Old RR posts Oct 2012

My plan of attack for week 07

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Sun, 2012/09/30 – 9:40pm — BuffMother

I had a good week 6- Got in most of my workouts — PLUS a lot of other stuff!!  This weekend I took off of workouts but was very active– today we built a fire and cleaned up a bunch of dead trees and logs- I LOVED IT, but it was a ton of work.  Yesterday I brush hogged– that went well too.

We also had a good time watching the UFC fights last night, the Vikings game today and some TV as a family tonight.  Do any of you watch LONGMIRE?  it’s on of the newer shows we’ve really been enjoying about a Sherrif in Wyoming named Longmire.

This week’s mini challenge and SSS coaching is on ABS!!
http://therallyroom.com/node/54432

 

Here’s my plan of attack for the week~ I’m boosting, yet I will do my best to remain on a limited carb intake.

 

Phase 5 of the EXPERIENCED level calendar

 

Boosting

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 7
5 lift

2 intervals

Chest/tri

Intervals

Lift Lower Body

ABS

TENNIS

Back/

Shoulders/

Bi’s

ABS

Chest/tri

Intervals

Lift Lower Body

ABS

Active Rest
OR A RUN??-
Off!

 

Let’s rock the week! Before you know it, the HOLIDAYS will be upon us!!

Time to get buff for them!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!

-MIchelle

SSS Week 07- My ABS secrets revealed!

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Wed, 2012/10/03 – 6:42am — BuffMother

Today I am sharing my AB Secrets with YOU!! this detailed video is an instructional how to for my book “AFTER BABY ABS”

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This video goes over the exercises contained within the book “After Baby ABS”

ABS–CPTME….SIMPLE 7 for 7

Passive Abs
Sit ups- hands on hammies
Vacuums!! 10- 10 seconds daily
Knee ups- roman chair are best
Traditional AB crunch
Ball Crunches
Cats/Dogs

 

I know you can regain your beautiful tummy, after babies— just use the info and put in the work!!
Love ya,
Michelle

But seriously, when is life going to SETTLE DOWN??

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Thu, 2012/10/04 – 8:37am — BuffMother

Ok, I’ve been through many CHAOTIC times in my life– this doesn’t “appear” to be one of those seasons, yet I seem to have NO TIME??  I am seriously confused on why I feel so busy!! I guess that’s just the life of a MOTHER?? …AND I expect that in less than 10 years I’ll be an empty nester longing for the days when my kids were here with us.

To recap my week:

Monday- Chest lifting workout + a hills run

Ran to end of road then down trail for warm up- then 2 long hills; 1 shorter hill repeated 3 time plus cool down was same as warm up wore purple black Nikes.
2.89mi. run in 32:00— the GPS doesn’t seem to read accuratly on the hills- distance was longer I thihk?

Tues- Leg lifiting workout, Do you like my lifting partner?

Wednesday- Tennnis lesson- which wore me out!  I also had some bad crab salad from the deli- ICKY, I was ILL for about 4 hours from that!  Even had to take a nap!

Thursday- plan is to make up the lifting workout I missed yesterday– back, shoulders, biceps and run intervals— not sure where or when??  Tonight is Gunner’s football game

Eating- it’s been good minus the CRAB Salad issue– NEVER AGAIN will I eat that!  I’ve improved my choices daily and am in a good mental place to resist the sugar and carbs that tend to “sneak” into my diet.  I can tell that I have less carbs in my system during workouts– I was rather weak on Tuesday during legs.  But overall I am actually feeling better!

Have a good one!!  I’m off to the RACES!!

-Michelle

Where’s the BEEF?

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Fri, 2012/10/05 – 7:04am — BuffMother

Do you remember that “Where’s the Beef” commercial?  Why on earth was that such a HIT??  SMH!!
Anyhoo, we are considering getting ourselves some cattle.  I’ve been researching it a bit today and seems as though it’s rather simple.  All we need to do is fence off some land, buy the cows and make sure they have enough to eat, lol.  Simple right?!   Probably not quite that easy- but if it is it could be a fun little side project to make a few extra bucks.

I other news, I DID NOT get my workout done last night.  I was planning on hitting the weights after Gunner’s football game, but instead I had to make an unexpected trip BACK to the airport to get DH.  His flights got all messed up yesterday.  He was supposed to fly from here to Dallas onto Miami. Well he got to Dallas and his Miami flight was canceled along with another Miami flight so there was NO WAY for him to get to Miami in time for his meeting.  So he flew back home instead.  Poor guy, business travel can be so stressful!

So….I am a bit behind on my workouts for the week– good thing I have the weekend to make up the lost workouts and still be on track– the revised POA looks like this:

Fri- Back shoulders Biceps and run intervals on treadmill- all at the gym
Saturday-Legs at home
Sunday- Chest/triceps lifing Run outside intervals

I’d also like to fit in some tennis at somepoint…It’s raining here today– so that’ll have to wait till Sat or Sunday.

Next Friday, we are heading on a road trip to The BIG D!  I’ve not been there (outside of the airport)  since we lived there and Gunner was just a few weeks old– 13 years!!  It should be very interesting to see how it’s changed.  When I lived there I worked for a home builder who sold homes all over on the OUTSKIRTS of the city’s suburban sprawl.  At that time Frisco was tiny, less than 2000 people lived there and we were developing a fun “Active lifestyle” community just off Legacy.  I can’t wait to check that area out!!

Okay– lots to do today a always, TGIF BABY!!!

-Michelle

p.s. Be sure to check out this video– It’s a detailed “paired circuits buffing workout” — a fun unique way to do circuit training without hogging the entire gym! from the EXPERIENCED level workouts phase 4 buffing

Paired Circuits workout video

SSS 07- Buffing Experienced Workouts:

“Buffing”

3day split- using “paired circuits”

Video of Chest/tri Experienced Buffing phase 4 at home

 

~Chest/Triceps and intervals plus 20 mins extra cardio and ABS

CHEST, TRICEPS

Paired circuit #1-
Chest Press or Bench Press
3×6-8
Tricep Extensions
3×6-8

Paired circuit #2-
Incline DB flys
3×6-8
Tricep bench dips
3xfailure

Paired circuit #3-
Flat bench flys
3xfailure (10 rep range)
Tricep kickbacks
3xfailure (10 rep range)

Paired circuit #4-
Knee Ups-to failure 2-3 sets
Crunches 3×15 slow

INTERVALS: Intervals-immediately after lifting
3 min. warm up
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
1 min. easy
1 min. hard
4min. cool down
This is 20 min total: 7 hard min. total
+20 mins additional steady cardio after intervals…move to another mode if bored

ABS–CPTME….SIMPLE 7 for 7

  1. Passive Abs
  2. Sit ups- hands on hammies
  3. Vacuums!! 10- 10 seconds daily
  4. Knee ups- roman chair are best
  5. Traditional AB crunch
  6. Ball Crunches
  7. Cats/Dogs

Paired Circuits workout video

 

SSS 07- Buffing Experienced Workouts:

“Buffing”

3day split- using “paired circuits”

Video of Chest/tri Experienced Buffing phase 4 at home

 

~Chest/Triceps and intervals plus 20 mins extra cardio and ABS

CHEST, TRICEPS

Paired circuit #1-

Chest Press or Bench Press

3×6-8

Tricep Extensions

3×6-8

Paired circuit #2-

Incline DB flys

3×6-8

Tricep bench dips

3xfailure

Paired circuit #3-

Flat bench flys

3xfailure (10 rep range)

Tricep kickbacks

3xfailure (10 rep range)

Paired circuit #4-

Knee Ups-to failure 2-3 sets

Crunches 3×15 slow

INTERVALS: Intervals-immediately after lifting

3 min. warm up

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

1 min. easy

1 min. hard

4min. cool down

This is 20 min total: 7 hard min. total

+20 mins additional steady cardio after intervals…move to another mode if bored

ABS–CPTME….SIMPLE 7 for 7

  1. Passive Abs
  2. Sit ups- hands on hammies
  3. Vacuums!! 10- 10 seconds daily
  4. Knee ups- roman chair are best
  5. Traditional AB crunch
  6. Ball Crunches
  7. Cats/Dogs

Odd but GOOD!

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Sat, 2012/10/06 – 9:19am — BuffMother

Yesterday was a GOOD day…if every day I could feel like I did yesterday I’d be VERY HAPPY!! I felt productive, smart, happy, energetic, focused and I even felt sexy 🙂  It was so Odd for a cycle day 24…but I attribute it to my focus on DIET– low carb works for my body.  AND per doctors instructions I am supplementing my progesterone (via a cream) the last 14 days of my cycle.  I’m one week into it and already feel better– the 2 biggest things I’ve noticed is that I can actually feel rested after a night’s sleep and I am retaining way less water on my body!!

My workout was good– I could still tell I was boosting during my run because I wanted to quit several times, but I pressed on and got it done.  Here’s the details:

Back/Shoulder/Biceps lifting Friday at the gym– all alone to again- back workout + treadmill intervals on tap- 129#’s today

Lat pulls wide grip 75x10x2sets, 90×7, 75×10 underhand grip
Seated Rows 75×10, 90x10x3
knee ups on bench- 2 sets of 30 reps
Shoulder press- 60x10x2sets- backwards; 60×20, 75×10, 90×10
Lower back extensions- 2 sets of 15– haven’t done these in a couple weeks took it easy
Bicep pose down curls- 30x10x1 set; 40x10x3 sets
Standing High knees- 2 sets
shoulder circuit- bent over lateral raises, front raises, Upright rows and hammer curls- 2 sets with 15’s
Dancing Abs- 2 sets

Run intervals on treadmill- I did a total of 20 mins alternating intervals of increasing my speed  to 9mph for one minute, recovery minutes at 7mph and then increasing the grade to 6 for one minute at 7mph.  I did a total of 7 intervals (4 speed, 3 hills).

here’s my pic #workoutproof–Friday at the gym– all alone to again- 129#’s today

Legs are on tap for me today!!

Love ya,

Michelle

SSS Week 08- MiniChallenge- Eat 3 servings of greens each day!!

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Mon, 2012/10/08 – 6:45am — BuffMother

SSS Week #8 Mini Challenge- Eat 3 servings of greens each day!!

Week #8 Mini Challenge- Eat 3 servings of greens each day!!

Eating GREENS takes effort and determination.

The way I get 3 in a day is to start my day with a GREEN, focus on eating greens for my “snacks” and having greens with dinner.

Greens are so good for your digestion, your body’s acidic balance, for nutrition, for energy, etc….
My favorite Greens lately are:
Cucumbers,
Peppers,
Green Beans,
Radishes,
Asparagus,
Brussels Sprouts

Others I eat quite often include:
Stir fry veggies,
Spinach,
Romaine Lettuce,
Green and Red Cabbage
and Spaghetti Squash

Get after those greens~

They are SO good for you and REALLY help lean you up!!!
YUMMY!!!

Enjoy eating GREEN this week~ Michelle

Time is Flying by!

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Mon, 2012/10/08 – 9:14am — BuffMother

This week is going to be a blast!!
We have a trip to Dallas on Friday- and until then I’ll be eating my GREENS (and proteins), working out, prepping for the trip, shopping and doing my taxes.

M- run, tennis cycle day 27
T- upper body lift and some bike intervals
W-tennis and LOTS of driving-
Th- Leg workout -tax appt
F-NO WORKOUT- drive to Dallas, rehersal Dinner
Sa-  workout at hotel; wedding at 7
Su- workout at hotel in am before drive home

Let’s have a stellar week #8!!  Time is Flying by!

“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”
Groucho Marx

PAPERWORK

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Tue, 2012/10/09 – 9:21am — BuffMother

Yesterday- I got in my 3+ greens in the form of a RED Pepper and a BIG Salad.

Breakfeast outside–Red pepper stuffed with egg salad- 3 eggs total 😉
Simply boil eggs (I keep boiled eggs on hand in the refrigerator), peel them , smash 3 of them with a fork (I also warm up the eggs for 20-30 seconds in microwave to make this easier), add 2 tsp Mayo or Salad Dressing (miracle whip), salt and pepper to taste- Place salad in halves of red pepper and ENJOY

Spinach, broccoli slaw, cilantro, pea pods, cashews, sharp shredded cheddar, chicken, Asian toasted sesame dressing

My work for the day was:

Taxes and a Run and a bit of TENNIS practice on my serve- here’s a pic of me prior to the run, it’s getting cooler here-

the run went “Ok” – had to tie shoe 9 minutes in- my legs are super sore from yesterday’s leg workout

Today will be Taxes and Chest Tricep Lift and Intervals on the BIKE

Off to have fun with paperwork~ NOT!

Love ya,

Michelle

Just as expected!

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Thu, 2012/10/11 – 1:55pm — BuffMother

This week has been just as I expected– BUSY! But it’s also going along very smoothly at the same time– I’m handling the stress quite well!Yesterday, I forgot to take my “#workoutproof” picture– but I did workout, I had my tennis lesson!!  It was fun and guess what, my booty is sore from it, lol!  I also hit the mall a bit, got a facial, got  my hair done, and was taxi for the kids up until 9:15.  During the only free time I had yesterday- I built a fire.


Fires rock– Travis and I have the best connection time over open fires.  We chatted about TEAM BuffMother last night– He loves you all too :love:

Today’s been TAX work again- WHAT A MESS!!  My appt is at 9am in the morning towards getting them done– It’ll be a bit of a process to get them straightened out (as always!).  Should be worth it though as we most likely will get a return, ONE of the great things about having 4 kids, lol!

Tomorrow we leave for Dallas for  my nephew’s wedding- so today I the oil changed, tires rotated, brakes adjusted and wippers replaced on the van– ALL SET!

See you in Dallas, lol!

Love,

M

“BIG D” is right!!

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Sat, 2012/10/13 – 11:23am — BuffMother

Hi Y’all!! We made it to the BID D and seirously it’s soooo BIG here!!  We lived here 13 years ago and much of this city didn’t exist then, lol!!  We are actually in the FRISCO area and it’s VERY SWANKY!

Anyhow, I’m kicking myself for not taking any pictures of last night’s dinner– I guess we were so tired from the trip that I just spaced out.  Slept like a ROCK last night and today feel much more normal.  I WILL take some pics for sure– It’s on the top of my mind today!!

I did get a picture of working out with my boy today~

“Working my Guns with my Gunz!! #workoutproof”

I’ll check in more later, for now I just wanted to tell you “HI and HAPPY WEEKEND!!” :love:

Love you,

Michelle

When to REST?

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Tue, 2012/10/16 – 10:07am — BuffMother

So many times I’ve been asked the question, “When should I REST instead of workout?” …It’s a tough one, but in general I go by about 4 different parameters:

1- Is my workout going to add to my tiredness in a negative way or am I tired because I need to get moving?
2- Would an hour nap do me more good than a workout?
3- Am I sick or on the verge of getting sick?
4- Am I depleted, sore and physically in need of a day off?

Typically, if a person is eating well, working towards regaining or gaining an overal good fitness level, a healthy person does not need more than 3 days off of workouts weekly.  For an above average”fit” person- 1-2 days/week off is sufficient rest.

Some life events that may cause me to take more than 2 days off per week:

  • Travel
  • Big STRESS- like moving, marriage troubles, having babies, death in the family
  • Surgery, Illness (including sick family members- but I try not to use this excuse)
  • UNIQUE days– those that are out of the ordinary routine of life
  • Lack of proper nutrition
  • Improper training- over working- so I EXHAUST myself or under challenging myself, so therefore a lack of improvement in my fitness and I am not fit enough to do my planned workouts

Yesterday, after a week of travel prep and a weekend trip to Dallas that included some late nights- A VERY OUT OF THE ORDINARY weekend for us.  I was EXHAUSTED yesterday.  So I took the day off making that 2 days off in a row of workouts for me. I did mow the lawn– SUNSHINE is such great therapy!


Today will be a workout for sure– thinking I’m going to switch things up a bit these last 2 weeks of the contest to do FULL Body workouts-  it may be easier for me to fit things in as we travel this week to MN again and as I recover from it the next week, lol!

Here’s the POA-

Week #9 in our SSS contest-
Tues- Full body lift and a run
Wed- Full Body lift
Thurs- Travel day- flight to MN with my girls (first time they’ve flown!!)– a run
Friday- off- My baby brother’s wedding–he’s 23 🙂
Saturday- full body lift @hotel
Sun- a run

Week #10 in our SSS contest-
Monday- ?? Travel day-probably off
Tuesday- full body lift and a run
Wed- tennis
Thurs- full body lift
Friday- run
Saturday- Full Body Lift
Sunday- last day of contest~ run

 

If any of you in the RR would like to see a sample of a good full body lifting routine– the “”30day Get Buff” contest book contains a full body workout routine- Here’s the link to the first week’s POA– http://therallyroom.com/node/45413

Let’s finish strong~ WE have enough time to get results 13 days baby!!

Love ya,

Michelle

SSS Week #9 Mini Challenge- Drink 1.5 gallons of water daily!!

Oh my!! it’s already week #9!!! your mission :drive: this week is simple– Drink 1.5 gallons of water a each day

Typically my recommendation is to drinke your GOAL body weight in ounces of water daily…for example. I weigh 128 and that’s pretty much my goal so I strive to drink 128 ounces daily, that is equal to 1 gallon.

But this week let’s get more agressive after our water intake. Let’s strive for 1.5 gallons = 192 oz or 5.7 liters or 24 cups of water.

Chug a lug!!!

WATER IS SO GOOD FOR RAISING YOU METABOLISM,Cell Function, Brain function, Nutrient Transport, Electrolyte and Mineral Balance AND ELIMINATING TOXINS

…SO DRINK UP!!!!!

Productive!!

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Wed, 2012/10/17 – 10:21am — BuffMother

HI Ya’s!!
Well…yesterday was a much more productive day than Monday FOR SURE!! I got a few important thing done and also hit my workout good and hard– I took some pics for #workoutproof
Here’s one of me getting READY for my full body workout– thought you’d like to see how my cool sports bra looks from behind.
From what I remember off the top of my head my workout went like this:
Warm up- push ups and stretching outsideBench Press
95×10
115x10x 2sets
115×7
Squats
45×15+
95×10+
135×10
155×10
155×3
135x10Pull ups
10, 8, 6
Abs between sets- knee ups on bench, standing high knees, roman chair knee ups
Run hills
Then I took another picture after my run I ran
8 hills  on the trail~
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Then after my run I changed, got a snack and water– for some TRACTOR TIME.
I also took several different, 4 actually, videos of my workout LIVE yesterday.
They are on my you tube channel www.YouTube.com/BuffMother
I am still trying to figure out how best to capture and edit videos on my Mac.  I am not impressed with it at all– I really regret paying $2500 for my mac.   I’d rather have 2 SUPER NICE pc’s instead!
Okay, enough of the rant.
I canceled my tennis lesson for today– we fly out EARLY tomorrow morning so I have tons of prepping and packing to do today– plus Guitar lessons and AWANA and a visit with the Dog Sitter on tap.
WE have 12 days left~ let’s see how much progress we can make!!  I know i’ll make some good progress!!
-Michelle

One EXTRA day…

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Tue, 2012/10/23 – 12:55pm — BuffMother

We are home!! After ONE EXTRA DAY of travel due to flight issues, I’m so glad to be home and back to my “farm” lol!! It’s gorgous here right now– beautiful fall colors plus tons of green still!! I love fall!!
While I was gone I got in 2 runs for my workouts– NO LIFTING– so this week I’ll be hitting the weights.

Finish out BUFFING phase:
Tue- legs and maybe a run?? after 2 days off and a couple flights I need some EXERCISE!
Wed- tennis and back
Thu- chest/tris and an interval run

Boosting starts:
Friday- Off
Sat- Legs
Sun- a run– probably hills 🙂

I’m going to be uploading some photo prep tips for our SSS week #10 minichallenge, Plus I do have some info for next week too– about how to submit entries, etc… Don’t forget that if you submit a complete entry I’ll send you a free “BuffMother!” shirt :cheer:

I can’t believe we are in the final stretch of the 70 days–!!  AWESOME SUCCESS STORIES are flooding my inbox already!!

Love it!!
-Michelle

Week 10- photoshoot prep

 

INTRO Video….

 

OUTLINE Video….

 

If you’d like to get extra lean and mean for your photoshoot~ here is a basic photoshoot prep that I’ve used and recommended to many of my clients:

Photoshoot prep-

3 days out-

-Drink 1.5 gallons of water

-Cut your carbs to only 2.

-Eat very salty foods. And if you find this to be a problem, drink a couple of cups of chicken bullion. It is very imp ortant that you have a salt overload on this day

2 days out-

-Drink 1.5 gallons of water

-No carbs, protein veggies and fat only

-NO SALT

Put a coat of tanner on b4 bed- Loreal Sublime tanner with bronzer in it is the best!

1 day 1 out-

-Drink 1.5 gallons of water

-NO Workout

-No Carbs

-NO Salt

-No gas causing foods

-Take a water pill(diruex) B4 bed and

-no water after 8pm or so…time it so you have 12-16 hours without water prior to your shoot

-Put another coat of Tanner on

Photoshoot DAY!!

-No water or carbs until after the shoot

-Put another coat of tanner on

-Do your hair

-Over do your make up make sure you have some that will make your face a little tanner looking. What I use is a face bronzer, and 1 shade darker makeup for photoshoots. You may want to practice with this before hand.

Have fun!!

Bring music

(have a glass of wine)

Post photoshoot-

Drink a lot of water to rehydrate!!!

And be sure to eat a healthy meal.

MORE INFO About Photoshoot PREP VIDEO~

*Each and every one of you who enters a final entry will get a free BuffMother! shirt!!! AND REMEMBER…each one of you CAN WIN this Contest~ BELIEVE IT!! Please participate and let’s enjoy the synergy of TEAM BuffMother! working together towards being your best!!! You can have the Buff Bikini Bod of your DREAMS :woohoo:

I also wanted to add that I’ll be putting up a photoshoot prep document in my gallery~ AND I wanted to remind you that everyone who writes up a final entry gets a SHIRT!! SOOOOOOO……..

PLEASE be sure to kick it in this week and “finish” out the contest, you will be glad you did!!!

Let’s have an intense focused final week!!

-Michelle

SSS Final Entry Instructions and FORM

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Thu, 2012/10/25 – 1:02pm — BuffMother

**email your entry to michelle@buffmother.com~  SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

Week #10 MINI CHALLENGE (week of October 22nd)- take measurements, stats, pictures, share your finishing thoughts, comment about your hormones and pick some of your favorite journal/blog posts you or others made during the 10 weeks

The goal is to see how you’ve changed physically and mentally :) …I think it’d be cool for you to find your week #1 entry and compare it to how you are feeling now Wink Here’s  the week #1 post that shows you how to take pics and stats: http://buffmother.com/?p=6557

Let’s break these 5 KEY points down a bit-
#1-Take measurements, stats
~ very important to use the same tape measure each time. I have a tape measure that’s sole purpose is for measuring bodies Snicker
~have the same person measure each time- I measure myself each time
~Be sure to note what cycle day you measure and what time of day also–it really makes a difference!
~Taking measurements is a great way to see if you are losing fat and gaining muscle- often times the scale will not reflect any change, but measurements show change
~Bodyfat measurements are optional, but if you do be sure to get the caliper mm readings along with the %. So that `when you compare you can see changes in the mm’s. Percentage reading are calculated using equations…these vary a ton! Personally I don’t ever figure my %, I just go my my caliper mm readings to see if I am losing or gaining bodyfat. BF should also be done by the same person/same method/same circumstances each time in order to have an accurate comparison.

~ Here are the Measurements and STATS I personally take, the BASIC stat sheet is located HERE:

Today’s Date:_________ height:_____________ weight:___________ age:_______
Today’s cycle day-

Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around breasts the biggest part):
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides):
Chest- flexed back and chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides):
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part):
Waist-sucked in (the smallest part):
Hips (the largest part of your butt):
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides):
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm):
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm):
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap):
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap):
Calf (about 7” below knee joint):

Caliper measurements (*these are the ones I like to track on myself and use to calculate my body fat, for further info on body fat measurements here is a link http://www.linear-software.com/online.html)
*Tricep:
*Thigh:
*Iliac:
Abdomen (I do this one for kicks, since I am an apple):

#2- Pictures
~Aim to produce photos that will be most comparable with the last set and next set of progress photos you take.
~Photo are best taken in good lighting (during the day)
~take them with the same suit/clothes on, from the same distances and angles, on a light background and in heels.
~It is best for you to take following poses all full body*:
1. straight on arms at sides
2. straight on arms up and flexed
3. from behind w/arms at sides
4. behind with arms up flexing biceps
5. from the side
6. model or movie star pose- have fun!
* do them both relaxed and flexed.
~Have fun and SMILE.

#3-FinishingThoughts:
Where are you in your journey? Did you reach your goals and aspirations? Where do you see this challenge brought you? Do you have any lingering concerns? Do you feel you made an impact on your legacy during this contest? your WHY? Did you feel the support group helped you stay on track? What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days? Did you reward yourself when you hit certain goals along the way? What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
*** Please be sure to submit the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

#4- Comment about your HORMONES
Did you GET to know your body? Did you learn about your good c-days, your bad c-days, your weight fluctuations, etc…
Did anything surprise you?

#5- Favorite Journal/Blog Posts
take a peek back at your blogs– what were some of your favorite entries from the 10 weeks?
Did anyone else’s impact you along the way?

Most of this participation is optional, but I think it is a vital for you to reaching your goals~
I am excited to see how you’ve changed over these past 10 weeks!! CONGRATS for all your efforts, the world is a better place because of you!!

Have fun!! I can’t wait to see the final Submissions for the SSS Contest!! cheerleaders
I know that all of you who’ve participated are WINNERS!!!
Thanks so much for your effort~
:love:

***NOTE- The only set in STONE requirement to complete the contest is The FINAL ENTRY FORM (which includes before and after pictures, stats and info)

the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

Love,
Michelle

P.S. More details about prizes and judging process:

 

  • Prizes will be given to ALL final entrants(free shirts) PLUS the 1st & 2nd place finishers will GET AWESOME prize packages!!

Prizes*:
1st Place– a 3day/2 night day visit with Michelle Berger, BuffMother!! I will fly you to me and I’ll treat you like the SUPER STAR you are!!! PLUS “The Royal Treatment”~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts,  6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

2nd Place– The Royal Treatment~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!and the Rally Room!

Each and every one of you CAN WIN this Contest~ Please participate and let’s enjoy the synergy of TEAM BuffMother! working together towards being CONSISTENT!!!!

Judging:
A panel of 5 judges (leaders in Team BuffMother) will pick their top 3 picks for the WINNER based on participation, results, attitude, their Super STAR quality and consistency. Each judges picks will be put on a piece of paper (15 little pieces of paper) will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn from there.

Suggested Optional Participation that may affect the judges perception of who deserves to be picked in their top 3:

  • Be an active member of the Rally Room (the judges of the contest are Rally Room leaders, so the more “visible” to them you are the better chance you have at winning)
  • COMMENT on the Video Coaching videos on You Tube- comments help a ton, Please comment!!
  • Blog your progress and encourage others in the contest (a great place to do this is in the Rally Room )
  • Weekly post your POA (plan of attack) for the next week
  • Weekly do your best to participate in the “weekly MINI challenge”

Final Entry Questionaire***– Once the 10 week contest is complete….please copy and paste this into a word document, fill out your questions and send it along with your stats and photos to michelle@buffmother.com.

This is the information the judges will receive and will judge you upon~ so do your best to present your success!!!

***NOTE- The only set in STONE requirement to complete the contest is The FINAL ENTRY FORM (which includes before and after pictures, stats and info)

the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

Here’s the entry form copied and pasted here, just in case you have issues downloading it (to copy and past it select text press control or command + C and then paste using control/command +V into a word document.  From there fill it out and save then email it to me with your photos in jpg form.  Thanks!!

“SuperSTAR Success” Final Entry Form (3 parts)-

#1-General INFO and Questions~

Name:
Address:
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0):
Age:
e-mail address:
Why did you enter the “SuperSTAR Success” contest by BuffMother?
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
How do you feel about your success?
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
Can I have your permission to post your entry and photos online?

#2-Beginning/Ending STATS-

To enter submit at least the basic 5 measurements~

DATES taken-

Height:
Weight:
Bust:
Waist:
Hips:

I’d highly encourage you to submit more detailed measurements. These are what I have my training clients take:

Today’s Date:_________
height:_____________ weight:___________ age:_______
**Start of your last period date:__________
Length of last 2 monthly cycles (average is 28 days):
Today’s day in your monthly cycle (c-date)-

Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around the biggest part, women only):
Chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides):
Waist (the smallest part):
Hips (the largest part of your butt):
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides):
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm):
Thigh (8” above Knee cap):
Thigh (12” above Knee cap):
Calf (7” below knee joint):

OPTIONAL- Caliper measurements (*these are the ones I like to track on myself and use to calculate my body fat, for further info on body fat measurements here is a link http://www.linear-software.com/online.html)
*Tricep:
*Thigh:
*Iliac:
Abdomen:

 

#3- Before and After Pictures
I need only 2 your most dramatic before and after shot in JPEG form.  Please take more but send only 1 of before and 1 after with your entry.

PHOTOS- take the following photos all full body a light background is best:
1. straight on,
2. behind w/arms at sides,
3. behind with arms up flexing biceps and
4. from the side.
*You can do them both relaxed and flexed. Have fun and SMILE.

 

At the completion of your 10 weeks, Be sure to e-mail all 3 items (stats, photos and questionnaire) to michelle@buffmother.com; I will respond that I got it- (if you don’t get a response, I didn’t’ get it).
Have fun!! I can’t wait to see the final Submissions for the “SuperSTAR Success” Contest!!

Contest Prizes*:

Prizes*:
1st Place– a 3day/2 night day visit with Michelle Berger, BuffMother!! I will fly you to me and I’ll treat you like the SUPER STAR you are!!! PLUS “The Royal Treatment”~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

2nd Place– The Royal Treatment~ you get all of my products FREE for an entire year~ Books, supplement, shirts, 6 week customized training and the Rally Room!

ALL FINALISTS= anyone who submits a complete final entry- you will get a FREE “BuffMother!” shirt

Judging:
A panel of 5 judges (leaders in Team BuffMother) will pick their top 3 picks for the WINNER based on participation, results, attitude and the “light” shining within. Each judge’s picks will be put on a piece of paper (15 little pieces of paper) will be placed in a hat and the winner drawn from there.

Each and every one of you CAN WIN this Contest~ Please participate and let’s enjoy the synergy of TEAM BuffMother! Working together towards being continually FOCUSED on being our BEST!!!!

…please submit this word document along with your stats and photos to michelle@buffmother.com. ENTRIES ARE DUE November 5th!!

This is the information the judges will receive and will judge you upon~ so do your best to present the info as organized and inspiring as possible- Be a SUPERSTAR!!!

Thanks so much!!
-Michelle

Without a Dryer

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Thu, 2012/10/25 – 1:30pm — BuffMother

Seriously what does a mom of 4 do without a dryer…NO LAUNDRY, that’s what, lol!!
My dryer that’s only 10 months old quit on me last week just as it dried the final load prior to our trip to MN. When we got home I called about it, and they can’t get anyone here sooner than the 31st!

Anyhow, I have my old dryer upstairs in but it’s got the wrong kind of cord attached to it for my house– so Travis said he can put on a different cord tonight for me- once i get it from the hardware store– they close at 5pm, so I couldn’t get there yesterday. Silly Small town business hours– no wonder they don’t succeed!!??

Sorry for the complaining! Can you tell I’m entering boosting?? lol!!

Okay, so my POA from 2 days ago went out the window– I haven’t gotten in any lifting workouts nor a run this week yet (besides the one on Sunday I did in Fergus Fall, MN)…I did have my tennis lesson yesterday.  It was intense and I am SO sore from it!!

Today, I’ve decided to get my workout clothes on- hit the hardware store and gym for a workout.  GOING TO DO IT NOW~!

Love ya’ll,

Michelle

p.s. Be sure to check out the final entry info for the SSS~ http://buffmother.com/?p=6820

Keeping my head in the right place

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Fri, 2012/10/26 – 1:03pm — BuffMother

I run into negative people on a daily basis.  I have had countless emails condemning me for being too sexy, accusing me of being “porn”, notes and comments continually that I have to delete–tons from men, but many from MEAN WOMEN.  People may think they KNOW me, but they have no clue! I have learned to shrug most items off– delete and ignore is my motto.  I also block people quite often from my online profiles.  I am NOT HERE FOR THEM, I am here for those I can help and inspire.  I am NOT HERE OF FOR THE CHURCH/Christian community either~!

I am a big believer that every woman has a GOD GIVEN desire to be desirable.  Every woman is a sexual being and just because I am a Christian does not mean that I am supposed to be something I am NOT.  I am still allowed to wear a bikini, be a fitness model and do my best to look beautiful.  I have never asked a church group to endorse me, nor would I expect them to.  I am here to reach the world with my message of HOPE, not pander to those who want to find fault with my sexy side.

Here’ a quote from one of my previous blog posts: http://buffmother.com/2521/my-new-beginning

“For those of you who have my book you understand that I deeply believe and TEACH that we must consider EVERY Aspect of ourselves into our quest to attain a glorious body. It must be integrated into our LIFESTYLE and encompass our entire being!  Please don’t forget the BIG PICTURE!  The True WHY behind why you do what you do for your fitness and diet.  The TRUE meaning for me is to touch lives!  I sacrifice much so that I can stand up with confidence and REACH out to those who are looking for help and HOPE!  I want you to realize~ yes I may seem vain or a bit edgy to promote so many bikini photos but this is my calling from GOD!  I have a mission to help women and to be a light in the darkness.  I have peace about God’s mission for my life…I know God will say to me “Well done my good an Faithful servant” when I arrive in heaven 🙂

I have been called to be a LIGHT in the darkness and reach those who would not otherwise be interested~ I have a mission and I will complete that MISSION!”

Today, I’ve been trying to keep my head in the right place!!  I am determined to focus On my Mission, On the postives and On LOVING!

Let’s never let NEGATIVES win!

-Michelle

Wild Stripes!!

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Sat, 2012/10/27 – 1:59pm — BuffMother

I opted out of the photoshoot prep due to some tummy problems this week– but I still plan on taking my pics tomorrow! I’ll try to limit my salt a bit tonight, decrease my water intake after 8pm and then take pics tomorrow. I’m sure they’ll show good results no matter what since I’ve been eating VERY LOW carb for the past 4 weeks– this morning I weighed in right around 127- So the scale is slowly moving down after months of being STUCK!

 

My workout today was legs–

Deadlifts, Squats, Knee extensions and ABS– I did knee ups, dancing abs and roman chair knee ups-

My plan for the rest of the day is to get OUTSIDE= SUNSHINE!! and build a brush fire at dusk 🙂

Love ya’s!!

-Michelle

SSS in the books!

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Mon, 2012/10/29 – 2:09pm — BuffMother

Another SuperSTAR Success Contest is in the books! WOW!!  70 days went by really fast- I love that, but also wonder where the time has gone??

I’m getting a good number of entries already, but certainly hope many more are coming soon!!
Here’s the info for submission once again-

http://buffmother.com/6820/sss-final-entry-instructions-and-form

 

ON my personal front…I’m still dealing with some “sickies”.  My son is home sick from school today and I’ve been still a bit bogged down with feeling a little sick myself??  I didn’t take my pics yesterday as I had wanted– I’ll get them and my measurements done tomorrow instead.

I rested yesterday except for a couple hour hike through the woods with Travis– it was AWESOME!  It’s the first time we’ve been able to go for a hike in the woods since last year– He tore his meniscus last fall and finally got surgery on it this August.  It’s so nice to have him healthy again!!

This afternoon once the girls get home I’ll hit the tennis courts with them for a bit and then we’ll carve pumkins tonight!  They are so fired up for Halloween– but all of them are SCARED Sill, I found all 3 of my girls in bed together this morning, lol!!  I told them yesterday at the store we’ll focus on decorating for CHRISTMAS instead of halloween.

SPEAKING OF CHRISTMAS…In Team BuffMother, We’ve done gift exchanges and card exchanges in previous years– This year we are going to do a “Sassy Sock” secret Santa exchange– It should be fun!! I’ll be posting details soon!!

Have a SAFE night!! Love, Michelle

 

Finishing thoughts

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Tue, 2012/10/30 – 5:24pm — BuffMother

HI Everybody!!

I am a bit late on getting week #10’s stuff done– that’s okay though!!  I am just excited to be FINISHING it!!  I decided to go ahead and writhe out my finishing thoughts~

#3-FinishingThoughts:
Where are you in your journey?

I am in a spot of transition…I feel like I’ve made good progress, but yet want more.  Over the past few months I’ve become quite diligent at completing my workouts at home.  I’m very proud of myself for that!!  Years of being inconsistent with home workouts made me unsure that I’d ever successfully workout at home. I give much of the credit to my online support system for my success at “home workouts”, Thanks TEAM BUFFMOTHER!

( I wrote this and then looked back at my starting thoughts and answer to this question– crazy similar!!)MY STARTING STUFF- http://therallyroom.com/node/53979

Did you reach your goals and aspirations?

My goal was to work on my diet and to take tennis lessons! I did both!! YAY ME!!
The other goal was to work on my business- I did yet, I am still not quite in FULL ATTACK MODE on this item.   The momentum is building, but I need to “decided” my exact path.  Once I do, I’ll go all out!

Where do you see this challenge brought you?

It’s not physical for me– it’s mental.   I am in a daily battle in my head regarding what is good vs. evil for me, my body, my time management, my goals, etc… I am often reminded of the quotes “to whom much is given much is required” and that “with FREEDOM come much responsibility”  I don’t want time to fly by without my STAMP on it. I want to live an impactful meaningful life.  I constantly have to resisit the urge to just “be”.

 

Do you have any lingering concerns?

Yes, I am concerned about winter.  Every year when the days get shorter I get a bit down, lazy, tired etc… The BEST medicine is exercise, GOALS and forcing myself out of HIBERNATION and into the sunshine, lol!

Do you feel you made an impact on your legacy during this contest?

I do! Through my test results at the doctor showing that I am very insulin resistant, my kids have learned more about how sugar and carb consumption affects your body.  And how being sure to eat protein with meals is very helpful in feeling good!

your WHY?
My WHY is stonger than ever!  I know more of WHY my body works the way it does.  I know more of WHY I need to help other women learn about their bodies.  I also know why GOD created me like ME!  I am unique and I have a unique mission that doesn’t fit into a mold.

Did you feel the support group helped you stay on track?

OH yes, support is always vital!! I love TEAM BUFFMOTHER and the encouragement I get to give and receive!!

 

What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
Oh my, so many!!  I used the weekly challenge, my favorite one this time was the daily bikini wearing.  It really helped me realize the work to be done, plus got me excited about snapping pictures on a daily basis. That’s when I decicded to do my #workoutproof pictures each time I workout. I’ve really enjoyed that challenge to myself.

The videos have also been great.  Seriously, I was inspired by myself a few times, LOL!!

 

Did you reward yourself when you hit certain goals along the way?
Not really, I had so much going on all the time that no specific thing was a “reward”…I don’t know if that’s my style either.  I am not too reward driven.  I am more accomplishment driven and driven by a deep need to be challenged. Rewards, Money and Prizes are not things I strive to attain.

What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
I wish I could have finished the contest a bit stronger and that I would have taken my pics and stats last week.  I was at a good place– finishing buffing strong and at my lowest weight in months.  Now I’m in the midst of boosting and have had several days of “tummy issues”…anyhow, I know one week won’t negate the progress I’ve made, but still I would really like my progress pics to show progress!!

*** Please be sure to submit the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

#4- Comment about your HORMONES
Did you GET to know your body?

Yes, I did even more than ever.  In September I got a full hormone panel ran.  Both blood and saliva tests done. My results showed that my insulin resistance was REAL. I had theorized about that for years, but having a test show it has caused me to stop “playing” around with it.  I have no business eating anything but a very low carb diet.  I don’t ever want to be diagnosed with Diabetes!

I also found out that my progesterone was very low and could be causing many of my other hormonal issues. I am on my second month of using progesterone cream during the second half of my cycle and I do feel better.  The doctor said to have patience with it and by 6 months in I should feel back to my NORMAL self.  YAY!!

Did you learn about your good c-days, your bad c-days, your weight fluctuations, etc…
I am still learning!  I have really FELT the effects of my lower carb diet.  I feel less lethargy and more STEADY throughout my cycle.  Controling carbs is key for me!

Did anything surprise you? Not really 🙂
#5- Favorite Journal/Blog Posts
take a peek back at your blogs– what were some of your favorite entries from the 10 weeks?

One of my favorites was “When to REST” and another was the one on BELEIF- http://buffmother.com/6757/believe-week-05-coaching-topic

Did anyone else’s impact you along the way?
Oh yes!! Lots of positive feed back and I TRULY enjoyed each and every comment on my blogs, videos and facebook posts!! I don’t know if many of you realize how much that helps TEAM BUFFMOTHER reach more people.  The way the internet works and search engines “rank” websites is by activity.  Each and every comment really helps me help more women!!  So in turn you help reach the world by giving a bit of feedback 🙂 THANKS!!

Michelle’s SSS AFTER STATS AND PICS and THOUGHTS

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Wed, 2012/10/31 – 4:40pm — BuffMother

#1-Take measurements, stats~

Today’s Date:____8-23 AFTER 10-31-12_____ height:___5-6.5____ weight:__129.6_AFTER= 128.0 _ age:_37____
Today’s cycle day- day 9  AFTER= cycle day 23

Please list the following measurements-
Bust (around breasts the biggest part): 36  After= 35.5
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides): 34 AFTER= 33.5
Chest- flexed back and chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides): 38 AFTER= 37
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part): 27 AFTER= 26
Waist-sucked in (the smallest part): 25  AFTER= 24.5
Hips (the largest part of your butt): 36  AFTER= 35
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41 relaxec, 42 flexed  AFTER= 40 RELAXED, 40.5 FLEXED
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 10 AFTER=9.5
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm):11 AFTER=11
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap): 19.5  AFTER=19
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap): 20.5  AFTER =20
Calf (about 7” below knee joint): 13  AFTER= 13.25

Caliper measurements (*these are the ones I like to track on myself and use to calculate my body fat, for further info on body fat measurements here is a link http://www.linear-software.com/online.html)
*Tricep: 6 AFTER=  4
*Thigh: 7 AFTER=6
*Iliac: 6  AFTER= 4
Abdomen (I do this one for kicks, since I am an apple): 9 AFTER= 8

 

NICE LOSS OF INCHES AND BODY FAT AND WEIGHT!! VERY HAPPY!!

BEFORE and AFTER front:

BEFORE and AFTER side:

:

Before and After back:

 

I like the changes in the pics– except that I lose my butt when I lose weight!! I am going to focus hard on squatting and deadlifting a bunch the next couple weeks and see if after this next buffing phase I can get some better booty progress.

 

#3-FinishingThoughts:
Where are you in your journey?

I am in a spot of transition…I feel like I’ve made good progress, but yet want more.  Over the past few months I’ve become quite diligent at completing my workouts at home.  I’m very proud of myself for that!!  Years of being inconsistent with home workouts made me unsure that I’d ever successfully workout at home. I give much of the credit to my online support system for my success at “home workouts”, Thanks TEAM BUFFMOTHER!

( I wrote this and then looked back at my starting thoughts and answer to this question– crazy similar!!)MY STARTING STUFF- http://therallyroom.com/node/53979

Did you reach your goals and aspirations?

My goal was to work on my diet and to take tennis lessons! I did both!! YAY ME!!
The other goal was to work on my business- I did yet, I am still not quite in FULL ATTACK MODE on this item.   The momentum is building, but I need to “decided” my exact path.  Once I do, I’ll go all out!

Where do you see this challenge brought you?

It’s not physical for me– it’s mental.   I am in a daily battle in my head regarding what is good vs. evil for me, my body, my time management, my goals, etc… I am often reminded of the quotes “to whom much is given much is required” and that “with FREEDOM come much responsibility”  I don’t want time to fly by without my STAMP on it. I want to live an impactful meaningful life.  I constantly have to resisit the urge to just “be”.

 

Do you have any lingering concerns?

Yes, I am concerned about winter.  Every year when the days get shorter I get a bit down, lazy, tired etc… The BEST medicine is exercise, GOALS and forcing myself out of HIBERNATION and into the sunshine, lol!

Do you feel you made an impact on your legacy during this contest?

I do! Through my test results at the doctor showing that I am very insulin resistant, my kids have learned more about how sugar and carb consumption affects your body.  And how being sure to eat protein with meals is very helpful in feeling good!

your WHY?
My WHY is stonger than ever!  I know more of WHY my body works the way it does.  I know more of WHY I need to help other women learn about their bodies.  I also know why GOD created me like ME!  I am unique and I have a unique mission that doesn’t fit into a mold.

Did you feel the support group helped you stay on track?

OH yes, support is always vital!! I love TEAM BUFFMOTHER and the encouragement I get to give and receive!!

 

What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
Oh my, so many!!  I used the weekly challenge, my favorite one this time was the daily bikini wearing.  It really helped me realize the work to be done, plus got me excited about snapping pictures on a daily basis. That’s when I decicded to do my #workoutproof pictures each time I workout. I’ve really enjoyed that challenge to myself.

The videos have also been great.  Seriously, I was inspired by myself a few times, LOL!!

 

Did you reward yourself when you hit certain goals along the way?
Not really, I had so much going on all the time that no specific thing was a “reward”…I don’t know if that’s my style either.  I am not too reward driven.  I am more accomplishment driven and driven by a deep need to be challenged. Rewards, Money and Prizes are not things I strive to attain.

What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
I wish I could have finished the contest a bit stronger and that I would have taken my pics and stats last week.  I was at a good place– finishing buffing strong and at my lowest weight in months.  Now I’m in the midst of boosting and have had several days of “tummy issues”…anyhow, I know one week won’t negate the progress I’ve made, but still I would really like my progress pics to show progress!!

*** Please be sure to submit the SSS Contest FINAL Entry form****DUE November 5th***

#4- Comment about your HORMONES
Did you GET to know your body?

Yes, I did even more than ever.  In September I got a full hormone panel ran.  Both blood and saliva tests done. My results showed that my insulin resistance was REAL. I had theorized about that for years, but having a test show it has caused me to stop “playing” around with it.  I have no business eating anything but a very low carb diet.  I don’t ever want to be diagnosed with Diabetes!

I also found out that my progesterone was very low and could be causing many of my other hormonal issues. I am on my second month of using progesterone cream during the second half of my cycle and I do feel better.  The doctor said to have patience with it and by 6 months in I should feel back to my NORMAL self.  YAY!!

Did you learn about your good c-days, your bad c-days, your weight fluctuations, etc…
I am still learning!  I have really FELT the effects of my lower carb diet.  I feel less lethargy and more STEADY throughout my cycle.  Controling carbs is key for me!

Did anything surprise you? Not really 🙂
#5- Favorite Journal/Blog Posts
take a peek back at your blogs– what were some of your favorite entries from the 10 weeks?

One of my favorites was “When to REST” and another was the one on BELEIF- http://buffmother.com/6757/believe-week-05-coaching-topic

Did anyone else’s impact you along the way?
Oh yes!! Lots of positive feed back and I TRULY enjoyed each and every comment on my blogs, videos and facebook posts!! I don’t know if many of you realize how much that helps TEAM BUFFMOTHER reach more people.  The way the internet works and search engines “rank” websites is by activity.  Each and every comment really helps me help more women!!  So in turn you help reach the world by giving a bit of feedback 🙂 THANKS!!

Thanks so much for all your encouragement through the contest!! I love each and every tidbit of feedback, TEAM BUFFMOTHER is the reason I keep going!!!! :love:

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