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Jen's "able-bodied" Journal - healthy n' happy!!


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Posted by: atherjen

Todays a NEW day. Im going to focus on living life to the fullest. 100% Enjoyment and Happiness!!. No boundaries. Just living each day as it is given to me, carefree of what others think. I have goals in life and Im not letting anything stand in my way. If I decide Im going to pack up and go to Egypt for the weekend, then so be it, Im going.
I just want to be able to be successful to MY standards, not living up to anyone else expectations but mine. If life decides to throw me lemons, Ill make lemonade (with sugar and enjoy it!)


Posted by: M.J.H.

Good luck Jen! I agree, focus on being happy and enjoying yourself, no more precontest dieting! Looking forward to seeing some new PR's set here.


Posted by: Jill

Are you still gonna compete hon?


Posted by: atherjen

thanks Mike!!
you betcha I wanna start to hit some PR's!

JIll - no
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...650#post543650


Posted by: Jill

Oops, just read your other journal. I support you 100%, as you ahev done for me. Keep up the hard work hunny!


Posted by: Jenny

Jen, this is great news I was a bit worried about you there for a while, you didn't seem too happy It's all about balance and competing is not for everyone. I don't think it's a thing for me either. If you decide to do it later on that's great, if not that's great too You are an amazing person and you deserve the world
PM me if you want to talk honey


Posted by: atherjen

Thanks ladies!!
you know Jenny.... others noticed I wasnt happy either. and thats important to me in life. I dont think I ever want to compete.. not worth it to me IMO.. for my life anyways. and If I ever even THINK of competiing again somone kick my butt and remind me of how I felt.. although I highly doubt it will cross my mind again! too much more to life I want!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey honey! I just posted in your other journal-- I think you took the words out of my mouth in your other journal last post.
I totally understand! You are a wonderful person who is going to be very successful in life!!
I don't think competing is for me either!!!!!

I support you all the way


Posted by: Jill

What type of diet do you plan to follow now AJ?


Posted by: LazyByNature

It feels really good once you've made the decision, doesn't it? All the stress and pressure goes away.

Do what makes you feel good, but remember that "moderation" is the key to happiness and health.

Good Luck and make yourself happy!!!


Posted by: jstar

Hey AJ!

You have a great attitude & that will guarantee your success in any situation you face in your life! I can definitely relate to some of the things you've addressed. When I originally wanted to compete a few yrs ago there was no such thing as Figure so I had to go with BB (can't do Fitness-no gymnastics background & very inflexible). Anyways preparing was a total shock and I had no one to advise me. I did go to a BB camp/training thingy to learn from the experts but still felt lost and alone. I ended up dropping out to resume a normal life. Then I got the urge to compete the following year in the same show. I got all fired up, prepared, even paid for an online trainer but still dropped out. At that point I felt dismayed and that I shouldn't even attempt doing this anymore. All the dieting and training does take a toll and the worst part is that no one around you GETS IT and most think it's some sort of bimbo bikini contest or a freaky bb show - neither is true of course. I felt a lot like you do now - like why should I care about getting a stupid trophy and impressing people around me? I am certainly not torturing myself like this for anyone other than myself...so I resolved to forget competing totally. Then 2 things happened - first they starting having "Figure" comps where you don't have to perform a grueling posing routine or fitness routine. 2 - I realized I was not alone. There is a great lady in my area that has a choreography practice & designs routines for all the fitness girls in my area (and some who are far away too!) she also works with a nutritionist (former natty bb/fitness chick) and they have formed quite a great group for all girls who compete - fitness, figure and bb. Can I PM you about it? The thing is that with all the girls I've met now and all the great friends I've made through this group of girls, it is more like a party atmosphere at our comps. We have a blast! One other thing to keep in mind is that dieting for bb is way harder than dieting for Figure - in bb you have to get as lean and as many striations and veins as you can, whereas in Figure that look is penalized. In Fitness America in particular most girls are softer than you are now!

sorry, I do respect your decision not to compete totally. I just wanted to give you another point of view. I will be here for ya no matter what tho! GL!!!


Posted by: david

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Todays a NEW day. Im going to focus on living life to the fullest. 100% Enjoyment and Happiness!!. No boundaries. Just living each day as it is given to me, carefree of what others think. I have goals in life and Im not letting anything stand in my way. If I decide Im going to pack up and go to Egypt for the weekend, then so be it, Im going.
I just want to be able to be successful to MY standards, not living up to anyone else expectations but mine. If life decides to throw me lemons, Ill make lemonade (with sugar and enjoy it!)

This is something I can most certainly relate to!

Jen, whatever in life you decide on whether it's having the best damn body in the world to going to Egypt or deciding on having a spectacular evening doing whatever with whomever!

I think Bon Jovi said it best!! "It's My Life... I'm gonna live forever!"

I'm with ya 120 %!


Posted by: Hammerlynn

I had to log on from work to comment about this AJ! You are an impressive young woman! You are such a cheerleader...I know you hate that but you inspire so many people on this board. I am so proud of you for realizing what you really want to do and going for it! I see so many people get caught up in dieting and focusing on this diet and that diet (I am a huge offender of this myself.) I am back to a plan that works for me and I am happy. I can eat whatever I want (that often includes a piece of chocolate each night) as long as I stick within my allotted guidelines. I run my training schedule and lift when I supposed to. I've also been giving Pilates a try. I am happy

You have inspired me today with your decision and I commend you as well as wish you every piece of happiness (or natty PB) that your heart desires. There is so much more that I'd love to ramble on with but the IS boys might get after me!

Hugs to you sweetie


Posted by: naturaltan

You do what makes you happy ... I just hope you don't throw away all the work you've done to achieve your current bod! Keep lifting sweetie!


Posted by: Sapphire

Jen ... congrats on deciding to be HAPPY!! THAT is what is important, doing what is right for you!!! I am there for you Babe!! If ya need to talk, PM me!


Posted by: atherjen

I think that I love you all! ... no I take that back. I KNOW I do!

Jill- no specific diet plan. I dont want to get wrapped up in the fine guidelines or specfics of something that I HAVE to follow. Ive dieted before, both for myself and now precom, Ive ate to build muscle, and Ive ate to be healthy... and that is what Im going to do. Be healthy and not get fat. I do have a possible photo shoot for fitness appearal catalogue here in a couple weeks so I have to stay together for a while. hehe.
I just want to maintain... Im not looking to add more muscle anymore. I just want to lift heavy!

LBN- I feel a million times better. I feel as though a ton of stress has just vanished. no more constant worrying!

Jstar- Im glad that there is someone that can relate to how I felt. I really dont think Ill ever want to compete again. I know figures an option.. heck Im too lean for that now at 10%bf..and I have too much muscle anyways. I just think that for now in my life I want to enjoy it and not push myself to a competitive level..live life for me. ya know. but you can most certainly PM me if you'd like girl! thanks!

David- OMG!! funny story. In my grade 12 health class we had to pick a song that best described ourselves and play it to the class and then tell why it was us. anyways I picked "Its my Life" by Bon Jovi!!! thats SOO ironic that you shoud bring that up! lol
the song is veryyyy true tho!
I really appreciate your understanding!

Heather- could you pass me some tissues girl? aww that was so touching, really. I dont know how anyone could call me an inspriation, gosh.. I told a few ppl today that I wasnt going to compete and they said that I just didnt have the disipline to get to stage.. unless they actaully put themselves through the hellish diet I think they should shut their traps.
I always was a big believer in moderation and enjoying life.. although I do tend to me hard on myself a lot I hate seeing others get down on themselves for one slip up. life isnt a day long, its many years.. and it takes time for us to reach our goals. and enjoying every part of it as we attempt to get there is what counts eh!
basically to sum it up I just want to live a joyful and satisfied life and not let bb consume me and become an obsession where it goes to extremes. thanks for the support girl! husg backatcha!

NT- thanks! dont you worry... NONE of my hard work is going down the drain. I will continue to work heard and lift.. its my passion. but competing is not!

thanks Cyndi!! can always count on everyones supprt!


Posted by: ncgirl21

Good decision sweetie!! You've got my support no matter what you do!! You've already got a "competition body" in my opinion so why mess with perfection


Posted by: greekblondechic

****BIG HUGS****

I'm so glad you're going to do what makes you happy, that is much more important.

No more sad Jen only happyyyyy


Posted by: Stacey

Have a wonderful weekend Jen!!!


Posted by: atherjen

aww ncgirl! thats too nice of you! thanks girl!

you got it Greek! *hugs* back! no more sad! only happy!!!

thanks Stace! hope you have a great weekend too!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 6th

meal 1-
oats(=35g carbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
1can tuna
mush/lettuce
coffee w/1T half/half

~train

meal 3-
oats(=35g carbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 4-
150g chicken
peppers/broc/mushrooms
coffee w/1T. half/half

meal 5-
125g chicken
2 egg whites
1T. pb
broc.peppers.mush

meal 6-
whey protein-casein/egg (30g)

training = back/bi's
-bent over bb rows
70/10(warmupset) 90/12, 100/10, 110/6.5, 110/6
-t bar rows
90/11, 90/11, 110/8
-isolateral row
90/12, 110/10, 110/9
-nautilus pullovers
100/10, 100/10, 110/8
-standing bb curls
50/12, 60/10, 60/9
-lying incl alt db curls
20/9, 20/8 drop 15/9, 20/8 drop 15/10
-straight bar cable curls
40/9, 40/9 drop 20/12, 40/8 drop 20/11*

*that is a VERY weird cable machine.. those weights are seriously off. I swear. I used to curl wauyyyy more at the cable machine back home.. the weight numbers just dont seem right to me. ah well. thats what I got according to the machine. lol


Posted by: Jill

Crazy workout girl!!! You are so strong! Got the 1/2 n 1/2 under control, ya for me! Have a super weekend sunhine, Im stuck at work alllll weekend! Atleast I can play on IM!!


Posted by: atherjen

thanks Jill! (although I disagree with my strengtth) I plan on working to build it up more!all this weak sillyness is out the window!
ughh work all weekend? I work tomarrow and thats it. where do you work?


Posted by: PreMier

Well, I guess I can drop in and say hi. Even though your not competing.


Posted by: atherjen

for sure PreMier! dont be a stranger!


Posted by: david

I sense a ray of light followed by warmthness and heat. I detect it's coming from Halifax, Canada! Hey Jen! Have a great weekend sweetie if I don't get to talk to ya online, Cutie!


Posted by: Jill

AJ, I work for Telus Mobility-the phone company.


Posted by: atherjen

aww thanks David! its actually dark here now. you have a great weekend too!

Jill- can u get me a deal on a cute piggy phone? haha I see them on billboards all the time.. SOO cute!


Posted by: Jill

Ahhhh yes, those piggies!!


Posted by: katie64

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
David- OMG!! funny story. In my grade 12 health class we had to pick a song that best described ourselves and play it to the class and then tell why it was us. anyways I picked "Its my Life" by Bon Jovi!!! thats SOO ironic that you shoud bring that up! lol
the song is veryyyy true tho!
I really appreciate your understanding!
I've always believed, everything happens for a reason, including words written in a journal on the internet...

Quote:
I told a few ppl today that I wasnt going to compete and they said that I just didnt have the disipline to get to stage.. unless they actaully put themselves through the hellish diet I think they should shut their traps.

Quote:
I always was a big believer in moderation and enjoying life.. although I do tend to me hard on myself a lot I hate seeing others get down on themselves for one slip up. life isnt a day long, its many years.. and it takes time for us to reach our goals. and enjoying every part of it as we attempt to get there is what counts eh!
Again, GREAT for you babe, your very wise in your young years


Posted by: jstar

Just sayin' hi

I just saw your pics...um, yeah, WOW

very awesome Jen!


Posted by: atherjen

Thanks Katie! Hope you have a wonderful trip girl!

aww thank you jstar!! very nice of you to say!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 7th

meal 1-
11 egg whites
1 yolk
1 tsp olive oil

meal 2-
whey protein-(46g)
5 fish oil caps

meal 3-
150g chicken
salad
2tsp olive oil
coffee w/1T. half/half

meal 4-
150g chicken
1T. pb
broc/mush/lettuce
coffee w/1T. half/half

meal 5-
whey protein-egg/casein blend(42g)
5 fish oil caps

*no workout. rest day.. 1st time in a LONG time!! felt good though since my back is SOO sore from yestardays workout! I would so LOVE a full body massage right now hammies are still very sore from a couple days ago.


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Feb 7th
11 egg whites

You stepped it up a notch! <----I've always wanted to use that smilie!


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
You stepped it up a notch! <----I've always wanted to use that smilie!
ohh yahh baby added another! LOL!


Posted by: aggies1ut

Are you still carb-cycling? No big changes in diet yet?


Posted by: atherjen

playing it cool with diet. no st PLAN, but I have a possible photo shoot for fitness apperal in a couple weeks.. so trying to be a good girl


Posted by: Prince

atherjen did I read correctly?

you are not going to compete April 3rd?

why?


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince
atherjen did I read correctly?

you are not going to compete April 3rd?

why?
you read correct Prince
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/s...3650#post543650
(where I explain why... its in red)


Posted by: Jill

You just tried black olives for the first time yesterday? I could eat a whole can at once!! Can I have olives ladies??? BTW, what did you have at subway???


Posted by: Jenny

Oooh, I agree, black olives rock I was about to nibble on some today, but then I remembered that it's not in my contract and I slapped my fingers and closed the fridge

I hope you're having a great day Jen


Posted by: atherjen

yuppers I thought why not.. Ill try them! I had cooked my chicken before I went to work but was out of lettuce or anything and Subway is right beside work so I stopped in and got a salad. I think Ill get olives again! black ones!

I dont see why you cant have olives either... (you too Jenny)
1Tbsp. has 9 calories, and only 1g fat... (good fats too!)

Thanks Jenny! Im just enjoy a day off work. gym was great!


Posted by: Prince

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
you read correct Prince
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/s...3650#post543650
(where I explain why... its in red)
invalid link?


Posted by: atherjen

hmm Prince, its on the 2nd from last page in my comp journal.. I posted it all in red.


Feb 8th

meal 1-
oats(=40g carbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
150g chicken
mush/lettuce
coffee w/1T.half/half

~train

meal 3-
oats(=60gcarbs) *
LeanMassMatrix **

meal 4-
oats(=60gcarbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 5-
Trioplex bar***

meal 6-
8 egg whites
broc/mush/peppers


* - I put some SF FF butterscotch pudding powder in this.. Yumm!!
** - had a sample pack of it to try.... first couple sips and I thought I was in heaven.... then I got disgusted with it and felt sick from it.. too thick or something.. icky.. and too cinnamony or something! I ended up throwing half of it up or more.... GROSS!
*** - I hadnt had one of those in FOREVER!! omg it was sooo good! choc coconut flav! Mmmm

training = chest/tri's
-incl db press
25/10(warmupset) 35/11, 35/12, 40/9, 40/8
-flat db flys
25/10, 25/11, 30/9
-HS wide bench
90/12, 110/10, 110/11, 120/8
-unassited dips
11, 10, 10
-lying skullcrushers(ez curl bar)
45/13, 55/11, 55/10
-tri kickbacks
20/12, 25/9, 25/8
-vbar cable pushdowns
60/11, 60/10


Posted by: greekblondechic

I *love* coconut! Now thats making me wanna try those bars..

Jen hon did you get double meat on your salad?

I get subway salads sometimes, they are a bit skimpy tho..


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by greekblondechic
I *love* coconut! Now thats making me wanna try those bars..

Jen hon did you get double meat on your salad?

I get subway salads sometimes, they are a bit skimpy tho..

DO NOT try them!! you'll regret it!! haha just because they are so darn good. just like a macaroon! but your starting Carb Cycling.... Jodi isnt going to allow them! lol

man o man the salads I get are huge!! huge container and I always ask for more veggies! I never get the meats... they are ALL processed and high in sodium!! I cooked my own chicken and then just put it in at work when I ate it.


Posted by: Rissole

Sad to see your not competeing AJ I wanted to see you all ripped up
Never mind, there's something great when people stand up for themselves and say "i need to look after myself" Be it a fat person or someone who is healthy and pusin the bar to far.
All the best babe, you are inspiring.
Let me know when your going to Egypt


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
they are so darn good. just like a macaroon!
Ever try the chocolate covered ones? ahhhhhhh, a little piece of heaven


Posted by: M.J.H.

Diet and training looks good Jen. Butterscotch huh, haha, bet that was good tasting!

Keep it up. What day is the photoshoot?


Posted by: atherjen

Thanks Rissole! I think it would have been scary seeing me ripped up anyways.. my poor face would have sank in and looked boney.. NO thanks. not me!
hmmm Egypt , who know, no set date.but when I decide to go nothings stoping me.. he

chocolate covered macaroons Jill??? macaroons are chocolate!!! at least the ones Ive always had!

Thanks Mike! you betcha the butterscoth was good.. mmm
photoshoot might be sat er sun. ugh.. hope it comes soon!

gosh I slept 10 hours last nite too.. I Never sleep more than 7 or 8 at most. .. feelin good!


Posted by: J'Bo

damn jen i missed alot.
competing isnt for everyone and you look like you compete before you even started so as long as you are happy so are we


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
damn jen i missed alot.
competing isnt for everyone and you look like you compete before you even started so as long as you are happy so are we
Thanks Jen! appreciate the support.
Ill still be cheering you on!!


Posted by: shortstuff

Hey Jen- I love your journal, you are so super cute Have a great day


Posted by: jstar

Morning AJ

Hope your back is feeling better! Mine is all stiffed up today. I could really go for a massage too. Can you believe I've never had one?

What are you supposed to wear on your photo shoot? Fitness wear or a bathing suit? Either way, you will look amazing!


Posted by: atherjen

Hey Shortstuff! thanks for dropping in girl! you have a great day too!

Hey jstar!
you've never had a back massage? omg.. Im in heaven!! and my feet too! and my legs. ahhh i need a full body massage soo bad!
the shoot is supposed to just be fitness appearal.. for gyms catalogue. nothing big. lol but thanks hun! I have to hold off on the lil splurge until then. I was bad last nite and had a trioplex bar.
have a great day girl!


Posted by: Jill

Can I have a trioplex bar?? Everyone raves about these things!


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Can I have a trioplex bar?? Everyone raves about these things!

their evil I swear!
hmmm I don't think Jodi will let you have any...actaully Im pretty sure she won't! (consider that a good thing)


Posted by: Jill

I had black olives today! Jodi said it was ok occasionally.


Posted by: atherjen

LOL I think Ill have some olives tomarrow too JIll!

Feb 9th

meal 1-
oats(=35gcarbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk
coffee w/1T.half/half

meal 2-
150g chicken
mush/lettuce
coffee w/1 T half/half

~train

meal 3-
oats(=35g carbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 4-
150g chicken
1T pb
broc/mush/peppers

meal 5-
4 egg whites
mush/peppers
whey protein(27g)

training = quads/calves
-bb squats
135/10(warmup set) 135/15, 185/10, 185/9, 205/6*
-hrztl. leg press(close)
180/16, 270/12, 270/12, 180/17
-walking lunges(arms in air)
3 rounds of gym
-leg extensions
90/16, 110/11, 120/9 drop 70/8
-standing calf raise
220/14, 260/12, 260/11
-(1leg)calf press on leg press mach.
90/15, 90/16, 110/13

*If I dont get 7 of these next leg day Im going to let the bar squish me like an ant!!

-ahhhh and I kinda overslept today too... was real tired last nite and went to bed earlier than norm... and then still slept in late... 10 whoping hours of sleep.. crazy! guess my body needed it! only could fit in 5 meals today tho, usually always have 6.


Posted by: PreMier

Dont you have someone that can spot you at the gym? If not then make sure you have the bars in the rack high enough so that you DONT squish yourself.(ofcourse you already knew this)


Posted by: Jill

You are lucky you did legs today-thats what I have to look forward to tomorrow! Try spinach in your eggies yet? Spinach with fresh mushrooms is real good. I'm currently addicted to mushrooms.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Dont you have someone that can spot you at the gym? If not then make sure you have the bars in the rack high enough so that you DONT squish yourself.(ofcourse you already knew this)
nope no spots. train alone.
and yes the bar on the bottom of the rack is there to catch the bar if I get bring it back up.... happened once.


Posted by: PreMier

I train alone too... maybe you could ask someone for a spot? I wouldnt mind spotting a hottie doing squats


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
You are lucky you did legs today-thats what I have to look forward to tomorrow! Try spinach in your eggies yet? Spinach with fresh mushrooms is real good. I'm currently addicted to mushrooms.

lucky to go legs? well..... Im not fond of leg day. lol its painful. and wobbling home is torture. then I walked to the grocery store tonite.. the one a bit furthur away just so I could use my AirMiles card. worth it. haha
darn I forgot to get spinach. Will make note of that tomarrow. do you use the regular or baby? I love the baby spinach.. a lil more $$ tho. I love mushrooms too, as you can tell in my meals. but I only like them cooked.


Posted by: Jill

Any spinach will do Im sure! You do eat fresh mushrooms, right? Then you cook em up with your chicken? Tonight is dead at work....


Posted by: atherjen

PM- nanh I couldnt ask anyone... most of the guys around there when I am are squating less than me... would make them shrimps feel bad! haha

yah yah Jill, fresh mushrooms and cook em with my cluck-cluck.
what time do you work til?


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
their evil I swear!
hmmm I don't think Jodi will let you have any...actaully Im pretty sure she won't! (consider that a good thing)
If I can't have them nobody can.



They are evil but dammit they are soooo good.


Posted by: Sapphire

Morning Jen!!
How are you today Sweetie???


Posted by: J'Bo

morning hotty


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning sweetie! Your journal looks great I envy you for not cheating!!


Posted by: atherjen

pooorrr Jodi. I hear ya though... damn things.

Morning girls! How are you all?
Im doing great, just got out of a nice bubble bath, got funky with the different kinds, mixed some bottles. ahh felt good! off to work in a bit!


Posted by: Jenny

Morning sweetie How are you feeling today? Are you doing that photo shoot or what? I wanna see some pics of the fiiiine grrrl!

Have a great day


Posted by: shortstuff

morning Jen


Posted by: atherjen

Heya gals! Im feeling great today!! getting lots of rest lately! feeling MUCH better! thanks for asking!
I think Im still doing that photo shoot for fitness apperal. it better come soon because I really want some ice cream


Posted by: ncgirl21

What magazine is the photo shoot going to be for? I want to see lots of pictures


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by ncgirl21
What magazine is the photo shoot going to be for? I want to see lots of pictures
no magazine. a new gym that just opened here in Halifax is coming out with a fitness apperal catalogue, so nothing big.. but pretty cool!
I wish they'd give me an exact date tho... I want a lil ice cream


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
I want a lil ice cream
What kind?


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
What kind?
ALL KINDS!!!!!!! OMG now THAT is my weakness of bad foods. lol even the low fat kind is super duper imo.
omg I cant talk about this.


Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
no magazine. a new gym that just opened here in Halifax is coming out with a fitness apperal catalogue, so nothing big.. but pretty cool!
I wish they'd give me an exact date tho... I want a lil ice cream
WOW! That is GREAT! Hold off the ice cream for now missy You can handle a few more days, a week to the most

We want to see loooots of pics


Posted by: J'Bo

ice cream is over rated....it causes mucus build up in your throat and makes your skin thick...but ben and jerrys is side effect free i heard


Posted by: atherjen

hahah Ill hold off Jenny! no worries, Im def playing it cool

yah yah I bloat like a whale with too much ice cream.. and yah it makes for some nasty thick skin(lactose) BUT its so darn good once in a blue moon.. one feeding wont kill me! hehehehe
hmmm Ben and Jerrys doesn't have side effects! maybe I could make it a staple of my diet then! ............ahh forget it!


Posted by: ncgirl21

Eddy's FF SF vanilla swirl is actually pretty good. It's got like 6 grams of fiber too, and 100 calories.

But moose tracks is my favorite!!!


Posted by: shortstuff

You girls are so funny, I think it is ice cream time of the month or something becuase all of gals seem to be having a craving for it.


Posted by: Stacey

Hi Jen!!

Ummmmm well I wasn't craving Ice Cream--until I came in here..

I like low fat yogurt by Ben & Jerrys--- chocolate brownie--YUM


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by ncgirl21
Eddy's FF SF vanilla swirl is actually pretty good. It's got like 6 grams of fiber too, and 100 calories.

But moose tracks is my favorite!!!
where do you buy Eddy's??

moose tracks? whats in it? I LOVE bear tracks. carmel, mocha,
mm and the monkey kind.. banana ice cream with lil peanut butter cups. I must stop! !!


Posted by: atherjen

...........so how about that CHICKEN!


Posted by: J'Bo

moose travcks sounds disgusting...is there little brown pieces in it?


Posted by: ncgirl21



Moose Tracks is vanilla ice cream with chocolate chunks and mini reese peanut butter cups all in it. They even have one made with chocolate ice cream that is soooo good and has extra peanut butter in it.


I get Eddy's ice cream at any grocery store around here (Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter)


Posted by: JLB001

I tried that one before....It wasn't too bad.

J'Bo...it looks like bunny pooh.......


Posted by: PreMier

So wait... Lactose makes your skin thick?


Posted by: atherjen

yuppers PM, it can have that effect. bummer eh! too much lactose tends to bloat me bad too.

Andrea, I looked (just for the heck of it) tonite at the grocery store to see if they had Eddys... none.. they didnt even have a SF FF ice cream. grrrrr

Mmm that moose tracks sounds yummyyy

we've got to stop talking about this!!!


Posted by: PreMier

No wonder I am not very vascular... Drinking a gallon+ a week. Oh well, milk does a body good!


Posted by: J'Bo

milk does the body bad IMO


Posted by: PreMier

I guess I need picts sooner than later hahaha


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
No wonder I am not very vascular... Drinking a gallon+ a week. Oh well, milk does a body good!
you know... its weird. when I was playing ball I was drinking 2l+ of milk each day.. no lie.. my ex's grandmother hated me and him for drinking so much. the cafeteria lady at school called me the milk girl but over the past year and a half I seem to really react diff with the milk products... maybe developed an allergy? :shrugs: sucks anyways because I love milk soo much.
and yah, once I did lay off the milk products I noticed a diff in my skin, wasnt quite as "smooth"


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
milk does the body bad IMO

your right my naturopathic doctor told me the same. humans werent meant to digest cows milk.


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 10th

meal 1-
10 egg whites
1 yolk
coffee w/1T half/half

meal 2-
150g chicken
1 tsp olive oil
mush/lettuce

meal 3-
1scp Nectar-caribean flav(yumm)
5 fish oil caps
coffee w/1I half/half

meal 4-
125g chicken
2 tsp olive oil
salad (w/olives!!) *

meal 5-
150g chicken
1T. pb
broc/mush/lettuce

meal 6-
1scp SansInfusion(choc pb)**
choc whey isolate(14g)


*Im really starting to like these olives now Jill!
** - this shake was AWESOME..

workout - nothing structured but a 50min powerwalk with my headphones... damn my ass is sore from squats yestarday!


Posted by: greekblondechic

hey sweetie, u need a good ass rubbing

does cottage cheese bother you too?


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Feb 10th

*Im really starting to like these olives now Jill!

Yaaaaa!! Look what I started. ACTUALLY you started it missy!


Posted by: greekblondechic

I read about ice cream and im not craving it

MMMMM OATMEALLLLLLL
*gonna post something in recipes*


Posted by: atherjen

I LOVE oatmeal Greek! like you wouldnt believe! haha sunday I ate a ton of it! its my comfort food.
the high sodium regular cottage cheese I dont like. but I love the organic low sodium kind... mmm so much to do with it!

haha your right Jill.. I did start it. glad I tried them, Im gonna eat them more often now!


Posted by: J'Bo

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
your right my naturopathic doctor told me the same. humans werent meant to digest cows milk.
humans are the only mammals that consume milk after infancy...why?
personally it makes me gag and look like a balloon.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
humans are the only mammals that consume milk after infancy...why?
personally it makes me gag and look like a balloon.
beats me too.. unless they could bottle our mothers milk we dont need it! ah I wonder what life will be like in 500 years. lol


Posted by: PreMier

Havent you ever seen "Clockwork Orange"??? It depicts the future from the 70's and they have MILK BARS! Thats right, people dont go and drink beer, they drink MILK! Come join the future


Posted by: Jill

Hey lady! Last night I decided to buy and try again the cartons of egg whites. WOW! They really dont taste any different, like I had once said, I think it was all in my head! 1 mini carton has 26.5P-no cracking shells is like heaven. I am so excited. How the stupidist things make me happy! Have a super one sunshine!


Posted by: jstar

Good Afternoon Jen

If your craving ice cream I've heard they've got Carb Watchers now, it's an ice cream bar. Or Silm-A-Bears by Klondike. I know some people can make fake ice cream with protein powder and ice...but don't ask me how

I'm siked I get tonight off from the gym..woo hoo! I need a break!


Posted by: atherjen

Jill- egg whites ARE egg whites! glad you liked! hahhaa
Hope your having a great day girlie!

you def deserve the day off the gym Jstar.. youve been working hard!
you know...... our grocerie stores suck. we have the stupid basics. none of the new cool stuff everyone talks about.


Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
humans are the only mammals that consume milk after infancy...why?
personally it makes me gag and look like a balloon.
I agree!! I hate milk!



Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Hey lady! Last night I decided to buy and try again the cartons of egg whites. WOW! They really dont taste any different, like I had once said, I think it was all in my head! 1 mini carton has 26.5P-no cracking shells is like heaven. I am so excited. How the stupidist things make me happy! Have a super one sunshine!
I eat my egg white from a carton ALL the time!! They are so easy!!! I love my egg whites....


Posted by: PreMier

Here you egg white lovers go! www.lanaseggwhites.com

Good recipes, and decent price on whites.


Posted by: I'm Trying

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Jill- egg whites ARE egg whites! glad you liked! hahhaa
Hope your having a great day girlie!

you def deserve the day off the gym Jstar.. youve been working hard!
you know...... our grocerie stores suck. we have the stupid basics. none of the new cool stuff everyone talks about.
How much egg white are in a carton?? Is it cheaper or a little more expensive do to conveince??
THanks Ya'll


Posted by: Jill

1 mini carton is 26.5P=approx 7-8 whites.


Posted by: atherjen

you can buy 2 kinds of cartons here, one with 8 egg whites or 1 with 16 egg whites. in the long run yes they are cheaper.

PM, thanks for that link!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 11th

meal 1-
oats(=40gcarbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
1scp SansInfusion(van.carmel)
vanilla whey -isolate(15g)
coffee w/1T. half/half

~train

meal 3-
oats(=70g carbs) *
whey protein-isolate(27g)
1/4c blueberries

meal 4-
100g chicken
2 egg whites
broc/mush/lettuce
5 fish caps

meal 5-
150g chicken
broc/mush/lettuce
1tsp.PB

meal 6-
1scp SanInfusion(choc pb)
choc whey-isolate(8g)
3 fish caps

* that may seem like alota oats but to be honest I wasnt even a lil full after eating that.. serious, I could have ate 3 more bowls that size!

training = shoulders/traps/abs
-standing bb military press
50/10(warmupset) 70/11, 70/10, 80/8
-bb upright rows
60/12, 70/10, 80/8 drop 60/11
-standing db lat raise
20/12, 20/11 drop 15/10, 25/8 drop 15/11
-rev pec dec
60/12, 70/11, 80/9, 80/8 drop 50/8
-db shrugs
65/12, 65/11, 70/10, 70/9
-decline crunches(wt.on chest)
25/14, 25/15 drop --/13, 25/14 drop --/14
-cable crunches
60/16, 60/17, 70/12, 70/11
-incl. reverse crunches
....3 sets

----*Ive also decided that Im going to add back in more power movements such as push press's, cleans, maybe some snatch's and split jerks... who knows.. Ive yet to figure out a split or how Im going to work this in right now. still in the brainstorming stages.
........ oh and Mike I was going to do the SM military press's but someone was using the SM..... and I am still a lil leary about that ol peice of crap.


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Feb 11th


meal 3-
oats(=70g carbs) *
whey protein-isolate(27g)
1/4c blueberries
1 1/2 cups almost? I could eat that in a heartbeat.


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
1 1/2 cups almost? I could eat that in a heartbeat.
you got it. its yummy! I swear I need bigger bowls! My tummy is big enough to hold much more!


Posted by: I'm Trying

Hey Jen where in Canada is Halifax?? Just curious.
Thanks!!


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by I'm Trying
Hey Jen where in Canada is Halifax?? Just curious.
Thanks!!
Nova Scotia


Posted by: I'm Trying

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Nova Scotia
Sorry Nova Scotia is where in Canada?? Don't have a map near by. Ie. Northern, Southern Eastern Western??
Thanks!!


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by I'm Trying
Sorry Nova Scotia is where in Canada?? Don't have a map near by. Ie. Northern, Southern Eastern Western??
Thanks!!
you darn Americans!!
its in Eastern Canada, the maritimes... on the coast.


Posted by: I'm Trying

Yeah us americans are a pain in the




Posted by: Jenny

I can't believe how much you guys whore in Jen's journal


Posted by: ncgirl21

Hey Girlie Hope your having a good day!! I did the workouts you gave me- damn I'm sore. but if feels sooo good


Posted by: atherjen

haha I know Jenny isnt it sad!! lol

hey Andrea! today was ok, worked, was slow.. had a good workout though. Im SO glad to hear that yours went well!! Ill get you back with another email on more diet in a few okie!


Posted by: Rissole

Hey AJ, I was just wonderin about how your Mum and Dad feel about you bein so buff..... I got a little girl (see gallery) she's 9 and dances but wants to go to the gym with me


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
Hey AJ, I was just wonderin about how your Mum and Dad feel about you bein so buff..... I got a little girl (see gallery) she's 9 and dances but wants to go to the gym with me
Hey Riss!
ahh you have a 9yr old.. SOO cute!!!
my parents are extremly supportive of me lifting and being so focused with my training, etc. They think it shows my sense of responsibility, looking out for myself and well-being and hard work. I reallyyy think that being into fitness builds strong character and develops someone with a good head on their shoulders. it has done SO much for me. And with my drive being in the gym I never took on an interest in partying or drinking/drugs.. defintly was the right direction.
Even getting a 9yd old in the gym dabbling around is great, nothing hardcore of course sense her body is still developing and what not but I think the atmosphere would be great for her!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 12th

meal 1-
oats(=35g carbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
1scp SanInfusion
vanilla whey-isolate(15g)
5 fish oil caps
coffee w/1T half&half

meal 3-
150g chicken
1tsp olive oil
salad w/black olives

meal 4-
1 can tuna w/salsa
5 fish caps

~train

meal 5-
oats(=35g carbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 6-
100g chicken
2 egg whites
broc/mush/lettuce

training = hams/calves
-SL deads
135/12(warmupset), 155/13, 185/10, 185/10, 205/7 *
-lying leg curls
50/12, 50/11, 60/9, 70/6 drop 50/8
-seated leg curls
90/12, 100/11, 100/10, 110/8, 120/6
-seated calf raise
50/16, 50/15, 70/12, 70/10
-standing calf raise
220/15, 260/12, 260/11 drop 200/9

* OMG its about time that I hit one more rep on those!!! haha I know its onlyyy 1 rep but Im really working on getting strength back up right now.... I guess its sloowwwlyy coming. I need to learn to be more patient.

I had an awesome surprise today!!! my sister in Texas called me at work(she had to search the internet for our number) and told me she bought me a gift certificate to a cool hair salon here! she knows HOW bad I have been meaning to get my hair cut for SO long.... now I have no excuse to get it done! shes the best! love her to death!


Posted by: Rissole

Thats great Jen, yeah i know the focus it takes to dedicate yourself to the gym and looking after your body. So it would be a good "destraction" for any youth to take them away from the drug and alchol scene. I think i'll leave Aimee doin the fitball video tape for a while though she loves it and its really funny to watch

Love what you do babe


Posted by: Jill

AJ-How many grams of carbs, protein and fat do you generally aim for each day? You are no longer doing no carb days are ya?


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
AJ-How many grams of carbs, protein and fat do you generally aim for each day? You are no longer doing no carb days are ya?
right now still tryin to keep the diet cool as request by coach since I have that photo shoot..sigh.... all I want is ice cream! haha today is no carb day

protein is 1.5g/lb bw.. approx, fat depends on day, higher on no, lower on high, carbs vary again too.(I ate more then I was supposed to on sunday! lol

Riss- those tapes are fun too ! I can just imagine someone her age trying to follow along!


Posted by: CaptainDeadlift

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Nova Scotia
The home of smoked salmon! Good stuff.


Posted by: ncgirl21

Your workouts are amazing!! Here I thought I was doing good with 30 lbs.!!!


Posted by: atherjen

Captain, your right, omg. I LOVE salmon!! living in a harbour city we have tons of seafood avaliable...

Thanks Andrea! and hey.. those weights and strength will come over time, takes alot of time to work it up, but i KNOW that you can!


Posted by: jstar

Hi Jen

Awesome meals & workouts as usual!!!

Glad to hear your parents support your fitness lifestyle! It definitely builds character, I agree. My parents don't even know I competed last fall. I never told them because I am sure they have no idea what Figure is anyways. But my mom would say things like...your getting too thin, why are you so tan? etc.

How do you not get sick of chicken?


Posted by: shortstuff

Hey Jen- youa re seriously kick ass!!! Hey hottie


Posted by: Sapphire

Hey Jen...

I checked out your workout... and I am close to using the same weights as you are for everyhting except Stiff deads!! WOW!! 205, that is remarkable!! I mean I am hurting at 155. You rock!!


Posted by: atherjen

Hey ladies!! how are you all today?
Im good..... was SUPPOSED to be my day off work, but guess where Im sitting! got called in.. ..

jstar: you didnt even tell your family? oh my gosh, how did you manage pulling that off? but your right, my parents support me but the rest all think Im a wild woman.. family functions are not always cool.
chicken? Im going to start growing wings! haha I dont know, love it for some reason.. born carnivore!

ahh thanks shortie!

thanks Sapp! Im SOO weak right now all i want is to regain strength.. precomp prep kicked my booty!! and HEY 155 is awesome! gosh I dont see any other woman in my gym even doing DL deads!! your doing great yourself hun!!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 13th

meal 1-
10 egg whites
1 yolk
coffee w/1T. half/half

meal 2-
1scp SanInfusion
whey protein-isolate(15g)
5 fish oil caps

meal 3-
150g chicken
2 tsp olive oil
salad w/black olives

meal 4-
1can tuna w/salsa
coffee w/1T half/half

~cardio

meal 5-
150g chicken
1T. PB
broc/mush/lettuce

meal 6-
1.5scp SanInfusion
5fish oil caps

cardio = cycling
5min warm up
20 min intervals :nuts:
5min cool down

my hammies are SO sore from yestardays workout, omg. will have to take a nice relaxing bubble bath tonite I guess


Posted by: P-funk

damn!! 205lbs for 7 reps of sldl!!! You are almost as strong as I am!


Posted by: Jill

I bought olives today-and skittles and some macaroon cookies-Im going all out with my cheat meal tomorrow!!!


Posted by: atherjen

thanks Patrick.. but no not near as strong. lol

macroons!? yum! skittles? enjoy that cheat hun! what else are you planning?


Posted by: Jill

Pizza too! Its just gonna be 1 BIG cheat meal, not a whole day!! (atleast i dont plan it)

What is saninfusion?

For cardio, I usually do the cross trainer. I either use the random setting, interval setting or manual setting, and with the manual setting I do intervals of 1 min level 4, 1 min level 14, back and forth for 30 -40 mins. What do you rcommend for max fat loss?


Posted by: atherjen

PIZZA!!!! eat an extra slice for me! omg! you wanna see me eat pizza. haha I can out eat some of my guy friends!
where at?

http://www.sann.net/infusion.html
good stuff! great before bed protein!

your doing intervals THAT long?? I wouldnt go for more than 30 mins with intervals, 40 mins if your doing steady paced moderate cardio. thats my opinon though.


Posted by: Jenny

Happy Valentines Day Jen


Posted by: Jill

Have a great Valentines day hon! I just though of you as I ate a macaroon cookie They are not chocolate covered though!


Posted by: atherjen

thanks girls!! Happy Valentines day to you too! ughh Im so jealous of you too....... I wish soo much I had a hunny!
ah well....... someday.. i guess..

Mmm Jill macaroons! yumm! enjoy your cheats today!


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
thanks girls!! Happy Valentines day to you too! ughh Im so jealous of you too....... I wish soo much I had a hunny!
ah well....... someday.. i guess..

Mmm Jill macaroons! yumm! enjoy your cheats today!

Screw Valentines Day............Long live Black Hearts Day


Posted by: greekblondechic

Aww Jen I wish I had a hunny too but its ok we will find them eventually XOXO Happy Valentine's Day


Posted by: atherjen

butttt Patrick............. I dont have a black heart!!

thanks Viv! someday we both will be in love too... another V day goes by alone. damn. at least I didnt have to worry about chocolate!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 14th

meal 1-
oats(=40g carbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
whey protein(30g)
5 fish oil caps
coffee w/1.half/half

meal 3-
125g chicken
salad w/olives
1tsp. flaxoil

meal 4-
150g sweet potato
1can tuna w/salsa

~train

meal 5-
oats(=70g carbs)*
1/4c blueberries
whey protein-isolate(29g)

meal 6-
100g chicken
5 fish oil caps
broc/mush./lettuce

*may sound like a big bowl of oats but I wasnt even close to full after this.. sigh.. me and my gorby appetite!

training = back/bi's
-bent over bb rows
70/10(warmupset), 90/12, 100/10, 110/7*
-isolateral row
90/12, 110/10, 110/9, 120/7
-closegrip v-bar pulldown
100/12, 110/10, 110/9, 120/7
-back extensions
25/12, 35/10, 35/9
-bb curls
50/12, 60/10, 60/8
-preacher curls
55/11, 55/10, 65/7
-lying cable curls
40/11, 40/12, 50/9 drop 25/10

*YAY! only one more rep than last week on these but still was happy. strength is slowly coming I guess. I wll try to stop complaining


Posted by: JLB001

I'm jealous!!!! I need those lifts! hehe


Posted by: atherjen

jealous? gosh darn woman you are strong yourself!!!

Feb 15th

meal 1-
oats(=35g carbs)
10 egg whites
1 yolk

meal 2-
1scp sanInfusion
whey protein-isolate(15g)

~train

meal 3-
oats(=35gcarbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 4-
150g chicken
broc/mush/lettuce
5 fish oil caps

meal 5-
100g chicken
2 egg whites
broc/mush/lettuce
1 tsp olive oil

meal 6-
1scp Infusion
wheyprotein-iso(7g)
5 fish oil caps

training = chest/tri's
-incl. db press
25/10(warmupset), 35/11, 40/10, 45/6
-flat db press
35/12, 40/9, 45/6*
-HS wide bench
100/12, 110/11, 140/7, 140/7.5
-pec dec
60/11, 70/9 drop 40/8
-overhead db tri ext
40/12, 45/10, 45/10
-bench dips(wt.on lap)
25/12, 35/10, 35/10 drop --/9
-cable rope pushdowns
40/11, 40/10, 50/8 drop 20/9 **

*I was glad to get the 45's back up, havent in a while with strength loss.If Im not pressing 50's by summer Im turning cardio bunny! ( .... like that'll ever happen). lol
** I still dont like the way that this machine measures the weights. its really messed up, or else the machine at my old gym was.. was using much much more weight. ah well got the job done, all that matters eh.


Posted by: Jill

45's Wicked awesome lifts! I hope some day Ill get there.

As for tri cable pushdowns-my gym has 2 different places to do them. I find one side I can use way more weight. I think its the postioning of the wheel thingie. (I dont know what its called)


Posted by: P-funk

Great lifts.

About the machine measuring the weights. All machines are different becasue they are put together with different numbers of pullys which make the weight seem heavier or lighter, even if it shows the same number of pounds. The resistance can be increased with the exclusion of a pully. Also because of the cables not being greased they can have mre of a pull than the cables on a newer machine so it is impossible to go with the wieghts show on the machine. You just have to go with the feel of resistance.

*if any of that made sense. lol*


Posted by: atherjen

thanks Jill! I was pretty excited over it. Ill stop complaining about strength. its coming back I guess. and youll fdef get it up there too hun. takes soo much time! patience is the key(I need to have more.. haha)

and Im so glad Im not the only one that has funky cable machines!


Posted by: atherjen

hey thanks Patrick!! makes me feel much better!! and yes it made complete sense!


Posted by: jstar

Hi Jen

How big are your guns girl? (just curious) I hope someday I can be as strong as you, very impressive lifts


Posted by: JLB001

Jen...I think our lifts are pretty close to dead on with each other!

Only thing is...I think the machines at the gym we go to are set a little tighter on the weights. The other gym I trained at, it seemed that I was doing more, but no telling how old there stuff was.


Posted by: atherjen

Hey jstar! thanks girl! Im sure you can defintly get that strength there..
my arms. of gosh. I havent measured since the begining of mylast journal. i should update measurements although I dont think they have changed.

I think they are pretty darn close Jodie!! and some of yours are darn higher. werent u pressing 50's last week?


Posted by: JLB001

LOL, I was. I can only do that when I have Craig there to help me lift them. I have hell getting them up on my own. My arms...I think they are right at 13.


Posted by: atherjen

hey having a lil help at gettin them up is no big deal! if you can press em then thats impressive itself!
and hey hey we have the same size arms. 13' on the dot flex'd.


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 16th

meal 1-
3/4c. brown rice
10 egg whites/1 yolk
peppers/mushrooms

meal 2-
1scp.Infusion
wheyprotein-iso(15g)
coffee w/ 1T.half/half

~train

meal 3-
oats(=35g carbs)
whey protein-isolate(27g)

meal 4-
4 egg whites
wheyprotein(15g)
1/8c wheat bran *
5 fish oil caps

meal 5-
150g chicken
1T. pb
broc/mush/peppers

meal 6-
1scp.Infusion
whey protein(7g)
5 fish oil caps

*made lil protein pancakes or whatever you want to call them. mixed it all in the blender with a lil cream of tarter, cinnamon and splenda and then grilled them in the frying pan until golden. turned out awesome! (I know Im veryyy weird!!)

training = quads/calves/abs
-bb squats
135/8(warmupset), 185/10, 205/8, 205/7 *
-incl leg press
270/12, 360/9, 410/7, 430/6
-leg extensions
110/11, 130/8, 140/6......human-bw(180lbs)held until failure drop- 100/7.. human-bw(180lbs)held til failure drop-70/14**
-standing calf raise
240/12, 260/10, 300/8, 360/5
-seated calf raise ***
85/13, 110/11, 110/9, 110/10
-decline crunches
5 sets
-hanging leg raise
3 sets

* strength was through the roof today apparently! I was flippin for being able to get 205/8 today! its slowly coming back up. If I would have had a spot I was going to attempt 225 again. maybe next leg day.
** sounds WEIRD I know. a friend at the gym suggested I try it, since I was going on about how I was going to work more on strength. basically he just tucked himself on the end of the leg extension pad and I held his bodyweight there for as long as I could and then burned it out even more for a few reps. this KILLED and burned SOO bad! oh my goodness!
*** our gym finallyy got a new Apex seated calf raise machine. about time, the old rusty one was ancient. weights make much more sense on this one.


Posted by: Jodi

Sheesh girl and a month ago you were bitching that your strength was low and that you wanted to lift as much as me. LOL - looks like that didn't take long to catch back up Congrats - your lifts are great


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Sheesh girl and a month ago you were bitching that your strength was low and that you wanted to lift as much as me. LOL - looks like that didn't take long to catch back up Congrats - your lifts are great
Thanks!! I still want to lift as much as you on some lifts!! your superwoman to me!!
strength is slowly coming back. I need to learn to be patient and not complain about it so much eh!


Posted by: greekblondechic

Patience is a virtue..

Hey, I never said I was virtuous


Posted by: Jodi

LOL - Superwomen - I think not.

Jen - you know as well as I do that the amount in weight you lift doesn't mean shit.

Your strength is apparantly coming back so no worries. Your doing great


Posted by: PreMier

WoW, just read up on what I missed over the weekend... You have quite the journal here . Anyways, your lifts look great. Im worried... You may just pass me up here soon!


Posted by: atherjen

Greek- u goof!

thanks Jodi. (but dont argue with me on you and the superwoman deal.. )

PM - hey dont diss the journal. its not that spam'n at all! and DO NOT worry... I will never pass your lifts. lol


Posted by: Jill

Protein pancakes, brown rice for brecky, and a yolk! Variety is the key-although your eating habits can be a little strange from time to time, I couldnt agree more with the p pancakes.(lol) Im planning to have 3, or maybe 4 tomorrow, screw chicken its my high carb day! If Jodi is superwomen, you get to be Wonderwomen


Posted by: greekblondechic

Tomorrow is my high carb day too


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Jen! Wow, you are strong I need to start writing down my weights too I think

Have a great day sweets


Posted by: atherjen

hey girlies! hows everyone this morning? Ive been sleeping like a freakin bear lately

awww thanks Jill. but one prob-Wonderwoman has BOOBIES!! wont work. haha
and your right screw this "have to have that and this and that, blah" each day. IM NOT competing eh. I think I can manage to stay lean with a lil more variety. I been getting burnout with some of the same things. I dont like brown rice much but I grilled the veggies and then cooked my eggies and once it was done scarmblin' mixed it in with the rice. I actaully LIKED it!
haha and dont be dissin' my weird food combos. PB on eggs or chicken rocks woman .....Ok I AM weird!

enjoy your carbs today Greek!

thanks Jenny! you have a wonderful day too!
I really think that it helps yourself on a personal motivational level to keep track of weights, sets/reps. then you can look back and see how your progressed. it really keeps motivation going!!


Posted by: Sapphire

Morning Muscles!!!


How was your weekend? I had a good one, very very busy, but good!!


Posted by: atherjen

morning girlie! I just posted over in your journal again too!

my weekend wasnt bad. worked for the most part. had some killer workouts and acatuly cleaned my apt.


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Chick!! Your lifts are freakin incredible!! I still can't get over how strong you are Your diet looks perfect like always!!!

Have a great day hun!!


Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Jen - you know as well as I do that the amount in weight you lift doesn't mean shit.
that is so very true! May people get caught up in how much someone else lifts when they should be concentrating on what they're able to lift.


Posted by: Jill

Ya, and they sacrifice form just to lift heavy!


Posted by: jstar

Hi AJ!

13" = awesome!

Howya doing today? Grrr I am at work and we have daycare across the hall - this kid has been crying nonstop for 20 mins sheesh. anyways just saying hi.

going to eat lunch now.


Posted by: JLB001

The stress from planning to do a show being gone might be why your sleeping like a bear! I sleep hard all the time. I've even heard this mean rumor that I snore!!!

Can you come clean our apt?


Posted by: atherjen

Afternoon everyone! Im just at work- bored. had a couple d00ds just stop in from the gym. guess I have dinner plans for thursday evening now.

jstar where do you work?

Thanks Andrea! your doing great yourself hun! Ill email you back again this afternoon too

NT/Jill.. you guys are right. I see it in the gym ALL the time, especialy from guys trying to throw around more weights then they can handle, looking to hurt themselves really.

I think your right Jodie, no mroe stress. cant complain about the sleep though I guess. u snore? I hope I dont!!
and I dont think taht you would want me to clean your apt. all the messy stuff would go in the closet outta site.


Posted by: jstar

I am bored too. My tummy feels blah today....
I work in an office but they have daycare onsite and they are right near us. What do you do?

Doods from the gym? Is this a date?


Posted by: atherjen

ahh hope it gets better hun! take some Pepto Bismo?

I work at a supp store. but its dead today..

no no not a date. one guy is married, and their older. always pushing me in the gym though. nice people. one guys wife is a total sweetheart. love chatting with her. I have NO idea why they want to take me out to dinner though thats nice of them tho. ha


Posted by: JLB001

Well Craig tells me I snore. I think he is making it up. He also says I do other things in my sleep too.

Katy my greyhound sleeps in the closet. Sometimes you can only see her long legs from underneth all the clothes.


Posted by: greekblondechic

I once dated a BB from my gym and now I always have to avoid him

So you're better off sweetie


Posted by: PreMier

How many d00ds stopped in? Im guessing 2 since it is plural. And whats that you say one (1) is married? What about the other guy? Sounds like a double date to me!


Posted by: greekblondechic

Quiet cream puff!

Jen is an ethical morally upstanding individual...

I hope lol


Posted by: atherjen

HAHAHAHAHA thanks Viv!
umm well its not a double date since there are a buncha other ppl going too from the gym. just like a bunch of us going out for dinner??!?! ya know.

haha Jodi- I think everyone t00ts in there sleep. my dog used to. and she stunk sooo bad! hmm I never thought of sticking her in the closet!


Posted by: atherjen

Feb 17th

meal 1-
protein "thingys"(see yestarday..lol)
coffee w/1T half/half

meal 2-
8 egg whites/1yolk
1tsp olive oil
peppers/mushr./lettuce

meal 3-
125g chicken
1tsp olive oil
1tsp flaxoil
salad

meal 4-
whey protein-isolate(35g)
5 fish oil caps
coffee w/1T. half/half

meal 5-
150g chicken
1T. pb
broc/mush/lettuce

meal 6-
1scp.Infusion
wheyprotein(7g)
5fish oil caps

~rest day


Posted by: PreMier

Wierd... I would NEVER go out to dinner with people from my gym. They all bug me. Anyways, I hope that you have a good time


Posted by: atherjen

well these people bug me SOOOOOOOOOO much!! its constant. I kinda not like going when they're there. not exactly a peaceful workout, ya know. but they do offer some good advice. This one guys wife is cool to talk to. hmmmmmmmmmm now I keep wondering waht their motive to ask me to go out with them all is


Posted by: PreMier

They want you part of the "group" Now im afraid to say you'll probably never get rid of them.


Posted by: greekblondechic

Group orgy?

JK!!!!!!


Posted by: atherjen

NOOOOOOOOO maybe I should cancel?? ekkk Im too nice of a person sometimes damnit


Posted by: I'm Trying

Seems kinda fishy to me. Seems like they want to double date.

Thanks!!


Posted by: Sapphire

Morning Jen!!! How r u???


Posted by: atherjen

G'Morning Cyndi!! Im good today. although they are calling for a HUGE freakin snow storm to start tonite... over a foot!!! Im packing my bags and moving I swear!

how are you today?


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning sweetie! You've got mail!!


Have you decided on your dinner plans??


Posted by: atherjen

Hey girlie! you have email too!

ha well.. I dont know. I mean I said I would go. and I dont know a legit excuse not too.. they were pushy about it too bc they wanted to go last nite. thats too short notice and I was working.. arghh I suppose Ill prob end up going.


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
G'Morning Cyndi!! Im good today. although they are calling for a HUGE freakin snow storm to start tonite... over a foot!!! Im packing my bags and moving I swear!

how are you today?
holy crap! where are you! I WANT SNOW!
It's supposed to be 63 here today..damn near a heat wave. Might go and gove the truck an much over-do waxing.
need snow...here....send, please!

hiya, jen!


Posted by: greekblondechic

this is like a soap opera, what happens next??

do you find out that the two guys are gay and the married one wants a divorce???

Next, on as the gym turns..



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