I grew up taller, larger and overweight. I have always had the image and feedback of being the "big girl", "big-boned", or "plain fat". When I started high school, I was 200 lbs. When out on my own at 18, I started to eat "clean" and got my weight under control until I got pregnant at 30. I gained 85 lbs., and then stopped counting.
With medical complications that challenged weight maintenance, I found myself at 170 lbs., a year after my daughter's birth. At 31, I was working out and eating clean but nothing was happening. I decided to seek medical attention to help resolve the issues, as I was doing the work and nothing was happening. I did blood work and cortisol tests and found I had Adrenal Failure or Fatigue. Once I started the treatment, in the following year, I was down to 165 lbs. Not satisfied, I consulted my doctor who told me "it's normal for a woman of your age to be about 20-30 lbs. over the pre-pregnancy weight." I kindly told him "screw that!" and kept at it. Hitting the gym for more cardio/weights and eating even cleaner. At two and a half years post pregnancy, I was finally 145 lbs., but I just didn't look the same.
I met Carrieann Hall at the gym in July 2014. September of 2014 is when the mission began. With her help and guidance from the many volunteers for diet, I began to just follow direction and follow the plan. I saw more results in ten weeks than in the prior three years concerning body fat conversion. I am a muscular girl. I did not want to be thin. I wanted to be lean and athletic. I transformed into a bikini competitor and was so happy with my work-in-progress.
I did three shows in six weeks and was on a diet from August to November 15, 2014. I am so much stronger and my musculature has improved immensely. I am still working to get my image of perfection, as I am a perfectionist who works for a goal. I am loving the process and can't wait for next season. In the meantime, I am just going through the post contest rebound, which is a huge mental game. You have to be centered and educated to what you put in and take out of your system. My body is very sensitive to change and the post contest rebound is kicking my butt.
My last show I started getting distended prior to the night show. I put on 17 lbs. in three days and am now at 160 lbs., post contest. This numbers game is what you need to throw out the window. I am holding water in my abdomen. I have "gained" weight. I am however, smaller in my thighs and rear, per my measurements. I purposely tried to gain size in my arms and shoulders which, I did. The issue I am having has to do with water retention, diet and medical issues. It stinks coming off a show where you feel so accomplished and then look at yourself in disgust because you don't look the "same".
Through the whole process, Carrieann Hall has been there. Every step, every question, every team member melt down. We, as a team, build each other up. At the center of this team is Carrieann, our "momma", who wants nothing more than to help us achieve our own fitness goal.
The Midnight Sun Muscle Club started with a few members and at this point the sky's the limit, as more uplifting and inspiring people join. I am still satisfied with my progress just not my current state. This is a process about learning your body's chemistry and reaction to the environment you put it through. I will continue my journey and wish everyone luck.
I met Carrieann Hall at the gym in July 2014. September of 2014 is when the mission began. With her help and guidance from the many volunteers for diet, I began to just follow direction and follow the plan. I saw more results in ten weeks than in the prior three years concerning body fat conversion. I am a muscular girl. I did not want to be thin. I wanted to be lean and athletic. I transformed into a bikini competitor and was so happy with my work-in-progress.
I did three shows in six weeks and was on a diet from August to November 15, 2014. I am so much stronger and my musculature has improved immensely. I am still working to get my image of perfection, as I am a perfectionist who works for a goal. I am loving the process and can't wait for next season. In the meantime, I am just going through the post contest rebound, which is a huge mental game. You have to be centered and educated to what you put in and take out of your system. My body is very sensitive to change and the post contest rebound is kicking my butt.
My last show I started getting distended prior to the night show. I put on 17 lbs. in three days and am now at 160 lbs., post contest. This numbers game is what you need to throw out the window. I am holding water in my abdomen. I have "gained" weight. I am however, smaller in my thighs and rear, per my measurements. I purposely tried to gain size in my arms and shoulders which, I did. The issue I am having has to do with water retention, diet and medical issues. It stinks coming off a show where you feel so accomplished and then look at yourself in disgust because you don't look the "same".
Through the whole process, Carrieann Hall has been there. Every step, every question, every team member melt down. We, as a team, build each other up. At the center of this team is Carrieann, our "momma", who wants nothing more than to help us achieve our own fitness goal.
The Midnight Sun Muscle Club started with a few members and at this point the sky's the limit, as more uplifting and inspiring people join. I am still satisfied with my progress just not my current state. This is a process about learning your body's chemistry and reaction to the environment you put it through. I will continue my journey and wish everyone luck.
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