Failure is NOT an option Take II

[musclegoddess65]

competing in St Charles IL Sept 5, 2009!

[musclegoddess65]

today's training did not happen at its usual 4am.. means hitting the meat market tonight... UGH..

got a massage last night, thought it would help me sleep... nope just the opposite...

chest/Back and cardio tonight.

[GirlyMuscle]

Hi! :)

Just checking in...

What are you training today? Sledge needs to work up my new "bulking" plan so I'm waiting on him. Until then I'm training with Sissy again...chest and tris today....

[musclegoddess65]

most likely chest and back... you be around later tonight might need a cardio texting buddy to get me thru cardio :)

Legs on Thursday!

[musclegoddess65]

This will be my 3rd time getting on a novice BB stage.. just local stuff but 3rd times a charm right?

Working with PJ and its still early in the game but he has been great.. came highly recommended!

Next 31 ish weeks should be interesting... lots of upcoming stuff in life... trips to Florida to cheer on a friend, trips back to Florida to house hunt.. move TO florida 2 wks after competition... got a call from college last night.. IF I bust ass in next 8 months, I could have my bachelors before I move... (didn't even embark on college till my 30's late bloomer) working full time, taking on a part time job...

dunno, maybe I'm crazier than I thought...

[musclegoddess65]

Hi! :)

Just checking in...

What are you training today? Sledge needs to work up my new "bulking" plan so I'm waiting on him. Until then I'm training with Sissy again...chest and tris today....


what you two to damn busy to do that while he was there... hehehehe!

[musclegoddess65]

What turned into an I DON'T WANNA DO IT workout.. became a kick ass workout.. well for me anyhow.. even made some new friends... maybe going during meat market hours isn't such a bad thing...

Incline BB Bench
1/10 @ 65
1/10 @ 75
1/10 @ 85
1/8 @ 85

DB One Arm Row
1/10 @ 45
2/10 @ 50
1/10 @ 55 <----- PR!! last two were tough but I got em'

DB Flat Fly
1/10 @ 25
2/10 @ 30 <----- PR!!

Low Cable Row
1/10 @ 100
1/10 @ 120
1/10 @ 125 <---- PR!! and made new friends between sets as they asked to work in

BB Bench
1/10 @ 95
1/6 @ 105
1/7 @ 95 mmmm needed help getting last one off my chest getting tired I suppose??

Lat Pull Down
2/10 @ 90, 100 Wide
2/10 @ 100, 105 Narrow underhanded grip

DB Decline Press
1/10 @ 25
1/10 @ 30
1/12 @ 30 every rep SLOW and squeeze at top

St Arm Pull Down
2/10 @ 40
1/9 @ 40

Asst Pull Up
Wide grip 1/10 pin at 75
Middle Grip 1/10 pin at 75
Inside Grip 1/5 pin at 55

30 minutes cardio

[GirlyMuscle]

what you two to damn busy to do that while he was there... hehehehe!We, um...had other things to, um.....do.

[IslandGirl]

Lots of PR's! Great job!

Will you be posting progress pics?

[~gymdiva~]

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[**blondie**]

Hey Girl!!!

[musclegoddess65]

Lots of PR's! Great job!

Will you be posting progress pics?

there are a few in my album.. getting big girl internet today (using blackberry as modem now and uploads are forever)

I am just not ready to post pics in posing suit yet... specially when I am 20 lbs above when that suit fit me... :)

If I can find a willing person I will video some workouts and post to YouTube.

Thank you.. I was kinda shocked at the PR's specially when it truly started out as an I don't feel like being here day...

[musclegoddess65]

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Hola cutie!!! so far so good for a trip to Arnold on Saturday... where ya finding the cute smilie??

[musclegoddess65]

Hey Girl!!!

Hello Ms. Blondie....

[musclegoddess65]

I really hate leg day... which is not such a good thing since its where I need the MOST work...

Squats
1/10 @ 95
2/10 @ 115
1/8 @ 125

Leg Press
3/8 @ 270

Step Ups (knee at complete 90 degrees)
4/10 w/ 20lb in each hand took these slow to make sure I was NOT pushing off on back leg

Lying Leg Curl
2/12 @ 70
1/12 @ 80

Leg Extensions
1/10 @ 90 Neutral feet
1/10 @ 90 Toes In
1/10 @ 90 Toes out heels touching
1/10 @ 110 Neutral feet all negatives slow

SLDL
1/10 @ 115
1/10 @ 125
1/8 @ 125
No straps this time but did put on lifting gloves to avoid hands slipping

Butt Blaster
1/10 @ 110
1/10 @130

Cardio tonight, got up a little late... and then some isometric leg and booty stuff too..

Appt at college after work... can she FINALLY finish her bachelors??? Doubt it cause they ain't giving me any free money damn it...

[**blondie**]

Hey Hey Hey!

Killer Leg Workout... Good Luck walking after that!!!!

[musclegoddess65]

thanks Blondie... but I know if I want legs like Sharons... I gotta work it a LOT harder :)

[**blondie**]

thanks Blondie... but I know if I want legs like Sharons... I gotta work it a LOT harder :)

AHH .... i 2 am extremely envious of Sharons legs... :rolleyes:

[robert da strongman]

good stuff chick...

[musclegoddess65]

good stuff chick...

thank you sir... still hoping to be able to press what I did when I was in Florida... must have been a fluke or my gym ego coming out...

[robert da strongman]

yeah it was the spotter

[Valkyrie]

I'm in! Nice PR's! Leg work looks good. :)

[musclegoddess65]

yeah it was the spotter

I am SURE that was a big help... couldn't loose face now could I??

[musclegoddess65]

I'm in! Nice PR's! Leg work looks good. :)

Hi sweetie!!! glad to see ya!!!!

[robert da strongman]

I am SURE that was a big help... couldn't loose face now could I??

no but you could have dropped it

[musclegoddess65]

no but you could have dropped it

dropped it as in drop the weight down?

or dropped it as in lost the weight with my knees in my chest???

either one was not going to happen :)

bad enough I had to get help to get the damn bar of my chest last night. Hate when that happens

[robert da strongman]

dropped it as in drop the weight down?

or dropped it as in lost the weight with my knees in my chest???

either one was not going to happen :)

bad enough I had to get help to get the damn bar of my chest last night. Hate when that happens

yeah dropped...

well you need a better spotter

[~gymdiva~]

Hola cutie!!! so far so good for a trip to Arnold on Saturday... where ya finding the cute smilie??

click on it and it'll take you right to it! :)

[Kelly Baker]

Great training! You're going to have a lot going on come competition time! Congrats on being able to finish that Bachelor's as well!

[musclegoddess65]

Great training! You're going to have a lot going on come competition time! Congrats on being able to finish that Bachelor's as well!

well we will see on how much free money college is giving... not willing to go much further in debt...

[SallyAnne]

Hello! Subscribing. :)

[Kelly Baker]

well we will see on how much free money college is giving... not willing to go much further in debt...

yeah...reasons why I haven't A. taken the LSAT and B. applied to law school

Already have 2 useless degrees...wish I had had that money back.

[musclegoddess65]

Hello! Subscribing. :)

Well now I am REALLY honored!!!

[SallyAnne]

You shouldn't feel that way about me. I'm doing the same stuff you're doing. :)

[Angela123]

hey girl...how is life with PJ? im so excited for ya. you are goign to do wonderful. damn...that show is early this year. ill be there for sure!

[musclegoddess65]

hey girl...how is life with PJ? im so excited for ya. you are goign to do wonderful. damn...that show is early this year. ill be there for sure!

so far so good! looking forward to the coming weeks and I can't thank you enough for all your answers.

Yes it is way early but works out perfectly for me... 2 wks later my ass is packing for Florida!

Would be honored to have you there...

can somebody stock up on Cadbury Creme Eggs :D

the very first time I competed was a Nov show... all i wanted after was Cadbury Creme Eggs... well they only make them at Easter time... guy I was dating at the time, even called the company... no luck...

you going to the Arnold???

[Curt James]

competing in St Charles IL Sept 5, 2009!

Wishing you the best at your competition!

[musclegoddess65]

Wishing you the best at your competition!

they say luck favors the prepared!! So just gotta make sure I'm prepared...

thanks Curt!

[GirlyMuscle]

Buying up Cadbury creme eggs today for ya. Now...where will I hide them so I don't eat them when I diet??? Maybe BFF Jill's freezer....

Do you like the original creme ones or the caramel ones? I like the original. BFF Jill likes caramel.

[Valkyrie]

OMGosh! Noooooo! I was so good. I walked by a display of those darn eggs yesterday and didn't even stop for one. But now...yikes!

No caramel eggs...no caramel eggs...no caramel eggs...<---mantra, repeat until craving passes...Heheee

[musclegoddess65]

Buying up Cadbury creme eggs today for ya. Now...where will I hide them so I don't eat them when I diet??? Maybe BFF Jill's freezer....

Do you like the original creme ones or the caramel ones? I like the original. BFF Jill likes caramel.

Cadbury eggs.. the original and the orange ones...

Hersheys Kisses - Hugs and Carmel.... :)

I am SO miserable today.... thank GOD I am far nuff into keto that all cravings are gone, else the Friday barage of treats in the breakroom would be murder... besides the issue you know I constantly suffer with... today good ole mother nature decides she wants to show her ugly head with a vengence... almost 2 wks early...

[musclegoddess65]

Buying up Cadbury creme eggs today for ya. Now...where will I hide them so I don't eat them when I diet??? Maybe BFF Jill's freezer....

Do you like the original creme ones or the caramel ones? I like the original. BFF Jill likes caramel.

and thank you!! what more can a friend ask for?? but a friend who will stock up on her favorites for after competition... I miss you!! I can't wait for April I'm ready to ham it up with ya...

[musclegoddess65]

OMGosh! Noooooo! I was so good. I walked by a display of those darn eggs yesterday and didn't even stop for one. But now...yikes!

No caramel eggs...no caramel eggs...no caramel eggs...<---mantra, repeat until craving passes...Heheee


Good job! keep repeating...

[robert da strongman]

i can stock up on them. no guarantees they will last

[musclegoddess65]

i can stock up on them. no guarantees they will last


well then my dear... what's the point?

[robert da strongman]

you can hope i behave when i get them

[musclegoddess65]

you can hope i behave when i get them

NOPE don't even tempt yourself with them... K...least not till after weigh in's in April!

And then that would mean you have to come to St Charles IL in Sept... :D to personally deliver my eggs...

[robert da strongman]

NOPE don't even tempt yourself with them... K...least not till after weigh in's in April!

And then that would mean you have to come to St Charles IL in Sept... :D to personally deliver my eggs...

yup and yup

[musclegoddess65]

yup and yup

Sweet I could probably use a strongman to help move around boxes as I prepare for move to Florida...

Just a girl I can't lift the heavy stuff... ;)

[robert da strongman]

haha....i work for food

[musclegoddess65]

haha....i work for food

DEAL! you name it, I'll cook it...

[robert da strongman]

woohoo!

[Kelly Baker]

Sweet I could probably use a strongman to help move around boxes as I prepare for move to Florida...

Just a girl I can't lift the heavy stuff... ;)


I'll take "MuscleGoddess is a liar for $1000, Alex".... ;)

[musclegoddess65]

I'll take "MuscleGoddess is a liar for $1000, Alex".... ;)

hey hey looking for manual labor here... and if all its gonna cost me is dinner... :D

mapquested Lakewood or was it lakeland?? anyhow.. bout same distance as Arnold just NOrth instead of center OH...

was considering going to Ottawa IL that weekend to watch a BB Show but I don't know anyone competing, so I'd much rather come to OH and watch you compete... as long as p/t job doesn't need me that weekend.. I am 95% sure I will be there...

[Kelly Baker]

hey hey looking for manual labor here... and if all its gonna cost me is dinner... :D

mapquested Lakewood or was it lakeland?? anyhow.. bout same distance as Arnold just NOrth instead of center OH...

was considering going to Ottawa IL that weekend to watch a BB Show but I don't know anyone competing, so I'd much rather come to OH and watch you compete... as long as p/t job doesn't need me that weekend.. I am 95% sure I will be there...

LOL! I hear you! We did the same thing for my hubby's buddy when we moved.

It's Lakewood which is a suberb of Cleveland. It'd be awesome if you were there, but if duty calls, duty calls...or if the weather sucks which it could. It is Ohio after all. LOL We've got to catch up at the Arnold! I'm there on Saturday.

[**blondie**]

Cadburry Eggs...
What about the Reese Cups Eggs... Those are my favorite!!!!!

[musclegoddess65]

Cadburry Eggs...
What about the Reese Cups Eggs... Those are my favorite!!!!!


ok I know, totally know, this is abnormal... but i HATE peanut butter! there I said it, its out there... :eek:

when PJ first sent me the meal plan and PB was to be added to the shake.. I emailed him back that I don't like peanut butter... he said he thinks I might be the first female client he has had that didn't like peanut butter "most cheat with it" were his comments...

[musclegoddess65]

LOL! I hear you! We did the same thing for my hubby's buddy when we moved.

It's Lakewood which is a suberb of Cleveland. It'd be awesome if you were there, but if duty calls, duty calls...or if the weather sucks which it could. It is Ohio after all. LOL We've got to catch up at the Arnold! I'm there on Saturday.

Ok gonna PM ya my cell number...

[musclegoddess65]

UGH feeling fat and bloated today... looks like I'm about 5 months pregnant - this period crap twice month, every two weeks is getting to be OLD! time to get my BF low enough that it stops... or bring on menopause...

sorry guys it is the women's thread right..

Bi's and Tri's - was not into it at all

DB curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 30 drop to 25 for 4 more
1/7 @ 30 drop to 25 for 5 more
1/12 @ 20

VBar Tri Pushdown
3/10 @ 50

OH Tri Rope Ext
2/10 @ 50
1/9 @ 50

Bi Curls w/Rope
3/10 @30

FM Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30
1/10 @ 35 Supersetted with

FM Bi Curls
2/10 @ 35
1/10 @ 40

Hammer Curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 25 Supersetted with

OH Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30

30 min of stairs... didn't realize my legs were feeling yesterdays workout until I got on the stairmaster, started feeling them then.. but still worked on skipping step and doing rear leg raises....

And while it does not come across in pics yet... I CAN see some definition in my legs when I am doing posing.. oh its faint believe me, but its there...

[musclegoddess65]

reality is this will be my last real winter but today was just one of those days I actually enjoyed the snow... my brother lives in the sticks of Wheatfield Indiana, and since I had not seen them since Thanksgiving, it was time to pay a visit...

NO lifting today, well least not till later, the nearest gym is about 30 minutes away, so I made sure I packed my running shoes and with newly fallen snow, and still gently falling, I headed out about 6am this morning for a 4.25mile run/walk.

Gawd it was so peaceful, just the sound of my breathing, my iPod in one ear, and hearing the snow crunch under my feet, no cars, no people, no traffic... one of those outtings where you can solve the worlds problems... least in your head :)

Add to that wonderful experience is the fact I have stuck to plan while here. My brothers is the one place that spells freedom for me, and being an emotional binge eater, sometimes my brothers place is a danger situation. there is always candy, cookies, etc around here - but my blinders are on, I have things to focus on, so for once while here I was not the least bit distracted....and I came prepared... only staying the one night but I had a cooler full of food with me just in case...

and while I don't get into all the bullshit hype of Valentine's Day... what I do miss is having someone to share today with... specially when I see the love between my brother and sister in law - happy for them, sad for me...

but it is what it is... I will visit my love later this afternoon, when I hit the gym and put the iron in my hands....

[Curt James]

luck favors the prepared!!

Excellent words worth remembering. Malcolm X has a similar quote. I'll look for that.

...

Found it: "The future belongs to those who prepare for it."

[robert da strongman]

UGH feeling fat and bloated today... looks like I'm about 5 months pregnant - this period crap twice month, every two weeks is getting to be OLD! time to get my BF low enough that it stops... or bring on menopause...

sorry guys it is the women's thread right..

Bi's and Tri's - was not into it at all

DB curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 30 drop to 25 for 4 more
1/7 @ 30 drop to 25 for 5 more
1/12 @ 20

VBar Tri Pushdown
3/10 @ 50

OH Tri Rope Ext
2/10 @ 50
1/9 @ 50

Bi Curls w/Rope
3/10 @30

FM Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30
1/10 @ 35 Supersetted with

FM Bi Curls
2/10 @ 35
1/10 @ 40

Hammer Curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 25 Supersetted with

OH Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30

30 min of stairs... didn't realize my legs were feeling yesterdays workout until I got on the stairmaster, started feeling them then.. but still worked on skipping step and doing rear leg raises....

And while it does not come across in pics yet... I CAN see some definition in my legs when I am doing posing.. oh its faint believe me, but its there...


good training!!!



reality is this will be my last real winter but today was just one of those days I actually enjoyed the snow... my brother lives in the sticks of Wheatfield Indiana, and since I had not seen them since Thanksgiving, it was time to pay a visit...

NO lifting today, well least not till later, the nearest gym is about 30 minutes away, so I made sure I packed my running shoes and with newly fallen snow, and still gently falling, I headed out about 6am this morning for a 4.25mile run/walk.

Gawd it was so peaceful, just the sound of my breathing, my iPod in one ear, and hearing the snow crunch under my feet, no cars, no people, no traffic... one of those outtings where you can solve the worlds problems... least in your head :)

Add to that wonderful experience is the fact I have stuck to plan while here. My brothers is the one place that spells freedom for me, and being an emotional binge eater, sometimes my brothers place is a danger situation. there is always candy, cookies, etc around here - but my blinders are on, I have things to focus on, so for once while here I was not the least bit distracted....and I came prepared... only staying the one night but I had a cooler full of food with me just in case...

and while I don't get into all the bullshit hype of Valentine's Day... what I do miss is having someone to share today with... specially when I see the love between my brother and sister in law - happy for them, sad for me...

but it is what it is... I will visit my love later this afternoon, when I hit the gym and put the iron in my hands....


sounds rather peacful. those damn cornfields suck though...

i think the closest gym is in monticello.

well you can have a funday next year...promise!

[musclegoddess65]

Excellent words worth remembering. Malcolm X has a similar quote. I'll look for that.

...

Found it: "The future belongs to those who prepare for it."

I like that one too and saw it in your journal... its been added to my list of great quotes worth keeping... thank you!

[musclegoddess65]

Aww thanks Rob... I think I described a nice V Day in another post ;)

I am not a runner, really don't care for it to be honest but on days like today, when getting in cardio would be a hassle otherwise, it was perfect... just me, the snow, the quite and my thoughts....

[robert da strongman]

i did read that...

[musclegoddess65]

i did read that...

:D nuff said!

[robert da strongman]

when we doin it?

[musclegoddess65]

when we doin it?

Not soon enough ;)






but April should be fun... :D

[robert da strongman]

woohoo
perv

[**blondie**]

ok I know, totally know, this is abnormal... but i HATE peanut butter! there I said it, its out there... :eek:

when PJ first sent me the meal plan and PB was to be added to the shake.. I emailed him back that I don't like peanut butter... he said he thinks I might be the first female client he has had that didn't like peanut butter "most cheat with it" were his comments...


Gasp!!!!!!!! :eek:

[Sledge]

Buying up Cadbury creme eggs today for ya. Now...where will I hide them so I don't eat them when I diet??? Maybe BFF Jill's freezer....

Do you like the original creme ones or the caramel ones? I like the original. BFF Jill likes caramel.


Oh my, you know what I like to do with them. I can sugest a place to hide them but I want to watch them being eaten.

[Sledge]

ok I know, totally know, this is abnormal... but i HATE peanut butter! there I said it, its out there... :eek:

when PJ first sent me the meal plan and PB was to be added to the shake.. I emailed him back that I don't like peanut butter... he said he thinks I might be the first female client he has had that didn't like peanut butter "most cheat with it" were his comments...


Ya know what, i don't like peanut butter either. Unless I'm doing the keto thing, then I crave it.

[Sledge]

UGH feeling fat and bloated today... looks like I'm about 5 months pregnant - this period crap twice month, every two weeks is getting to be OLD! time to get my BF low enough that it stops... or bring on menopause...

sorry guys it is the women's thread right..

Bi's and Tri's - was not into it at all

DB curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 30 drop to 25 for 4 more
1/7 @ 30 drop to 25 for 5 more
1/12 @ 20

VBar Tri Pushdown
3/10 @ 50

OH Tri Rope Ext
2/10 @ 50
1/9 @ 50

Bi Curls w/Rope
3/10 @30

FM Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30
1/10 @ 35 Supersetted with

FM Bi Curls
2/10 @ 35
1/10 @ 40

Hammer Curls
1/10 @ 25
1/8 @ 25 Supersetted with

OH Tri Ext
2/10 @ 30

30 min of stairs... didn't realize my legs were feeling yesterdays workout until I got on the stairmaster, started feeling them then.. but still worked on skipping step and doing rear leg raises....

And while it does not come across in pics yet... I CAN see some definition in my legs when I am doing posing.. oh its faint believe me, but its there...


Prety good workout considering you feel like crap.

[musclegoddess65]

Gasp!!!!!!!! :eek:

Blondie I do believe that was the look on PJ's face when I emailed him back about using mac nut oil in my shake instead of PButter...

[musclegoddess65]

Oh my, you know what I like to do with them. I can sugest a place to hide them but I want to watch them being eaten.


HHMM now THAT would be interesting... freeze them then put them in the hidden places of which you speak....

Now be good this isn't the over 18 thread :)

[musclegoddess65]

for some odd reason Sledge, when I have had little sleep, or don't feel like hitting the gym, or feel like crap... those always seem to be when I have the best workouts and/or PR's???

go figure.

[robert da strongman]

HHMM now THAT would be interesting... freeze them then put them in the hidden places of which you speak....

Now be good this isn't the over 18 thread :)

its already there....dear god no wonder the bed broke

[Kelly Baker]

Sounds like a nice run! Valentine's Day isn't all that...the hubby and I pay no attention to it.

[**blondie**]

Sounds like a nice run! Valentine's Day isn't all that...the hubby and I pay no attention to it.


Don't feel bad me & my boyfriend didn't exchange gifts either. Mostly because he just competed & is broke & I'm getting ready to compete & go to the arnold so we are saving what we can... but we have each other so I'm cool w/ that.

[Tiki]

but it is what it is... I will visit my love later this afternoon, when I hit the gym and put the iron in my hands....


^^^^ Niiiiccce! :D

Btw, earlier in the thread you mentioned that you hit the Gym at 4am. :eek: I'm having such a hard time visualizing that because, I frequently go to bed at that time. What time do you actually go to sleep? 7-8 o'clock? *just curious i guess*


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[musclegoddess65]

^^^^ Niiiiccce! :D

Btw, earlier in the thread you mentioned that you hit the Gym at 4am. :eek: I'm having such a hard time visualizing that because, I frequently go to bed at that time. What time do you actually go to sleep? 7-8 o'clock? *just curious i guess*


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I shoot for 9pm, but it usually ends up being 10 or 11pm.... and the odd thing is 95% of the time, I am waking up before the alarm goes off.

I guess 4/4:30 am is early for some... I just want to be sure I give the best part of my day to me... and I HATE how crowded the gym is at night...

[Tiki]

I know what you mean! You're lucky that you can hit the Gym any time you want. Due to the slow economy, my gym recently cut back on the hours that it stays open - it used to be 24hrs a day, now it closes at 11pm and doesn't open until 6am (or around that time). I really do miss my late night workouts at the gym.

Well, it's a quarter after 3am here and, I better get my booty to bed. *sweet dreams* http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-animal-cat-smiley-6104.gif

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[**blondie**]

I know what you mean! You're lucky that you can hit the Gym any time you want. Due to the slow economy, my gym recently cut back on the hours that it stays open - it used to be 24hrs a day, now it closes at 11pm and doesn't open until 6am (or around that time). I really do miss my late night workouts at the gym.

Well, it's a quarter after 3am here and, I better get my booty to bed. *sweet dreams* http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-animal-cat-smiley-6104.gif

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Completely off the subject but where & how did you get that little hello kitty at? How do I do that?

[GirlyMuscle]

http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-animal-cat-smiley-6104.gif
The hello kitty...right click then go to properties. It'll show you the web address.

http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-animal-cat-smiley-6104.gif

[musclegoddess65]

pig smillies I am in hog heaven!!!!!!http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-not-tagged-smiley-4695.gif

[Kelly Baker]

Hey Lady! Good Morning!

[Valkyrie]

Nice work out and very nice run/walk. I love to powerwalk when it's snowing here on the mountain.

[musclegoddess65]

Ok I have to admit... yesterdays workout completely, and that should be capitalized, SUCKED. normal Sunday thing, drove to Libertyville to workout with Jen and she wanted to hit legs... guess in retrospect I should have just blew it off, but I was glad I at least did something...

Issues, issues, issues... usual chick stuff that NONE Of us talk about.... #1 period from hell has desended upon me, and like clock work of late, its happening about, oh, every two weeks? Ok if it means menopause is coming then bring it on.... I'm ready to be D O N E!!! not having babies lets get it over with.... Secondly.... all this protein is reeking havoc on my system and metamucil is NOT helping....it may take me to the end of my life but damn it I will find a DR that does not think not going to the potty for 5+ days is a normal woman thing.... MY ASS its normal (no pun intended) not when your weight shoots up 5 or so lbs in about that many days and you look like you are 5 months pregnant...

anyhow working legs yesterday I just could not push myself I was down and out miserable... but today, while things still don't seem to be 'moving' I was feeling SO much better and, well, legs were not sore, at all, so I did legs again today... ya ya I know not the smartest idea but...

Squats
1/10 @ 95
1/10 @ 115
1/10 @ 125
1/8 @ 135

SLDL
1/10 @ 115
1/10 @ 125
2/10 @ 135 (grip seems to be improving no gloves, no straps)

Leg Ext
3/10 @ 90 feet neutral for 1 set, toes in for 1 set and toes out for 1 set
1/10 @ 120 neutral feet

Lying Leg Curls
2/10 @ 70
1/10 @ 80

Step Ups w/25lbs in each hand
4 sets of 10 on each leg

Then just some misc. stuff
3 sets 15 leg raise/kickback
3 sets 15 hip thrusts (feet on ball)
3 sets 15 mule kicks on knees


later today after I get some work done, like the laundry that is piling up, I will get outside for a run on the path....

[Kelly Baker]

Sorry you're feeling so awful! I'm not sure that 2x a month period thing is menopause though. Sounds like may be a possibility there if it isn't menopause. (here's hoping it is) Way to push through your leg workout though!

I truly hate to introduce this idea to you, but...how many GI issues do you have? I don't wish this on anyone, but it is awfully common. See if anything you're experiencing matches any of this information and be insistent with your doctor if it does. The second link will indicate the blood test necessary if you find this is a possibility.

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm

http://www.celiaccentral.org/

Again, I don't wish Celiac on anyone but 1 in every 133 people has it and 90% walk around undiagnosed their entire lives. PM me if you have questions about my experiences with it. Hope you feel better! :(

[robert da strongman]

hang in there and get checked out.

[Tiki]

5 DAYS?!! *holy crap* :D j/k
Ok-ok seriously, if I go over 2-3 days without going pottie I'll take two squares of Ex-Lax and, it often works within 12 hours or so.


.

[musclegoddess65]

5 DAYS?!! *holy crap* :D j/k
Ok-ok seriously, if I go over 2-3 days without going pottie I'll take two squares of Ex-Lax and, it often works within 12 hours or so.


.

sadly, that does not work for me :(

[musclegoddess65]

hang in there and get checked out.

I'm hanging in there and will speak with a DR tomorrow...

[robert da strongman]

good...

[Sledge]

I'm hanging in there and will speak with a DR tomorrow...

or maybe a plumber...Just kidding, hope the doc gets you sorted out.

[Kelly Baker]

Hi girl! Hope it went well with the DR today!

[robert da strongman]

we could get rotorooter....


hope you are doing ok!

[musclegoddess65]

Thanks all... I will be fine.. a bit cranky and miserable but fine...

Rob's location cracks me up! considering my situation :)

[musclegoddess65]

UGH... slept in today... in case your reading PJ I did really!! but means hitting the meat market tonight, which I hate, but...

can ya tell I am bored at work??? but still able to get on here so all is good... will post workout later... along with some of my recipes I found...

[robert da strongman]

bored at work?

insanity rules here

[musclegoddess65]

I'd take insane right now, would make 4pm come faster!!!


tomorrow and Thursday will be hell Crystal report training all day...

[Gerb]

What's up MG? ... I am very behind with everyones journals so I'll do alittle reading before I ask any stupid questions. Hope all is well thou.

[musclegoddess65]

i'm behind in posting for that matter Steve... but all is... well... ok, gotta catch up later tonight...

[musclegoddess65]

Chest - Tuesday night at the meat market...

BB Bench SS w/DB Inc Fly
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 25
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @25
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 25

Inc DB Press SS w/Flat DB Fly
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/7 @ 30
1/11 @ 35 SS 1/10 @ 25
1/10 @ 35 SS 1/10 @ 25

Cable Cross
2/15 @ 20
1/20 @ 15

25 min on bike
25 min on elliptical

gotta keep in mind when supersetting I can't go as heavy since there is no rest in between...

Wednesday - Back

BB Rows w/overhand grip
1/12 @ 55
2/12 @ 75

Lat Pulldown SS w/St.Arm Pulldown
1/10 @ 85 SS 1/10 @ 40 for all 4 sets

Seated Cable Row
1/12 @ 100 drop to 50 to failure @ 20 reps
1/10 @ 120 drop to 60 to failure @ 20 reps
1/11 @ 120 drop to 60 to failure @ 18 reps
1/12 @ 120 drop to 60 to failure @ 16 reps

45 min treadmill

[robert da strongman]

very nice work.

[musclegoddess65]

very nice work.

thanks a bit of a blitz program for the next 4 wks from PJ...

last set of pics he got, after his wonderful comment I could have hugged him... "your strong points are def. your back and quads" ME?? "quads" you've got to be kidding..."no there is muscle under there we just gotta get the fat off... just never a body part EYE considered a strong point.... :D

[buckimscl]

Making my rounds MG!! Looking good and hoping everything is alright.

[robert da strongman]

thanks a bit of a blitz program for the next 4 wks from PJ...

last set of pics he got, after his wonderful comment I could have hugged him... "your strong points are def. your back and quads" ME?? "quads" you've got to be kidding..."no there is muscle under there we just gotta get the fat off... just never a body part EYE considered a strong point.... :D

yes i could agree with PJ...
those legs are under there.
keep working!

[musclegoddess65]

yes i could agree with PJ...
those legs are under there.
keep working!

HELL YA I'll be working them!

Actually when posing I can see faint separation, doesn't come across in photo's yet, but its there... probably need to break out my tape measure too and see what I have shaved off..

[musclegoddess65]

Making my rounds MG!! Looking good and hoping everything is alright.


OH things will be fine Bucki... no worries... just a bit miserable these days but I'm not letting it stop me... I want to much from this competition to let that happen... to much!

[robert da strongman]

HELL YA I'll be working them!

Actually when posing I can see faint separation, doesn't come across in photo's yet, but its there... probably need to break out my tape measure too and see what I have shaved off..

nice!!!

[Sledge]

HELL YA I'll be working them!

Actually when posing I can see faint separation, doesn't come across in photo's yet, but its there... probably need to break out my tape measure too and see what I have shaved off..

Quads showing already. Awesome don't forget, legs and butt will be the last fat to go. If your starting to see separation already that's awesome.

[Tiki]

Hi MG, are you feeling better?

[Valkyrie]

Training looks good. Hoping you are feeling better as well.

[Curt James]

sadly, that does not work for me :(

Has anyone recommended Fiberlyze?

People overall certainly have a right to be skeptical of much of the supplement industry, but Species' Fiberlyze, uh, WORKS!

(And the fruit punch tastes great!)

[Kelly Baker]

Isn't it funny how we only see what needs to be "fixed"? You're looking good already, girl and you're going to look fantastic when you step onstage again. Keep working hard and keep that confidence up! You have NOTHING to be embarassed about!

[musclegoddess65]

Quads showing already. Awesome don't forget, legs and butt will be the last fat to go. If your starting to see separation already that's awesome.


still very faint but yea I know its the first place I gather fat so it will be last place to come off...

[musclegoddess65]

What ya do when you can't sleep...play with the camera...

[Kelly Baker]

Holy back shots Musclegoddess!!! If that looks like that now, you will KILL in September!

[robert da strongman]

nice back!

[musclegoddess65]

Holy back shots Musclegoddess!!! If that looks like that now, you will KILL in September!

thanks that's what I"m hoping for... :)

[musclegoddess65]

ah yes another sleepless night.. maybe just timing I don't know but it seems my sleepless night always seem to fall on the no fat in the diet days? Wonder if anyone else doing keto experiences this?

No gym this AM... hit the gym for cardio only after work 45 min on the treadmill..

[robert da strongman]

a hazard of the diet.

good cardio

[musclegoddess65]

a hazard of the diet.

good cardio

not sure if its a hazard of diet or just the fact I'm odd :)

[robert da strongman]

odd?

no i am odd...

[musclegoddess65]

ok so Crystal Reports.. good lord lots of great info but OMG when you have over 1800 tables of information and thousands of records within those tables... I think the trainer was a bit miffed with me today... I kept working ahead :) but my brain was dead by mid afternoon... so I started house hunting!!!

if this place is still available in April... I am going to go check it out... 5 BR's 3 full baths, community pool, lake view, 2800sq ft, built in 06.... $1500 a month, found another similar breakdown and fully furnished... $1900 a month - I mean come on... get 3 room mates, still have an extra room and I'd probably be paying with utilities, less than I'm paying NOW for a one BR apt!!! WTF....

[musclegoddess65]

odd?

no i am odd...


ok uniquely different then ;)

[robert da strongman]

ok so Crystal Reports.. good lord lots of great info but OMG when you have over 1800 tables of information and thousands of records within those tables... I think the trainer was a bit miffed with me today... I kept working ahead :) but my brain was dead by mid afternoon... so I started house hunting!!!

if this place is still available in April... I am going to go check it out... 5 BR's 3 full baths, community pool, lake view, 2800sq ft, built in 06.... $1500 a month, found another similar breakdown and fully furnished... $1900 a month - I mean come on... get 3 room mates, still have an extra room and I'd probably be paying with utilities, less than I'm paying NOW for a one BR apt!!! WTF....

exactly...
there is one on the corner by me lakefront for 1400

[Sledge]

What ya do when you can't sleep...play with the camera...

Awsome, need to angle the camera down a bit though:) Back is looking great, check out those lumpy traps. Cooooooool

[robert da strongman]

Awsome, need to angle the camera down a bit though:) Back is looking great, check out those lumpy traps. Cooooooool

i have those..;):p

[musclegoddess65]

Awsome, need to angle the camera down a bit though:) Back is looking great, check out those lumpy traps. Cooooooool

ya almost showing my ass-ets :eek:

[musclegoddess65]

i have those..;):p

what you have nice traps or pics of my ass??

[GirlyMuscle]

Hi Honey....nice back shots! You always had a nice back.

[robert da strongman]

what you have nice traps or pics of my ass??

nice traps...but a mental picture of that ass:eek::D

[musclegoddess65]

nice traps...but a mental picture of that ass:eek::D

well... if your a really good boy.....

[musclegoddess65]

Hi Honey....nice back shots! You always had a nice back.
why thank you GM! it is a strong point.... had to take pics though since I don't get to see it...

[robert da strongman]

well... if your a really good boy.....

thought i was??:D

[Gerb]

Wow, your back is looking thick. Good stuff. (we need those little smilies where you give a beer bang .... where are those things)

[Angela123]

very common to not sleep when ur on no fat days.

towards the end of prep when many are on no fat days...many are up early or dont sleep very well.

[Angela123]

What ya do when you can't sleep...play with the camera...


damn...u look great! uve come down so much. did u show pj those? good job mamasita!

[buckimscl]

Very nice MG. The back is coming very nice. I am keeping updated.

[Kelly Baker]

Crystal Reports sound like a complete drag! Hope you got some sleep! I asked Tammy P to take down my posts in the other thread. She did, but PM'd me that she thought it'd have been best to leave them since it might gain valuable insight. I told her by the time I got done sending them the full list and then having someone figure it out, they'd charge me for it! :eek:

[**blondie**]

just checked out ur back pics!! ur looking great!!!

[musclegoddess65]

nice traps...but a mental picture of that ass:eek::D


who needs a mental picture you can see the real thing ;)

[musclegoddess65]

thought i was??:D

of course you are :eek:

[musclegoddess65]

Wow, your back is looking thick. Good stuff. (we need those little smilies where you give a beer bang .... where are those things)

thanks Steve.... I only hope I can get as much outta my legs in the next 196ish days...

[musclegoddess65]

very common to not sleep when ur on no fat days.

towards the end of prep when many are on no fat days...many are up early or dont sleep very well.


oh man girl that is SO not what I wanted to hear..... if its like this, this early on... I am in big trouble as it gets closer and PJ pulls fats out... :eek:

if it wasn't for the fact I'm moving, by September they might have ended up firing me... contest prepping, no fats, not sleeping bitch on the loose

[musclegoddess65]

damn...u look great! uve come down so much. did u show pj those? good job mamasita!

thanks Ondrea, I've easily dropped 25ish pounds since your show...... I know PJ checks my log from time to time so he'll see them or when I send him my next updates I'll send them along....



if that camera angle was any lower they might have had to be in your thread :eek:

[musclegoddess65]

Very nice MG. The back is coming very nice. I am keeping updated.

thanks bucki!!!

[musclegoddess65]

just checked out ur back pics!! ur looking great!!!


thanks blondie!!! your lookin' damn good yourself girl..

[musclegoddess65]

Normally I love shoulder day.. mmmm today, not so much - just felt weak all around, but thankfully its a short/sweet program from PJ...

Giant Set of Seated Lat Raise, Front Raise, Bent Over Lat Raise
1/10 @ 15
1/10 @ 20
1/12 @ 15

DB Shoulder Press SS w/DB Shrugs
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/11 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/12 @ 25 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/10 @ 30 drop to 25 for 3 more SS 1/12 @ 45

Did Abs but totally spaced calf work

I was really draggin' and honestly was ready to blow off cardio.. then the kid at the front desk said wow that was a quick workout, what no cardio today.. nah I'm really tired.... then the guilt got the best of me damn it.... and I remembered gymdiva's text from last night... damn it all anyhow....

so I did the stepmill, 45 minutes, 2.87 miles/131 floors....

almost finished and Mark comes by (front desk kid) 'wow you've stayed a lot longer'
I said yes and thanked him for the guilt trip... 'no problem he said, i knew you'd feel guilty later if you didn't do it now'

pretty insightful for a 19 yr old who only knows me from coming in to the gym so early most days..

[robert da strongman]

good training.


haha got caught...no slacking

[robert da strongman]

oh and thanks for the text this morning...

[musclegoddess65]

oh and thanks for the text this morning...

no problem... I wish it could have averted some issues for you...

its nice getting little notes to start your day ;) lets ya know somebody gives a shit..

[musclegoddess65]

good training.


haha got caught...no slacking


yea he busted me.... but I was sure to thank him as I left

[robert da strongman]

no problem... I wish it could have averted some issues for you...

its nice getting little notes to start your day ;) lets ya know somebody gives a shit..

it helped


yea he busted me.... but I was sure to thank him as I left

haha...i would have kicked him

[Viking]

Stopping by to say hey and to see work being done. I got that guilt trip feeling on wednesday and hit the tread up for 45 some odd minutes till close. Felt great afterwards....

Ah to be 19 again and working at the local gym, some of the best hours spent cleaning equipment and mopping the floors....seriously though it was awesome.

Keep up the the work though, I always love the mirror for telling me how hard I have worked.

Vike

[musclegoddess65]

Been an interesting weekend, I guess....

Friday - well ex and I belong to same triathlon club and we remain friends, he would like more but it just wasn't working for me - anyhow - he had planned a goal setting party for our club, I was just going to go for an hour or so and call it a night - being the treasurer for the club I am kinda expected to show up at events... Well at 6:30 Kevin calls asks if I can come over a bit early he is not feeling well. Typical guy who never cleans out his fridge he must have ate something that God only knows how old it was and he was deathly ill, for his own party... So I ended up being the hostess while he is upstairs sicker than a dog... Meant a later night then I had planned because I stayed and cleaned up afterwards... I couldn't leave a mess, I know if it was me, the last thing I'd want to see after puking all night is a kitchen mess. Kinda had the other club members wondering if we had patched things up/gotten back together - mmm no sorry kids I am just being a friend and stepping in during a crisis.

Saturday - saw a new Dr.. and while she is a Chiro, not a medical dr... I don't think I have ever had a more complete examination and question answer type stuff. I am so much more for a holoistic approach to things. I will be doing some type of metobolic test... basically at 4 various times of the day I will collect saliva and urine, these will be sent to a lab where they will be analayzed for what I could possibly be deficient in that is causing the feet/calf cramping and the not being able to go potty issue..

She also did xrays on my spine and tummy... First I have a slight curve to the right in my spine going up and down... vertically your spine should be pretty much straight, mine is curved to the right. Now when looking at yourself sideways your spine should arch in a bit mine does not arch in normally I guess as well as being curved to the right....and it seems from the xray's all my blockage is in my large intestine on the left side... seems that is where things are getting backed up so to speak... no wonder when the pain is severe its on that left side. Could very well be an abnormal narrowing of the larger intestine as it heads back down to your... well you get the idea... that we won't really be able to tell from an xray, that... will take a colonoscopy to detect... OH YEAH!!!! please can I go NOW... NOT!!!!

We are first going to try some digestive enzymes. It is possible my body does not make sufficient enzymes to break down my foods properly and things just don't move along as they should. I left there feeling like finally someone listened to my concerns and didn't just brush it off as 'oh its a woman thing' So once I do the saliva/urine samples I will start on the enzymes and the high does magnesium for the cramping issues.

Saturday afternoon went rock climbing indoors. I can tell the bit of grip stuff I've been doing is helping, but I also realized I need to add pinch grip stuff to it all. There are times when climbing you have to use those finger tips to get a hold and pull yourself up.. now indoors you have placed holds, when your climbing outside you don't get that nice little option and sometimes all you have is a crack just big enough to wedge two fingers in so you better have some damn good pinch grip. Its such a great and fun workout.. and if I can figure out the video I will download what I have.. not sure any of it turned out well. AND I made it all the way up the rope ladder... basically this thing is a rope floor to ceiling, with single ladder like rungs that you have to grap between your legs, place your feet on the one below, then reach and pull yourself up to the next.. .sounds easier than it is, but its certainly an area where my upper body strength is at my advantage.

I don't think many women attempt it cause there was a group of guys just stopping to watch how far I made it... SMACK... I made it all the way... But the best was as I came down there was a group of young girls, anywhere from 7-13 waiting to try it and they were in awe, 'is it hard', 'how'd you do that' - if they took anything away I hope they took away the fact that just cause your a girl don't mean you can't climb like a diva!!!! course I had a hell of a time untying my rope knot my hands were spent by this point...

Had cheat meal at Outback... it was a pretty clean cheat... unsweetened ice tea, grilled salmon with extra snow peas, and I did eat some of the warm bread with butter! and it was soooo good... I even considered dessert, the chocolate Thunder down under... but the freakin' brownie had pecans in it... I like nuts but I hate them in cakes/cookies, etc - so I passed on dessert... the snow peas and bread/butter where sufficient...and well today's workout I will put in another post...

just an update :)

[musclegoddess65]

Today was Arms and after climbing yesterday well my arms were pretty tired.

By the time I was done it felt like my biceps and triceps were going to explode from underneath the skin :eek: it was kinda cool...

Rope Pushdown SS w/Underhanded Cambered Bar Pushdown
1/12 @ 40 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 40 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 40 SS 1/12 @ 35

Straight Bar Tri Pushdown SS w/Bench Dips to failure
1/10 @ 40 SS 1/15 @ BW
1/10 @ 40 SS 1/19 @ BW
1/10 @ 50 SS 1/20 @ BW

Underhanded Single arm pull down
1/12 @ 10
1/15 @ 5
1/20 @ 5

Straight Bar Bi Curls SS w/Standing alternating DB Curls
1/12 @ 20 SS 1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 25 SS 1/6 @ 20 drop to 15 for 6 more
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 20

Preacher Curls SS w/Incline DB Curls
1/12 @ 35 SS 1/12 @ 15 all three sets

Concentration Curls
3/15 @ 15

My arms felt ready to explode and the underhanded tri stuff...OMG it hits it in such a different way...

then I hit the stepmill for 45 minutes climbed 141 floors/2.93 miles...

http://planetsmilies.net/sport-smiley-5557.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Sledge]

Workouts are looking good. And your a rock climbing inspiration, that's awesome. Not bad for an old chick.:D

Whens the next batch of pics due?

[musclegoddess65]

Workouts are looking good. And your a rock climbing inspiration, that's awesome. Not bad for an old chick.:D

Whens the next batch of pics due?

you just wanna see my ass don't ya ;)

[GirlyMuscle]

he does...bigger the better...

[musclegoddess65]

he does...bigger the better...

what are you saying I have a PHAT ass :) not many can get away with that, but, you, ya you can!!!:D

[Sledge]

you just wanna see my ass don't ya ;)


Well yes I do, but I wasn't thinking of that when I asked.

I liked the white tank pics you took. But now you mention it some freckly ginger ass picks would be nice too.

[PJ BRAUN]

Where is my update.

[GirlyMuscle]

Well yes I do, but I wasn't thinking of that when I asked.

I liked the white tank pics you took. But now you mention it some freckly ginger ass picks would be nice too.ginger ass...LMAO!!!

[Kelly Baker]

Rock climbing, how fun! We've a Rock Gym here and a friend and I want to take the belaying class so we can go climb. Just another thing on my "list of stuff to learn".

[buckimscl]

Hey MG, checking in making the rounds. The training is looking good.

[robert da strongman]

nice training!

[Gerb]

Pretty sick arm session! Nice job.

[Tiki]

http://planetsmilies.net/kaos-not-tagged-smiley-4740.gif

Hey MG, just stopping by to show some love!

[**blondie**]

Nice workouts!! How did your week start out yesterday? You know what next week is???????
http://www.funutilities.com/files/smileys/07/02/202.giff (http://www.crawlersmileys.com/?d=1&src=frm&tbid=60027&sm=Let%B4s%20dance%3A9759&)

[Valkyrie]

Very cool on the rock climbing, especially on inspiring those girls. :) Positive thoughts going out for you on that visit with the doc. Nice arm work.

[Kelly Baker]

Morning gorgeous! Just dropping in to say "hi"!

[robert da strongman]

where u at?

[musclegoddess65]

he does...bigger the better...

If my ass looked that good E I'd be showin' it too! :eek:

[musclegoddess65]

sorry all I had to pull away from here and get some shit done ya know.... I get on here and get SUCKED IN..

[musclegoddess65]

Well yes I do, but I wasn't thinking of that when I asked.

I liked the white tank pics you took. But now you mention it some freckly ginger ass picks would be nice too.

well maybe if you ask really nice ;)

[musclegoddess65]

Rock climbing, how fun! We've a Rock Gym here and a friend and I want to take the belaying class so we can go climb. Just another thing on my "list of stuff to learn".

belaying is more nerve racking than climbing... I've learned to belay but I need to be certified to belay at Vertical Endevors...

climbing outdoors is the BEST though... such a different experience...have found a fantastic guide who does climbing at Devils Lake in Wisconsin...

[musclegoddess65]

Nice workouts!! How did your week start out yesterday? You know what next week is???????
http://www.funutilities.com/files/smileys/07/02/202.giff (http://www.crawlersmileys.com/?d=1&src=frm&tbid=60027&sm=Let%B4s%20dance%3A9759&)




no sweetie what is next week???? hehehehe!! i get to meet some hot bitches from this board????

[musclegoddess65]

Monday Legs
Leg Ext SS w/Lying Leg Curl
1/15 @ 90 SS 1/15 @ 70 feet neutral
1/15 @ 90 SS 1/15 @ 70 toes in
1/15 @ 90 SS 1/15 @ 70 toes out
1/15 @ 100 SS 1/15 @ 80 feet neutral

Walking Lunges SS w/Hack Squats

1/16 w/20lb DB SS 1/20 @ 50
1/16 w/20lb DB SS 1/20 @ 100
1/16 w/20lb DB SS 1/15 @ 160

Squats

3/15 @ 115

Seated Calf Raise SS w/Standing Calf Raise

1/15 @ 25 SS 1/15 @ 70
1/15 @ 50 SS 1/15 @ 70
1/15 @ 50 SS 1/15 @ 70
1/15 @ 50 SS 1/15 @ 70

45 minutes on dreadmill, incline between 9-15% speed 3 to 3.5

Ok I’ve used a hack squat machine before but this was some funky piece of equipment from free motion and I had trouble getting the hang of it and figuring out the proper weight.
And I admit to being a slacker on calf work. I get awful cramping in the arch of my feet, so until I can work up the weight I will subsidize these with doing body weight calf raise while standing at the copier, or doing them while seated at my desk.. as well I’ve been doing step mill and taking many flights on my tippy toes.

[musclegoddess65]

Tuesday – Chest -

weight 164.6!!!!

BB Flat Bench SS w/DB Incl Fly

1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 25
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 25
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 25

DB Incl Press SS w/DB Flat Fly

1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 25
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 25
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 25

Cable Cross

3/15 @ 20 kept strict form, focused on squeeze, and rather than a complete bent over stance, kept strict relaxed flexed pose with slight bend forward… seemed to hit chest a lot more.

And note to self, up that weight on Incl DB Press

45 min on stepmill, 2.96 miles/145 floors

[robert da strongman]

nice training

[musclegoddess65]

nice training

oh you say that to all the girls..:D

[robert da strongman]

i sure do

[GirlyMuscle]

Did you do pics this last weekend?

I'm not liking this bulking thing. Not giving up on it yet but I still don't like it. I don't think anyone really LIKES it. It is a mind game that's for sure.

So how's life?

[musclegoddess65]

Did you do pics this last weekend?

I'm not liking this bulking thing. Not giving up on it yet but I still don't like it. I don't think anyone really LIKES it. It is a mind game that's for sure.

So how's life?

Life is GREAT on my end sweetie... I am not sure I could do a bulk either, mentally.. well I guess reality is I have, just never the right way... :rolleyes:

hang in there girl... both of us have always been focused on the losing and this is a different mind set...

other than that.. how things be with you... nice ass by the way!

[GirlyMuscle]

I read something about a part time job. Working for Andrea?

[musclegoddess65]

I read something about a part time job. Working for Andrea?

yeah when she needs me... which sadly has not been much lately....

[Kelly Baker]

Morning MG! Training is looking good! 1 week till the Arnold! :)

[musclegoddess65]

Today was cardio only... 25 minutes on the stepmill, 25 minutes on treadmill 3.0mph, incline 10-15%

[robert da strongman]

good cardio!

[musclegoddess65]

good cardio!

thanks but I really HATE taking a day off form lifting... sigh....

just leaves me feeling like something is missing that day ya know...

[PJ BRAUN]

thanks but I really HATE taking a day off form lifting... sigh....

just leaves me feeling like something is missing that day ya know...
You grow on the days you dont train!:D

[musclegoddess65]

You grow on the days you dont train!:D

I know and I AM listening... but still feels like something is missing....:p

[musclegoddess65]

Hope!!!!!

this really describes my life right now, between competing again this year, to moving to Florida, to so many areas of uncertainty....

but like it says even if I land in the dust, I will take something from that fall, learn from it, get back up, brush myself off, and learn to fly again!

[**blondie**]

Hope!!!!!

this really describes my life right now, between competing again this year, to moving to Florida, to so many areas of uncertainty....

but like it says even if I land in the dust, I will take something from that fall, learn from it, get back up, brush myself off, and learn to fly again!


Oh girl I love that!! Hope you have been having a great week so far!! http://www.funutilities.com/files/smileys/10/02/2570.giff (http://www.crawlersmileys.com/?d=1&src=frm&tbid=60027&sm=Butterfly%3A10250&)

[musclegoddess65]

I am so getting the Tshirt!

week is going great thus far....

[**blondie**]

was just checking out that website, cool T's huh?

Well I'm off to bed... Nite Girl 2morow is Friday Eve!

[Curt James]

Normally I love shoulder day.. mmmm today, not so much - just felt weak all around, but thankfully its a short/sweet program from PJ...

Giant Set of Seated Lat Raise, Front Raise, Bent Over Lat Raise
1/10 @ 15
1/10 @ 20
1/12 @ 15

DB Shoulder Press SS w/DB Shrugs
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/11 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/12 @ 25 SS 1/12 @ 45
1/10 @ 30 drop to 25 for 3 more SS 1/12 @ 45

Did Abs but totally spaced calf work

I was really draggin' and honestly was ready to blow off cardio.. then the kid at the front desk said wow that was a quick workout, what no cardio today.. nah I'm really tired.... then the guilt got the best of me damn it.... and I remembered gymdiva's text from last night... damn it all anyhow....

so I did the stepmill, 45 minutes, 2.87 miles/131 floors....

almost finished and Mark comes by (front desk kid) 'wow you've stayed a lot longer'
I said yes and thanked him for the guilt trip... 'no problem he said, i knew you'd feel guilty later if you didn't do it now'

pretty insightful for a 19 yr old who only knows me from coming in to the gym so early most days..

Btdt on the "spaced" part. :D

And I love that quote. lmao

Who's got your back, yo? :p

[musclegoddess65]

YES Friday Eve!! I like that... along with the stepmill is my bitch... I will think of Thursday's as Friday Eve...

Night!

[musclegoddess65]

Btdt on the "spaced" part. :D

And I love that quote. lmao

Who's got your back, yo? :p


no one :(

[Curt James]

no one :(

OHHHHH!!! :(

No. :mad:

(looks around)

I saw WE got yer back! :)

[Valkyrie]

Hope...that is awesome. :)

[musclegoddess65]

OHHHHH!!! :(

No. :mad:

(looks around)

I saw WE got yer back! :)


yes here on the board... sometimes it would be nice in day to day real life ya know. not all the time ya just have those days where no one around you gets it....

[buckimscl]

Hey MG. Making the rounds. The training is looking good and I know you got the diet under control (better than me) the wings and beer were good though. :) Have a great day.

[Kelly Baker]

Hang in there girl! That's why places like this exist because in our day-to-day lives, very few folks are going to "get it".

Oh, just to warn you. I will likely be standing in a very long line by the Oxygen booth at 9 AM on the 7th. The shopping is going to have to wait until I have a go at them...

[trivial]

Hope!!!!!

this really describes my life right now, between competing again this year, to moving to Florida, to so many areas of uncertainty....

but like it says even if I land in the dust, I will take something from that fall, learn from it, get back up, brush myself off, and learn to fly again!

I saw the hits on my tee site yesterday coming from here so I had to come and see who posted.

Glad you like the shirt. I wrote that a couple weeks ago because it's exactly where I am in life too right now.

:)

[robert da strongman]

whats happening?

[Miss Muscle]

I've missed youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[robert da strongman]

I've missed youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

look who decided to join the party...

[musclegoddess65]

I saw the hits on my tee site yesterday coming from here so I had to come and see who posted.

Glad you like the shirt. I wrote that a couple weeks ago because it's exactly where I am in life too right now.

:)

I hope you don't mind my posting that image of it....

it really does explain a LOT of what is happening in my life right now and I am so buying that shirt, tonight! I LOVE IT....

[musclegoddess65]

I've missed youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

OMG I've been asking about you.... I can't seem to get into the other board anymore and didn't know how else to get in touch with you...

I'm so glad YOU found us!!!!

[musclegoddess65]

Back

BB Rows
1/10 @ 75
1/10 @ 85
1/10 @ 95
1/10 @ 95

Lat Pulldown SS w/St Arm PullDown
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35

Seated Rows
1/10 @ 120 drop to 60 for 20 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 16 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more


45 min stepmill 3.2miles/152 floors...

[trivial]

I hope you don't mind my posting that image of it....

it really does explain a LOT of what is happening in my life right now and I am so buying that shirt, tonight! I LOVE IT....


Not at all, I was quite happy with it. It's nice when you write something from your heart and others can relate. I take it as the hugest compliment. I feel the same way about the "stronger" and "passion" tees. Combine the three and it explains where I am, exactly.

I didn't know about this board, but I see familiar faces from other boards I am a part of. I am gonna have to stick around :)

Hope you don't mind me barging into your log, lol. Nice to meet you.

[buckimscl]

Just checking in MG. Nice back workout. Keep it up chica!!

[Valkyrie]

Nice back day MG.

[GirlyMuscle]

OMG I've been asking about you.... I can't seem to get into the other board anymore and didn't know how else to get in touch with you...

I'm so glad YOU found us!!!!YOU got banned/silenced at MD???? WTF!!!! Their spies must see that you are a FL here. There's no other reason. What a bunch of jackasses!!!

[Kelly Baker]

YOU got banned/silenced at MD???? WTF!!!! Their spies must see that you are a FL here. There's no other reason. What a bunch of jackasses!!!

Wouldn't have mattered anyway. Christine hasn't been on MD since everything happened.

Nice back work MG!

[robert da strongman]

Back

BB Rows
1/10 @ 75
1/10 @ 85
1/10 @ 95
1/10 @ 95

Lat Pulldown SS w/St Arm PullDown
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35

Seated Rows
1/10 @ 120 drop to 60 for 20 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 16 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more


45 min stepmill 3.2miles/152 floors...

very nice back work!

[Miss Muscle]

OMG I've been asking about you.... I can't seem to get into the other board anymore and didn't know how else to get in touch with you...

I'm so glad YOU found us!!!!

here I am no worries!!! :)

[Miss Muscle]

look who decided to join the party...


:) yesssss!!

[Suzanne]

Where do you train?

I train at Buffalo Grove Fitness Center and on the weekends we go up to Gold's in Gurnee I love the Gold's!!!

[Sledge]

Back

BB Rows
1/10 @ 75
1/10 @ 85
1/10 @ 95
1/10 @ 95

Lat Pulldown SS w/St Arm PullDown
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 95 SS 1/12 @ 35

Seated Rows
1/10 @ 120 drop to 60 for 20 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 16 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more
1/12 @ 100 drop to 55 for 15 more


45 min stepmill 3.2miles/152 floors...

Great back

Great workout too.

[musclegoddess65]

Not at all, I was quite happy with it. It's nice when you write something from your heart and others can relate. I take it as the hugest compliment. I feel the same way about the "stronger" and "passion" tees. Combine the three and it explains where I am, exactly.

I didn't know about this board, but I see familiar faces from other boards I am a part of. I am gonna have to stick around :)

Hope you don't mind me barging into your log, lol. Nice to meet you.

no no please barge away... and maybe soon we can meet in person... I am moving to florida!!!! be there in April for the Europa.... probably sporting my new T's :D

[musclegoddess65]

YOU got banned/silenced at MD???? WTF!!!! Their spies must see that you are a FL here. There's no other reason. What a bunch of jackasses!!!


yes I too thought it quite funny actually... i mean what did I do at MD but check on you, rob, GX, Kelly, Rich, Bucki, Gymdiva, Blondie, etc... oh well - the family has moved so its all good...

[robert da strongman]

didnt you train tonight?

[musclegoddess65]

Where do you train?

I train at Buffalo Grove Fitness Center and on the wekends we go up to Gold's in Gurnee I love the Gold's!!!

Right now I have a membership at Xsport, one that allows me access at any Xsport, and I have a membership at Courts Plus in Elmhurst...

well you will probably kick my ass but we will have to set up something for meeting up at Golds in Gurnee one Saturday...I have a girlfriend that lives in the area so I could kill two birds with one stone... meet a new friend, get my ass kicked, then go pay a visit to an old friend...

[musclegoddess65]

didnt you train tonight?

yes dear I did :D

Shoulders - short and sweet, listening!!!!!

Giant Set of Seated Side Laterals, Front Raise, Bent over Lat Raise

1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 15

DB Shoulder Press SS w/DB Shrugs

1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 55
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 55
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 55
1/12 @ 30 SS 1/12 @ 55

Also did the Abs and Calf work called for by trainer :)

I wish this gym had a 17.5 lb DB... not quite ready for a 20 specially when doing giant sets with no rest... guess next round of shoulders I will do 20 and drop to 15 when necessary till I build up to it completely...

Can do 35's on presses with spot but who the hell is in the gym on a Friday night.. NO ONE cept those w/o a life - course again when doing super setting probably not wise to go AS heavy but good gosh those 55's were heavy... not so much DOING the shrugs but trying to put them back on the rack....

Cardio was this morning 45 minutes on stepmill 3.33miles/160ish floors...

and while I really WANTED to do more cardio tonight... i didn't - thank you Rob... for convincing me to listen....

I did however sit in the steam sauna for a good 20 minutes...it felt pretty damn good too...

[robert da strongman]

nice...


hell with it go big!! grab them 20's
you know you can...

[Viking]

Looks like you've been doing some work there MG...

Nice back pics too

[musclegoddess65]

gotta figure out how to get rid of the tanning bed cotton tale...:eek:

gotta get rid of the big ass too...

[buckimscl]

Damn!!!!! Business is starting to pick up!! Looking good MG! The training looks good as well :)

[musclegoddess65]

evening sir.... working hard tonight....

[buckimscl]

You know me I always work hard:) How are you doing tonight MG? Getting ready for the trip to C-town??

[Viking]

Oh man that second pic has got my imagination going.....






I have to go take care of business....

[musclegoddess65]

You know me I always work hard:) How are you doing tonight MG? Getting ready for the trip to C-town??

yes I am hoping might be able to stay Fri and Sat... still trying to work that out.....

I need to get my ass to bed....

[buckimscl]

Sounds cool. Maybe I can see both of you there.

[musclegoddess65]

I will be sure to keep ya posted and text ya when I get there...

[buckimscl]

Good. Now go get some sleep! :)

[musclegoddess65]

geesh all these men telling me what to do tonight WTF??? :)

I know its all done with love and kindness!

going now...

[buckimscl]

ROTFLMAO!!! You know we all love you MG!

[Valkyrie]

y
I wish this gym had a 17.5 lb DB...
I've been wishing the same thing!

Nice shoulder work. :)

[Curt James]

YOU got banned/silenced at MD???? WTF!!!! Their spies must see that you are a FL here. There's no other reason. What a bunch of jackasses!!!

All I can say is that one hand doesn't know what the other hand is doing over there. :( Received a PM asking to check an Rx'ers status on MD. Checked and there's no ban or t.o. notice on the user's profile. I PM'ed someone on MD to ask. They say that the recent posts were slamming Blechman and MD and so they assume the user is gone.

I relay that to the Rx'er and get a PM back saying that they can now access MD. Wtf?

The bans and time-outs are a disservice to the customers and regardless of the "free" status of boards/forums, we should be considered as customers. I subscribe to MD. I've shopped at MD's Cyber Store. They get my money or have gotten at least a small amount of my money and yet I got the boot without explanation.

That and a snide remark by Adman in the one thread saying he thought I was cool, but he was mistaken. Not those words, but that seemed the gist.

Aaaaanyway...

(But I'm not bitter.)

I'm back on MD and I love it on Rx. Someone on MD bitched someone out about their questioning people's "loyalty" for posting on both boards. The naysayer was a noob but suddenly MD is the only site worthy. Got appropriately slammed by an MD'er.

No names as I'm not a spy, but, like you, I worry about them.

People like that - the ones looking for shit to spread or trouble to make - are worse than the deletions and bans, imo.

What's your take on the name changes to all things sexual? You tend bar and log on from home, right? But I log on during my lunch hour at the school. I have to worry that someone will look over my shoulder in the school library. Honestly, I'm no prude, but I can't have a child seeing a thread title named... well, you've seen examples.

Oh, and in the "Curt doesn't swear" department news or trivia: I was driving last night and some idiot was creeping across a lane to make a right on red. He moved from the middle lane to the right lane and was nose-to-curb rather than sliding into the lane at an angle. I felt like T-boning his dumb ass.

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU FUCKING DOING, YOU FUCKING FUCK!!??!!"

And then he sat there for too many split seconds until he finally made the turn.

I'm a patient man in most circumstances, but if I'm behind the wheel? It's all Ludacris all the time. "MOVE! GET OUT THE WAY! GET OUT THE WAY! MOVE!!!!"

If you're no rap fan, those are "lyrics". :p

Have you chartered the plane? lol

And have you ever considered making the move to Australia? Five hundred miles from you man seems a lot better than continents away. :(

Wishing you both the best.

Curt

[musclegoddess65]

some wierd thing going on with my journal.. I can get to it if I click on last page, but if I click on go to first new post I get an error - and Rob and Viking are having issues getting to it too... so not sure this post will take....

[musclegoddess65]

Testing ..... to see if this displays

[Viking]

I still can't see anything....:(

[musclegoddess65]

Well for whatever reason my journal has gotten whacked out? I can get into it, but all of MY posts are gone? So if they ever get it figured out what's up with it, hopefully someone can merge the two together....

Today was Arms and Cardio

Rope Pushdown SS w/Underhanded Cambered Bar Pushdown

1/12 @ 40 ss 1/12 @ 30
1/12 @ 42.5 ss 1/12 @ 35
1/12 @ 42.5 ss 1/12 @ 35

Straight Bar Pushdown SS w/ Bench Dips

1/10 @ 42.5 ss 1/20 @ BW
1/10 @ 50 ss 1/20 @ BW
1/10 @ 50 ss 1/15 @ BW +25lb plate

Underhand Single Arm Pushdown

3/15 @ 10

Bicep Cable Curls SS w/DB Alt.Curls

1/12 @ 35 ss 1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 35 ss 1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 42.5 ss 1/12 @ 15

Preacher Curls SS w/DB Incl Curl

1/12 @ 40 ss 1/10 @ 15
1/12 @ 40 ss 1/12 @ 15
1/12 @ 40 ss 1/12 @ 15

Concentration Curls

1/15 @ 20
1/15 @ 20
1/10 @ 20 drop to 15 for 5 more

not sure what it is about this workout but my biceps feel like they are going to explode out of the skin by the time I'm done.

45 minutes stepmill 3.23miles/155 floors

[Tiki]

Hi MG, LOOKIN' GOOD!

I LOVE IT when my biceps get all pumped - but I usually only do one or "maybe" two exercises per bodypart.

Have you always done about 3 exercises per body part? If not, how does it differ from other ways you may have trained before?


.

[musclegoddess65]

Right now I am working with PJ Braun and following a training schedule he gave me for the next 4 weeks...

I'd have to say in general I've probably always done 2 or 3 exercises per body part..just depends on what rotation I'm following at the time and how much time I have when at the gym...