***WARNING FAT PHOTO'S ARE BEING POSTED...BEWARE!***
Ok obviously this isn't one of the "fat" photos...this was the good ol' days...back in 2004 senior year..high school. (but as you can see the monster arms are developing) (also note that this picture can kinda give you an insight to the kind of person I was back then...hint: prissy girly girl)
O MY! yup this was taken in October of last year. Probably the fattest I've been since giving birth to Kela. YIKES!
And now this is me today. The strongest I've ever been since.....ever. and the monster arms are finally shrinking! O YEAAA! *victory dance*
I just thought I'd share with all of you my embarrassing weight journey thous far in life. I am still not as confident in my appearance that I think I should be...but I know that will come in time....and hard work. I encourage you to bust ass during the work out because that is the only way to see results. My time at RFM is limited so I am trying as hard as I can to push my body to the 'healthy' limits. And thus far I think I've been here about 2 months and already am seeing major strength improvement and some appearance improvement in my body showing more muscle and less fat. Which is I think...every persons goal.
So going on to today. I work a night shift so I thought I'd get my workout done this morning instead....and visit my 8am crew. I am still sore from yesterdays workout and pretty much I'm still sore from day 1 of joining RFM. I don't think that ever really goes away. It's like the ache that never leaves and is your constant unwanted tag along for every day movement....giving you a zap of annoyance every time you bend to pick something up or doing various movements that you took for granted prior to the continuous torture we do in the gym to those unknown muscles. It sucks but it's true.
Anyhow, moving on to the WOD...
Now I know you guys probably haven't looked at what we are doing today so I won't spoil it for you. All I'll tell you is the WOD was AMAZING! Difficult in the right degree of pain. I think you guys will really enjoy it. (for those of you that are planning on coming tonight....yes I'm calling you out 5pm and 6pm classes!)...Rod....Chandler...Jen....not naming any names. :P and Rod Vegas Abs are at RFM tonight. Super fun and killer.
I think this WOD will give you some unforeseen confidence after you are done. It looks intimidating I'm not going to lie about that....but what WOD isn't. If you aren't scared of the workout you aren't working out hard enough right?
So anyway, sorry I can't make it tonight but I am rooting for you at 10,000 ft..(haleakala summit) CHEEHOO!
WORK IT BOYEEEE! CHEE!
You look amazing - way to go...YEAH! So excited to be back on island and at RFM starting tonight. Looks like it is going to be a challenging workout.
ReplyDeleteRIK...aka baby CHINA... you are looking (fricken AWESOME ) I'M so proud of you!!! your truly truly compassionate about what your doing! & you havent given up!!! how awesome is that. now all i need to do is to get on your level & DO THE SAME FOR MY SELF!! :) i happy for you & you can really see the difference in change from when you first started witch wasnt that long ago... i need to find me a work out class like that here in alaska... keep up your hard work because it is paying off... u look great i cant wait to see you when i come down in October... so i better start now on my own work out other wise imma be in some major deep shit with you & ran teamming up on me.!!! :0) i love you rik.....good job.....!! love your sister, kanani
ReplyDelete"Ohhhh Rikki (Mickey) your so fine! . . . " You're probably too young to know this song . . . lol . . . I'll sing it to ya when I see you next :).
ReplyDeleteWay to go Rikki! You are beautiful . . . inside and out! You should be proud of your hard work and all you've accomplished in a few short months. I am feeling the time crunch too cuz I'm only going through the end of July because I have lots with school starting . . . just like you. But I hope to come back once things slow down and life gets a little more normal.
Wow Rikki! We can definitely see the transformation. In fact, I was just noticing it while you were doing your burpees this morning. You have definitely improved in your strength and performance. Keep going strong girl! Pretty soon you'll be able to go head to head with sister Randy?! Watch out Ran here she comes!
ReplyDeleteGladys- the hazard that comes with having a name that rhymes with 'mickey' is that all the people that know that song have a tendency to sing it to you...especially my very 'special' parents that named me. So yes I know that song well. And actually since I've been an adult fewer people have sang it to me. so it's been a while. brings back lots of memories though. lol
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