Blu Bulks for some Big Ones Journal

[blu2xtreme]

Make sure his drink is water :)

I will try ...he may need a drink after dealing with 3 girls at a mall:p

[kimm4]

Hey Bucki ...:hmn:



Eating at maintance scares me to be honest - I gain weight very easy.
So I let anything possible get in the way of eating - work -running around
I am not really hungry so if I dont plan my eating ...I dont eat.

Hello Blu!

Missing meals will affect progress...but you know I don't have to tell you this...;)

Hope you had a great day of shopping!!

[buckimscl]

I keep a shaker with powder in it my gym bag all the time. You never know when you need to get a "meal" in.

[blu2xtreme]

I keep a shaker with powder in it my gym bag all the time. You never know when you need to get a "meal" in.

I could live on whey shakes ...it's the real food that seems to get.

[buckimscl]

I could live on whey shakes ...it's the real food that seems to get.
I try to eat whole foods as much as possible. Shakes are a supplement but not a real replacement.

[blu2xtreme]

I try to eat whole foods as much as possible. Shakes are a supplement but not a real replacement.

Thanks Bucki ....
I am working on it, some days are better then others.

[buckimscl]

Good workout Blu.

[blu2xtreme]

Good workout Blu.

I will do pullups one day :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

Happy Monday everyone

Chest workout am - Now I know why I dont workout in am -to rushed and I cant eat that early

push ups
bb bench press X 3sets
incline db bench X3 sets
db flys x 3 sets
incline flys x 3 sets

[tifflex]

Happy Monday everyone

Chest workout am - Now I know why I dont workout in am -to rushed and I will eat that early

Fixed:D!



push ups
bb bench press X 3sets
incline db bench X3 sets
db flys x 3 sets
incline flys x 3 sets

Good job Blu! Why are you doing db and incline flyes? I'm just curious.

[blu2xtreme]

Fixed:D!



Good job Blu! Why are you doing db and incline flyes? I'm just curious.

because coach Mike says so:dunno:

By the way met Coach Mike today - went and dropped off his food supplies what a sweet shy guy -see if us girls get him to talk tomorrow:p

[blu2xtreme]

Off day from lifting
40 mins cardio - treadmill 10% incline

Have a great Tuesday:)

[freebirdmac]

because coach Mike says so:dunno:

By the way met Coach Mike today - went and dropped off his food supplies what a sweet shy guy -see if us girls get him to talk tomorrow:p

He must have been tired. He's had no problem doing all the talking when I've been around him. Either that or you didn't give him a chance to talk :p

[blu2xtreme]

He must have been tired. He's had no problem doing all the talking when I've been around him. Either that or you didn't give him a chance to talk :p

I am pretty talkative .... I will give him a chance to talk more tonight:)

[fatbackgoal]

I don't think he will ever be the same after this week.

[blu2xtreme]

I don't think he will ever be the same after this week.

My friends and I seem to have that effect on men:p

[Down4whatever]

Give Mike a big hug from me.......that's allowed right? (no homo) :D

[Baldiewonkanobi]

What happens in Vegas....yadda yadda yadda. Ask to feel his.........:hypno: bicep.


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Give Mike a big hug from me.......that's allowed right? (no homo) :D

I gave mike a hug from you...wouldn't say a big hug...but a Blu hug:p


What happens in Vegas....yadda yadda yadda. Ask to feel his.........:hypno: bicep.


Baldie

I think Mike survived an evening out with the girls...he did much better talking, I think he even laughed a little. :)
Of course us girls had to feel his biceps..very impressive Mike:drool:

[blu2xtreme]

Training and eating or lack of eating has been rough this week -
tomorrow night another Christmas party then Friday I finally get back
on track:)

[buckimscl]

Good morning Baby Blu

[blu2xtreme]

Good morning Baby Blu

Morning Bucki Baby :hmn:
Not feeling great today - have a cold I think :(

My Christmas Party last night was cool - my boss had us meet at the Mall and gave us an envelope with $150 and we had 2 hours to spend it on ourselves or give it back -then had a note where to meet for dinner.
I am a professional shopper and spending the money was harder then I thought - but I managed to do it:)

[buckimscl]

Hey, hope you feel better. I've got a little Christmas shopping left to do and then I'm done.

[Down4whatever]

Morning Bucki Baby :hmn:
Not feeling great today - have a cold I think :(

My Christmas Party last night was cool - my boss had us meet at the Mall and gave us an envelope with $150 and we had 2 hours to spend it on ourselves or give it back -then had a note where to meet for dinner.
I am a professional shopper and spending the money was harder then I thought - but I managed to do it:)

Shit, I could spend $150 in 3.2 minutes.......where's GNC? LOL :D

[buckimscl]

Shit, I could spend $150 in 3.2 minutes.......where's GNC? LOL :D
Matt, you shop at GNC.....damn you must be rich:hypno:

[Down4whatever]

Matt, you shop at GNC.....damn you must be rich:hypno:

Well, no, but if given $150, I would get enough supp's to take care of it. Either that or shoes and clothes--and I could spend that pretty fast in a mall.

[gman]

Morning Bucki Baby :hmn:
Not feeling great today - have a cold I think :(

My Christmas Party last night was cool - my boss had us meet at the Mall and gave us an envelope with $150 and we had 2 hours to spend it on ourselves or give it back -then had a note where to meet for dinner.
I am a professional shopper and spending the money was harder then I thought - but I managed to do it:)

can't believe it took you any effort at all to spend $150...even I spent $90 at American Eagle the other day...it took all of 10 minutes to pick the stuff out.

[partsRheavy]

You have the coolest craziest boss!!!! A true rarity in this day and age!!!

If that had happened to me, I would have beelined it toward Journeys for some shoes, roamed Dillards to see if anything nice was on SALE, and finished up at GNC for some whey LOL (though usually they're overpriced).

So....whad'ja get??!!:p

P.S. Sorry you're not feeling up to par. Knock on wood here with washing hands, layin' out in sun in October, H1N1 shot etc....




Morning Bucki Baby :hmn:
Not feeling great today - have a cold I think :(

My Christmas Party last night was cool - my boss had us meet at the Mall and gave us an envelope with $150 and we had 2 hours to spend it on ourselves or give it back -then had a note where to meet for dinner.
I am a professional shopper and spending the money was harder then I thought - but I managed to do it:)

[buckimscl]

Well, no, but if given $150, I would get enough supp's to take care of it. Either that or shoes and clothes--and I could spend that pretty fast in a mall.
At GNC you could probably get a 5lb tub of protein and a couple of protein bars and knock out that 150 pretty quick;)

[blu2xtreme]

GNC was my back up plan if I didn't find anything
I got a cool jacket at Dillards
white new balance watch ( I have been looking for a cool white watch for a while so I was really happy about finding one)
i tunes cards - just to use the rest up

[buckimscl]

I know Bucki is getting a big gift card for the Vitamin Shoppe.......that makes him very happy!!!

[partsRheavy]

Awwwwright!!!! Dillards has some pretty good sales sometimes. I used to shop there all the time until I wound up with more clothes than I know what to do with!

The irony is my mom used to scold me for being hard on clothes....now they last me a good while.

[blu2xtreme]

Awwwwright!!!! Dillards has some pretty good sales sometimes. I used to shop there all the time until I wound up with more clothes than I know what to do with!

The irony is my mom used to scold me for being hard on clothes....now they last me a good while.

Jacket was $150 on sale for $79 of course my daughter wanted to steal it right away :)

[gman]

should have got more blue shoes!

[blu2xtreme]

should have got more blue shoes!

Your right ...never to much blu :p

[gman]

did you really need another jacket? lol

[blu2xtreme]

did you really need another jacket? lol

Never to many jackets ... I am always freezing
Wearing it out to see Carolyn for lunch and shopping -
the friend you met while you were here...yes shopping again :yep:

[gman]

she was really cool, she even paid for my drink

I really enjoyed meeting you and your friends, wish we could have had more time.

[blu2xtreme]

she was really cool, she even paid for my drink

I really enjoyed meeting you and your friends, wish we could have had more time.

Looking forward to us all hanging out in Columbus:)

[gman]

Looking forward to us all hanging out in Columbus:)

I look forward to having more than one Captain and Diet next time!

[BEAST MODE]

I'm gonna buy you one for sure G. I may buy you several.

[gman]

thanks rich!

Any tips on how to shed 25 in 11 weeks?

1500 a day, or less?

put on my journal so we don't take over on blu's

[gman]

where's the host of this thread anyway? I thought mentioning Captain and Diet coke would have her on here quick

[blu2xtreme]

where's the host of this thread anyway? I thought mentioning Captain and Diet coke would have her on here quick

Out shopping what else ....it is the holiday season :)

Captain and Diet :drool::drool:
and actually I remember you having 2 not 1 drink :yep:

[gman]

shhhh....it was a secret. they were small, right?

[blu2xtreme]

shhhh....it was a secret. they were small, right?

Sorry... I didn't know you were using the what happens Vegas stays in Vegas card :p

[gman]

Sorry... I didn't know you were using the what happens Vegas stays in Vegas card :p

lucky for me you didn't mention the strippers...:hypno:

[blu2xtreme]

lucky for me you didn't mention the strippers...:hypno:

I would never let my coach enter those areas of town :no:

What happened on the others nights I am not responsible for:dunno:

[gman]

I would never let my coach enter those areas of town :no:

What happened on the others nights I am not responsible for:dunno:

I was a good boy, promise. No strippers, just bet on a couple of games and ate a salad at Toby Keith's

[blu2xtreme]

First day of trying to get my food back up again
I slide so easliy back to not eating when I am not focused and now I have a cold which makes eating unappealing again

Meal 1 - 3 eggs / brown rice
Meal 2 - Chicken noodle soup ( I am sick if I wanted this )/ salad with grilled chicken and balsamic dressing
meal 3 - pro bar
meal 4 - Grilled chicken / brown rice
meal 5 - Whey ( have not had it yet )

My Muscle Milk did come so I have that as a back up on low cal days in the future

[gman]

you are right, my diet sucked today. Yours looks so good.

[blu2xtreme]

Since I needed to make up a training day and combine workouts we decided to do circuit training tonight

Working Shoulders, Bi's and Tri's

circuit 4 x through

DB shoulder presses, seated
Lateral raises, hammer style
front raises
rope pulldowns
seated overhead extension
BB curls, wide wide grip
Incline seated db curls

[buckimscl]

Hey Baby Blu

[bigdaddyd]

Checking in.....good circuit training Blu

[blu2xtreme]

Hey Baby Blu


Checking in.....good circuit training Blu

Morning Boys :hmn:

[blu2xtreme]

Leg Workout - I have to remember not to joke with Mike about my workouts not being hard enough - having Plie squats and Bulgarian splits the same day if a killer.

Squats: 4 sets

SLDL: 4 sets

Plie squats: 4 sets

Bulgarian split squats 4 sets

Leg curls: 4 sets

Leg extensions: 4 sets

[gman]

you will thank me for it later.

[blu2xtreme]

you will thank me for it later.

I am sure I will owe you many thanks by Columbus....
start thinking about what you want....you were fond of those drinks :hypno:

[gman]

I am glad I have 11 weeks to think about it, it takes me a long time to decide on anything

[blu2xtreme]

Taking today as an off day - still sick
Only good thing about being sick is that I have taken NyQuil 3 nights in a row so at least I have been getting some sleep.

To bad I can't take an off day from life ...could use one
Lot's going on with Christmas just days away.

[freebirdmac]

Feel better Paula!

[blu2xtreme]

Feel better Paula!

Thanks :)
Not use to getting sick or slowing down , might be a good thing.

[buckimscl]

Hope you are feeling better Blu.

[blu2xtreme]

Having some coffee, eggs and brown rice with a side of cold medicine should be good to go soon:)

Going to see the Blind Side ...looks teary ...will bring the kleenex
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t284/carusromae/th_The_Blind_Side_Movie_Poster-Sandra_.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/image/blind side movie poster/carusromae/The_Blind_Side_Movie_Poster-Sandra_.jpg?o=1)

[buckimscl]

Good movie.....def bring the tissues.

[blu2xtreme]

Good movie.....def bring the tissues.

Will bring lots ...I am a weepy mess when I have a cold

[gman]

Thanks :)
Not use to getting sick or slowing down , might be a good thing.

rest and food is probably a good thing for you right now. you are eating well, right?

[blu2xtreme]

rest and food is probably a good thing for you right now. you are eating well, right?

Still feel really tired even though I haven't really done anything
I am eating well .

Back from seeing Blind Side - it was an awesome movie, definately recommend seeing it with your families over the holiday.
It reminds us of how we should all want to better the lives of others , there were 5 of us and we all cried ....even the teens.

[gman]

Have been looking for a movie to go see, that one sounds really good. It's hard to find one that the whole family will like.

[tony63]

Just dropping in the look around. Excellent journal...

IN ! ! !

[blu2xtreme]

Just dropping in the look around. Excellent journal...

IN ! ! !

Thanks ,

Interesting for sure:p

[blu2xtreme]

I still have a bad cold - First cardio this morning since last Monday - longest cardio break for me in years

cardio 40min @ 3.5 - 7 - 10 % incline

need to nail my food and training this week - holiday or not

[gman]

Thanks ,

Interesting for sure:p

Interesting, and about 100 other terms could be applied to this journal!


I still have a bad cold - First cardio this morning since last Monday - longest cardio break for me in years

cardio 40min @ 3.5 - 7 - 10 % incline

need to nail my food and training this week - holiday or not

this is when it's time to show your toughness Blu!

[tony63]

Thanks ,

Interesting for sure:p


Interesting!!??

Now that's what I'm talking about....

[blu2xtreme]

Fog from cold lifting slightly - might have a decent Chest Workout tonight

Meal 1 - oats/whey / pb
Meal 2 - Cottage cheese / brown rice/ chicken
Meal 3 - 1 1/2 scoops whey / pb
Meal 4 - Lemon Tuna / sweet potato

time for one more meal after work out

[gman]

green veggies!

Otherwise really good!

[blu2xtreme]

green veggies!

Otherwise really good!

The only green veggie I like is green beans
and they don't seem to have much nutritional value:dunno:

[gman]

fiber blu, fiber. they have lots of it. I don't eat enough either.

[blu2xtreme]

fiber blu, fiber. they have lots of it. I don't eat enough either.

Ok coach I will add veggies in tomorrow :yep:

[gman]

Ok coach I will add veggies in tomorrow :yep:

since you are, I will too, have to set a good example

[blu2xtreme]

since you are, I will too, have to set a good example

Coo...l we will both be good boys and girls and eat our veggies ...
love the buddy system:yep:

[freebirdmac]

Summer squash and sweet potatoes here :)

[blu2xtreme]

Summer squash and sweet potatoes here :)

I ate a sweet potato tonight ...so I am good :yep:

[gman]

ummmm, where do you get summer squash in the winter?

[blu2xtreme]

Chest workout - felt good tonight and strong ...I like that:)

warm up - push ups x 3 sets

flat db press x 4 sets

incline db press x 4 sets

db pullovers x 3 sets ( these always hurt -I think I have bad range of motion going on )

high incline db flys x 3 sets

Low incline db flys x 3 sets

[fatbackgoal]

Good work blu!!!

[blu2xtreme]

Good work blu!!!

Thank You FBG ...feelin back in the groove :yep:

[buckimscl]

Nice work baby blu!!

[freebirdmac]

ummmm, where do you get summer squash in the winter?

Summer squash = yellow squash and zucchini. Available year around.

[tony63]

Chest workout - felt good tonight and strong ...I like that:)

warm up - push ups x 3 sets

flat db press x 4 sets

incline db press x 4 sets

db pullovers x 3 sets ( these always hurt -I think I have bad range of motion going on )

high incline db flys x 3 sets

Low incline db flys x 3 sets


BAM!!!

Excellent work...

[blu2xtreme]

Nice work baby blu!!


BAM!!!

Excellent work...

Thank You Boy's :hmn:

Cardio Morning 40 mins - 5 min warm up @5% incline 35 mins @10%

Back workout tonight :)

[gman]

blu you are working hard for being sick, be careful if it seems to be getting worse

[blu2xtreme]

blu you are working hard for being sick, be careful if it seems to be getting worse

Need to get back in the zone .... I can work through it.

[buckimscl]

You'll be fine. Just get your rest and hit it hard ASAP.

[freebirdmac]

and EAT!!!!

[partsRheavy]

Blu Girl ----

You should take a rest day or two to get over your cold. I can't even imagine trying to work legs or lift heavy when sick.

Plus, your gym buddies will thank you for staying home. :byeg: (Kleenex)

Chicken Soup, chicken, some veggies, a little garlic and Animal Pak FTW.

[blu2xtreme]

Blu Girl ----

You should take a rest day or two to get over your cold. I can't even imagine trying to work legs or lift heavy when sick.

Plus, your gym buddies will thank you for staying home. :byeg: (Kleenex)

Chicken Soup, chicken, some veggies, a little garlic and Animal Pak FTW.

Work out at home ...so I am good on the germ spreading :)
If I time my training right I am good to go ....about 1 hour after cold meds and 30 mins after coffee.
Back night tonight wouldn't miss that for anything:D
Tomorrow is rest usually -so if still feeling down I will use it to rest.

[gman]

Going against the grain here...if you don't have a fever, I think you are good to go, just take it a little easier if you need to on the training tonight. Just be careful.

[blu2xtreme]

Going against the grain here...if you don't have a fever, I think you are good to go, just take it a little easier if you need to on the training tonight. Just be careful.

Then I am good to go :yep:

I did move my pullup bar inside the house way to cold in the garage tonight ...it is arctic weather out there ...your lucky you were here last week.

[freebirdmac]

Arctic? What does that mean, 60 degrees?

[gman]

very funny Pam...it's pretty similar to our weather out there this time of year, believe it or not. It was low 50's last week as a high.

[blu2xtreme]

Arctic? What does that mean, 60 degrees?

40's ...that is arctic to me:D

A STRONG COLD FRONT WHICH HAS MOVED THROUGH THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY HAS BROUGHT STRONG NORTH WINDS TO THE AREA. WINDS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 7 PM PST BEFORE DECREASING DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING. HOWEVER GUSTS TO OVER 30 MPH EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OVERNIGHT.

[gman]

wow that sucks!

for the scientists in the crowd, when those big storms come out of the northwest and sweep across, they spin counter clockwise, meaning big time north winds for Las Vegas.

It was like that one December when I came out for those classes...the high was 32-35 and windy the whole time

[freebirdmac]

Hehe. :D

You need a heater in that garage!

(and thyroid meds)

[blu2xtreme]

wow that sucks!

for the scientists in the crowd, when those big storms come out of the northwest and sweep across, they spin counter clockwise, meaning big time north winds for Las Vegas.

It was like that one December when I came out for those classes...the high was 32-35 and windy the whole time

Cool Mike, now you can be my personal trainer and weather man...
you are a very talented man:p


Hehe. :D

You need a heater in that garage!

(and thyroid meds)

I need a lot of things ...but that's good start:yep:

[gman]

deep down I am the biggest nerd in the world...I love the weather channel...is that sick or what?

[blu2xtreme]

deep down I am the biggest nerd in the world...I love the weather channel...is that sick or what?

I wouldn't call it sick...I would call it ...
You need a life:p

[blu2xtreme]

Back Workout

warm up - bar hangs

Bentover bb rows overhand : 3 sets

Bentover bb rows underhand: 3 sets

DB rows: 4 sets

DB shrugs: 4 sets

Overhand pullups : assisted 10 negs 10

Underhand close grip pullups: assisted 10 negs 10

[gman]

that is a good back session. You will do pullups unassisted some day soon.

[tony63]

Back Workout

warm up - bar hangs

Bentover bb rows overhand : 3 sets

Bentover bb rows underhand: 3 sets

DB rows: 4 sets

DB shrugs: 4 sets

Overhand pullups : assisted 10 negs 10

Underhand close grip pullups: assisted 10 negs 10

Somebody's back is getting BIG ....:yep:

[blu2xtreme]

that is a good back session. You will do pullups unassisted some day soon.

It is my dream Mike ...and when I do ...it was all coach Mike's doing:yep:


Somebody's back is getting BIG ....:yep:
I'm trying Tony :)

[freebirdmac]

Great workout!

So, how come I haven't seen food numbers in awhile? :whistle:

[blu2xtreme]

Great workout!

So, how come I haven't seen food numbers in awhile? :whistle:

I have been a little low on my number not bad ...just been busy:)
Will get numbers back on ...it helps me:yep:

[gman]

fitday is your friend!

[blu2xtreme]

fitday is your friend!

Fitday and I need to get much closer:p

forgot to post 40 mins cardio only 5% incline
still coughing but not getting any worse

[gman]

so glad your condition is not getting worse...not being able to train really bothers me, probably bothers you too

[gman]

how's the food today, Blu?

[blu2xtreme]

Busy day again today - food ok

Meal 1 - oats/whey/pb
Meal 2 - lemon pepper tuna pac. / sweet potato
Meal 3 - almonds - 1/4c
meal 4- chicken /GREENBEANS

[gman]

wow a major first, you and i ate veggies on the same day!

[blu2xtreme]

wow a major first, you and i ate veggies on the same day!


Pam will be proud of us both:)

did you highlight your veggies in cute colors too:p

[gman]

ummmm...NO

[freebirdmac]

I am proud of the veggie consumption! :)

Now about those cals...

[blu2xtreme]

I am proud of the veggie consumption! :)

Now about those cals...

it's early yet ...plenty of time :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

Just returned from a early Candle Light Christmas Service at my Church

Just wanted to say that there are few things more beautiful then 1500 people singing Silent Night
To share that with my 15 year daughter with tears in our eyes reminds me of why I have worked so hard ....so I can share as many Holidays with her as possible :)

[buckimscl]

Hi Blu. Wanted to check in and see how things are.

[tony63]

just returned from a early candle light christmas service at my church

just wanted to say that there are few things more beautiful then 1500 people singing silent night
to share that with my 15 year daughter with tears in our eyes reminds me of why i have worked so hard ....so i can share as many holidays with her as possible :)


wow- ^^^^^ awesome.........

[blu2xtreme]

Hi Blu. Wanted to check in and see how things are.

Hi Bucki ...I stayed up until about 1:30 am wrapping gift and making cookies - I work better under pressure


wow- ^^^^^ awesome.........

Good Morning Tony ...thanks it was a great night

[buckimscl]

Hey Blu. If you're off why are you up so early?

[blu2xtreme]

Hey Blu. If you're off why are you up so early?

This is way late for me only stayed in bed until 7am because I took some Nyquil at 1am .
Not much of a sleeper
Busy day - Tanning , last min shopping , Making meatballs , training and Christmas Eve at my brothers at 6pm

[buckimscl]

What time is dinner.....meatballs:drool:...... I am done with shopping and everything else. I am just waiting for the big day.

[blu2xtreme]

What time is dinner.....meatballs:drool:...... I am done with shopping and everything else. I am just waiting for the big day.

Tonight is Italian beef sandwiches ...tomorrow is Lasagna and Meatballs my mom makes the best Lasagna - might take a cheat day tomorrow

[buckimscl]

Italian beef.....you're killing me Blu. I love Italian food. I make my own sometimes and it turns out pretty decent. I'm such a garlic junkie.

[gman]

I am so wishing I was in Vegas tonight. Bucki and I both could be Honorary Italian Family Members for a day or two. I would love to have some Italian food

[blu2xtreme]

Italian beef.....you're killing me Blu. I love Italian food. I make my own sometimes and it turns out pretty decent. I'm such a garlic junkie.


I am so wishing I was in Vegas tonight. Bucki and I both could be Honorary Italian Family Members for a day or two. I would love to have some Italian food

Would love to have either of you boys in Vegas any time ...but tonight would be extra special ...My mom's cooking is great.

Next time your in town Mike if your not on a cut I will make sure she makes something special for you:)

[gman]

Might be out there for the O next fall, it's the weekend after my birthday, and I have never been. Already have stashed some money away.

I bet your mom can cook really well.

[blu2xtreme]

Might be out there for the O next fall, it's the weekend after my birthday, and I have never been. Already have stashed some money away.

I bet your mom can cook really well.

Just finished the meatballs for the Lasagna's Sauce - Don't tell my mom but everyone likes my Sauce better:p

[gman]

don't tell me you cook better than she does? I am impressed!

[blu2xtreme]

don't tell me you cook better than she does? I am impressed!
I am pretty impressive aren't I :p


Shoulder Day - Glad I chose to workout right before going out tonight - hopefully it will keep me focused- My family is not known for healthy food choices

Seated db shoulder presses X 4 sets

bb front raises x 4 sets

lateral raises x 4 sets

face pulls x 4 sets

seated arnold presses x 4 sets

[blu2xtreme]

I had a beautiful Holiday with family - here's a pic of my sis, mom and I
Yes I am Italian too ...even with the blue eyes:)
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/014-2.jpg

[blu2xtreme]

One of my gifts this morning is this cool tripod - I think my family is sick of taking pics of me:p

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/41lQ3TVwbJL__SS400_.jpg

[buckimscl]

Hope your day is great Baby Blu!!

[gman]

so we can look forward to even more pics! yay!

[blu2xtreme]

Hope your day is great Baby Blu!!

Thanks Bucki Baby:hmn:


so we can look forward to even more pics! yay!


I gave my daughter a digital camera for Christmas and she promises to do progress pics for me ...so yes there will be pics

[gman]

you can keep up with Matt now...not that I mind matt's pics, but we like your pics better

[fatbackgoal]

Have a great day and keep up the good work!

[blu2xtreme]

you can keep up with Matt now...not that I mind matt's pics, but we like your pics better

Don't think I will ever take pics of food :p
Almost took a pic of the Italian Beef Sandwich last night - it was so good:drool:

[gman]

take some food pics, we are going to need food porn after today...10 weeks of no cheat meals coming up

[buckimscl]

Almost took a pic of the Italian Beef Sandwich last night - it was so good:drool:

You are such a tease ;)! Have a great weekend Blu and remember I am on nights next week!!!:hmn:

[blu2xtreme]

take some food pics, we are going to need food porn after today...10 weeks of no cheat meals coming up

To funny I was just telling my mom about food porn pics...she thinks we are a bunch crazy ones :hypno:


You are such a tease ;)! Have a great weekend Blu and remember I am on nights next week!!!:hmn:
Blu a tease;)
Love it when you are doing nights :hugme:
When does Bucki and Blu after hours start up again?

[gman]

tell her i havent had pasta in at least 6 months. I bet she will know I am insane.

[blu2xtreme]

tell her i havent had pasta in at least 6 months. I bet she will know I am insane.

I think she already has her own ideas on why you are crazy :hypno:

She has heard enough stories about all of you:p

[BEAST MODE]

Merry Christmas blu!

[blu2xtreme]

Merry Christmas blu!

Thanks, Merry Christmas to you Richwa

[blu2xtreme]

Christmas Day Arm Circuit Training

arm circuit 4 sets

bench dip
rope pulldown
seated db extension, one db with both hands on it behind head
narrow EZ bar curls
incline db curls, at same time
hammer curls

Got to love the arm pump from circuit training
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/016-1.jpg

[partsRheavy]

Dang!! You' arm ' gettin' big!!!!! :yep:

You're a tough cookie training on Christmas!! Tell us, oh tell us, who was at the gym training on Christmas??!!

[gman]

great guns Blu!

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks coach Mike :)

[blu2xtreme]

Morning cardio - felt great to get moving

45 mins low intensity inclines 2% - 5% @3.5 mph

[freebirdmac]

Nice family picts Paula and awesome guns :D

[blu2xtreme]

Nice family picts Paula and awesome guns :D

Thanks Pam ...need to get that diet right

Why is something that should be easy so hard:confused:

[freebirdmac]

Thanks Pam ...need to get that diet right

Why is something that should be easy so hard:confused:

Because you're fighting yourself right now. You'd like to drop body fat but had to put it on hold. That's tough psychologically. But once you get your metabolism burning, get on thyroid meds, and add a bit more muscle you'll be set for a very productive lean out period.

[blu2xtreme]

Because you're fighting yourself right now. You'd like to drop body fat but had to put it on hold. That's tough psychologically. But once you get your metabolism burning, get on thyroid meds, and add a bit more muscle you'll be set for a very productive lean out period.

I do good for a while then I get so scared ...
I so hope I get past this stupid fear of gaining weight and food
I thought I was close :dunno:

[blu2xtreme]

Leg Day - did get some weight plates for Christmas so I went up 20lbs on my Squat and SLDL's which means I have been way under training my legs to start - did do less reps then I had been

squats x 4 sets
stiff leg deadlifts, bb x 4 sets
stationary db lunges x 3 sets ( still feel my knee not liking these )
plie squats X 4 sets
leg extensions x 4 sets
leg curls X 4 sets

[gman]

no more lunges then, from coach Mike. let me know when this stuff happens and I will make sure not to give them to you again!

good job going up in weight!

[blu2xtreme]

Rest day today did a short cardio session of 30 mins 5% incline 3.5mph

Feeling restless with no training today but still have this cold so a rest day is a good thing.

[blu2xtreme]

Happy Monday - Back to work for some of us :(

Monday Morning Cardio - 45 mins inclines 5-10% @3.5
Been eating way under cals the last couple days goal today to get back up and log fitday.
Chest workout tonight - new heavier db's for db chest press -hint hint Coach Mike

[tony63]

Happy Monday - Back to work for some of us :(

Monday Morning Cardio - 45 mins inclines 5-10% @3.5
Been eating way under cals the last couple days goal today to get back up and log fitday.
Chest workout tonight - new heavier db's for db chest press -hint hint Coach Mike


Yep, it was back to work for me too.

I did chest this morning. Hope you have a great one tonight...

[gman]

Happy Monday - Back to work for some of us :(

Monday Morning Cardio - 45 mins inclines 5-10% @3.5
Been eating way under cals the last couple days goal today to get back up and log fitday.
Chest workout tonight - new heavier db's for db chest press -hint hint Coach Mike

if lazy coach Mike is logging fitday, industrious Blu can too!

I will send you the workout, I am on a late lunch break today!

[blu2xtreme]

Yep, it was back to work for me too.

I did chest this morning. Hope you have a great one tonight...
Thanks sure it will be a great one:)


if lazy coach Mike is logging fitday, industrious Blu can too!

I will send you the workout, I am on a late lunch break today!

Thanks Mike it's a great one as always ... Your the best!!!!

[blu2xtreme]

Meals so far

Meal 1 - oats /whey/ pb
Meal 2 - chicken breast 4 oz / cottage cheese 1/2 c. / green beans 1 c.
Meal 3 - 2 scoops whey/ pb
Meal 4- ezekiel bread/pb/banana

will have one more meal after my Chest workout

[gman]

Good mixture of healthy stuff.

[blu2xtreme]

Good mixture of healthy stuff.

Thanks ...still need to plug it into fitday

[blu2xtreme]

Food totals - felt like I ate all day today - at least it was good stuff
meal 5 - 2 scoops muscle milk / pb/ 1 c. blueberries


Total
cals 1,700
fat 60.0
carbs 130.9
pro 164.8


Chest Workout - Added 10 lbs to db presses - flyes 10 lbs over on last sets - I have not been pushing myself - ready to push

Warm up - push ups x 3 sets ( yes Mike - boy kind )

high incline db chest press x 4 sets

medium incline db chest press x 4 sets

flat db chest press x 4 sets

incline flys x 4 sets

flat flys x 4 sets

db pullovers x 3 sets

Mike - keep it coming - I can handle it :yep:

[tony63]

Food totals - felt like I ate all day today - at least it was good stuff
meal 5 - 2 scoops muscle milk / pb/ 1 c. blueberries


Total
cals 1,700
fat 60.0
carbs 130.9
pro 164.8


Chest Workout - Added 10 lbs to db presses - flyes 10 lbs over on last sets - I have not been pushing myself - ready to push

Warm up - push ups x 3 sets ( yes Mike - boy kind )

high incline db chest press x 4 sets

medium incline db chest press x 4 sets

flat db chest press x 4 sets

incline flys x 4 sets

flat flys x 4 sets

db pullovers x 3 sets

Mike - keep it coming - I can handle it :yep:

Awesome chest work. I am sure you'll be feeling this one soon if you are not already....

[blu2xtreme]

Awesome chest work. I am sure you'll be feeling this one soon if you are not already....

Feeling a little already ...Back training tonight so the pullup work will stretch it all out - then I get new feelin it :p Love it


Morning Cardio - another 40 min cardio incline same deal - 5-10% incline @ 3.5
Tempted to start intervals again - but they tend to make my legs look like crap and want to save it for when and if I ever lean out:dunno:

[gman]

no intervals right now. work on strength and building muscle

glad you liked the chest workout...the back one should be even worse

[blu2xtreme]

no intervals right now. work on strength and building muscle

glad you liked the chest workout...the back one should be even worse

No intervals ..I know ...using what little self control I have

Feeling it more now - must be from sitting in the car driving 45 mins to work.
Will love the back training - looking forward to it:yep:

[gman]

if you are like me, your lats are already sore from bench pressing. It's weird that it happens, but I have read that some people use their lats on chest day.

[freebirdmac]

Good workouts and your macros were spot on! Great job! :yep:

[blu2xtreme]

if you are like me, your lats are already sore from bench pressing. It's weird that it happens, but I have read that some people use their lats on chest day.

I think your right on that.


Good workouts and your macros were spot on! Great job! :yep:
Thanks Pam ...feel great today:)

[gman]

you have 9 and a half weeks to do your own version of the challenge! So, stay the course and don't give up!

[freebirdmac]

you have 9 and a half weeks to do your own version of the challenge! So, stay the course and don't give up!

Which is to gain muscle!!!! Not lean out :)

[gman]

Which is to gain muscle!!!! Not lean out :)

Exactly!

[blu2xtreme]

you have 9 and a half weeks to do your own version of the challenge! So, stay the course and don't give up!

Will do:)


Which is to gain muscle!!!! Not lean out :)

Got it :yep:

Good Start
Meal 1 - eggs/green beans / brown rice

[Down4whatever]

Meal 1 - eggs/green beans / brown rice

:nonono::thumbsdown::puke:

[blu2xtreme]

:nonono::thumbsdown::puke:

it was one of my favorite combos so far:D

[gman]

sounds good to me...just thinking of eating brown rice makes me hungry

[freebirdmac]

He has some nerve complaining about your meals!

[Down4whatever]

He has some nerve complaining about your meals!

Me? If so, not complaining, just grossed out :) Green beans and I don't get along too well......in fact, just typing the word made me a little nauseous.

[freebirdmac]

Me? If so, not complaining, just grossed out :) Green beans and I don't get along too well......in fact, just typing the word made me a little nauseous.

Well if she had said lima beans I'd agree with you :hypno:

[gman]

lima beans are my second favorite, behind butter beans.

[Down4whatever]

I like lima beans in my mixed vegetables, but not so much just plain.

[blu2xtreme]

So much for my perfect eating today - work was totally crazy:hypno:

meal 2 - whey /pb

will eat a protein bar on the way home

[blu2xtreme]

meal 3- protein bar ( eaten on way home )

meal 4 - ezekiel bread / pb/banana / coffee ( I had a great workout last night after eating this - so I thought I would test it out again tonight )

[gman]

meal 3- protein bar ( eaten on way home )

meal 4 - ezekiel bread / pb/banana / coffee ( I had a great workout last night after eating this - so I thought I would test it out again tonight )

since you're bulking, throw some marshmallow fluff on there too.

[blu2xtreme]

since you're bulking, throw some marshmallow fluff on there too.

Never in a million years would I eat that :no:
Having the coffee now - did splurge on fat free cinnamon vanilla creamer ...yummy:drool:

[gman]

I would, I am in carb deprivation and am fantasizing about all kinds of bad things

[blu2xtreme]

I would, I am in carb deprivation and am fantasizing about all kinds of bad things

Even Blu isn't brave enough to ask for any details of those fantasies ...especially if they involve marshmallow fluff ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Final food for today- I hot exactly 1700 2 days in a row - very weird - yesterdays marcos looked better - but not bad considering the day I had
meal 5- 1 scoop myofusion / 1 scoop muscle milk / 1 T pb /1 c blueberries

Total cals
1,700
fat 70.6
carbs 145.8
pro 127.7


Back workout - was pretty sore yet from yesterdays chest workout -
but it didn't seem to hinder training

deadlifts x 4 sets

bentover bb rows x 4 sets

one arm rows X 4 sets

pullups assisted x 2 sets negs x 2 sets

closegrip chins assisted x 2 sets negs x 2 sets

[gman]

doing great, Blu! are you having a cardio only day, or should I get you the shoulder workout?

[blu2xtreme]

doing great, Blu! are you having a cardio only day, or should I get you the shoulder workout?

Cardio only day:)
So you can't kill me off today

Cardio 45 mins boring 5% incline @3.5

Body is sore today hit chest and back really hard the last two days ...hurt to put my arms over my head to put a shirt on:hypno:

[gman]

Being sore is a good and bad feeling.

[blu2xtreme]

Being sore is a good and bad feeling.

I love it ...but I am weird remember:dunno:

[blu2xtreme]

Very light work day today - will get to tan this afternoon :)

Since I didn't get to eat my lunch at work yesterday - I am eating it for breakfast today.

Meal 1 - chicken / green beans / cottage cheese

[blu2xtreme]

meal 2 - Jamba Juice whey drink ( after tanning )

meal 3 - protein bar ( while shopping )

meal 4 - garlic herb tuna pac / cottage cheese / ezekiel bread

one meal to go then I will total on Fitday

[gman]

I have no idea what Jamba Juice is, must be some kind of west coast thing

[blu2xtreme]

I have no idea what Jamba Juice is, must be some kind of west coast thing

Do you guys have tropical Smoothie ?

I get the 200 cal one made with splenda and add Whey
I inputted all nutritional info into fitday ...because I am a good girl :yep:

[gman]

Yes, we do have them, in fact my business partner owns 3...but they didn't have Jamba Juice as one of the choices the last time I went...I have been low carb for so long.

[blu2xtreme]

Yes, we do have them, in fact my business partner owns 3...but they didn't have Jamba Juice as one of the choices the last time I went...I have been low carb for so long.

Jamba Juice is a place similar to Tropical smoothie ...it just happens to be near my tanning place ...I like tropical smoothie better :)

[gman]

I was told there are a few tropical smoothies in Vegas. My partner was talking to a guy in the seminar about them.

[buckimscl]

Checking in babe!

[blu2xtreme]

Checking in babe!

About time my Bucki baby is back:hmn:

[buckimscl]

Mmmm, I'm back and ready for some Blu time.....:drool:

[blu2xtreme]

Mmmm, I'm back and ready for some Blu time.....:drool:

Nothing better then a little time with my Bucki ...
at least not until I get a lot of time with my Bucki in Columbus;)

[buckimscl]

Nothing better then a little time with my Bucki ...
at least not until I get a lot of time with my Bucki in Columbus;)
MMMmmmmm:drool:oh yeah!!!

[blu2xtreme]

MMMmmmmm:drool:oh yeah!!!

It will be a crazy weekend ...who knows what will happen:hypno:

As good as your looking - there's going to be a lot of girls :drool:over you including me ;)

My buddy and coach is looking pretty damn good too ...it would be wrong for me to :drool::drool: to much over him:p

[buckimscl]

It will be a crazy weekend ...who knows what will happen:hypno:

As good as your looking - there's going to be a lot of girls :drool:over you including me ;)

My buddy and coach is looking pretty damn good too ...it would be wrong for me to :drool::drool: to much over him:p
You know it will. Can't wait to see/meet all of you. Bucki & Blu rocking Columbus!!!

[blu2xtreme]

You know it will. Can't wait to see/meet all of you. Bucki & Blu rocking Columbus!!!

It will be great ...even if you will be sober:p

Until then we all are hitting the diets and training hard :yep:

Meal 5 - 1 oz almonds / whey shake w/ pb and blueberries


Total cals
1,714
fat 63.4
carbs 128.9
pro 159.2

[buckimscl]

It will be great ...even if you will be sober:p

Until then we all are hitting the diets and training hard :yep:

Meal 5 - 1 oz almonds / whey shake w/ pb and blueberries


Total cals
1,714
fat 63.4
carbs 128.9
pro 159.2

Hey like I said last week the drunker you are the hotter and more interesting I become ;)

[blu2xtreme]

Hey like I said last week the drunker you are the hotter and more interesting I become ;)

You will always be hot ;)
Things might just get more interesting:p

[buckimscl]

You will always be hot ;)
Things might just get more interesting:p
We can only hope so:drool:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I may need to show up to the Arnold just to be room monitor AND designated driver.



Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

I may need to show up to the Arnold just to be room monitor AND designated driver.



Baldie

You know we would all love to have you there Baldie...
Mike says I have to meet you that you are an amazing man:yep:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

PAULA Mike is too kind. Amazing I'm not....full of stories like a good humored old grandpa....that I am.

Enjoy your MOON tonight.

Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

PAULA Mike is too kind. Amazing I'm not....full of stories like a good humored old grandpa....that I am.

Enjoy your MOON tonight.

Baldie

Love stories :yep:

A night made for Blu for sure;)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x305/Shiroshine/bluemoon.jpg

[kimm4]

Happy New Year Blu! Enjoy it! :)

[blu2xtreme]

Happy New Year Blu! Enjoy it! :)

Thanks Kimm ...enjoy your New Year too:)

This New Year will be full of new challenges and a new life ...
exciting and scary at the same time.

[buckimscl]

Checking in babe.

[blu2xtreme]

Checking in babe.

Thanks Bucki ...feel better just knowing your around:)

[buckimscl]

I'm always close haha:)

[blu2xtreme]

Shoulders/ arms circuit - yesterdays workout got messed up because of personal crap - hate when personal drama gets in the way of training.
Luckily Mike is a great friend and put together 2 days into a circuit so I could catch up

Circuit x 3

Seated db presses
front raises, dbs, at same time, palms down
hammer grip laterals
db upright rows
face pulls
bench dips
palms up pushdowns
rope pushdowns
ez bar curls
hammer curls
incline db curls both hands at once

[buckimscl]

How's Blu on a Friday night? Good New Years ?

[blu2xtreme]

How's Blu on a Friday night? Good New Years ?

Just got home from the movies I saw " It's Complicated "
that is also the story of my life right now:dunno:

The movie was great ...lots of funny moments ...my life not so much
but hey it's a New Year and Columbus is around the corner so it has to get better:)

[buckimscl]

Just got home from the movies I saw " It's Complicated "
that is also the story of my life right now:dunno:

The movie was great ...lots of funny moments ...my life not so much
but hey it's a New Year and Columbus is around the corner so it has to get better:)
Sounds like a good movie. It is a new year and Columbus is closer than you think. 9 weeks away!!

[blu2xtreme]

Sounds like a good movie. It is a new year and Columbus is closer than you think. 9 weeks away!!

Counting the days ...hope it goes by fast
I need a vacation :)

[buckimscl]

Counting the days ...hope it goes by fast
I need a vacation :)
That makes two of us.....wanna run away together????;)

[blu2xtreme]

That makes two of us.....wanna run away together????;)

Name the place and time ...I am there;)

[buckimscl]

Name the place and time ...I am there;)
I say we head to Mexico for Cinco de Mayo and never come back. If our Rx friends want to visit they are always welcome at Casa de Blu&Bucki;)

[blu2xtreme]

I say we head to Mexico for Cinco de Mayo and never come back. If our Rx friends want to visit they are always welcome at Casa de Blu&Bucki;)

Sounds like a plan I could live with ...
Have a great night , time for me to go to dreamland
The Gaba I started along with the nyquil gives me some wicked dreams:hypno:

[buckimscl]

Sounds like a plan I could live with ...
Have a great night , time for me to go to dreamland
The Gaba I started along with the nyquil gives me some wicked dreams:hypno:
Good night Blu:hmn:

[gman]

Sounds like a plan I could live with ...
Have a great night , time for me to go to dreamland
The Gaba I started along with the nyquil gives me some wicked dreams:hypno:

What kind of wicked dreams? Anything you can share on the forum?:hypno:

[blu2xtreme]

What kind of wicked dreams? Anything you can share on the forum?:hypno:

If I told you Mike you would never be the same;)


Finally gave in and went to a Doc about my cough.
It is bronchitis which I thought - antibiotics , codeine cough meds and few days rest.
Will take today as a rest day and see how I am tomorrow.

[blu2xtreme]

Being sick and not training totally sucks:mad:

Can't imagine that people actually like sitting around and doing nothing:dunno:

[gman]

Being sick and not training totally sucks:mad:

Can't imagine that people actually like sitting around and doing nothing:dunno:

I used to be those people, can't believe I ever liked not exercising.

Now I feel like shit if I don't go to they gym

[blu2xtreme]

I used to be those people, can't believe I ever liked not exercising.

Now I feel like shit if I don't go to they gym

I was one of those people once too ...I like to forget about it

My friend brought some old pics of me to see yesterday when we went to the movies - damn I know that was not me

She just wanted me to remember how far I have come and to never give up - especially right now when I am going through hard times.

[gman]

You should be so proud of how far you have come, it is so amazing your before and after pics.

[blu2xtreme]

Thank You Mike
I needed that today :)

[blu2xtreme]

After taking a rest day to get over this crap, I feel slightly better.
I can not stay down another day - I will go crazy.

Plan for today -

tan - I am fading away ( yes I have become that vain )

food shop - almost out of the good stuff - eggs /tuna / pb /chicken

eat - I need nutition badly

train legs - will do this in the afternoon after getting a couple good meals in

[Baldiewonkanobi]

The endorphins and adrenalin secreted during your training today will open your lungs further and you will feel a load better. Rest or nap when you get home. HYDRATE!!!

In GABBAland there is a place where we can all all meet up. Happens around 2am in deep REM sleep. You will know it when you see/dream it...sorta like Machu Piccu. We can have a glass of Pituitin (HGH) together and then partake in things we can't tell Mike about. You can fast track the experience by also taking Arginine/Ornathine and Glutamine Peptides at bed time. See ya ;).

Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

The endorphins and adrenalin secreted during your training today will open your lungs further and you will feel a load better. Rest or nap when you get home. HYDRATE!!!

In GABBAland there is a place where we can all all meet up. Happens around 2am in deep REM sleep. You will know it when you see/dream it...sorta like Machu Piccu. We can have a glass of Pituitin (HGH) together and then partake in things we can't tell Mike about. You can fast track the experience by also taking Arginine/Ornathine and Glutamine Peptides at bed time. See ya ;).

Baldie

Thanks , I am loving Gabbaland ... ordered the glutamine peptides
adding a little at a time - just about on my own - I can smell the gym already:p
Mike is a nosy coach;)