2hot4u's journey to masters nat'l and usa's

**Sugargirl** · 04-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Hey Girl.. your doing innner and outer thigh? i've not heard of alot of people doing that.. I guess you find it is beneficial? seems like a great tool to lean out though

**tammyp** · 04-11-2009, 06:08 AM

lisa.................................your picking up my journal habits!

**2hot4u** · 04-11-2009, 09:03 AM

Sugargirl, I have started doing these this year cause that area is the last to come in for me and i want it TIGHT this year if not striated!! lol I figure it can't hurt, right!! it is all in the final package. How are you doing?

Originally Posted by Sugargirl

Hey Girl.. your doing innner and outer thigh? i've not heard of alot of people doing that.. I guess you find it is beneficial? seems like a great tool to lean out though

**2hot4u** · 04-11-2009, 09:15 AM

I KNOW, I KNOW, i am sorry. sometimes life just gets crazy and i get a chance to come on and read but not type. I promise to do better. I did do shoulders and hamstrings yesterday.

Smith machine behind the head
135 x 10
145 x 8
145 x 8
205 x 6,2,1 rest pause

in front
135 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 6, 2, 1 rest pause

pec dec reversed
100 x 10
110 x 10
120 x 10

db side lateral 21's
17.5 x 21
22.5 x 21
22.5 x 21
what a burn!!

cable rear delts
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

single cable
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10

hamtractor to warm up
120 x 15
135 x 15
150 x 15

hq leg press this machine gives you a nice long stretch to then blast off one legged
290 x 10
290 x 10
290 x 10

hack squat backwards similar to good mornings
225 x 10
315 x 10
365 x 10

db leg curl
45 x 10
50 x 8
50 x 8

pyramid calfs on vertical leg press
120 x 10
100 x 15
60 x 25
100 x 15
120 x 10 this is one set non stop and did 2 times!!! ouch baby burn!!!!

today is back and i promise i will post tonight!!

it is also cheat meal night!! hubby has to work so we were going to do it tomorrow but all the restaurants here are only open for brunch for easter so I am getting carry out and going to the firehouse to eat dinner with my hubby. thinking we will share some pizza, lasanga and dessert. yummy. i only get one a week to reload the carbs for the week i don't get them. Can't wait hopefully they won't get a call or anything. lol

Originally Posted by tammyp

lisa.................................your picking up my journal habits!

**THUNDERGOD** · 04-12-2009, 11:50 AM

OK, in Lisa's defense for not posting her back workout, she was on her way to get the food when I got a call for an accident on the highway. She said she could see it from the on ramp to another highway. Anyway, she had to eat her cheat meal by herself but did bring my food to the station where she watched me eat like a pig and spent a little time just hanging out with us....(since I'm not allowed to be in her gym anymore...LOL) She left the station around 9pm and came home so she could be well rested to get up at 4am and do her cardio. So it was my fault that she did not post her back workout.

**tammyp** · 04-12-2009, 01:01 PM

ate her cheat meal alone? bummer!

**THUNDERGOD** · 04-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by tammyp

ate her cheat meal alone? bummer!

But she thought of me the whole time.

**2hot4u** · 04-12-2009, 06:31 PM

Ok the back workout was killer!!! and so was the cheat meal!!! yummy!!!

6 sets of pullups we do wide, close and then use a close grip bar and wedge it on the pullup bar to do the final 2 sets that way

3 sets of t bar rows
3 sets of rev grip hammer pulldowns
3 sets of seated rows on machine but using the single handle bars you usually use on cables to change the angle of the pull

then we did 10 sets of 10 seated cambered bar extensions for triceps

5 sets of 10 x 70
5 sets of 10 x 60 and oh my god my triceps are screaming today!!! I have chest tomorrow so we will see how strong i am!!

The cheat meal alone did suck but it is the nature of his job and it was ok. It made me probably eat less cause we split everything but the cake. we each got our own piece. I did have to add 10 mins to my daily cardio. I only lost one pound last week!! oops but that is ok. I will do much better this week.

**Sugargirl** · 04-14-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by 2hot4u

Sugargirl, I have started doing these this year cause that area is the last to come in for me and i want it TIGHT this year if not striated!! lol I figure it can't hurt, right!! it is all in the final package. How are you doing?

I'm doing good! I'm roughly 9 wks out feeling really good!
your workouts are Killer! i love reading them! all that hard work is gonna show on stage! can't wait to see!
any progress pics.................?

**tammyp** · 04-15-2009, 05:40 AM

lateral 21s? same protocol as bicep curls for 21s ? i gotta try those.

**2hot4u** · 04-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Arms today and god i need to improve here.

started with triceps using thick v bar and then on knees

5 sets
10 x 80 lbson single cable pulley

5 sets of db extensions using both arms and lying on the floor, we had to touch them to the floor along side of your head and then extend up like a hammer!! make sense omg these are hard

10 x 30lbs

biceps

cambered bar gripping wide

5 sets of 10 with 60lbs preset bar

5 sets of 10 body drags at 80lb preset bar

10 mins of stepmill for final cardio

only cardio tomorrow and day off of weights but will do shoulders and hamstrings on friday. I am liking my results so far and i am sure this hard work will pay off!!!

thanks for reading.
lisa

**THUNDERGOD** · 04-16-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by tammyp

lateral 21s? same protocol as bicep curls for 21s ? i gotta try those.

you forgot to answer the question......how rude!!!

**2hot4u** · 04-17-2009, 08:33 AM

ok, hubby you are being mean!! lol

Sorry Tammy, the 21's for side laterals are pick a weight and do 7 reps full range up then do 7 reps mid range and the final 7 reps are low range. I would then do the next set the opposite starting with low range up the full range of motion. These are a killer and did not do alot of weight either. NICE PUMP!!!

Have a great day!!

Originally Posted by THUNDERGOD

you forgot to answer the question......how rude!!!

**THUNDERGOD** · 04-22-2009, 10:07 AM

Hey silly!!! Get posting!!!

**debbiebramwell** · 04-22-2009, 01:52 PM

HI

I wanted to stop in and show you some love!! I didnt get to read all of your journal but will later when I do more cardio! I hope you feel good and I am sure you look good! keep it up! woohoo!

ps I so live for cheat meals!

**2hot4u** · 04-22-2009, 06:58 PM

thanks for stopping by Debbie!! I can't wait to hear more about your BIG day and see pics!!! Congrats again!!!

I trained legs today with a head cold!! omg that was brutal!! had a hard time getting my breath between sets but made it!!

5 sets of supersetting
wide smith squats deep with 225 x 10 reps ss with cybex squat machine with feet close and keeping it low hitting the booty HARD at 200 x 10

then leg press close stance for 3 sets at 270 x 10 ss with cybex leg press wide at 90 x 20reps!!!

2 sets of walking lunges combo with side to side lunges wow

inner/outer thigh 3 sets of 10 with 110lbs

i had to wait for calves til tomorrow since i had a nail appt and was running behind lol you know us girls have our things we HAVE to do. lol

I don't shop but i do have my nails done every 2 weeks.

thanks for reading and see ya soon

**2hot4u** · 04-28-2009, 06:37 PM

Hi everyone, Sorry for slacking again.

but had a great chest workout today

hammer strength incline press
10 x 150
8 x 180
8 x 230
8 x 230

db flat presses
10 x 60
8 x 75 little to heavy after the hammer strength stuff
10 x 70

pec dec 10 full range, 10 pulsed close going out about shoulder width and then 5 full range
3 sets at 120lbs

biceps
strive machine for 5 sets of reps

then single arm bicep machine 5 sets of 10 reps

Did get some bad news yesterday. I have another small hernia in my abdominal wall near my belly button. Doc says i can wait to have surgery. I will do my shows this year and then have it repaired. The last surgery was 2 years ago May and they used a inch and a quarter piece of mesh but looks like it wasn't big enough. So keep your fingers crossed that i look ok for the shows this year!!! I think it will just be a bump and hopefully that is it.

doing 70 mins of cardio a day

lisa

**tammyp** · 04-29-2009, 03:19 PM

bummer lisa

**2hot4u** · 04-29-2009, 08:21 PM

I am sure it should be ok but it does suck having to go under the knife again!! That sucked since i had to be down for a few weeks before i could lift heavy again. I want to wait a few months even after my shows since that is the best time for our bodies to build good quality muscle being in such a depleted state. I want to take advantage of that time also. what do you think?

Originally Posted by tammyp

bummer lisa

**tammyp** · 04-30-2009, 08:27 AM

if your dr says its ok then i think thats the right idea. plus..if you pull it more w/ heavy training, your getting it fixed anyway. do they put that mesh in for it?

**2hot4u** · 04-30-2009, 07:39 PM

tammy they did use mesh but sounds like it wasn't big enough? oh well, I am going with the flow on this one.

legs today

cybex squat facing in and using a wide stance to hit the booty supersetted with smith close stance tapping my butt on a low bench

10 x 4 plates ss 10 x 135lb
10 x 6 plates ss 10 x 135lb
10 s 8 plates ss 10 x 135lb
ditto
ditto

then leg press ss with step downs off a bench alternating legs

10 x 12 plates on leg press ss with 10 stepdowns on both legs
ditto
ditto
ditto

negatives on leg extensions 3 sets

3 sets of inner/outer combo at 110lbs

calves pyramid for 2 sets on a vertical leg press each set looks like this
10 x 140lb
15 x 100lbs
25 x 60lbs
15 x 100 lbs
10 x 140lbs

3 sets on calves single leg on leg press with 4 plates

nice workout and we do arms tomorrow!!!

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Once your shows are over with, set up the appointment with the doctor and get it done. Just give it about 4-6 weeks after the show so you can get some benefit out of your "rebound" and then you will have some time off to recover....and eat peanut butter Oreo cookies, Reeses Peanut Butter cups, Peanut Butter ice cream...Do I need to go on??? LOL

**2hot4u** · 05-05-2009, 07:59 PM

chest and biceps workout today!!!

hammer strength incline ss with db flyes

10 x 180 hs with 10 x 40lb db flyes
10 x 230lb ss 10 x 45lb
8 x 230lb ss 8 x 45lb

hammer strength flat ss cable crossovers
10 x 140lb ss 10 x 40lb cc
10 x 140lb ss 10 x 50lb lb cc
8 x 140lb ss 10 x 50 cc

pec dec combo of full range for 5 reps close pumps 12 inches apart for 10 reps and then 5 full range for 5
5 x 10 x 5 all at 120 lbs
5 x 10 x 5 all at 100lbs (120 was a little too heavy)
5 x 10 x 4 all at 100lbs

biceps
5 sets on preacher machine of 10 reps
5 sets of 10 reps on incline bench with dbs

great workout and did my cardio this morning

my back is insane and i am getting so pumped for this show!!! I have a girlfriend of mine stoning a suit i bought from toni west and it is going to be HOT!!!

HUGS
LISA

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-06-2009, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by 2hot4u

my back is insane and i am getting so pumped for this show!!! I have a girlfriend of mine stoning a suit i bought from toni west and it is going to be HOT!!!
HUGS
LISA

Remember, the suit doesn't make the woman hot, the woman makes the suit hot

**2hot4u** · 05-08-2009, 09:11 AM

had a awesome leg workout yesterday and we will see how much i can walk today lol

I have to do pics for dave tomorrow morning and email to see how i have to change things for the next week.

My weight is not moving alot but i look different weekly so it is all good still so we will see what the big man has to say.

hugs
lisa

**2hot4u** · 05-10-2009, 07:30 PM

Hello, Well, i had a awesome cheat meal last night with my hubby and parents for mothers day since i had to work today. A nice cheeseburger, fries and peanut butter shake. I know my hubby will also tell i had a really great oreo dessert as well. So with these carbs i had a great shoulder and hamstring workout today. Dave says i am on track and added cardio so things are going as planned. I have never looked this good this far out so hopefully that means that this year is going to be amazing!!!

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-11-2009, 07:26 AM

I think you had a 10-12 oz burger with all the goodies on it, a nice big peanut butter cup shake, fries/onion rings/ and then that big ol' Oreo Cookie dessert. I don't have a way of posting that pic of my burger on here, but I'm glad I went with the 14oz instead of the 20 oz burger.

At 10 weeks out, Lisa continues to get stronger in the gym. It's great to see her lifting more than some guys in the gym. I watched her do 185 lbs for 6-8 reps on seat front shoulder press which I think is about the best she has done. Hopefully she can continue to improve each week and go kick some ass at these shows this year.

**tammyp** · 05-11-2009, 04:14 PM

what is your projected weight? any idea?

great cheat by the way!mmmmmmmmmmm

**2hot4u** · 05-11-2009, 06:10 PM

Tammy, I asked Dave and he said that I will compete at whatever weight i look my best at so i really don't know?? Last year i had to sit in the sauna to make lhw so who knows this year. If i do compete as a hw then that would make my bodybuilding career where i have competed in every weight class possible since 2001!!! Started out in 2001 at 107lbs!!!

**RealLilSwole** · 05-11-2009, 08:13 PM

You are a BEAST! I am so jealous! LOL!

**GirlyMuscle** · 05-11-2009, 08:37 PM

No pics in this thread?? I wanna see!!!

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-12-2009, 11:30 AM

After seeing what happened to some of Lisa's friends when they posted pics, she has decided not to post any. It seems like when people post pics, it turns into a bit of a pissing match. Not to mention, people want to "promote" one athlete over another and try and choose a winner before the show even starts. That is just a sad fact of the internet these days and I feel it is unfair to all athletes.

It is tough for women to compete in the sport of bodybuilding, they work just as hard if not harder than men do and get little respect for their hard work. So when women post progress pics, it seems like an open invatation for the "negative" people to come out of hiding.

I now a lot of women post progress pics to either keep themselves on track or to motivate others which is commendable and in some cases, needed. I have seen pics of some people and their progress and have been supportive and impressed with most of them, but, like I stated before, when women are posting progress pics as they are prepping for a show, people try to pick the winner and looser before the show starts and it is not only unfair to the athletes competing, it does an injustice to all women who want to be judged fairly at these shows.

I have a lot of respect for female bodybuilders and would like to see them judged fairly on the stage and not in a forum. All of you women should be proud of what you have accomplished and should want to be judged on show day and not weeks before.

Enough with my ramblings. Best of luck to all that will be competing this year.....And yes honey(2hot4u,) that includes you..LOL

**stl50** · 05-12-2009, 11:36 AM

Lisa, you're looking amazing...

keep up the hard work. I CAN'T wait for vegas...

P.S. i gotta know where you got the peanut butter shake, YUMMO!

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-12-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by stl50

Lisa, you're looking amazing...

keep up the hard work. I CAN'T wait for vegas...

P.S. i gotta know where you got the peanut butter shake, YUMMO!

Cheeburger Cheeburger at the Chesterfield Mall. That place has some of the best shakes, burgers and fries I have ever tasted....

**2hot4u** · 05-12-2009, 08:00 PM

awww thanks buddy, I can't wait to vegas either!! We are going to have so much fun!!! I have to take you to the "hash house a go go"!!! I heard about this place from sallyanne and omg it is everything she said it would be and more!!! Of course that will have to be sunday or even monday morning depending on how many photo shoots i have to do sunday. lol But, it will be one place we have to go!!! You have got to go try the peanut butter cup shake!!! it even comes in the cold silver blender cup they make it in!!!!

This coming weekend we are attending a wedding reception the night of my cheat meal which is good because the place they are having it in is the same place we had our own wedding reception and the food is amazing!!! Not to mention WEDDING CAKE my favorite next to carrot cake of course lol

ok enough about food, I get fats tomorrow so i am extremely happy!!!

until next time
hugs
lisa

Originally Posted by stl50

Lisa, you're looking amazing...

keep up the hard work. I CAN'T wait for vegas...

P.S. i gotta know where you got the peanut butter shake, YUMMO!

**claire** · 05-13-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyMuscle

No pics in this thread?? I wanna see!!!

ThunderGod said it perfectly, but I will tell you Lisa has made awesome awesome gains this year. She is amazing doing her thing staying focused and determined. I predict she is going to rockin that stage this year, and everyone will like what they see.

Keep it up girl, just keep those focused right where they belong.

**GirlyMuscle** · 05-13-2009, 10:43 AM

Thundergod PMed me and he makes a lot of sense. I understand. I'll just have to wait for the finished product!

**claire** · 05-13-2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyMuscle

Thundergod PMed me and he makes a lot of sense. I understand. I'll just have to wait for the finished product!

It will be well worth the wait I promise. Have a great day

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-13-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by claire

ThunderGod said it perfectly, but I will tell you Lisa has made awesome awesome gains this year. She is amazing doing her thing staying focused and determined. I predict she is going to rockin that stage this year, and everyone will like what they see.

Keep it up girl, just keep those focused right where they belong.

OMG!!!! Speaking of amazing and look who chimes in!! Claire in the house!!!

**claire** · 05-14-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by THUNDERGOD

OMG!!!! Speaking of amazing and look who chimes in!! Claire in the house!!!

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whats UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you funny. Yeah Claire got her lazy ass up and posted can you believe it. LMAO Lisa is doing awesome I am proud of her, make sure you keep her in line LOL oh that is right other way around she keeps you in line hahahah

**2hot4u** · 05-14-2009, 06:27 PM

Hi claire, that is right I keep him in line!!! lol We are going to a supplement store grand opening this saturday that is having Mr Olympia Dexter Jackson, Brandon Curry there!!! Going to get a handshake and autograph!!! Thanks for the compliement!!! I am working hard and i know it is going to pay off!! I had legs today and i am hurting now. Will probably go to bed early to recover. The clock goes off way too early these days. lol 9 weeks to go!!!

Originally Posted by claire

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whats UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you funny. Yeah Claire got her lazy ass up and posted can you believe it. LMAO Lisa is doing awesome I am proud of her, make sure you keep her in line LOL oh that is right other way around she keeps you in line hahahah

**THUNDERGOD** · 05-14-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by claire

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whats UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you funny. Yeah Claire got her lazy ass up and posted can you believe it. LMAO Lisa is doing awesome I am proud of her, make sure you keep her in line LOL oh that is right other way around she keeps you in line hahahah

It's great to see you posting!!! Tell the family I said hello..

Originally Posted by 2hot4u

Hi claire, that is right I keep him in line!!! lol We are going to a supplement store grand opening this saturday that is having Mr Olympia Dexter Jackson, Brandon Curry there!!! Going to get a handshake and autograph!!! Thanks for the compliement!!! I am working hard and i know it is going to pay off!! I had legs today and i am hurting now. Will probably go to bed early to recover. The clock goes off way too early these days. lol 9 weeks to go!!!

Keep me in line????? Who the hell let you out of your cage??? Do I need to start beating you again?? And where is my dinner!!!??

Love ya honey!!