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Post by sapphire on Feb 4, 2009 18:23:38 GMT -5
Welcome!!! So glad you joined!!! I checked out your pics and you look ready to compete to me!!! Just curoius how tall you are, because at my low I was 116, I am 5.7 CYNDI aka Sapph
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Post by The One on Feb 4, 2009 19:59:50 GMT -5
Thanks you guys. I talked to my brother in law who is a surgeon and asked if he though I looked emaciated, he said no, I'm at my max body fat loss, any more and he'd be concerned, but as it is, he thinks I look great and healthy and no where near anorexia or a feeding tube. And the man has had his share of feeding tubes to force into people over the years. He laughed when I said they thought I'd need a feeding tube. His opinion as a family member and as a well respected cardio-thoracic surgeon is what matters the most. And if he thinks I'm safe, then I am. Period. Thanks for the welcomes guys. Well hun, I did not need him to confirm that for me. I know what you are eating and it is a pretty well balanced plan! But I am sure it was comforting to hear from him.
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 5, 2009 4:57:14 GMT -5
Welcome!!! So glad you joined!!! I checked out your pics and you look ready to compete to me!!! Just curoius how tall you are, because at my low I was 116, I am 5.7 CYNDI aka Sapph HI Sapphire! I am 5'8' so we are very close in height and weight. Today the scale read 118 but I'm pretty sure that's bloat from the junk food binge I went on. But I think I've gained a couple lbs regardless. Thank you so much for your kind welcome!
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 5, 2009 4:59:07 GMT -5
Thanks you guys. I talked to my brother in law who is a surgeon and asked if he though I looked emaciated, he said no, I'm at my max body fat loss, any more and he'd be concerned, but as it is, he thinks I look great and healthy and no where near anorexia or a feeding tube. And the man has had his share of feeding tubes to force into people over the years. He laughed when I said they thought I'd need a feeding tube. His opinion as a family member and as a well respected cardio-thoracic surgeon is what matters the most. And if he thinks I'm safe, then I am. Period. Thanks for the welcomes guys. Well hun, I did not need him to confirm that for me. I know what you are eating and it is a pretty well balanced plan! But I am sure it was comforting to hear from him. It was comforting, especially forwarding his email to those people who accused me of looking anorexic. That part was fun for me LOL. I trust you and your diet immensely. It was just good to hear it from another brilliant man
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 5, 2009 8:06:06 GMT -5
My friend just told me I was starving myself and starting to look like a man, so I must have reached figure potential. My friend who is a body builder tells me that figure girls get accused of looking like starved men so I'm taking it as a compliment. Means I'm lean and muscular. Woohoo!
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Post by rantorcha on Feb 5, 2009 9:24:49 GMT -5
No offense, but who are the people you surround yourself with?! My goodness! If I had people around me who spoke to me like that, I don't know WHAT I would do! sheeesh
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 5, 2009 9:55:44 GMT -5
No offense, but who are the people you surround yourself with?! My goodness! If I had people around me who spoke to me like that, I don't know WHAT I would do! sheeesh Apparently not very nice people. I seem to be a magnet for mean people. Which I don't understand. Beats me!! Maybe I deserve it?? Who knows...all I know is it takes the wind out of my sails for sure!
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Post by sapphire on Feb 5, 2009 11:17:29 GMT -5
I certainly would not worry about your weight on the scale, I know how frustrating that can be. Just use your progress pics. I did not feel good at that weight, VERY tired and just yucky. But if you feel good, then go with it!!! BTW don't even waste your time emailing those people, just remove them from your life. Life is too short for mean people. Eric will make sure you stay healthy. Again welcome home. Sapph
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Post by fitsho on Feb 5, 2009 13:18:32 GMT -5
Training to look like a figure competitor is tough because nobody around you understands what you're doing. When I'm getting ready for a contest and very close to my stage date many of my family members tell me I look as though I'm anorexic or sick or something. They all think I'm not eating right or starving myself or whatever it is they think. You're not alone in this Corrie. No worries. Plus, in reality, you're following the diet and training guidelines of your Coach who has you on a sound nutrition and training plan. You are most likely healthier than ALL of those people who put you down.
People put down what they cannot have. Just remember that.
p.s. You're doing awesome. One day at a time!!
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Post by The One on Feb 5, 2009 20:16:44 GMT -5
See Corrie...I promised you total support here from good people. This is where you belong!
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 6, 2009 4:21:40 GMT -5
You guys rock! I'm so glad there are people out there who know what they're talking about like you Eric, and fitsho, I'm so glad to hear people in your life say those things about you, I'm not GLAD they do don't get me wrong, but that they say you look like you're starving, well that makes me feel like I'm in good company. I hardly FEEL like I'm starving. I eat every 2-3 hours. So many people just don't understand this lifestyle. My friend who's a body builder said last night that the haters are only just now starting to show their faces. That it only gets worse. I'm glad I've got people around me who know the truth and will tell me the truth, including you guys. Thanks so much for your support!!
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Post by masterschamp on Feb 6, 2009 8:59:45 GMT -5
Welcome.... you are in the right place for the best information and support.
Keith
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Post by keetie on Feb 7, 2009 6:43:11 GMT -5
Big Aussie Welcome from me
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Post by downbutnotout on Feb 7, 2009 6:47:45 GMT -5
Thanks you guys! You're the best!!
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