the incredible shrinking woman

[someday]

7:00 am- 16 minutes of hitt on stepper and 30 minutes on the bike

thank god today was my cheat meal. this low super low carb thing has been tough the past few days, but i got on the scales this morning and the gym one finally went below the 140 mark...139 to be exact and the home one said 136, so it's working! :)

[Mr. Someday]

7:00 am- 16 minutes of hitt on stepper and 30 minutes on the bike

thank god today was my cheat meal. this low super low carb thing has been tough the past few days, but i got on the scales this morning and the gym one finally went below the 140 mark...139 to be exact and the home one said 136, so it's working! :)


Nice!! That means you'll be in a good mood all the way until tomorrow morning when you get on it again and it reads over 140 as you'll be holding some water after your cheat meal today!!:D

And I'll be the judge of if it is working or not...full body inspection later to see this past few days results!;)

[Seosaid]

tu tu tu!
don't listen to him!

Home scale is the good one!! :D

[StlBarbie]

Great job Someday - #125 is just around the corner now that you are in the 130s!! :)

[someday]

thanks for the kind words seosaid and powells. i did make it back to the gym to do some more cardio....15 minutess of hitt on the stpeer and 30 on the treadmill w/ the resistance band. no weights today........i'm saving my energy for a third cardio session w/ mr. s. ;)

[Pilgrim BB]

Oh dear, not more no-cal foods jokes!!!!

You'd be better off reading a good book, like.........




.....Runny Babbit!!

Sweet Dreams.

A

[someday]

15 minutes of hiit on the stairmaster level 4 one minute level 9 one minute
35 minutes on the bike

had tons of mom stuff to do today....my son was home with me since he got braces on yesterday and his mouth was sore and i also had to help out at the school science fair. i did manage to find time to go to the store and buy my new competition shoes.

plan on heading back to the gym later w/ mr.s for back and some more cardio.....yippee!

[Pilgrim BB]

Oh Crikey, they do it in the gym as well!!!!:eek:


A

[someday]

pilgrim- i would, but there are video cameras all over our gym. ;)

i did get over and do back last night

wide grip pullups supersetted w/ close grip- 4 sets of 8 each
barbell rows- 4 sets of 15 w/65#s
low cable rows 3 sets of 10 w/ 80#s supersetted w/ lat pulldowns 3 sets of 10 w/ 40#s

didn't do anymore cardio....i went home went to bed and slept from 9:00pm- almost 8:00 am. :eek:

just came back from am cardio- 10 minutes of hitt on stepper level 5 for 1 minute and level 10 for 1 and 35 on the treadmill w/ resistance band

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job, someday! I didn't wake up until 9:30 this morning! :eek: That's really late for me.

[someday]

hibby- are you slacking again?;)

arms today- tricep db presses- 1 set of 15 w/ 20's
3 sets of 12 w/ 25's
supersetted w/ db overhead extensions- 4 sets of 10 w/ one 30#db

overhead cable extensions- 3 sets of 12 w/ 60#s
supersetted w/ single arm cable pulldowns- 3 sets of 10 w/ 20#s

double arm cable pushdowns- 3 sets of 12 w/ 60#s
e-z bar bicep curls- 3 sets of 10 w/ 45#s
single arm cable curls- 3 sets of 10 w/ 25#s

double cardio- 45 minutes on the bike

[Mr. Someday]

I have no idea how you are doing this on an almost non-existent carb diet.:eek: Remind me not to whine on my low days anymore as that is still twice what you get!

Just remember.....Disney awaits! Sun, relaxation, food, drink, food, relaxation, food, food, food, food....:D

[Ivey_Itch]

You 2 are too cute together~ ;)

[Hibiscus09]

As much as possible! ;) I'll sure do a lot more whining than you do when my carbs get taken away!!

Take me to Disney! :D

[someday]

You 2 are too cute together~ ;)

can't imagine life w/o him!

and hib- i'm sure mr. someday will jump on that offer :)

ok, today i had a whole grain flapjack w/ my 6 egg whites. this asparagus and egg **** the last week has sucked ass. i love asparagus, but i miss my oatmeal! i figured i would eat then do legs and go back to the no carb breakfast the rest of the week. this super low carb **** is doing the trick. the scale at home said 131 this morning, but the gym scale still said 139. either way, i look leaner. i know i'll be fine for may 8th, but i'd like to do a practice show on the 23rd. we'll see......i won't do it if i'm not ready.

legs- squats- bar for 1 set of 20
3 sets of 12 w/ 135

single leg hamstring curls- 3 sets of 12 each leg w/ 30#s
1 set of double leg for 12 w/ 50#s

single leg back extensions- 3 sets of 8 each leg supersetted w/ double leg for 8 more- unweighted

walking uphill & downhill lunges- 3 sets of 14 uphill & 14 downhill(one set) supersetted w/ db sldl- 3 sets of 10

[GREENFEATHER]

pilgrim- i would, but there are video cameras all over our gym. ;)

i did get over and do back last night

wide grip pullups supersetted w/ close grip- 4 sets of 8 each
barbell rows- 4 sets of 15 w/65#s
low cable rows 3 sets of 10 w/ 80#s supersetted w/ lat pulldowns 3 sets of 10 w/ 40#s

didn't do anymore cardio....i went home went to bed and slept from 9:00pm- almost 8:00 am. :eek:

just came back from am cardio- 10 minutes of hitt on stepper level 5 for 1 minute and level 10 for 1 and 35 on the treadmill w/ resistance band

This is why you need a home gym!! Psst, the roman chair ain't just for hyperextentions anymore!! :D

Good luck and great job !! You'll do just fine!

[StlBarbie]

So glad to see that you are finally getting the results you have been waiting for!! You have certainly earned it!

[GameDayDog]

Trust the home scale Mrs. S... I thynk too many people use the scale at my gym and have knocked it off... Thx for mailing me the weight you lost... I'm gonna add it to my thighs as soon as it arrives... :D

Hey Green.. uhm... If I ever come to visit... uhm... please point out whych machines are strictly for exercyse purposes only.. :D

Peace..~G
Spraying Lysol on all Green's Workout Machines...

[someday]

12 minutes of hiit on stepper one minute each of level 5 & 10 then 25 minutes on treamill and then 12 more minutes of hiit same as what i started with.

131 at home and 138 at the gym.........wtf? weight is coming off so differently this time. i'm leaning out all over vs. one part at a time. this 50 gram of carb stuff is not fun, but it's only for a few more weeks. getting there...slowly, but surely. the seamstress should be done altering my suits today so maybe i'll have mr. s post a few pick later.

shoulders- hammer presses- 4 sets of 12 w/ 25# plates

side raises- 3 sets of 8 w/ 15# dbs supersetted w/ incline db front raises w/ 8# dbs

lying cable rear delts- 3 sets of 12 w/ 20's supersetted w/ upright rows- 3 sets of 8 holding a 35# plate

double cardio- 45 minutes on the bike

[someday]

8:00 am- 15 minutes of hiit on stairmaster & 30 minutes on the bike

6:00 pm-10 minutes of hiit on the stairmaster(i know i ***ged out) & 30 minutes on the bike also did a few crunches & hanging leg raises for fun.

day off of weights today. i needed it! after another 6 days of about 50 grams of carbs a day i am surprised i have enough energy to type this out. thank god i get to have my cheat meal tomorrow.

[Hibiscus09]

Enjoy your cheat meal!! :)

[GameDayDog]

Enjoy the cheat meal.. don't cheat too much tho... try to add maybe two or three tic tacs breathmints... :D

Naw.. that super low carb diet has been remarkable... I definitely wouldn't want to try it... So way to go..

Peace..~G

[Mr. Someday]

I second that Hibby!!

Shelli - you are truly an inspiration to me! I have no idea how you function with the non-existent levels of carbs you are taking! It makes my diet all the easier when I look at what you are going through this time around. I highly doubt I could of stuck with it if I had hit some of the lengthy plateaus you've experienced this time around..... thank God for you you have that unbelieveably feisty, stubborn attitude that helps you power through!

I can not wait to share that 1 pound bag of peanut M&M's with you in Boston on May 8th!!:D

[Mr. Someday]

BTW, Mrs. S might suck at posting pics, but I don't!:D Here are new shots 3 1/2 weeks out with her two suits. She has leaned out a ton in the past couple of weeks!

[Mr. Someday]

...and one more....

[StlBarbie]

Wow.. GREAT JOB...Shelli... you look awesome!! All those low carb days and intense WOs are really paying off!! I am sure this info is somewhere back in your journal but at what bf% are you shooting for at the #125?

[someday]

Wow.. GREAT JOB...Shelli... you look awesome!! All those low carb days and intense WOs are really paying off!! I am sure this info is somewhere back in your journal but at what bf% are you shooting for at the #125?

125 is about 11% for me. i haven't been getting my bodyfat tested this time, but i was around 10% at 118 and 12% at 122 last year and i know i have gained some muscle mass so that's my guess. my trainer wants me to go in heavier this year and 125 is his guess for me. and thanks for the comp........god knows i'm trying!

[Hibiscus09]

You're looking great, Shelli! The suits are really pretty! :)

[Original Poster]

Someday,
Looking good girl !

So do all women really like M&M's ?
I have yet to meet one who doesn't :). LOL

Keep Kickin Butt !

[Pilgrim BB]

Awesome Mrs S!

A

[someday]

thanks everyone :) i'm getting there....still a good ten pounds. and yes, peanut m&m's are always my treat right after prejudging.......the huge one pound bag!:eek:

8:00am- 45 minutes on the treadmill
5:00 pm- triceps- close grip bench on the smith- 1 set of 12 w/55#s
3 sets of 12 w/75#s

dips- 3 sets of 12

cable overhead extensions- 1 set of 12 w/ 65#s & 2 sets w/ 55#s supersetted w/ tricep pushups 3 sets of 8

biceps- 3 sets of spider curls w/ 15#dbs

double cardio- 45 minutes on the treadmill

[Emma-Leigh]

Looking GREAT! Certainly much visable improvements from the last piccies...

[someday]

thanks emma- that means alot coming from you.

6:00am- 45 minutes on the treadmill
8:30 am- back- ass. wide grip pullups supersetted w/ close grip- 4 sets of 8 each

barbell rows- no laughing;) just the bar- wide grip supersetted w/ underhand closer grip- 4 sets of 12 each

low cable rows supersetted w/ lat pulldowns- 3 sets of 10 w/80#s on the low row and 40#s for the pulldowns

back extensions - 4 sets of 12 unweighted

hanging leg raises- 4 sets of 12- last set w/ 15 #db

7:00pm- 40 minutes on the treadmill

[GameDayDog]

Mrs. S... That red is definitely your color... Great suits.. & u're lookin' fantastic... I do laugh tho when I see a competitors arms held out lyke that... I can only wonder if you're properly doing everythyng in the 102 step posing checklist we posted in Hibby's thread.. :D ... Just keep smiling Mrs. S... u got my vote!!!

Peace..~G

[SprinterJ]

Someday - I try and stay away from the journal's because I am already obsessed and on this website way too long but I am so glad I visited your journal...other then the fact that you got me thinking about M & M's!! You are looking great and your suits, especially your one piece is beautiful. Good luck...stay strong, though I am guessing you have tons of willpower...and I will be visiting your journal on a regular basis.

[someday]

thanks gameday- i've got to start practicing my posing more. i just haven't wanted to look at myself in the mirror lately.

sprinter- i know what you mean, there are so many great journals on here, it would take all day to read them all. and you're right....being stubborn and strong willed comes with the red hair. :)

[someday]

5:30 am- chest w/ mr. s- incline smith machine presses- 1 set of 12 w/ 50#s
3 sets of 10 w/65#s

hammer incline presses w/ bands- no weight- 3 sets of 10 supersetted w/ tricep dips- 3 sets of 10

cable cross overs- 3 sets of 12 w/ 35#s each side

8:00 am- 15 minutes of hiit on stepmill, 15 minutes on bike and 15 minutes on the treadmill

[StlBarbie]

Shelli,
How are you feeling on the low carbs??? Your WO's look great!! You are not even whining ... I know I would be!

[Mr. Someday]

You are not even whining ...



Hold on there.....you don't live with her!!!:D

[someday]

Shelli,
How are you feeling on the low carbs??? Your WO's look great!! You are not even whining ... I know I would be!

after about three weeks of this now i am dizzy almost everytime i stand up and i am evem more forgetful than usual. i save my strength for the gym and don't have much left for anything else. i just keep telling myself that i can do this for a few more weeks and now that my body is finally starting to lean out it makes it a bit easier too.

as for mr. someday's comment if i knew how to post a smiley with a middle finger sticking up i would!

[StlBarbie]

The results sure are showing Shelli!! I am so........ goofy if I am carb deprived.. okay .. let me rephrase that goofier than usual! LOL You are really powering through those workouts - keep up the great job!

I will start searching the web for a smiley with a finger!!! :D

We love you Mr. Someday!! ;)

[Car_Car]

wow you look amazing, keep up the great work it will all pay off soon enough

[Hibiscus09]

after about three weeks of this now i am dizzy almost everytime i stand up and i am evem more forgetful than usual. i save my strength for the gym and don't have much left for anything else. i just keep telling myself that i can do this for a few more weeks and now that my body is finally starting to lean out it makes it a bit easier too.

as for mr. someday's comment if i knew how to post a smiley with a middle finger sticking up i would!

LOL! That post made me smile this morning! Eating low carb does the same thing to me and I am also very forgetful even when having carbs. I used to blame it on being preoccupied when the children were smaller. Now, I just assume it's because I'm OLD! :D

This is all I could find:

[StlBarbie]

Oh HIb ...!!! RFLMAO!!!

[someday]

thanks hibby- that's just what i was looking for! LOL

thanks for the comps powells and carcar- i keep telling myself i did it before and i can do it again, but this low carb **** is not fun!

we spent the last 2 nights at my mom and dad's so i didn't post and now i'll be damned if i can remember what i did. i know i went to the gym both days and did cardio. oh ya, i didn't lift saturday because we went to a bb show my friend was in. i did legs this am w/ mr. someday. i had no strength at all, but i got a good workout in anyway. diet has been dead on. i look better everyday, just not good enough.

[*Destiny*]

WoW! You look fantastic! Are you doing the Northeast Classic on May 14th? I am planning on going to that show so if you are I will definitely be cheering you on!!

[someday]

WoW! You look fantastic! Are you doing the Northeast Classic on May 14th? I am planning on going to that show so if you are I will definitely be cheering you on!!

my friend is tryng to talk me into doing that one, but hubby will be away and i don't know if i can find someone to watch the kids. i heard it was a great show last year. i am doing the npc new englands in boston on mothers day.

[someday]

forgot to post yesterday.......did double cardio and shoulders w/ mr.s
as for this morning so far i've hit the treadmill for 45 minutes. i do get to have my cheat meal today so i should have energy to go back later even though my legs are feeling very pvertrained today. they have been throbbing since saturday. this is the hard part for me, i know i need to do the double cardio to get this last bit of weight off, but i also know it's good for my body to get some rest. i'm just so close. what to do?

[StlBarbie]

I don't know someday ... not getting the recovery in the legs is not a good thing. Seriously, with your diet being so precise would you not benefit more from skipping that extra cardio session and getting in some recovery time? Or how about swimming?? Is that an option at your gym? I find that to be excellent cardio when the leggies are fried! Just some thoughts .. you are doing awesome!!!!

[someday]

hey powells- no pool at our gym, but i decided to take it easy tonight. actually mr. s made me. i had changed and was ready to head back and i burst into tears over something stupid and he said " that's it, we're staying in and spending the night together." thanks for the suggestion. i still need to be reminded that taking it easy and letting my body rest can actually be better for me.

[GameDayDog]

Actually mr. s made me. i had changed and was ready to head back and i burst into tears over something stupid and he said " that's it, we're staying in and spending the night together." Pssssttt... <whisper> My neck... My Back... :D

Hopefully u smiled... & now I can try to say somethyng useful.. lyke... I know u're getting ready for a contest, but stress is never good for the body. So, don't let yourself fall to pieces... you should be excyted about the upcoming contest and make the preparation as fun & memorable an experience as possible...

Peace..~G

[someday]

i know you're right game day, the thing is i'm really pissed that i'm not ready for the practice show i wanted to do this weekend. my diet has been to a tee and this time my body just hasn't reacted the same way it did last time. not to mention after 3 solid weeks of super low carb crap even though i see the changes happening i have to continue with it for two more weeks and it is making me extra moody. i'll be ready for the 8th and i will enjoy watching mr. s and my trainer on saturday.....i just wish i was ready to be up there with them.

we got up early and had a great arm workout then i hit the treadmill for 30 minutes. i'll go back later and hit the stepmill now that my legs are feeling a bit better.

[StlBarbie]

Glad your leggies are feeling somewhat recovered! You are down to wire now - May 8th is really just around the corner!! You look great now and just think how hard you will be will all this carb deprevation!!! Rock hard and defined girl... you are almost there!!!! You are going to earn the savoring of each and every M&M POST SHOW!!! :)

[someday]

i already bought a shrek size bag for mr. s after his show this weekend, but i will not have one until after my show. i have a feeling i might have to buy another bag.

i did go back to the gym and hit the stepper for 30 minutes (15 of hiit and 15 reverse direction) also did 25 on the treadmill.

[Mr. Someday]

i already bought a shrek size bag for mr. s after his show this weekend, but i will not have one until after my show. i have a feeling i might have to buy another bag.


Oh, so do I....so do I!:D

[someday]

got up early and did back and 45 minutes of cardio. i'll head back later for some more cardio.

[StlBarbie]

Someday, am I not sensing a lot of enthusiasm here???
So... close..... May 8th, May 8th, May 8th......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M&M's, M&M's, and M&M's ... heck make it two shrek bags!!!
I can't wait to see your next pics ... when you get as low as you are the definition REALLY starts showing... I am sure you are looking buffer everyday girl!!! Keep up the great job!!!

[someday]

ya got me.......i have not been in the best of spirits this week. i am debating whether or not to do the practice show. i am not as lean as i would like, but many of the same judges will be at both shows and i would really like them to remember me for the boston show. my body is changing daily now, so they would get to see the chubby me and the fit me. i just still can't believe that after 16 weeks of very strict dieting i am not as lean i would like to be. i did go back and do double cardio and i am going to help mr. s with his routine later tonight. he looks fantastic! i really think he has a good chance of winning his class this weekend. oh, and tonight i get to paint him.......fun fun!:)

[SprinterJ]

Someday, I know exactly how you are feeling and stick with it. The extra million hours of cardio you are doing is probably killing you. I am walking around like a zombie. It is actually a wonder I make it to work everday. You are doing amazing and whether or not you decide to do the practice show, just being at the show will hopefully lift your spirits for the next two weeks. Whenever I go to shows it pumps me up and gets me excited and helps me stay on track. Good luck with whatever you decide to do and stick to it, 16 days left!!

[StlBarbie]

BUMP .... where did you go????? I hope you haven't shrunk completely away??? :D

[Pilgrim BB]

Mrs S, congratulations on your show performance! I saw the pics on your hubby's thread and I think you look awesome. Both of you are an inspiration to the rest of us.

A

[someday]

too funny powells and thanks pilgrim :)

i have been super busy the last few days, but everything is great! i decided to do the practice show for fun and i am glad i did. i got to practice my posing and met a ton of great people at the show. i ended up taking third, which sucked since there were only three of us in the tall class, but i knew going in that i wasn't as lean i should be for a show. weird thing was they moved me to the middle for most of prejudging and had me there at the end so when they announced the winners we were kind of surprised, but no big deal i did what i wanted to do and when i talked to the head judge he said exactly the same thing....just need to come in harded in two weeks so i will continue doing double cardio until the 8th.

mr. s did an incredible job! he gave my trainer a run for his money to say the least! they had them out there for at least 10 minutes and there were only 3 of them. i was cheering as loud as i could and just so vey proud of him! i'll have him post a few pics later.

[StlBarbie]

Awesome job Someday! I will have to pop over to the Mr.'s thread and check out the pics!!! I bet that really got you pumped up!!! It sounds like you had a great time! What a great way to keep yourself motivated when it is coming down to the wire!

[someday]

20 minutes of hiit on stepper and 25 onthe treadmill

have to hook up w/ my trainer to change my diet for the next 2 weeks,

will hit the gym again w/ mr.s later

[Emma-Leigh]

Just popping in to say your workouts are looking good!! You are SOOOO close now - Arggg!! Are you getting nervous?

What are your plans for your peak week? Are you going to be sodium loading?

[someday]

Just popping in to say your workouts are looking good!! You are SOOOO close now - Arggg!! Are you getting nervous?

What are your plans for your peak week? Are you going to be sodium loading?

thanks emma, i'm not nervous at all. especially after this past weekend. i know i'll pull it all together in the end. my diet is still the same low carb one i posted about 3 or 4 weeks back. my diet will change on sunday to an even lower carb diet to totally deplete and up my water intake to at least 2 gallons a day then i will drop water and carb load starting on wednesday or thursday depending on how i look. i don't do any sodium loading. this is a bone of contension in my house. i have eliminated all sodium from my diet except for naturally occuring and what's in my protien shake back from the beginning so to start fooling with it now just doesn't make sense. i'll keep up the double cardio until sunday at the very least and then see what i look like. it's crunch time, but i'm in the groove now.

went back and did chest w/ mr. s. also did 35 minutes on the treadmill. not bad for a days work. actually, i feel great right now since i got to have my cheat meal today. bowl of pasta, carrot cake and a scoop of ben & jerry's. yum yum! anyone would feel great after that!

[someday]

15 minutes of hiit..then 25 minutes on level 5 then 5 more of hiit all on the stepper

arms tonight w/ mr.s all low weight and at least 12 reps then 45 minutes on the treadmill

[angeleye]

Ive been trying for days to come here and let you know how much I appreciate every kind word and thought you have offered. I always feel like a champion by the time your through with me! Looks like your on blast preparing. Me too, and you got to admit, there is no other place you would rather be than in "Dream come true Mode"!

I posted some questions throughout the forum in re: to posing. I suck. Im cramping when setting legs. Any suggestions? By the by, whats the cut of your suit bottoms, they have a nice cut?

[someday]

thanks angel eye :) as far as cramping two things come to mind....first, dehydration, many tend to cramp without suffient amount water intake. second, sodium, if your intake is not correct you also are more apt to cramp. also, sometimes taking a dose of potassium can help. my suits are both brazilian cut from jagware. the two piece is a v front and back.

as for my workout today, i was supposed to do legs w/ mr. s but, he bailed at the last minute since he was stuck on a plane in nyc. we will do legs tomorrow. i hit the treadmill for 30 minutes then the stepper for 15. finished up w/ some abs. kind of an easy day, but my diet was dead on. i'm doing the best i can do....only 11 days to go and i'm still not as lean as i'd like to be. i still can't tell how i look compared to last year...just have to wait and see.

[Ivey_Itch]

YOUR DOING GREAT!!!!! It's almost here!!!! Oh..that cheat sounded good too! Glad you enjoyed it.. (like you wouldn't! lol)

GREAT WORK! :D

[angeleye]

Thanx much. I ordered from Jagware also. Im excited and want to call to see if he shipped, but I dont want to get on his nerves. v- cuts as well. This is deep I go from cover up and tee at the private beaches to threads of material
on stage for all to see AND be judged on it. Ha life is nice :>!

[someday]

thanks ivy....i appreciate it!

we decided to split legs up today for our last leg workout before the show.
quads this morning- squats- 1 set w/ bar only for 20
3 sets of 12 w/ 135

smith machine leg presses - 3 sets of 12 w/ 180#s supersetted w/ db lunges- 3 sets of 10 each leg w/ 25# dbs

leg extensions- 2 sets of 12 w/ a drop for 6

will go back later for hammies and calves
sounds silly, but i'm dying to do cardio. i will resist the temptation....i keep telling myself....no cardio on leg day over and over again.

[Hibiscus09]

Just dropping in to cheer you on! :) You're going to do fantastic -- keep up the good work.


bowl of pasta, carrot cake and a scoop of ben & jerry's. yum yum! anyone would feel great after that!

This made me hungry. I want a cheat meal. :D

[Seosaid]

Almost there! You'll rock

Can you hear me cheer??

[StlBarbie]

as for my workout today, i was supposed to do legs w/ mr. s but, he bailed at the last minute since he was stuck on a plane in nyc. we will do legs tomorrow. i hit the treadmill for 30 minutes then the stepper for 15. finished up w/ some abs. kind of an easy day, but my diet was dead on. i'm doing the best i can do....only 11 days to go and i'm still not as lean as i'd like to be. i still can't tell how i look compared to last year...just have to wait and see.

I guess his excuse is 'good enough'!!! You looked so great in your last pics .. in 11 days I'm sure you will be where you want to be!! As great as you are looking there is not alot of room for improvement girl!!! Hang tough ... you are doing an awesome job!

[someday]

thanks for all the encoragement girls! i truely appreciate it :)

i was so pooped last night i forgot to post my pm hammie workout. it was brutal to say the least, but i t's the last day i'll train legs before the show so i made sure i tortured myself. we did hyper extensions, sldl, single and double leg ham curls, then i continues on my own and did some light squats, single leg presses, bb lunges and some abs to boot. wonder why i was pooped? :)

[someday]

45 minutes of cardio this morning......i think i'm done for the day. my legs have had it. haven't taken any time off in awhile and my diet is still dead on so i think i'll hit the sack early.

[someday]

i did go to bed early last night. ate at 9:00pm fell asleep and woke up at 8:00 am. i think i needed that more than anything else!

did 15 minutes of hiit on stepper and 30 on the treadmill. i am going to practice posing later with heidi fletcher. she won figure short, fitness and overall at the new englands last year. hopefully i'll get a few good tips.

[StlBarbie]

Doing great Someday!! I had never realized how much work and effort goes into posing!! At this point, and with your experience, what kind of things are you still working on?

[someday]

posed for about an hour and a half. went well and met a couple of other great ladies that will be in my class. i also did shoulders and 45 more minutes on the treadmill. it's almost 10 and i still have to eat again. i'm a bit behind meal wise today, but i got alot accomplished.

powells- i wanted to practice w/ heidi because she is a natural. this girly stuff really isn't my thing....i have to fake it. so i need all the practice i can get. not to mention, the more i put my suit on in front of others the more comfortable i am. i really can be a shy one sometimes. she gave me some tips about leaning a certain way to enhance my build and show off my figure to the judges. also worked on relaxed poses....which are not relaxing to say the least. mr. s better have enough energy to give me a back rub because my lower back is killing me.

[someday]

did 15 minutes of hiit on stepper and 30 minutes oin the treadmill this morning.
just got back from my second trip to the gym...we did back. short and sweet. pullups- wide and close, rows and single arm low rows supersetted w/ lat pull downs. posed for a couple of minutes but, i think i'm done for the day. i am supposed to be backing off my double cardio sessions even though i feel like i still need them. my legs are tired so we'll see.

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Shelli -- looks like things are going great! :) How much longer?


powells- i wanted to practice w/ heidi because she is a natural. this girly stuff really isn't my thing....i have to fake it. so i need all the practice i can get. not to mention, the more i put my suit on in front of others the more comfortable i am. i really can be a shy one sometimes. she gave me some tips about leaning a certain way to enhance my build and show off my figure to the judges.

I'm the same way! I need mine to come in now so I can just wear them every day. LOL Brian (hubby) says I really carry myself with confidence, but I feel shy on the inside, so I don't know what's going on with the outside. :D I'm definitely not a stage person and have never had the mindset of "Here I am -- look at me, I look great!!" Mine would be more like, "May I have a towel to cover my ass in this skimpy suit?" :D

Pam & Kristy have been helping me, plus my posing tape, and I hope to take some posing classes in Charleston as I prepare.

Happy Monday!

[Mr. Someday]

Hang in there beautiful.... I'll keep the full body massages going this week...you keep the cardio going. 6 more days before those bags of Shrek sized peanut M&M's get broken open!!:D

[someday]

did 30 minutes on the treadmill and 15 on the recumbant bike. that was it! i never stopped today. i was busy cleaning all day BEFORE the cleaning ladies came. LOL i've been letting thinks go big time. at least it looks great now. it's 9:00pm and i just took a bath and am making my last meal. i got meal and water plan today for the week. my diet is still the super low carb one except no egg whites anymore. drinking 2 gallons a day for now, that's the other reason i've been so busy.....i've been peeing half the day. :)

[StlBarbie]

Shelli,
I can't wait to see your pics!!!!!!! You are in the home stretch now!! How are you looking???

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- I saw this tonight and thought of you. Another weapon for your arsenal against Mr. S when he's misbehaving. :D

[someday]

ok hibby.....now that i've stopped laughing and cleaned up the crystal light i spit all over the desk..i wanted to say thanks, that's a good one! although i have to admit mr. s has been holding me together the last week or so. i have been an emotional mess and he had done everything in his power to try and help me stay relaxed and focused on my goal. i've said it before but, iam amazed how he has been able to do all he's doing and work full time. i have the luxury of time on my side and i'm still stressing...he's got it all together and just has to coast on in.

powells- i look really really good but, not great. that's my own harsh judgement of myself. i'm hoping my stage presence has improved enough to give me a shot at the top 5. never know what the judges are looking for exactly...so, we;ll see.

just realized i never posted what i did yesterday. i did 15 minutes of hitt on stepper and 15 on level 6 reverse direction. then 15 on the treadmill. also did a total body workout later in the day.

i have had a lazy day so far today. i'll do another total body workout and cardio later tonight. gotta go get some more water now. 5 days and counting!

[Mr. Someday]

i have had a lazy day so far today.


I highly doubt that.

[Hibiscus09]

Woo-hoo! It's getting close!! I know Mr. Someday is a good sweetie to you. I just liked that smiley!! :D

[someday]

just came back from my last workout. it was another total body w/ low weight and high reps. no more cardio! yippee!!!!!!!!! did a bit of posing but, i will do more later. today i start my carb depletion. i have been so low for so long that i really am already pretty depleted so i only have to go even lower for thursday into friday then start carbing up. water is at 1 and a half gallons today.

[Hibiscus09]

Yippee!! :D

[StlBarbie]

Shelli,
I am so..........proud of you!! You have truly made it!!! Great job and just think in a few short days that whole Shrek bag of m&m's will be waiting for you!!! Okay, I have to ask ... does that "agree" with you after having your dietary routine be so dramatically different for so long??? I think I'd find myself in the bathroom after a couple of ounces!!! :D

Smack me will you????????? This is what happens when I go a kiddie field trip and don't get all my carbs ... I carb deplete quickly!!!! :D
Sincerely,
Dianne

[someday]

Sheri,
I am so..........proud of you!! You have truly made it!!! Great job and just think in a few short days that whole Shrek bag of m&m's will be waiting for you!!! Okay, I have to ask ... does that "agree" with you after having your dietary routine be so dramatically different for so long??? I think I'd find myself in the bathroom after a couple of ounces!!! :D

i'm shelli.....just so you know;) are u dianne?

as far as eating new foods.....i know mr. s was sick after eating a day after the last show and some of my friends have had some issues but, i have to say i have never had a problem re- introducing foods. i think partially because i have had that cheat meal all along. just my theory.

[StlBarbie]

I had to edit!! Too much time spinning and left my brain spinning....

[MorningSong]

Hey Shelli -- Good luck on Saturday! I read most of your journal yesterday and was so excited when I figured out how close you are! Are you dying from all the water intake? I swear, when I load water I'm running to the bathroom every 10 minutes. I don't schedule any meetings on those days, believe me. Anyway, you are going to post pics after the show, aren't you? Good luck. We're with you!

[Pilgrim BB]

Good luck Mrs S.

I hope you really enjoy your big day.

Have fun :)

A

[Emma-Leigh]

GOOD LUCK!!



Have fun.... Enjoy your moment - you deserve it!

And remember to take HEAPS of piccies for us! :D

[Krissypoo]

Good luck, Someday! Have fun showing off all that hard work!

[Hibiscus09]

Good luck!! I know you'll look strong and beautiful and do a fantastic job! :)

[someday]

thanks for the encouragement everyone!

i will take tons of pics and i may even post a before and after now that i'm finally down to my goal weight of 125. i probably will end up a bit lighter than i thought. my body was just stuck for so long but, now it's flying off by the day. it's very cool seeing all the changes at the very end. i'm so relieved it's finally coming together! i have 2 more no carb meals then i'm doing a light carb load for a day and a half. my water is just starting to decrease now. i can only have 3/4 of a gallon today which used to sound like alot but, after drinking 2 gallons for a few days seems like nothing! no working out or cardio today just some posing later on. i actually had to go and get my bikini top taken in yesterday. it was fine 2 weeks ago in maine but, when i put it on to practice this past weekend my friends all suggested i have it taken in a bit. damn weight stays stuck to my ass and just loves coming off my chest. it's all good though. i am finally starting to get excited!

[GREENFEATHER]

Good luck and good medicine Shelli. M and I are rooting for ya. She says she knows what ya mean by losing the boobs and keeping the butt !! :mad:

[Mr. Someday]

Well, did some posing with her tonight...she is looking GREAT!! Way too concerned about her backside being soft..... it was last year when she came in at 118#'s to the New Englands and she still did awesome. Her lower back has made a 100% improvement in the past two weeks, her arm and shoulder definition have come in and she definitely looks fuller than at any point last year. For some reason her abs aren't as pronounced, but her waistline is as tiny as it has ever been. First coat of Protan is on her (I soooo love to paint that beautiful body of hers!!!:D ), it's just about game time!

[GameDayDog]

Good Luck Shelli!!!!

Peace..~G

[Hibiscus09]

Woo-hoo! Thinking about you guys! :)

[StlBarbie]

SHELLI, ;)
Do I smell m&m's in the wings??????? :D
Go knock 'em dead with that body of yours .... I can't wait to see the show pics!!!!


BEST OF LUCK SHELLI!!!!!

[someday]

thanks everyone! today is an easy day. all i have to do is get my nails done and practice posing w/ mr. s. well, we do have to paint each other at least 3 times today and bring the kids down to my parents house which is a three hour round trip excursion.

as for meals i eat 1/2 cup of white rice meals 1 and 2 then 1/2 cup of sweet potato meals 3, 4 & 5 but, the best part is i get to have my cheat meal tonight.....small bowl of pasta w/ evoo & basil and even a piece of chocolate cake and scoop of icecream for dessert. i only get a cup of coffee and 1/2 gallon of water all day. that's the hard part!

powells- somehow we ended up w/ 2 one pound bag of shrek m&m's. i guess i forgot i bought them and bought them again but, i don't really think they'll go to waste. LOL

[Hibiscus09]

Hope you guys post soon and everything went well!! :)

[StlBarbie]

THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING US!!!:D

[someday]

we got home at about 12:00 am last night.......very long day! we had a great time and a happy mothers day. i had 15 girls in my class and i did get a call out in my one piece outfit but, didn't make top five. i think i ended up around 8th but, i didn't stck around to get my scores since it was so late, the new chairman is great and i am sure he will be helpful in getting them at a later date. i am very dissapointed i didn't place but, i do feel like i looked my personal best. i weighed 122 that morning which is what i weighed at my last show but, my body has changed. my shoulders, arms and back have all improved and have more size on them. my backside tightened up enough to be presentable but, is still my downfall. i thought since my squats had gone up so much this year that my backside would be tighter but, no such luck. next show.....stepmill, stepmill and more stepmill even though i hate the damn thing!

as for mr. s........i'll let him fill you on the hevyweight class. i'll just say i was more than proud of him and tony! they both were fantasic!!!

i'll have mr. s post some pics later on. and again...thank you for all of the support and encouragment throughout this 18 weeks of dieting. many of you really helped me stay focused on my ultimate goal of doing the best job i could and that i did do!!!

[Seosaid]

Félicitations!!!!

I though about you all day! And I can't wait to see your pictures. 122 that is amazing.

And with all the dedication you've put in, let's just day your won first place for all of us!

Again congratulation!

[StlBarbie]

Congrats Shelli!!! Just getting to that level is an incredible feat!!! We are all so .........proud of you!!!! I can't wait to see your final pics!! You have certainly be an inspiration to all of us!!!!

So how were the m&ms????? :D

[Emma-Leigh]

Congratulations!!! :D


i am very dissapointed i didn't place but, i do feel like i looked my personal best. i weighed 122 that morning which is what i weighed at my last show but, my body has changed. my shoulders, arms and back have all improved and have more size on them.
Don't be upset!! You have NO reason to be. You dieted well and then you got up and did your best!! What is there to be disappointed in? Sure, if you cheated and slacked off on your cardio THEN you would have a reason to be upset with yourself - but I think you need to congratulate yourself for getting to competition and give yourself a GOOD rest (and lots of cookies!!) as a reward! ;)


i'll have mr. s post some pics later on.
Woo hoo!! Piccies!! :D


Once again - congratulations - I think that just getting on stage is more than enough!

[someday]

just went thru the pics and realized mr. s took tons of video of me but, not many pics. here are a few.....

[Briar]

which one are you?

[harleygirl]

Someday, I don't post very often (yet) but have been reading your post (and Mr. S's too). I thought about you guys often yesterday.... Anyway, you look awesome!!! I thought you smoked those other girls!!! Figure is so hard and all judges seem to look for something different. Congratulations. It's not where you placed, it's that you got yourself up there and did it. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you guys. It's a lot of hard work! I can't wait to see how your man did!

[someday]

which one are you?

sorry........i posted myself way back at the beginning and i've been in my hubby's thread recently so i figured you all had seen me. i'm the redhead in the maroon suit.

[Bronwyn]

every step at the stage is a little win, congrats to you. You are one of the most inspirating people here.

[Briar]

sorry thats my fault i havent had a chance to read all your journal!!!

You look great, congrats

[Seosaid]

You look amazing!

I love your posture you're very gracious

[StlBarbie]

Oh Shelli,
You look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! I really agree with Seosaid.. your posture is stunning ... Those pics say it all Shelli!!!!

I am curious ... can you see the winner in any of those pics?? I am curious as to what the judges were looking for.

[Krissypoo]

Congrats on coming in with your best condition yet! You look GREAT!

[Pilgrim BB]

Stunning Mrs S. Well done!!!

A

[Hibiscus09]

Shelli, I think you look beautiful! :) Fantastic job!

[someday]

Oh Shelli,


I am curious ... can you see the winner in any of those pics?? I am curious as to what the judges were looking for.

in the first pic i think the top 4 are next to each other. the blonde in the aqua was first, the brunette in black was second, the brunette in aqua was third and the brunette in purple next to the winner was fourth. i'm not sure who placed 5th. i think that's right anyway.

[StlBarbie]

Okay Shelli,
I am looking at these gals ... you have the expertise ... what were the judges looking for??? I am sure seeing them in person also gives you a better perspective.

[Hibiscus09]

In the second and third pic, the brunette to the far right looks nice. I think you look just as nice, but she seems like she's in the running. How did she place? In the first pic, the women you listed as the first 4 look nice, but so do you. It's weird -- wonder how they choose? It definitely looks like from those pics you should have been up there with them. I guess you have to be there in person to see the differences. I dunno. I've been to a couple of shows and have thought "What?!" when they make some of the choices.

[StlBarbie]

That is what I am saying Shelli, I look at you compared to those women and I am not getting it from those photos!!!! What the hell do they have you don't??? In my eye, you are right there with them!

[Seosaid]

... I think you beat them all!

[someday]

In the second and third pic, the brunette to the far right looks nice. I think you look just as nice, but she seems like she's in the running. How did she place? In the first pic, the women you listed as the first 4 look nice, but so do you. It's weird -- wonder how they choose? It definitely looks like from those pics you should have been up there with them. I guess you have to be there in person to see the differences. I dunno. I've been to a couple of shows and have thought "What?!" when they make some of the choices.


she got called out but, i think she was squeezed out of the top 5. she placed last year though. i think the girl on the end that is kind of cut out beat her for 5th but, i'm not sure. i don't know how they choose. it is so subjective. i still shaking my head trying to figure it out myself. i think i ended up 7th or 8th to be honest. i did my best....just wasn't good enough or what they wanted i guess.

[KingWill]

Great job Someday - you look fantastic.

[someday]

found out last night i did place 7th. not top 5 but, pretty damn close. they throw out high and low so i ended up w/ a 5th, 7th, 8th, and two 10ths??? talk about all over the place? this is why figure is so subjective....much of it is in the eye of the beholder. dave follensbee, the new chairman, was awesome about getting right back to us and even sent along some good critisism. he suggested i work on getting my arms, shoulders and back bigger for more of a v shape. not what i was expecting to hear but, i will work on that along with my backside for next season.

[Seosaid]

two 10ths??? who are the blind ones?

Well you got some constructive critism; after all it's all about being better everytime I,m sure you'll kick everyone's a$$ next one

[StlBarbie]

Shelli,
I am quite sure you will come back and show them exactly what is what!!!! This challenge sounds like it has your name all over it!!! I can hardly wait to watch you train over the next year!!!!!! When will you start "bulking" so to speak????

[Original Poster]

Someday,

You looked great ! Congrats on your comp.......you did great, even if you did not place. Yours and your hubby's journals have been very inciteful.

[Mr. Someday]

not what i was expecting to hear but, i will work on that along with my backside for next season.


Next season?! Next season starts tomorrow night in the gym woman!! We have some work to do before you start cutting again for Sept. 26th!! You are going to blow them away in September!!

[someday]

Next season?! Next season starts tomorrow night in the gym woman!! We have some work to do before you start cutting again for Sept. 26th!! You are going to blow them away in September!!

good thing it's starts tomorrow since i just ate a huge plate of fried clams and had a piece of carrot cake :eek: i don't think i can fit into any of my workout clothes right now.

[someday]

ok........here's the scoop........

i've been eating and drinking since sunday night and now officially feel like a beached whale. i have done some cardio, 30 minutes, on wed, thurs and fri but, didn't pick up my first weight until this morning. i plan on eating clean for the next week before we go to disney. i've gained about 8 pounds back...of course it's all water but, i would like to look good in my bikini down there so i will go back to a fairly low carb diet for the next week.

my next goal is to compete on sept. 24th at the npc show in manchester, nh. our new district chairman runs it and i'm sure it will end up being a great show. time to end this journal and move on. again, thank you to everyone for all of your support and encouragement.........i truely appreciate all of your kind words!