Thread: Fitgirl's Comp Prep

I'm at home munchin' on crackers and soup. Not the best lunch, but I just don't feel like having chicken and salad.

Why is it that when we feel bad, soup and crackers are what we reach for?

The bottom just fell outta the sky here!!!!!

Hey FG!

Does your boss travel Internationally??? If so, she could be in violation of U.S. Export Regulations by taking that Blackberry out of the country!!!

hehehe, let me know

Are you serious Butterfly?

Yes, she travels out of the country --- A LOT!!

As a matter of fact, she went on a biking trip in Prague last summer and some other people that she went with had their BlackBerries with them too.

Why would there be a violation?

I wonder if when she goes out of the country next time, I could report her???????

02/24/04 Tuesday
I'M PLAYING HOOKIE TODAY!!

Actually, my throat is still hurting. I'm sitting here having some hot tea with honey right now.

I think I might go to the gym later or maybe just tan. If I didn't have a sore throat and headache, I'd probably be okay!

Anyway, nothing to eat yet, gonna go workout first, then I'll eat. Meals are all jacked up today because I slept late. I will try to have more protein today than anything.

oh yeah -- I did 40 minutes cardio this morning when I finally got my lazy booty outta bed.

Meal 1: oatmeal with a few blueberries and raspberries in it. 1 fishoil gelcap. (Actually that was pretty good, I think I might have just a little more.)
**Need to take my medicine and I guess call the doctor too**.
Meal 2: tuna sandwich on sugar free, whole wheat bread, 1 fishoil gelcap, chai tea to drink. Yes I'm drinking a lot of hot tea, hope it doesn't hurt anything, but it really feels good on my throat.
Meal 3 or/ snack - 4:30: 1/2 turkey patty leftover from last nights' dinner. Drinking water, I think I've had enough of the tea for now.
Meal 4: grilled chicken, green beans, water to drink, 1 fishoil gelcap. Man, dinner was good.

Hey!! Hope you feel better soon Your journal looks great

Thanks nc....I'm trying to figure out a more stable diet though. Although I think I'm eating good, I know I can clean it up. I'm gonna have to ask Victor to work with me and give me some sort of diet to follow.

Fit..aren't you some time off from doing your show? Just try kicking bad habits now, compared to trying to kick them when your 16 weeks out, etc...

Oh yeah, the show isn't until October. But Im worried that if I don't work harder on my diet now, by Summer, I won't have lost enought body fat in time to get harder and cut by the Fall.

Am I a dork? This is the first time for me, do I have no idea what I'm talking about?????

I think it's a great plan FG. Get down to where it will be easy to cut ...
You have set quite a goal to compete so this year will be a real test - it looks as though you're gonna be able to do what you set out to do. I do agree with you that if you can clean up your diet even more, you'll be much better off come the summer months when you start to dial in on your comp.

Good luck and keep hammering the weights.

HEY Girlie~ Have fun playing hookie today-- I hope you start feeling better!!!!!!

Fit...If I can go from 18% or so down to 8.5 to 9% in 16 weeks you can do it too! Just butt loads of friggin cardio.

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Why would there be a violation?

Blackberry's use Encryption. Encryption technology is controlled by the U.S. Export Regulations usually under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Department. If you want to ship or handcarry an encryption item out of the U.S. you have to either apply for a License from the Commerce Department OR qualify for a License Exception.

There is a License Exception called ENC that can be used but you must have permission from the Commerce Department to do so. Anyone in the U.S. that sells Encryption products internationally (i.e. Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) must submit a Request for an Encryption Review to the Commerce Department. If the product is approved, then anyone that purchases that product is entitled to use the ENC Exception.

Blackberry's are manufactured by RIM Ltd. and they have not completed this review process. Therefore, the Blackberry is not entitled to use ENC.

However, there is another Exception called BAG that can used.

§740.14 BAGGAGE (BAG)
Individuals leaving the United States may export or reexport any of the following commodities or software for personal use of the individuals or members of their immediate families traveling with them to any destination or series of destinations. Individuals leaving the United States temporarily (i.e., traveling) must bring back items exported and reexported under this License Exception unless they consume the items abroad or are otherwise authorized to dispose of them under the EAR.

4) Tools of trade. Usual and reasonable kinds and quantities of tools, instruments, or equipment and their containers for use in the trade, occupation, employment, vocation, or hobby of the traveler or members of the household being moved.

She cannot take the Blackberry to any country on Country Group D:1
http://w3.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/pdf/740spir.pdf

The real violation comes from her not documenting the Export. Also, failing to report a violation is a violation in itself. Also, Export records must be kept for a minimum of 5 yrs.

Granted, it's not a huge violation, but it might be fun for you to scare her a bit People go to jail and pay huge fines for violations, seriously.

Thanks for the information Butterfly. WOW!!! I had no idea it was so serious. I'm gonna go back in just a sec and take a look at the list of countries to see what's there.

And let's say one did report some sort of violation... Just to whom might one make such a report to???

Stacey, thanks for the well wishes sweetie. I actually am not feeling that great. My left ear still feels really weird and the whole left side of my head feels just --- off somehow. I kinda feel a little dizzy too......

Originally posted by butterfly
She cannot take the Blackberry to any country on Country Group D:1
http://w3.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/pdf/740spir.pdf

DAMN....none of the countries she visits are on that list!!!

I know you're right Jodie, but you know how we women are....we freak out over our bodies and obsess......it's just how we are! I just want to do everything right you know?

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
And let's say one did report some sort of violation... Just to whom might one make such a report to???

https://www.bis.doc.gov/forms/eeleadsntips.html

Making some boiled eggs right now, about to have a tuna fish sandwich -- yes it's whole wheat, sugar free bread. I think it's Nature's Own or Nature's Way brand.,....don't know, will look!

Allright, allright.......I ate ALL of the tuna.

I guess I was hungry

The whole can? hehe

They aren't very big cans....Or was it the JUMBO can?

Bread.....I want some!!! hehe

It was actually those no drain packets.....and yep, the big one

I don't know what's for dinner tonight. I have some chicken setting out, but hubby isn't home yet and I don't know what time he will be home.....he's working on the car a little I'm sure.

02/25/04
Happy Ash Wednesday to everyone!! Is anyone going to see The Passion of The Christ? I want to go see it, I think we might go this weekend.

Today I went to the gym, even though I wasn't feeling 100%. I feel a little weak. But we did back and biceps this morning. Actually felt really good while we were working out though.

Meal 1: 1 cup oatmeal with blueberries and raspberries in it, and black coffee, 1 fishoil gelcap.
Meal 2: turkey, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and sprouts on 9 Grain bagel, diet coke, 1 fishoil gelcap.


**I brought some turkey, a Perfect Rx shake, some egg whites and I have more oatmeal if I need it.**

I don't know how long I will be at the office today, but long enough to get a couple of things done probably.

how do you find your strength in the morning? Do you feel like you can lift as well as after having something to eat? Or, do you eat before you go to the gym?

I have never been able to eat before going to the gym. I don't know why, but it makes me nausious. I do take my Zantrex 3 before going though.

u allergic to the gym?

hiya FG! Happy 'hump day!"

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
I have never been able to eat before going to the gym. I don't know why, but it makes me nautious. I do take my Zantrex 3 before going though.

How long have you been taking Zantrex 3 for? ANy noticible reults? I saw it at GNC the other day, and it was really expensive! your thoughts would be great!