Kath Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 You are too kind tyrsnbdr! Although I totally could pull off pink hair... 3 Quote Link to comment
Jett Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 ...Damn. Tyrsnbdr is right, there is a resemblance. You really have nothing to worry about when wearing tank tops. :3 3 Quote Current Challenge | Daily Log Link to comment
Companion Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 That's gonna be some wicked cosplay. 3 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
insanity Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 That's gonna be some wicked cosplay. No joke... start workin on the armor now. Now about that scar... 3 Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Dleffe Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 It takes a LOOOONG time to fully get over this. I haven't been crazy skinny in over 10 years, first becoming fat and then muscular. I still slip into skinny mindset on occasion. In a way, looking in mirrors helps to fend this off.I think former skinny guy syndrome is MUCH harder to get rid of than former fat guy syndrome. Between being fat and not fat, you feel quite a bit different, it is pretty noticeable day to day. OTOH, the difference between lean and athletic and skinny doesn't feel nearly as different, its much easier to forget. Isn't that just "I can still fit through that door"-syndrome? I got, younger brothers got it, almost every lifter does I think. Well maybe not the mountain, but you never know 1 Quote Link to comment
Thrillho Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Stupid mouthguard makes me look like I'm constantly trying to blow bubbles while I fight... Also, if my shirts are any indication, while I am packing on a little bit of a belly again from my eating, my powerlifting is definitely making a difference to my arms and shoulders (more than just the soreness). Also, my constant nagging knee pain at MMA has almost entirely vanished ever since I started squat pressing properly again, and I've got new muscle-lumps developing on my knees. Woo! 7 Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Companion Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Man, what's nicer than working really hard after seeing bad pictures of yourself, and then being really pleased with new pictures of yourself? Nothin' feels better, that's what! Nothin'! 1 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Silo Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Just thought I'd share this fun comparison. So I don't know how many of you know about Overwatch, but it's a new team-based shooter game coming out soon, and there is the character named Zarya, who is like pure muscle. ANYWAY, I realized that we have the same size arms. Sure, mine is 99% fat, but the size is the same. (I have always been super self-concious about my arms, never wearing tanks etc.) But yeah, realizing this made me feel a bit better about my arms. Now I just need to work on swapping that fat for muscle! Also, real life arm goals, for those who prefer actual people instead of video game characters as fitness inspo hahaha. I don't know if my arms will ever get that large muscle wise (though it would be amazing if I could achieve that) but I feel a bit better about wearing tank tops while working out. I totally see the likeness. That is so cool. Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Silo Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 At the beginning of this thread I referred to myself as rather potato-ish shaped. Well last week I tried on dresses and, shazam, I had an actual semi-indented waist finally. Here I am with my least favorite before picture ever (the standing side shot) and one from the dressing room. 12 Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 At the beginning of this thread I referred to myself as rather potato-ish shaped. Well last week I tried on dresses and, shazam, I had an actual semi-indented waist finally. Here I am with my least favorite before picture ever (the standing side shot) and one from the dressing room. wow! You look GREAT!!! Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I actually like this picture of me 6 Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 When I get to work I'll have to share pictures. ... a lady on the nfa was asking for cellulite pictures for an empowering beauty talk. ... I realized I actually LOVE my body (not that it means I'm not trying to improve it. ... but rather I'm trying to improve it BECAUSE I love it) 4 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
StillWaters Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 At the beginning of this thread I referred to myself as rather potato-ish shaped. Well last week I tried on dresses and, shazam, I had an actual semi-indented waist finally. Here I am with my least favorite before picture ever (the standing side shot) and one from the dressing room. Rock on, Silo! 3 Quote Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 put under a spoiler to make it smaller reposted (all o this) from the NFA page Those arms? Bench 100# (work weight)Skull crusher 65# (work weight)Ohp 85# (work weight)Tricep pull down rope 1rm 125#Those legs? Biked 160 miles in 4 days (3.5 really)can squat 135# (working weight)can leg press 460# (working weight)Hiked the entire state of Maryland last year (twice actually) Can bike a six min mile sustainedCan run 18 min mile (down from 30 min mile)Can hike a fifteen mile dayCan climb elevation gain of 3k feet day after dayAre planning a 2200 mile hike (well the legs aren't but you catch my meaning)My cellulite. ... my fat. ... doesn't DEFINE me. ... it's part of me. .. it doesn't make me less of a woman. ... it doesn't make me less of an athlete. ... I know skinny people (women AND men) who can't keep up with me. ..This body. ... fat and stretch marks and cellulite ands excess skin is MINE and is pretty fricken awesome Not trying to brag. ... just saying. ... the cellulite is one small (ok big by volume but I think it's a weighted average here ) part of who I am I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE IN LOVE WITH MY BODY THAN TODAY!!! I wrote all that out today and I couldn't stop bawling... I forget how awesome I am... and how much I can do... and I focus on the things I am NOT and I can not do... but I really do love all the things my body can do!!! 12 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 and THAT is why you are an inspiration, bc even though you don't always remember...we do! I love you and couldn't be happier to read this! 1 Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I can't wait to share a bunk with you and hug you for real! 1 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 put under a spoiler to make it smaller reposted (all o this) from the NFA page Those arms? Bench 100# (work weight)Skull crusher 65# (work weight)Ohp 85# (work weight)Tricep pull down rope 1rm 125#Those legs? Biked 160 miles in 4 days (3.5 really)can squat 135# (working weight)can leg press 460# (working weight)Hiked the entire state of Maryland last year (twice actually) Can bike a six min mile sustainedCan run 18 min mile (down from 30 min mile)Can hike a fifteen mile dayCan climb elevation gain of 3k feet day after dayAre planning a 2200 mile hike (well the legs aren't but you catch my meaning)My cellulite. ... my fat. ... doesn't DEFINE me. ... it's part of me. .. it doesn't make me less of a woman. ... it doesn't make me less of an athlete. ... I know skinny people (women AND men) who can't keep up with me. ..This body. ... fat and stretch marks and cellulite ands excess skin is MINE and is pretty fricken awesome Not trying to brag. ... just saying. ... the cellulite is one small (ok big by volume but I think it's a weighted average here ) part of who I am I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE IN LOVE WITH MY BODY THAN TODAY!!! I wrote all that out today and I couldn't stop bawling... I forget how awesome I am... and how much I can do... and I focus on the things I am NOT and I can not do... but I really do love all the things my body can do!!!Just.........freaking awesome! 2 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I can't wait to share a bunk with you and hug you for real!I'm sooooooooooooooo fucking excited for camp!!! Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 well... I don't think that there will be any of THAT in our room Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 well... I don't think that there will be any of THAT in our room well...I can't have everything I want, I guess Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 well...I can't have everything I want, I guess sorry to let you down.... you have an innie and I prefer outies 2 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Bekah Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 sorry to let you down.... you have an innie and I prefer outies lolololol I'm fond of both, I'll just hahg some socks on the door or somethin 1 Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Silo Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 put under a spoiler to make it smaller reposted (all o this) from the NFA page Those arms? Bench 100# (work weight)Skull crusher 65# (work weight)Ohp 85# (work weight)Tricep pull down rope 1rm 125#Those legs? Biked 160 miles in 4 days (3.5 really)can squat 135# (working weight)can leg press 460# (working weight)Hiked the entire state of Maryland last year (twice actually) Can bike a six min mile sustainedCan run 18 min mile (down from 30 min mile)Can hike a fifteen mile dayCan climb elevation gain of 3k feet day after dayAre planning a 2200 mile hike (well the legs aren't but you catch my meaning)My cellulite. ... my fat. ... doesn't DEFINE me. ... it's part of me. .. it doesn't make me less of a woman. ... it doesn't make me less of an athlete. ... I know skinny people (women AND men) who can't keep up with me. ..This body. ... fat and stretch marks and cellulite ands excess skin is MINE and is pretty fricken awesome Not trying to brag. ... just saying. ... the cellulite is one small (ok big by volume but I think it's a weighted average here ) part of who I am I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE IN LOVE WITH MY BODY THAN TODAY!!! I wrote all that out today and I couldn't stop bawling... I forget how awesome I am... and how much I can do... and I focus on the things I am NOT and I can not do... but I really do love all the things my body can do!!! Your skullcrushers are jawdropping to me. I mean, everything on the list is absolutely terrific but that one really blows me away. Fantastic! You are awesome. Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I've been working on that one for a while I love when the guys in the gym are working around me and try top set up with what I work with and they can't to it 1 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
alienjenn Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I also use the curled barbell for skull crushers.... which drives the boys nuts Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
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