Update: 9 Weeks out from first show....

[sdahlum]

I really need to just start a training journal, but since I haven't yet, I figured I'd go ahead and post some more progress pictures here. It's been 10 days since the last set of photos, and I was happy to see some pretty big changes. I would still love to hear any comments/ feedback on ANYTHING!! Posing included :)

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It's so nice to have an opportunity to get real criticism from people who know a LOT more about figure competing than I do . . . and the accountability helps!

Thanks!

Shannon

[buffbabeGA]

legs are coming down nicely.. i see improvements.. i love love love the color of the suit who made it?

[Siouxcountry]

You can see Ana's before pics...

CLICK HERE (http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=766)

Ana how much weight have you lost in 10 days? I can see a difference especially in the back photos. :)

[sdahlum]

Emily- the suit is from CC Fitwear. I love it, too :)

Sioux- I've only lost about one pound. I guess that's good, as the body fat measurements are going down. At least I know I'm holding on to all of my muscle. It's hard not to get discouraged when I'm dieting so hard, not to see the scale dropping a lot. But BF has gone from 12.5 down to 11.2. WOO-HOO!

[Betsy]

You LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!

You legs came down in 10 days.. and your back look tighter..!! Nice work!:awesome:

[Siouxcountry]

Sioux- I've only lost about one pound. I guess that's good, as the body fat measurements are going down. At least I know I'm holding on to all of my muscle. It's hard not to get discouraged when I'm dieting so hard, not to see the scale dropping a lot. But BF has gone from 12.5 down to 11.2. WOO-HOO!

Do you take measurements as well?

[fitmomma3]

You've def made some clear changes... :respect:Keep it up!

[truds]

You look great! Definite improvements from the previous photos, I love your legs!

[sdahlum]

Thanks for the positive comments :)

Sioux- we haven't been taking measurements. Initially we did, but we couldn't get consistent enough readings (apparently, we weren't measuring in exactly the same spot, because we were getting variances up to an inch in some spots) so we abandoned it. :( We use the BF measurements as our biggest indicator of progress.

[Siouxcountry]

Shannon, nice avatar! :cool:

[SBT]

Emily- the suit is from CC Fitwear. I love it, too :)


Thats where I got my suits from too ;)

Pics look great, like others have mentioned you can see more cuts in your quads and back is tightening up too! I also like your new avi! Well and YOUR NAME!! :respect:

[ripitupbaby]

Your posing is really good! :cool:

[Shelly]

You def have made great progress girl....looking GOOOOOD!:)

[Ondrea]

yes...i can definitly see the changes already. what an awesome feeling huh? great job. you are on track baby! you will be golden in 9 weeks!

ur delts and triceps are coming out in ur side pose nicely and your midsection is getting leaner/drier.

u r seriously going to look awesome. i cant wait to see the end result. how exciting.

[Physedfit]

Wow! you look like you are really comin down well! Great job! Nice shape! You look great girl! Keep it up!

[sdahlum]

Thank you ladies (and men!)! You definitely keep my motivation going :) Now, I have to be sure that my next set of photos shows just as much, if not more, of an improvement!!

[IslandGirl]

Looking really good Shannon!!! Nice progress so far....so excited for you!

[DanielleA]

Your symmetry is going to be great this season. Keep up the good work!

LOVE your suit! :bowdown:

[Lisa E]

I can see the difference in the 10 day comparison. Looking good.

[Nickyfregs]

Ana, for your 1st time competing you look great. Right on track IMO and nothing at all sticks out as over/under developed or behind schedule. Excellent symetry and lines, you should do very well, good luck to you!

[Neely]

Wow, girl! Looking great! :awesome:

The only real critique I have for you is to pull the sides of your suit up a little higher if you can ;)

[Amber]

Emily- the suit is from CC Fitwear. I love it, too :)

Sioux- I've only lost about one pound. I guess that's good, as the body fat measurements are going down. At least I know I'm holding on to all of my muscle. It's hard not to get discouraged when I'm dieting so hard, not to see the scale dropping a lot. But BF has gone from 12.5 down to 11.2. WOO-HOO!

AWW!! You got your suit from Caroline? I get my suits from her too!! She is awesome!!

Congrats on yiour progress!