Suzi V. of Nebraska, the 2012 “SuperSTAR Success” 1st place winner!!
(a 10 week transformation contest)
Name: Suzi V. of Nebraska
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0): two – 10 & 6
Age: 42
This personal note Suzi included with her entry says it all~!!
Dear Michelle!
First I want to say…”I LOVE YOU”…is that weird? LOL
Seriously, I’ve been on a rollercoaster since I was in college, now at age 42, I look & feel the best I have ever felt!! I am thanking you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with me and all the other women. You have made your mark in the world, and changed my life for the better!! I now look on the outside, how I’ve always felt on the inside. And I my husband and kids would love to thank you too…mentally & physically, they now have the best Me here in the present!
God Bless You, Suzi
I LOVE YOU TOO Suzi!!
Congrats on your win and SUPER STAR SUCCESS!!
Your friend, Michelle
Before Picture–
After 10 weeks Picture–
STATS-
BEFORE: DATE taken- 8/20/2012
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 120.6
Bust: 36
Waist: 28
Hips: 36
Thigh-mid: 21 ½
Thigh-upper: 21
BF%: 16.8 (home scale)
AFTER: DATE taken- 11/1/12
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 111.8 8+ pounds lost
Bust: 36
Waist: 27 1 inch lost
Hips: 34 ½ 1.5 inches lost
Thigh-mid: 19 ½ 2 inches lost
Thigh-upper: 19 ½ 1.5 inches lost
BF%: 16.0% (home scale)
General INFO and Questions~
Why did you enter the “SuperSTAR Success” contest by BuffMother?
To get better with eating Whole Foods!…plus teach myself how to continuing eating healthy on the weekends! And of course the hopes of trimming my lower body!
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
BM RallyRoom and Team BM Facebook! Took midway photos, report journal & stats! Weekly POA. BM Chart Cycle!!
How do you feel about your success?
AWESOME!! Took my head, heart and body to a place I only dreamt about! I’ve beaten my “monthly weight rollercoaster cycle” that I’ve been on for YEARS!! I feel more in control of my life now…mainly due to Hormone Timing!
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
DEFINITELY WEEKEND BINGING!! Took the first month to really teach myself! The second month I changed my attitude to “it’s just another day to be healthy”. No More 4 days good, 3 days bad…it’s all about 7 days good!!
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother?
It is so MUCH MORE than just looking good…it’s a way of life! Understanding your hormones is really the key! When you understand them, you don’t have to fight them, you just work with them! AND this is NOT a new fade diet; it is a lifestyle change where you learn to make better choices!
Where are you in your journey?
I am very interested in getting certified to be a PT. And definitely would love to compete in a fitness challenge someday SOON!
Did you reach your goals and aspirations?
Yes, I wanted to take my body to another level of fitness!
Where do you see this challenge brought you?
Definitely took me into a new chapter in life. Freed me of self doubt, and listening to others tell me I can’t do it. I feel so alive and ready to make positive changes in all areas of my life!
Do you have any lingering concerns?
Only that I may have moments where I listen to the negative comments about my changes. But I know this is an awesome thing for me and my family!
Do you feel you made an impact on your legacy during this contest?
Yes my kids love having a “strong & healthy Mom”. They know that protein keeps them full, and “snack” foods are not really food!!
Did you feel the support group helped you stay on track?
Absolutely Yes…in countless ways!
Did you reward yourself when you hit certain goals along the way?
Bought myself some new jeans…because I was tired of pulling them up all day!! Woohoo!!
What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
Energized!! Food use to control me…then control my moods. I am so empowered by making the right choices day to day!
Can I have your permission to post your entry and photos online?
Absolutely Yes!
Please Comment about your HORMONES~
Did you GET to know your body?
Definitely yes! My monthly cycle controlled my eating, moods, and choices more than I ever imaged the could… but they don’t know!
Did you learn about your good c-days, your bad c-days, your weight fluctuations, etc…Again Definitely yes! I use to think my “boosting days” were me being tired of being good, but it was just me being physically tired & hungrier. I love taking advantage of the buffing days, then sit back and maintain during boosting. I stopped fighting my cycle, I work with it now!
Did anything surprise you?
YES, I feel so much better staying away from dairy!!
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 would have to be when my “neigh sayer” friend turned positive and gave me her son’s old lifting set!! Then of course my “Aha Moment” when I truly realized I was a weekend binger…but not anymore!!
Did anyone else’s impact you along the way?
Oh Yea! Denyse, Kim, Brenda & Jen! Denyse, Kim and I even set up “weekend accountable” challenges. We had to report back to each other on how we did Friday through Sunday, highs & lows. It was very educational to my progress! I feel very blessed to have had them with me during this BM journey!