Rantorcha's Road to...

rantorcha · 05-17-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Moondogg

Anyway I think we need to leave Rant's journal alone (because its a pretty fucking good journal, no matter how much I disagree with his training methods) and just everything die down.

Thanks, moon! That's probably the nicest thing anyone has said to me yet on this board.

rantorcha · 05-17-2009, 09:46 AM

Still rockin' and rollin' over here! I did my long-ass cardio session early yesterday morning, then hung out with my lil sis pretty much for the rest of the day. We went to see a movie. I got a massage to hit up some trouble areas. Then I came home with a pretty big headache, but somehow I willed myself to get in another meal, my 2nd cardio session, and my final meal before I passed out!

I have actually gotten a good night sleep the last two nights too, which is weird since I am getting so close to the show. But, only 2 weeks and 6 days (actually, 5 and a half, but who's counting) to go....

Come on...everyone...sing it with me....IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! LOL

gopro · 05-18-2009, 01:49 PM

Bro, just here to let you know that you will soon be "hitting the wall."

Moondogg · 05-18-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopro

Bro, just here to let you know that you will soon be "hitting the wall."

I thought we were going to keep this about Rant's training and progress toward his comp, not shit stiring.

Hes got what, just over 2 weeks to his comp? Rant's focus need to be on sticking to diet and training(irrelevant of what diet/training works best, 2 weeks out you are going to be feeling a bit run down), not getting involved in your lovers tiff with Jugg.

gopro · 05-18-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondogg

I thought we were going to keep this about Rant's training and progress toward his comp, not shit stiring.

Hes got what, just over 2 weeks to his comp? Rant's focus need to be on sticking to diet and training(irrelevant of what diet/training works best, 2 weeks out you are going to be feeling a bit run down), not getting involved in your lovers tiff with Jugg.

This is why I did not mention HIS name in the thread...so it would not be credited to anyone (even though you now did!). I just wanted to give Rantorcha a much needed laugh. Laughter lowers cortisol!

rantorcha · 05-18-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gopro

This is why I did not mention HIS name in the thread...so it would not be credited to anyone (even though you now did!). I just wanted to give Rantorcha a much needed laugh. Laughter lowers cortisol!

Are you kidding?! After my three cheeseburgers at McD's yesterday that you let me have, I am ready to go!! I just can't wait until my super-load a week before when I can eat french fries.

rantorcha · 05-18-2009, 06:36 PM

Alrighty, kids. THIS is getting crazy!!! For the past number of weeks, I feel like I am doing pretty well and my waist is pretty much disappearing....at least that's what my pants are telling me. I put on pants (or shorts for that matter) and I literally have about 4-5 inches of room. I threw on my belt and sure enough I am on the last loop and still have an inch or two of room. To be honest, I don’t think I have ever had this much room in my pants.

Anyway, I had an awesome workout today. I don’t think I am going to be updating my workouts for the rest of the time leading up to the show. My time is just ridiculously precious and taking the time to look in my journal and copy things in here is too much for me at this point. Lol

Needless to say, I got in my workout – which nearly killed me – and my cardio and thoroughly enjoyed eating the rest of the day.

danzik17 · 05-18-2009, 06:52 PM

Any chance you could post up what you're currently going diet wise? Apologies if I missed it.

I'm a very similar body type (endomorph that won't fking drop the fat).

Always fun to try new diets. As weird as it is, trying different diets is almost a hobby for me at this point just to see if it works better than what I did previously.

rantorcha · 05-19-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

Any chance you could post up what you're currently going diet wise? Apologies if I missed it.

I'm a very similar body type (endomorph that won't fking drop the fat).

Always fun to try new diets. As weird as it is, trying different diets is almost a hobby for me at this point just to see if it works better than what I did previously.

Unfortunately, I can't. I understand your plight, but since Eric is my coach and I am using the diet he gives me (for my body type) for my contest, I feel a little protective of it. I am sure you understand.

I can tell you what I am eating, though...

Chicken
Turkey tenderloins
Fish
Egg Whites
Nat Peanut Butter
Raw Cashews
Ezekiel Cereal
Broccoli

rantorcha · 05-19-2009, 08:54 AM

Well, for how well I was doing yesterday, I feel like dog shiz today! Looking back, I don't think it is any coincidence that I am feeling extra tired the day after my morning leg workout/cardio session. I woke up feeling great, but after hitting quads, and then hitting cardio, I am smoked for the day. Thank goodness I have a sit down job!

Cardio was nuts today. I usually breeze through cardio on training days and have been ok with cardio for the most part, but today it felt like it took FOREVER! Most times, when I look down at the time, at least a couple of minutes have passed. But today only 10 to 15 seconds passed! UGH! I honestly thought that session would never end!

Only 17 more days!

rantorcha · 05-20-2009, 09:56 AM

Man ALIVE! Yesterday was rough!!! My head wasn't into anything yesterday. Today I feel 100% better! I really do think that my leg workouts take everything out of me.

This morning I woke up and hit cardio and then did my posing practice. What a kick ass session, too. I honestly can't wait until 16 days pass and I am on that stage competing.

rantorcha · 05-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Ok, kids. I am about to make a confession here in my journal and be totally straight up with you, as I always am in my journal...

I have never said this before in my life, but today I had NO desire WHATSOEVER to be in the gym. I know! That's blasphemy!! But I did my cardio this morning and went to the gym to hit back in the afternoon. And although during my sets I was in the zone and hitting it hard (I think I am already sore!), between sets my mind was WAY far away fro the gym and I just needed to get out of there as quickly as possible. But, you’ll be glad to know that I did not skimp on anything I needed to do. I did everything…and hard! I am glad the day is almost over and a new day will dawn tomorrow!

**Built** · 05-21-2009, 02:31 PM

Some days you can't wait to train.

Some days you wish you could pay somebody to train for you.

You did it anyway. Nice work.

Balin · 05-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Only 2 weeks and 2 days, ( maybe 1 day when you read this

) you can do this man

gopro · 05-21-2009, 10:51 PM

Hang tough my friend! Remember, this contest is being FILMED FOR A DOCUMENTARY!!!

danzik17 · 05-21-2009, 10:52 PM

How about some progress pics hrmm?

Tank316 · 05-21-2009, 11:31 PM

Proud of you RA, hang tough.

rantorcha · 05-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

How about some progress pics hrmm?

Nah.

I amsaving myself for marriage...er, I mean the show.

Trust me...I have my reasons.

rantorcha · 05-22-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tank316

Proud of you RA, hang tough.

Thanks, T! I am doing my best.

rantorcha · 05-22-2009, 09:26 AM

Today, I woke up and told myself that no matter what, I was going to kick ass today. Before I even got to the gym, I had alreayd put on my favorite training hat and my headphones. Luckily it is shock week, so my training days aren't too long right now, but the effort & intensity for each set was certainly there. After hitting my cardio, I was ready to start my day.

For some strange reason, I am really looking forward to today. I have my music and I am ready to cut it up and paste it together, all the while thinking of how my routine is going to go. I am actually pretty excited about it.

I am planning to tan later in the afternoon as well. Then I'll be set to go pick up my girls and spend the weekend with them! It should be fun.

Moondogg · 05-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Keep it up Rant, your doing great so far!

p.s. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing pics after the comp, you better post them or there will be trouble

Whatsaroid? · 05-22-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondogg

Keep it up Rant, your doing great so far!

p.s. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing pics after the comp, you better post them or there will be trouble

I second this

I'm looking forward as well.

rantorcha · 05-26-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondogg

Keep it up Rant, your doing great so far!

p.s. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing pics after the comp, you better post them or there will be trouble

Thanks, MD! I sincerely appreciate the encouragement. And I will do my best to post my contest pics. Matter of fact, I tentatively promise!

rantorcha · 05-26-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatsaroid?

I second this

I'm looking forward as well.

Oh, boy! Now I've got two board members threatening me with an emoticon stick!! lol

Thanks guys.

rantorcha · 05-26-2009, 02:45 PM

WHAT A WEEKEND! I’ll be happy never to have had that kind of a weekend for a while. lol But, I must say that being with my two beautiful girls makes things everything worth while at the end of the day. Yesterday, with less than two weeks to go, I was able to go up and train with my friend and Coach, Eric, and I think we made the most of it. We hit chest, delts and abs with a sprinkle of cardio followed by some mandatory posing practice. He seems to think that things are a-go, but I am trying not to check myself out too much. I noticed that prior to this show, I made myself nuts in the mirror hoping and praying things would be ok. I decided not to bother looking at myself anymore and have been wearing oversize shirts (actually regular shirts, but they “feel” a tad oversize now..HAHA).

Anyway, both Eric and Shoshanna were there and they both mentioned how it looks like I haven’t lost any of my upper body size, but my waist and face have shrunk! I guess that’s a good thing, right?! I just took a peak at the calendar and I noticed there are only 10 days until the show!! And really I couldn’t be more excited. I know it’ll come soon enough, but I just can’t wait until I am on that plane heading up to NC.

**Gazhole** · 05-27-2009, 12:56 PM

If you've dropped some fats without taking a hit in size that's promising news this close to the show! Sounds like you're on target to crush

What you're doing is working, so just stick with it, man!

rantorcha · 05-27-2009, 12:57 PM

I guess in all of my haste yesterday in posting an update, I actually forgot to include an update on what I did in yesterday’s workout! Since I had the girls throughout the holiday weekend, I ended up doing my cardio first thing in the morning and training in the afternoon.

HAMS
LYING LEG CURL...2 X 4-6
STIFF LEG DEADLIFT...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9
DROPSET: SINGLE LEG STANDING LEG CURL...1 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6

QUADS
NARROW STANCE HACK SQUATS...2 X 4-6
LEG EXTENSION...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9
SUPERSET: WALKING ALTERNATING DB LUNGE/FEET HIGH AND WIDE ON PLATFORM LEG PRESS...1 X 8-10 PER LEG/8-10

CALVES
STANDING CALF...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9**
**SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH SEATED CALF FOR 13-15

I went a little off-the-program for this workout. lol I hope Eric doesn’t mind!!! But I decided, in order to keep my mind from going insane that day, I ended up alternating a Ham exercise, then a Quad exercise. This seemed to thrash my legs pretty good. Eric probably wouldn't have minded, but I was in a very serious mental funk and needed something to cling to.

My workout yesterday seemed to actually energize me! I was even able to go tanning and the grocery store to pick up some stuff for the week. I finished off my day watching the final 2 hours of “24” that I had on my DVR.

This morning, I woke up and hit my usual Wednesday cardio session. After which, I did my posing practice!! HOLY SHIZ! That was fun.

GOOD STORY…Title – “And I thought LA Fitness was bad!”
I just finished cardio and it is now about 6am. Time for posing practice! So, I went into the back corner of the gym (this is the only place, including the locker room with mirrors in the corners, so I can see behind me). I proceeded to take off my shirt inconspicuously and started my posing. After one full round of posing, one of the so-called “trainers” came up to me and asked if I would do that in the locker room. In a VERY calm and almost peppy-sounding manner, I proceeded to tell him that I couldn’t because of the mirror situation. He told me, he understood that I was preparing for a contest, but some people may be offended by seeing me with my shirt off. (Mind you, that was all I took off! I still had my shorts – hiked up – and my shoes on!!!) In the same calm and peppy manner, I told him that if anyone came up to him and is offended, I would most certainly leave. However, until then, I would appreciate it if I could finish. Two more posing rounds later, I was done without ANY fanfare whatsoever. I bet you can all guess what this “trainer” looked like. A TOTAL wannabe about 5’6” and no muscle at all. I am going out on a limb here and saying that he was more envious than offended. Oh well. He’s lucky I was in my better mood because this close to the show, there isn’t any telling which guy you get when you piss me off!!! HAHAHA

gopro · 05-27-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rantorcha

WHAT A WEEKEND! I’ll be happy never to have had that kind of a weekend for a while. lol But, I must say that being with my two beautiful girls makes things everything worth while at the end of the day. Yesterday, with less than two weeks to go, I was able to go up and train with my friend and Coach, Eric, and I think we made the most of it. We hit chest, delts and abs with a sprinkle of cardio followed by some mandatory posing practice. He seems to think that things are a-go, but I am trying not to check myself out too much. I noticed that prior to this show, I made myself nuts in the mirror hoping and praying things would be ok. I decided not to bother looking at myself anymore and have been wearing oversize shirts (actually regular shirts, but they “feel” a tad oversize now..HAHA).

Anyway, both Eric and Shoshanna were there and they both mentioned how it looks like I haven’t lost any of my upper body size, but my waist and face have shrunk! I guess that’s a good thing, right?! I just took a peak at the calendar and I noticed there are only 10 days until the show!! And really I couldn’t be more excited. I know it’ll come soon enough, but I just can’t wait until I am on that plane heading up to NC.

Bro, all I can say is that at this point you ALREADY ARE A WINNER!! And I say this for 2 solid reasons: 1) You are now in the best shape of YOUR life, which means you have beaten yourself, and 2) With all the incredible life stress you have endured during this prep, not only are you still standing, but standing tall.

I could not be more proud whether you get 1st or 10th in this show.

rantorcha · 05-28-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gopro

Bro, all I can say is that at this point you ALREADY ARE A WINNER!! And I say this for 2 solid reasons: 1) You are now in the best shape of YOUR life, which means you have beaten yourself, and 2) With all the incredible life stress you have endured during this prep, not only are you still standing, but standing tall.

I could not be more proud whether you get 1st or 10th in this show.

Thanks, Coach! You always know how to pick me up, even when I am not down. We've put in a ton of work and it is coming to fruition.

rantorcha · 05-28-2009, 01:49 PM

I must say that today’s workout kicked booty! My weights weren’t quite stellar, per se, but the intensity was up surprisingly. I ripped through each of these exercises and left everything “on the field”.

One more day after today and I’ll be officially a week out! I have mixed emotions at this point. I have been going through SO much during this prep and I am almost afraid of what I am going to do with myself when I am done. lol I’ll have to face reality again! All I know is that I am lucky to have the friends and family that I have helping me and guiding me through.

Ok, enough rambling! Here was today’s workout…

LATS
CG SEATED CABLE ROW...2 X 4-6
WG PULLDOWN...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9
DS: UNDERHAND GRIP BB BENT ROW...2 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6
TRAPS
CG CABLE UPRIGHT ROW...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9**
**SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH DB SHRUG FOR 8-10
LWBACK
WEIGHTED HYPEREXTENSION...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9**
**DROPSET ON FINAL SET FOR MAX REPS BODYWEIGHT
ABS
INCLINE SIT-UP...1 X 16-20, 1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12**
**SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH SEATED BENCH KNEE RAISE FOR MAX REPS

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05-21-2009, 10:51 PM	#105
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: GLOBAL! Posts: 10,893	Hang tough my friend! Remember, this contest is being FILMED FOR A DOCUMENTARY!!! All American EFX Sponsored Pro Bodybuilder/Internet Marketing Manager P/RR/S DVD and E-Book now available! P/RR/S DVD http://www.home-gym.com/erbrporepras.html P/RR/S E-BOOK html www.X-traordinaryWorkouts.com Monthly columnist for Muscular Development and Ironman magazines. www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau! Personal Training Gopro is available for online personal training, dietary guidance, and contest prep coaching. Send me a PM or e-mail if interested. Thank you.

05-17-2009, 09:46 AM	#92
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Still rockin' and rollin' over here! I did my long-ass cardio session early yesterday morning, then hung out with my lil sis pretty much for the rest of the day. We went to see a movie. I got a massage to hit up some trouble areas. Then I came home with a pretty big headache, but somehow I willed myself to get in another meal, my 2nd cardio session, and my final meal before I passed out! I have actually gotten a good night sleep the last two nights too, which is weird since I am getting so close to the show. But, only 2 weeks and 6 days (actually, 5 and a half, but who's counting) to go.... Come on...everyone...sing it with me....IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! LOL

05-18-2009, 06:36 PM	#97
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Alrighty, kids. THIS is getting crazy!!! For the past number of weeks, I feel like I am doing pretty well and my waist is pretty much disappearing....at least that's what my pants are telling me. I put on pants (or shorts for that matter) and I literally have about 4-5 inches of room. I threw on my belt and sure enough I am on the last loop and still have an inch or two of room. To be honest, I don’t think I have ever had this much room in my pants. Anyway, I had an awesome workout today. I don’t think I am going to be updating my workouts for the rest of the time leading up to the show. My time is just ridiculously precious and taking the time to look in my journal and copy things in here is too much for me at this point. Lol Needless to say, I got in my workout – which nearly killed me – and my cardio and thoroughly enjoyed eating the rest of the day.

05-19-2009, 08:54 AM	#100
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Well, for how well I was doing yesterday, I feel like dog shiz today! Looking back, I don't think it is any coincidence that I am feeling extra tired the day after my morning leg workout/cardio session. I woke up feeling great, but after hitting quads, and then hitting cardio, I am smoked for the day. Thank goodness I have a sit down job! Cardio was nuts today. I usually breeze through cardio on training days and have been ok with cardio for the most part, but today it felt like it took FOREVER! Most times, when I look down at the time, at least a couple of minutes have passed. But today only 10 to 15 seconds passed! UGH! I honestly thought that session would never end! Only 17 more days!

05-20-2009, 09:56 AM	#101
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Man ALIVE! Yesterday was rough!!! My head wasn't into anything yesterday. Today I feel 100% better! I really do think that my leg workouts take everything out of me. This morning I woke up and hit cardio and then did my posing practice. What a kick ass session, too. I honestly can't wait until 16 days pass and I am on that stage competing.

05-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#102
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Ok, kids. I am about to make a confession here in my journal and be totally straight up with you, as I always am in my journal... I have never said this before in my life, but today I had NO desire WHATSOEVER to be in the gym. I know! That's blasphemy!! But I did my cardio this morning and went to the gym to hit back in the afternoon. And although during my sets I was in the zone and hitting it hard (I think I am already sore!), between sets my mind was WAY far away fro the gym and I just needed to get out of there as quickly as possible. But, you’ll be glad to know that I did not skimp on anything I needed to do. I did everything…and hard! I am glad the day is almost over and a new day will dawn tomorrow!

05-21-2009, 10:52 PM	#106
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05-21-2009, 11:31 PM	#107
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05-22-2009, 09:26 AM	#110
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	Today, I woke up and told myself that no matter what, I was going to kick ass today. Before I even got to the gym, I had alreayd put on my favorite training hat and my headphones. Luckily it is shock week, so my training days aren't too long right now, but the effort & intensity for each set was certainly there. After hitting my cardio, I was ready to start my day. For some strange reason, I am really looking forward to today. I have my music and I am ready to cut it up and paste it together, all the while thinking of how my routine is going to go. I am actually pretty excited about it. I am planning to tan later in the afternoon as well. Then I'll be set to go pick up my girls and spend the weekend with them! It should be fun.

05-26-2009, 02:45 PM	#115
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	WHAT A WEEKEND! I’ll be happy never to have had that kind of a weekend for a while. lol But, I must say that being with my two beautiful girls makes things everything worth while at the end of the day. Yesterday, with less than two weeks to go, I was able to go up and train with my friend and Coach, Eric, and I think we made the most of it. We hit chest, delts and abs with a sprinkle of cardio followed by some mandatory posing practice. He seems to think that things are a-go, but I am trying not to check myself out too much. I noticed that prior to this show, I made myself nuts in the mirror hoping and praying things would be ok. I decided not to bother looking at myself anymore and have been wearing oversize shirts (actually regular shirts, but they “feel” a tad oversize now..HAHA). Anyway, both Eric and Shoshanna were there and they both mentioned how it looks like I haven’t lost any of my upper body size, but my waist and face have shrunk! I guess that’s a good thing, right?! I just took a peak at the calendar and I noticed there are only 10 days until the show!! And really I couldn’t be more excited. I know it’ll come soon enough, but I just can’t wait until I am on that plane heading up to NC.

05-27-2009, 12:56 PM	#116
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05-27-2009, 12:57 PM	#117
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	I guess in all of my haste yesterday in posting an update, I actually forgot to include an update on what I did in yesterday’s workout! Since I had the girls throughout the holiday weekend, I ended up doing my cardio first thing in the morning and training in the afternoon. HAMS LYING LEG CURL...2 X 4-6 STIFF LEG DEADLIFT...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 DROPSET: SINGLE LEG STANDING LEG CURL...1 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 QUADS NARROW STANCE HACK SQUATS...2 X 4-6 LEG EXTENSION...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 SUPERSET: WALKING ALTERNATING DB LUNGE/FEET HIGH AND WIDE ON PLATFORM LEG PRESS...1 X 8-10 PER LEG/8-10 CALVES STANDING CALF...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH SEATED CALF FOR 13-15 I went a little off-the-program for this workout. lol I hope Eric doesn’t mind!!! But I decided, in order to keep my mind from going insane that day, I ended up alternating a Ham exercise, then a Quad exercise. This seemed to thrash my legs pretty good. Eric probably wouldn't have minded, but I was in a very serious mental funk and needed something to cling to. My workout yesterday seemed to actually energize me! I was even able to go tanning and the grocery store to pick up some stuff for the week. I finished off my day watching the final 2 hours of “24” that I had on my DVR. This morning, I woke up and hit my usual Wednesday cardio session. After which, I did my posing practice!! HOLY SHIZ! That was fun. GOOD STORY…Title – “And I thought LA Fitness was bad!” I just finished cardio and it is now about 6am. Time for posing practice! So, I went into the back corner of the gym (this is the only place, including the locker room with mirrors in the corners, so I can see behind me). I proceeded to take off my shirt inconspicuously and started my posing. After one full round of posing, one of the so-called “trainers” came up to me and asked if I would do that in the locker room. In a VERY calm and almost peppy-sounding manner, I proceeded to tell him that I couldn’t because of the mirror situation. He told me, he understood that I was preparing for a contest, but some people may be offended by seeing me with my shirt off. (Mind you, that was all I took off! I still had my shorts – hiked up – and my shoes on!!!) In the same calm and peppy manner, I told him that if anyone came up to him and is offended, I would most certainly leave. However, until then, I would appreciate it if I could finish. Two more posing rounds later, I was done without ANY fanfare whatsoever. I bet you can all guess what this “trainer” looked like. A TOTAL wannabe about 5’6” and no muscle at all. I am going out on a limb here and saying that he was more envious than offended. Oh well. He’s lucky I was in my better mood because this close to the show, there isn’t any telling which guy you get when you piss me off!!! HAHAHA

05-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#120
rantorcha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	I must say that today’s workout kicked booty! My weights weren’t quite stellar, per se, but the intensity was up surprisingly. I ripped through each of these exercises and left everything “on the field”. One more day after today and I’ll be officially a week out! I have mixed emotions at this point. I have been going through SO much during this prep and I am almost afraid of what I am going to do with myself when I am done. lol I’ll have to face reality again! All I know is that I am lucky to have the friends and family that I have helping me and guiding me through. Ok, enough rambling! Here was today’s workout… LATS CG SEATED CABLE ROW...2 X 4-6 WG PULLDOWN...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 DS: UNDERHAND GRIP BB BENT ROW...2 X 8-10, DROP, 4-6 TRAPS CG CABLE UPRIGHT ROW...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH DB SHRUG FOR 8-10 LWBACK WEIGHTED HYPEREXTENSION...1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 7-9 DROPSET ON FINAL SET FOR MAX REPS BODYWEIGHT ABS INCLINE SIT-UP...1 X 16-20, 1 X 13-15, 1 X 10-12 SUPERSET FINAL SET WITH SEATED BENCH KNEE RAISE FOR MAX REPS

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