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It's not even the sacrifices and all the prep - I would do it if I saw an ultimate reward at the end. For me the goal is my body, healthy, happy and fit, - I don't need to compete...

Haven't been on the forums in a while... Yet have been training with more intensity than ever before, enjoying life, working on new project.
I decided that I am probably not going to compete -...

Not posting here as often due to too much enjoyment away from the computer :) I've been really enjoying some time outside, track workouts, time by the pool, walks, time with family, gym of course,...

I was having mixed feelings at that point, which was a couple months ago. Through sharing my frustration here and getting some perspectives, Ive reevaluated some things and have been looking at my...

congrats on your win in USA's! well done!

USA's is over. I had fun despite all the obstacles that prevented me from looking my best. I am still proud of what I've got, and grateful that I have the strength, the drive, and support to keep...

Thank you Sunny! That's exactly the attitude I have! I am excited and looking forward to it! The results of the show??? Well, I have results on my body and that's what counts! Perpetual progress,...

3 days till vegas... the time came faster than the results. i've been busting my butt for the last few weeks. last 2 weeks have been 3-a-days almost everyday. tough. got a cold now and not looking...

USA's in about 3 weeks - will be my fourth National show (first one this year)... Everyone on the team is starting to talk about food and look at food porn. I just want to taste the victory! I looked...

Tuesday 07/10
AM - cardio 45 mins

Mid-day - Back/ Abs

Wide Grip Pull Downs
80/12
90/12
100/12
110/12

Monday 08/09
Less than 3 weeks till my show - will try 3-a-days for a few, see how it goes
AM - 45 mins elliptical
Mid-day - 45 mins circuit training outside (stairs, lunges, jumping squats, jump...

Sunday 07/08
double cardio
AM - 45 mins stairs
PM - 45 mins HIIT

Saturday 07/07
Did 50 mins of Interval Cardio on starclimber, after which I seriously felt 'high' so that I was crying and laughing and screaming to the songs the whole way driving from the gym...

Friday - 07/06
AM - 45 mins cardio
PM - was to sore to train legs, so just cardio 60 mins

Thursday 07/05

AM - 45 mins cardio
PM - shoulders/ chest/ abs, 45 mins caridio

Shoulders/ Chest/ Abs

Seated DB Press (each arm)
20/15
22.5/15

Wedensday 07/04 - happy 4th, no fireworks, yet everything was closed early

double cardio - stairclimber intervals @ 45 mins each

Tuesday 07/03
AM - 45 mins cardio
PM - Back/ Biceps/ Abs, cardio 45 mins

Back/ Biceps/ Abs

Wide Grip Pull Downs
80/12
90/12
100/12

Monday 07/02
AM - 45 mins cardio
PM - Quads/ Triceps; cardio 45 mins

Quads/ Triceps

Leg Extensions (single leg)
80/12
95/12
110/12

This week flew by... I've been meaning to log in my training every single day since last Sunday, but something just kept distracting me from it, or i simply was lazy to pull out my actual training...

Here's the picture as promised
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Sunday 06/24 - double cardio
AM - HIIT on stairclimber 45 mins
PM - went to "express 24hr fitness" gym and was kicked out on 35th minute because they close at 5pm... the guy was such a jerk. I...

ok, something I want to share and recommend to everyone:
"The purpose driven life" - I got this audio e-book at the library and listen to it during cardio every day. it's a 40 day/ 40 chapter...

Satruday 06/23
rest day... finally ... after 12 cardio sessions, I needed that break...
but I felt so depressed for some reason. not sure whether it was just being tired, or because I had to take...

Friday - 06/22
am - cardio 45 mins
pm - shoulders/ chest; cardio 45 mins

Shoulders/ Chest

Seated DB Curl
20/15
22.5/12
25/12

Thursday - 06/21
AM - cardio 45 mins
PM - hamstrings/ glutes/ calves; cardio 45 mins

I always dread this training day, but by the time i'm finished, i usually feel ecstatic :)

Hamstrings/...

Wednesday - double cardio day, did both @ 45 mins intervals on stairclimber - I think each one was around 200 floors climbed :)

Tuesday 06/19
AM - cardio 45 mins
PM - back/ biceps; cardio 45 mins

Back/ Biceps

Wide Grip Pull Downs
70/15
80/12
90/12

Hi Lamaslinda (is it Linda in reality?)
Good luck in your first national show - I'm sure you'll have a great time! National level is quite different from local shows, and then once you get to the...

or... I also like making cauliflower patties.
Boil cauliflower, mash,
add a couple egg whites (maybe 1 whole egg if your diet allows),
add chopped green onions
salt, garlic, peper to taste...

Cauliflower!!!!
I love making mashed cauliflower - better than mashed potatoes. Just boil it till it's soft, mash with some salt, garlic powder, maybe even a few spritz of "i can't believe it's not...

Cam and Tracy Bodner - Total Package, baby! :)
love them!
yeah, i love when we go to the gym together - even though we train separately, it's the mere presence of him there that matters ;)

what's a vibration trainer? i don't think we have that in the gym...

privet!
6 weeks! same here! I hope to finally meet you in person in Vegas, Samuraika :)

Welcome to the board, Taylor! Looking forward to reading your journal! I like your cheat meal/ day post - wow! mine usually turn into some kind of disaster, where i keep wanting to have some more of...

Monday 06/18
AM - cardio 45 mins
mid-day - cardio 45 mins
PM - Quads, Triceps, Calves
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Went to the gym 3 times... I just got such a high from stair climber...

thanks kat! i enjoy those face pulls now, it took me some time to get the right form, i was trying to do heavier weight at first and it felt quite awkward. then i figured out a tactic with new...

good to know that i'm not alone. i didn't think it was quite normal because you're supposed to be fresh and strong after a rest day...


thank you :) i'm glad you liked it.

Funny thing with...

Great Interviews! Thank you!
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one day i hope to "earn" an interview :)

Saturday 06/16 - rest day

Felt like going to the gym, but still almost forced myself to avoid it :)
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Sunday 06/17
Felt good after a rest day, but it felt...

Friday 06/15
AM - cardio 45 mins
PM - shoulders/ chest/ abs; cardio 45 mins

After the morning cardio, felt quite energized, and decided to move my typical 6pm workout to mid-day. Different, but...

Thank you Sunny! Thanks for inspiring! Yeah, I'll definitely incorporate more of those plie squats in my leg training now - felt goooood!!!! Though, surprisingly I wasn't as sore as I usually am...

Waylon, thank you for your input! I realize that I probably chose the wrong title for the thread and that might've annoyed you. But i was looking for opinions and advice on how to cultivate a more...

Awesome Coverage! Thank you team RX - a lot of hard work! and it's greatly appreciated by those who can't attend!
maybe one day these events will be televised... hoping...

some respect please for the BIKINI ATHLETES! We, BIKINI ATHLETES, go for a certain look - doesn't mean we slack in the gym/ track or lack discipline in the kitchen! thank you :)

Thursday 06/14
PM - hamgstrings, glutes, calves; 45 mins cardio

I was inspired by reading Sunnyday's Training journal about plie squats and decided to incorporate those as well - good stuff,...