Tam's journey to north americans

[tammyp]

well for those of you that dont know, i have decided to do NA. with the recomendation coming from george and rock. i am lucky enough to have 3 of my very good pals doing it as well, so it will a fun time.

19 weeks out now. I am doing a mass program now and think i will start diet at 14-16 wk mark, depending on what george says. im trying to bring up my delts and sweep. not alot, since i dont have mch wiggle room, but a little goes a long way on a shrimp like me. work outs are good, im sore and feel strong and it seems to be working.

so here we go.........shoulders today, post up w/o later. ta!:wavey:

[Wendy]

I will definitely follow along! You are amazing Tammy!

[2hot4u]

I will be following too!!! Good luck!! pro card is yours!!

[Blondell]

I'll be reading along! :D

[GirlyMuscle]

Wow...I'm one of the ones NOT in the know. I was still thinking you were doing nationals. Can't wait to follow along!

[tammyp]

thanks girls!:)

shoulders

seated db press 2x15 35 WU
40 4 x 10

lying incline laterals these killed!
4x10 15

sm upright row
85 4 x 10

hammer grip laterals
15 4x10

im hitting shoudlers 2x wkly since i want to bring them up a bit.

[stephaniewicked]

:wavey: Can't wait to follow your progress Tam!

[sassy69]

Sweet! Good luck w/ the goals T! KTS!

[SallyAnne]

thanks girls!:)

shoulders

seated db press 2x15 35 WU
40 4 x 10

lying incline laterals these killed!
4x10 15

sm upright row
85 4 x 10

hammer grip laterals
15 4x10

im hitting shoudlers 2x wkly since i want to bring them up a bit.

I love lying laterals!

I'm also hitting shoulders (and arms) a couple of times a week right now. Good luck, Tammy! I don't think you'll need it, though. :love:

[musclegoddess65]

Sweet looking forward to following along Tammy!!

[lil mama]

Thats great Tammy. Wishing you da best.

[tammyp]

HAPPY EASTER!

BACK

cg pullups 4x10

pulldowns 4x10 90

rg pulldown 4x10 90

seated cable row 4x12 90

bb row 115 4x10

no real plans today. my folks are coming for dinner, other than that its a normal Sunday.

[Suzanne]

I will be following along!

Happy Easter

[buckimscl]

Ooooh Oooooh Can I follow along Tammy??? :) Good luck every step of the way.

[Northman]

U row 115 pound dumbells? Damn superwoman.

[tammyp]

U row 115 pound dumbells? Damn superwoman.

BB=barbell....not very likely they are DBS!:eek:

[tammyp]

chest and tris

i dont do alot for chest, since its fine as is...

push ups warm up 3x15
incline db press 3 x10 40
flat bb 115 4x12
fly 35 3x12

cgbp 3x10 115
pressdown v bar 70 3x12
incline db kickouts 25 3x12
dips 2x fail

stepmill 20 mins, level 12

[GirlyMuscle]

Do you find it hard to train a bodypart you're not really concerned about improving? Do you keep your enthusiasm?

[stephaniewicked]

I'm the same way with chest... sometimes I throw in a few sets and sometimes I don't. I was told that I *should* though, at least to give balance to the rest of my physique. After my show, I need to change up my routine so maybe I'll make more of a commitment to stick those exercises.

Wow, I'm amazed how you get everything done so early. I'm a night person... I have much more energy towards the end of the day.

[Kelly Baker]

Wonderful! I'll be able to see you on stage when you're here! Happy prepping!

[tammyp]

i was 131 this morning up 5 lbs in 2 weeks!!! holy crap!:):( ...good i guess, but i messes with my head.

shoudlers and quads

bb press
1x12 65
1x10 2x8 85

lying laterals
15 3 x10

seated laterals
25 3x10

upright row
4x10 75

rd fly
35 3x12

haCKs
4x15 225

ext, toes pointed in
110 4x10

1 leg ext
40 3x12

[tammyp]

Do you find it hard to train a bodypart you're not really concerned about improving? Do you keep your enthusiasm?

actually its kind of nice. i pound the piss out of myself with everything else, its nice to go easy. my hubby hates it..he does competitive bench, and seeing me breeze through a chest w/o makes him nuts since he knows what i can bench. oh well....different sports ...different training methods.:p

[Wendy]

Tammy what kind of diet will you follow for your prep?

[tammyp]

Tammy what kind of diet will you follow for your prep?

right now im eating clean just more food in the way of fats and carbs. lots of red meat, omega eggs, PB:D. when i diet, its low fat, high protein, carbs pre and PWO.

[Wendy]

right now im eating clean just more food in the way of fats and carbs. lots of red meat, omega eggs, PB:D. when i diet, its low fat, high protein, carbs pre and PWO.

Thanks Tammy!
That was how I always prepped and last time I tried keto (just posted in the diet support thread) couldn't stick with it - especially the PB. Do you have a refeed day during prep?

[stephaniewicked]

131?? Woman, you're solid... AND to top it off, you know what you're doing! I don't see anything to worry about. :)

[GirlyMuscle]

Will you be posting pics this season or are you keeping yourself under wraps?

[tammyp]

Will you be posting pics this season or are you keeping yourself under wraps?

i may...but i always will in the FLL:)

[tammyp]

no training or work today:) did some abs and will take the pooches for a walk since its so nice out.

[**blondie**]

Oh Yes! U have a journal!! I'm following! I'm so glad I got to meet you in person at the Arnold...

[tammyp]

Oh Yes! U have a journal!! I'm following! I'm so glad I got to meet you in person at the Arnold...

you too!:beerbang:

[stephaniewicked]

I wish we had nice weather here today... it's still damp and cloudy from yesterday's rain. It's supposed to get up into the 70s this weekend though, which I'm looking forward to.

Have kind of dogs do you have?

[tammyp]

2 springers, brothers from the same litter. radar and hawkeye.

[tammyp]

BACK AND BIS

wg pull up 4x8 from dead hang
sm row 115 4x10
pulldown 90 4x10
re pulldown 4x90

bis
ez bar curl 3x12 65
incline hammer curls 35 4x8
alt seated db curl 35 4x8
21s 15 2x21

feeling some good pumps though my allergies are acting up big time.

[tammyp]

legs today

i dont go heavy for legs, only quads, since these are what are over powering my upper half.

sissy squats 3x 15 BW warm up

squats 4x12 115

hacks 225 4x15

press 3x20 295

ext toes in, rest pause at top
70 4x12

1 leg ext
30 2x12

seated curls
120 4x12

[tammyp]

MOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not from feeling fat, but i think I have eaten an entire cow in 2 1/2 weeks on this mass program. me likey my cow~:)

18 WEEKS OUT!!!

shoulders abs

standing milt press 1x10 40 3x8 35, no spotter, so i struggled to get em up:)
upright rows 4x12 75
lying laterals 3x10 15
face pulls 3x12 60
lateral 21s...holy pump,,these were killer! 3x21 20

[2hot4u]

told ya!!! nice pump on the side lateral 21's huh??? Keep up the good work!!!
MOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not from feeling fat, but i think I have eaten an entire cow in 2 1/2 weeks on this mass program. me likey my cow~:)

18 WEEKS OUT!!!

shoulders abs

standing milt press 1x10 40 3x8 35, no spotter, so i struggled to get em up:)
upright rows 4x12 75
lying laterals 3x10 15
face pulls 3x12 60
lateral 21s...holy pump,,these were killer! 3x21 20

[tammyp]

ya...i swore at you the whole time:)

[buckimscl]

Training is looking good T. Radar & Hawkeye, sounds like someone likes M.A.S.H.

[tammyp]

Training is looking good T. Radar & Hawkeye, sounds like someone likes M.A.S.H.

THANKS! the names started with just getting one, radar, being a hunting dog. when we came home with 2 it just fit!

back

cg pu 4x10 banged mt freaking head on the ceiling in my 1st rep.:mad:great start!

db row 50 2x10 55 2x10

cgpd 90 2x10 100 2x7

wgpd 90 2x10 100 2x7

[tammyp]

chest and tris
push ups 3x15 wu
incline sm press
105 4x10
incline fly
4x15 30

cgbp 115 3x10
incline skullcrushers 30 3x10
v pressdowns 70 3x12
dips 2 x 15

i am feeling like a marshmellow. everytime i walk i hear the blueberry music in my head from willy wonka.

dont know if ill start diet at 16 weeks or 14. george is off to the FIBO show in germany, so we'll talk when he gets back next week.

[debbiebramwell]

Hi tammie! :wavey:wanted to check in with you..thanks for sharing with us...I got my pom poms ready for you! enjoy the journey and always do your best! lt me know if ya need anything!;)I will be following along

[tammyp]

aw thanks deb! :)

back and bis

wgpu 2x10 2x8

db row 1x12 55 2x10 60 1x8 65

cgpd 100 4x10

wgpd 100 4x8

bis

calbe curl 60 3x10
cc 35 3x10
hammer curls 3x10 40
21s 25 2 sets

[Blondell]

Good w/outs in here!

[tammyp]

legs TGIF!

sm front squats wu 3x15 95
hacks wide 3x12 275
hacks toes in close 3x12 275
curl 120 4x12
ext 110 4x12
squats 4x12 115
hypers 3x20

cant do SLDL everytime i tweak my hip flexor. anyone got an idea for an alternative ?

[Jodie]

friggen lil power house. :p

I'll be following along, may not post much.

[tammyp]

17 weeks out

shoulders

bb press 4x10 85

lying laterals 3x10 15

upright row 4x10 95

rd fly 3x10 35

standing laterals 3x10 35 1xfailure 20

my knees are becoming an issue with my heavy quad training. it catches me every now and then and theyll go out on me. wonderful:( dont need THIS right now.

[tammyp]

chest n tris

push ups 3x15
flat bench 115 4x12
incline fly 4x12 30

cgbp 3x12 115
v pd 3x12 70
incline skullcrushers 30 3x10
bench dips 2x25

starting to think of routine music...i am venturing it on my own this year to save some money. im bummed, i love colletes routines! any musical suggestions?

[**blondie**]

if we were closer i'd beg you to let me work out w/ you just one time :)

[tammyp]

i would love to have a workout partner! being the lone bber stinks!

[**blondie**]

trust me I know.. it's just me & my mp3 in my gym

[tammyp]

shoulders and quads

rack presses 4x10 85
seated side laterals 25 4x12
upright row bb 95 4x10
db seated clean n press 3x12 25

wide hack 275 3x15
narrow hack 275 3x15
ext 4x 12 110
1 leg ext 1x12 40 1x10 50 1x8 60 1x5 70

[Suzanne]

i would love to have a workout partner! being the lone bber stinks!

I prefer to WO alone. Having a spot is nice but i don't like my routine messed up. I don't rest for set amt of time just go when ready and i don't do same WOs i like to change things up often. That doens't really work well training with someone else

[tammyp]

back bis

wgpu 4x10
db row 3x10 65
pulldown 1x10 90 3x8 100
cable row 4x10 100
sapd 3x10 50

db curl 3x12 35
incline hammer 25 3x10
cable curl 50 3x10

getting my plan the 1st part of the week. george is competing at the pitts pro 202 this weekend. so he needs to take care of himself right now.

[stephaniewicked]

I like to have a WO partner once in a while, but only if they're serious about lifting... I have one friend at work who's into it and we worked out twice in the last month and that worked out really well. Aside from that though, I like to rock out to the music in my ears and do my own thing at my own pace.

[tammyp]

id love to have any of guys to train with. its great to have someone push you and be competitive with.

[musclegoddess65]

i would love to have a workout partner! being the lone bber stinks!

I had a blast working out with Rob, Gx and Rich in Florida... but to have some strong women to workout with.... that would ROCK!

[2hot4u]

tammy, keep up the great work!!! I wish sometimes we had a gym in our basement too!! we do have a treadmill and elipitical so the cardio in the a.m. is good.

keep the journaling we are watching lol

[tammyp]

16 weeks baby!:popcorn:

went to our favorite place last night, the Lake Placid pub n brewery. had nachos, a bbq burger w/ fries and turtle cheesecake. needless to say, i m NOT doing my planned weigh in today...i am bllloaaattteeeeddd!:eek:

george has not got me my diet yet..hes competing at the pitts pro this weekend. i should have it by the 1st of the week, but i am starting today, ditching all my dairy(:() ...i miss my cottage cheese and greek yogurt already. no more PB, fruit...the norm. cooked up some buffalo, steak and chicken this morning so i am ready to go.

shoulders n cardio

rack press 4x10 85
lying laterals 15 3x10
21s laterals 3x21 15
upright row 09 4x10
face pulls 3x15 50

cardio: ellipt 20 mins

[2hot4u]

No PB that is a bummer!!! lol I still get it for 2 days and then lose it for 2 days so it is workable. but i am sure that will change.

I am envious of that cheat meal and girlfriend you did it up RIGHT!!! I am going to a place tomorrow night after training that is like BD Mongolian Bbq. It is a place you pick up your veggies, meat etc and take it to the chef and he cooks it up for you then they give you brown or steamed rice, or wraps!!!! I can't wait!! yummy

[musclegoddess65]

OMG LOVE BD MBBQ!! that place rocks... and the desserts are pretty stellar too...

I swear Tammy I must be the only woman in the world that does not like PB.....nice cheat meal lady and nice workout too....

[2hot4u]

the name of the place is Huhot Mongolian BBQ they have a website too so see if there is one near you!!!! I will give full report monday on my journal so I don't invade Tammy's!! lol Sorry girl. but we are talking about food here!!

[tammyp]

ive been to one at the arnold. its right around the corner from the convention center. pretty clean if you want it to be for dieting..but were talking cheat meal here..so go to town!

[tammyp]

weighed in today at 131. i was surprised, i expected it to be more. i was 130 when i started for nationals last year, and im leaner, so i hope i made some improvements this off season. arms measured in at 14.5. they were 14 when i started 5 lbs lighter. so goody~:)

[GirlyMuscle]

Will you still be a lightweight?

[tammyp]

yup. i was 113 last time at weigh in...w/o having to do anything drastic but water/salt drop and 1 dyazide.

[stephaniewicked]

That meal you had on Saturday sounds sooooooo good! And it sounds like it was totally needed considering all the diet cuts you're making for prep. No dairy or pb at ALL? :eek: Hardcore!! Can't wait to see how the next 4 months shape up for you!

[tammyp]

well i did progess pics for george yesterday, and he said i dont need to start my official diet til the 12 week mark. i was physched to hear that, but i was in the MODE at the same time. i am always ready early and he wants to avoid me getting to stringy. so i has some peanut butter when i got home last night! :) mmmmmmmmmmm

[Wendy]

That's great - you are ahead of the game! Have you ever done a short prep like 8 -10 weeks or do you always give yourself enough time to be ready early?

[SallyAnne]

weighed in today at 131. i was surprised, i expected it to be more. i was 130 when i started for nationals last year, and im leaner, so i hope i made some improvements this off season. arms measured in at 14.5. they were 14 when i started 5 lbs lighter. so goody~:)

You're a tank! ;)

[Angela123]

weighed in today at 131. i was surprised, i expected it to be more. i was 130 when i started for nationals last year, and im leaner, so i hope i made some improvements this off season. arms measured in at 14.5. they were 14 when i started 5 lbs lighter. so goody~:)


:beerbang: good job!

[Sistersteel]

Good job Tammy! :)

[tammyp]

15 WEEKS OUT

weight 130. not dieting, per say, but trying to stop picking at stuff. i am the worst picker in the world, bite here ...there...i did have a few bites of some home made granola from a co worker yesterday...damn that stuff is like crack.

fridays workout

LEGS

squats
2x20 95
1x15 115
1x15 135
2x12 155
2x12 175
1x12 185

leg press
4x15 405

ext
1x12 110
1x12 120
1x10 130
1x8 140

curl seated
4x12 130

sldl 4x15 95 ..these have always bothered my hip floxor, so i was careful today going lighter. no problems. yey!

[musclegoddess65]

Some strong legs girl!! Nice work.

put the granola down and go back to your regularly scheduled protein shake :)

[2hot4u]

GOOD MORNING TAMMY, how was your weekend? 10 weeks and counting for me!!! have a bigger package this year and can't wait to see it come show day!! you are going to rock this year girlfriend and i am sure you can smell the pro card!! lol

[tammyp]

cant wait to see what you bring this year lisa!

shoulders today
bb press 1x12 85 3x8 95
seated laterals 1 side at a time 30 4x10
upright row bb 4x8 115
leaning laterals 30 3x10
rd fly 35 3x10

ellipt 20 mins, abs

[2hot4u]

tammy, it has been 3 days now, where are you!!! lol Can't wait to see how the new york pro gets judged!!!

[tammyp]

14 weeks out. i m not dieting and feel like i should be! weight is 131. bucked up and am having colette do my routine. we picked some awesome music! i cant wait to see what she does with it!

[RealLilSwole]

I just got my music mixed for Jr Nats. Now I got to choreograph it. Thats my favorite part. LOL! Loving your journal Tammy. I was reading one of your other posts in another section. You were saying that you like being your size. I also like being a small girl. Don't think I would look right as a LHW either. LOL! Good luck with your prep.

[tammyp]

thanks RLS...!

chest/tris

push ups 3x15

flat bb press
115 1x15 135 2x10 155 1x7

incline fly
4x12 36

round the worlds
3x12 20

CG bench 135 3x8

v pressdown 3x12 75

incline kick outs 3x10 30

cardio 20 ellipt.

[tammyp]

shoulders quads abs

bb press 4x10 85
seated laterals 4x10 30
upright row 4x8 115
full range laterals 3x10 20

quads....my knees are bothering me from going heavy on these, so i di things a bit different today, and holy hell what a pump!

1 leg ext 2x50 30
hacks 3x40 225 10 reps full range, 10 pulses, repeat

step mill 20 mins, level 12

i am ansy as hell to get prep started. im so used to 16 wks that im a bit nervous about 12. i just keep saying to myself.."trust the process".....

[tammyp]

had an ass kicking leg day today. im surprised since my allergies are full blown and my knees are giving me trouble.

squats 115 4x15
sm split squat 4x10 95
leg press 4x15 315
seated curl 4x12 120
ext slow and pause at top 70 4x12
partial sldl 115 4x15..the training vid dave posted this week inspired these..and i love them!

13 weeks out ...maybe ill post some starter pics this weekend...well see.:)

[stephaniewicked]

YES, pics!! :D

[Angela123]

Sweet...I'd like some pix...please.

[tammyp]

sorry didnt get to pics today, during the week for sure cuz i gotta get some to george anyway. weight 130.

sat:
no weights ...cardio only 20 mins stepmill level 12 to 16, walked dogs

sunday:
back
wgpd 4x8 110
cgpd 4x8 110
bb row 135 4x8
sapd 50 4x12

[tammyp]

here is my one and only pic...12.5 weeks out..today at 130.

[stephaniewicked]

If that's 12.5 weeks out, then I can't imagine how sick you're gonna look on show day... badass!!!! :bowdown:

[fitmomma3]

So crazy Tammy LOOK AT YOUR LEGS Already!!

[tammyp]

thanks girls..my legs stay lean all the time...the ass is where it all goes!

[KBigz81]

You're looking awesome Tammy! I can't wait to see what you look like on stage...:-)

[dvsness]

here is my one and only pic...12.5 weeks out..today at 130.

I hate you, lol. :D

[2hot4u]

great pic tammy, is that suit from before the new girls?? Looks a little small for you on top. lol nice!!!

[musclegoddess65]

WOWZA chica... them legs... I mean the whole package but them legs!!!!!

[tammyp]

great pic tammy, is that suit from before the new girls?? Looks a little small for you on top. lol nice!!!

no its a photo shoot suit and no top fits these puppies anymore! how do girls do it that go REALLY big?

got my diet from george...all ready to go!

[Tre]

here is my one and only pic...12.5 weeks out..today at 130.
Abs and unreal quad separation as 12.5 weeks?

Nice!

[Allifit]

Miss Tammy looks like we'll finally meet. I'll be competing at North Americans too.........:beerbang:

[Wendy]

You look amazing Tammy!!

[tammyp]

Miss Tammy looks like we'll finally meet. I'll be competing at North Americans too.........:beerbang:

woohoo! what class are you? i have 2 friends in figure too.

[Suzanne]

Looking amazing!

Are you having another "last Meal"?

[tammyp]

Looking amazing!

Are you having another "last Meal"?

na..im ready to do this. and i have to judge sat, dont wanna be all puffy.

[Angela123]

Omg, you look amazing already.

[GirlyMuscle]

na..im ready to do this. and i have to judge sat, dont wanna be all puffy.I can't wait for you to get to the "eat the asshole of a chicken" stage. *giggle*

[tammyp]

aw erin...youve been through this before with me?!:)

[Suzanne]

na..im ready to do this. and i have to judge sat, dont wanna be all puffy.

i would have a last meal :)

welcome to fasted cardio

[tammyp]

my 1st fasted cardio. 20 mins elliptical. 12 more weeks to go. not to bad...though i slept liek crap last night, thinking about prep, diet, bla bla...ill be in bed by 8!

judging tomorrow. small local show.

[tammyp]

fasted cardio was hard to move this morning..got home late and was super hungry after a long day ...weight 128.8:)

[tammyp]

i hate the scale...weight 131.6.. WTF????????????????????

[2hot4u]

How are you doing? The scale is just f----king with you!!! lol You will be awesome and you always bring your A game everytime!!!

[SallyAnne]

Tammy, you look incredible.

[tammyp]

130. that 128.8 was god screwing with me. looking tighter though..LW seems questionable .....time will tell.

[tammyp]

im an idiot. its 12 weeks not 11....doi!

[fitmomma3]

The scale is the devil we all know that lol... and why are you concerned about making light weight what weight are you usually at 12 weeks out?

[tammyp]

oh im a freak steph....i always want to be in shape and see changes asap. its my ADD..lol

[The Beast]

oh im a freak steph....i always want to be in shape and see changes asap. its my ADD..lol


LMAO, I completely understand. Looking at my pics from 15 weeks out I was mortified but how fat I still was after a week of dieting...


A girl at the Indiana show this past weekend was very reminiscent of you...not as conditioned but I think she will be doing Juniors Nats as a lightweight so make sure to check her out. No idea what her name is but you will know the one :)

[sweetjane57]

here is my one and only pic...12.5 weeks out..today at 130.

:eek:
uh, yea.....that just made me feel like quitting....right about.... NOW!LOL
Jeepers Creepers do you stay lean. Good Luck, keep pluggin' away.

[2hot4u]

how are you doing tammy? i have mental days lately where it is hard to stay focused and on track but it all pays off in the end!!! You are going to do great and very excited for you. Any updates?

[wildcat22]

Tam your off season pic are great!! My will power is not that good my off season weight gain is 20-25 but I look lumpy ick!! Your going to be great at the NA I wish I could see you!!

[tammyp]

love you guys! scale hasnt changed....and i thought for sure it had....now that i have fake hooters, when they start to show ripples..its like score...weight down! today....NOT! fucking scale!

[2hot4u]

tammy, you crack me up!!! what is george thinking about the weight not dropping? i am sure he isn't too worried. YOu will be fine but the fake hooters have to stay lol
love you guys! scale hasnt changed....and i thought for sure it had....now that i have fake hooters, when they start to show ripples..its like score...weight down! today....NOT! fucking scale!

[tammyp]

he said to relax...as i knew he would. also thought maybe i was holding some water with taking allergy meds and having the pollen kill me.

[Miss Muscle]

OMG for 12.5 weeks out in that pictures you still look great, you are gonna look AWESOME!!!!!! :)

[claire]

Hey Tammy, just wanted to say :wavey:

[tammyp]

Hey Tammy, just wanted to say :wavey:

back at you girl!:wavey:

[tammyp]

george wants progress on weds now, so i will do pics and weigh in then. he travels on weekends working for ON and guest posing, so this is much easier. cardio has been kicked up so i hope things are going in the right direction!

[fitmomma3]

when you say kicked up do you meant length/duration/frequency or intensity? Can I ask what your typical cardio session is like and how much you are at per week right now?

[tammyp]

i do 20 fasted, 20 post. i run, stepmill and elliptical.

[tammyp]

130.4...down from 131 since sat. see if george changes things today..

fasted run with my doggies in the woods at 5am....love it...so quiet...and saw a deer.

[tammyp]

it is the dreaded, the most detested part of prep......

fish has entered the diet. now i do like fish....but i know its to take over as my primary protien source as time goes on...but i did get some pollock, and used colettes fish recipe...kicks ass! if you dont have it....

soy sauce, balsamic vin, sweet paprika (i couldnt find sweet, used reg), dijon mustard, splenda. put under broiler....delish!

[SallyAnne]

it is the dreaded, the most detested part of prep......

fish has entered the diet. now i do like fish....but i know its to take over as my primary protien source as time goes on...but i did get some pollock, and used colettes fish recipe...kicks ass! if you dont have it....

soy sauce, balsamic vin, sweet paprika (i couldnt find sweet, used reg), dijon mustard, splenda. put under broiler....delish!

I remember last year you talked about 'the dreaded fish' in the diet. lol When do you think you'll cut out red meat all together and go to fish?

[tammyp]

im only getting 3 oz of red now...so i can bet not long..im not losing like i do so fish has appeared way earlier this year.

[stephaniewicked]

Do you have chicken in your diet too, Tam?? I would have a really difficult time eating mainly fish so many weeks out... Also, how often do you cook the fish? That's one thing I have to eat within 2-3 days of cooking because it doesn't seem to hold up as well as chicken does over the course of the week (I mainly do my cooking on Sundays!)

Also, I notice that tilapia is awful and rubbery when microwaved, so I've been eating it cold... do you have that problem with re-heating white fish also? I loved Colette's video... I've never had orange roughy... really want to try it, that looked so good!

[tammyp]

i have 3 meals of chicken right now. 1 red meat n EW, 1 fish, 1 pp n EW. so its ok...i like a little variety. i dont find that when i reheat fish. i usually do a lb at a time (when its only 1 meal) for fish..chciken since i eat 12 oz daily, i cook a ton..to last me 2 or 2 1/2 days. i feel like im always cooking...which reminds me, i gotta cook some chicken!

[tammyp]

128!!! yey! finally damn thing moved!

off to judge jim rockells rochester show this weekend. so i get to see george. makes it easier than pics..pics never tell the full story.

[Suzanne]

congrats on the 128!!

[AmyLynn]

here is my one and only pic...12.5 weeks out..today at 130.

Wow girl! You look AMAZING, especially for being 12.5 weeks out. Keep up the good work!

[tammyp]

9 weeks out...heading to rochester today to judge jim rockells show tomorrow. get to see geroge in person, so he can really see where i am at. so see everyone later!

[tammyp]

well i saw george this weekend and he was happy with how i looked. said he could have me ready in 3 weeks if he had to. so i was stoked to hear that.

great show, fun with friends, couldnt ask for a better weekend!

[fitmomma3]

well i saw george this weekend and he was happy with how i looked. said he could have me ready in 3 weeks if he had to. so i was stoked to hear that.

great show, fun with friends, couldnt ask for a better weekend!:eek: WOW! That's awesome!

[stephaniewicked]

Wow, ready 6 weeks early? That's awesome!! Glad to hear the great feedback and that you had a good weekend.

Any pics to share? :)

[tammyp]

he COULD have me ready if we had to, translation...a whole lotta suffering i would imagine!

[GirlyMuscle]

9 weeks out...heading to rochester today to judge jim rockells show tomorrow. get to see geroge in person, so he can really see where i am at. so see everyone later!
Isn't that the show Stacey Keller just did? How did she look? Pics I've seen look good but not professional so they weren't the sharpest. Is she gonna be ready for Masters Nats in three weeks?

[tammyp]

yes erin, stacy was there. she has to tighten up her legs and butt for masters by a few lbs to be competitive there. pretty girl and really nice, hope she can pull it off.

[stephaniewicked]

he COULD have me ready if we had to, translation...a whole lotta suffering i would imagine!

True... good news nonetheless though! :)

Do you have your suit and everything or are you wearing a suit that you already own to help save on $$$?

[tammyp]

i got a new PJ coming from celeste. same night show suit as nationals.

[joelster]

Tammy, your calves are enormous. We were walking down the stairs behind you after pre-judging. That show was a lot of fun.

[tammyp]

and you didnt say hello?????

[MsGuns]

Hey Tammy, you thinkin about doing something b4 NA's?
CONGRATS on the speedy progress!

[joelster]

and you didnt say hello?????

We were scared! (j/k) I was with the Iatomasi's (WNBF Pro's), John Penkin (another WNBF Pro), and my friend Romer. You probably know a few of them. I'll make sure to say hi next time. I see you everywhere I go. I am usually in the row directly behind the judges, or I am floating around off to the side somewhere.

[tammyp]

We were scared! (j/k) I was with the Iatomasi's (WNBF Pro's), John Penkin (another WNBF Pro), and my friend Romer. You probably know a few of them. I'll make sure to say hi next time. I see you everywhere I go. I am usually in the row directly behind the judges, or I am floating around off to the side somewhere.

yeah i remember paul and his son from my inbf days. YOU NEED TO SAY HELLO! next time ill take it personally!

[tammyp]

Hey Tammy, you thinkin about doing something b4 NA's?
CONGRATS on the speedy progress!

NO. i WONT be ready, but i COULD be if i wanted to be. and i dont wanna be!


down 2.2 this wk! yey!

[2hot4u]

how about some recent pics????

[tammyp]

ill send u some lis....not gonna post em!

[MsGuns]

WoW Im up when u r up...smile

[kptraining]

I just joined this forum, post-Jr. Nationals--and I'm considering doing North American's in Aug. Tammy, I saw you are doing them; have you done this show before? I was told I came out too muscular/too hard at Jr's (which I don't quite agree with!) and wasn't sure if I should "soften" out for NA's. Everyone says the judging is different depending on the show--aka, some judges at specific shows are looking for a more muscular look. Any one have any input?:o

[2hot4u]

that is cool and thanks
ill send u some lis....not gonna post em!

[tammyp]

I just joined this forum, post-Jr. Nationals--and I'm considering doing North American's in Aug. Tammy, I saw you are doing them; have you done this show before? I was told I came out too muscular/too hard at Jr's (which I don't quite agree with!) and wasn't sure if I should "soften" out for NA's. Everyone says the judging is different depending on the show--aka, some judges at specific shows are looking for a more muscular look. Any one have any input?:o

i havent done this show. but if they told you too hard, then i would certainly soften things up! let me know if you do it!

[tammyp]

8 weeks out!

what a crapola 4th of july! its 58 and raining. all day! hope you guys have it better than we do in the northeast.

[stephaniewicked]

8 weeks out!

what a crapola 4th of july! its 58 and raining. all day! hope you guys have it better than we do in the northeast.

That blows... it's warm with like zero humidity here for once... the most gorgeous day we've had in the past month! I'm so sick of the rain... we had too much of it the last several weeks...

[RealLilSwole]

Raining here is good ole Hillbilly Kentucky too! LOL!

[GirlyMuscle]

It was a balmy 80 degrees, bright blue skies with big fluffy white clouds here and there. Absolutely no rain in the forecast. It was the most perfect summer picnic weather possible.

[tammyp]

im 7.5 weeks out and was 127 today. i think i am going to be a middle weight. i am pretty shredded right now, and dont see where i can lose 12 lbs from. i want to stay full and keep my size...so the stress is over to make weight...

heres today....

[stephaniewicked]

Dammmmmnnnnn Tammy! Thanks for the motivation, woman!! :D

Love the shoes too, btw... lol. ;)

[2hot4u]

great job tammy, what changed your mind about posting pics?
ill send u some lis....not gonna post em!

[tammyp]

who knows lis! but im sure this will be the last of em!

[Wendy]

Whatever wt class you end up in you will be kicking some ass Tammy! You look amazing!

[2hot4u]

i second this comment!!! go girl!!!
Whatever wt class you end up in you will be kicking some ass Tammy! You look amazing!

[tammyp]

7 weeks out...

my weight the other day musta been a fluke..im 122 today. so i guess i will be a lw afterall....

[2hot4u]

Tammy you are going to look great no matter what weight class but are you disappointed to be a lw just think you wil be the biggest one!!!
7 weeks out...

my weight the other day musta been a fluke..im 122 today. so i guess i will be a lw afterall....

[tammyp]

no glad actually. i like my class, its my home:)

[Suzanne]

Have fun with your friend at Masters this week

[tammyp]

IM EXCITED to go to masters this week. ill be working the species booth a bit so i hope everyone comes to find me! just a pain to travel and diet and worry about getting cardio in. guess ill be up at like 4 !!!!

[Suzanne]

that's how it was when i traveled to okc to train with j during prep on the stepmill by 4 am so i could make flight yuck! plus cooking a weeks worth of chick/fish/steak

[SallyAnne]

im 7.5 weeks out and was 127 today. i think i am going to be a middle weight. i am pretty shredded right now, and dont see where i can lose 12 lbs from. i want to stay full and keep my size...so the stress is over to make weight...

heres today....

holy crap! you looketh awesome. :D A middle weight! woo hoo!

[SallyAnne]

7 weeks out...

my weight the other day musta been a fluke..im 122 today. so i guess i will be a lw afterall....

then please forget my previous woo hoo middle weight comment. :D lol

You look freakin' fantastic, lady. Love your legs.

[tammyp]

thanks miss sal:)

finally a nice day and i am parking my ass in the sun and relaxing. sent george pics and stats...122...so i will see if he makes changes. i doubt he will this week, since im ahead of the game. hoping for a cheat meal at masters this weekend!

[tammyp]

im off to pittsburgh this morning...so i was up at 430 for cardio...bla:(


6 weeks out. feeling good and looking good. got some great lines in my glutes...so with 6 more weeks..they should be crazy!

get to see george this weekend too so thats good to have a face to face and no pics. pics dont show the real deal as far as im concerned.

ta! come see me if your going!

[tammyp]

well im back from masters. had a fun time..worked species with joel on sat and had a blast and got hooked up with some great products. thier new gym bag is kick ass ! i havent tried alot of thier products so im excited to use them. it was great to hang with friends i dont see often...jen toth, chandra and george, adn lisa and tracy. motivating to be there 6 wks out form my own show.

i am so happy for tracy mason. she is a wonderful person and this win is a long time coming for her. and our girl lisa b looked amazing. i cant wai t to see how she does at usas this weekend.


saw george adn he was happy with me..everyone thought i was doing the usas so that was a good feeling thinking that i look ready when i still have 6 wks to go. was bummed..no cheat meal like i was hoping. cheesecake factory and a plain salad SUCKED!


home and tired...cuddling with my boys...i miss my doggies when im gone!

[tammyp]

well george cut my cardio and added some more food for a few days ..so im a happy girl!

[wildcat22]

Thanks Tammy for the kind comments you look so good!!! You are going to KICK ASS at the NA

[Shawn Bellon]

Good luck! I am sure you will kick butt.

[4evermuscle]

well george cut my cardio and added some more food for a few days ..so im a happy girl!

George is a good trainer. You'll look great.

[Suzanne]

gotta love more food and less cardio!

[tammyp]

weight 120 ..5 weeks out. shoulda done usas!

[STACEYK]

weight 120 ..5 weeks out. shoulda done usas!


Damm!:eek: Wow! you should have! Oh well...you'll kill em at North Americans:cool:

[tammyp]

since my lovely town hosts the IRONMAN tri this weekend..i am on lock down due to the fact that the race goes down my road. so im home all day, and its nice:) hubby being on the PD has to work 6 am til midnight, so needless to say, he is not a happy camper today. i need to start praticing my routine. colette did it as always ..and this one is a bit detailed, so i gotta get on the horn. i did a great mix....poker face, going into dead and gone and ending with right round. really fun music!

[Shawn Bellon]

What improvements did you make this offseason? Did you do some power movements?

[tammyp]

worked on quad sweep and my back. lots of hacks exts and pull ups!

[Shawn Bellon]

Awesome!

[tammyp]

pulled my back yesterday doing upright rows....its through my rib cage right around to the front of me...this sucks. today is a cardio only day so i hope it gets better by tomorrow. thing that kills me is it was only 85 lbs! grrrr..............

[Wendy]

pulled my back yesterday doing upright rows....its through my rib cage right around to the front of me...this sucks. today is a cardio only day so i hope it gets better by tomorrow. thing that kills me is it was only 85 lbs! grrrr..............


Hope you are feeling better soon Tammy!

[Suzanne]

pulled my back yesterday doing upright rows....its through my rib cage right around to the front of me...this sucks. today is a cardio only day so i hope it gets better by tomorrow. thing that kills me is it was only 85 lbs! grrrr..............

hope you are better quick! i did something like that back in dec and it was excruciating to cough, sneeze, couldn't sleep on back or stomach. Couldn't train

[tammyp]

3.5 weeks to go, leave 3 wks from today. weight is an even 120. im ready....which makes me super ansy since the challange to get there is gone! i was 118 last year beofre i dried out, but look much tighter this year at this weight. got my suit, celeste did it for me and its gorgeous....i got only a new PJ suit. its a watermelon coral pink, and she cut it super high since i have a long torso. 5 ft tall and a long torso...lol

[SallyAnne]

3.5 weeks to go, leave 3 wks from today. weight is an even 120. im ready....which makes me super ansy since the challange to get there is gone! i was 118 last year beofre i dried out, but look much tighter this year at this weight. got my suit, celeste did it for me and its gorgeous....i got only a new PJ suit. its a watermelon coral pink, and she cut it super high since i have a long torso. 5 ft tall and a long torso...lol

Damn, that's a good idea. It will lengthen your legs and shorten your waist magically.

[tammyp]

so 3 wks today...weight is at 120, but george doesnt want me to do much but maintain at this point, so that s ok. i would like to see 118 b4 i dry out just to be safe.

did cardio this am at 39 degrees...we have leaves already changing...wtf..thought this was summer.

anywho.....ttyl:)

[tammyp]

2 weeks ....in 2 weeks i get a burger:)

weight is holding at 120. would like to be about 118 when i leave. i am always a freaking head case about making weight.

things are good....not crazy sick of fish this year due to the fact that i am eating diff kinds..tilpaia, cod, mahi mahi, flounder...they are all about the same cal and fat wise. just makes a nice change in flavors. my only bitch is a sleep like CRAP. iwake up 100 x night, either to pee or im hot or i just plain cant sleep.even taking solamyze doesnt work for more than a few hours.

ah well....

[Gaoshang Xiongshou]

Which version of 'Right Round' are you using?

[tammyp]

the original, thats all i know!

[tammyp]

do you ever wake up in the morning and look at yourself and swear you changed in your sleep(when you CAN sleep)? that was today. my ass is dry and tight, great striations...and i still have 2 weeks. woo hoo. life is good.

chest and abs today, and posing. i hate training chest. prolly b/c its not a muscle group that i am overly concerned with.

super hot today...gonna be 90..for upstate ny that is insane..and no one has central air.:(

[MsGuns]

Sounds like you are on track...hang in there!
Tammy, how is your back?
No central air? are you serious? You wouldnt make it in Tx! lol

[tammyp]

much better! no one has central air..its upstate NY! we hit 90 maybe 2 x a summer.

[MsGuns]

much better! no one has central air..its upstate NY! we hit 90 maybe 2 x a summer.

good to hear...how cold does it get?

[tammyp]

-30 sometimes in the winter!

[MsGuns]

-30 sometimes in the winter!

dayum

[stephaniewicked]

It got down to 39 degrees yesterday?? I'm jealous! :( I can't wait for fall!

Wow, booty striations and you still got 2 weeks to go? That's hot... you sound soooo ready! That's gonna be one badass tasting burger when you finally get it...

[Allifit]

Looking forward to meeting you Tam! :)

xoxo

[tammyp]

ditto alli! we gotta get a pic!

10 days out....weight 119.6. feeling good and really happy with what i see.

today is a shopping day with my mom and getting mt faced filled out. thank god. i hate contest diet face! i dont do much one on one with my mom, she has some dementia, and i must admit it freaks me out a bit. shes 77 and great other wise. its just hard to see your parents get old.

[IslandGirl]

Wow, time sure flew by! Looking forward in seeing your final product Tam. Rock it girl!

[bndniron4evrgal]

ditto alli! we gotta get a pic!

10 days out....weight 119.6. feeling good and really happy with what i see.

today is a shopping day with my mom and getting mt faced filled out. thank god. i hate contest diet face! i dont do much one on one with my mom, she has some dementia, and i must admit it freaks me out a bit. shes 77 and great other wise. its just hard to see your parents get old.
congrats on your prep work!:yep:

do you still find it easier to train at home??

do you go to a dermatologist for the "filler"? I was making an appnt at my dermatologist yesterday and picked up a flyer of ALL the "cosmetic services" they do.....

anyways, I am rooting for you! I love to follow your journal, you are an inspiration.

bndn

[tammyp]

congrats on your prep work!:yep:

do you still find it easier to train at home??

do you go to a dermatologist for the "filler"? I was making an appnt at my dermatologist yesterday and picked up a flyer of ALL the "cosmetic services" they do.....

anyways, I am rooting for you! I love to follow your journal, you are an inspiration.

bndn

love training at home. so much easier and more time. i see my plastic surgeon for radisse. thanks girl!:hmn:

[bndniron4evrgal]

love training at home. so much easier and more time. i see my plastic surgeon for radisse. thanks girl!:hmn:yes, i just seen that advertised under dermal fillers at the dermatology office for $550 for 1.4mL.....

[tammyp]

heading to buffalo today to meet friends, then off to cleveland in the morning. i have been no carbing it since sunday to make weight...117 today. so ill be fine. im freaking pealed! very excited ...im in my best conditioning to date. bummer that george weont be there. he is in europe for work. i havent done a show w/o him since 05:( but i got my instructions, so im good to go.


craving pancakes!

[MsGuns]

SWEET! Travel safely and ROCK the STAGE!

[SallyAnne]

Good luck, Tammy! We'll be here rooting you on in the play by play. :hmn:

[dvsness]

Good luck!

[stephaniewicked]

Soooooooo close! Good luck, Tam!! Can't wait to see pictures!

[tammyp]

im here! waiting til morning for weigh in. i made it, but after food all day i am over 2 lbs. did a shoot with dan ray when we got here..now jus chillin and watching a movie..

nighty night!

[GirlyMuscle]

Good luck Tammy!

[pillowtalk]

Good luck Tammy!!!:flowers:

[The Beast]

Good Luck Girl!!! Mmmmmm, Pancakes :P

[IslandGirl]

Good luck Tam and have fun girl!

[SallyAnne]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!


Woo Hoo! She's a pro!



:flowers::banana::yourock::hot::flex::jump:

[SallyAnne]

http://www.rxmuscle.com/newgallery/DSC_6645_EJCOVKAPQV.jpg


http://www.rxmuscle.com/newgallery/DSC_6653_JCFHITSUJJ.jpg

[GirlyMuscle]

Congrats, Tammy!!!!

:jump:

[musclemilf]

Those legs look incredibly shredded....from top to bottom! Awesome job!

[Wendy]

AMAZING! You look incredible!

[dvsness]

Congrats, PRO!!

[IslandGirl]

Congrats to you girl! You did it!!! Yeehaw!

[tammyp]

WELL i guess i should retire this journal for a new one..road to my 1st pro show....

[stephaniewicked]

I'm listening to your interview on Rx right now... I wanna come up and train in YOUR gym! :D

Congrats again... hope you finally got those pancakes!

[sassy69]

WELL i guess i should retire this journal for a new one..road to my 1st pro show....

Any thoughts on this yet...?

[PJ BRAUN]

I know I told you out there, but I just want to say here in your journal how awesome you looked out in Cleveland and how happy i was for you! Your win was every bit deserved. I know before finals you were a bit nervous because your "little", but I told you I've seen a light weight do it (siting Jen Cowan) and you had what it takes that day!! Congrats Tammy!

[tammyp]

thanks PJ..i just think your the greatest:)

i think the pro show in hartford ct will be my 1st pro show. july 24. its an ez drive for me.

[The Beast]

How exciting!!! July 24th so a decent off-season and time to enjoy all the free lunches and dinners ;)


Well I appreciate your support more then you know and think about your win in every step of my cardio! Eat someting good for me today please...

[PJ BRAUN]

thanks PJ..i just think your the greatest:)

i think the pro show in hartford ct will be my 1st pro show. july 24. its an ez drive for me.
Thats only an hour from me so I will definitely be there!

[tammyp]

good deal pj...im gonna need some support...ill be skirred! :)

[fitmomma3]

thanks PJ..i just think your the greatest:)

i think the pro show in hartford ct will be my 1st pro show. july 24. its an ez drive for me.YEAH!!!! THIS is way too close for me not to go I already have it marked on my calendar!!!

PS you need to change your journal title to TAMMY P ROCKED NORTH AMERICANS HAS CRAZY CHIZELLED LEGS AND GOT HER F-ING PRO CARD!!!
lol nothin like typing what pops into your head :dunno: