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wonderwoman · 06-11-2009, 02:42 PM

Hello all,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say THE MUSCLE BELONGS TO US!!!! Hee-hee! I love working out and have been off and on for years. I was in the army 10 years ago and let's just say my drill sergeant would be screaming at me right now! I will post weigh-in results on Sunday as well as bodyfat % and will be taking weekly photos. I hope that the pictures can be a testament to what Lou, Cassandra, and Alwayn have designed because it makes too much sense.

I do have a comment on what many women have posted on this site about how they are "gaining weight". Nothing negative, but inspiring. I ran track, used to dance, 4 years army, etc. When I started running track I weighed 115 pounds (this was high school), but at the end of my first year gained 10 pounds and I was looking my best! In the army, I would always have to be taped (measured with tape measure) because the army thought I was over weight (5 foot 3 & 132 pounds at that time) and no one ever believed I was overweight because I was muscular and very lean. Oh yeh, I ate like a man, too! Foot long subway sandwiches, steak and potatoes, the omelet and pancakes at IHOP! I could put it down but looked GREAT!

I say all this because, I cannot stress the importance of having your bodyfat measured. Weight gain/loss on a scale is not the true measure of whether you have lost fat and/or gained muscle. It is solely a number. If you can find a place that has the Bod Pod get your bodyfat measured there. OR invest in a good scale that calculates it (it will be slightly off but better than nothing). I use the Bod Pod and bodyfat measurement on my homescale and my homescale is a few percent higher, but it tracks my progress, calculates my water intake, bone density, etc.

This is truly a motivated group of ladies who believe in themselves and each other. I hope to inspire each and every one of you, as you give me a pick-me-up when I need it (because I will). I will have a bodybuilding.com blog where I will post my workout, progress, and photos (someone has to hold me accountable)

I will be strictly following the caloric intake suggestions by the book during the first four weeks and will make adjustments as necessary as the books states. As far as the workout, they designed it so I will follow it. However, so you know, I do take salsa twice a week (it's fun) and do pilates and cardio dance, BUT I will only include those (pilates & cardio dance) the EXACT way the book recommends in the "Extra Stuff to Do" section.

Okay...I am done blabbing and will step down from my soap box. I will send the link to my weekly blog and workout journal probably on Sundays. (And if I miss one, some please yell at me

).

The Race Has ONLY Begun!!

See you at the Finish Line where the Next Race Begins!!

06-11-2009, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
wonderwoman Going for 20! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 38	NROLFW: Day 1 on June 14th Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself and say THE MUSCLE BELONGS TO US!!!! Hee-hee! I love working out and have been off and on for years. I was in the army 10 years ago and let's just say my drill sergeant would be screaming at me right now! I will post weigh-in results on Sunday as well as bodyfat % and will be taking weekly photos. I hope that the pictures can be a testament to what Lou, Cassandra, and Alwayn have designed because it makes too much sense. I do have a comment on what many women have posted on this site about how they are "gaining weight". Nothing negative, but inspiring. I ran track, used to dance, 4 years army, etc. When I started running track I weighed 115 pounds (this was high school), but at the end of my first year gained 10 pounds and I was looking my best! In the army, I would always have to be taped (measured with tape measure) because the army thought I was over weight (5 foot 3 & 132 pounds at that time) and no one ever believed I was overweight because I was muscular and very lean. Oh yeh, I ate like a man, too! Foot long subway sandwiches, steak and potatoes, the omelet and pancakes at IHOP! I could put it down but looked GREAT! I say all this because, I cannot stress the importance of having your bodyfat measured. Weight gain/loss on a scale is not the true measure of whether you have lost fat and/or gained muscle. It is solely a number. If you can find a place that has the Bod Pod get your bodyfat measured there. OR invest in a good scale that calculates it (it will be slightly off but better than nothing). I use the Bod Pod and bodyfat measurement on my homescale and my homescale is a few percent higher, but it tracks my progress, calculates my water intake, bone density, etc. This is truly a motivated group of ladies who believe in themselves and each other. I hope to inspire each and every one of you, as you give me a pick-me-up when I need it (because I will). I will have a bodybuilding.com blog where I will post my workout, progress, and photos (someone has to hold me accountable) I will be strictly following the caloric intake suggestions by the book during the first four weeks and will make adjustments as necessary as the books states. As far as the workout, they designed it so I will follow it. However, so you know, I do take salsa twice a week (it's fun) and do pilates and cardio dance, BUT I will only include those (pilates & cardio dance) the EXACT way the book recommends in the "Extra Stuff to Do" section. Okay...I am done blabbing and will step down from my soap box. I will send the link to my weekly blog and workout journal probably on Sundays. (And if I miss one, some please yell at me ). The Race Has ONLY Begun!! See you at the Finish Line where the Next Race Begins!! __________________ Go Get What's YOURS!!