Leaving the IMPC after July Pics

DawnMarie · 06-26-2006, 04:40 AM

After much deliberation, I have decided to have some surgery to remove various excess skin leftover from the 120+ lbs I have lost over the last 1.5 years. I was originally planning to do this in November after IMPC was over, but my family schedule is such that July 28th will be the most opportune time for me to have this done. Therefore, July pics will be my last submission and I will regretfully be resigned from the IMPC at that time. Since my surgery will result in visible changes in my appearance, it will disqualify me from the IMPC. The IMPC training portion of my transformation log will run through July 9th and then I will likely try to find it a home outside of the IMPC area to continue logging. I will need to go off most supplements 2 weeks prior to surgery but will continue to train up until then. After, I will log my diet and eventual workouts during recovery when I resume them.

As those of you who read my log know, my tummy area especially is very difficult for me to overlook and overshadows my progress in other areas. So although recovery will be a setback, I believe the benefits will outweigh this and I will come back even more motivated, focused and better than ever!

I will be off work for a week and taking it easy for about 3 weeks and then begin walking until I can resume cardio and lifting in some form at about 6 weeks. After I am fully recovered, I intend to do another plan with EME and I look forward to more great results!

Thank you to all for your support. I will definitely miss you all and be cheering you on! If you have nothing better to do, feel free to come visit my relocated log once in a while boring as it will be with no workouts for a bit

I realize that not everyone will agree with my choice in this matter nor find it relevant to BB, but I am sharing it because it will be impacting my training and is part of my personal experiences and thus part of my log. Also, I'd like my online friends not to think I fell off the face of the earth!

Not that anyone would do this, but I ask that if you have personal issues with my choice please don't flame me or start a debate on cosmetic surgery. It will not change my mind and will only hurt my feelings

. This was a difficult and well-researched decision for me. I am sad to leave the IMPC, but this is also about improvement and can only enhance my motivation. I look forward to doing more log reading to cheer on others and stay motivated while I am recovering.

Best of luck to all the competitors!

Dawn

Arghlita · 06-26-2006, 04:59 AM

I'm happy for you that you are doing this as an empowering thing when the timing works for you. I can see how frustrating the stomach issue must be and if I have a similar issue I expect I'll be making a similar choice. (And now I have a shot at winning :P)

I'll be sad to see you go as you've kept the forum lively, but I'll hold you to your promise of motivational intervention. When you are recovered, I'd love to hear about it if you feel like sharing.

**skelooth** · 06-26-2006, 05:03 AM

best of luck with everything dawnmarie!

**DarkFalcon** · 06-26-2006, 06:21 AM

Bummer, too bad the timing is so bad. Good luck with the surgery and I hope the changes post op are everything you hope for. Cheers

Oldrookie · 06-26-2006, 12:23 PM

I wish you the best Dawn Marie. As I have been able to view your earlier pictures I can only say that I am very impressed with the physique transformation you have made already. I'm sure your decision is tough, but ultimately it is your decision and I hope you are pleased with everything in the end. Also know that I'm sure you have been an inspiration to everyone on this forum and deep down everyone wishes you well also.

~~2Ripped4U~~ · 06-26-2006, 01:16 PM

Good luck Dawn!!!

btw nobody got the memo in the other thread? I resign damnit.

spaceclown · 06-26-2006, 01:29 PM

spaceclown = DawnMarie's biggest fan
You are awesome and I'll follow any log you make? (Did that sound right?) Anyway it's your decision and I will always support ya.
Best of luck and don't forget us

**madman911** · 06-26-2006, 01:57 PM

Good luck with the surgery Dawn. I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back to training and continue to impress us all with your incredible transformation.

**Blap Blaow** · 06-26-2006, 02:10 PM

Although I don't post much re: IMPC, I do read a lot and you were/are a huge inspiration. However, I'm glad you're leaving for the right reasons and I'm certain you'll go on to acheive leaner, meaner and badder things in the not-to-distant future.

All the best.

**Pj-Macx** · 06-26-2006, 02:26 PM

Good Luck with your surgery Dawn... no one should flame you at all you are doing this for you.. and how it will better your body.. and your self image.. those are things that we all want.. and should say congrats for your strength.. and your heart.. you are an inspiration to us all... I wish you a speedy recovery..

AYung · 06-26-2006, 03:13 PM

Much luck to you Dawn and I know you will just come back stronger than ever!

miezimau · 06-26-2006, 03:15 PM

Dawn, Sorry to see you leaving the IMPC, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I already know, that once I make it down to the weight I need to be (123-143) and I still have my tummy flab, I will do the exact same thing. DH and I have already talked about this numerous times and researched a lot. I whish you the best in your Surgery and recovery. I am myself still out of the loop until the next 4 weeks, when I should be able to get cleared to lift again full blast. Today will be my very first time using some very light weights to do just a little upper body and get myself going again.

Make sure you follow all of your doc's orders, you only have 1 try to heal correctly the first time.

DJohnson · 06-26-2006, 03:40 PM

Once you're feeling better you should continue posting IMPC updates just for fun. I'm sure everyone would love to still keep track of your results and see how your doing.

**EME** · 06-26-2006, 07:07 PM

Best of luck with everything Dawn!

As soon as you are all healed up....... we're REALLY going to get you ripped!

Heck, we might even get you on stage after that!

- EME

**Trick D** · 06-26-2006, 07:56 PM

You have had the most drastic improvements over the last few months. I always enjoyed looking at your updates because you could definitely see the changes. I am glad that you are doing something for yourself. Next year you will be back to whip some ass... good luck!

DawnMarie · 06-27-2006, 09:56 PM

A big Thank You and

to everyone for your support and nice comments. They are genuinely appreciated!!

I will be down for a bit but, not out!!

This is just the beginning and I cannot WAIT to come back and get totally shredded with another EME plan - woo hoo!

STAGE

, you are really funny Michael!

I'm not sure if it would be allowable for me to post monthly pics if I am not competing but I will likely continue to post progress in my log for those interested. You won't want to see pics of me in early Aug for sure (scary!), but I hope to be looking good by Sept, or sooner!

I am sure I will be much less resistant to posting pics from now on if I get the results I am hoping for.

I am not having any muscle repair in the tummy (Dr said I have "rock hard abs" imagine that!

) so hope to recover sooner and be walking in a couple weeks. But I will try to be a good patient and listen to my Dr. Although Hubby says I would have to be heavily medicated or restrained to sit still and not exercise even that long

LOL

Well, enough of my rambling...just another big, giant THANK YOU!!

Sincerely,

Dawn

**romanaz** · 06-28-2006, 03:20 AM

Congratulations on losing the weight and the decision! I wish you best of luck and I will be watching for your new posts!

06-26-2006, 04:40 AM	#1
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 876 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Leaving the IMPC after July Pics After much deliberation, I have decided to have some surgery to remove various excess skin leftover from the 120+ lbs I have lost over the last 1.5 years. I was originally planning to do this in November after IMPC was over, but my family schedule is such that July 28th will be the most opportune time for me to have this done. Therefore, July pics will be my last submission and I will regretfully be resigned from the IMPC at that time. Since my surgery will result in visible changes in my appearance, it will disqualify me from the IMPC. The IMPC training portion of my transformation log will run through July 9th and then I will likely try to find it a home outside of the IMPC area to continue logging. I will need to go off most supplements 2 weeks prior to surgery but will continue to train up until then. After, I will log my diet and eventual workouts during recovery when I resume them. As those of you who read my log know, my tummy area especially is very difficult for me to overlook and overshadows my progress in other areas. So although recovery will be a setback, I believe the benefits will outweigh this and I will come back even more motivated, focused and better than ever! I will be off work for a week and taking it easy for about 3 weeks and then begin walking until I can resume cardio and lifting in some form at about 6 weeks. After I am fully recovered, I intend to do another plan with EME and I look forward to more great results! Thank you to all for your support. I will definitely miss you all and be cheering you on! If you have nothing better to do, feel free to come visit my relocated log once in a while boring as it will be with no workouts for a bit I realize that not everyone will agree with my choice in this matter nor find it relevant to BB, but I am sharing it because it will be impacting my training and is part of my personal experiences and thus part of my log. Also, I'd like my online friends not to think I fell off the face of the earth! Not that anyone would do this, but I ask that if you have personal issues with my choice please don't flame me or start a debate on cosmetic surgery. It will not change my mind and will only hurt my feelings . This was a difficult and well-researched decision for me. I am sad to leave the IMPC, but this is also about improvement and can only enhance my motivation. I look forward to doing more log reading to cheer on others and stay motivated while I am recovering. Best of luck to all the competitors! Dawn __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

06-26-2006, 05:03 AM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	best of luck with everything dawnmarie! __________________

06-26-2006, 12:23 PM	#5
Oldrookie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 259 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	Best Wishes I wish you the best Dawn Marie. As I have been able to view your earlier pictures I can only say that I am very impressed with the physique transformation you have made already. I'm sure your decision is tough, but ultimately it is your decision and I hope you are pleased with everything in the end. Also know that I'm sure you have been an inspiration to everyone on this forum and deep down everyone wishes you well also. __________________ "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." --Steve Prefontaine

06-26-2006, 01:29 PM	#7
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,728 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	spaceclown = DawnMarie's biggest fan You are awesome and I'll follow any log you make? (Did that sound right?) Anyway it's your decision and I will always support ya. Best of luck and don't forget us __________________ Spaceclown _________________________ Millennium Sport Technologies www.millenniumsport.net

06-26-2006, 01:57 PM	#8
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,523 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Good luck with the surgery Dawn. I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back to training and continue to impress us all with your incredible transformation. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

06-26-2006, 04:59 AM	#2
Arghlita IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 299 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I'm happy for you that you are doing this as an empowering thing when the timing works for you. I can see how frustrating the stomach issue must be and if I have a similar issue I expect I'll be making a similar choice. (And now I have a shot at winning :P) I'll be sad to see you go as you've kept the forum lively, but I'll hold you to your promise of motivational intervention. When you are recovered, I'd love to hear about it if you feel like sharing.

06-26-2006, 06:21 AM	#4
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	Bummer, too bad the timing is so bad. Good luck with the surgery and I hope the changes post op are everything you hope for. Cheers

06-26-2006, 01:16 PM	#6
~~2Ripped4U~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,463 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Good luck Dawn!!! btw nobody got the memo in the other thread? I resign damnit.

06-26-2006, 02:10 PM	#9
Blap Blaow IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 959 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 31	Although I don't post much re: IMPC, I do read a lot and you were/are a huge inspiration. However, I'm glad you're leaving for the right reasons and I'm certain you'll go on to acheive leaner, meaner and badder things in the not-to-distant future. All the best. __________________ Blapmungous™

06-26-2006, 02:26 PM	#10
Pj-Macx Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 4,089 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	Good Luck with your surgery Dawn... no one should flame you at all you are doing this for you.. and how it will better your body.. and your self image.. those are things that we all want.. and should say congrats for your strength.. and your heart.. you are an inspiration to us all... I wish you a speedy recovery.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

06-26-2006, 03:13 PM	#11
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Much luck to you Dawn and I know you will just come back stronger than ever! __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

06-26-2006, 03:15 PM	#12
miezimau IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at home Posts: 473 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Dawn, Sorry to see you leaving the IMPC, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I already know, that once I make it down to the weight I need to be (123-143) and I still have my tummy flab, I will do the exact same thing. DH and I have already talked about this numerous times and researched a lot. I whish you the best in your Surgery and recovery. I am myself still out of the loop until the next 4 weeks, when I should be able to get cleared to lift again full blast. Today will be my very first time using some very light weights to do just a little upper body and get myself going again. Make sure you follow all of your doc's orders, you only have 1 try to heal correctly the first time. __________________ Opportunity Some People dream of Success..While others wake up and work hard at it.

06-26-2006, 03:40 PM	#13
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 964 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Once you're feeling better you should continue posting IMPC updates just for fun. I'm sure everyone would love to still keep track of your results and see how your doing. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

06-26-2006, 07:07 PM	#14
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	Best of luck with everything Dawn! As soon as you are all healed up....... we're REALLY going to get you ripped! Heck, we might even get you on stage after that! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

06-27-2006, 09:56 PM	#16
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 876 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	A big Thank You and to everyone for your support and nice comments. They are genuinely appreciated!! I will be down for a bit but, not out!! This is just the beginning and I cannot WAIT to come back and get totally shredded with another EME plan - woo hoo! STAGE , you are really funny Michael! I'm not sure if it would be allowable for me to post monthly pics if I am not competing but I will likely continue to post progress in my log for those interested. You won't want to see pics of me in early Aug for sure (scary!), but I hope to be looking good by Sept, or sooner! I am sure I will be much less resistant to posting pics from now on if I get the results I am hoping for. I am not having any muscle repair in the tummy (Dr said I have "rock hard abs" imagine that! ) so hope to recover sooner and be walking in a couple weeks. But I will try to be a good patient and listen to my Dr. Although Hubby says I would have to be heavily medicated or restrained to sit still and not exercise even that long LOL Well, enough of my rambling...just another big, giant THANK YOU!! Sincerely, Dawn __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB