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Cali's Road to the big 4-0
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Today was shoulder day in the gym and it was a pretty good workout overall. My arm is a bit sore tonight but compared to where it's been, I'm pretty pleased with it.
I had quite a few warms up stretches and a couple of sets for warm up.
Shoulder Press
4 sets of 10 with 15 lb dbs
supersetted with
Front Raises
4 sets of 12 with 10 lb dbs
Side Raises
3 sets of 10 with 10 lb dbs
supersetted with
Barbell Upright Row
3 sets of 10 with 30 lb bb
Ended with..
Reverse Pec Deck
2 sets of 10 @45 lbs
1 set of 10 with 60 lbs
22 mins cardio.
My nutrition has been better today and I can definitely feel it tonight, as I've had more energy tonight then I have in a few days. It's always amazing to me, as I've gotten to know my body, what a difference food makes in how you feel.
Weigh in day tomorrow..the end of week 2 of 4. Time flies!!
Sleep well my EF friends!
I had quite a few warms up stretches and a couple of sets for warm up.
Shoulder Press
4 sets of 10 with 15 lb dbs
supersetted with
Front Raises
4 sets of 12 with 10 lb dbs
Side Raises
3 sets of 10 with 10 lb dbs
supersetted with
Barbell Upright Row
3 sets of 10 with 30 lb bb
Ended with..
Reverse Pec Deck
2 sets of 10 @45 lbs
1 set of 10 with 60 lbs
22 mins cardio.
My nutrition has been better today and I can definitely feel it tonight, as I've had more energy tonight then I have in a few days. It's always amazing to me, as I've gotten to know my body, what a difference food makes in how you feel.
Weigh in day tomorrow..the end of week 2 of 4. Time flies!!
Sleep well my EF friends!
Thanks CB!! I appreciate the words. I'm doing pretty good, all things considered but just need to get that structure in place..the default plan you speak of. I love the DBS...that gives me a great visual to picture!! We are definitely the rock!
P.S. I would love to have "the rock" lol
Here you go!
Gotta love him..even if his facial expressions are kinda cheesy! lol
johnnyrockit8665
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Lookin good Cali! How is that shoulder felling? I screwed one of mine up a few years ago doing dips too sucked ass took forever to heal. It's still not 100%. Anyway keep killen it girl!!!
Looking good in here Cali! Keep up the great work.
Weigh in results this morning..
Last week: 173.8
Today: 171.4
Down 2.4 this week.
Total down 7.8 with the goal being 10 lbs in 4 weeks.
I have 2 weeks to go.
Good news this morning!! Always motivating to keep kicking it up a notch.
Last week: 173.8
Today: 171.4
Down 2.4 this week.
Total down 7.8 with the goal being 10 lbs in 4 weeks.
I have 2 weeks to go.
Good news this morning!! Always motivating to keep kicking it up a notch.
Time for an update since it's been a few days.
Even though this update won't sound very positive, it really is. So keep that in mind when reading.
The last few days have had some unexpected personal and physical challenges and I haven't been in the gym in 3 days. It seems like when it rains, it pours and I've just been pretty fatigued from yet more stress.
That being said, it's helped me to really evaluate where I'm at in terms of goals, which is what this 4 week period was all about. I won't make a final decision until next weekend, at the end of the 4 weeks, but I am leaning towards not starting the official contest prep on Jan 21. If I did, it would be 22 weeks out and I'd have to kick in to heavy duty prep mode and I honestly do not feel that I'm 100% there yet. I can smile and do all the "ra ra" cheering but reality is a little bit different. Prep, in my opinion, is something you need to be totally committed to....ya gotta be there 110% mentally and it involves a lot of sacrifice in the other areas of your life. My life has been so unsettled and stressful in the last 8 months and I honestly just don't think I have it in me to put myself right back into a stressful situation! A different stress but stress still the same and I'd be kidding myself if I said I wouldn't be chronically stressed hitting prep in a week. I need a month or two of just calmness and peace and the ability to focus on myself without running myself ragged.
There is a beauty to the sport, though, and that is that the stage will always be there.
Like I said, I'll decide for sure in another week but that is where I'm leaning. I'm going to continue to diet and train and keep moving in that direction but I still want the flexibility that will allow me adequate rest, guilt free if I miss a meal or a cardio session and I need to continue to build up my training regimen and strength. So...the goal has changed only in the sense of the timeline and urgency. And....if I still want to compete, I can hit prep mode in April or May and be in a much better position to start it. Hopefully, life will have settled down, I'll be in better shape physically and ready to hit it really hard.
I'm still gonna look good for the big 40th though. That is not an option!!
Even though this update won't sound very positive, it really is. So keep that in mind when reading.
The last few days have had some unexpected personal and physical challenges and I haven't been in the gym in 3 days. It seems like when it rains, it pours and I've just been pretty fatigued from yet more stress.
That being said, it's helped me to really evaluate where I'm at in terms of goals, which is what this 4 week period was all about. I won't make a final decision until next weekend, at the end of the 4 weeks, but I am leaning towards not starting the official contest prep on Jan 21. If I did, it would be 22 weeks out and I'd have to kick in to heavy duty prep mode and I honestly do not feel that I'm 100% there yet. I can smile and do all the "ra ra" cheering but reality is a little bit different. Prep, in my opinion, is something you need to be totally committed to....ya gotta be there 110% mentally and it involves a lot of sacrifice in the other areas of your life. My life has been so unsettled and stressful in the last 8 months and I honestly just don't think I have it in me to put myself right back into a stressful situation! A different stress but stress still the same and I'd be kidding myself if I said I wouldn't be chronically stressed hitting prep in a week. I need a month or two of just calmness and peace and the ability to focus on myself without running myself ragged.
There is a beauty to the sport, though, and that is that the stage will always be there.
Like I said, I'll decide for sure in another week but that is where I'm leaning. I'm going to continue to diet and train and keep moving in that direction but I still want the flexibility that will allow me adequate rest, guilt free if I miss a meal or a cardio session and I need to continue to build up my training regimen and strength. So...the goal has changed only in the sense of the timeline and urgency. And....if I still want to compete, I can hit prep mode in April or May and be in a much better position to start it. Hopefully, life will have settled down, I'll be in better shape physically and ready to hit it really hard.
I'm still gonna look good for the big 40th though. That is not an option!!
