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


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Posted by: atherjen

April 13th

-weights: REST

I wanted to do some sprinting or either a jog this morning but the stupid rain and cold turned me away.. mind you I dont mind working out in the rain, I used to allthe time back home - but only when it was warm, I have Reynauds(terrible circulation probs) so my body tends to not like that weather. I dont think that I could have done a decent session anways because my butt and quads and inner thighs are INCREDIBLY sore!!!! I have not felt this in a while. I havent taken a rest day in a while so it was good.
BUT I always feel I gotta do something, Im weird like that.. and since it was raining so much I didnt get all my norm walking in today as usual(1hr+/day easy).

SO first thing this morning:

-40mins Pilates w/jumping jacks and scissor thingys
*kinda did a few lil intervals with the stretching and funky hops n hobbles thank goodness it was in the privacy of my apartment!


Posted by: greekblondechic

Now I am thinkin about pecan pie


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Pecan pie, jen and greek....




Posted by: JLB001

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Andrea- how about me and you just shave our heads? we could get brush cuts. then wouldnt have to worry about bad hair days when it rains all the time like this! ... then again.. forget that idea!! lol have fun tanning girl! wish I could go!

Hey...youre hair would look like mine then! Just gotta make it RED!


Posted by: Cate

This weather stinks....I need to start running and I hate the 'mill. It must warm up soon


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
Jodi - everyday????? thanks for rubbing it in!!!

PM- ahhhhhhh you are not feeling well!
Yup, everyday. Don't have too many bad weather days in AZ. Actually I don't recall any so far


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Yup, everyday. Don't have too many bad weather days in AZ. Actually I don't recall any so far
Wait till its 120 degrees in the summer Thats shitty weather IMO.


Posted by: atherjen

ViV / SF -

JodieBolognie - Im talking shorter than yours- yours is real nice! hehe Ihave some red in my hair-my dad was a red head. in the summer you can see it alot more.

Cate- I cant do the treadmill either. its the worst on my shins!!

Jodi- must you go on about all your nice weather! you need some Canadian weather!

PM- I dont think I have EVER felt that kinda heat in my life. I dont even think the saunas get that hot!!


Posted by: ncgirl21

I don't like it cold and I don't like it really hot. I just wish that it would stay around 75 all year (except on Christmas Day- I want snow that day!!). I'd be one happy camper!!


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by ncgirl21
I don't like it cold and I don't like it really hot. I just wish that it would stay around 75 all year (except on Christmas Day- I want snow that day!!). I'd be one happy camper!!
Change that to 70 all year, and youve got my vote.


Posted by: atherjen

damn 70, 75, 80... Im happy too! we rarely even saw much of that last summer back home !


Posted by: Sapphire

Hi there Hottie!

The weather is horrible here in NY... so you are NOT alone. It's chilly and rainy.

I think we should all move to San Diego... perfect weather all the time


Posted by: Arith

Hi Jen, wondered where you went


Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yep sapphire....I agree with you honey....I'll pack up right now and go to San Diego


Posted by: Saturday Fever

I think Sapphire should post a bigger version of that avatar.


Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yeah, me too SF....that's a cute pic Sapp


Posted by: atherjen

Cyndi IS a SEXY thang!!!

SanDiego-never been but any place is better than here!!

Arith- hey there! good to see you here!


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
PM- I dont think I have EVER felt that kinda heat in my life. I dont even think the saunas get that hot!!
Yea, its bad. Hits 110F here in SLC sometimes, and over 100F a lot. Desert sucks!

Look how boring I have stooped... Talking about weather


Posted by: atherjen

April 14th

training = shoulders/hams
(and your lucky Monolith-I took my journal for you! )

-SL deads
135/10(warmup), 185/11, 225/5, 245/2, 205/7
-ham press
140/9, 140/8, 160/5
-standing bb milt.press
70/10, 80/8, 90/4.5
-bb upright rows
80/9, 80/9, 90/6
-bent over lat raise
20/10, 20/8 -drop 15/7
-mach.shrugs
300/9, 300/8, 340/5


* lesson learned today- DOUBLE check my bag before I go to the gym- didnt have my t-shirt so ended up training in my hoody! lets just say that I think they were cranking the heat in the gym today and with that on I sweat sooo bad!!


Posted by: Cate

Hey Jen


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
* lesson learned today- DOUBLE check my bag before I go to the gym- didnt have my t-shirt so ended up training in my hoody! lets just say that I think they were cranking the heat in the gym today and with that on I sweat sooo bad!!
Not bad....one of my buddies has a client that is really hard core and one evening he forgot his shorts!! My buddy is upstairs waiting for him at the squat rack because they were squating that day and this guy jsut walks right upstairs in forn of everyone in a tank top and briefs!!!!! LMAO!!!! He did the whole workout is his underwear, squats and all.


Posted by: greekblondechic

hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! OMG...


Posted by: Monolith

ROFL

And holy shit jen... NICE SLDL'S!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jen! AWESOME LEG WORKOUT!!!!!!


Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
April 14th

training = shoulders/hams
(and your lucky Monolith-I took my journal for you! )

-SL deads
135/10(warmup), 185/11, 225/5, 245/2, 205/7
-ham press
140/9, 140/8, 160/5
-standing bb milt.press
70/10, 80/8, 90/4.5
-bb upright rows
80/9, 80/9, 90/6
-bent over lat raise
20/10, 20/8 -drop 15/7
-mach.shrugs
300/9, 300/8, 340/5
HOLY MACARONI!!! 245 pounds SL DEADS!!!


You are UNBELIEVABLE!!! Your warmup is close to my max SLD!!! There is NO woman at my gym who even comes close to you!! Not many men for that matter!!!

YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!


Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:
Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Yep sapphire....I agree with you honey....I'll pack up right now and go to San Diego
Let's GO!! I am READY!!!


Posted by: atherjen

awww you guys n gals are just far too sweet!! your my source of motivation. thanks you!!!!
I gotta learn to stop being so hard on myself!

Patrick- now THAT is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! I would have loved to see that! hehe!


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Sweetie Damn woman- awesome leg workout!! Hell, I got excited because I was able to use 2 25's for the SLDL!! I'm a wuss!!

Any luck subleasing yet?

P- Funk That's hilarious!!


Posted by: Stacey

Have a great day Jen!!!


Posted by: gwcaton

Morning Jen !


Posted by: Cate

Hey Jen How you doing?


Posted by: JLB001




Posted by: Jill

Hello sweets hope all is well out east!!!!

Hows your dieting/eating going??? How are you feeling all around with this new food plan?


Posted by: atherjen

Hey gang!! was busy at work for a few hours! calm down now! but its sooooooooo yucky out!!

Andrea- your not a wuss!! your doing super! never compare yourself to anyone else hun!
ughhh no luck on the sublease yet! the end of the month is coming TOO soon!!

Gary/Cate/Jodie- how you all doing today???

Jillybean- its pouring rain and foggy here! at least its not snow!
I am feeling SO much better lately, its great, Ive made such improvment!! thanks for asking girlie!!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey girl--sorrrry about the weather!!

Do you have it posted somewhere that you need a sublease? Wonder what the deal is!!!


Posted by: atherjen

Thanks girl! need some sun!!

I have it posted on the University off campus housing site, flyers around at different places on bulliten boards!


Posted by: Stacey

hmmm? Wonder what the deal Is???


Posted by: atherjen

I dont know! driving me nuts!! I try not to think about it.. stress too much


Posted by: Stacey

I know- Hate Stress!! So will you move home no matter what?


Posted by: atherjen

no I have to stay and get a sublease! but I have to be home too!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
no I have to stay and get a sublease! but I have to be home too!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Do you just not want to give up your apt? Or are you stuck in a contract so you'd have to pay anyway?


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by Monolith
Do you just not want to give up your apt? Or are you stuck in a contract so you'd have to pay anyway?
Im thinking Canada is different. Here in the states, you can pay a fee, and get out of the lease.


Posted by: atherjen

well here, we have leases that run 12 months. a contract. thats why I need a sublease-so I can go home and someone else can take over my lease until its up in september!


Posted by: M.J.H.

I agree with what's been said, don't stress too much Jen. That will only make things worse. Good luck with your decision.


Posted by: JLB001

Can you buy out of it Jen? Here we have a buy out clause in our complex. Dig out that lease and see if you have a clause in there for a buy out or early termination.


Posted by: Fit Freak

Jen...not sure of the particualrs but where I live I can pay $250 and the landlord will find a new tenant.

I have gotten rid of places pretty easy in the past...3 times actually...BUT I always did it by listing it in the Chronicle Herald...it costs about 25 bucks but trust me...you will get calls...assuming the location is good.

AND before I forget....impressive lifts


Posted by: atherjen

Mike - thanks! Im sure things will work out.. just a lil frustratin right now!

Jodie- I went and read over my entire Residential Tendancies Act and there wasnt anything of the sort mentioned in there.

FF- Thanks!
hmm I would easily pay 250$ to get out of this. save me 2200 bucks!
hmm that easy? how long did it take for you to get interest..? I called the CH and it was quite expensive-and thats just for one day? do you think its worth it?? if so Im all for it-worth it to me. what day would you think is best-saturdays weekend edition?


Posted by: Cate

Sorry about your stress Jen...good luck


Posted by: atherjen

Cate- thanks!!


April 15th

*weights: REST

first thing this morning:
- 30mins Pilates
abs:
med.ball crunchs
med.ball twists
pikes-er planks(whatever u wanna call them)


~had my music nice and loud early early this morning-the girl next room thanked me for helping her get outta bed! -most days she drags her ass
-wanted to go sprintin this morning again but its been so rainy and miserable out!


Posted by: P-funk

what kind of music???

Jen, do you live in and apartment or a dorm??


Posted by: atherjen

OPERA babyyyy

I live in an apartment-bachelor. its in a huge home and downstairs there are 3 apts. one is mine.


Posted by: P-funk

you were listening to opera!!!! awsome!!!


Posted by: Monolith

lol. i thought i was the only opera dork...

Hey P, did you see Alvarez and Licitra in central park last summer?


Posted by: Cate

I love Opera!!!

We are having an opera singer sing at our wedding (fiancee's cousin )


Posted by: gwcaton

Morning Jen !


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Hot Stuff!! You've got mail!!


Posted by: BabsieGirl

Ditto, except for the mail part


Posted by: I'm Trying

Damn Jen you are soooooo !! Workouts are awesome as usual!!


Posted by: atherjen

Morning gang!!! Just got back from the gym! rained on the way there but held off on the walk back!

well................I was kidding about the opera! buts thats cool that ya'll like it..

Andrea-Im going to check now, you'll have some again shortly!


Posted by: Stacey

oh my gosh, your sooo funny Jen (about teasing w/ Opera music)
hahaha!!!

Have a great day!!!!


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
well................I was kidding about the opera! buts thats cool that ya'll like it..

Ha! I knew it!
She played this trick on me once before...


Posted by: Cate

Jen! You brat


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Ha! I knew it!
She played this trick on me once before...


*returns opera CD's to hidden corner of the room*


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by Monolith


*returns opera CD's to hidden corner of the room*
Yea, I was like "Soo, you like the three tenors?" And Jen says "Oh... umm yea, I like those guys. Sure..."
Tricky girl! I think she listens to country western music, but wont tell us


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Yea, I was like "Soo, you like the three tenors?" And Jen says "Oh... umm yea, I like those guys. Sure..."
Tricky girl! I think she listens to country western music, but wont tell us

Ooooh really? Now thats something im good at making fun of.


Posted by: atherjen

Jake, you fell for it again!! thats YOUR fault!!!!!! sucker!!

country western? paaaaaahhhhhhlzzzzzzz my mother maybe!


Posted by: PreMier

I trust what you say Now I cant... I feel so wronged! Why Jen, WHY!!!!

I think she likes Lil' Kim. I know I do, she talks soo dirty


Posted by: atherjen

April 16th


training = back/bi's

-romanian deads
135/10(warmup), 195/10, 225/7, 245/4
-bent over bb rows (90degree)
100/10, 120/8, 140/5
-HS high row
110/9, 130/6, 110/8
-vbar cable rows
100/10, 120/7-drop 70/7
-standing cambered bar curls
65/10, 75/9, 75/7
-incl alt db curls
20/11, 25/8, 25/7

-had a decent workout I guess. my back felt GREAT and is tender right now. gym has been dead lately but I have to watch out for this woman in orange pants that come to her b00bs and purple shirt that follows me around and steals my equipement in the middle of sets!


Posted by: Saturday Fever

First time doing Romanians? How do you like them?


Posted by: atherjen

first time????? HECK NO!!!!!!!!!!! Ive done these since I started lifting! lol
-I love em for the record!


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Oh, I'd just never seen them before. But I'm something of a newbie here. I could definitely see you pulling a 400+ deadlift, by the way. If you're pulling a Romanian 245 for reps, you should be pulling an easy 320 right now. Come to the Westside atherjen....


Posted by: Monolith

rofl, 225 for 7? Did monstar send you some of his S1+?

Whats the diff between romanian deads and SLDL's, btw? I always thought they were the same, and for hamstrings.


Posted by: PreMier

Romanians are classic deads. Works legs not just hammies.


Posted by: atherjen

Monolith you goof Ive pulled that before! Mike can keep his S1+ I dont wanna be some man!!!

rom. deads your legs are bent, SL -well they are stiff. rom. deads hits your back WAY more. can definitly feel it there not in the hams.
maybe SF can explain it better than me!

SF- firstly, dont call me atherjen! lol you can call me Jen!
secondly, you reallyyyy overestimate what I could do! 320 or 400 is out of my strength ballpark!


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Romanians are classic deads. Works legs not just hammies.
Here.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...rbell+Deadlift

I used to deadlift all the time. Dont do it much anymore...


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Yeah, monolith can see my journal for a quick rundown on romanians. And Jen it is. And I'll bet if you lifted with a 1RM in mind that you could hit 320. Someday when you're feeling adventurous you'll have to let me design a "routine of the day" for you so we can settle this once and for all.


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Here.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...rbell+Deadlift
That is NOT a Romanian Dead, and that is piss poor form. You don't do deads with your knees over your toes and your ass on the floor. Not if you want to move any real weight and avoid a knee injury anyways.


Posted by: PreMier

OKaaaay.. Post a link to some "romanian deadlifts" then. Sure she has poor form, but it shows you how to do the basic exercise. Try finding someone with perfect form. It aint gonna happen.


Posted by: Saturday Fever

http://athletics.colgate.edu/powerpe...hnique/RDL.htm

Please note the subtle yet functional difference between the Romanian and the Stiff-Legged variations. His knees hold a slight bend throughout the motion, otherwise it is identical to a SLDL.


Posted by: PreMier

Thx.


Posted by: Saturday Fever

It occurs to me my tone is probably coming across "standoffish." I don't mean to, and apologize if I have.

Let's get back to what matters. Jen's posterior........and the amount of weight it can lift.


Posted by: M.J.H.

Wow, nice to see that you're setting the record straight SF about Romanians, and about SLDL's, etc. It's funny though because I noticed that they're doing the Romanians from the standing position. Should I be doing the same? With all of my deadlifts, no matter what form/style, I am always pulling from the ground.


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by Saturday Fever
http://athletics.colgate.edu/powerpe...hnique/RDL.htm

Please note the subtle yet functional difference between the Romanian and the Stiff-Legged variations. His knees hold a slight bend throughout the motion, otherwise it is identical to a SLDL.
Now im confused... ive seen sites that say RDL's and SLDL's are the same thing. I've always done my SLDL's with the legs slightly bent... but it sounds like youre saying they should be done with no bend? And romanians are the ones that have a slight bend?

Ahhh... here, i found a site that seems to go over each of them pretty well. Tell me if you agree with it

http://64.56.238.34/bodyessence/Page.../Deadlifts.htm


Posted by: atherjen

I have never done SL deads with a bend in my leg?

SF- thanks for helping to clarify that all and yes perhaps sometime I will give one of your workouts planned for me a go! lol


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
I have never done SL deads with a bend in my leg?

SF- thanks for helping to clarify that all and yes perhaps sometime I will give one of your workouts planned for me a go! lol
http://www.stumptuous.com/baddl.html

She says to do them with a bend in the leg, too.

And im still having trouble figuring out the difference between RDL's and SLDL's, dammit.


Posted by: P-funk

RDL is basically a stiff leg dead lift with a slight bend in the knee (much more effective in my opinoin as the range of motion on a true SLDL, unless you have great flexability, is not so great.). What I call and SLDL I do with a slight bend in the knee, but I call it a Stiff leg deadlift because once I bend my knee a little my legs are stiff, they are not bending anymore.

A stiff leg dead lift can be more thought of as a STARIGHT leg dead lift.

and a deadlift is just that......a deadlift of weight, pulled up from the floor.


Posted by: atherjen

Ohhhh my poor dear head! too many terms and explanations and opinons!


Posted by: P-funk

Fuck it remember it like this:

SLDL- legs are stiff (whether knees are straigh or a little bent, who gives a fuck.....legs are STIFF).

deadlift- pull from the floor.......knees bent, sit your ass low, chest up and pull the weight up fomr the floor.

better??


Posted by: atherjen

April 17th

*weights: REST

*first thing this morning (despite the drizzle):
-35mins sprinting


~on a side note- my back is feelin great today! very sore! I know Im nuts but I like that feeling! biceps are real sore too but the LEFT one feels SOOOO tender-hurts to touch!


Posted by: atherjen

watch the language in the presense of a LADY Patrick!
















.................Ok who am I kidding! youd have to kill me to get me in a dress-lady my ass!

and you know- thats pretty much how I deadlift-I feel much happier now


Posted by: P-funk

Sorry, my language is usualy prettty offensive. I have such a bad potty mouth.


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
Sorry, my language is usualy prettty offensive. I have such a bad potty mouth.
Must be great to watch you train.


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by Monolith
Must be great to watch you train.

Shit, you should hear me when I train clients.....lol

When I am training myself I have my headphones on and, according to those in the gym I am screaming profanities pretty loudly (I can't hear it though because the music is so loud..lol).


Posted by: JLB001

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
Shit, you should hear me when I train clients.....lol

When I am training myself I have my headphones on and, according to those in the gym I am screaming profanities pretty loudly (I can't hear it though because the music is so loud..lol).



Posted by: Monolith

lmao


Posted by: M.J.H.

35 minutes sprinting? Wow, nice dedication Jen, really impressed with what I have seen lately. Keep up the hard work.


Posted by: gwcaton

Morning Jen !

Looking super in here as always !


Posted by: atherjen

Patrick- if you trained at my gym Id have a supply of duct tape in my bag for when you came around!

Mike- Thanks Im really glad to finally getting back into sprinting with the warmer weather coming, missed it all winter! sides' gotta get my butt ready for bikini weather!

Gary- Afternoon! how have you been young man?


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
sides' gotta get my butt ready for bikini weather!


PICS!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey honey

How's the weekend been? Great job on the sprinting!! I'm going spinning in a few mins, wanna join me?


Posted by: greekblondechic

I wanna see those bikini pics too


Posted by: Jenny

Me too! PICS


Posted by: atherjen

WHO said ANYTHING about pics of me in a bikini!!!
those are reserved for me and me only!


Posted by: atherjen

April 18th

I had such a WONDERFUL day!!! It was so beautiful out!! Real sunny, finally a lil warm too! still had to resort to the fake n bake though.
I think I need to pick a diff time to train on Sundays-the morning old fellers freak me out with their looks and comments!

Training = Chest/Tri's

-flat db press
25/10(warmup), 45/8, 45/7, 40/10 *
-HS incl.bench
90/10, 110/8, 110/6
-unassisted dips
bw/13, 15/8, 15/7, bw/10 **
-pec dec
60/11, 70/8, 70/7.5
-cambered bar skullcrushers
55/12, 65/9, 65/8
-overhead db ext.
45/10, 45/9 drop 25/10
cable pushdowns(v-bar)
70/8, 70/7

*Ok somehow I need to figure out a way to get "stronger" on these babies. what I mean is that I can press 50's and 55's before too but thats with a spotter.. I cant seem to boost those suckers up on my own! is it my forearms that suck er what?
** Ok that Idea with putting the db between my feet on dips- have u guys tried that??? damn it was hard to keep control of it! I reallyyy need to find a belt!


Cardio:
- 1hr+ rollerblading!!
* this was my first time EVER on them. The girl next door let me borrow them.. let me just say that I probably should have wore a helmet and full padding! took a while to get used to them!!


Posted by: greekblondechic

Haha I had a few old fella's checkin me out today too

Where's the young fella's!!!!
I am too shy to start a conversation anyways


Posted by: Saturday Fever

1) I'd give ANYTHING to see jen in a bikini.

2) SLDL are not the same. SL means STIFF LEGGED and it doesn't mean with a bend.

3) SLDL and Romanians should be started from a standing position.

4) I may have forgotten some stuff. I'm tired and I'll clarify Monday.


Posted by: gwcaton

Workout looks good. I have the same problem with dumbbells. I can do heavier but can't get them into postion by myself. If you figure it out let me know.

Oh and just so you feel at home ,Sunday morning style ... woohooo ! Yeah baby !!! Lookin'good !!!!


Posted by: I'm Trying

Great w/o Jen. Simply and truely AWESOME!!
Yeah me too with the DB's. Thus far I've been able to get control of the DB's right now but who knows when I get even heavier. Hopefully I can handle those.
Thanks!!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jen!! I see you went rollerblading!!! Yeah!! Its fun huh..I'm very shaky when I first start off!!! I think I should wear a mouth guard, knee pads, etc..

You will get use to it girl!! Did you fall??? I went for an hour on friday--hopefully I feel better later so we can go!

Have a great day


Posted by: M.J.H.

Quote:
*Ok somehow I need to figure out a way to get "stronger" on these babies. what I mean is that I can press 50's and 55's before too but thats with a spotter.. I cant seem to boost those suckers up on my own! is it my forearms that suck er what?
It's definitely a pain in the a*s to get the DB's back for flat DB presses. What I do is this. I set the DB's right outside my feet, and then stand up with them, holding them at my sides. Then as I am sitting down on the edge of the bench I set them right above my kneecaps on my thighs. On my thighs, though, obviously. Then from that point I use one knee to kick up as I lean back and pull back the DB's. Seems to work for me, I can get back the 120's, etc. no problem.

Quote:
** Ok that Idea with putting the db between my feet on dips- have u guys tried that??? damn it was hard to keep control of it! I reallyyy need to find a belt!
Eh, I have tried that, I think that you're much better off with a dip belt. You can find them online for fairly cheap, and you can use them for dips, and chins---they definitely come in handy.


Posted by: greekblondechic

LOL, I'd be afraid of breakin my foot if I did that! Get a belt!

I always wonder tho about guys that wear them w/ a chain and a weight on it.. doesn't it hurt their you know whats?!?


Posted by: atherjen

Viv- yah me and u both need to find ourselves more young blood- not scary men staring! lol
ummm not I dont think that it hurts them either! LOL it hangs low enough I think......

SF- sorry but NO one is seeing me in bikini pics!!
thanks for clarifying the deads once again- thats how I do them so Im glad thats resolved!

Gary- I didnt mean men like you.. Im talking ol geezers that act like they have been locked up for years without seeing any female blood! hah

IT- THanks!! appreciate the comment! you have been doing very well yourself, keep it up!

Stace- I think I needed a helmet with a full mask guard! hahah its defintly fun though once you get the feel of it!
you have a super day too girl, hope you get feeling better!

Mike- well your just Superman and I am PollyPocket! Thanks for the suggestion but I already do that- kick the dumbells up with my knee/leg.... I suck!!
as for the belt-your right I def need to get one.. the dumbells are toooo hard!! Ill look this week.


Posted by: Sapphire

Jen you are unbelievable. 45 lb db presses... I did 30 lb presses Saturday. You are soooooo strong.
Maybe someday I can be like you!!


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by Sapphire
Jen you are unbelievable. 45 lb db presses... I did 30 lb presses Saturday. You are soooooo strong.
Maybe someday I can be like you!!
I agree


Never met Jen.....don't know her personally but I must say that I am in love with her simply because of the weights she uses.


LMAO


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Quote:
Never met Jen.....don't know her personally but I must say that I am in love with her simply because of the weights she uses.
Me too.


Posted by: Monolith



Jen definitely has freaky genetics and incredible dedication.


Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by greekblondechic
I always wonder tho about guys that wear them w/ a chain and a weight on it.. doesn't it hurt their you know whats?!?
Nope. The chain rests on the sides of "the unit". Gets a little tight sometimes, but no real danger


Posted by: JLB001

Jenjen...we are doing chest tonight....high weights..low reps...

I gotta see if I can beat out your 45's. I know I can do them, but gotta see how much more.....hehe


Posted by: atherjen

Patrick/SF/Mono - I think that you've all gone a lil NUTS!!!!

Cyndi- Thanks woman!! but you are mighty strong too!!

Jodie- Ohhh I KNOW you can do those lil light 45's easy!!!


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Maybe. Maybe not.


Posted by: Arith

Hi Jen! Lifts look great! Hey, i thought you said you like all the comments the old guys give you? Getting wierded out are we? Glad you had a good day, just make sure you wear a helmet next time.....


Posted by: atherjen

April 19th

training = quads/calves

-bb squats (ATF style)
135/10, 185/11, 185/10, 205/6 *
-db plie squats
60/10, 60/9
-walking lunges
..2 rounds of gym
-incl leg press
360/10, 410/8, 410/7
-leg extensions
120/10, 130/8, 130/7
-standing calf raises
CAT: 180/34, 180/25, 180/18, 180/15 **

* went all the way to the ground again today on these! One older guy asked me why I was going so low and tried to give me some lesson on why they weren;t benefical, yadda yaada I just said thanks and went to get more water! hehe
** After seeing Mike try these had to give them a go!! OWE!!!!! those babies hurt!!! real bad!!

~on a side note: my entire body is aching like a beatin punching bag. I soaked in a real hot bath but it didnt seem to help. Tomarrows a day off training.... Im kinda wondering how sore Ill be in the morning to do sprints!


Posted by: Monolith

Nice squats!

And dammit, Jen, whats with people hating on ATF squats all the time? Same thing happens to me EVERY damn time i do them.


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Two words. Ice breaker.


Posted by: ltennis299

Hi and thanks Atherjen! That is easy enough! Yeah i've been looking around the site for 3 weeks now and finally decided to say hi! i wrote a little about myself in the new members forum thingie. Yeah you girls are all so helpful and sweet! Its great.. i do love this place already.. so much info too and motivation!


Posted by: Fitgirl70

Hey there Jen Jen....what's up in here? I miss all of you guys so much during the day, I'm busy busy busy and don't get to get in here much at all....so I'm restricted to playing catch up at night....Oh well.....I get my daily dose and I'm cool

Hi there ltennis.....welcome, I know you'll love it here, everyone does and we're all pretty much a great group of people.


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by Saturday Fever
Two words. Ice breaker.
haha, maybe for Jen, not for me. At least i hope not - its been other guys trying to correct my form.


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:
CAT: 180/34, 180/25, 180/18, 180/15 **
what does this mean


Posted by: JLB001

Jen jen...We did those incline db bench as the third exercise. Augh!
3 sets 12, 10, 8 at 45.
I did do my last set of rep on flat bench press at 135 for 6!(these were first)



Posted by: Fitgirl70

We've done these before too.....I can barely finish by the last set


Posted by: greekblondechic

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Nope. The chain rests on the sides of "the unit". Gets a little tight sometimes, but no real danger
Thanks for the um, clarification, Premi Don't want you-know-whats to become an endangered species


Posted by: atherjen

Ice Breaker??? whats that mean??

Mono- I dont know but those kinda guys bug the crap outta me trying to tell me how to train!

ltennis- Thanks for stopping in my journal!! you'll def love it here at IM, great place!!

TamTam - not much happenin in here really!! dont worry about you being busy!

myCat- check out Mikes (Monstar) journal for info on the CAt method.

Jodie- thats AWESOME!!! way to go woman, see I knew you had it in ya! bet it felt great to lift heavy again!


Posted by: aggies1ut

Ice breaker...a way to initiate a conversation.


Posted by: Saturday Fever

I see I'm not the only Sacramentan in these forums.


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jen!!! Sooo How sore are you today?? Can you walk!!??? Very impressive leg workout!!! You Rock!!

Hope your doing okay


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
I have never done SL deads with a bend in my leg?
I used to not either, until one day a friend was watching and suggsted I put in a little bend, as with the heiver weights, I wouldn't blow out me knees...

dam! You are squatting over 200 lbs? Full rep?
You rock!
(and I need to get off my lazy...evidentally weak ass!)



Posted by: Saturday Fever

Quote:
I used to not either, until one day a friend was watching and suggsted I put in a little bend, as with the heiver weights, I wouldn't blow out me knees...
I can SL about 500lb and my knees are golden. Your knees never play a functional role in SLDL so I'm curious how your friend believes you can injure them doing SLDL.


Posted by: Burner02

if knees are locked straight, doesn;'t that put stress on them?


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Isn't there going to be pressure on them no matter what you do? You're in a standing position, holding 500 pounds. Your knees are going to have pressure on them.


Posted by: atherjen

aggies- thanks for the clarification Im a dud!

Burner- thanks Im liking the FULL squats right now.. not going to let the weights get to my head(seems too light to me..) I have issues!

Stace- thanks girlie!! I am VERY sore today!! my entire body is aching! still made it for a powerwalk/jog this morning though.. my calves are paralized I think! haha
how are you today girl??


Posted by: Stacey

Hey girlie!! I bet you are sore!!! Sorry your entire body is aching though--thats not fun!
I'm good--just wanting to leave work..lol!!


Posted by: PreMier

Jen's one of the peopel who like pain!






Posted by: Fitgirl70

I like that new smilie P.....mmmmmm -- wondering why that first little dude is smiling, AAANNNDDD, wondering exactly what that little thing is in the middle????

Jen....how are ya honey


Posted by: PreMier

The first little dude is getting spanked by the paddle(thing in middle).

Oh and he is smiling, because he likes pain. Like Jen.


Posted by: Fitgirl70

Well, that's not where I was going P....but then again, I've always got my mind in the gutter lately


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Well, that's not where I was going P....but then again, I've always got my mind in the gutter lately
lmao, that "paddle" would have to be horizontal, not vertical, for what youre thinking


Posted by: PreMier

...


Posted by: atherjen

you all are silly!!!

hehe I only like some kind of pain PM!

Stace- it does suck being sore all over!! times like these when I need a man a full body massage! lol !!!


My mom posted an add for my apartment in yestardays paper..... 2 calls so far. one girl had a dog(not allowed) but one girl is coming to look tomarrow! I sooooooooo hope this is the one!!! Its like 9 er 10 days to find a sublease!


Posted by: PreMier




Im sure thinks will work out Jen. Best of luck on the sublease


Posted by: atherjen

April 20th

*weights: REST

*first thing this morning:
-35min powerwalk/jog
...I wanted to sprint this morning sooo bad! and it was so beautiful out today too! perfect weather. but my legs are just killing me, so I decided to do a light jog/walk... tonite my shins are sore.. (have had terrible problems with them for a long time).. so I iced them and took care of em. hopefully tomarrow they wont be bad.
and Mike/SF- you two are evil.. my calves are the sorest they have ever been from anytime I recall!!! but I definitly plan to give it a ago again!!

*tonite at home:
Abs:
-med. ball crunches w/db on chest
-med. ball twists
-reverse crunches w/db btw. feet
-planks (burn babbyy burn!!)



Posted by: yellowmoomba

That's good you are using ice!!

It helps so much!!



Posted by: david

Hi Atherjen!

Just dropping and saying hello and getting somewhat caught up with things!

Glad to see your still at it and working hard and enjoying life!


Posted by: sara

How you feeling hon?


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Sweetie!! Good Luck with that girl and the sublease today !

Everything looks great as always!!! Just out of curiousity- when is the last time you've "cheated" on your diet?


Posted by: stencil

Good stuff as usual Jen. Rest up and hit it hard when you feel better.


Posted by: atherjen

Morning everyone! ITs such a nice morning out!!! the walk to the gym was super! and the gym was real busy-actaully some younger people around today! lol ... and the same hottie I seen a few days ago..

YM- your right! oil, ice, heat. I have terrible shins, couldnt walk for 3 weeks this past fall- had therapy on them that helped a bit. Ive been told Ihave compartment syndrome I just dont want surgery! ahhhh they are tender today, left ones a bit worse but not that I cant walk.

David- Hey!! how have you been???

Sara- Im feeling super! thanks for asking girl!

Andrea- hiya chickie!! glad to see you back around and feeling better, should have called this weeknd darlin! The girl will be here in 50mins or so to look at my apt. hope she likes!! hmm cheated.. well its been so long to be honest because I enjoy all the foods that I eat and get creative enough to not get bored with them-and if I want a treat I always pick healthy alternatives. I just dont get cravings. Im such a nut I know!

Stencil- Thanks! ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm are you sick ? Im not sick? I feel fine!


Posted by: M.J.H.

Nice to see that you did CAT for your calves!

I can't even imagine how sore they are today, that's a crazy technique I am going to start using it sparingly, lol.

Everything is looking good Jen.


Posted by: Cate

Hey Jen!!! How are you today? Good job on the run....can't wait for the weather to cooperate so I can run outside


Posted by: david

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen

David- Hey!! how have you been???
Like a "Candy-Priest"


Just sweet to others


and forgiving to those who tick me off!



The weather must be getting really nice for ya! Getting ready for the summer?


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Quote:
and Mike/SF- you two are evil.. my calves are the sorest they have ever been from anytime I recall!!! but I definitly plan to give it a ago again!!
Yes. Yes I am evil.

But I'm glad you liked it.


Posted by: Stacey

Jen!! That is great news about the girl coming to see the apartment! Good Luck!

WoooHoooo--hotties at the gym!!

Ohhh I hope it goes great with the girl-just read she will be there soon!!!!! LET US KNOW!

Sounds like your doing great honey!!!! (hope the shins start feeling better!!


Posted by: atherjen

Mike- Thanks! my calves hurt SO bad still! I cannot get over how sore they are!!! its a no wonder though! Its definitly something Ill give a go again....if they ever heel!

Cate- Hey girl!! I hope you get some sunny weather soon! we had some for a few days but back to icky rain tomarrow!

David- you are too funny! ohhh yes getting my butt in gear for swimsuit weather, its coming fast!

SF- no doubt about that!! (evil) haha

Stace- thanks hun! The girl did come and look at my apt ... she stayed for like 2 mins and then said she wasnt interested anymore!!! sighhhhhhhhh BUT I have a guy coming tomarrow evening to check it out... another shot of hope! we'll see.. I hope this is it!


Posted by: atherjen

April 21st

~Training: Shoulders/Traps/Hams/Abs

-SL deads
135/10(warmup), 185/12, 225/6, 245/3
-seated leg curls
120/11, 130/9, 140/6
-standing bb milt. press
50/10(warmup), 70/11, 90/5, 90/4.5(stuck)
-bb upright rows -(superset w/db lat raise)
80/10, 80/10, 90/6
-db lat raise
20/11, 25/9, 25/7 (burrnnnnn)
-rev.pec dec (superset w/db shrugs)
60/11, 70/10, 70/9
-db shrugs
65/11, 70/9, 75/7
-hanging leg raises *
...3 sets...
-cable crunches
...4 sets..

*hadnt planned to do abs today. since I did them last nite.. BUT I couldnt resist eyeing that cute guy working out! Im pathetic I know!! lol


~Cardio:
50mins rollerblading! *

*Im really starting to get the hang of it! Might buy my own sometime!


Posted by: greekblondechic

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen
*hadnt planned to do abs today. since I did them last nite.. BUT I couldnt resist eyeing that cute guy working out! Im pathetic I know!! lol
LMAO! that's like me suddenly wanting to do EXTRA cardio after I'm supposed to be done when a hottie hops onto the elliptical next to me

I hope you will find somebody but don't worry, putting an ad in the paper usually gets you back plenty of calls!!!


Posted by: PreMier

Why didnt you talk to him?!?! If he doestn have headphones on, he is open game! *sigh*

Damn, great lateral raises


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Quote:
*hadnt planned to do abs today. since I did them last nite.. BUT I couldnt resist eyeing that cute guy working out! Im pathetic I know!! lol
Well that settles it, I'm not working out at your gym anymore. *chuckles*

Stop rolling your eyes at your military press. Keep doing them and put an extra focus on your triceps and you'll be dandy.


Posted by: Monolith

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
Why didnt you talk to him?!?! If he doestn have headphones on, he is open game! *sigh*

Damn, great lateral raises
Yeah really... come on Jen, judging by the comments you get on this board, i dont think that guy would have run away, exactly.


Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning hot stuff!! WHY DIDN'T YOU TALK TO THAT GUY????? He was probably eyeballing you TOO!! You better talk to him next time

Did the girl call you back about the apartment?


Posted by: atherjen

haha your all CRAZY!!! that guy had headphones on-always does. what am I supposed to do walk up to him and tap him on the shoulder in the middle of his workout? thats rude... I did kinda make it obvious that I was looking though! so he could have came and talked to me if he wanted! ahhhhhhhhhhhh welllllllll . lost cause. lol
sadly he wasnt at the gym this morning!

Viv- sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do just to get guys interested or at least stay and check them out! !! no harm in that eh!!
well I have only had a few calls about my apt. from the ad. It was only posted in the paper for 1 day... mondays issue. I do have a guy coming later this afternoon to check it out though!! crosssing my fingers!! one of the other girls in the other apt. got a sublease for hers yestarday... so Im hoping mine will go today!

PM- if a guy wears headphones to the gym hes not interested in being disturbed.
thanks--those lat raises burned superset w/ the upright rows!

SF- what???? lol you dont train at my gym!!
hmmm so I need to build my triceps now to help with those?? goodness...

Mono- oh he woulda ran alright!! and then he woulda tripped over a dumbell laying around and Jen to the resuce!!

Andrea- Hey girlie!!! Hows it going today?? hope the headache is going away!!
oh yes the girl came and looked at my apt. then left and said she wasnt interested anymore.. grrrrr


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Jen
I agree, you need to talk to hot guys in the gym So, abs sore today?

Have a wonderful day


Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
haha your all CRAZY!!! that guy had headphones on-always does. what am I supposed to do walk up to him and tap him on the shoulder in the middle of his workout? thats rude... I did kinda make it obvious that I was looking though! so he could have came and talked to me if he wanted! ahhhhhhhhhhhh welllllllll . lost cause. lol
That sucks. I have the same damn problem. There is this girl that I relaly adore but she always has her headphones on and I am to nervous to walk over to her and interupt her. Even when she is not on the gym floor she has her damn headphones on. I was walking out of the gym this morning and she was walking behind me. I held the door for her, she smiled and said thanks and walked by, but her fucking headphones were on!!!! Damn. I dropped the ball. I should just grab her by the arm and stikc my tounge down her throat. See if she hears that. ya know?? lol


Posted by: Monolith

LOL, P


Posted by: P-funk

hahahaha, I am such a shy person when it comes to girls. I wish I could do that. I have no balls. I need to apply my training phylosophies to other parts of my life and talk myself into it........."You can stick your tounge donw her throat. C'mon P......stick your tounge down her throat. You can do it bro..."


LOL


Posted by: M.J.H.

Nice workout Jen, wow, your strength is really coming along. The 75's for DB shrugs is great.


Posted by: Monolith

LMAO

And if you dont score, you have to scream at yourself "YOU WEAK MOTHERFUCKER! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU! YOUR FLIRTING FORM SUCKED!"


Posted by: Fit Freak

Jen...hear is my take on it...the guy is probably listening to music for motivation or to starve off boredom.

I bet the guy is looking at you and wishing you'd approach him...could just be shy??? I know I never approach anyone at my gym...wish they'd appraoch me though...headphones or not

Glad to hear you're getting calls on your place...the paper always works for me!


Posted by: JLB001

Jenjen,....maybe there was no music playing on those headphones....could have been using them to keep unwanted male attention away!


Posted by: DrChiro

My take on the headphones thing.
before i met Jodie, when i was working out alone, i would always wear headphones...keeps people from bothering me with questions like "wow..how did you get your claves so big...what do you bench?"

as far as hitting on a girl at the gym....it had to be way obvious in most cases that she was checking me out because i wanted to respect her workout, especially if she really looked like she was focused.

now...if i had my headphones on and a hottie came up to talk to me..you bet your ass i would shut the music down and say hello...hotties are ALWAYS a welcome interruption! (just wait till i am done with the set)

try asking him for advice like a new way to work a muscle or give him a compliment like "wow your arms are so big...i'm trying to get mine to grow to, what are you doing?"

then the ball is in his court...if he isnt receptive than he is already taken or he is gay...chances are you'll exchange #'s by the end of your workout!


Posted by: atherjen

Ohh my goodness! I have my own male help line going on!!! hahaha "Dear Abby"

Patrick- I dont think that just going up to the chick and sticking your tongue down her throat is the solution!! DAMN THOSE HEADPHONES eh!!! they make it hard for ppl like us!!

Mike- thanks, again I wont go on about how Im not impressed with my strength dont seem to be making any PR's late. blah. those shrugs did hurt a lil though!

Mono- LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FF- hmm well he should take his headphones off for one day! he could listen to C100FM!!
I only put the ad in the paper for one day- but its helped a bit for sure-getting calls I wouldnt have. Hope it goes tonite, the end of the month is coming toooo fast! how are your finals going?

Jodie- you know.... there ARE gay guys in my gym... too many actaully...maybee....

Craig- ummmmmmm he would think I was a freak if I said I wanted bigger arms!! besides hes a scrawny toothpick! lol JK! so you think I should stare harder? I cant do that.. thats rude! I could ask for a spot on squats!!! LOL


Posted by: Saturday Fever

And for the record, when DrChiro says "hotties", you are included.


Posted by: nikegurl

isn't it time for new pics in your gallery?


Posted by: Saturday Fever

Isn't it time for new pics in YOUR gallery?


Posted by: JLB001

Quote:
Originally posted by atherjen


Craig- ummmmmmm he would think I was a freak if I said I wanted bigger arms!! besides hes a scrawny toothpick! lol JK! so you think I should stare harder? I cant do that.. thats rude! I could ask for a spot on squats!!! LOL
Jen.....Just got light on those squats! You don't want to do more thanhe is doing.


Posted by: JLB001

Quote:
Originally posted by JLB001
Jen.....Just go light on those squats! You don't want to do more thanhe is doing.



Posted by: PreMier

Gawd, I cant stop laughing at Patrick.

Jen- Its a gym rule(for guys). If a woman is working out without headphones, then she may be looking, but if she has headphones, then she is there to get a workout, not numbers.


Posted by: atherjen

SF- hush now I was going to argue that but didnt wanna start some argument here! lol!

Hilary- dont have a camera and all that caboddle. sides' certainly nothing impressive to post up!

Jodie- hmmm you are right!!! that would be bad, as I know I squat more then some guys in the gym- hmmm I best wait and see how much he can squat first. lol

PM- hehe yah thats still hilarious!
well that clears it up then - hes not interested in meeting girls at the gym. ah well . I never was too keen on tryin to meet potentials there anyways-most of the guys at my gym are dogs!


Posted by: atherjen

April 22nd

~Training: Back/Bi's

-CG pullups
bw/13, bw/11, bw/10
-Yates style bb rows
135/11, 155/8, 175/4, 155/7
-1arm db rows
-45/11, 50/9, 50/8
-hyperextensions
25/12, 35/10, 35/9
-bb curls
60/10, 70/6, 60/8
-hammer rope curls
40/10, 40/9 drop-20/11

*not too too bad a workout I suppose My back is pretty tender tonite, so thats a good sign I hit it hard. and my calves are STILL veryyy sore!!!! hammies are darn tight too..I dont think there has been one day in a while where my legs havent been fully healed!!


Posted by: Monolith

Damn Jen, nice work on those yates rows! 175x4!


Posted by: gwcaton

Good Morning Supergirl ! TGIF


Posted by: atherjen

Mono- Thanks! I was prettyyyy happy with those!

Gary- Good day!! ughhh friday or not Im stuck working allll day 9-6. and then tomarrow too!

Im SOOO mad!!! the guy that was supposed to come look at my apt last nite at 5pm never showed or called!!!!


Posted by: I'm Trying

Great workout Jen!!


Posted by: Fit Freak

Sorry to hear about the guy not showing up...I hate that So rude...how hard is it to pick up the phone and cancel


Posted by: sara

I don't like that either...


Posted by: Stacey

How Rude of that guy not to show up Sorrry sweetie!!!


Posted by: Saturday Fever

<--en route to kill the guy


Posted by: ncgirl21

Oh, I'm sorry about that guy sweeite- what a jack ass!! Somebody will sublease it though, just wait and see!! Keep your head up girl !

Workout looks great. (of course!!)


Posted by: Sapphire

Hey I like Gary's nickname for you, Super Girl!! VERY appropriate! Awesome workout, of course! You are da best dere is Sweetheart...


Posted by: atherjen

Evening everyone!! Hope your all having a super friday!

IT- Thanks!! your workouts have been lookin super too!

FF/Sara/Stace- Thanks! grr I wasnt impressed thats for sure! I wasted my evening sittin around waiting for him to call or show up! people these days!

SF- now now... no killing is needed!

Andrea- thanks hotstuff! times getting minimal.. ugh.. Im TRYING to think positive! hope you have a good weekend girlie!

Cyndi- hey you sexy thing!! How are you??? you are TOO sweet!!!


Posted by: atherjen

April 23rd

~weights: REST

~this morning (5am'ish)
-30mins Sprints


~this evening:
-20min Jog
-25mins Pilates

*felt in the mood to get out again tonite for some movement! I HATE just sitting all day like I did at work... makes me soo... feel lazy, even though I did my sprints this morning... I know I have issues! I hate not being active..can explain how frustrated it makes me!

calves are still a bit sore today! its madness! hammies are still aching too! shins are feeling better though.. and back feels super after yestardays workout! at least my biceps aren't paralized feeling like last week!


Posted by: PreMier

Ugh.. how can you wakeup so early



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