GirlyMuscle's training journal..The Butt Reinvention

[mkris7]

I support your position 100% Except, you don't look like a tranny LOL
The wonderful thing about bodybuilding is that you get to design that type of body you want. Your choice to scale it down is great if it give you peace at the end of the day.
There are so many different types of physique from the Bev Francis to the Gladys Portuguese who was very feminine and she was a pro bodybuilder (actually she looked more a like a model).

Design the body you want and if you choose to compete or not do it by your terms and you will be happy. We are all here for you in your corner!

BTW, some of guys go through the same thing and at the end of the day the important thing is being true to ourselves

[PTB]

To thine own self be true!!!

Looking forward to seeing the "new" GM.

Live Happy & Healthy!!

[Hammerfit]

I support your position 100% Except, you don't look like a tranny LOL
The wonderful thing about bodybuilding is that you get to design that type of body you want. Your choice to scale it down is great if it give you peace at the end of the day.
There are so many different types of physique from the Bev Francis to the Gladys Portuguese who was very feminine and she was a pro bodybuilder (actually she looked more a like a model).

Design the body you want and if you choose to compete or not do it by your terms and you will be happy. We are all here for you in your corner!

BTW, some of guys go through the same thing and at the end of the day the important thing is being true to ourselves

Nice Post!

[partsRheavy]

You choose what is right for you!!
At least it's summer so there should be nice parks and other places to do cardio!

You hardly look a tranny though!!! You have a very womanly attractive figure who can inspire everyone especially those age 35+ ----- not just thin 20-something girls!!!!

I think you've got terrific lifting genetics but if the rock ain't rollin' the band ain't playing this particular gig......I don't think they're scheduled to remove the weights from the gym anytime soon....

What would be really cool is if you could take pics from your summer cardio places - I'm sure anything is more interesting than the elliptical @the gym!!!!!

[Tu Holmes]

Did this thread just "go schmoe" up in here?

Yo Schmoe!!!!

[partsRheavy]

well I guess if there's such a thing as gi schmoe-ette haha.....I was just trying to say that there's never anything wrong with clean liftin' to the max of one's potential. Girl or guy - trying for that max in the weightroom is just like trying to be one's best in the classroom or with a resume ----- nothing wrong wi' 'dat!!!!!!

[GirlyMuscle]

I must have been sleeping. I missed the last 5 posts. Thanks gang.



A new improved GirlyMuscle is on the way.

[Sunnyday]

Woo-hoo! I'm all about new and improved! Will you let us in on the game plan?

[GirlyMuscle]

Nope. Sorry. I'm going radio silent this time around. I will say there are no shows in my future but I wouldn't rule out a photoshoot.

[freebirdmac]

Like a caterpillar cocooning up. Let us know when the butterfly is ready

[GirlyMuscle]

You got it.

musclegoddess65 and I refer to ourselves as cocooning caterpillars/butterflies all the time!

[musclegoddess65]

You got it.

musclegoddess65 and I refer to ourselves as cocooning caterpillars/butterflies all the time!

OMG here is my butterfly tattoo! stealing!

[GirlyMuscle]

cool!

[Sunnyday]

I totally understand about remaining silent this time around. Much respect for that. Do post some pics from the shoot when it happens. Psyched for ya!

[GirlyMuscle]

[IzlamikPork]

Couldn't agree more.

[Muscgrows]

I love this.

[Sunnyday]

x2!

[Curt James]

Nope. Sorry. I'm going radio silent this time around. I will say there are no shows in my future but I wouldn't rule out a photoshoot.

<--- LOL That shouldn't be ": photo :" but instead ": schmoe :"

[GirlyMuscle]

You wanna take the pics, Curt?

[Curt James]

I have a Sony Cyber-shot!

And, of course, another GirlyMuscle/Curt James team-up would give a particular audience plenty to talk about. lol

I hope the gym and life are treating you well.

[GirlyMuscle]

Sandra (muscgrows) and I having a great time at The Tiki Bar (www.tikibarpa.com) last weekend after the Philadelphia show's pre-j.

[MrsSims]

Sandra (muscgrows) and I having a great time at The Tiki Bar (www.tikibarpa.com) last weekend after the Philadelphia show's pre-j.

Awww Awesome! Had no idea you had a journal up.. I'm definitely following, even though you arent giving us the secrets and scoop.. Its sometimes a good thing to stay in shadows and then hit like a hurricane! I know i'm a little late on your thread, but will be following for sure.

[GirlyMuscle]

Random workout post


I haven't been lifting for strength or growth for quite a long time. I didn't today either. I've been doing more with slower reps, squeezing the muscle, high reps until I burn out. Anything to get in the gym and make it fun again.

Leg press (stack machine)

1x25@115
1x25@215
1x25@315
1x15@395 (the whole stack)
1x50 @ 115 (10 second rest with legs extended but not locked)
1x50@115

Leg Extension
2x25@60
3x20@30 (one leg)

Lying Leg Curls

3x25@30

Butt Blaster

3x25@30

[Sunnyday]

Nice! Looked like fun!

[BEAST MODE]

Hi Erin! I'm lurking...

[Muscgrows]

That is what I look like after just one drink. LOL!

[Sunnyday]

LOL! That is what I look like when I just THINK about one drink!

[Muscgrows]

lol! That is what i look like when i just think about one drink!

lol!

[Sunnyday]

Absolutely ZERO alcohol dehydrogenase in my bod!

[GirlyMuscle]

OK...I'm tired of being a fatass. LOL

Seriously, for every day people I'm not really a fatass but to our world (fitness) I am. I'm spoiled. I want my old lean body back. Enough of this "off season enjoy the summer attitude." Sure, I'm digging the partying and fun but I'm not digging the tight clothes, and thick smooth look. yuck.

I haven't done cardio in months. I lift sporadically. I eat whatever I want. Although that's fine for a short time I need the structure of the fitness lifestyle. So once again, I dust myself off, slip a foot into a stirrup and hike myself back up into the saddle.

I only find myself successful when I have a solid goal to work towards so my first goal is going to be my sister's annual summer party. There's usually about a 100 people coming and going throughout the day. Lot so fun, food, adult beverages, games and music (my sister and her friends are all from the Reading area music scene) It's in August (13th) so that gives me a little under 6 weeks to see what I can accomplish.

I might even start posting again.

[GirlyMuscle]

chest and tris

Hammer Strength Incline Press

1x15@45 each side
1x12@55
1x10@65
1x8@75
1x6@80
1x20@45

Flat DB Flyes
1x15@25s
3x10@30s

Cable crossover
1x15@25 each side
1x12@35
2x10@40

Tricep Rope

1x15@40
1x15@50
1x15@60
1x12@70
1x10@80

20 min cardio on arc trainer

meal 1 1 whole egg, 3 whites, 2 slices lite wheat toast
meal 2 2 scoops choc whey in a shake
meal 3 4oz turkey burger, lite wheat bun
meal 4 4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 c rice
meal 5 4 oz chicken breast, 1 c broccoli
meal 6 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 1/2 c pineapple

[Sunnyday]

6 weeks out...rootin' for ya!

[IzlamikPork]

OK...I'm tired of being a fatass. LOL

Seriously, for every day people I'm not really a fatass but to our world (fitness) I am. I'm spoiled. I want my old lean body back. Enough of this "off season enjoy the summer attitude." Sure, I'm digging the partying and fun but I'm not digging the tight clothes, and thick smooth look. yuck.

I haven't done cardio in months. I lift sporadically. I eat whatever I want. Although that's fine for a short time I need the structure of the fitness lifestyle. So once again, I dust myself off, slip a foot into a stirrup and hike myself back up into the saddle.

I only find myself successful when I have a solid goal to work towards so my first goal is going to be my sister's annual summer party. There's usually about a 100 people coming and going throughout the day. Lot so fun, food, adult beverages, games and music (my sister and her friends are all from the Reading area music scene) It's in August (13th) so that gives me a little under 6 weeks to see what I can accomplish.

I might even start posting again.

Sounds like a great party!

[pillowtalk]

Hey GM. Sorry I usually never read journals but I wanted to drop in and say I like your new avatar pic-you look happy in it I also LOVE the inspirational quotes above^^^good stuff!

[Ibarramedia]

OK...I'm tired of being a fatass. LOL

Seriously, for every day people I'm not really a fatass but to our world (fitness) I am. I'm spoiled. I want my old lean body back. Enough of this "off season enjoy the summer attitude." Sure, I'm digging the partying and fun but I'm not digging the tight clothes, and thick smooth look. yuck.

I haven't done cardio in months. I lift sporadically. I eat whatever I want. Although that's fine for a short time I need the structure of the fitness lifestyle. So once again, I dust myself off, slip a foot into a stirrup and hike myself back up into the saddle.

I only find myself successful when I have a solid goal to work towards so my first goal is going to be my sister's annual summer party. There's usually about a 100 people coming and going throughout the day. Lot so fun, food, adult beverages, games and music (my sister and her friends are all from the Reading area music scene) It's in August (13th) so that gives me a little under 6 weeks to see what I can accomplish.

I might even start posting again.

Make it happen Erin. Make it happen. We're behind you.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yesterday's stuff...

Chest was super sore yesterday and my delts were pretty achy, too. I was planning on back but realized when I got to the gym that I didn't have my Versa Grrips. My arthritis is flaring too much and I can't possible do back without them. So I did biceps and calves. I'll do back this afternoon.

Seated Incline DB curls
2x15@10s
2x15@15s

Cable Curls
1x15@40
1x10@50
1x10@60
1x10@70
1x80@8

Calf presses on leg press
3x25@115

20 min cardio on the treadmill

Food...I was a bit bingey feeling so I ate some extra fruit.

meal 1 1 egg, 3 whites, 2 slices lite ww toast
meal 2 turkey burger and lite ww bun
Bingey feeling....apple, 1 c grapes
meal 4 1 c cottage cheese, 2 TB apple butter
meal 5 (working..not hungry..no time to eat) 1 c strawberries, 5 Humapro
meal 6 1 c Cottage cheese, 2 TB apple butter

[GirlyMuscle]

Today's girl crush....

[Ibarramedia]

Today's girl crush....

She reminds me a little bit of Athena Siganakis. Thanks for posting that video.

[GirlyMuscle]

Yesterday's stuff...

Back

Lat pulldowns
1x15@60
1x15@80
1x10@100
1x8@120
1x12@90

Hammer Strength Low Row
3x10@45 each side

HS Row
3x10@45 each side

(I feel like a weakling. The HS stuff felt heavy and I used to do 2 plates per side)

Seated Cable Rows
1x15@60
1x15@80
1x12@100
1x10@120

Hyperextensions
3x20@bodyweight

20 min cardio on elliptical while I watched the end of Terminator 2 on AMC.

Food

meal 1 1 egg, 3 whites, 2 slices ww lite toast
meal 2 4 oz turkey burger, lite ww bun, lettuce, tomato, onion plus 1 c broccoli
meal 3 2 scoops whey (pwo)
meal 4 (I use the term meal loosely)1 glass of red wine (about 8pm)
meal 5 (ditto^^) 1 bowl of lucky charms w/milk

I know...wtf at the end of the day. That one glass of wine set off a sweets craving. I did manage to stop the binge though. After that one bowl I went up to my room and watched tv. Didn't let myself go back downstairs where all the evil food is.

Truth is I need to get back out on my own and not live with anyone. Besides, I needing my space, I need no crap food in the house. I gotta work on that plan.

[GirlyMuscle]

You got it.

musclegoddess65 and I refer to ourselves as cocooning caterpillars/butterflies all the time!

OMG here is my butterfly tattoo! stealing!

She did it! Musclegoddess65 used my butterfly pic as her first tattoo!

[MrsHammer]

OK...I'm tired of being a fatass. LOL

Seriously, for every day people I'm not really a fatass but to our world (fitness) I am. I'm spoiled. I want my old lean body back. Enough of this "off season enjoy the summer attitude." Sure, I'm digging the partying and fun but I'm not digging the tight clothes, and thick smooth look. yuck.

I haven't done cardio in months. I lift sporadically. I eat whatever I want. Although that's fine for a short time I need the structure of the fitness lifestyle. So once again, I dust myself off, slip a foot into a stirrup and hike myself back up into the saddle.

I only find myself successful when I have a solid goal to work towards so my first goal is going to be my sister's annual summer party. There's usually about a 100 people coming and going throughout the day. Lot so fun, food, adult beverages, games and music (my sister and her friends are all from the Reading area music scene) It's in August (13th) so that gives me a little under 6 weeks to see what I can accomplish.

I might even start posting again.

I am looking forward to following your journal. I appreciate your experience in bodybuilding!

[GirlyMuscle]

Thanks, Mrs Hammer!



Girl crush of the day. For those who don't know my "girl crushes" are women I find inspirational, sexy, built, cute...I dunno. Just something about them. *




* For anyone wondering, I am not a lesbian. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[GirlyMuscle]

Did legs today.

Leg Press

2x150 @ 115 with a 10 second rest every 50 reps
1x50@215

Lying leg curl

3x25@30

Leg extension (one leg at a time)

3x25@30 no rest between sets

Smith rack lunges

2x10@ no weight/just the bar

Donkey Raises

3x15@200

[GirlyMuscle]

I won't be training today. On Monday night I strained my wrist and it's not healed yet. Better but not 100%. I was at work and needed to show someone how to change a beer keg. The kegs need to go on a shelf that's about 10 inches off the floor. There's a right way to put the kegs up and a wrong way. Right way is to lean the keg back and rock and roll it up to the shelf. Once you get the edge of the keg resting on the shelf you just lift up using the shelf as leverage. I can't be bothered with that, BS, so I use the wrong way and just get a hold of the handles on top of the keg, stand up and with a 1/4 shrug can get it on the shelf (remember I'm short). Kinda like a standing deadlift. Anyway, I was showing a gal who can't lift the kegs and in rocking the keg into place I strained my wrist. I shoulda just lifted it. That right I couldn't lift a full glass of beer. Today I can lift light things but I can't fully supinate my hand (turn it palm up).

Because of that I did legs yesterday but it's not healed enough today to do any upper body stuff.

Ya know the arthritis in my wrist in hands is really becoming a problem. I might have to bite the bullet and go see a doctor. In the meantime, my Versa Gripps save me on back day but I'm thinking maybe I should look into those things Dana Linn Bailey uses.