Teaming up with Species for my Team U debut!

**Jude2** · 07-16-2009, 09:39 PM

Nice detail in your rear double bicep shot.

**Isvind** · 07-16-2009, 10:18 PM

Great work!

**~gymdiva~** · 07-17-2009, 01:46 AM

ok this time I see them!

**mo.** · 07-20-2009, 11:59 PM

What a weekend! Where do I begin?

I spent the weekend with the Species family, working the booth at the NPC Teen, Collegiate, Masters Nationals. The experience was certainly a memorable one, to say the least. I met so many wonderful people and soaked in every moment.

While I had talked to Joel many a times on the phone, enjoying his humor and dynamic personality, meeting him in person and working along side him was amazing. He tells you like it is, and I appreciate that. He is one hard working guy and gets it done! Meeting Dave for the first time was certainly a highlight of the trip. He is so accomplished and fascinating. And then there were all the wonderful people I met working the booth with me: Tammy P., Jen Toth, Sam, Andrea and Toni West, with whom I connected with instantly and will certainly be a lifelong acquaintance. We had such a great time!

And then there were the competitors. Meeting and talking with Tracy Mason, Lisa Bouchard, Anita Ramsey, to name a few, was so motivating and inspirational. They were all remarkable. Tracy Mason came in with a phenominal physique! She was so conditioned and had the muscularity and symmetry to match. Watching her win the overall in both divisions was amazing, and the pure joy expressed on her face was priceless. In talking with her, she possessed such modesty and was a genuinely sweet person. I'm so glad I was able to meet her.

I could not possibly go without mentioning Dee Lazard. If you don't know the name, I suggest you google it. She is the most amazing woman! At 64 years old, Dee negates any thoughts of giving this sport up any time soon. Her body is absolutely amazing! I don't mean amazing for a 64 year old. I mean, simply, amazing. Any 20 year old would kill for her body! Beyond the muscles, Dee is fascinating as well. As nice as anyone I've ever met. We had such nice time together and she has inspired and motivated me to train as hard as I possibly can. Dee, too, will remain a lifelong acquantaince.

Back to reality, with my family, I continue my journey to the next level: Team U! I am refreshed, motivated and determined to show my best physique to date. With less than 9 weeks to go, I am focused, relentless and passionate about doing all I can to be the best that I can be. I hit the gym hard today, going up in every exercise, making every rep count.

**mo.** · 07-21-2009, 12:11 AM

What a great weekend!

**mo.** · 07-22-2009, 10:41 PM

Worked legs tonight....think I am going to pass out. OMG! Steve and I had another incredible workout, but boy am I whipped. Did 315# squats for 21 reps tonight. 60 lb. dumbbell lunges. Finished with leg extensions: 180 lbs. for 12. UGH! Can't imagine how I'll feel tomorrow. I am so motivated!

**mo.** · 07-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Got myself a new training partner! She is actually a client of my friend Steve's and strong. I am trying to get her to compete.....she is definitely genetically gifted and works out HARD! We trained back and tris yesterday and just having someone else there pushed me harder. I need it right now, since my workouts are getting more difficult to hold on to the same weight and reps. It's a good change of pace for me.

Today I trained calves, hit hamstrings a little, and abs. Had a great training day. Saturday afternoons are always nice at the gym, because there are not many people in the gym. Exactly 8 weeks from today!

**SallyAnne** · 07-25-2009, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by mo.

Worked legs tonight....think I am going to pass out. OMG! Steve and I had another incredible workout, but boy am I whipped. Did 315# squats for 21 reps tonight. 60 lb. dumbbell lunges. Finished with leg extensions: 180 lbs. for 12. UGH! Can't imagine how I'll feel tomorrow. I am so motivated!

Holy crap! lol Just reading that makes my legs hurt.

**Shawn Bellon** · 07-25-2009, 08:45 PM

Awesome thread and good luck!

**wildcat22** · 07-25-2009, 09:17 PM

Mo it was great to meet you also!! Your pictures look on point I know you are going to do very well at the TeamU. I will be following you progress in your journal

**mo.** · 07-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by SallyAnne

Holy crap! lol Just reading that makes my legs hurt.

Yes, but from the looks of your legs, you got it goin' on! I am strong, but I just can't seem to get them to grow!!!!

**mo.** · 07-27-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by wildcat22

Mo it was great to meet you also!! Your pictures look on point I know you are going to do very well at the TeamU. I will be following you progress in your journal

Oh! The pleasure was mine!!! You have motivated me all the more! Hoping to do well at Team U! Thanks for the encouragement and congrats again on a well deserved accomplishment!

**mo.** · 07-27-2009, 02:44 PM

OMG! Killer workout today. I trained with my new workout partner, and I don't know if it was having a spotter, the longer rest between sets, or the fact that I had my cheat meal last night, or Dave's diet, but it was a good one! I was stronger than I have ever been. Preacher curls: last set 75bs on the bar for 10 reps, 45 lb dumbbell hammer curls for 8, chest press 120 for 8! Feel great......even enough energy to take my 3 kids and 3 of their friends ice skating today

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**SallyAnne** · 07-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by mo.

Yes, but from the looks of your legs, you got it goin' on! I am strong, but I just can't seem to get them to grow!!!!

I don't have to push heavy weight to get mine to grow, but I have to bust ass on my upper body.

**tkatmommie** · 07-29-2009, 11:22 AM

Mo! Found your journal, and thougt I would drop a line! Stay focused and positive!! I'll talk to you soon!

Still can't figre out why we didn't get a pic together....!?!?! LOL