Breaking the Barrier

[Jodi]

I have a journal at Avant titled this name that I was using prior to TP-PT so I thought I'd use the same name here. I know how original

12 weeks left. Man, that seems so far away. Here is progress over the past 4 weeks.

.................6/5/04......6/12/04....6/19/04.....6/26/04
Weight.......131.8.......128.8........129...........127.4
Chest........36............36.............35.75........35.5
Arms.........11.75........11.75........11.75........11.75
Waist.........28.75........28.5.........28.5..........28.25
Abs/naval..33............32.5..........32.............31.75
Lower Abs..34............33.75........33.5..........33.25
Hips...........35.75.......35.75........35.5..........35.5
Under Butt..36...........35.75........35.75.........35.5
Thigh..........22...........21.75........22.............22
Calf............14...........13.75........14.............14

I had a caliper test done yesterday and I'm 15% bodyfat. I better have enough time here.

Diet is the same but I will changing my workouts this week to a 5 day split and focusing on delts. I feel that's my lagging area as far as a cap and size. I want huge delts.

I'm really looking forward to this. I have a great coach and some great mentors at my gym. One of them just winning HeavyLight and Overall at the NPC Junior Nationals in Chicago this past week (she has some great pics at bb.com). She kicked some major ass. She has truly inspired me to be the best that I can be and do the best I can do. It's nice to finally have women at my gym that I can look up to instead of being the only woman that lifts heavy and feels out of place.

 

[Jill]

Nice progress!

 

[Paynne]

Nice Good luck with the workout.

 

[Monolith]

Good luck, Jodi! 12 weeks is more than enough time to cut down AND give yourself ginormous delts.

 

[Jodi]

Thanks everyone

Mono - I hope so. I feel so chunky

 

[Jodi]

Today is high carb day I don't think I need to post my meals. Lots of Oats and Sweet potatoes today

 

[Novo]

Ah! This is something I've wanted to ask you for a while. While comp dieting (at least at the moment until/unless making changes down the line), do you still approach carb cycling exactly as TP recommends - i.e. are these "proper" high carb days, eating to satiety, as opposed to measuring and restricting?

It's the aspect I still struggle with, though sane head says it is IMPERATIVE to do it this way - it's why the diet works. I'm intrigued as to whether this is how you approach what must be the ultimate test - comp dieting!

Thanks Jodi

 

[Jodi]

Hi Novo

Yes I follow high carbs days as described in TP's plan. The only time I measure is when I'm baking or cooking something like those cookies or oatmeal pancakes but I don't count how many of them I ate

I will always follow high carb day as planned what does change though is the amount of them in a week. Right now I have 2 High carb days a week, but that could change if progress slows down or if I need to speed progress up. TP's call at that point. Right now he wants me to stay as I have been doing.

One change is starting tomorrow, no more wheat or dairy in my diet. That one I can handle

 

[Jill]

Do you remember how much the tickets were to the olympia in Vegas last year??

 

[Jodi]

I went with Avant, sorry, I don't know the prices. You can find them on the website I think.

You going? I will be there again this year.

 

[Jodi]

Todays Workout - Legs

Little bit weak on the squats today but overall it was a good workout.

3 BB Squat: 185x8, 185x8, 185x6
3 DB Lunges: 25x10, 25x10, 25x10
3 SLDL: 135x10, 135x9, 135x8
3 Lying Leg Curl: 110x6 (new pr), 105x6, 100x6
3 Reverse Calf Press: 270x10, 270x10, 270x10

 

[Jill]

Steve and I are planning to go to Vegas this fall, and thought we might as well see a show, since we arent big gamblers. Ive tried seaching online but cant seem to find any prices. Is their also like a 'trade show' thing going on with various supplement companies and booths set up too? I recall your pics.

 

[hikerchick]

Hey there!
Those measurements are coming down quick! Although, I'm sure it doesn't seem quick enough for you.

So, when you say you're going to focus on your delts, are you going to work them out twice a week or more sets/reps or what?

 

[Jodi]

Steve and I are planning to go to Vegas this fall, and thought we might as well see a show, since we arent big gamblers. Ive tried seaching online but cant seem to find any prices. Is their also like a 'trade show' thing going on with various supplement companies and booths set up too? I recall your pics.

There is the Expo, its free I think, and yes that is where a shit load of supp companys and anything bodybuilding related setup shop. You can sample products (Leslie and I hit the Trioplex booth way too many time ) check out the latest and greatest etc. You see some really big people there.

NT or Butterfly probably know where you can find the prices of tickets.

 

[Jodi]

Hey there!
Those measurements are coming down quick! Although, I'm sure it doesn't seem quick enough for you.

So, when you say you're going to focus on your delts, are you going to work them out twice a week or more sets/reps or what?

Thanks HC

Your right, I'm impatient and I want them to drop faster but TP seems to very happy with my progress so far. I want the fat gone now. TP and I figured today that I have about 10 more pounds to go. Seems so far away.

I'm going to only work my delts once a week but I'm going to try some things like lateral ladders and lean aways.........etc. A few things to help stimulate. I really don't want them huge, I just want that damn cap that genetics decided I didn need

 

[P-funk]

I had a caliper test done yesterday and I'm 15% bodyfat. I better have enough time here.

12 weeks out at 15% bf! You are going to be fine. don't even sweat it

 

[Jodi]

12 weeks out at 15% bf! You are going to be fine. don't even sweat it

I don't trust caliper testing so I'm still sweating I was told that there may be the hydrostatic water testing visiting my gym soon. I'm going to have that done, then I will know for sure.

 

[P-funk]

I don't trust that shit either. if you exhale hard enough you can throw that test off. None of that stuff is 100% I mean even if you meause 5% with calipers if you pich around on people you can find small pockets of fat. the thing is that those pockets aren't one of the sites that are pinched when doing a caliper reading.....the mirror is the best way to go....it never lies

 

[Jodi]

What I hate the most is the extra skin I got a little in the lower abdomen region from when I use to be a chunky monkey So its harder to tell during the pinch, fat and or skin

 

[Jenny]

Great new journal Jodi What comp is it you're preparing for? In AZ?
I'm looking forward to following this

 

[Monolith]

What I hate the most is the extra skin I got a little in the lower abdomen region from when I use to be a chunky monkey So its harder to tell during the pinch, fat and or skin

I never saw that in any of your pics

Does it tighten up when you get lean?

 

[Jodi]

It's not noticable to anyone. I see it and when you pinch you can tell but just looking at me you can't see it.

 

[Jodi]

Great new journal Jodi What comp is it you're preparing for? In AZ?
I'm looking forward to following this

Thanks Jenny Yes my comp is in AZ. It's a natural BB comp. There is not weight class its height class, needless to say I'll be in the short class I'm also entering the novice class. I have to take a pee test but I also have to do a polygraph. You can't even use ephedrine, not just ephedra but ephedrine, so It took a few weeks to lose the withdrawals from that

 

[Jodi]

Today's Meals: No Carb Day

Meal 1:
1 Whole Egg
6 Whites
1 C. Green Beans
SesaThin

Meal 2:
30G Protein
2 Fish

Meal 3:
1 Can Tuna
Romaine
ACV
2 Fish

Meal 4:
7 oz. Ostrich Steak
Lots of Green Beans
2 Fish
SesaThin

Meal 5:
30G Protein
1 oz. Peanuts
SesaThin

 

[Jill]

I think you should post some new pics

Green beans for brecky????

 

[Jill]

Hey Jodi, I posted a thread in supplements about mixing. Do you know the answer? Thanks

 

[Jodi]

I think you should post some new pics

Green beans for brecky????

2 weeks and I'll be doing new pics for TP. Depending on how they come out will depend on if I post them or not

I make an omlet with green beans. I already miss my ff cheese though

I'll take a look at that thread for you Jill.

 

[Jenny]

Thanks Jenny Yes my comp is in AZ. It's a natural BB comp. There is not weight class its height class, needless to say I'll be in the short class I'm also entering the novice class. I have to take a pee test but I also have to do a polygraph. You can't even use ephedrine, not just ephedra but ephedrine, so It took a few weeks to lose the withdrawals from that

Natural is the way to go It's good that they have height classes, I remember how dissapointed you were last time having to compete with tall girls. You can do it without ephedrine! Caffeine is allowed, right?

 

[tucker01]

Jodi,

As P said don't sweat it, you'll do great. You know your body better now, and will be in top notch condition I believe in you.

Wow No ephedrine, your comps are starting to sound like Canadian ones, that I have been looking at.

 

[ncgirl21]

Hey Jodi! Your new journal looks great! I find it hard to think of you EVER being chunky! You've got such a great body!

I look forward to your new journal though! How do the green beans taste in the eggs?