Blu Bulks for some Big Ones Journal

[gman]

I like to eat the same thing every day too...non bodybuilder types think it's weird, but it works.

[BEAST MODE]

Hey Paula! Looked like your journal needed some action, so I thought I'd pop in and see how you're doing.

[old-time-lifter]

I like to eat the same thing every day too...non bodybuilder types think it's weird, but it works.

I generally eat fish for a week, then chicken, then beef, back to fish........ ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Hey Paula! Looked like your journal needed some action, so I thought I'd pop in and see how you're doing.

HI Rich ... always like hearing from you :)
Doing great ...kinda ...I did start keto this week


I generally eat fish for a week, then chicken, then beef, back to fish........ ;)

I get in a tuna / tilapia rotation too often ...not big on red meat lately
I am making buffalo steaks tomorrow night


Meals today

meal 1 - 2 eggs 3/4 c. egg whites
meal 2 - 5 oz tuna / 18 almonds
meal 3 - 1 scoop whey / 18 almonds
meal 4 - 5oz tilapia / 18 almonds
meal 5 - 1 1/2 scoop whey / 4 tsp peanut butter

Exciting isn't it :D
I love it ...lots:yep:

[gman]

It is a good diet for you, you have a lot of stuff going on as a single mom, and not having to think about what to make every meal is probably a relief. Plus it's easy to stick to it when you just follow the pattern!

[blu2xtreme]

Loving Keto - I was at 140 when I got back on Monday
Official start weight Tuesday 137
todays weight 133.5

Morning cardio after I watch Mike eat his eggs ...love having coffee via web cam :)

[gman]

You're kicking my ass, I have only lost 5, and I started at 210! :eek:

[BEAST MODE]

Wait, you guys eat breakfast together via webcam?

[gman]

Wait, you guys eat breakfast together via webcam?

It's more like I eat, and she drinks coffee!

[blu2xtreme]

It's more like I eat, and she drinks coffee!

Sometimes on weekends our timing is better :p

Cardio done !
Eating my eggs/eggwhites ...more coffee then off to work

[Sledge]

Wait, you guys eat breakfast together via webcam?

Nothing wrong with that. GM and I used to do it all the time when I had better internet.

[blu2xtreme]

Nothing wrong with that. GM and I used to do it all the time when I had better internet.

Ahhh ...there's a lot of sweet guys around :)
Glad one found me ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Work was a little rough today and I got a meal behind - still early enough to catch up :)

Meal 1 - 2 eggs / 3/4 cup egg whites
meal 2 - 5 oz Tilapia w/ zesty lemon pepper ( way yummy ) 18 cocoa roast almonds
meal 3 - 5 oz Buffalo Steak brushed with olive oil and lemon pepper / 12 almonds

last 2 meals will be whey

I will use Friday and Sat. as my no fat / veggie days

[gman]

I would love to try buffalo steak sometime! hint.

I am glad there are a few women around who like sweet guys.

[blu2xtreme]

I would love to try buffalo steak sometime! hint.

I am glad there are a few women around who like sweet guys.

We can have it while you are here over the 4th!

Meal 1 - 1 1/2 c. egg whites and 1 c. asparagus ( not loving the egg whites )

[blu2xtreme]

Back / Bicep workout - also did 20 mins treadmill at level 10 incline after lifting ( lifting was a little on the weak side today :( )

Wide lat pulldowns, overhand x 4 sets
Narrow underhand lat pulldownss x 4 sets
Seated rows x 4 sets
DB Shrugs x 4 sets
Flat bar cable curls x 3 sets
Alternating db curls x 3 sets

[gman]

keto will make you weaker until your body adjusts...don't worry too much about it.

[blu2xtreme]

keto will make you weaker until your body adjusts...don't worry too much about it.

Funny thing is I was able to do cardio fine:dunno:

[blu2xtreme]

First day of the no fat ...eat veggie days
not thrilled with the veggie days
just had tuna and asparagus and survived :D
One more day and back to good old almonds !

[gman]

it's working so stick with it!!! 2 days a week with veggies and no fat is not bad...it could be 5 days veggies and 2 days fat!

[Sledge]

Ahhh ...there's a lot of sweet guys around :)
Glad one found me ;)

Yep that's me alright, I'm a sweet guy.

Actually my current internet situation sucks. Web-cam just won't work and even yahoo and email are patchy. Hopefully it'll be better once I get the satellite net hooked up.

[blu2xtreme]

Yep that's me alright, I'm a sweet guy.

Actually my current internet situation sucks. Web-cam just won't work and even yahoo and email are patchy. Hopefully it'll be better once I get the satellite net hooked up.

Hope the internet deal gets better for you soon.

We would die without our web cam now that it has become part of our everyday routine.
The only time it's not on is when we are at work.
Some people might find it odd ...but it helps us feel connected during our time apart.

[Sledge]

Hope the internet deal gets better for you soon.

We would die without our web cam now that it has become part of our everyday routine.
The only time it's not on is when we are at work.
Some people might find it odd ...but it helps us feel connected during our time apart.


This is so true. We have talked about it before. Not so long ago we would have had to send letters through the mail.

Hell, not so long ago we would have never met. Same with you two I guess, we only met because of the internet. The way communication has progressed in the last 20 years is astounding. Talking to the other side of the planet, in real time, with video was the stuff of science fiction.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Double Ketosis?? Ketosis breath??

:yep: ALRIGHT :yep:


Baldie

[GirlyMuscle]

It does make you feel connected. I miss webcam. I haven't seen Sledge's mug in real time since I left Australia. I miss it. :(

[Sledge]

Oh, and you two's avatar inspired me to use one of myself and Erin.

[GirlyMuscle]

Hey! I just shaved all that off this morning!

[blu2xtreme]

Hey! I just shaved all that off this morning!

Hey ...Mike just shaved all his off last night he looked like Sledge's twin:p
It's great entertainment for our Friday night web cam date;)

[GirlyMuscle]

Wow...watching Mike shave. That's some exciting foreplay. ;)

[Mac]

Wow...watching Mike shave. That's some exciting foreplay. ;)

I wonder what he was shaving?

[blu2xtreme]

Wow...watching Mike shave. That's some exciting foreplay. ;)

I have simple needs ;)


I wonder what he was shaving?

The only hair on Mike is his goatee :hypno:

[blu2xtreme]

Day 2 of keto/veggie - can't wait until I am back to keto/fat for 5 days

Meal 1 - 1 1/2 c . egg white omelette with broccoli and hot sauce

[Mac]

The only hair on Mike is his goatee :hypno:

That was more than I needed to know. :yep:

[gman]

She made all this stuff up....honest

[blu2xtreme]

She made all this stuff up....honest

I never make stuff up !

[blu2xtreme]

Chest / tri workout - no cardio today

Incline machine x 4 sets
Flat machine x 4 sets
Incline db flys x 4 sets
Cable flys x 4 sets
Overhead rope extensions x 3 sets
Bench dips x 3 sets

[gman]

Pretty good workout for someone on keto...did it feel ok today?

[blu2xtreme]

Pretty good workout for someone on keto...did it feel ok today?

Felt pretty damn good!
Looked good too :p

[gman]

Felt pretty damn good!
Looked good too :p

You must be out of the keto fog...you're getting feisty again!

[blu2xtreme]

Leg day - still a little lighter in my lifting not to happy about it

narrow leg press x 4 sets
1 leg at a time leg press x 4 sets
db stiff leg dead lifts x 4 sets
leg extensions x 4 sets
calf raises x 4 sets

[gman]

Leg day - still a little lighter in my lifting not to happy about it

narrow leg press x 4 sets
1 leg at a time leg press x 4 sets
db stiff leg dead lifts x 4 sets
leg extensions x 4 sets
calf raises x 4 sets


don't worry about the amount of weight right now. If it is doing the job it is heavy enoough.

[blu2xtreme]

20 mins cardio intervals - why is cardio so damn boring - even at 4am and half asleep it bores me!

Made it through my 2 veggie days - weight did not move still at 135

[gman]

I feel your pain, I ate 3 meals of the low carb meals and one cheat meal yesterday consisting of 1 piece of lasagna, one piece of garlic bread, and a salad with Italian dressing. So I ate 4 times instead of 6 and I gained 2 lbs. I am now down .6 lbs in one week.

It's a lot easier to be fat

[blu2xtreme]

We will stick to it and see results. In it for the long haul so no big hurry ...right?

[gman]

We will stick to it and see results. In it for the long haul so no big hurry ...right?

Exactly. We are not cutting for a show or anything like that!

We just have to live with having to eat less than other people do. Life is just unfair and we have to deal!

[blu2xtreme]

Exactly. We are not cutting for a show or anything like that!

We just have to live with having to eat less than other people do. Life is just unfair and we have to deal!

I love having your support , it helps on the crappy " I didn't lose any weight days "

Meal 1 - 2 eggs / 3/4 c egg whites / coffee
meal 2 - tuna packet / 12 almonds
meal 3 - canned chicken 4 oz / 12 almonds
meal 4 - 5 oz chicken / 12 almonds
one meal to go

[blu2xtreme]

Cardio earlier today 20 mins.

Weight 135 ... Holding steady... Dang it :(

[BEAST MODE]

Good morning lovebirds!

[blu2xtreme]

Good morning lovebirds!

Good morning .... Life is beautiful :)

[Down4whatever]

I love having your support , it helps on the crappy " I didn't lose any weight weeks "


fixed

Seriously kids.......you gotta stop weighing everyday. Your cortisol levels are probably all jacked up from doing this. JMO

[gman]

Don't give up on the cut, just keep at it...it has got to eventually work!

[blu2xtreme]

Not planning on giving up ... I go after what I want ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Shoulders, circuit 4 times through up and back ( it's amazing how hard this is and the burn it causes )

db shoulder presses
alternating front db raises
face pulls
cable laterals
db upright rows

[gman]

I told you it would burn!

Plus it gets your most hated training day over quicker!

[blu2xtreme]

I told you it would burn!

Plus it gets your most hated training day over quicker!

Thank You Coach

[blu2xtreme]

No cardio this morning - off lifting day so might do some tonight

weight 134.3 - down a whole .7 of a pound

[gman]

Think positive! You are doing great. 1 lb a week and next thing you know, you will be down 5 more

[bigdaddyd]

If you do not have a deadline or date in mind anything from .50 to 1lb a week is great! GOOD JOB!!!

[blu2xtreme]

Think positive! You are doing great. 1 lb a week and next thing you know, you will be down 5 more
I would be happy with that but doubt I will get it ...but I will try !


If you do not have a deadline or date in mind anything from .50 to 1lb a week is great! GOOD JOB!!!

Thanks Bigdaddy overall down about 10 lbs since I tried to bulk so I have accomplished something....kind of :dunno:

[bigdaddyd]

That is great Blu...it really is!

[blu2xtreme]

Re- focusing my goals again...like I never do that :p

I am not really doing a cut since I want to stay around 130 - 135
so it's more of a lean bulk , which is what I started last Oct
So I am actually back where I started 9 months ago except I have put a little muscle on I think and I am a bit stronger.
The biggest change is that I am 100% happier and have 100 % support of my best friend and coach.

[gman]

110% support, get your facts straight! ;)

[GirlyMuscle]

What's wrong with just maintaining? Not a bulk or a cut. Just be. :)

[blu2xtreme]

What's wrong with just maintaining? Not a bulk or a cut. Just be. :)

Your right ...and just be happy :)
That I am !

[axioma]

I have to second girly here, sometimes you can evaluate and analyze too much. you look great, arms are outrageous! maintaining is good until you do or don't have that nirvana moment...just sayin...

[blu2xtreme]

I have to second girly here, sometimes you can evaluate and analyze too much. you look great, arms are outrageous! maintaining is good until you do or don't have that nirvana moment...just sayin...

Thanks .... Sometimes relaxing is the best choice
Mike and I were discussing that this morning.

[blu2xtreme]

Morning weigh in...just for fun 133.5 , I even even ate a salad out with the girls yesterday :)

Having my morning coffee with Mike ...Life is Great !

[GirlyMuscle]

You sound like you're settling into a good place. :)

[blu2xtreme]

You sound like you're settling into a good place. :)

I am feeling very happy and relaxed today ... smiling a lot :D

[gman]

I am feeling very happy and relaxed today ... smiling a lot :D

Enjoyed making my eggs and eating them with a big mug of coffee, especially since I was able to talk with a beautiful girl while doing it!

[BEAST MODE]

It's real mushy in here...

[blu2xtreme]

Enjoyed making my eggs and eating them with a big mug of coffee, especially since I was able to talk with a beautiful girl while doing it!

Thank You Babe :hmn:


It's real mushy in here...

Love it lots :yep:

[BEAST MODE]

Well until I find someone to be mushy w/ who appreciates it, I say poo on your mushyness!!!

[blu2xtreme]

Back / Bicep - great workout

kneeling pulldowns at crossover x 4 sets
one arm db rows x 4 sets
seated rows x 4 sets
one arm at a time cable curls x 3 sets
hammer curls x 3 sets
concentration curls x 3 sets

[blu2xtreme]

Well until I find someone to be mushy w/ who appreciates it, I say poo on your mushyness!!!

Mike and I feel very lucky to have eachother :)

[gman]

Well until I find someone to be mushy w/ who appreciates it, I say poo on your mushyness!!!

you could be mushy along with us just for the practice

[gman]

Back / Bicep - great workout

kneeling pulldowns at crossover x 4 sets
one arm db rows x 4 sets
seated rows x 4 sets
one arm at a time cable curls x 3 sets
hammer curls x 3 sets
concentration curls x 3 sets

back and bi day is so much fun isn't it?

[BEAST MODE]

Mike and I feel very lucky to have eachother :)

As you should be! It's a great feeling for sure.


you could be mushy along with us just for the practice

Well, I don't want to get mushy w/ your woman. And I'm sure as hell not getting mushy w/ you bro...

[gman]

Paula is going to check on Columbus Day weekend, and may be hanging out with us at Brute Strength and pounding down hot wings at Hooters with us. She has been to Hooters a lot more than I have (I went once about 15-20 years ago it seems)

[BEAST MODE]

Sounds awesome! I can't do wings at Hooters though...they make me sick. I gotta do chicken tenders or a burger...and lots of cold beer.

[blu2xtreme]

I work that Monday but I am off the Thursday before so I could come in early and leave Sunday. I love hanging out with boys ;)

[gman]

Sounds awesome! I can't do wings at Hooters though...they make me sick. I gotta do chicken tenders or a burger...and lots of cold beer.


I work that Monday but I am off the Thursday before so I could come in early and leave Sunday. I love hanging out with boys ;)

any chance Robert might be interested, Rich?

I can eat anything except mayo! Cold beers by the pitcher sounds good.

I know Paula likes hanging out with boys almost as much as I like hanging out with girls :p (it's a joke Paula...don't beat me, please)

[BEAST MODE]

I think he said he has to work. Not sure. Shadow said he may come hang w/ us one day. I guess I'm going to try and have my ticket purchased by mid-August. So I'll start looking pretty soon.

[gman]

I think he said he has to work. Not sure. Shadow said he may come hang w/ us one day. I guess I'm going to try and have my ticket purchased by mid-August. So I'll start looking pretty soon.

If you can get in on Friday afternoon semi early, the strongmen guys come at 4-6 to work on event practice.

[BEAST MODE]

I will see how much vacation time I have. If I haven't used one of my 2 remaining days (1 is mandatory for the day after Thanksgiving), I will probably use it Friday.

[blu2xtreme]

Airfare is running pretty cheap that weekend on airtran $114 eachway so if I can't use my free ticket it may still be an option.

[Sledge]

So I am actually back where I started 9 months ago except I have put a little muscle on I think .

Really, Ya think:rolleyes:.

Have you not seen the pics of yourself you post?:confused::dunno::hypno: You've put on plenty on muscle. Your the BLUMONSTER

[blu2xtreme]

Really, Ya think:rolleyes:.

Have you not seen the pics of yourself you post?:confused::dunno::hypno: You've put on plenty on muscle. Your the BLUMONSTER

Thanks Sledge ...love having you as a blumonster fan ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Chest / Tri - great workout :)

Incline db press x 4 sets
Incline fly x 3 sets
Flat machine press x 4 sets
Flat fly x 3 sets
Overhead rope extensions x 3 sets
Palms up pressdowns with flat bar x 3 sets

[BEAST MODE]

I did chest today too! What were you using on inclines? I used 125s today.

[blu2xtreme]

I did chest today too! What were you using on inclines? I used 125s today.


Showoff :D

Mike and I want to know what kind of protien powder you use:hypno:

[BEAST MODE]

It's a "special" blend.

[blu2xtreme]

It's a "special" blend.

I bet it is :p

[gman]

i need better protein . I use 65's on inclines

[BEAST MODE]

Pretty sure I told you what kind I use Mike...

[gman]

Pretty sure I told you what kind I use Mike...

can't find it in the stores here!

[blu2xtreme]

Men get all the good stuff :hypno:

[BEAST MODE]

Women can use the good stuff too, just not nearly as much...or you are likely to become a man.

[blu2xtreme]

Women can use the good stuff too, just not nearly as much...or you are likely to become a man.

Don't think Mike would like that too much :no:

[BEAST MODE]

No...not likely.

And I don't know what your voice sounds like, but I would imagine Mike would find it a turn off if you sounded like me when he was talking to you. ;)

[blu2xtreme]

No...not likely.

And I don't know what your voice sounds like, but I would imagine Mike would find it a turn off if you sounded like me when he was talking to you. ;)

It's pretty high pitched ...might be an improvement :p
but Mike says it's cute so I will go with it

[BEAST MODE]

Well as long as he likes it, I don't think you should worry about it.

[partsRheavy]

Blu your pic is looking great!!

I'm in a library so no audio on the computer so I can't hear Blu's voice but someone has an MP3 that's playing Abba songs that I can overhear, so I'll just imagine that you sound like the girls with Abba!

[blu2xtreme]

Blu your pic is looking great!!

I'm in a library so no audio on the computer so I can't hear Blu's voice but someone has an MP3 that's playing Abba songs that I can overhear, so I'll just imagine that you sound like the girls with Abba!

Thanks :)

...my voice is like no other :hypno:

[blu2xtreme]

Leg day - the heat is finally catching up with me - felt a little clammy ...need to up my water by a lot!

leg press narrow stance x 4 sets
sldl db x 4 sets
leg extensions x 4 sets
plie squats x 4 sets
calf raises x 4 sets

[blu2xtreme]

Shoulder day - normally a day off but needed to get ahead on my workout before the holiday weekend.

Shoulder press x 4 sets
Front raises x 4 sets
lateral raises x 4 sets
bentover reverse flyes x 4 sets

[blu2xtreme]

Monday Morning Cardio - 25 min HIIT bike

Monday morning weighin - 132.5 down slightly

[gman]

good work, having the cardio bunny behind you in the cardio area helps with the intensity doesn't it?

[blu2xtreme]

good work, having the cardio bunny behind you in the cardio area helps with the intensity doesn't it?

Hell yes ...I didn't even read my emails :p

One disappointment this morning - I was impressed until I saw her do girlie push ups:hypno:

[blu2xtreme]

Morning cardio - 25 mins HIIT bike

weighin 132 - down .5

I went to a birthday party last night - messed up keto but ate healthy considering the choices. I had some veggies and fresh fruit....no birthday cake.

[gman]

Morning cardio - 25 mins HIIT bike

weighin 132 - down .5

I went to a birthday party last night - messed up keto but ate healthy considering the choices. I had some veggies and fresh fruit....no birthday cake.

you're doing great, losing slow and steady!

[blu2xtreme]

Tricep/bicep circuit x 4 - good arm pump ...enjoyed the workout

bench dips
tricep pushdowns
overhead rope extensions
cable curls
standing alternating db curls
hammer db curls

[blu2xtreme]

A few pics from Mike and I from our camping trip ....he survived a weekend with my whole family :D

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/2b9e9456-1.jpg

Mike playing horseshoes

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/33740210-1.jpg

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/029aef43.jpg

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Where did you camp? I LOVE and miss the mountains.


Baldie

[gman]

We were at Mt Charleston. So hard to believe it is only 45 minutes from the Strip!

75-80 degrees during the day this weekend. We were at about 8000 ft

[Mac]

Dar and I are returning to Vegas in October, be great to meet up with you guys. It surely won't be at 8000 ft.

[bigdaddyd]

Looks like you had fun camping you two!

[blu2xtreme]

Dar and I are returning to Vegas in October, be great to meet up with you guys. It surely won't be at 8000 ft.

I would love to meet up with you guys in October ...I will be in Virginia Columbus weekend , I don't think Mike will be out here in October :(


Looks like you had fun camping you two!

Best camping trip ever !

Back to training ...prepped food last night and will train shoulders tonight !!
I WILL NOT WEIGH IN until Friday - food was out of whack this weekend - not horrible just not my usual and we did enjoy a few drinks :)

[Down4whatever]

Here's a link Michelle found for Pittsburgh. You guys want to see if any of these are doable (except #2 which is already on our list :D)?

http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/things_to_do/a/favorites.htm (http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/things_to_do/a/favorites.htm)

edit: we're thinking of catching a Pirates game on Sunday at 1:35pm

[gman]

the first two are a definite. We saw that furnicular thing on Raising the Bar, and it looks really cool.

Game sounds fun to me, as long as we can get back for the finals!

When would we fit in our training? Saturday morning?

[Down4whatever]

the first two are a definite. We saw that furnicular thing on Raising the Bar, and it looks really cool.

Game sounds fun to me, as long as we can get back for the finals!

When would we fit in our training? Saturday morning?

Game is Sunday; you guys are probably leaving by then, right?

Saturday morning is probably best for gym

[gman]

Yes, I think we will be leaving noon or so. We may be stopping overnight at Paula's old boss's house in the Shenandoah Valley on the way home.

[Down4whatever]

Yes, I think we will be leaving noon or so. We may be stopping overnight at Paula's old boss's house in the Shenandoah Valley on the way home.

Cool, sucks that we'll have such a short time together, but it is what it is...

So, it looks like a small window of fun on Saturday after Primanti's and before night show....maybe 4-5 hours

[gman]

Brunch on Sunday would be fun too, there is a place within walking distance! There is also a river cruise of some sort leaving from building one or two down from the hotel. They use those old amphibious landing craft

[Down4whatever]

Brunch on Sunday would be fun too, there is a place within walking distance! There is also a river cruise of some sort leaving from building one or two down from the hotel. They use those old amphibious landing craft

Brunch......Absolutely!

Down from our Hotel or the Host hotel? I like it; were you thinking Sunday for that as well?

[gman]

host hotel...Ed Cook took us there last year. It was the same place we ate dinner Saturday night. I was thinking we could go there Sunday morning before we leave...maybe a group thing!

Isn't it nice how we have totally taken over Paula's journal?

[Down4whatever]

host hotel...Ed Cook took us there last year. It was the same place we ate dinner Saturday night. I was thinking we could go there Sunday morning before we leave...maybe a group thing!

Isn't it nice how we have totally taken over Paula's journal?

Yeah, I remember that place--very nice! Sounds good to me; now we need the womenz to cosign :D

Haha, I don't think she'll mind as we're discussing things relevant to her interests :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

Yeah, I remember that place--very nice! Sounds good to me; now we need the womenz to cosign :D

Haha, I don't think she'll mind as we're discussing things relevant to her interests :yep:

I'm cool with whatever you boys decide ...I'm easy;)

My journal loves any attention it can get :)

[blu2xtreme]

Morning cardio 20 mins bike HIIT

I will do shoulders tonight if my coach remembers to write my workout
I need to stop doing circuits and get back to lifting heavy!
I am also getting back to logging food to make sureI am getting my protein in.

[gman]

We both need to commit to long term plans and stick with them so they will work!

Are you ready? Lift heavy, do high intensity cardio, and eat all your meals, especially your protein!

[Mac]

We both need to commit to long term plans and stick with them so they will work!

Are you ready? Lift heavy, do high intensity cardio, and eat all your meals, especially your protein!

What happened to the winging it and having fun plan?

[gman]

What happened to the winging it and having fun plan?

winging it and staying at 18% bf is not working for me.:dunno:

Plus I am stagnant at how much I can lift, I would like to improve my big 3 lifts by at least 25% each

[Sledge]

Good choice of avatar pic. It's the first one where your arms look bigger than Blu

[blu2xtreme]

Good choice of avatar pic. It's the first one where your arms look bigger than Blu

He didn't seem to care that it was a hideous pic of me:hypno:

[gman]

He didn't seem to care that it was a hideous pic of me:hypno:

It is all about me, didn't you know that!?

[Sledge]

LOL Spoken like a true bodybuilder

[blu2xtreme]

It is all about me, didn't you know that!?

It is all about you ...you are so spoiled :p

[blu2xtreme]

Tried to start the Max OT program tonight and it was shoulder night
I did great on the machine press and arnold press , but when I started the lateral raises I had trouble doing clean movements at a higher weight.
At that point a guy ( yes he was muscular ) decided that I needed assistance and advice on shoulder exercises.
Then after 20 mins of him showing me the correct form I am more confused then before.
So is perfect form with more reps truly better then lifting heavy with less then perfect movements:dunno:

[Sledge]

I always work on good form. Not sloppy and not perfect but good. If your working in the 4-6 rep range if you can't get the 4 reps out with good form you need to lower the weight. If you can get the 6 with good form then up goes the weight. If form has to slip into the poor/sloppy catagory to get reps then I count that as failure.

I like the charles glass type lat raises to help promote good form. Start with the dumbells in front of your thighs, end to end palms in. then lift the weight lateraly, leading with your elbow untill the dumbells are at shoulder height palms down and dumbells tilted forward like your poring beer from a jug. then lower under control to start position. If you watch in the mirror you'll see the side delt your working popping out. when form starts to slip you won't see the buggers working

[gman]

problem is she can do 15 reps correctly at one weight, but if she tries to go up to the next size db, she cannot do any correctly. Max OT is impossible in this situation!

Correct me if I am not correct with this Paula.

[blu2xtreme]

problem is she can do 15 reps correctly at one weight, but if she tries to go up to the next size db, she cannot do any correctly. Max OT is impossible in this situation!

Correct me if I am not correct with this Paula.

You are correct ...I get so frustrated sometimes with my lack of progress.

[Sledge]

Thats a big difference between dumbells. being able to do 15 at one weight and not being able to push out 4 at the next weight up. (im not sure of dumbell incraments in lb. mine go up in 2kg increments so thats 4.4lb I guess).

What weight are the dumbells you can get 15 with?
Maybe try cable lat raises if that fits into the in between weight. Or pick up a pair of dumbell handles and put on plates to equal that in between weight. Or just use a plate held in each hand.

Are you doing the 15 standing? If so try doing them seated as it takes out any body english you may be using.

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks for the advice ...the cable increments are 10 lbs - I do cable lateral raises but going up is rough on those too.
I have only been able to work out with Mike a few times for him to help me. When we are able to work out regularly hopefully my progress will be better and by then I will have the use of a real gym.

[Sledge]

It makes a huge difference having someone to train with when you hit that sticking point. Just the second pair of eyes can make a big difference.

I did a search and found vid of the seated charles glass type. Demonstrated and explained by the man himself. Give them a try.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/glasscut1.htm

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks Sledge ...great video
and he does mention that if you isolate the delts enough that heavy weights aren't needed

[blu2xtreme]

I had a good cardio session this morning rode hard and fast - 20 mins and spent time thinking about my training - am I obsessive ....yes I am :yep:

[gman]

I had a good cardio session this morning rode hard and fast - 20 mins and spent time thinking about my training - am I obsessive ....yes I am :yep:

no comment on the obsessiveness.

Good job on the cardio. I am going to start after work every day.

Wonder if max OT cardio of 16-20 minutes means 16-20 minutes after you get your heart rate up, or 16-20 minutes total

[blu2xtreme]

Back workout - still figuring out the max ot deal - pretty sure I am not working at my real max - I will get it !

V- Bar pulldowns - warm up sets 50 x 10
working sets 90 x 6
90 x 6
100 x 4
Seated Cable rows - working sets 90 x 6
90 x 6
100 x 4
Wide grip pulldowns - working sets 80 x 6
90 x 6
100 x 4

[gman]

That is a real strong back workout. It's hard the first time when you switch to a new way of doing things and you did good.

[Sledge]

Are you doing the Max-OT warm up and acclimation sets?

[blu2xtreme]

Are you doing the Max-OT warm up and acclimation sets?

Kind of ...Mike wasn't really great at explaining it

I did warm up and 1 acclimation on all exercises but Mike thought we do it on the first exercise only so I didnt post it :dunno:

[gman]

warm up once, acclimate all 3 exercises.

don't know how to explain it very well

[Sledge]

Not sure if you have this.

http://www.freedomfly.net/Documents/MAX-OT.pdf


Also the Max-OT site.

http://www.ast-ss.com/maxot.php

[GirlyMuscle]

I do it wrong too. I do max-ot (or did) and I always did the warmup and acclimations only on the first exercise. I never do acclimations on my other exercises. My warm ups are always 10 reps and my acclimation sets are always 4 reps. My idea..dunno why...just feels right. As long as there is some sort of progress I guess it all works in the end.

[Sledge]

You only acclimate/warm up for the first exercise for that bodypart. Ie if your starting with bench press 3 sets of 10ish folowed by 1 acclimation set of 4 reps one aclimation set of 1 rep then working sets. next chest exercises needs only working sets. If you then switch to quads you do the process again for the first leg exercise

[blu2xtreme]

Great info Sledge ..thanks

Erin , That's kind of how I was thinking it should work ...did you feel as if max ot helped you make any gains ?

[blu2xtreme]

Leg day - first Max OT leg day ( they have you working calves first - seemed dumb - I tweaked my knee a little getting the leg press up in position for the working set calf raise - having limited equipment is a little frustrating at times)

Leg press calf raises -
warm up sets
50 x 10 x 2
acclimations sets
80 x 4
100 x 1
working sets
120 x 6
120 x 6
140 x 4

Leg press regular stance -
Warm ups sets
70 x 10 x 2
acclimation sets
90 x 4
110 x 1
working sets
140 x 6
140 x 6
160 x 4

DB SLDL's -
Working sets
40's x 6
45's x 4

Leg Ext-
working sets
90 x 6
100 x 4

[GirlyMuscle]

Great info Sledge ..thanks

Erin , That's kind of how I was thinking it should work ...did you feel as if max ot helped you make any gains ?

Holy heck yeah! My strength increased tremendously on it. Many of my current PRs are from doing max-ot. I'm hoping that means new muscle. I'll let you know in about a month or so as it starts to become visible.

[blu2xtreme]

Holy heck yeah! My strength increased tremendously on it. Many of my current PRs are from doing max-ot. I'm hoping that means new muscle. I'll let you know in about a month or so as it starts to become visible.

Cool thanks :D
Can't wait to see you in a few weeks - then watch the muscle reveal :yep:

[GirlyMuscle]

Yeah...about that...

My car is still in shop after 6 weeks. If it's not finished before masters nats I'm afraid I may not make it!

[blu2xtreme]

Yeah...about that...

My car is still in shop after 6 weeks. If it's not finished before masters nats I'm afraid I may not make it!

Damn that sucks :(
I will have to watch the muscles pop online then!
How far are you from Pittsburg?

[GirlyMuscle]

It's about a 5-6 hour drive. I haven't cancelled my reservation yet. I'm holding out hope. Problem is the car thing is a computer/electrical thing and the guy who was trying to fix it can't. Apparently, it's beyond his ability. So I'm having it towed on Monday to a different garage. As soon as I know what's going on I'll let y'all know what's up with masters nats.

[blu2xtreme]

Hope it works out for you Erin, we are looking forward to seeing you :)

[gman]

That was a nice leg session. I think you will get a lot stronger lifting this way

Erin I sure hope you can make it to Pittsburgh

[blu2xtreme]

Chest / abs ( well I kind of did abs )

Incline machine bench press
warm up sets
30 x 10 x 2
acclimation sets
40 x 4
50 x 1
working sets
70 x 6
70 x 6
80 x 4

Flat machine bench press
working sets
70 x 6
80 x 4
90 x 2 ( new weight - just couldn't budge it for a 3rd :( )

Incline db bench press
working sets
30's x 6
30's x 6
tired 35's - could not get them up into place ( mike did give me a tip for next time )

Cable rope crunchs
warm ups
40 x 10 x 2
acclimation sets
50 x 4
70 x 1
working sets
80 x 6
80 x 6
90 x 4

weighted legs raise's - I way sucked at these !
8 x 6
8 x 6

[gman]

I think you are going to get some great results from having to not have it be easy. Just wait 2-3 weeks from now, you are going to be surprised.

[Sledge]

Great chest workout. I found with Max-OT the first couple of weeks is just figuring where your at. And that seems to be working for ya. In 8 weeks we will all be looking back to this page of your log and going wow look at how much Blumonsters weights have gone up.



Chest / abs ( well I kind of did abs )

Incline machine bench press
warm up sets
30 x 10 x 2
acclimation sets
40 x 4
50 x 1
working sets
70 x 6
70 x 6
80 x 4

Flat machine bench press
working sets
70 x 6
80 x 4
90 x 2 ( new weight - just couldn't budge it for a 3rd :( )

Incline db bench press
working sets
30's x 6
30's x 6
tired 35's - could not get them up into place ( mike did give me a tip for next time )

Cable rope crunchs
warm ups
40 x 10 x 2
acclimation sets
50 x 4
70 x 1
working sets
80 x 6
80 x 6
90 x 4

weighted legs raise's - I way sucked at these !
8 x 6
8 x 6

[blu2xtreme]

I think you are going to get some great results from having to not have it be easy. Just wait 2-3 weeks from now, you are going to be surprised.

I am glad we watched that movie and that I decided to push myself again , I have been playing it safe.
It is way cool that we both are doing this together - training with you a bunch of days later this month will be great!



Great chest workout. I found with Max-OT the first couple of weeks is just figuring where your at. And that seems to be working for ya. In 8 weeks we will all be looking back to this page of your log and going wow look at how much Blumonsters weights have gone up.

I am very excited about the max - ot training and I am really feeling it , which wasn't happening anymore. It is time for the Blumonster to come out again:D

[blu2xtreme]

A pic of my my baby boy and I yesterday.
I told him he was looking skinny ...he was not happy
and said lean is not skinny...I should know better then use the skinny word:D
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/96dd5ae4-1.jpg

[gman]

You and he both look lean. Skinny is a 4 letter word around these parts!

[Mac]

Shredded or ripped would be a better term, eh? My mom would always say I was skinny when I competed 25 yrs. ago and it crushed me. But she judged me by looking at my face cause I was always covered up, unlike nowadays.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I see your son is also into blu. Apple did not fall far from the tree.


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

You and he both look lean. Skinny is a 4 letter word around these parts!

Thanks hun :hmn:


Shredded or ripped would be a better term, eh? My mom would always say I was skinny when I competed 25 yrs. ago and it crushed me. But she judged me by looking at my face cause I was always covered up, unlike nowadays.

My mom is hard to please she thought I looked drawn and to skinny then when I was trying to bulk she said I looked chubby and why did I gain weight after working so hard to lose weight:dunno:


I see your son is also into blu. Apple did not fall far from the tree.




Baldie

Loving blu is a family tradition :p

[blu2xtreme]

I was thinking I was coming down with the flu , my tummy hurt all day. Just realized it was muscle pain not stomach pain from actually working abs :hypno:
Damn I was slacking before ...time for Bicep / Tricep work out !

[gman]

Love it when my abs are sore....not really!

[blu2xtreme]

Bicep and Tricep workout - the fitness center was having some cooling issues and it was over 90 degrees ...cool thing about the temp. is I got the whole place to myself.

Cable curls-
warm up
30 x 10
30 x 10
accilmation sets
40 x 4
60 x 1
working sets
70 x 6
70 x 6
80 x 4

Dumbbell curls-
working sets
20's x 6
25's x 6 ( could not do any 30's but could do 6 reps )

Overhead rope ext -
warm up sets
30 x 10
30 x 10
acclimation sets
40 x 4
50 x 1
working sets
60 x 6
60 x 6
70 x 6

cable pushdowns -
working sets
70 x 6
80 x 5

[GirlyMuscle]

Nice workout. I really like being able to check out another woman's max-ot. This is gonna be fun!

[gman]

I really am liking this Max OT for you Paula Ann. It's laid out like a road map for you, and you just follow it along. You are going to get great results.

[blu2xtreme]

Nice workout. I really like being able to check out another woman's max-ot. This is gonna be fun!

Thanks
I really think this is going to bring some strength gains !
I am also staying on my supps 100% and getting my protein in something I was always floundering on before.

[blu2xtreme]

I really am liking this Max OT for you Paula Ann. It's laid out like a road map for you, and you just follow it along. You are going to get great results.

Having you to support me is a great motivator ...we will kick ass next year!

[Sledge]

Loving the BRUTE T-shirt

[blu2xtreme]

Loving the BRUTE T-shirt

I love it too ...I want to collect every color!
I try and get one everytime I go - I have a blue one and the black
I bought my brother an olive one and my daughter has a red one.

I think the black one makes me look very blumonsterish:D

[gman]

Brute has muscle t's and tanks now, too...so there are lots of shirts for you to collect!

[blu2xtreme]

Brute has muscle t's and tanks now, too...so there are lots of shirts for you to collect!

Never to many Brute shirts or Virginia Beach shirts ...I am pretty fond of those too :)


20 min HIIT cardio on bike - love work mornings :D

[Down4whatever]

I like the pic with you and your son, Paula! What are his stats-height, weight? Does he have any fitness goals?

Looking forward to hangin with you and Mike!:flowers:

[blu2xtreme]

I like the pic with you and your son, Paula! What are his stats-height, weight? Does he have any fitness goals?

Looking forward to hangin with you and Mike!:flowers:
Andrew is his own success story and is the reason I started lifting
he was a 130 lb meth addict as a teen.
He is now 165 lbs with stats very similar to Mike's he is 5' 8
all stats the same but he has a very slim waist of 33.
He is lifting regularly while he is doing his inhouse drug program and has become extremely lean and muscular. I think lifting will always be part of his life it made a positive change in him.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yay for Andrew!!

So...where's your workout sweetie? I came in here looking for sweat!

[blu2xtreme]

Yay for Andrew!!

So...where's your workout sweetie? I came in here looking for sweat!

Off day ...I work out Weds. thru Sunday - off Monday and Tuesday unless I am traveling then it's all wacky :hypno:
I did do cardio this morning and I was sweaty :D

[GirlyMuscle]

*sigh* OK. I'll wait until Wednesday.

[gman]

It's truly amazing how big a difference it made for Andrew to lift and start really caring about himself. I am jealous how a 165lb man can have the same size chest and arms as I do at 200, but I am proud of him for doing this, especially with a very limited amount of equipment!

[blu2xtreme]

It's truly amazing how big a difference it made for Andrew to lift and start really caring about himself. I am jealous how a 165lb man can have the same size chest and arms as I do at 200, but I am proud of him for doing this, especially with a very limited amount of equipment!

Thanks Mike ...I can't wait for you to meet him :)

Can't believe I slept through 3 wake up calls ...thanks for trying :flowers:
I will have to do cardio tonight after work ...yucky

[gman]

Thanks Mike ...I can't wait for you to meet him :)

Can't believe I slept through 3 wake up calls ...thanks for trying :flowers:
I will have to do cardio tonight after work ...yucky

I tried, but you were a sleepy head!

Hope I get to see Andrew this fall when I come out.

[blu2xtreme]

I tried, but you were a sleepy head!

Hope I get to see Andrew this fall when I come out.

I promise to wake up in the morning ...zma and gabba mixed is to much for this lightweight :hypno:

Having my 2 fave guys meet will be a perfect day :)

[MsGuns]

Hey Paula and Mike
CONGRATS on your SON!

[blu2xtreme]

Hey Paula and Mike
CONGRATS on your SON!

Hey Drex ...Hope your having a great summer!

[bryantone]

Blu, when using Gabba, do you get a "shortness of breath"? First time I used it, I thought my wife was going to collect my large insurance policy.

[blu2xtreme]

20 mins morning cardio - same as Mike my weight is stuck , seems to be staying between 133 - 135 lbs :dunno:

I did have a couple of crappy food choices over the weekend - a few drinks , a slice of pizza and sushi twice ( damn Mike for telling me about sushi - loved it )

[gman]

your total calories were low enough, so even with your choices, it should just be water weight. Just drink tons of water today and watch your salt

[blu2xtreme]

Blu, when using Gabba, do you get a "shortness of breath"? First time I used it, I thought my wife was going to collect my large insurance policy.

It just makes me tired and spacey ( drunk like ) really fast ...I have wrote many gibberish emails shortly after taking it. I have heard of some people having the breathing deal and they just lessen the amount and work up to whole dose.


your total calories were low enough, so even with your choices, it should just be water weight. Just drink tons of water today and watch your salt

Will pump water today ...it has been really hot here and that alone seems to tire me out fast and water helps

[freebirdmac]

I'm sooo confused! :p

Are you leaning out, maintaining, or bulking? Your weekend diet is fine for the last two situations!

[blu2xtreme]

I'm sooo confused! :p

Are you leaning out, maintaining, or bulking? Your weekend diet is fine for the last two situations!

I confuse myself sometimes too :hypno:

Really working more on doing the Max - OT program , getting stronger and maintaining 130 - 135 lbs
Mike is really trying to cut some so I am keeping my diet pretty tight too

[gman]

When I take 2g of gaba it sometimes doesn't even make me sleepy!

[blu2xtreme]

When I take 2g of gaba it sometimes doesn't even make me sleepy!

I watch you fall asleep in about 15 seconds most nights so I think you might lying about the Gaba:p

[GirlyMuscle]

Blu, when using Gabba, do you get a "shortness of breath"? First time I used it, I thought my wife was going to collect my large insurance policy.

That's a common reaction to Gaba.

[blu2xtreme]

Max OT Shoulders / Triceps

Shoulders
db press
warmup sets
10 x 10
10 x 10
acclimation sets
4 x 15
1 x 20
working sets
6 x 25
3 x 30

machine press
working sets
6 x 50
4 x 60
2 x 70

db side laterals
working sets
6 x 10
4 x 15

triceps
skull crushers
working sets
6 x 30
4 x 35

cable tricep pushdowns
6 x 70
4 x 80

overhead tricep press
6 x 30
4 x 35

[GirlyMuscle]

YAY!!! Max-OT workouts! Good job!

[blu2xtreme]

YAY!!! Max-OT workouts! Good job!

Thanks ...I really like this Max stuff !!!

[gman]

I watch you fall asleep in about 15 seconds most nights so I think you might lying about the Gaba:p

haven't taken gaba in at least 6 weeks. I stay up so late talking to this girl, I am sleepy without the gaba :p

[gman]

this Max OT is going to unleash the blumonster, Sledge was right!

[MsGuns]

Hey Drex ...Hope your having a great summer!

I AM and I know you are too...smile

[blu2xtreme]

Biceps / abs workout - I had a good workout lots of energy after my dinner with Mike via web cam ... I am addicted to sushi :D

Straight bar cable curls
warm ups sets
30 x 10
40 x 10
acclimation sets
50 x 4
60 x 1
working sets
80 x 6
80 x 4

hammer curls
working sets
15 x 6
20 x 4
25 x 2

ez bar curls
working sets
45 x 6
50 x 4

ab cable crunches
warm up sets
40 x 10
40 x 10
acclimation
60 x 4
70 x 1
working sets
80 x 6
90 x 4

leg lifts
working sets ( if you can call it a working set )
8 x 6
10 x 4

[gman]

that was actually a great time to eat the sushi, and hour before you lifted!

I thought Max OT were short sessions, why do our writeups of our training seem to be getting longer?!

[blu2xtreme]

that was actually a great time to eat the sushi, and hour before you lifted!

I thought Max OT were short sessions, why do our writeups of our training seem to be getting longer?!

Only thing that would make my sushi better tonight would be sharing it with you :hugme:

I think it takes just as long to write up as it does to work out !

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Only one more week until I get to meet the one and only Lady Blu. :) I have the feeling that your are smaller than a teenie weenie fleas teenie weenie. Mike after all is a stud but not Pau Gasol.


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Only one more week until I get to meet the one and only Lady Blu. :) I have the feeling that your are smaller than a teenie weenie fleas teenie weenie. Mike after all is a stud but not Pau Gasol.


Baldie

I can't wait to meet you Baldie :hmn:

My opinion is a little slanted but Mike and I are built perfectly to compliment each other ...we just fit :p

[blu2xtreme]

Leg /calf Max -OT workout

Leg Press ( the weight is off on this - Mike says so too! )
warm up sets
60 x 10
60 x 10
acclimation sets
80 x 4
120 x 2
working sets
150 x 6
160 x 4

db sldl
working sets
40's x 6
45's x 4

leg ext
80 x 6
90 x 4
100 x 4

calf raises on leg press
warm up sets
70 x 10
70 x 10
acclimation sets
90 x 4
120 x 2
working sets
130 x 6
140 x 4

db standing calf raises
35's x 6
40's x 4

[gman]

That machine leg press is mis marked or something...it only goes up to 250 I think, and it is hard as hell to push even 200 on it.

[blu2xtreme]

That machine leg press is mis marked or something...it only goes up to 250 I think, and it is hard as hell to push even 200 on it.

Goes up to 200 only :dunno:


Enjoying my morning eggs/egg whites and coffee
Chest day this morning ...I love training !!!!

[freebirdmac]

Does the sled move or the seat? At this express gym the seat moves. So the weight pushed also involves body weight. Still, I could do 5 plates on each side at the big gym. I was only at "130#" or so on the machine at the express gym.

[blu2xtreme]

Does the sled move or the seat? At this express gym the seat moves. So the weight pushed also involves body weight. Still, I could do 5 plates on each side at the big gym. I was only at "130#" or so on the machine at the express gym.

The foot plate moves and uses a cable system - just know it's hard :hypno:
I get to use real stuff soon !
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/4396348548_b83fbf9f45.jpg

[blu2xtreme]

Chest / forearm work out max ot - increased weight on all exercises this week

Incline Bench machine
warm up sets
30 x 10
30 x 10
acclimation sets
40 x 4
50 x 1
working sets
70 x 6
80 x 4
90 x 4

Flat bench machine
70 x 6
80 x 4
90 x 4

DB Incline
25 x 6
30 x 4
35 x 2 ( used Mike's tip to get weights into place )

barbell wrist curl - first time working forearms wasn't sure about weights
15 x 8
20 x 8

[Mac]

I started writing my journal like you Blu, with one line for each set. It makes me feel like I did so much more. LOL

Great workout and love to see others doing direct forearm work.

[blu2xtreme]

I started writing my journal like you Blu, with one line for each set. It makes me feel like I did so much more. LOL

Great workout and love to see others doing direct forearm work.

It's a good plan ...isn't it :D

I am sticking to the max ot plan as close as I can
I hope to be hitting the weights hard with Mike soon it will be a great growth year !

[blu2xtreme]

20 mins morning cardio - bike

Doing Back and traps tonight ...then tread water a little the next few weeks , I will be out of town for 11 days ...can't wait Mike :hugme:

[Sledge]

20 mins morning cardio - bike

Doing Back and traps tonight ...then tread water a little the next few weeks , I will be out of town for 11 days ...can't wait Mike :hugme:

Plenty of cardio for 11 days then? I'm sure you'll get some heavy lifting in too. Or at least some high intensity work.

[Sledge]

Heyyyyy we always see pics of the blu guns from the front. Maybe ove r the next 11 days some pics of the Blu back and traps too?? Just make sure you're holding your phone in the pics or we won't recognise you.

[gman]

Plenty of cardio for 11 days then? I'm sure you'll get some heavy lifting in too. Or at least some high intensity work.

High intensity for sure.

Being a good coach, I do have her do quite a bit of heavy lifting. With me it's required

[blu2xtreme]

Heyyyyy we always see pics of the blu guns from the front. Maybe ove r the next 11 days some pics of the Blu back and traps too?? Just make sure you're holding your phone in the pics or we won't recognise you.
I go no where without my blu phone :D ...will work on a pic


High intensity for sure.

Being a good coach, I do have her do quite a bit of heavy lifting. With me it's required

You might require the heavy lifting but I keep the intensity insanely high :hypno:

Now that I have had my iced coffee I can head down for Back night !

[blu2xtreme]

Blu's extremely intense Back / trap workout :D - Vegas High temp 111...temp in my fitness room 95 ...and I still upped every weight ...hell yes :yep:

Seated rows
warm up sets
40 x 10
40 x 10
acclimation sets
60 x 4
80 x 1
working sets
100 x 6
110 x 4 :)

close grip pull downs
working sets
100 x 6
110 x 4 :)

Wide grip pulldowns
working sets
90 x 6
100 x 4
110 x 2 :) ( not great but new and smilie worthy )

DB deadlifts
working sets
40's x 6
45's x 4
50's x 4 :)

DB shrugs
working sets
35's x 6
40's x 4 :)

[gman]

a lot of smilies, but you deserve it for going up in weight on every exercise, especially when you are broiling in the oven

[blu2xtreme]

Back night ...feeling it already ...good stuff :D
20 mins morning cardio - bike

Back pic for Sledge ...blu phone included !

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/IMAG0253.jpg

[gman]

Looking good, Paula Ann!

I think Sledge wanted to see more of your back though!

[GirlyMuscle]

Sledge wants to see more lower back. You know, with a little hamstring, too. And everything in between. :D

[Sledge]

Are you saying I'm a back perv???

[Sledge]

Great back workout. Still throws me for a sec when I see the numbers in pounds instead of kilos. My jaw almost hit the floor. Then I realised. Still a good workout though, looks like your realy pushing it.

[Sledge]

Back night ...feeling it already ...good stuff :D
20 mins morning cardio - bike

Back pic for Sledge ...blu phone included !

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/IMAG0253.jpg

You could have at least done a lat spread or back double Bi or something to show off. ;):D

[blu2xtreme]

Only coach Mike gets the special back pics ;)

I am going to be able to start working out regularly with Mike starting this fall so I am hoping to have some real progress pics soon !

[blu2xtreme]

It's been a crazy 10 ten days, this is the first time I have even slowed down enough to post.
Landed in Virginia, headed to Pittsburgh - which was amazing. I loved meeting everyone and seeing the female bodybuilders made me realize how much I really want to chase that muscle and how much I want Mike to have his chance on stage.
Spent a night in the Shenandoah Mountains on the way back to Virginia Beach- very beautiful area and we will be back there to do some hiking.

I am relocating to Virgina Beach in 5 weeks so life is moving in fast forward.
I have hit the gym a few times with Mike but training is taking a back seat for the next month then I can hit it hard at Brute Strength in Sept.

Hopefully we will get a workout in today, we are taking the kids to Busch Gardens tomorrow...then back to Vegas to pack !

[BEAST MODE]

Have fun at Busch! I haven't been to that one, but the one in Tampa is awesome! I love amusement parks because I'm still a big kid on the inside, so I just cut loose when I get to go!

[blu2xtreme]

New chapter begins soon ....

I did get the job I interviewed for while I was visiting Mike !
So the move to Virginia Beach is on :)

Now the work begins ...packing again

[Down4whatever]

New chapter begins soon ....

I did get the job I interviewed for while I was visiting Mike !
So the move to Virginia Beach is on :)

Now the work begins ...packing again

Hooray!!!!! :hmn::bouncy::bowdown::yourock::headbang::jump:

[Mac]

New chapter begins soon ....

I did get the job I interviewed for while I was visiting Mike !
So the move to Virginia Beach is on :)

Now the work begins ...packing again

Congratulations.

[BEAST MODE]

Congrats on the job Paula!!!

[gman]

Time for lots and lots of packing for us both! Labor Day weekend is coming very soon

[blu2xtreme]

Hooray!!!!! :hmn::bouncy::bowdown::yourock::headbang::jump:


Congratulations.


Congrats on the job Paula!!!

Thanks everyone ...I am so excited that I am having trouble focusing on other stuff, even training :dunno:

But I did do a shoulder / arm circuit tonight

[blu2xtreme]

Time for lots and lots of packing for us both! Labor Day weekend is coming very soon

Can't wait babe ...your worth every change and every box packed !

[Sledge]

New chapter begins soon ....

I did get the job I interviewed for while I was visiting Mike !
So the move to Virginia Beach is on :)

Now the work begins ...packing again


WOW cool. You may as well have not unpacked from last time you moved.

I missed it, is the job doing the same stuff delving around in peoples gobs or is it something new?

[blu2xtreme]

WOW cool. You may as well have not unpacked from last time you moved.

I missed it, is the job doing the same stuff delving around in peoples gobs or is it something new?

I wish I would of at least saved the boxes :)

Same thing ...new city
Getting people through root canals
I would pretty much do any job to be close to Mike

[Sledge]

You just reminded me I need a root canal. Just never get around to it.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I wish you both the same joy that I experienced with my Randee. :hugme: We had hers and ours kids who cemented our relationship. Unfortunatly never an ours. Our previous marriages were as it turned out practise for what with all the trials of life...perfect. We were two incomplete opposites who became whole when together. Lasted 44 years. I am so excited for you two.

Bill