Chubby girl sets out to become fitness model

annegislaine

kwoolfwpfd wrote: »

That was so awesome to read. Definitely will support you help you achieve your goals! Keep up the hard work and remember to have fun along your journey!

Thank you so much! Ah the fun part of the journey... that's an interesting one! Well, to be honest, I used to hate running. But as time goes on I'm starting to enjoy it. I'mthrilled that I now have an 'autopilot' when it comes to running, where all of a sudden I realise I'm nearly home. It's amazing. And who knows, maybe at one point running will be fun!

annegislaine

wubstylene30 wrote: »

Anne,
Wow! What an inspiring post! I just want to say that you and I are quite alike. I too was chubbier as a child and I lost a ton of weight as I became anorexic... However I gained it all back and struggled with binge tendencies. However, I've always had an intense desire to become a model and particularly a fitness model. I've set out on a journey myself- flexible dieting, starting strength training.. I even have a personal trainer who competed as a fitness model. I'd love to be friends on here and talk all the best!

Thank you for that amazing comment! Sorry to hear you had to deal with anorexia It's such a horrible disorder. I struggle(d??) with binge eating disorder, so I know how out of control you can feel when it comes down to food and how powerless you feel when you deal with an eating disorder. But the thing I see in both of us is determination. Regardless of our past, we haven't given up. We keep going and we are working towards our goals. I would love to be friends too and cheer each other on! Once again thank you so much for sharing your story and connecting with me

annegislaine

pineapple_peach10 wrote: »

Good luck with your goals you can do it!!

Thank you for the encouragement!!

MamaBirdBoss

annegislaine wrote: »

MamaBirdBoss wrote: »

I'm exactly your height, BTW. I started at 162. 137 now. Dropping 12 more aggressively, then going to a much lower deficit and concentrating on building muscle and getting lean. I have no plans to do competitive bikini bodybuilding or that level of fitness modeling, but I'd like to be...off-season, I guess. LOL.

I used to be that fit. I have NO idea how long it will take. I've never been this out of shape before.

Well done on the weight loss so far, that's amazing! I would love to stay updated on your journey. Well who knows, maybe once you get really confident you'll give it a go! How long have you been on this journey? At least you started, so yes it will take time to get there, but you're making progress!

I was really, really out of shape. I lost only 15lbs from Sept/Oct through May. Then the next 10 in a month. It's slowing down now, and that's fine. I think I'm retaining a lot of water from my heavy exercise. My calves, for instance, shrunk half an inch...then "gained" that half inch overnight again, though they look quite different already!

Dory_42

annegislaine wrote: »

That is such an inspiring story I'm sure you will be able to lose those 15 kg and get to where you want to go!! I'm glad we're now friends on here so that we can cheer each other on along the way I agree with you, deciding to go for your dream is a life changer! I mean, I've always started diets but never really had a goal other than 'to lose weight'. Actually having a plan in which the weight loss fits in makes such a difference! I will be following you too and good luck!!

We've totally got this!! Don't forget to have fun on the journey...

crubio360

You are gorgeous and I am so excited for you to start this journey! Keep us posted! It will not happen overnight but it will happen if you give it 110% and you will always have friends here to turn to!

annegislaine

crubio360 wrote: »

You are gorgeous and I am so excited for you to start this journey! Keep us posted! It will not happen overnight but it will happen if you give it 110% and you will always have friends here to turn to!

Aw thank you, you are really kind! I am so excited too! Big update coming on Monday, as I will do every week from now on And you are right, I am so thankful for all the amazing people on here I've met so far!