I continue to be happy with the overall toning process. Most recently, I notice a big change in my arms. I never had any strength or muscle tone in my arms and am noticing a dramatic increase. When we first started with the Dyna-bands I never thought I would even make it off the pink one. Here I am starting to use the green. Onward and upward!
Although I was thin and in pretty good shape (or so I thought) only two years ago, I realize that I wasn't nearly as healthy as I am now. I am much more toned, stronger, and a little bit more in tune with my body. Aside from the physical, I'm more energetic and active than I have been for the past two years, and I am generally more positive about things and less moody than what I used to be.
Exercising regularly over the past 81/2 months has completely changed my life. Body Sculpting, In particular has changed the way my body looks -- when I started with you my clothes were size 10 and 12; now, I wear size 6!!! My waist is smaller now than it was in high school.
Although I'm not dieting I have lost weight and gotten smaller (the getting smaller part is very nice). I've particularly noticed it in areas where my muscles were never really factors - my legs, for example, were always so fat I could never see muscle moving beneath the skin, but now I can. And my legs are changing shape - they look longer (my thighs, particularly). I move with much more control than I ever used to - this has been noticeable since early on but increases steadily.
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My devoted attendance speaks for itself.
I cannot tell you how "psyched" I am to be working with you. I was in the dressing room yesterday, trying on clothes, and for the FIRST TIME in 16 years I felt okay about how I look. I have improved SO MUCH in such a short time. I am thrilled.
All of my clothes are too big! I can't wait to spend money on a shopping spree!!
I only wish I had taken my measurements back in February -- it would be amazing to find out how many inches I actually lost -- I do know I lost quite a few! Along with the inches, I lost over 20 pounds (and two dress sizes), and not once did I feel like I was starving or depriving myself of anything. When we first started, It gave me the incentive to really watch my diet and I cut out a lot if fat and sugar (my weaknesses are fried foods and dessert, so you can imagine how difficult it was). Now, because I am much more active than I was, I find that I can eat pretty much whatever I wish and still maintain my weight.
My efforts are paying off, for I've noticed a few structural changes. Namely,
- My underwear apparel has decreased by one size; my waist is smaller and the hips seem a little smoother - I'm walking around with droopy drawers. Drawers aside, though, things are tightening up rather nicely back there.
- My arms and legs feel and look stronger.
- I sleep like a baby on the nights that I exercise.
- Lastly, my attitude. Snappy by nature, exercise mellows me.
The definition of my muscles especially in my legs is great to see and drives me forward. I notice an increase in my strength -- especially in doing push-ups -- I can actually do the first 20 now!
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