Back To The Stage I Go...

[blugrl329]

Well ladies, the bug has hit me again and so I begin my journey back to the stage. The last time I trained for a show was in 2006 - but the show was cancelled a week prior and so I never got to get on stage. Prior to that, I competed and placed 3rd in the figure tall class in an amateur show in Virginia. Since then, I've gotten married and had two babies who are 16 months apart - yikes right?! I have a long road ahead of me, but this bug has bitten me so off I go.
I'm currently waiting on my trainer to complete my diet/workout regimen. His wife plays for the WNBA and they are currently in China where she plays during the off season. So, we are communicating via email as he is able. The show is in July, so I've got lots of work to do!! So glad to be in a place where I can get motivation, feedback and encouragement - I'm sure going to need it! :)
Thanks for reading, ladies!!

[blugrl329]

Today's workout:

DB Overhead Press (seated) 12@15, 10@17.5, 10@20
ss v-ups 3 sets of 20
DB Lateral Raise 12@10, 12@10, 10@8.5
ss toe touches to bench 2 sets of 50
DB FR/SR 12@5, 10@5, 10@5
ss ball crunches 3 sets of 15
Cable rev flyes 10@7,5, 10@7.5, 10@7.5

20 mins on stair climber. I have a love hate relationship with this machine! :)

[blugrl329]

Today is an off-day for me - Sundays most typically are. I love getting up on Sunday morning, going to church, seeing our friends, and feeling renewed...then spending the afternoon with my wonderful family!! Today was a great day. I am lucky enough to have a pastor who cares about health and fitness - he's founded 50 Days of Fitness- which is a program designed to promote health and fitness on the INSIDE as well as the OUTSIDE. I'm so excited to be volunteering at some events that we have coming up this week!
If you'd like more information - please visit 50daysoffitness.com - perhaps your church, workplace, other group may be interested in participating (or perhaps your fitness facility would like to be a sponsor for memberships) - any information you might need is there!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

[blugrl329]

It's been a couple of days since I've written - and a busy couple of days it's been!!! Let's see -
Wednesday's Workout: Back
Lat Pull downs 12@60, 10@75, 10@75
Low Rows: 12@50, 10@70, 10@70
s/s Plate Oblique Side Bends 3 sets 15@25
DB Rows: 12@20, 10@25, 8@25
s/s DB v-ups 15@5
BB Rows (underhand grip) 12@40, 10@60, 10@60
25 Mins on stair climber

Thursday: Arms
Incline DB Curls 3 sets 12@15
s/s DB Overhead press 3 sets 12@20
Camber Curls 3 sets 12@25
s/s Skull Crushers 3 sets 12@25
Hammer Curls 3 sets 12@20
s/s DB Kickbacks 12@15, 10@15, 8@15
20 Mins Arc Trainer

Friday: Cardio
20 Mins Arc Trainer
20 15 Mins Stair Climber

Friday my brother and sister-in-law came into town with my new niece - this was the first time I got to meet her, so it's been a "doting" few days! And, yesterday my baby girl turned 2 - can't even believe it. We had a VeggieTales party for her friends and she had a great time. My brother even debuted as Larry the Cucumber for the party. I made the costume for him on Friday. The kids weren't so sure about him, and my daughter wouldn't go near him ~ but it's all she's talked about since then, so I guess she liked it. :)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend - and Go Bears!

Oh ~ anyone rented competition suits before? Any site suggestions? Feedback on renting?

[nett]

I am right there with you. Getting ready for a show in June, haven't competed in a couple of years, and a long way to go. Looking forward to following along as we make our journey back to the stage. Stop by my journal some time if you want "Netti's journey back to the stage"

[blugrl329]

I'll be following along for sure! Good luck during your training!! xo

[MuscleMom]

I'll be following :) Great job so far and CONGRATS on the birth of your kiddos :D

[blugrl329]

Thanks MM! They're so precious to me!

Today's workout:

DB Overhead Press 12@17.5, 10@20, 8@22.5
s/s toe touches to bosu 3 x's for 1 minute each
DB Lateral Raise 12@10, 10@10, 8@10
s/s DB Front Raise on upside down bosu 12@5, 10@5, 10@5
Camber bar Upright Row 12@25, 10@35, 8@35
s/s DB Rev Flyes 12@5, 10@5, 10@5

25 mins on stair climber in intervals

Food so far:
Meal 1
1/2 c oatmeal with cinnamon and splenda
1 scoop protein powder in water
4oz banana

Meal 2
Salad: 3 c romaine lettuce, 1c strawberries, 3/4c cucumbers, 1/4c tomato, 1 egg, sprinkle of Mrs Dash
1 scoop protein powder in water

[MuscleMom]

Looking great in here again :)

Have a wonderful Monday!

[blugrl329]

Rest of yesterday:

Meal 4
4 oz chicken
3 oz red potatoes cooked with 1/2 T olive oil, onion powder and garlic powder
1c grapes

Meal 5
1 scoop protein powder in water

[blugrl329]

No workout yesterday.

Today -

Lat Pulldowns 12@60, 10@75, 10@75
s/s Cable Crossovers 12@15, 10@30, 10@30
Cable Midrows 12@60, 10@75, 8@90
s/s Flat Bench Press (smith machine) 12@20, 10@40, 8@50 (weight put on both sides, not including bar)
Incline DB Press 12@15, 10@17.5, 8@20
s/s Bent over DB Rows 12@15, 10@17.5, 10@20
Incline DB Flyes 12@15, 10@15, 10@15
s/s BB Rows (overhand grip) 12@40, 10@50, 10@50

20 min on arc trainer

Questions for you all:

1. Do you train calves on leg days? Or another day?
2. Do you have protein immediately after your lifting session if you do cardio right after? Or, do you wait until immediately after cardio? Or, do you wait until you're home from the gym (or at work, etc)?
3. Do you ladies shrug? If so, do you use DB's or BB or shrug machine? Do you train them on shoulders day? Back day? Separate from both?

Thanks for the feedback!! :)

[sunshine1230]

No workout yesterday.

Today -

Lat Pulldowns 12@60, 10@75, 10@75
s/s Cable Crossovers 12@15, 10@30, 10@30
Cable Midrows 12@60, 10@75, 8@90
s/s Flat Bench Press (smith machine) 12@20, 10@40, 8@50 (weight put on both sides, not including bar)
Incline DB Press 12@15, 10@17.5, 8@20
s/s Bent over DB Rows 12@15, 10@17.5, 10@20
Incline DB Flyes 12@15, 10@15, 10@15
s/s BB Rows (overhand grip) 12@40, 10@50, 10@50

20 min on arc trainer

Questions for you all:

1. Do you train calves on leg days? Or another day?
2. Do you have protein immediately after your lifting session if you do cardio right after? Or, do you wait until immediately after cardio? Or, do you wait until you're home from the gym (or at work, etc)?
3. Do you ladies shrug? If so, do you use DB's or BB or shrug machine? Do you train them on shoulders day? Back day? Separate from both?

Thanks for the feedback!! :)

I personally don't train my calves that often because that is the one body part that actually has shape to it, my husband told me not to over work them. But when I do train them I do it on a legs day.

I usually don't have protein until I get home from the gym. I have just recently started doing 20 mins of cardio after my workout.

I don't do shrugs but I do plenty of other trap exercises. If i do them I use DB on a back day. Shrugs work your traps. Instead of the shrugs I do "face pulls". I found this exercise on BB.com and it is a really cool move. Using the cables put it down low and use the rope for this move. You are going to pull the rope towards your face. you can adjust the cables along the pole to hit different angles of the traps....Totally love it. Actually did it today!

Congrats on wanting to compete again! I will be following you along your journey!

[blugrl329]

Thank you for the feedback.

I've had a VERY sick kiddo the past few days which means that I don't get to go to the gym because I can't put her in the kids club (trust me, we got kicked out the last time she had a cold) - so, I've been trying to do a few things around the house - I even have p90x but I find it so hard to get motivated at home...especially when all she wants me to do is hold her. I feel so bad for her and just want her to be better! GO AWAY VIRUS!!! Hopefully this weekend will be the end of it and we'll be back strong at the beginning of the week!
Have a great weekend everyone!

[blugrl329]

I am selling a 1-piece figure suit -

If interested, here's the link :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220730536876&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156