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]]> By: chase http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-936 chase Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:06:19 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-936 Hey Jodi... I actually just started reading your blog today... I LOVE it. In response to your goal question. I have two things to say about that. 1. I think you and Ethel are both right. I think there are women who are so out of touch with their personal aesthetic the only way they know how to address their physical selves is through performance oriented girls. Then theres the other group of women who are very much into how their physical activity or lack of physical activity will affect themselves. The performance component for these types of women can be as important as the aesthetic component or just a measly happy bi product of it. 2. One of the other ladies who commented on this post made a point about prevalent images and I wanted to add to that. I was noticing the other day how the media just CANT SEEM TO FUHREAKING GET IT RIGHT! Every image of beauty out there is either about idealizing a stick thin woman OR saying this very over weight woman, who represents the American norm, is beautiful and physically enviable even though when she sits down her belly fat nearly touches the bench she's sitting on. (ie the Glamour Magazine thing). Yes. That young woman was beautiful, but from a healthy perspective I think a cross section of people from medical doctors to trainers to acupuncturists to even some moms would agree her physique is hardly ideal. Moreover... I love what you had to say about goals. I think that I was really fuzzy about the goals of my physical activity. Like, I think to myself... by being physically active I am doing what I am supposed to do. I don't think i got around to the fun part of hey... If I'm going to spend an hour or two being physically active what do I really want from it. Thanks for pointing out that lack of clarity! x Hey Jodi… I actually just started reading your blog today… I LOVE it. In response to your goal question. I have two things to say about that.

1. I think you and Ethel are both right. I think there are women who are so out of touch with their personal aesthetic the only way they know how to address their physical selves is through performance oriented girls. Then theres the other group of women who are very much into how their physical activity or lack of physical activity will affect themselves. The performance component for these types of women can be as important as the aesthetic component or just a measly happy bi product of it.

2. One of the other ladies who commented on this post made a point about prevalent images and I wanted to add to that. I was noticing the other day how the media just CANT SEEM TO FUHREAKING GET IT RIGHT! Every image of beauty out there is either about idealizing a stick thin woman OR saying this very over weight woman, who represents the American norm, is beautiful and physically enviable even though when she sits down her belly fat nearly touches the bench she’s sitting on. (ie the Glamour Magazine thing). Yes. That young woman was beautiful, but from a healthy perspective I think a cross section of people from medical doctors to trainers to acupuncturists to even some moms would agree her physique is hardly ideal.

Moreover… I love what you had to say about goals. I think that I was really fuzzy about the goals of my physical activity. Like, I think to myself… by being physically active I am doing what I am supposed to do. I don’t think i got around to the fun part of hey… If I’m going to spend an hour or two being physically active what do I really want from it. Thanks for pointing out that lack of clarity! x

]]> By: Velma http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-779 Velma Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:14:49 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-779 Man, a great cause is noble and everything, but I just want to be HOT. I don't care much about the weight gain, as long as my ass does not look like a bag of rocks, or wads of chewed gum. I'm down for great causes and everything, but in the end, if I'm going to work my arse off for something, I better look damn good after I'm done. I don't think that's too much to ask. A great goal just beyond your reach usually helps to stay focused. I'm not totally selfish, though, I would like to help others get there too on my quest to figure it out. I have no problems passing it along. If you look good passing it along, the easier it is to get them to listen and believe you. Man, a great cause is noble and everything, but I just want to be HOT. I don’t care much about the weight gain, as long as my ass does not look like a bag of rocks, or wads of chewed gum. I’m down for great causes and everything, but in the end, if I’m going to work my arse off for something, I better look damn good after I’m done. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. A great goal just beyond your reach usually helps to stay focused.

I’m not totally selfish, though, I would like to help others get there too on my quest to figure it out. I have no problems passing it along. If you look good passing it along, the easier it is to get them to listen and believe you.

]]> By: Jodi http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-758 Jodi Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:12:13 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-758 Michelle! I don't know why your post was filtered but I just found it! I hear you loud and clear girl. Did you really lose your hard earned muscle or did you just gain a few pounds? The day of show is what I refer to as "pumpkin" weight b/c at the stroke of midnight, you turn back into a pumpkin. You are better off finding your ideal weight and then using that as your launch pad for "event" weight. You will be able to handle the up and down better with that approach and you won't worry about fluctuation at that point.:o) Michelle! I don’t know why your post was filtered but I just found it! I hear you loud and clear girl. Did you really lose your hard earned muscle or did you just gain a few pounds? The day of show is what I refer to as “pumpkin” weight b/c at the stroke of midnight, you turn back into a pumpkin. You are better off finding your ideal weight and then using that as your launch pad for “event” weight. You will be able to handle the up and down better with that approach and you won’t worry about fluctuation at that point.:o)

]]> By: Jodi http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-757 Jodi Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:01:53 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-757 Lisa! Honestly...I just want to love all over you! Thank you for that insight! I love it! Stacy! You are so funny! I think you answered it!LOL I think many feel the same as you. Jess! I agree wholeheartedly that philanthropy motivates women to seek their original goal of hottness! With you all the way with this comment!:o) Lisa! Honestly…I just want to love all over you! Thank you for that insight! I love it!

Stacy! You are so funny! I think you answered it!LOL I think many feel the same as you.

Jess! I agree wholeheartedly that philanthropy motivates women to seek their original goal of hottness! With you all the way with this comment!:o)

]]> By: Jessica Kenney http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-701 Jessica Kenney Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:42:09 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-701 Jodi- I loove the post- and Seanna, I love your comments. But, are we ever happy?! Do we ever get to the point where we feel "hot" day in an day out. Let's face it, society is the one who created this goal for us- society tells us that being thin is being healthy and beautiful. But, we know that this isn't always the case. I've got to say that I've matured a lot with my view about my own body and the purpose it serves; but, I am nowhere near being happy with where I am at; and am fearful of what my body is going to be as I age. SO, even when I think I look my best and feel HOT; I'm still afraid that it won't last long. I think making goals like "I'm running the marathon for my sick Aunt Helen" is our way to give purpose to a superficial world/goal. The truth is that woman (including myself) do compete to be fit, lose weight, look hot, and feel great; BUT, I am left wondering if we are ever truly happy with ourselves. Does it only last for a day on the stage (b/c you know the week prior we are all bitchy and on edge)? To sum it up, I think as long as we admit to ourselves that we are in it to look HOT, our journey to get there needs to be one of greater purpose (i.e. my dying aunt Helen, the energy you get after a great workout, the piece of mind you feel after a yoga class, the bonding experience from working out with a friend, the accomplishment you feel after doing something you thought your body was incapable of physically doing, and I could go on & on!) So be REAL to yourself, but realize your goals are more complex than just wanting to look hot. The journey to get there makes us stronger woman and gives us purpose! Jodi- I loove the post- and Seanna, I love your comments. But, are we ever happy?! Do we ever get to the point where we feel “hot” day in an day out. Let’s face it, society is the one who created this goal for us- society tells us that being thin is being healthy and beautiful. But, we know that this isn’t always the case.
I’ve got to say that I’ve matured a lot with my view about my own body and the purpose it serves; but, I am nowhere near being happy with where I am at; and am fearful of what my body is going to be as I age. SO, even when I think I look my best and feel HOT; I’m still afraid that it won’t last long. I think making goals like “I’m running the marathon for my sick Aunt Helen” is our way to give purpose to a superficial world/goal. The truth is that woman (including myself) do compete to be fit, lose weight, look hot, and feel great; BUT, I am left wondering if we are ever truly happy with ourselves. Does it only last for a day on the stage (b/c you know the week prior we are all bitchy and on edge)?
To sum it up, I think as long as we admit to ourselves that we are in it to look HOT, our journey to get there needs to be one of greater purpose (i.e. my dying aunt Helen, the energy you get after a great workout, the piece of mind you feel after a yoga class, the bonding experience from working out with a friend, the accomplishment you feel after doing something you thought your body was incapable of physically doing, and I could go on & on!)
So be REAL to yourself, but realize your goals are more complex than just wanting to look hot. The journey to get there makes us stronger woman and gives us purpose!

]]> By: Stacy http://jodiojo.com/blog/performance-weight-loss/#comment-690 Stacy Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:09:54 +0000 http://jodiojo.com/blog/?p=27#comment-690 I would not want to compete in NPC for the "have to gain weight" reason. I am pretty small to begin with, so in order to be competitive on a national level, i would need to have a gaining stage first. Not comfortable with that. I love competing, and if I didn't end up changing my body "for the better" from where I am now I would totally still do it. But if it meant I would have to pack on 10-20 pounds I would just be uncomfortable. They told me at Ms Fitness that I need to put on a little size on my upper body, which is OK, but I wouldn't want to put on much. I also need a goal for the most part to be extra motivated. I am thinking October 10, FAP Midwest, who's in? lol. Did I even answer the question? I would not want to compete in NPC for the “have to gain weight” reason. I am pretty small to begin with, so in order to be competitive on a national level, i would need to have a gaining stage first. Not comfortable with that.

I love competing, and if I didn’t end up changing my body “for the better” from where I am now I would totally still do it. But if it meant I would have to pack on 10-20 pounds I would just be uncomfortable.

They told me at Ms Fitness that I need to put on a little size on my upper body, which is OK, but I wouldn’t want to put on much.

I also need a goal for the most part to be extra motivated. I am thinking October 10, FAP Midwest, who’s in? lol.

Did I even answer the question?

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