Breaking the Barrier

[Jenny]

Jodi, you are beautiful !!! Wow, you look so great honey Love the dress! And you and Scott look so happy together

 

[greekblondechic]

Muhahaha! I love being evil







Nah.. I am really an

 

[Jodi]

Jodi, you are beautiful !!! Wow, you look so great honey Love the dress! And you and Scott look so happy together

Thanks Jenny We are happy.

I love the pic of me and my Grampa and of both my grandparents. They are truley the best

 

[fantasma62]

Thanks everyone but I don't think I look that great. I was holding so much water from all the junk food I ate The dress is awsome though. It's a regular evening dress so I can definately wear it again.

My sister just looks so damn gorgeous. I did her hair

Yes Jill, that's the Gram that feeds me lots of mixed nuts and lots of other junk food like homemade pies and cookies. She made one of my favorites while I was there ........Pecan Pie and Apple Pie, how could I resist.

Jodi,

If I say that you looked good in the photos, then damn it, you looked good in the photos, don't be putting yourself down, that's all I need now....
I hope you really enjoyed the pies. Nothing like homemade. I failed to tell you, I also cook and make homade stuff . It's a hobby of mine...now that I think of it, what fatty doesn't cook?

 

[Jodi]

Thanks Tony but normally I don't look that puffy and soft. My bicep veins were even showing before I went to NH. Then Gram fed me I hold water so quickly and easily and I bloat really fast. That's why I said I don't look all that great. I'm not saying I look bad, just soft and I don't like the soft look for me.

I'm not a former fatty for no reason. I cook TOO well unfortunately

 

[fantasma62]

Thanks Tony but normally I don't look that puffy and soft. My bicep veins were even showing before I went to NH. Then Gram fed me I hold water so quickly and easily and I bloat really fast. That's why I said I don't look all that great. I'm not saying I look bad, just soft and I don't like the soft look for me.

I'm not a former fatty for no reason. I cook TOO well unfortunately

Next time I'll just come over there and....no wait, you'll probably beat me up, I am still soft and I bruise easily....
Never mind, I said nothing....

By the way, everything so far seems to be working well with my diet. I have to tell you, the only thing that I am having trouble with, real trouble is my meals. I am finding it so hard to make 5 meals, let alone 6. Don't worry, I am not close to giving up here, just had to tell you....By the way, if I haven't done so already, thank you .....

 

[naturaltan]

You have a beautiful smile.

Welcome back.

 

[lakergirl]

JODI! What a beautiful happy family you have!

I think you look great, and like you said awesome dress! thank God its not this puffy pink nightmare! you can wear that dress again and it is hot!

Im happy you got to spend some time with your grandparents, they truly are the best. Im going to spend the next 4 days with mine, before I leave for school. Family is just a special thing

and your sis's hair? looks amazing!

congrats to her!

 

[Jodi]

Thank you NT.

Lakergirl, I'm so glad my sister would never pick out such a nasty dress. She was a considerate bride in all aspects. Thank you, btw, family is the best. I just wished they would move to AZ with me

 

[Jodi]

I hate doing legs these days, it's so depressing.

Until this issue is resolved, I won't be training til failure. I need to keep things light and just lift to maintain the muscle I have.

3 Squats: 155x15, 155x15, 155x12
3 Leg Press: 270x15, 270x15, 270x15
3 Toe Press: 270x15, 270x15, 270x15
2 Leg Ext: 85x15, 85x12
3 Lying Leg Curl: 85x15, 85x15, 85x10
3 SLDL: 105x15, 105x15, 105x15

Cardio: Ran 3 miles in the AM.

Meals - Low Carb Day
Meal 1
30G Protein
6 Fish

Meal 2:
4 oz. Chix
Green Beans

Meal 3:
1 Can Tuna
Romaine
ACV/Olive Oil
Sesathin
3/4 C. Oats
1 LC Tortilla
1/2 Apple

Meal 4:
5 oz. Turkey Meatloaf
3/4 C. Brown Rice
1/2 Apple
1 Slice Sprouted WG Bread
SesaThin

Meal 5:
30G Protein
Sesathin
1 oz. Nuts

 

[dalila]

I know it must be depressing hon, hell I am not 1/3 as strong as you, and I was badly depressed when they told me to work out only with baby weights for months to come! But then I decided to look at it differently and said well I am happy to be able to do at least something. Thank God it wasn't worse...

When are you doing the biopsy? Or have you done it already?

 

[Jodi]

Biopsy was last week and its benign as suspected. I just want all this to be over now so I can get on with things. All this waiting sucks ass!

 

[PreMier]

Since its benign, what are your options?

 

[dalila]

Jodi it was just a cyst, was it? So you planning on taking it out soon? That should be fairly simple procedure right?

When I went of my breast ultrasound ( I was fine thank God), the dr. told me a story of a woman who had breast implants and came to do a mammogram. The nurse couldnt see the scars as it was done thru the armpits, and asked her several times if she had implants done ( there is a diff. procedure for breasts with implants), and our vain pot still maintained her breasts were natural... went she went for the mammo it punctured her implant and she was rushed to the OT!! Some people really!

 

[Jodi]

Since its benign, what are your options?

I'm still having surgery next month. Because of its continuous growth it has to be removed.

 

[Jodi]

Jodi it was just a cyst, was it? So you planning on taking it out soon? That should be fairly simple procedure right?

When I went of my breast ultrasound ( I was fine thank God), the dr. told me a story of a woman who had breast implants and came to do a mammogram. The nurse couldnt see the scars as it was done thru the armpits, and asked her several times if she had implants done ( there is a diff. procedure for breasts with implants), and our vain pot still maintained her breasts were natural... went she went for the mammo it punctured her implant and she was rushed to the OT!! Some people really!

OMG why are people so dumb.

It's outpatient surgery so I'll be home that day unless there is complications.

 

[dalila]

OMG why are people so dumb.

It's outpatient surgery so I'll be home that day unless there is complications.

I am sure it's gona be fine Jodi, I have a couple of friends who had it done, and it's apparently very quick and problem -free, even in Malaysia!! LOL Doctors here are..... well the majority is...

 

[Jodi]

I am sure it's gona be fine Jodi, I have a couple of friends who had it done, and it's apparently very quick and problem -free, even in Malaysia!! LOL Doctors here are..... well the majority is...

I know I will be, it's still a bit scary though

I don't know what I'm more afraid of, the surgery or losing muscle because I can't workout after the surgery

 

[Jodi]

Hams are quite sore today

I couldn't run this morning so I'll probably go for a bike ride this afternoon. Once fall comes around I'll be able to bike ALOT more

 

[ZECH]

I don't know what I'm more afraid of, the surgery or losing muscle because I can't workout after the surgery

You scared.................pfffttt! Right.........
Remember muscle has great memory so you will be back to normal before you even realize it! Just hang in there!

 

[Jodi]

I know but it sucks losing when it's so hard to build it.

BTW - Even if I don't express my emotions online much doesn't mean I'm not scared, I am.

 

[Novo]

Jodi? I think if anyone said there weren't nervous going into surgery they would be fooling themselves ... and probably doing themselves no favors in doing so. I would be scared, and it sure isn't something to look forward to. It sucks.

But? It also puts the whole sorry business to bed once and for all - I'm guessing it can't have been much fun always having it around, even if only at the back of your mind? And then you can leap back into building anything you've lost with gusto ... which I'm kinda sure you will

At least when the crap comes along in life, if nothing else it makes it even sweeter when you emerge on the other side. And you will hon, eventually stronger than ever.

 

[dalila]

Well said Novo. Once its all over Jodi you'll be in an even better state of mind to BB. How long will you be unable to workout? But don't rush, give yourself enough time to recover properly.

 

[fantasma62]

I know but it sucks losing when it's so hard to build it.

BTW - Even if I don't express my emotions online much doesn't mean I'm not scared, I am.

Hi Jodi,

I had no idea what you were going thru. I am so sorry that you have to go thru this. So, surgery ah? Listen, you are a strong young woman. I know for a fact that you will come thru like a champ.
Look at you and what you have done. Of course you are scared, how could you not? I would be too and I don't scare easy.
Listen, the most I can do is say a little prayer and hope that all goes as planned.
Be good and be strong. I know you'll come back stronger and more motivated

 

[Jodi]

Jodi? I think if anyone said there weren't nervous going into surgery they would be fooling themselves ... and probably doing themselves no favors in doing so. I would be scared, and it sure isn't something to look forward to. It sucks.

But? It also puts the whole sorry business to bed once and for all - I'm guessing it can't have been much fun always having it around, even if only at the back of your mind? And then you can leap back into building anything you've lost with gusto ... which I'm kinda sure you will

At least when the crap comes along in life, if nothing else it makes it even sweeter when you emerge on the other side. And you will hon, eventually stronger than ever.

Thanks Novo I guess it natural to be nervous.

Now when are we going for beer dammit

 

[Jodi]

Well said Novo. Once its all over Jodi you'll be in an even better state of mind to BB. How long will you be unable to workout? But don't rush, give yourself enough time to recover properly.

Don't know yet. I guess I have to wait til I get the ok from the doctor after the surgery. I imagine within 3-4 weeks I would be able to start with the pink db's but no chest. Gradually increase from there She is already stressing to not over do it now, she is going to all over me after the surgery I know my meals will be all screwed up too. I WILL be eating healthy because I can't afford to do otherwise with no exercise but it probably won't be as many meals as I'd like.

 

[Jodi]

Hi Jodi,

I had no idea what you were going thru. I am so sorry that you have to go thru this. So, surgery ah? Listen, you are a strong young woman. I know for a fact that you will come thru like a champ.
Look at you and what you have done. Of course you are scared, how could you not? I would be too and I don't scare easy.
Listen, the most I can do is say a little prayer and hope that all goes as planned.
Be good and be strong. I know you'll come back stronger and more motivated

Tony, you really are a great person inside and out. You are the best cheerleader and always giving moral support to everyone. Thank you so much for your kind words

 

[Emma-Leigh]

Good Luck.

Hey Jodi,

I just wanted to offer my support. I can not imagine it is easy for you to face the surgery - It would be such an emotional and physical shock and you are dealing with it remarkably well.

I s'pose you can only be glad that the growth is benign and hope that it is all over with quickly so you can get back into the gym as soon as possible.

I wish you luck with the procedure....

 

[Novo]

Now when are we going for beer dammit

I know already!! I really need to get me on a plane ... and I could, let's face it, nothing stopping me

But oh it could get messy, I've read about your beer legs - you'd drink me under the table (still, at least you're strong enough to carry me home!)

 

[Jodi]

Thank you Emma I think the hardest part now is waiting an entire month for my surgery They sure do drag this out

Novo, you grab the wine, I'll grab the beer (or martini's) and we'll have a cheery ol' time