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Have you noticed subtle signs of success

Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/01, 04:23 PM I think most would agree that there is a strobelight effect in what we do only occasionally...you see a kid ever two years or so and it seems like she's grown SO much...see the same kid everyday and you don't really notice. Same with your body in the gym, unless you are taking new photos every week or two and comparing them endlessly. You won't really notice, not as much as you should anyway, but there are signs...here's a few that caught me off guard... 1. Was laying in the tanning bed about a week ago and laying on my side and noticed a most peculiar thing; the side of my knee could not physically touch the bed. !!WHAT?!! My calves and quads had grown so much that the knee physically could not touch the bed. Nice :D 2. Guy at my gym asked me to spot him. First time. I used to be the amatuer, the newbie, the "He'll quit soon," club. Not now...they think I know what I'm doing. This guy was huge and just assumed I was used to spotting. This was a nice compliment to me. 3. My trainer told me that people don't normally grow as fast as me, and he couldn't compare me to other's he'd trained...his words were, "Somehow you've assimilated at a speed I haven't seen before." Hoorah. 4. An elderly lady stopped me in the hall and said that she could not bend down far enough on the ab machine to move the peg from where I had it (maxed 259 lbs) much less lift the weight. "How do you do that?," she asked. Of course I'm a tiny bit modest and told her I do low reps, high weights but it still felt good. 5. I'm doing my bathroom reading, ahem, and I like a few popular ones like Flex, Men's Health, and Muscle Fitness, and I take a look at last month's Men's Health cover model and I think objectively to myself, "I'm about there." That's insignificant to me until I compare it to my thought last year, same time: "I'll never be close." As far as the FLex guys, well, they just mammoths, but they better watch out... 6. Little teeny boppers (and I'm 30) are going, "Look he's hot." If I had no humility, I'd have sickening confidence now :D Tell us your clues. -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/01, 04:46 PM LOL! Dicky-do sucks :D -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/05/01, 04:56 PM 1. My strength has grown in leaps onbounds. 2. Co-workers ask what kind of diet I am on. 3. My clothes fit better. 4. I have veins that stand out now. 5. People keep coming up to me at work and want a workout program, ask how to gain mass, how best to lose, how to eat. 6. I can do one whole chin up all by my self!!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/01, 05:11 PM You guys will be the first to know when I get my butt right!!!!! :) -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/01, 05:15 PM He better notice before I do!!!! -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
Stormcrow Posts: 77 Joined: 2003/02/22	2003/05/02, 05:34 AM Dicky-do? I'm afraid to ask. . .
Kalanchoe Posts: 400 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/05/02, 08:12 AM 1.I Can see a shy little oblique-y thing starting to emerge. 2. After 5 years of being unable to do it, i can do the splits agian. 3. My jogging speed has increased from 6 to 6.5 mph, and my sprinting speed 7 to 7.5 mph. 4. I no longer get shin splints. 5. Bench press has gone from 15kg to 20 kg to 22 kg in less than a month. 6. My 'skinny me' jeans (not worn in 4 years) fit again. 7. A few times, I've noticed that I do the cable pull down (triceps) on the same weight as some of the really muscly guys. 8. Can almost see individual muscles on my back. And I owe most of this to you wonderful, supportive people. Thankyou all so much, i couldn't have done it without you! Katie xxxxxx -------------- *My body only feels good when it burns! *Little voice telling you to quit? Put your fingers in your ears! *"Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one's courage"
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/05/02, 08:56 AM Well....I'm not too shy to ask: What's dicky-do disease? Try your best to keep the answer at a respectable level <smile> I agree Kal....and I think it's awesome that you're doing so well :o)
laramertz Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/05/02, 09:22 AM 1. Yesterday I bought a pair of shorts in a size 8 for the first time in years! 2. The "dimples" in my ass have disappeared, THANK GOD!! 3. My husband constantly comments on how great I look, and how he can really tell a difference in my legs and butt. 5. I'm really starting to take pride in my body. 6. My energy is through the roof. 7. My friends comment on how they wish they had the dedication I have. 8. I finally don't miss the mounds and mounds of carbs I used to eat. I've only been weight training for about 8 weeks now but I'm LOVING the results and am so addicted!
fsimmons Posts: 77 Joined: 2003/03/24	2003/05/02, 09:26 AM 1. i can fit into my tight black jeans AND sit down after i eat. 2. my stomach no longer lies beside me in bed like a small child 3. i'm able to get into some old clothes that were long ago retired
rsquade Posts: 152 Joined: 2003/01/06	2003/05/02, 09:33 AM 1. Moving down the dumbell rack to where the "big boys" play. 2. Maxing out on machines - what only 200 lbs? 3. It takes longer to load the plates than to do the exercise - I hate hunting for plates. 4. Spontaneous conversations with the "young and beautiful" on workout ideas - jeez, they're talking to me. 5. Sales guys seem to stop in front of me on the cardio machines when dragging a prospective client around.
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/05/02, 09:42 AM 1. Women at work tell me I need to buy new pants so they can see my butt. Tell me my current ones are too baggy now. 2. I was working on a fence last week and a friend of the friends I was working with (never met before) was there. The friends I knew, asked me how I carried the fence out there and the new guy says "Just take a look at his arms" 3. My wife says "These are the arms I remember!!"
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/05/02, 10:27 AM 1. A lady asked me if I was teaching the next fitness class 2. I was asked to spot someone who had a lot of weight piled on. 3. I just had to buy a whole new wardrobe. No more loose baggy stuff for me! 4. Really young guys are checking me out (LOL too kewl) 5. I use more weight than some of the guys 6. Some machines I have maxed out the weight on - I have to increase reps to 20 just to get the burn 7. And best of all, the critical little voice in my head is starting to shut up and say nicer things!
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/02, 10:33 AM Absolutely awesome...isn't it amazing how compliments, even if they aren't even words--maybe just some action--get branded in the memory? Wow! -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/05/02, 11:12 AM 1. My daughter is no longer patting my belly and laying her head on it. 2. my bf has dropped 2% 3. my clothes are feeing loose again 4. my double chin is starting to disappear. 5. i increased my weights on almost every exercise in two weeks time. 6. i have longer endurance for cardio w/o's 7. RW says my butt has lifted again..lol! 8. seeing definition in my arms and shoulders. -------------- Bettia.... The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
sypress Posts: 192 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/05/02, 11:32 AM Great topic! 1. I have gone from a plus size 20 to a regular M-L!!!! 2. My strength have improved and continues to improve! 3. I can see "curves" of muscles where there was non before!
robct1978 Posts: 120 Joined: 2003/03/20	2003/05/02, 12:21 PM 1. after i work out i can see my 6 pack...but then it disappears into my mass o fat...which i think is actually rapidly receding. 12.6% BF right now!!! 2. Im always sore 3. like ravenwolf said grocery bill is x2. 4. I always look in the mirror trying to see if ive gained and just because i like what i see (even though i don't notice) 5. Bought all new outfits b/c i feel good about myself. 6. Notice my arms and legs are more tone.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/05/02, 12:37 PM LMAO@ RW... I can vouch for that one!!! lol! -------------- Bettia.... The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/05/02, 01:10 PM ROFL hadn't heard that one before.. -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/05/02, 01:31 PM that's cause it's west side talk, not "new Hampsha" as you say...lol! -------------- Bettia.... The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
KageanRage Posts: 78 Joined: 2002/11/29	2003/05/02, 01:35 PM so motivating to read about all of your successes congratulations to you all
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/02, 01:49 PM 1) Hubby publicly posted how great I was doing. 2) When I go on a business trip to Minneapolis, the walk from the hotel to the office used to have me out of breath. It didn't this week :) 3) My shoes are too big. LOL! I didn't know you would lose weight in your feet. 4) My posture has improved. 5) I smile a LOT more. -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/02, 02:58 PM Hey, do you have a foot-shaping program? I could use that wearing a size 15 Nike; my mom said I should just shove each leg up a cow's butt and let them do the walking. heeh, Just Moo It. -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/02, 08:00 PM ROFL @ Ogun!! Foot shaping? LOL! Hrm. I have no clue what the heck I did to get my feet smaller. -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/03, 05:09 PM Thanks for all the great posts everybody; some of these things will be in the back of our heads and when they pop up, we'll know right away that we've made more progress :D -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II