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Old 05-13-2009, 01:53 AM   #1  
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Sheesh!

I've never been thin my entire LIFE. Always been at least 20-40 lbs overweight from the time I was like 10 or something.

I've been exercising consistently since I first decided to lose weight, and today, as I left the shower area in the gym after an hour on the elliptical and passed the mirror to my locker, I noticed I'm getting a SHAPE in my waist/hipbone area! And I'm also beginning to see some muscle in the upper part of my abs! (*the lower part of my abs, forget it... I got a lotta flab there still!)

I whistled to myself and thought "dang, girl!"

I can't wait to see more fat burned off so I can get a better idea of what the heck I'm gonna look like as a skinny, buff 3fatchick!

Anyone have those days?

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Old 05-13-2009, 01:58 AM   #2  
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That's great to hear I remember the first time I noticed "myself". Such an incredible feeling. KEEP GOING!
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Old 05-13-2009, 03:49 AM   #3  
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If you want to get rid of the "pooch" do reverse crunches. You lay on your back and lift your legs at a 90 degree angle, and then lift your butt up and bring your knees in slightly, and hold for a second or two, and then go back down.

I can't wait to get to that place that you're at! Congrats!
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Old 05-13-2009, 04:02 AM   #4  
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Sorry to break it to you, but you cannot spot reduce fat. Doing reverse crunches will add muscle definition to your lower abs, but you will not be able to see it until the fat is gone. So best thing to do is keep up with cardio.
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:20 AM   #5  
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I can see small changes and it is indeed exhilarating.
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Old 05-13-2009, 07:12 AM   #6  
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Sorry to break it to you, but you cannot spot reduce fat. Doing reverse crunches will add muscle definition to your lower abs, but you will not be able to see it until the fat is gone. So best thing to do is keep up with cardio.
But it will help work the muscles which will tighten up and in turn will whittle the stomach down a bit. After the fat is gone then the muscles will already be there to show off!
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Old 05-13-2009, 07:35 AM   #7  
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Great feeling Tea! You're such an inspiration!
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Old 05-13-2009, 08:16 AM   #8  
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Tea, you are totally an inspiration. THis is fabulous. Enjoy your sexy!
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:26 AM   #9  
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Tea--you're gettin' your sexy back! WTG!
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:32 AM   #10  
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that is so exciting!! way to go! i, too, am just starting to feel like i'm reclaiming my body for myself. hopefully things are on the up and up.
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Old 05-13-2009, 10:32 AM   #11  
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I love those moments when you realize you can see the changes! Congrats
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:13 PM   #12  
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arrr i loooove those moments!!

One day, you can look in the mirror and look exaclty the same as always.

Than another you catch a glimps and your like WOH!
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:24 PM   #13  
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Awesome! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 05-13-2009, 10:29 PM   #14  
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Aw, this is such a happy post! Woohoo! Congratulations, I can't wait to see that sort of progress!
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Old 05-14-2009, 10:51 AM   #15  
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That is great Tea!! Keep up the good work!!!
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