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jaim91

01-14-2007, 06:53 PM

Yep, that describes the bump all right! Awwww, we have twin bumps...at least we aren't alone with 'em! That routine does sound intense...I like it *evil grin*

Health science can be so depressing. It's sad how high some of those statistics are :(

Why don't you take pics? I want to see what my twin looks like :) No pressue. Just wondering (or you could PM them)

My textbook is American, so all the statistics are American...which isn't really releveat to me. I mean, they're great to know, but I want to know how it applies to Canadians. I forget, what are you studying in school?

daYDreAmErX

01-14-2007, 07:00 PM

I think that being alone (single) is the most beautiful and powerful thing on Earth :D

(or I just say that because I'm patient and I wait for a guy I like...)

cathryn

01-14-2007, 07:06 PM

Funny you said that Jaim...I said I would post pictures of The Bump (it's got its own name now, haha) tomorrow, since I'm going to take some to start off the semester. Trust me I am NOT your twin aside from the bump, you have some major muscles going on there lady!

Ok, why the heck do you have to learn American stuff? I'm a Biology major myself.

jaim91

01-15-2007, 03:30 AM

I think that being alone (single) is the most beautiful and powerful thing on Earth :D

(or I just say that because I'm patient and I wait for a guy I like...)

Better to be patient and wait for the right one, then be inpatient and settle for mediocrity (said from experience :)) You're doing the right thing Val. But from the looks of your journal, you have guys taking numbers to be with you, lol

Funny you said that Jaim...I said I would post pictures of The Bump (it's got its own name now, haha) tomorrow, since I'm going to take some to start off the semester. Trust me I am NOT your twin aside from the bump, you have some major muscles going on there lady!

Ok, why the heck do you have to learn American stuff? I'm a Biology major myself.

We have to learn it just because it's in the stupid text book. Biology? Wow. Kudos! Are you thinking med school?? Oh come on! I posted pictures of my bump. That's the fun of bulking, you have a little cushion for the pushin' be proud.

I'm so psyched about the new routine. I'll let y'all know how it goes later today. Tomorrow morning, I have my last follow up RMR and questionnaire completion for the study. At 6 am. Boo.

cathryn

01-15-2007, 06:47 PM

Because it's in the textbook...good answer, good answer :P I'm hoping to work in a research or veterinary lab...I really like the microscope. But then, I love wildlife and working with animals outdoors. I'm still torn!

jaim91

01-16-2007, 09:07 AM

Yesterday's training:
Day 1) Chest and Triceps
Underhand cable crossover - 6, 6, @ 50 -- 10, 12 @ 40
Flat dumbell Press - 6, 6, @ 30 -- 12, 12, 15 @ 20
Incline Hammer press - 6, @ 30 -- 10, 12, 15 @ 20
Pushups - 35, 35, 22
Triceps kickback - 6, 6, @ 25 -- 15, 15 @ 15
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6 @ 30 -- 10, 15, 20 @ 20
One arm overhead dumbell extension - 6, @ 15 (So worn out!!) 12, 15, 20 @ 10
Dips on a bench - 40, 37, 30

Yesterday was the first day of my new routine and I felt soooo kick ass! Maybe it was because I didn't do the millenium challenge stuff (but now I have to make up for it today...and today is LEGS!!!). I felt stronger and more powerful. And I like working in the different rep ranges. I feel like I'm multitasking working on both strength and definition at the same time.

Tip of the day (missed it, didn't you? :)): You know you have no chance with a boy when he starts talking to you about other girls he likes. :( So one of my potentials spilled his heart to me. He is no longer a potential.
R.I.P. My chance with this boy

jaim91

01-16-2007, 10:27 AM

Just finished my first leg workout of the new routine. My soul has returned from the gym, but my body is lying motionless on the floor...I have died.

To cathryn - I leave all my kinesiology textbooks and all the pictures of my "bump", so mine can live with yours in spirit
To DDE - I leave all the frozen chicken and turkey in my freezer (you can pick it up when you come to York)
To Tara - I leave my bottomless pit of protein bars. May they be as helpful to your bulk as they were to mine
To Emma - I leave my encyclopedia and almanac. No wait...seems a little redundant, doesn't it? :)
To Lewie - I leave my mom (so she can take you to NJY anytime you want) and my collection of FLEX magazines dating back to 1990.
To everyone else - I leave my journal. An everlasting legacy of what NOT to do, lol ;)

Day 2) Legs and calves
Leg press - 6, 6 @ 240 -- 12, 15 @ 180
Hack squat - 6, 6, @ 140 -- 20, 20 @ 100
Narrow smith machine squat - 6, 6, @ 50, 12, 15 @ 35
Smith machine lunge - 6, 6, @ 50, 12, 15 @ 35
Leg extension - 6, 10, @ 165 -- 15, 15 @ 120
Lying leg curl - 6, 15, @ 80 -- 20, 20 @ 70
Seated calf raise - 30, 30, 30 @ 55
Leg press calf raise - 30, 30, 30 @ 200

cathryn

01-16-2007, 08:20 PM

Hahaha...when your legs recover, they'll walk your body back to you :)

jaim91

01-17-2007, 06:35 PM

Hahaha...when your legs recover, they'll walk your body back to you :)

They more or less recovered. MAJOR DOMS! And it didn't help that I was on the bike for 60 minutes today and did 4 x 30 sets of bodyweight squats. But I think I'm in the lead for the challenge!

I'm also officially going to the arnold with my friend and his gf! Road trip!! Our hotel is super cheap which is awesome, and we're going from thurs - mon so we don't have to miss any part of it (I have to miss 3 days of school though...dum dum dum!) It better be worth it! (Like there's any doubt? :))

WOOOT! ARNOLD!!!

jaim91

01-18-2007, 10:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-e4xECWICo&mode=related&search=

he he he

jaim91

01-18-2007, 02:46 PM

Friggin awesome shoulder workout. My arms just kind of hand there. They're complete jello-o. And my traps are toit like a toiger. My abs...my aching abs. It hurts to breathe

Day 4) Shoulders and Abs
Upright row - 6, 6, @ 40, ---15, 20 @ 30
Front overhead barbell raise - 6, 6, @ 50,--- 15, 20@ 35
Overhead dumbell press - 6, 6, @ 30 ---15, 20@ 20
Seated bent over lat raise - 6, 6, @ 30 ----15, 20 @ 20

Giant set: Rest 1 min after completing all four exercises.
Crunch - 15, 15, 20, 25
Reverse crunch - 15, 15, 20, 25
Double crunch - 15, 15, 6 <--Felt like I was going to puke. THESE ARE TOUGH!
Kneeling cable crunch - 60 lbs - 3 sets to failure - 34, 42, 27

Tomorrow is back, bi and calves. I'm pretty sure my bis are going to be able to handle no more than 10 lbs for curls. On second thought, 10 lbs would be nice...

My abs are pretty much back, but my lowers are taking longer than I would like. It's weird (this seems to be a theme with my body): From the front, the abs look pretty decent. Not as defined as they were, but getting there. However, from the side, it's icky. You can see the obliques, then there's an indent, then the lowers are just...there. It's concave in the middle. I think this new weight has made me a little skinny fat <-- Or, the dysmorphia has worked its way into my head again and is messing with me again booo!

I had breakfast today with a good friend who I took my personal training certification course. He's soooo awesome! He'll be at FAME taking pictures of me (he's an amateur photographer).
Fame is only 73 days away!!! EEKK! 10 WEEKS OUT ON SATURDAY!!!

twinnett

01-18-2007, 03:20 PM

I have a feeling it's the body dysmorphia rearing it's ugly head! My abs stick out too..annoying..a hard bump

cathryn

01-18-2007, 07:28 PM

I agree with Tara, I still cannot imagine you getting fat! It's got to be the evil 'phantom fat' that exists only in our heads. I'm still convinced I'm badly misshapen tummy-wise and people say I am not, I know you aren't either!

That sounds like one hell of a workout, lady, 10 weeks of that and you will be MORE than ready!

jaim91

01-19-2007, 03:15 PM

I have a feeling it's the body dysmorphia rearing it's ugly head! My abs stick out too..annoying..a hard bump

Thanks for the (I'm assuming) empathy Tar. I don't know what would be/is worse, knowing it's there in real life, or having the mirror lie to me and tell me it's there :( Boo! Congrats on YOUR increase though. You're well on your way to the Ms. Figure Olympia/International :)

I agree with Tara, I still cannot imagine you getting fat! It's got to be the evil 'phantom fat' that exists only in our heads. I'm still convinced I'm badly misshapen tummy-wise and people say I am not, I know you aren't either!

That sounds like one hell of a workout, lady, 10 weeks of that and you will be MORE than ready!

Here's hoping Cath :) I wanna be ready now!!! :) I appreciate the encouragement.

Day 5) Back, bi and calves
Single arm cable row - 6, 6 @ 70 -- 12, 20 @ 50
Reverse grip bent over row - 6, 6, @ 70 -- 15, 20 @ 45 <--Really annoying to do these with the giant Olympic bar :(
Dumbell pullover - 6, 6, @ 30 -- 15, 20 @ 25
Straight arm lat pulldown - 6, 6, @ 45 - 20, 20 @ 30
Pull up - 1 <--I was supposed to do 3 sets to failure, but my arms are lats were FRIED. FRIED I SAY!!!

Seated dumbell curl - 6, 6, @ 25 -- 15, 20 @ 15
Concentration curl - 6, 6, @ 25 -- 20, 20 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 6, 6, @ 40 -- 15 @ 20
Leg press calf raise - 30, 30, 30 @ 180
Seated calf raise - 30, 30, 30 @ 70

And 160 squats, 120 pushups, 100 minutes on the bike. Dead. Dead. Dead.

Time to relax. Oh no! Wait! That's right, I have to work from 3 -9 tomorrow and 11 - 3 Sunday at the friggin' Monster truck rally. It's money in the bank baby. And who am I kidding, I love my job :)

twinnett

01-19-2007, 05:24 PM

100 min of biking???? WHY???? Nice workout!! You'll be ready!!

jaim91

01-19-2007, 06:10 PM

100 min of biking???? WHY???? Nice workout!! You'll be ready!!

Because I don't go in to the university's gym on the weekend, and yesterday/leg day I didn't do any of my millenium challenge stuff, so I had to make up for lost time.

I'm having some problems though... Two out of the last 10 days I've had binges on protein bars. It's really weird. Like, I will just sit down doing homework and within an hour, I will have eaten at least 5. And we're talking at least 300 cals each. I don't even realize I'm doing it, but I'm pretty sure it's slowing my progress down. Not to mention that my stomach doesn't feel so good afterwards. I moved them out of my apartment to my parent's house, but that didn't do any good because now I just eat that when I'm at their place :(

twinnett

01-19-2007, 06:45 PM

You're the only person I know who binges on protein bars..lol..my last binge was cookie dough..long time ago though..now that I eat all of the time, no room for binges!

jaim91

01-19-2007, 06:51 PM

You're the only person I know who binges on protein bars..lol..my last binge was cookie dough..long time ago though..now that I eat all of the time, no room for binges!

I know, it's sad. I eat about every 2.5-3 hours too, but it's just like...It's like a bottomless pit. No satiety hormone :( I'm going to have to find a way to control it though, this contest is just too important. I've tried eating veggies everytime I'm hungry, but it just doesn't satisfy the same way

cathryn

01-19-2007, 08:55 PM

The 'grazing binge' is tough to break because you don't really catch yourself at some point to stop before you start, huh? Avoiding snacking while you're doing homework is REALLY hard, I'm struggling with that myself! I chew gum, sip tea and ice water, etc...I also found that it really helps to just keep my hands busy scribbling notes, petting the cats, or playing with a squishy stress relief ball.

jaim91

01-20-2007, 05:13 AM

cathryn

01-20-2007, 08:36 PM

Good deal...reading about macromolecules was making me SO hungry today! Had to take my own advice a lot!

LewieS

01-20-2007, 09:05 PM

Hey hun!!! <3

This is the site I texted you about !
http://www.healthycheatfoods.com/
Hope the Monster Jam went good! :) Love ya!
(ps don't forget to tell me if you got the e-mail or not)

jaim91

01-21-2007, 05:29 PM

Hey hun!!! <3

This is the site I texted you about !
http://www.healthycheatfoods.com/
Hope the Monster Jam went good! :) Love ya!
(ps don't forget to tell me if you got the e-mail or not)

I can't wait for them to be available on bbing.com That's going to be awesome. But did you see that the chips have 48 servings in the bag? So technically, they're not so low carb (I hate when the stupid people do that. "Ya, no cals per serving" = Less than 5 cals, but there are 1000000 servings per bag!!)

Good deal...reading about macromolecules was making me SO hungry today! Had to take my own advice a lot!

That's crazy! ME TOO! I am studying macros for physiology I and had the hugest hunger! Probably because my boss didn't give me any breaks between 9:45 am and 3:30 pm. OUCH! good luck with whatever you're studying for!

I have my first mid term of the new semester on Wednesday in Intro to Health. So nervous!!! I've been able to study, but I don't feel like i'm retaining anything :( I hate those days. It didn't help that I worked from 2 - 9:30 pm yesterday and 9:45 am - 3:30 pm today without food. Our options are: Take a 15 minute break every 4 hours OR get paid an extra hour if we don't take a break. Umm...the $$$ please!!!

I tried cathryn's suggestion about twiddling my thumbs and/or eating veggies to avoid the mindless eating with studying. Result: A extremely bloated J-me (Approx 12 cups of broccoli and very tired thumbs :)). Yesterday was the official 10 week mark. Eek.

On Friday, and old man (a regular) at the university gym came up to me and said, "I hope you don't mind me coming up to you, but I saw the weights you've been pushing this week, and I just want to say how amazed I am. Given you're build, you're a little dynamo." And then he just walked off.

Mmm...I heart people!!! :)

cathryn

01-21-2007, 08:29 PM

jaim91

01-22-2007, 06:22 PM

Sorry my suggestion didn't work so well...broccoli can't feel much better in your tummy than too many protein bars :( Maybe scribbling notes or something? Highlighting? Those help me focus since I have like...hunger ADD. That pay scheme on breaks is evil...you can't sneak a bit of food in ther esomehow without punching out?

AWESOME compliment, you must feel great!

So I did the extra vegetables and protein shake thing to keep me busy (and they both fit nicely into my meal plan). Thanks!

I worked out for the first time with a workout partner today (my best kinesiology friend, Elliott) and it made such a substantial difference. We really pushed each other, and I'm feeling it now. I wonder if you can get DOMS from chest...He's used to 12x3 of everything, rarely pushed himself. But because we always go to the gym at the same time after class (since September), I decided today that I'd like to work out with him.

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 6, @ 55 -- 15, 17 @ 37.5
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 7 @ 30 -- 15, 16 @ 15
Flat dumbell press - 7, 9 @ 30 -- 15, 23 @ 20
Triceps kickback - 6, 7 @ 25 -- 15, 16 @ 15
Incline hammer press - 6, 7, @ 30 -- 15, 16 @ 20
One arm dumbell extension - 6, 6 @ 15 -- 17, 13 @ 10
Pushups - 4, 2, 5 <-- Dead. I was dead, dead, dead.
Dips (on a bench) - 10, 5, 6

I'm really loving this new routine (and w/o partner). It's pushing my limits. What I don't like is not being able to do the bodyweight exercises after I'm finished all my weighted stuff. On my last back da and biceps day, after I finished everything, I could only manage 1 pull-up. Whoa.

I had a little (read: BIG) breakdown yesterday. Just a bunch of things piled up: School, boys, my dad, the comp. And after a good cry, I think I'm going to be OK :) I had my mom put scotch tape over the "Protein bar" cupboard, so no more for me until carb up day.

cathryn

01-22-2007, 08:17 PM

Lucky you finding a workout partner - it helps so, so much! Sounds like the weighted stuff really wore you out...do you do the bodyweight stuff every lift day? Push-ups/pull-ups after heavy arms lifting is a LOT to ask of yourself though!

A good cry is way better than a binge...congrats there too :)

jaim91

01-23-2007, 06:10 AM

Emma-Leigh

01-24-2007, 12:27 AM

J-aim.... hun.....

Your body is obviously crying out for food... are you sure 'locking it away' is going to solve the problem?

jaim91

01-24-2007, 05:17 PM

J-aim.... hun.....

Your body is obviously crying out for food... are you sure 'locking it away' is going to solve the problem?

But I was waking up in the middle of the night when I was bulking on 2500-3000 calories. And munching mindlessly then too. Then the night time eating went away for a couple of weeks, now it's back. Wait, is that what you were referring to?

Today was great. I had an exam, and didn't have time to work out. Ok, so I guess it wasn't THAT great, but the exam went well, I think. I'm going to start again.

Today was ok. The exam was in "Intro to Health" and I thought I knew everything, but then he pulled the old, "He asked everything I DIDN'T know" trick. Silly profs. I didn't have time to work out, but Wednesday is my rest day anyway. It just means that I didn't have time to do my millenium challange stuff. I'll have to do the catchup thing tomorrow I guess. I don't start school until 4:30, so I'll have ample time to get my squats and pushups in.

Boys - It's complicated. The boy I wanted is taking too long. :( Could be because he's not interested in me "like that", in which case...I have decided to move on :) I have no problem being friends though. In better news, I was talking with my best friend about a mutual guy friend (who I went out with for a year and a half). He hasn't had a girlfriend since me (5 years ago). My best friend thinks because he knows he can never have another relationship as deep as the one we had, he doesn't even bother trying. Once my friend said this, a rush of emotions/nostalgia came over me, and on impulse, I asked this friend to talk to my ex (subtly) about whether he would get together with me again.

jaim91

01-24-2007, 08:06 PM

Bad news. No, sad news. I just sent an e-mail to the event coordinator of FAME Centrals to inform her that I won't be competing. It wasn't an impulse decision. This is the second time this week that I've looked at myself in the mirror and broken down.

It took so much more effort out of me mentally and physically to look how I do now. It's not fun. In the summer, I could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and didn't care about cardio, working out, dieting, etc. I was just living normally. Now, it was bulking, bulking, bulking...and then cutting.

So what if my physique didn't win me shows?! Maybe that's not what I was meant to do, and I'm ok with that. I'm ok with weightlifting for health rather than competition. I want things to go back to the way they were.

Now that I'm bigger, I don't have any more friends than I used to, more fun than I used to, more money, more health, more boys in my life...I look at myself in the mirror, but it's not me. I had been a certain way for so long, it was just a part of me. This physique now, this isn't who I am. I miss me :(

Sorry for the sad post. I just had to get it out.

cathryn

01-24-2007, 08:55 PM

jaim91

01-25-2007, 02:55 AM

Oh Jaim :( I wish I knew how to erase those evil thoughts that tell us that we're too fat/lazy/weak/whatever to do ________...if I knew I'd share it with each and every one of you - and myself. I think this might be a positive thing though...it sounds like the upcoming competition was causing you a lot of stress instead of inspiring your goals, you know? I understand how you feel about your body not being 'yours' - that's how I feel about keeping myself underweight. It's so much effort but doesn't make me feel a whit happier or satisfied. If the body that is more 'you' is part of a natural, healthy balance with the rest of your life - I am all for it! I just don't want to see you so skinny again lady...just happy!

Thanks for the support Cath - I needed that. I was talking to my mom, and the first thing she said was that she knows that there's nothing she can say to convince me that the way I look isn't bad. But because she said she can't empathize with me, arguing is futile. I appreciated her honesty.

We'll see what happens. In the meantime, it's one less stress in my life. One less time consuming thing (mentally and physically), so I can devote more time and effort to school, friends, boys and going to the gym/doing what I want on my own terms, not because I have to contest prep.

daYDreAmErX

01-25-2007, 03:48 AM

/waiting for a picture update

:D

littlechick

01-25-2007, 04:28 AM

sorry about this whole "mental" thing you seem to be going through...how are you feeling about no longer competing?? I hope you are still ok with it. I hope YOU are ok....worrying constanly about your appearance, and every morsel you put in your mouth is time-consuming, and not all that healthy, especially when it effects other things in your life...good luck to you :)

jaim91

01-25-2007, 06:08 AM

/waiting for a picture update

:D

Not for a while my friend...not for a while. Going to have to sort some stuff out first. But know that I lurk in your journal and you never cease to amaze me with your creativity and originality in your lifts as well as the lbs lifted themselves! wow.

sorry about this whole "mental" thing you seem to be going through...how are you feeling about no longer competing?? I hope you are still ok with it. I hope YOU are ok....worrying constanly about your appearance, and every morsel you put in your mouth is time-consuming, and not all that healthy, especially when it effects other things in your life...good luck to you :)

Thanks littlechick, good to hear from you :) I am feeling...like I let myself down. Competing was the end goal of this bulk, and I don't think I thought it out thoroughly enough. Now I'm a little disappointed with myself for not being able to handle it/cope with it. I know it's what you're "supposed" to do in bodybuilding...so I guess I also feel like a failire as a a "bodybuilding". Thanks for asking...

Gonna try not to think about last night's episode. I have one class today, so I'm going to put my energy into that (NERD!). Tomorrow, however, is the Lulu lemon warehouse sale downtown....going to blow ALLLLLL my work money!!

daYDreAmErX

01-25-2007, 06:10 AM

Not for a while my friend...not for a while. Going to have to sort some stuff out first. But know that I lurk in your journal and you never cease to amaze me with your creativity and originality in your lifts as well as the lbs lifted themselves! wow.

Thanks :p

twinnett

01-25-2007, 03:51 PM

Oh Jaime, I understand how tough this has been for you. I know that no matter what we tell you about how much better you look w/ more weight, you need to be happy with yourself. I hope you figure everything out. You know that we're here for you hon! I know what you mean. When I look in the mirror or put on clothes, it's so hard to come to grips with the "new" me, even though everyone tells me how much better I look.

cathryn

01-25-2007, 07:52 PM

In the meantime, it's one less stress in my life. One less time consuming thing (mentally and physically), so I can devote more time and effort to school, friends, boys and going to the gym/doing what I want on my own terms, not because I have to contest prep.

Stress brings out my 'issues' like nothing else. When I'm getting anxious, the first thing I do is start poking at my belly because I'm feeling fat. I think this is a great plan, Jaim...there's still plenty of goals/challenges you can take part in that won't be so much pressure. I don't think you're the least bit of a failure...look at your lifts!

jaim91

01-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Stress brings out my 'issues' like nothing else. When I'm getting anxious, the first thing I do is start poking at my belly because I'm feeling fat. I think this is a great plan, Jaim...there's still plenty of goals/challenges you can take part in that won't be so much pressure. I don't think you're the least bit of a failure...look at your lifts!

That is such a great point, thanks cath. But the thing is, the stress WAS my body. So it wasn't like I was stressed about school and took it out on my body...I was stressed about the way I look.

Oh Jaime, I understand how tough this has been for you. I know that no matter what we tell you about how much better you look w/ more weight, you need to be happy with yourself. I hope you figure everything out. You know that we're here for you hon! I know what you mean. When I look in the mirror or put on clothes, it's so hard to come to grips with the "new" me, even though everyone tells me how much better I look.

Thanks Tar. Glad to know you have my back, I appreciate your empathy. I hope your contest prep is a million times more successful than mine. I know you'll be awesome!

Bent over Yates' row: 6, 7 @ 75, 75 -- 15, 21 @ 55
One arm cable row: 6, 7 @ 70, 75 -- 15, 21 @ 50
Straight arm lat pulldown: 6, 7 @ 40 -- 15, 21 @ 30
Pull-up: 2 <-- 1 more than last week :)
Concentration curl: 6, 7 @ 25 -- 12, 17 @ 15
Seated dumbell curl: 6, 7 @ 20 -- 15 21 @ 15
Machine preacher curl: 6, 7 @ 50, 55 -- 15, 28 @ 30, 30

cathryn

01-26-2007, 09:17 PM

That is such a great point, thanks cath. But the thing is, the stress WAS my body. So it wasn't like I was stressed about school and took it out on my body...I was stressed about the way I look.

I've struggled through an easy test after a bad weigh-in too...it does often work in reverse :( I wish you could see that you have nothing to worry about but I know how hard it is!

jaim91

01-27-2007, 03:49 PM

I've struggled through an easy test after a bad weigh-in too...it does often work in reverse :( I wish you could see that you have nothing to worry about but I know how hard it is!

Thanks hun...how many women wish the same thing for themselves...:( To you too though. We'll get through it :)

Nerd alert: I went to the school gym today, rode the bike for 20 minutes, did 120 pushups, 160 squats and then went home. I better friggin' win the challenge for this month. I find out on Tuesday, and then Wednesday I get the challenge for February. Woo!

Really nervous for phys. I mean, I know the stuff well enough to teach it to others, but when it comes to myself...eek! I also wish the exam wasn't at 8:30 am. I'm either going to have ot stay up all night and then just go to the exam without sleep, or take a large dosage of a caffeinated beverage beforehand. I'm assuming I'll do the latter :)

I'm going to Florida in 2 week! 2 WEEKS!!! WOOO!!! I have two exams to write before I leave though, so I'm not getting too excited yet...

P.S. Cath and DDE- Do you guys get "Reading Week" at your unis/colleges?

nc9892

01-27-2007, 04:06 PM

jaim91

01-27-2007, 04:21 PM

Good luck with your exam. I took physics, and I passed, so really any one can probably do it.

What's wrong with your body Jaime? You look great to me.

The key to passing a exam is to NOT cram all night! Get a good night sleep, wake up plenty early, have a big breakfast (coffee included) and rock the thing. If you don't know the material by the night before hand, studying it more is only going to confuse you. You'll do fine, just don't worry about it :D

Thanks my friend! Long time no see!! Where ya been!?

I appreciate the compliment. It's not that somethings "wrong" per se, it's just that I'm not used to what i see in the mirror, so I can't wrap my head around it. It's like it's not ME looking at me. Weird, eh?

I hear you on the cramming thing, which is why I always start a week in advance (another nerd alert, lol). I just meant that 8:30 is so early, it doesn't even seem worth it to go to bed :) Thanks for having confidence in me!

twinnett

01-27-2007, 04:24 PM

Good luck!

nc9892

01-27-2007, 04:53 PM

Good luck!

I've been great, my life is wonderful :D

I'm working on gaining strength slowy, and building some muscle this year. Just not too quickly. No more newbie gains!

And hey, as for the body you see in the mirror, think of it this way : It isn't you, it is YOURS

cathryn

01-27-2007, 07:22 PM

jaim91

01-28-2007, 05:35 AM

I start studying a week or so before the test and put myself to bed an extra hour early the night before as well. It's not nerdy, it's smart! I haven't seen "reading week" but I could check...our library is huge!

Lol, no..."Reading Week" is the week that the profs/uni let us off in the middle of Feb to prepare for upcoming exams. Because we don't get spring break in Ontario, we get a random week in Feb off so that at least we get some sort of respit between the Winter vacation in December and the Summer vacation in April...

cathryn

01-28-2007, 08:20 PM

I'm an idiot, you can tell I've had my nose in a book entirely too much lately! We have 'Dead Week' at some schools down here; no tests, quizzes, homework or new material the week before midterms or exams. It's optional and the profs always get behind and don't honor it ;)

jaim91

01-29-2007, 03:22 AM

PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS! PHYS!

Will update later.

jaim91

01-29-2007, 05:25 PM

So if my @$$ was a soccer ball, the exam was David Beckham. I mean, it wasn't THAT hard...there was an equal combination of "I knew that with my eyes closed...dead giveaway" and "Hmm...let me think for a minute..I don't know". I would be happy with a B or B+. I wouldn't complain...

In other news...I don't think I'll be going to the Arnold this year. I have (another) phys exam (my final) on March 5th, and the people I'd be going with want to spend the Monday shopping in Buffalo before we return to Toronto. BOORNS! I really, really wish I could do. But I know my priorities, and both my parents said it wouldn't be a good idea (and my dad NEVER says "No" to his little girl :))

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 7, @ 50, 55 -- 15, 21 @ 35, 40
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 7 @ 35 -- 15, 21 @ 25
Flat dumbell press - 7, 8 @ 30, 35 -- 15, 22 @ 25
Triceps kickback - 6, 9 @ 25 -- 15, 23 @ 15
Incline hammer press - 6, 8, @ 30 -- 15, 21 @ 25
One arm dumbell extension - 12 x 3 x 10

No pushups or squats today. Long story. But I think I may drop out of the millenium challenge. I friggin' hate cheaters!

cathryn

01-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Awww Jaim, that sucks :( School schedules are so unforgiving.

People who cheat on a challenge are SO lame, you've gotta be kidding. I have never understood cheating!!!

jaim91

02-01-2007, 08:01 AM

Awww Jaim, that sucks :( School schedules are so unforgiving.

People who cheat on a challenge are SO lame, you've gotta be kidding. I have never understood cheating!!!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Been soooo busy with school.

I had a midterm on Monday (phys, really hope I did well) and I have my Analysis of Statistics in Kinesiology (don't ask...Even the prof don't understand the course *Which doesn't make it easier for us*). I'm hoping to do well, but I was never/never will be a math or science person. So all these numbers are like a second language.

In good...actually, GREAT news: I WON THE MILLENIUM CHALLENGE! All her cheating the last 5 days wasn't enough to keep us with my consistancy throughout the month. WOOT! WOOT! So I totalled:
Pushups - 3160
Squats - 3342
Bicycle (min) - 2265
Walking/running (miles) - 47.89

I've already started this month's challenge which is:
Chinups/lat pull downs - 500
Situps - 1000
EFX/Elliptical - 60 km
Stairmaster/Stepmachine - 3500 steps <--UGH! Hate this machine!!

Training today
Barbell front raise: 6, 7, @ 40 -- 15, 22 @ 25
Upright row: 6, 7 @ 45 -- 15, 21 @ 35
Lateral dumbell raise: 6, 6 @ 25 -- 15, 22 @ 15
Rear dumbell raise: 6, 7 @ 30 -- 15, 20 @ 20
Machine shrugs: 2 plates on each side -- 30 x 3
Lat pull down: 30 lbs x 20 reps x 9 sets

My back is gonna be huge!!!!

cathryn

02-01-2007, 08:57 PM

CONGRATS! Not only did you win, you beat the cheater! Awesome :)

I have tests next week...*gulp*

spirit3530

02-01-2007, 09:00 PM

jaim91

02-02-2007, 11:29 AM

Hi

Lol, I have seen you post in so many other women's journals, and I was praying that you'd come to mine...but was hesitant to ask. Thanks for joining us :)

CONGRATS! Not only did you win, you beat the cheater! Awesome :)

I have tests next week...*gulp*

I hate tests. They're a necessary evil. Good luck on yours!!! We'll see how badly "Stats" rips me apart on Wednesday.

Training:
Single arm cable row - 6, 8 @ 70, 75 -- 15, 22 @ 50
Yates' row - 6, 8 @ 75 -- 15, 23 @ 55
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 8, @ 40 -- 15, 22 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 7, @ 30, 35 -- 15, 23 @ 20
Concentration curl - 6, 7, @ 25 -- 15, 17 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 7 @ 25 -- 15, 20 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 6, 7, @ 45 -- 15, 39 @ 30 <--Last set I repped out

Latpull downs - 349 reps (not in a row) @ 30 lbs. I don't want to talk about it (used wide grip, medium grip, underhand narrow grip and behind the neck)
Crunches - 450

I think I broke my neck. Not actually, but I have the worst shooting pain ever down my neck, possibly from the way I sleep. I have a physiotherapy appt tomorrow afternoon to see what's wrong. Fix it?

Florida in t-minus 7.5 days...mmm... I heart sun!

twinnett

02-02-2007, 03:09 PM

jaim91

02-02-2007, 03:36 PM

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4/hawaiiantita/fgsdfgsdfg.jpg

Get better soon!!! I read somewhere that you're still thinking of doing a comp??? I hope so!!! I wish Spirit would come to MY journal! YOu're special!!!

Thanks!! Yes, you read correctly :) I think in leen's journal. Not the FAME one, but another one in t.o. on june 30th. I'll have much more prep time for that one.

jaim91

02-03-2007, 05:24 AM

So, I high a record low/high yesterday (low mentally, high physically).

I slept at my parents house because that's where my "carb-up" foods are. During my carb-up yesterday, I ate the most sugar alcohols I've ever eaten. Lewie, you would be so proud:

2.5 L sugar free ice cream = 100g S.A.
6 protein bars = 150g
Some parmasean cheese bites = 70g S.A
Protein popcorn = 40 g

And that's in addition to the all the other food I had. Ugh. Tummy was not happy this morning. Going for my physio appt soon...will report back lata :)

twinnett

02-03-2007, 05:49 AM

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f337/TheUniqueChewyQueen/Icecreamm.jpg

Hey Jaime!!!!

jaim91

02-03-2007, 03:43 PM

Hi Tara!!

CHECK IT OUT!! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/transf94.htm

It was hard to keep this a secret, but I am so happy.

T-minus one week until Florida.

I was supposed to go to the York Lions varsity girls' basketball game tonight, but instead I decided it would be wiser to study Stats. I really, really hope I do well.

I got 76% in physiology, which is a good sign.

twinnett

02-03-2007, 04:38 PM

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f28/anelysperez/congratulations.gif

How exciting!!!! I've always secretly wish they'd feature my journal or something...lol..

AgeRage

02-03-2007, 06:39 PM

WOWZA!! AWESOME Jaime!!!

jaim91

02-03-2007, 07:05 PM

WOWZA!! AWESOME Jaime!!!

How exciting!!!! I've always secretly wish they'd feature my journal or something...lol..

Thank you sooooooooooo much ladies. I really appreciate it :) It kinds of...validates what I did in a way. Makes me feel better about it

Age - WHERE YA BEEN?! Are you lurking? lol

Going back to stats. Ugh. Have a great night everyone!

cathryn

02-03-2007, 08:08 PM

jaim91

02-04-2007, 06:27 AM

AWESOME and very inspiring! You look SO much healthier, stronger, happier, and better now! The honor spot is well deserved :)

450 crunches? 349 pulldowns? I won't ask...but only because you asked me not to! :P

Thanks Cath :) You've been so great and supportive to me, that you had a hand in my transformation...all the ladies on the boards here did.

The crunches and lat pull downs were part of the stupid Millenium challenge for this month. So that was one day's worth. My back is FRIED! FRIED! I don't think anyone should do lat pull downs everyday. I may switch it up between overhand, underhand, behind the neck and just straight pull ups with bodyweight and on the gravitron.

Going supplement shopping with a friend today. YAY FOR SPENDING MONEY!!!

littlechick

02-04-2007, 10:29 AM

hey, that is awsome about your article :) congrats, and very well written..
so you are thinking of doingg the idfa show June 30th?? We'll be able to meet, glad you still decided to compete, and gave yourself a bit more time and less stress)
good luck :)

jaim91

02-04-2007, 05:51 PM

cathryn

02-04-2007, 07:14 PM

Awww, Jaim...that's so nice of you to say. I bet a lot of people will be inspired by your article...I remember one of the first things I found on here was an article that showed someone going from anorexic-skinny to awesomely muscular and it was the first time I went "hey, there is something out there besides skinny and fat!'

I used to do 400 crunches every day but I don't anymore...sometimes I feel like my stomach is being neglected!

littlechick

02-05-2007, 04:43 AM

Woo woo! But you're doing figure or fitness, right?

It'll still be exciting though

yes, finess.I am sure we will meet in passing...good luck :)

jaim91

02-05-2007, 06:17 PM

I'm really going to punch this Millenium challenge in the face

Lat pull downs: 30 x 60 (3 different grips) x 4 sets
Behind the neck pull down (I was careful :)): 30 x 20 x 3
Crunches: 450 (not all at one time)

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 7, @ 55, 55 -- 15, 20 @ 40, 40
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 6 @ 40 -- 15, 20 @ 30
Flat dumbell press - 7, 8 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 24 @ 25
Triceps kickback - 6, 10 @ 25 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Incline hammer press - 6, 9, @ 30 -- 15, 22 @ 25
Two arm dumbell extension - 40 x 12 x 3

I don't know when I should increase the weight. When I can do 12 reps with the weight I should be doing 6 with, or when I can do 9 reps with the 6 weight. Any thoughts?

Getting closer and closer to stats, but for some reason, I'm feeling more confident. It's like the more i explain to different people (because they THINK i'm smart) and the more I say it outloud, the more ingrained it is in my head and the easier it is to understand!

Boys: UGH! Mixed messages. Sometimes when I get together with this one, he treats me like a Queen. Pays for everything. Kisses me goodnight on the forehead. Asks me about myself, etc. But yesterday when we got together, we just smoked and played Guitar Hero with his roommate. SO CONFUSED!! However, I got a call from the Gym boy while I was studying (at 11 pm) and he said that he had just gotten off work, and while there, he bought be a limited edition pez dispenser because he didn't know if i had it. SWEETEST GUY!

daYDreAmErX

02-05-2007, 06:37 PM

About the boys... I feel "blah", too much dating for me and now I'm getting tired of it :D

About the exercises, I just say try different rep scheme and see how your body react. Try a burning set with 15-20 and more reps and you'll see !!!!!

Oh, and drop the kickbacks ;)

cathryn

02-05-2007, 08:03 PM

Lady just reading your workouts makes me tired. You are a machine!

I'm glad to hear that you're getting stats - like all math/science courses getting your footing in the first month is the hardest part. After that it kind of moves slowly and just builds on prior concepts.

A pez dispenser...that is so sweet. Does sound like mixed signals though...maybe he wants you to make a move? Who knows with men...

jaim91

02-06-2007, 03:26 AM

Today is my day off from school!!! And I am going to train with a varsity athlete. Woo! We met at teh Arnold last year when I went down with the Cheerleading team (and they won!), we started talking about my abs, and just kind of stayed friends :)

Lady just reading your workouts makes me tired. You are a machine!

I'm glad to hear that you're getting stats - like all math/science courses getting your footing in the first month is the hardest part. After that it kind of moves slowly and just builds on prior concepts.

A pez dispenser...that is so sweet. Does sound like mixed signals though...maybe he wants you to make a move? Who knows with men...

I envy all you left brainers. Math and science people. So logical, focused, SMART!!! lol. I'm like a mix of both. Kind of smart (after lots of time and explaining) and kind of creative (once they tell me which numbers corresponse to which paints and where to put them ;))

Boys. Ugh. Need them, want them, can't have them :(

About the boys... I feel "blah", too much dating for me and now I'm getting tired of it :D

About the exercises, I just say try different rep scheme and see how your body react. Try a burning set with 15-20 and more reps and you'll see !!!!!

Oh, and drop the kickbacks ;)

You feel "blah"??!?! I WOULD KILL FOR YOUR PROBLEM OF TOO MANY DATES!

I just want to finish the 6 weeks of this program, see how mt body looks/strength is, and then I'll play with it.

Why?

daYDreAmErX

02-06-2007, 03:37 AM

You feel "blah"??!?! I WOULD KILL FOR YOUR PROBLEM OF TOO MANY DATES!

I just want to finish the 6 weeks of this program, see how mt body looks/strength is, and then I'll play with it.

Why?

It's not THAT fun you know... I feel I'm good alone but everyone seems to be thinking I have to be with someone LOL !

Kickbacks are a bit ineffective but that's just me. The two exercises that built my tri's the most are decline skullcrushers (declines really make a difference !) and dips.

But hey, you do what ever is working for you :)

twinnett

02-06-2007, 05:00 AM

Not a fan of kickbacks either...boys suck..and they aren't much better when they become men! lol

jaim91

02-06-2007, 03:35 PM

Not a fan of kickbacks either...boys suck..and they aren't much better when they become men! lol

Thanks. I've been reading in your journal about your drama, and I'm sorry Tara :( I know you will make the decision that's best for you, and not just the one that wil necessarily make the most people happy. It's your life and you only live it once

Didn't have such a great day today. Woke up with the biggest migraine and nausea this morning. Went to school anyway to study with friends. Bad move. I barely made it through the session from 10 12, and after 12, all hell broke lose. I couldn't stand up. I vomited twice at school, asked my mom to pick me up, and vomitted 4 more times out the side of the car window on our way to the doctor. He said it was just a 24 hour flu. NOT COOL 24 hours before the stats exam!!!

No training today :(

twinnett

02-06-2007, 04:02 PM

That sucks...migraines are the worst! Do you have medication for them? My husband gets them all of the time

jaim91

02-07-2007, 02:48 AM

That sucks...migraines are the worst! Do you have medication for them? My husband gets them all of the time

Thanks Tar. I ate one advil yesterday at 10, and another at 2. I don't think the migraine was the problem though, it was just a byproduct of the mini flu.

I feel great this morning! Baby I'm I'm ready to goooo!!!

Going to have to work extra hard in the gym this morning for the Millenium Challenge because I didn't do anything yesterday. And I'm not too sure about this, but I think my gym says open during Reading Week. If so, that means my only other competitor will have a whole week to get an advantage on me while I'm in Florida. I really hope it closes down!! lol, I'm too competitive

cathryn

02-07-2007, 08:37 PM

Oh Jaim I glad you are feeling better, that sounds AWFUL! Nothing is worse than getting sick at school. At least it was just the 24hr kind!

jaim91

02-08-2007, 02:57 AM

Oh Jaim I glad you are feeling better, that sounds AWFUL! Nothing is worse than getting sick at school. At least it was just the 24hr kind!

Thanks cath!

Training yesterday:

Narrow smith squats - 6, 9 @ 35 -- 15, 23 @ 25
Smith machine lunges - 6, 10 @ 35 -- 12, 23 @ 25

Hacksquat - 6, 8 @ 160 -- 15, 22 @ 120
Leg press - 6, 9 @ 215 -- 15, 23 @ 185

Leg exension - 6, 9 @ 160 -- 15, 23 @ 120
Lying leg curl - 6, 8 @ 95 -- 15, 23 @ 75

Good news and bad news: T MINUS 2 DAYS UNTIL FLORIDA!!! woooo!!!! Bad news, I had yet another mental breakdown yesterday. My mom asked me which bathing suits I'll be taking with, and I just looke at her, and tears welled up in my eyes. I didn't even do it consciously. It was just like, my mind heard bathin suit = half naked and got all upset. I HATE THIS! :( In the summer, I was in a bathing suit with my friends tanning at the pool practically every day! Guess I'm just going to have to suck it up.

I get to work out with a cheerleader again today!! HECK YES! There are 3 girls I train/train with, and they're all unbelievable strong (we're all around the same age). Considering they lift people up for a living (as cheerleaders), they are definitely just as conditioned as any varsity athlete. So I have them doing my program so that they can get a combination of strength (for the first two sets) and endurance/leaning out (the last two) -because they are girls and DO want to look good in their itty bitty shorts :)

jaim91

02-09-2007, 04:04 AM

Training yesterday (DAMN DID SHE PUSH ME. THE CHEERLEADER WAS FRIGGIN STRONG TODAY!)

Single arm cable row - 6, 9 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 23 @ 50
Yates' row - 6, 9 @ 75 -- 15, 24 @ 55
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 9, @ 40 -- 15, 23 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 8, @ 35, 35 -- 15, 20 @ 25
Concentration curl - 6, 8, @ 25 -- 15, 20 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 8 @ 25 -- 15, 21 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 22, 25, 30 @ 30 <--Last set I repped out

The good news is that we've confirmed out schedules and I think we're officially going to be training partners. I proposed, lol and she said "I do"

Boys: YES YES YES YES!!! The boy I liked confirmed our "status". Friends with benefits. He said I was an awesome girl that he loves to spend time with, and he doesn't want things to get ackward between us. We will be fooling around exclusively, but not with the title of "boyfriend/girlfriend'. I know you're all rolling your eyes. But he's not like that. I've known him since gr.9 and he is one of the most sincere, genuine guys I've ever met. He's just had a string of gfs in the last little while and wants to take a break from that. I have no problem :) WOOOO!!

FLORIDA IN 17 HOURS!!!!

daYDreAmErX

02-09-2007, 04:11 AM

Maybe we should post pictures of our guys and compare :D

jaim91

02-09-2007, 09:46 AM

Maybe we should post pictures of our guys and compare :D

Do you have facebook?

Training today

320 lat pull downs
330 crunches
8.7 miles on the EFX
120 floors on the stairmaster

I'm beat. I really hope my competitor is going away for reading week...i need to win this thing!!!

15 hours until florida...

cathryn

02-09-2007, 08:31 PM

jaim91

02-11-2007, 05:48 AM

Oooh - working out with members of an athletics team is GREAT! They have so much enthusiasm. I figured cheerleaders had to be strong but it sounds like I was still underestimating them! So you have yourself a training partner, and a uhhh...boy partner ;) Nice work!

I hate bathing suits. Get one that makes you feel comfortable, ok? Even if it's not the most revealing thing? The point is to have FUN!!!!

Thanks Cath! It's a female cheerleader, but she's still got brute strength which is awesome!

Florida day 1 has been great. The weather is 26 degress, 22 at night....whoa. I'm sooooo not used to this. Stupid Canada and their stupid snow and the stupid squalls... I am definitely moving down here eventually.

Everyone is talking about Anna Nicole's death. It happened about 20 minutes from my hotel. Weird. I don't know what else to say other than it's only been 24 hours and I'm already having the best time of my life!

We got off to a rocky start though. Although we arrived 20 minutes early and picked up the car that was waiting for us, when we got to our first destination (the flea market...WOOT WOOT!) the key wouldn't come out of the ignition. My mom spent an hour on the phone with roadside assistance and practically broke the steering wheel and the key. After all was said and sone, they asked her to come BACK to the airport to get a new car.

Then we went back to the flea market :)

twinnett

02-11-2007, 09:29 AM

Glad you're having fun!!

cathryn

02-11-2007, 07:29 PM

Oooh Jaim I meant...a workout partner, and also a boy 'partner' for friendship + benefits. Hehe :)

Glad you are enjoying FL...it's soooo nice there in the winter.

jaim91

02-13-2007, 05:32 AM

Greetings from (not so) sunny Florida! It's been hot as hell here, but raining...NON-STOP!!! There were also tornado warnings for the Keys (but I'm in Fort Lauderdale).

We've done TONS of shopping because we've had to stay in doors. It's kind of frustrating. Either way, I've bought TONS of protein stuff (bars, powders, RTDs) that we can't get in Canada. It's awesome. And the prices are cheaper too. Oh ya, I also bought some clothes ;)

Car story: For some reason we don't have very good luck with rental cars. In the first one, the key got stuck in the ignition. Yesterday, the battery was dead first thing in the morning (apparently, the car's lights never turned themselves off the night before :(). So we had to wait 90 minutes for the tow truck to come to give us a jump start.

There's a "fitness centre" in the hotel. Ok...So a treadmill, elliptical, upright and stationary bike apparently make it a fitness centre. Either way, I've been making do by doing some calisthenics/bodyweight stuff and then circuiting on the cardio machiens. It's alright I guess.

I LOVE FLORIDA!

jaim91

02-15-2007, 05:24 AM

It's my second last day in Florida :( I don't even want to think about it. Yesterday was our first day where it was sunny the whole time, so we took advantage and went to the beach. Remember what I said about not being able to BUY myself a tan? Well...I lied. I burnt. BURNT! I can't wait to post pictures (despite them being extremely embarassing).

Everywhere on my body is a purplish shade of red (Lewie, it's worse than Sugar in Toronto at the BJC). But hopefully by the time I get back to Toronto it will have faded into a really nice orangey (but not like Pro-tan) colour.

Today = more tanning! And shopping. Woo!!!!!

jaim91

02-17-2007, 04:27 AM

And I'm back. Well, we actually got home yesterday around 7 pm at night. IT'S FREEZING! Apparently, toronto had a snow storm while we were gone, and the temperature was averaging around -10 degrees, while in Florida, we had everything between 13 and 29. I miss it terribly :(

Going there helped me realize what I want to do with my life once I graduate. I would like to go down there permanently, get a bungalow, and either work for a gym as a personal trainer and maybe work my way up the food chain to eventually become manager, OR, I could just set up my own private studio, and set up some kind of bartering system with a bunch of personal injury lawyers, and then they would reccomend me to their clients who are injured. We'll see.

I trained in Florida, but not as intensely as I would have liked. I did 30 minutes of the elliptical every morning, 3 sets of 30 pushups, 6 sets of 30 sit ups and 3 sets of 30 bench dips. I maybe have gotten weaker, but I doubt it because I was eating well ("Sweet Tomatoes" restaurant...mmm...). I guess we'll see in the gym on Monday.

I feel like everyone's deserted my journal and I'm talking to myself :( Where did y'all go?

cathryn

02-17-2007, 08:06 PM

jaim91

02-19-2007, 02:59 PM

From Florida to -10 degrees...BRUTAL. Sounds like your tan will hang around for a while though! I LOVED living in FL. The people are friendly and not too judgmental of outsiders. I was up in the northern part of the state (Tallahassee) and it's different up there but the whole state is nice...the hurricanes are scary though!

I wasn't able to get to the site but I did not desert you! Just been having technical difficulties :(

Thanks. In regards to the "cyber" loneliness thing, it's just that I see all these people's in others' journals...Maybe I'm just not as interesting, lol. I'm so thankful for the peolple I do have though

Where did you live in Florida?

First day back at school :( Physically but not mentally. My heart and mind are still in Florida. I just found out that in order to get your green card to work down there, you have to have a certain, specific skill that an American citizen doesn't have. I hope my degree/certification/licenses will suffice...

Training (I LOVE HAVING A TRAINING PARTNER!!!)
Lat pull downs: 320 in total...I hope my back doesn't grow disproportionately
Behind the neck pull down: 30 x 20 x 3
Crunches: 350

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 8, @ 55, 55 -- 15, 24 @ 40, 40
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 7 @ 40 -- 15, 25 @ 25
Flat dumbell press - 7, 9 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 25 @ 25
Triceps kickback - 6, 11 @ 25 -- 15, 25 @ 15
Incline hammer press - 6, 10, @ 30 -- 15, 23 @ 25
Two arm dumbell extension - 40 x 12 x 3

cathryn

02-19-2007, 08:21 PM

We lived in Tallahassee about 8 years ago...it was a great place. We miss it a lot. I'm sure your certifications will cover it, especially since it's health-related...we need health-related professionals like crazy down here!

Maybe if you moved your journal back people might see it? The regular Workout Journals forum is so overfull.

Nice workout, sheesh...you are strong on the pressing!

jaim91

02-21-2007, 07:13 PM

Did legs today with my training partner (damn, I love saying that!). She took is a little easy today because it was our university's varsity girls basketball playoff games, so my friend had to cheer at the game, and i didn't want get pulling or straining something. the game is more important

It may seem like I'm posting the exact same things for my training, but if you look closely, I've been increasing the reos by one for the second and fourth set of each exercise. Soon, I'm going to be able to increase the weights to do the same number of reps. HELLS YA!
Narrow smith squats - 6, 10 @ 35 -- 15, 24 @ 25
Smith machine lunges - 6, 11 @ 35 -- 12, 24 @ 25

Hacksquat - 6, 9 @ 160 -- 15, 24 @ 120
Leg press - 6, 10 @ 215 -- 15, 24 @ 185

Leg exension - 6, 10 @ 160 -- 15, 24 @ 120
Lying leg curl - 6, 9 @ 95 -- 15, 24 @ 75

Still no takers for my room at the Arnold. I'm so depressed. I don't have the Z$218 to pay. Poo. I wish I didn't have a phys exam. Boorns. Oh well, life goes on I guess. I'm already looking forward the weekend - OSCARS AND STUDYING!

jaim91

02-21-2007, 08:24 PM

Why do you stick to the friggin Smith machine ?!!!!

Because I have the balance of a fish out of the water, so having a heavy barbell on my traps may not cut it

P.S. When are you competing? When are you coming to visit?

daYDreAmErX

02-22-2007, 03:22 AM

Why do you stick to the friggin Smith machine ?!!!!

cathryn

02-22-2007, 07:31 PM

jaim91

02-23-2007, 04:54 AM

You are making progress, never sounds like nothing to me! I've never used the Smith but it took me about a week of practicing with a 10lb bar to be able to squat without falling on my ass. I failed the kinesthetic sense test on fitness exam :P

Yay for Oscars, boo for studying. I still have to take Physics...*cringe*

I hear that sister! Is it a mid term or a final for you? Or just a regular exam. Maybe I'll give barbells a try soon, but I like the smith machine because i just keep going further and further

yESTERDAY:
Single arm cable row - 6, 10 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 24 @ 50
Yates' row - 6, 10 @ 75 -- 15, 25 @ 55
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 10, @ 40 -- 15, 24 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 9, @ 35, 35 -- 15, 21 @ 25
Concentration curl - 6, 9, @ 25 -- 15, 21 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 9 @ 25 -- 15, 22 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 31, 33, 35 @ 30 <--Last set I repped out

Today is just cardio, lat pull downs and crunches for the millenium challenge. I didn't go to the university gym yesterday because we had a really bad snow, and I wasn't in the mood to make the treck up to York. So I have to make up for lost time by doing ONLY millenium challenge stuff today and this weekend.

Tomorrow I'm training with my good friend who also happens to be a rep for PVL! YA!!! We're training arms, and he said he would hook a sister up with some supplement demos. Wooo!!! Soo excited. I am running low, so it'll be good :) He's an awesome guy, and is going to compete in June so I'm really looking forward to it. He's like 6"3 and 280 lbs so it'll fun.

ADW01

02-23-2007, 08:12 AM

def subscribes!

jaim91

02-23-2007, 02:30 PM

def subscribes!

Woot woot! YA! Thank you soo much! :)

Interesting day. I went to school, had one class then went to train my cheerleaders (one of them was my training partner, the other was her friend, also a cheerleader). All 3 of us were equal in strength so it was an awesome work out, it was just time consuming.

Because I didn't go to school yesterday, I didn't train with my friend, I trained alone. However, she didn't. So when I got to the gym today, she says, "We training bis and back today???? HELLS YA!"...So I did. For the second day in a row. The EXACT SAME program. I was surprised I had the strength to do the same number of reps and sets at the same weight. Must've been adrenaline or something. I couldn't leave my friends hanging like that. So again tomorrow I'm going to do bis. They'll be FRIED by Monday. Oh well, VERY worth it. :)

Snow and studying this weekend :( At least there won't be a distraction to play outside

cathryn

02-23-2007, 08:30 PM

Two back/bis workouts in a row? You are craaaaaazy! I bet your arms are about ready to fall off! You're a loyal friend all right!

We're not even up to midterms yet. We have them in a couple weeks *gulp*

jaim91

02-24-2007, 05:19 PM

Well, the 3 days in a row of bis wasn't an issue. He didn't come :( It's ok. We rescheduled for next weekend, and he said he would bring POUNDS of free protein for me. YAY! I met up with my cheerleader friend, and we rode the bikes, just talking. It was cool. Also did a bunch of crunches and lat pull downs.

My friend who competes in the figure category has recently decided to use clen, and has enlisted my services to help with her cycle. I don't know a lot about drugs, just a bit about training and nutrition, so I posted some questions in the steroid forums. No one is answering me though. I tried to talk her out of it, but at this point, it's like, "J-ME, i'm going to do it, so you can either help me do it safely, or I'll just get information in my own". What a crossroads, eh?

I have a lot of studying to do for my midterm on Wednesday, and I'm spending all of tomorrow with friends whom I haven't seen in a while. I'll find the time :) I also want to squeeze in a quick crunch/EFX/Stairmaster/lat pulldown session because I only have 4 more days until the Millenium challenge ends, and I think the other girl is right on my tail

On the nutrition front, I recently weighed myself (after 7 weeks, and a long, internal debate), and the good news is that my maintenance is a lot higher than I thought it was. I was eating around 2200-2400 cals since I stopped bulking, and have reminaed the same weight. I don't mind at all. 2400 is pretty good for a girl :)

Emma-Leigh

02-24-2007, 07:08 PM

:) [just wanted to let you know I am still watching] :)

cathryn

02-24-2007, 09:09 PM

POUNDS of free protein...please do share!

I wouldn't know what to say to your friend, either. That's a tough one. Doesn't she want to win on her own merits? I dunno. I just think it's kind of cheating in any sport.

2400 is probably about my maintenance (with regular but not psychotic workouts). We certainly break the '1800 calories a day and no more' recommendations for the standard female, huh?

jaim91

02-25-2007, 05:50 PM

Cath - You know if you ever come to T.O. I'll hook a sister up ;)
SAME GOES FOR THE REST OF YOU!

Pretty good day. Went to the gym for some cardio, crunches and pull downs. Then my mom took me shopping. Studied for a bit, then went downtown for lunch and supplement shopping with my best guy friend. He wants to start on the EC stack. I don't know what to tell him. I've been training him since last year, and he's seen great progress, but he says he's fristrated with his abs and bf%. I have told him time and time again that it's 80% diet, but he can't stick to health foods....Boo! One friend on clen, the other on EC.
"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right. Here I am..."

I bought Dymatize Oats 'n' More "Sunrise Cocoa" flavour. SOOOOOOO GOOD! Wow! Practically as good as muscle milk in terms of taste, and a lot better in terms of macro breakdown. Anyway, I also got a free t-shirt and some samles of the new AllMax Allwhey....What an exciting life, lol.

School tomorrow. Midterm in 72 hours. Why am I watching the Oscars now?

cathryn

02-26-2007, 08:35 PM

jaim91

02-27-2007, 04:02 AM

Bah, people who use supplements to make up for nutritional laziness instead of to...well, supplement clean food are just blowing their money! If you're gonna go for it...go all the way!

Why were you watching the Oscars? Same reason I'm posting instead of sleeping or doing more chemistry. Our brains need a break!

True say :) Are you impying they should use hardcore 'roid instead of just fatburners? lol "If you're gonna go for it...go all the way"...

Sorry I didn't post training yesterday. HARDCORE STUDYING...ALL DAY...ALL NIGHT! I really need to bring up my mark. A 70 is good, but I would like a b+ average, and I already know a 75+ isn't that feasible in in statistics.

Yesterday's training:
Underhand cable crossover - 6, 9 @ 55, 55 -- 15, 25 @ 40, 40
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 8 @ 40 -- 15, 26 @ 25 (The 40 is getting light...WOOO!)

Flat dumbell press - 7, 10 @ 35, 35 -- 33, 22 @ 15 (Would've used 25 but they were lost :()
Triceps kickback - 6, 12 @ 25 -- 15, 26 @ 15 (Found them!)
Incline hammer press - 6, 11 @ 30 -- 15, 24 @ 25
Two arm dumbell extension - 40 x 12 x 3

ChokeOnStrength

02-27-2007, 08:04 PM

Great work Jaime. Haha, seeing from the begining to now, such insane progress. I needa buy you a prize or something crazy.

cathryn

02-28-2007, 08:14 PM

Ohhh no I meant...if you're going to spend all that time lifting, spend the time/energy it takes to eat right too! I see people spend hours in the gym and then run to McDonald's...I just don't get it!

Stats is tough! Gotta love those 0.0002598 answers, huh? Can you use a calculator like a TI-84 or anything?

jaim91

03-01-2007, 04:15 AM

Great work Jaime. Haha, seeing from the begining to now, such insane progress. I needa buy you a prize or something crazy.

How about coming to train with me one day? ;)

Ohhh no I meant...if you're going to spend all that time lifting, spend the time/energy it takes to eat right too! I see people spend hours in the gym and then run to McDonald's...I just don't get it!

Stats is tough! Gotta love those 0.0002598 answers, huh? Can you use a calculator like a TI-84 or anything?

I MAY use it but I CAN'T use it (totally technologically illterate).

Training has been slacking a little in quantity because of exams (don't have a lot of free time), but certainly not in quality (when I do have free time, I maximize it!). I WON THE MILLENIUM CHALLENGE FOR FEB!!! WOOO! All those lat pull downs and crunches paid off. So that means I get a little plaque with my name on it up at my uni's gym. yay!!!

Exams are going well. I got a 60 on stats, but then because he dropped questions and accepted alternate answers, I ended up with a 70. A whole letter grade higher!!! Things are looking good.

I also sold my room for the Arnold to a nice gentlemen. Also a huge relief because I really didn't have the money to pay for it :(

I have discovered a new "food": 1 lb of cottage cheese + LOTS of Walden Farms caramel dip. SOoooo good. I have at least 2 lbs a day of this. Lewie, you got my hooked on cc!! Thank you! :)

I have been talking with my psych, and he's thinking of putting me on Wellbutrin. I haven't done a lot of research on it...I'm only familiar with Zoloft. I knew anxiety would come back once I moved home. Oh well, maybe I won't have to stay on it long...

Training yesterday (not with the cheerleader, she had an appt):

Upright row - 6, 9 @ 45 -- 15, 24 @ 35
Front raise - 6, 9 @ 35 -- 15, 24 @ 25
Overhead dumbell press - 6, 9 @ 30 -- 15, 23 @ 15
Bent over lat raise - 6, 10 @ 30 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Cable Side lat raise - 25, 24, 24 @ 20
Machine shrug - 30, 30, 30 @ 70

twinnett

03-01-2007, 06:25 PM

Doese that Walden Farms stuff mess w/ your stomach? I used to use a ton of their marshmallow dip and it would make my stomach cramp up and stuff..

Congrats on the test!! Glad to see you got rid of your room...we'll miss you at the Arnold! I'll eat lots of protein bars for you!

jaim91

03-03-2007, 07:13 AM

Tara - I think by now I'm immune to the Walden farms stuff :) I use the salad dressing on my veggies, and have just begun to use the caramel dip on my cottage cheese. I haven't noticed any adverse effects....yet....

Training yesterday was hardcore legs. Today, it'll just be a little bit of everything. I worked all the bodyparts this week, but am going to the gym with the cheerleader anyway, so I'll just do 3 exercises for arms, chest, back, shoulders and legs. Nothing too serious, just 3 x 12 of a relatively lighter weight.

I watched the Arnold on webcast yesterday. Quite impressive. The Ms. International ladies (for the most part) scare me. I remember seeing all of them in their dresses on the Saturday night last yet...WHOA!!! Football player sized traps popping out of spaghetti straps and these calves the size of my quads popping out of miniskirts. CRAZINESS. I'm glad Iris, Jen and Mary one. They're all the best in their field. Iris is lucky Lenda isn't competing anymore though...mwa ha ha, she'd have her work cut out for her.

I'm starting Wellbutring on Monday as per the doc's recommendations. He's going to start me off at a 100mg dosages (don't know if that's a lot) and then increase it as necessary. I'm going to ask him on Monday about the side effects and stuff. I don't want to talk something that's going to turn me into the Hulk...or do I???

Physiology exam Monday. Boo. I MAY be ready.

Yesterday's training:

Narrow smith squats - 6, 6 @ 45 -- 15, 25 @ 25 <--USING A WHOLE PLATE NOW! lol
Smith machine lunges - 6, 6 @ 45 -- 12, 25 @ 25

Hacksquat - 6, 10 @ 160 -- 15, 25 @ 120
Leg press - 6, 11 @ 215 -- 15, 25 @ 185

Leg exension - 6, 11 @ 160 -- 15, 25 @ 120
Lying leg curl - 6, 10 @ 95 -- 15, 25 @ 75

Adductor and Abductor superset - 110 x 12 x 3

cathryn

03-03-2007, 08:45 PM

I'm on Wellbutrin and I LOVE it, it's helped sides of my depression that no other drug has touched! That + Lexapro is the magic bullet for me. However Wellbutrin especially alone without a regular SSRI is NOT an anti-anxiety drug. In fact it tends to increase anxiety. It's also a stimulant and I lost 10lbs when I went on it without even trying! The seizure risk they talk about is really mild as long as you keep your electrolytes in balance. So be careful, ok? Will you stay on the Zoloft with it?

Congrats on winning the challenge! Your current training plan sounds like so much fun. I can tell you have a great time with it. I love seeing that!

Sit down with the TI-84 book or take a mini-class on it at school if you can. It makes things SO much easier. It can do 90% of the things you do by hand right now.

twinnett

03-04-2007, 03:16 PM

jaim91

03-04-2007, 06:00 PM

Hi Jaime!! Why exactly are you starting Wellbutrin? Congrats on winning the challenge. You worked hard!!!

The women at the Arnold were SCARY!!!! Very haggard, manly faces and deep voices on some of them..more breast implants than I've every seen!! I was in a sea of fake boobs!! lol

Anxiety :( I watched all the webcasts, it was crazy. It was so hard to pick between all the fitness women. They were all so talented! I saw the pic in your journal of Jen and I see what you mean about the haggardness, lol. I guess that's what tons of cardio, dieting and pracicing without carbs will do to you. Hopefully, I'll be able to go next year and eat doughnuts with y'all :)

So be careful, ok? Will you stay on the Zoloft with it?

Sit down with the TI-84 book or take a mini-class on it at school if you can. It makes things SO much easier. It can do 90% of the things you do by hand right now.

No, I was on the Zoloft about 3 years ago. Not recently.

I wish they had a TI-84 for Dummy's course, lol, but they don't because not everyone has them.

Today was good. Nothing special. Studied my bum off for phys and did some reading to make sure I don't fall behind in my other courses. This past weekend there have been a whole bunch of festivities for a Jewish holiday, but I only went to syngagogue yesterday night and this morning for an hour. Really, since last Monday, if I haven't been sleeping, eating or training, I've been studying. I really hope it pays off. The exam is at 8:30 am (!!!). Ick. Not cool! I can't function that early. :( We'll see how it goes.

Very excited to train tomorrow. And sometime this week, I'm getting together with my friend who booked me the room for the Arnold. He said he brought me back some goodies. WOOOOO!!!!

twinnett

03-04-2007, 06:24 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/Gogeta581/GoodLuck.gif

I'm sure all of that studying will pay off!! Enjoy the goodies! I got so many protein bars and stuff...too many fat burners though! lol

jaim91

03-05-2007, 06:45 PM

So it didn't go so wll :( There were only 30 questions, so every question I got wrong is -3.3%. Eek! I hope I get AT LEAST a C+. That'd be greeeeeeeeeat. All my friends had trouble with it too, so I know it wasn't just me or how I studied. It's in the past now, and that's all.

So I started on the Wellbutrin. I don't notice a difference. But then again, I didn't know I was anxious before. My psych just told me that I seemed tense and like I was holding back in our sessions. I guess he's the one with the M.D. so...I'll continue with it.

Training was OK today. I didn't meet with my partner because she had a boatload of work to do, so I just kind of swtiched it up and did high re chest and tri stuff today.

Overhead rope extension: 60 x 15 x 3
V bar pushdown: 80 x 15 x 3
Incline dumbell chest press: 20 x 15 x 3
Incline dumbell flye: 20 x 15 x 3
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown: 30 x 15 x 3
Cable cross-over: 50 x 15 x 3

cathryn

03-05-2007, 07:46 PM

I'm crossing my fingers for the Wellbutrin, Jaim...I REALLY hope it works for you. Your doc told you what the first couple of weeks can be like, right? Let me know what side effects come up, and I can tell you what might help. It is basically like being on mega-caffeine with a side of speed for a couple weeks. Quite honestly I was sad when it ended. I also dropped 10lbs in those two weeks without changing any food/exercise stuff so be careful there. It can literally make you forget that food exists. It can almost make you very...very...frisky =)

Really, since last Monday, if I haven't been sleeping, eating or training, I've been studying. I really hope it pays off.

Me too! Man we need a break.

You have a great attitude about that test. You never know until you get it back, right? Maybe you did better than you think!

twinnett

03-06-2007, 05:01 PM

I hope the test wasn't so bad Jaime! Keep us updated on the meds..losing weight is definitely not a side effect you need!

jaim91

03-06-2007, 05:43 PM

Thanks Tar and Cath. As it turns out, I got 75% on the exam worth 30% last Wednesday. So that gives me pretty close to a B+ average so far this term. I'm pretty darn close to getting into the Personal Training certificate stream - yay!

Training again today was intense, but not the usual stuff with the cheerleaders. We're going to be resuming our sessions tomorrow. I can't wait.

Legpress: 175 x 15 x 3
Hacksquat: 140 x 15 x 3
Adductor: 110 x 15 x 3
Abductor: 90 x 15 x 3
Leg extension: 125 x 15 x 3
Lying leg curl: 70 x 15 x 3
Seated Calf raise: 70 x 30 x 3

The Wellbutrin hasn't really kicked in in terms of the anxiety relief, but I feel a little nauseaus (Spelling?). It's not unbearable, it's just kind of annoying during class. And in terms of the weight loss... none :)

self_made_hawk

03-07-2007, 11:15 AM

How's that diet of yours going? Still going strong?

LewieS

03-07-2007, 11:38 AM

Hey Hottie! Just thought I'd pop in :) - LOL I wish you had of kept your journal in the female section, it's always so hard to find now !

Workouts are looking great!! But becareful with the Wellbutrin .. did you know it could cause weight loss??
But then again .. Jaime forgetting that food exists? HAH! That'd be the day! LOL

jaim91

03-07-2007, 11:40 AM

Dead. Dead, dead, done. I trained back and bi's today (again, in the high rep range)...and THEN the cheerleader called, telling me she was on her way. :( If I was still her 'trainer', then it wouldn't be an issue. But we're training partners now, so when she asked if I had started the workout, I said, "No".

So this was my workout 1
High rope row: 50 x 15 x 3
Wide grip cable row: 50 x 15 x 3
Narrow grip barbell curl: 40 x 15 x 3
Wide grip barbell curl: 40 x 15 x 3
Zottman curl: 15 x 15 x 3
Static hanging chin ups: 3 sets x 20 seconds each hold

Workout 2:
Single arm cable row - 6, 11 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 25 @ 50
Yates' row - 6, 11 @ 75 -- 15, 26 @ 55
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 11, @ 40 -- 15, 25 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 10 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 22 @ 25
Concentration curl - 6, 10 @ 25 -- 15, 22 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 10 @ 25 -- 15, 23 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - Too dead to do them. I just watched her :)

twinnett

03-07-2007, 05:32 PM

Hey Jaime!!!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f291/giirltru6lu3/d17f6f2e.png

jaim91

03-07-2007, 05:53 PM

Thanks Tara! :) That's really cute. I want to know where you get all your pictures. Sometimes, they're just so random, I don't know where anyone could have made them (like the beef one :))

Today went a little better than the morning. My afternoon class was cancelled, so I spent it playing around on the interney and running some errands with my mom (little things I missed about living at home...).

This weekend = studying. I know that already :( But I know that everyone else in my major will be studying too, so I don't feel like such a nerd.

I've decided that this April, I will be getting my certification as a nutriton and wellness specialist. It would kind of be like becoming a "Nutritionist" (I know there's no such thing...but I don't know what else to call it).

twinnett

03-07-2007, 06:37 PM

Good luck w/ the studying! I get my pics on photobucket.com...you can search on there for ANYTHING!!!

jaim91

03-08-2007, 06:35 PM

Good to know!

KILLER workout today!!!! The cheerleader didn't know if she was going to be able to come to the gym on Saturday, and she missed Monday's chest/tri workout, so not only did I do chest/tris AGAIN today, but we also worked shoulders. With this much volume and weight, we were DEAD...DEAD! at the end of our last set of shrugs. We were literally holding each other up for support.

Tomorrow we're going to take pictures (I stole my mom's track suit to wear today, and it was tooooooooooo big on me. It literally swallowed my body, lol)

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 9 @ 55, 55 -- 15, 25 @ 40, 40
Reverse grip D-bar pressdown - 6, 8 @ 40 -- 15, 26 @ 25 (The 40 is getting light...WOOO!)

Flat dumbell press - 7, 11 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 20 @ 25
Triceps kickback - 6, 13 @ 25 -- 15, 26 @ 15
Incline hammer press - 6, 12 @ 30 -- 15, 25 @ 25
Two arm dumbell extension - 40 x 12 x 3

AND!!!

Upright row - 6, 10 @ 45 -- 15, 25 @ 35
Front raise - 6, 10 @ 35 -- 15, 25 @ 25
Overhead dumbell press - 6, 10 @ 30 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Bent over lat raise - 6, 11 @ 30 -- 15, 25 @ 15
Cable Side lat raise - 20 X 12 X 3
Machine shrug - 70 X 30 X 3

Next week, we've decided that instead of upping our reps, we're just going to up the weight. We figure it's 6 of one, half dozen of the other.

The wellbutrin is good. I think. I mean, I feel less anxious, but that could just be because I don't have exams for another month, uni is winding down, life is good, etc. Either way, my appetite has decreased slightly, which I'm kind of impartial too. Like, I don't want to get all worked up over it (seems kind of counterproductive considering the meds I'm taking :)), but I want to continue eating a lot...I'm just not in the mood. Oh well.

YAY FOR THE WEEKEND!!!

cathryn

03-08-2007, 07:28 PM

CONGRATS on the grades! Nutrition and wellness sounds great. That is an area it seems like many trainers are lacking in and it's a huge part of overall fitness!

You are craaaaaaaaazy with the double workouts but I must say you are the most loyal workout partner EVER! You deserve another award for that, sheesh.

Yep, lack of interest in food and mild nausea sound familiar. The nausea goes away, but the apathy towards food doesn't. The corrected dopamine levels killed my emotional cravings for food. The downside is that I don't really know that I'm hungry until I'm in physical discomfort from tummy growling or dizziness. So I have to stick to a timed meal plan. It also makes refined carbs/sugar and even complex whole grain rice/pasta seem about as appetizing as glue. I literally cannot swallow it and this is a common side effect too. The full effect of the drug's benefits won't kick in for at least two weeks so hang in there if you don't feel much good yet.

jaim91

03-09-2007, 04:07 AM

Thanks for the heads up cath. I already had a pre-existing condition that was kind of like apathy towards food. My homones levels are all messed up (including my satiety hormones), so I never actually know if I'm hungry or not (hence the always eating while studying). I just kind of know when I'm supposed to eat.

I went to my 24 hour gym today because it was the receptionist's (my best friend) birthday today, and he wanted to train with me (and make him a nutrition plan as a present).

Morning (all supersets):
Seated tricep pushown: 60 x 6 x 2, 50 x 8 x 2
Preacher curl machine: 50 x 6 x 2, 40 x 8 x 2

V-bar pushdown: 70 x 6 x 2, 60 x 8 x 2
Cable bar curl up: 50 x 6 x 2, 40 x 8 x 2

Cable curls: 40 x 6 x 2, 30 x 8 x 2
Overhead rope extension: 60 x 6 x 2, 50 x 8 x2

Afternoon:

LEGS WITH CHEERLEADER!!! :)

LewieS

03-09-2007, 05:30 AM

Holy God, how many more double workouts are you going to be doing?? LOL you're CRAZY! If I was in your position I would just tell my partner too bad and that she missed out, I already had my workout. LOL.
Omg Jaime I've just been soo happy all morning knowing that I've been accepted into Ryerson and that I'll be up in Toronto with you for sure next year! <3 I can't stop dancing I'm just so damn happy!! bahahaha
Love ya ! xoxox

PS Can't wait to see The pics :)

jaim91

03-09-2007, 02:49 PM

The thing is, I like working out with different people, and now that I have a training partner, I always want to be there for her and kind of expect she feel the same about me (ok, that sounded weird, but that's not how I meant it :))

The pics:

P.S. Lewie, if you click on the subscribe button, then just look at your "User cp" to find my journal

twinnett

03-09-2007, 04:41 PM

Nice pic...looking hot! lol

LewieS

03-09-2007, 06:24 PM

LOL nice pictures!
I'm still soooo excited about Ryerson, I still just keep breaking into random dance and singing 'da da dun da da dun da da dun' and just breaking it down!!!

PS -> e-mail tomorrow, I promise!
<3 Love ya.

jaim91

03-09-2007, 06:54 PM

LOL, thanks guys, I try :) They are sooooo comfortable because they're big. But sometimes they get in the way. Like when walking...or biking...or moving for that matter.

Either way, studying tonight, tomorrow = breakfast with a friend --> study -> gym --> study --> coffee with a friend

Sunday = 5 km run with the other 849 kids in second year kinesiology. HOW CRAZY IS THAT?! Our health class prof wants us to make a statement about healthy to the university, so 5% of our final mark gets added if we participate. WOO! I'm going to try and beat my time of 23 min from the breast cancer run. YA! :)

P.S. The leg training was BRUTAL! We did the usual workout, but upped the reps by 1 for the last set of each exercise. Ugh. BUT KICK ASS. Tomorrow I think we're meeting to do some cardio

cathryn

03-10-2007, 07:54 PM

You never slow down...I love it. Have a great time at the run and I hope the weather is decent for you!

I eat while I study too - two birds with one stone. It's funny to be studying bacteria while chowing down on food though. The satiety thing is weird, huh?I have to remind myself "Ok, you were hungry, now you're supposed to be full." Brain just isn't in the loop! Did you ever read about those Alzheimer's patients they studied? If they forgot that they'd just eaten, they would eat 5 meals in a row and not feel the least bit full. It's very mental indeed.

Love the pictures...you look so happy! :)

jaim91

03-11-2007, 04:07 AM

Thanks cath, and no, I hadn't heard about the Alzheimer's study, but I can see where you were going with it.

Yesterday was a great day. I studied and worked out in the morning, studies and ran errands in the afternoon, then studied and went for a mallwalk with my best friend. He's awesome. He wants to compete/be a firefighter/join the Canadian Army/go back to University. Wow.

The night wasn't so good. I found out I got 47% on my physiology exam. Don't ask. I knew I wasn't going to do well, but I definitely didn't anticipate a fail. I tried soooo hard. But he said because the average was so high on the last midterm (76) he had to make this one harder :( Gonna have to work EVEN HARDEN for the final because I'm going into it with a 60%. Eek!

The Wellbutrin is really screwing with my hunger. Here is an excerpt from a post of mine yesterday:
"Today's food (from what I recall):
3 Sylvester Stallone Protein puddings
3 cups of egg egg whites
Lots of: peppers/cucumber/broccolli/cauliflower/lettuce
6 scoops of whey + dex

Again, I'm sure there was more...I just don't remember"

This will not be tolerated! Running today...ugh.

LewieS

03-12-2007, 06:45 PM

Again you know I texted you only becuase I love you <3 !!!

jaim91

03-12-2007, 06:55 PM

I know, I know. And I know my body's limits :) I promise

Today's workout - No cheerleader today because our schedules clashed. BOO! But tomorrow..WOO!

Underhand cable crossover - 50 x 12 x 3
Cable crossover - 50 x 12 x 3
Dumbell bench press - 20 x 12 x 3
Incline flye - 20 x 12 x 3
Overhead rope extenion - 70 x 12 x 3
Rope pressdown - 70 x 12 x 3
Tricep kickback - 25 x 12 x 3

So...I don't think I'm going to write my statistics exam on Wednesday. I kind of know in advance I'm not going to do well, and if I don't write it, it just gets added to my final, so it's not such a big deal. It's just that I can't afford to get less than a C+ on another exam.

SO SORE after yesterday's run. It just shows I have to stop using the bike and maybe switch up my cardio machines a little. Variety is the spice of life though, right?

cathryn

03-12-2007, 06:55 PM

Sorry about the physiology final...that stuff is SO hard. What a jerk that professor is for making it HARDER after the C average last time! I can understand not wanting to do the stats test but is that your only makeup if you get sick during another one, or is it the last test before the final?

Wellbutrin is so funny...food just doesn't matter so much. I like it, but it makes bulking up a chore instead of a pleasure sometimes!

jaim91

03-13-2007, 06:21 PM

Are you still on Wellbutrin Cath? Ya, hunger is an issue...in that I don't have any :(

I woke up with a pounding headache. Boo! Good thing I didn't have school. I trained in the morning with the the guy who works at the front desk of my 24 hour gym (we're good friends), then studied a bit, but was soooo tired. I felt like I was going to just nap on my books.

I don't know whether it's the Wellbutrin or stress that's making me so fatigued. I didn't even do anything today, lol, and I'm just so worn out. Maybe it's the exams or school. Either way, I ate tons today and am psyched for tomorrow's leg workout. It's actually going to be legs and shoulders because cheerleader is leaving for a comp in Washington on Friday, so we're doing Friday's workout tomorrow.

I've also decided I'm going to swtich up the routine once school is over because I won't have a training partner so I can't go as heavy, and I also want to gear my routine more towards competition preparation that jsut gaining strength. We'll see what I come up with...:)

Training today (I trained chest AGAIN today..lol, I really have to start coordinating my workouts with my training partners, I keep getting screwed over):

Hammer strength wide chest press - 50, 60, 70 @ 12, 12, 12, 8
Decline dumbell press - 25 x 12 x 3
Chest press machine - 50, 60, 60 @ 15, 12, 10
Pec deck - 75, 80, 80 @ 15, 12, 16
Underhand cable crossover - 40, 50, 40, 20 @ 15, 12, 15, 22

twinnett

03-14-2007, 06:48 PM

Hi Jaime!!! Just bumping you up and saying hi!

jaim91

03-15-2007, 05:26 AM

Hi Jaime!!! Just bumping you up and saying hi!

Hi hi! Welcome back! I was think about it, and I don't know if you have already or not, but if you "subscribe" to my journal than you won't have to search for it in the workout journals section...:)

twinnett

03-15-2007, 02:48 PM

I am subscribed!!! Wouldn't miss it!! :D

jaim91

03-15-2007, 05:06 PM

Yay Tara! Congrats on all the PB in your journal!!!! :)

Today was bad. Baaaaaaaaaaaad. :(

Woke up with a HUGE THUMPING headache, and it's still with me, but mild. No appetite whatsoever, and my body feels a little cold...but my mom says I'm warm to the touch. Me thinks I'm coming down with a fever.

Ever the iron will, I trained with the cheerleader (it's our last session until Tuesday :() - Don't think it was such a good idea. I think i'm going to take tomorrow off.

Single arm cable row - 6, 12 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 20 @ 60
Yates' row - 6, 7 @ 65 -- 15, 20 @ 85
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 11, @ 40 -- 15, 25 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 11 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 23 @ 25
Concentration curl - 6, 11 @ 25 -- 15, 23 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 11 @ 25 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 32, 30, 16 @ 20

We increased the weight on the Yates' row and the Single arm cable row. We also increased the last rep of each set scheme by one. We're so strong, lol :)

A guy came up to me at the gym the other day (the one who called me his "little dynamo", and asked how I can keep up with Lara because she's got at leawst 30 lbs on me...umm...how does one respond to that?) "Thanks for the compliment"?

twinnett

03-15-2007, 05:08 PM

Rest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :d

jaim91

03-16-2007, 11:16 AM

Rest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :d

Easier said than done, lol. You know what I mean, Ms. "Brick Chick".

I felt literallt 300% better today! Energy was up, mood was up, didn't fall aslepp during class it was good.

Soooooo.....I trained legs with my friend at the 24 hour gym. He'll be my new workout partner for the next 72 hours, lol. I'm a workout partner slut :)

Hack squat: 180 x 8 x 3
Leg press: 120 x 8 x 3
Leg curl: 70 x 12 x 3
Leg extension: 165 x 12 x 3
Calf raise: 165 x 30 x 6

The only bad thing is that really, I have no hunger. Breakfast was a protein bar and shake. Lunch was veggies and some turkey. But looking at food makes me nauseaus (spelling?). I went to myfavourite ice cream place with my best friend yesterday, and could only handle a regular (4 oz) as opposed to the 1-2 liters I usually get :(

twinnett

03-16-2007, 07:41 PM

Hi Jaime!!

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/BJ_BOBBI_JO9/ST%20Patricks%20Day/8_9_19.gif

How are you feeling?

cathryn

03-16-2007, 08:56 PM

Hey Jaim I'm glad you are feeling better! I know how tough this is. The first few weeks on any new AD are hell and Wellbutrin is no exception. I think that you are over the hump as far as feeling crappy and it will just get better from here on. Soon you will start to feel the good effects, too! It sucks that you have to go through the bad first, doesn't it?

NICE workouts as always, you are my hero for getting the 'as strong as someone who has 30lbs on you' compliment. That is awesome :)

jaim91

03-17-2007, 07:49 AM

Thanks cath - But when you think about the people whose journals I visit (e.g. You, Lewie and Tara), how can I NOT lift heavy? lol You guys are friggin' BEASTS in the gym. Given that we're all relatively petite, our lifts are impressive :) WOOO!!!

Nothing doing for St. Patty's Day. I'm going to a huge party in London, Ontario next week, so I have to crack down on homework this week. Like, hardcore homework!

twinnett

03-18-2007, 09:47 AM

Hi Jaime!!! How's the studying going???

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/Voice_of_Agora/signs069.gif

jaim91

03-18-2007, 11:13 AM

Tar, I am such a slacker! The worklouad is like a bottomless pit...every time I finish typing up a few pages, it seems like there;s always more to do. I guess that's university for you :( I've distracted myself by watching the Lizzie McGuire movie, downloading all the songs, working out, playing with my cat, going for an aimless walk, visiting my granny...anything you can imagine. lol, I'm gonna fail :)

And it seems like if I want to be a PT in the states, I will also have to be certified with ISSA or Ace (or another American company). They don't always acknowledge a Canadian degree...but sports science is sports science, right? Regardless of where you are...Just means I'll have to tackle that too.

I lost 1 lb this week, I know it's not a big deal because it could just be water or time of day or amount of food in my system, but it seems like food has just lost all appeal. Like, I know I should be shoving the food in my face because it's "time" to eat, but I can't even look at it. Really it's not even a matter of not being interested in food, it's a matter of looking at it makes me sick. Cath said it was just a phase with the Wellbutrin, so I'm hoping it will pass.

But in the meantime, it's like the fact that I don't get excited about food is making me more anxious therefore the greater the near for the AD. Boo to vicious cycles, lol :)

cathryn

03-19-2007, 07:40 PM

Homework is like that guy trying to push a rock uphill...two steps forward, three steps back! Just when you wrap up a test for one class, you've gotten behind in another! Such a treadmill. I hope you are getting through ok!

That sounds very normal with Wellbutrin. I think (and in retrospect, I would be in much better shape now if I'd learned this earlier myself) that it makes you have to pay attention to your body's hunger signals a lot more because your mind is not going to step up and holler about it. You are probably a lot more in touch with how you feel when your blood sugar is up/down than I am but it helps to watch that...and the clock. Also with the weight loss - it's a stimulant so it's not just the appetitite suppression - it does speed you up metabolically.

Given that we're all relatively petite, our lifts are impressive :) WOOO!!!

Awww Jaim I love that attitude. It's true, sometimes I think about that hey - maybe that guy is lifting 2x as much, but we're both lifting our bw. Yay for petite beastliness!

jaim91

03-20-2007, 04:13 AM

Yay for petite beastliness!

You put it so eloquently :) I love it!

I'm not behind per se, in any one class, I just would rather be ahead then on par with everyone else. That way, in case there's something I don't understand, I can pay more attention when the prof goes over it in class because I will have already read it rather than hearing it for the first time.

I'm sooooo excited for summer. I rode my bike to the 24 hour gym (because I don't have school today) near my house this morning, and it was a bearable ride. I was supposed to train with my guy friend, but he had to work until 7 am today, rather than 6, and considering I got there at 5, I didn't want to wait around for him :(

AND as it turns out, one of the cheerleaders I train ALSO has a membership to this gym, so when school's out, I can still train/train with one of them. Woo! Maybe next year I'll be the team trainer.

The other thing I noticed since taking the Wellbutrin is that my sex drive is...well...lacking. I hope that changes because I'm going to a HUuuuuuge party at a university this weekend, and it's been 6 months since my last boy. I'm gonna make something happen!

Dumbell Shoulder press - 30 x 12 x 3
Hammer strength shoulder press machine - 30 x 12 x 3
Side lateral raise - 20 x 12 x 3
Rear delt raise - 20 x 12 x 3
Front raise - 15 x 12 x 3
Upright tow - 55 x 12 x 3

LewieS

03-20-2007, 12:08 PM

jaim91

03-20-2007, 03:35 PM

hahaha petite beastliness?? I'll consider that once I'm able to deadlift 300lbs and Bench 150lbs for Reps!!!

PS Jaime that's one STRONG workout! Those are almost the weights I'm using!! Your strengths increasing alot on this routine isn't it??

At the rate you're going, you will definitely hit that!

Ya, my strength has gone up significantly. I guess that's what you get for training with a girl who has "30 lbs on you", lol. And I need to prep myself for OUR training sessions when you come here :). During my next phase of the routine, I'll be working on muscular endurance...so while I may not be able to lift as MUCH weight as some people, I'll be able to lift it more often ;)

twinnett

03-20-2007, 05:02 PM

Nice workout!!! Now you'd better eat up to fuel it!!!

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s182/vgarces/Founders1.jpg

cathryn

03-21-2007, 07:38 PM

That's weird...Wellbutrin makes most people a lot friskier, but most of the people taking it were on another SSRI like Prozac or Lexapro and those tend to dampen it down. Seriously never heard of it lowering anyone's drive though! I would think it would be temporary for sure.

And seriously, your upper body strength is just skyrocketing. Maybe I should try the Jaim method of crazy-insane-frequency training! :)

jaim91

03-22-2007, 04:42 AM

And seriously, your upper body strength is just skyrocketing. Maybe I should try the Jaim method of crazy-insane-frequency training! :)

You gotta find your niche babe. My strength and energy have increased substantially since
a) I started this new program
b) I started working out with the cheerleader

Today's workout (done in the morning because I'll be training people all day at school):

Narrow grip b/w chin ups: 8, 8, 9, 10 <--last one was assisted after #4
Wide grip lat pulldown - 6, 7 @ 75 -- 15, 20 @ 45
One arm dumbell row - 6, 6 @ 30 -- 15, 22 @ 15
Lying down T-bar row - 6, 7 @ 15 -- 12, 12 @ 10
Hammer strength iso wide pull thing :) - 6, 7 @ 35 -- 15, 20 @ 25

Going to see my best friend in London this weekend for a party...WOOO!!!!

The appetite is still down, but I'm eating (I have lots of energy to work out). And I've recently taken on a new "client" whom I can train two days a week (when I don't have school) and I think I'll have a few more in the summer, because there are a bunch of us taking summer school 4 days a week. So yay!

P.S. Tar, the ice cream comes after the workout as a reward. Not before...then I would just burn it off :(

twinnett

03-22-2007, 02:20 PM

Wow...nice chinups!! Not fair though...you weigh so much less than me!!! lol

jaim91

03-22-2007, 04:24 PM

Wow...nice chinups!! Not fair though...you weigh so much less than me!!! lol

Aww Tar! :) Think of it this way though, our strength is relative to our weight (usually). So as bodyweight goes up so does strength. It should be just as easy/hard for a 150 lb woman (which you are not :P) to lift HER weight, as it is for a 115 pound girl to lift hers.

P.S. You kick my @$$ on leg day ;)

twinnett

03-23-2007, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I know....just trying to make myself feel better..lol

jaim91

03-23-2007, 07:19 PM

No need! Your PBs speak VOLUMES about your strength.

Workout today: Since Laura didn't come two days ago, we did back/bi AND legs today. Woo! I felt soooo strong!

Single arm cable row - 6, 12 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 20 @ 60
Yates' row - 6, 7 @ 65 -- 15, 20 @ 85
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 12 @ 45 -- 15, 26 @ 30
Dumbell pullover - 6, 13 @ 35, 35 -- 15, 23 @ 25
Hammer curl - 6, 12 @ 25 -- 15, 23 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 11 @ 25 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 30, 31, 31 @ 20

Smith machine squat: 6, 7 @ 45 -- 15, 21 @ 35
Leg press: 6, 11 @ 215 -- 15, 20 @ 195 <--PB ON WEIGHTS ALSO!
Leg curl: 6, 9 @ 95 -- 15, 21 @ 75
Leg extension: 6, 12 @ 163 -- 15, 23 @ 135
Walking lunges: 20 x 12 x 3
Calf raise: 70 x at least 40 reps x 3

Tomorrow we're going to do chest and tri because she didn't do them this week. I'm friggin' pumped! Gonna get a good night sleep, then rise and shine early to get to school to train at 11. Then I'm off to London in the evening and I DON'T PLAN ON SLEEPING TIL SUNDAY!!! :)

cathryn

03-23-2007, 07:48 PM

Awwww yeah it sounds like the Wellbutrin is kicking in! YAY!!!! You'll get used to the hunger being dampened. Just gotta start listening to your body closely since it sends out quieter signals =)

Awesome impromptu 3/4-body workout...leg press PBs rock!

And Tara, darling...you bench me. Nuff said!

twinnett

03-25-2007, 07:06 AM

Hi Jaim!!! How's it going???? Studying hard??? Hope you keep eating with that new medication...

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w114/bonniewizer/thb31097573.jpg

jaim91

03-26-2007, 04:46 AM

Wow, just wow. I had the most amazing weekend!! EVER!!

London is the best city ever. People are friendly, guys are gorgeous, drink are cheap (so they tell me :)). It started off at 9pm when I got to my best friend's place and they (my best friend and good friend) started to pre-drink. We watched high school music and did the dance along. Then we left to walk (in the -2 degree weather) with just t-shirts on.

All these people which us Cheers and Best of Luck on our "pub crawl", lol. We got into to the club around 10:15, and literally danced NON-STOP until 2 am. Ok, the dirty part: I've never been to a club before, so the whole concept of grinding is pretty foreign to me, but apprently, I'm really good at it, because I was never without a boy...for the whole night! I made out with 7 different boys. 7! Wow, a record. I guess you were right about the friskiness Cath. ;) My friends were so proud and they kept telling me how fun it was and that I have to come more often - which I think I will.

We left the club at 2 to go get food...girls, lol. And then got back to their appt around 3 and went to bed. My best friend and I woke up at 7:25 am, at which point she admitted she was too drunk (not hungover, but STILL DRUNK) to take me to the subway station, but she gave me cab fair. This is why I love her :) She admits when she can't drive, AND gives me $. I didn't take it, but told her I'd see her again soon, and thanks for everything.

I AM SOOOOO HAPPY!!!! I have to start studying for exams soon, so it's good that I got the partying out of my system now.

The hunger thing hasn't gotten any better, but it hasn't gotten worse. I still eat 5-6 times a day, but the portions are smaller because I'm just not in the mood and any more than that I take makes me sick. I still have lots of energy, and am really focused in school so who knows?

Will post workout later. Chest and bis, baby! Ima be huuuuuuuuuuge! :)

LewieS

03-26-2007, 07:28 AM

Whoo - hooo!!! I'm so glad you had an awesome time this weekend ! I wish mine went the same way :( .. oh well at least one of us had a blast!!!
I can't wait to hear the itty bitty details in our e-mails!!
(PS - 7 boys in one night is great!! hahah you almost beat my record of 12 girls in one night!!! :p bahaha, seriously once I get up to Toronto the bars won't be able to handle us!)

twinnett

03-26-2007, 04:57 PM

Wow...can you believe that I haven't made out w/ that many guys in my LIFE??? lol...back in what should have been my prime, I was a fatso and guys didn't look at me! lol...nice going hottie!!

jaim91

03-26-2007, 05:57 PM

Wow...can you believe that I haven't made out w/ that many guys in my LIFE??? lol...back in what should have been my prime, I was a fatso and guys didn't look at me! lol...nice going hottie!!

Thanks! And no Tara, I can't believe that about you. You're funny, smart, cool, nice...I have a couple guys here who would definitely dig a young figure girl :) Oh right, you're married ;) P.S. I love when you put food porn in my journal!

Whoo - hooo!!! I'm so glad you had an awesome time this weekend ! I wish mine went the same way :( .. oh well at least one of us had a blast!!!
I can't wait to hear the itty bitty details in our e-mails!!
(PS - 7 boys in one night is great!! hahah you almost beat my record of 12 girls in one night!!! :p bahaha, seriously once I get up to Toronto the bars won't be able to handle us!)

Wow, you actually made out with 12 girls in one night? :) you win, but I'd say we're even considering I genuinely LIKE the opposite sex, lol

Underhand cable crossover - 6, 10 @ 50 -- 15, 24 @ 35
Dumbell bench press - 6, 7 @ 30 -- 15, 21 @ 20
Incline flye - 6, 7 @ 30 -- 15, 22 @ 30
Overhead rope extenion - 6, 7 @ 70 -- 15, 20 @ 55
Rope pressdown - 6, 7 @ 80 -- 15, 20 @ 60
Tricep kickback - 6, 7 @ 30 -- 15, 21 @ 20

P.S. Have I mentioned lately lately how much I love this routine?!

cathryn

03-26-2007, 08:08 PM

I am so happy that Wellbutrin is working for you!!!! I can tell just by your posts. You seem to be a lot less worried about little details and enjoying yourself more! Sooo...is kissing 7 boys in a night a PB then? And YES it makes you major frisky, you can also get drunk way faster so watchout! Crazy combination!

Your triceps are so strong. Very nice =)

jaim91

03-28-2007, 04:36 AM

7 boys is a PB ;) And maybe a one time only thing. But the second last guy I made out with (my best friend's future boyfriend's best friend :) actually found me on facebook and told me what a great time he had with me. Wooo!!!

Training is going soooooo well. The cheerleader and I did back and bis yesterday and KILLED IT! Our arms were friggin' limp noodles after the workout. NOODLES! We both actually took a nap, that's how tiring it was. Today is Legs. WooO!!! This week, we decided to do "burnouts" to test our strength. It's kind of a little something I made up (but probabl not) where after you finish working a bodypart, you do 3 sets of an exercise to failure. So for back is was pushups and for bis is was machine preacher curls

More good news: One of the women at my 24 hour gym (she's 45 and in the best shape I've ever seen a women older than 30) asked me if I could train her. I'm secretly thinking that she should enter a Master's Women's competition sometime in the future. She's got the build for it, and really, she looks awesome. So we'll see how that goes. Damn I wish I was getting paid :( Oh well, I love what I do.

Appetite is so so. I find it's somewhat bigger after working out and when I wake up, so I try to stuff my face during those times. Next week is Passover though, so that means nothing but proteins and fats. Umm...not so different :)

Single arm cable row - 6, 12 @ 70, 70 -- 15, 20 @ 60
Yates' row - 6, 7 @ 85 -- 15, 20 @ 65
Straight arm lat pull down - 6, 14 @ 50 -- 15, 25 @ 40 <-- Increase weight
Dumbell pullover - 6, 12 @ 35 -- 15, 25 @ 25
Concentration curl - 6, 13 @ 25 -- 15, 24 @ 15
Alternate dumbell curl - 6, 13 @ 25 -- 15, 22 @ 15
Machine preacher curl - 30, 22, 10 @ 30 <-- Increase weight

cathryn

03-28-2007, 07:43 PM

Going to failure after regular reps...oh man you must be one heck of a trainer lady! I would love to workout with someone who had your energy. It does suck that you won't get paid but just think of how good it will look for your resume if she does go on to compete!!!

mountain_drew

03-29-2007, 02:55 PM

Have you ever wondered about the possible impacts of your training on your CNS ? Overreaching (or overtraining, or even a "burn-out") looks a lot like depression. Just something to think about.

Emma-Leigh

03-30-2007, 02:30 AM

Have you ever wondered about the possible impacts of your training on your CNS ? Overreaching (or overtraining, or even a "burn-out") looks a lot like depression. Just something to think about.
Just be careful with terminology here --- Over-reaching is NOT the same as overtraining... And should not be considered anything in the same field.

Over-reaching is a PLANNED thing. It is highly controlled and, if done correctly, can AID in training/ help with progress. Overtraining is nothing like this - it is an unplanned/ unproductive and will not help in the least. But, yes, burn-out/overtraining can look a little like depression.... [or, depression can look a little like it]...

ps: hope you are doing better today Jaim?

mountain_drew

03-30-2007, 02:59 PM

Just be careful with terminology here --- Over-reaching is NOT the same as overtraining... And should not be considered anything in the same field.

Over-reaching is a PLANNED thing. It is highly controlled and, if done correctly, can AID in training/ help with progress. Overtraining is nothing like this - it is an unplanned/ unproductive and will not help in the least. But, yes, burn-out/overtraining can look a little like depression.... [or, depression can look a little like it]...

ps: hope you are doing better today Jaim?

Ok, from what I understood from Christian Thibaudeau's article, overreaching was the first step to overtraining and it was related to the amount of rest needed to get rid of it.
I also saw today that overtraining can also LEAD to depression and not only cause similar symptoms.

cathryn

03-30-2007, 09:19 PM

Wellbutrin makes you feel like you have the energy of a god =) It calms down after a bit though.

Sockomalo

04-01-2007, 12:17 PM

jaim long time no see! youve probably heard of this store in toronto the lowcarbgrocery but if not heres the link to their online store
https://www.thelowcarbgrocery.com

mountain_drew

04-01-2007, 01:48 PM

jaim long time no see! youve probably heard of this store in toronto the lowcarbgrocery but if not heres the link to their online store
https://www.thelowcarbgrocery.com

I got some shirakaku noodles from them, I loved them ! They tend to be quite wet though and they have the texture of overcooked pasta but I like my pasta overcooked anyway.
It would be awesome with the ramen flavoring and we used to have some here since my mom likes her noodles unflavored but we didn't have any left. I guess not buying ramen for years doesn't help...

Emma-Leigh

04-02-2007, 03:03 AM

I got some shirakaku noodles from them, I loved them ! They tend to be quite wet though and they have the texture of overcooked pasta but I like my pasta overcooked anyway.
It would be awesome with the ramen flavoring and we used to have some here since my mom likes her noodles unflavored but we didn't have any left. I guess not buying ramen for years doesn't help...
Ohhhh... shirataki!! I Love Shirataki noodles.. They are the perfect food - no/low cal + high fibre...

Plus - if you use your imagination it is ALMOST like REAL noodles! :p

jaim91

04-02-2007, 06:52 AM

My apologies for my absence. While at school on Wednesday morning, I got a frantic call from my mom telling me I had to go to the hospital immediately.

On Wednesday afternoon, I found out that my father had passed away in a fire that completely demolished my house.

http://www.thestar.com/article/198085

I have no internet, but I'll be back soon.

Sockomalo

04-02-2007, 01:42 PM

cathryn

04-02-2007, 08:31 PM

Jaim...your father will be remembered as an incredible man. I don't know what to say sweetie...I will be thinking of you and your family.

twinnett

04-03-2007, 02:07 AM

Oh Jaim....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Try to stay strong and I'm thinking of you!

Emma-Leigh

04-03-2007, 03:22 AM

Oh..... Jaim hun....

I can't voice what I want to say.... words can't vocalise it...

But please take care of yourself and your mum during this tragic time.

And should you need anything, just let me know....

daYDreAmErX

04-03-2007, 03:48 AM

Oh no !!!

Take care of yourself and my thoughts and prayers are with you !

jaim91

04-03-2007, 12:29 PM

omg jaim im so sorry to hear this.... im going to say a prayer for him and for your whole family... stay strong!

Thank you so much Sock :) (I'm gonna tell the other keto-ers you ventured out of our board...kidding!). I really do appreciate the sentiment. Thank you.

Jaim...your father will be remembered as an incredible man. I don't know what to say sweetie...I will be thinking of you and your family.

Cath, you have been so sweet and such a good friend to me thus far, you've already taken care of me :)

Oh Jaim....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Try to stay strong and I'm thinking of you!

The same things I said to Cathryn apply to you too Tar. You've always been there for me (online :)), and I appreciate every one of your posts of encouragement.

Oh..... Jaim hun....

I can't voice what I want to say.... words can't vocalise it...

But please take care of yourself and your mum during this tragic time.

And should you need anything, just let me know....

This means so much to me Emma, thank you. I'm trying my best to stay strong (one of us has to), and I hope that soon my time too will come to break down. I haven't yet because I don't want both my mom and I to drown in tears, so I'm "martyring" my feelings a little at this point to take care of her.

Oh no !!!

Take care of yourself and my thoughts and prayers are with you !

Good to see you here. Sorry it's been so long since we've spoken, I do miss you DDE! :) Thank you very much for saying that, I heart you (always have and always will).

So as can be expected, life is hectic. My mom's moved in to my apartment (going from a 3 story house with 3 people and 2 cats to a 1 room apartment with 2 people and 1 cat is quite a difference). We're getting along, but there's a lot of silence and tension between us.

We'll both be sitting at the dinner table with food in front of us, but we don't touch it :( She's chain smoking and chain coffee drinking, and I just feel lethargic and useless. I keep the laminated obituary in my wallet, and every time I open it, I want it to be a dream.

In Judaism, our custom is that the mourners are supposed to be comforted by family and friends for the first 7 days, and then they are free to mourn alone. But pbecause of holidays, our grieving period was cut short, and now we're supposed to celebrate like nothing happened. I don't understand

cathryn

04-03-2007, 08:40 PM

Do what you need to do to work through it, sweetie. There's no set process for grieving and this JUST happened...I can imagine you are just in pure shock. All you can do is take care of yourself and your familiy's immediate needs. Same thing for your mom, ok? If that's what she has to do to get through...right now that's all that counts. I can understand not wanting to cry in front of others. People always want to flock to you to help but don't be afraid to tell them that you need a little space alone sometimes, ok? *hugs*

LewieS

04-04-2007, 03:14 PM

Hey there ! Let me know if you want another phone call at some point over the long weekend :) .
Love ya Jaime <3

twinnett

04-06-2007, 05:32 AM

How are you doing Jaim??

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cathryn

04-06-2007, 08:26 PM

I bet this weekend is very difficult with the holiday and all...hang in there, we're all thinking of you.

ChokeOnStrength

04-09-2007, 06:55 AM

I heard about this Jaim, and I wasn't sure if it was your father or not. And now after reading one of your posts. I was saddened to find out it was. I know what it's like to lose someone incredibly close to you. Don't be afraid to let your heart grieve like it must, just keep your mind strong and willed. The mind and the heart are soulmates together, and they can overcome any hardship no matter how great as long as they both support eachother the best they can, the heart taking the burden of sorrow, and the mind taking the burden of strength. I pray for your father, you and your family. And I will have many people send out prayers for you all as well.

If you need anything, ever. Just let me know, I'm close enough to help in whatever way I can.

daviess

04-11-2007, 02:06 AM

On Wednesday afternoon, I found out that my father had passed away in a fire that completely demolished my house.

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OMG gurly. im sorry to hear this.
the loss of someone close to you is one of the worse things to go through ever, but it can make u a better person in the end for some reason. mayb the increase in compassion and understanding towards others, or the forcing to reevaluate yourself. either way the days do get easier as time passes. i never thought id say it gets "easier", as my father passed away last year and we we used to be inseperable..but it does. the hard part now is dealing with the fact that it is ok to move on.

hugs an love
shannon

jaim91

04-11-2007, 08:26 AM

Hey everyone!

Thanks again for your messages. My mom and I are just taking it one day at a time.

I'm still going to the gym, and getting stronger. I haven't really had a breakdown yet, and I think that going to the gym is the reason. I'm just pushing and pushing and pushing myself (not to the point of exhaustion or collapsing), but it's like the gym helps me get all my emotions out. It's a release, and it feels awesome.

Because school is over, I haven't trained with the cheerleader in a while. My new training partner is the 46 year old mother of two. She pushes the same weights as me (either I'm weak or she's strong :)) and we just have great chemistry. Now that I've "discovered" training partners, I don't know if I'll ever be able to train alone again, lol.

My mom's going to Ottawa for her job this weekend, and then sometime between next week and the week after she'll be moving across the hall. We'll see how things transpire.... :)

I'll write more the next time I get internet access (I'm at the library now)

Love you all!!

P.S. Nutrition is good. Just finished the Passover (no carb) holiday..ugh.

cathryn

04-11-2007, 03:37 PM

You're a strong lady in many ways, Jaim...not just with the weights :)

twinnett

04-11-2007, 03:58 PM

You're a strong lady in many ways, Jaim...not just with the weights :)

Agreed...thinking of you! You amaze me with your strength and courage throughout all of this

daviess

04-17-2007, 02:18 AM

hey gurl.
how are things??
hope everything is not too gloomy.

anywayi just wanted to drop in an say hi. i came across this picture today and for some reason it reminded me of you. from your last show, and what i thnk your body will look like soon.

thought youd like it.

byes.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7413/1249/400/Linda_Fredette_01a.jpg

jaim91

04-18-2007, 07:25 AM

Thank you all so much for your words (and thanks for the picture "daviess" P.S. I want an e-mail with your progress ;))

Update: Still training hard. My mom went back to the house yesterday with the insurance company, and they're meeting again today to discuss how much damage there was in the house. They're estimating the house to be around $200, 000 cdn, and the stuff inside they haven't even begun to take a look at.

I'd give all that away just to have my dad back. We've been getting really nice letters from friends and family, and that helps ease the pain a little. But my mom doesn't sleep at all. She gets nightmares all the time.

I asked my psych for a refill of the Wellbutrin, and it should be ready in a day or so. That's going to help keep me strong/numb for her.

I'll update y'all soon. My contest is on June 9th, so I have a little more than a month to really get my ass in gear, start thinking like a champ, and all the rest of that positive mumbo jumbo :)

Emma-Leigh

04-18-2007, 12:53 PM

thanks for the update Jaim.

And PLEASE don't just try to 'stay strong' for your mum... you have to let yourself greive too.... you'll do too much damage to yourself if you just try to box it up or bury it with drugs.

stay safe...

cathryn

04-18-2007, 08:21 PM

daviess

04-20-2007, 07:49 PM

Thank you for posting Jaim...I agree with Emma so much though. Don't try to suppress everything...it catches up with you eventually, ten times worse. Sharing your grief with your mom is good for both of you, as hard as it is to do it.

very true.
i wish i would have grieved more at my dads funeral, with everyone. instead of keeping myself busy and numbing it all... only to grieve alone later.

jaim91

04-26-2007, 02:06 PM

Hey all! I'm baaaaaack! :)

We got this internet this afternoon (wireless, I'm stealing it from my mom ;)), so I'll be back on the forums a little more consistantly.

Update: My mom is moved out, she has a phone, the internet, a bed (no longer a piece of foam on the floor), and a desk. She's a little bit in denial about the apartment being HER permanent residence, but we went back to the house today (she randomly asked if I wanted to drive by), and when we arrived she actualy got out of the car, and walked right into the house. The repair guys were there hauling stuff out, and when she told them it was her house, they just let her right it. She started crying almost instantaneously. Who can blame her? When your whole life iand everything you've built with you family is in ashes (literally) right in front of you, what else can you do?

I just held her and told her everything was going to be OK. But I didn't cry. I will. Maybe soon. Maybe in years. It's just not coming to me. I wrote an article because the editor of this paper asked me to. If you have time to read it, please do. It's called, "A tribut to my father" http://www.jewishtribune.ca/tribune/PDF/jt070424.pdf

The comp prep is coming alone well...I guess. I feel like my body is into it, I'm giving 150% every time I go to the gym, and I'm getting a lot of PBs in reps and/or weight, but a lot of times, my mind and my heart are elsewhere.

I think that's it for now. I'm off to train with a friend, so I'll write more later. Have a great night everyone :)

twinnett

04-26-2007, 06:02 PM

Hi Jaim!!! Glad to hear things are going well w/ training!

irongrl

04-26-2007, 08:00 PM

I wrote an article because the editor of this paper asked me to. If you have time to read it, please do. It's called, "A tribut to my father" http://www.jewishtribune.ca/tribune/PDF/jt070424.pdf

That was a lovely article. Thank you for sharing it.

Judy

cathryn

04-28-2007, 08:21 PM

Hey Jaim, glad you can update again! Good that your mom was able to get her own place - I would think that is an important step for her. It must have been so hard to see your house like that...I can't even imagine.The article you wrote is beautiful. Again your dad sounds like an incredible man. I can imagine your heart being elsewhere at the gym, though...it's hard for me to relate to such an immense tragedy, but I have lost people I've loved and all I can say is that it takes a long, long time to get yourself back there. But it does eventually happen.

And congratulations on your appointment to the board, too!