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 I can wear a two-piece!
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!!!
:-)
Last edited by reboot42; 04-03-2007 at 11:45 AM.
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Originally Posted by 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!!!
:-)
it is my no means shallow at all! congrats on meeting (and exceeding) your fitness goals!!
Strut ur stuff on the beach, girl! 
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That's wonderful, well done
You are allowed to feel very proud of yourself. YAY! 
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I don't know mother, they just .... popped by.
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Wow - congratulations on a year well spent!!
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Amen, sistah! Doesn't it feel great?
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way to go hun! You should feel very proud!
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Wow, that is great! Congrats!!
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Originally Posted by vergilrules
^LOL?!
WAAAY TO GO REBOOT, what a wonderful achievement! Hit the pool everday this summer and work it!
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Originally Posted by 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!!!
:-)
U just rock girl!!!! I love bodybuilding too!!! WOO!
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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!
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Congrats to your hard work!!!!!! AWESOME! You need to post some pics and be proud of yourself!!! Keep up the good work!
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Originally Posted by vergilrules
That's right creep... ehh.. what am I doing here again?
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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?
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Good Work!!1 Must remember to take some photos of urself in the two-piece... :-)
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Way to go reboot42!!! Posting your achievements is always good, helps to motivate others that aren't there yet (like me!!!).
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Congrats!....Gotta luv the Weights!
Isn't 40 sumthin great?
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You go girl!!! That is awesome. Well done
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Originally Posted by fitinidaho
Isn't 40 sumthin great?
BUMP to that ^ 40 something is FANTASTIC. Congratulations Reboot42, what kid doesn't want a yummy mummy?!!
"My mummy loves protein" sung, LOUDLY, by 3yo daughter while shopping!!!
Come visit my journal at - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1554851
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Originally Posted by 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!!!
:-)
OK now you did it, we all want to see it! lol
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Good for you girl!
It's always inspiring to hear one of us has reached a goal. Helps us all to keep going! Congrats!
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Bench: Stayin' off it as much as possible
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