Jeanie's attempt at a Journal

Jeanie · 09-30-2004, 05:53 AM

Hi anyone who cares

I suppose I can start a journal. This may be a bit tough between my job, classes, kids and an inappreciative husband

.
I began lifting about 7 and 1/2 years ago after my divorce. It was the best thing I ever did, well, both things were

. Since then I have remarried, gone back to school for my master's degree and increased my self confidence. No one can tell me that 37 is old. I have NEVER felt or LOOKED better

.

gwcaton · 09-30-2004, 05:58 AM

Jeanie,

Welcome ! I am sure there will be many interested in your journal. You have done a fantastic job

got to ask though ... where are the before pics ?

Gary

Jenny · 09-30-2004, 06:48 AM

Welcome to IM!

Good job on changing your life

shutupntra1n · 09-30-2004, 07:56 AM

Hi Jeanie! You look great and welcome to IM. I'll be keeping up with your jounal. Good Luck

hikerchick · 09-30-2004, 08:57 AM

Hi Jeanie!
Welcome to IM! Your pictures look great so we will be interested in reading about all the hard work it took to get you there.

Jeanie · 09-30-2004, 08:30 PM

Before pictures? Never!

PreMier · 09-30-2004, 08:33 PM

I will follow along. You look amazing!

gwcaton · 09-30-2004, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Before pictures? Never!

Jeanie,

Thats not fair , everybody else has theirs up. J/K

What was your workout today ?

GoalGetter · 09-30-2004, 08:36 PM

Hi Jeanie! Welcome! You have a great attitude! I'll be checking in on your journal!

Jeanie · 09-30-2004, 08:39 PM

That's the only one I have not thrown away. No, really I will have to dig out some others, but other then while pregnant, thisis my heaviest. 148lbs.
Let me just warn you, I don't know the names of all of these exercises

SHOULDERS

Seated dumbell press
20lbs x 20
25lbs x 15
30lbs x 8
30lbs x 12
20lbs x until failure

Bent over fly (rear delts)
20lbs x 15
25lbs x 15
25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 8
25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 8

Rope pull on lat machine (rear delt)
60lbs x 20
70lbs x 20
80lbs x 15
80lbs x until failure
80lbs x 20 drop to 70 x 8 drop to 60 x failure

seated dumbell press (single arm)aims more for rear delt)
15lbs x 15
20bs x 15
20lbs x 15
15lbs x 15

Bent arm lateral raises (dumbells stay in front of chest
basically raising elbowa to ear level and then back)
20lbs x 15
25lbs x 15
25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 5 drop to 10 x failure
25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 5 drop to 10 x failure

Abs
200 sit ups
90 oblique crunches

30 minute bike ride at 16.4 miles per hour (average).

gwcaton · 09-30-2004, 08:44 PM

Dang !!!!

I pity your shoulders !!! Can you lift them now ? LOL Those drop sets had to be killers

Jeanie · 09-30-2004, 09:30 PM

I absolutly LOVE

doing shoulders! Those drop sets bring out the veins, striations and pump up my shoulders! It feels sooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooood

klmclean · 09-30-2004, 10:36 PM

Welcome, I just started a journal myself and I'm really finding it helpful. I look forward to following your journal. You're in amazing shape! Are you planning on posting your diet at all? Love to see it

**Emma-Leigh** · 10-01-2004, 02:17 AM

Hey! Welcome to IM.

I have to say - you look amazing!! Congratulations - you have an outstanding physique!

Is it 'just for you' or are you planning on competing one day?

gwcaton · 10-01-2004, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanie

I absolutly LOVE

doing shoulders! Those drop sets bring out the veins, striations and pump up my shoulders! It feels sooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooood

Morning Jeanie

What body part(s) are you going to annihilate today ?

Jeanie · 10-01-2004, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Hey! Welcome to IM.

I have to say - you look amazing!! Congratulations - you have an outstanding physique!

Is it 'just for you' or are you planning on competing one day?

I don't think I have the dedication to compete

. I hate failure, so, it is for me

and, i don/t want to feel like i need to get implants, I am hard enough on myself without anyone telling me that i need to improve this or change that. I really do this for fun and I feel like competing would take the fun out of it!

jstar · 10-01-2004, 06:14 AM

Hi Jeanie

I love your first post! I myself am going through a rough time (lost a job and broke up with a long time relationship recently) so it is SO GREAT to see someone who has picked herself up and pushed forward in spite of these things. Not to mention you made an amazing physical transformation along the way.

I look forward to reading your journal and keep up the hard work and great attitude

Jeanie · 10-01-2004, 03:01 PM

No weights today. I will be doing back on Saturday and legs on Sunday. However, I did some abs and rode my bike for an hour and 15 minutes

I cant wait for Monday. I have been on a 7 day binge

(hershey kisses, junior mints, gum, pretzels, goldfish crackers, tostitos, milk duds.....) and I am almost ready to go back on my diet. I usually only eat these things on the weekend but since my husband asked me to gain some weight back I decided to stuff my face the whole week. I am losing my cut. But i did gain some strength. I was able to go from 30 pound dumbells for incline bench to 35 pounds

naturaltan · 10-01-2004, 03:13 PM

Wow ... that's interesting that you don't compete and really don't have a desire to compete! As the others have said, you look fantastic!!

I found it quite entertaining that you choose all the good things

to gain some weight.

Jeanie · 10-01-2004, 06:21 PM

So do you all think that I even look good enough to compete and do well? I just don't know.

gwcaton · 10-01-2004, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanie

So do you all think that I even look good enough to compete and do well? I just don't know.

I say yes ! There are several women on here who have/do/are competing and they should be able to tell you for sure. I would say guys too but we are probably not as subjective

MaxMirkin · 10-01-2004, 09:27 PM

Hi Jeanie. Welcome to IM, I will be your official pervert for the remainder of your stay here. Should you ever feel that your journal is getting too serious or non-chaotic, just let me know.

GoalGetter · 10-01-2004, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

Hi Jeanie. Welcome to IM, I will be your official pervert for the remainder of your stay here. Should you ever feel that your journal is getting too serious or non-chaotic, just let me know.

I can vouch for his services. He is superb at what he does. If you need to kick your journal down a notch, like down to the gutter... Max Mirkin is your man.

MaxMirkin · 10-01-2004, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

I can vouch for his services. He is superb at what he does. If you need to kick your journal down a notch, like down to the gutter... Max Mirkin is your man.

She's still bitter. Before I came along she had nice, proper journal going. (i.e. boring) Now it's fun. (Sometimes.)

Jeanie · 10-02-2004, 11:07 AM

Okay, this sounds like it could be fun. I need a good laugh.

GoalGetter · 10-02-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Okay, this sounds like it could be fun. I need a good laugh.

Your life will never be the same.

M.J.H. · 10-02-2004, 03:07 PM

Hey Jeanie, welcome aboard!

Physique looks fabulous! Really impressive definition and vascularity throughout your entire body. Muscle separation and symmetry is also outstanding. What are you current goals? Strength is looking great. Keep it up.

09-30-2004, 05:53 AM	#1
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	Jeanie's attempt at a Journal BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hi anyone who cares I suppose I can start a journal. This may be a bit tough between my job, classes, kids and an inappreciative husband. I began lifting about 7 and 1/2 years ago after my divorce. It was the best thing I ever did, well, both things were . Since then I have remarried, gone back to school for my master's degree and increased my self confidence. No one can tell me that 37 is old. I have NEVER felt or LOOKED better .

09-30-2004, 05:58 AM	#2
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Jeanie, Welcome ! I am sure there will be many interested in your journal. You have done a fantastic job got to ask though ... where are the before pics ? Gary
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

09-30-2004, 08:57 AM	#5
hikerchick Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Happy and Healthy Posts: 1,043	Hi Jeanie! Welcome to IM! Your pictures look great so we will be interested in reading about all the hard work it took to get you there.
	We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit. - Socrates I am worth it!

09-30-2004, 08:33 PM	#7
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,021 Photos: 1	I will follow along. You look amazing!
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

09-30-2004, 08:44 PM	#11
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Dang !!!! I pity your shoulders !!! Can you lift them now ? LOL Those drop sets had to be killers
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

09-30-2004, 06:48 AM	#3
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Welcome to IM! Good job on changing your life

09-30-2004, 07:56 AM	#4
shutupntra1n Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,905	Hi Jeanie! You look great and welcome to IM. I'll be keeping up with your jounal. Good Luck

09-30-2004, 08:30 PM	#6
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	Before pictures? Never!

09-30-2004, 08:36 PM	#9
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,096	Hi Jeanie! Welcome! You have a great attitude! I'll be checking in on your journal!

09-30-2004, 08:39 PM	#10
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	That's the only one I have not thrown away. No, really I will have to dig out some others, but other then while pregnant, thisis my heaviest. 148lbs. Let me just warn you, I don't know the names of all of these exercises SHOULDERS Seated dumbell press 20lbs x 20 25lbs x 15 30lbs x 8 30lbs x 12 20lbs x until failure Bent over fly (rear delts) 20lbs x 15 25lbs x 15 25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 8 25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 8 Rope pull on lat machine (rear delt) 60lbs x 20 70lbs x 20 80lbs x 15 80lbs x until failure 80lbs x 20 drop to 70 x 8 drop to 60 x failure seated dumbell press (single arm)aims more for rear delt) 15lbs x 15 20bs x 15 20lbs x 15 15lbs x 15 Bent arm lateral raises (dumbells stay in front of chest basically raising elbowa to ear level and then back) 20lbs x 15 25lbs x 15 25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 5 drop to 10 x failure 25lbs x 10 drop to 20lbs x 10 drop to 15 x 5 drop to 10 x failure Abs 200 sit ups 90 oblique crunches 30 minute bike ride at 16.4 miles per hour (average).

09-30-2004, 09:30 PM	#12
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	I absolutly LOVE doing shoulders! Those drop sets bring out the veins, striations and pump up my shoulders! It feels sooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooood

09-30-2004, 10:36 PM	#13
klmclean Eat responsibly Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 872 Photos: 8	Welcome, I just started a journal myself and I'm really finding it helpful. I look forward to following your journal. You're in amazing shape! Are you planning on posting your diet at all? Love to see it

10-01-2004, 02:17 AM	#14
Emma-Leigh Acting Normal... Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Different shades of black Posts: 5,554	Hey! Welcome to IM. I have to say - you look amazing!! Congratulations - you have an outstanding physique! Is it 'just for you' or are you planning on competing one day?

10-01-2004, 06:14 AM	#17
jstar Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: MA Posts: 1,332 Photos: 5	Hi Jeanie I love your first post! I myself am going through a rough time (lost a job and broke up with a long time relationship recently) so it is SO GREAT to see someone who has picked herself up and pushed forward in spite of these things. Not to mention you made an amazing physical transformation along the way. I look forward to reading your journal and keep up the hard work and great attitude
	"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan

10-01-2004, 03:01 PM	#18
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	todays journal. No weights today. I will be doing back on Saturday and legs on Sunday. However, I did some abs and rode my bike for an hour and 15 minutes I cant wait for Monday. I have been on a 7 day binge (hershey kisses, junior mints, gum, pretzels, goldfish crackers, tostitos, milk duds.....) and I am almost ready to go back on my diet. I usually only eat these things on the weekend but since my husband asked me to gain some weight back I decided to stuff my face the whole week. I am losing my cut. But i did gain some strength. I was able to go from 30 pound dumbells for incline bench to 35 pounds

10-01-2004, 03:13 PM	#19
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,902 Photos: 7	Wow ... that's interesting that you don't compete and really don't have a desire to compete! As the others have said, you look fantastic!! I found it quite entertaining that you choose all the good things to gain some weight.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

10-01-2004, 06:21 PM	#20
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	So do you all think that I even look good enough to compete and do well? I just don't know.

10-01-2004, 09:27 PM	#22
MaxMirkin Cheerfully Offensive Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 3,696 Photos: 4	Hi Jeanie. Welcome to IM, I will be your official pervert for the remainder of your stay here. Should you ever feel that your journal is getting too serious or non-chaotic, just let me know.
	The lions sing and the hills take flight. The moon by day, and the sun by night. Blind woman, deaf man, jackdaw fool. Let the Lord of Chaos rule.

10-02-2004, 11:07 AM	#25
Jeanie Mom/Student/Wifey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: None Ya! Posts: 939 Photos: 6	Okay, this sounds like it could be fun. I need a good laugh.

10-02-2004, 03:07 PM	#27
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Hey Jeanie, welcome aboard! Physique looks fabulous! Really impressive definition and vascularity throughout your entire body. Muscle separation and symmetry is also outstanding. What are you current goals? Strength is looking great. Keep it up.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles