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Topic: RE: HEY VAL...LET US KNOW.....
I got it posted! 
Thanks for holding your breath for me... It really helped, I swear!
Love ya
Val
Thanks for holding your breath for me... It really helped, I swear!
Love ya
Val Topic: Here's the results gang!!
Ok, well, I will tell you... my heart was pounding today. I was a total bundle of nerves this morning, but you know I just kept thinking of all my buds, and went to business!
I GOT 2ND PLACE GANG!!!!!!!!!! My max bench was 125 pounds, I ALMOST got 135. I know I can get 130, but we thought what the he11 I will go balls to the wall on my last attempt. 
I was really proud of myself. Earl said it really takes a lot of guts to get up there in front of a lot of people...all by yourself. And let me tell you it sure does.
Whew. I am spent. It was a great day. Now...I am ready for the next one...BRING IT ON! The nice thing about competing is it lets you set goals for the next one.
Wait til this meet next year. I will blow them away. I am already searching for another meet to train for.
BUT... I want to thank you all sooooo much. You guys kept me going today I had you all in my head cheering me on. To me, you might as well been in the audience. I can't tell you how much your support has meant. You guys are the greatest.
And, a special thank you to my best friend, love of my life...Big Earl. He does so much for me, and let me tell you , putting those bench shirts on someone is not easy at all. He kept me pumped up, kept me motivated and made me feel good about what I did today. No words babe... just know I love you more than my life!
So, we got a few pictures...it was almost impossible for Earl to put my shirt on, warm me up and lift off for me and try to snap some shots. But we got some dude there to get pictures of one of my attempts and some pictures with my trophy and another competitor.
Check 'em out... (www)picturetrail.com/powerlifter21
Thanks again guys...whew... 
This is what it's all about!!
MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!
Val
I was really proud of myself. Earl said it really takes a lot of guts to get up there in front of a lot of people...all by yourself. And let me tell you it sure does.
Whew. I am spent. It was a great day. Now...I am ready for the next one...BRING IT ON! The nice thing about competing is it lets you set goals for the next one.
Wait til this meet next year. I will blow them away. I am already searching for another meet to train for.
BUT... I want to thank you all sooooo much. You guys kept me going today I had you all in my head cheering me on. To me, you might as well been in the audience. I can't tell you how much your support has meant. You guys are the greatest.
And, a special thank you to my best friend, love of my life...Big Earl. He does so much for me, and let me tell you , putting those bench shirts on someone is not easy at all. He kept me pumped up, kept me motivated and made me feel good about what I did today. No words babe... just know I love you more than my life!
So, we got a few pictures...it was almost impossible for Earl to put my shirt on, warm me up and lift off for me and try to snap some shots. But we got some dude there to get pictures of one of my attempts and some pictures with my trophy and another competitor.
Check 'em out... (www)picturetrail.com/powerlifter21
Thanks again guys...whew... This is what it's all about!!
MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!
Val 
Topic: HEY VAL...LET US KNOW.....
I am holding my breath in anticipation.....I can't wait to see how you do!
Lots a love, Tammy
Topic: RE: Hi I'm a Newbie
Glad to see a new face! I am still a pre op. For awhile I believe....
Great bunch of people here!
Tammy
Topic: Just a little green around the gills!
I had an upper GI series to start my preop testings.....I just kept thinking don't let me 
don't let me That was like drinking vanilla scented paste....that was really gross.
First they made me drink this fizzy drink. I burped and she told me not to burp...to swallow the burps....then drink the crap...........NASTY NASTY NASTY.
ok that's out of my system...oh wait they say constipation....I say.............NOT!!! LOL
They did the ekg on me yesterday and found a problem with my beeper so now I have to do a stress test. Since I had surgery 2 weeks ago (HYSTER) they have do it with chemicals instead of the treadmill.
After all the meds, dyes, pastes, and drinks I have had to injest I feel like a toxic waste dump......AM I GLOWING YET? CAN YOU SEE MY INSIDES?
just kidding.....
Hope you all have a good day. I am having easter dinner with my parents today and my Dh's tomorrow after church.
Love ya'll Tammy
don't let me That was like drinking vanilla scented paste....that was really gross.
First they made me drink this fizzy drink. I burped and she told me not to burp...to swallow the burps....then drink the crap...........NASTY NASTY NASTY.
ok that's out of my system...oh wait they say constipation....I say.............NOT!!! LOL
They did the ekg on me yesterday and found a problem with my beeper so now I have to do a stress test. Since I had surgery 2 weeks ago (HYSTER) they have do it with chemicals instead of the treadmill.
After all the meds, dyes, pastes, and drinks I have had to injest I feel like a toxic waste dump......AM I GLOWING YET? CAN YOU SEE MY INSIDES?
just kidding.....
Hope you all have a good day. I am having easter dinner with my parents today and my Dh's tomorrow after church.
Love ya'll Tammy Topic: RE: Butterflies in my wee little pouch
Kick some young butt! You can do this.....Strong thoughts coming your way!
Tammy
Tammy 
Topic: RE: Butterflies in my wee little pouch
I would say good luck, but it is not about luck is it. It is about the work you have done, and starting over with a new body. No matter how you do today, you have won, this is a start, a place to improve from. We will be thinking of you, I am going to work out now, and will be lifting with you.
Topic: RE: Butterflies in my wee little pouch
I love that "Life is Good" clothing line too. Dana and I have a bunch of the T-shirts and hats. Life is Great!!! You need some of that too!! haha
The nervous energy is probably good.. helps get that blood flowing!!
Can't wait to hear the results!
Topic: RE: Butterflies in my wee little pouch
Thanks Stacy! I need to get one of those don't I?
I know, still can't help the nerves tho. I am proud of myself. I really am. Today is just nerves about the whole lift. I feel good, I got plenty of sleep. Good sleep too. Of course, had the dreams about being late and missing out on stuff...you know typical anxiety stuff, but the sleep was restful, and that's what counts.
So, I am having my coffee, answering my emails and in a few I am going to go get my shower, get dressed and get ready to roll!
Life is Great today!
Hugs,
Val
Topic: RE: Butterflies in my wee little pouch
I should send you my lance armstrong bracelet... hehe
You will do wonderful!! Think about it this way.. you have already won. Look how far you have come on this journey. You are getting a chance to do something that most women never do.
You will be great because you are great!!! Best of luck.
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