July 8

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Sponsorship and Donation

Hello,

Well, I am still looking for sponsorships and donations. I will be having pictures taken next week for my first portfolio. I will also be starting my own website. I will post all my sponsors and donators on my website. I will also be having a Tshirt made up with my sponsors logos for the competition. Also, I can work with you for the terms of the sponsorship that is agreeable with both of us. I am accepting sponsorships and donations in any amount. Every little bit helps. Thanks so much for your support. Please check back soon.

Erin

Latest Update

Hello all,
Sorry for the delay in a new post. Things are still going well. I had my body fat tested today. I dropped 2%. Only 8% more to lose to reach my goal. I have lost 3.8 pounds of fat and gained 0.8 lbs of lean mass. I am eating very well. I am eating very clean. Basically, no processed foods. Lots of chicken, turkey burgers and fish, all fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. It may sound boring, but it is actually not too bad. It is getting easier. My workouts have definitley intensified as well. I feel good about my progress. I am leaving next Friday for a training camp in Chicago. I am so very excited about this. Many of the girls that trains with this camp have been on the cover of several magazines, such as Oxygen and have done work with many big companies such as Nike and BOSU. The trainer, Cathy Savage, was also featured on MTV. I will definitely have pictures from my training. Well, I will keep you posted!! September is coming fast! Thank you for all your support!

Erin

Frustration

Okay, part of this journey is about learning the frustrations that go along with making new habits. Today, I am frustrated. But I have two choices... #1 throw in the towel, or #2 refocus, look at what I can improve on and work harder. I am choosing #2. I know how much work I have to do. I really thought it would be easier. I am working out hard, I mean really hard. I think I am looking tighter and more defined, but my body fat results today didn't show what I want. Well, this is a wake up call for me. I have gotten away from writing down every calorie as I was going on how I felt and estimates. Well, if I am going to compete in the big leagues, then I better learn to be more self-disciplined like them. This is so much harder than I imagined. But I know that is how my clients feel. I am sure you have felt it would be easier, only to realize it takes a lot more than you thought. The eating and the workouts have to match. That is why Target Metabolism is so wonderful. It shows me the truth and now we have to play with numbers to figure out where I need to be. No more guessing games! I am going back in 1 week. So, I am re-motivated after sulking for a minute, and it is on! I am in competition with myself! I have to be better to reach my goals. I really want this. That is something you have to ask yourself, when the road gets bumpy or you reach a road block, will you pick #1 or #2! But let me just say, if you pick #1, you'll never know if next week would have put you on the fast track! And I have to know. How bad do you want it????


Erin

updates

Hello everyone,
Sorry for not getting regular posts on. Please sign the guest book and post comments. It lets me know people are actually reading and will help motivate me to write everyday. I will work on keep updates on my food and workouts. I am on track and doing great. I am getting my body fat checked on Wed. so I am looking forward to that. I will post new measurements at that time as well. I went shopping today. I am officially a size 6. Can get into some 4's, but not very flatterring. How are you doing on your goals? Do you have a motivator? Find a pair of pants you want to fit into and set a goal. Post your goals in the guest book and keep me updated!!! If I can get to 13% body fat and compete in a competition, you can reach your goals. It is mental. Take one day at a time!!! Let me know if I can help you in any way!!! Have you taken your before picture yet? Do you have healthy food in your refrigerator? It takes preparation. As my grandpa says, plan your work and work your plan!!! Talk to you soon. I'll have a new post with food updates and workouts on Sunday!!!
Have a great workout!

Erin

First Before and After

Month 2 pictures

Here are my new pictures after a month of training. I am making progress. I feel more confident. It makes me want to work even harder for next months pics. I will have some different pictures next month as I will be putting together a portfolio in hopes of finding some sponsors. Thanks for all your support!