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“All-Star!” KQ Smith of SC and CT
Posted by buffmother in Success Stories on August 3rd, 2010
“All-Star!” KQ Smith
Well Where do I begin… I had the pleasure of meeting KQ over 5 years ago via www.buffmother.com. She’s been a member of TEAM BuffMother~ almost since we began!
KQ is one wonderful, motivated, fun, excitable lady!! We got to “meet” in person a little over a year ago and I knew then that this lady was truly destined for big BEAUTIFUL things in her future-and FYI- she is Strikingly Beautiful herself!! Over the years, KQ has been on a journey…one filled with a few potholes here and there, but the one constant in her life has been her commitment to become her BEST! and to surround herself with the BEST! KQ is truly an “All-Star”. Please follow her as she preps for the next stop in her journey. the Fitness America Pageant in SC on Aug 14th!! She will be rocking the stage for SURE! I love this lady!
Connect with KQ:
Follow her BlogSpot: http://kqfitness.blogspot.com/
Friend her on FB: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1346161964
“Emerging as Wonder Woman and helping you find your inner Super Hero along the way!!” ~KQ
I’m a 33yr old mother of 1, I work 2 jobs, I have a LIFE and I STILL GET IT IN!! I work hard, I play hard & I train EVEN HARDER!!! I make NO EXCUSES and I’m not holding anything back . . NOW IS MY TIME TO LIVE MY DREAM!!!
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A DREAM COME TRUE~! KQ Competed at the Fitness America (Atlantic) in April of 2010!!
Her first show~ She is GORGEOUS!!
~~~~~~10 week www.BuffMother.com SSS contest results (Fall of 2009)~~~~~~~
Name: KQ Smith
Number of children and ages:
Age: 32
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
I entered b/c I am a BUFFMOTHER at heart and I wanted to use this competition to help me get back on track and continue working towards my goal which is competing in my first competition along with moving towards my goal of doing fitness modeling. This challenge has really helped me get myself refocused and I was able to start a Bootcamp at home and really get my personal training going.
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
I decided I was a winner and I was tired of complaining about my weight gain and I knew I had the ability to lose the weight and get myself jump started again. I have just really been taking this time as a reevaluation period and it has been WELL WORTH IT. I also used my boyfriend as a motivation. He believes in me completely and has stayed on me hardcore when it came to some of my bad habits like my snacking. I also used his desire to get back in shape to help me to b/c I have to keep myself on track if I’m going to help him get on track. I also refocused on hormonal timing again and getting paying close attention to my cycle and weight gain. How do you feel about your success? I am truly excited and overjoyed about my success. At one point I thought I had really fallen off the wagon and I was so hard on myself about getting back on but this challenged allowed me to focus and obtain my goals.
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
During the 70 days I experienced some great highs and some terrible lows by having crazy weight gains every now and then. I struggled with my issues that I call “drive-by snacking”. It’s not that I eat bad I tend to pop in the kitchen and grab some nuts, a piece of this, a piece of that and that all adds up unfortunately. I have also been traveling a lot during these last 70days and I have really worked hard at staying focused and on track by running and doing my workouts at the house, hotel or any gym I could find.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
You already know I am a BUFFMOTHER thru and thru and I will preach it from the roof top. As I stated earlier I have really refocused myself on hormonal timing again. So much so that I know what CD day it is just by how I feel without even looking at the calendar. That is one of the best parts about this challenge which is KNOWING YOURSELF mentally & physically!!! That has to be one of the best parts of Buffmother besides creating the bonds with the other ladies who are going thru the same things as you are. Another great thing is the challenges b/c it forces you to have a starting point and to track your numbers that way you are able to see your success first hand b/c sometimes without the numbers and pictures we would drive ourselves nuts thinking we’re not getting anywhere and that’s exactly what I had been doing in the past. Most of all I will tell the world that I LOVE BUFFMOTHER AND I LOVE MICHELLE for bringing it to us!!
STATS beginning vs. after 10 weeks
Today’s Date:____9/14/09 11/21/09 ____ height:___5’10 still 5’10___ weight:__165 158_ age:___32 still 32___
Today’s cycle day-
Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around breasts the biggest part): 34 33.5
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides):33.5 33
Chest- flexed back and chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides): accidently forgot this one in the beginning
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part): 27.5 26.5
Waist-sucked in (the smallest part): almost 27 26
Hips (the largest part of your butt): 38.5 37
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41 1/4 40
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11.5 11
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm): 12.5 12
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap): 21 3/4 20.5
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap): 24 rt=23, left=23.25
Calf (about 7” below knee joint): 15 15
Book Reviews~ Pretty please add yours??
Posted by buffmother in book on June 1st, 2010
HI Dear Friends~ Could you please help me out by adding some customer reviews for my 2 books on AMAZON.com?
Thanks in advance!!! YOU ROCK!!
just click the following links:
#1- Please Review “Hormonal Timing”
#2- Please Review “After Baby ABS!”
FYI- if you are curious here are some previous reviews on “Hormonal Timing”:
 LIKE NOTHING ELSE OUT THERE, July 18, 2009
Michelle is right on the money with her philosophy!! The HT book is easy to read & filled with all the information you need to transform yourself |
Finally – something that makes sense!, September 19, 2008
It’s about time that there’s a book that looks at the uniqueness of women’s bodies and works with them. The book is an easy read and makes so much sense. I was able to implement everything Michelle suggested and was so delighted to find immediate success. If you are looking for a way to lose weight, gain muscle and become a BuffMother, this is the book for you! |
Just what women need!, September 19, 2008
Michelle Berger hit the nail on the head with this one. Her philosophy for women’s fitness is unlike anything else I’ve experienced. I’ve read a million books on building the woman’s body, but this actually WORKED! I’ve had 3 children, including twins. My body couldn’t get any worse so I applied Michelle’s plan. Within 6 weeks of applying her *prescription* I had made a VERY noticeable change in my body AND in my mind. I am continuing down this road and see VERY good things for my future in fitness! |
Don’t wait Ladies…Get his book NOW!!, March 31, 2008
I’ve been part of Michelle’s BUFFMOTHER Rally Room for over two years now. It’s a place with an amazing positive force. I have applied much of what Michelle teaches into my workouts over the years and have seen some Great Results and I’m currently training with her personally and can’t wait to see how I can change even more!! I knew she was writing her book over the years and couldn’t wait for it to come out. |
Start leaving a legacy now!, January 22, 2008
Everything a woman needs to know about how to achieve a beautiful, buff body before and after babies! Packed full of information for women and how to understand and overcome self sabotage. |
Absolutely amazing!!, January 5, 2008
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Michelle and she is absolutely amazing. The information you will find here in her book is priceless!! I highly recommend this book to women who are interested in getting in shape and staying in shape! |
It’s about time!, January 5, 2008
Easy read, fantastic information, revolutionary concept! Michelle hits it out of the park–It’s about time someone developed a concept that works WITH a woman’s body. I can’t wait to let my inner BUFFMOTHER out!! |
LOVED IT!!!, December 21, 2007
I have had the opportunity of training with Michelle in the past, and was amazed at my results!! This book is invaluable to women everywhere, as it contains ALL of the information she gives to her personal training clients (for $1200), yet it’s in the palm of your hand. |
Eurkea!!, December 19, 2007
Empower yourself with this book! What a refreshing concept…a book written by a woman for women!! Michelle has experienced all the things women do including motherhood! We must recognize that women are wired differently and this book teaches you how to embrace it and love it rather than fighting it! Use your personal attributes to your advantage! Get this book and put the easy to understand principles into action to create YOUR best self from the inside out!! Make sure to visit her website and join the Rally Room…be a part of THE best group of supportive women during your journey! |
Hormonal Timing shrank my hips, December 18, 2007
I’ve had the pleasure of training under Michelle and being part of the research for her book. Thanks to Hormonal Timing, but hips went from 42 to 36.5. I am your classic pear so for me this is awesome. My normally puny upper half is now strong and buff and I am symetrical thanks to her program and the thing is my weight pretty much went down by only 8 pounds but my body fat went from 22% to 14%. I highly recommend this book. |
Ding****, December 18, 2007
The lightbuld does go off with this book. It makes TOTAL sense. As a woman and feminist, I totally know that women have amazingly fascinating bodies and Michelle does a wonderful job at breaking it all down. It makes total sense!!!! This book offers a fool proof way to be clued into your body and revolutionize women’s fitness. |
aaaha Moment!, December 18, 2007
I received my book on Saturday and I finished reading it by Sunday. This book totally breaks it down and puts it in simple terms why the female body works the way it does. Why work against myself when applying Hormonal Timing makes everything that much more easy and effective. It’s a book about gaining the best body you can have and being healthy and in tune with yourself mentally and physically. After years of dieting and exercising finally a book and a lifestyle that makes sense and gets results. Thank you, thank you. |
Everything you’ve been missing!, December 18, 2007
This book has everything you’ve been missing in order to suceed in your fitness quest! It will teach you how to use the power of your hormones to get the best results out of your health and fitness program. The book oozes inspiration and is totally motivating. I love Michelle’s instruction on positive affirmations and planting “energy seeds”. It’s a must buy if you’ve been struggling with fitness..hit a plateau..or just feel like its hopeless that you can reach your goals! It’s worth it’s weight in gold! |
THE BEST BOOK YOU WILL EVER READ!!!, December 18, 2007
I received Michelle’s book yesterday and I could not put it down. It all makes so much sense, my hormones have played such a huge role in my fitness quest. I love the easy to read layout and the beautiful inspirational pictures. A MUST READ!!!!! |
Mystery Solved! , December 18, 2007
All this time I have been working against myself in trying to achieve optimum fitness. This book is giving me so much insight to how my hormones affect my results. I spent so much time spinning my wheels and getting nowhere fast. If ever you feel like you are doing everything right but getting no real change…BUY THIS BOOK and it will all make sense. Happy Reading!! Yours in Health… |
What You’ve Been Missing!, December 18, 2007
The information in Michelle’s book is GOLD. After reading it you will wish you had known how to work with your cycle instead of against it all of those past years. Knowledge is a key ingredient to reaching your fitness goals and Hormonal Timing will help you get there! |
Gotta do it! , December 18, 2007
What a great book! Totally changed the way I work out and helped me to understand why my body works the way it does. Every woman should read this book! |
AMAZING CONCEPT!, December 18, 2007
Hormonal Timing was a fantastic read jam-packed with great info, tips and inspiration. I learned so much about my body and why it “works” the way it does. The bright colors and font was also a nice refreshing change to the old standby books. Worth it’s weight in gold! |
Amazing book!, December 17, 2007
Great book. Fun to read and what a wonderful concept. The fact that so many women have found success proves it’s the truth. Great job! |
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Kenisha S.
Posted by buffmother in Success Stories on February 2nd, 2010
Name: Kenisha S
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0): 1
Age: 32
Today’s Date:____9/14/09 11/21/09 ____ height:___5’10 still 5’10___ weight:__165 158_ age:___32 still 32___
Today’s cycle day-
Please list the following measurements:
Bust (around breasts the biggest part): 34 33.5
Chest- relaxed (just under armpits above breasts with arms down at your sides):33.5 33
Chest- flexed back and chest (just under armpits with arms down at your sides): accidently forgot this one in the beginning
Waist- relaxed (the smallest part): 27.5 26.5
Waist-sucked in (the smallest part): almost 27 26
Hips (the largest part of your butt): 38.5 37
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41 1/4 40
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11.5 11
Biceps (flexed at midpoint of upper arm): 12.5 12
Thigh-mid (about 8” above knee cap): 21 3/4 20.5
Thigh- upper (about 12” above knee cap): 24 rt=23, left=23.25
Calf (about 7” below knee joint): 15 15
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
I entered b/c I am a BUFFMOTHER at heart and I wanted to use this competition to help me get back on track and continue working towards my goal which is competing in my first competition along with moving towards my goal of doing fitness modeling. This challenge has really helped me get myself refocused and I was able to start a Bootcamp at home and really get my personal training going.
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
I decided I was a winner and I was tired of complaining about my weight gain and I knew I had the ability to lose the weight and get myself jump started again. I have just really been taking this time as a reevaluation period and it has been WELL WORTH IT. I also used my boyfriend as a motivation. He believes in me completely and has stayed on me hardcore when it came to some of my bad habits like my snacking. I also used his desire to get back in shape to help me to b/c I have to keep myself on track if I’m going to help him get on track. I also refocused on hormonal timing again and getting paying close attention to my cycle and weight gain. How do you feel about your success? I am truly excited and overjoyed about my success. At one point I thought I had really fallen off the wagon and I was so hard on myself about getting back on but this challenged allowed me to focus and obtain my goals.
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
During the 70 days I experienced some great highs and some terrible lows by having crazy weight gains every now and then. I struggled with my issues that I call “drive-by snacking”. It’s not that I eat bad I tend to pop in the kitchen and grab some nuts, a piece of this, a piece of that and that all adds up unfortunately. I have also been traveling a lot during these last 70days and I have really worked hard at staying focused and on track by running and doing my workouts at the house, hotel or any gym I could find.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
You already know I am a BUFFMOTHER thru and thru and I will preach it from the roof top. As I stated earlier I have really refocused myself on hormonal timing again. So much so that I know what CD day it is just by how I feel without even looking at the calendar. That is one of the best parts about this challenge which is KNOWING YOURSELF mentally & physically!!! That has to be one of the best parts of Buffmother besides creating the bonds with the other ladies who are going thru the same things as you are. Another great thing is the challenges b/c it forces you to have a starting point and to track your numbers that way you are able to see your success first hand b/c sometimes without the numbers and pictures we would drive ourselves nuts thinking we’re not getting anywhere and that’s exactly what I had been doing in the past. Most of all I will tell the world that I LOVE BUFFMOTHER AND I LOVE MICHELLE for bringing it to us!!
133#s up from 126#s in 11days!
Posted by buffmother in Diet, Supplements on September 11th, 2005
Building results 9-10-05 Michelle @133#’s
8-27-05 measurements:
Calipers:
Tri: 4mm
Illiac: 3mm
Thigh: 5mm
Height 5-6.5
Weight 126
Bust 36.5
Waist 25
Hips 35
Chest under armpits above boobs 34
Around the outside of my shoulders 41″
Bicep 9.25 relaxed 10.5 flexed!!!
Calf forever 13″
Thigh 8″ above knee cap 19″
Thigh 11″ above knee cap 19.5″-good 
VERSUS
9-11-05 measurements:
Calipers:
Tri: 4mm
Illiac: 6mm
Thigh: 6mm
Height 5-6.5
Weight 133
Bust 37
Waist 27.75
Hips 35.5
Chest under armpits above boobs 35
Around the outside of my shoulders 41″
Bicep 9..5 relaxed 11 flexed!!!
Calf forever 13″
Thigh 8″ above knee cap 19.5″
Thigh 11″ above knee cap 20″
As the pictures and measurements show, I gain a lot of weight and inches in my stomach! Yuck! I have lost my waist and abs. I am an APPLE bodytype.
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