Mac Truck vs Maserati - contest info and challenge
Ok... So you've probably all seen this picture of me, but I'll insert it again just for posterity's sake...
Well, sometimes, I refer to this as my mac-truck picture and I've always wanted a Maserati picture!
Really, where I'm headed with this is I've, always, (always being a subjective term meaning since I've been the slim me) entertained the notion of doing a body-building contest. I know ~ crazy right!!! But, heck, I really do believe you CAN do anything you put your mind to! Now, having said that, I also am keenly aware of how hard I have worked to get to this size and shape! That is an accomplishment most of the people doing a body building contest have never nor will ever need to accomplish. What's held me back from doing a contest is I'm not sure I want to put myself in a position that will allow me to feel bad about my body ~ which, when standing in a tiny bikini next to someone who hasn't ever weighed 300+ pounds is SCARY! Let's face it - this body of mine just has certain limitations considering what I've done to it over the years!
SO... What am I on about then? Well, I've found a fantastic compromise! It is much like a body-building contest - but you don't have to stand on a stage next to anyone in a bikini in front of strangers!! WOO HOO!!
It is the: Body-For-Life Challenge It really is much the same as training for a body-building contest, in that you do the work: lean down (being a subjective term since this challenge is for ALL sizes and shapes!) while following a lifting and cardio routine, then, submit the entry via an entry booklet/form. It involves before/after pictures and I believe an essay.
I've taken the bikini before pictures, but <sigh> am not sure I'm brave enough yet to post them here! haha Given where I've come from I find it hard to believe I even bought a bikini ~ let alone PUT IT ON FOR A PICTURE! Perhaps as the 12 weeks of this contest go on I will get more brave and post some pics... but, for now, trust me... I did take them!
The contest runs for a 12 week duration, when one starts is up to each individual. There are set contest round dates, but, if your start date doesn't fall within those date ranges you simply fall back into the next round.
Now really think about what I am about to say as we are entering the new year...
My start date is: December 15th. What? Crazy I know... But why wait? I didn't seem to make sense to wait until after Christmas to start, what would be the reason? So I could really over-indulge for more days during the holiday? That just doesn't make sense. So, I started early. Yes, I indulged on Christmas! I had a cinnamon roll for breakfast, prime rib for dinner, and amazing chocolate cake! haha! It was fantastic! But, all in all, I was able to leave the table, and the holiday, feeling good about my choices, and the scale will not reflect the average American's 7 pound holiday weight gain!
Fact-of-the-matter is I have put on a few pounds over the last 6 months. I was recovering from an injury early in the summer, my son and his wife were home on leave before he went to Iraq, and well... as you know... life happens.... My starting weight is 161. I'm not happy it went up so much - my leanest I have been is 150! So.... whew... that was quite a confession for me... But, as I have always said, this is NOT a diet... it IS real life...
Sunday is my official weigh in day, so, I'm anxious to see how things are this next week. I always weigh a little more after a "cheat meal" (which is what Christmas was to me!) so this last Sunday didn't reflect a change in my weight yet, but, I know that is not a true weight.
OK... This has been a really long post, but, now you know what I am up to... Where I am with my weight journey and now the ball is in your court! What are you waiting for? DO IT!! C'MON!!
Any thoughts people? C'mon leave a thought or a comment! What about your goals for your health and fitness in the new year? COMMENT!
Below is the video I submitted for the Prevention Magazine Picture of Health Contest, but, I feel like it's appropriate here again...
Well, sometimes, I refer to this as my mac-truck picture and I've always wanted a Maserati picture! Really, where I'm headed with this is I've, always, (always being a subjective term meaning since I've been the slim me) entertained the notion of doing a body-building contest. I know ~ crazy right!!! But, heck, I really do believe you CAN do anything you put your mind to! Now, having said that, I also am keenly aware of how hard I have worked to get to this size and shape! That is an accomplishment most of the people doing a body building contest have never nor will ever need to accomplish. What's held me back from doing a contest is I'm not sure I want to put myself in a position that will allow me to feel bad about my body ~ which, when standing in a tiny bikini next to someone who hasn't ever weighed 300+ pounds is SCARY! Let's face it - this body of mine just has certain limitations considering what I've done to it over the years!
SO... What am I on about then? Well, I've found a fantastic compromise! It is much like a body-building contest - but you don't have to stand on a stage next to anyone in a bikini in front of strangers!! WOO HOO!!
It is the: Body-For-Life Challenge It really is much the same as training for a body-building contest, in that you do the work: lean down (being a subjective term since this challenge is for ALL sizes and shapes!) while following a lifting and cardio routine, then, submit the entry via an entry booklet/form. It involves before/after pictures and I believe an essay.
I've taken the bikini before pictures, but <sigh> am not sure I'm brave enough yet to post them here! haha Given where I've come from I find it hard to believe I even bought a bikini ~ let alone PUT IT ON FOR A PICTURE! Perhaps as the 12 weeks of this contest go on I will get more brave and post some pics... but, for now, trust me... I did take them!
The contest runs for a 12 week duration, when one starts is up to each individual. There are set contest round dates, but, if your start date doesn't fall within those date ranges you simply fall back into the next round.
Now really think about what I am about to say as we are entering the new year...
My start date is: December 15th. What? Crazy I know... But why wait? I didn't seem to make sense to wait until after Christmas to start, what would be the reason? So I could really over-indulge for more days during the holiday? That just doesn't make sense. So, I started early. Yes, I indulged on Christmas! I had a cinnamon roll for breakfast, prime rib for dinner, and amazing chocolate cake! haha! It was fantastic! But, all in all, I was able to leave the table, and the holiday, feeling good about my choices, and the scale will not reflect the average American's 7 pound holiday weight gain!
Fact-of-the-matter is I have put on a few pounds over the last 6 months. I was recovering from an injury early in the summer, my son and his wife were home on leave before he went to Iraq, and well... as you know... life happens.... My starting weight is 161. I'm not happy it went up so much - my leanest I have been is 150! So.... whew... that was quite a confession for me... But, as I have always said, this is NOT a diet... it IS real life...
Sunday is my official weigh in day, so, I'm anxious to see how things are this next week. I always weigh a little more after a "cheat meal" (which is what Christmas was to me!) so this last Sunday didn't reflect a change in my weight yet, but, I know that is not a true weight.
OK... This has been a really long post, but, now you know what I am up to... Where I am with my weight journey and now the ball is in your court! What are you waiting for? DO IT!! C'MON!!
Any thoughts people? C'mon leave a thought or a comment! What about your goals for your health and fitness in the new year? COMMENT!
Below is the video I submitted for the Prevention Magazine Picture of Health Contest, but, I feel like it's appropriate here again...
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wow ~ ok... I do need to lose some weight in the new year. It's always one of my resolutions. I guess if you can lose even more weight I can too. Thank you for saying you've gained a few pounds. Are you scared of gaining the weight back? I want to lose about 50 pounds, but, I have never been able to be successful losing weight. I want to be successful this year.I want to lose the weight this time.
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I know you can do this Becky!! You are such an inspiration! We will drop the bodyfat together and celebrate after the Emerald Cup!! I am having my cheat on Sunday then competition season officially begins on Monday! Woohoo!! Here we go!
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I hate this year. I gained 5 kilos already. Huhuhuhu Need to work out!
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