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just sayin'.
2011-12-14 @ 3:10 p.m.
i'm not hugely involved in the bodybuilding community, but i am a member of the forums and have a bodyspace (like myspace for bodybuilders). i usually post my progress pics every month, but i haven't for the past 3 months because i was seeing a change in weight but not really body composition, and it was frustrating. so like a week or so ago i took pictures finally, and posted them today, and i've received so much positive feedback in just a half an hour that i'm really motivated to start lifting again next week. that community is really just so wonderful. super positive, goal-oriented people who want to HELP each other become the best possible versions of themselves. i never feel embarrassed or ashamed when i post my pictures there, because as many people as there are in WAY better shape than i am, there are as many in way WORSE shape than i am. there are always multiple people who have lost huge amounts of weight and gained awesome muscle willing to give you any advice you need, if you're willing to ask for help. it's such a good, positive thing in my life and a great resource, so i just wanted to share if any of you were feeling like you needed a lifestyle change. at this time in my life where pretty much everything else feels out of control, i can control my diet and my nutrients and as a result, the shape of my body. forums are here, and this is a thread i keep pinned and open all the time because it's so inspirational: transformations from fat to fit. if you really want to lose weight and get in shape, after browsing that thread you'll realize that you have no excuse! anyone can do it! another partially related small victory for me today is the fact that i have finally figured out how my body would like me to eat. this translates to minimal weight gain during my period, which started 3 days ago (usually i am up 6-7 lbs during my period, but this one i am up 3). not a whole lot of bloating, due to carb restriction. i am definitely carb sensitive. now i know! also, since i was responsible and started tracking my periods, i will know when exactly i ovulate due to a predictable weight spike. i feel so much more empowered in so many departments! |