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*ebony*
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is that 1 gram a day? my fish oil caps are 410 mg EPA, 274 DHA per gram(1 softgel). should i take it at night only then?
June competition preparation..
- Thread starter Thandie
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is that 1 gram a day? my fish oil caps are 410 mg EPA, 274 DHA per gram(1 softgel). should i take it at night only then?
Yes, just take 1 softgel at night. You can take it with dinner.
*ebony*
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thanks girl. did back and chest today and man am i beat! my whole back is already aching like crazy. but its a good tired.
p.s. can you give me a rundown of all your current supplements please?
thanks girl. did back and chest today and man am i beat! my whole back is already aching like crazy. but its a good tired.
p.s. can you give me a rundown of all your current supplements please?
I'll give you some general supplements. I give my clients supplements according to what they need after doing an evaluation and taking a health questionnaire.
Glutamine.
CLA.
Fish oil.
Flaxseed oil.
GLA.
L-Carnitine. This should be cycled.
*ebony*
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thanks, i've already ready up on all those and have a good understanding of how and what the do. no green tea? so do you combine your GLA/CLA? read in some articles how the combo is super effective(fat reduction)
I don't take green tea supplements. Hot green tea is the best for you.
I take GLA with all the supplements I take with breakfast and CLA (powder) I add to my protein shake with other supplements, which I have post training. So is about a 3 hour difference.
Don't take things just for taking them. There sould be a reason why take each supplement. Right?
*ebony*
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right! your absolutely right, and like i said i've done thorough research on the supplements I'll take. i want nothing but the ones that promote overall health and well being. that's my current mindset, i'm focusing on my general health and not so much on wight(which was not the case previously where i focused on weight way too much). they go hand in hand but its different when your goal is to be super healthy than it is to focus on gaining or losing weight.
If you want to promote good health, I'll give you a few important things to remember. #1 Cook your food. #2 Make sure most of your food is organic. Local organic is better then outside the country or outside the state. But if that's what you can get, is fine. #3 Try to go out to eat as infrequent as possible. #4 No processed food or refined sugar. Try that for a few months to a year and everything will change, from your skin, the way you feel and your overall health.
*ebony*
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Take 1 and let it build up slowly. Just be consistent and take it every night.
I've decided to start on my thread again sine I'm close to competition.
I am currently 110 lbs, however I should've been 109 by now. I know, you're saying is only 1 lb, but like I've said in the past, this is like a science project. Besides I'm doing this naturally and at 52 is not as easy as it seems. But is doable!!
SUMO DEADLIFTS 5 WARMUPS PROGRESSIVE WEIGHT ON THE WARMUPS. SETS
3 WORK SETS OF 15.
WORK SETS: 10, 15, 20. BE SAFE!
SEATED CABLE ROW 2 WARMUPS 20 REPS ON THE WARMUPS.
SUPERSET WITH BELOW
5 WORK SETS 25, 20, 15, 10, 10 ON THE WORK SETS.
CLOSE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 3 WARMUPS PROGRESSIVE WARMUPS AGAIN
4 SETS 6, 10, 15, 20 REPS FOR WORK SETS.
EZ CURL BARBELL W/PRONE GRIP 2 WARMUP SETS LIGHT WEIGHT ON THE WARMUPS
3 WORK SETS SETS OF 15, 12, 10 ON THE WORK SETS
SEATED ALTERNATING DB CURL 2 WARMUP SETS LIGHT WARMUPS AGAIN
4 WORK SETS 10, 8, 6, 4 FOR WORK SETS
Didn't have time to do cardio, so I decided to take the time to stretch. I have an injury on both my elbows (tendonitis) and tomorrow I'm getting a cortizone shot on my lombard. NOT happy about that.
I am currently 110 lbs, however I should've been 109 by now. I know, you're saying is only 1 lb, but like I've said in the past, this is like a science project. Besides I'm doing this naturally and at 52 is not as easy as it seems. But is doable!!
SUMO DEADLIFTS 5 WARMUPS PROGRESSIVE WEIGHT ON THE WARMUPS. SETS
3 WORK SETS OF 15.
WORK SETS: 10, 15, 20. BE SAFE!
SEATED CABLE ROW 2 WARMUPS 20 REPS ON THE WARMUPS.
SUPERSET WITH BELOW
5 WORK SETS 25, 20, 15, 10, 10 ON THE WORK SETS.
CLOSE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN 3 WARMUPS PROGRESSIVE WARMUPS AGAIN
4 SETS 6, 10, 15, 20 REPS FOR WORK SETS.
EZ CURL BARBELL W/PRONE GRIP 2 WARMUP SETS LIGHT WEIGHT ON THE WARMUPS
3 WORK SETS SETS OF 15, 12, 10 ON THE WORK SETS
SEATED ALTERNATING DB CURL 2 WARMUP SETS LIGHT WARMUPS AGAIN
4 WORK SETS 10, 8, 6, 4 FOR WORK SETS
Didn't have time to do cardio, so I decided to take the time to stretch. I have an injury on both my elbows (tendonitis) and tomorrow I'm getting a cortizone shot on my lombard. NOT happy about that.
Week 2- Day 1
LEG PRESS 3 WARM UP SETS 15-20 REPS ON WARMUP SETS
SUPER SET 3 WORK SETS 20, 40, 40 REPS ON WORK SETS
FRONT SQUAT 2 WARMUPS 20 REPS FOR WARMUPS
DROP SETS 3 WORK SETS 25 REPS DROP WEIGHT AND DO 10 MORE
FOR THE WORK SETS
LEG EXTENSION 1 WARM UP SET WARMUPS: 20 REPS
2 WORK SETS WORK SET #1: 20 REPS
WORK SET #2: 30 REPS
WALKING LUNGE 2 SETS GO UNTIL YOU CAN'T STAND UP ANYMORE NO WEIGHT (I used 20 lbs DB)...JUST INTENSITY IS KEY HERE...GIVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE! THEN DO IT AGAIN!
Cardio: 30 minutes treadmill, 3.2 at 11% incline.
LEG PRESS 3 WARM UP SETS 15-20 REPS ON WARMUP SETS
SUPER SET 3 WORK SETS 20, 40, 40 REPS ON WORK SETS
FRONT SQUAT 2 WARMUPS 20 REPS FOR WARMUPS
DROP SETS 3 WORK SETS 25 REPS DROP WEIGHT AND DO 10 MORE
FOR THE WORK SETS
LEG EXTENSION 1 WARM UP SET WARMUPS: 20 REPS
2 WORK SETS WORK SET #1: 20 REPS
WORK SET #2: 30 REPS
WALKING LUNGE 2 SETS GO UNTIL YOU CAN'T STAND UP ANYMORE NO WEIGHT (I used 20 lbs DB)...JUST INTENSITY IS KEY HERE...GIVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE! THEN DO IT AGAIN!
Cardio: 30 minutes treadmill, 3.2 at 11% incline.
i did some jumping lunges yesterday to failer. i had to sit down for a minute afterword cause my legs were so wobbly....and it burned so much!!lol
Awesome, Ebony!
Good job!!
I've been slacking. Have been insanely busy..
Till later!
mommalu
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i did some jumping lunges yesterday to failer. i had to sit down for a minute afterword cause my legs were so wobbly....and it burned so much!!lol
These kick my A**!! I know what you mean my wobbly legs
mommalu
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HAWTTTTT!!
You look awesome thandie!! Keep up whatever you're doing.
Someday.....my legs will look like yours.
I was at the gym this afternoon and some young kid came up to me and asked me if I was a bodybuilder. He said I looked awesome and very well defined. I just about fell over. Made my day!!
You look awesome thandie!! Keep up whatever you're doing.
Someday.....my legs will look like yours.
I was at the gym this afternoon and some young kid came up to me and asked me if I was a bodybuilder. He said I looked awesome and very well defined. I just about fell over. Made my day!!
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*ebony*
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Oh Jeesh, I had to dig my thread out from syberia! Lol!
Anyway, here is a progress picture taken 3 weeks ago.
I'll post some more soon. I have 5 weeks to comp..
just WOW!
Looking good Thandie!!!! How old are you if you don't mind me asking....
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WOW 
HAWTTTTT!!
You look awesome thandie!! Keep up whatever you're doing.
Someday.....my legs will look like yours.
I was at the gym this afternoon and some young kid came up to me and asked me if I was a bodybuilder. He said I looked awesome and very well defined. I just about fell over. Made my day!!
Awesome! See, you're getting there!
Don't worry about when, just that you'll reach your goal(s). And you will, with consistency!
Can we trade legs ;-)
You look great. What does your peaking diet look like and when do you start? I'm curious because your diet is so tight year round.
I'm on my 5th week and have 7 more to go til' the shoot. I'm very nervous....5% core bf and 26% legs - overall 15%. My face is starting to sink a bit and my chest/abs/shoulders/back has striations but my rear and legs are still nice and plump I'm sweating it.
You look great. What does your peaking diet look like and when do you start? I'm curious because your diet is so tight year round.
I'm on my 5th week and have 7 more to go til' the shoot. I'm very nervous....5% core bf and 26% legs - overall 15%. My face is starting to sink a bit and my chest/abs/shoulders/back has striations but my rear and legs are still nice and plump
I'm sweating it.
Can we trade legs ;-)
You look great. What does your peaking diet look like and when do you start? I'm curious because your diet is so tight year round.
I'm on my 5th week and have 7 more to go til' the shoot. I'm very nervous....5% core bf and 26% legs - overall 15%. My face is starting to sink a bit and my chest/abs/shoulders/back has striations but my rear and legs are still nice and plump
Thanks, IW!
I started cutting in February, I believe. I like to be early so I can tweek things. I normally stop cheating about 2-3 months before contest. This time I had a couple of cheats. 1 in february and 1 in March. It didn't affect me, I believe.
You prob have a tough time leaning your legs. Don't sacrifice your face to make your legs lean. Just use an angle where it will look leaner. Since you're doing a photo shoot rather then walking around on stage, you can fudge that. 7 weeks is a long time if you're already there, so be careful. At some point you have to carb up or you'll be too flat looking; especially in pictures.
Do you want to email me a pic?
mommalu
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DANG Girl...you look GREAT!!
I'm with IW on those legs
I'd trade ya anyday!!Can't wait to see your comp pics. You rock!!
Thanks, E!
You know, I never measure, and don't take my bf on regularly, but I'd say is about 7% because when I'm that low is about 7 or 8%. I doubt is 6%. I basically use my eyes. However, I should take it. I'll do it tomorrow or next week.
Are you getting striations in your glutes?
It looks like it in the photos.
Thanks, Momalu!
Tat, I have the beginning of some striations, but I'd never get full striations on my glutes.
Thank you!
It does help when what I do for a living is nutrition. Any one can do it. Believe me!
I'm in hiding until the shoot ;-)
I'm on my 6th week of calorie deficit. 6 weeks out from my shoot I will rotate 4 days of various % of macros with higher carb days being on my training days. 6 days out I'll cut carbs for 3 days and reduce water consumption. The last 3 days I'll start a gradual carb up.
My goal was 15%, but I am no where near where I need to be at 15%. For the past 3 weeks my weight has fluctuated up and down 6 lbs on any given day. I can weigh 126 one day and 132 the next. I have never been this frustrated in my life or this physically/emotionally drained. Not only do I think about this 24/7 but it is my career too. I feel like I'm chained to it and I want to scream and break free. It has totally consumed me.
This has been a tremendous learning experience but I will never, ever do it again. It is impacting every area of my life, including relationships.
You are right about my legs. And the photographer can certainly help me with angles but I also have to look in the mirror and know how hard I am busting ass and not seeing equal transformation. It is so hard for others to understand. They look at me and think I am crazy for feeling this way.
Thanks for letting me vent! 7 more weeks!!! I'm keeping a close watch on my rear ;-)
I'm on my 6th week of calorie deficit. 6 weeks out from my shoot I will rotate 4 days of various % of macros with higher carb days being on my training days. 6 days out I'll cut carbs for 3 days and reduce water consumption. The last 3 days I'll start a gradual carb up.
My goal was 15%, but I am no where near where I need to be at 15%. For the past 3 weeks my weight has fluctuated up and down 6 lbs on any given day. I can weigh 126 one day and 132 the next. I have never been this frustrated in my life or this physically/emotionally drained. Not only do I think about this 24/7 but it is my career too. I feel like I'm chained to it and I want to scream and break free. It has totally consumed me.
This has been a tremendous learning experience but I will never, ever do it again. It is impacting every area of my life, including relationships.
You are right about my legs. And the photographer can certainly help me with angles but I also have to look in the mirror and know how hard I am busting ass and not seeing equal transformation. It is so hard for others to understand. They look at me and think I am crazy for feeling this way.
Thanks for letting me vent! 7 more weeks!!! I'm keeping a close watch on my rear ;-)
This is not the time to hide. You want to get it right and hiding wont help, LOL!
I'm not sure how you're doing it, but your muscles should be hydrated all the time. I drink 1 gallon starting 2 months before comp and peek week is 1.5 gallon all the way through contest day, which I also have 1.5 gallon.
Carbs I also have plenty, is just a matter of adjusting it downward. I see all kinds of tricks on comp day. Some people have sugar, others have some wine before coming out on stage. In the meantime they're hoping their muscles are full enough and they look good. I eat through that day every 2 hours. Is just a matter of what and when. Water I sip all day. By the time I come out my muscles are pumped up, I have veins coming out and it just looks great. No guessing here! Naturally, every time I do it, it gets better and easier.
Your weight should not fluctuate that much. That's a huge jump! I usually fluctuate one pound for the most part, but 85% of the time the body does what I ask her to do. I go down anywhere from 1 - to .2 of a pound per week.
Some people do have a tough time to get their legs lean. If that's your case, the photographer should help you. I know you want to look good for your clients, but you don't wear short all the time, do you?
You said you will never do this again. You can do it and it doesn't have to be such a torture. I never sweat this out. It just flows easily. Of course, you have to have discipline. It doesn't work if you have a big cheat one day and good for 5 day. I'm not saying you did that, but some people do, and expect miracles.
I'm sure you look fantastic! We're the worst critics and tend to nip and pick at everything. I still look at my pictures and say, "damn, why do I look so shity after all this work! Just today I thought "I shouldn't do the show because my abs aren't that great". I also couldn't eat my 4th meal today, so I ended up having tuna and 1/2 of a slice of pumpernickel bread. BREAD? "I can't do the show now"
Anyway, don't be so hard. I bet you look great!
I'd love to see a picture. No worries, it will not pass my eyes and I wont judge. Just trying to help..
I need more water - that is for sure. I really struggle getting it down as you know. It almost makes me sick to even think about it. I hate to drink anything - almost a repulsion. I'm working on it though. My first 3 1/2 weeks was like clock work. 1.5lbs a week, exactly as planned via deficit. Dropped 4.5% bf and things were looking great. Then my weight starting fluctuating like crazy on a daily basis. I could even wake up in the morning and weigh 132 and then weigh around 4pm and be 126. LOL.
Overall I believe I am not recovering from my training. I train so hard (out of habit and enjoyment). My body just can't keep up on the calories I'm giving it. I'm changing a few things up starting today and we'll see how I come out at the end of the week.
Unfortunately I haven't been cheating with my meals at all. Sure wish I had been - I wouldn't be feeling so bad about the results! I'm in this until the shoot but because I don't compete, I don't see the benefit of keeping myself this miserable just so my ass is rock hard. I mean really. In clothes and even spandex I look rock hard. You would never know I'm struggling. Onebreath thinks I'm nuts and I know I'm a bit dramatic but with the effort I have put into this it is so frustrating to see my upper body go to shreds and my lower simply slimming down just a tad.
I'll let you know how I do. I'm hanging in there for now!!!
Overall I believe I am not recovering from my training. I train so hard (out of habit and enjoyment). My body just can't keep up on the calories I'm giving it. I'm changing a few things up starting today and we'll see how I come out at the end of the week.
Unfortunately I haven't been cheating with my meals at all. Sure wish I had been - I wouldn't be feeling so bad about the results! I'm in this until the shoot but because I don't compete, I don't see the benefit of keeping myself this miserable just so my ass is rock hard. I mean really. In clothes and even spandex I look rock hard. You would never know I'm struggling. Onebreath thinks I'm nuts and I know I'm a bit dramatic but with the effort I have put into this it is so frustrating to see my upper body go to shreds and my lower simply slimming down just a tad.
I'll let you know how I do. I'm hanging in there for now!!!
OneBreath
Elite Mentor
You are looking fantastic thandie! I'm curious about the bolded above. How long has it taken you to get that in touch with your body? To simply make it do what you want it to do. I'm assuming the first time you dieted down it wasn't that easy. Or was it?
BTW, don't let IW fool you. She's looking phenominal. I think she's doing great for her first time. I also think i'm the luckiest guy in the universe just because i get to see her every day
You are looking fantastic thandie! I'm curious about the bolded above. How long has it taken you to get that in touch with your body? To simply make it do what you want it to do. I'm assuming the first time you dieted down it wasn't that easy. Or was it?
BTW, don't let IW fool you. She's looking phenominal. I think she's doing great for her first time. I also think i'm the luckiest guy in the universe just because i get to see her every day
Thanks, Onebreath!
I've been doing this for over 10 years. What I mean by it gets better, is that on comp day, when I look at my body I can determine HOW I look. If I'm too flat and I need to have another meal. If I go over and eat the wrong carbs or too soon, I'll spill over and PASSED peak, which is not something we want to do on comp day.
In terms of dieting on a normal day. I have precise macros, which I already know what will make me look good. Is just a matter of manipulating those macros that I can lose the exact amount of lb I want to, (give and take 1 lb up or down per week, but never more) Unless I have a carb-up day where almost always I go 1 lb over night, then by going back to my normal macros, (of the time) my weight goes back to normal. When I gain 10 lbs as I did off season, is because I wanted to gain that much in the amount of time I gave myself. Again, is just knowing how to manipulate macros. I'll never gain or lose weight for that matter randomly. I always said is like a science project, LOL!
I hope I made sense..
OneBreath
Elite Mentor
No that made perfect sense. How long did it take you to determine what those "precise macros" were? Was it a lot of trial and error?
No, l've learned a great deal about that when I was going to school for nutrition, in addition to learning what are the best foods to have optimum health, maintain beautiful skin and longevity, but I also worked (and now partner)with a dietitian who specializes in getting competitors in top shape. I also keep getting myself educated on the subject, so I end up going to different schools leaning different methods and theories in order to be cutting edge. So, I basically combine some of the principals I've learned into my business. I determine a client's macros according to their age, gender, height, activity level, food preference and metabolic rate. I always add other variables, but this are the basics.
OneBreath
Elite Mentor
Very nice. You do have it down to a science. Thanks.
Looking good Thandie. Your back, shoulders and quads are popping. I can see a difference in your leanness from the last pics you posted 2 weeks out. Your chest is coming through more and your legs are leaner (like they could possibly be so!! LOL). Your face looks really good too - that is usually where I can see flatness.
I am so excited for you!!
I am so excited for you!!
*ebony*
New member
+2 ^_^
Thank you Ladies, I appreciate your good comments.
So, I finally got my body fat taken this morning and is 8%.
Almost there! just need to up the water, which I slacked today. But, I can't slack anymore at this point. In fact I feel totally dehydrated for not drinking the amount I have to. Sigh!
So, I finally got my body fat taken this morning and is 8%.
Almost there! just need to up the water, which I slacked today. But, I can't slack anymore at this point. In fact I feel totally dehydrated for not drinking the amount I have to. Sigh!
Progress pics taken today 4/14
9 days to comp day!
Maybe you guys can be my eyes. Do I look smaller? leaner? flat?
THANDI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you soo beautiful!
Progress pics taken today 4/14
9 days to comp day!
Maybe you guys can be my eyes. Do I look smaller? leaner? flat?
You don't look flat just full enough for figure and I think you are leaner. You have a great v-taper. Also I think you got highlights? Or changed something in your hair? What ever it is I love it. Knock umm dead tomorrow.
Good luck, you look awesome, you can do it!!! ^_^
This is so ironic and I still can't believe it.
I went into this competition with hopes of getting my Pro card in Masters because I could not believe I could get overall over young well prepared girls.
So, I always enter both Open and Mastes, just because I look descent enough to compete with the youngsters, LOL!
To my surprise I got 2nd in Masters, which I felt disapointed. Then I go and win 1st in the Open, I was like, wtf? The winner of the short class and I go out to get the overall, and I see who I was competing with and I though "shit, what was I thinking? she'll beat me in a second". When they called my name I got the overall, I just could not believe it. I'm still scratching my head.
Now, That I'm a Pro, I have to go out and compete with the Pro's. Well, that means amazon young Pro's. I'm just blown away!
Just wanted to share!
As soon as I get pics, I'll share; hopefully this coming week. Fortunately, I asked a photographer there to give me his card, so I'll call him and and ask him to email some pics.
I went into this competition with hopes of getting my Pro card in Masters because I could not believe I could get overall over young well prepared girls.
So, I always enter both Open and Mastes, just because I look descent enough to compete with the youngsters, LOL!
To my surprise I got 2nd in Masters, which I felt disapointed. Then I go and win 1st in the Open, I was like, wtf? The winner of the short class and I go out to get the overall, and I see who I was competing with and I though "shit, what was I thinking? she'll beat me in a second". When they called my name I got the overall, I just could not believe it. I'm still scratching my head.
Now, That I'm a Pro, I have to go out and compete with the Pro's. Well, that means amazon young Pro's. I'm just blown away!
Just wanted to share!
As soon as I get pics, I'll share; hopefully this coming week. Fortunately, I asked a photographer there to give me his card, so I'll call him and and ask him to email some pics.
mommalu
New member
CONGRATULATIONS thandie!! I knew you'd ROCK the house.
I'll be anxiously waiting to see your photo's.
Thank you, guys!
I appreciate your comments!
BM, you have no idea how great I feel that I'm able to inspire you to better yourself as you age. I truly believe is my mission to help woman age more beautiful and dignified. As we know, women tend to fall apart at my age and just basically give up, and I'm here to tell you, this is the best years of your life, No lie!
I feel better then I ever had and I know anyone can do it, but no one can do it with a negative mentality and feelings of 'being over for them'. Everything starts in your mind. You can do anything you want, and at any age. 50 is when you have a second chance to do things right; you just have to work at it, but we always had.
Much love to you, BM! You're definitely my e-friend!
I appreciate your comments!
BM, you have no idea how great I feel that I'm able to inspire you to better yourself as you age. I truly believe is my mission to help woman age more beautiful and dignified. As we know, women tend to fall apart at my age and just basically give up, and I'm here to tell you, this is the best years of your life, No lie!
I feel better then I ever had and I know anyone can do it, but no one can do it with a negative mentality and feelings of 'being over for them'. Everything starts in your mind. You can do anything you want, and at any age. 50 is when you have a second chance to do things right; you just have to work at it, but we always had.
Much love to you, BM! You're definitely my e-friend!
You really have nothing to fear with the younger pros cause you look outstanding. You should write a book on aging gracefully cause I am in aww of the fact that you look so young. I know dieting and exercise are a big part of it. Any other tips you got please share. I don't know if you posted it anywhere but when did you start training etc?
Thank you, Super!
I've been training for 21 years.
Here is something I posted and Omega found.
Quote posted by thandie
Thank you!
Yes, I have no wrinkles.
First, genetics helps!
peelings/facials every two months.
Drink green tea (gave up coffee)
No sugar (it gives you wrinkles)
Hardly drink alcohol.(a glass of great champagne once in a while)
Don't smoke.
Never did drugs.
Use great skin products.
Drink lots of water.
Exercise.
Eat whole foods.
Use sun block #15 under my make-up 365 days a year.
Wear a hat in the summer.
Don't sun-tan except when walking on the streets.
Get massages.
Rest (but that I don't do enough, I must admit)
Phew!
Most of these things you can do, just be consistent. However, you don't need to be 100% good, but at least 80% of the time.
Now I'm adding, be true to yourself and others. This is a BIG one because you'll feel more at peace with yourself and it will radiate to others.
Be kind to yourself.
I'm posting a couple of more picture because some women (I've seen posted) Believes we're done at 34 or somewhere around there.
I don't want anyone to believe that. WE can do anything we want at ANY age. You have to believe in yourself, followed by hard work of course. Women especially have to be empowered, because we have lived in a society that when we approach certain age, its over. Men don't look at you, friends start going away, you get fired from your job and replaced by a younger woman. ENOUGH of that! Let it sink in your deepest soul that you can do anything. Try it, and see what happens!
Here, with some finalists..
I don't want anyone to believe that. WE can do anything we want at ANY age. You have to believe in yourself, followed by hard work of course. Women especially have to be empowered, because we have lived in a society that when we approach certain age, its over. Men don't look at you, friends start going away, you get fired from your job and replaced by a younger woman. ENOUGH of that! Let it sink in your deepest soul that you can do anything. Try it, and see what happens!
Here, with some finalists..
I'm speechless, you look SO good I am so happy for you, I've been here a very short period but I am so proud of you, that a poster of this forum, a person I read posting daily achieved this.... WOW....
Be my mentor... hahaha
Be my mentor... hahaha
I'm posting a couple of more picture because some women (I've seen posted) Believes we're done at 34 or somewhere around there.
I don't want anyone to believe that. WE can do anything we want at ANY age. You have to believe in yourself, followed by hard work of course. Women especially have to be empowered, because we have lived in a society that when we approach certain age, its over. Men don't look at you, friends start going away, you get fired from your job and replaced by a younger woman. ENOUGH of that! Let it sink in your deepest soul that you can do anything. Try it, and see what happens!
Here, with some finalists..
which one is you, amiga?
First from left on the bottom pic..
Well, I'll be 53 in about hmm, 15 days..
Thank you. You reminded me to post on my thread again. My bad!
Im still tryin to figure the board out, so many threads...what shows do you have coming up?
When I start my journal, where do I put it?
I'm trying to get a bit of size before competing again. I got my pro card in the INBF org. just this past April, so is possible I can lose my card for not competing within that year. However, I was considering doing an NPC next year, although I may not do so well due to being small. Those girls get big.
Start your journal here in the women's forum. I'd love to follow it, so please do.
as long as you pay your due fees i think that keeps you current...
but you just turned pro in april so you shouldnt be worried...
you never know how youll do in the NPC they have change the look once again..
You should stick w/ the INBF since they have restrictions on their competitors.
Ok Ill start it in a few weeks....
claricestarling
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I'm posting a couple of more picture because some women (I've seen posted) Believes we're done at 34 or somewhere around there.
I don't want anyone to believe that. WE can do anything we want at ANY age. You have to believe in yourself, followed by hard work of course. Women especially have to be empowered, because we have lived in a society that when we approach certain age, its over. Men don't look at you, friends start going away, you get fired from your job and replaced by a younger woman. ENOUGH of that! Let it sink in your deepest soul that you can do anything. Try it, and see what happens!
Here, with some finalists..
thandie, you inspire me and have really changed the way i am approaching my fitness dreams. i love reading how people respect and admire you, you soooo deserve it!!! so i will give back to you and say... GREAT JOB!! you have panache and class!!
Thank you, Claricestarling!
I hope I can continue to inspire you. You're doing terrific!
Thandie, I told you this in a private communication but I believe that it should be said out in the open as well. If ever I've seen a competitor who may actually be able to take a "natural look" (we know you are natty) to top level in competition, it is you. You have been blessed with good genetics, tis true. You can't modify bone structure of the shape at all, or the shape your muscles too much (sythol BleCH). However, you have such style and grace - which is abundantly clear from the photos. Everything about the way you present yourself, from your smile to the way you hold your head to the fine details of your fingers says, "FEMININITY". Your suit fits perfectly, hair, makeup - and then BAM! that physique and on top of all that YOU ARE FIFTY-TWO YEARS OLD!!! Heck, society has told us all that once a woman becomes a mom - forget gets to the point where she no longer can bear children - she is no longer a woman, but just.... well, old thus decreasing her value.
Not true in other parts of the world, but way too true in the US.
You know it.
I know it.
We all know it.
And you are here to set the United States on it's ear. You are quite delicately and gracefully with the sweetest smile flexing your bicep as you thumb your nose at "what US society has accepted as conventional wisdom."
I sincerely believe that you have a shot at making natty competition possible on a pro-level. Bigger, harder, more vascular may still be what is paramount in bodybuilding and fitness. But this is figure. You look like a ballerina, but one that actually eats. LOL
The fact that on top of all that, you also have a brilliant intellect and a heart that knows no bounds.... well that just makes you stellar.
Bikinimom, As you know I'm going through my own transition, and through a transition we value what we hold dear. In your words you captured what I stand for and value. I don't have the words to thank you, but I'm grateful I'm being understood.
Much love to you!
Thandie,
You look awesome! Amazing, keep up the good work. You had mentioned that you would be happy to answer any questions. I am 5'4" and my contest weight was 139, and around 13%. I have a lot of muscle and would really like to have a much leaner look. What would you suggest as far as my training to lose some of what I have. I build muscle very easily, and would really just like to lean. Any suggestions would be great. Good luck in June!
You look awesome! Amazing, keep up the good work. You had mentioned that you would be happy to answer any questions. I am 5'4" and my contest weight was 139, and around 13%. I have a lot of muscle and would really like to have a much leaner look. What would you suggest as far as my training to lose some of what I have. I build muscle very easily, and would really just like to lean. Any suggestions would be great. Good luck in June!
This thread is from 2009 Thandi hasn't logged on this year at all.
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psizzle_8
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Man that sucks, looks like it was a good/becoming a really good one.
abdelfattah
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How are you doing? I have been following your thread excitedly because my first figure comp is this saturday too! Have you started your load yet? What kind of carbs are you loading with....I just started mine thank god (these last few days of depletion were absolute hell) and my coach has me on white rice.
