Hi Everyone, I am New....

Cheffy · 10-14-2008

I am making my debut here. I literally just began the program yesterday with my first workout. ( Personal Trainer at my giym assisted to show me how to use proper form). I have read BFL cover to cover, Read Champions Cover to Cover and have the Eating for life book. Backround on Me:

Runner- 1 year now. I just completed a life goal by completing a half marathon. I am prone to running injuries, so What led me here was the suggestion that I begin weight training to gain some more strength. Since I am currently re-habbing my calf injury from my race training, I cannot run for a while, or at least not the miles I was running prior to the race.

I am a Chef by trade, and have the typical Chef's pot belly from all the years of rich food and good wine. I have an extremely small frame, and as a woman when you are built like me, you really look like crap in clothes when you are tiny, but have a huge belly. BFL will teach me to eat a little differently, but I feel that with my cooking skills, this ought to be fun!

My Goals: ( because seeing them posted publicly will have greater accountability)

1. Eliminate Alcohol during the 12 week phase, maybe forever

2. Lose 12lbs of Fat and gain 6lbs of muscle
3. lose 2 sizes in my clothing
4. Become Mentally Strong
5. Deflate the tire around my waist

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Chris · 10-14-2008

Hi Cheffy! Welcome!

Those are some great goals. I can tell you've put some effort into formulating them. One small critique though.. how do you plan to measure #4? While it's a great idea and something to work for, how will you know when you get there? Can you think of a way to reword it into something that is measurable? It's important to be able to check-off your accomplishments.

Good luck in your challenge. I look forward to getting to know you too!

Cheffy · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Chris

Hi Cheffy! Welcome!

Those are some great goals. I can tell you've put some effort into formulating them. One small critique though.. how do you plan to measure #4? While it's a great idea and something to work for, how will you know when you get there? Can you think of a way to reword it into something that is measurable? It's important to be able to check-off your accomplishments.

Good luck in your challenge. I look forward to getting to know you too!

Hi Chris,
Thanks for you Welcome! How do I measure Mentally Strong? I guess the easiest way would be to tie that to Goal #1, as I always used my wine as a crutch when things got tough for me, and when I felt physically weak. I by no means feel like I had a drinking problem, but when you reach for it as a tool for relaxation, or " I've Had a Bad Day, therefore I deserve this " attitude, It to me signals a sign of mental weakness. As I become more physically strong, and have no crutches to lean on, my mental strength will come into play for sure! While I realize they are pretty lofty goals, so was running a Marathon after only 1 year. I KNOW I am strong, but I am about to figure out just how much..... Can't wait to post my " Afters"....I am about to become the Best " Me" I ever dreamed of being..... Glad you will be here to share in my journey!

Maljonic · 10-16-2008

Hi Cheffy.

pcrossley · 10-24-2008

Welcome, those definitely are strong goals. I had the same issue with running... got addicted to it, then got shin splints from over-training. I started mixing in cycling with it to lower the impact on my legs and still get that runners high. Now I love cycling and am getting the quads to show for it. Good skill to you (I don't believe in luck)!

10-14-2008	#1 (permalink)
Cheffy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 9	Hi Everyone, I am New.... I am making my debut here. I literally just began the program yesterday with my first workout. ( Personal Trainer at my giym assisted to show me how to use proper form). I have read BFL cover to cover, Read Champions Cover to Cover and have the Eating for life book. Backround on Me: Runner- 1 year now. I just completed a life goal by completing a half marathon. I am prone to running injuries, so What led me here was the suggestion that I begin weight training to gain some more strength. Since I am currently re-habbing my calf injury from my race training, I cannot run for a while, or at least not the miles I was running prior to the race. I am a Chef by trade, and have the typical Chef's pot belly from all the years of rich food and good wine. I have an extremely small frame, and as a woman when you are built like me, you really look like crap in clothes when you are tiny, but have a huge belly. BFL will teach me to eat a little differently, but I feel that with my cooking skills, this ought to be fun! My Goals: ( because seeing them posted publicly will have greater accountability) 1. Eliminate Alcohol during the 12 week phase, maybe forever 2. Lose 12lbs of Fat and gain 6lbs of muscle 3. lose 2 sizes in my clothing 4. Become Mentally Strong 5. Deflate the tire around my waist Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

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Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,981 Blog Entries: 77	Hi Cheffy! Welcome! Those are some great goals. I can tell you've put some effort into formulating them. One small critique though.. how do you plan to measure #4? While it's a great idea and something to work for, how will you know when you get there? Can you think of a way to reword it into something that is measurable? It's important to be able to check-off your accomplishments. Good luck in your challenge. I look forward to getting to know you too! __________________ "Half ass effort gets you half ass results." "Negative people can clear a room quicker than a fart." "You don't think your way to a new way of living. You live your way to a new way of thinking."

10-16-2008	#4 (permalink)
Maljonic Here to help Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 479	Hi Cheffy. __________________ Some people think they can, while others think they can't - all of them are right.

10-24-2008	#5 (permalink)
pcrossley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 20	Welcome, those definitely are strong goals. I had the same issue with running... got addicted to it, then got shin splints from over-training. I started mixing in cycling with it to lower the impact on my legs and still get that runners high. Now I love cycling and am getting the quads to show for it. Good skill to you (I don't believe in luck)!

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