn diet. I was SO very frustrated. I wanted it so bad, but just couldn't get a handle on what I had to do. Then in the middle of all that crap, I had to switch trainers and diets. Well...folks...there it went. All my mentality about the show went down the drain.

I was SO disappointed in myself because not only had I let myself down, but I had let everyone else down too. (not too mention I had NO support from my family) Anyway, I have talked to a few of you about this...but the show was supposed to be in September. I kept making excuses...and never made it. Well, I got so depressed from that...I quit going. I was not in the gym 3 days in a row for about a month and a half.

Now...here is where I have decided this. Forget the show...I couldn't care less if I ever competed. I want to look awesome. You ladies with these ripped up bodies...OMG. I want that look SO bad. I have just been back in the gym for the last two weeks. I am training with a girl who did the competition that I was going to be in. I have been training with her for about 2 weeks and let me tell you...I am feeling it again. The love for the weights, the pump, and even the damn cardio! I LOVE IT!!!!

I don't exactly know what the whole point of this post is. I guess I just wanted to tell you ladies (and some gents) that you have all helped me more than you know. I am ready to go for this again. I am a new person!

Keep up the great work, everyone...and you all look fantastic!

 

[Hannibal]

Now...here is where I have decided this. Forget the show...I couldn't care less if I ever competed. I want to look awesome. You ladies with these ripped up bodies...OMG. I want that look SO bad. I have just been back in the gym for the last two weeks. I am training with a girl who did the competition that I was going to be in. I have been training with her for about 2 weeks and let me tell you...I am feeling it again. The love for the weights, the pump, and even the damn cardio! I LOVE IT!!!!

Glad to hear that you have got the "fire" back kiddo. Have to admit that I was kinda disappointed that you didnt compete. Please dont take that to mean that you let me down...I was just disappointed for you because I know how much it meant to you. But now you are back from the dead so to speak. And you know you have people that care about you and support you here. You can lean on us

Best of luck...I know you will reach your goals. Just keep smilin


THE FIRST STEP IS THE HARDEST.
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If you can get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed. Begin where you are, work where you are. The hour which you are now wasting, dreaming of some far off success, may be crowded with grand possibilities. The first essential of success is that you begin. Once you have started, all that is within and without you will come to your assistance. Do not wait. The time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you have at your command. Better tools will be found as you go along. Eighty percent of success is showing up.
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[KEL]

Welcome back to the Iron-side!

Stick with it. We don't have to look like we compete ...just feel like it!

 

[Sassy69]

NF-

Don't feel bad about the competition -- TRUST ME, its a mental challenge just to make it through the first few weeks. Esp your first - you go thru dramatic stages of denial and frustration, panic and loss of faith in yourself. The day you can go through it and NOT be a basket case is the day you have won. But by the same token, it is very empowering to feel that you can still pursue these goals seriously but not have a competition that either defines you as a "winner" or a "loser". Even more important is to not have this frustration and pain associated with something that you really enjoy doing, and IS actually good for you!

I'm glad you found the "force" again - I've been out for several weeks as well and just got back in last week. It hurts and my lifts pretty much suck the big one right now, but EVERY time I've taken time off and then gotten back in, I am able to get things going again fairly quickly. The important thing is keep your goals in mind and not panic about getting to a certain goal by a certain day. The longer you train & diet, the more you appreciate what you've learned, identify what can be made better or different, etc.
Its definintely a lifestyle!

Welcome back! May the "force" be w/ you! (OK who else watched Episode 1 last night???)

 

[KBgrl]

Hello !! welcome NF!!

this board will keep u motivated!!

 

[luv2workout]

Night Fly,

You know we haved talked many times and Im here for you..support, encouragement, whatever you need

Just some words of encouragement...think of it as a lifestyle change...Your body will not change overnight..its a process that takes some time....its about trial and error..figuring out what works for you....you sound like your on the right track girl!! Keep pumpin ( I think I needed to tell myself this too right now!)

 

[Night Fly]

Thank you all so much for your encouragement. I would like to try to compete some where down the road. I don't know what exactly I needed, but I hope I have it now.

Bump this so all the ladies can read it.

 

[Sweetpie]

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