My formal Intro ..

[aquaholic]

So ..... I can by no far means match the level of you guys, but I'll post my intro anyways. I know a few of you have seen me lurking for awhile now.

I've never really shared my story, but I'm rather inspired with everyone else's ....

I guess I'll share mine.

December 2003
Me at 235lbs. And in compete denial that I was overweight. I reallyconcidered myself having an 'athletic' build.

I'm the one on the left ...

I'm the 'round' blonde one!

...then i took on a typical New Years' Resolution - to become 'fit'.
I was having problems getting up stairs without gasping for air, and I was tired of shopping in the 'big girl' stores.

May 2004
Hmm ... i was quickly realizing my body WAS changing shape. I thank god I took so many pictures of this incredible journey.
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One Year Later ..
January 27, 2005
I was mightly impressed with my progress - and realized that the entire 'eating less and working out more' theory actually worked. I wasn't naturally 'big boned', and realized that working out was FUN!

Me looking rather impressed with my progress

Then i was introduced to exciting World of cyclical ketogenic dieting ...
That's when I 'met' !beserker through a forum (c-k-d.com), and he pretty much set up my nutritional ratios which I followed for quite awhile, as I didnt' have a clue how linked dieting/nutrition was in terms of changing your body. This is when I saw the most changes in my body.

March 11, 2005

Me, at 174lbs, which was the lowest I'd ever been at that point!

September 2005
The story behind these 2 hoochie pictures - these are the first pair of 'real' jeans I've ever owned. I've always worn plus size brand, or mens jeans - but for my birthday last year, I went in, and tried on a pair of Mavi Jeans, and walked away with a perfectly fitted pair of jeans .. I cried in the changeroom that day, with excitement that i was finally a 'normal' size.
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November 2005
Yep, I had decided I wanted to be smaller again, so i started dieting like crazy.
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And this was taken back in March 2006

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March-ish 2007
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I can't believe I actually used to believe what I read in magazines. "10 ways to abs of steel!" .. "The cardio plan that will lead to 20lbs of fat loss!" and i used to rip pages out of Oxygen magazine, and stick them on my fridge for 'thinspiration'.
I honestly, and truly thought that the girls in the magazine took the pills they were advertising to look the way they did - and did the exercises they were showing me ...

My lightest weight was at about 140 last summer, but that's when i was barely eating, over exercising, and not taking care of my mental state.
After developing a horrible fear of weight gain, I'm still going through therapy to deal with a severe eating disorder steming off of this fear, I'm still trying to accept I"ll never be waif thin.

I'm still trying to accept me for me even with my progress .. I'm not sure I'll ever be happy with what i see.

(picture below - most recent picture)

 

[beast2007]

Very good transformation....Very Very sexy indeed...Keep up the good work,

 

[MAINEVENT]

Thanks for sharing your story aqua! I know this seems to be more of a hardcore board, but this type of transformation is equally impressive in my eyes.

I have a feeling that there are a lot of people on board who are affraid to post, but will see this and be inspired by your story.

When you get a chance, could you post your 'normal' diet and workout regimen.

BTW, do you mind if i say YOU LOOK PRETTY DAMN HOT!

 

[aquaholic]

Mainevent, my exercise routine pretty much are stretches and some exercises.

 

[MAINEVENT]

Mainevent, my exercise routine pretty much are stretches and some exercises.

Thats a crappy answer.

Seriously, would you say diet was the main factor. How many days a week do you lift, and how much cardio?

 

[buffbabeca]

Aqua ~ first off.... YOU GO GIRL!!! i have to say that your story is amazing and MAJOR KUDOS for taking control of your life. So many people want to point the finger at someone else for the "shortcomings" or self esteem issues in their life. You took the bull by the horns and ran like hell with it. You look mah-valeous darling!!!!

 

[rl3355]

you're progress is fantastic...keep up the hard work. What's your goal as it relates to size or weight?

 

[Big A]

Fantastic story. Hopefully all those excuse making fatties will see this

 

[maxsupplements]

great transformation

wow. you have a great build.

looks like you have a really decent amount of muscle.

loved the story. lots of different looks you went through. and you have really beaten the odds of what alot of people say will NEVER happen!

CONGRATS AQUA!!

 

[lucian]

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you look great.
amazing transformation, how do you feel now as compared to then?
you should post how you dieted and trained for others to try and adapt to their own training ect.
congradts on getting in such great shape.
welcome to professionalmuscle.
lucian

 

[oldfella]

Aqua, this board is called Professional Muscle for a very good reason! Your story is truely inspirational. The transformation is the kind of stuff many will never achieve. You have shown serious dedication to your goals and beliefs. You had faith in yourself and the courage to come out with it! More than many would do! many of us here have stories similar to yours. But you actually put yours here in the open. Lots of courage. You were in denial but then admitted to being overweight. You took that admission another step further, and made the change. My advice to you is get on with some weight training, I mean serious weight training. You will not explode with muscle growth, instead you will blossom with a new found shape and strength that only comes from the iron. it exudes power, confidence and beauty. You are a very pretty woman and have real sex appeal. Go for it and don't be shy around here. Great story and put up some full body shots. We are all here for the same reasons. To grow and learn. Thank you for your story.

 

[engbulldog]

as said before GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!! you look great just stick to whats working

 

[skookum]

Aqua:

You, ma'am, have all my respect! Your dedication to change for the better (WAY BETTER, I might add...) definitely qualifies as "hardcore" in my book.
You have become a completely different woman, you should be very proud of yourself. Take heed to what Old Fella has to say about incorporating some weight training to your regime. It will seriously enhance your already tremendous changes. Best of luck!!!!

 

[lynx]

Wow Aquaholic! Congratulations to you for taking charge! Thanks for posting your story, definitely inspirational. It takes guts to post what you did.

 

[Strunk]

Amazing transformation.

 

[Jarconis]

this thread is an homage to weight loss and bearded dragons

 

[JETHRO TULL]

TERRIFIC JOB!

YOUR PHYSICAL CHANGES ARE AS IMPORTANT AS ANYONE ELSES HERE ON THE BOARD. NOT EVERYONE IS A COMPETITOR AND NOT EVERYONE HAS THE "SUPERSTAR PHYSIQUE" THEY CLAIM TO HAVE. THAT'S WHY YOUR READ A LOT OF ASTOUNDING POSTS ALONG THESE LINES [ I WEIGHT 250 AND AM 10% BODYFAT ] THEN THESE PEOPLE NEVER POST PICTURES. LOL...

I THINK YOU'VE DONE A GREAT JOB AND THAT YOU LOOK VERY GOOD, AQUAHOLIC.

 

[bulldog21]

bearded dragons

Is that kinda like "bearded ladies"? ...

Oh yeah aqua you rock!! lol

 

[bigfatandugly]

aquaholic...

great transformation.

you should be very proud of your accomplisments. keep doing your thing, the journey is the reward.

btw, i see your from toronto- are you going to the Binetti show next weekend?


BFU

 

[aquaholic]

Is that kinda like "bearded ladies"? ...

I guess my excessive hair growth 'issue' is out in the open.