naturaltan

I'm just wondering how using would make a difference in figure where my understanding it's geared for more of a softer look?

just kick'in it in the ole Charger

JLB001

In Texas and most of the higher up shows, the look isn't all that soft. Texas goes for a harder look than most states. Adding in stuff gives them that desired look. I'm not saying all that compete in the higher levels use, I'm sure there is a fair share that do not, but there is also a great amount that do. It's just not something that is discusssed so open.

http://www.imagesofvenus.com/preview...?id=222&type=2 <won the overall at the Ronnie Coleman Classic last month.
http://www.imagesofvenus.com/preview...?id=224&type=1 <~~won the Lonestar Overall in Figure last week. (sweet girl and so pretty!)
http://www.imagesofvenus.com/preview...?id=199&type=1 <~~Hye 2nd place in short at the Coleman.
http://www.imagesofvenus.com/preview...?id=156&type=1 <~~Lorie...1st place short at the John Sherman last year.
http://www.imagesofvenus.com/preview...?id=154&type=1 <~~the ugly girl in red won the overall at both the Lackalnd and Sherman (I say ugly because I do not like her at all. She uses bigtime, but that isn't the reason I don't like her. It's for personal reasons)

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

naturaltan

oh ok. I learn something everyday, it was my lack of understanding of what figure competitors are supposed to look like
Those that use do so for whatever reason they do ... I don't look down upon those that do, just that I wouldn't choose to do so. I applaude you for not using and still competing against those that may

just kick'in it in the ole Charger

JLB001

If ya don't ask the question NT, you'll never learn. Always gotta ask.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

Stacey

Holy cow I'm SO glad I didn't compete now here in Houston--LoL!! However Jodie-- I still think you are going to kickass!!!

I Believe in the Impossible!!!

JLB001

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Master's class (there were 4) and the short class

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"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Stacey...they all look that good! I'm no where close to that. I got saddlebags still lurking around that I have to get rid of.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

PreMier

Wow, your abs look so killer in those pics next to those other women.

P-side Inc.

"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

Fitgirl70

My, my, my........it has been busy in here today!!!


Glad to see the new journal Jodie. Good title too.

Can't wait to see you! Definitely coming this time -- already told the hubby to go buy a blow up doll for that weekend, if he misses me too much!!

Love ya babe, sorry I've been MIA.....I worked in Cardiology again today and was super busy.

All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

JLB001

Thank you! Only place I have good gentics.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Morning Tam! I haven't been posting much in everyone else's journals lately. Been tryinng to get back inthe right frame of mind for this one coming up.

July 10th! Come down chickie! Leave him the doll.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Lastnight's workout. Back and traps

bent over barbell rows
warm up 3x 10 @65
working sets: 3 x 6 @95, 115, 115
V-bar pulldowns
2 sets @ 100 (8), 130 (6)
Chins
2 sets of 6 @ 9 and 7 (not sure of weight of plates)
Seated cable rows
1 x 6 @ 100
deads
2 x 6 @ 135, 155
DB Shrugs (cuz some goof was hogging the shrug machine)
2 x 6 @ 55, 60(12)
Cardio 20 mins on the bike on level 6 with seat low.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Diet for today:

Meal 1: 6 egg whites and 1/2 c. cooked oats with splenda
Meal 2: 4 to 5 oz ground turkey, 1/2 c. sweet potato, and asparagus (about 10 stalks)
Meal 3: 4 to 5 oz turkey steak, 1/2 c. brown rice, 1 c. french cut green beans
Meal 4: 4 to 5 oz ground tureky, 2 c. salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shrooms with 2 tbs. low fat zesty italian dressing)
Meal 5: 2 filets of tilapia and more salad.

I did 40 mins cardio this am. 25 mins onthe treadmill on an icline of 13 at 3.0, 15 mins on the elliptical on crosstrain 2. (gotta hit the butt! It's gotta go!)

Rice Krispy treats went in the trash, so no more bad stuff in the house. Not craving anything so I should be good to go for the next three weeks until the Visitor comes, then life will be hell the week before.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

Stacey

Thats crazy!!!! But I guess if I played in the chemistry set like SOME of those do -- I may look like that too one day--LOL!

I Believe in the Impossible!!!

Stacey

Hey Jodie~ WOW The sun is out:bananna: Can't believe it!

Your Abs do look AMAZING, SO Awesome in the pictures!!

Have a great day~ Good Job on cardio this morning- Your making me miss it so much--I can't wait to get back in the gym

Have a good day!!!

I Believe in the Impossible!!!

JLB001

I'm soooooooooooo bored at work. Stacey..it is very pretty outside! Shoud make for a good weekend. Im stuck here at work the whole time.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Tonight's workout was shoulders and tris. Felt pretty good. Still not use to doing 6 reps on stuff.

db shoulder presses
warm up sets 3 x 10 @20
working sets 3 x 6 @ 40,40,45
Smith machine presses
2 x 6 @45, 85
db one arm laterals
2 x 6 @ 25,30
bent over rear delts
1 x 8 @ 30
Skull crushers
1 x10 @40
2 x 6 @ 60,60
One arm cable pushdowns
2 x 6 @40,60
DB overhead exts.
1 x 10 @55
Parrell bar dips
1 set of 20

Cardio: 20 mins on treadmill. 5 mins walk on a flat at 3.4, 10 mins alt. run/walk up to 6.0 for 3 mins, etc, then walk 5 on a flat. I'm suprised this run was pretty easy. Wasn't tired from it like I thought I would be. I did get new running shoes today so maybe that is why? They are comfy! No changes in the deit today, was as planned.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

We were up at 6am this morning to meet CJ at the track at 6:30. We did alot of jogging stuff. Have to meet up with him again tomorrow morning for more! I swear I am gonna beat these legs to death!

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

Jill

Are you working this weekend Jodie? I am today, It sucks cause the weather is going to be beautiful!! 6am jog, nuts!!!! Is Craig planning to compete again too?

How many cals do your sf popsicles have?? The ones I found have 15cals, and 1 carb. Maybe I could make my own using crystal light?

JLB001

I am working too! It's beautiful here as well. But way too hot! I expet lookie lou's to show up around 2ish. They better lease cuz I need the $$! This next show has a $65 entry fee for one class! They went up $10 from last year!

Craig won't be doing one until Oct. Just me this time. We were talking yesterday and he thinks I should not do this one coming up in July, that I should stick to the bbing instead. But I think I am gonna go ahead with this one in July and do Masters Figure. I still need to bring the legs down smaller, so doing this show will only help instead of hinder progress. My body is finally leveling back out from last weekend's little eat feast. Only 5 lbs to drop in the 3 weeks, legs are holding up good too! (Suprises the hell out of me! Usually the first place to go!)

Those sound like the same popsicles we have here. I don't usually count them in my totals.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

6/19/04 Planned Meals for the day

Meal one: 6 egg whites, 1/2 c. cooked oats, 1 apple cinnamon rice cake with 1 tbs jiff peanut butter (yes, the bad kind).
Meal two: 4 oz ground turkey, 1/2c. sweet potato, 1c. french style cut green beans
Meal 3: either 4 oz tilapia or chicken, 1/2 c. sweet potato, 10 stalks aspargus
Meal 4: one of the above meats that I didn't eat in meal 3, 2c. salad
Meal 5: 4 to 5 oz ground turkey and most likely more salad.
1 20 oz. diet coke, 1/2c. chex mix. Edit 8pm. I was bad! Very bad. Italian Food! I had to go.
Chicken Marsala, Ziti pasta with red sauce, garlic bread, and a cannoli

I really really wanted a dont from Shipley's after this mornings run. I love their cinnamon buns or twists! OMG..they are sooooo yummy! We avoided the drive down that road that has Shipley's so we wouldn't turn in there. Three weeks is a short time.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Worked out Bi's and abs this afternoon.

DB curls
w/up 2 x 10 @15
2 x 6 @ 30, 35
Hammer Curls
2 x 6 @ 25, 30
Sissy bar curls
1 x 6 @70
Leg raises
2 x 10 @ 10
cable rope crunchs
2 x 12 @ 50

No cardio tonight, going to have Italian food. How on Earth am I gonna eat healthy? There is a question I do not have an answer for. I'm stumped on this one. A friend from the gym is taking us and Craig has been dying for real Italian Food. I couldn't say no. Gonna have to crack the on sprints in the morning to get rid of it.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

JLB001

Yes, I am kinda freakin out. I should not have had what I did for dinner. Bobbie, a guy that we know from the gym took us out for dinner. ITALIAN FOOD! There is no such thing as "good" food on their menus! I do have to admit that it was some of the best damn food I have had in a long long time! He has been telling us about this food for weeks, Craig was so excited about going and having it. I am thinking of doing what Craig did to drop some of his extra bodyweight by having egg whites and broccoli for three days, then a carb up day. then repeating the cycle for 8 days or so. I don't have the time right now to be eatting Italian Food. Gawd I am gonna feel like a Blimp in the morning. I have got to nip this in the bud pronto!

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

Jill

Don t be so hard on yourself-you were so strict and dieted down for 16 weeks. Just get back on track tomorrow

Question-Ive been keeping my carbs around 110-130, do you think a refeed or carb up is necessary? Ive been finding my meal plans quites easy, veggies are great low cal fillers!

JLB001

Do you feel like your draggin any? or lacking in energy? If so, add something in that you would normally not have. Extra serving of oats, spuds, etc. Or if you can control the craving for something sweet, have a slice of dessert, etc. Just try not to have anything high in fats, like pizza, french fries. Wouldn't hurt to have one cheat with one meal once a week.

Jillie.....I'm trying not to be hard on myself. I truly enjoyed every minute of the food. It was so yummy! I didn't eat all the ziti, shared my chicken marsala with Craig, but did have two bites of his Cicken Alfredo. Now the garlic bread...I had 4 slices, but they weren't big slices, skinny slices. (not half the loaf like normal). Just have to do more cardio this week.

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."