Shaping Up Slowly But Surely - Page 77

vanillabn · 05-19-2008, 11:19 PM

Good news about the cardio!! That should be nice

Buffycat3 · 05-24-2008, 03:59 PM

I wanted to stop in and see how your last two weeks are going for you.
I hope you are doing well and having a great time...with out any nerves or self doubt...Be Proud, Strong and Confident!

ShapingUp · 05-25-2008, 06:58 AM

Hi Guys! Thanks for stopping by.

Thank you Joe. I'm glad to see you still keeping an eye on things in here.

Vanilla & Buffy, thanks for the support too.

I'm doing very well, just practicing my posing and eating. Lol. Yeah, I'm really happy about the amount of cardio I don't have to do. My nerves aren't too bad yet, I'm looking forward to getting back to normal life and I intend to have tons of fun at the competition.

Today I did cardio and we're going golfing shortly and that's it for exercise. I am cut off Aspertame, so no more Crystal Lite. I have to drink 7 litres of water today and then switch over to distilled water tomorrow. I have an upper body workout tomorrow and a different one the next day and then more weight lifting. Only light cardio till Thursday.

I have been taking Dandelion root and my veins are getting pretty noticeable but my stomach is hard and round and I think it might be bloated. It doesn't look bad and I like it so much better than when it was covered in a blanket of fat. I'm just not sure if it looks the way it should. Of course the trainer says everything is the way it's supposed to be. Ha ha ha.

We booked the hotel room for an extra night instead of driving home after the night show. That will be nicer. Sunday is DH's birthday, so we'll be able to get up at our leisure and drive home in the daylight.

I'm off work all this week and have all sorts of fun stuff planned. Shopping, going to the gym, tanning, having a facial, a manicure and pedicure, getting my hair done and posing practice.

moisy · 05-31-2008, 03:11 AM

Good morning!!!!

Good luck with the competition today ... you are going to KICK BUTT BABY!!!

I will be thinking of you all day and sending you and your hot body tons of good vibes ... most importantly, have a lot of FUN!!!!

ShapingUp · 06-03-2008, 08:14 PM

Well, thanks for the Good Luck wishes but it didn't help.

They only announced the top 3 and I wasn't one of them, so that means I came in either 4th or 9th or any number in between, and I won't find out till they post the results which could take a week or so. I'm disappointed but not devastated and I've just been enjoying stuffing my face! LOL. It was another experience and that's what I'm here for. To enjoy life and experience more. DH stood me in front of the mirror and said that anytime I wanted to see my trophy just look right there. Awww. The trainer told me that I have earned his respect. Awwww. Oh yeah! The good news!!!! I'm staying out of the gym for 1 week and eating anything I see for 2 weeks and then the plan is to relax and enjoy the summer, working out if and when I feel like it and then I'll meet with the trainer in the fall and he'll work out a new plan for me depending on how I look and what my goals are at that time. Here are some pics. I don't know who came in 1st or 2nd, the blond 2nd from the right in the first pic took 3rd. I'm first on the left.

Buffycat3 · 06-04-2008, 01:39 AM

I agree with DH 100%!!
You have your trophy ...You're gorgeous, hard-earned physique!!
You did GREAT!

My goodness! You are stunning!
You have a beautifuly-muscled, cut and sculpted body.
Your legs are totally awesome, and your arms are so cut and well sculpted.
(I know I used the words, cut and sculpted, twice...worth being repeated

)
Be Proud!

moisy · 06-04-2008, 02:15 AM

Good morning!!

I was so happy to see that you posted and shared some pics - you look awesome!! I agree with Joan that your arms and legs are so cut and look fantastic!! No matter what place you came in, you look hot!!! You worked hard and were so dedicated to your trainer's plan and advice ... and it definitely paid off.

Enjoy your time away from the gym - I am sure that your body and mind will thank you for that

I just hope that the weather gets nicer in terms of no rain for the weekend so that you can totally enjoy yourself out on your deck totally chilling

twinnett · 06-04-2008, 02:42 AM

Hi Laura!!! You looked fantastic!! Enjoy your food and your summer!!

ShapingUp · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Thanks guys. I really appreciate your support. Now would y'all mind if I take the summer off from bb.coming?

I just have other things going on now and my trainer told me to work out if and when I feel like it, not to lift heavy, and to eat what I want over the summer. Of course I will try to stay in pretty good shape, maintaining, but I'm planning to do a lot of going with the flow and going without such a stringent schedule for a couple of months.

I will miss you and will likely pop in once in awhile like I have been, but there's no point in me feeling guilty for not visiting your journals and then not doing it anyway. lol.

In the meantime, if each of you add a little extra weight to your lifts and I reduce mine, it will all work out perfectly! Ha ha ha ha.

Okay then, hugs and kisses and have a fabulous summer!!!

joed · 06-09-2008, 09:47 PM

I'll just echo what the others said: you look really muscular and cut. Your hard work paid off in how you look Laura, and you did what 99.9% of the population would never even imagine doing. Congratulations on finishing the journey you started.

amj0883 · 06-10-2008, 05:47 AM

Oh - we'll miss you - BUT you have to take care of life first

We'll be here - have a great summer love!!

twinnett · 06-10-2008, 06:13 AM

Have a fantastic summer and enjoy all the food that I can't have!!