tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post4220853810064020054..comments2024-03-14T00:19:26.271-07:00Comments on Tracy Reifkind's Training Food and Thought: Former Fat Girl....Claim to FameTracy Reifkindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-37984312221312983822010-09-27T13:12:58.945-07:002010-09-27T13:12:58.945-07:00Tracy:
I've been reading your blogs for as lo...Tracy:<br /><br />I've been reading your blogs for as long as you've been posting them. I totally get what you're "feeling" right now .... and you're entitled to those feelings. I just want to thank you- because of you sharing your journey and your feelings (so honestly) ... I better understand how to deal with my clients who hope to accomplish what you have with your transformation. And Tracy, you look more and more amazing every year. Healthy, fit, and full of life and joy! Congratulations to you!<br /><br />Bambi ChristmanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778570891691343120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-43136574253779724102010-09-13T17:59:44.136-07:002010-09-13T17:59:44.136-07:00Igor,
Thank you for taking the time to comment. ...Igor,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to comment. To me, comments are the only reward I get for the time I spend blogging.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-90988286676310158552010-09-13T17:55:43.083-07:002010-09-13T17:55:43.083-07:00Maurice,
Hmmnn...Australia... I met Andrew Read,...Maurice,<br /><br />Hmmnn...Australia... I met Andrew Read, RKC, in July at Level 2, and he was "courted" by many to teach, some kind of Cert, in your country, an HKC first? (RKC to follow?). It seems Dave Whitley won the the first round! LOL<br /><br />You'll have to listen in on my current podcast here at:<br /><br />http://stopchasingpain.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-review-of-mark-and-tracy-reifkinds.html <br /><br />I think you will hear a more confident woman....I learned alot from my first interview!<br /><br />There seems to be a huge difference (no pun intended!) between Bud Jeffries and me, in our approach to training kettlebells "high volume". It's all good. <br /><br />Thank you for your comment and support!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-44646018881530434172010-09-13T17:42:05.244-07:002010-09-13T17:42:05.244-07:00Aniko,
I still have the video of the two of us (j...Aniko,<br /><br />I still have the video of the two of us (jalapeno lover's unite!), that I'll have to post soon....we're so cute together, the two of us! Anyway, as I commented to Judit, I'm counting the days when Mark and I return to Hungary.<br /><br />Maybe I can find a couple of training partners for a "TracyStyle" workout while I'm there!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-32024683590753716272010-09-13T17:36:39.969-07:002010-09-13T17:36:39.969-07:00Juci Judit,
Looking back at my trip to the Hungar...Juci Judit,<br /><br />Looking back at my trip to the Hungary RKC, it's hard to believe I felt so intimidated and out of place. I didn't realize anyone knew who I was, or what I've done (except Aniko, lol), and I wish I could do it all over again....<br /><br />Whoops! I can! Next year! I'll be back and next time Mark and I will have so much more time to really get to know our Hungarian commrades. I'm counting down the days.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-29088099635808958902010-09-13T11:22:41.118-07:002010-09-13T11:22:41.118-07:00Dear Tracy
You are a lovely, strong woman.
Respec...Dear Tracy<br /><br />You are a lovely, strong woman.<br />Respect.<br /><br /><br />Kind regards<br />Igorigortorfshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937316340317742340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-45985831394717058962010-09-13T03:06:52.970-07:002010-09-13T03:06:52.970-07:00Hey Tracy,
Kudos for a fantastic DVD!
Be proud o...Hey Tracy,<br /><br />Kudos for a fantastic DVD!<br /><br />Be proud of your achievements, you have inspired and have the utmost respect of many more people than you realise. <br /><br />If/when an RKC is ever held in Australia I hope both you and Rif will be coming, I'd love to meet you both.<br /><br />BTW: I thought I noticed a different in opinion with the Legendary Strength interview...Maurice Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721172153653462465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-84450058496292264682010-09-11T12:24:08.796-07:002010-09-11T12:24:08.796-07:00You Dear Jalapeno-Girl,
In the Hungarian blog com...You Dear Jalapeno-Girl,<br /><br />In the Hungarian blog community when I comment posts later than Judit I just only say "I agree with Judit,as always" :-)<br />I agree with her again-as always- very much. You really can't even imagine how many of us read you and are motivated by you regularly in this country...in my Hall of Fame, Tracy, you have a really distinguished, elegant place- and I know I am not at all alone with this.<br />anikoPapucs orrán Pamutbojthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390818235040154380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-16219890639808063652010-09-11T10:51:34.671-07:002010-09-11T10:51:34.671-07:00Tracy,
when I came across your blog, I didn't ...Tracy,<br />when I came across your blog, I didn't know you had been a fat girl before. <br />You're overall amazing, you look great, and whenever I am in need of inspiration, I just check your blog. I like your posts, your honesty, your dedication, and I can't wait to have a look at your DVD.<br /><br />This idea here about "transforming spirits" is sooo true, so important and so concise. Think the thoughts, do the work, the body will follow. <br />That's it. I love it. Thanks :)<br /><br />Rock on!<br /><br />JuditJuci SFGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987373919528262428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-47443444256317354092010-09-10T18:20:59.077-07:002010-09-10T18:20:59.077-07:00rj
so true,and my babe, to boot.rj<br /><br />so true,and my babe, to boot.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-88045870409367969732010-09-10T18:20:43.689-07:002010-09-10T18:20:43.689-07:00KB's and Sun....
What RKC are you training fo...KB's and Sun....<br /><br />What RKC are you training for?<br /><br />You know.....there's no shame in training hard. What your bodyweight is comes second to the question, do you show up and train? <br /><br />Why is it that a man can weigh 300 + pounds, but lift heavy shit and be considered a champion? <br /><br />Now I'm not into lifting heavy shit and weighing 300 lbs, but I'm also not into weighing 110lbs and being weak as a kitten....not to mention looking sick and hungry.<br /><br />Skinny is not strong. Skinny is not even pretty after the age of 29, for most. But feeling good is pretty.<br /><br />No matter what you weigh, how much you can lift, if you feel good about yourself nothing else matters.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-14436844912445184512010-09-10T18:09:30.074-07:002010-09-10T18:09:30.074-07:00RJ...the magic of my training is the exact comment...RJ...the magic of my training is the exact comment you made and one that I hear often...."I just thought you always looked the way you do"<br /><br />I get complimented all the time for my focus to my training (both KB's and yoga practice) by people that have no clue about my history with obesity. <br /><br />I spoke with Bud Jefferies a couple of weeks ago in a teleseminar arranged by Legendary Strength, and was honored to be the only woman on their list of guests. It was only after the interview that I realized the exteme differnces of opinion about high volume kettlebell training that we both have....and I would have addressed my opinons a bit differently had I known. <br /><br />Missed opportunity? Maybe.<br /><br />Thank you for your comment and the compliment.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-62707822569358546902010-09-10T17:59:16.861-07:002010-09-10T17:59:16.861-07:00Gabby,
"Killing it everyday" ain't...Gabby,<br /><br />"Killing it everyday" ain't that the truth! I plan on killing it, big time, tomorrow morning!<br /><br />I'm not going away, I'm getting stronger, more confident, and less caring about the opinions of those who don't train.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-61872346305060950882010-09-10T17:53:37.853-07:002010-09-10T17:53:37.853-07:00Leslie,
You are the "golden girl", and ...Leslie,<br /><br />You are the "golden girl", and I'm sure your clients feel the same way about you...no doubt. That's part of our business...to have clients that want to be like us...success stories. <br /><br />Hey, I want to be like us, lol!<br /><br />Thanks for your support all of these years!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-53765889939765040512010-09-10T16:52:48.974-07:002010-09-10T16:52:48.974-07:00Tracy-
As the former (and still) fat girl... I rea...Tracy-<br />As the former (and still) fat girl... I read your blog and I am inspired. I feel empowered and know that in my I am not alone in this struggle I have been fighting my whole life long. You are more real to me than some of the people that surround me on a daily basis.<br />I train hard with my KBs, I have trained especially hard for the last few month to prepare for the RKC. <br />I am proud of the fact that I have gotten stronger, even if the scale hasnt budged and my belly isnt flat. <br />I look to you for inspiration... you help to bolster my confidence, because I know that at some point - the not so fat girl within me will come through.<br /><br />Stay the way you are - absolutely beautiful & strong!!kettlebells_n_sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924318763931083668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-89462258317937128382010-09-10T15:39:06.609-07:002010-09-10T15:39:06.609-07:00Had no idea you have lost so much weight. That mak...Had no idea you have lost so much weight. That makes your high rep swing teaching very inspiring. Budd Jeffries just lost a ton of weight with h/r swings as well. This is the kind of example we need to hear more about,not less.You take a KB backseat to no one. And you're a babe to boot.RJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319768889472339815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-50276228811919050202010-09-10T14:12:40.724-07:002010-09-10T14:12:40.724-07:00Tracy,
You have no Idea how much you have inspired...Tracy,<br />You have no Idea how much you have inspired me personally. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for you and your blog I don't know where my own training and career would be. I fell and fell hard for Kettlebells and a primary reason is you. A woman in her 40's (like me) just killing it every day....and sometimes not, and that's okay, that's why we love you.Gabby Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656733959228521497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-15405269056257691302010-09-09T21:34:52.581-07:002010-09-09T21:34:52.581-07:00You're amazingly beautiful. You're amazing...You're amazingly beautiful. You're amazingly talented. And I kind of do a double take when you remind me that you're a FFG, cuz I think of you as a kickass trainer.<br /><br />Don't know what the KB community thinks, as I'm very removed from that world. But holy shish kabob -- you just released your first DVD. That's AMAZING (and it's really really good!).lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495166674226656034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-27519876216256174102010-09-09T18:43:20.625-07:002010-09-09T18:43:20.625-07:00Haley!
Goodness girlfriend.....
The hardest thin...Haley!<br /><br />Goodness girlfriend.....<br /><br />The hardest thing about exercising on a regular basis? Starting to exercise regularly. The second hardest thing about exercising regularly? Consistency....because if you stop....you have to, again, do THE hardest part over....starting up again.<br /><br />Let's all be easy on ourselves...show up, swing, lift, run (yep, if running is your thing...), bike, walk, row, whatever.....keep showing up.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-11841222209265154352010-09-09T18:38:55.320-07:002010-09-09T18:38:55.320-07:00Roland,
Thank you for your comment and kind words...Roland,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment and kind words.<br /><br />I knew, from the day I was born that I was special. Little did I know that being fat was part of the Plan.....I don't mind at all.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-18511624065180700592010-09-09T18:34:17.923-07:002010-09-09T18:34:17.923-07:00fatguy,
If I could only work with one group of pe...fatguy,<br /><br />If I could only work with one group of people, it would those of us that have had this experience.<br /><br />The "experience" is not necessarily that of only people carrying too much bodyweight, but bodyweight "issues" in general, including too little bodyweight, which can present it's own problems.<br /><br />I will always be a cheerleader for those willing to cheer for themselves too......I can't do it alone, and neither should anyone else that needs support.<br /><br />So thank you for yours.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-65409036971238043372010-09-09T18:20:18.975-07:002010-09-09T18:20:18.975-07:00Dirigo,
Aren't we all our own worst critics? ...Dirigo,<br /><br />Aren't we all our own worst critics? One of the points I was trying to make is how I'm going to stop apologizing for having been so fat, as if that takes away from being a competent trainer.<br /><br />My life is about to take on a whole new direction....again....in a most deserving way.<br /><br />Biggest lesson learned these past 6 months? Smile more, you never know when you'll be on camera!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-44486485282619513472010-09-09T18:06:10.359-07:002010-09-09T18:06:10.359-07:00Christine,
"You're inspiring, insightful...Christine,<br /><br />"You're inspiring, insightful, and you motivate people."<br /><br />Takes one to know one...now, if I could only write as beautifully as you do!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-88108634355221194452010-09-09T16:00:11.951-07:002010-09-09T16:00:11.951-07:00Anytime anyone asks me if kettlebells can help the...Anytime anyone asks me if kettlebells can help them get into shape, your name comes up in my explanation of why and how. Everytime. You have my respect....100%...Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963389090924606335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813295658825716967.post-79678173268100037072010-09-09T07:43:24.836-07:002010-09-09T07:43:24.836-07:00Both as a kettlebell guy AND a formerly fat guy, y...Both as a kettlebell guy AND a formerly fat guy, you have my respect.Roland Denzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17973262223130314573noreply@blogger.com