Thread: The Countdown is On!

Goodluck on that interview!

You can be your friends personal trainer! A lot of women are intimidated by men and I was too. If you teach them slowly I am sure they will soon see the benefits too!

Hi Butterfly !!!
Thanks for stopping in. I love having visitors...helps me stay motivated and makes me want to do my best in this competition.

Thanks Lina I will let you know how it goes.

Well my pal is meeting w/a trainer from my gym today and then we are taking a HIP-HOP cardio class tonight. Anyways I am going to see if she wants me to make up a routine for her. The trainers offer everyone a free session once a month so I will pick up where they leave off

3/12/03 - Low Cal/Carb Day

cardio - 25 minutes...doing cardio class later so I cut this one short by about 20 minutes

M1
1/3 cup oats
2 eggs
1/2 cup eggbeaters
MV
glutamine

C:309
C:28
P:23.3
F:12

M2
3.5 oz sweet potato
4 oz. turkey
2 tsp flax oil
1 cup salad

C:333
C:24.27
P:28.92
F:11

M3
2 scoops U.S.
1 tsp flax oil

C:280
C:10
P:34
F:12.7

w/o: hip-hop cardio... I am the most uncoordinated fool...but it was fun I guess. It was 1 hr but wasn't all cardio. We did a good ab w/o to start, some stretching and a lot of pausing so it wasn't nonstop. But this, along with the am cardio should be enough for today. Regular cardio from here on out though

M4
6 oz turkey
1 cup salad
1 TBL flax oil

C:330
C:0
P:40.8
F:15.8

M6
2 scoops U.S.
1 TBL cream
2 berries
glutamine

C:310
C:15
P:34
F:13

Total:
C:1562
C:77.24
P:161.02
F:64.5

G'night
:o

3/13/03 - Med Cal-Carbs

Cardio: 45 minutes - elliptical

M1
1/2 cup oats
2 eggs
1/2 cup eggbeaters
glutamine, mv

C:359
C:37
P:25
F:13

M2
4 oz turkey
veggies-mixed
1 TBL flax oil

C:290
C: 0
P: 27.2
F:15.2

M3
3.5 oz sweet potato
can of tuna
1 TBL mayo

C:378
C:24.27
P:39.22
F:13.61

M4
3 sc. U.S.
1 TBL cream

C:410
C:15
P:51
F:13

M5
6 oz. turkey
2 tsp. flax oil
1 cup mix veggies

C:290
C:0
P:40.8
F:15.8

Total:
C:1727
C:76.27 (18%)
P:183.22 (42%)
F: 70.61 (37%)

I have a HUGE headache...from all the fu#$@ing loud people I work with. I just feel like turning around and saying:

SHUUUUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's really this one person in particular that is driving me nuts. UGH.
..done venting, for the moment.


DP..I just placed my order for some Muscle Provider. It takes about 5 days to get here but I am thinking of switching at 7 wks out..3/22 (if you agree) Not using much cream right now but I will cut that out completely when I switch to MP.

I can't wait to go home

Hang in there!

Take some tylenol.

What do you do that these people are soooo loud? Can you put some headphones on and some soothing music .... ?

Meals are looking good!

3/14/03-Higher Cal/Carbs

Thanks L!!! I did go to my b/f's apt. and he gave me some Tylenol. I watched TV last night and just relaxed. Today I feel much better and I'm ready for my w/o tonight (chest & arms).

I work in an office with cubicles practically right on top of eachother so you can hear EVERYTHING. I hope in my next job I have an office with a door

Can't complain too much today, it's Friday (and payday )

M1
1/2 cup oats
2 eggs
1/2 cup eggbeaters

C:359
C:37
P:25
F:13

M2
6 oz. turkey
1 cup veggies
1 TBL flax

C:330
C:0
P:40.8
F:15.8

M3
3.5 oz sweet potato
1 tsp margarine/cinnamon..sooo good
5 oz. turkey

C:293
C:24.27
P:35.72
F:6.05

Any plans for the weekend?

It's gonna be sooooooooooo nice! 40's and 50's!

Hopefully we might go into Boston one of the two days.... Oh yes I need to go celebrate my Irish heritage at the St. Patrick's day parade! ....

Hey L!

How was your weekend? Did you go to the parade? It was so nice out yesterday and looks nice today too.
BTW, Happy St. Patty's day!!!

Alright I decided not to compete on 5/10 but then decided I still want to even though I won't be ready...crazy, huh?
But actually my friend convinced me that I should just do it, get the experience, I've already paid for it, etc. That is how I feel too. Anyways I won't have a suit til one week out but that is when I will determine whether or not I am going to attend. If I look halfway decent then yes I will go...if I have no chance of pulling it off then I won't go. This is all my own fault, I am a big fat cheater and that is why I am not ready. I am not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself or expect pity from anyone. Instead I am going to try again and again and again until I get it right. There are a few other shows coming up (Figure) that I want to do and I am not going to fall short of my goals again. The next show I am thinking about is July 26th. There is also one on May 24th but it is only 2 weeks after my contest so I will have to play that one by ear.

I must say that this weekend when I realized how far behind I was I felt SO mad at myself. I mean I have been thinking about this comp for so long, working towards it and planning for it for months...then boom, it's over like that. That is not a good feeling at all. And that is why I am getting serious and put in the effort. Even with all the other things going on with my life (looking for a job, insane family, etc) I have to have my priorities in order if I want to do this right. I've been letting negative thinking and other problems take up my time and I really should just make ONE plan stick to it and not let anything deter me from carrying out what needs to be done. This was sort of a rude awakining for me but I appreciate anyone who is reading this. I know a lot of people on this board go through similiar issues and always bounce back and tear it up. I love reading the online journals and seeing it all play out. I hope I can provide that same inspiration for people here by making a big transformation. That is part of the reason I post my pics in here. My "after" pictures will be the result of hard work and dedication, just like everyone else.

Ok, now I am babbling. Just want to say thanks to everyone who reads and/or posts in my journal and that I certainly don't want to let any of you down. (Or myself!)

Jstar~
No worries. I like yourself was aiming for a May show, only to determine I will not be ready in time- I am doing a JULY show now Physique 2003 in NJ.It was that or rush and sacrifce mucho LBM to lose the fat. Not worth it. It’s better to be prepared and more importantly READY. So when you finally DO the show you will know you gave it your best shot and it won’t matter how you place, because you know in your heart, you already “won.” Corny but true. You never know what “kind of girls’ will be your competition. Some shows have “beach” girls and other have ahrdcore fitness girls.
I would recommend attending the May show to get a feel for it. See how the girls do their turns, ect. And most importantly focus and stay on track to YOUR goal

Good Luck

Great advice Brit!!

JSTAR~ Good LUCK! & I totally Feel your pain girl! Although I was not planning on competeing in the next 2 months.. I have gotten mad at myself for cheating, etc.!!

You can do it~~ And we are all hear to listen!

I can definitely relate jstar! Time just go by so quickly and before you know it one week has gone by and the comp date gets closer and closer. It is a dissappointment but there will be other shows. When you do decide to compete you will be ready!

Which July show are you talking about?

Britney, Stacey & Lina, you girls are the best. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. You've really helped me to pick mysdelf up and keep pressing on!

Britney, I totally agree with you. I'm definitely going to attend the May show...whether or not I compete is another story. I am going to aim for a later show, where I can give 110% and step on stage knowing that look the best I can. Fortunately there are some shows coming up so I will have that opportunity. Brit, I read your journal and see the progress you've made and it's really amazing. If you are going to be competing in July you are WAY ahead of the game.

Stacey, thanks for listening The good thing about IM is that we all share the same interests and all have the determination to push ourselves past our comfort point and be the best we can be. Sometimes that means venting and Lord knows I've done plenty of that How is your cut going BTW?

Lina,
Thank you too!

I was looking on the net for shows in my area and came up with these:

6/4 NPC New England Figure - Berkeley Perf. Ctr. Boston
6/22 NABF RI SuperNatural BB&Lady Fitness Modeling BarringtonRI
7/12 NABBA Ms Figure Long Island Oceanside, NY
7/26 ANBC Figure & Fitness Newburyport,MA
8/9 NABF ME SuperNatural BB&Lady Fitness Modeling Scarborough

I am trying to figure out what each one entails. The NABF Lady Fitness Modeling is 2 rounds: swimsuit and evening gown. During the evening gown round you have to go to the mic and introduce yourself. (That's it, you don't have to answer any questions about how you would change the world or anything ). ANBC I have no idea...it's not posted on their site so I am going to call and see what's up. NPC I don't intend to do but may go to watch and NABBA requires some sort of routine so I am not sure if I want to do that one. We'll see but those are my options.

3/18/03

Started a new routine and split. This is from Beverly's Body Muscle Journal and if last night was any indication, this is a very solid routine:

Day 1 - Back & Delts - Shock/Plateau Busting Workout:

Back:
Wide Grip Chins 5x5-8
Done slowly with an underhand grip. Arch your back on the way up trying to bring your chest to the bar.

12/Level 16 (on assisted mach)
8/11,8/11,7/11,6/11

Heavy/Light System:
Superset 2 exercises. The first exercise go heavy 5x6-8; on the second go light 5 x8-10:

Bent Rows: 10/50, 6/60, 6/60, 6/60, 6/60, 6/60
One Arm Rows: 10/20,10/20, 10/20, 10/20, 10/20

Delts:

Machine Press: 4x6
6/30 X4

Heavy/Light Dropsets:

DB Presses:
Heavy: 3x6-8
Light: 3x10

8/15lbs + 10/8lbs X 3

DB Lateral Raises: 3x10
10 each arm @ 5lbs.

It still hurts my left shoulder when I do them together.

Face Down Rows: 3 x 10
Lie face down on an incline bench (with your chest pressed up against the bench). Take DBs and use a rowing motion. Your elbows will go out at the sides. (This is a rear delt/upper back exercise).

10/8lbs, 10/8lbs, 10/10lbs

I haven't been able to get online much cept at work. My home computer is being hogged and I might just have to do something about that

Ugh, I only have a minute but here is a basic outline of my diet from 8 weeks out to show time.

I decided to follow a Beverly type diet: low carbs with bi-weekly carb-ups. Every Monday and Friday night. Yippee tonight I get to have carbs

M1:
2/3 cup eggbeaters
4 oz turkey
3 strawberries or mushrooms

M2:
2 scoops Muscle Provider
2 tsp flax oil
3 berries

M3:
5 oz turkey or 6 oz tuna (can)
lettuce/salad
1 TBL flax oil

M4:
same as #2 or
2 scoops Ultra Size

M5:
same as #3

On Mon & Fri replace M5 with:
1 cup oats
6 oz. sweet potato
4 oz banana
1 cup salad/green veg.
1 TBL olive oil

DP

Hey DP

OMG it was so funny...I saw you had responded in my journal and I immediately said to my self "Uh oh". I guess I need to chill

Not sure I want to have that kind of effect?


DP