Fitness Fan Mail

Hi Chilone,

You are doing fantastic job and had no idea it is such a lonely journey but one that has brought you to a new level of fitness and self esteem. I'm interested to learn about your workout not to be a body builder but to get toned with some Definition.

Thanks,
Deb Micheli

 

Debbie,

 

Hi Fitness Fan!  Thank you for visiting my site and I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments.  I am pleased that you are interested in sculpting your already lean body. I am a firm believer that the body is the most efficient, durable and pliable machine ever made. This means you have the great power to mold your body into the very best form it can be!  Below, is a beginning routine to get you started and on your way to sleeker and firmer you!  

 

Beginning Full Body Routine

 

·         Push Ups - 3 sets x 15 reps (5, 8 or 10 lbs weights)

·         Bicep Curls - 3 sets x 15 reps (5, 8 or 10 lbs weights)

·         Overhead Trip Extensions - 3 sets x 15 reps (5, 8 or 10 lbs weights)

·         Squats - 3 sets x 15 reps (10, 15 to 20 lbs weights)

·         Plie Squats - 3 sets x 15 reps (10, 15 to 20 lbs weights)

·         Straight-legged dead Lift - 3 sets x 15 reps (10, 15 to 20 lbs weights)

·         Sit Ups - 3 sets x 15 reps

Now, that you have a beginning full body routine; remember to do your research on different routines and exercises.  Also, without proper and balanced nutrition, your efforts will be in vain (I know you are already a healthy eater, but this is more so for the readers).   Also, for proper execution of these or any other exercises, please visit www.bodybuilding.com.  This site is a great resource tool and has video clips and pictures of exercises for your reference.  Again, thank you for your inquiry.  I will look for forward to your progress!  You can do it!

 

Love, Peace & Protein Drinks,

Chilone “Steel Appeal” Payton

Change and the People Around You

Good day Fitness Fans!  I have posted my before picture and my "almost" after picture.  I am a month away from my San Francisco show.  For those of you that have followed my weight loss progress for the figure competition, you know the endless hours I have logged at the gym, the expensive and quality food I have consumed to nourish my body and the costly supplements (only vitamins, minerals - I'm drug free and natural).  My journey to the competition stage has been based on nothing but hard work, dedication, research and the shear desire to succeed!  Also, I am hoping to turn my results into a career.

However, I have noticed that along the way I have not received the support or encouragement from my non-gym friends and relatives.  At first, I was saddened and hurt.  Before my weight loss, people always referred to me as a "big girl" and men feigned intimidation - quaking in just that I might whoop their hind ends if they were not careful in their approach.  Now, I am too skinny or I don't look right.  Or, people that are in the business, have simply shied away and avoided my phone calls about supplement questions or workout related questions.  And please do not get me started on the haters in the gym..., I am met with a battery of nastiness, contempt and hostility daily in the gym.  Or, I have friends that are overweight that couldn't bear to look at my blog, view my web site or return a phone call after I dropped the first 10lbs, let alone after 20lbs shed.  Hum....  Not only has losing weight and keeping muscle been a labor intensive process, it has also been a lonely journey.   

 

What amazes me about the whole process is that I have gone without a ton of indulgences, pleasures and delights during this process.  I have forgone lots of fun meals, alcohol, gatherings, dates,  socializing and it has been a financial hardship to pursue this sport.  When you commit to doing a show, you cannot sit around eating Ding Dongs, pizza and watching TV!  I have walked the talk!  I  have earned my weight loss!

There can only be one conclusion; people are haters.  Which is sad.  I am the same old me.  When people over come hurdles and slay dragons, for some reason it reminds them of their own insufficiency's.  Why can't anothers triumph serve as a source of motivation and inspiration to others that wish to lose weight or become more fit?  I suppose this is just the human nature of the less evolved and people that have their own mental and emotional dragons to slay.  What I have decided to do about these negative influences in my life or the intentional loud absence of these types of people, is to simply ignore them.  Training is about 90% mental and to have negativity disrupt my goals and dreams would be very self-defeating.  Winners, do not sweat the small stuff!  Winners continue to climb mountains despite the degree of difficulty and they soar were other men dare to tread.  I will remain in the moment of my own knowledge and be proud of where I have been and look forward to the new doors that will surely open in my life.  I am willing to share my knowledge and celebrate my triumphs for all that want to join me.  Many thanks to all those individuals that have helped with their knowledge, expertise and support.  I am most appreciative of your dedication and your belief in me.

Love, Peace & Protein Drinks,
Chilone "Steel Appeal" Payton