hey girl, you were MY inspiration to get after it. thank you for everything that you do on this forum and in the challenges. and you know I am thinking about you and your mom.
I remember reading your goals at the beginning of '08 - and wow, did you surpass them! Great work. Sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope everything goes okay at your meeting.
And, so we begin! I love a January challenge because I go from my pale loveliness to my fake tan by the end of the challenge! And, we all know that baked bread looks SOOOO much better than raw dough! So, here I am in all of my paleness.
And, here are my goals for 2009. I added a couple since I posted them in my log Maybe I can accomplish some of them during this challenge.
1. To continue getting bodyfat lower. I am aiming for around 19%, I believe. I also think that I will shoot for a scale weight of 127, though that could change as body comp changes.
2. Focus on developing a killer back this year with an nice "V" going on. Will monitor via pics. (that's what the challenge back pic is for)
3. Deadlift and squat bodyweight.
4. Five unassisted pull-ups.
5. DB Press with 40's
6. RDL 175 lbs
For my workout, I will be starting off with Power Training, as that's what I am currently doing. I don't know what I may transition to. I will continue with my coach once a week for a couple months, too. I will update with any plan changes as they happen.
For nutrition, I will be jumpstarting the year with low carb starting on Wednesday, January 7. Then, I will transition into lowerish carbs, but not so restrictive. I will track all food when I make this transition.
And, just for posterity, what a difference a year makes.....January 2007 to January 2008 :
Jane, your progress is stunning! I am looking forward to the next challenge to see what else you are capable of! You are so inspirational, as is your cutie pie
hey, jane - hope all goes well at your meeting today. {hugs}
your 2008 progress is truly inspirational! and your participation in the forums and willingness to host the challenges are so appreciated! here's to an amazing 2009 - and those shoulders are already looking pretty amazing!
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Thanks everyone for the thoughts, today. I'm sure it helped.
Lots of tears today. It was tough. I'm glad it's over. I couldn't bring myself to go to the gym afterwards, as planned; although, it probably would have helped with some of this damn stress.
Someone take me away and put me on a beach with an umbrella drink, please.
Thanks everyone for the thoughts, today. I'm sure it helped.
Lots of tears today. It was tough. I'm glad it's over. I couldn't bring myself to go to the gym afterwards, as planned; although, it probably would have helped with some of this damn stress.
Someone take me away and put me on a beach with an umbrella drink, please.
Jane, I'm so sorry...but I'm glad it's over (at least the hard part?)
As for taking you away, how about to the Summit? Are you going?
Glad you made it through the stressful meeting, Jane. It's so hard when roles start switching with our parents and we have to become the strong ones and rational decision makers.
Was just coming here to check on you and the meeting. I'm sorry, what a tough thing to have to do.
And you know, if I could make it happen, you and I would be sitting on a beach. *off to go look for that Genie*
Hugs to you, Girl.
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I also popped in to see how today went. I figured it would be hard. I'm dreading the day we get to that point with our parents. Hopefully now that you're past this hurdle it will get easier from here on out.
Sorry you had a rough day. I know I dread if it ever comes to that with my mother. I know there are times I do feel a little like the parent, yet she's still quite good (mentally and physically). I hope things do get better for you soon.
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