"She's a real Goal-Getter, that one..."

[GoalGetter]

What can I say, I really believe all that I said to be true and I'll stand by it. I am sure you didn't really need a pick me up, but, tomorrow is an important day in your life and I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you...

And I totally appreciate that you have me in your thoughts. It's reassuring to know there are people rooting for me, and offering their support. It's not such a lonely road...

A girl could always use a pick-me-up, by the way...

NOT to be confused with a pick-up! hahaha!

 

[fantasma62]

NOT to be confused with a pick-up! hahaha!

Boy oh boy...Tisk Tisk young lady......How one's words get twisted around...

 

[Sapphire]

A girl could always use a pick up too!!

Sandra!! Bullock that is!!

 

[Luke9583]

NOT to be confused with a pick-up! hahaha!

I rarely see girls driving pick up's They're always wearing flanel and golf shoes though.

 

[GoalGetter]

I rarely see girls driving pick up's They're always wearing flanel and golf shoes though.

Hahahahahaha! I assure you I don't even know what golf shoes look like!

 

[GoalGetter]

Workout - October 19

Today was day 7 of week 12 of my body for life challenge. Yes. I completed the challenge.

I also got measured today.

Ending BF: 11%

Ending weight: 103lb (i think lighter because i didn't poop first, but you know whatever)

Ending LBM: 91.7

What does this all mean? It means that I reached my goals and then some ya'll!

My goal was 12%, and I passed it by 1%. And I know it's just a number, but it's probably the most beautiful number I've ever seen. After all the sweating, all the diet adjustments, all the aches and all the sacrificing of not going out and partying so that I could be well rested for my workouts the following day, that little number is like a winning lottery ticket.

Forget cloud 9. I am on cloud 72.

On to today's workout. My last BFL, but most definitley not my last at all.

LEgs/Shoulders

Squats (1 x 15 x 45lb, 4 x 15 x 85lb)
Leg Press (4 x 15 x 180lb)
Leg Extension (4 x 15 x 80lb)
Nat. Shoulder Press (2 x 15 x 50lb)
Dumbell Shoulder Press (2 x 15 x 30lb) <--- another client took my nat.
Lateral Side Raises (4 x 15 x 10lb)
Front Side Raises (4 x 15 x 10lb) <---- struggling, boo.

Abs

Hanging Knee Raises (4 x 15) <--- my god i love these!!!!

Cardio

Stairmaster, HIIT, 20 minutes (ok, really 18 minutes, but i rounded off)

 

[Luke9583]

Congrats Ivy

we already knew you are amazing though

Hahahahahaha! I assure you I don't even know what golf shoes look like!

That's what makes you so special

 

[fantasma62]

i think lighter because i didn't poop first, but you know whatever

Waaaaay too much information......

 

[GoalGetter]

Congrats Ivy

we already knew you are amazing though

Thanks, Luke. Though I have to admit that sharing the last month of this thing with you all on IM made getting to the finish line a little easier. Having people rooting for you, and pushing you on and stuff... I didn't do it entirely by myself.

That's what makes you so special

Oh i'm special alright...

 

[GoalGetter]

Waaaaay too much information......

Tony I wouldn't be me if I didn't add the TMI hahahahhhaahhaahhaahhaha! Besides it's true!

 

[GoalGetter]

By the way....

I just want to say a big fat thank you to all you wonderful, crazy, amazing people here on IM. I'm sending warm and fuzzies your way. Even if you think you didn't, you helped me stay the course in one way or another. By encouraging, by asking me what I ate, or asking me what I did at the gym, by saying I inspire you (CRAZY! but ok!)...

Just... THANK YOU.

 

[Jill]

Starting BF: 22%
Ending BF: 11%

Starting weight: 122lb
Ending weight: 103lb (i think lighter because i didn't poop first, but you know whatever)

You kicked some ass girlie!!!

Keep it up. You are a major inspiration in my books. Amazing great results. Would you NOW say diet is 80% of the equation??? Just wondering.....

Oh ya, Id probably nix 1-2 pounds, due to the poop

 

[GoalGetter]

You kicked some ass girlie!!!

Keep it up. You are a major inspiration in my books. Amazing great results. Would you NOW say diet is 80% of the equation??? Just wondering.....

Oh ya, Id probably nix 1-2 pounds, due to the poop

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!

Yes, Diet. DIET MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. I can't stress this enough.

I've been working out in many ways forever, but until I didn't work on my diet, my body didn't really change much. Don't even get me started!!! hahahahahaha!

That is it. That is the secret. The "magic" is in the diet.

 

[MaxMirkin]

Congratulations.

 

[GoalGetter]

Thanks!

 

[gwcaton]

GG,


Congrats on exceeding your goals

 

[GoalGetter]

GG, Congrats on exceeding your goals

Thank you G.! I'm so excited about my photos on Thursday!

(uh-oh, and I have to get my sh*t together and write the answers to the BFL essay questions. Gotta send that all in on Friday.)

 

[Jeanie]

Ivy! That is so wonderful ! I can just imagine how excited you must be that you have exceeded your goals. I can't wait to see these pics

 

[GoalGetter]

Day 1 - Rest of my life, I guess!

I woke up this morning feeling like, "OK, what now? ANYTHING!"

I'm doing my chest/back workout today at another gym, since my free sessions with the trainer are officially over. He offered to keep training me, but I politely declined, at least for now. I feel like I'm taking advantage, you know?

We'll still be working together on some business stuff, so depending on how that goes, I'll still train with him occasionally (Thank god, because I'll miss him! I've become a bit attached!)

So this weekend -- gonna follow my healthy diet, except for one meal, Saturday I'm gonna go have a proper mexican meal at Don Burrito, cheese and sour cream included (if I don't have a heart attack "dealing" with the mental anguish first!), and Sunday, Ben and Jerry's Oatmeal Cookie Chunk.

But this little "journey" of mine is far from over.

 

[GoalGetter]

Ivy! That is so wonderful ! I can just imagine how excited you must be that you have exceeded your goals. I can't wait to see these pics

Thank you Jeanie! By the way, I was gonna call you last night but it was kinda late!

 

[Jeanie]

That is cool. Call me tonight if you want to, but wait until a few minutes after 9:00pm, so I can get my kids in bed I can't wait to talk to you!

 

[GoalGetter]

That is cool. Call me tonight if you want to, but wait until a few minutes after 9:00pm, so I can get my kids in bed I can't wait to talk to you!

what time zone 9 pm?! Yours or mine? hahaha!

 

[Luke9583]

G'morning Ivy

Hope you slept well

 

[BabsieGirl]

Morninggggggggggggggg

 

[tucker01]

Congrats GG!

You look awesome and are an inspiration to many here.

Keep up the hard work

 

[GoalGetter]

Congrats GG!

You look awesome and are an inspiration to many here.

Keep up the hard work

THANK YOU Iain! And welcome! I think this is the first time you post here!

 

[Velvet]

CONGRATULATIONS IVY

YOU

ROCK!!!​

 

[BabsieGirl]

What Vel said..........

Nice work!!!! Keep it up

 

[GoalGetter]

Vel, Babsie:

THANK YOU!!!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!

Onward and upward!

 

[BabsieGirl]