Buff Bride Countdown

[ncgirl21]

Have a great weekend hun!! Have fun at your shower

 

[Stacey]

Hey Cate~~ OH HAVE FUN AT YOUR SHOWER & Bachlorette party!!!!!!!

Thats what my hubby & I did.. we had our apartment together for a year before we got married--but I lived there without him--he lived at his parents!

Awww thanks honey! I know I can't wait to be pregnant tooooo! I can't wait for it to happen to me!

HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!!!!!

 

[Cate]

4/30/04

Workout:

military press 10x12,10x10,10x10,10x8
lateral rasies 4x12,4x12,5x10,5x10
Rev pec dec 30x12,45x8,45x8
calf raises 35x12,40x12,45x12,45x12 (my right ankle is still weak from the break, so I wasn't doing as much weight as the left could do, but didn't want the right to not work)
ABS-3 different exercises

Stairmaster HIIT -30 total
Jen you were not kidding...I was sweating like a pig!!!

 

[atherjen]

glad you liked!!!

did your couch get put in finally?

Hows your weekend going?

 

[Jenny]

I hope you'll have a WONDERFUL party tonight!! Wohoo, that's fun stuff Don't get too crazy with the male strippers

Have a wonderful weekend

 

[greekblondechic]

Originally posted by Cate
Thanks Geeky!!!

 

[Jenny]

I called you that too once

 

[Cate]

Originally posted by greekblondechic

sorry GREEKY!!!! finger slip

I had a great weekend and did pretty well food wise. I had a ton to drink on Sat, but not much to eat, so it evened out

My shower and batch party were a blast. We had a nice group going out and stayed until 5AM! I laid low yesterday and ate back on program.

I am hitting the gym tonight w/the weights and now is the time for my 6 week countdown!

 

[Cate]

4/5/04

OK...so I've been out of it last week! I was super busy and PMSing like a rock star ....did have huge slips this weekend and earlier this week, but I'm back. Also, even with not caring about what and how much I was eating Mon/Tues, I kept lifiting...which is huge!

So here is the week:

Monday 5-3
shoulder press 12x12, 15x12, 15x12
incline fly 10x12, 10x10, 10x10
pec dec 30x12, 30x12, 30x6
overhead ext 15x12, 20x8
push down 20x10, 20x10
bench dips 10, 8 (I hate these )

Tuesday 5-4
squats 15x12, 20x12, 20x12
leg press 90x12, 90x12, 90x12
deadlifts 25x12, 30x12, 30x12
leg ext 60x12, 60x12, 60x12
lying leg curl 25x12, 30x9, 30x6

Wednesday 5-5
Run 3 miles AM

I worked the Cubs game last night and am working tonight and Friday as well! I am super busy this week, but my day job is boring as crap. I need to start studing for my Real Estate Exam!!!! I need out of this place

 

[Eggs]

Re: 4/5/04

Originally posted by Cate
I need out of this place

Or married or something

Hows it going Cate?

 

[Cate]

Hey Eggs...going well thanks It's finally warm here in Chi-town, so I can run outside again!!

Wedding is officially 5.5 weeks away and it's getting crazy

 

[atherjen]

HEy Cate! workouts are lookin good! Im glad its warm now for you to get out for runs!

wow 5.5 weeks!! you must be getting super excited!

 

[Cate]

Have been MIA for a bit. I had my last shower and last fitting last Saturday...so it's all wedding stuff now!

I need to switch up my weights again. I like the 4-day split, but I need to run 4 days on my training program. So, I'm thinking about doing 2 days a week of full body?? Any opinions and ways to do this most effective would be apprciated

My weight is still hovering aroun 126, which is fine. My dress had to be taken in a bit on the sides, which made me very happy! I need to run and do some speedwork and sprints to slim my legs still.

We are at 1 month from today! 31 days

 

[Cate]

Things are crazy here, but will try to kick it up for the last 4 weeks. I'm 4 weeks away!!!! YIKES

Any tips on what to do???

 

[Stacey]

4 weeks!!! Oh Girl!!! I feel for you!!! Try and stay calm.. I know its hard. Make sure you get in your cardio workouts at least 3 times a week..it really really does help keep you sane!!!! Trust Me!! Relax! Get a lot of sleep...

Make sure you know how your doing your makeup--(Or who is? I did my own)
-You have All Of your undergarments right?
-call and make sure Everyone (caterer, band, etc.) is still on?!
-Ummm Let me think!!!

Just take care of yourself.. I know its hard.. but it will be great!! I worked out the day before my wedding for an hour and a half. Took the day off and RELAXED!

 

[Stacey]

What about your Nail appointment (if your getting that done) Do you have that booked already??

Hair?

BUY EXTRA Panty hose--or really just throw in some Knee Highs..hehehe.. you never know.

-Hairspray

-waterproof masacara!!

-a cute little purse to take with you to the wedding.

ummmmmmmmmmmmmm??? I'm thinking girl..

Do all of your bridesmaids have their dresses and do they all fit?

Are you going on a honeymoon?? Doublecheck with the hotel to make sure you are booked still.

Figure out how much cash$$ you will need for your honeymoon.

 

[Jenny]

Knock knock!!
Where's the buff bride?

 

[atherjen]

CATE where are you????

 

[Jenny]

Cate Cate, I seeeeee you online! Post! We wanna know how you're doing

 

[Cate]

Hey girls!!!!

I'm here, I'm here.....


Things are crazy here as I'm about 3 weeks and 2 days out I've been sporatic on the board, but not in my training

I have been following Jen's 4-day split w/3 days of cardio a week and balancing my carb/proteins. I've been taking fish caps, but I hate them. I'm only taking 4 a day, can't seem to make it to 8 or more I weighed in today at 127, but my body seems tighter and I feel leaner. Also, I'm in my 4/6s very comfortable....except today my size 6 jeans are roomy

On the wedding front:
Had a completed meltdown yesterday when I learned someone didn't make a payment since Jan (we put my ring on layaway when he was moving so it wouldn't get lost). I kept telling him to just go buy it so he wouldn't forget to pay (he totally has the cash) and he didn't, so they returned it to stock and they sold it ...boy was I pissed. But the jeweler called me and said they had another one w/bigger diamonds in the band and it's more expensive, but he will sell it for the same price...so it worked out, but I was mad!

Also, working on the programs, timeline for the day, meet w/florist on Friday, and cake tasting on Sunday. We meet our DJ for a final song check next week along w/our coordinators at the receptions for the details. All RSVPs are suppose to be back by tomorrow, but they may not be, so we will have to make some calls next week as well.

Other than that...tanning, working out...and working sometimes

 

[Cate]

Oh-Stacey...thanks for the list, I need to make all of those appts as well. I have to get my hair highlighted, but am waiting for the week before. My Dad gave me a spa day for Christmas this year, so I will be using that on the Thursday before the wedding

 

[Stacey]

Hey Honey!! 3 WEEKS! WoW! Time Flies Huh?!!
~Oh wow I can't believe they sold your ring.. Hey at least you got bigger Diamonds!!

Thats awesome that your feeling Tighter & Leaner!! I bet you Look GREAT!

Mmmmm Cake testing!! Thats FUN!
Take care honey..and ummm.... BREATHE

 

[Stacey]

Cate- I think I'm going to cut my hair like the way yours looks in the engagement picture. I have been wanting to cut it short--and your pic is the cutest style I have seen That I LOVE!

Cute Cute!!

 

[Eggs]

Hey Cate! Glad to hear your workouts and everything else are going well.

Whew, while I'm sorry to hear the ring you wanted was sold... I'm also pretty glad that it did because now you're getting an even nicer rock on that finger

Sounds like you have a ton going on! Good luck in getting everything done, I know everything will work out just great

 

[Cate]

Thanks guys!!!!


Stacey - I cannot wait to cut my hair off that length again! My man likes my hair shorter, but it's super long now (down to my boobs) for the wedding stuff. Thanks hon!

 

[Stacey]

Oh wow it is long now!! Mine is about 2 inches past my boobs or soooo? I'm sooooo Nervous about cutting it..but My hubby really wants me tooo!! Could you wear it in a ponytail when it was that short?

 

[Stacey]

Oh I just showed a girl here at work your picture (to see if she thinks the cut would look good on me) and she said you Are SOOO CUTE!
We both agree--you look like Jenny Garth!

 

[Cate]

Awww Stacey Thanks!!! You know how to boost a girl's day

My criteria for haircuts is that I have to be able to wear it in a ponytail...I run and hate hair on my face when I'm sweaty. So...yes you can!

 

[Stacey]

aww thanks. It's True though!

AWESOME! I know... I go running/ jogging everyday and I have to have my hair in a ponytail and wayyy out of the face! GREAT THANKS!

ITS TOOO CUTE!! I Am printing out your picture when I go and get the cut..You don't mind if I print it out do you?

So are you nervous at all???

Do you guys leave for you honeymoon the Next day after the wedding? I bet you can't wait For that!!

 

[Cate]

I don't mind at all being your hair model

The only thing that I'm nervous about it the timeline....we are on a schedule to do pics and get to the reception on time. I think it will be fine. My step-Mom has offered to be in charge of organizing people.

We are doing an open house the next day and then leaving on Sunday for the HM....I can't wait to be on the beach!!!