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Natasha T.
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on August 27th, 2010
Natasha T
Children: 6 and 4
Age: 34
Date 9/14
Age: 34
Height: 5’8.5”
Weight: 137-132 (-5!!)
Bust (around the biggest part, women only): 33 – 31.75 (-1.25)
Chest 33- 32 (-1)
Waist (the smallest part): 27.5 -26.25 (-1.25)
Hips (the largest part): 36- 35 (-1)
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41-39 (-2)
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11-10 (-1)
Thigh (8” above Knee cap): 22-21 (-1)
Calf (7” below knee joint): 14 - 13 (-1)
I entered the Super Star Success contest because I was ready for a true change. I have weighed the same almost my entire life (or since high school anyway) but I have never lifted weights! I have run several half marathons, spent hours on end in cardio classes at the gym and never seen a difference in my body! It was time for a change. Michelle was so inspiring knowing she has had 4 kids including a set of twins! I love the strong lean look and I could never get there. I was always so fearful of bulking up because that is what we are taught as little girls!
The tactics I used were for starters THE RALLY ROOM! I could not have done it without that accountability! I blogged a ton and that helped me so much to stay accountable! Everyone was very helpful and encouraging through both good and bad times! The second tactic was my Buff Trainer-Deb Gray! SHE WAS AMAZING! She was very patient as she tried to explain the different things she wanted me to do and how to do them. She was truly excellent—thanks Deb! I feel like she was a great trainer but also a great friend! We got to talk and pray for each other which was such a blessing!
I feel REALLY GREAT about my success. I think images and stats show the changes I have made in my body. For someone who has been a workout freak her entire life and NEVER seen a difference—this was so huge for me! I truly feel great about my accomplishments! I worked out 5-6 every week (except my trip to NYC) and I totally changed what I ate but didn’t have to starve myself! I actually felt more full with all the protein!
I had one big obstacle and that was my breast lump. I went thru a painful biopsy but with good results!! Again, I had the RR and Deb to pray me through it and encourage me to stop and smell the roses in my life.
Buffmother is a true inspiration to me! I tell EVERYONE about Buffmother and the changes I have made in myself! It is crazy to have a friend walk up to you after not seeing you in 4 weeks and ask “What are you doing—you look amazing!” I always just say, “You have to go check out Buffmother—she is my true inspiration.” The thing that I like most about Michelle (besides the fact that she has truly discovered the secret to a great body AFTER KIDS) is the fact that she is real! She has good days and bad days…she has sick kids..she makes mistakes..but she is just so real about it all! You can tell she is close to God and very content with where He has placed her and the job he gave her to reach as many women as she can! Thanks Michelle.
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Darcie A.
Posted by buffmother in Success Stories on February 11th, 2010
Darcie A.
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0):1 – age 12
Age:37
Today’s Date:_9-13-09 / 11-22-09__ height:_____5’5″________ weight:_132.0 / 129.6_____ age:__37_____
Today’s cycle day- 23/ 17
Chest- relaxed: 34 / 34
Chest- flexed back and chest: 36 / 35.25
Waist: 27.75 / 27.50
Hips : 37.25 / 36.75
Shoulders : 40.25 / 40.75
Biceps: 10.5/ 11
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm): 11.25/ 11.50
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap):19.25 / 18.50
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap): 20.75 / 20.50
Calf (about 7” below knee joint):13 / 13
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
I needed to get back in shape after a long time off. I needed the accountability to be able to stick with it.
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
I kept seeing myself looking better than I ever have so far.
How do you feel about your success?
I have mixed feelings. I really thought I could accomplish so much more. And yet I’m very happy to have been consistent throughout the whole challenge even through the different things life threw at me. And I’m very happy about not just giving up!
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
I had to get over my fear. Fear that “trying” would be too stressful and I would end up like I did last year. Fear of failing. Then Jake was diagnosed with diabetes and that was a shock to say the least. We live life by a totally different schedule now. Then there was my niece’s wedding (food!), family picnics (food!), my 19th year anniversary (food!). LOL, lots of food obstacles as well.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
There’s nothing quite like BuffMother! Or even more specific there is no place like the Rally Room! Also, even when I try different programs and routines, they are all centered around hormonal timing. Even sometimes when I just don’t WANT to think about hormones I can’t help but factor them in now.
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Natasha T.
Posted by buffmother in Success Stories on January 30th, 2010
Natasha T
Children: 6 and 4
Age: 34
Date 9/14
Age: 34
Height: 5’8.5”
Weight: 137-132 (-5!!)
Bust (around the biggest part, women only): 33 – 31.75 (-1.25)
Chest 33- 32 (-1)
Waist (the smallest part): 27.5 -26.25 (-1.25)
Hips (the largest part): 36- 35 (-1)
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41-39 (-2)
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11-10 (-1)
Thigh (8” above Knee cap): 22-21 (-1)
Calf (7” below knee joint): 14 - 13 (-1)
I entered the Super Star Success contest because I was ready for a true change. I have weighed the same almost my entire life (or since high school anyway) but I have never lifted weights! I have run several half marathons, spent hours on end in cardio classes at the gym and never seen a difference in my body! It was time for a change. Michelle was so inspiring knowing she has had 4 kids including a set of twins! I love the strong lean look and I could never get there. I was always so fearful of bulking up because that is what we are taught as little girls!
The tactics I used were for starters THE RALLY ROOM! I could not have done it without that accountability! I blogged a ton and that helped me so much to stay accountable! Everyone was very helpful and encouraging through both good and bad times! The second tactic was my Buff Trainer-Deb Gray! SHE WAS AMAZING! She was very patient as she tried to explain the different things she wanted me to do and how to do them. She was truly excellent—thanks Deb! I feel like she was a great trainer but also a great friend! We got to talk and pray for each other which was such a blessing!
I feel REALLY GREAT about my success. I think images and stats show the changes I have made in my body. For someone who has been a workout freak her entire life and NEVER seen a difference—this was so huge for me! I truly feel great about my accomplishments! I worked out 5-6 every week (except my trip to NYC) and I totally changed what I ate but didn’t have to starve myself! I actually felt more full with all the protein!
I had one big obstacle and that was my breast lump. I went thru a painful biopsy but with good results!! Again, I had the RR and Deb to pray me through it and encourage me to stop and smell the roses in my life.
Buffmother is a true inspiration to me! I tell EVERYONE about Buffmother and the changes I have made in myself! It is crazy to have a friend walk up to you after not seeing you in 4 weeks and ask “What are you doing—you look amazing!” I always just say, “You have to go check out Buffmother—she is my true inspiration.” The thing that I like most about Michelle (besides the fact that she has truly discovered the secret to a great body AFTER KIDS) is the fact that she is real! She has good days and bad days…she has sick kids..she makes mistakes..but she is just so real about it all! You can tell she is close to God and very content with where He has placed her and the job he gave her to reach as many women as she can! Thanks Michelle.
40 Days to FIT!! Day 19~ Sometimes Rest is Best!
Posted by buffmother in Chest workout (triceps), Running on August 7th, 2009
I took yesterday OFF~ Sometimes Rest is BEST
~ BUT got back to it today…had a great Chest/Tri/Abs and running of intervals outside~ now off to do errands! TGIF!!
For those of you who missed your day 19 e-mail today here it is!!
Day #19-FIT tip-
“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall”…get some more mirrors! They will help you keep tabs on your progress, your posture and your overall appearance. Using mirrors during your workouts help you keep an eye on your workout moves to ensure proper form, maximize performance and prevent injury.
Day #19-Feature-
http://blog.buffmother.com/92/tgif-and-a-fabulous-friday-it-is/
Please comment for your accountability~ stay focused…22 days left to get FIT!!!
Be sure to smile at your reflection!!
xoxoxo~
BuffMother, Michelle Berger
www.BuffMother.com
40 days to FIT!! Day 17~ wanna WAIST?
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on August 6th, 2009
If you want a Waist, there is more than ABS to think about. I am naturally an “apple” body type…I hold any excess weight in my core…YUCK! Well after having 4 kids (including twins by c-section) I was very scared that I’d never have a waist again…BUT that FEAR and ANGER propelled me towards doing everything I could possibly think of to regain my WAIST. I wanted a WAIST!!!
DO you wanna waist?
having a waist means more than just working your core it means you need to build a symetrical, HOUR GLASS figure. Think of the way an hour glass looks~ wider on top, thin in the middle and wider on the bottom, right? Well in order for us ladies to have a waist we need to be sure that we address the “wider on top” portion of the equation. That means doing upper body exercises for our chest and our backs and shoulders.
A great exercise for building up your back and shoulders is the DB LAT ROW…Here’s a demo~
My workout today was for my back and shoulders (with a bit of biceps thrown in):
Pull ups
10 (over hand), 8 underhand
wide cable lat pulls
60#’sx5 together and 5 on each armx3 sets
Lat pull machine
90#x10x3
Seated rows- one arm at at time
70#x10x3 sets
shoulder press machine
70x10x3
Arnold’s- one arm at a time
25′sx8
20′sx10
25′sx7
each set above paired with
DB bicep curls and knee ups on bench
Bicep curl machine
50x10x3 (plus some short burn out ones)
Cable pose down bicep curls
30x10x3
Abs- roman chair, ab roller crunches and side crunches, leg raises
Ellipitcal 3 mins; bike 9 mins; pool time with kids.
Please comment for your accountability~ stay focused…24 days (including today) left to get FIT!!!
Eat your Spinach!!
xoxoxo~
BuffMother, Michelle Berger
www.BuffMother.com
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