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[Philia2]

I just need to get between the first three at my competition in November......

Next, I need to feel good in my skin.... I need to like the way I look and never feel ashamed to show my legs or tummy on the beach.... That's a life time goal.

[President Wilson]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Philia2:</font><hr />

Next, I need to feel good in my skin.... I need to like the way I look and never feel ashamed to show my legs or tummy on the beach.... That's a life time goal. <hr /></blockquote>

From the looks of it, your already there now /forum/images/icons/wink.gif


Jacob Wilson http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/ubb/icons/icon2.gif
President Abcbodybuilding / Beyond Failure Magazine

[sicily1962]

I'm just truly hoping to win my "National Qualifer" status at my show in October...
that would definately open up some opportunities for me to get into some bigger shows...

That's the plan, but definately i plan to have it before the summer of next year if i continue on the way i have.

Oh ~ and just maintain an incredible physic that keeps me young and full of energy for the rest of my life! /forum/images/icons/wink.gif

Look at Monica Brant's mom! she is incredible!
That's truly a goal I want to achieve!

I've actually recently been re-evaulating my goals. Just thru experience and looking back over my journals in this past year of cutting, trying to get my bodyfat down, I realized something. It seems that unless I stick on a strict Beverly type diet (like the one most recently posted in my journal) that I cannot hold a body fat lower than 17%. Because anytime I go off that regimine, my body goes right back up to 17%, right back up to 140 lbs. Even looking back thru my journal, numerous times I kept ending back up at 17%. So you know what? I'm sick and tired of fighting my body. I'm apparently fighting my genetics, my body's comfort level, and perhaps these **** b/c pills (which I don't want to go off of) to try and be under 17%. Seems I have to be almost constantly hungry, living on chicken and broccoli just to hold 15%!!! Plus I just don't feel as strong and energetic. Sooo... I think I'm to the point where I'm gonna have to say screw it, I'll have to be satisfied at 17% because I'm sick of fighting my body and sick of not feeling strong and energetic, not recovering as quick as I usually do, dammit, I just want to feel good again and still look good. I guess a clear cut 6 pack is out of the question for me to maintain. Oops, I guess this turned into a rant session. Ah well, you got lucky and asked this question at just the right time. /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

So, long story short, to look good, feel good, and stay in shape cause apparently I cannot hold the "competition" type look. Oh, and to kick more butt at speed skating!

My long term goal is to carry 125 lbs of lean mass on me and stay right around 17-18% body fat. Sure hope my body is happy with that one, geesh! /forum/images/icons/mad.gif

[Jolie]

1.Lower BF
2.Increase strength
3.Maintain overall health

I'd like to compete sometime in the near future...I sure wish I was surrounded with more people like Philia and sicily around here! Makes for an awesome environment to train in!

Anyway, good luck in the comps ladies!! /forum/images/icons/smile.gif

[Philia2]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by ***********:</font><hr /> I've actually recently been re-evaulating my goals. Just thru experience and looking back over my journals in this past year of cutting, trying to get my bodyfat down, I realized something. It seems that unless I stick on a strict Beverly type diet (like the one most recently posted in my journal) that I cannot hold a body fat lower than 17%. Because anytime I go off that regimine, my body goes right back up to 17%, right back up to 140 lbs. Even looking back thru my journal, numerous times I kept ending back up at 17%. So you know what? I'm sick and tired of fighting my body. I'm apparently fighting my genetics, my body's comfort level, and perhaps these **** b/c pills (which I don't want to go off of) to try and be under 17%. Seems I have to be almost constantly hungry, living on chicken and broccoli just to hold 15%!!! Plus I just don't feel as strong and energetic. Sooo... I think I'm to the point where I'm gonna have to say screw it, I'll have to be satisfied at 17% because I'm sick of fighting my body and sick of not feeling strong and energetic, not recovering as quick as I usually do, dammit, I just want to feel good again and still look good. I guess a clear cut 6 pack is out of the question for me to maintain. Oops, I guess this turned into a rant session. Ah well, you got lucky and asked this question at just the right time. /forum/images/icons/grin.gif

So, long story short, to look good, feel good, and stay in shape cause apparently I cannot hold the "competition" type look. Oh, and to kick more butt at speed skating!

My long term goal is to carry 125 lbs of lean mass on me and stay right around 17-18% body fat. Sure hope my body is happy with that one, geesh! /forum/images/icons/mad.gif <hr /></blockquote>

We are with you..... Don't try to fight against your body (we only got one anyway) Life is short, and we need to stay happy, don't ever let the time run away from you.

We are trying to reach out for several things and we get frustrated and sad when we don't seem to get there.
Well, we cannot change that BUT we can change the way of LOOKING at things, and that will change everything.....

[Philia2]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by JWilson:</font><hr /> <blockquote><font class="small">posted by Philia2:</font><hr />

Next, I need to feel good in my skin.... I need to like the way I look and never feel ashamed to show my legs or tummy on the beach.... That's a life time goal. <hr /></blockquote>

From the looks of it, your already there now /forum/images/icons/wink.gif


Jacob Wilson http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/ubb/icons/icon2.gif
President Abcbodybuilding / Beyond Failure Magazine

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You just made me very happy... thanks a lot. It's people and words like yours that keep us girls motivated and beautiful.....

[sicily1962]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Jolie:</font><hr /> 1.Lower BF
2.Increase strength
3.Maintain overall health

I'd like to compete sometime in the near future...I sure wish I was surrounded with more people like Philia and sicily around here! Makes for an awesome environment to train in!

Anyway, good luck in the comps ladies!! /forum/images/icons/smile.gif <hr /></blockquote>

Jolie, you are too sweet!

I cant' wait till you enter your first comp ~ you'll be great!
With all the knowledge withing just this particular forum, how can you go wrong?

Keep at it, you'll be there before you know it!! /forum/images/icons/wink.gif

Margie

[tiger1]

Well I have changed my goals I don't no how may times since I strated lifting 2 years ago. 1st I just wanted to lose weight, then I wanted to have a little definition, then a body to die for and now I want to do a bodybuilding show in the spring. I guess I have reached all my previous goals and just keep adding another. After I do my show who knows what my gaols will be then.

[sicily1962]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by tiger1:</font><hr /> Well I have changed my goals I don't no how may times since I strated lifting 2 years ago. 1st I just wanted to lose weight, then I wanted to have a little definition, then a body to die for and now I want to do a bodybuilding show in the spring. I guess I have reached all my previous goals and just keep adding another. After I do my show who knows what my gaols will be then.
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Well Tiger ~ take it from me...once you do a show, they are addictive!!

Margie
68 Days!

[Cece]

Well, I guess that I started wanting to just lose weight and lower my cholesterol, but having done research on BB and seeing the incredible physiques of Denise Paglia and Monica Brant... now I want to get muscle-y and strong! I'm glad too to have this forum, as I come from a naturally small and skinny family - and I'm the black sheep - and no one understands having health problems or having to lose weight or lifting. My mother told me recently that she thought I was getting too "bulky" but I don't think so. My new muscles are really nice and I am looking forward to seeing them more once I lower my body fat! Which WILL happen someday!

et pour Philia, merci beaucoup pour le message l'autre post... et bonne chance avec le competition!

[Philia2]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Cece:</font><hr />
et pour Philia, merci beaucoup pour le message l'autre post... et bonne chance avec le competition! <hr /></blockquote>

Merci merci!!! /forum/images/icons/laugh.gif /forum/images/icons/wink.gif Nous sommes toutes ensembles!!!

[Krukker]

Great question....

1. Do a sprint triathalon next summer (just swimming/biking - I cannot run because of my back)
2. Be 18% bodyfat
3. Decrease my medications to 10/10mgs (have almost cut in half over the past 4 months!!!!)
4. Continue to feel amazing - like I do now /forum/images/icons/laugh.gif

[RedheadHardBody]

I want to lower my body fat. I want to define my body more and I want to be toned.

[Mrs_Centricity]

My constant goals right now are for lower body fat, and to gain a lot more muscle.


Besides that I think it would be really cool to enter one of those adventure races, really push your endurance as well as your physical and mental strength. I was also thinking that maybe I would eventually want to do one bb competition.

I think that my Ultimate goal is to not let my physical condition limit my possibilities.

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Centricity:</font><hr /> ... adventure races, really push your endurance as well as your physical and mental strength. <hr /></blockquote>

Sounds like my sport, inline speed skating! I just love it! It's definitely a real mental and physical test every time you race and at practices! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif

[Philia2]

<blockquote><font class="small">posted by Centricity:</font><hr /> I was also thinking that maybe I would eventually want to do one bb competition.

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Oh you should definitely try that one day. It's a huuuge challenge. It's hard yes, but when you are finally there, on the stage, after so long preperation (and sweat!) you'll feel soooo proud and happy of yourself. That YOU have succeeded in doing this thing.

Of course it's great winning, but the thing of getting up there on the stage is already a giant reward...