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Super Star Success 2009 – Finalist Tania Y.
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 24th, 2010
Name: Tania Y
Number of children and ages: 3 kids 8, 6, & 4
Age: 39
CD: 6
Height: 5′6″
Weight: 169 (-7)
Bust: 37 (-1.5)
Waist: 31.5 (-2)
Hips: 42 (-1) (I sure wish this number would get lower lower lower!!!)
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
I entered the SSS contest so I could be more accountable for the work I need to do to reach my goals. I love the challenges and support I get in these challenges. It seems like all entrants want EVERYONE to succeed.
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days? I tried to check in often and keep up to date with everyone’s blogs. I tried to be honest about my efforts and sometimes LACK of effort. I took some focus off eating and just tried to meet each mini-challenge head on so I could see the most result. Most of all I tried to find more of a balance in all areas. It seems as though sometimes when I get dedicated to workouts or eats that my home and family suffer. This time I really tried to make sure I attacked from all directions so NO part of my world was neglected.
How do you feel about your success? I am happy with the scale weight I have lost. I love that my belt is 2 holes tighter now. I would’ve loved to have seen even more but who doesn’t want MORE? Just fuels me for heading into holidays and BEYOND!!
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals? With my 3 girls and all their activities it is mostly a time and energy obstacle. I sometimes get into a mental slump and I really had to reach out and push past all of that to keep going.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother? I just want everyone to come here and spend time get to know all these lovely ladies. It is one of the most wonderful places to be and can really help you stay on track and learn so many new things!
40 days to FIT~ Day 38- SORE!!!
Posted by buffmother in Back workouts (bis & shoulders), Intervals, Running on August 26th, 2009
@#$%@##~~HOLY SORENESS BATMAN ~~@#$%@##!! Legs/butt from Monday- Back/sh/bi &run yesterday…are killing me~ I have chest/tris /abs/intervals today- by tomorrow I will be in a full body cast!
My theory is that, I am so sore because I just went off creatine…I had been taking it for 6 weeks, So my body stopped making it ….Now I just need my body to start making it again on it’s own!!
My workout yesterday was GREAT~ nice a effective and only took 1 hour for all of it.
Warm up 3min elliptical
Pull ups 10,7
paired with knee ups on bench 3 sets of 25
Lat pulls
130×10
150×8x2
paired with shoulder press (seated backward)
55×10
75×10
90×10
Seated Rows
90×10
100×8
90×10
paired with DB Hammer curls
20’sx10×3sets
High Lat Pulls
90×10
140×10x3sets
paired with Bicep Curls (HS machine)
45×10x3
wide cable Lat Pulls on knees
50×10
60×10x2
paired with pose down bicep curls
30×10x3
Interval Run on treddy:
20 mins total Easy mins at 6mph~ Hard mins at 8,8,8,8,9,9.2,9,9.2
As I mentioned today Chest, Triceps, ABS and intervals are on tap…I plan to get that done very soon!
-Michelle
40 days to FIT~ Days 25 & 26- “Boosting”=bad blogger, LOL!
Posted by buffmother in contests, hormonal timing on August 14th, 2009
Hey~ I feel like such a scatter brain and a bit antisocial during several days of my boosting phase- mostly cycle days 21-26. I feel much better today and am ready to enjoy the beautiful weather, a GREAT workout, my kids being out of school, and some good food! My DH and son are going to go armadillo hunting this afternoon and maybe we can have some Armadillo stew! J/K 
My workouts have been hit or miss this week…Missing more than I want! I’ve been really extra busy with some work projects and my son’s Football stuff. It’s crazy how much time it takes when there is even 1 “extra” event added to the day. I plan to make up for the missed workouts this weekend with 3 good days in a row- Chest and some intervals today, Legs tomorrow and Back with some more intervals on Sunday. Then I plan on taking MONDAY off and getting a ton of work done!!
Well…I’ve gotta go, GO, GO workout!!! :jump: But I’ll be back to hang out with you, my “friends” , for a bit this afternoon~
Toodles!!!
-Michelle
P.S. sorry about the double up on the feature for day 25 & 26 of the “40days to FIT”~ I’ve fixed it now…but for those of you who missed the actual day 26 feature…http://blog.buffmother.com/242/fun-day/
Love ya!!
40 days to FIT!! Day 18… Q&A!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on August 6th, 2009
Hi all~ today is “Tired Thursday” and day 18 of our 40 days to FIT and day 19 of my cycle~ which means it’s time to BOOST!! I finished off my buffing phase nicely at 127~ that’s a good weight for me considering I am on Creatine. I feel lean…at the gym I could see lots of definition in my shoulders and arms and abs!! FUN to see what’s “under there” and Fun to know the CREATINE is working!!
Today I’d like to share a little Q & A from my BodyBuilding.com private messages:
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Question from CINDY~
Hey,Wow – you are such an inspiration to me. Please, please tell me what your daily nutrition is like–I would just love to know what you eat in a day’s time.
Also, your ab routine – would you please share!! I know we are all different, but I had two kids back-to-back (15 months apart). After my first child was born, my stomach went straight back to normal, but when my 9 pound son was born, he really did a number on me. I guess my stomach couldn’t take it so close together. I have flat abs now and I don’t mind working them, but the skin doesn’t look that hot. I have gotten it a lot tighter, but w/o having an abdominoplasty, I would like to see if I could take it to a higher level. Could you just look at my pictures, possibly, and give me any suggestions??? I would appreciate it so MUCH!! Thanks |
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MY ANSWER:
HI!!
Thanks for the compliments Cindy~ You are really kicking tail…I love what you wrote in your profile about not being too old to get results (BTW- 47 is NOT OLD!!)… You are right on!!!
…I know how frustrated you must be with your tummy, but just look at how much it HAS improved. I can see that you still have room for improvement in your progress pics for sure.
As for advice there are 2 things~
- lift heavy often…all the while keeping your tummy tight and engaged
- do abs DAILY!
Other than that…I’ve written a book “After Baby ABS” that contains my secret recipe to great abs~ I am sure you would find it helpful.
it’s available on my site www.buffmother.com
Keep working hard, your tummy will improve more and more…once you get another 3-4 months of HARD ab training under your belt, you will get a better picture of if you really have to have a tummy tuck~ that surgery is NASTY and I’d consider it a “last resort”.
As for diet-
Honestly I don’t follow a “meal plan”…never have and never will. Here is a link to some info about my diet:
http://blog.buffmother.com/87/buffmother-diet-basics/
Also, I go through my diet in detai in my books~
Have a stellar Day!!
xoxoxo~
BuffMother!
“The key to your motivation is to encourage others”
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