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Well, my prep has hit a snag. There is time enough to recover from it, though.

I've developed a foot injury from wearing ill-fitting (too tight!) shoes. I can't do any treadmill or elliptical...

Excellent!

The prep is going very well. My only current issue is a foot injury, which I think is from wearing ill-fitting shoes while doing cardio. My foot is now bruised/sore to the point where I can no...

It is good to see you update again. Good luck with the foot issues!

Good luck at Jr USA!

Thanks for your help, Curt!

Well, that was different! My complete profile and all my posts and comments, since the beginning, seem to have been wiped from the RxMuscle forums! I think they are trying to bring them back.
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Simple, yes. Easy, no. I'm addicted to weighing myself, like some anorexic teenage girl.

But, you're right; I just need to follow the plan and trust that my body will do the same things it...

I need to find a better "metric" than body weight to assess my progress, because I think I am still gaining some muscle, and that counts on the scale, too, of course. I think I'd better get serious...

I am going to try to post in here more often. I think most of my facebook friends are tired of hearing about my training and contest prep. LOL

I really miss Mixed Pairs. It brought a certain class and elegance to the sport. Apparently (from the comments above) it is not dead, but I wish it were more common!

Good luck at the Jr. USAs, Veronica!

Carb cycling is working well for me, too.

Yeah, I do need to be careful about treating the scale as my main metric of success. I'm at 180 pounds today.

Now that I'm not way fat, I can start to judge much better in the mirror, because...

Well, the 180 day must have been a slight dehydration thing, I guess, 'cause I shot back up to 183 the next day. But I was 181 and hydrated this morning.

FANTASTIC chest/shoulders/triceps workout...

I'm at 180 pounds this morning, and can see the difference in the mirror. I have a lot of time left before my show, so I'm feeling good about this.

Regardless of the title of this thread, I have...

I'm now into my 4th week of the New Era HRT program, and loving it! Makes me feel GREAT!

My pleasure!

Congratulations on your Class and Overall wins at the 2013 NPC Michigan, Veronica!

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Wow, you did GREAT, Veronica! I think you should win the class! Here are some pics from pre-judging:

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Thanks, guys! I plateaued for a long time at 185 pounds, then just woke up one morning recently at 181 ... and it's stuck for 3 days. I could already feel the change in body composition; just no...

I'm sitting at 185 pounds this morning. It's funny how body composition changes, and how much an "act of faith" bodybuilding is. At least with me, my body stubbornly resists any changes, and looks...

Thanks, guys. I will try this!

Awesome!

I have tried fasted cardio, and I'm fine with doing it. I don't personally have enough data on myself to prove that it is helpful, but I may try it again. Thanks.

True. Also, once I have started to lean out, which seems difficult at my age, I don't want to give any of that back by taking in the calories associated with beer or other alcoholic beverages. ...

Keep going; you're almost there!

Thanks. Yes, the sobriety thing is starting to feel more natural. I think less and less about drinking.

This morning's weight: 186 pounds. Time for cardio!

Thank you. Heather is fabulous!!

I totally disagree with the article, especially the two suggested reasons (attainability and level of gear usage) for preferring the non-gut physiques of classic bodybuilding.

It has nothing to do...

Well, some things are progressing well. I've sent in my registration for the contest in September. I've mailed off for my NPC card.

Body fat seems to be clinging stubbornly onto my midsection...

Thanks! Good luck at your show!




I know you are right. It is hard to remember sometimes.

Sounds great!

I hate low carb days.

This was great!

Balik was gracious and well-spoken. Blechman ... not so much.

Thanks for the interview! Anne is cool!

Thanks, Curt. I always liked Sharon back in the day.

I was just thumbing through an old bodybuilding magazine two days ago that had coverage of the Ms. Olympia in which she finished 5th. I think...

Yep. I see him mornings at Powerhouse, Madison Heights! Good luck to both of you at the NPC Michigan!

Hold on a sec ... is your boyfriend Mike? If so, he looks ready to do some real damage in the Middleweights!

I think maybe you guys work out at "my" gym? Just noticed your location is Royal Oak,...

Yes, I'm doing a first-level cut between now and July. I want to get lean enough for long enough that the loose skin on my belly has time to tighten up.



Thank you, sir. You are an...

Still at 186 pounds today, so I guess that is my new equilibrium point. Had to skip my section's monthly Chinese buffet gorge-fest yesterday to keep it at this level, though!

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Great!

Looking great, Veronica! I am going to be attending the NPC Michigan contest to cheer for a bodybuilding friend, so I will make some noise for you, also. Good luck!