GG's IM Competition Journal

[P-funk]

Beachwood.

My friend Chris is from Cincinnatti. What a great combo. We both have that midwestern moodiness thing.

Hi, Voncita!

I'm home. And Chris is not coming over tonight.

(He was here this afternoon...

Holy shit beachwood!! I grew up on Meadowwood BLVD. around the corner form beach wood mall. My back yard ran into acacia country club!!

 

[GoalGetter]

Workout - January 5, 2005

Upper Pull

I didnt' count rest intervals today. I had to work out at my job, instead of at the other gym because i got pulled over on my way there and it totally screwed up my schedule. As a result, I had people talking to me on occasion and since I'm at my job, I have to "represent" and be all polite and friendly. That and it's hard to keep an eye on the clock on the wall from where i was most of the time, and i lost my $10 Target watch. Yes, already lost it. WTF.
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Back

Wide-Grip Pulldowns
1 x 70 x 8
2 x 70 x 10

Close-Grip Seated Rows
1 x 60 x 10
2 x 70 x 8

Close-Grip Pulldowns
1 x 60 x 10
1 x 70 x 8
1 x 70 x 8

Wide-Grip Seated Row
1 x 60 x 10
2 x 70 x 8

Rear Delts

Face Pulls (seated, with rope attachment)
3 x 40 x 10/10/8

notes: my form still sucks, even seated. My elbows slow inch inward and downward, my shoulders slowly creep up until I'm almost shrugging. I have to constantly remind myself to correct my form.

Reverse Pec Dec
2 x 45 x 10
1 x 60 x 7

Biceps

Hammer curls
3 x 15lb x 10

Reverse (Prone) Grip Bar Curls with 25-lb bar
3 x 12

Abs

Crunches on Physioball
2 x 30

Plank with toes on Physioball
1 x :60

Cardio - didn't do any today. Urban Rebounding/Step tomorrow afternoon, though.

general notes: Tomorrow no weights, just some cardio. Friday legs, focus on quad more, and Saturday, upper push/pull, throwing in more dumbell/unilateral (bent-over rows, single arm chest presses, etc.) and bodyweight work (pushups, pullups, dips), and less cable and bar. I need to rework a few things for the push and pull days, so next week's tuesday and wednesday workouts will look a little different from this week's.

Also... I was trying to look at my back in a three way mirror as best as possible, and I don't know if it's an optical illusion from the angle at which i could view my back or what, but the left side of my back (the rhomboid area), as well as my trap on that side look slightly larger than the other, but noticeable to the naked eye. at least to me, like i said, from that angle. What gives? I'm a little concerned.

 

[SpinQueen]

We were on Maidstone. Two seconds from the community pool.

Morning, Vonne. Hope you are at Turnberry right now.

 

[fantasma62]

Good morning Miss Ivonne.....


West Kendall Representing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, how are you? I see you are kicking on serious ass here and have people seeing what it is that you have done and following suit. You should feel very proud of what you have done so far. Heck I will find myself looking at how-to's in your journal soon enough....
Todavia tengo el Whey conmigo, do you want it? A christmas gift, from me to you...... (Because I get sick every time I think of drinking it)....
PM me any time you want. I am now coming back in full time into IM, since my shoulder injury has improved dramatically (I can work out again. Carefully, but still, I can work out again )

Hugs.....

 

[P-funk]

Funny story for you:

There were these two gay guys training at the gym together this morning. I am standing there waiting for my client and Benny comes over to me and says, "These two men. They love eachother." So I said "You mean the way that I love you Benny?" and then I hugged him and he replies "Well no. I think a little more than that." hahahhahahahahahahahahaha That guy is awesome.

 

[P-funk]

I changed the picture in my gallery of you and I to the bigger one.

 

[fantasma62]

Excuse me Patrick, but, GET YOUR HANDS OFF THAT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, just kidding bud...How've you been???
Were you down in Miami?

Hey Ivonne, I know I have been gone a while but c'mon now......Did you at least introduce him to Puerco Asado and congri? Or bistec de Milanesa? Patrick, if you had hung out with me, that tight phisique of yours would be like mine....lol

 

[P-funk]

Excuse me Patrick, but, GET YOUR HANDS OFF THAT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, just kidding bud...How've you been???
Were you down in Miami?

Hey Ivonne, I know I have been gone a while but c'mon now......Did you at least introduce him to Puerco Asado and congri? Or bistec de Milanesa? Patrick, if you had hung out with me, that tight phisique of yours would be like mine....lol

hey tony. yeah, i was there for new years eve weekend.

 

[fantasma62]

hey tony. yeah, i was there for new years eve weekend.

I wish I had known bud. I remember back a few months ago, I said next time we'd go for beers....er....protein shakes. Too bad I was being a big baby hiding in my shell. I would have loved to sit down and talk weights with you.
Next time, we'll get the SoFla chapter of IM together at the beach.....
Where the heck did Ivonne go? I miss her and I have only been back for a few hours.....

 

[P-funk]

I wish I had known bud. I remember back a few months ago, I said next time we'd go for beers....er....protein shakes. Too bad I was being a big baby hiding in my shell. I would have loved to sit down and talk weights with you.
Next time, we'll get the SoFla chapter of IM together at the beach.....
Where the heck did Ivonne go? I miss her and I have only been back for a few hours.....

she is probably at work.

 

[GoalGetter]

Funny story for you:

There were these two gay guys training at the gym together this morning. I am standing there waiting for my client and Benny comes over to me and says, "These two men. They love eachother." So I said "You mean the way that I love you Benny?" and then I hugged him and he replies "Well no. I think a little more than that." hahahhahahahahahahahahaha That guy is awesome.

i am laughing my fucking ass off here. I had to read it out loud in the "Benny" voice and accent. hahahahahahahahaha!

 

[P-funk]

i am laughing my fucking ass off here. I had to read it out loud in the "Benny" voice and accent. hahahahahahahahaha!

hahahhaha...."Well no. I think it is more than this!!" hahahaaha


"Patrick. There is this girl upstairs. And she looks very strong. With legs Half of yours."

hahahaha

 

[P-funk]

look what I made for you

Ω φ Φ ┼ ↓ ⌠ ♠ # U ó !

 

[GoalGetter]

Tony, i'm here! Taking a break, but at work still (well at a friend's apartment down the street from work). HAPPY TO HAVE YOU BACK!

And si, claro que todavia quiero la proteina... a ver si un dia de estos nos acabamos de organizar hahahaha! Come down to the beach lately? Glad you're feeling better all around and that you're getting back into training. Anything I can do to help, lemme know. Now that my schedule is more flexible, i can maybe even train with you once in a while.

I missed a staff meeting earlier today, because I took off for lunch with a client since I had no one to train until 5 pm today, and then went to the beach so she could take a walk outside instead of on a treadmill and stuff. Oops.. so my boss was kinda upset.

anyway ok i have to go but i will be back later to update some more. got good stuff to talk about!

 

[P-funk]

And si, claro que todavia quiero la proteina... a ver si un dia de estos nos acabamos de organizar hahahaha

God, it is so hot when you speak spanish.

(where the hell did my pants go?)

 

[Jill]

Hey GG, just wanted to stop by and say hello!!!

That pic of you and pfunk, didnt even realize it was you till just now! Mmmmmmmmm love connection????

Your training is looking fab as always

 

[GoalGetter]

look what I made for you

Ω φ Φ ┼ ↓ ⌠ ♠ # U ó !

awwwww... right back atcha baby... hahahahaha!

 

[GoalGetter]

Hey GG, just wanted to stop by and say hello!!!

Hello! How have you been? I feel like I haven't "talked" to most of my IM friends in forever, what with the holidays and the new job, and all the stuff going on the past few weeks...

That pic of you and pfunk, didnt even realize it was you till just now! Mmmmmmmmm love connection????

hahahaha! Yeah. You could say that. Pretty wild, huh?

Your training is looking fab as always

Thank you darlin'! How's your stuff going? training, diet? I'll go by your journal tomorrow when i will finally have some time to breathe

 

[GoalGetter]

Workout - January 6, 2005

Cardio

HIIT - Recumbent bike
3 minute moderate/warmup, 13 30:30 sprints (level 8 for high, level 4 for moderate), 4 minutes moderate.

Steady pace - treadmill, walking at 4, 4.5 mph, at a level 4 incline, 10 minutes, jogging at 5.5 mph, 5 minutes,

Nothing spectacular. I feel like ass. I am getting a cold. It's a miracle that I made it through HIIT, let alone, had the energy to even WALK on the treadmill. Somehow the last five minutes I talked myeslf into JOGGING... Nearly passed out. So tired.

 

[GoalGetter]

Xango

Anyone ever heard of this?

Some lady at my job brought in a huge bottle of it and was raving about it like it's the best thing ever...

 

[PreMier]

Wot is it?

 

[GoalGetter]

Wot is it?

some kind of "miracle" concoction made with some exotic fruit named mangosteen(???)

 

[PreMier]

Yea, I read the blurb about the fruit. BUT whats it supposed to do? What does 'miracle' entail? Will it make my dick hard? hahahaha

 

[GoalGetter]

Yea, I read the blurb about the fruit. BUT whats it supposed to do? What does 'miracle' entail? Will it make my dick hard? hahahaha

For all i know, it will. It seems to be a cure for ANYTHING. Why? Are you having problems in that department? hahaha!

Hey by the way, cool music you sent me. I've been listening to the little playlist i made on repeat all night! It's from an anime, no?

 

[PreMier]

Yea, from one called Cowboy Bebop I dont watch anime normally, but someone suggested I try it out. so I found someone who got me all 26episodes for 35$ or so(normally 20$ for 3episodes). I watched it, and fell in love with the characters.. I have never seen anything like it, its great. So I watch it every few months

No.. I dont have problems in that department. I knew you were going to say that though, after I read 'miracle'. It would just be nice to sport wood 24hrs a day.. because it feels sooooo gooooood hahahaha

 

[GoalGetter]

I'm going to start posting my food again whenever I can... I may need some help in the near future in tweaking/fine-tuning this stuff further. :

Today wasn't an "ideal" day for me. I forgot my oats in the morning, and ate a protein bar, which I rarely ever eat.

Meal 1 - 545 AM
1 cup egg beaters
1 cup chopped spinach

Meal 2 - 945 AM
1 Naturally lean matrix shake
About 20 minutes later a PowerCrunch protein bar (not usually part of my meals, i rarely eat bars but was STARVING)

Meal 3 - 1230 PM
4 oz. chicken breast
1/3 cup brown basmati
3 oz. grilled peppers

Meal 4 - 345 PM
same as 3

Meal 5 - 730 PM
same as 3 and 4

Meal 6 - 1030 PM
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 scoop ON Vanilla whey protein

Total calories 1537
Fat: 36g, 22% (9g sat, 5%)
Carb: 118, 27%
Prot: 187, 51%

Additional:
2 cups of coffee

 

[Burner02]

hey hottie!
Saw ya on.l.thought I"d say howdy...just got home from gym..now gotta eat, shower and get to the club!
Have a super night!

 

[GoalGetter]

hey hottie!
Saw ya on.l.thought I"d say howdy...just got home from gym..now gotta eat, shower and get to the club!
Have a super night!

Howdy, cowboy!

how was your workout? I'm heading to bed in a few minutes, so you're lucky ya caught me on here! hahaha!

 

[Burner02]

was good, little miss....

Short, but effective...have a look see inmy journal...
g'night!

 

[fantasma62]

Well, I have now finally caught up with your journal and QUE CARAJO PASO?????

I am all confused, which always happens when I deal with females (those who are married or in a relationship.....er.....no, actually, every guy knows this...).
I left and you were working some place and now you are working somewhere else. Patrick came to Miami and we didn't have an IM Miami Chapter reunion (Yeah, I have been around so much I would have been there, right?) and you are looking for customers for training and I had been thinking of certifying after I reach my goals. However, I am gathering that "la calle no esta muy buena" (things aren't too good for jobs out there - don't try to translate literally folks, that's what's called a Cubanism)
You need to give me a buzz, if you still have my numbers, or email me, or MSN me thru my email tony62@bellsouth.net
Are you ever around my work area? I haven't been able to make it to the apartment in the last couple of months (I had been in a really bad place until mid-december, things changed as I love X-mas and the effect it has on people). I still have the Whey saved for you. See? I thought of it and got heartburn....je, je
Bueno te dejo, I'll come back and read later tonight. I am not even online that much at night any more. Need to put the kids to sleep, reading and studying HIT, getting my nutritional crash course again....
Thanks for the offer for help beautiful (sorry Patrick, but she is....), but you are now a star trainer and I can't afford you.... In all seriousness, I have a problem going to a place to train, I'd rather do it at home. I am MORON....je je

Hugs