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sillyvent

04-25-2005, 06:14 AM

I truely must have done something awful in a past life...this can be the ONLY reason for such ****ty luck!!! So I wake up, our basement is leaking water....oh and it's not just regular water, SEWER water! :( I am not at work b/c I am waiting for some guy to come fix it and it has been a good 2 hours....dear god! Then I get bored waiting and I start doing my nails and I notice my nail is kinda green under one of my fake nails! Oh yea- I have a nail fungus now! wtf!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! So I look it up and it says your nail can fall off! Sigh.....anyone know what to do or had this happen before?!

Anyways, I'll stop bitching for one minute...
am cardio:
15 min routine(the one I posted with mountain climbers and blurpees....). I think I'll do my hip w/o now since I have a band and I have a feeling this dude is never going to get here.....

Posing yesterday was great- I finally got over the hump of being so harsh on myself and chose a few new poses I liked for when I am in line. My abs are leaning out incredible- I am so excited, almost makes me forget my apartment smells like **** and my nail is GREEN!! haha

Logue

04-25-2005, 06:33 AM

Well golly girl, you got it all didn't ya? Sorry to hear about the mini-van...I swore I'd never drive one either! Sorry to hear about that...and the leak...just what you needed, huh? Man, happy monday, huh? But that's good about the posing and your abs...good encouragement...and as far as your nail...I think there's a topical something you can buy at the store...and do you wear fake nails now? If so definately keep them off of that nail at least and let it get some air. I hope the guy gets there soon....sorry to hear about your crazy morning!!!

Krissypoo

04-25-2005, 06:44 AM

Sorry to hear about your issues, SV. Obviously, things will get better!

I've had fungus before and vowed to never get those things on my nails again. You'll have to remove that one and allow it to breath. I never used any type of special fungicide, I just made sure that I kept my hands very clean. Make sure they clean their tools very well, bring your own if you can. Also, check your nails to see how they grow. If they are not perfectly straight and the artificial nail does not attach perfectly with your natural nails, your nail will seperate form the acrylic and allow water to get underneath allowing fungus to grow.

vanessa40

04-25-2005, 06:55 AM

Dawn,
When it rains..it pours..but geez..enough is enough already..i hope your day gets better..

Hugs,
Vanessa

milgurl

04-25-2005, 08:07 AM

Wow Dawn and I thought I was having a rough morning. Sorry to hear about all that stuff going on. My sister is a nail tech and I can find out what you can do about a nail fungus and let you know what you can do. I wish I had some more words of encouragement, but I don't so I'll just pray that you have a better day!! I will let you know when I find out from my sister.
take care-
mel

I truely must have done something awful in a past life...this can be the ONLY reason for such ****ty luck!!! So I wake up, our basement is leaking water....oh and it's not just regular water, SEWER water! :( I am not at work b/c I am waiting for some guy to come fix it and it has been a good 2 hours....dear god! Then I get bored waiting and I start doing my nails and I notice my nail is kinda green under one of my fake nails! Oh yea- I have a nail fungus now! wtf!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! So I look it up and it says your nail can fall off! Sigh.....anyone know what to do or had this happen before?!

Anyways, I'll stop bitching for one minute...
am cardio:
15 min routine(the one I posted with mountain climbers and blurpees....). I think I'll do my hip w/o now since I have a band and I have a feeling this dude is never going to get here.....

Posing yesterday was great- I finally got over the hump of being so harsh on myself and chose a few new poses I liked for when I am in line. My abs are leaning out incredible- I am so excited, almost makes me forget my apartment smells like **** and my nail is GREEN!! haha

MsJewels

04-25-2005, 08:16 AM

So I look it up and it says your nail can fall off! Sigh.....anyone know what to do or had this happen before?!
I don't want to scare you, but when I had gel nails put on for my wedding, the girl who did them told me one of her clients gets them all the time, and one time she got a fungus (she didn't let her nails breath between sets). Her nail fell off and it NEVER grew back. If it's badly enough infected, this can happen! I'm sure you caught it in time, but ensure you get medication asap.

sillyvent

04-25-2005, 09:22 AM

Mj- I Read That Too- I Read This Article You Can Put Monistat On It And Other Creams. Monistat Is On It Now! The Thing Is It Isn't On My Nail It's Under It. It's Small, But Dude If My Nail Falls Off I'll Be Soooooo Mad. I Love Having My Nails Done B/c I Bite Them And Actually Only Do It For Shows B/c It Can Get Costly. I Took The Fake Nail Off That One And I Am Not Getting My Nails Done Again!!!! After My Show I Will Be Peeling These Suckers Off!

Oh And They Got The **** Out Of My Basement-quite Literally! Haha......:d

Mel- Find Out What You Can So I Can Get Medication If Needed!!

Logue

04-25-2005, 09:26 AM

Well good news on the basement anyway, huh? Good luck with your nail...sounds like you probably caught it in enough time to get it taken care of...since you're taking care of it as soon as you noticed it...GOOD GIRL!!!
so are you at work now? or did you get to take the whole day off?

mommykuce

04-25-2005, 10:00 AM

Have the acrylic taken off. You can also get a fungus if it lifts a little and you get water underneath. If you caught it early enough you might be able to buff it away, then put some nail funcus medicine on it. I don't think it will fall off unless you leave a fungus untreated under the acrylic. I used to get my nails done every 2 weeks for years and once had a fungus that I caught asap, so my girl just buffed it off. Just let it breath with nothing on it except medicine for as long as you can.

MsJewels

04-25-2005, 12:17 PM

I love the look of artificial nails (gels especially), but found that they just didn't last long enough, and once I had them removed, my real nails were like tissue paper! It was awful. It literally took months to get my nails back into shape, and they still are suffering a little. They used to be really long and strong naturally, but now I find they are still breaking easily... I'm also supplementing gelatine into my diet to try to strengthen them.

Anyway, started babbling there, so I'm going to wish you luck w/ the nails and sign off!

sillyvent

04-25-2005, 12:38 PM

mommykuce

04-25-2005, 02:03 PM

If it is under your real nail rather than between the fake nail (or coating) and your real nail, you definately need a medicine that is specifically for nail fungus. Try going to your local pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for a good one. Unfortunately, depending on how bad the fungus is under your real nail, you might need a prescription that can take some time to take effect and grow out. Sorry!

kkapp

04-25-2005, 04:35 PM

Well after a bad day... there is only one way to go. I hope it got BETTER!!!

someday

04-25-2005, 05:29 PM

I'm at work- half a day....now I have to come in part of Friday! blah!

Mommy- If it is under my real nail should I just put the medicine on my nail- I mean will the meds get under my nail! haha I'm freaking out! ewwwwwwwwwwwwww

if it makes you feel any better........i'm sure with that gorgeous body of yours nobody is looking at your green nail. lol ... seriously, call the doctor, i bet they can help you out.

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 05:21 AM

you ladies are great- thanks!

4/25/05 w/o

chest and abs (30 sec rest)
5x15/12/10/6/3 incline bench press
3x10 low cable crossovers
3x15/12/10 barbell bench press
3x10 Swiss ball alternating one-arm press (hips up)
4x6 hammer grip machine bench press
3x14 a1 decline oblique crunches
3x20 a2 cross body crunches
4x10 b1 weighted crunches on the exercise ball(weight in front)
4x10 b2 full body crunches passing exercise ball from hands to feet
4x20 secs(make sense?? I held this position for 20 seconds) holding a post with my hands and having my butt on an exercise ball and my legs straight out- omg the pain!!!! Anyone know the name of this???

10-40 yard sprints
20 min jog

4/26/05 am cardio- 20 min walk- I had NO energy to even jog this morning....ugh!

I almost forgot, sunday was my last day on creatine and sat I uped my water back to 2 gallons....I weighed myslef....I'm shrinking again- 95lbs! whoa!!! I might blow away in the freakin wind! I wish I would just stay the same weight and lean out- grrrrrrrrrrr! I hate weighing under 100 lbs!

milgurl

04-26-2005, 05:52 AM

Just a question on the 40 yard sprints...I don't have a field around my house at all so if I was to do the sprints on the sidewalk, would that be about a block or 2 blocks...i like to run outside, but I just need to know how far the distance is...thanks :)

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 06:05 AM

I actually do them behind my apartment where we park our cars- there are 2 sets of townhouses and it is a little longer than a 40 yard. Can you imgaine the 100 meter?? 1 Yard = 0.914 Meters so it's like 36.56 meters....I just imgaine half of a 100 meter (the straight way on a track) and kinda shortan that a bit- I actually probably do 50 yards sometimes. Does this make any sesne haha! :D

milgurl

04-26-2005, 06:15 AM

vanessa40

04-26-2005, 06:28 AM

Dawn...
AAAHHHH 95 pounds..you are sooo lucky..and someday is right...you are so pretty i really doubt anyone notices your nail..

Vanessa

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 09:06 AM

The nail is fine ladies...haha! Looks gross though!!! :( I have some good ideas how to treat it though- thanks all!

V- 95 lbs - don't think I'm lucky- I'm not!! I don't want to weight under 100!!! I want to be able to be like 110 lbs and lean.....after this show I will focus on that! :D

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 09:15 AM

Wow, 95 lbs is so light! It's great that you can be that muscular at such a low weight. I can imagine how great you'll look at 110 lbs and lean!!

Megin

04-26-2005, 09:58 AM

Glad to hear the nail is gonna survive!!!
I didn't have any suggestions earlier so I didn't post anything. Hope all is well with your basement too. Sounds like you have a lot on your hands (ha, no pun intended w/ the nail) :)

Logue

04-26-2005, 10:39 AM

hey SV, glad you've got your nail under control...sucks you have to go in friday, but at least the crap in your basement is taken care of...

hope you're having a good day in OH!
~logue

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the creatine info, Dawn! Very helpful. I'm a believer in the stuff after seeing the results that I'm getting.

Can I ask what other sups you're currently on?

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 11:26 AM

L- haha from my post in your journal you know today isn't a good day.....this day can only get worse I swear. Sorry to be such a downer.

MJ- Np, I was on creatine until sunday- taking the aakg(serving when I wake up and 1 hr b4 I lift), gugglic bolic(3x), 1 nrg when I wake up, l-glutamine w/ a meal b4 and after w/os, fishoils 1000mg(3x- make sure one is b4 my w/o), a multi vit, calcium, chromium, glucosamine(x2 msm w/chon) and zma b4 I go to sleep. haha Oh yea and 1 tbsp of fiber daily! :D That enough for ya!? hah

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 11:35 AM

WOW! That's a lot... But you are definitely getting the results! I think I'll stick w/ what I'm on now and slowly add more after some research. Thanks for the info!

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 12:10 PM

Yea expensive!!! After this show I will be trying toto go low on the supplements- creatine, aakg, calcium(gotta keep my bones strong), multi, glucosaime, glutamine, and fish oils. Thermo only when I need it for cutting. I can't afford this crap! haha

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 12:32 PM

I even find it expensive, and I'm lucky enough to get a great discount from a friend of mine. Don't know how I'd afford it if I didn't. Have you thought about trying to get sponsors? You have won trophies, and are very determined, so I think you should look into it!!

sillyvent

04-26-2005, 01:23 PM

MJ- Yea Jay said the same thing...I just have a hard time asking people for money to sponsor me. haha It's like they really aren't getting anything from it, but I just may. Even 2 shows a year got me broke....quite sad! I am having some pictures taken of myself so I might send them off to a few companies....we will see.

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 01:34 PM

That's seriously a great idea. You really have to sell yourself, and find out a bit about the company before approaching them. Find out if they do promo shows at which you could appear for them? Show them how active and successful you are, and that they should be proud to have their company announced as a sponser when you stride onto the stage. Ask other girls what they did to get sponsors, and I think it can be beneficial to both you and the company. For example, you give advice to tons of women on this forum, and instead of generically saying what type of sups you use, you can list the company and that you get results with them!

Anyway, Jay is right, and you should definitely get your name out there!

MsJewels

04-26-2005, 01:35 PM

BTW, be sure to post those pics so we can check ya out!

Megin

04-26-2005, 08:02 PM

Hey girl- just checkin' in with ya.
Man all of this talk about you guys getting ready for shows makes me want to do it tooooo!
Humm, perhaps when I get a REAL job so that I can pay for it. Yea, it does sound really expensive, but really, WHAT FUN!!
Yes yes, pics are always good- time to show yourself off!

Keep up the excellence!

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 05:16 AM

4/26/05 cardio only day- pm cardio 20 mins row machine and 15 mins of the efx

4/27/05 am cardio- 15 min run.....

So to go along with Powells2 about missing our little friends this month.....always happens at the worst possible time and in the worst possible place. (I feel for you too girl!!) I wake up this morning at Joes place and he lives with his brother - of course they have nothing feminie at all! :( So I have to run home(I would have anyways hee hee) and try to figure out why my little friend decided to visit sssssssssooo late! I ask my roomie b/c she is on the pill and I follow her b/c I am not- she doesn't tell me until now that she just skipped her friend on purpose last month and continued her pills to push it back!!!!! wtf- she heard me freaking about not getting it and wondering and she never mentioned this?! She knew this could have been terribly bad.....my show is in 9 days! She is lucky I got in now and not in a few days------ grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Haha Okay vent over......now I need to get back to working with my crackhead clients.....

Krissypoo

04-27-2005, 05:36 AM

Haha Okay vent over......now I need to get back to working with my crackhead clients.....

SV - You are a strong woman to work with these idiots, prepare for ANOTHER show, and deal with everything that has been occurring. You're doing great! I thought I'd give you one of my mom's crackhead stories, for laughs. :D She works with LOTS of them on a daily basis. Delores is a crackhead...5'5'', ~ 100 lbs of skin and bones...and you know how rough fiends look. Anyway, this is Delores the Crackhead antic #2942:

Mom: Good afternoon, Delores. How are you doing?
Delores: I'm not. I just got out of jail. Now leave me alone and give me my money. I don't want no sh!t, I just want my money.

Obviously, my mom was in awe because this was in front of a whole office full of people.

angeleye

04-27-2005, 05:53 AM

SV - whatcha eating? Just kidding, I figured all of us are holding something in our hands when were here, h2o, chix., a supp., ANYTHING :> Im blew back at your world these last couple of days. STOP IT - One day I want you to come on here and say "yesterday I was bored to death". Reason being - you always make me appreciate my small stage drama in comparison to your full scale EPIC'S. Oh year, can I have a drink, I hear there are 6 packs floating around over there???????

angeleye

04-27-2005, 06:10 AM

forgot to ask - what form of calcium are you taking. My coral is a choke full and I want out!

Logue

04-27-2005, 06:41 AM

SV, I had to laugh the other day when you were talking about the crackhead bodybuilder, and said "how many crackheads do you know that are bodybuilders?" and I thought to myself..."I don't know any crackheads, let alone those that are bodybuilders...:)"
Anyway, another day in the drama...don't know how you do it somedays. You should write a book. Really. What a bestseller that would be.

I agree with the other girls about getting your name out there....and your face. You go girl...get it. Your hard work and determination deserves every second of recognition that you will receive!! :)

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 10:28 AM

I probably could write a book of all the crazy crap that happens to me, but I doubt anyone would buy it?! It would be pretty depressing....although it could be a pick me up. "If you think you have bad luck read this book and you will agree your luck is nothin compared to this....haha!"

AE- I just take 1 500mg tablet daily. (btw I was drinking water when I read that- haha).

WB- Yea that is how 95% of people I work with are!! Brings back memories of....hmm yesterday!! haha
I'm thinking.....your money?? Excuse me this is NOT yours - it's my tax payer money that you are going to go spend on crack(obviously not all my clients use crack)! I have NEVER thought I was OWED something, but a lot of people are raised different and think they deserve it.....people(rolling eyes). I guess we can be glad we are NOT in that category right?!

Krissypoo

04-27-2005, 10:35 AM

Definitely right! They live a sad life, I sometimes feel sorry for them.

Oh, I forgot to tell you...she's got 8 kids. Poor kiddies. 8 kids, but has been pregnant 13 times. My mom and I laugh at her antics, but it really isn't funny. She's created a *#@&'d up life for all of those babies.

Logue

04-27-2005, 10:43 AM

Good gracious...I guess we all have a story to tell in regards to something like that, huh?

I feel so sorry for the kids...and what frustrates me the most about stuff like that is that there are SO MANY people who cannot have kids and want them so bad, and then there are people that have them and keep having them, but don't even care. SO FRUSTRATING to me!!!

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 10:56 AM

Haha 8...sigh, I have some that have more than that! There should be a rule about how many kids you can have!!!! Now there are 8 more crazy people b/c of that lady!!! :(

Krissypoo

04-27-2005, 10:59 AM

I feel so sorry for the kids...and what frustrates me the most about stuff like that is that there are SO MANY people who cannot have kids and want them so bad, and then there are people that have them and keep having them, but don't even care. SO FRUSTRATING to me!!!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRR

THAT is what makes me the maddest. I know a couple of couples who have spent thousands on all kinds of crazy methods and still cannot have kids, yet these fools are popping 'em out like a gumball machine.

Yep SV, 8 more crazy, needy, bloodsuckers. I don't knock welfare for those using it as a tool to be progress, but these people flat out abuse it.

StlBarbie

04-27-2005, 11:14 AM

Although the timing of "your friend" sucked so happy for you that it is now and NOT at show time!!!

Worst yet, I get these teens in my home that have been smoking crack with their parents since they have been about six?? What is the deal with that????? They look at me like I have a third head when I say they can't even llight up a cigarette in my house!

Logue

04-27-2005, 11:18 AM

YOU ARE KIDDING ME!!! Holy cow! What in the world, I'm so in awe at this moment...6 years old????? Geesh, I guess I must be naive or something, I had no idea things got started that young for some. Wow!

Krissypoo

04-27-2005, 11:25 AM

Worst yet, I get these teens in my home that have been smoking crack with their parents since they have been about six?? What is the deal with that????? They look at me like I have a third head when I say they can't even llight up a cigarette in my house!

*jaw drops*

huh? The moms and/or dad or whoever need their butts kicked.

Did you guys see that little girl who got arrested? She's a prime candidate to be one of SV's clients or one of the kids in YOUR house, P! If she were mine, she'd be scared to breathe without asking me first.

StlBarbie

04-27-2005, 11:30 AM

Needless to say, I got certified in "restraint" year ago!! You honestly, would not believe the lives these people lead!!! They are so used to using their ovens for crack cocaine they don't get the whole "bake a cake" thing at all!! Worst ever, was when I got an adorable three year old in my house .. he told me he was thirsty so I handed him a cup. He proceeded to fill it up in the toilet and drink it. It was the only way he know how to get water. He came because of a "dirty house" and was only suppose to be with me for three weeks. The parents wouldn't clean their house to get him back .. I had him for three YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Logue

04-27-2005, 11:34 AM

Okay, as tears well up in my eyes and I can hardly see the computer screen, I write this response...wow...I definately know that I am not cut out for a job like you or like Dawn...I'm weak!!! But I certainly have a new-found respect for the both of you and the job that you do!!!

StlBarbie

04-27-2005, 11:40 AM

Honestly Logue,
Those kids give me more in my life than I could ever offer them!! They are incredible survivors with hearts of gold!!! I thank God everyday for having the opportunity of working with them!!

Sorry, SV ... for sucking up your journal!!! :eek:

MsJewels

04-27-2005, 11:55 AM

Worst ever, was when I got an adorable three year old in my house .. he told me he was thirsty so I handed him a cup. He proceeded to fill it up in the toilet and drink it. It was the only way he know how to get water...
That is so sad - You are such a blessing to these kids! I can't imagine having to send the little boy back to that house... I'd want to run away with him! That's awful. But it's so beautiful to hear you say that they touch your life equally as much. :) You are a strong woman to be able to witness these situations and help on a daily basis. You girls have tough jobs!

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 12:22 PM

StlBarbie

04-27-2005, 01:14 PM

P- Don't apologize...I love that some of these ladies don't realize this goes on. It's nice to know we can inform them. The story of the 3 year old....I really almost cried. The woman who is harrassing me and waiting for me after work is using her daugther to try and get benefits....to bad it didn't work out for her! That's why she is so mad. What I would really love to say to her is, "DON'T YOU DARE WALK IN HERE TALKING ABOUT TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHILD WHEN YOU REALLY DO NOT EVEN HAVE CUSTODY OF HER OR CARE ABOUT HER YOU SELFISH B****!" Ahh I wish I could!! People using their own children makes me ill. I am thinking about becoming a big sister when I get some more time on my hands. After I find a better paying job I would love to maybe adopt.....all these plans just brewing up here! haha :)

Okay, just one more sad story in the hopes of recruiting some of you to be foster parents, big sisters, or adoptive parents .. seeing as SV doesn't mind!! :) I once got this boy at 12, whose mother had fled the state of AZ, he had been chained to a dog house for TWO YEARS by his mother's boyfriend. They lived out in the desert. He is in his mid twenties now, and is always 'my special kid' but the damage that was done to him can never be reversed! It is just good to have you all know about these kids because they so often get lost in society and sometimes I just like to VENT!! Good luck with that mom SV!! My prayers are with you!

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 02:02 PM

(*&*&^@#&#@!!!!! That Story Is Going To Fuel Me For My Workout Tonight!

sillyvent

04-27-2005, 05:51 PM

arms:
letters=supersets
3x15/12/10 preacher curls
3x10 double cable curls
4x15 a1 ez bar bi curls
3x10 a2 skull crushers
3x10 overhead cable tri extensions
3x10 dips
3x6 close grip bench press

30 mins of intervals:
2 mins 3.5 and 1 min of 6.0(usually it's the oppoiste, but I was feeling very fatigued tonight)

Ivey_Itch

04-28-2005, 05:18 AM

Your truely amazing... Dealing with all those things Is tough I know! I worked at DHR for only 28 hours (for a class assignment) and in that time I learned WAY more than any class could have even taught me.. you don't really understand just how crazy the world is until you see it from that perspective! I give anyone working in those types of situations SOOO much respect! That has got to be the most difficult, yet rewarding job in the world.

Logue

04-28-2005, 07:23 AM

Hey SV, good workout!!! How's your day today? Hope it's going well. YOu noticing any changes between last show at this time and this show? I know you said your weight was down, but you have to still be gaining muscle, there's no way you're not...i'm anxious to see pics this time around again!

angeleye

04-28-2005, 08:12 AM

All new Love and Respect to you ladies. I entered the field and worked for a private group/girls home after college. After being attacked by a young lady, while my co-staff watched, who had been in homes off and on since she was 3, I decided to take another career path. (Staff said "they didnt want to be hurt too") I had a bald spot in my crown for over 3 years. Needless to say restraint training went out the window. I fought back :<

sillyvent

04-28-2005, 08:33 AM

am cardio - 15 min run

AE- my friend worked in a home w/ boys and girls...she said she had to restrain WAY 2 many kids so she had to leave.

L- I am no gaining I am trying to save the muscle I do have while leaning out. I have been seeing progress I have a 4 pack! I am pissed though- my little friend will mess up my bf testing tomorrow! DAMN U LIL FRIEND, DAMN U! grrrr I will probably take pictures umm Monday if my friend leaves, b/c I think tuesday I start my water depletion!! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh

MsJewels

04-28-2005, 08:37 AM

I have so much to learn from ya. I am going to be re-reading your journal next year before my comp.

Hope that little bugger gets out of your way soon! ;)

angeleye

04-28-2005, 08:41 AM

sv - do you have dibs on a link to the water depletion process. I want more knowledge for these last 4 weeks. Just being told isnt enough. Scary thought, what if my consultant has an emergency and cant see me anymore before the show - I need to c.m.a. at all cost! I know there are some checklist articles here, but which one to choose is the tricky part.

sillyvent

04-28-2005, 12:36 PM

I freak out the last week ALWAYS!! So far I have used the same water depletion- 1st show I did a small sodium load last time I did not. This past show I did not shed enough water so I am trying something new. What I have done is 2 gallons(8 liters) of water daily, wed- 4 lits, thurs 2 lits finsih by 6pm, fri 1/2 lit (sipping all day long), sat enough to swallow supplements(comp day). Everyone is so different as far as water shed goes. I know I hold a lot of water in general. There are so many diffrent factors and so many different ways to do it. Some people have no carbs the week before, some carb load, some cell volumize......you can see the confusion. What is your plan of attack?
Oh btw, if he has an emergency I can help ya! ;)

MsJewels

04-28-2005, 02:02 PM

I always love your quotes - See I stole one that you were using awhile back? ;)

sillyvent

04-28-2005, 02:07 PM

Man it is so true though- if you think you can't then forget it you can't b/c you have NO passion. Haha I did see you had it now, hey it's a good one. It makes people think- I love the one I have now b/c I feel like w/o passion, what is there?! Hence why I have that word tattooed on me! :D

MsJewels

04-28-2005, 02:44 PM

Is there a pic that I can see the tattoo in?

We were talking tattoos in Tai's journal, too. The theme for the day.

kkapp

04-28-2005, 03:56 PM

Hey Dawn,
a quick question... if anyone else wants to chime in with an opinion/answer, always appreciated.

When cutting and adding a day of cardio...What do you think of, for example, if it was my shoulder day, and I would do one set of shoulders, and then jump rope, or do some form of cardio standing in place, during the weight lifting recovery. After jumping for a minute or two, do the second set and then alternate with jumping again, and continue until I am done with all my sets? Do you think it would count as a cardio? Is it bad to do because maybe I should actually take those two minutes to "recover"? Will it inhibit me from lifting my max? Just something I thought about this morning while I was doing my weight training workout!!!

mommykuce

04-28-2005, 05:39 PM

I don't think a few minutes is enough time to get your heart rate up to actually make a difference. I think you are better off using that time to rest in between sets. Really at this point I would think you are taking the least amount of time possible between sets, so that really wouldn't even be a few minutes.

sillyvent

04-28-2005, 06:44 PM

w/o
shoulders and calves
(30 sec rest...)
4x10 a1 militray press
4x20 a2 1/4 45 degree frotn raise
3x10 full range lateral raises
3x10 inverted lateral raise
3x20 b1 lying rear delt pulses
3x20 b2 db shrugs
3x10 seated rear delt rope pulls
4x6 behind the neck presses
4x10 standing calf raises
3x10 seated cafl raises
4x15 calf raise- leg press

10 mins hiit on efx followed by 10 more mins- I am totally slacking on the cardio, but I don't have the energy ladies!! I found out the guy who tests my bf will be out of town this weekend.....ahhh! Along with my ****ty job and coming home to about 4 "we got your resusme, but hired someone else" letters....I'm starting to get a little frustrated!!!!!!!!! grrrrrrrr On a good note though- one of the trainers at my gym asked me today how much I had lost since I started cutting in Dec b/c I looked fabulous...I said 17lbs, then I thought about it more- I went from 117 to 95...that's 22 lbs! Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MJ- I got the tatty the monday after my last show- I posted a pic right b4 my show pics. I also have 2 more! :D

Karla- hmmm You could do supersets with mountain climbers or blurpees, but then you will not get the best out of your lifting. I do that now, but I am looking to REALL REALLY lean down fast. I guess what is most important to you; the strength you have lifting or the cardio aspect?? I would say you probably should just do the cardio after lifting. You can always test it out.

milgurl

04-28-2005, 07:20 PM

Great workout Dawn.

vanessa40

04-29-2005, 05:56 AM

Dawn,
Just reading your workout makes me tired...lol..i hope you get offered a job you want soon..and wow..22 pounds thats wonderful..it always nice when people start noticing..my daughter commented on how my butt and legs where looking smaller..now thats the best mothers day present she could have ever gave me...lol..

Vanessa

MsJewels

04-29-2005, 08:28 AM

It is awesome to get noticed for your hardwork. And Dawn, no matter how much I look at those week by week progress pics you recently posted, I can't get over the transformation! (Ahh... Julie acting like an adoring fan again... Is it getting old yet? ;) lol!)

Have a great weekend and keep working as hard at finding a new job as you are at the gym! The right position is out there waiting for you. :)

Logue

04-29-2005, 09:47 AM

Hey SV...
Great workout, girl! Wow, good for you! Sorry to hear about the resumes and stuff, but hang in there...something will come along that is perfect for you! Hope you're having a better day today!! And congrats on the compliment, always nice to have outsiders notice stuff!! GREAT JOB! :)

Megin

04-29-2005, 10:21 AM

Whoo hoo for the 22!! It feels good to be lighter doesn't it?

mm humm, I got tired just looking at that w/o as well 'cause my shoulders are still sore! Sheesh.

Your new nick name is gonna be Super Woman!

sillyvent

04-29-2005, 01:02 PM

am cardio- 15 min run

posed for 15 mins! (got my suit back- fits great!)

w/o:
back and abs
(30 sec rests)
4x10 a1 rack pulls
4x10 a2 db srhugs(squeez and hold)
3x10 wide grip lat pulldown
4x6 chin-ups
4x10 reverse grip seated rows
3x20 hyperextensions

3x10 b1 decline crunches
3x20 b2 rotating leg to ankle crunches
3x10 leg raises on exercise ball(holding a post w/ my hands)
4x12 weighted(behind head) lowe abs crunches on ball
4x10 leg raises on incline

20 mins on row machine- I am planning on going for a walk later tonight with Joe. I wanted to show him that I appreicate him so I am making him dinner tonight - I feel bad b/c we never do the things a "normal" couple does. hee hee You guys understand....it's just the lifestyle. He never complains and he's just so damn supportive it's amazing! :D Anyways, got another "hired someone else letter" haha but at the gym today this chick kept staring at me...finally she came over to ask me how I got so "tone." hee hee She wanted to know if it was diet, training, cardio- what was the most important part of how I have leaned out. Apparently she has been noticing that for weeks I was leaning out...it was just a nice compliment from a complete stranger! Today is going to be a great day!!! :)
I hope everyones weekend is fabulous!

MsJewels

04-29-2005, 01:46 PM

...Apparently she has been noticing that for weeks I was leaning out...it was just a nice compliment from a complete stranger! Today is going to be a great day!!! :)
Aw! That's awesome again! See, with the bad comes the good - life balances out! I love your attitude!!! :)

sillyvent

04-30-2005, 02:34 PM

am wo:
10- 40 yard sprints

diet:
Meal 1 3 oz of chicken breast 1/2 c oats
Meal 2 3 oz of tuna
Meal 3 3 oz chicken breast and 6 asparagus

pm w/o:
15 mins posing
legs:
3x10 a1 wide legged box squats
3x15 a2 butt to ankle squats(hold post-knees over heels)
3x10 b1 leg extensions
3x10 b2 leg curls
4x10 sldls
3x15 step up weighted lunges
3x12 standing calf raises
3x10 seated calf raises
4x10 calf raises on leg press
5 min jump rope and 10 mins on the bike....not much engery cardio wise today! :(

Meal 4 30-40 grams of iron-tech whey and 4 oz yam
Meal 5 3 oz of chicken breast
Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus
Meal 7 4 oz of tuna before bed

As you can see egg whites are no longer in my diet. I got some info on how the high amounts of sodium in egg whites can cause you to hold water....since I am super sodium sensitive I cut them out to see if that is why I was holding water for my last show. Sunday and Monday I will have no carbs.....so sad. I can't even cheat or have carbs on my 24th birthday! :( sniff sniff.....oh well, just have to celebrate HARD after the show in P.A....watch out P.A. I haven't drank in AWHILE! haha If you ladies don't hear from me for over a week after my show can someone please bail me out of jail in pittsburgh?! ;) hee hee (WB....come on I'd do it for you?!)

Krissypoo

04-30-2005, 02:55 PM

I haven't drank in AWHILE! haha If you ladies don't hear from me for over a week after my show can someone please bail me out of jail in pittsburgh?! ;) hee hee (WB....come on I'd do it for you?!)

Of course I'd come bail you out! We need a backup though, because once I bail you out we will have to drive to Philly and party some more and then we will BOTH be in jail. Sooooo...

Logue? Where are you girl? Wanna be the backup? :D

Megin

04-30-2005, 06:27 PM

Aw! That's awesome again! See, with the bad comes the good - life balances out! I love your attitude!!! :)

Yes, life does balance out in strange ways! Nice to get noticed

24th bday upcoming- woo hooo, what fun! Awh, it sounds like you are gonna have a blast. As for the show, DO WELL. You don't need any luck, you are going to be incredible!
Humm, interesting to hear that about the egg whites. I am also sodium sensitive, so that could be why I feel like I am holding so much water. You learn something new everyday!

Haha, you live in PA?? That is only my fav. place in the world! I have family allll over the state so I know my way around pretty well. In fact, I plan on going to grad school at Penn State.

Good luck cutting- you can do it!!

Buffycat3

05-01-2005, 08:57 AM

I know you are prepping and anticipating the days till the 7th....how exciting for you. I wish you all the luck.
I can't wait to read about your contest day and all that goes on....including your win, of course :-)

Julie Palmer is holding her first competition June 4th in Toledo this year. I am looking into it for myself....as long as you are in contest condition....you think you may dive into that one ??

And again...Best of Luck in Pittsburg!!

sillyvent

05-01-2005, 02:23 PM

All in all, not a terrible no carb day really. Only one more no carb day to go through and I get to "carb load." yea!!!! Turning 24 is NOT exciting....I'm sure even less w/ no carbies...haha I think I will wear my tee that says "I Love Carbs" it has a cow and a pig dancing on the front of it! haha :) Joe will die when he sees me wearing it on my no carb day! haha Oh, so far I got a sports watch from Joe...it's purple and it has an alarm clock and a timer, which I have wanted for when I run and sprint! yea!!!

am cardio:
30 mins invertal run
1.5 mins at 5.8
1.5 mins at 3.5

diet:
Meal 1 3 oz of chicken
Meal 2 3 oz of tuna
Meal 3 3 oz chicken and 6 asparagus
Meal 4 30-40 grams of iron-tech whey

w/o (had to get chest and shoulders and abs in today...have to get all my w/o's in by tuesday)
chest: 30 sec rests
3x10 a1 db incline bench press
3x30 a2 mountain climbers
3x10 a3 pushups
3x10 incline flies
3x15 cable crossover pushouts
4x10 db pull overs
shoulders:
3x10 a 1 alternating arms- arnold presses
3x10 a2 lateral raises
3x10 upright row- 1/4 lateral
3x15 inverted lateral
3x15 pronated front raise("empty the pop can")
3x15 bent over rear lateral raise
3x10 up in backs
abs:
4x10 oblique decline crunches
3x10 full body crunches- passing exercise ball from hands to feet
3x15 rotary twist machine
4x12 a1 weighted(in front) crunches on ball
4x10 a2 leg raises on par. bars

Meal 5 3 oz of chicken breast
Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus
Meal 7 4 oz of tuna before bed

.....present to myself today NO PM CARDIO!!!!! THIS WAY ENOUGH!!! :D

Buffy- Yea I got the info on that show...I NEED a break though. I plan on bulking for awhile, b/c I just need a little more mass. I might do the Oct Natural Ohio show again, but it just depends on if I am big enough at that point. If you do that show tell me, I might go cheer ya on! :)

WB- haha yea Jaci, do you have our backs or what?! ;)

kkapp

05-01-2005, 05:06 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN:)

Just know that when the show is over, you will be able to celebrate in style with a big piece of cake, or whatever is your vice.

Hang tough til then!!!

someday

05-01-2005, 06:12 PM

i didn't realize you were competing in pittsburg. i have a few friends going there to compete. hope you're feeling well. you seem to be in good spirits. have a great birthday!

StlBarbie

05-01-2005, 06:52 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Krissypoo

05-01-2005, 06:55 PM

happy Birthday, Dawn!!!

Emma-Leigh

05-01-2005, 09:26 PM

Happy Birthday Dawn!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

and ps: after that workout the no-cardio present was well deserved - dear lordy girl did that take you 2 hrs!!

milgurl

05-02-2005, 05:10 AM

Happy Birthday Dawn. I Hope You Had A Wonderful Day!!! :)

kvh4fan

05-02-2005, 05:24 AM

Happy Birthday!

sillyvent

05-02-2005, 06:33 AM

am cardio- 15 min run
My diet is the same as yesterdays....no carbies! :( Only one more day of this- yea! Thanks for all those b-day wishes ladies! :D Joe got me a gift cert. to get a deep tissue massage....and after my show we are going out to a nice resturant that neither one of us has been to before! :)

okay new water depletion for this show: mon 2 gallons, tues 1 gallon, wed 3/4 gallon of water b4 8pm(200 mgs of b6, 100 mgs of potassium and 1000mgs of dandelion root at noon, 6pm, and b4 bed), thurs 1/2 gallon b4 3pm(after this only 4oz of water at a time- 200 mgs b6, 100 mgs of potassium, and 1500mgs of dandelion root at 6pm), fri - 1st meal w/ 8 oz water- 2nd meal w/ 4 oz water - 3rd meal w/ 4 oz water ***all 3 meals b4 1pm*** sip on water if I am thirsty and take b6, potassium and dandelion root in the am.....saturday same as friday depending on how I look.

vanessa40

05-02-2005, 06:35 AM

Happy Birthday.. :) :)
A massage sounds great..sounds like Joe knows just the right present to get..you have a great day...

Vanessa

Logue

05-02-2005, 08:14 AM

Well happy belated birthday, this is the first time I've been on since Friday morning. And you know I've got your girls' backs...I even know people there who could take us out...WBM, you could even put your moves on one of my friends...I'd let you do that! Ha...what a fun time...anyway, sounds like you are getting good and ready for the show, SV....good luck...

MsJewels

05-02-2005, 09:13 AM

Hope it was AWESOME! You do deserve to party it up huge after your show to celebrate. :) Sorry I didn't wish ya on the day! No computer access. (moving! doh!)

sillyvent

05-02-2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks ladies.....fyi WB started a thread in the nutrition section for recipes!! The more the merrier!!! :)

Megin

05-02-2005, 12:41 PM

yey- only one more day 'till the carbs return! Hope you had a great bday and that massage sounds incredible right about now. Good luck at your show, but most of all HAVE FUN. In the end, thats what it is all about anyhow.
I don't know how you are feelin' w/ all that water depletion, but it sounds really tough- much respect over here!

YOU CAN DO THIS!

sillyvent

05-02-2005, 01:05 PM

Thanks Meg(ya I totally gave you a nickname- haha). You are totally right on having fun....that is my main objective along with being better than I was in my April show. I know I'll have fun up on stage and I know I am in better shape this time around.....mission almost complete....just need to get up on that stage now!! haha I am more confident than ever with myself....I can tell b/c I am not stressing out or freaking out this time around. This show is huge and placing is not even a thought in my head I just want to show the judges they can expect me back a few 100 times and each time I'll be better! ;)

MsJewels

05-02-2005, 02:06 PM

sillyvent

05-02-2005, 05:54 PM

mj- Thanks u r so sweet- ya it does suck...everytime I try to rep someone
it's like you cannot! %^$%^@$@! haha

Thank god I get carbs tomorrow- I was struggling today!!!

w/o:
back and calves
4x15 full range seated rows
3x15 close grip lat pulldowns
3x15 1 arm db rows
4x10 weighted blurpees
4x15 squatted cable row
4x10 bent over pulldown
3x15 standing calf raises
4x10 seated calf raises
4x10 raises on leg press

cardio: 15 min run and 15 mins on the row machine....I will be dreamign of my oats w/ honey as I try to sleep! haha....and the sad part is I'm NOT kidding!

aprilai

05-02-2005, 06:31 PM

HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY DAWN!!

i'm kind of late - but it's still good news!! ;)

Megin

05-02-2005, 06:59 PM

Wish I was allowed to give you more reps - Great attitude, Dawn! :D

Yea, I can't rep you anymore either *sigh* but that attitude right there is why you are going to be absolutly fab!
That post right there is the reason that journaling is so great. It is easy to feed off of your enthusiasm so thanks for keepin' it positive!

mommykuce

05-02-2005, 08:11 PM

Hey- Happy B-dAy! Aren't you soo syked at how great you look and everything you have accomplished? Pitt is not that far away- I'll come get you out of jail- I need a break anyway!

Just a question- do you take your glutamine on off days? If so, then when? On an empty stomach when you first wake up?

Oh, and the massage supposedly takes some off of your waist- Kelly Ryan used to swear by it! I am jealous- I better get it for mother's day!

milgurl

05-03-2005, 04:50 AM

Hey Dawn! I am taking it easy on my foot so I am not doing cardio in the morning. Is there a dramatic difference on whether I do cardio in the morning or at night. Thanks!

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 04:56 AM

3 days out.....1 gallon of water....

diet:
Meal 1 1/2 c oats w/ honey(:D)
Meal 2 3 oz of tuna
Meal 3 3 oz chicken and 6 asparagus
Meal 4 30-40 grams of iron-tech whey
Meal 5 3 oz of chicken breast and 4 oz yam
LAST w/o: arms and abs and cardio
Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus and 1/2 c oats
Meal 7 4 oz of tuna before bed

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 05:16 AM

mommy- I take my glut everyday...always w/ a meal and if it's an off day I usually have a serving with my first meal then 5-8 hrs later the next. :) It can upset your stomach so it's easier to just take it w/ a meal. Sweet- so you can bail me out too?! ;) yea! If I had the money I would get a massage once a month....they are supposed to be great for you- almost like a full body w/o. I think I'll use my massage for the week after my show so I can relax for a minute!!

mg- If you plan on still doing cardio- do the am instead of the pm. You burn 200% more in the am on an empty stomach. :) Basically you will get more for your efforts if you do it in the am.

Megin

05-03-2005, 05:43 AM

mg- If you plan on still doing cardio- do the am instead of the pm. You burn 200% more in the am on an empty stomach. :) Basically you will get more for your efforts if you do it in the am.

Really, the time of day makes a difference? Also, are you supposed to do cardio on empty or eat something before. I have heard so many contradictions to this...blah.

Whoo hoo- carb day!!!!

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 05:46 AM

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 11:37 AM

I forgot am cardio today- 15 min run. Staying at Joes palce has really worked out to be great for my am cardio sessions. haha
I stopped taking glucosamine Monday for water loss purposes and obviously I am doing a little sodium load w/ my tuna intake. Tryin to mix it up a bit to see what gives me the best results. Besides that my little monthy visitor is refusing to leave! This is the longest EVER and totally unlike me!!!! Hopefully this does nto cause me to bloat for my show- or else! haha

Logue

05-03-2005, 11:50 AM

You teach your visitor who's boss...overstaying your welcome is a big no-no, doesn't she know that???? :)
Anyway, how are you feeling? Good??? Ready???
Have any new pics for us?

Megin

05-03-2005, 11:51 AM

meg- It depends on your goals- since you are doing the ironman(is that right?!) you should not be doing am cardio on an empty stomach- but for someone cutting for a show this is a great way to cut the fat off! :) You want endurance and mg and I were looking only for fat loss.

Silly-
(ha, that name makes me smile every time)
Yes yes, ironman (they won't change it to ironwomen even though there is popular demand, lol)
My sport is different than getting ready for a show as I am still trying to drop body fat now and when the tapering comes for race I will carb load to get the endurance. But I am still far enough from racing that I need to get to a lighter weight as it will facilitate the activities (I think it is something like 5 sec improve running time for every lb of fat loss). So that was my curious question as to the eating b/f the cardio and if am/pm made a difference.

Oh, and be careful not to get cramps from the low sodium. I just finished an article explaining that it is lack of sodium, not potassium, that causes cramping. Wouldn't want you to get up on stage and flex all those muscles only to get a charly horse! :)

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 12:29 PM

Yea not having enough sodium is VERY bad as well....haha so many things to remember. I have enough with my sodium load from the tuna though.

Meg- Then you may possibly want to add some sprints for am cardio or running. Nothing insane on an empty stomach...make sure to be taking your glutamine daily! We want you to keep those muscles around!!! I think of am cardio like this- the lazy way out....which I shouldn't!! For example if I had to decide between running for 45 mins in the pm or 10 mins of sprints in the am - I go am b/c I am approx burning the same cals doing less work(I have no idea if it's the same cals-just an example)! Did I mention I hate cardio? haha

Jaci- My brain is still off track w/ no carbing it for 2 days- I forgot to take my vits and thermo this morning so I am kinda crashing mid day now. I can't wait to eat my yam and chicken b4 my w/o!!! I am frustrated w/ not knowing my bf- tomorrow morning I'll be at the gym for my ligth cardio session and I think I will check it with the hand held tester to see what it says....this leads me to the pics. I think tonight or tomorrow night I will be taking a few. I have so many things to do in such a short period of time....glue some gems on my 2 piece bottoms, do my own nails b/c I do NOT want fungus again, cook meals and pack them, apply self tanner........thank god I am a last minute type of person! :D I'm feeling very confident about my abs finally so tonight(my last lifting session) I am wearing a half shirt to lift!! hee hee :D I figure ****....I worked so hard for the damn things gotta show them off somewhere....and we all know Ohio is cold so I can't go outside like this?! haha

20 weeks of dieting and a 6 pack appears.....3 days of cheating and then bulking and they are gone! Who made these damn rules huh?!

MsJewels

05-03-2005, 02:20 PM

Go ahead - Show off those abs!!! Can't wait to see more pics. :D

Hope you do AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

(I'd be really interested to see pics of the other girls in your class who place, too. See what you're up against.)

Good luck!

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 02:27 PM

Hey I have pics of the top 5 chicks from my show, but I did not want to post them on the internet w/o them knowing. That might piss some people off....that's why I only posted pics of me.

sillyvent

05-03-2005, 07:15 PM

w/o:
arms and abs
4x10 a1 alternating one arm kick backs
4x10 a2 alternating supinated bi curls
4x15 b1 tri pushdowns(straight bar)
4x10 b2 ez bar cable curls
3x10 c1 skull crushers
3x10 c2 ez bar bi curls
3x10 d1 close grip bench
3x10 d2 hammer conentratin curls
4x10 decline crunches
3x10 leg raises on ball(hands holding post behind head)
3x20 alternating hand to ankle crunches
4x15 on ball-weighted behind head low ab crunches
4x10 leg raises followed by knees to chest and back out- on incline

10- 40 yard sprints!!!

kkapp

05-03-2005, 07:24 PM

Things look like they are falling into place...If I forget to wish it to you later...GOOD LUCK!!!

freakeefranky

05-04-2005, 04:32 AM

i guess one of the reasons why I'm drawn to your journal is cos i'm 5 feet too! I'm a beginner(18 yrs old) , and your journal is great because it allows me to learn from u guys-who've been at this for ages- and i'm improving myself everyday. slowsly,but getting there. Anyways just like to say keep it up. You're awesome!

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 05:26 AM

HELP HELP HELP**** Okay first of all- I NEED some information on DREAM TAN ASAP! (If you have used/know someone who has/read an article...) My 1st show- I used 2 coats and this past show I used 2 pro-tan w/ 1 coat of dream over it.....yesterday my friend informed me that in many articles it states not to use it b/c it's more of a lotion and it takes away from your lines....it does come off a little on my suits and I'm not positive on the lines though....so I investigate and check out my pictures from the show and 4 days out.....in my back pose you cannot see my muscles as well w/ my tan on. Now I may just be freaking out, BUT any information would be appreicated. I might just do 3 coats of pro tan instead. Thanks!

Last cardio session until show (am cardio): 20 mins on the bike!! Yea I'm done!! haha Checked my bf with the digital hand held- I know it's not as good, but it put me at 11%! YEA! :D

Water intake today- 3/4 gallon of water before 8pm. This time around when I have a protein shake or oats and I use water I use it from the 3/4 gallons not extra.
At 12pm, 6pm and b4 bed- 200 mgs, b-6, 100 mgs of potassium, and 1000 mgs of dandelion root....haven't even taken them yet and I am already feeling dehydrated. Oh ****.....

diet:
Meal 1 1/2 c oats w/ honey
Meal 2 3 oz of tuna
Meal 3 3 oz chicken and 6 asparagus
Meal 4 30-40 grams of iron-tech whey
Meal 5 3 oz of chicken breast and 4 oz yam
Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus and 1/2 c oats
Meal 7 4 oz of tuna before bed

Freaky- I haven't been at this for ages- I actually started dieting last year about June/July for an Oct show. This will be my 3rd show!! Thanks for the support!!! Any help I can offer you- just ask....or any of these lovely ladies!!! They are great here! :D

Logue

05-04-2005, 06:30 AM

SV,
I have heard the same thing about Dream Tan...Pro Tan is what I used for my show, and I really liked the way that it went on...I say stick with what worked for you...with all the other stress, you may as well not have to worry about that, you know? Also, for my show, I wore Revlon press on nails...they come with glue and a bunch of different sizes...just a suggestion to you...don't know if you already had something else already picked out. They have colored ones and the french tip ones, that is what I used.
I'm so proud of you girl...who knew that you would come as far as you have in such a short amount of time? You're really an inspiration to all of us, I hope you know that!!! Good luck getting through the day...I'm thinking about you, roomie! :)
Hope you're having a great day!!
~Logue

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 06:51 AM

L- I got nails like that- they are french tips, but silver instead of white tips and they have lil gems all over them. I painted my toes silver to match. I hate doing this girlie stuff.....haha! Why can't I put my hair in a ponytail and strut out there?! ;) haha The main thing is I have used Dream Tan twice so far, but I always was disappointed with the pictures of my back pose and I wonder if the Dream Tan is taking away from my lines....I am wondering if anyone actually knows if it does ya know or if some people just think it does b/c they never had many lines?! haha

angeleye

05-04-2005, 07:16 AM

S.V.- Do you do toes as well? I guess you have no choice to take off the day before the show. Ur like a chix w/ur head cut off - I love self induce last minute is soo much fuel! Your quote is officially my tag to make it till show time. I always have said "Man's worst enemy is 1 part procrastination with a shot of fear." your quote doesnt leave room for that anymore! Will we hear your day to day from here? These journals are head to head with my CSI addiction!

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 07:40 AM

AE- Hahaha You will probably get posts from me until Friday morning and then none until Sunday night....we aren't leaving until 10 am friday morning. I am lucky- I only work mon- thurs, but my days are 10hrs instead of 8hrs. I don't have to take off of work...I get Monday off though! Even though my job blows we get our birthday off as a "holiday" so I chose Monday since my b-day landed on a sunday! yea! Anytime on the quotes- I read that and thought about you! :)

Krissypoo

05-04-2005, 07:42 AM

You know that your job is pure entertainment. You have to look back and laugh eventhough you want to cry at the moment. I can't wait to see these new photos. I know you are going to kick butt! Bring a trophy back for us...again! Then, off to the bar!!!

And 100% clean bulking after that...right? RIGHT? ;)

angeleye

05-04-2005, 07:51 AM

I forgot - where/ and what type of beading do you use? Btw - I REALLY wasnt expecting the suit to be THREADS of material, oh boy, feels alot more naked than it looks, thats for sure) I really want to do it to my suit(even though its not common in bb) Ive been studing designs online.

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 07:55 AM

AE- You can just buy little "gems" at a fabric store....they are kinda expensive! I would stick to plain if I could...you are lucky w/ bbing!

WB- Oh don't be expecting another trophy....this show is HUGE! Expect me to come back happy though!

milgurl

05-04-2005, 08:08 AM

Hey Dawn where can you buy that NRG stuff you were talking about?

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 09:13 AM

bulknurtion.com, supplementstogo.com.....any gnc or vitamin/supplement stores- it's xenadrine- nrg(8 hr release).

Haven't tried Lipo-6, but I heard that's a good oen too. Next time I cut for a show I might try that- we'll see.

MsJewels

05-04-2005, 11:12 AM

Hey I have pics of the top 5 chicks from my show, but I did not want to post them on the internet w/o them knowing. That might piss some people off....that's why I only posted pics of me.
Just chop off their heads. lol! I just want to compare body types anyway.

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 11:15 AM

MJ- Okay you are talking to "computer stupid girl." I actually tried to cut them off before- it didn't work so great! haha I'll try to get Joe to figure it out for me! :)

MsJewels

05-04-2005, 11:20 AM

What applications do you have?

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 11:34 AM

roxiosuite I think is the name- I'm at work now, but I think it's something like that. I know I can place little pictures over peoples heads w/ it...okay now I am showing how computer retarded I am! After this show I'll get to posting pictures of all the competitors!

Megin

05-04-2005, 11:38 AM

Shesh, its about time I posted in here. I have been a silent reader ;)

Friday just can't come soon enough can it? Did you get the tan you were asking about??

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 12:32 PM

I have the dream tan and pro tan already- just need to figure out if I will use the dream tan now!! No one has replied to my question about dream tan, so I might just say f*** it and only use pro tan to see the difference. :) I do wish it was friday- water depleting sucks- but I will be depleted sat too!

Megin

05-04-2005, 12:38 PM

silly-
go to a tanning salon and ask them to do it for you. They prob. know better than people on here??

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 12:46 PM

No hon I do go tanning only to tighten my skin- this type of tan you apply and rub into your skin- it's for competitions, not your regular everyday tan. That make sense? :)

mommykuce

05-04-2005, 12:47 PM

Everyone I always knew used the protan. If you like it I would stick with that.

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 12:48 PM

mommy- I like it; however makes my face turn orange and w/ the dream tan over it- it was perfect, but I worked damn hard for these LINES and I don't want dream tan messing them up! No dream tan this tim around- 3 coats of pro tan will have to do it for me!

sillyvent

05-04-2005, 07:18 PM

here's some quickies

Megin

05-04-2005, 07:26 PM

SV- OMG!
I am not even gonna say anymore b/c that would take away from the OMG part!!!!!

PS- I found a quote that you added to the motivation thread and fell in love w/ it so I changed my signature!

Krissypoo

05-04-2005, 07:27 PM

Nice shoulders, girly! You are looking great! Did you wear your half shirt to the gym today? Hehe :D

sillyvent

05-05-2005, 04:59 AM

haha sorry those pictures suck a**, but I just wanted a few quickies! haha I am still having a problem w/ my little visitor and it's bloating me and giving me cramps- *%$@#$@%!!!!!! There's not much I can do about it though- not gonna think much about it or I'll stress out.

WB- Hell yea I wore my half shirt tuesday!!! I felt werid b/c normally I wouldn't, but it felt good to show off my all this hard work! :D

water intake: 1/2 gallon by 3pm - after that only 4 oz at a time when NEEDED. 6pm- 200 mg b-6, 100 mg potassium, and 1500 mgs of dandelion.

diet:
Meal 1 1/2 c oats w/ honey
Meal 2 3 oz of tuna and 1/4 c oats
Meal 3 3 oz chicken and 6 asparagus
Meal 4 30-40 grams of iron-tech whey and 1/4 c oats
Meal 5 3 oz of chicken breast and 4 oz yam
Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus and 1/4 c oats
Meal 7 4 oz of tuna before bed

angeleye

05-05-2005, 05:09 AM

Good Morning! Well done my cyber friend, Well done! Whats up on the "Daddy's Little Girl Logo"? Is that legal to copy for personal print?

sillyvent

05-05-2005, 05:38 AM

AE- You lost me on that comment? huh???

milgurl

05-05-2005, 05:52 AM

You look great Dawn. What an awesome improvement on your abs. What are wide stance hack squats? I have to do those for my leg workout tonight so I was wondering if you knew what they were.

I know you said you are taking NRG. Did that really help you to lose body fat?

Thanks and have a great day :)

someday

05-05-2005, 05:58 AM

sillyvent

05-05-2005, 06:08 AM

SD- I have info from articles stating dream tan takes away from your lines b/c it is more of a lotion base. I have used it twice- last time over 2 coats of pro tan. I was wondering if nayone else had an bad experience with dream tan or heard this....I'm thinking only pro tan tonight b/c I want ALL my lines poppin'!! :D btw- thanks!!!

MG- I know nrg has helped me lose some fat, but I use them more for when I am low carbing it and I need that energy. I don't suggest using them until like 4 weeks out from your show- and cycling them. Thermos can be very bad for you if taken the wrong way- don't want your body NEEDING them.

hack squats: (wide stance- just spread your legs out wide and point your toes out)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.php?Real=%3C%3D+7&start=10&Name=&MainMuscle=Quadriceps&Equip=&Isolation=&order=Name

angeleye

05-05-2005, 06:35 AM

carb effects: wrong journal! :>

StlBarbie

05-05-2005, 07:16 AM

I'm with Megin... OMG says it all!!!!
However, I can't stop there...............you look AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Fantastic job SV ....you make us all proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

someday

05-05-2005, 07:44 AM

i have used dream tan over protan several times and i like the way it looks on me because i'm a fairskinned redhead but, when i do npc shows i don't use it because i have heard more times than i can say that npc judges don't like the look of it. pittsburg is a big npc show.....i would skip the dream tan and go with 3 or 4 coats of protan.

sillyvent

05-05-2005, 07:51 AM

Thanks girl. The npc judges I have dealt w/ are all the same ones- never told me that, but that's great to know- thanks a bunch. I will do 3 coats tonight and hope it doesn't turn my face orange- haha! I am fairly dark right now, so I think 3 will be a good amount! MUCH APPRIECATED!!! :D

AE- haha I understand on the low carbs- it's ok! :)

Buffycat3

05-05-2005, 10:24 AM

I can't remember where I read it....I am thinking on one of the flyers from a contest...that dream tan and pam (in place of posing oil) are frowned upon using.
Because dream tan rubs off so easily it gets onto other things and make a mess...I am not sure the reason for pam.
But in the same sense, I saw at the last comp. that both were being used. I dunno.
Even tho it is messy, I like look of dream tan, I use it myself.

Best of Luck!

sillyvent

05-05-2005, 11:26 AM

Thanks BF!

*Change to diet- instead of having 1/4c oats w/ meal 7 I am making it a meal so I do not bloat myself....

Meal 6 6 oz of ground turkey and 4 asparagus
Meal 7 1/4 c oats
Meal 8 4 oz of tuna before bed

Pilgrim BB

05-05-2005, 12:32 PM

Looking good SV. You have a lovely V taper, wide lats - narrow waist. Superb.

Good luck.

A

Emma-Leigh

05-05-2005, 03:45 PM

here's some quickies
Wow - looking HOT! :D

Mmmmm.... I hope you enjoyed your carbies!! Honey and oats... Gosh, I can't remember the last time I had some honey... Was it everything you dreamed of??!!

Good luck Dawn - you look stunning!

redhead75

05-05-2005, 04:29 PM

You look great!! Don't you wish you would have known then what you do now about belly button piercings!!:) I have a little scar there also. Not that anyone will notice while they are in awe of your six pack!!

mommykuce

05-05-2005, 08:22 PM

I think you look amazing! There definately is a difference in your shoulders and your hip area. Good for you! I can't wait to see how you do this weekend. Good luck!

I have a story for you cause I know all the crap you went through with your car. My truck (I have the big Envoy) has already been hit in a parking lot and the person just left. Today I was in a shopping center, in a store buying shampoo, and I come out and one of the workers in the liquor store a few doors aways comes running out and says that a lady hit my truck, got out and looked at the damage she did, and then drove away. He actually took down her license plate #! So, I called the cops to file a report (there is some pretty bad damage), and the cop came, ran the plate number, and actually went to her house right then! He said her car had my red paint all over it. It turned out she was 82 years old (not that that excuses her cause she got out and looked at the damage before she left), and now she (well, her insurance) is going to have to pay for the damage, and she got a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident. I don't have to shell out a dime! Yeah! (And I am getting the other damage fixed also- heh, heh). See, sometimes the good guys win!

Krissypoo

05-06-2005, 04:11 AM

Good luck, Dawn! Kick some @ss for us! We will be (im)patiently waiting to hear back from you :D

sillyvent

05-06-2005, 04:14 AM

diet:
meal 1(6am) 1/2 c oats w/ honey - take 200 mgs b-6, 100 pot, and 1500 mgs dandy along w/ all my other regular supplements- 8 oz of water to take supplements and make oats!!
meal 2(9am) 3 oz tuna and 1/2 c oats w/ 4 oz water
meal 3(noon) 3 oz chicken and 6 aparagus w/ 4 oz water

The rest of my food is based on appearance....I appreicate all the nice comments in my journal. Having the prejudging and the finals on 2 different days might be a good thing- I woke up calm knowing I have until 7pm to get on that stage!!!! haha Hey and the hotel has a pool guys...I cannot promise saturday I won't be in there w/ a frozen margarita! ;) hee hee

Mommy- We do win SOMETIMES....the shop I have finally fixing all 3 dents is only making me pay 1/2 of what my deductible is(and yes they made me do 2 different claims=2 deductibles!!!!!)....which in fact still sucks b/c they were hit and runs, BUT he is fixing the sunroof, banging out my bent rim(yea apparently somehow it got BENT!!!) and filling in all the scratch marks from people keying it over the 2 years I have had it. I think I will sell it after he repairs everything....people just like to **** up nice cars that stand out- haha I wish it wasn't yellow now!!! ;) I think I might get a pick-up truck!!!

RH- haha the scar doesn't bother me much- I actually took it out for my 1st show cuz I thought I had to- after having it for 5 years that lil bugger wouldn't go back it....haha whatever!!!!! Knowing now about being on stage I wouldn't have changed a thing- I want the judges looking at me not my accessories!!! I know my moms happy it's gone now! ;) hee hee

and Emma the oats are ALWAYS what I have dreamed of....haha! I get SOOOOOO excited when I get my carbies...I LOVE CARBS!!! :D The honey is okay, it actually is a part of my regular diet sometimes...I am not a HUGE fan of it, but after you eat soooo super clean for sooo long that taste sure is great!

milgurl

05-06-2005, 05:29 AM

Good Luck Dawn. You look awesome and I know you'll do great. Let us know how you do ASAP!! :)

Luvliecaramel

05-06-2005, 09:25 AM

SV-

First: Happy Belated! I apologize for being so late and for being absent from your last few (at times- hellish) weeks (I have been super swamped helping prepare for the show here on the 14th...still wishing you were in it).

Your quick pictures looked absolutely phenomenal. You are beautiful wonderful and incredibly strong. I know that you are at the competition right now and will not receive this until your (inebbriated) return; but please know that your fellow Columbus-ite (is that a word ;) ) is thinking of you!

Be Blessed~
Luvlie.

Miamituscani

05-06-2005, 10:12 AM

here's some quickies

Amazing!

vanessa40

05-06-2005, 11:57 AM

Dawn,
Good Luck..i will be envying you on Saturday..laying by the pool with your drink..have a good time..

Vanessa

Megin

05-06-2005, 12:56 PM

You Got This, No Problem!!!

zb2612

05-06-2005, 01:55 PM

good luck Dawn :) you look super ! go you !

Zoe
xxx

imperfectly_lou

05-06-2005, 02:30 PM

good luck! you look fantastic!

Briar

05-06-2005, 02:33 PM

your look fantastic hope it all goes well. Im sure you will kick some a**. Just go out there and enjoy every min of it . You have worked hard enough for it!!

*Destiny*

05-06-2005, 03:38 PM

You look sooo lean. Damn those arms are vascular!!! You are gdefinitely gonna kick some a** this time!

kjimenez

05-07-2005, 02:00 PM

Great Work You Look Amazing!
I Have Been Reading Your Journal And Its Super Exciting To See Your Pics And The Transformation You Have Made. You Rock! Girl Power You Inspire Me Beyond Words. Thanks For Posting Everything Up, Its Appreciated Lots.

I Cant Wait To Start My Journal. Gotta Start Somwhere. Keep Up The Work Girl. I Hope To Inspire Others Like You Have Inspired Me To Continue Fit.

Best Regards,
Kat
Regardless Of The Results This Weekend You Are A Champ In My Book!!!

Krissypoo

05-08-2005, 09:35 AM

Hey, girl! We are waiting on those photos and the outcome! Can't wait to hear from you! :)

IronMaiden1522

05-08-2005, 12:42 PM

Wow you look great!! i hope I get arms like that.

ms_mac

05-08-2005, 02:15 PM

Okay, we are dying for results here. How did you do? And don't forget some photos...

sillyvent

05-08-2005, 04:41 PM

.....waste of time!!!! I don't even want to begin about what a waste of time this show was for soooo many girls who worked so hard dieting and training. Let me start off by saying- yes, personally I was my best and I am happy w/ my appearance and progress. That is about the ONLY positive thing I can take from this show.

They decided to make only 3 height classes- which screwed up everything....besides their total lack of respect for us! There were 37 ladies in the short class ranging from me(the shortest) to 5'4". Only about 15 ladies in class b and c. They did not handle 37 ladies the right way. At one point we had been on stage for over 40 mintues posing and there wasn't enough room for all of us!! They split us up in groups of 20- 20 ladies on each side of the stage.....even then we were so close to each other it was ridiculous! The judges weren't even paying attention! Some were on cell phones, some talking to each other, others talking to people in the audience behind them...ect. It was totally disrepectful to us ladies. All around me we were bitching through our "simles' on stage that they weren't even scoring us! When we did our "comparisons" they just randomly picked numbers and kept them in those same groups for the 2 piece round. A few ladies didn't even go back out for the 2 piece round....I went out and gave my best- knowing it was a waste of my f******* time! Both ladies next to me were 5'4" which meant their shoulders were at my ear level- we had laughs about this...but the point of the classes is to make sure that does NOT happen. Oh and I forgot the WORST part, when we were up in our lines of 20 we didn't have enough room to do our front or back poses right. A few ladies actually started figthing on stage and elbowing each other!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU ARE GOING TO PUT ON A SHOW AND YOU END UP WITH 37 LADIES IN A CLASS...AT LEAST GIVE THEM ENOUGH RESPECT TO SCORE THEM AND WATCH THEM POSE...even if you have to pretend. We all worked hard deiting and training for this show and they chose to disrepect us in such an obvious manner....even the crowd noticed!!! Well....I had 2 choices, finish out the finals the next day and waste more time or save money on the hotel and tickets and leave Saturday morning and drop out of the show.....so we left Saturday morning. I double checked in "my rule book" to make sure this wasn't considering quiting- b/c I am NO quiter, but we are lucky......it doesn't count! ;) haha I guess making a joke out of the weekend is about the only way to make me feel a little better. Oh yea, and I basically did this show b/c the judges were the same as my other shows......which was not even true!
:(
It was truely hard being surrounded by all these ladies who were all frustrated and felt like after all their hard work they didn't even get a chance to compete......b/c isn't that why most of us were there?! I am glad that I accomplished what I wanted to before I even stepped out on that stage b/c all there was on that stage was a ton of ladies who were overlooked.....and you could just feel the frustration and hurt that most of them felt. When you walk off the stage people aren't supposed to be crying and swearing....it was such a bad experience.
I am glad I went into the show just wanting to be better - I know I need to get bigger and that's my goal from here on out. This show hasn't made me any less passionate, I can leave it behind as a learning experience. Not all learning experiences are good ones. I do have pictures from the prejudging and I will be posting them soon. I am really happy with how they came out!!! I'll be back in the gym tomorrow so I can get HUGE!!! ;)

Krissypoo

05-08-2005, 05:12 PM

SV! I'm :mad: for you! 37 girls in one class?!?!?!? All on stage at the same time?!?!?! That makes no sense. Fighting on stage...come on...you CANNOT be serious!

You're right, you can lean from this. I am sure you will appreciate organized shows MUCH more now! We know you looked great, I know that no one doubts that. You have worked so hard to cut, now get bulking! :D

Great job, Dawn. Regardless of the outcome and follies of that show, you rock! :D

aprilai

05-08-2005, 05:48 PM

that does totally SUCK!! sorry to hear about your bad experience =/.

in any case, i'll be looking forward to seeing your pictures!

Buffycat3

05-08-2005, 06:11 PM

Sorry you didn't have a good experiance.
But your oulook for the future is right on ! Keep up the training and hard work.

Some contests do have only 3 classes for figure. Julie Palmer is only having 3 ( up to 5'4", 5'4"-5'6", over 5'6" ) and I remember Dave Liberman had 3 classes as well. Just depends I suppose.

How were the women bb's ? When you get time, could you give me a brief description how they looked, how many, ect. I would appreciate it.

Take Care!

mommykuce

05-08-2005, 08:11 PM

I'm so sorry about your bad experience! I have heard some nighmare stories back in my day. I do remember back then that a lot of the shows had 3 classes, and then an overall winner, and I remember the "short" class (that's what it was called) always had more than the others. That really stinks that everyone went out there and just got disrespected, it does nothing for the sport.

Dawn, you have a great outlook on the whole thing. Even though the show was technically a waste, you still know that you went into it in your best shape- and you definately improved from last time, and that is what counts. Your goal was to go in being better than your last show, and that's what you did- and that is what counts. It's all a learning experience.

So, now are you going back into a bulking stage?

freakeefranky

05-09-2005, 02:05 AM

Man, that must have SUCKED so bad! We all know that u worked so hard, not to mention the other women there too! You have our sympathy. I love your attitude though, that u are going to continue with this, start bulking up and all... you didn't deserve to be treated like that. You're def not a quiter and a great inspiration for us all. keep it up!

sillyvent

05-09-2005, 06:16 AM

BF- I realize many shows have only 3 classes, which does suck....that really wasn't even the problem. My main problem was the way we were treated and the organization. I mean knowing there were 37 ladies was like....geeez, but going out there and being a shadow compared to the lady next to you and not being able to hit your standards.....it was more than frustrating! I wasn't around for the womens bbing, sorry!! Their pre-judging and finals were saturday so I only got to see some Pro's(jay and ronnie!!!!!) and figure ladies......oh yea I got a picture w/ one of my fav bbers!!!!!!

I am about to start bulking, but this morning I am going for a much needed jog. I ate so much crap this weekend I need to get some cardio in. haahaa I will probably eat crap today as well...me and my roomies are having a cook out and I think I want a big fat BURGER! haahaa It's been decades I swear! I was supposed to go out last night drinking w/ my roomies for our b-day celebrations but this crappy food is really not liking my tummy so much!! I think by tomorrow I will be back eating pretty clean again. After I go grocery shopping I'll also probably get my leg w/o in today!!! :D

someday

05-09-2005, 06:47 AM

i'm glad you feel hit your personal best! and i agree with you....that is what is important! enjoy your bulking:)

Fitswim-Celeste

05-09-2005, 06:54 AM

hey Dawn - wow, sorry about your experience. i can't believe that they would actually have a class of up to 5'4" since there are sooooo many girls in that height range, you think they would re-distribute the classes by only going to about 5'2", then 5'2" to 5'4 (or 5'5"), then the last class. i can't believe the judges acted the way they did also. totally disrespectful. i wonder where they are going with the class thing anyway. if they are going to downsize the number of total classes, they need to rethink the way the split them up. another friend of mine was in the show too (in your class) but i don't know how she did yet. seems like it was a total waste of time for alot of girls. well, keep plugging along - you look great and your gains are awesome! you should be proud!

Celeste

vanessa40

05-09-2005, 08:51 AM

Dawn,
I'm so sorry about your show. I can't believe that they would put that many ladies on stage at one time and then be talking on cell phones and to the people in the crowd. What kind of judges are they anyway. You all work hard to be there and deserved respect. I don't balme you i would have left also. I hope you are ahving a better day.

Vanessa

milgurl

05-09-2005, 10:08 AM

Dawn I am sorry to hear about your show. You put a great amount of effort into it and you probably feel like you wasted your time, but look at how much you have accomplished already. Keep your head up. You are an awesome woman.

vanessa40

05-09-2005, 12:21 PM

Dawn,
Thanks for the pancake recipe..i plan on making up some tonight for in the morning..

Vanessa

sillyvent

05-09-2005, 12:37 PM

Thanks ladies....I did feel like the show was a waste of time, but I still wouldn't have done it any other way. :) I'm not upset by the show or even really bothered much by it now....it's in the past now.... ;) I think it's easy to say I won't be competing in Pitts anytime soon though! haha ;)

V- No problem on the pancakes, they are really good! :) I do have some decent recipes and so does WB!

am cardio: 30 min jog
w/o:
I decided to do shoudlers and abs so I didn't have to go to the gym.
shoulders:
3x15 inverted lateral
3x10 upright row w/ 1/4 lateral raise
3x10 one arm alternating arnold presses- superset w/ lat. raises
3x15 pronated front raise("empty the pop can")
3x15 bent over rear lat. raises
3x10 up in backs
abs:
4x10 straight leg and arm raises - superset w/ cross body crunches
4x20 alternating hand to ankle crunches
3x15 leg raises

Now I have to get ready for our cook out! :D It's sooooooooooo beautiful outside! Hopefully everyone is having a great day!

IronMaiden1522

05-09-2005, 12:54 PM

Too bad about your show. Hopefully the next one will be better!!

Megin

05-09-2005, 01:14 PM

Hey Silly-
You have a great outlook about your show. And to better things- you get to Bulk right now! YEY for Carbs!!!
All that matters is that you were looking your best and you put a ton of effort to getting to where you are. What an inspiring person you are to be able to come off a bad experience and the next day be back in the gym. you could have just given up- but you chose to continue being your best. That is a true person right there!

GREAT WORK SILLY- I know we are all very proud of you and your accomplishments!

Can't wait to see those pics

Emma-Leigh

05-09-2005, 02:52 PM

Hey Dawn!!

Arggg... That is really sucky about your competition. Is there anything you can do? Complain to anyone about the judges?

LOL - and if I were the judges I would be a little worried - I imagine there are 37 REALLY pissed female BB out after their heads! :D

Anyway - I am glad that you are not getting too upset about it and it is good that you enjoyed your weekend!

So.... when do we get piccies??!! :D

MusclePak

05-10-2005, 08:09 AM

silly-

nice pic quickies

great progress!!

great muscle tone!

MP

sillyvent

05-10-2005, 10:57 AM

Emma- I was actually thinking about calling and speaking to someone from NPC about the show. I bet they wouldn't give 2 s**ts though, but I feel like they owe me at least my entry fee back. Oh well.....business is business I guess!! Pictures are coming...I am waiting for Jay to send me the pictures he took....my camera kinda sucks, plus he has a pic of me and Gunter!!!! yea!!!!! He is SOOOOOO huge, he wanted to pick me up and put me on the chair next to him b/c I am so short compared to him! I can't wait to see the picture! I saw Ronnie, but I was too scared to approach him in fear I would be bothering him so I just stared for a minute! haha

Okay so my ratios kinda sucked today, but I am going to get in all my cals...maybe a little extra! hee hee ;) Tomorrow I will start on my creatine again, amino acids, and liver pills(some extra protein!).
total cals: 2192
43/27/30

I need to make sure I am getting in 2carbs per my lean body mass. I need approx 180 a day!!!! YEA! haha

kkapp

05-10-2005, 03:54 PM

Hi Dawn,
that does suck about, the show, but will the results that your body is showing and that you personally feel you did awesome, that is all that matters.

Good luck bulking.... WOW 2192 calories... you go girl!!!!

Emma-Leigh

05-10-2005, 06:40 PM

Emma- I was actually thinking about calling and speaking to someone from NPC about the show. I bet they wouldn't give 2 s**ts though, but I feel like they owe me at least my entry fee back. Oh well.....business is business I guess!!
I think you should - it might not do anything but at least you get your voice heard. I think it is important to point these things out too - they need to know what goes on!

Pictures are coming...I am waiting for Jay to send me the pictures he took....my camera kinda sucks, plus he has a pic of me and Gunter!!!! yea!!!!! Woo hoo!! Can't wait!

Okay so my ratios kinda sucked today, but I am going to get in all my cals...maybe a little extra! hee hee ;) Tomorrow I will start on my creatine again, amino acids, and liver pills(some extra protein!).
total cals: 2192
43/27/30
LOL - you have just come out of a show, your diet is not ment to be 'on' at all!! It should consist of cheesecake and cookies and other tasty things! :p

Hope you are having a good day!

sillyvent

05-11-2005, 06:15 AM

yesterday w/o:
3x10 wide legged box squats
3x15 step-up weighted lunges
4x10 sldls
3x10 leg extension
3x10 leg curls
4x8 seated calf raise
4x10 standing calf raises
4x12 calf raise son leg press

Emma- Oh TRUST me...it did consist of cheesecake and pretty much anything that is bad for you! haha I weighed myself today....haha I already gained a lot....I weigh 105 now! haha That's 10 lbs in 4 days.....hey I told you if there is one thing I can do it's CHEAT! ;) I'm sure some is water, but I don't want to gain all my weight back in fat.....it makes it even harded to get rid of it!!! (I did that after my 1st show!!!) I want to eat pretty clean while I bulk so I can keep my bf low....I will be drinking alcohol probably 2/3 times a month so I will be having cheats for sure! :) hee hee Any suggestions would be great diet wise....when I have natty p-nut butter and nuts my fats are too high!! ugh!! So I had to chose between the 2....haha the almonds won b/c I already ate them! ;) haha

todays diet:
total cals 2011
49/30/21
meal 1 1 c go lean cereal w/ .75 skim milk and 2 oz of almonds(7:30 am)
meal 2 33 gram protein shake and 1/2 c of oats(9:30 am)
meal 3 3.25 oz chicken and 1/2 c strawberries(11:30 am)
meal 4 turkey sandwich w/ wheat bread and 1/2 c of ff cottage cheese(1:30pm)
meal 5 3 oz chicken and 1/2 c celery and ff yogurt(3:30 pm)
meal 6 33 grams of protein shake and 1/2 c oats(5:30 pm)
w/o
meal 7 4 egg whites and 4 oz yam(7:00 pm)
meal 8 4 oz tuna and 1 tbsp basalmic vinegar(8:30 pm)

Logue

05-11-2005, 06:45 AM

hey SV, sorry to hear about your show and all, but I'm glad that you ahve sucha positive outlook on everything. Im sure you are so excited to be able to bulk up and stuff...and enjoy some carbies!! How's work going for you? Hope you're doing well!
~Logue

MsJewels

05-11-2005, 07:56 AM

Hey there - That sucks about your show, but as always, I love your attitude. :) Can't wait to see those pics.

Krissypoo

05-11-2005, 08:07 AM

Check out all those carbs! I bet you are loving this! No orange roughy, either. ;) Do you feel more energized now?

kjimenez

05-11-2005, 11:12 AM

Nice! I love CARBS =0) they are so yummy. I love reading your journal it makes me happy to know you are enjoying those carbs. Enjoy! You deserve it and Im sorry to hear about the show.

I love the way you look at the positive side of things! Its a great quality. Good luck.
Kat

vanessa40

05-11-2005, 12:38 PM

OOOOHHHH i love cheesecake..i love carbs too..hey who doesn't..hope you are doing well

Vanessa

sillyvent

05-11-2005, 02:12 PM

haha You guys crack me up! Of COURSE I am super happy w/ all these carbs!! :D I am going to attempt to hit between 2000-2200 cals daily. I think from cheating for those few days my body got used to me stuffing my face so it hasn't been as hard as I first thought it would. I think this week I will measure my waist, arms, legs.... I want to make sure I am making decent gains.

Trust me ladies.....w/ all the bad luck I have I HAVE to look at the positive side. Haha just today I found out to fix my sunroof would be $1500 and my rim would be at least $200...not to mention the shop who fixed my car did NOT match the paint on my car.....I want to scream after all that, BUT then I just think.....at least you are healthy, have a job, a great man.... :) Plus I get rid of all my frustrations at the gym....I feel all my strength slowly coming back- it's great!!! Soon I will be able to squat w/ 5- 45's on each side again!! haha Just kidding- I would probably fall over if I did that!!!

MsJewels

05-11-2005, 02:18 PM

OMG, I almost had a heart attack when I read that! *Whew!* Glad you're exaggerating with the squats! lol! Especially w/ your bad knees.

kjimenez

05-11-2005, 02:22 PM

Girl you are so funny. You have a great sense of humor I love it! Yeah I know what you mean about those CARBS YUMMMMMMY!
And you are right, it could be worse you know! Like you said life is good when you are healthy, got a job, and have a greeeeeaaaat partner! Its 'cool beans' like i love to say! Great job,

PS. I could totally picture you lifting all that weight! YOU CAN DO IT:LOL
Also, when you have time do you think you can give me some feedback on my journal...i just started one ARFFFFFFFFFFFFFF =0) its KATZ JOURNAL =0)
ciao

sillyvent

05-11-2005, 05:52 PM

w/o
arms:
4x10 kick backs- superset- 4x6 alternating db curl
3x10 skull crushers- superset- barbell curls
4x15 straight bar pushdowns-superset - 4x10 ez bar cable curls
3x10 close grip bench press-superset- hammer concentration curls

Okay these pictures didn't come out so great...Jay's pictures were even worse. The ligthing reflected really bad off of us on stage. The one is totally for ****s and giggles b/c I cropped the girls heads out next to me and you can still see my head! haha It was hard to find enough decent ones b/c in a lot of them we look like sausages packaged together. haha More might be coming if I fidn any better ones. Oh...and can you believe after all this time I am still not spreading my lats in my back pose! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Briar

05-11-2005, 05:56 PM

WOW you look fantastic, well done. Wish i looked like that!!

kjimenez

05-12-2005, 01:46 AM

YOU LOOK AMAZZZZINNNNNGGGGGGG! Im not sure if you can actually spell that word this way but wow you look awesome! Great job. You are such a motivation! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sillyvents! =0)

best,
kat

sillyvent

05-12-2005, 04:22 AM

am cardio- 15 min run

here's another picture, I know it's blurry....but it shows my legs off nicely! :)

Briar

05-12-2005, 04:23 AM

and again you look fab!!

abbs

05-12-2005, 04:33 AM

WOW - impressive! you look amazing - so sculpted, beautiful definition!

angeleye

05-12-2005, 05:23 AM

SV - U ARE SOOOOO ADORABLE - in a Rock Hard Kinda way!
Tell me something, I havent been up close on these ladies the way you have, have you noticed what women do you areas where there is loose skin or blemishes? Or do they seem to keep those things as beauty secrets. Ive heard about everything from Prep H - to a $20 cream for skin. Its like the more I lose the more skin I see.

sillyvent

05-12-2005, 06:50 AM

Thanks ladies.

AE- You are hilarious!! :) I tend to hear "you are so cute," and I know it's b/c I am so damn small!!! I'm not cute, I'm beefy! haha ;) Okay on stage there are a lot of things you cannot see....blemishes and skin being 2 of those. I use prep-h on my tummy a week before the show in the tanning bed. This might work on tightening your skin, I also use a skin firming lotion- which does actually work(by jergens). Takes about 2 weeks for the lotion to start working. I swear the art of posing amazes me, you can see a female back stage and think hmm she isn't anything...then you walk out on stage and she poses her a** off and places 1st in her class. A little lift in the butt there and a twist and BAM you are the bomb! :D haha

TODAYS DIET:
50/30/20
cals 2087 *chicken has 2 tbsp of ff italian dressing as marinate
meal 1 1 c go lean w/ .75 c of skim milk
meal 2 44 gram protein shake and .5 c oats
meal 3 3oz chicken and .5 c strawberries
meal 4 turkey sandwich on wheat and ff yogurt
meal 5 protein pudding and .5 c celery w/ 2 tbsp of natty
meal 6 3.5 oz chicken and .5 c oats
w/o
meal 7 protien milk shake(22 grams whey, .5 c low fat choc frozen yogurt, .25 c skim milk, .5 c banana) .25 c oats and 4 eggs whites w/ 1 tsp of molly mcbutter
meal 8 6 oz ground turkey

StlBarbie

05-12-2005, 07:01 AM

"I am glad I went into the show just wanting to be better - I know I need to get bigger and that's my goal from here on out. This show hasn't made me any less passionate, I can leave it behind as a learning experience. Not all learning experiences are good ones. I do have pictures from the prejudging and I will be posting them soon. I am really happy with how they came out!!! I'll be back in the gym tomorrow so I can get HUGE!!! "

You know SV ... the car thing is just a small bump in the road for you!!! When I read about your day at the contest, I felt so......bad for you but when I read your last paragraph ... that says it ALL~!!!!!!!!! You have so......got what it takes ......... ALL GRIT SV ... there will be NO stopping you!! Your pics are awesome and they really show your stength both physical and MENTAL!!!!!!!!

milgurl

05-12-2005, 07:57 AM

Dawn you look great. Such an improvement on definition. Excellent job. You are my inspiration. How do you keep so clean on your diet. Its so hard with me cause both my roommates try to clean up their diet, but then that only lasts for one day. Its frustrating. AAaaaaahhhhhhhhh

sillyvent

05-12-2005, 08:19 AM

P- :) Trust me, having people feel bad for me is the last thing I want! As much as the show sucked, it really educated me.

MG- (sorry if this goes on too long)My roomies do not eat healthy at all. Actually one of them is actually like a good 100lbs overweight and the other is probably 30lbs overweight. They go through weigh watchers periods and dieting periods, but never stick to anything. My dieting has nothing to do with them at all- that's what you have to get through your head. It's for you, not them. It's YOUR weakness when they ask you, "you want to go out for drinks and wings?" and you say "yea!" Show them your dedication and strength by not eating what they have and by going to the bar with them, but having a water on the rocks! You will be completely surprised when people start telling you they envy your dedication and that you look insanely fabulous! By all means have cheats...you can use alcohol for cheats if you chose(in moderation)......just remember what your goal is. If you want to achieve that goal cheating isn't the way to do it. I actually really enjoy eating healthy....my body really hates crap now. When I lift now I can see veins and my muscles look great to me....that makes me strive to say no b/c I want to stay this way. For years I was so unhappy with my body...I wanted abs and to feel 100% comfortable in my skin...I thought I was just one of those people who could never have abs. Now I am educated and for the first time am pretty happy with my body. I know you can be what you strive to be.....you just need a little jump start.....here's a "kick in the butt" for ya! haha :)

MsJewels

05-12-2005, 09:03 AM

I love reading your journal, Dawn! :) Those pics are amazing - Your legs are *killer* sexy! That last post was also very motivational. :) I was having one of those low energy days for some reason, and hearing a bit more about your story and how far you've come has psyched me up for gymnastics class tonight! :D

As you know, I recently moved into a place w/ a pool, and realized the other day that I don't even care who's around when I'm in my bikini! I'm so much more confident and comfortable with my body since I've begun exercising. I have quite a way to go until I achieve my 'ideal' body type, but I am enjoying the results that I'm already seeing. :)

Thanks for your continued determination and advice!

milgurl

05-12-2005, 12:44 PM

SV-You are right. I will start making it all about MY goals and stop worrying about helping them because they drag me down, but I need to be strong. You rock!

P- :) Trust me, having people feel bad for me is the last thing I want! As much as the show sucked, it really educated me.

MG- (sorry if this goes on too long)My roomies do not eat healthy at all. Actually one of them is actually like a good 100lbs overweight and the other is probably 30lbs overweight. They go through weigh watchers periods and dieting periods, but never stick to anything. My dieting has nothing to do with them at all- that's what you have to get through your head. It's for you, not them. It's YOUR weakness when they ask you, "you want to go out for drinks and wings?" and you say "yea!" Show them your dedication and strength by not eating what they have and by going to the bar with them, but having a water on the rocks! You will be completely surprised when people start telling you they envy your dedication and that you look insanely fabulous! By all means have cheats...you can use alcohol for cheats if you chose(in moderation)......just remember what your goal is. If you want to achieve that goal cheating isn't the way to do it. I actually really enjoy eating healthy....my body really hates crap now. When I lift now I can see veins and my muscles look great to me....that makes me strive to say no b/c I want to stay this way. For years I was so unhappy with my body...I wanted abs and to feel 100% comfortable in my skin...I thought I was just one of those people who could never have abs. Now I am educated and for the first time am pretty happy with my body. I know you can be what you strive to be.....you just need a little jump start.....here's a "kick in the butt" for ya! haha :)

kkapp

05-12-2005, 02:08 PM

Hey Dawn,
great pics, you cut so well, the definition is awesome. How is the bulking going? Any problems getting all the calories in?

Emma-Leigh

05-12-2005, 04:09 PM

Wow - You are so gorgeous! You have a stunning physique... I am so jealous! You look fabulous (even if your head is only at the height of the belly-buttons of the other competitors! LOL ;) ).

And oh my god - you are so teeny tiny next to hugo-muscle man! :D LOL - That is such a great picture!!! You should get that framed!! It looks like he could use you for bicep curls! :eek:

sillyvent

05-12-2005, 06:18 PM

Karla- No problem getting my cals in, actually I went over today. haha I ended up eating more after my w/o than I had planned. My ratios got messed up so they ended up being 46/34/20...opps carbies are too high! ;) I think I need to give myself more food at night than I orginally had planned so I don't overdue it. Makes me laugh b/c I know a lot of you ladies have trouble eating enough cals and I have a problem eating too many even for bulking! haha

Emma- Thanks...blushin'! I LOVE that picture of me and Gunter....he's my fav bodybuilder! He is so friendly and fun loving....umm not to mention hot as h***!!! :D hee hee He has a sexy accent too! ;) Shhhh...don't tell Joe! haha

w/o
chest and abs
3x10 incline flies
3x10 db incline bench press-superset- 3x10 pushups and 3x30 mountain climbers
4x15 cable crossover pushouts
4x10 db pull-overs
4x10 decline crunches
3x10 leg raises on ball (with hands holding a post behind my head) **what is the correct name for this???
3x10 weighted crunches on ball(behind head) superset- weighted low ab crunhes on ball(behind head)

mommykuce

05-12-2005, 08:03 PM

You look amazing! I can not believe how much you leaned out- your legs look sooooo long! In the one pic of the 2 girls next to you, you can really see the difference. Your shoulders have such amazing caps on them! And it does look kind of odd the way the placed you guys on stage- those girls look like they are at least 4 inches taller than you- but your body still looks so much better than theirs!

Buffycat3

05-13-2005, 03:49 AM

You look great!
I wish you luck in your future goals of building more muscle.
Keep working hard!

sillyvent

05-13-2005, 07:42 AM

am cardio- 20 min invertals
1 min 50 sec jog
10 sec sprint

w/o
back and calves
3x15 close grip lat pulldown
4x10 weighted squat thrust deadlifts
3x15 one arm db rows
4x15 full range seated rows-supeset- squatted cable row and 4x10 bent over pulldown(v-bar)
4x15 calf raises on leg press
3x10 seated calf rasies
4x10 standing calf raises

Still working out my diet. I have to eat more in each meal b/c I woke up later.....but tonight I am cheating and going out to a club and drinking...whoa!!!! I used to be able to really put some drinks down...I'm sure I'll be a "2 beer queer" tonight though! hee hee ;)

Mommy- haha They both were 4" taller than me!!! Thanks for those comments those were probably the nicest comments I have heard in awhile....I'm starting to get sick of people saying, "omg so you did all that for nothing then?" I'm like umm no I got my bf down to 11% and I think I looked my personal best!!! haha Most people are like, yea so for nothing huh(under their breathe).... haha! Your comments will really energize me for my w/o in a few minutes! Thanks! :D

MsJewels

05-13-2005, 07:59 AM

I'm going to have to check out your leg workout again because I am in awe of the glutes pic you showed! (Yay... I'm checking out your @$$ ;) hee hee!) Anyone who claims to believe that what you have achieved is for 'nothing' is insane. Period. I mean, who DOESN'T want to feel and look their best?? They're just jealous and looking for reasons to validate why they don't do it themselves.

sillyvent

05-13-2005, 09:40 AM

ok diet:

am cardio
meal 1 .5 c oats and protein milk shake(.5 c frozen low fat yogurt, 1 protein pudding, .5 c banana, 2 tbsp natty, 22 grams whey, .5 c skim milk)
w/o
meal 2 3.5 oz chicken and .25 c oats
meal 3 1 c celery and turkey sandwich(1 peice of wheat bread)
meal 4 22 g whey shake and .5 c celery
meal 5 3 oz chicken and 1 c ff cottage cheese
meal 6 approx 5 vodkas on the rocks
If I stick to this I have 1903 cals....umm ratios are bad, but here goes nothing! It is my cheat night so no biggy on the ratios today.
38p/19c/14fats/29alcohol

MJ- Checking out my tush huh?! haha ;) I swear that is the first thing to lean out, but I do bust my a** in the gym on leg day!!!

someday

05-13-2005, 10:02 AM

ok diet:

meal 6 approx 5 vodkas on the rocks

roflma!!!!

MsJewels

05-13-2005, 11:13 AM

meal 6 approx 5 vodkas on the rocks
Woah! Have I found another martini girlfriend?! *high 5* ENJOY!!! :D Most of my friend can't handle them (too strong) but I love 'em! And an added bonus? No worries about whether that mix really IS diet...

Shake that booty!!! lol!

aprilai

05-13-2005, 11:48 AM

ok diet:

meal 6 approx 5 vodkas on the rocks
If I stick to this I have 1903 cals....umm ratios are bad, but here goes nothing! It is my cheat night so no biggy on the ratios today.
38p/19c/14fats/29alcohol

MJ- Checking out my tush huh?! haha ;) I swear that is the first thing to lean out, but I do bust my a** in the gym on leg day!!!

lmao, <3 dawn

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 06:15 AM

Okay I went home this weekend to pick up my now 2 colored car....I am sooooooooo mad about this car. I need to sell it before I drive it off a cliff!!!! ugh! Anyways....this weekend I TOTALLY cheated. I think I needed to give myself a little more time off than I thought I needed. Today I am back eating cleaner and hitting my cals again....this break was much needed. :D

I think my split is going to look something like this (am cardio twice a week):
rest
legs and calves
chest and abs
arms and hiit
shoulders and calves
back and abs
85% for 20 mins- cardio

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 09:00 AM

opps forgot my diet....
DIET:
meal 1 1 c go lean .75 skim milk and .5 a banana(calcium, multi, glucosamine)
meal 2 3 oz chicken and 1 c cucmber(fish oil)
meal 3 1 scoop whey and 1 c oats(fiber)
meal 4 turkey sandwich on wheat and .5 c ff cottage cheese
meal 5 3 oz chicken and .5 c oats and 1 ff yogurt(6oz)
meal 6 .5 ff cottage cheese and 4 oz ground turkey(creatine, fish oil and glut)
w/o
meal 7 2 scoop whey and .5 c oats and .5 a banana(creatine and glut)
meal 8 .5 c green peppers and 4 oz ground turkey(fish oil)
50/30/20
total cals: 1946

MsJewels

05-16-2005, 09:07 AM

Bet you enjoyed the weekend, though! Do you feel worn down when you do cheat meals? I find that it really takes a toll on my energy levels. So keeping this in mind helps me to stay on diet.

Have you ever heard of nos being like a steriod? Or heard any negative side-effects for women taking it?

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 09:12 AM

MJ-Yea it was nice to cheat, but I agree with you. Cheating kills my energy levels badly. My workouts aren't nearly as good. It was nice to go out to dinner with my family and not have them worry about if I couldd eat what they have though. I haven't heard of nos as a steriod at all. I can see the supplement as addictive though- the awesome bumps it gives you and vascularity. My friend Shane and I were talking about how much we both love it...and how we can see it being addictive. I am not currently taking nos though. What makes you ask? Have you heard an info on it?

MsJewels

05-16-2005, 09:17 AM

The guy I get my nos from brought a different brand for my husband to take. I checked out the label, and the contents read as exactly the same, but my friend said that the brand for my husband is WAY stronger, and almost like a steriod. Kinda annoyed me, because why wouldn't I also take the better brand, too? It actually made me question why I'm buying HIS brand, if he himself claims that even though the labels read exactly the same contents, the other one is stronger. He suggested that the stronger one's for guys (but no such claim on label...)

What brand are you taking again?

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 09:44 AM

I take NOW- but my friend Shane was telling me the brand he took was WAY better and that next time I buy some I should get his. DNS- it last longer and it's time released. He has tried many brands and states that DNS is the best by far, plus he researches everything 50 times over. He ssaid even when you wake up you feel great from it ect....There really should be no male/female nos....that's goofy. The NOW I was taking is the highest potentcy you can get. Does your friend really know about these products or is her just trying to sell them? What brand, mg...?

Krissypoo

05-16-2005, 10:53 AM

Magic fairy my @$$!!! You know you can put on 20 lbs of pure muscle. Now, get working on it! :D

Just kidding ;) Is your strength coming back pretty well?

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 11:05 AM

My strength is not coming back as fast as I thought it would. At the gym sometimes I am feeling kinda sick- I think it's my body trying to get used to bulking.....well I HOPE it is!!! I haven't benched yet so I think that will be the major test. I lost a lot of strength benching and I am hoping to get it all back plus some!!!! :)

MsJewels

05-16-2005, 11:18 AM

That's the weird thing - He sold me his brand, but brought a different brand (not his own) for my husband to take, and said that the other company's brand was stronger (yet the labels read exactly the same ingredients). I'm getting all the sups for cost, so it's hard for me to want to switch brands, but now I'm wondering if his brands are insuperior in other cases as well? *sigh* I'm still seeing improvements, so I think I'll stick w/ it longer and if I come into money will try out a few other brands mid-summer. (Birthday money, maybe? lol!)

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 12:39 PM

Some brands are for sure better than others!!! Be aware that maybe his products are cheaper....but that doesn't always mean they are better.

esaraha

05-16-2005, 01:40 PM

I have read your whole journal ... and am inspired. You looked great for your competition and should be so damn proud of yourself!!! And kudos to you for your 5 vodkas on the rocks - you deserve to live a little after all of the hard training. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed ... everything in moderation right?!!! lol

I am looking forward to reading more from your journal. Again congrats on doing so well - you looked amazing!!

kkapp

05-16-2005, 03:57 PM

Wow Dawn,
That meal plan looks awesome.... I may have to borrow some of it!!

sillyvent

05-16-2005, 05:34 PM

w/o
legs and calves
3x10 execise ball hip bridge to leg curl
4x15 wide legged leg press(high- toes pointed out)
3x15 barbell good mornings
3x10 alternating leg curls
4x10 weighted step up lunges
4x10 seated calf raises
3x12 standing calf raises
3x10 calf riase on leg press

From giving myself 2 whole days off(I know - I am such a maniac!!haha) I can tell I will be SUPER sore after this workout...oww!

Es- Thanks a bunch!

Karla- Thanks- I am just throwing some foods together I like and so far it is working. I might try to add some steak in tomorrow to see what that does for me and I am going to get some potatos and wheat pasta in a few days as well.

Sunshineslynn

05-17-2005, 05:04 AM

Excellent wo....I know how ya feel I always do the same thing. Its our addiction......

smiles
s

kjimenez

05-17-2005, 05:18 AM

As always everything looks good! Im reading keep up the awesome work and thanks for your advice and suggestions. I was wondering for your pre-contest diet how much did you pay for it? Or did your friend help you with it =0) thanks
Kat

sillyvent

05-17-2005, 06:45 AM

Steak does make my cals go up, but I have the range of 1900-2200 so I'm still good here! :D YEA!

DIET: 50/29/21
total cals: 2141
meal 1 1 c go lean and .75 c skim milk and .5 banana(multi., calc., glucosamine)
meal 2 1 scopp whey(22 grams) and 1 oz almonds and .5 c oats(fiber)
meal 3 3 oz chicken and 1 c green pepper
meal 4 turkey sandwich on wheat and 1 6oz ff yogurt
meal 5 3 oz steak and 1 c oats
meal 6 1 c ff cottage cheese and 3 oz chicken(fish oil, creatine, and glut)
w/o
meal 7 2 scoops whey and .5 banana and .5 c oats(creatine and glut)
meal 8 .5 c cucmber and 3 oz steak(zma)

MsJewels

05-17-2005, 08:06 AM

Mmm... steak! It's the food of summer (I can smell the bbq now!) I know you enjoyed it!

mommykuce

05-17-2005, 09:09 AM

I think it is normal after doing 2 shows back to back like you did and getting as lean as you did to need some adjustment time to get your strength back. I have no doubt you will be fine. Remember that you went from strict cutting to bulking rather quick, and your body is like WHoooo! Keep up with what you are doing- your workouts are great and I can't believe how many cals you are getting in! I sometimes have to sit there and think **** how am I going to get in more healthy cals, but you go! I am a steak person also- just make sure it is still moooing!

I am glad my comments made you smile :D Keep up the great work!

sillyvent

05-17-2005, 05:51 PM

w/o
chest and abs
3x10 pop pushups
5x10/10/6/3/1 incline bench
4x10 flat db bench press
4x15 incline flies- superset- ins and outs(trying to work these legs ;))
3x10 cable crossovers
3x12 leg raises on bars
4x10 decline oblique crunches
3x8 full body crunches (passing exercise ball from feet to hands)
4x15 full body crunches w/ legs on ball (pulling the ball in towards me w/ legs)

Okay my vent session....so I see this chick at the gym who competed in the Columbus show last weekend. She is telling me all about it and then says...."the girl who won was like 95lbs, just a tiny little thing!" &*^*(&%@&$@#%^#%!!! That will teach me to stick with my first decision on shows for the next time. The girl who won had my freaking body type.....haha and I chose to do a show w/ 37 ladies in my class.....haha! Go figure!!! I guess I can only laugh about it now! :)

Mommy- Oh my cows are always mooing when I eat them....thanks to my ex who works at outback I know how to eat my steak! ;) I think from going to lower cals to high has effected my body.....I have a tummy ache by the end of my w/os....I might have to move my cottage cheese to another meal. I can tell my strength is coming back slowly with my w/o today though. I incline benched 95lbs....which made me SUPER happy!!! Joe was spotting me like come on, come on, you got it....2 more...1 more! I love it b/c he doesn't try to help me unless he sees I cannot get it up...I hate when your spotter wants to grab the weights too fast before you even struggled!!!