Bringing It All To The Stage

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Background
My name is Jessica and I am a workout-oholic. I am not going to go into all of the details of my past - if you would like to know more about me, you can check out my old journal http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111216501 - but I will give you some of the main points that have had the most impact on my life.

* I use to be overweight. At my heaviest I was about 185lbs
* I first got hooked to being healthy and following an actual 'plan' by following the programs made by Scivation
* I competed in my first Figure Competition last July in the IDFA Toronto Classic and placed 5th
* I am currently attending college to receive my Exercise Science Diploma
* As of last Saturday, I am 16 weeks out from my next competition. I am planning to compete in my provinice's Southern Competition with the hopes of moving on to Provinicials.
* I am also commpeting in the OBF competition - I posted pics today http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122881521&page=3


Program
I am following the training and diet programs which are given to me by my best bud, and trainer, Jaim91. Last year she helped me shed unwanted fat and helped me with my competition prep. With her help this year I hope to bring a new and improved 'package' to the stage :)
Right now, I train 5 days a week - 4 days of weight lifting and 5 days of cardio.



Hard Work, Dedication, Motivation, Drive, Will Power, Encouragement, Discipline -- What more does a person need?

[Major T]

1st!!! AND SUBBED!! You know I'm in baby!!

So proud for all you've accomplished so far! :) The best is yet to come FO SHO!

You got this

[vanillabn]

2nd!!!!! You're going to do amazing... at the OBF, AND at your comp!! I'll be following along of course :D :D

[MoEcho]

In like Sin honey!! OBF pics look hawt!! :eek: :)

[push_it]

GoOd EvEnInG :o

Like I have mentioned, things havent slowed down much around here. I am still staying with my brother which makes things a little more rushed during the day, but I am a great organizer and planner. On Saturday I met with my practicum supervisor and we discussed what sort of things I will be doing. We didnt set any exact dates or times yet because she is out of the country for a bit, but I will probably be starting after next week. I am really excited and cant wait to start. I took one class from her a couple of years ago at my work, and she remembered me from it :)
School has been crazy lately. At least it seems like it lol. There are all of these projects and assignements and exams that keep popping up faster than I realize, AND there are a bunch that I keep forgetting about that are going to be due soon. Today I figured it would be a good idea to write down everything so I dont actually forget something lol.
Today after my Anatomy Lab, my instructor came up to me and asked what program I was in. I told him Exercise Science. He then asked what I plan to do afterwards because I am really impressing the heck out of him (lol). I said I am hoping to be a Personal Trainer but that nothing is set in stone. He went on to say how impressive I was and that if training is my passion, to do it, but to know that I keep impressing him and can do other things. Funny he told me that today because I was feeling tired and didnt even feel like going to class lol :p - However I would never miss a class because I was tired.


Lower Body Front Squats
75lbs x 7
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
30lbs x 12


Cardio
Elliptical 22 minutes



1st!!! AND SUBBED!! You know I'm in baby!!

So proud for all you've accomplished so far! The best is yet to come FO SHO!

You got this
Thanks :) You are on your way to big things in the OBF. Do you want to compete one day?


2nd!!!!! You're going to do amazing... at the OBF, AND at your comp!! I'll be following along of course
So glad to have you as a friend and for all of your support.


In like Sin honey!! OBF pics look hawt!!
My pics? lol Thanks but just wait for the 'end' ;) And what about your pics? Very nice! You have such an amazing V-taper! I was thinking that since you won a bunch of supplements in the last OBF I think you should let me take this one ;)

[sammykapp]

At least I got in on the first page.....sheesh.

Congrats on impressing the Anatomy professor. They usually can be pretty quick to size up students because so many different types of people take Anatomy en route to their chosen field. So if you impressed this individual.....you clearly earned it. Not like it would be expected otherwise though.

[gymratluke]

Good luck! I will be watching! :)

[jaim91]

DAMNIT! I wasn't the first to sub... at least I'm in on the first page.

You rock... hard.

And uh.. I like working on your "package" :o

[jaim91]

He then asked what I plan to do afterwards because I am really impressing the heck out of him (lol). I said I am hoping to be a Personal Trainer but that nothing is set in stone. He went on to say how impressive I was and that if training is my passion, to do it, but to know that I keep impressing him and can do other things.

*Cue the look of surprise....* ?

:rolleyes:

EXTREMELY flattering to hear from such an esteemed prof... but chick, you shoulda known that about yourself LONG ago ;)

P.S. *cough* PT BIZ IN TORONTO = $$$$$ *cough*

[vanillabn]

Nice workout Jess!! I've never done cable hip extension... interesting. How do you like it?

No surprise what your prof said -- huge compliment but we all know you are capable of great things! :D




And uh.. I like working on your "package" :o

Why does EVERYTHING Jaime EVER says sound so dirrrrty???

[Major T]

Lower Body Front Squats
75lbs x 7
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
30lbs x 12


Cardio
Elliptical 22 minutes[b]



Thanks :) You are on your way to big things in the OBF. Do you want to compete one day?

[b]

Work those legs baby! Oh and I agree follow your passion in regards to the job. Sucks when you don't and you feel so stuck.

Compete...yes a part of me does. Having said that I think I would have a heart attack from the stage fright! I'm kinda between a rock and a hard place. I'd prefer to be in bodybuilding as I like the flexing part of it ...but I'd have to get bigger legs to have any chance at a win..however I'd currently do better in figure as my body fits that easier BUT I'd have to wear those damn heels! Put those babies on and I'd be 6'2! ...so I dunno

[push_it]

Hai
Despite being tired - I really need to get to bed earlier - I had a really good workout this morning :) When I think about prepping, I want to know that I put everything I have into every part of it. I dont want to look back and say 'that workout' or 'that day of my diet... could have been better'. I want to be able to say 'I did everything I could have'. I know as the prep goes on, the days will get harder with more cardio and decreased calories, but I am going to stay positive and continue to work hard.
Other than that I dont have much to update on. I'm excited for work today because we are going to the Mixed Martial Arts Center. Maybe I will learn some cool moves (and maybe some kicks just incase I go back to TO)




Upper Body Bench Press95lbs x 6
DB Incline Press
35lbs x 10
1-Arm DB Row
45lbs x 10
DB Lat Raise
15lbs x 10


Cardio
Elliptical 25 minutes



At least I got in on the first page.....sheesh.

Congrats on impressing the Anatomy professor. They usually can be pretty quick to size up students because so many different types of people take Anatomy en route to their chosen field. So if you impressed this individual.....you clearly earned it. Not like it would be expected otherwise though.
Thanks Sammy :) I was suprised when he told me. I LOVE anatomy and do well in it, but I have never purposefully tried to stand out and make an impression.


DAMNIT! I wasn't the first to sub... at least I'm in on the first page.

You rock... hard.

And uh.. I like working on your "package"
I have to say I am disappointed that you werent in here sooner. I thought you cared.

I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.


*Cue the look of surprise....* ?

EXTREMELY flattering to hear from such an esteemed prof... but chick, you shoulda known that about yourself LONG ago ;)

P.S. *cough* PT BIZ IN TORONTO = $$$$$ *cough*
I was suprised. Like I told Sam, I have never tried to be noticed. I just try to get good grades.

PS Shuddup. You are making life harder than it is. However... I like $$ lol


Nice workout Jess!! I've never done cable hip extension... interesting. How do you like it?

No surprise what your prof said -- huge compliment but we all know you are capable of great things!

Why does EVERYTHING Jaime EVER says sound so dirrrrty???
I really like using the cables for hip extensions. You can really concentrate on squeezing at the top and moving slow on the negative.


Work those legs baby! Oh and I agree follow your passion in regards to the job. Sucks when you don't and you feel so stuck.

Compete...yes a part of me does. Having said that I think I would have a heart attack from the stage fright! I'm kinda between a rock and a hard place. I'd prefer to be in bodybuilding as I like the flexing part of it ...but I'd have to get bigger legs to have any chance at a win..however I'd currently do better in figure as my body fits that easier BUT I'd have to wear those damn heels! Put those babies on and I'd be 6'2! ...so I dunno
Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life'

No you wouldnt. Trust me. The rush from the stage is INCREDIBLE. I thought I would be frightened but it was actually energizing and motivating. I was shaking SO bad when I stepped up there - part of it was nerves but most of it was excitement. Dont let heels stop you :p I am 5'10 1/2 with no heels and my shoes were 4inches! You learn to adjust.

[jaim91]

Maybe I will learn some cool moves (and maybe some kicks just incase I go back to TO)

teach me things


I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.

You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....


Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life'

WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

:mad:

[vanillabn]

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!



I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder.... :p

[sammykapp]

Thanks Sammy :) I was suprised when he told me. I LOVE anatomy and do well in it, but I have never purposefully tried to stand out and make an impression.
It's how amazing how you just work hard, and do well...and people just, notice.

I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.That Filer, she knows how to solicit eh? No "you had me at hello" for her....just "I want you to compete...so I can rub Jantana all over you, and if a video cam happens to catch it on film, so be it..." It's classy, but to the point.


PS Shuddup. You are making life harder than it is. However... I like $$ lol Life is supposed to be hard Jess. That's what makes it fun and challenging.

And $$ is nice too.


Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life' OOOOHHH.....she gonna be mad........cuz........I had a feeling the below would happen.....



You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....Jess probably just thought it would be better if you kept your solicitation in private....it cheapens it if you walk throughout the venue wearing the cardboard sign saying "free tanning servicez...."


WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

:mad:
And the sounds of a stomping to exit stage left commence.

Good show. *munches popcorn

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder.... :pThe little shoulder person wears many hats......

[Major T]

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder.... :p

The fairies are in O-Town so it must be the devil lol

[push_it]

I dont have a workout to post because I posted it earlier but I thought I would make a short post anyways.
Work today was lots of fun. The class worked in partners and I was hoping that an odd number of students would show up so that I could pair up with some one but no luck :( I still had a great time watching and learning. The class was taught some different take down and defense moves by a very well known MMA trainer in my city (he also use to fight). It was really cool and something I would like to try one day. And if some one ever came after me I now know TIE-UP - Thumb In Eye Under Pressure ;)


teach me things
Why? So you can counter and block my moves? No way. I know how you work. You get people when they least expect it and I think it is only fair that you get the same.


You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....
Well you asked and I didnt want to hurt your feelings.




WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

I knew you would say something along those lines. First I gotta finish school. After that we will see where I am at. Ottay?


I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder....
Sometimes the devil knows what is right though... and that scares me :eek:


It's how amazing how you just work hard, and do well...and people just, notice.
That Filer, she knows how to solicit eh? No "you had me at hello" for her....just "I want you to compete...so I can rub Jantana all over you, and if a video cam happens to catch it on film, so be it..." It's classy, but to the point.
I didnt even get the 'if the camera ..' bit. She told me after it all happened.


Life is supposed to be hard Jess. That's what makes it fun and challenging.

And $$ is nice too.
True. And I do like challenges and overcoming them.


OOOOHHH.....she gonna be mad........cuz........I had a feeling the below would happen.....

I know and I definetly brought it on myself.


Jess probably just thought it would be better if you kept your solicitation in private....it cheapens it if you walk throughout the venue wearing the cardboard sign saying "free tanning servicez...."
I'm not going to let her tan people for free. Oh no. I am gonna charge a good dollar. She is worth it. And making a few bucks would be nice.


And the sounds of a stomping to exit stage left commence.

Good show. *munches popcorn
The little shoulder person wears many hats......
Jaime is so sure about TO eh? The city should pay her for advertising and promoting it.



The fairies are in O-Town so it must be the devil lol
Fairies and devils? Shouldnt it be angels and devils? Either way it seems there is a good and a bad

[Major T]

Fairies and devils? Shouldnt it be angels and devils? Either way it seems there is a good and a bad

Nope DEF fairies :D lol But we're very nice fairies. I can't believe I haven't seen you face to face yet! Crazy

[annemarie_DJ]

Woo hoo just made it on Page 1 ! Yippee! 16 weeks FTW !!! Jess, you have accomplished so much in past years and you are still so young! The world is your oyster!! :D LOL !

[jaim91]

And if some one ever came after me I now know TIE-UP - Thumb In Eye Under Pressure ;)

Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)


Why? So you can counter and block my moves? No way. I know how you work. You get people when they least expect it and I think it is only fair that you get the same.

Are you going to make my life miserable in my sleep like Karina? lol!


I knew you would say something along those lines. First I gotta finish school. After that we will see where I am at. Ottay?

We both know this is the deal.... :)


Sometimes the devil knows what is right though... and that scares me :eek:

Best complicated sandwich EVER! :p


I'm not going to let her tan people for free. Oh no. I am gonna charge a good dollar. She is worth it. And making a few bucks would be nice.

And now you're defending me, eh?

I see how it is...

Little imp... :cool:

[vanillabn]

Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)



Oh my.... :D

Thanks to you guys, everytime somebody says ANYTHING I somehow am able to link it to a quote from Miss Congeniality and/or Zoolander. Great. :p

[sammykapp]

Jaime is so sure about TO eh? The city should pay her for advertising and promoting it.

Err....I'd be careful bringing that up around her Jess. She used to have billboards, but the city made her take them down....I believe the official letter she got said..."Please stop using pornography as an avant garde approach to tourism...We are getting complaints from parents with young children." It went on for 3 pages stating how her "posing" wasn't exactly suitable for a public campaign. We tried to use them as a business idea by putting her number on there, but there were too many calls asking "is this the number I'm supposed to call for a good time in Toronto?" Lesson learned....

[push_it]

I am finally home for good (at least for now). I almost feel lost in my own house lol. My mom got back from her trip last night so now I am back to my normal schedule :)
Workouts have been going really good. I have really been trying to make sure I push the weight and have been concentrating on the muscles I am working. Along with that, my cardio has been increased and a very small drop in calories has taken place. Can we say comp. prep? :D:D:D I CANNOT wait to start seeing some definition!



Lower BodySLDL 140lbs x 7
Leg Extensions
115lbs x 9
Ball Leg Curls
Seated Calf Raise
130lbs x 12

Cardio
Stair Master 35 minutes




Upper Body
BB Military Press
70lbs x 7
WG Pull Ups (assisted)
80lbs x 7
Dips (assisted)
85lbs x 10
Barbell Curl
50lbs x 9

Treadmill
HIIT - Total time 25 minutes (includes warm up/cool down)


Woo hoo just made it on Page 1 ! Yippee! 16 weeks FTW !!! Jess, you have accomplished so much in past years and you are still so young! The world is your oyster!! LOL !
Oyster lol. What a funny word


Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)

Are you going to make my life miserable in my sleep like Karina? lol!

:
I did not teach them to SING. Maybe next class I will ;)


Oh my....

Thanks to you guys, everytime somebody says ANYTHING I somehow am able to link it to a quote from Miss Congeniality and/or Zoolander. Great.
It happens. Either those movies or Will Ferrel quotes


Err....I'd be careful bringing that up around her Jess. She used to have billboards, but the city made her take them down....I believe the official letter she got said..."Please stop using pornography as an avant garde approach to tourism...We are getting complaints from parents with young children." It went on for 3 pages stating how her "posing" wasn't exactly suitable for a public campaign. We tried to use them as a business idea by putting her number on there, but there were too many calls asking "is this the number I'm supposed to call for a good time in Toronto?" Lesson learned....
Oh yeah... the billboards. I forgot :eek: So far I think I am safe. I havent gotten any program changes for putting up the boards.


Nope DEF fairies lol But we're very nice fairies. I can't believe I haven't seen you face to face yet! Crazy
Haha. You = Awsome. One day we will meet :D

[MoEcho]

Those are some pretty sweet SLDL's.... just sayin' ........ :)

[RichKnapp]

I'm lerking on this one. ;)

[jaim91]

SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

[sammykapp]

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....

[MoEcho]

SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

Anal bum....... splain pleeze! ;)

[Major T]

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....

Blessed with height LOVE IT!!

You would kick my a@@ on the stair climber I'm sure!!!

[push_it]

I SHOULD be studying right now but I thought I would take a break and come update - if you can take a break when you havent started lol. Things have been going pretty well. Today I dropped a few more calories from the diet and am hoping that it will bring some bigger changes in the scale number. My workouts have been going really well. This week is the heavier-weight portion of my program :) I had to do a video for a school project and since I had the camera in the gym with me, I took a vid of my front squats.


Lower BodyFront Squats 80lbs x 6
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
35lbs x 12

Cardio
Elliptical 35 minutes

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Those are some pretty sweet SLDL's.... just sayin' ........
Baby weight compared to what you lift. But thanks :)


SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

Pardon :confused:

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....
You my dear, have a lot going. And the progress you have made lately is outstanding :) You should be patting yourself on the back


Blessed with height LOVE IT!!

You would kick my a@@ on the stair climber I'm sure!!!
x2

[vanillabn]

ANAL BUM COVER!


It's for her own protection. Jaime will be flying out here, remember....

Um... yeah.

[jaim91]

Baby weight compared to what you lift. But thanks :)

It's a gift.. what can I say...


Pardon :confused:

NOW you pretend like you dont know what I'm talking about?!?!


It's for her own protection. Jaime will be flying out here, remember....

Um... yeah.

I dont like you

[sammykapp]

And so the calorie drop for prep goes eh?

Definitely am looking forward to watching you destroy another contest prep..... :)

[Major T]

Thanks for the vid! :) The front squat still eludes me at the moment. One day I will front squat with you! Another goal to add to my list.

[push_it]

I would be lieing if I said that everything has been going spectacular. For some reason I have been gaining weight :mad: I dont understand it at all :confused:. As soon as I started prepping my weight has gone up. I've decreased calories and added more cardio, yet my weight is still up. I am so confused.

Other than that, things have been okay. I wrote a Nutrition exam yesterday and to
morrow morning I write an Anatomy exam. I also start my practicum tomorrow. My superviser sent me my schedule and this is what I will be doing tomorrow:
Observe PT session with Joel
Participate in Group PT Challenge
Observe TRX/Spin

I will also be going on Saturday. It will be a BUSY day. Here is what that day will be like:
Lean body testing at 8am till 8:30
From 8:30 till 9am front desk.
Fitness competitor coming in to work on her routine at 9am
10am shown the Pt on the Net program, land marking, assessment
11:30 participate in the Group Pilates class
12:30 design your own program using the Pt on the net



HIITTreadmill
3 minute warm up
1:1 --> work/rest
2 minute cool down


Lower Body
SLDL
150lbs x 4
Leg Extensions
120lbs x 10
Ball Leg Curls
Seated Calf Raise
130lbs x 12

Cardio
Treadmill 35 minutes


It's for her own protection. Jaime will be flying out here, remember....

Um... yeah.
Protection. I should look at ordering some body armour. Apparently Jaime likes to not only punch people in the ovaries and give the backhand, BUT also kick people.



NOW you pretend like you dont know what I'm talking about?!?!

Things are easier if I act like I dont know.


And so the calorie drop for prep goes eh?

Definitely am looking forward to watching you destroy another contest prep.....
Prep is blowing. I thought it was going to be easier than last time. Seems like I am some how working backwards.


Thanks for the vid! :) The front squat still eludes me at the moment. One day I will front squat with you! Another goal to add to my list.
One day. Those are the words we keep saying. We just got to make it happen :)

[Major T]

Strong SLDL :)

Ok TRY to not get discouraged. You just started and it'll all work out. Trust me, the same thing is happening to me at the moment. Give it time and so will I ;)

[MoEcho]

Both of you need to chill the fawk out with your 'worrying about weight gain'

Don't make me angry!! :eek: :)

You are both hot ..... and lean..... and hot....... and ...... well, you get the point.

[jaim91]

I would be lieing if I said that everything has been going spectacular. For some reason I have been gaining weight :mad: I dont understand it at all :confused:. As soon as I started prepping my weight has gone up. I've decreased calories and added more cardio, yet my weight is still up. I am so confused.

It's gonna be fine :)

If you stop stressing a wittle... and just relax.


Other than that, things have been okay. I wrote a Nutrition exam yesterday and to
morrow morning I write an Anatomy exam. I also start my practicum tomorrow. My superviser sent me my schedule and this is what I will be doing tomorrow:
Observe PT session with Joel
Participate in Group PT Challenge
Observe TRX/Spin

I will also be going on Saturday. It will be a BUSY day. Here is what that day will be like:
Lean body testing at 8am till 8:30
From 8:30 till 9am front desk.
Fitness competitor coming in to work on her routine at 9am
10am shown the Pt on the Net program, land marking, assessment
11:30 participate in the Group Pilates class
12:30 design your own program using the Pt on the net [b]

PT on the net is f***ing awesome. Best investment I've made online in a while.

Other than www.chubbycanadianmilfs.com

let me know how this goes, k??


Protection. I should look at ordering some body armour. Apparently Jaime likes to not only punch people in the ovaries and give the backhand, BUT also kick people.

Some b*tches need kicking.


Prep is blowing. I thought it was going to be easier than last time. Seems like I am some how working backwards.

It's not blowing... it's just slightly complex now... :)

[sammykapp]

It'll be ok Jess. Just a little glitch. That's all.

You do you...and you will be fine. :)

But the body armour is a good idea...especially if you take fish oil or EFA...



Some b*tches need kicking.

We already discussed that you don't kick that hard...you are more like a deranged lord of the dance who hasn't taken their medication while I just happen to be standing there.

It doesn't hurt.....and it isn't scary. It's more...saddening and possibly anger that you must suffer in such a manner due to lack of medical attention.....

Ima talk to people and get a TV infomercial to get you help.....

[MoEcho]

I have dogs = I am a Mom.

Does that auto-qualify me for www.chubbycanadianmilfs.com?? :p

[annemarie_DJ]

Hey ya Jess... I hear your frustration. Don't think about it too much. Keep moving forward and follow your plan to a T. I'm sure everything will suddenly fall into place. It happens like that sometimes. U b ok. I promise. :)

[Major T]

I feel the same as you have been feeling the last few days.

We both have to CALM DOWN and trust it'll work out. Stressing is getting us NOWHERE!

You got this

[push_it]

I guess it's about time I give you all an update eh :p Well busy busy OMG. School has been crazy and having to put in hours for practicum this week has put me behind on studying and working on assignements. Practicum has been good though. Last week I tried TRX for the first time. It was quite hard - lots of balance and core stability work. Today I am attending two classes - Boogie Box and Goddess Appeal.
Prep wise things have been..... s-l-o-w. I weighed in Sunday and my weight went down a bit but it isnt even close to where I want it to be or where I thing it should be. Im going to weight again tomorrow morning and if things havent changed then Jaime will make some adjustments. I hope my body turns around :(


Some lifts from previous workouts I didnt get to post....

Military Press 70lbs x 8
Barbell Curl
50lbs x 9
Front Squats
80lbs x 6
Barbell Lunge
60lbs x 10
Bench Press
110lbs x 4
Help on last rep
1-Arm DB Row
47.5lbs x 12




Strong SLDL
Ok TRY to not get discouraged. You just started and it'll all work out. Trust me, the same thing is happening to me at the moment. Give it time and so will I
It's hard. I see other ppl around me that are doing comps and they look so lean and ripped. It makes me jealous and makes me wonder what the F my body is doing lol. BUT these ppl are doing a comp in May which is a month earlier than mine


Both of you need to chill the fawk out with your 'worrying about weight gain'

Don't make me angry!!

You are both hot ..... and lean..... and hot....... and ...... well, you get the point.
Easy for you to tell us to calm down. If you gained weight like I have when you are trying to cut you would probably freak too lol


It'll be ok Jess. Just a little glitch. That's all.


No time for glitches. I weigh in tomorrow and things better be good lol. I thought this prep would go better than last time but it has been the opposite.


Hey ya Jess... I hear your frustration. Don't think about it too much. Keep moving forward and follow your plan to a T. I'm sure everything will suddenly fall into place. It happens like that sometimes. U b ok. I promise.
I follow my plan to a T. I follow it closer than that.


I feel the same as you have been feeling the last few days.

We both have to CALM DOWN and trust it'll work out. Stressing is getting us NOWHERE!

You got this
I hate stress :( And school hasnt been helping lately. Im hoping that after this week things will slow down at least a little.

[push_it]

I wanted to come in and apologize for my Debbie-Downer-ness. I guess some of the stress got to me this morning when I was writting my replies. Just to clarify, prep is prep. Yes there are some things that are frustrating and have confused me, but I have the confidence that things are just about to turn around. I will start seeing the changes and the stage will be mine :) My head is up and my dedication, work and willingness is right beside it.

Ps --> Check out the articles under Womens ;)
http://www.xccellence.com/articles

[jaim91]

You superstar you....

Movin on up in the world.....

Huge tears of pride :D I feel like I was there at he beginning and now you're taking off... Incredible!! Just incredible...

[MoEcho]

YOU = AWESOMESAUCE!

When you're famous, don't forget about me! :)

[Major T]

I wanted to come in and apologize for my Debbie-Downer-ness. I guess some of the stress got to me this morning when I was writting my replies. Just to clarify, prep is prep. Yes there are some things that are frustrating and have confused me, but I have the confidence that things are just about to turn around. I will start seeing the changes and the stage will be mine :) My head is up and my dedication, work and willingness is right beside it.

Ps --> Check out the articles under Womens ;)
http://www.xccellence.com/articles

NICE! ^^

No need for apologies. We all have our days. If body building was easy, everyone would do it right..YOU ARE VERY dedicated. Which is why we know you got this.

[sammykapp]

I wanted to come in and apologize for my Debbie-Downer-ness. I guess some of the stress got to me this morning when I was writting my replies. Just to clarify, prep is prep. Yes there are some things that are frustrating and have confused me, but I have the confidence that things are just about to turn around. I will start seeing the changes and the stage will be mine :) My head is up and my dedication, work and willingness is right beside it.

Ps --> Check out the articles under Womens ;)
http://www.xccellence.com/articles

You are so money you don't even know it! How cool are you!!!!!


You can only be Debbie Downer if you show up in my thread telling me that Feline AIDS is the number one killer of domestic cats....(meow meow).....only then.

Life gets crazy sometimes, whether its busy, or stuff you didn't expect to come up...or stuff you expect that doesn't matriculate. Chin up.....ride out the rough patches, because tough times don't last, tough people do. And you are more than able to handle whatever comes your way, and you'll only get stronger by taking on challenges that stretch what you thought were your limits.

Otherwise....you'd just be....ordinary and average. You, Jess, are not ordinary nor are you average.

[annemarie_DJ]

Hey ya Jess... congrats on the article! Excellent stuff. I know that was one of my biggest worries in my first year of comps when I was non-stop traveling. Good work. And hey dontchya worry about expressing your frustrations here. That's what a journal is all about. Ya gotta be honest. And we're here to support you. :)

[push_it]

Finally. Sunday finally brought me some of the right changes on the scale. Things are finally moving and I think they will continue :) I am 12 weeks out and about 20lbs away from my goal weight. It's gonna be tough but I can do it :o
My sister is visiting from Oregon and so I have been spending lots of time with her. She even came to the gym with me last night :) She didnt do my entire workout because she got a weird cramp/muscle spasm thing in her quad but we did cardio and cable work together. She also showed me some streches to help anterior head carriage and we talked about other corrective exercises for muscle problems.

On the school side of things, I wrote one exam last week which I am super nervous to get back, and I have completed all of my practicum hours - expect I have to have a final meeting with my supervisor. This week I have a big biomechanics project due on Thursday as well as a paper for another one of my classes. I am ready for a break and for summer to begin :D



Lower Body Front Squats
65lbs x 13
Barbell Lunge
60lbs x 12
Cable Ad/Abduction
30lbs x ?
Cable Hip Extensions
30lbs x ?


Cardio
Stair Master 35 minutes


You superstar you....

Movin on up in the world.....

Huge tears of pride. I feel like I was there at he beginning and now you're taking off... Incredible!! Just incredible...
:) You were the beginning


YOU = AWESOMESAUCE!

When you're famous, don't forget about me!
Thanks


NICE! ^^

No need for apologies. We all have our days. If body building was easy, everyone would do it right..YOU ARE VERY dedicated. Which is why we know you got this.
You are right. I am in for the win. Pass or fail baby!


You are so money you don't even know it! How cool are you!!!!!


You can only be Debbie Downer if you show up in my thread telling me that Feline AIDS is the number one killer of domestic cats....(meow meow).....only then.

Life gets crazy sometimes, whether its busy, or stuff you didn't expect to come up...or stuff you expect that doesn't matriculate. Chin up.....ride out the rough patches, because tough times don't last, tough people do. And you are more than able to handle whatever comes your way, and you'll only get stronger by taking on challenges that stretch what you thought were your limits.

Otherwise....you'd just be....ordinary and average. You, Jess, are not ordinary nor are you average.
:o Gosh you are nice and SO very right.



Hey ya Jess... congrats on the article! Excellent stuff. I know that was one of my biggest worries in my first year of comps when I was non-stop traveling. Good work. And hey dontchya worry about expressing your frustrations here. That's what a journal is all about. Ya gotta be honest. And we're here to support you.
Thank you.

[Major T]

You see the scale is following your direction now. It was only a short matter of time. Good luck with the exam results. Smarty pants :)

What weight do you want to get down to? Just curious as we're of similar height as you know.

[sammykapp]

Glad you got to spend some time with your sister :)

Good luck on the biomech project. I still remember my friends from college talking about that class during that time....and that was....not yesterday.

[jaim91]

I spent all of 4th year biomech on bbing.com

but then someone pulled the alarm during our final exam, and we all cheated.

did i tell you that story? should i be writing this out loud?

forget i said anything.

study hard.

[vanillabn]

Yay for changes you want on the scale!! I knew things would turn around quickly :) You've been working super hard.

Good luck on the project! I'm sure you'll do great - you always do! :D

[sammykapp]

forget i said anything.

Pretty sure you'll forget you said it by the time you hit Submit Reply......


Oh hai Jess :D

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I am tired of being stuffed up and sick :( My sister brought her cold along with her for the visit and it decided to stay with me. I feel better than I did last week, but my nose, eyes and sinuses are plugged. Yuck.
I am so glad that Easter is over. I went to 3 family dinners, all of which had food like strawberry angel food cake, baked potatoes, stuffing (although I am not a fan of stuffing), Easter chocolates, and lots more yummy things that I couldnt AND didnt touch :) I instead ate lots of veggies and had turkey and ham.

My sister went home yesterday and I miss her already. Something crappy happened to her at the airport. She brought her dog along with her and has taking her on the plane before, but for some reason the lady at the airport decided to be extra sticky about things and said that her dog was too tall. My sister had to call my mom - who had already left - so that she could come and get her dog. So my sister flew back solo and I am now taking care of her dog.

I am super excited for today's workout because I got a new program and I love the looks of it :) Hopefully with this new routine, the added cardio and the diet changes, my body will start responding like it should and some body fat will 'melt' away. My weight has still be flip-flopping. I lose a little and then I gain it back. I lose a little and then I gain it back :mad: Frustrating. I have my head up though :o





You see the scale is following your direction now. It was only a short matter of time. Good luck with the exam results. Smarty pants
What weight do you want to get down to? Just curious as we're of similar height as you know.
Scale has been on the fritz again. I'll fix it though ;)
The weight I would like to get down to is low 130's. I sit at 150lbs right now


Glad you got to spend some time with your sister

Good luck on the biomech project. I still remember my friends from college talking about that class during that time....and that was....not yesterday.
Thanks SK.


I spent all of 4th year biomech on bbing.com

but then someone pulled the alarm during our final exam, and we all cheated.

did i tell you that story? should i be writing this out loud?

forget i said anything.

study hard.
I'm not a cheater. You know that ;)


Yay for changes you want on the scale!! I knew things would turn around quickly :) You've been working super hard.

Good luck on the project! I'm sure you'll do great - you always do!
Well things havent really turned around quickly. I am working hard though and things will change.

[jaim91]

Let's see a workout up in hurr!!!!

[annemarie_DJ]

Hey Jess, glad you are back on. Was worried about you. Being sick sucks! Weird about your sis's dog. What the heck did the airline woman expect her to do? Jeebers. Westjet is usually quite accommodating. Congrats on turning down all the Easter goodies. Wish I could say I did the same. :eek: You're gonna rock it girl. Keep up the good work and good habits!

[sammykapp]

Sorry to hear you've been sick :(

But glad you got some time with the family...and some exposure to good food.

Looking forward to the next posted workout.

[push_it]

Day 1 of the new program was a success. It felt good but I have to admit that I hate taking longer than 1 minute breaks. I get ansy and worked up and just want to do my my next set right away.

Have any of you watched that "Food Revolution" show? I saw a bit of it the other day and it blows my mind how some people eat and how some people are feeding thier children in schools. Just wow. It makes me really want to do something and change what is going on. How can anyone think that fries are a vegetable? Serious.

I'm tired today. I had trouble sleeping last night and feel like taking a nap right now. No time for that though. I have class and then work and then am meeting some fellow classmates to finish a project. After that it will be time for the gym :)



Upper Body
Bench Press
105lbs x 5
Incline BB Bench Press
95lbs x 4
Upright BB Row
70lbs x 3
Bent Over WG BB Row
145lbs x 3
Rev Grip Lat Pulldown
110lbs x 5
BB Overhead Press
70lbs x 3

Cardio
Stair Master 45 minutes


Let's see a workout up in hurr!!!!
Yes Madame.


Hey Jess, glad you are back on. Was worried about you. Being sick sucks! Weird about your sis's dog. What the heck did the airline woman expect her to do? Jeebers. Westjet is usually quite accommodating. Congrats on turning down all the Easter goodies. Wish I could say I did the same. You're gonna rock it girl. Keep up the good work and good habits!
It was AirCanada :mad: that she was flying with.
Thanks.


Sorry to hear you've been sick

But glad you got some time with the family...and some exposure to good food.

Looking forward to the next posted workout.
Workout is posted ;)

[vanillabn]

Great workout!! Glad to hear that day 1 was a success!

LOL... sounds like me... I HATE taking breaks between sets. Patience, patience... it's hard :) haha.

Hope your day goes by fast and maybe you can get to bed early! I hate being sleepy when I have so much to do!

[jaim91]

[b]Day 1 of the new program was a success. It felt good but I have to admit that I hate taking longer than 1 minute breaks. I get ansy and worked up and just want to do my my next set right away.

Then you weren't using heavy enough weight!

I WANT YOU GASSSSED!!! :D



PS. Re: Food Revolution... you saying I SHOULDN'T feed my kids log? :confused:

[sammykapp]

Yay! A workout!

That was what I was waiting for. :)



PS. Re: Food Revolution... you saying I SHOULDN'T feed my kids log? :confused:
Blasphemy!!!!!!!

[push_it]

Another good workout last night. I felt really focused and determined at the gym. I had my iPod on and hardly talked to anyone at all. I dont know what it was. Something was just telling me to concentrate on myself and do what I was there to do. All was good :)

Tomorrow I have 2 big things happening at school. 1) I am being tested for my group training and portable equipment training. I have to teach some fellow classmates an 8 minute cardio (aerobics) class and then a 6-8 minute portable equipment class. I'm not worried about the equipment one but the aerobics class should be interesting - it always is when we practice lol. Then 2) I have a big posterboard presentation that my group is setting up in the center of the school. We were assigned groups in class and then had to pick a topic to set up a booth about. My group is doing "New and Cool Fitness". We are going to have BL for Wii set up for people to play.



Lower BodyJump SquatsUsed DB's
20lbs/hand x 11
RDL
135lbs x 6
Squats
105lbs x 6
1 Legged Leg Press
110lbs x 6
Leg Press Calf Raise
270lbs x 15

Cardio
Elliptical 45 minutes


Great workout!! Glad to hear that day 1 was a success!

LOL... sounds like me... I HATE taking breaks between sets. Patience, patience... it's hard. haha.

Hope your day goes by fast and maybe you can get to bed early! I hate being sleepy when I have so much to do!
Stupid patience lol :p
The day went by fast but it was cuz I was running around trying to do a million things at once lol.


Then you weren't using heavy enough weight!

I WANT YOU GASSSSED!!!



PS. Re: Food Revolution... you saying I SHOULDN'T feed my kids log?
I use heavy weight. I didnt say I dont need a rest.... just not over 1 minute lol. Lifting really heavy with low reps is weird that way. I find my muscle fatigues but I never feel as 'worked' as compared to when I would lift weight for say 10 reps or more. You know what I mean?

PPS. NO LOG :mad: You were told not to speak of that. People are going to know too much


Yay! A workout!

That was what I was waiting for.


Blasphemy!!!!!!!

And another workout posted... just for you.

[push_it]

I'm posting again before anyone else? Really? Crazy :s Well last nights cardio was a HIIT (lol - get it ;)). I was feeling frustrated and took it out at the gym. Then I felt better :)

This morning I did my group training and portable equipment testing for my certification. I was really nervous, didnt sleep well and even dreamt about it. Once I got started though, it was lots of fun. I stuck around and the end of class to get my marks.
Cardio = 91.6%
Portable Equipment 1 = 97.2%
Portable Equipment 2 = 91.6%
(We had to use two different pieces of portable equipment. That is why there are 2 marks)

Now I just have to make it through my fitness presentation today.



Cardio and Core
TreadmillHIIT - 20 minutes of Intervals (1:1)
25 minutes SS

Hanging Leg Raises
Reverse Crunch
Prone Holds
Side Tips

[vanillabn]

Hey Jess!!

Don't worry, nobody posted in my journal yesterday either....slow day... tee hee ;)

Nice job on the workout! OMG jump squats with 20#... that is my perfect definition of HELL. I hate those things!! I love what they do to your leggies though!

Good luck with the fitness presentation today! I'm sure you'll do great. Your marks are awesome! You should be proud of yourself!

[sammykapp]

Good to see school is still going as well as ever!

You're skills are serving you well....no doubt the sky will be the limit. You have quite a future ahead of you.....

[jaim91]

you = so smart.. (and passionate... and comitted :D )

congrats on the marks dude! Can't wait to hear howthe presentation goes!!

[push_it]

The presentation went so well. Like I mentioned my group set up two Wii's at our booth - we had the Biggest Loser game on one and Dance Dance Revolution on the other. Yup... success at getting peoples attention and having fun :)
OH yeah! I also got back the big biomechanics project I had to do. 100% :D
I have one presentation left to give on Monday and then final exams start. I have three of them next week :eek:

Guess what? I am going to be a certified spin instructor :) The ALFCA is offering a course at my college this Sunday for a god price. I signed up and if all goes well I will have another certification under my belt.

I had such a good workout last night. I was in such a good mood and had a fun time. The workout was looooong though. Im not sure how long it took me to finish it but it seemed like quite a while. Not that I would ever mind doing a long workout ;)



Upper BodyDB Incline Bench Press35lbs x 12
Cable Crossovers
35lbs x 10
Bent Over DB Lat Raise
12.5lbs x 10
DB Flat Flyes
25lbs x 12
1-Arm DB Row
47.5lbs x 10
WG Lat Pulldown
95lbs x 7
DB Lat Raise
17.5lbs x 10
DB Overhead Press
27.5lbs x 12
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
75lbs x 11


Cardio
Bike 45 minutes


Hey Jess!!

Don't worry, nobody posted in my journal yesterday either....slow day... tee hee

Nice job on the workout! OMG jump squats with 20#... that is my perfect definition of HELL. I hate those things!! I love what they do to your leggies though!

Good luck with the fitness presentation today! I'm sure you'll do great. Your marks are awesome! You should be proud of yourself!
I was just suprised I got to post twice in a row cuz I have been slacking in my journal lately lol.
The jump squats were awsome. They burned but I liked doing them. Weird eh lol. After last prep I was sure I would never want to do them again.

The presentation went really well :) Nothing like Dance Dance Revolution to get peoples attention.


Good to see school is still going as well as ever!

You're skills are serving you well....no doubt the sky will be the limit. You have quite a future ahead of you.....
Aw. You think so? Really?


you = so smart.. (and passionate... and comitted )

congrats on the marks dude! Can't wait to hear howthe presentation goes!!
Thanks Buddy.

[sammykapp]

You really weren't kidding!!!! That was a very extremely solid workout!

Your straight arm pulldowns are still as ridic as ever.

[Major T]

Those marks are FANTASTIC!! If you were here I'd give ya a big hug!!

Spin instructor certification as well...good grief you're gonna have it all :)

I is impressed

Oh ya workouts are solid as well...veryyy nice dude

[jaim91]

Spin cert...

Personal trainer...

Competitive aesthetic athlete...

Ex phys degree...

No wonder people on the street confuse me with you... CRAZINESS!!!!

edit: for the record, i tell them you're the cooler twin :cool:

[Major T]

Congrats!! I just read your facebook status :)

[push_it]

So first of all - I got my Spin certifcation :). Second - I received my Resistance Training certificate in the mail. And Third - Workouts have been killer. Whoever thinks light weight cant cause pain is wrong and I challenge them to contact Jaime and give this workout a try. Yesterday's and today's workout were all about working through the pain and the burn.



Upper Body
Bench Press65lbs x 27
Incline DB Flyes
12.5lbs x 30
Cable Rear Raise
10lbs x 8
Cable Cross Overs
20lbs x 21
DB Lateral Raise
7.5lbs x 20
WG Lat Pull Down
50lbs x 21
BB Overhead Press
20lbs x 26
Straight Arm Pull Down
50lbs x 30
Seated Row
45lbs x 25

Cardio
Stair Master 45 minutes



Lower Body
SLDL
85lbs x 25
Squats
65lbs x 25
Seated Calf Raise
90lbs x 30
1-Legged Leg Press
50lbs x 20
Leg Extensions
55lbs x 26
Ball Hip Extensions

Cardio
Bike 45 minutes

You really weren't kidding!!!! That was a very extremely solid workout!

Your straight arm pulldowns are still as ridic as ever.

Those marks are FANTASTIC!! If you were here I'd give ya a big hug!!

Spin instructor certification as well...good grief you're gonna have it all

I is impressed

Oh ya workouts are solid as well...veryyy nice dude
Thanks ladies :D


Spin cert...

Personal trainer...

Competitive aesthetic athlete...

Ex phys degree...

No wonder people on the street confuse me with you... CRAZINESS!!!!

edit: for the record, i tell them you're the cooler twin :cool:
:o What people on the street? You shouldnt lie to people. You are cooler than ice, ice, baby

PS It will be an exercise science diploma... not degree


Congrats!! I just read your facebook status
Whoo.

[jaim91]

Whoever thinks light weight cant cause pain is wrong and I challenge them to contact Jaime and give this workout a try. Yesterday's and today's workout were all about working through the pain and the burn.

*takes a bow*

:D

You get outta the workout what you put into them babe... so you did the damn thing. I just wrote the plan. YOU = AWESOMESAUCE!

[annemarie_DJ]

[b]So first of all - I got my Spin certifcation :). Second - I received my Resistance Training certificate in the mail. And Third - Workouts have been killer.

Congrats on the Spin Instructor certification!! You are on your way to greatness! As for your other certificate, I always thought "resistance was futile" ! LOL Jusss kidding.

It's true your workouts are killah! Jeeez I like that high volume sh*t. Gonna try that post-comp. Have a great week!

[sammykapp]

Nice weight for the amount of volume you are throwing around...

[vanillabn]

Just when I think Jaime's workouts can't get harder........they do. Crazy!! Good job getting through all that... the reps are insane! :p You are a tough girl Jess!

[Major T]

OMG.....it's a rep fest! :eek:

That must've buuuuurned like a mutha...I must try this sometime

[GyMgrrrL]

Hi there!

I just found your journal. Good stuff!! Workouts look KILLER!

[norinicole]

WTF?!?!

I can't believe it's taken 3 pages for me to find this?!?!!?


SO IN!!!

[jaim91]

Just when I think Jaime's workouts can't get harder........they do. Crazy!!

is that a challenge... or... :confused:

[push_it]

You know how things can change in a matter of seconds. Well just to show you how the weather works where I live here are a few pictures from yesterday morning...



http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/004-2.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/002-2.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/003-1.jpg



The power was knocked out all over the area (I heard like 500 000 people were without power and some still are, and around 400 power lines/poles were knocked down), and everything was shut down. I was suppose to write 2 final exams and a quiz but because classes were cancelled, they have been rescheduled. And after all of that yesterday, today the sun is shining and it is gorgeous out.
Luckily the power did eventually turn on and stores and the gym :D did open.



HIIT and Core
Treadmill
3 minute warm up
20 minute intervals (1:1)
22 minutes steady state

Core
Hanging Leg Raises
Ball Plank
D-Handle Cable Rotations
Reverse Crunches


*takes a bow*

You get outta the workout what you put into them babe... so you did the damn thing. I just wrote the plan. YOU = AWESOMESAUCE!
Well YOU = AWSOMEPROGRAMDESIGNER


Congrats on the Spin Instructor certification!! You are on your way to greatness! As for your other certificate, I always thought "resistance was futile" ! LOL Jusss kidding.

It's true your workouts are killah! Jeeez I like that high volume sh*t. Gonna try that post-comp. Have a great week!



Nice weight for the amount of volume you are throwing around...
Major volume. It was like Va-Va-Voooooom


Just when I think Jaime's workouts can't get harder........they do. Crazy!! Good job getting through all that... the reps are insane! You are a tough girl Jess!
Thanks.


OMG.....it's a rep fest!

That must've buuuuurned like a mutha...I must try this sometime
OMG burn baby burn


Hi there!

I just found your journal. Good stuff!! Workouts look KILLER!
HEY - Thanks. I hope you stick around for the rest of my prep. The more the merrier :o


WTF?!?!

I can't believe it's taken 3 pages for me to find this?!?!!?


SO IN!!!
I forgive you :p

[vanillabn]

That's so crazy!!! It's so true though - weather can change so quickly. Is all the snow gone at least?!

Great job on the HIIT and core!

[norinicole]

LMAO, my mom told me about the weather. Good 'ol Lethbridge.

Happy to hear you still got to workout.

[jaim91]

Toronto > life...

sooo....

ya.

[sammykapp]

Gotta love crazy weather changes......:p

Also, gotta love snow days....:D

[MoEcho]

I heard about the snow storm on the radio here the other day..... I immediately started laughing and saying 'sucka!!' in your general direction! Lulz

No, but srsly, glad you're ok :)

[push_it]

What a beautiful day. The sun is shining and I had my last class of the year! Wow did the first year of school fly by. I'm not completely done though - I still have 4 exams to write (tomorrow morning, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday).

Good News - I think I have gotten a spot at the YMCA teaching spin on Wednesday nights! It is only a volunteer position BUT they give their instructors a free membership, certify them with a YMCA certification AND send them to conferences and workshops to 'stay up to date' :) I talked with the lady yesterday and we are going to ease into things. I am meeting with her next week :)

This weekend is gonna be crazy busy! Tomorrow I am writing my Nutrition final exam and am then volunteering at a girls fitness promotion camp called "Go-Girls" at the college. Then on Sunday I am doing a photoshoot with my mom :o And of course during all of this I will be studying!

I had a good workout today. I pretty much always do cardio by myself. Actually besides when my sister was here, I dont remember the last time I did cardio with some one. And when I did it with my sister we didnt talk - just focused on what we were doing lol. Anways, I went to the gym earlier than normal and just as I was getting on the elliptical the gym owner's wife (who gets trained by my bf and has had us over for supper before) came by and got on the machine beside me. She loves to visit and is a sweet lady. We talked quite a bit and she told me she did more cardio than usual just cuz I was doing more than she does and she wanted to stay lol. Let me tell you this... it was nice having some one to chat with but chatting + HITT made me extra out of breath :p



Lower BodyJump Squats
20lbs/hand x 10
1-Legged Leg Press
55lbs x 8
Squats
105lbs x 7
RDL
135lbs x 6
Leg Press Calf Raise
310lbs x 16

Cardio - HIIT
Elliptical
3 minute warm up
20 minutes Intervals (15:45)
22 minutes Steady State


That's so crazy!!! It's so true though - weather can change so quickly. Is all the snow gone at least?!

Great job on the HIIT and core!
There is still some snow around but it's been like +16-18C so it is melting really fast.


LMAO, my mom told me about the weather. Good 'ol Lethbridge.

Happy to hear you still got to workout.
Yup. Good ol Lethbridge is all we can really say lol


Toronto > life...

sooo....

ya.
my life = lethbridge


Gotta love crazy weather changes......

Also, gotta love snow days....
It was nice. I like having the extra time to study


I heard about the snow storm on the radio here the other day..... I immediately started laughing and saying 'sucka!!' in your general direction! Lulz

No, but srsly, glad you're ok
You know I could have sworn I heard somone say that.

[vanillabn]

Wow, that's so awesome about the spin position!! How exciting. Even if it's only one night per week, you never know what other doors that might open! :cool:

Glad to hear it's beautiful and sunny there now... haha... at least the weather can change back to 'nice' quickly too!!

That's fun having someone to do cardio with... makes it less boring I guess!

Have an awesome weekend Jess!

[jaim91]

I pretty much always do cardio by myself....I dont remember the last time I did cardio with some one. .. it was nice having some one to chat with

But then...


my life = lethbridge

Imagine having a built in training partner who would kick your ass and make you better every single day for a summer...

[sammykapp]

It never hurts to mix it up from time to time...especially when you are used to doing a lot of workout aspects on your own. Keeps things interesting and the time flies.

Plus, the right people in this setting can be like missing link in workout regimens and strength gains. I kinda always feel a little bittersweet with that...I've had some great workout peeps in the past, so while I am used to the solo gig now...I still miss having good fun and reliable people to meet up with. It is what it is eh?


And awesome on the YMCA gig!!!!! Sounds like a pretty sweet opportunity :)

[push_it]

*sigh*
I am putting out a reward to anyone who finds and returns my metabolism. If you see it, please catch it and return it to me ASAP -- time is running out.

The weather this weekend was beautiful. On Saturday I wrote my Nutrition exam and then helped at a Go-Girl Health Camp for young girls aged 9-13. It was a lot of fun. I love kids :)
I had some cardio to do that day but instead of going to the gym, my bf and I went for a 1.5 hour bike ride. We were planning on going out to movie afterwards but we were both too tired lol. Instead we rented one.

Yesterday my bodybuilder friend from my gym and I went on a photoshoot with my mom. It was fun but I definelty wasnt feeling as lean and fit as I would have liked for the shoot. My mom has only processed a few of the pics but when I get more of them I may post a couple to share with you all.

Well I had better get back to the books. 2 more exams to go!

Wow, that's so awesome about the spin position!! How exciting. Even if it's only one night per week, you never know what other doors that might open! :cool:

Glad to hear it's beautiful and sunny there now... haha... at least the weather can change back to 'nice' quickly too!!

That's fun having someone to do cardio with... makes it less boring I guess!

Have an awesome weekend Jess!
Totally agree about the spin and that is why I took it. I need to start somewhere, I need to get practice and I need to get noticed and meet people.


But then...



Imagine having a built in training partner who would kick your ass and make you better every single day for a summer...
*sigh*


It never hurts to mix it up from time to time...especially when you are used to doing a lot of workout aspects on your own. Keeps things interesting and the time flies.

Plus, the right people in this setting can be like missing link in workout regimens and strength gains. I kinda always feel a little bittersweet with that...I've had some great workout peeps in the past, so while I am used to the solo gig now...I still miss having good fun and reliable people to meet up with. It is what it is eh?


And awesome on the YMCA gig!!!!! Sounds like a pretty sweet opportunity :)
Yeah I like working out alone but sometimes company can be nice. I normally study during cardio so I can really visit when I do that.

[vanillabn]

Hey there... sorry to hear about the metabolism frustration. That is annoying :( Hopefully you guys are able to make some small changes and it will kick back into gear again!

I saw some of the pics on fb, they look awesome!! That's so cool that your mom can do that with you... very fun :cool:

Good luck studying!!

[push_it]

Anyone watching BL? Did you see coach bust out those pushups? Wow. It's motivating seeing how happy he was that he could do that.
Anyways... back to business. Workouts have been super. I am pushing hard and staying positive. Things WILL turn around and I WILL be ready in time for the competition.
This morning I wrote my Group Training certification exam and passed with 90% :) (you have to get at least 80% to get the certification). I just have one more BIG exam - Anatomy - to get through and then I am officially done my first year of getting my Exercise Science Diploma :D


Upper BodyStaright Arm Pulldown75lbs x 10
DB Incline Press
37.5lbs x 12
Bent Over Lateral Raise
12.5lbs x 12
Flat DB Flyes
25lbs x 10
1 Arm DB Row
50lbs x 8
Cable Crossover
35lbs x 11
DB Overhead Press
30lbs x 12
WG Lat Pulldown
95lbs x 6
Lateral Raise
17.5lbs x 8

Cardio
Bike 45 minutes



Lower Body
Front Squats
65lbs x 12
Leg Extensions
130lbs x 9
DB Lunges
25lbs/hand x 12
Seated Calf Raise
135lbs x 12
1-Legged Ball Leg Curls

Cardio
HIIT - Stair Master
3 minute warm up
20 minute intervals (15/45)
22 minutes steady state
= 45 minutes total


Pics from the weekend!

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/IMG_5521b.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/IMG_5460.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/IMG_5579b.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/IMG_5710.jpg




Hey there... sorry to hear about the metabolism frustration. That is annoying. Hopefully you guys are able to make some small changes and it will kick back into gear again!

I saw some of the pics on fb, they look awesome!! That's so cool that your mom can do that with you... very fun

Good luck studying!!
Thanks Karina. I am SO THANKFUL to have you and the other ladies for support. I honestly dont think I could make it through without you :)

[annemarie_DJ]

Great pics Jess ! I like the 'atmosphere'. Nice work mom :) You look great. Don't worry about the metabolism. It takes time to get that wonderful freakish Figure look we all love! But it will come. In the mean time you look hawt ! (one of my GFs admitted that she thought my veins were gross and was glad I had gained a bit of weight when she saw me at Xmas when I visited). But personally, I prefer the freakish look LOL

[vanillabn]

WOW!!!! To everything...workouts AND pics! :D

Good to hear the workouts are going well, and congrats on your group training certification exam - that's exciting! Good luck with Anatomy - I'm sure you will do awesome, and I can't believe you're almost done your year!!! Crazy how time flies!

I LOVE the picture with the red background! You may be frustrated with your contest prep, but to me, you look like you're in fabulous shape :D

[MoEcho]

WOW!!!! To everything...workouts AND pics! :D

Good to hear the workouts are going well, and congrats on your group training certification exam - that's exciting! Good luck with Anatomy - I'm sure you will do awesome, and I can't believe you're almost done your year!!! Crazy how time flies!

I LOVE the picture with the red background! You may be frustrated with your contest prep, but to me, you look like you're in fabulous shape :D

^^ X2!! Red backgroud is my fave!! :)

Brb .... looking for your metabolism....... lulz

[sammykapp]

I have an important announcement to make......


CANNONBALL!!!!!!!!!


In the meantime: x 3 on the red background. But they are all good. Come everyone, come see how good Jess looks........


If I didn't like you....I'd hate on ya for looking as good as ya do. But I won't.

But you are looking good dude. Really.

[vanillabn]

Come everyone, come see how good Jess looks........

LOL! :D I'm glad you said it... ah, good times. :cool:

I miss you girls!!!!!!

[jaim91]

You have your belly button pierced?!?!?

Did I know that? :confused:

The pics are SUPER hot looking dude! I hadn't seen the crossbeam one yet but I like it!

[GyMgrrrL]

Great pics!!

I wish we had 1/2 increments with our DB's. Everything is in 5# increments unless you use less than 15# DB's which = never.

Looking good in here, miss!

[sammykapp]

You have your belly button pierced?!?!?

Did I know that? :confused:

The pics are SUPER hot looking dude! I hadn't seen the crossbeam one yet but I like it!I remember a conversation before the last comp about jewelry that was allowed for this reason....so at one time, you did.


Goldfish Memory strikes again.

Oh...and I'm Sam by the way. In case (or because) you could/most likely forget.

Oh Hai.

[vanillabn]

Goldfish Memory strikes again.

LOL! :p

[push_it]

Hey Gang :o

Whoooooo! I am officially d-o-n-e all of my exams and my first year. It feels.... weird. After my exam yesterday I went for coffee with a friend. As we were saying goodbye, my friend said 'Well I am off to work', and I said 'I am off to... not study. Weird.' LOL. I got some good grades this semester and am curious to see what my GPA will be. I should be able to find out next week. I do know a couple of my grades, including Nutrition at 90%, and Anatomy at 100.22% ;) (yay extra credit marks lol) :D



Upper Body
Bench Press55lbs x 30
Cable Rear Raise
10lbs x 10
Cable Cross Over
15lbs x 30
Incline Flye
12.5lbs x 20
Seated Row
45lbs x 25
Straight Arm Pulldown
50lbs x 30
Lat Pulldown
50lbs x 20
Lateral Raises
5lbs x 16
BB Overhead Press
20lbs x 23


Cardio
Elliptical 45 minutes



Great pics Jess ! I like the 'atmosphere'. Nice work mom. You look great. Don't worry about the metabolism. It takes time to get that wonderful freakish Figure look we all love! But it will come. In the mean time you look hawt ! (one of my GFs admitted that she thought my veins were gross and was glad I had gained a bit of weight when she saw me at Xmas when I visited). But personally, I prefer the freakish look LOL
My mom is amazing. I am planning on doing more pics with her closer to my comp. She always has great ideas and is so creative.
That is funny about your friend. My bf told me he doesnt want me to lean down cuz I look the best right no lol. Too bad :p


WOW!!!! To everything...workouts AND pics!
Good to hear the workouts are going well, and congrats on your group training certification exam - that's exciting! Good luck with Anatomy - I'm sure you will do awesome, and I can't believe you're almost done your year!!! Crazy how time flies!

I LOVE the picture with the red background! You may be frustrated with your contest prep, but to me, you look like you're in fabulous shape
Time did fly. I did fly. Pretty soon I will be 'grown up' as Jaime says.


^^ X2!! Red backgroud is my fave!!
Brb .... looking for your metabolism....... lulz
I like the red brick background one too. Know what is funny though? My mom pointed out that in that picture I am giving the finger LOL. Check my top hand :eek:


I have an important announcement to make......


CANNONBALL!!!!!!!!!


In the meantime: x 3 on the red background. But they are all good. Come everyone, come see how good Jess looks........


If I didn't like you....I'd hate on ya for looking as good as ya do. But I won't.

But you are looking good dude. Really.
LOL I love that movie.
Check my comment to Mo about that pic.

You have your belly button pierced?!?!?

Did I know that?

The pics are SUPER hot looking dude! I hadn't seen the crossbeam one yet but I like it!


I remember a conversation before the last comp about jewelry that was allowed for this reason....so at one time, you did.


Goldfish Memory strikes again.

Oh...and I'm Sam by the way. In case (or because) you could/most likely forget.

Oh Hai.
YES! Thank you SK. It is good to know that some one remembers and cares.

For Jaime...
http://rlv.zcache.com/cranky_goldfish_poster-p228740136385579684t5ta_400.jpg

[Verti-gal]

Congrats on the grades :) What are you going to do with your time off now? How many years is your program?

Awesome pictures, your mom has a great eye. I have to vote for the red one too, even with the finger ;)

[sammykapp]

2 things:

1) I think it is very amusing the weight I squeak out 10 measly reps on Straight arm pull downs with.....you rock for 30!!!! You are ridiculous with those...really.


2) Yes. I remember because I care. That and I just remember random stuff. I mean...Jaime forgets a lot, so someone has to remember for her sometimes. I'm thinking that one day, I'm going to have some fun with this and actually convince her that her name is not in fact Jaime. It'll be a riot.

[Major T]

Getting stronger by the day :D

Pics look great, especially the one fingered salut! LOL How funny is that!

[vanillabn]

CONGRATS on being done!!! That is such an amazing feeling! Whenever I was done exams I almost didn't know what to do with my time... lol... however I guess you're already started on the resumes, eh? ;)

LOL @ the goldfish pic!!

[jaim91]

I'm thinking that one day, I'm going to have some fun with this and actually convince her that her name is not in fact Jaime. It'll be a riot.

My mommy will always love me.

[push_it]

Silly me thinking I would be relaxing and having 'free time' now that school is done. I was so wrong thinking that. Yesterday I handed out resumes all day - serious - it took all day. And today I went for an inetrview :) It was for a sales rep position at GoodLife Fitness. UNfortunatly they dont have a personal training program there right now but it is something they are hoping to get back. The interview went great but I dont know what I think of this job. Yes it would be great to get some sales experience, Yes it would be great to work at a gym, Yes it would be great cuz there is a chance to move up on thier employment scale.... BUT it would only be part time. Only 25 hours/week and a pretty low wage.
I am waiting on another interview from the Research Station (where I worked before). It is for a grounds keeping job. The thing with this job is it would be great hours, easy to book time off, I think good pay, and I wouldnt be stuck at a desk - I would get to be outside :). BUT it isnt in a gym and isnt related to fitness and training.
I'm keeping things open right now and am hoping I get some more phone calls :o

Today I finished writting my first spin routine :D Then I went through a practice run at the gym. I was so tired by the end. Which I would say, is a good thing ;) I hope the class likes it. After I did my cardio, I did legs. :eek: Wow. My legs are tired. I cant imagine what they are going to feel like during/ after the spin class tomorrow lol.



Lower BodyJump Squats20lbs/hand x 12
1-Legged Leg Press
110lbs x 9
Squats
110lbs x 5
Leg Press Calf Raise
300lbs x 18
RDL's
145lbs x 4


Cardio
Spin Routine


Congrats on the grades :) What are you going to do with your time off now? How many years is your program?

Awesome pictures, your mom has a great eye. I have to vote for the red one too, even with the finger
Im looking for a job lol. The program is 2 years so I still have 1 to go.


2 things:

1) I think it is very amusing the weight I squeak out 10 measly reps on Straight arm pull downs with.....you rock for 30!!!! You are ridiculous with those...really.


2) Yes. I remember because I care. That and I just remember random stuff. I mean...Jaime forgets a lot, so someone has to remember for her sometimes. I'm thinking that one day, I'm going to have some fun with this and actually convince her that her name is not in fact Jaime. It'll be a riot.
1) All about working through the burn
2) I bet you could convince her. If you say it enough she will believe you


Getting stronger by the day
Pics look great, especially the one fingered salut! LOL How funny is that!
I wanna be leaner by the day. That is the goal.


CONGRATS on being done!!! That is such an amazing feeling! Whenever I was done exams I almost didn't know what to do with my time... lol... however I guess you're already started on the resumes, eh?
LOL @ the goldfish pic!!
You know. I thought I would have lots of extra time since school is done but I have been SO busy. This job hunting and getting ready to teach spin has kept me ubber busy.


My mommy will always love me.
That's what babies say

[jaim91]

I'm not a baby!

I'm a man!

I'm a man who invented the wheel! And built the Eiffel Tower out of steel and BRAUN!

:mad:

[sammykapp]

My mommy will always love me.Neither here nor there.

And not at all relevant to this discussion.

Nice try though, but phail

NEXT!


Silly me thinking I would be relaxing and having 'free time' now that school is done. I was so wrong thinking that. Yesterday I handed out resumes all day - serious - it took all day. And today I went for an inetrview :) It was for a sales rep position at GoodLife Fitness. UNfortunatly they dont have a personal training program there right now but it is something they are hoping to get back. The interview went great but I dont know what I think of this job. Yes it would be great to get some sales experience, Yes it would be great to work at a gym, Yes it would be great cuz there is a chance to move up on thier employment scale.... BUT it would only be part time. Only 25 hours/week and a pretty low wage.
I am waiting on another interview from the Research Station (where I worked before). It is for a grounds keeping job. The thing with this job is it would be great hours, easy to book time off, I think good pay, and I wouldnt be stuck at a desk - I would get to be outside :). BUT it isnt in a gym and isnt related to fitness and training.
I'm keeping things open right now and am hoping I get some more phone calls :o

Job hunting is just a rough gig no matter how you slice it. I think that in your situation, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The job at the Research Station sounds like it would fit your personality...active, being outside, nice hours, potentially reasonably good pay... But I think JUST as important, if not AS important to keep in mind is....what are you looking to do in the future? You are pursuing the education you are with a goal in mind no? The hardest thing that people do is dealing with change, and taking risks and not just doing the safe or convenient thing. While the job at the Research place certainly sounds good...because it is a job, and it pays money which is nice when jobs do that....you can't replace the experiences you get in jobs that are perhaps a little closer to what you want to be doing in the future. You are doing the education aspect, but it might be a decent thought to keep in mind that the safe choice might NOT necessarily be the best one to teach you new skills that you are going to need to have in place for your future position. The crappy thing about starting out is most of the time, those beginning positions are not as secure in hours or pay scale. However, what you stand to gain in EXPERIENCE is worth more than money, and experience is something that can't be taken from you. It is a gift you give yourself to allow for personal growth and success. Think of it this way: you took a risk in leaving a "secure" job to follow your dream, correct? Why short change yourself now? No sense in doing things half-assed. You really aren't that kind of girl. You can always get an accessory gig to help with living funds (because you don't get to live for free). It blows but sometimes investing in yourself comes with some scrambling and just making things happen one way or another.

Just my 2 cents. :)


1) All about working through the burn
2) I bet you could convince her. If you say it enough she will believe you1) Always
2) Shh...we'll keep it a secret and test it some day ;)



That's what babies say
I'm glad you told her...

I'm not a baby!

I'm a man!

I'm a man who invented the wheel! And built the Eiffel Tower out of steel and BRAUN!

:mad:
You are a woman...with a brain 1/3 the size of ours....its science......

[vanillabn]

Job hunting is just a rough gig no matter how you slice it. I think that in your situation, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The job at the Research Station sounds like it would fit your personality...active, being outside, nice hours, potentially reasonably good pay... But I think JUST as important, if not AS important to keep in mind is....what are you looking to do in the future? You are pursuing the education you are with a goal in mind no? The hardest thing that people do is dealing with change, and taking risks and not just doing the safe or convenient thing. While the job at the Research place certainly sounds good...because it is a job, and it pays money which is nice when jobs do that....you can't replace the experiences you get in jobs that are perhaps a little closer to what you want to be doing in the future. You are doing the education aspect, but it might be a decent thought to keep in mind that the safe choice might NOT necessarily be the best one to teach you new skills that you are going to need to have in place for your future position. The crappy thing about starting out is most of the time, those beginning positions are not as secure in hours or pay scale. However, what you stand to gain in EXPERIENCE is worth more than money, and experience is something that can't be taken from you. It is a gift you give yourself to allow for personal growth and success. Think of it this way: you took a risk in leaving a "secure" job to follow your dream, correct? Why short change yourself now? No sense in doing things half-assed. You really aren't that kind of girl. You can always get an accessory gig to help with living funds (because you don't get to live for free). It blows but sometimes investing in yourself comes with some scrambling and just making things happen one way or another.

Just my 2 cents. :)


.....or 2 dollars.... :rolleyes:

Haha... but seriously, good advice. I would've said the same thing. Seriously.

Glad to hear you did your first spin routine!! I'll have to come to Lethbridge sometime and take one of your spin classes! Wooohooo!

Still busy today?!

[sammykapp]

.....or 2 dollars.... :rolleyes:


I've never been accused of being at a loss for words. Probably not going to start now..:p

[MoEcho]

I've never been accused of being at a loss for words. Probably not going to start now..:p

^^ THIS!

I would give you $1000 if you could NOT speak for 30 seconds. Im a sure winner! ;)

[sammykapp]

^^ THIS!

I would give you $1000 if you could NOT speak for 30 seconds. Im a sure winner! ;)

Ya ya ya.....:p

[push_it]

Spin was AWSOME. OMG. I had SO much fun teaching! And what a workout. I know how hard spin can be but adding in the teaching factor made it even more intense. I loved it. I was a little nervous at first but as I got going things only got smoother and better. It was a big class too - I counted 18 participants! They all seemed to like it and looked like they had a really good workout. The other instructor - the one I am taking over for and runs things at the YMCA - was there. She told me I did really well and sent me an email saying that I am a 'natural leader' :)
My body is feeling all of this work. My entire body is tired and sore. I havent worked out yet today so I dont have anything to report. I will be doing HIIT and upper body.

No more calls about jobs yet :(


I'm not a baby!

I'm a man!

I'm a man who invented the wheel! And built the Eiffel Tower out of steel and BRAUN!


A man? Really? You had me fooled.





Job hunting is just a rough gig no matter how you slice it. I think that in your situation, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The job at the Research Station sounds like it would fit your personality...active, being outside, nice hours, potentially reasonably good pay... But I think JUST as important, if not AS important to keep in mind is....what are you looking to do in the future? You are pursuing the education you are with a goal in mind no? The hardest thing that people do is dealing with change, and taking risks and not just doing the safe or convenient thing. While the job at the Research place certainly sounds good...because it is a job, and it pays money which is nice when jobs do that....you can't replace the experiences you get in jobs that are perhaps a little closer to what you want to be doing in the future. You are doing the education aspect, but it might be a decent thought to keep in mind that the safe choice might NOT necessarily be the best one to teach you new skills that you are going to need to have in place for your future position. The crappy thing about starting out is most of the time, those beginning positions are not as secure in hours or pay scale. However, what you stand to gain in EXPERIENCE is worth more than money, and experience is something that can't be taken from you. It is a gift you give yourself to allow for personal growth and success. Think of it this way: you took a risk in leaving a "secure" job to follow your dream, correct? Why short change yourself now? No sense in doing things half-assed. You really aren't that kind of girl. You can always get an accessory gig to help with living funds (because you don't get to live for free). It blows but sometimes investing in yourself comes with some scrambling and just making things happen one way or another.

Just my 2 cents. :)




.....or 2 dollars....

Haha... but seriously, good advice. I would've said the same thing. Seriously.
Hmmmm. It's SO hard to know what to do. However I dont have any jobs lined up right now so I guess I shouldnt worry about it until I have to.


Glad to hear you did your first spin routine!! I'll have to come to Lethbridge sometime and take one of your spin classes! Wooohooo!

Still busy today?!
Do it!

[annemarie_DJ]

Congrats on your First Spin Class !!! How fun. You must have been nervous - but a fun kind of nervous!! Yes? Wooot !! That rocks. And she's a Natural Born Leader folks or killah !! killah of legzzz ! LOL Have yourself a great weekend.

[norinicole]

That's great to hear your spin class went so well :)

[Major T]

Great spin class FTW!!!! Maybe you and Jaim should team up and teach a spin class duo? Just make sure the paramedics are waiting outside...you may break people

[sammykapp]

Congrats on the class. You're going to be one of the spin instructors who garners a following. I'd bet money on it.

[push_it]

No workout yet today but I wanted to give some updates. I think - fingers crossed / no jinxing - my weight is finally starting to work with me :o. Some adjustments have been made and things are starting to fall into place. After getting together with Nori on the weekend I've decided that I need to start practicing my posing. Im planning on doing some videos and you gals can tell me what you think. Sound cool with you all?

Yesterday I went and watching 2 of my friends compete at the IDFA Calgary Classic Show. I am SO glad that I went. Not only glad because my one friend pwnd her catagory and placed 1st! :) But cuz it brought back the excitement and memories of competing last year! OMG. I cannot explain how stoked and motivated I am. It's extreme!! I remember the rush, the excitement, the nervousness, the depleted-ness (is that a word? lol), the competiveness, the gross smell of fake tans, the vendor booths, the loud music, the cheering (and I have to say I had THE BEST cheering team last year), the bright stage lights, the....... YEAH. Just everything.


Congrats on your First Spin Class !!! How fun. You must have been nervous - but a fun kind of nervous!! Yes? Wooot !! That rocks. And she's a Natural Born Leader folks or killah !! killah of legzzz ! LOL Have yourself a great weekend.
Definetly a fun nervous. Im working on my second routine right now.

That's great to hear your spin class went so well :)
Thanks - And THANKS for the posing help!

Great spin class FTW!!!! Maybe you and Jaim should team up and teach a spin class duo? Just make sure the paramedics are waiting outside...you may break people
Paramedics or coroners? :p

Congrats on the class. You're going to be one of the spin instructors who garners a following. I'd bet money on it.
Aw shunks :rolleyes:

[Verti-gal]

Sounds like going to the competition was excellent for your motivational level. You sounds so stoked!

I'd love to see the posing pics and vids. Since being on this site I've realized what a difference this knowledge makes in how the pics come out.

[norinicole]

I second the posing practice!!! You rock your side poses!

[push_it]

Hey all

So as promised (did I promise :confused:) here is a vid I took from my posing practice today. Wow is posing hard!
I run through the poses twice. The first time something wonky is going on with my back pose - my left side doesnt 'pop' like I want - BUT the second time around it does! Let me know if you all can see the difference. I suggest watching the video bigger than the small post below if you can.

Here is also yesterday upper body torture. Ouch.


Upper BodyBench Press55lbs x 30
Cable Crossover
15lbs x 30
Cable Rear Delt
10lbs x 10
Seated Row
45lbs x 26
Incline DB Flye
12.5lbs x 26
BB Overhead Press
20lbs x 25
WG Lat Pulldown
50lbs x 30
Lateral Raise
5lbs x 15
Straight Arm Pulldown
50lbs x 30

Cardio - HIIT
Stair Master
20 minutes interval (15:45)
25 minutes steady state
- Total 45 minutes


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Sounds like going to the competition was excellent for your motivational level. You sounds so stoked!

I'd love to see the posing pics and vids. Since being on this site I've realized what a difference this knowledge makes in how the pics come out.
The comp was SO exciting. I love it!


I second the posing practice!!! You rock your side poses!
Thanks. You tips and help is SO appreciated![/b]

[jaim91]

Babe!!! You look great and SOOOOOO confident!!! Way to go! :D

Workout looks awesome too! And of course you know how I feel about the newfound motivation/enthusiasm. Just remember that when you don't think you can get those last 2 reps on a set... or when the Stepmill REALLY doesn't look that exciting. Keep those feelings with you....

fizzbitch.

[push_it]

I must be boring. No one comes in here anymore lol.
Today is Spin Class day. Im teaching in about 1 hour. In the meantime, I cooked up a little snack. They are made of egg whites and a tiny bit of pysillium husk. I made a few different flavors - white mac nut flavoured coffee, chocolate flavoured stevia, maple extract


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Babe!!! You look great and SOOOOOO confident!!! Way to go! :D

Workout looks awesome too! And of course you know how I feel about the newfound motivation/enthusiasm. Just remember that when you don't think you can get those last 2 reps on a set... or when the Stepmill REALLY doesn't look that exciting. Keep those feelings with you....

fizzbitch.
Sigh * Im trying. I will beat this stupid problem I have

[sammykapp]

It sounds like your attending the contest motivation was very appropriate in it's timing. Keep doing your thing, and you will be ok!

Also, dig the snacks. Do they come in flavors like Manana....or gun?

[vanillabn]

Hey girlie... just wanted to say hi... sorry I haven't been posting much (you're NOT boring!) I haven't been on bb.com much since we started moving!! Your posing is awesome -- looks like things are really coming together!

That's so cool you enjoyed the spin class, and the 'natural born leader' - what a huge compliment!! I guess you are in the right field :cool:

Great idea on the egg white thingies... I am going to have to make some of those!! You have white choc macademia nut coffee?!?! Yummmmm!

[norinicole]

OMG those look so good!!!

For the coffee flavoured one, did you put coffee in it? Or was it flavoured syrup?

[MoEcho]

Need recipe for those 'puff' tart things :) NAO!!

[Major T]

You are a brave girl to wear heels being a tall girl! Good stuff!! Posing is coming along fo sho.

Keep up the awesome work, you're doing a great job srsly.

[push_it]

HEY HEY HEY

I finished off my week with some good stuff. I did the last workout of my training program and am starting a new crazy fat loss FTW program on Monday - I ran this program during the last 4 weeks of my prep last year and remember how insane it is. WHOO! Progress in the making? I think so :o
I also booked a flight to go and visit my sister :) Before that though, I scored a job at the Research Center. It doesnt start until the end of the month so that is why I wanted, and am going to take a few days to travel to the states where my sis is. I was worried about travelling and being away from home since it is so close to competition time, but last time I was down there I went to the gym so workouts are not a problem. And food shouldnt be a problem cuz I can go shopping for myself and I will pack my food scale along. Preparation is key ;)

Today is my bf's birthday. Earlier today I picked up his DQ ice cream cake - sigh - but will be treating myself to some sugar-free jello instead of the cake.



Lower BodyJump Squats
20lbs/hand x 12
1-Legged Leg Press
110lbs x 8
Squats
110lbs x 5
RDL
145lbs x 5
Leg Press Calf Raise
340lbs x 12

Cardio
Treadmill 45 minutes




It sounds like your attending the contest motivation was very appropriate in it's timing. Keep doing your thing, and you will be ok!

Also, dig the snacks. Do they come in flavors like Manana....or gun?
Mmmm manana.


Hey girlie... just wanted to say hi... sorry I haven't been posting much (you're NOT boring!) I haven't been on bb.com much since we started moving!! Your posing is awesome -- looks like things are really coming together!

That's so cool you enjoyed the spin class, and the 'natural born leader' - what a huge compliment!! I guess you are in the right field

Great idea on the egg white thingies... I am going to have to make some of those!! You have white choc macademia nut coffee?!?! Yummmmm!
I love flavoured coffee. I cant remember where I got the white choco mac nut... might have been walmart lol.


OMG those look so good!!!

For the coffee flavoured one, did you put coffee in it? Or was it flavoured syrup?
Yes. I put the coffee right in it. Syrup would work much better though.


Need recipe for those 'puff' tart things :) NAO!!
Egg whites + flavour (choco stevia, coffee, hazlenut extract ect). I cooked them in the oven and used some silicon muffin trays.


You are a brave girl to wear heels being a tall girl! Good stuff!! Posing is coming along fo sho.

Keep up the awesome work, you're doing a great job srsly.
Thanks bud!

[sammykapp]

Congrats on employment. Jobs are good for things like...money. Which apparently can come in handy from time to time.
And yay for new programs! You will be just fine with it. :)

I can see into the future sometimes...and as luck would have it, your comp is one of those things. And it looks good for you dude.

And of course you will be absolutely fine to visit your sister. You are crazy attentive to details, so there isn't really a way that you'd run into trouble. This is all meant in the best possible sense and high regard for your ability to give your best effort. :)

It's not like you are going to a land of sugar free ice cream and party sandwiches...some of us don't stand a chance going to places like that.

[jaim91]

The only thing missing from your life right now are unicorns, rainbows and the lottery.

DUDE! You got it going on!!!! :D

Glad everything is coming together!

[norinicole]

Congrats on the job!!

Ok, so like a cup of coffee? Or coffee grinds?

I will make some tonight...probably with mushrooms and spinach. Mmmm....


Hope that your boyfriend had a great bday!! And awesome job on resisting the cake.

I freakin' LOVE DQ cake...mmmm...and blizzards...mmmm...

*adds items to cheat meal list*

[Verti-gal]

Congrats on the job news. Hope you have a great visit to your sisters. Where in the states is she?

[push_it]

I did it. I made it through the weekend - homemade burgers and 2 DQ Ice Cream Cakes. Oh how I wanted a piece BUT I want to pwn this competition more :D
I'm starting my new workout program today. I decided to do cardio this morning because the workout that is about to come is hellz intense and I wanted to have more energy for both weights and cardio. I am going to send out a message - if I do not return to the forums, you can more than likely find me puking or passed out on the gym floor. That is how crazy this workout is. Gotta work!

Oh and I had some time today so I did some more posing and took some vids. Again I love hearing ALL comments. I did this after lunch today and felt a bit bloaty, so I apologize for the chub.


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I think my poses are getting better - hands more relaxed ect.


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I wanted to work on my back and front pose. I still gotta work on the front lat flare - the last one sucks b-a-d!


Congrats on employment. Jobs are good for things like...money. Which apparently can come in handy from time to time.
And yay for new programs! You will be just fine with it.
Money is good. And I am running low so the job offer was a good things to hear.


I can see into the future sometimes...and as luck would have it, your comp is one of those things. And it looks good for you dude.
OMG I am so nervous. I wish you could come :(


And of course you will be absolutely fine to visit your sister. You are crazy attentive to details, so there isn't really a way that you'd run into trouble. This is all meant in the best possible sense and high regard for your ability to give your best effort.
What? Me - thinking ahead, details and planning? Naaaaaaaah :p


It's not like you are going to a land of sugar free ice cream and party sandwiches...some of us don't stand a chance going to places like that.
Im not one for party sandwiches but the sf ice cream... well... you know. BUT I will have you know that I watched 2 DQ Ice Cream cakes be eaten this weekend. AND I made homemade bbq burgers and didnt have a lick of anything!


The only thing missing from your life right now are unicorns, rainbows and the lottery.

DUDE! You got it going on!!!!

Glad everything is coming together!
Who says I dont have a unicorn?


Congrats on the job!!

Ok, so like a cup of coffee? Or coffee grinds?

I will make some tonight...probably with mushrooms and spinach. Mmmm....


Hope that your boyfriend had a great bday!! And awesome job on resisting the cake.

I freakin' LOVE DQ cake...mmmm...and blizzards...mmmm...

*adds items to cheat meal list*
I freakin love everything I cant have lol


Congrats on the job news. Hope you have a great visit to your sisters. Where in the states is she?
Thanks.
My sister lives in Portland, Oregon. She moved there this past January for school.

[jaim91]

im going to steal your shoulders and your arms while you sleep.

you've been warned.

xoxo

anonymous

[annemarie_DJ]

Hey Jess - Nice work!! Great to post vids. Actually, it's a great tool for you to watch yourself and know where you need to adjust. Your back poses are looking excellent. You've got that one good. Side poses good too, actually. All good! I would recommend that you work on transition. I know that's not what you were working on here...but that will make a diff at competition. Quarter turn to the right !!! Always. One swift move. Get it perfect every time. You got this!! PM me if you want more details. xox

[MoEcho]

im going to steal your shoulders and your arms while you sleep.

you've been warned.

xoxo

anonymous

.... yup... then Ima steal her a@@ and calves. She'll be nothing but a Torso! :eek: :)

[sammykapp]

First, if you are looking "chub"...then I wish to be obese....wait...wut? :confused:


Money is good. And I am running low so the job offer was a good things to hear. I dig your logical conclusion.


OMG I am so nervous. I wish you could come :(Nervous is ok. You will be fine!

And me too. Stupid work, with stupid chest pain...and heart disease. :p

Tell ya what....if you ever have a comp around a window of time I can get away from work in order to travel to it, I'll be in attendance. Deal? :)



What? Me - thinking ahead, details and planning? Naaaaaaaah :p
Oh right...I clearly have you confused...with another ridiculously tall Albertan who thinks ahead and is fixated on details and planning...who has a name that rhymes with Yes.


Im not one for party sandwiches but the sf ice cream... well... you know. BUT I will have you know that I watched 2 DQ Ice Cream cakes be eaten this weekend. AND I made homemade bbq burgers and didnt have a lick of anything!You know, prior to this last weekend, I wasn't sure I got the party sandwich phenomenon. I mean, they are little sandwiches...with tuna and egg salad. But I tell you, post workout...with ice cream...that is quite a meal. Especially when you may or may not eat an entire container of them.....or something.

The fact you witnessed the cakes being eaten, and that you made homemade BBQ burgers and didn't eat any of it....You are my new hero.



Who says I dont have a unicorn?
This...is up there in terms of most entertaining things ever.

Especially if it is a purple unicorn.

Dammit you are funny.....

[push_it]

So fried. I knew this workout was hard but really, unless you do it there is no way to explain. I can still feel the tingling in my legs. It's like BL's last chance workout x a million.
When I was doing my diagonal lunges, my bf stepped in front of me and started doing some lunges and making faces and joking around. I looked at him and yelled "Dont!" lol. He of all people knows not to joke around during a set. I swear I was gonna barf on him. I actually didnt mean to yell - having my headphones in probably made me 'talk' a little louder than I was planning too.
But still :p
Tomorrow's schedule - no walking :rolleyes:



DEATH TO TEH LEGSThat isnt actually what it is called but that's what it is

BB Walking Lunges25lbs x a billion
DB Split Squats
1 legged on a bench
17.5lbs/hand x 10
Moutain Climbers
A trillion
Walking BB Lunge superset w/ Lying Leg Curl
25lbs x 12/leg
75lbs x 11
Ball Squats
BW x 15
Stiffed Legged DB Deadlift superset w/ Jump Squats
25lbs/hand x 15
15lbs/hand x 12
Burpees
These were so hard! I decided to only jump for every other
one I did so that I could get through them all/
A Quadrillion
Wide Stance Leg Press
180lbs x 12
Weighted Walking Diagonal BB Lunge
25lbs x a billion
Obliques
5 sets to failure
Standing Calf Raise
230lbs x 15




Cardio
- Done in the AM sperate from weights which were done in the PM -
HIIT
Stair Master
2 minute warm up
18 minutes of intervals (1 min on: 30 sec rest)

Bike
25 minutes steady state





im going to steal your shoulders and your arms while you sleep.

you've been warned.

xoxo

anonymous
O'rly? By the way I booked our hotel room today! :)


Hey Jess - Nice work!! Great to post vids. Actually, it's a great tool for you to watch yourself and know where you need to adjust. Your back poses are looking excellent. You've got that one good. Side poses good too, actually. All good! I would recommend that you work on transition. I know that's not what you were working on here...but that will make a diff at competition. Quarter turn to the right !!! Always. One swift move. Get it perfect every time. You got this!! PM me if you want more details. xox
Thanks and yes, I know what you mean and agree about the transitions. I will work on that :)


.... yup... then Ima steal her a@@ and calves. She'll be nothing but a Torso!
You dont have to steal my a$$. I will give it to you. Or I can give you part of it. I doubt you want it all and I have lots to give. Was that dirty? Did I just say I have lots of a$$ to give :p




Nervous is ok. You will be fine!

And me too. Stupid work, with stupid chest pain...and heart disease.

Tell ya what....if you ever have a comp around a window of time I can get away from work in order to travel to it, I'll be in attendance. Deal?
DEAL!




Oh right...I clearly have you confused...with another ridiculously tall Albertan who thinks ahead and is fixated on details and planning...who has a name that rhymes with Yes.
I think you are thinking of Bess. I saw her today. She was trying to plan out her day tomorrow cuz she is helping her mom in the evening when she normally would workout.


You know, prior to this last weekend, I wasn't sure I got the party sandwich phenomenon. I mean, they are little sandwiches...with tuna and egg salad. But I tell you, post workout...with ice cream...that is quite a meal. Especially when you may or may not eat an entire container of them.....or something.

The fact you witnessed the cakes being eaten, and that you made homemade BBQ burgers and didn't eat any of it....You are my new hero.
I think a party pizza sub would be good. But yes, sugar free ice cream is ALWAYS a win.




This...is up there in terms of most entertaining things ever.

Especially if it is a purple unicorn.

Dammit you are funny.....
My unicorn is special. Only I can see her horn.

[norinicole]

OMG, I can't believe your bf did that, lol. I would've done the same thing...along with the DEATH STARE.

Workout looked BRUTAL. I know exactly how you're feeling too...it's the same way I'm going to feel tonight. My leg day is the same, just total damage to the legs.

Excellent work girl!

[sammykapp]

When I was doing my diagonal lunges, my bf stepped in front of me and started doing some lunges and making faces and joking around. I looked at him and yelled "Dont!" lol. He of all people knows not to joke around during a set. I swear I was gonna barf on him. I actually didnt mean to yell - having my headphones in probably made me 'talk' a little louder than I was planning too. At least you allowed him to live.

I probably would have taken the weights I was using and thrown them at him, and yelled more than "Don't!" There would likely have been profanity...and I likely would have gotten removed from my gym...or been arrested for assault.

So he got off the hook easy. You are a good person.


DEAL!Sweet.


I think you are thinking of Bess. I saw her today. She was trying to plan out her day tomorrow cuz she is helping her mom in the evening when she normally would workout.Oh right...Bess. I saw Bess today though and I don't know how attentive to details she is, she was wearing two different colors of socks. I've never seen you in anything but matching socks.

So...I was probably thinking correctly it was you.



I think a party pizza sub would be good. But yes, sugar free ice cream is ALWAYS a win.All of that statement is win. Even the punctuation by association.


My unicorn is special. Only I can see her horn. Interesting. Is it a full size horse/unicorn? Or more like a Shetland pony/unicorn? Kinda like a fun size horse?
I thought I saw a unicorn once, but it was actually my friends dressed up in a horse costume standing next to a tree branch. What a let down that was when I tried to climb on it/them and demand that it grant me wishes. The bastards threw me to the ground and started yelling at me. They were asking for it so I don't know why they got mad.

[push_it]

Pain is progress - right? I hope so cuz I have teh craziest DOMS in my legs, back and obliques. You all know about my leg workout and yesterday I did back. During my first exercise of my back workout, I noticed how sore it was from posing the day before lol.
Today I practiced some more posing and am almost ready to go teach spin. Oh goodness my legs are gonna hate me. I took more posing vids but I realize they can be pretty boring so I'm not going to post a vid today.



BackDone in the PM

Underhand Grip BB Row
85lbs x 8
Seated Row superset with One Arm DB Row
75lbs x 15
45lbs x 5
Hyperextensions
Many, Many
Straight Arm Pulldown
80lbs x 9
Obliques
Lots, Lots
WG Assisted Chins superset with One Arm Cable Pullbacks
75lbs x 5
35lbs x 12
DB Shrugs
35lbs x 20


Cardio
Done in the AM
Bike ride outdoors around town and in the coulees




OMG, I can't believe your bf did that, lol. I would've done the same thing...along with the DEATH STARE.

Workout looked BRUTAL. I know exactly how you're feeling too...it's the same way I'm going to feel tonight. My leg day is the same, just total damage to the legs.

Excellent work girl!
There was a Death look for sure. Im sure if I had looked at him a second longer he would have burst into flames lol.
How was your leg workout?


At least you allowed him to live.

I probably would have taken the weights I was using and thrown them at him, and yelled more than "Don't!" There would likely have been profanity...and I likely would have gotten removed from my gym...or been arrested for assault.

So he got off the hook easy. You are a good person.
If I had not been so out of breath more words may have been able to leave my mouth.




Oh right...Bess. I saw Bess today though and I don't know how attentive to details she is, she was wearing two different colors of socks. I've never seen you in anything but matching socks.

So...I was probably thinking correctly it was you.
Funny to talk about socks. Today I thought I had a matching pair on but to my suprise, when I went to put on my shoes I noticed they were different :p



Interesting. Is it a full size horse/unicorn? Or more like a Shetland pony/unicorn? Kinda like a fun size horse?
I thought I saw a unicorn once, but it was actually my friends dressed up in a horse costume standing next to a tree branch. What a let down that was when I tried to climb on it/them and demand that it grant me wishes. The bastards threw me to the ground and started yelling at me. They were asking for it so I don't know why they got mad.
Oh he is full size forsure. A big, strong, powerful animal. I had a shetland pony when I was a kid. Her name was Ginger and she was a stubborn little thing. She actually tried bucking me off one time.
That was rude of your friends to trick you like that. They should have known better. I once thought I saw space ship. I was all lit up with colourful lights and making crazy noises. It lasted about 5 minutes and then stopped. A little boy climbed out of it and then asked his mom for another quarter :p

[sammykapp]

1). Congratulations on still being able to walk. Kudos.

2) Congratulations on being perhaps one of the few people I've met who can both follow bizarre tangential nonsequitor thoughts AND add to them in a way that makes sense. We need to hang out more. I've decided this.

[push_it]

Just wanted to say that I am in Portland visiting my sister - loooong story about my missed flight and ending up in SanFrancisco lol :p BUT I did make it here.
Things are great and I will give more of an update when I have time.


I just wanted to inform everyone...


5 WEEKS OUT

[push_it]

Honey. I'm home :o

I had an AMAZING time in Portland. The visit with my sister was absolutely wonderful and the city itself is beautiful. Everything remained on track while I was there -- close to. I was introduced to Americanos and had a few before finding out they do have calories and I cant drink them :( BUT after my comp I will be going back to them.

Yesterday I went for my suit fittings. The suits are beautiful. Trying them on has made me realize how close to the competition I am and how much leaner I need to get. I got 4.5 weeks to do this and IT WILL BE DONE. This is what I make it -- I am my maker! With the help of Jaime ;)

Today I practiced posing and thought I'de post some more vids. Comments on anything - the poses, how I look ect - are MORE than welcome.
I know I need to relax my hands lol



Lower BodyWalking Lunges superset Lying Leg Curls
25lbs Barbell x 12/side
30lbs/leg x 13
One Legged Squats - back foot on bench
15lbs/hand x 10
Mountain Climbers
Many. Many.
SLDL - DB superset Weighted Jump Squats
35lbs x 12
20lbs x 12
Wide Stance Leg Press
180lbs x 11
Weighted Walking Diagonal Lunge
25lbs BB x 12/leg
Ball Wall Squats
BW x 15
Burpess
Lots. Lots.


Cardio
Stair Master - 45 minutes (done in AM)
20 minutes Intervals (1 min work : 30 sec rest)
25 minutes steady state

Elliptical - 45 minutes
Steady State




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[vanillabn]

Yay!! Glad to hear your trip went so well, and I'm so excited for your comp :D It's coming up fast! You will do awesome.

Stupid question, but why can't you have the Americanos? I mean, all coffee has SOME cals but not very many... how is the Americano different from regular black coffee?

[sammykapp]

Thank G-d you're home!

I don't know if I can handle more trips if they involve the cupcakes in my thread.....although I'm technically on a maintenance phase...so in theory...I could eat all of them....or something.

That idea seemed appropriate in my head...:confused:

[annemarie_DJ]

So happy you had a fun trip in Portland. Where'd you have your coffee? Not at Government Coffee..? I am surprised to hear that Americano's would have cals. They are normally just long espresso's - black... Did you add sugar?? :eek:

Looking at your videos. Good work, Jess. Your calves are killah!! Wooot!! Lemme see what comments I can give you... Make sure you are flexing every muscle on pose, particularly your triceps. Mentally run through all your muscles from top to bottom and engage them, including obliques on side poses. Yet you must look gracious and relaxed while doing this! LOL
Your hands - get them to face inward along your sides and relax them completely - like you were letting droplets of water just drip down from your finger tips. (that's a tip from Nathalie Waples).
Stick your butt out and never squeeze your glutes. I'm not seeing you do this here, but it's an important rule for all.
Transition... let's see some work on that in the next vids. :) If there are any pre-comp workshops near you, you should attend. I like to go to these. They're a great way to meet your competitors before comp and there's always something to learn.

Very exciting that you're trying on the new suit!! Don't worry, your body will change alot in the next 4 weeks... and more so in the final 2. Just keep working hard. You are doing GREAT !!! :D

[push_it]

Yay!! Glad to hear your trip went so well, and I'm so excited for your comp It's coming up fast! You will do awesome.

Stupid question, but why can't you have the Americanos? I mean, all coffee has SOME cals but not very many... how is the Americano different from regular black coffee?
Jaime said "NO" -- that is why lol. She told me I can have coffee and tea though :confused:
And no more sugar free syrup for me cuz of the artificial-ness of it.


Thank G-d you're home!

I don't know if I can handle more trips if they involve the cupcakes in my thread.....although I'm technically on a maintenance phase...so in theory...I could eat all of them....or something.

That idea seemed appropriate in my head...
Mmmm cupcakes. My sister made an AMAzing looking double layered choco cake for her friends bday. It looked good as well but I didnt take a picture. Too much food porn isnt good for a person.


So happy you had a fun trip in Portland. Where'd you have your coffee? Not at Government Coffee..? I am surprised to hear that Americano's would have cals. They are normally just long espresso's - black... Did you add sugar??

Looking at your videos. Good work, Jess. Your calves are killah!! Wooot!! Lemme see what comments I can give you... Make sure you are flexing every muscle on pose, particularly your triceps. Mentally run through all your muscles from top to bottom and engage them, including obliques on side poses. Yet you must look gracious and relaxed while doing this! LOL
Your hands - get them to face inward along your sides and relax them completely - like you were letting droplets of water just drip down from your finger tips. (that's a tip from Nathalie Waples).
Stick your butt out and never squeeze your glutes. I'm not seeing you do this here, but it's an important rule for all.
Transition... let's see some work on that in the next vids. If there are any pre-comp workshops near you, you should attend. I like to go to these. They're a great way to meet your competitors before comp and there's always something to learn.

Very exciting that you're trying on the new suit!! Don't worry, your body will change alot in the next 4 weeks... and more so in the final 2. Just keep working hard. You are doing GREAT !!! :D
SUGAR :eek: >> Heck No. I added sugar-free syrup ;) I got them from a few different places. My favorite one came from a drive through place called Dutch Brothers. It was a white chocolate flavour... oh so good.

Thanks for the tips! I know my hands werent relaxed (I metioned that) :p There are so many things to remember lol - practice, practice, practice solves that though ;) I REALLY appreciate your help! The more info, tips and pointers I can get the better! I will work on all of the things you mentioned.
On Saturday I will be 4 weeks out! These changes had better make a move -- they have to and I know they will. I am what I make me. I am the one who will make or break this and buddy... I AM NOT ONE TO BREAK! :D:D

[Major T]

Wow...you're going to kick some serious bootay in 4.5 weeks!!

All you youngins are SO TINY!!! Make old farts like me work that much harder ;) great motivation FO SHO!

[jaim91]

Americanos (especially venti's from Starbucks) have more calories than regular coffees... I'd rather chick not drink her cals (even if it's just a few), OR have the extra stims if she's on a fat burner

^^ my rationale :)

[norinicole]

Ok...so I may be way off here, but coffee has no calories if nothing is added to it (no cream or sugar).

An americano is simply an espresso shot with hot water. Espresso, is just ground coffee beans...

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/beverages/7400/2

So really, as long as nothing is added to the coffee/americano, what difference does it make?

Edit - Don't mean to step on any toes Jaime. I know you're her trainer, I just wasn't sure where you were getting the calories from. :o

[jaim91]

Ok...so I may be way off here, but coffee has no calories if nothing is added to it (no cream or sugar).

An americano is simply an espresso shot with hot water. Espresso, is just ground coffee beans...

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/beverages/7400/2

So really, as long as nothing is added to the coffee/americano, what difference does it make?

Edit - Don't mean to step on any toes Jaime. I know you're her trainer, I just wasn't sure where you were getting the calories from. :o

If you look at the Starbucks website... it lists about 25-30 calories in an Americano. Weird.

[norinicole]

If you look at the Starbucks website... it lists about 25-30 calories in an Americano. Weird.

Interesting. Second Cup lists it at 1 calorie with no carbs, yet the one at Starbucks has 3g.

WTF?

[sammykapp]

It looked good as well but I didnt take a picture. Too much food porn isnt good for a person.


There is no such thing as TOO much food porn.

If there is....my journal is in and out of Rehab with Dr. Drew more than Dennis Rodman.


But being that you are in a contest prep...I'll chalk that statement up to the workouts and the prep diet and let it slide. :p

[MoEcho]

Ok...so I may be way off here, but coffee has no calories if nothing is added to it (no cream or sugar).

An americano is simply an espresso shot with hot water. Espresso, is just ground coffee beans...

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/beverages/7400/2

So really, as long as nothing is added to the coffee/americano, what difference does it make?

Edit - Don't mean to step on any toes Jaime. I know you're her trainer, I just wasn't sure where you were getting the calories from. :o

^^ Best news ever. I had my first Americano yesterday...... DELICIOUS!!!!

PS - Jess: YOU ROCK! :)

[MsTropix]

Hey Chica- REPPED and Rated your thread!

[push_it]

I am here. Sort of. I apologize for my absence but things have been ridiculously busy. I started my summer job this week - yay :) I work from 7:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. I've been getting up at 5am to go and do cardio, then go home and eat breakfast, then head to work, then go home and eat again, then go to the gym for weights and more cardio, and then home for supper and finally bed. Needless to say, I am tired *yawn*. My job involves a lot of manual labour, but it rained all day yesterday and some more this morning so yesterday and today have been pretty laid back. I spend my 'spare' time packing meals for the next day or doing housework such as dishes and laundry lol. I really need to some how make time to practice posing. I have been slacking BIG time :( :mad:
Workouts have been good but I was so tired during yesterdays session. I was trying to push hard and my chest did/does feel sore, but I know my energy wasnt there. I think the lower cals are also playing a part with the decreased energy. HOWEVER, tomorrow I am 3 weeks out and I am willing to do anything and everything to be ready for this show. I cannot explain how extremely bad I want this!
I dont think I have mentioned any details about the show but there are two levels for figure - Tier 1 and Tier 2. First time competitors and people who have not won can compete in Tier 1. If a person has won or placed top 5 at the Tier 1 competition, they then compete at the Tier 2 level (which is a different show). My GOAL is to compete and place within the top 5 at the Tier 1 show (June 19th) and then compete the following weekend at the Tier 2 level show (June 26th). I have decided to have a 'backup' plan for the June 26th show, if I dont make the placing to move on in figure. The federation has a Bikini Model catagory which only has one level. That catagory competes at the June 26th show -- So, if Figure doesnt happen for me (I HATE thinking and saying that but it could very likely happen), I will still compete on the 26th but move to the Bikini Model catagory. I hope that made sense lol :p
I wasnt sure if I wanted to do that but I talked to my mom - who can only make it to see me compete on June 26th - and she said that since I am putting in all of this work, may as well do the show. And she can come watch :)

I dont have my workout book with me but here are the exercises I did last night.



Chest
DB Pullovers
Decline DB Flyes
Flat Bench DB Flyes supersetted w/ Push Ups
Inch Worms w/ Push Up
Cable Crossovers
Incline Machine Flyes

Cardio
HIIT..Treadmill -- AM
20 min Intervals - 15:45 (work:rest)
25 minutes Steady State
TOTAL TIME = 45 minutes

Stair Master -- post weights
45 minutes Steady State

[norinicole]

Woo hoo!!!

I'll be there cheering you on girl!! Can't wait to see you :D :D

[MoEcho]

Neg reps for your 'McD's is for babies' comment in Sammy's thread! :p

[annemarie_DJ]

Sounds like a good plan, Jess. Yes it makes sense! I think you will get your top 5 in Tier 1 with all the work you are doing. I wish I could help you with your posing. It will make a big difference if you are looking more "suave" than the other competitors. Be confident; always smile; look at the judges (don't stare!) just glance at them and smile; connect with the audience... etc ...
Mastering the "soft skills" in life are what will make you a winner - in anything you do!
(That's my motto)
As for bikini, we can discuss if that comes about. You'll have to put yer sexay on for that one! :D

[sammykapp]

So you'll go for broke for the first show...and either way you'll be covered with a plan to approach whatever follows. So you may as well just keep doin as you do....and continue to kill your prep. :)

[push_it]

I thought I would give a quick post before I head to work. Things are... okay. My weight has gone up a bit and it is freakin me out. I cannot have this right now. BUT it will get fixed. I have faith.
Work has been good. I think it is finally going to stop raining so I can do some work outside today (I hope :)). Yesterday I moved a bunch of stuff and ended up getting a cut across the palm of my hand. Not super bad or anything but it hurts and made it uncomfortable to hold db's and bb's.
Last night I worked back and I was inspired by Nori to take some vids. I've always wondered what my back looked like when I performed exercises and now I now.



BackSeated Row supersetted One Arm DB Row80lbs x 9
45lbs x 5
Straight Arm Pulldown
80lbs x 10
DB Shrugs
35lbs x 20
Assisted Chins supersetted One Arm Cable Pullback
75lbs x 4
40lbs x 12
BB Row
115lbs x 10


Cardio
Elliptical -- Total 1.5 hours


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[sammykapp]

Your back is just as crazy sick as it was last July, except even better this round.

If I didn't like you as a person, I would detest you for it. Really.

[norinicole]

Looking great girl :)

[Verti-gal]

Hope the hand feels better soon. Your back looks incredible!

[SexyBack]

I want your back! :D
Looking good!

[push_it]

Im into the single digits! 9 DAYS ! Im so nervous. SO NERVOUS! My weight has been stuck and I don***8217;t feel lean enough. However it could be just my mind as I am on ***8220;little girl calories***8221; -- as Jaime told me. Im still working hard, both at the gym and at work. My days are long ***8211; 7:30am ***8211; 4pm and Im outside pretty much the entire time. It has actually been cold out but on Monday the sun decided to show and of course, I burnt my face. It***8217;s finally starting to fade but I looked like a freak lol.
Speaking of jobs***8230; I got a part time personal training job at my gym! I went for an interview last night and all was good :) Im not sure when I start but I have to do an online course thing that the manager is going to email me. Im gonna be busy! 2 jobs but it***8217;ll be SO worth it :)

And the other day my neighbour brought over fresh homemade cinnamon buns right out of her oven! OMG did they look and smell good. They were hard to resist. My bf took the plate and pretty much shoved it in my face to trease me :(


BackSeated Row supersetted One Arm DB Row80lbs x 9
45lbs x 5
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
80lbs x 10
Assisted Pull Ups supersetted One Arm Cable Row
75lbs x 6
45lbs x 12
Hyperextensions
Many
UH Bent Over BB Row
115lbs x 10
DB Shrugs
30lbs x 20


Cardio
Lots ***8211; Total 1.5 hours



AND I PROMISE TO POST MORE in the next few days before my comp!

[vanillabn]

I can't believe it's so close!!! I'm so excited to be there. Congrats on the new job... that's great news!

[norinicole]

First - I would've smacked your bf in the face

Second - 9 days baby!! Woo hoo!!!

Third - my bf mowed our neighbour's lawn week (she's in her 90s, though still sprighty), so she baked us a FRESH apple pie. Guess who got to go over and pick it up? :cries:

The worst part?! The boys didn't even finish it!!! :mad: It sat in the fridge and went bad.

[sammykapp]

1) Agreed with violence toward said Evil BF for doing that. If I'd been in that situation...we'd have needed a replacement plate...and stitches for his head. I'm not really rational on low carbs...and I'm not as nice as you are to begin with. Your BF risks his life.....

2) Just keep putting in work the way you always do...and things will take care of themselves. You kill it in the gym...you do your diet right...everything will settle in. :)

3) Congrats on the PT gig! Just another realm that you are going to shine in....most definitely.

[MoEcho]

9 days!! I have a feeling you're ready now! ;) DO IT!

[push_it]

Brrr. It's cold outside again! But the weekend is suppose to warm up :)

I was really tired last night after work. I didnt have a lot of energy for my workout but I got it done as best I could :) I feel really tired again today and am hoping I can survive my workout -- > arms and a death leg circuit :eek:

I have lots planned for the weekend. Tomorrow I have the last workout before I start peak week and then I have to drive to Calgary to pick up my suits :) I hope they fit and look good.
Sunday I am getting my nails done and going for a photoshoot! Whoo!



Chest
DB Pullovers35lbs x 12
Walkouts with Push Up
Lots
Cable Crossover
30lbs x 10
Machine Incline Press
30lbs x 9
Declien DB Flies
17.5lbs x15
Flat DB Flies
27.5lbs x 6

Cardio
HIIT -- AM
Steady State -- Post Weights
TOTAL = 1.5 hours



I can't believe it's so close!!! I'm so excited to be there. Congrats on the new job... that's great news!
It's CRAZY close!



First - I would've smacked your bf in the face

Second - 9 days baby!! Woo hoo!!!

Third - my bf mowed our neighbour's lawn week (she's in her 90s, though still sprighty), so she baked us a FRESH apple pie. Guess who got to go over and pick it up?

The worst part?! The boys didn't even finish it!!! It sat in the fridge and went bad.
They didnt finish it!? My bf took the left overs to his family


1) Agreed with violence toward said Evil BF for doing that. If I'd been in that situation...we'd have needed a replacement plate...and stitches for his head. I'm not really rational on low carbs...and I'm not as nice as you are to begin with. Your BF risks his life.....

2) Just keep putting in work the way you always do...and things will take care of themselves. You kill it in the gym...you do your diet right...everything will settle in. :)

3) Congrats on the PT gig! Just another realm that you are going to shine in....most definitely.
1) LOL - Im not mean. I did threaten though
2) Fingers crossed. Ive worked SO hard
3) Thanks :) Im STOKED to start


9 days!! I have a feeling you're ready now! DO IT!
Glad you feel that way cuz I dont feel ready.

[sammykapp]

I have lots planned for the weekend. Tomorrow I have the last workout before I start peak week and then I have to drive to Calgary to pick up my suits :) I hope they fit and look good.
Sunday I am getting my nails done and going for a photoshoot! Whoo!1) The suits will fit fine.

2) Do we get to see some of the photoshoot? That's always fun...... Your fans would be pleased.



1) LOL - Im not mean. I did threaten though
2) Fingers crossed. Ive worked SO hard
3) Thanks :) Im STOKED to start
1) You aren't mean. At all. But that's ok. :)
2) You've worked very hard....just don't get a cramp in your hands from the finger crossing... You don't need to cross them anyway....things will fall into place.
3) Can't wait to hear about it....you have a bright future ahead of you in this field.

Glad you feel that way cuz I dont feel ready.

[Major T]

SOOOO CLOSE NOW!!!

OMG! Have the butterflies started yet? We will be with you in spirit on comp day!

[annemarie_DJ]

Peak week already?? Wooo that happened fast! Enjoy the photo shoot!! Enjoy peak week! Can't wait to hear all about it ...and see pics! Break-a-leg girl ! :D

[push_it]

Where to start...
The suits - They look nice but there is a mistake with my 1-piece. It would take a lot to fix and because I dont think it is too noticable I took it how it is and just asked for a discount.
The photoshoot was lots of fun -- like always -- and we got some cool shots -- like always. My mom is so amazing. I only posted a couple. More may come later.

And with good news comes bad news :( Yesterday I woke up and felt horrible. I had a bad headache, my body hurt, and even the thought of fodd made me want to throw up. I knew I needed to eat so I forced myself to have breakfast and then headed to work. As the morning went on I felt worse and worse. My stomach hurt even more and I was exhausted just from standing up. I couldnt take it and went home at lunch time. I slept for a while and then my mom took me to the doctor. Turns out I have a stomach virus, similar to the flu. Cuz it is a virus there is nothing I can do but wait it out. The doctor said it could last a week! :( I was so upset at the thought of not being able to compete this weekend that I started to cry. My mom looked at me and told me not to cry and dont be sad. Instead get mad and beat this thing! With that I went home and slept and slept some more. I wasnt able to workout :(
I feel a bit better today but I didnt go to work this morning. I cant decide if I should go this afternoon or not. I should rest so I can compete but I hate missing work.


http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/32575_451824009808_103145564808_584.jpg



http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/32575_451823999808_103145564808_584.jpg


http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/32575_451824014808_103145564808_584.jpg

I had to post this one cuz I think it is so funny! Talk about timing eh!? :p


1) The suits will fit fine.

2) Do we get to see some of the photoshoot? That's always fun...... Your fans would be pleased.
1) There was a slight suit problem
2) done

SOOOO CLOSE NOW!!!

OMG! Have the butterflies started yet? We will be with you in spirit on comp day!
Butterflies were weeks ago. Now it's some sort of mean beetle... like a rhinobeetle with a horn stabbing me in the gut.


Peak week already?? Wooo that happened fast! Enjoy the photo shoot!! Enjoy peak week! Can't wait to hear all about it ...and see pics! Break-a-leg girl !
It came so fast!

[vanillabn]

Hey Jess - so sorry to hear about the stomach bug... that is terrible! Such bad timing. Definitely rest up!! Try not to worry about work (I know that's hard) but you will get better way quicker if you take it easy. Thinking of you and I hope this bug passes FAST!



Butterflies were weeks ago. Now it's some sort of mean beetle... like a rhinobeetle with a horn stabbing me in the gut.


OMG... hahahaha :D

[sammykapp]

1) Bummer about the suits...:(

2) You are so damn good looking it is ridiculous. And in addition...your moms is a good photographer....

3) Bummer on the Virus!!!! :( Try to give yourself at least a little chance to get whatever rest you can...stay hydrated if possible.

4) Lulz to the rhinobeetle....you crack me up...

[MoEcho]

I hope you feel better soon!! :eek: I want ya to be 110% for your comp! I am so stoked!

[push_it]

GOOD NEWS -- I feel much better :)
Things have been crazy busy! Yesterday I finished my last workout and it feels so weird. I cannot believe the time to compete has come again! It's happening! It's here! :) I probably wont have much time to post because of all of the things I have to do. Tonight I have LOTS of packing and then tomorrow I head to Calgary to pick up Jaime, get my spray tans, register ect. Then Saturday is STAGE DAY!
Thank you all for your great support and encouragement. Once again I could not have done it and made it through prep without you :D:D I will do my best for all of you.


Hey Jess - so sorry to hear about the stomach bug... that is terrible! Such bad timing. Definitely rest up!! Try not to worry about work (I know that's hard) but you will get better way quicker if you take it easy. Thinking of you and I hope this bug passes FAST!



OMG... hahahaha :D
I went to work lol :p BUT I feel much better now.


1) Bummer about the suits...:(

2) You are so damn good looking it is ridiculous. And in addition...your moms is a good photographer....

3) Bummer on the Virus!!!! Try to give yourself at least a little chance to get whatever rest you can...stay hydrated if possible.

4) Lulz to the rhinobeetle....you crack me up...
2) My mom is A-M-Azing. And thank you :)
4) I do what I can


I hope you feel better soon!! I want ya to be 110% for your comp! I am so stoked!
I will be texting you on Sat!

[MoEcho]

^^ HELL YES!! My phone will never leave my side!! :D

GIT ER DUN Jess!! Your time now ......

[sammykapp]

I will be waiting the Saturday text message.


Can't wait to hear all about it. Make sure Jaime makes enough noise for all of us who aren't able to be there in person. If she doesn't....she will suffer consequences. Extreme consequences. She knows what they would be...she wouldn't like them.

[vanillabn]

I will be waiting the Saturday text message.


Can't wait to hear all about it. Make sure Jaime makes enough noise for all of us who aren't able to be there in person. If she doesn't....she will suffer consequences. Extreme consequences. She knows what they would be...she wouldn't like them.

Sammy, I think I have one text from you still in my phone. It has no name, just a number... and the message stream goes like this:

Me: Hi
You: Moron

Does that sound familiar? ;)

[sammykapp]

Sammy, I think I have one text from you still in my phone. It has no name, just a number... and the message stream goes like this:

Me: Hi
You: Moron

Does that sound familiar? ;)

Several points:

1) I'm kinda mean when I drink apparently. What I meant was "why hello Ninja bean....how goes this wonderful and blessed day?". That is the loose translation.
2) I really should not text people when I drink as apparently the afflicted are prone to use the evidence against me.
3) I should not be drinking at 2:30pm any more.

[Major T]

ROCK THAT STAGE!!!!! Good luck and KICK ASS!! :)

We expect text play by plays!!! LOL

[push_it]

HI BUDDIES

Well I've picked up Jaime from the airport, gotten my first coat of spray tan, have practiced a bit of posing and am now just chilling in the hotel room until it's time for my second coat of spray tan and registration for the show. I'm a bit relaxed right now but the nerves are trembling! It's all sinking in.
Tomorrow I have a girl coming at 6:30am to do my hair and makeup. THEN PREJUDGING at 10AM!!! Hopefully I can sleep tonight lol :rolleyes:

I have a couple of pics to share ;)


http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/004-3.jpg

My OCD at work. I like being... prepared.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/photo3.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/photo.jpg

The statue horse in our hotel lobby. GIDDY UP!


http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/photo1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/push_it_photos/photo1-1.jpg

Practicing posing.


^^ HELL YES!! My phone will never leave my side!!

GIT ER DUN Jess!! Your time now ......
WHOO


I will be waiting the Saturday text message.


Can't wait to hear all about it. Make sure Jaime makes enough noise for all of us who aren't able to be there in person. If she doesn't....she will suffer consequences. Extreme consequences. She knows what they would be...she wouldn't like them.
Do we really have to worry about Jaime being quite? :p



ROCK THAT STAGE!!!!! Good luck and KICK ASS!!

We expect text play by plays!!! LOL
What would we do without the internet and text messaging?

[SexyBack]

eeee I'm so excited for you!!!! :D:D:D

[sammykapp]

1) if I ever win the lotto, Ima hire you to pack my lunch daily. You seem like you enjoy this food organizing deal....:p

2) it's not that I am concerned with Jaime being quiet...just loud enough to compensate. If she still has a voice after tomorrow night, shezdoinitwrong... Jus sayin.

3) so...you're leaving at 8am right? ;). 8am? Still?

Have a blast, kick @ss. And try to sleep tonight. :)

[vanillabn]

1) if I ever win the lotto, Ima hire you to pack my lunch daily. You seem like you enjoy this food organizing deal....:p

2) it's not that I am concerned with Jaime being quiet...just loud enough to compensate. If she still has a voice after tomorrow night, shezdoinitwrong... Jus sayin.

3) so...you're leaving at 8am right? ;). 8am? Still?

Have a blast, kick @ss. And try to sleep tonight. :)

Haha at #2.... I had to tell you... we DID get a phone call at 12:30 from the hotel lobby to "please keep the noise down a little bit"... um, yeah :rolleyes: Sorry Jess!

PS. Jess = awesome, she looked amazing and it was a crazy fun day!!!!!!!!!!

[sammykapp]

Haha at #2.... I had to tell you... we DID get a phone call at 12:30 from the hotel lobby to "please keep the noise down a little bit"... um, yeah :rolleyes: Sorry Jess!

PS. Jess = awesome, she looked amazing and it was a crazy fun day!!!!!!!!!!1) Well....then GOOD. Although I'm sure you had a lot in the contribution of that. Jaime is shy and quiet...or something.... if by quiet and shy I mean the opposite.

Sounds like y'all had a good time. Sorry I missed out on the funziez. :(

And there better be pics up in here soon......real soon.

[push_it]

Well..... I didnt place :( I worked hard but it just wasnt enough. There were either 19 or 20 competitors in my class and many of them had a lot more muscle than me. Not only do I need more muscle but I need to figure out how to get my lower body leaner (I hate my lower body). But I did what I did and what happened, happened.
I had a GREAT time with friends -- my bf, Jaime, Karina and her husband. After the competition I ate a large oreo cheesequake blizzard, a 6 inch sub from Subway, a cookies and cream Oh Yeah and a diet Dr.Pepper which I was really craving lol.

THANKS to everyone for all of your support. I will post a few pics later.

PS - I have decided to withdraw from my backup plan of competing in Bikini Model this weekend and just stay home.

[sammykapp]

Given you are who you are as a competitor and as a person who always strives to do her absolute best, it is only natural for you to feel disappointed to a degree. You are you after all. You hate to "lose". And that is OK! :)

But after you have a little time to be disappointed....reflect on what you GAINED. You have additional knowledge of contest prep which will only serve you better next time (because we all know this won't be your last). You have more contest day experience. You proved to yourself, and anyone else who really matters to you (and after yourself, really, who else does or should when it comes right down to it...) that you have what it takes to throw yourself into a long and challenging prep, even when it seems like it is more frustrating than what you've been able to do in the past. You are not a one-hit wonder. You were able to handle a stomach virus...in the same damn week as your comp and still got your @ss on stage when others probably would have caved and sat it out. You emerged from the experience with the knowledge that sometimes things don't pan out the way you would have hoped...but that even when you were frustrated you still put your head down and got through it. Every day, every rep, and every minute of cardio. You gained far more than you lost. And considering it is all an investment in experience, which no one can take from you...it is all your own. You won that.

Glad you enjoyed the blizzard. And congrats for only eating one. Cuz...I'd have eaten....like 5. And had a regular Dr. Pepper. :p

[MoEcho]

Well..... I didnt place :( I worked hard but it just wasnt enough. There were either 19 or 20 competitors in my class and many of them had a lot more muscle than me. Not only do I need more muscle but I need to figure out how to get my lower body leaner (I hate my lower body). But I did what I did and what happened, happened.
I had a GREAT time with friends -- my bf, Jaime, Karina and her husband. After the competition I ate a large oreo cheesequake blizzard, a 6 inch sub from Subway, a cookies and cream Oh Yeah and a diet Dr.Pepper which I was really craving lol.

THANKS to everyone for all of your support. I will post a few pics later.

PS - I have decided to withdraw from my backup plan of competing in Bikini Model this weekend and just stay home.

Regardless, I am SO PROUD OF YOU!! You looked fantastic and Oreo blizzards are the shizza.

Wuvs Mo :)

[vanillabn]

Jess where are you?! Miss you in here!! I was so happy I could come to your comp and you did awesome :) I'm proud of you... and you worked so hard. How have things been going since then??

[Major T]

Regardless, I am SO PROUD OF YOU!! You looked fantastic and Oreo blizzards are the shizza.

Wuvs Mo :)

THIS^^

Also saw the pics up in the OBF thread. Once again GREAT job honey!! I'm glad you posted :D

[sammykapp]

You TOTALLY made progress.


You got tremendously leaner. I seriously need to move to Canada. If for nothing else than my own vanity. And ego.

I just need to get a job :p

[push_it]

Sorry for not posting. This 2 jobs thing + training + life = busy and no internet time
I will try to find some time to post something better but for now things are, like I said, busy. Ive been trying to get some clients built up at the gym but it is hard. Lots of people wanna train during the day and I cant do that cuz of my other job. I do have a client that just signed up with me for 24 sessions :) I meet with her for the first time on Monday.
A gym friend of mine also had 1 session with me last week. I think she liked what we did cuz the next day she sent me a text saying her biceps hurt lol. I hope she signs up with me *finger crossed*

As for my training... Ive kind of just been doing my own thing. Next week I will be starting an actual program. It's one that I have done twice before -- Power/Hypertrophy program. I cant wait to get started. My diet has been good. Im slowly adding more and more carbs in to get my weight to come back up. The day before my comp I was 137.4lbs and this morning I was 136.4lbs lol. Crazy cuz I am definetly eating more. Ive been having lots of cravings too :( Stupid ice cream. But I havent caved. Except for last weekend when I had a bit of DQ ice cream cake for my sister's 21st bday :) I know my weight is still quite low and I could probably get away with a few cheats here and there but I still have trouble getting my mind to switch gears and want to gain a little weight back.

I hope you all have a good weekend. PS -- OBF pics are up

[sammykapp]

The OBF pics are awesome! Told you that there would be a change :p

You let me know if you'd like to borrow some endomorph features for your bulking phase. I would advocate this....but then again, I get weekly ice cream. So think about that.

And bite your tongue that ice cream is stupid!!! We all apparently don't have access to the sugar free stuff in TO. I miss that stuff :(

[norinicole]

Jess, do your body a favour and have an ENTIRE CHEAT DAY.

You would be surprised at how much your muscles will use the energy. Plus, you would end up losing more weight after a couple days. Or at least stay the same weight.

DO IT!!!!

[MoEcho]

Poke Poke! :)

[vanillabn]

Jess, do your body a favour and have an ENTIRE CHEAT DAY.

You would be surprised at how much your muscles will use the energy. Plus, you would end up losing more weight after a couple days. Or at least stay the same weight.

DO IT!!!!

x2! You are SO disciplined 99% of the time, which is GREAT - but you just finished a competition! I know it's tough to switch gears though, understandable.

That's so crazy with your two jobs! I know how insane that can be... hang in there!!

Your OBF pics are amazing, btw... great job!!

[sammykapp]

There had better be some food pics up in hurr by the end of the weekend. Some of us
can't carry the bulk of the food porn respnsibilities
forever.....

Ice cream. It's a good start. Maybe you need to come to NY to learn how to properly do this....I'm happy to teach you.

[vanillabn]

Hey Jess... how are you doing?? Miss you around here!!

[SexyBack]

where are you???
hope all is well!

[Brahette]

Hey there hott stuff!! :) I'm back!!!

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[push_it]

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