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[Burner02]

mikey - well i always need to fuuuu... but that particular one was just an expression of complete and utter exhaustion. i'm tired.

hehheh...I know...butt...I do like a woman who just says what she wants...no beating around the ol bush...
heh heh...I said...bush..

have a great night! Go get some sleep!

 

[fantasma62]

Hey You...


What's doing kiddo.....

I am literally racking my brain doing too many things at a time. While I carefully study my next move, I have been eating a little more than I want to, so I am cutting that out tomorrow. What? Not on a monday? Nope, tomorrow...
I am training next week, but tomorrow is the day I start eating right. What finality right? It has a solemn ring to it.
So, not to bore you to death, let me ask you, are you going to be in the kendall area again this weekend? You let me know and I'll drop off the blahh, sorry, the blaaaaah.....Excuse me, the wheyyyyyyyuk....WHEY, damn it, it didn't want to come out.......
Boy I really hate that suff.....

G-night beautiful....

 

[GoalGetter]

Hey You...


What's doing kiddo.....

I am literally racking my brain doing too many things at a time. While I carefully study my next move, I have been eating a little more than I want to, so I am cutting that out tomorrow. What? Not on a monday? Nope, tomorrow...
I am training next week, but tomorrow is the day I start eating right. What finality right? It has a solemn ring to it.
So, not to bore you to death, let me ask you, are you going to be in the kendall area again this weekend? You let me know and I'll drop off the blahh, sorry, the blaaaaah.....Excuse me, the wheyyyyyyyuk....WHEY, damn it, it didn't want to come out.......
Boy I really hate that suff.....

G-night beautiful....

The best time to start a new habit or kick an old one is NOW Good for you! Good luck tomorrow!

Kendall this weekend - not a chance in hell. I do have friday off, i may go up to doral at some point. I have a meetin gin north miami beach at 1130 but after that i'm open. I will give you a call and see if maybe i can come up to doral.

 

[GoalGetter]

Workout - January 11, 2005

Upper Push
I'm lucky I even made it into the gym, let alone had as good a workout as I had, despite lacking energy.

Bench Press
RI: 1 min
3 x 80lb x 8/6/8

Notes: first of all, I started with the heaviest weight I used last week, instead of starting lighter and moving up. Also, I failed on 8th of last set, had some strange guy spot me to get it off my chest, so i guess that doesn't really count and it was really 7? Also, I think i rested too long (longer than one minute) between sets 2 and 3.

Incline Dumbell Press
RI: 1 min
2 x 25lb x 8 (up from 20lb last week)
1 x 30lb x 7 (new PB)

Notes: Ripped through the first two sets quitting before reaching failure, which was most certainly coming on the next rep. Then barely made it through third set, BUT set a new PB in the process as I've never done Inc. DB Press with 30lb dumbells.

Incline Dumbell Fly
RI: 1 minute
3 x 25lb x 8/8/7 (up from 20lb last week)

Notes: Reached failure on last rep/last set, thought my arms were going to snap off, had to drop the weights on the floor like the annoying guys at the gym who I'm always making fun of And they were measly 25lb-ers! hahahaha! Still. Felt great. At this point, I was fired up because I couldn't believe that I was not only making it through this workout, but coming through it with more power than i usually have.

Cable Crossovers
RI: 45 seconds
2 x #3 x 8 (started with last week's ending weight)
1 x #3 + 5lb x 6

Notes: I still don't know how much these stupid plates weigh. They're numbered on the cybex life 360/life 560 or something like that. I should really look that shit up. The regular pulleys were taken. Regardless good sets. I started up from the #2 i was using last week to start... and added some weigh to the last set, but after just 6 reps i was cooked. couldn't bring my hands together in front of me.

DB Shoulder Press
RI: 1 minute
1 x 25lb x 8
1 x 25lb x 6 (failed, didn't mean to, don't know what happened)
1 x 25lb x 7 (failed)

Notes: I didn' tmean to go to failure on the second set, but on rep 6 got stuck, so I stopped and rested my one minute.

Standing DB Side Raises
RI: 45 seconds
2 x 15lb x 10/9 (new PB, tiny as it is... never did side raises with more than 12lb before)

Tricep Pushdowns
1 x 60lb x 15
1 x 70lb x 9 (failed)

Abs

physioball crunches
2 x 30 (one set legs open, one set legs closed)

physioball planks, on my toes
1 x 60 seconds
1 x 47 seconds, then fell off the ball with the grace of an elephant.

 

[PreMier]

Nice PB

What are physioball planks?

 

[GoalGetter]

Nice PB

What are physioball planks?

you know planks? like when you just hold on the "up" position of a pushup? Those, but with my toes on a big ball. they're hard.

 

[PreMier]

Ok, I understand.

The plates on the machine.. do you think they could be 15lb or 20lb? Does it have a little slider bar, where you can add weight in 5lb increments?(x-over)

 

[GoalGetter]

Ok, I understand.

The plates on the machine.. do you think they could be 15lb or 20lb? Does it have a little slider bar, where you can add weight in 5lb increments?(x-over)

no idea. it has to be over 30 because i do about 30-40lb on cable crossovers...

it has a little rbber plate you can put on the stack in 5 lb increments...

 

[PreMier]

At my gym, they have 3 of those little 5lb plates.. making the larger ones 20lbs.

How did your day go, other than the confusion of training two peeps?

 

[GoalGetter]

At my gym, they have 3 of those little 5lb plates.. making the larger ones 20lbs.

How did your day go, other than the confusion of training two peeps?

My day...

The bad:
I had to go to day 2 of a week-long training seminar put on by bally's called B-Fit Fundamentals. Yesterday sucked, today sucked a little less. I hate role-playing.

More bad: 37 days until I go to new york. too long.

The good:
Met someone at the gym who wants me to work for him. He put out an ad and got too many leads, and cant handle all the business, so he was looking for some trainers who could take some of the work. I'm meeting with him on friday to go over numbers, availability, work area, etc. Should be interesting.

More good: 37 days until I go to new york. that's one less than yesterday. Always a good thing.

Of concern: My dad had surgery today, but what they removed turned out to not be cancerous. He's ok.

What abotu your day?

 

[PreMier]

Hmm abotu my day..

I got what I wanted from the ins company for my truck(a little less, but ok).. and I was approved for a 13k loan for a new car. Dont know what to get yet.. or if I want to spend that much though.

 

[Burner02]

Hey hottie! Wahoo! ALot of us have been doing good on PB's this week!
ok....the guy who got the bar off your chest...did he pull it off..or just get u past the sticking point so you could do the rep? Big difference.
I hate it when I get a bad spot. I had some guy last month give me a bad spot. He was hispanic..snd I am guessing he didn't understand English too well. I told him exactly how I wanted to be spotted. (incline bb bench press) mainly: Do'nt help unless the bar is stuck..not moving. I was going for big weight too: 275lbs. My max in incline. I know I got the 1st two out..but I flet him puilling on the 3rd and 4th. I felt cheated..and could not count those as reps...little fuqqer..

congrats on fate bringing u and that guy with too many leads together! Wahoo!
I am still finalizing paperwork to transfer my license over to the new realty company. I have to spend a butt load of money here in a bit for my E&O insurance. (Insurance realtors have to have..kinda like malpractice insurance for doctors)
I also have to get studying on my lending side too..I have people that want to refinance their houses..and I will be able to do that!

You and I are gonna have banner years, kiddo! You ARE going to the 'O' in October? Or..maybe Ohio in March?

oh..be careful in NYC..there are large, musculy guys that are muggers there...

 

[Burner02]

Hmm abotu my day..

I got what I wanted from the ins company for my truck(a little less, but ok).. and I was approved for a 13k loan for a new car. Dont know what to get yet.. or if I want to spend that much though.

u gonan get new or used? u can get a couple year old infinity for good price...

 

[CowPimp]

Of concern: My dad had surgery today, but what they removed turned out to not be cancerous. He's ok.

As long as he seems to be in stable condition, you should be happy. Considering the situation, those are very positive results.

 

[Burner02]

glad to hear your father is ok!

 

[Velvet]

Upper Push
I'm lucky I even made it into the gym, let alone had as good a workout as I had, despite lacking energy.

Bench Press
RI: 1 min
3 x 80lb x 8/6/8

Notes: first of all, I started with the heaviest weight I used last week, instead of starting lighter and moving up. Also, I failed on 8th of last set, had some strange guy spot me to get it off my chest, so i guess that doesn't really count and it was really 7? Also, I think i rested too long (longer than one minute) between sets 2 and 3.

Incline Dumbell Press
RI: 1 min
2 x 25lb x 8 (up from 20lb last week)
1 x 30lb x 7 (new PB)

Notes: Ripped through the first two sets quitting before reaching failure, which was most certainly coming on the next rep. Then barely made it through third set, BUT set a new PB in the process as I've never done Inc. DB Press with 30lb dumbells.

Incline Dumbell Fly
RI: 1 minute
3 x 25lb x 8/8/7 (up from 20lb last week)

Notes: Reached failure on last rep/last set, thought my arms were going to snap off, had to drop the weights on the floor like the annoying guys at the gym who I'm always making fun of And they were measly 25lb-ers! hahahaha! Still. Felt great. At this point, I was fired up because I couldn't believe that I was not only making it through this workout, but coming through it with more power than i usually have.

Cable Crossovers
RI: 45 seconds
2 x #3 x 8 (started with last week's ending weight)
1 x #3 + 5lb x 6

Notes: I still don't know how much these stupid plates weigh. They're numbered on the cybex life 360/life 560 or something like that. I should really look that shit up. The regular pulleys were taken. Regardless good sets. I started up from the #2 i was using last week to start... and added some weigh to the last set, but after just 6 reps i was cooked. couldn't bring my hands together in front of me.

DB Shoulder Press
RI: 1 minute
1 x 25lb x 8
1 x 25lb x 6 (failed, didn't mean to, don't know what happened)
1 x 25lb x 7 (failed)

Notes: I didn' tmean to go to failure on the second set, but on rep 6 got stuck, so I stopped and rested my one minute.

Standing DB Side Raises
RI: 45 seconds
2 x 15lb x 10/9 (new PB, tiny as it is... never did side raises with more than 12lb before)

Tricep Pushdowns
1 x 60lb x 15
1 x 70lb x 9 (failed)

Abs

physioball crunches
2 x 30 (one set legs open, one set legs closed)

physioball planks, on my toes
1 x 60 seconds
1 x 47 seconds, then fell off the ball with the grace of an elephant.

That's an awesome workout Ivy 80 on the bench eh? We are neck and neck..hum and I'm benching at noon, maybe I'll try 85 now that you've motivated me to do so Lots of PB's in that workout, you should be very proud

 

[Burner02]

That's an awesome workout Ivy 80 on the bench eh? We are neck and neck..hum and I'm benching at noon, maybe I'll try 85 now that you've motivated me to do so Lots of PB's in that workout, you should be very proud

whew! catfight! catfight!

sounds like a super hottie bench off!

 

[fantasma62]

The best time to start a new habit or kick an old one is NOW Good for you! Good luck tomorrow!

Kendall this weekend - not a chance in hell. I do have friday off, i may go up to doral at some point. I have a meetin gin north miami beach at 1130 but after that i'm open. I will give you a call and see if maybe i can come up to doral.

Great, I'll bring the stuff with me. The stuff, yeah, like I was a drug dealer...

 

[dianas05]

Hey Ivy,

Stopping by to say hi.

 

[PreMier]

u gonan get new or used? u can get a couple year old infinity for good price...

I plan to buy as new as I can. If I need a co-signer to raise the bar, so be it. I need to go find some vehicles though. Prefer SUV or 4door trucks.

Maybe the Crosslander? Its MSRP around 18-22k

 

[Burner02]

trust me, u don't wanna bury yourself in a car paymant...
if u want 4X4..u might want to look for a used...2000 + year vehicle...

 

[PreMier]

Yea.. I know. Getting a new vehicle, I will still be paying on the old. So I dont want a HUGE payment. I do have a dedicated trail rig now though. So whatever I decide on, will be a DD and for looks.

 

[Velvet]

Hi Ivy..geez, lots of guy toy talk going on in this girlie journal Where ya at girl?

 

[P-funk]

 

[Burner02]

I bet the monkey knows...

 

[Velvet]

Why you givin yer monkey away again? You're going to give it a complex!

 

[P-funk]

I bet the monkey knows...

She just started a new job at a gym as a trainer. It is hard when you first start as most chain gyms want you to give them your life for the first few weeks...between floor shifts, complimentary workouts and usually a 3hr class or meeting daily for the first few weeks it is tough to have time for anything else. She should be better next week.

Why you givin yer monkey away again? You're going to give it a complex!

I am not giving him away. he got all excited and jumped up and wont go back down. My monkey hurts.

 

[Velvet]

My monkey hurts.

Don't worry, Ivy will be back soon

 

[P-funk]

Don't worry, Ivy will be back soon

36 days until she comes here......that is a long time to have a hard on.

 

[Velvet]

Oh you poor baby WELCOME TO MY WORLD..ok, well except for the hard on part