Countdown to Competition Log......

[*Bunny*]

MY workout partner FLAKED OUT on me!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's discouraged that the CLEN she's been taking is actually making her worse....I kept telling her to get that diet in check and ditch that CRAPPY drug...but she didnt want to listen. ...she's also mad that I've changed A TON in the last 6 weeks.....PICTURES SOON I PROMISE!!!!!O well

Dayyum ... Well you tried to help when she wanted to hear nothing of it ... this is what was going to happen ... wait until you see what the next 6 week changes will bring ... the 'I told ya so' is not your style I gather, but YOU have done nothing wrong. This is her issue & HER lesson to be learned. DO not let it get in your head.

I'm so glad you did NOT go that route & are a true test to what a clean diet & training w/o AAS can do ... Aries *MUAH!*

I agree with Nikkita on explaining that this situation is going to become more stressful. Fighting with your loved one is no fun, & sometimes it will make or break the relationship. Maybe it's time for that test now, better for both of you in the long run.

Good Luck GF

 

[Aries13]

March 7th(ALREADY!!! ), 2006

7:30-8:30am: 1 hr Cardio
5min warm up on stationary(level5), 30min HIIT stair master (1.5min/level5, 1.5min/level 13)
10min HIIT tredmill(1.5min/2incl-4.2 spd, 1.5/0incl-5.5spd)
15min stationary fat burn level 4

9am: 1/4c oatmeal w. cinnamon+splenda, 1scoop 100% protein
11am: 5oz. chicken
2:30pm: 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1/4 c brown rice, 1can tuna
4-5:30pm:GYM(LEGS)
6pm: 6oz. Tilapia fish, 1 c. broccoli
9:30pm: 6oz. chicken breast

 

[*Bunny*]

I also want to add that maybe letting him into your fitness/training world will make him feel wanted & welcome and a part of this life separate from the relationship. Sure I love training pn MY time and for me, but training Mr. B once in a while and letting him in to my world helped our relationship. Just an idea ...

 

[Aries13]

I also want to add that maybe letting him into your fitness/training world will make him feel wanted & welcome and a part of this life separate from the relationship. Sure I love training pn MY time and for me, but training Mr. B once in a while and letting him in to my world helped our relationship. Just an idea ...

He was that one that got me into fitness/training. After I got a hang of it and really started to like it, when we worked out together I didnt train as good as when I do with a girl partner/by my self. ...But I guess a few times here and there would be good....AND I forgot to add that he is ALSO training for the show and dieting as well...but its SO EASY for hime damn it!!!!! His six pack came out after two weeks...

 

[Afgrl]

He was that one that got me into fitness/training. After I got a hang of it and really started to like it, when we worked out together I didnt train as good as when I do with a girl partner/by my self. ...But I guess a few times here and there would be good....AND I forgot to add that he is ALSO training for the show and dieting as well...but its SO EASY for hime damn it!!!!! His six pack came out after two weeks...

I "hear ya"! It seems so easy for my hubby too, he has such a fast metabolism it seems like he can eat anything. But he doesn't like it since it makes it harder for him to gain. I do enjoy working out w/him a few times a month on the weekend though. He's taught me a lot!!

Keep up the great work, I'm sure it'll all work out for you. Looking forward to hearing about the competition.

 

[mermaid]

Gee I suck as a person.

You don't suck as a person!

But love yourself first, then you have what it takes to love others.



Keep it up, girly.

 

[Aries13]

March 8, 2006
7-8am: 1hr cardio(HIIT stationary, stair master, tredmill)
8:20am: 1/2c oatmeal w. cinnamon and splenda, 2 splenda(my daily vits, vit C,Calc)
11:30am: ~6oz. turkey breast rolled w. some mustard/lettuce/onion--YUMMY
1:30pm: 1 can tuna, 1/2 c brown rice
4pm: 1small apple, 6oz. Tilapia fish
5-6:30 GYM( tris/shoulders)
Triceps:
dips- 3 sets of 15
Skull crushers- bar+20lbs/16, 30lbs/15 3 sets
Pulldown: 40lbsx12 4 sets

Shoulders:
Military dumbell- 20lbs/10 3 sets
Upright rows- 45lbs/10 3 sets
Front raise: 10lbs/10 4 sets'
Side raise: 10lbs/10 3 sets
Rear delt: 50lbs/12, 50lbs/10, 50lbs/8, 37lbs/15
Shrugs: 30lbsx15 3 sets

7pm: 1can tuna

 

[musclehealth]

Girl.. you are only 20!!! Yeah tell him adios! If he can't hang with you now then personally I would say buh bye! Life goes up and down. Some months the schedule free's up a little more then others... but you are only 20?! I mean your schedule if anything is going to be staying like it is for sometime. You're only 20 not ready to get married (I'm assuming) so don't freak about it. You have a typical schedule. Mine is pretty similar to yours. Up early to bed early. You know what it's hard to think about sex when you have so much stuff to get done... plus on top of it you are feeling bloated and cramped. Yeahhhhh.... I guess just try and let him know you love him and that he has to let you do this right now in your life and you really need him to be supportive. You understand he has needs and that you will try harder to fit them in... but he also has to acknowledge you do have a life. Maybe if he would wake up with you, diet with you, work-out with you, go to bed with you, then he could get more involved with you and then he could get more sex
It's a give and take!

Great reasoning. If only you knew both sides of the story. Ur a typical women that takes sides. If you only knew everything I guess you would feel EXTREMELY different.

 

[*Bunny*]

Great reasoning. If only you knew both sides of the story. Ur a typical women that takes sides. If you only knew everything I guess you would feel EXTREMELY different.

So is this the BF?

 

[Sassy69]

Speaking of CRABBY BOOTS....Im having some personal issues with my boyfriend. He is giving me the "You never spend quality time with me, we hardly ever have sex, you always just want to sleep..when you come over all you do is eat and lay down...etc." SPeech.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-As if I already dont have ENOUGH on my plate, now I gotta force-feed this too...UGH , Im so upset. SO what the HELL do I do about this? He feels like he's not important anymore and like I dont love him or care anymore. I am unsure if part of this is due to the fact that I am sort of closed off and unsensitive in nature OR the fact that Ive turned my life upside down...I live and breathe my diet and training and TONS of homework. SO what the hell!!!!??? I feel like THE WORST girlfriend, I feel FATTTTTT, I feel like IM DYING OF CRAMPS and my period is supposed to hit in a week from now.....what else can go wrong? I guess its my fault for waking up at 6am and passing out by 9pm....but too late to turn back now!

I dont like dealing with issues that come up. Im one of those people that will just say whatever F*ck YOU! Get a different girlfriend, OR whatever I dont care BLAH BLAH BLAH. Im 20 years old!!!!! According to him I have NO sex drive(compared to before) and I dont care for him like I used to. SO what do I do now? Talk about it? I HATE TALKING about stuff......Write if off? I love the guy...cant do that..... What a freakin day!

Hey girl - just catching up w/ the stuff online today. Part of me is just rollign my eyes - you are HALF my age. I've been up until 3-4 am since last Thursday & working 9-12 hrs on my feet at the Arnold Expo weekend under major stress coupled w/ an 8 hr drive to the Arnold & back again w/ a ridiculously tight budget - we're so tight on cash, after the last full day at the Arnold we had to pack up & drive 100 miles to Cincinnati to get a cheaper hotel to stay at before we completed the last 7 hrs of driving. We couldn't afford to stay at the host hotel for one last night!

And I'm not laughing at you at all - you are just discovering what it takes to do a competition. Competition prep will strip you down to the fundamental you. You have to pick your priorities while appearing to have a relatively normal life around the people you love because they will most likely not hang around you if you expose them to the full brunt of your emotional roller coasters, your stresses, your schedule and yoru priorities. (i.e. the b/f). If you check my "So you want to compete" thread, I bring this stuff up. Especially your first competition puts you thru the paces and really shows you what you are made of - not only in how much dedication, focus, passion taht you put into the training, but also makign it thru the most boring 3-4 months of dieting you will ever endure and most importantly learning how to first recognize when a mood is gonna come over you (e.g. on low carb day) and then dealing with it in a way that doesn't alienate the people around you. It is still YOUR choice to pursue this competitoin goal. It is NOT anyone else's job to accommodate your mood swings, your use of your time or anythign else that you choose to put yourself through. That said, just like Buns is saying, she went thru that, went thru some denial about it, but did find a way to fit in the quality time and actually getting the b/f to have her schedule fit into his and they both draw personal satisfaction from it.

I'm not goign to comment on the fact that you are only 20, and there is SOOOO MUCH coming your way in the future.. But that doesn't negate the fact that you care about someone and what you are tryign to accomplish personally is coming into direct conflict w/ your relationship with him. It sux. It is really hard to compete when you have people in your life who just dont' get it or aren't interested. I don't have any answers for you, but if you can keep a more even keel to the extremes resulting from your diet (i.e. learn to anticipate a moody day & snappy responses to people who just seem to ask you the dumbest damn questions on those days) and maybe let those people know that it is a low carb day and maybe give you a little room or understandign if you do shoot off your mouth more than intended. And you will learn to identify the best way to handle things for you & for him. But don't jump to the conclusions that just make the whole situation worse - NO YOU DO NOT FEEL FAT! NO YOU ARE NOT A BAD PERSON! YES YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO YOU BUT WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THE CORE! And never lose sight of that. Keep things in perspective.

RE: cramps - suggest taking Evening Primrose (available in any grocery store or health food store). Also the usual - ibuprofin, etc.

Also as far as not seeing changes --- HAVE FAITH! You won't know what sort of amazing things your body can do when you let the miracle of metabolism run its course! Right now you are still training your body to respond to the regime. It is very hard & frustrating - but the last 4 weeks will amaze you! THe last 2 weeks will blow your mind! The last 5 days will make you think you woke up & saw a different person in the mirror!

 

[Aries13]

Hey girl - just catching up w/ the stuff online today. Part of me is just rollign my eyes - you are HALF my age. I've been up until 3-4 am since last Thursday & working 9-12 hrs on my feet at the Arnold Expo weekend under major stress coupled w/ an 8 hr drive to the Arnold & back again w/ a ridiculously tight budget - we're so tight on cash, after the last full day at the Arnold we had to pack up & drive 100 miles to Cincinnati to get a cheaper hotel to stay at before we completed the last 7 hrs of driving. We couldn't afford to stay at the host hotel for one last night!

And I'm not laughing at you at all - you are just discovering what it takes to do a competition. Competition prep will strip you down to the fundamental you. You have to pick your priorities while appearing to have a relatively normal life around the people you love because they will most likely not hang around you if you expose them to the full brunt of your emotional roller coasters, your stresses, your schedule and yoru priorities. (i.e. the b/f). If you check my "So you want to compete" thread, I bring this stuff up. Especially your first competition puts you thru the paces and really shows you what you are made of - not only in how much dedication, focus, passion taht you put into the training, but also makign it thru the most boring 3-4 months of dieting you will ever endure and most importantly learning how to first recognize when a mood is gonna come over you (e.g. on low carb day) and then dealing with it in a way that doesn't alienate the people around you. It is still YOUR choice to pursue this competitoin goal. It is NOT anyone else's job to accommodate your mood swings, your use of your time or anythign else that you choose to put yourself through. That said, just like Buns is saying, she went thru that, went thru some denial about it, but did find a way to fit in the quality time and actually getting the b/f to have her schedule fit into his and they both draw personal satisfaction from it.

I'm not goign to comment on the fact that you are only 20, and there is SOOOO MUCH coming your way in the future.. But that doesn't negate the fact that you care about someone and what you are tryign to accomplish personally is coming into direct conflict w/ your relationship with him. It sux. It is really hard to compete when you have people in your life who just dont' get it or aren't interested. I don't have any answers for you, but if you can keep a more even keel to the extremes resulting from your diet (i.e. learn to anticipate a moody day & snappy responses to people who just seem to ask you the dumbest damn questions on those days) and maybe let those people know that it is a low carb day and maybe give you a little room or understandign if you do shoot off your mouth more than intended. And you will learn to identify the best way to handle things for you & for him. But don't jump to the conclusions that just make the whole situation worse - NO YOU DO NOT FEEL FAT! NO YOU ARE NOT A BAD PERSON! YES YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO YOU BUT WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THE CORE! And never lose sight of that. Keep things in perspective.

RE: cramps - suggest taking Evening Primrose (available in any grocery store or health food store). Also the usual - ibuprofin, etc.

Also as far as not seeing changes --- HAVE FAITH! You won't know what sort of amazing things your body can do when you let the miracle of metabolism run its course! Right now you are still training your body to respond to the regime. It is very hard & frustrating - but the last 4 weeks will amaze you! THe last 2 weeks will blow your mind! The last 5 days will make you think you woke up & saw a different person in the mirror!

Everything in the above stated is THE VERY REASON WHY SASSY IS WHO SHE IS!!!! THanks girl!!!!! I guess I am coming to terms with everything ...in time...in time

I really needed to read all this , Ive read the 'so you want to compete' thread but it is very different when everything said in there is ACTUALLY going on with me at this very moment. So the minutes, the hours, the days go by....Slowly I find my self walking around campus on my way to class and I feel like ripping EVERYONE'S head OFF!!!! Seriouslly....but Im WORKING on it. Ive talked to my BF and I have to work on being the girl I was before all this hit me like a TON of bricks(or at least try to be as close as possible).....Im starting to gain some confidence and I have a good feeling that everything will work out in the end. I am going to print what you wrote and will keep it around just IN CASE I start to wonder off the road a bit....it should kick my a$$ right back on track.

Like Ms. Bunny likes to say: "STFU and TRAIN woman!!!"<-----saying this to my self this very moment!!!!

 

[Aries13]

So is this the BF?

Hmmmm....maybe
lol....

 

[*Bunny*]

lol ... The ladies are on your side yes. Always will be there for you. Treil & Scorp are GREAT ladies and by no means bash your SO with nothing but concern for you, and experiences based on what you posted ... his side or not.

Sassy is the best ... this lady should win an award for saying it like it is when you need most.

Tell bf to chill, nothing personal... we adore you & want to see you excel...period

 

[Sassy69]

Everything in the above stated is THE VERY REASON WHY SASSY IS WHO SHE IS!!!! THanks girl!!!!! I guess I am coming to terms with everything ...in time...in time

I really needed to read all this , Ive read the 'so you want to compete' thread but it is very different when everything said in there is ACTUALLY going on with me at this very moment. So the minutes, the hours, the days go by....Slowly I find my self walking around campus on my way to class and I feel like ripping EVERYONE'S head OFF!!!! Seriouslly....but Im WORKING on it. Ive talked to my BF and I have to work on being the girl I was before all this hit me like a TON of bricks(or at least try to be as close as possible).....Im starting to gain some confidence and I have a good feeling that everything will work out in the end. I am going to print what you wrote and will keep it around just IN CASE I start to wonder off the road a bit....it should kick my a$$ right back on track.

Like Ms. Bunny likes to say: "STFU and TRAIN woman!!!"<-----saying this to my self this very moment!!!!

Um, no. You will be a completely different person going thru this & after this. You will grow in so many ways & see so many new things about yourself, about life and just dealing w/ things. You learn how to set really high goals for yourself and achieve them. You learn to keep things in perspective - both in the sense of setting other goals against this one that you will have accomplished -- i.e. there ain't much you CAN"T do once you've survived 12+ weeks of strict competition training, gettign on stage in a skimpy little bikini to be judged like a dog at a dog show by a bunch of bored judges, but revered by girls, friends, family and fans who will wish they were you and could have your body and do what you've accomplished. And also in terms of realizing how big you can make things out to be when really its actually better to keep them not so big & in perspective (i.e. goddammit I'm doing a competition! Why are you all so friggen dumb & inconsiderate of me & my goals and my smelly broccoli???? as well as "OMG if I don't hit this competition date looking like Monica Brandt I don't deserve to exist on this planet OMG OMG OMG I'm SOOO FAT OMG OMG OMG...Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I WANT CHOCOLATE!")

It's YOUR accomplishment! YOUR show! But also will be one of MANY shows. One of MANY amazing accomplishments! And even if any of the goals you set out for in the future and maybe they dont' pan out like you wanted, there is always another possibly more important, but less flashy goal that you will accomplish that will have more meaning to you. Everything has its place in your life and you will grow in ways you never imagined from all of them, successes or non-successes.

I'm very excited for you! Welcome to the big time!

 

[scorpiogirl]

So the bf is training for the show too? WAAAY cool!!!!!

Bunn's was right, we only have your best interest at heart! Not to say that we wouldn't have his too....but hey....we don't know him - only you! I mean, look how much we love Nelm's around here!!! lol

I'm sure you know IN YOUR GUT (always remember, the gut don't lie!), what you really want out of your relationship. If you're being a butthead, snap out of it.....if you are "concerned" for some other reason, think about it and do what's right for you.

 

[Aries13]

So the bf is training for the show too? WAAAY cool!!!!!

Bunn's was right, we only have your best interest at heart! Not to say that we wouldn't have his too....but hey....we don't know him - only you! I mean, look how much we love Nelm's around here!!! lol

I'm sure you know IN YOUR GUT (always remember, the gut don't lie!), what you really want out of your relationship. If you're being a butthead, snap out of it.....if you are "concerned" for some other reason, think about it and do what's right for you.

youre so SWEET!!!!!! Lol...well right now my gut is asking for some NPB....but Bunny warned me about this particular moment and I got rid of the evil PB monster. .haha....

----I know what I gotta do....FOCUS is #1 for me right now....focus on school, diet, and LOTS of training....focus on communicating with this GREAT guy that I love and who loves me more than anything(he really does )

also, I gotta BLURR OUT all negative thoughts.....blurr out my dumb-idiot training partner who dumped me b.c I started to kick butt and b.c she messed up with the stupid CLEN....and I gotta blurr out those evil thoughts of wanting to KILL everyone who walks in front of me....

But right now, I REALLY HAVE TO STUDY!!!!

 

[Sassy69]

Study hard .... Consider study time to be time you don't have to do cardio

 

[Aries13]

I slept in today!!!! (no 1st am class )

8:30: woke up(if you can call this sleeping in ???).....2 cardio breeze(havent been taking it for a week now....or more)....and off to cardio...be back soon

*Also, I am going home again today for spring break...should leave around 4 and be back on EF either tonight or tomorrow morning!(if the computer at home is working...) ....will post the diet for today as soon as I come back from SWEATING my as$ OFF!!!!!!

*Sassy....I studied my eye balls out of my head but it was so HARD...only b.c yesterday I had a lab and I accidentally got epinephrine in my eye and it COMPPLETELY dialated my left pupil. Lets just say reading with one eye is a challenge but I gotta do what I gotta do....LOL

 

[Aries13]

10:30am: 1/2c oatmeal w. cinnamon and splenda, multi vit, vitC, Calcium
1can Tuna...Im out of protein and Im not sure whether its a good idea to take protein towards the end of cutting for a show??? ANy suggestions???
1pm: 1/4c brown rice w. 1/2c red kidney beans, 5oz. chicken breast
4pm: 6oz. tilapia fish w. 1cup broccoli
7pm(in the car): 1can tuna, 1 rice cake(45cals, 1g fat, 4g P, 8g carbs)

should get home at around ~10pm...for last meal will make 6egg white omellete w. oinions/green pepper

-----Such an ugly rainy DAY...I have to walk to class for my exam at 2pm. I already got soaked...and I MEAN SOAKED dripping wet walking outside, and im not looking forward to taking a test while dripping in water !

 

[Aries13]

Friday March 10, 2006

9:30am: woke up...drove my sister somewhere
10:30-11:30 GYM......1hr Cardio(HIIT Tredmill 15min, 30min HIIT Stair master(this one kicked my BUTT!!! , 15min stationary )

12pm: 1egg, 4egg whites w. mushrooms/onions, 1/2c oatmeal(vit.vit.C, Calc)
3pm: 1/2 brown rice, 6oz. grilled chicken breast
6pm: grilled chicken breast 5oz., salad

 

[*Bunny*]

9:30am: woke up...drove my sister somewhere

hhahahahahahahah LOL

this is funny to me why?


TGIF

 

[Aries13]

hhahahahahahahah LOL

this is funny to me why?


TGIF

Whattt??? Im confused...????....

 

[*Bunny*]

Whattt??? Im confused...????....

I was reading your last few posts about the training partner & dump, the eye dialation, the studying, sopping wet for a test... so I took "then drive my sister somewhere" as a "WTF Im so damn busy tired stressed I took the girl & droppe d her @$$ off somewhere..."


I'm mental... just like Treil

 

[Aries13]

I was reading your last few posts about the training partner & dump, the eye dialation, the studying, sopping wet for a test... so I took "then drive my sister somewhere" as a "WTF Im so damn busy tired stressed I took the girl & droppe d her @$$ off somewhere..."

I'm mental... just like Treil

Tell me about it. Its been a realy WEIRD week for me....looks like youre in a weird mood too just like me

 

[Aries13]

Friday March 10, 2006

9:30am: woke up...drove my sister somewhere
10:30-11:30 GYM......1hr Cardio(HIIT Tredmill 15min, 30min HIIT Stair master(this one kicked my BUTT!!! , 15min stationary )

12pm: 1egg, 4egg whites w. mushrooms/onions, 1/2c oatmeal(vit.vit.C, Calc)
3pm: 1/2 brown rice, 6oz. grilled chicken breast
6pm: grilled chicken breast 5oz., salad
9pm: 6oz. Tilapia fish grilled w. Mrs.Dash, 1-2c broccoli (cooked)
11:30pm: 3oz. turkey breast wraped w. lettuce/onion/mustard

 

[Aries13]

9:30am-11am: GYM(tris/chest+40min Cardio)
11:15am: 1/2c oatmeal, 5egg whites
1:30pm: 5oz. Turkey breast
3:30pm: 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1/4c brown rice, 6oz. grilled chicken breast
7pm: 5oz. smoked salmon(no sodium added) w. 1tbs Dijon mustard+ 2slices low carb wheat bread(40cal, .5g fat, 6g carbs 7g fiber/slice)....not the greatest but I am out at a friends house and this is all she had.....should've planned better
10pm:5oz. smoked salmon(plain)

***Had a sugar free 10cal jello-snack cup
10pm:

 

[*Bunny*]

Tell me about it. Its been a realy WEIRD week for me....looks like youre in a weird mood too just like me

You're doing GREAT aries
Have a great weekend

 

[Aries13]

You're doing GREAT aries
Have a great weekend

such a SWEETHEART!!!!!!...Ill put some pics up on Monday

-----not very many changes but the big shocker will be the very 1st pics and the ones on the 22nd of April when Im all ready for the show--------

 

[Aries13]

Day off today..feeling guilty that Im letting my self be lazy but I need the rest

9am: 1/2c oatmeal, 5oz. left over chicken brst.
12:30pm: 6oz. chicken breast , 1/2 c red kidney beans
3:30pm: 6oz. Tilapia fish and salad
6:30pm: 6oz. turkey breast
10pm: 5egg whites w. mushroom/green pepper/onion

 

[scorpiogirl]

Day off today..feeling guilty that Im letting my self be lazy but I need the rest

9am: 1/2c oatmeal, 5oz. left over chicken brst.
12:30pm: 6oz. chicken breast , 1/2 c red kidney beans
3:30pm: 6oz. Tilapia fish and salad
6:30pm: 6oz. turkey breast
10pm: 5egg whites w. mushroom/green pepper/onion

No - guilt is when you haven't trained in 3-4 day (like me)! I've been so stressed out that I just couldn't get there. Definitely going today though!

If you need the rest - rest!

 

[Aries13]

8:45-10:00am-CARDIO(HIIT stair master/tredmill)
10:30: 1/2c oatmeal(cinnamon/splenda), 5egg whites, multi,vitC,calcium

11:30: Gym again....back/bis
Back-----
pull ups: ON MY OWN>>>FINALLY 2 sets of 5
Lat pull down: 75lbsx15, 75lbsx12, 80lbsx10, 75lbsx12
Rows: 70lbsx12, 75lbsx10, 70lbsx10, 65lbsx15
MTS Rows: 70lbsx12, 70lbsx12, 80lbsx10, 70lbsx12
Biceps-----
Curlbar: 40lbsx12, 40lbsx10, 30lbsx15, 30lbsx15
Hammercurl: 15lbsx10-12 4 sets
Preacher bicep curl: 40lbsx12 3 sets

1pm: 6oz. chicken breast grilled w. Mrs. Dash, 1/2c brown rice

3:30pm: handful of peanuts and dried cranberries....I was out getting my hair done....so this is all I had.
6pm: 5oz. Tilapia grilled, 1.5 cups broccoli
8pm: 4oz. Turkey breast w. lettuce/onion and mustard

 

[Aries13]

Here are the pictures(as promised).

I guess I am improving but Im thinking that I will be adding in 2 sessions of cardio/day. Im thinking 1hr 6xweek is not enough. .....Ill talk to my trainer soon to see.

Gotta kick those abs' BUTT!!!!! They are invisible darn it!

 

[musclehealth]

Here are the pictures(as promised).

I guess I am improving but Im thinking that I will be adding in 2 sessions of cardio/day. Im thinking 1hr 6xweek is not enough. .....Ill talk to my trainer soon to see.

Gotta kick those abs' BUTT!!!!! They are invisible darn it!

DAM!!!! lookin good sexy!! Ur always #1 in my book.

 

[musclehealth]

ur legs are getting amazing improvement!!!!

 

[mermaid]

Wow Aries, you can definitely see improvement!!

Awesome - keep at it

Do you have time to do some cardio 2x per day? EDIT: OK, you're thinking of doing that. HIIT early am would help.

 

[Aries13]

Wow Aries, you can definitely see improvement!!

Awesome - keep at it

Do you have time to do some cardio 2x per day? EDIT: OK, you're thinking of doing that. HIIT early am would help.

Thanks!!!But I need lots and lots more HARD WORK!!!

I do HIIT 1hr. every morning....thinking of doing more later in the day as well....would that make me 'overtrain'? Some people told me it would....

 

[*Bunny*]

ARIES GREAT job on the pullups all by yourself! Keep busting ass chica!

Legs & booty are tightening & delts looks GREAT ...

I read that during comp prep AM/PM Cardio is not uncommon. What does your Trainer say? Do you still have one?

 

[Aries13]

ARIES GREAT job on the pullups all by yourself! Keep busting ass chica!

Legs & booty are tightening & delts looks GREAT ...

I read that during comp prep AM/PM Cardio is not uncommon. What does your Trainer say? Do you still have one?

The thing with the 'trainers' is weird. I am doing a study with them (for their thesis in exercise science) and in turn they teach me everything they know and help me out when needed. I will talk to one of my trainers on Thursday when I am back at school. I will most likely at least try to do 2-3 days a week with the am/pm cardio~2hrs cardio/day. I would do it every day but since I am in college and have 17credit hrs. this semester ...its hard. I dont know if maybe I should modify my diet????? I am changing Im just not changing enough and not in time....???...6 weeks left...and IM HUGE!

 

[mermaid]

Thanks!!!But I need lots and lots more HARD WORK!!!

I do HIIT 1hr. every morning....thinking of doing more later in the day as well....would that make me 'overtrain'? Some people told me it would....

Sorry, I'm a dumbass. I read your log every day, duh.

Haven't noticed much fat in your diet lately - you were using flax oil - do you still take it?

 

[Roonytunes]

Aries, just wanted to chime in and say great job....especially on the 2 sets of pull-ups on your own. Your back muscles must be s-t-r-o-n-g. I think your legs are showing a nice improvement too!

Your dedication is impressive. To be able to keep to this routine with 17 credits in college plus whatever peer pressure you must face is truly an accomplishment.

Did you get your results back from your hydrostat body fat test? Just curious how that worked out...

 

[Aries13]

Sorry, I'm a dumbass. I read your log every day, duh.

Haven't noticed much fat in your diet lately - you were using flax oil - do you still take it?

yesterday I had a handful of nuts. WHile ive been home Ive been using 1-2TBS olive oil...dont have flax here .....would the no fat in my diet keep me from losing weight???? My trainer assured me that the diet is good so we shall see just how good it is. ....unless any of you girl have a better idea

 

[Aries13]

Aries, just wanted to chime in and say great job....especially on the 2 sets of pull-ups on your own. Your back muscles must be s-t-r-o-n-g. I think your legs are showing a nice improvement too!

Your dedication is impressive. To be able to keep to this routine with 17 credits in college plus whatever peer pressure you must face is truly an accomplishment.

Did you get your results back from your hydrostat body fat test? Just curious how that worked out...

MY BF is soooo high. I went down 3.5% in the last 5wks. ~22% right now

 

[Aries13]

11-12pm: 1hr HIIT....

12:30pm: 5egg whites, 1/2c oatmeal (cinnamon/splenda), multi,vitC,Calcium

 

[Aries13]

^^^^^^UPDATE!!!!
----Just got back to school. Here is the day for Tuesday:

3pm: 1/2c brown rice, 1TBS salsa, 6oz. chicken breast
6pm: 6oz. chicken 1cup green salad w. balsamic vinegar
7pm: 1scoop whey, 1TBS flax meal

10pm: sleep....4oz. chicken breast

Today...I woke up kind of late..day off since I had to pack and make a train. I just got back into school and I AM DYING!!! I CANT WAIT to get into the gym 1st thing tomorrow morning.

----10am: 4egg whites, 1/2c oatmeal
12:30pm: 6oz. chicken breast ,1/2c red kidney beans
3pm: 4oz. turkey breast w. 1TBS mustard(TRAIN=BORING)
6pm: handful of nuts, 6oz. turkey breast
8:30pm: 5 boiled egg whites...cooler was a TROOPER today, really came in handy. (everyone on the train thought someone took a nasty poop b.c the eggs STUNK!!! HAHA)

11:30pm: 5oz. Tilapia fish, 1c broccoli>>>>I AM DEAD TIRED. I cant keep my eyes open.

I hate this feeling!!!!!!

 

[Aries13]

10:30-12pm----Cardio(HIIT-bike 10min warmup, 1hr stari master, 20min tredmil)
12:15pm: 6oz. turkey breast, 1/2c oatmeal
2:45pm: 6egg whites
4:30pm: 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1/4c brown rice, ~6oz. chicken breast grilled w. Mrs.Dash/pepper
6-7:15---GYM -LeGs
Squats: 70lbsx15 , 95lbsx10 2sets, 65lbsx12
Leg Press: 180lbsx10 2 sets, 160lbsx10, 90lbsx12
Lex Extensions: 35lbsx12, 35lbsx10, 30lbsx10, 25lbsx12
LegCurl: (at this point I was feeling so MUCH LIKE COMPLETE crap that it was sooooooo hard to finish up )
35lbsx12, 35lbsx10, 30lbsx15----puked a little in my mouth on this one..GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was so ready to leave after that. Cant wait till my self is back in order and in check again!

7:30pm: 1can Tuna
11pm: 5oz. chicken breast, 1c broccoli

 

[*Bunny*]

Hope you a feeling better!

Hang in there

 

[Aries13]

Hope you a feeling better!

Hang in there

Im doing ok...I guess...Thanks for checkin up on me!

-----I MISSED MY PERIOD.....!!!!!!.....Just got in from the doctor and Im not pregnant , so thats good

BUt I was supposed to get it Tues. and still nothing. The doc. assured me that its b.c of the weight loss and training. Oh well....I just got on to another BC, hopefully that one will be good for me. The orthro-low was making me 'weird'.

By the way, I have HOT FLASHES ...lol... also from the loss of menstr. cycle and fat loss. But, gotta do what I gotta do.

 

[Aries13]

11am: 1hr cardio

12:45pm: 1/2c broccoli, 100%whey 1scoop
3:30pm: 6egg whites w. 1/4c green pepper/onion

****I feel like crap. NO ENERGY....no apetite....still no period. The bags under my eyes are enormous and I think Im coming down with a flu. DAMN IT!!!! Im madddddddddd Hopefully Ill feel better soon so I can hit up the gym ... must lift weights today!
5:50pm: ~6oz. turkey breast, 1TBS mustard
9:30pm: 6oz. Tilapia fish grilled w. Mrs dash, salad ~1/2c, balsamic vinegar
12am: 5oz. Turkey breast

SLeEp~~~~~~~~~

 

[*Bunny*]

UGH sorry girl ... seems like everyone is getting something when it's coming down to comp time, I think Hoteacher felt sick too.

Hope you feel better soon ... Are you taking any vitamin C ? or something to get you through the day?

Diet & Training ok?

 

[Aries13]

UGH sorry girl ... seems like everyone is getting something when it's coming down to comp time, I think Hoteacher felt sick too.

Hope you feel better soon ... Are you taking any vitamin C ? or something to get you through the day?

Diet & Training ok?

Hey hun...well Im not sure whats going on but its pretty obvious. The diet/training are taking a toll on my body but nothing too serious(I hope). I missed my period this month(my BF went down 5% in 6 weeks) and I think that has something to do with my energy levels. They are wayyyyyy down, my training is not as good as it was( I fatigue faster than before...but still kick ass in that weight room...or at least I give it my all )

I take 1000mg vit. C every day....what should I consider to 'get me through the day' ??? The diet is still good, Ive finally cut my carbs way down and upped my fat/protein intake. Lately I havent been logging in as good b/c all I seem to find my self doing is sleeping right now when Im not at the gym. Im hanging in there....there's also some discouragement here too b/c I dont think Im lean enough to get on a stage(even with 5 weeks left). (BF=22%....My first BF was WRONG and was mixed up w. someone elses. I was way toooo embarassed to post BF after I found out....it was 27%)

Im bumping the cardio to 1.5-2hrs a day. I hope I dont pass out too much ....Im borderline anemic so when ever I diet and kick up the exercise, I get kinda messed up . I took all the necessary steps to prevent it but you never know(my doctor gave all kinds of horse pills to help me out....like zinc, magnesium, vit. b-6...copper...). Im gonna keep trying .... and I will put pics up on Monday, even if I think they suck

 

[Aries13]

11am: 1hr. cario session....HIIT stair master(intervals of 1.5min 52 steps/120 steps/min)
12:30pm: 1/2c oatmeal(splenda/cinnamon), 1scoop 100% whey
2:30pm: 6egg whites
5pm: 5oz. turkey breast, 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1/4c brown rice(1TBS salsa)
6-7:30pm: GYM
Tris:
Dips: 15, 10, 5
Skull Crushers: 45lbsx12 4 sets
Pulldown: 40lbsx12, 40lbsx12, 30lbsx10, 30lbsx10

Shoulders:
Military press: 20lb dumbells x 12 4 sets
Front raise: 10lbx12 4 sets
Side raise: 10lbx12 4 sets
Upright rows(Smith machine): 40lbsx12, 40lb12, 50lbx10, 50lbx10
Rear delts: 48lbsx12 3 sets
Shrugs: 40lb dumbells x 10, 3 sets

8pm: 6oz. grilled Tilapia, Mrs.dash, 2c broccoli, 1can Diet Rite

 

[playmatesky]

Sweetheart...why so much cardio? Have you tried decreasing it and increasing weights and yoga? And then I would also cut your carbs to 50 gr of fibrous only and incorporate good healthy fats and protein. Mass amounts of cardio increase cortisol. It can be inpossible to lose fat with this going on.

 

[Aries13]

Sweetheart...why so much cardio? Have you tried decreasing it and increasing weights and yoga? And then I would also cut your carbs to 50 gr of fibrous only and incorporate good healthy fats and protein. Mass amounts of cardio increase cortisol. It can be inpossible to lose fat with this going on.

So you are saying that if I do more cardio, I will gain weight? My weights are relatively high(keeping reps between 10-12 , some 12-15). You are also suggesting that I cut my carbs down to 50g/day? That would put me in a state of ketosis and I dont want that. I am however doing carb cycling, should I change that????

 

[*Bunny*]

So you are saying that if I do more cardio, I will gain weight? My weights are relatively high(keeping reps between 10-12 , some 12-15). You are also suggesting that I cut my carbs down to 50g/day? That would put me in a state of ketosis and I dont want that. I am however doing carb cycling, should I change that????

NO offense to playmatesky at ALL ...

Aries, I think since you are in comp prep, I'd stick to what you've been doing & follow the guidance of your trainer/sassy/whomever is helping guide you on this.

We all KNOW excess cardio can be hurtful, esp if you are not eating enough, which I think you are. Mass amounts of stress also increase Cortisol & for me without the cardio I would go ... I'm also a friggin animal

Anyway, I have seen AM PM cardio sesssions for comp prep ... Has your currrent routine been giving you results? Is it working for you and your goals at this time? From your previous posts I get the impression things have been working nicely to help lean out (i.e. old Training Partner bailing b/c you're getting better results than her on here miracle drug) ...

Just some things to think about, and NOT stress about... You've got enough on your pretty little shoulders here...

Comp ladies? Comments???

 

[Aries13]

NO offense to playmatesky at ALL ...

Aries, I think since you are in comp prep, I'd stick to what you've been doing & follow the guidance of your trainer/sassy/whomever is helping guide you on this.

We all KNOW excess cardio can be hurtful, esp if you are not eating enough, which I think you are. Mass amounts of stress also increase Cortisol & for me without the cardio I would go ... I'm also a friggin animal

Anyway, I have seen AM PM cardio sesssions for comp prep ... Has your currrent routine been giving you results? Is it working for you and your goals at this time? From your previous posts I get the impression things have been working nicely to help lean out (i.e. old Training Partner bailing b/c you're getting better results than her on here miracle drug) ...

Just some things to think about, and NOT stress about... You've got enough on your pretty little shoulders here...

Comp ladies? Comments???

Girlll I KNOW I KNOW. I dunno whats been up my you know what lately!
---> Head back on STRAIGHT again <-----. Like you said....results are there so why even question what Ive been doing. Im just wondering if there is a better FASTER way....with the competition just around the corner here

 

[Aries13]

10AM: 1hr Kick boxing class(tae bo at the gym....it was time to mix things up)
11am: 1/2c oatmeal, 1scoop whey
2pm: 5oz. turkey breast, 1/2c brwn rice
5pm: 9oz chicken breast -grilled w. Mrs.Dash, 1/2c red kidney beans
7:30pm: 7oz. Tilapia grilled w. dijon mustard and mrs. dash, 1tsp lemon juice, 1c broccoli
11pm: NO APPETITE!!! 1.5 scoop protein

 

[playmatesky]

If you have a good nutritionist then I would stick with that person if you are seeing results. If not...look into a better one. I would always want one if I was not sure of how to tweak things for better results.
I can tell you this...I was doing cardio 6 days a week and weights 4 days a week.
I would lose bf but not as much as I should have been My diet was also super clean. I would not even add toxins like splenda,ect.
Now..some will disagree with me that splenda is even a toxic substance but it is.
I am studying to be a Naturopath Dr. so I am very much into things that are not going to hurt your body. I wasnt that way in the past but I have changed over time. Never perfect for sure though.LOL
Anyways...because of not being able to acheive my goals I became fustrated and sought advice from a world known nutritionist that is part of a company that trains olympic athletes across the world. Www.charlespoliquin.com
It cost a fortune but it was worth it. My goals were to get as cut as possible..Ie: 6 pack and to gain lbm
I had been eating 100 gr of carbs and had also tried the 2 high carb days with 2 gr of protein per pd of bw and 51 gr of fat. This was not working for me. I was using fitday to track things and even tried tweaking the shit. I was losing a little but pouding my ass in the gym with little results.
What I had suggested for you was was was suggested for me and all of the althletes Mr. Poliquin trains. Here it is:
I was told that I was going to eat no more than 50 gr of fibrous carbs each day. No starchy. I was also to eat 1.5 to 2 gr of protein per pd of bw and keep fat about the same which was 51 gr. She said not to obsess about the numbers though.
I was told to drop cardio to 1 or 2 days at the most and increase weights to 6 days and add in a lot of yoga.
I was like wtf? I will gain weight. I was told not to worry about that because there was no way and promised it works. And...it did. Finally I was able to lift more than cardio which I had always said I would rather lift than do cardio anyday.
With this plan I got very shredded and had great energy which to me I really doubted but had to try. I mean again..this guy trains olympic athletes and is known world wide.
I do take a lot of supplements but I know they help.
I have also noticed greater results when my body is not at such a toxic state.
I did a cleanse before all of this too.
Good luck sweetie.

 

[Aries13]

If you have a good nutritionist then I would stick with that person if you are seeing results. If not...look into a better one. I would always want one if I was not sure of how to tweak things for better results.
I can tell you this...I was doing cardio 6 days a week and weights 4 days a week.
I would lose bf but not as much as I should have been My diet was also super clean. I would not even add toxins like splenda,ect.
Now..some will disagree with me that splenda is even a toxic substance but it is.
I am studying to be a Naturopath Dr. so I am very much into things that are not going to hurt your body. I wasnt that way in the past but I have changed over time. Never perfect for sure though.LOL
Anyways...because of not being able to acheive my goals I became fustrated and sought advice from a world known nutritionist that is part of a company that trains olympic athletes across the world. Www.charlespoliquin.com
It cost a fortune but it was worth it. My goals were to get as cut as possible..Ie: 6 pack and to gain lbm
I had been eating 100 gr of carbs and had also tried the 2 high carb days with 2 gr of protein per pd of bw and 51 gr of fat. This was not working for me. I was using fitday to track things and even tried tweaking the shit. I was losing a little but pouding my ass in the gym with little results.
What I had suggested for you was was was suggested for me and all of the althletes Mr. Poliquin trains. Here it is:
I was told that I was going to eat no more than 50 gr of fibrous carbs each day. No starchy. I was also to eat 1.5 to 2 gr of protein per pd of bw and keep fat about the same which was 51 gr. She said not to obsess about the numbers though.
I was told to drop cardio to 1 or 2 days at the most and increase weights to 6 days and add in a lot of yoga.
I was like wtf? I will gain weight. I was told not to worry about that because there was no way and promised it works. And...it did. Finally I was able to lift more than cardio which I had always said I would rather lift than do cardio anyday.
With this plan I got very shredded and had great energy which to me I really doubted but had to try. I mean again..this guy trains olympic athletes and is known world wide.
I do take a lot of supplements but I know they help.
I have also noticed greater results when my body is not at such a toxic state.
I did a cleanse before all of this too.
Good luck sweetie.

Thanks girl...its always great to get help. Im studying to be a dietitian, so in a way this whole thing I am doing is my very own personal experiment. How far can diet take your body without too much 'artificial' help? I guess in the process my mind went totally berserk...you know, starting to feel kinda mental...my mood was switched around a lot, mentally I was more fuzzy rather than clear(I guess this happens the 1st time around). Compared to my VERY FIRST pics (which I have yet to put on here....and will in time ) I am seeing a lot of results. In fact, a lot of people I know are saying that to me but I guess you are your own worst critic. I dont have the money...to pay someone to tell me what to do at all times. Train me, tell me what to put in my mouth, yell at me when I get LAZY....whatever else, Im sure its great to have but i have the ladies of EF...motivation...so all I gotta do is keep steady and stay focused, most importantly stay mentally focused...and it should all fall in its place.

ALso, it is my personal experience that what works for someone may not necessarilly work for someone else. I learned this the hard way...

 

[Aries13]

Today is such a NASTY nasty day outside. Couldn't have picked a worse monday after spring break day my self...Anyway, cardio was a breeze this morning. Well, not including walking outside at 6am through wind,rain, and snow....for 20minutes...with only a sweatshirt on....DAMN I shouldn't have left my only warm jacket back at home. I was looking forward to spring too soon
I tried running but its like it would get worse if I ran. LOL...Im staying in BED where its warm

6:30am: 1.5 hrs cardio (HIIT, stairmaster, elliptical, tredmill)
8:15am: 1/2c oatmeal(apple pie spice + splenda), 100% whey (1 scoop)
12pm: 6egg whites
3pm: 1/2c brown rice, 6oz. chicken breast\
4-6pm: GYM
Back:
Pullups: 2 sets of 5 ...
T-Bar: 45lbsx12, 55lbsx12, 55lbsx10, 45lbsx15
Lat pulldown: 70lbsx15, 60lbsx12 3 sets
Abar pulldown: 80lbsx12 4 sets
Cable rows: 70lbsx12, 70lbsx10, 60lbsx10, 70lbsx12

Biceps:
Curve bar: 45lbsx12, 35lbsx12, 35lbsx10, 35lbsx10
Hammercurl: 12lb dumbells x 15, 4sets
Preacher: 50lbsx10 4 sets

6:15pm: 1can tuna, 2TBS flax
9pm: 5oz. chicken breast, 2c broccoli, 5 almonds

 

[Aries13]

So....I woke up with a crazy sore throat this morning! Now i actually have something to bitch about....lol....oh well...the bad thing is that I didnt wake up to my alarm this morning(6:30) AND I missed my first class...again..WTF ?? This is sooooo not me, I was never the 'slacker' type who didnt go to class. I still maintain a's and b's BUT I atleast always went to class.....The good thing is that I am still doing cardio(no matter how crappy I feel)....I can push my self for 2hrs and then I can relax for the rest of the day.

10am: 1/2c oatmeal(pumpkin pie spice+splenda), 1scoop whey
12:30pm: 6oz. turkey breast rolled with mustard, lettuce, onion
2pm: (1/2 small apple, 1TBS flax)----- Cardio

*At least the appetite is back...for right now

 

[Aries13]

1.5hrs. cardio(2-4pm)....HIIT...30 min abs

4pm: 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1TBS flax, 1TBS salsa, 1can tuna(plain)

6-7pm: Posing session.....darn Im still going in there...with COTTAGE CHEESE on my a$$!!!!! I hate these "big serbian hips"!!!!!!!! Well, there's less cheese than 7weeks ago, so I guess its not as bad! hehe ---> Still...BIG mirrors on every wall and my competition while posing= disaster on my confidence!

***Just got back from posing, it didnt go as BAD as I thought it would. My so called competition has not changed too much...I HAVE (hehe)

7:15pm: 6oz. Tilapia grilled, 1c broccoli

9:30: 5oz. chicken breast, 1TBS flax

 

[playmatesky]

Your journal's are so cute. I hate to break it to your but the fuzzy feeling and also catching a cold can be sypmtoms of overtraining. Are you doing anything for relaxation? Yoga is great for is as well as massage. I think you will do great. Rooting for ya!

 

[Aries13]

Your journal's are so cute. I hate to break it to your but the fuzzy feeling and also catching a cold can be sypmtoms of overtraining. Are you doing anything for relaxation? Yoga is great for is as well as massage. I think you will do great. Rooting for ya!

Thanks love....Im feeling better already. When ever I have that feeling that something is coming down on me, I drink some airborne and it fixes it all up. Youre probably right ...i could be overtraining but at this point I dont have room to mess around at all. With that in mind, ALL THIS WORK will be up on stage in 4 weeks!!!!!!! my o' my!!!!!!!

****I do pilates at night...when I dont pass out right away...yoga helped me a lot in the beginning when I had trouble sleeping !

 

[Aries13]

6am: 2 cardio breeze( it was NECESSARY...could BARELY move out of bed, let alone GET UP!!!)
6:30-7:45- Cardio....lots of HIIT on bike, stair master, tredmill..I try to mix it up every day
8am: 1/2 c oatmeal(splenda/cinnamon), 1scoop whey
11am: 1/2c red kidney beans w. 1/4c brown rice, 1TBS salsa, 1plain can Tuna
1:30pm: 6 boiled egg whites
3pm:1can tuna, 1c broccoli
7pm:6oz. tilapia
9:30pm: 6oz. chicken breast grilled w. mrs.dash, 1c broccoli

 

[playmatesky]

Awesome baby! You are so positive! I love that! And with that you will have much success. Rooting for ya!

 

[Aries13]

10am: 1/2 med. apple, 2TBS flax-----OFF TO MY weigh-in and BF check----
*I didnt do am cardio this morning...i was afraid of extra water weight(lol)..it seems that I gain at least 5lbs every morning...although I've stopped weighing my self completely b/c it just drove me CRAZY! Just by looks, I'm looking so much better.....I CANT WAIT to post before and after pics....so NO MORE PICS till 4 weeks from now....OH THE SUSPENSE LOL ---Im so freaking goofy this morning....

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey Sweetie!....are you sure that 1.5 HOURS of CARDIO isn't too much for you? Are you trying to lose a little muscle with the fat? If you're not, I would think about cutting that back some.

What you're experiencing with the appetite loss is what Sassy so lovingly refers to as "the ultimate mind f*ck". Just one of the things that you'll go thru during pre & post comp. Hang in there!

 

[Aries13]

Hey Sweetie!....are you sure that 1.5 HOURS of CARDIO isn't too much for you? Are you trying to lose a little muscle with the fat? If you're not, I would think about cutting that back some.

What you're experiencing with the appetite loss is what Sassy so lovingly refers to as "the ultimate mind f*ck". Just one of the things that you'll go thru during pre & post comp. Hang in there!

Thanks...support is NEEDED at this point...very much!!!!!
(I actually do 1.5 hrs cardio like 2-3 times a week...sometimess less....Im trying to BURN off as much as possible ..but Im mostly doing 1hr in the am and then weight training later in the day. I dont wanna lose any of the muscle I dont really have to begin with (haha)...so I'll keep track of how I feel (other than this intense mind f*ck!)------and if I drop a LOT on the scale at once...then I know what I gotta do ;

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Just coming by to say hello.

How far along did you start the cardio breeze? I will have to do cardio at 4 AM *whine* How long does it take for it to kick in?

 

[Roonytunes]

Just coming by to say hello.

How far along did you start the cardio breeze? I will have to do cardio at 4 AM *whine* How long does it take for it to kick in?

Not Aries, but thought I'd butt in since I've been popping CB in the morning. For me, it takes about an hour to fully kick in and I take 2 CBs.

 

[*Bunny*]

Not Aries, but thought I'd butt in since I've been popping CB in the morning. For me, it takes about an hour to fully kick in and I take 2 CBs.

^^ I get up at 4 am, pop two, usually out the door & moving for training by 5am ... so looks like an hour ISH for me as well ...

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Well, shoot...maybe I should wake up at 3:30 to take them!

Thanks for the infor Bunny and Rooney.

Sorry for hijacking, Aries. Forgive me!

 

[*Bunny*]

Well, shoot...maybe I should wake up at 3:30 to take them!

Thanks for the infor Bunny and Rooney.

Sorry for hijacking, Aries. Forgive me!

What I do is set my alarm, take them and go back to bed til I wake up ... usually the CB does that very well It's no joke when you hear us ladies say it's on our 'nightstand' ...

 

[Miss24k]

^^ I get up at 4 am, pop two, usually out the door & moving for training by 5am ... so looks like an hour ISH for me as well ...

Really that long huh? When I take CB I would take it in the am, lay back down and my eyes pop open 15 minutes later and I'm ready to go.

 

[*Bunny*]

Really that long huh? When I take CB I would take it in the am, lay back down and my eyes pop open 15 minutes later and I'm ready to go.

I'll clarify ... I am usually just LYING there awake waiting for my body to catch up with my mind I can RELATE to you (of course) ... but if I'm tired , TIRED TIRED TIRED, no stim will get me outta bed period, my body will tell me when it's time to rest

 

[Aries13]

Hello Ladies!!!! Just got back from my weigh-in and BF hydrostatic...well the RESULTS ARE CRAZYYYYYY!!! Im so freaking excited! The inches are coming off and its all on paper (which I will GLADLY post on here when the competition is over). I just dont have the paperwork..the trainer does and she needs it for her 'study'...Anyway..it will all be posted...pictures, measurements, bf changes.

-My competition weight will be 130- 135lbs! Sort of HIGH but its the best I can do. Here is what I remember off the top of my head:
February 3rd(i think)- 76kg(168lbs); BF 28%
March 23rd- 65kg(143lbs): dont know the BF yet...last time it was ~24%


***In reference to the CB question.....when I take it I will wake up at 6am(take 2) and leave in 15-20 minutes....I feel it INSTANTLY but for me it might be b.c I dont take it every day.

----->Im so HUNGRY right now but I must do cardio on emty. Im leaving in 1 minute, I'll take 2cb to help me out+ the rest of that medium apple from this morning.

IM SO HAPPY THAT IM FINALLY MAKING GOOD PROGRESS!!! But the hard part is about to begin..3 weeks left to lose 15lbs...OUCH...well I know the last week will be a LOT of h20 but still. It could either go very good or REALLY BAD from this pointg on. Absolutely NO ROOM for any sort of mistakes...hopefully I can pull this shi* through!

THANKS LADIES FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUPPORT>>>> Love you all!!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

WOW!!! Congrats on the 25lb weightloss...that is a huge feat and shows your hard work and dedication is really paying off. Awesome, girl!!!

 

[badgergrl]

Congrats! You've made crazy progress Aries!

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Congrats on the great progress, Aries!

Why do you think 130-135 is high? How tall are you? How much lean mass did you start out with? My competition weight will be in that area as well...

 

[*Bunny*]

Congrats on the great progress, Aries!

Why do you think 130-135 is high? How tall are you? How much lean mass did you start out with? My competition weight will be in that area as well...

from her first post "I'm 5'4" tall. I had the hydrostatic bf done and I am at 24% (higher than expected) Due to that, my trainers are having me start at 13 weeks. My weight is 151lbs (which is also high)..."



Progress is great Aries!

SHo-ty

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Thanks, Bunny. As if I had not read that...

I'll stop proving my intelligence now.

 

[Aries13]

1-2pm: Cardio(HIIT bike 20min, tredmill ALL OUT 10min,stair master 30min)
*30min abs
3pm: 1/2c oatmeal, splenda+cinnamon, 1 scoop whey
6pm: 1whole egg, 5egg whites, 1/2c oatmeal....blended together in blender ...added cinnamon and splenda....made a GIANT pancake...(my b/f made this for me)....AND HOLY COW IT WAS SOOOOOO YUMMYYYYYYYY
8pm: 6egg whites...boiled...plain....didnt even taste it

Before bed(prolly around 9:30/10pm) will have :
6oz. Tilapia fish grilled(mrs.dash)....2c brccoli(hopefully can down all this...at least 1 cup)...IM NOT HUNGRYYY

 

[Aries13]

7am: 45min. cardio

8:15am: 1/2c oatmeal(splenda+cinnamon), 1can tuna(out of protein and money )
*I ordered my suit yesterday and Dreamtan(I have a bottle of protan that I got for free...but my trainer insists on dreamtan-supposedly its better)
_____I CANT WAIT to try on my suit...post some pics...soon ________

 

[Miss24k]

what colour is your suit? Be VERY VERY careful if it's a light colour and that dreamtan, it's very messy!

 

[Aries13]

what colour is your suit? Be VERY VERY careful if it's a light colour and that dreamtan, it's very messy!

SHI*....Its turqoise DAMN IT!!! UGHHH

 

[iceprincess]

WOW Aries...I just viewed your gallery with your NEW pics!!! Sorry I am late in commenting on them, but you are looking great! Good job, keep up the awesome work!

Great job on the 25lbs weight loss as well - YOU ROCK GIRL!!!

 

[Miss24k]

SHI*....Its turqoise DAMN IT!!! UGHHH

Hehe just be very careful with it, and have someone help you put your suit on.

 

[Aries13]

I'll make sure that I MAKE someone put it on me...lol...I dont want poo stains on my new suit

THanks for the heads up miss24K.... GREATLY appreciate it!!!

 

[Aries13]

WOW Aries...I just viewed your gallery with your NEW pics!!! Sorry I am late in commenting on them, but you are looking great! Good job, keep up the awesome work!

Great job on the 25lbs weight loss as well - YOU ROCK GIRL!!!

Thanks dear...you know those pics are old now...I made even more progress since last time . I dont want to put pics up untill I do the show...JUST cuz its more fun that way

By the way, I think cutting for you will BE SO EASY. Im jealous...I had to bust my A$$-literally

 

[Miss24k]

THanks for the heads up miss24K.... GREATLY appreciate it!!!

 

[badgergrl]

Hey Aries!
You've probably already mentioned this, but when is your show?

BTW..can't wait to see the new pics!

 

[Aries13]

Hey Aries!
You've probably already mentioned this, but when is your show?

BTW..can't wait to see the new pics!

I might as well spill the beans. I was told to keep it *SECRET* lol...but what the hell. Its April 22nd, and anyone who would like to come see it...PM ME

 

[Aries13]

11am:~7oz. turkey breast (1TBS mustard,lettuce,onion)
1:30pm: 6egg whites(1 yolk---cutting these out starting Monday)
2:30pm: 1/2c oatmeal, 1egg , 5whites
3:30pm: GYM -LEGS
Squats: 5sets of 15 = 5olbs+bar(smith machine?)
Leg Press: 3sets of 15 , 90lbs and 130lbs
Leg extensions: 25lbs x 15, 4 sets
Leg curl: 25lbs x 15, 4 sets

4:30pm: 6oz. Tilapia
8:30pm: 7oz. grilled/cooked shrimp...210 cal, og fat, 36g Protein <----really yummy

Before bed: Prolly around 11 or 12pm: 6oz. Tilapia

 

[Miss24k]

I might as well spill the beans. I was told to keep it *SECRET* lol...but what the hell. Its April 22nd, and anyone who would like to come see it...PM ME

Heeey where is it? Is it in MA, if so I think it may be a show I was considering doing, which I probably will not, lol.

 

[iceprincess]

Thanks dear...you know those pics are old now...I made even more progress since last time . I dont want to put pics up untill I do the show...JUST cuz its more fun that way

Well, then we will be waiting IMPATIENTLY to see the FINAL results!! I'm excited, you HAVE busted your butt for it!!!!

By the way, I think cutting for you will BE SO EASY. Im jealous...I had to bust my A$$-literally

Thanks, I am hoping that it won't be TOO painful, but I am certain that with the help from all the girls on here, it will be A LOT easier then without you guys!

GOOD LUCK and keep up the good work!!!

 

[Aries13]

9:30am: 1med. apple, 2 cardio breeze...and I woke up with a headache today
10-11am: CARDIO+abs

11:30am: 1 egg, 5whites, 1/2c oatmeal(cinnamon+splenda)
2pm: 1/2c brown rice, 7oz. shrimp, 1c broccoli, Mrs.dash....I made stir-fry with the broc. and shrimp...poured it over cooked brown rice...and IT WAS SOOOO GOOD.The whole thing was 40gC,40gP,1.5g F(320cals)<----awesome meal!!!
5pm: 7oz. chicken breast grilled w. mrs.dash
8pm: 6egg whites boiled
11pm: 2c broccoli, 5oz. Tilapia fish , 2TBS flax

 

[Aries13]

TOday is my day off. I am going to RELAX to the fullest. I am absolutely drained mentally and physically! .... Im going back to bed in a minute

11am: 6egg whites, 1TBS flax, 1/2c oatmeal (cinnamon+splenda)

 

[*Bunny*]

ENJOY IT ARIES!!!! You put in 200% of yourself every day, whether is be training, school, and the like ...

 

[Aries13]

ENJOY IT ARIES!!!! You put in 200% of yourself every day, whether is be training, school, and the like ...

THanks bunny...

----->I should be resting lying in bed right now, yet I find my self on elite...haha
I'm so tired lately.... I'm almost done with the contest diet ...then I have to rigure out a NEW and improved LoG..to keep my BUTT in line

I will, for the first time in my life, eat and live healthy. Everyone on here has such good logs with so much good info. I wonder what kind of diet I have to do to maintain my body?????

Anyone know what the "general" formula would be???? I think 12-14Xweight(lb) in calories. ????I was thinking of doing a 40/40/20 split...?..

-I gotta get my butt back in bed....I'm starting to get a headache. UGH

....I think I have an appetite coming on!! whoo-hoo its been a while. Im thinking some shrim/broccoli stir fry....Got one more carb serving for the day... brown rice- yummy !! In an hour should be good.

 

[scorpiogirl]

Awesome job on the new results, Aries!!!!

For maintaining at your contest weight or are you planning on not staying 130-135? If you want to maintain at 130, your range should be 1300-1600 calories a day- whatever works best for you.

The baseline is usually 40/30/30 - but you can tweek that to whatever your body responds to most effectively. I know, I'm not giving you much here, huh?!?!