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diet will remain like this until 6 weeks out. 
Oh, and your carbs are way low on a high carb day-is that simply cause you are competiting? OH. P.S. Good luck too-even though you are already on a roll
Jen !
I am sure you will do well .
thanks though.
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Originally posted by JLB001 Your doing bbing, so you should be fine! How much cardio are you doing? I take it that your doing a natural show? Post the legs! We wanna see! |
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Originally posted by JLB001 Girl...why the hell are you worried about your legs? They look great. You can already see a nice sweep in them and they look to have a nice shape. You say anything else negative about them...we will all take a trip up to Canada to kick your butt! And...don't argue with your elders! LOL |
are you sure you seen my leg pic? ekkkk !! its............ oh ok. Ill hush. 
Im just going to take your word on it.. you better be right! er else Im coming to Texas sooner then late spring(coming to visit my sis). 
Glad you are posting a journal here, I will be following!
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Originally posted by david Definitely a journal I MUST follow from a person that knows her body well. I'm interested in seeing the beginnning of this to the day of your competition! I love the diet layout in particular! The quantities of your portions should be a great learning lesson to those who never seen it such as the 10 egg whites/1 yolk serving. No one ever believes me but all I have to do is show them your picture on IM.com Good Luck, Jen!!!
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all too kind of you to say. 
I love them.. emmm 
It was about time you know 
Now we can all be your cheerleaders too
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Originally posted by atherjen why thank you David! all too kind of you to say. ..who you telling about all my eggies? I love them.. emmm
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I can use all those cheerleaders. just no funky cheers. lol
I think the scale was messed up, cant be. well I shouldnt say cant its just that I havent been this low in quite sometime. then again Im at my ultimate time leasnest as well. ahh whatever. best to judge on how Im looking I suppose. 
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Originally posted by hikerchick Yay AJ!! I'm so glad you are doing a journal. You will be getting lots of well deserved cheering from me. I snuck a peak at your legs picture - how could you even think for a second that they don't look amazing?? You are too much. We all wish we had your legs! and abs too btw,
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ahh thanks hun!! gosh darn.. I dont know what you ladies see in my legs. they are horrible to me.. 
ahhh more work and time will get them where I want them.. OPPss shhh I better stop complaining, promised JLB 
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Originally posted by hikerchick I snuck a peak at your legs picture - how could you even think for a second that they don't look amazing?? You are too much. We all wish we had your legs! and abs too btw,
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Originally posted by atherjen thanks YM! I lovee eggies!! gosh.. and oatmeal is my comfort food( peanut butter is too) haha sadly, today is NO carb day.. so no oats!
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Originally posted by yellowmoomba I've never tried a NO CARB day. I think I would be very tired and crabby Good Luck! Your pics looks great!!
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Originally posted by atherjen thanks YM! I lovee eggies!! gosh.. and oatmeal is my comfort food( peanut butter is too) haha sadly, today is NO carb day.. so no oats!
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Originally posted by hikerchick Good morning! How are you today? oatmeal and pb are my comfort foods too, so glad they are a part of my regular plan!
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and the pb, well.... I can have a lil... but the whole jar is what I tend to crave..1TBLS is never enough *smack* haha
(to both of you) 
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Originally posted by JLB001 Stacey will be in the car with me for the drive if we hear you say bad things about those legs....
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Ok Ok you win!!
and then I had to seal the cover and put duct tape all around it and a big sign that said hands off. haha or else that jar would strangly disappear!
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Originally posted by Sapphire I LOVE Peanut butter too Jen!! I actually had to stop eating it for a while cause I couldn't just eat 1 tablespoon... Do you like almond butter??? YUMMY!!!
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I swear its evil stuff. haha You are doing amazing and I know you will be a very big name in the BB/Fitness world in the future! That is if you want to, cause you've got such a great base to build on The fact that you are so friendly and down to earth just proves how great you can be even more I used to be one when I was younger so I can put the uniform on and everything 
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Originally posted by Jenny I really like reading this journal Jen! You are such an inspiration to me You are doing amazing and I know you will be a very big name in the BB/Fitness world in the future! That is if you want to, cause you've got such a great base to build on The fact that you are so friendly and down to earth just proves how great you can be even more And I'll be your Cheerleader whether you like it or not I used to be one when I was younger so I can put the uniform on and everything
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hmmm the fellas might like that uniform! 
(mm love my oats!)
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Originally posted by PreMier I know what you mean... When I am leaving the gym on leg day people always ask if I have been riding a horse Can I ask you something... What do you do for work? |
big? nanhhh I just LOVE my eggies!!
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Jan.27th *high carb day meal 1- oats(=40g carbs) (mm love my oats!) 10 egg whites/1yolk meal 2- 150g chicken rom lettuce/mushrooms 1tsp olive oil meal 3- whey protein-egg/casein blend(35) 5 fish oil caps coffee w/1T.half&half meal 4- 100g sweet potato 150g chicken ~train meal 5- oats(=60g carbs) whey protein -isolate(27g) 1/4c raspberries meal 6- 100g chicken 1egg white broccoli/mushrooms rom lettuce 5 fish oil caps |
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training = quads/calves -leg press-feet together (superset with hacksquat) 90/10(warmupset), 200/21, 200/20, 180/21, 245/14 -135/11, 135/10, 135/9, 90/12 -walking lunges 4 sets around the perimeter of the gym.. no idea how far that is -leg extensions * 70/16, 80/13, 90/11, 100/8, 110/7, 100/9, 80/9, 60/11 -seated calf raise 50/20, 60/17, 60/16 -standing calf raise 220/14, 220/13, 200/14 ........then 10 mins on the bike to loosen em up (altho I say it killed em more.. ahh torture!) *these leg extensions BURNED.. very short rest periods moving up and down the stack. legs were serious wobble and like jello after. the walk home was torture. no doubt i resembled a penguin. these high rep leg days are kicking my butt!!
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Originally posted by atherjen Jan 26th *note: its a 20min walk each way to the gym.. and thats not walking at normal pace
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Originally posted by MonStar Diet is really looking good Jen, very very clean. Right about where it should be 9 weeks out if you ask me. Do you sweeten your coffee with anything? Damn I havn't done walking lunges in forever it seems, talk about a great movement there! Used to tear my quads apart with those. Great sets of leg extensions Jen, keep up the hard work. |
appreciate it! love it tho.
studies have proven it can do some nasty things to the body. so far splenda(sucralose) hasnt shown too many bad reviews, so Ill stick with that. 
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Originally posted by gwcaton Jen, Thanks for the info and yes you can/should call me Gary. |
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day 1- chack/bi's day 2-chest/tri's day 3- cardio/abs day4-quads/calves day5-shoulders/hams day 6-cardio/abs |
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Originally posted by MonStar I am guessing thing day 1 is back/biceps, not chack and biceps, lol. Split looks good though Jen, nice work. How long would you say your workouts last, roughly? |
I think it was early for me when I was typing that. coffee hadnt kicked in yet. haha yes yes back/biceps
Im going to try my best! thanks for the supprt!
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Originally posted by Jill You will do excellent in your comp-look at you! Your body is amazing! Hopefully someday with my "now" clean diet and weight training I can look a little bit like you! |
you really should not compare yourself to others though! remember that you can only do that best for your body! and without a doubt Im sure that you can reach that! Im behind u hun.. support/advice, anything! your doing great girlie! 
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Originally posted by Jill How many grams of fat do you usually get in 1 day AJ? No carb day for you today? Im having one, its getting pretty easy now, I dont dread them as much! Rest day...WAS gonna go do cardio this am, but at 6am, -47, naaaaa. |
its alot warmer here today, 18F rather then 30 below! stay warm hun! tomarrows no! Im off to the gym in a few. weee shoulders/hammies
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Originally posted by Sapphire Hey Muscles!!! Just popping in to say hello! Stay warm Hun and have a good workout! I am doing legs today! Uggghhh!!
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lol! 
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hahaha
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Originally posted by Jill You a weakling? I should spank ya now!
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someone heard me! hehe but its truee!!!! I feel weak. my norms for lifts are down and what used to feel moderate seems heavy now. ahhhh its playing mind games on my poor dieting body... 
No seriously though, some days i feel weak too on my lifts-probably cause of the lowered carbs too-not nearly as low as you I dont think. I feel for ya.
your too silly!! lol
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Originally posted by atherjen you got it. I dont stand around and chit chat or spend my time trying to impress others. hehe I'll be competing in female bodybuilding at the Nova Scotia provincials. one problem with doing this show is that the majority of my competitors are AS users.. not exactly fair on my part, but thats ok. Ill present myself in the best shape and routine that I can.. and then its up to the judges. If I dont place, thats fine.. its all for experience anyways and saying that I "did it"
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I know hes right but I just dont crave junk.. blah. I know how great it will be for my metabolism, balance normal hormone levels, etc, etc. I also know that Ill put on anywheres from 5-10lb water doing so. blah. ah well, I will listen.. just no idea what or where I want to go. Im weird I know!
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training = shoulders/traps/hams -db military press 25/10(warmupset) 30/12, 35/9, 35/8* -standing db lat flys 20/12, 20/11 dropset-15/8, 20/12 dropset-15/7 -incl rear lat flys 15/13, 15/12, 20/9, 20/8 -standing db shrugs 65/12, 70/10, 70/9 -SL deads 135/13, 185/9, 185/8, 205/5 ** -lying leg curls 50/12, 60/10, 60/9 dropset 40/8 *im mad, was pressing 40's before with the same reps.. grr ** sigh.. another lift thats lagging.. I was doing 225 for the same this fall.
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I like it tho! hehe thanks girl! altho I wish that I could agree strength wise.. blah. kinda cant wait until after comp and get back to some norm lifts!
so sweet of you to say!
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Originally posted by MonStar Yeah at 9 weeks you can allow yourself to cheat just a little bit. When it gets down to 5-6 weeks, get ready for hell, lol. I know you can stick it out though Jen.
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Originally posted by MonStar Uh oh, cheat meal huh? That makes me want one, lol. I am not so sure that its a necessity. I think a refeed would be a much better option, but that's just my personal opinion. I think what he has in mind is spiking your leptin levels because youre about to sink them with the extreme dieting. Regardless, good luck.
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Originally posted by MonStar That's great Jen, good to know that you are even more knowledgeable than you coach with up to date diet studies. I would even consider doing a 24-hour refeed. Maybe even double your maintenance calories, very high in carbs and low in fat like you said. I am sure that now youre leptin levels are starting to suffer. Especially considering how lean you are. |
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Originally posted by atherjen haha thanks PM!! I doubt Im shrugging more that you.. a few notes for today. I cant say how thankful I am to have the coach I do helping me. He truly is the greatest help... he not only pushes me to do the best but his motivation/advice on everything is so overwhelming (in a good way). He's really helping to keep me focused, especially in those times that I tend to doubt myself. He sees my determination, and helps me to build on it rather than others around me questioning my motives, etc. I honestly dont think that I could have gone through with actaully competing without him. not just for the posing/training/diet but the mental level as well. and on that note, he tells me that I need to decide what I want to splurge on and hes taking me out to dinner for the hard work Ive done so far..... I told him that I would just rather have a ton of oats and peanut butter(honestly said that). he Laughed and said that I HAD to eat bad.. my body needed the shock before we let my body see the "darkside" of the final 6 weeks of dieting.. I know hes right but I just dont crave junk.. blah. I know how great it will be for my metabolism, balance normal hormone levels, etc, etc. I also know that Ill put on anywheres from 5-10lb water doing so. blah. ah well, I will listen.. just no idea what or where I want to go. Im weird I know! thats my rant for today! hehe
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Your Awesome Jen!!!!
) has me doing drinking Leptigen instead of "cheat" or "refeeds" Just wanted to share how lucky you are! LOL
Appreciate the support! Everyone here is so awesome! Im so lucky to have you all! makes a big diff! 
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Originally posted by Jill What do you want to eat at your cheat meal? Im planning one for Feb 14-me and my honey are going for dinner, and then Im gonna have a chocolate bar (hes having beer as his cheat)! And its just gonna be a cheat MEAL, not a binge day! |
never liked that day..
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Originally posted by PreMier Thanks for mentioning V day...
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We all luv ya AJ!
AHHHH its ok girls!! You guys enjoy V Day with your hunnys!! Im happy for you!! 
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Originally posted by katie64 Finally I get to read through your journal, you rock girl, wow, your strength is amazing for such a tiny thing, your awesome Jen, best of luck with all that you choose to do, I know you'll be kicking ass at your comp, good for you "au naturelle" you have God given genetics, me too if I can just find them again, haha... Valentines is a bummer this year for me too, oh well When is your dinner??? Have fun, it will be your last for a little while, might's well enjoy it, going to read your journal at Avant too..........
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truly just too darned kind! appreciate all the support! ughh *someday* Hope yours turns out ok hun! |
Originally posted by atherjen we're doing a demo at GNC for Zantrax. fun stuff. |
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Originally posted by PreMier What do you mean? |
my coach is a Prolab sponsered athlete.. part of the deal with that is he has to do 2 demos for Prolab per month. (I dont know why Zantrax tho this time.... ) anyways Prolab is looking to take me on for sponsorship as well so they have me doing demos right now too :shh: now keep that on the hush!
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Originally posted by atherjen my coach is a Prolab sponsered athlete.. part of the deal with that is he has to do 2 demos for Prolab per month. (I dont know why Zantrax tho this time.... ) anyways Prolab is looking to take me on for sponsorship as well so they have me doing demos right now too :shh: now keep that on the hush!
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Originally posted by MonStar How is you diet split up Jen, how many days of low/high/no carbs do you do? And who designed it, your coach? |
But I still love ya!
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Originally posted by atherjen Sappy..you already have a valentine hun! cant have 2! But I still love ya!
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Keep up the hard work and screw those weinies in the gym! You look hot, your muscle structure is amazing. Id be might happy with your physique!
I wish that they would feel the same as you do. your such a darling. seriuos though as of lately I keep second guessing myself. I mean I feel lonely sometimes..not that I dont have a ton of friends.. just seems that their interest is somewheres else. most guys think Im weird for loving bodybuilding. heck I could relate to any female around here about my lifestyle, most are out partying at all crazy hours of the nite. I dont drink and am not into the bar scene. its sooo hard on my head. all I want sometimes is just a hunny to cuddle with. sighh.. everyone keeps telling me ohh yah in time, blah blah.. but its been forever!! and I dont mean just a couple months either. Im talking since the end of grade 11. my senior year in high school was a bummer, I dont know but it seemed like every guy was afraid to approach me.. I know my ex had something to do with that but still. I didnt even have a date for my prom until a week before a guy from another town offered to go with me so I wouldnt be dateless.
Dont be so hard on yourself!
thanks! weird. its really setting in. Mm on a good note I did enjoy my oats! gosh darn they were great! you two are cute together!!
You can get emotional anytime you want girl--its your journal-and we will always be here for you!
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Originally posted by atherjen Prolab is looking to take me on for sponsorship as well so they have me doing demos right now too :shh: now keep that on the hush! |
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Originally posted by atherjen Hey JIll!! thanks for the self image boost hun! appreciate it! ughh I dont know why they had to keep going on about it. to have a GUY make fun of me is terrible its a no wonder I cant get a man. serious. I wish that they would feel the same as you do. your such a darling. seriuos though as of lately I keep second guessing myself. I mean I feel lonely sometimes..not that I dont have a ton of friends.. just seems that their interest is somewheres else. most guys think Im weird for loving bodybuilding. heck I could relate to any female around here about my lifestyle, most are out partying at all crazy hours of the nite. I dont drink and am not into the bar scene. its sooo hard on my head. all I want sometimes is just a hunny to cuddle with. sighh.. everyone keeps telling me ohh yah in time, blah blah.. but its been forever!! and I dont mean just a couple months either. Im talking since the end of grade 11. my senior year in high school was a bummer, I dont know but it seemed like every guy was afraid to approach me.. I know my ex had something to do with that but still. I didnt even have a date for my prom until a week before a guy from another town offered to go with me so I wouldnt be dateless. blah Im babling here. just need to vent. its really bugging me, and as of late its even more.. Idont know if its becuase Im dieting and my hormones are wacked er what. emotional side coming out. sorry to go on and on. blah.. hmm on a better note. I got a MILLION things done today. felt good. day off work(except for that one hour earlier). just laying back and finally enjoying the peace of not being rushed or stressed from having something imp to do. and its high carb day so I got to have my oaties!
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Originally posted by MonStar Awww, you'll find the right guy in time Jen, definitely. I am very much into bodybuilding as you know. Don't drink, don't smoke, not into the bar scene. And it's definitely tough to try and find a girl like that as well. But they ARE out there, that is what's important. Sometimes a lot of guys like myself are VERY shy. I will not approach a girl at all unless she either continues to stare at me, lol, or just talks to me first. Don't worry about getting emotional either, we all do from time to time.
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So, by latching onto my trainer, ALOT of sacrifices were made!!!! (As I am)
Im glad that I have ppl to help smarten me up sometimes. sighhh I wont go on another babbling spree again tonite. (thank goodness eh!) lol YAyyy so I rented a movie and will prob fall asleep to that tonite. 
your so sweet! )
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Originally posted by nikegurl got ya. so now i'm gonna ask...where are you coming in carb count wise on your low carb days? (i can figure out no carb all by myself. )
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Originally posted by atherjen my coach is a Prolab sponsered athlete.. part of the deal with that is he has to do 2 demos for Prolab per month. (I dont know why Zantrax tho this time.... ) anyways Prolab is looking to take me on for sponsorship as well so they have me doing demos right now too :shh: now keep that on the hush!
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Awesome babe
I hope it works out for you honey, that is so exciting. No one deserves it more than you. You are an inspiration to anyone, of any age.
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Originally posted by hikerchick Gosh I miss one day of IM and what happens? My friend Jen becomes a world famous sponsored athlete!! I hope it works out for you honey, that is so exciting. No one deserves it more than you. You are an inspiration to anyone, of any age.
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thanks HC!! It would be cool if things went through but Im not so certain.. its just a consideration right now. My life will go on if I dont get the sponsership, but it would be awesome.
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Originally posted by Jenny You are getting SPONSERED??? |
haha SHHH maybbeee
(we werent that busy)
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Originally posted by JLB001 Jen...I had your Mexican food today. hehe |
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Originally posted by JLB001 Beef fajita encladas, rice, no beans and chips and salsa. hehe |
I hope you ate lots in thoughts of me! Yummyy.. the chips I could live without.. and I like beans!! haha nevertheless at this point Id eat it anyways! hope you enjoyed it!
si I didn't even post it!!
) Ive really got to learn to deal with this strength issues. Im trying to not let it get to me... I keep trying to tell myself that "I can do that" (lift) anyways. just doesnt seem to be working to my luck.
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Originally posted by Jill AJ, do you recommend doing a warmup exercise before EACH exercise? SO, if your doing 4 different exercises, youd do a warmup for each? Ive read of people doing that, It just depends how im feeling that day, and how many warmup sets I do. |
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Originally posted by david Like always, highly impressed with your regimen! Hi Jen! I have a question for you. Legs: When you their sore as heck, is there anything (s) you do in particular to expediate recovery? Currently this is what I do: Stretch Hot bath Glutamine Flax Multi's Vit C Calcium/Magnesium And a whole lotta bitchin' and complaining. Do you have any other suggestions that I can do or try? |
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Originally posted by atherjen Hey David! thanks! you know I follow the same things you do for recovery.. hot bath, lots and lots of stretching, especially after training. extra vit C/E and glutamine for sure. also something that I have found to help with DOMS with legs is actually doing cardio the day after legs when they are not at their peak of soreness. by doing so I find that the 48hour post training soreness is not near as bad. just an idea!
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NO way! 
I still do my cardio but I end up moving like an old man or turtle. I sometimes wonder if it's worth it because I can barely get my heart rate for fat burning around 120 and Debi wants it around 135-140 bpm.
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Originally posted by david I wear a hat on that day and pull it over my eyes so others can't see the tears in my eyes when Im on the bike!!! |
Looks great to me.
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Originally posted by Jill Cute!
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I really appreciate the support! (Im really gonna shut up about it now..) lol Thanks though! and your right free supps would rock!! everythings so freakin expensive these days!
My no carb day is almost over, how's your going?
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Originally posted by Jenny Hey sweetie My no carb day is almost over, how's your going? You are doing so amazing.. We need lots of pics of that comp! Are you starting to get nervous? How are your family and friends handling it? Being supportive? I hope you're having a great Sunday
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I was FULL of energy this morning, got a ton of things done, hit the gym but then later this afternoon I was beat.. had to take a lil nap. and that is NOT like me.. I NEVER nap. ever. I feel so...lazy.. if I do. ahh guess my body needed it. dont you worry Ill have tons of pics, my dads going to take some and they have ppl there that take pics too. and my mom is going to video tape it! as if.
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Originally posted by Jill Yummy, pb, you havent eaten that for a while! Just cardio today? Its nice for a change eh? AJ, do you eat fresh mushrooms? And, are those veggies broc/mush/lettuce in a salad? Keep on truckin' girlie, carbs are a coming!
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but Ive been a good girl, no worries.
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Originally posted by MonStar Damn Jen, cardio on no carbs, I dont know how you do it! LOL, looks good though, hang in there.
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Hope you have a super day sunshine! I started recording my workouts just for you! Actually, it gives me something to do inbetween sets too! Off to train!
brutal. Have a good day too!
Have you always been in such great shape? 
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Originally posted by ncgirl21 You are such a motivation. I love the abs, and even though you don't believe it - your legs are hot!!! You've already got the body that I want!! Have you always been in such great shape? Your going to kick ass in your competition!! ~Andrea |
insane. lol
and good luck with your 1st comp.......
hehe yah I walk by myself PM.. just me and my headphones. I swear Im alright. you sound like my mother. I walk busy streets that are all lit up.. alota ppl around. no worries! those SL deads are awesome eh!! you wait until tomarrow when their sore!
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Originally posted by black_alicious Hi Gal, Just checking up on you to see how your doing.Hope you have a nice day and keep up the good work
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Originally posted by atherjen thanks Flex! those SL deads are awesome eh!! you wait until tomarrow when their sore!
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