GirlyMuscle's Hangout

[freebirdmac]

Just got back from CVS. Sneaky marketing...chocolate in the same isle as Midol. Fuckers. I didn't buy any. Instead I came back to gym and popped a double dose of Midol. Mood should change in about 20-30 minutes. I bought extra strength. ;)

Lol! That really is some sneaky marketing! What I want to know is why has it taken retailers so long? Hell they should put chocolate and salty snacks on the tampon aisle :D

I don't know how old you are, but did you know PMS can really worsen in your 40's? It's part of perimenopause. But it does get better! I promise!

[Gerb]

I'm in a mood the last two days. Yes, you can call it PMS. And with that goes up the scale and down the mood. Add in all the training, work, etc and I'm just an unmotivated crybaby bitch. (And TMI...it's a fuking week early)

last two days???:p

Your doing great Erin, you can bitch, complain, mone, whatever, but in the end, you are getting it done and we are all proud of you.


ohhhhh a spankin' :yep:

:paddle:

[Sunnyday]

Any chance there is a cheat meal in your near future. Tryin' to make you feel better.

[GirlyMuscle]

last two days???:p

Your doing great Erin, you can bitch, complain, mone, whatever, but in the end, you are getting it done and we are all proud of you.

You are one person I've avoided bitching to. If there's anything that makes a PMSy woman worse it's a pep talk. I really didn't want to have to tell you to go to hell. :flowers:


I'm 46. My period has never been regular. Add in contest prep, off season stuff, body fat up and down...my body doesn't know what the hell to do anymore. Midol certainly fixed the crankies today. I'm feeling much better.

[s2h]

You are one person I've avoided bitching to. If there's anything that makes a PMSy woman worse it's a pep talk. I really didn't want to have to tell you to go to hell. :flowers:


I'm 46. My period has never been regular. Add in contest prep, off season stuff, body fat up and down...my body doesn't know what the hell to do anymore. Midol certainly fixed the crankies today. I'm feeling much better.are we married??:dunno:

[GirlyMuscle]

LOL...that's just women. The best thing to do with a PMSy woman is let her alone and don't say anything. And NEVER...I repeat NEVER suggest she's just PMSing. Pep talks do not help either. Happy does not help. "Positive thoughts" do not help. Only Midol...not suggested by you...helps.

[GirlyMuscle]

Me and my crampy belly are going to bed. BTW...a crampy belly does need rubbing. And a low back rub for good measure. That should soothe the savage beast (the woman). That'll make the beast purr like a kitten.

Good night all.

[Sledge]

LOL...that's just women. The best thing to do with a PMSy woman is let her alone and don't say anything. And NEVER...I repeat NEVER suggest she's just PMSing. Pep talks do not help either. Happy does not help. "Positive thoughts" do not help. Only Midol...not suggested by you...helps.

Getting on the bike and riding away helps.

[GirlyMuscle]

^^That's a very good idea.

I took Midol the minute I woke up today. I was doing just fine until I drove to work and had to deal with the idiots out there on the roads.

My facebook status...

My goodness, people, it's just a little snow! Use some commonsense!

If you can't drive more than 3 mph in the snow, Mr Florida tags, Maybe you should park your Mustang Convertible.

Mr Fourwheeler, tailgating me in snow is just asking for trouble.

Miss Pedestrian, if you don't want to be hit by a sliding car then walk on the sidewalks and not down the middle of the 5th Street.

Mr Pedestrian, if you're going to cross against the traffic lights then at least wait until there are no moving cars coming at you.


But...I got here safe and sound so I'm over it. :)

[freebirdmac]

Don't kill anyone :p

[GirlyMuscle]

nah...I'm fine. My coworker Rachel brought me a hazelnut coffee and I took my second dose of Midol for the day.

I wore my pink Australian Ugg boots to work today. I'm not changing out of them either. Pants are all tucked in. I look quite fashionable and my toes are toasty warm. Between my Uggs and watching the end of Crocodile Dundee II this morning, I'm missing Australia today. And that big hairy bald headed bloke I stayed with while I was there. :(

[freebirdmac]

Where's he been? I haven't seen him post in awhile. Not flooded out I hope.

[GirlyMuscle]

He's around. Doesn't have power at the moment out in the "outback" so he can only post occasionally from work.

Me in my Uggs....

[Ibarramedia]

Looking good Erin. :ok:

[GirlyMuscle]

Thanks. :)

[musclegoddess65]

He's around. Doesn't have power at the moment out in the "outback" so he can only post occasionally from work.

Me in my Uggs....

always stricking a pose.... i love it!:hugme:

[Sledge]

Nice boots big smiley face girl.

[Sunnyday]

Pink Uggs FTW!

And way to go practicing your posing already!

[GirlyMuscle]

LOL...That's not my posing. That's just me trying to look cute. When I pose it's front double bicep and stuff like that. That was more of a figure chick pose...which I most definitely am not. but thanks. :)

[Sunnyday]

LOL...That's not my posing. That's just me trying to look cute. When I pose it's front double bicep and stuff like that. That was more of a figure chick pose...which I most definitely am not. but thanks. :)

Bhahaha! It is fun to tease you. :p

[Muscgrows]

LOL...That's not my posing. That's just me trying to look cute. When I pose it's front double bicep and stuff like that. That was more of a figure chick pose...which I most definitely am not. but thanks. :)
I want those uggs. :drool:

[freebirdmac]

You look snowbunny cute :)

[Tu Holmes]

Uggs are fine if there's snowfall.

I hate when women wear those things in southern California. Drives me nuts.

[GirlyMuscle]

I only wear them when I have to wade through snow to clean off my car. Which was today.

[Tu Holmes]

That's cool. That makes sense... It's when I see bitches around the Marina wearing that shit I get pissy.

[GirlyMuscle]

I did wear them all morning at PF. More because I couldn't be bothered to change my shoes.

[Tu Holmes]

I did wear them all morning at PF. More because I couldn't be bothered to change my shoes.

As long as there's snow on the ground close by. :)

[GirlyMuscle]

There was. Still is unfortunately. I'm going to bed. Expect a text.

[GirlyMuscle]

Ugg. lol...see the pun? I woke sick as a dog at 6am. Could decide what to do first...sit or throw up. Throw up won. Then I got the runny other end. Went back to bed and slept until 11am. Not feeling too bad now...stomach quieted down. Still have the other end going on and I'm really tired. My mom said there's some sort of stomach bug going around. I'm sticking to the diet but decided not to train today and rest up. I have to work at 4pm.

Weigh in tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :)

[freebirdmac]

Fingers crossed for a quick recovery! And being able to work at 4. Stomach bugs are the worse illness. Yuck.

[GirlyMuscle]

Ahhhh... chicken and rice feels good in my tummy. Funny, that's what I feed my little dog when his tummy is upset. Glad it's a part of my diet. :)

[Sledge]

Lots of people here wear uggies. Never seen any snow though. :)

[Sunnyday]

:flowers:

Hope you're feeling better soon, GM!

[Tu Holmes]

Lots of people here wear uggies. Never seen any snow though. :)

I call those women eski-hoes.

[musclegoddess65]

hope your tummy has settled down.... keep the fluids going, but then you know that...

lots of stomach virus rampant in this area.... I'm doing my best to stay away from those people....

[musclegoddess65]

LOL...That's not my posing. That's just me trying to look cute. When I pose it's front double bicep and stuff like that. That was more of a figure chick pose...which I most definitely am not. but thanks. :)

and you know I'd never accuse you of being a figure girl ya nut.... :flowers:

[partsRheavy]

Hope ya get better soon!!

And Uggs are fine by me!!!! If they're warm and fuzzy, they're winners!!!!

[GirlyMuscle]

Home from The Bee. Had a decent night. Stuck to the diet but because I slept in I'm behind in meals. Guess I need to stay up for a bit. Feeling better now although my lower GI tract is not. meh.

I'm meeting Sandra tomorrow for a workout and then shopping in KOP (local Philly Mall). She needs new scrubs for work. All of hers are at least 4 sizes too big. Then it's treat meal time! yay!

[s2h]

Home from The Bee. Had a decent night. Stuck to the diet but because I slept in I'm behind in meals. Guess I need to stay up for a bit. Feeling better now although my lower GI tract is not. meh.

I'm meeting Sandra tomorrow for a workout and then shopping in KOP (local Philly Mall). She needs new scrubs for work. All of hers are at least 4 sizes too big. Then it's treat meal time! yay!catch up on your eats GM...hope you feel better..you'll be wieghing light this AM...

[Muscgrows]

Home from The Bee. Had a decent night. Stuck to the diet but because I slept in I'm behind in meals. Guess I need to stay up for a bit. Feeling better now although my lower GI tract is not. meh.

I'm meeting Sandra tomorrow for a workout and then shopping in KOP (local Philly Mall). She needs new scrubs for work. All of hers are at least 4 sizes too big. Then it's treat meal time! yay!
:yep: Super excited. I have needed to go shopping for a while. I hate doing it, but, it is always fun when your with someone who can carry a conversation.

[GirlyMuscle]

157.2 today....so I lost 2.8 this week even though I got my period and got sick. I was behind one meal yesterday so I ate the last one 45 min after the one before it so I could get to bed.

[partsRheavy]

Have fun shopping!! I think it will be a fun shopping day if she needs scrubs 4 sizes smaller!! I'll bet some of her other clothes are too big also....

Just try to go to the places that have sales so it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[fatbackgoal]

So when does the fashion show start?

[Sledge]

Yeah where's the pics of Sandra in her new scrubs.

[freebirdmac]

Has anyone heard from them since their shopping adventure? Or are they still trying to crawl out of that humongous mall after a stellar leg workout :)

[BEAST MODE]

157.2 today....so I lost 2.8 this week even though I got my period and got sick. I was behind one meal yesterday so I ate the last one 45 min after the one before it so I could get to bed.

Nice job on the loss! :yep:

[GirlyMuscle]

Sandra scored 4 new sets of scrubs. She's so funny...she used to be a size 6XL. So she goes to the 4XL rack. I pulled out 3XLs and 2XLs. I was right. She'll in regular XLs in no time. Then she'll get to drop the X...heehee

I also introduced her to sushi and sashimi. She loved it.

My arse is sore today. OH! And Sandra did 1010 lbs on the leg press for 3 reps. Unfortunately, my video cam was not on but i did catch the 960lb set.

[Muscgrows]

Sandra scored 4 new sets of scrubs. She's so funny...she used to be a size 6XL. So she goes to the 4XL rack. I pulled out 3XLs and 2XLs. I was right. She'll in regular XLs in no time. Then she'll get to drop the X...heehee

I also introduced her to sushi and sashimi. She loved it.

My arse is sore today. OH! And Sandra did 1010 lbs on the leg press for 3 reps. Unfortunately, my video cam was not on but i did catch the 960lb set.
Aww! the video wasn't captured. You asked me to smile at the end. Darnit. Post the 960 lbs when you have time. Hey, I posted some pics from the beginning till today. Check them out.

[Muscgrows]

Sandra scored 4 new sets of scrubs. She's so funny...she used to be a size 6XL. So she goes to the 4XL rack. I pulled out 3XLs and 2XLs. I was right. She'll in regular XLs in no time. Then she'll get to drop the X...heehee

I also introduced her to sushi and sashimi. She loved it.

My arse is sore today. OH! And Sandra did 1010 lbs on the leg press for 3 reps. Unfortunately, my video cam was not on but i did catch the 960lb set.


Yeah where's the pics of Sandra in her new scrubs.
Sledge, posted some just for ya. I have some more coming.;)

[s2h]

Aww! the video wasn't captured. You asked me to smile at the end. Darnit. Post the 960 lbs when you have time. Hey, I posted some pics from the beginning till today. Check them out.sandra awesome job with your training..that must feel so good to have to buy smaller clothes..dont buy too much..by the way it sounds you will be moving down the clothes rack faster then you can imagine..you gals are a real inspiration...you go girls...

[GirlyMuscle]

Where did you post pics?

Uploading video now.

[Muscgrows]

Where did you post pics?

Uploading video now.
On rx boss. :-) I figured it is time to show off your hard work.

[GirlyMuscle]

On rx boss. :-) I figured it is time to show off my hard work.

Fixed.

All I do is give advice and encouragement. YOU do all the hard work, Sista.

[Muscgrows]

sandra awesome job with your training..that must feel so good to have to buy smaller clothes..dont buy too much..by the way it sounds you will be moving down the clothes rack faster then you can imagine..you gals are a real inspiration...you go girls...
Thank you. It isn't without GM support.

[Muscgrows]

Fixed.

All i do is give advice and encouragement. YOU do all the hard work, Sista.
Correction, you order me around, and I listen. LMBO!

[GirlyMuscle]

LOL It's good to be da king!

[Muscgrows]

LOL It's good to be da king!
Wisenheimer! We need to schedule a photo shoot. :yep: I am ready!

[GirlyMuscle]

Smiley girl after the 1010 lb leg press.

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[GirlyMuscle]

Fixed.

All I do is give advice and encouragement. YOU do all the hard work, Sista.

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[Muscgrows]

LOL It's good to be da king!


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Ouch! I feel so bad that I let myself get there. I feel bad when I see others there. Is that bad that I feel that way?:confused:

[Ibarramedia]

Good progress. Someone once said the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And no, I don't think it was GX. ;)

[Muscgrows]

Good progress. Someone once said the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And no, I don't think it was GX. ;)
That would be Confucius. :)

[s2h]

That would be Confucius. :)that is GX...:)

[fatbackgoal]

Ouch! I feel so bad that I let myself get there. I feel bad when I see others there. Is that bad that I feel that way?:confused:

First great job on the hard work you have done and the great support from GM.

Secondly no it is not bad that you feel that way. Perhaps it is your turn to help someone in the way that you got help to change their life.

[axioma]

Great reading today, very inspirational. Thanks.

[Gerb]

What's up low-rider?

[Gerb]

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[Gerb]

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[GirlyMuscle]

You are a strange strange man. LOL

Tired. OK...but really tired. I slept 9pm-4am and I was falling asleep driving home at noon. I'm going to take a nap and then go grocery shopping and hit the gym with Sandra after she gets off work. Then bed early.

Maybe I'm anemic or something.

[Gerb]

You are a strange strange man. LOL

Tired. OK...but really tired. I slept 9pm-4am and I was falling asleep driving home at noon. I'm going to take a nap and then go grocery shopping and hit the gym with Sandra after she gets off work. Then bed early.

Maybe I'm anemic or something.

or maybe you are just ride'n low on the carbs:p

[GirlyMuscle]

Maybe you should give me more.

[Gerb]

Maybe you should give me more.

more low carb days? you got it!

[BEAST MODE]

Careful what you wish for Erin!!!

[Muscgrows]

First great job on the hard work you have done and the great support from GM.

Secondly no it is not bad that you feel that way. Perhaps it is your turn to help someone in the way that you got help to change their life.


Thank you. I plan on doing the same for someone else. I just haven't met that person yet. ;)

[GirlyMuscle]

Sometimes I think I'd rather go total keto. At least once I go into ketosis I'm not so tired and cravy. Is that a word? Cravy? Spell checks says it is not.

[freebirdmac]

Thank you. I plan on doing the same for someone else. I just haven't met that person yet. ;)

You're influencing people around you even if you aren't aware of it :)

[Muscgrows]

You're influencing people around you even if you aren't aware of it :)
Truth! I would like to have more of a direct influence in someones life. GM gave me that opportunity, now I want to support someone else. I am going to work with pre-op patients. I will be supporting them through their pre-op and immediate post op phases.

[Tu Holmes]

What's going on over here.

[GirlyMuscle]

Nuttin'. I'm surfing the net waiting for chicken to bake. Such an exciting life I lead.

[GirlyMuscle]

I just got an email from the mid-atlantic chairman concerning my show. He said it's all set to go and gave me the promoter's email for details. I still don't know the date!!!

[Muscgrows]

I just got an email from the mid-atlantic chairman concerning my show. He said it's all set to go and gave me the promoter's email for details. I still don't know the date!!!

Awesome! I cant wait. Yippeee! :p

[Sunnyday]

I just got an email from the mid-atlantic chairman concerning my show. He said it's all set to go and gave me the promoter's email for details. I still don't know the date!!!


Still no date?! Am I the only one who thinks that is utterly bizarre? :hypno:

[GirlyMuscle]

I'm sure the chairman knows the date. He said it's set. I dunno why he didn't mention it.

[GirlyMuscle]

Keepin' it real on Wednesday...

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[Hammerfit]

Keepin' it real on Wednesday...

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Thanks, I needed that!

[GirlyMuscle]

Wait til you see tomorrow's theme. Coach texted it to me a bit ago. Everyone better watch out! ;)

[Gerb]

My bad, I thought you where a low rider tues/fri but I had you start on a monday so started day 1 monday and not day 2 so actually you are no longer keeping it real on Wednesdays, you are a low ride'n wed/sat and thursday is still the same, you can keep it real on friday.

[GirlyMuscle]

Ya know I just realized the lowrider thing today. I didn't get it since today is lowrider day. I get it now.

Wait til tomorrow though, Bitches. I got my song all picked out. ;)

[GirlyMuscle]

So...here's a little story for y'all...

I left work at 6pm because we have a blizzard going on and I had no more clients. I got home at 7pm and Sandra said, hey, mo problem, I'll drive to the gym. We only live about 1 mile apart and the gym is about 1 1/2 miles from me. She's used to New England weather so this is nothing to her. Yeah, tell her car that. Her Pennsylvania car which doesn't have 4 wheel drive decided it doesn't want to go up the big unplowed hill in front of my house so now she's stranded here until the roads get plowed. If the road gets plowed before 9pm we're heading to the gym. If not, we'll wait until it does before she goes home.

hey, coach...we tried! Not sure if our bicep/ab workout is gonna happen tonight!

[Tu Holmes]

Weather doesn't give a damn if you're a bodybuilder or not. :D

[GirlyMuscle]

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[Tu Holmes]

Hello Erin.

[GirlyMuscle]

Whatcha doin' tonight Tu? Enjoying the warm weather of SoCal while I freeze my ass off?

[Tu Holmes]

That is correct... It was about 75 degrees today while you got snow... :)

I do sympathize, but I do not wish to trade places. :)

[GirlyMuscle]

Can't say I blame ya. I keep thinking south....south....

[Tu Holmes]

Yeah... To get really out of the snow though, you have to move down to at least Georgia.

[GirlyMuscle]

I was thinking Charleston SC....but you know that. ;)

[Tu Holmes]

Charleston is also pretty far south... Not a lot of snow there.

:D

I think I was told that you might want to move there at one time.

;)

[GirlyMuscle]

We've got like 8 inches and still falling heavy. Sandra got called into work...mandatory double shift and she's had no sleep. Took her and my step day 10 min to get her car out of her parking space. I hope she makes it ok. She has to work 11pm tonight until 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Gotta suck being a nurse in a hospital. I hate cold snowy winters.

[Ibarramedia]

We've got like 8 inches and still falling heavy. Sandra got called into work...mandatory double shift and she's had no sleep. Took her and my step day 10 min to get her car out of her parking space. I hope she makes it ok. She has to work 11pm tonight until 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Gotta suck being a nurse in a hospital. I hate cold snowy winters.


Hey Erin how is it up there? It's very bad here. Nothing like last year but very snowy and wet. I don't think I've seen anything like this. Snow, Sleet and rain combined. Been shovelling my driveway since 3:30 stopped at 9pm. I heard it took some people 5 hours to travel 15 miles. Traffiic was really really horrendous. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

[GirlyMuscle]

No hijack....snow is the big deal in our area. It's still coming down steady. There was sleet and stuff earlier but it's all snow now. Visibility was the worst part. I actually drove a coworker home before I got home. As much as I complain about my little Sebring breaking down these day she was a champ in the snow. Got me home in about an hour...usually takes 15-20 minutes but like I said I did detour a little. That was at 6-7pm. The forecasters are calling for 10-12 inches so far. Plows still haven't come down my street and I live on a main thoroughfare in town. I don't start work until noon so my only concern is getting out to do cardio in the am. Guess I could shovel snow and call it cardio. :(

[Tu Holmes]

No hijack....snow is the big deal in our area. It's still coming down steady. There was sleet and stuff earlier but it's all snow now. Visibility was the worst part. I actually drove a coworker home before I got home. As much as I complain about my little Sebring breaking down these day she was a champ in the snow. Got me home in about an hour...usually takes 15-20 minutes but like I said I did detour a little. That was at 6-7pm. The forecasters are calling for 10-12 inches so far. Plows still haven't come down my street and I live on a main thoroughfare in town. I don't start work until noon so my only concern is getting out to do cardio in the am. Guess I could shovel snow and call it cardio. :(

That front wheel drive comes in handy in the snow doesn't it?

Start shoveling... It's close enough to cardio to count.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yeah...in the morning. I'm going to bed now. Good night!

[Ibarramedia]

It is cardio alright. I ws shovelling intensely and furiously since 3:30 until 9pm with no rest.

[Gerb]

if you can't train just go shovel snow for 4hrs. champions do:p

[Ibarramedia]

if you can't train just go shovel snow for 4hrs. champions do:p


Aside from cardio, you get to work the biceps and forearms too. And inadvertently the lower back.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yesterday Coach gave me my Thursday theme. He said, Thursday is your bitch. IN fact, everyone is your bitch. Except native Floridians. So that means, yeah, Robert, even YOU are my bitch today.

Good thing, too, because I woke up to 12 inches of snow. Shoveling will be my cardio.

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[BEAST MODE]

Fucking hate snow.

[GirlyMuscle]

45 minutes of shoveling to get my car out. First cardio done. LOL I know as soon as I move my car to go to work I won't have a space to park in when I get home. Planet Fitness never closed and I'm expected to get in to work as soon as I can even though I have no clients to train today. This f*cking blows. FMJ (fuck my job instead of life...I love my life)

[Sunnyday]

I got a hefty 3 hours of snow shoveling cadio this morning! :D

[GirlyMuscle]

Tonight was biceps. REALLY didn't want to go but Sandra made me. LOL My wrists were hurting this morning from shoveling and a bicep workout was probably not a good idea. I have tendinitis and arthritis in my hands and wrists and bicep training always makes my forearms hurt. Bad hurt not good hurt. I muscled through it. Didn't get abs done because the gym was closing but I did manage 3 x25 of incline sit ups. Who the hell does sit ups anymore these days? I thought that was supposed to be bad for your back?

Cooking fishies right now. I ran out of my usual Mrs Dash seasoning so I'm trying fajita flavor....on white fish. :dunno:

[Muscgrows]

Tonight was biceps. REALLY didn't want to go but Sandra made me. LOL My wrists were hurting this morning from shoveling and a bicep workout was probably not a good idea. I have tendinitis and arthritis in my hands and wrists and bicep training always makes my forearms hurt. Bad hurt not good hurt. I muscled through it. Didn't get abs done because the gym was closing but I did manage 3 x25 of incline sit ups. Who the hell does sit ups anymore these days? I thought that was supposed to be bad for your back?

Cooking fishies right now. I ran out of my usual Mrs Dash seasoning so I'm trying fajita flavor....on white fish. :dunno:

Pssshhhhh! I did not make you do anything! LOl! Sorry for running us late to the gym though! Me likey Biceps night. My traps and biceps are hurting me soooo good. :p

[GirlyMuscle]

I don't feel anything in my bis. My forearms hurt too much to lift heavy enough to feel anything in my bis.

[FitnFirm]

There is a product called Osteo-Sport and that shit is awesome for tendonitis and old people pains :D Ive used it for a couple years now. It has cissus in it. One bottle goes a long way you should check it out. Also knox gelatin in the little box, you can use that too for a little extra kick on the bad days.

[Ibarramedia]

There is a product called Osteo-Sport and that shit is awesome for tendonitis and old people pains :D Ive used it for a couple years now. It has cissus in it. One bottle goes a long way you should check it out. Also knox gelatin in the little box, you can use that too for a little extra kick on the bad days.


Oh come on, You're not that old.... :D ;) :p

[GirlyMuscle]

I think she's older than me. ;) Thanks FnF. I'll check that out.

Didn't get much sleep last night. My forearms were numb and tingly which meant no sleep. I tossed and turned all night. Figured I might as well get up and go do cardio even though I was planing on skipping it. Coach had something last year about less than 5 hours of sleep skip morning cardio. yeah, well, no sleep means I might as well get up. Hopefully, I can catch a nap this afternoon.

[Gerb]

Tonight was biceps. REALLY didn't want to go but Sandra made me. LOL My wrists were hurting this morning from shoveling and a bicep workout was probably not a good idea. I have tendinitis and arthritis in my hands and wrists and bicep training always makes my forearms hurt. Bad hurt not good hurt. I muscled through it. Didn't get abs done because the gym was closing but I did manage 3 x25 of incline sit ups. Who the hell does sit ups anymore these days? I thought that was supposed to be bad for your back?

Cooking fishies right now. I ran out of my usual Mrs Dash seasoning so I'm trying fajita flavor....on white fish. :dunno:

paratroopers do situps, it is what makes us so damn sexy


I think she's older than me. ;) Thanks FnF. I'll check that out.

Didn't get much sleep last night. My forearms were numb and tingly which meant no sleep. I tossed and turned all night. Figured I might as well get up and go do cardio even though I was planing on skipping it. Coach had something last year about less than 5 hours of sleep skip morning cardio. yeah, well, no sleep means I might as well get up. Hopefully, I can catch a nap this afternoon.

Is your sleep screwed up again, what the heck! Get on schedule! Sleep me lean! :flowers:

[GirlyMuscle]

I'm just going to take a bunch of sleeping pills and sleep until May. It'll be easier. :)

[GirlyMuscle]

It really annoys me when people walk in the gym smelling like the cigarette they just exhaled. It's not that I care if they smoke...whatever, that's their choice...but can't you exhale and walk the length of the parking lot to lose the smell before coming in here?

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[BEAST MODE]

Ugh! People do that in my building too! They're still blowing out the smoke when they walk through the doors...hate that shit!

[GirlyMuscle]

Took an hour and a half nap. Woke up a dozen times but I feel rested enough to tackle job 2..I think. It's been snowing all day so maybe it'll be an easy night and I'll get out a little early (before 10pm I hope). I'm taking sleeping pills tonight and knocking myself out.

Have a wonderful Friday night gang. Luv ya!

[BEAST MODE]

Hope you get some good solid sleep tonight Erin!

[GirlyMuscle]

I'll be unconscious tonight. Bet on it. Doubtful fasted cardio will be in the morning. ;)

[Gerb]

I have never heard of doubtful fasted cardio, I have heard of fasted cardio, I have heard of non-fasted cardio, but doubtful fasted cardio? nope, never heard of it

[BEAST MODE]

Is that like when your mind is full of doubt while you're doing fasted cardio?

[Gerb]

i told j I would hold me breathe for our entire 45min cardio this morning, I started having my doubts about 45secs into it. so I take it back, I have heard of doubtful fasted cardio

[Muscgrows]

Is that like when your mind is full of doubt while you're doing fasted cardio?
Rich, I have had those kind of sessions. LOL!

[GirlyMuscle]

Maybe I should reword that. It's doubtful that my fasted cardio will be in the morning. (meaning I'm sleeping past noon.) Sillyheads.

[s2h]

I don't feel anything in my bis. My forearms hurt too much to lift heavy enough to feel anything in my bis.GM..try some drag curls when your wrists are bothering you..they arent a stressfull on them...me like...

[GirlyMuscle]

Like this?

K2XPpTVPe7o

Coach has EZ Curl preacher curls in my plan and that's impossible. The pain is unbearable.

[Suzanne]

Last off season i had horrible forearm and wrist pain
i found preacher db less painful
also leaning forward some doing ez bar curls
let's see hammer curls i could not do at all even with super light wt
curl on bicep free motion with elbows forward weren't to bad

i get pain in my wrists now and find on heavier wt if i wrap my wrists it isn't as bad

I had it last off season from jan til june had mri's went to orthopedics nothing helped Well going to massage therapist and having the forearms stripped did help more than anything

Seems you just need to keep trying diff exercises or change angle a bit and that does help some

[musclegoddess65]

www.stages-of-life.com/kinkease

between elbow pain, wrist, and forearm pain... I keep this in my gym bag.... it seriously helps...

[GirlyMuscle]

Thanks gals. I'll get some of that stuff Kim.

Actually, preacher curls are the worst. I can do hammer curls with less pain than regular curls where you turn the DB as it comes up. You're right I'm just going to have to play around with different exercises.

[s2h]

Like this?

K2XPpTVPe7o

Coach has EZ Curl preacher curls in my plan and that's impossible. The pain is unbearable.ya kinda..i like to lean forward a little bit..play with it and find what hits your biceps the best...

[Gerb]

A new week starts tomorrow, let's make this the best week yet, all starts with the attitude, stay positive, just focus on the moment. Are you doing the best you can at the current moment giving everything you got going on at the moment? That is all that matters, sometimes the best you can do is 85% and sometimes it's 100% but if you give it your best effort everyday, in the end, you will be rewarded. With commitment comes reward! I know you hate pep talks, but I don't care, cause I like them.:)

[Gerb]

Coach has EZ Curl preacher curls in my plan and that's impossible. The pain is unbearable.

It has been well established your coach is an asshole

but my advice would be if it hurts, don't do it, find something else that works, I am guessing that when your coach writes out the program he bases it off of what he thinks your muscles need vs what injuries you may have. if it hurts, don't do it.

[GirlyMuscle]

Walking lunges killed my knees yesterday but I did them. Lying Leg curls 100 reps certainly humbled me. I tried starting at 50 pounds and by the time I got to 20 pounds I'd only done 30. I quit, swore, let Sandra do hers (she kicked my ass) and then did 100 at a pussified 10 pounds. Doesn't help matters that the bend on the bench that's supposed to fit where I bend naturally at the hips hits me in the middle of the rib cage. Hey, not everyone is taller 5'3". LOL

Still no contest date. If they hold it the same weekend as last year then this past Saturday would be 15 weeks out. With no notice of a date at this point, I'll bet attendance will be quite low. There is another show within driving distance (Philly) in June...two weeks after Jr Nats. Downside is I hate traveling to visit friends and be in prep. Puts a downer on the visit. I was planning on attending Jr Nats and spending the weekend with George and Tina and Kimbot is coming too. So I don't know what's going on at this point.

[GirlyMuscle]

Show date is May 14, 2011.

14 weeks, 5 days out.

[Ibarramedia]

Good luck. :ok:

[Sunnyday]

Yayyy! Finally...a date!!

:jump:

[freebirdmac]

Another with forearm and wrist issues....

I agree, preachers are tough! On db preachers I have to use my versa grips or my grip will give out due to my forearms/wrists. Yet I have no problem with concentration curls or db curls. Let us know how you like drag curls. Looks like you'd have to be careful to keep the delts out of it.

[Tu Holmes]

Show date is May 14, 2011.

14 weeks, 5 days out.


Where is this one?

[GirlyMuscle]

Macungie PA...near Allentown. Less than an hour from my home.

If you're in VA around that time would you come? It would mean a lot to me if you would. *bats eyes*

[GirlyMuscle]

My hamstrings are so sore I can barely walk. Damn you Coach!

[BEAST MODE]

100 reps of lying leg curls, you said? I'll have to try that this weekend...

[GirlyMuscle]

It sucked. Sandra beat me at it. Next time I have to start with an even pussier weight than 50. Of course, today, I can't walk.

[Muscgrows]

56 of which had no weight. LOL!

[Tu Holmes]

Macungie PA...near Allentown. Less than an hour from my home.

If you're in VA around that time would you come? It would mean a lot to me if you would. *bats eyes*


Sure... I'll come up and support.

[GirlyMuscle]

Sure... I'll come up and support.

Yay!

:jump:

[Curt James]

Show date is May 14, 2011.

14 weeks, 5 days out.

Awesome!

[GirlyMuscle]

I wish I loved snow this much! Thanks Curt!

bCa72UEYv5E

[GirlyMuscle]

I wish I could lose body fat based on every food I pass up. My Mom bakes almost every day. In the last week, I came home to Shoefly pie, Chocolate whacky cake with peanut butter icing, bread pudding, peanut butter cookies, vanilla whacky with peanut butter icing and apple cake. Tonight's turn down...Coffee cake with those crumbly sugar nuggets on top.

OK...I caved last Friday on the Apple Cake but I did turn down every one of the other ones. (coach called my apple cake meltdown an early cheat meal..so I got no cheat this week)

[Sunnyday]

I wish I could lose body fat based on every food I pass up. My Mom bakes almost every day. In the last week, I came home to Shoefly pie, Chocolate whacky cake with peanut butter icing, bread pudding, peanut butter cookies, vanilla whacky with peanut butter icing and apple cake. Tonight's turn down...Coffee cake with those crumbly sugar nuggets on top.

OK...I caved last Friday on the Apple Cake but I did turn down every one of the other ones. (coach called my apple cake meltdown an early cheat meal..so I got no cheat this week)


If I could do this I'd be down to single-digit %bf so fast it would be insane, LOL!

I would go outta my mind coming home to all that. Don't know how you do it, GM. I try to give the kids things I wouldn't want to eat to make it easier on myself. But somebody else baking in my home would just kill me I don't think I'd be able to pass it up every time.

[Sledge]

I wish I could lose body fat based on every food I pass up. My Mom bakes almost every day. In the last week, I came home to Shoefly pie, Chocolate whacky cake with peanut butter icing, bread pudding, peanut butter cookies, vanilla whacky with peanut butter icing and apple cake. Tonight's turn down...Coffee cake with those crumbly sugar nuggets on top.

OK...I caved last Friday on the Apple Cake but I did turn down every one of the other ones. (coach called my apple cake meltdown an early cheat meal..so I got no cheat this week)


If this were the case I'd have more than one ab.

[GirlyMuscle]

Well, I'm gonna have to go to bed. I'm tired and the coffee cake is really bugging me. If I stay up any longer I'll cave. Cinnamon Bun protein powder pudding just isn't doing it for me.

Good night all.

[Muscgrows]

I wish I could lose body fat based on every food I pass up. My Mom bakes almost every day. In the last week, I came home to Shoefly pie, Chocolate whacky cake with peanut butter icing, bread pudding, peanut butter cookies, vanilla whacky with peanut butter icing and apple cake. Tonight's turn down...Coffee cake with those crumbly sugar nuggets on top.

OK...I caved last Friday on the Apple Cake but I did turn down every one of the other ones. (coach called my apple cake meltdown an early cheat meal..so I got no cheat this week)

Shoot... I would be like 90 lbs and living it up! Lol!

[GirlyMuscle]

My hamstrings are still sore. Trained them last Sunday. I don't think that's normal.

[freebirdmac]

My hamstrings are still sore. Trained them last Sunday. I don't think that's normal.

It can happen. You hit them differently and you're on a diet. Got a foam roller?

[GirlyMuscle]

Nope. No foam roller. :(

[partsRheavy]

A lot of gyms have foam rollers in the "functional" area???

I hope your winter eases up a little. It's really cold here too, and I'm halfway hibernating....about a thousand miles south of you! Your Mom must be trying to keep the house warm with all that baking!!!!

That's enough to create a Girl Scout Capitalist Enterprise....without the Thin Mints!!! (mmmmmmm!!!!!) :p :p :p

Shoo-fly Pie sounds like something out of that old country song!!!! Makes me think of a 1950s Picnic!!! Ask her for Sweet Potato Pie....at least that has one good BB food in it LOL! :)

[Gerb]

My hamstrings are still sore. Trained them last Sunday. I don't think that's normal.

sometimes DOMS will last a full 7 day cycle, it's normal, welcome to the world of not training like powerlifter:p:flowers:

8 weeks out we will switch things up

[Sledge]

DOMS will last longer when in calorie deficit because you don't have the tools/fuel to repair. Also the lack of nutrients to wash out (for want of a better term) lactic acid post exercise.

[GirlyMuscle]

sometimes DOMS will last a full 7 day cycle, it's normal, welcome to the world of not training like powerlifter:p:flowers:

8 weeks out we will switch things up

I don't train like a powerlifter. Usually I do 8-12 reps per set.

[GirlyMuscle]

I won't make it to 8 weeks out with this kind of DOMS. I do work 2 jobs and have a life outside the gym ya know.

[Sledge]

Waitressing with hammy DOMS. Good thinkin 99

[Gerb]

I won't make it to 8 weeks out with this kind of DOMS. I do work 2 jobs and have a life outside the gym ya know.

I could careless about how you make it all work. It is up to you to figure out how to balance life/work/bodybuilding. Your situtation is not unique. I fully expect you will make adjustments to things as needed. I do the same with my coach. It is your life which you are living. Not mine. I am going to continue to give you input and guidance with the singular goal of bringing you in the best you have ever been. It is up to you to balance and prioritize. I got faith in you!

[GirlyMuscle]

I am not looking forward to tomorrow. Six hours at each job...all on my feet with a lot of walking. Oh and let's not forget the cardio. :)

I'm thinking maybe I need to rethink this whole competing thing this year. I'm not being negative but there's only so much I can do. Fifty hour work weeks get harder the older ya get. My joints are really killing too. I'm thinking maybe it's time to hop on some glucosamine and condroitin.

On a happy note...I get to order new sneakers tomorrow. YAY!!!

[GirlyMuscle]

I could careless about how you make it all work. It is up to you to figure out how to balance life/work/bodybuilding. Your situtation is not unique. I fully expect you will make adjustments to things as needed. I do the same with my coach. It is your life which you are living. Not mine. I am going to continue to give you input and guidance with the singular goal of bringing you in the best you have ever been. It is up to you to balance and prioritize. I got faith in you!

Ya know what...you're right. My situation is not unique. Lots of 46 yr old single women work 50+ hours a week and try to compete in bodybuilding. You're also right in prioritizing my life. Maybe I have my priorities all messed up. I mean, I really shouldn't be making bbing the number one priority in my life. Maybe it's time to live in the real world and make some changes.

[Gerb]

Ya know what...you're right. My situation is not unique. Lots of 46 yr old single women work 50+ hours a week and try to compete in bodybuilding. You're also right in prioritizing my life. Maybe I have my priorities all messed up. I mean, I really shouldn't be making bbing the number one priority in my life. Maybe it's time to live in the real world and make some changes.

well, I don't know about all that, there is a time and place for everything in life, if your a bodybuilder, sometimes it is time to focus in 100%, be selfish and make things happen, other times it is time to step back and rebalance your life. I know that when it is all done, it is worth it, that has been my experience.

[Gerb]

Gee I thought that's what a coach did. adjust the training/diet to the individual and their requirement in sport and life and personality because everyone and their situation, motivation is unique.
Otherwise a couch could just stick to a generic diet and training plan for everyone. And that's not a coach. That's an information supplier.
Heck I could just take my coaches plan he gave me, a 45 year old bloke working 12 hour shifts and give it to a stay at home mom of 24 with 3 kids to look after and except the same results.

to an extent, of course, but in the end, if my coach says, Stephen, you gotta do 2x 45mins cardio sessions a day, he doesn't give a damn how I make it happen and isn't going to listen to me cry him a river over my busy life, he simply expects I will balance things out and make it happen. Erin has alot of different issues which require us to work around and I gotta come up with all sorts of options for her. She is suppose to walk every morning, she can't, her feet. So we adapt. Sometimes her work schedule of back to back shifts screws up her diet and we gotta adapt. And we do. Erin is doing a great job and is right on track this prep. The coach/athlete relationship is about a team and that relationship, that is what makes it work. That is my experience. Erin is free to fire me when she sees fit and I will go back to just being a friend and supporter of her cause I think she is awesome. but until then, I'll continue to kick her in the pants and push her to be the best she can be.

[freebirdmac]

Contest prep woes sets in early

:popcorn:








Easy for me as I will never compete :p

[tammyp]

erin at the end of the day you are the only one that lives in your skin and walks in your shoes. and if you decide not to compete then that decision effects you and no one else.

one thing i have learned helping people prep for shows is the expectations and drive i have for myself as a competitor doesnt always jive w the person i am prepping. i have the whatever it takes attitude. probably a bad thing. so i assume others hav ethe same stance. i have people tell me i cant eat fish, don t like this and that and basically hate all the pre contest foods. when i eat what im told and stfu bc i know it will get me to my goal.

what i am trying to get at is its up to you how deep you wanna dig and what you are willing to sacrafice to get to your goal. no need to justify your feelings.

[GirlyMuscle]

Went in to Applebee's to work tonight and there were too many servers on so they gave me first option on going home. Since my plantar fasciitis is flaring and I'm all taped up, popping ibuprofen like it's my job and limping, I decided to take it and come home.

[BEAST MODE]

Really hope that shit stops bothering you so much Erin! I know that's probably unlikely w/ all the cardio and everything, but w/ 15 weeks to go, I know it's terrible. Sending long distance hugs!

[GirlyMuscle]

Thanks, Rich. :)

[Muscgrows]

Went in to Applebee's to work tonight and there were too many servers on so they gave me first option on going home. Since my plantar fasciitis is flaring and I'm all taped up, popping ibuprofen like it's my job and limping, I decided to take it and come home.

Sorry about your foot bothering you. (Lots of hugs) I hope it gives up soon.

[musclegoddess65]

Erin I hope that foot heals too, but having known many a runner that dealt with PF issues.... it takes staying off of it and sadly I know you can't do that......I'm gonna message my friend Lori, and IronMan and marathon racer who is stubborn and see what she did to help hers.... I know she had some special weird sock she wore at night that was of some help.... and I'm sure you've searched for remedies/cures too.....

[fatbackgoal]

Ya know what...you're right. My situation is not unique. Lots of 46 yr old single women work 50+ hours a week and try to compete in bodybuilding. You're also right in prioritizing my life. Maybe I have my priorities all messed up. I mean, I really shouldn't be making bbing the number one priority in my life. Maybe it's time to live in the real world and make some changes.

This is the reason I think BB is one of the toughest things to do in the world. The lifting weights is the easy part but the mental aspect can just destroy a person. Best of luck to you and stay strong, we are all here to support you.

[GirlyMuscle]

I'm moving forward as if I'm still competing. As long as my body holds up I will. I did all my cardio 2 x 45 min and biceps, traps and abs today. My knees were hurting so much I semi-limped all day but I made it. Had an open cheat meal tonight meaning anything I wanted. I treated the family to a Superbowl spread.

I had...

3 slices of pizza
about 10 boneless wings
a handful of tortilla chips with bean/cheese dip
3 coors lights (really wanted Kilkenny but it's unavailable in PA)

Watched the first half of the Superbowl and the halftime show. I thought the sound for the halftime show sucked ass. I couldn't hear the music...only the singers.

Then I made homemade doughnuts. OMG! They are so freakin good! I ate 3 and I'm stuffed. Cheat finished.

The spread and the doughnuts.

[GirlyMuscle]

Bitch alert!


After only 3 weeks I got my f*cking period again! I've had it every 3 weeks since Xmas! I'm sick of this shit. I want a hysterectomy or some test. lol Cramps just set in. I need to go to bed cause I'm gonna start being a bitch.

[Sledge]

Were the donuts the ones in the recepie you sent me??

[GirlyMuscle]

Actually, no. I'll send you this one if you like. It was a little more labour intensive than you'd probably tolerate but I will make them for you someday.

[Sledge]

so you're saying I don't tolerate cooking stuff?

[GirlyMuscle]

No...you cook lots. I'm saying that if you make them you'll figure you could just as easily buy doughnuts from the supermarket. Although I will say these were worth the extra effort.

[musclegoddess65]

Bitch alert!


After only 3 weeks I got my f*cking period again! I've had it every 3 weeks since Xmas! I'm sick of this shit. I want a hysterectomy or some test. lol Cramps just set in. I need to go to bed cause I'm gonna start being a bitch.


sorry if I jinxed ya....

mine has been a week early every month since Sept-ish... oct week earlyfrom Sept, Nov wk early from Oct... it keeps doing that and I'm not sure why... other then I moved in Oct so some stress there... less then stellar conditions likely causing the issues Nov and Dec... then Jan I started going hard again in the gym after a yr of laziness... then, well moved again beg of Feb... so maybe now my cycle will settle out... :confused:

[Muscgrows]

Bitch alert!


After only 3 weeks I got my f*cking period again! I've had it every 3 weeks since Xmas! I'm sick of this shit. I want a hysterectomy or some test. lol Cramps just set in. I need to go to bed cause I'm gonna start being a bitch.

Now you have cursed me. Started yesterday. Grrrr!

[Sledge]

Awww how cute. You two a synchronized.

[Sledge]

No...you cook lots. I'm saying that if you make them you'll figure you could just as easily buy doughnuts from the supermarket. Although I will say these were worth the extra effort.


Mmmmmmmmmm donuts:drool:

[GirlyMuscle]

Awww how cute. You two a synchronized.

Three. Kim is, too.

[GirlyMuscle]

Went for a job interview today. Starbucks. I thought I could find one full time job instead of two part time. Figured if I could just get in the door I could move up to management. I have tons of experience in management. Interview went fine. There is possibility of promotion within 6 months. Pay rate to start...ready for this...$7.60 an hour. Next step would be shift supervisor and then Assistant Store manager. Asst Mgrs make $9 an hour. Hell, I make that now training the random client and cleaning gym equipment at PF. I make about $10 an hour waiting tables at Applebees. Manager said she'd call in 2 weeks one way or the other. I've already decided to pass.

[Ibarramedia]

What other places have you managed before?

[GirlyMuscle]

I was an asst manager at Pizza Hut for 2 yrs and I owned and ran a nail salon with 7 full time nail technicians for 8 yrs. I've also done shift management at Burger King (long time ago) and shift manager at Carvel Ice Cream which is where I learned cake decorating.

[Ibarramedia]

I was an asst manager at Pizza Hut for 2 yrs and I owned and ran a nail salon with 7 full time nail technicians for 8 yrs. I've also done shift management at Burger King (long time ago) and shift manager at Carvel Ice Cream which is where I learned cake decorating.


Cake decorating. That's like what the cake boss is doing? Cool.

[GirlyMuscle]

LOL...sorta I guess. I did traditional cake decorating..you know, roses and Happy Birthdays.

[freebirdmac]

Menopause is wonderful!!! :banana:

Sorry, that was mean :p

Good luck on the job hunt!

[Muscgrows]

Menopause is wonderful!!! :banana:

Sorry, that was mean :p

Good luck on the job hunt!

:mad:No fair! I have time still! LOL!

[GirlyMuscle]

Maybe...unless you follow in mama's footsteps.

[Muscgrows]

Maybe...unless you follow in mama's footsteps.
According to the doc I am! But, we will see. At this rate, Chris has an 11 month window to fix his stuff.

[GirlyMuscle]

lol...I know what you mean but I could take that a number of ways!

[Muscgrows]

lol...I know what you mean but I could take that a number of ways!
:lmao:
I know! I was thinking that after I posted that. Darn that five minute edit rule!

[fatbackgoal]

The spread looks nice and wouldn't mind trying the donuts either. I just imagine making a huge mess in the kitchen and my wife thinking it is not worth it.

[GirlyMuscle]

The key is to clean up your own mess. Then the wife wouldn't mind. ;)

I took most of the leftovers to work. The girls LOVED them. So did my son who ate all the rest of them.

[Sledge]

So where is mine?? Send them to me (and one of GXs)

[Muscgrows]

So where is mine?? Send them to me (and one of GXs)

:mad: I want some too. Hmmmpphh!

[GirlyMuscle]

They'd probably be hard as a rock by the time they made it to Australia. And I'm not sending goodies to GX anymore now that he has his own woman cooking for him. He gets protein pancakes for snacks now. No more brownies.

And you young lady had your treat meal on Friday so none for you!

[Tu Holmes]

I can haz them... give up the goodies!

[GirlyMuscle]

Next time...all gone now!

I'll make some for you when I visit.

[Muscgrows]

They'd probably be hard as a rock by the time they made it to Australia. And I'm not sending goodies to GX anymore now that he has his own woman cooking for him. He gets protein pancakes for snacks now. No more brownies.

And you young lady had your treat meal on Friday so none for you!

bbbbbut, I have not eaten since I was in the hospital. Two days no food. :no:
No fair! hmmppphhhh! You no it's my birthday coming up..:yep:

[Tu Holmes]

Next time...all gone now!

I'll make some for you when I visit.

Sad Panda

http://tehgeek.com/storage/post-images/sad-panda.jpg

[GirlyMuscle]

bbbbbut, I have not eaten since I was in the hospital. Two days no food. :no:
No fair! hmmppphhhh! You no it's my birthday coming up..:yep:

Why no food in the hospital? Is that extra?

And your birthday isn't until Feb 20th...this is only the 7th. :p

[Muscgrows]

Why no food in the hospital? Is that extra?

And your birthday isn't until Feb 20th...this is only the 7th. :p
LOL! wasn't swallowing so well. They kept serving me General trays. I requested my training food, within reason in pureed form. It wasn't until today that the nutritionist showed up and corrected everything. I got discharged though. So no, I was on special infusions and drank water for two days. My sugar dropped significantly yesterday, so they had to code me. The endocrinologist put me on sugar infusions till I got discharged. No one would listen to me. uggghhhhh! I am glad to be out of there. I am bloated as all heck, and feeling like total crap! I have some serious cardio to make up for. It is gonna take me atleast a week to get my body back in condition.

[GirlyMuscle]

There's no making up. There's just continuing on. :)

I'm off to bed. Have a good night all!

[Sledge]

According to the doc I am! But, we will see. At this rate, Chris has an 11 month window to fix his stuff.


LOL! wasn't swallowing so well.

10 months then?

[Muscgrows]

There's no making up. There's just continuing on. :)

I'm off to bed. Have a good night all!
Gotcha!

[Muscgrows]

There's no making up. There's just continuing on. :)

I'm off to bed. Have a good night all!


10 months then?

:zip:

[tammyp]

hows the feetsies erin?

[GirlyMuscle]

Hurtin'. I tape them every day now. Just got new Asics gels yesterday though so hopefully, they feel better soon.

[Ibarramedia]

They'd probably be hard as a rock by the time they made it to Australia. And I'm not sending goodies to GX anymore now that he has his own woman cooking for him. He gets protein pancakes for snacks now. No more brownies.

And you young lady had your treat meal on Friday so none for you!


GX is getting beefier. Dawn sure is feeding him. :ok:

[GirlyMuscle]

Started taking glucosamine/condroitin/msm. Can't tell if it's doing anything but I'm sure it takes time. Joints aren't too bad today. Feet are. My new sneaks feel great but standing on my feet all day just flares up the PF. Did my first cardio at 4:30am and the second one at noon right after work. I just knew if I didn't get it in then it would be next to impossible by 5pm. As it is I had to switch equipment to get through the entire 45 mins. Trained Hams and Glutes with Sandra at 4pm. I took a 2 hour nap this afternoon and still felt really tired when I got up but wouldn't ya know it I got a second wind now. Figures.

I decided to rent movies in order to do cardio at home. I'll probably join netflix but in the meantime I stopped at Blockbuster and picked up two rentals. I got Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp. Yeah, typical woman...there's just something absolutely dreamy and yummy about that man....even in goofy makeup. I saw a scene from the movie at a friend's house and it looked really good. Cinematography and all that rot. So I'll give it a whirl. Second movie I rented is The Expendables. Just about every action hero actor ever in that one...again, all yummy. Gimme hot guys blowing shit up, shooting shit up, car chases and I'm hooked to the scene. More yummy.

After these two, I'm open to suggestions. My favorite movies are action flicks first, then comedies, including romantic comedies, then dramas depending what it is and who is in it. Oh and kid movies. I love kid movies...easy entertainment. I prefer either Pixar, Disney...that sort of thing.

[Ibarramedia]

Try those Red Box rentals. Cheap just a dollar a movie and you can check it out at a machine.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yeah, I didn't think of that. They don't really have a big selection though do they? I could be wrong. Netflix seems like it might work but if I'm going through a movie a day during cardio they better ship fast. I'll have to keep it circulating constantly to have one delivered every day.

[IzlamikPork]

Yeah, glucosamine/chondroitin takes a couple weeks to kick-in.

And you won't even notice it. It's subtle. A few days later you'll just realize, hey, nothing hurts!

[GirlyMuscle]

That would be nice. I don't mind DOMS. It's joints and plantar fasciitis that makes me cranky and miserable.

[Ibarramedia]

Yeah, I didn't think of that. They don't really have a big selection though do they? I could be wrong. Netflix seems like it might work but if I'm going through a movie a day during cardio they better ship fast. I'll have to keep it circulating constantly to have one delivered every day.


A movie a day? Red box is perfect for you. They have new movies and may not have older archives. There is so much they can fit in that box. Check it out anyway, otherwise just go to blockbuster or netflix.

http://www.redbox.com/?cid=PS:MSN:Core_PS_Branded%20Terms:BrandRental:re dbox%20movie%20rentals:14027&tracking_ID=6318d94e-2736-7448-32d7-00002722eb75

[GirlyMuscle]

90 minutes of cardio every day. I should be good for one a day. If a movie is a bit longer I'll keep pedaling until I get to the end.

[fatbackgoal]

Yeah, I didn't think of that. They don't really have a big selection though do they? I could be wrong. Netflix seems like it might work but if I'm going through a movie a day during cardio they better ship fast. I'll have to keep it circulating constantly to have one delivered every day.

If you have a new XBOX or PS3 you can get the feed for Netflix through the wireless. With this option some of the newer movies are not available but they still have plenty to watch.

Redbox is good as well but it really helps to save them online because waiting till you get there the good ones can be gone.

[partsRheavy]

Agree on the Redbox. Around here, they're just about everywhere. I've seen them at supermarkets, big box stores, and today I even saw one driving by a McDonalds. (No, I don't have near Dave's metabolism....I have to steer completely around that place. I like my Mexican and Indian and Thai food lots more anyway!!!!)

Gold's is showing The Social Network in the cardio theatre a couple times this week. I'm going to try to catch at least a part of it.

I haven't seen The Expendables yet. It's on my list though.

[GirlyMuscle]

My girlfriend loaded my iPod with music from her iTunes. I want to make play lists. So I downloaded iTunes to my computer using my email so it's my acount. iPod is plugged in to my computer. How do I build playlists? It asks me if I want to sync but I'm afraid I'll erase everything in my iPod. If I sync won't it sync with my account which has no music at this point?

[GirlyMuscle]

If you have a new XBOX or PS3 you can get the feed for Netflix through the wireless. With this option some of the newer movies are not available but they still have plenty to watch.

Redbox is good as well but it really helps to save them online because waiting till you get there the good ones can be gone.

LOL...funny guy. ;) You're talking to a 46 yr old woman. I don't have any game systems.

[partsRheavy]

I wish I could answer the iPod question!!! Sometimes it seems as if you and I are the only Retro ppl left on the planet!!! :dunno:

Seems everybody at the gyms here is plugged into an iPod!

[GirlyMuscle]

Well, Sandra gave me an extra iPod she had after my original one died. The original one was BFF Jill's old one. I have hand me down iPods. Before that I used an MP3 player. That was nice because there are no licensing issues with MP3s. Apple makes the iPod thing too hard for me to understand. I love my MP3 player but it only holds 512 cards so not much music. On the good side, Rhapsody has unlimited downloads for $9.99 a month. So I might just invest in some 512 cards and make a cardio card, a lifting card, etc and go back to the MP3 player.

[GirlyMuscle]

And I still have my huge Sony Walkman cd player. Got that the first year I started working out...way back in 2001.

[BEAST MODE]

Well, Sandra gave me an extra iPod she had after my original one died. The original one was BFF Jill's old one. I have hand me down iPods. Before that I used an MP3 player. That was nice because there are no licensing issues with MP3s. Apple makes the iPod thing too hard for me to understand. I love my MP3 player but it only holds 512 cards so not much music. On the good side, Rhapsody has unlimited downloads for $9.99 a month. So I might just invest in some 512 cards and make a cardio card, a lifting card, etc and go back to the MP3 player.

If you can afford it, buy a Zune. Microsoft's version of the ipoop...no licensing issues that make the songs exclusive to that device. You can put them on anything and play them in anything (windows media, winamp, etc.). Apple is trying to start a revolution I think...I refuse to buy any of their products.

Oh and the Zune is very durable! I've dropped it, sat db's on it, still works like the day I bought it!

[GirlyMuscle]

How much are songs? Do you pay buy the song or is there a monthly fee for downloads?

[Tu Holmes]

How much are songs? Do you pay buy the song or is there a monthly fee for downloads?

Monthly fee for the zine marketplace.

[BEAST MODE]

How much are songs? Do you pay buy the song or is there a monthly fee for downloads?

What Tu said...it's like $16 a month for Zune...unlimited downloads, can listen to anything on the marketplace, and you keep 10 songs a month. You can sync anything to your device and it stays there until you cancel your membership.

[Mac]

If you can afford it, buy a Zune. Microsoft's version of the ipoop...no licensing issues that make the songs exclusive to that device. You can put them on anything and play them in anything (windows media, winamp, etc.). Apple is trying to start a revolution I think...I refuse to buy any of their products.

Oh and the Zune is very durable! I've dropped it, sat db's on it, still works like the day I bought it!

Songs purchased via Apple are not exclusive to just an iPod. They are MP3s that can be played on any device.

[GirlyMuscle]

Apple/iTunes is too confusing for my old brain. I can't even figure out how to make a play list. I plug in my iPod and and can't see any of the songs on it. Well, I can but it only shows 510 out of 1369 songs on my iPod.

I'll look into Zune.

[Mac]

I can't even figure out how to make a play list.

You select New Playlist from the File menu.

Drag songs to Playlist.

Good luck with the Zune.

[musclegoddess65]

Erin hang onto it... the iPod... Colin can fix it up for you and how you how in June... ... love my iPod (still can't find the damn thing) but it holds 8GB... I still have an MP3 player too... I think I finally got rid of my CD walkman.... ah the good ole days when music was simple....

[BEAST MODE]

Songs purchased via Apple are not exclusive to just an iPod. They are MP3s that can be played on any device.

Has it always been like that? Seems like when they were somewhat new, you could only play them on a ipoop...that's why I didn't buy one. Plus they just aren't made as durable as the zune imo.

[GirlyMuscle]

You select New Playlist from the File menu.

Drag songs to Playlist.

Good luck with the Zune.

That's the thing. I can't see the songs on my iPod. When I try to open it it asks if I want to sync. When I say yes it asks for my girlfriends account password.

[GirlyMuscle]

Please tell me my butt will get used to the spin bike. I could barely stand up and walk after I finished 45 mins.

[musclegoddess65]

it WILL take time in the saddle but yes eventually you butt will get used to it...

I have a narrow seat on my road bike and every year when its riding time, it takes getting used to.... but I love cycling.... so a sore hiney is ok with me....

[freebirdmac]

That's the thing. I can't see the songs on my iPod. When I try to open it it asks if I want to sync. When I say yes it asks for my girlfriends account password.

When you get songs from other people, they have to authorize you. So she needs to give you her password. The way it works you're able to authorize 5 computers for your tunes. This keeps the music business somewhat happy in that their music isn't being distributed royalty free.

[Mac]

That's the thing. I can't see the songs on my iPod. When I try to open it it asks if I want to sync. When I say yes it asks for my girlfriends account password.

This is because the iPod is synced to another Mac, or PC. Unless you sync it and place your files on it from your computer, you'll need to know the password and username for your girlfriends account.

[partsRheavy]

Rest the hiney for 3-4 days but after that the next time on the bike won't be as bad. :)

In about a week and a half you'll be quite used to the bike. Just make sure that the seat isn't set too high for the distance to the pedals. This is a problem sometimes for us shorties!

Still no iPod wisdom though....

[GirlyMuscle]

This is because the iPod is synced to another Mac, or PC. Unless you sync it and place your files on it from your computer, you'll need to know the password and username for your girlfriends account.

So I can sync it and it won't wipe out the music that's already on it?

[GirlyMuscle]

So far here's my initial review of the Spin Bike.

I am 5'1". I have the seat as low and as far forward as it will go. I think that part fits fine. I also have the handlebars up as high as they will go. I don't like the leaning over position since it hurts my upper back. I wish they'd go up a little higher. I don't like leaning so much of my weight on my wrists. We all know I have wrist and joint issues. I do most of my pedal sitting in an upright position, not holding the handlebars at all.

Other than that, the feel of it is very smooth and solid. It pretty much feels like a regular spin bike form the gym. The dvds that come with it are totally boring, hence the decision to watch movies instead. I'm 40 mins into Alice in Wonderland and it took 35 mins for Johnny Depp to appear. (I watched the 5 mins of coming attractions).

[blu2xtreme]

We got a regular exercise bike and I can not get into using it ...I use to do tons of cardio and need to again. Might have to try watching movies on the ipod. I haven't got past the butt hurting thing ...even when I ride my mountain bike I stand most of the time.

I need getting stronger tips ...my new passion ...don't tell Mike ;)