berniemay Member

I've run a couple of races without spectators. The crowd will cheer for you regardless of the fact that you're not family, etc.

I have a red Hyundai Sonata - Ruby. Had a brown Mini Cooper - Coco

I did my first show two years ago at age 47. I have to say, it is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! I worked with a personal trainer for 1 1/2 years before doing the show. The diet is absolutely grueling, and the mental aspect is very challenging. Be ready to give your life up when training. Diet, diet, diet,…

Dalton, GA here.

You are an amzing woman! Keep up the good work.

This!

Dalton, Georgia

I did a diet very similar to this last spring for 8 weeks. I competed in a bikini competition in the masters category (40 and over). Yes, the diet is very boring and restrictive, but it will lean you out like you've never seen. I was allowed one cheat "thing" mid-week, and one cheat meal on the weekends for the first six…

I agree with this 100%!

Married for 25 years!

Great post! I can totally relate to what you have gone through. I did a fitness show at the end of May and trained extremely hard for six months. After that show I fell into a really bad funk and was doing exactly as you said - got too comfortable with my body, ignored all eating strategies, slacking on my exercise, etc.…

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman - chocolate brown. Her name is CoCo, of course. Love it!

Count me in. It's the least I can do.

Same here!

Great job! You should be proud of yourself!

1983 Mustang GLX with T-tops! (What a piece of junk.)

You are an inspiration to all of us! Strut your stuff in that new bikini!

This says it all!

All I can say is "WOW"! You look absolutely AWESOME! Great job!

I've been there. Please talk to your doctor. I have dealt with depression since my youngest son was born 16 1/2 years ago. I have taken an antidepressant since that time - with a few breaks here and there. I just can't maintain any sense of chemical balance without them. Exercising has definitely helped, and I also saw a…

That is horrible! I'm so sorry that you have to experience such rudeness! My personal trainer is very supportive and would never say anything like that! I agree with the other personal that said you need to fire her!

Same here.

Predators fan here!

If that isn't dedication and determination, I don't know what it. CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!

You look WONDERFUL!

Dalton here!

Truly amazing! I am proud of you!

Agreed! Husbands don't get it!

I have been doing a crossfit hybrid since December and absolutely love it! Awesome workout! I was already in decent shape when I started and find it extremely challenging to this day. It you start as a beginner be sure to pace yourself and make it your own!

I agree!!