Jen's 1st precomp journal- 10wksout!

[atherjen]

haha thanks PM!! I doubt Im shrugging more that you..


a few notes for today. I cant say how thankful I am to have the coach I do helping me. He truly is the greatest help... he not only pushes me to do the best but his motivation/advice on everything is so overwhelming (in a good way). He's really helping to keep me focused, especially in those times that I tend to doubt myself. He sees my determination, and helps me to build on it rather than others around me questioning my motives, etc. I honestly dont think that I could have gone through with actaully competing without him. not just for the posing/training/diet but the mental level as well.
and on that note, he tells me that I need to decide what I want to splurge on and hes taking me out to dinner for the hard work Ive done so far..... I told him that I would just rather have a ton of oats and peanut butter(honestly said that). he Laughed and said that I HAD to eat bad.. my body needed the shock before we let my body see the "darkside" of the final 6 weeks of dieting.. I know hes right but I just dont crave junk.. blah. I know how great it will be for my metabolism, balance normal hormone levels, etc, etc. I also know that Ill put on anywheres from 5-10lb water doing so. blah. ah well, I will listen.. just no idea what or where I want to go. Im weird I know!

thats my rant for today! hehe

 

[Sapphire]

You are NOT weird!! You are awesome!

 

[M.J.H.]

training = shoulders/traps/hams

-db military press
25/10(warmupset) 30/12, 35/9, 35/8*
-standing db lat flys
20/12, 20/11 dropset-15/8, 20/12 dropset-15/7
-incl rear lat flys
15/13, 15/12, 20/9, 20/8
-standing db shrugs
65/12, 70/10, 70/9
-SL deads
135/13, 185/9, 185/8, 205/5 **
-lying leg curls
50/12, 60/10, 60/9 dropset 40/8

*im mad, was pressing 40's before with the same reps.. grr
** sigh.. another lift thats lagging.. I was doing 225 for the same this fall.

Nice workout Jen!

Impressive strength as usual. DB press strength is awesome, and your DB shrug strength is just insane! You DB shrug more than a lot of guys in my gym, nice work. SLDL strength is also great.

 

[atherjen]

haha trust me Sapp, I AM weird!! told that at least once a day! I like it tho! hehe thanks girl!

thanks Mike! appreciate all the comments altho I wish that I could agree strength wise.. blah. kinda cant wait until after comp and get back to some norm lifts!

 

[Flex]

Stiff legged deadlifting 205x5?? DAMN girl, nice work haha.

Good luck in your dieting and your comp. overall. I dont even wanna begin to know how hard dieting is.
FLEX

 

[david]

Even though I said it in your new picture but I'll say here it, too!

What a hottie/cutie!!!!

BTW,

 

[atherjen]

Awww thanks David! so sweet of you to say!

Thanks Flex! (although I feel weak on that lift, but Ill shut up now... haha)
dieting's not that tuff... Im doing ok. come 6 weeks out though, Ive got a feeling thats when the "fun" begins!

 

[M.J.H.]

Yeah at 9 weeks you can allow yourself to cheat just a little bit. When it gets down to 5-6 weeks, get ready for hell, lol. I know you can stick it out though Jen.

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by MonStar
Yeah at 9 weeks you can allow yourself to cheat just a little bit. When it gets down to 5-6 weeks, get ready for hell, lol. I know you can stick it out though Jen.

thanks hun! thats what my coach says.. body is going to see the darkside.. go to places it has never been!! ekk!
did u read my last long thread from last nite.... coach says I get a big ol cheat meal soon....

 

[M.J.H.]

Uh oh, cheat meal huh? That makes me want one, lol. I am not so sure that its a necessity. I think a refeed would be a much better option, but that's just my personal opinion. I think what he has in mind is spiking your leptin levels because youre about to sink them with the extreme dieting. Regardless, good luck.

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by MonStar
Uh oh, cheat meal huh? That makes me want one, lol. I am not so sure that its a necessity. I think a refeed would be a much better option, but that's just my personal opinion. I think what he has in mind is spiking your leptin levels because youre about to sink them with the extreme dieting. Regardless, good luck.

HEY no thinking of cheating yourself hun!
ahh yes little does he know that I am pretty knowledgable about refeeds and leptin, etc. soooo I plan to make it a good amount of carbs and lower in fat!

 

[M.J.H.]

That's great Jen, good to know that you are even more knowledgeable than you coach with up to date diet studies. I would even consider doing a 24-hour refeed. Maybe even double your maintenance calories, very high in carbs and low in fat like you said. I am sure that now youre leptin levels are starting to suffer. Especially considering how lean you are.

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by MonStar
That's great Jen, good to know that you are even more knowledgeable than you coach with up to date diet studies. I would even consider doing a 24-hour refeed. Maybe even double your maintenance calories, very high in carbs and low in fat like you said. I am sure that now youre leptin levels are starting to suffer. Especially considering how lean you are.

you bethca.. Im sure their low, and glycogen stores could defintly use some refilling for more energy and reset my metabolism!
thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Stacey]

Originally posted by atherjen
haha thanks PM!! I doubt Im shrugging more that you..


a few notes for today. I cant say how thankful I am to have the coach I do helping me. He truly is the greatest help... he not only pushes me to do the best but his motivation/advice on everything is so overwhelming (in a good way). He's really helping to keep me focused, especially in those times that I tend to doubt myself. He sees my determination, and helps me to build on it rather than others around me questioning my motives, etc. I honestly dont think that I could have gone through with actaully competing without him. not just for the posing/training/diet but the mental level as well.
and on that note, he tells me that I need to decide what I want to splurge on and hes taking me out to dinner for the hard work Ive done so far..... I told him that I would just rather have a ton of oats and peanut butter(honestly said that). he Laughed and said that I HAD to eat bad.. my body needed the shock before we let my body see the "darkside" of the final 6 weeks of dieting.. I know hes right but I just dont crave junk.. blah. I know how great it will be for my metabolism, balance normal hormone levels, etc, etc. I also know that Ill put on anywheres from 5-10lb water doing so. blah. ah well, I will listen.. just no idea what or where I want to go. Im weird I know!

thats my rant for today! hehe

JUST SAW THIS --And I know how you feel exactly-- I have an awesome coach too!!!! And lots of help on here for keeping me sane!

Keep Up the good work!!!! Your Awesome Jen!!!!

 

[Rocco32]

Jen- my coach (Jodi ) has me doing drinking Leptigen instead of "cheat" or "refeeds" Just wanted to share how lucky you are! LOL

 

[atherjen]

Thanks Stace!! Appreciate the support! Everyone here is so awesome! Im so lucky to have you all! makes a big diff!

ohhh Rock, talk to Jodi and see if she'll let you have just one!!
this is going to be my first refeed and probably my last. actaully I dont know waht my diet is going to look like for 6 weeks out yet..
Your going to do so well though Rock! Jodi's going to be great help!!

 

[Jill]

What do you want to eat at your cheat meal? Im planning one for Feb 14-me and my honey are going for dinner, and then Im gonna have a chocolate bar (hes having beer as his cheat)! And its just gonna be a cheat MEAL, not a binge day!

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by Jill
What do you want to eat at your cheat meal? Im planning one for Feb 14-me and my honey are going for dinner, and then Im gonna have a chocolate bar (hes having beer as his cheat)! And its just gonna be a cheat MEAL, not a binge day!

hmmmm dont know what I want yet.... Ive got to make up my mind. but let me guarantee you it'll be more than just a chocolate bar! haha Id rather eat an evil Trioplex bar then a choc bar.. hmm food is what Im gonna have!
awwwwwwwwww and I wish I had a hunny!! gosh I didnt even realize that Valentines day was coming up never liked that day..

 

[PreMier]

Thanks for mentioning V day...

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by PreMier
Thanks for mentioning V day...

*hugs* it'll be ok.. If I can survive another lonely year through it then so can you.

 

[Sapphire]

Don't be sad... Jen. I will be your valentine!

 

[Jill]

Its just another day really-we are using it as an excuse to cheat, how dumb really. We all luv ya AJ!

 

[atherjen]

AHHHH its ok girls!! You guys enjoy V Day with your hunnys!! Im happy for you!!
I just could never stand seeing all the happy couples on Vday. .. blah the only time valentines was nice was in elementary school when we got to make our own lil mailboxes to decorate and exchanged valentines cards. ahh the good ol days!

 

[katie64]

Finally I get to read through your journal, you rock girl, wow, your strength is amazing for such a tiny thing, your awesome Jen, best of luck with all that you choose to do, I know you'll be kicking ass at your comp, good for you "au naturelle" you have God given genetics, me too if I can just find them again, haha...

Valentines is a bummer this year for me too, oh well

When is your dinner??? Have fun, it will be your last for a little while, might's well enjoy it, going to read your journal at Avant too..........

 

[atherjen]

Jan 29th
*no carb day

meal 1-
10 egg whites
1 yolk
coffee w/1T.half&half

meal 2-
150g chicken
2 tsp olive oil
mush/lettuce

meal 3-
whey protein-egg/casein blend(35g)
5 fish oil caps
coffee w/1T.half&half

meal 4-
150g chicken
1tsp olive oil
rom lettuce

~cardio

meal 5-
150g chicken
1Tbsp. PB
broc/mush/lettuce
2 egg whites

meal 6-
whey protein-casein/egg blend(35g)
5 fish oil caps

cardio = 30mins cycle, mod-high intensity. then 20min powerwalk home(as everyday)

I am still VERY sore..lower back and hammies from deads yestarday, traps are really sore, shoulders are tender. the hot bubble bath tonite felt awesome.

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by katie64
Finally I get to read through your journal, you rock girl, wow, your strength is amazing for such a tiny thing, your awesome Jen, best of luck with all that you choose to do, I know you'll be kicking ass at your comp, good for you "au naturelle" you have God given genetics, me too if I can just find them again, haha...

Valentines is a bummer this year for me too, oh well

When is your dinner??? Have fun, it will be your last for a little while, might's well enjoy it, going to read your journal at Avant too..........

aww thanks Katie! truly just too darned kind! appreciate all the support!

Valentines has always been a bummer for me! ughh *someday* Hope yours turns out ok hun!

hmmm not sure when my diner is.. I emailed my coach a lil while ago.. and now Im not sure if its saturday or not.. we're doing a demo at GNC for Zantrax. fun stuff.
ahh my journal on avant is pretty much the same as here. same logs of diet and training anyways.
thanks again hun!

 

[PreMier]

Originally posted by atherjen
we're doing a demo at GNC for Zantrax. fun stuff.

What do you mean?

 

[atherjen]

Originally posted by PreMier
What do you mean?

my coach is a Prolab sponsered athlete.. part of the deal with that is he has to do 2 demos for Prolab per month. (I dont know why Zantrax tho this time.... ) anyways Prolab is looking to take me on for sponsorship as well so they have me doing demos right now too :shh: now keep that on the hush!

 

[PreMier]

Holy Chit.... Holy Chit.... Holy Chit.... @_@!!!

 

[M.J.H.]

How is you diet split up Jen, how many days of low/high/no carbs do you do? And who designed it, your coach?