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good luck Babsie
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Morning Babs. I've been fine..couple minor set backs and such but overall nothing to keep me from moving on.
I know this is like super late, maybe almost a year now but didn't you go for surgery? I know I stopped see'ing you around here then I got so busy I stopped posting for the longest time and I never got a chance to ask you. Did everything workout ok? |
Set backs are never fun. It's good though you didn't allow it/them to stop you from moving on.
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Morning
Set backs are never fun. It's good though you didn't allow it/them to stop you from moving on.That's alright. I had MANY surgeries. I left IM and work for about 12 weeks. During those twelve weeks I was in counseling and in and out of surgeries, etc... Didn't get the hysterectomy. After suffering with depression, bone/joint aches and pains, hot flashes, mood swings ,etc....I decided enough was enough and that a hysterectomy wasn't for me. Not yet. I wanted to enjoy my young years. I packed on 70lbs in 3.5months of Lupron Therapy. So far I've lost 20 of it and the rest is SLOWLY coming off. Tomorrow I meet with my doctor because I told him I've stopped all my meds about a week ago. I will not allow him to give me more crap to gain weight. I'm done with that. I think he's going to put me on BCPs though. He said there's Yasmin and it doesn't make you gain weight....OF COURSE HE SAID THAT ABOUT LUPRON too. I don't know...All I know is, I need to stay regulated and lose weight. Thanks for asking. You can ask me anything hon. I'm a pretty open person. |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
So, here I am....and I know you all are going to help me............when I start to lean back, I know you'll be here to kick my arse.
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You know we'll all be here to help ya and keep you going...theres not failing in IM its a RULE!!
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Does not sound like fun at all! I'm glad you made it through everything and are finally back! So glad your here to join in the fun of dieting...makes it easier when someone else is goign through the same hell as you lol. Just keep focused and work hard and I know you can do it!
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I dunno you better watch out most may just want to grab your arse You know we'll all be here to help ya and keep you going...theres not failing in IM its a RULE!!
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Originally Posted by Jeanie
How many calories do you need to maintain, just out of curiosity?
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Diet doesn't look bad to me....only 4 meals though? May need to up those cals a tad..seems kinda low. Proteins always help, try a post w/o shake with some carbs. Not good you only took in one meal post w/o thats where you need alot of your cals to come in in m opinion. Just make sure you don't jump in cal ranges....try to keep in consistant.
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I would add a bit more protein.
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Originally Posted by Jill
JMO your cals seem a little low for your bw.
I would add a bit more protein. |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
I'll keep focused as long as you do
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hahaha..I get that A LOT!!! I didn't really have a choice (I now know I did, they just weren't explained to me at the time.) If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change it for the world. I have the most beautiful/healthy little girls a mother could ask for. They keep me going 
I don't know how I make the time to do the gym....but I do. It all works out and I'm constantly planning.
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
M1:
I'm slowly getting to my goal. |
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Thats the way to do it babs! Just keep at it your doing great
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Good luck babs! Just found this... or i woulda been here sooner! journals are popping up all over the place this week!
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how are you?? 
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Hi GG!!!
how are you??No problem and yes, these journals are POPPING up everywhere. Good luck and stay focused......... |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
hey hottie! Here's to you having a great leg workout!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Pretty much doing the same thing as you.....hey..is it 5pm yet?
I think my diet pill is kicking in....I'm starting to feel a little anxious. |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Pretty much doing the same thing as you.....hey..is it 5pm yet?
I think my diet pill is kicking in....I'm starting to feel a little anxious. |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
it's 5 o'clock somewhere....
I was going ot go watch the movie the INvincibels today, but I thought I'd rather spend time amongst friends.. Glad u feel better! |
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
4:23 from where im sitting. but i'm here til 6 today and off tomorrow and friday! WOO HOO!!!!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
"it's 5 o'clock somewhere" is a country song...lol
Awww, you're so sweet. |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
that's what she says!
(they are having her famous spagetti tonight...I know where I am going ot eat) |
You're going to eat that? That's it mister.....I'm driving to your home town and am going to fix your meals for two weeks.......
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
M1:
8oz Water 1/3 Cup Fruit 2 Scoops F1 (nutrition,etc) 2 Tbsp F3 (protein) M2: 3 Egg Whites 1 Yolk 6oz Turkey 20oz Protein Drink M3: 3 Cups Spinach Lett 4 Baby Carrots 6oz Tuna 2Tbsp Bals. Vin. M4: Protein Drink (I'll be driving my car...this will have to do) Cardio here: 8:30p to 9:30p 15min Elliptical (3 intervals of 1 minute sprints) 15min Tread (Incline 4 at 4.0) 15min Bike (interval training level 3) 15min Elliptical (3 intervals of 1 minute sprints) CARDIO WAS EDITED M5 Protein Drink Wild Rice 1tsp Butter 1 Cup Veggie 6oz Grilled Chicken Breast Totals for the Day: Calories 1546 Gram of Protein: 196.9gr Gram of Carb: 91.2gr Gram of Fat: 28.9gr Gram of Sugar: 18gr I'm slowly getting to my goal. |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
You're going to eat that? That's it mister.....I'm driving to your home town and am going to fix your meals for two weeks....... |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Warm Up
BP 3x 8-10 Cable Fly 5x10 30# **No Rest Flat Bench DB Press 4x10 25# **No Rest Push Ups 4x10 **2 Minute Rest Incline BP 4x10 (Olympic Bar +10#) **No Rest Pec Fly Machine 4x10 60# **1 Min Rest Sitting Dips 4x10 90# **No Rest Skull Crushers 4x10 25# **1 Min Rest V-Bar Cable Pull Down 4x10 40# **No Rest DB Extensions 4x10 **No Rest Abs – Incline bench Cable Crunch 3x30 60# **No Rest Abs – Decline Crunch (Alternating Ball toss) 3x15-20 6# Ball **2 Min Rest |
How ya feeling ?
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Originally Posted by Jeanie
Hi Babsi!
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How are ya today?
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
WoW Babs ! I though tyou were going to take it easy starting out
How ya feeling ? |
Was only sore for 1 day. Usually, I'm sore for a few after a work out like that. the weight wasn't too heavy and I had been lifting for about a month now....So I bumped it up a bit.
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Diet looks good babs
Damn thats a killer workout...isn't that a bit to many sets though? I would just die if i did that many to full potential I think. 40 sets for chest/tri + 6 more for abs. Thats crazy. You lucky if you get me doing half that in a day. |
Oh, and I'm a strong cat
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Originally Posted by Burner02
uh..hello....(banging fork and knife expectantly on table) I'm friggin HUNGRY over here! Drive faster!
(You DID offer!) |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Went from 183 to 181
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
congrats Babs!!!Yea to get though a killer workout like you did you have to be one strong cat! Keep on goin your doing great. Thats great you get your daughter into it as well by bringing her for walks and such. I think thats so important for parents to teach their kids from a young age. |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
Hey babsie! Happy Monday...
wrong directions? DAMN! I am about to fall over from lack of food.... I'll have u know...I was real good this weekend with the gym! (food was another story, but am working on it..) |
Keep going to the gym and hang in there.
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
I don't know about my youngest, if she doesn't anything it'll be power lifting. She's my lil boy.
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Great shoulder workout Babsie.
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You have some pretty great w/o's as well hon
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Hey thanks Brit
You have some pretty great w/o's as well hon |
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Thanks, I'm trying! lol
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Aren't we all
Are you going to the Arnold? |
Are you?
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
10 min warm up and stretch on the tread
Upright Cable Rows 4x10 50# **No Rest DB Shoulder Press 4x10 **1 Min Rest Shrugs 4x10 90# **1 Min Rest Rear Delts 4x10 50# **1 Min Rest Lat Raise 4x10 15#DB **No Rest Frong Raise 4x8-10 25# Plate **1 Min Rest Abs Cybex Press Crunch 3x30 30# **No Rest Swiss Ball 3x30 |
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Yes
Are you? |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
yeah,....NICE...
So..what was the weight for the BD presses, or did I miss it? And for your shrugs, are those db's or bb? (very nice either way!) same for rea lateral raises i got tired just reading it! |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
wouldn't MISS it.!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Awesome, would be great to hook up and meet you sometime.
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
hehehehehe..I would sound like a little valley girl when I see ya. hahahahahaha. I get super hyper when I see people I've been dying to meet. But don't worry, I calm down
Will this be your first time? |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Looks like I need to add the shoulder press #. It was 20# for the shoulder press and, 2 45# plates for shrugs.........Lat Raise were 15db
You should try it some time. It really isn't all tha bad. Just wait til I get all warmed up B!!!! |
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Originally Posted by BritChick
LOL and I will sound very British and my mouth will be less vulgar than it is at IM!
Yes, this is my first time, I had been wanting to go to the Olympia and Arnold for years and decided earlier this year that I was just going to go... I'll be travelling alone again, I can't wait! |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
LOL. I LOVE accents
Oh, I'm so very dif outside of IM. I'm miss shy and innocent.....believe it or not, I can be VERY bashful. |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
very nice! Did u rady my delt workout? I did have to miss my rear delts due to time, but the rest got hammered pertty well!
if u compound both mil presses and up right ros, isn't that too much training for the medial heads? No rest for them? |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
That's a good question B. I've been doing that for years and never had a problem.
I'm heading over now to check out your delt w/o |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
just now?!?!?! It's been posted for two days...u just don't luv me no more...
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
LOL. I LOVE accents
Oh, I'm so very dif outside of IM. I'm miss shy and innocent.....believe it or not, I can be VERY bashful. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH you are going to have sooooooooooo much FUN!!!!!!! Girl...there are all kinds a people, samples, challenges, etc...there... You're traveling along??? |
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Yes, hubby has no interest in coming, same with Vegas.
Hey it's all good, I can entertain myself quite nicely and I figure I get to use his portion of spending money!!! I'm getting quite used to travelling alone, he attended the Emerald Cup with me but that was it, he won't be attending my Nationals in Winnipeg either but I think NT and his wife might be coming! lol |
I'd leave him at home anyway.|
Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
hehehehe...Mine doesn't want me going because, "they're too many men there."
I'd leave him at home anyway.hell yeah!!! Spending money...more for me............uh....you're not going?...okay.....more for me.... Aww...Why won't he attend nationals when you go? |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
I don't blame him. Actually I think it's sweet he at least will watch you and then leave. It's nice to have that kind of support. With out it, it's soooo hard. Well, at least for me.
Me too. Do you know anyone else that's going to the Arnold? |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
She thnks Burner is too...
although...he'd rather see y'all in Mexico! (like the 3rd person..) |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
u think I am gonna pass up the chance to meet some of the hottest IM ladies here??? WAHOO!
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Where is the Arnold Classic held?
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Where is the Arnold Classic held?
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
WHEN is the arnold classic held, is another good one. I'm going to a conf in nyc some time in march. I hope they don't coincide!
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Damn i'm going to the arnold classic too then. I already missed a chance to hang out with you cool folks in vegas. I'm not going for strike 2. hahahah!
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Good mooooooooooooooooooooooorning Babs!!
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Originally Posted by Jeanie
Hi Babs!
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How are you today hon?
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Originally Posted by Burner02
u think I am gonna pass up the chance to meet some of the hottest IM ladies here??? WAHOO!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
You DEF. do NOT want to MISS this one!!!!
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Originally Posted by BritChick
I just heard Burner say he was going too!
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Well when you all decide where you're staying and all, let me know and I'll book my trip too. I'll room with someone if i have to ($$$?).
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
You'll need to book your room now if you plan on attending. Most likely the closest hotels are going to be booked.
You could always stay at my house. Shhh..Don't mind the kids.....they won't bite! hehehehehehe |
Plus, I can cook up some tasty meals. I'll even give you references from previous hosts, if ya want 'em! hahaha! I was invited to go watch the cop from a local town near me keep his benching record for his weight class. He beat some russian dude w/ a bench 615+ and he only weight 165lbs. I wont be able to make it though. Oh well hope everyone has an awsome time there!
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Originally Posted by PreMier
I want to go too...
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
In down town Columbus Ohio.
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Originally Posted by fantasma62
Good morning babs....
How've you been? I have been out for a while resolving some things and I am now finally catching up..... So you are working out again...Good, i am glad that you are. Anyway, just saying |
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Originally Posted by Velvet
How far is Ohio from the great lakes (Ontario)
Good morning Babs |
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Hi Babs
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How are you today hon?
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Originally Posted by PreMier
I want to go too...
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
About 8 or 9 hour drive (depending on how fast you drive and traffic)
Morning Vel!! |
?? I wanna go I wanna go I wanna go
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Originally Posted by Burner02
hell yeah! "Vegas Part II!
What goes in Columbus stays in Columbus? I call dibs on the couch! Nice work out, babsie! I bet your muscles are just SCREAMING when you are done! |
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Originally Posted by Velvet
hummm, not bad, thanks Babs...wonder if any other Ontarians are going
?? I wanna go I wanna go I wanna go |
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Originally Posted by Jeanie
Hey guys, I will be there too! This will be fun!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
I WANT YOU TO GO TOOO...........YOU'RE COMING!!!!!!
If I lived in Ontario, I'd have my father fly us to the Arnold!!! |
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Heya Babs awsome workout!
Wow I'm jealous...I wanna go to the classics I was invited to go watch the cop from a local town near me keep his benching record for his weight class. He beat some russian dude w/ a bench 615+ and he only weight 165lbs. I wont be able to make it though. Oh well hope everyone has an awsome time there! |
615+ BENCH?? OMG.....That's amazing. You know...I've been dying to go watch one of those Tough Man Contests you see on ESPN.....I can see me now.......standing up screaming in the crowd......"KICK HIS ARSE!!!!!!!!!! GET MOVING!!!!!!! and some more.....
I'm getting soooo excited!!!
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Fly??????????????? Does he have his own plane or is he a commercial pilot? Very cool job!
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"Daddy, what are we doing <gulp> at the airport? " he said, "You'll see!"....................(men get a kick out of scaring the bajesus out of us ladies)....so he took me inside..introduced me to his "buddies" then ......to the plane!!!!!! I was freaking out!!!!!!!! I was like, "Um..Dad, what purpose does the clip board serve?" he said, "Well see, you have to inspect the plane each before you fly and when you're done!" I was like............."I'M N.O.T. GETTING IN THAT THING....I'll watch you from here!" Anyway...I ended up getting in. flying was so neat!! The houses looked like "model" houses they were soo small......|
Originally Posted by BritChick
Good morning Babsie.
OMG... this is so cool that so many are thinking of going to the Arnold now! I'm getting soooo excited!!! |
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Hahahahahahaha I don't mind the kids. Hey if you're even HALF serious I'll take you up on that!
I'm an easy person to host: I pack light, don't use up too much time in the bathroom and I clean up after myself. Plus, I can cook up some tasty meals. I'll even give you references from previous hosts, if ya want 'em! hahaha! As for hotels, what hotels are close to that? What's the public transportation like around there? Would I need to rent a car? Are things within walking distance? Or at least, are taxis and p.t. fairly accessible and affordable? What's the weather like there that time of year? |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Hey...if you clean up after yourself.......game on!!!!!
The Covention Center. There are Taxi's but you have to call for them first. From the convention center you can WALK to the Arnold. I'll help you find a hotel if you're truly interested. |
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Yes ma'am I am truly interested. And in fact, if anyone wants to room with me, that would be awesome, to save money. It's my birthday weekend that weekend by the way! The big 29! hahahaha!
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Originally Posted by hu1k
Hahahaha, first you're telling everyone how your "special foods" make you "pass gas" like a locomotive, and now you're asking for volunteers to room with you?
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Wanna join us? hahaha!
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Wow, sounds like an amazing experience Babs!!
Ivy, I may be interested but have to figure out the logistics first..and save some money |
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Originally Posted by hu1k
Hahahaha, first you're telling everyone how your "special foods" make you "pass gas" like a locomotive, and now you're asking for volunteers to room with you?
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Wow, sounds like an amazing experience Babs!!
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
Wanna join us? hahaha!
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Originally Posted by hu1k
I would, but I'm afraid my massive physique would intimidate the contestants and disrupt the competition. Otherwise I'd say "sure".
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Originally Posted by GoalGetter
So go! I need roomies! Everybody! Party in my room! hahahaha! (who am i kidding i'll be passed out by 930 PM) hahahahaha!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
What's stopping ya?
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Morning Babs
How was the leg workout ? Did the guys survive ? |
We all KNOW why he was so late!!!...he was gettin a little...eehem... |
Originally Posted by Burner02
Pray for you...hell no! Go get 'em babe!
Rip it up! That kind of switch up will be GREAT for you! |
May the grace of god be with me. When I do squats and my legs start to get shaky (usually on the 3set) I have my spotter stand behind and against my body (to make sure I keep form) and as we all know....when you come UP from the squat, you thrust your hips up and forward. When I'm back in the "starting" position, I don't stop, I right back down...........anyway....Sixo had a weeeeee bit of a problem...hehehehehehehehehe...he got a woody.. and had to go to the restroom.
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Sixo could only spot me 3 times because there is a certain way I like being spotted. Too funny. My trainer can do it with out a problem.
When I do squats and my legs start to get shaky (usually on the 3set) I have my spotter stand behind and against my body (to make sure I keep form) and as we all know....when you come UP from the squat, you thrust your hips up and forward. When I'm back in the "starting" position, I don't stop, I right back down...........anyway....Sixo had a weeeeee bit of a problem...hehehehehehehehehe...he got a woody.. and had to go to the restroom. |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
anyway....Sixo had a weeeeee bit of a problem...hehehehehehehehehe...he got a woody..
and had to go to the restroom. |
I've NEVER seen anyone get a squat spot like that before!!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Sixo had a weeeeee bit of a problem...hehehehehehehehehe...he got a woody..
and had to go to the restroom.How was your w/o? |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
but, that is how I would spot my partner. Instead of holding onto chest, I would keep arms out like a forklift and go thru the motions.
I'm glad I was spotting him one night. He had 225 loaded..and was on his way down, and his back gave out. I got the pleasure of lifting him And the weight up...dunno how I did that...guess I just didn't have the choice.. |
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Good morning Babs
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Originally Posted by Burner02
Yeah...I uh...would probsbly have the same...um...problem....
but, that is how I would spot my partner. Instead of holding onto chest, I would keep arms out like a forklift and go thru the motions. I'm glad I was spotting him one night. He had 225 loaded..and was on his way down, and his back gave out. I got the pleasure of lifting him And the weight up...dunno how I did that...guess I just didn't have the choice.. |
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Originally Posted by Velvet
I've NEVER seen anyone get a squat spot like that before!! |
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Thats just to funny!! When your trainer spots you where are his/her hands? Do they just keep em on your lats and guide you up? I know when I spot with my partner I squat with him and do the entire movement...our bodies are touching...then my hands are on his chest to help drive him up. Its alot closer then a stranger would want to get to a guy in the gym but he's my cousin so its all kewl lol. |
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Originally Posted by ncgirl21
Morning Babsie!! Hope your weekend went well hun, are you ready for Turkey Day??
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Good morning Babsie.
That's too funny Babsie. I haven't done bb squats in years but that's exactly how I used to like be spotted too, sometimes it makes finding a spot a little more challenging... it's a bit closer than some people are comfortable with! |
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
In case I'm not on here tomorrow, I just wanted to wish EVERYONE a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
May peace be with you during the Holiday!!!! Enjoy everyone |
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Originally Posted by Velvet
Good morning Babs! Have a great feast!!
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Originally Posted by BritChick
Hi Babsie, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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This always happens to me just before my menses. Didn't post on Monday so here it is.|
Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Morning Babs...so what are the plans for T-day?
Eh don't sweat the weight it fluct's all the time. Just as long as you are consistant it will all workout. |
Just kidding. But, I gotta make the room, right? )
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Hiya bone-head! I got your neener neener - right here
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(scretches from a lady in the room)...PUT THAT AWAY YOU!!
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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl
Hi Brit Brit, how are you today?
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