Sassy: July 2006 - 41 & CA Bound

[Sassy69]

Hey Sass. Your latest routine has piqued my interest as it is similar to something my friend has me doing, but it does not include any exercise specifically for bis and tris. I guess it is not that much of a problem for you as your looking to "reduce size"? but is a problem for me as, while I am trying to cut, my arms are like noodles.

So what I am saying basically is that should I continue until the fat is gone, then switch it up to build some muscle in the arms/other areas as necessary? Yep, makes sense.

Yes, well, I think I've answered my own question. Thanks for that you've been a great help as always, LOL.

And when you get that job this week, send that job fairy over here so I can get something moving. Damn recruiters/employers drive me friggin nuts.

I was looking specifically for something that is superset-based and has efficient transitions between exercises. This is what I found and I am sold on all the core stability & strength focuses of 'powerlifting'. There's nothing that says you can't incorporate something into it or do something on the off days. I also noticed the lack of tricep stuff. Biceps -- supinated BB curls are included in some of the Javorek Complexes so that would fit the bicep thing. Based on the soreness I'm experiencing, the muscles I 'feel' the most are shoulders, forearms, hams/glutes. I've got my own tendonitis issues so I'm steering clear of some of the curls. But I tend to hold a lot of water in my triceps and they could use some definition relative to my biceps so I want to include something. The sequence of exercises is all pretty much based on standing in front of a squat rack & using the same bar for all of the exercises. I don't see why you couldn't finish out w/ a set of DB kick backs or something. What I like also about this is the "mammoth set" approach is very aerobic so that focuses more on the fat burning which I'm interested in.

I guess there are lots of ways you can approach your training -- I get that you want bodyfat loss but I really wouldn't stop lifting and do shitloads of cardio first. If you are starting from scratch, the whole " you can't build muscle & burn fat at the same time" is not really an issue-- the point is that if you are lifting like a bitch (tight form, intensity, don't sacrifice these for higher weights), eating spot on for what you want to accomplish and doing cardio - it all comes together. So the point is just do it with consistency & intensity & patience and it all comes together. My goals are not strength- my goals are to focus on core and not hurt myself while cutting in general. That means I can't lift heavy, I'm very limited on some muscle groups and I need more to just keep my heartrate up - this works for me. Where I want to make some changes I will.

 

[treilin]

I was looking specifically for something that is superset-based and has efficient transitions between exercises. This is what I found and I am sold on all the core stability & strength focuses of 'powerlifting'. There's nothing that says you can't incorporate something into it or do something on the off days. I also noticed the lack of tricep stuff. Biceps -- supinated BB curls are included in some of the Javorek Complexes so that would fit the bicep thing. Based on the soreness I'm experiencing, the muscles I 'feel' the most are shoulders, forearms, hams/glutes. I've got my own tendonitis issues so I'm steering clear of some of the curls. But I tend to hold a lot of water in my triceps and they could use some definition relative to my biceps so I want to include something. The sequence of exercises is all pretty much based on standing in front of a squat rack & using the same bar for all of the exercises. I don't see why you couldn't finish out w/ a set of DB kick backs or something. What I like also about this is the "mammoth set" approach is very aerobic so that focuses more on the fat burning which I'm interested in.

I guess there are lots of ways you can approach your training -- I get that you want bodyfat loss but I really wouldn't stop lifting and do shitloads of cardio first. If you are starting from scratch, the whole " you can't build muscle & burn fat at the same time" is not really an issue-- the point is that if you are lifting like a bitch (tight form, intensity, don't sacrifice these for higher weights), eating spot on for what you want to accomplish and doing cardio - it all comes together. So the point is just do it with consistency & intensity & patience and it all comes together. My goals are not strength- my goals are to focus on core and not hurt myself while cutting in general. That means I can't lift heavy, I'm very limited on some muscle groups and I need more to just keep my heartrate up - this works for me. Where I want to make some changes I will.

Here's some good vibes ~~~~~~~ Get that job, house sold, and gym thing a rollin

 

[Sassy69]

Here's some good vibes ~~~~~~~ Get that job, house sold, and gym thing a rollin

.. I'm waiting soooo patiently .....


*fingers tapping*

 

[Sassy69]

.. I'm waiting soooo patiently .....


*fingers tapping*

Go figure my training schedule gets interrupted by a call to schedule my next phone interview w/ an opportunity in San Diego.... scheduled for Thurs noon.

 

[Sassy69]

Gaaaaaaah the mindfuck continues.... Woke up w/ a flaming headache so skipped my planned noon cardio. Finally got a call from the local company I've been waiting for but she said because they work in an open office w/ all cubes she asked if we could schedule a call at 7 pm tonite --- which is, of course when I'm usually in the gym... I guess I can go later or just see how it goes. Also got another call from a recruiter for a company in Atlanta - I asked some specific questions that they coudlnt' answer w/o going back to the hiring company first so waiting on a return call for that.

Things are slowly getting resolved. Also got the crap scared out of me when I received a bill for my city property taxes including BACK TAXES !!!! -- I was under the assumption that that would all be paid out of my escrow and I had no idea where the back taxes were coming from. So I called my loan people and they took care of the current taxes and said the back taxes were actually left over from the builder of the community when it was being built 2 yrs ago, so they would pay for it and then go after the builder to collect from them. Phew. But jeez, the taxes were due in 4 days -- if I hadn't called would they have just left it ???

 

[the-short-one]

hey, Sass. You like Lisa Aukland, right?

I was just checking out her website. She has a beautiful figure.

When we went to "Meet the Olympians" My eyes went right to her when we entered the room. She is hella impressive in person...and cute. Jeff thought so, anyway.

 

[Sassy69]

That's a great picture -she wears her size well! Esp at 5'4"!

Now THAT"S a hamstring...!

 

[Sassy69]

OK short rant.... the HR chick asked if she could call at 7 pm EST. It is now 7:28 pm EST... its like I'm being tested. How long can we make sasssy wait before she starts to lose her marbles?

Dammit.

 

[Sassy69]

WTF?? Did they move the line for EST over a couple miles so I still have to wait for the call or some shit???

 

[Sassy69]

I don't even know what to say...