I can wear a two-piece!

[reboot42]

YEA! Shallow, I know. But last May, when I joined the gym, I was chilling at the outdoor pool after my workout, and thinking to myself...."By this time next summer, I'm going to look good in a two-piece bathing suit." It was my mental goal, and my motivation to keep going.

Well-Not only have I gone from a Size 14 to a Size 8....I bought a new bathing suit yesterday, and reached my goal of looking good with my mid-section showing again. I have developed a nice ab strip, and the middle-aged-3 x child bearing-too much junk food-lower belly speed bump is almost gone!

YEA!

On top of that-I pulled out a two piece short-bikini top outfit from the bottom of a drawer that I haven't worn in over 10yrs, and it fit! (I couldn't get the swim shorts over my hips/buttocks this time last year.)

YEA!

Not bad for a 40 something yr. old mom of 3.

Oh, and did I mention how much I love body-building?

Long Live Iron!!!

:-)

[Jamie M]

congratulations!

[Sable_Strenua]

YEA! Shallow, I know. But last May, when I joined the gym, I was chilling at the outdoor pool after my workout, and thinking to myself...."By this time next summer, I'm going to look good in a two-piece bathing suit." It was my mental goal, and my motivation to keep going.

Well-Not only have I gone from a Size 14 to a Size 8....I bought a new bathing suit yesterday, and reached my goal of looking good with my mid-section showing again. I have developed a nice ab strip, and the middle-aged-3 x child bearing-too much junk food-lower belly speed bump is almost gone!

YEA!

On top of that-I pulled out a two piece short-bikini top outfit from the bottom of a drawer that I haven't worn in over 10yrs, and it fit! (I couldn't get the swim shorts over my hips/buttocks this time last year.)

YEA!

Not bad for a 40 something yr. old mom of 3.

Oh, and did I mention how much I love body-building?

Long Live Iron!!!

:-)

it is my no means shallow at all! congrats on meeting (and exceeding) your fitness goals!!

Strut ur stuff on the beach, girl! :)

[SumthinOrNuthin]

That's wonderful, well done :)

You are allowed to feel very proud of yourself. YAY! :D

[Julie5150]

Wow - congratulations on a year well spent!!

[darkangel]

Amen, sistah! Doesn't it feel great?

[Red_Stilettos]

way to go hun! You should feel very proud!

[sixzebra]

Wow, that is great! Congrats!!

[vergilrules]

girls here are hot

[SurelyShirley]

girls here are hot

^LOL?!



WAAAY TO GO REBOOT, what a wonderful achievement! Hit the pool everday this summer and work it!

[Jodi_Lane]

YEA! Shallow, I know. But last May, when I joined the gym, I was chilling at the outdoor pool after my workout, and thinking to myself...."By this time next summer, I'm going to look good in a two-piece bathing suit." It was my mental goal, and my motivation to keep going.

Well-Not only have I gone from a Size 14 to a Size 8....I bought a new bathing suit yesterday, and reached my goal of looking good with my mid-section showing again. I have developed a nice ab strip, and the middle-aged-3 x child bearing-too much junk food-lower belly speed bump is almost gone!

YEA!

On top of that-I pulled out a two piece short-bikini top outfit from the bottom of a drawer that I haven't worn in over 10yrs, and it fit! (I couldn't get the swim shorts over my hips/buttocks this time last year.)

YEA!

Not bad for a 40 something yr. old mom of 3.

Oh, and did I mention how much I love body-building?

Long Live Iron!!!

:-)



U just rock girl!!!! I love bodybuilding too!!! WOO!

[reboot42]

Thanks, Ladies. and yes-it does feel great. I'm gonna be strutting my stuff on the beach this summer for sure!

I kind of felt odd posting this thread, but somehow I knew other bodybuilding/fitness enthusiasts would understand the 'thrill of victory' in reaching that goal and being able to wear that two piece again.

A year of saying "no thanks' to the cakes, cookies, and brownies, and sticking to my diet and workout program has paid off-and given me additional motivation to keep at it.

Thanks again for the kind words!

[livingloca]

Congrats to your hard work!!!!!! AWESOME! You need to post some pics and be proud of yourself!!! Keep up the good work!

[jamrock]

girls here are hot

That's right creep... ehh.. what am I doing here again?

[moskalski]

This post made me think of the tourists around here. I live full time in an East Coast beach town, so I see lots and lots and lots of tourists at the beach every summer. And all sorts of ideas about what constitutes "swimsuits." Now, I am not nearly as lean as some of you here, but I got a two-piece two summers ago when I noticed how many chubby teens and young adults wore them. If they're fatter than I and they wear them, then surely I can have one, too! Silly, no?

[zinc_apple]

Good Work!!1 Must remember to take some photos of urself in the two-piece... :-)

[bbbom]

Way to go reboot42!!! Posting your achievements is always good, helps to motivate others that aren't there yet (like me!!!).

[fitinidaho]

Congrats!....Gotta luv the Weights!

Isn't 40 sumthin great? :)

[Titania]

You go girl!!! That is awesome. Well done :D

[ubermumma]

Isn't 40 sumthin great? :)

BUMP to that ^ 40 something is FANTASTIC. Congratulations Reboot42, what kid doesn't want a yummy mummy?!! :)

[lionheart069]

YEA! Shallow, I know. But last May, when I joined the gym, I was chilling at the outdoor pool after my workout, and thinking to myself...."By this time next summer, I'm going to look good in a two-piece bathing suit." It was my mental goal, and my motivation to keep going.

Well-Not only have I gone from a Size 14 to a Size 8....I bought a new bathing suit yesterday, and reached my goal of looking good with my mid-section showing again. I have developed a nice ab strip, and the middle-aged-3 x child bearing-too much junk food-lower belly speed bump is almost gone!

YEA!

On top of that-I pulled out a two piece short-bikini top outfit from the bottom of a drawer that I haven't worn in over 10yrs, and it fit! (I couldn't get the swim shorts over my hips/buttocks this time last year.)

YEA!

Not bad for a 40 something yr. old mom of 3.

Oh, and did I mention how much I love body-building?

Long Live Iron!!!

:-)
OK now you did it, we all want to see it! lol

[MyPumps]

Good for you girl!
It's always inspiring to hear one of us has reached a goal. Helps us all to keep going! Congrats!