Josie's Countdown to Competition -- Protan and More Chicken

[justtryn]

Hey beautiful! Congrats on the measurements! :)

[jocularric]

Alors sieur jocularric?y estoit ledit Sieur jocularric en ecrivant si ententif, que l'on ne peult presque dire qu'aucun autre que luy en fust l'Architecte
Helas, j'ai des ennuis maintenant. :eek: L'honte et le chagrin sont le mien, pour mes mots me trahit. :( Madame Josie me pardonne s'il vous plait. Aucune blessure ou l'insulte a ete signifie. Dans la verite ma dame, mon francais est limite aux chansons apprises dans les classes de voix. Je ne suis pas fort dans francais de lecture ou ecriture, pour je ne l'a pas etudie intensivement comme tu avez.

Maintenant, ma dame, si j'ai ne t'a pas insulte plus, les felicitations sur votre accomplissement. Ou votre voyage vous prend aujourd'hui?

[TKD]

Great job on those measurements, I'm very proud of you!! :)

Looking forward to seeing your new routine too :)

[StlBarbie]

Josie ...WOW .. GREAT RESULTS HOTMAMA!!
They certainly reflect all the hard work and effort you have put forth ...
Really, Josie .. your determination and work ethic is such an INSPIRATION!!!


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[ChocoChick]

^^^ That is such a great pic! I can imagine Rockwell in there!

Happy Easter, Josie!!

[Izzy04]

Excellent news :)

Not so excellent :(

I wouldn't worry about that if I were you! I think you have some to spare ;)

Seriously, great job 10lbs that's amazing. I'm so proud and happy for you :D I'm going to make my sisters read this thread aftert they give birth if they need inspiration:)
Have a great day!

[Hibiscus09]

Great job on the stats, Josie! I hope you and yours have a wonderful Easter!! Are you making an Easter basket for Rockwell? (Excuse me, I mean is "Peter Rabbit" visiting Rockwell Sunday? :D ) I made baskets for Brittany and Brian. There are quite a few things in their baskets that are tempting me. :eek: :D

[Seosaid]

Great news but really no surprise with how you've been working, Josie. Congrats!

Ahhh merci merci!


Wonderful results! Congrats on keeping with it.

Once again merci merci!


Josie, those are great results. Congrats. You have been working your butt off lately (literally based on the hip measurement)
Keep it up!

LOL yes indeed


Excellent news

Not so excellent

Actually this is all good news, looking like Dolly Parton isn't what I'm aiming for ;)


Hey beautiful! Congrats on the measurements!

Thank you dear!


Helas, j'ai des ennuis maintenant. :eek: L'honte et le chagrin sont le mien, pour mes mots me trahit. Madame Josie me pardonne s'il vous plait. Aucune blessure ou l'insulte a ete signifie. Dans la verite ma dame, mon francais est limite aux chansons apprises dans les classes de voix. Je ne suis pas fort dans francais de lecture ou ecriture, pour je ne l'a pas etudie intensivement comme tu avez.

Maintenant, ma dame, si j'ai ne t'a pas insulte plus, les felicitations sur votre accomplissement. Ou votre voyage vous prend aujourd'hui?

Hey I knew it, don't worry, I thought I'd make it a bit hard for you :) I'll give the details after the bump


Great job on those measurements, I'm very proud of you!!

Looking forward to seeing your new routine too

Thanks Darren!


Josie ...WOW .. GREAT RESULTS HOTMAMA!!
They certainly reflect all the hard work and effort you have put forth ...
Really, Josie .. your determination and work ethic is such an INSPIRATION!!!



Thank you Barb... ok you can have Izzy's wine :D


^^^ That is such a great pic! I can imagine Rockwell in there!

Happy Easter, Josie!!

Happy Easter too CC.. I'm taking Easter pictures with him this weekend will show you if they're good



Seriously, great job 10lbs that's amazing. I'm so proud and happy for you :D I'm going to make my sisters read this thread aftert they give birth if they need inspiration
Have a great day!

Ahh thanks Izzy!


Great job on the stats, Josie! I hope you and yours have a wonderful Easter!! Are you making an Easter basket for Rockwell? (Excuse me, I mean is "Peter Rabbit" visiting Rockwell Sunday? ) I made baskets for Brittany and Brian. There are quite a few things in their baskets that are tempting me.

thank you Ibby! Peter Rabbit will only come next year, I can only imagine all the goodies in your baskets!! :)

[Seosaid]

I figured that since I'll have the new program next Thursday I'll take it easy until then I'll do a bit more cardio then weights.

So Yesterday was 30 minutes on the Stepmill.

Today I did :

Killer 21 3 x 21 @ 10s lbs
Skull crusher 3 x 10 @ 45 lbs
Upright row 3 x 10 @ 45 lbs
Seated BB Shoulder press 2 x 12 @ 45 lb
Weighted crunches 2 x 10 @ 25 lbs

Followed by 40 minutes on the spinner (3 minutes high intensity, 1 minute maximum intensity and recovery for 1 minute).


Yesterday we had a party as 2 of our friends got married I ended up cheating quite a bit and I enjoyed every second of it ;)

[TKD]

Take it easy? TAKE IT EASY?!?!?! lol :D

For a second there I thought the BB presses were DBs!! :eek: lol I thought "OMG!!! She's pressing the same as me!!!" ;)


Good stuff anyway Josie, it feel nice to do your own WO now and then eh?

....so what did you eat for your cheat then??? :D

[Izzy04]

I figured that since I'll have the new program next Thursday I'll take it easy until then I'll do a bit more cardio then weights.


Hey Josie, so how is your day going? Taking it easy is a great idea, your body needs a break before you start torturing it again next Thursday!

Have fun this week-end!

[Seosaid]

....so what did you eat for your cheat then??? :D

I knew I'd have to answer that question :eek:

I had:
Champagne
Red wine
Crackers and pate
Vegetables and dip
Bread and parmesan dip
Mrs H. famous Swedish meatballs
And way too many Baklavas! :D

Yummmyyy!

[jmc53]

Champagne
Mrs H. famous Swedish meatballs
And way too many Baklavas! :D

French, Swedish, Greek/Turkish - sounds like a good multicultural cheat feast.
Happy Good Friday Josie.

[Mr. Someday]

I thought I'd make it a bit hard for you :)

That shouldn't be too difficult!! :D


By the way, what's with all the new and improved measurements yet no pics?! We want pics!!

[Seosaid]

French, Swedish, Greek/Turkish - sounds like a good multicultural cheat feast.
Happy Good Friday Josie.

imagine the groom is Irish and the bride is Venezuelan :D

[Seosaid]

That shouldn't be too difficult!! :D

:p



By the way, what's with all the new and improved measurements yet no pics?! We want pics!!

I have one, taken last night, you wont see any difference in measurements though :D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/243/448852261_34b1cc7734_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/243/448852261_34b1cc7734_b.jpg)

More when I receive those thong shots ;)

[BigBT]

Looking good, Josie. Is it just the pic or do you and your dog actually have the same eye color???? Seems a bit suspect to me......;)

[TKD]

Hey, pretty pic!! Was that the little dog you had a race with a while ago?? lol :)

LOL @ Swedish meatballs. :)

[jocularric]

That shouldn't be too difficult!!
Aye, Milady she be bright and most cunning as she be fair and comely. And this knave--a doddering fool.

Milady Josie may thou and thy kindred find thy days and this Holy Easter most agreeable.

[jmc53]

imagine the groom is Irish and the bride is Venezuelan :DI see cute kids in their future.
I'm going to a wedding on Monday, the bride's father (who was born in Italy) wanted his daughter to marry a nice Aussie boy, and is rather intolerant of anyone darker than pure white. She is marrying a black man from Zambia - the speeches should be a hoot!
Cute doggy!

[StlBarbie]

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[Original Poster]

Happy Easter Josie !

I hope the Easter Bunny is stopping by your place and leaving your little one a load of chocolate and other goodies. :)

[mom24boys]

Happy Easter Josie

[Izzy04]

Nice Pic, you're so pretty!!!

Nice cheat! Any cheat that includes champagne is fine with me!

Happy Easter!

[Seosaid]

Looking good, Josie. Is it just the pic or do you and your dog actually have the same eye color???? Seems a bit suspect to me......

LOL, I'm sure somewhere some vain rich women have already considered the option of having their dogs wear contacts ;)



Hey, pretty pic!! Was that the little dog you had a race with a while ago??

LOL @ Swedish meatballs.

:o you wouldn't know by looking at him but he does run really fast I swear! (or I'm really slow it depends on how you look at it :D)

And I love Swedish meatballs!!! :)



Milady Josie may thou and thy kindred find thy days and this Holy Easter most agreeable.


Happy Easter to you and yours Mr jocularric


I see cute kids in their future.
I'm going to a wedding on Monday, the bride's father (who was born in Italy) wanted his daughter to marry a nice Aussie boy, and is rather intolerant of anyone darker than pure white. She is marrying a black man from Zambia - the speeches should be a hoot!
Cute doggy!

OOOOOOO I feel trouble for them already! :eek:


Happy Easter Josie !

I hope the Easter Bunny is stopping by your place and leaving your little one a load of chocolate and other goodies.

Happy Easter Chi.. the aster Bunny left ME some :)


Happy Easter Josie

Happy Easter M24


Nice Pic, you're so pretty!!!

Nice cheat! Any cheat that includes champagne is fine with me!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Izzy, you're too nice **blushing**

I had an ever bigger cheat last night! Time to get back on track!!

Love the picture Barb!

[Hibiscus09]

Hope you're having a happy Easter, Josie!! :) Great photo -- you do look very pretty!

[Seosaid]

Thanks Hibby! ;)

[Seosaid]

Here's my little Easter bunny (actually I forced every members of my family (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600057035051/show/)to wear those ears all weekend, it looked more like a party at the playboy mansion more than an Easter party:D)

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and

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Hope you all had a great Easter!

[ChocoChick]

Oooh, what great pics. Big baby blues and a winning smile. :) :)

[Hibiscus09]

Here's my little Easter bunny (actually I forced every members of my family (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600057035051/show/)to wear those ears all weekend, it looked more like a party at the playboy mansion more than an Easter party:D)

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and

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Hope you all had a great Easter!

STOP DOING THIS TO ME!!! :D

I want one so badly! Come visit so I can hold him. :)

He's so precious!! I'm so glad you have such a blessing in your life!

[BigBT]

Here's my little Easter bunny (actually I forced every members of my family (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600057035051/show/)to wear those ears all weekend, it looked more like a party at the playboy mansion more than an Easter party:D)

At the mansion they wear little fuzzy tails, too. I don't recall seeing a picture where the hostess was wearing one....
Rockwell looks adorable.

[justtryn]

Happy Easter to you, Josie! Hope you guys had a great one!

[jocularric]

Young master Rockwell doth look dashing. He, nay doubt, be sieged with a wenching this day.

Translation:
Rockwell's so cute. I bet all his grandmas and aunts couldn't leave him alone.

[StlBarbie]

Oh Josie .. I love coming in here and finding pics of Rockwell ...
HE IS JUST AMAZING .. SO VERY CUTE!!
I am glad that you are enjoying him so very much!!! :)

[Seosaid]

ChocoChik & Justtryn Thank you!
I love my little bunny, poor baby has his first cold!

Hibby, you know I'm taking those pics to temp you again :D

Brian, I'll work on wearing the tail next time I put the ears on ;)

Barb, he's even more adorable since he slept 10.5 hours in a row last night!!!!!!!
I just hope it's not a one shot deal.

jocularric I just love your translation :D

[Seosaid]

With all this I forgot to log in my WOs

Friday
Cardio
40 minutes on the Spinner

Weighted crunches
3 x 10 @ 35 lbs

DB Killer 21
3 x 21 @ 10 lbs

Saturday :

Cardio
40 minutes on the Spinner

Oblique Crunches
1 x 10 @ 45 lbs
2 x 20 @ 25 lbs

Sunday and today off
Not much as you can see! I'm getting ready for Thursday! ;)

The great news is that the newly renovated gym close to my house is open!!
So tomorrow I'll have access to EVERYTHING I need!!
Sauna and Steam Room included!

It's about time

[HoosierHardGain]

Good job getting the workouts in, Josie. Glad your gym is back open...enjoy the sauna :)

[Izzy04]

OMG Rockwell is so cute! No offense to the rest of your family but he's the one that rocks the bunny ears look!

It look like you guys had a lot of fun! So what was yesterday's cheat?

[Seosaid]

Good job getting the workouts in, Josie. Glad your gym is back open...enjoy the sauna :)

You have NO IDEA just how much I need a sauna!! I've been waiting for months!
it's finally available + there's a eucalyptus steam room to soothe your muscles and open your pores after training. I works wonders


OMG Rockwell is so cute! No offense to the rest of your family but he's the one that rocks the bunny ears look!

It look like you guys had a lot of fun! So what was yesterday's cheat?

LOL I thought you'd love the grannies better ;)

OMG cheat... you'll think I'm an ogre!

Saturday night:
- Bruscheta and bread
- Wine & Cheese
-Pancakes filled with asparagus, ham, bison sausages, shrimps, Gruyere cheese & white sauce
- Chocolate fondue

Sunday
-Turkey & Veggie (not really a cheat but still..)
-Dessert Pancakes filled with ice cream & maple sugar

I was sure my scale would scream FATSO.

But I was a pound lighter this morning! I need this kind of cheat more often :D

[GSCampbell]

-Pancakes filled with asparagus, ham, bison sausages, shrimps, Gruyere cheese & white sauce

OMG :eek: This sounds fantastic. Send me some?

[BigBT]

OMG cheat... you'll think I'm an ogre!


Yep, that's you, Josie the Ogre. Can I just call you "Jogre" for short? ;)

The fondue and dessert pancakes really catch my eye. You cheat very well!

[joed]

...I was sure my scale would scream FATSO But I was a pound lighter this morning! I need this kind of cheat more often :D

You lost a pound after that? Get outta town.

[Hibiscus09]

Yum! I'll take some of the bruschetta, wine and cheese please. :)

[jmc53]

Hi Josie, looks like you had a great Easter.

[SeaSiren]

Love the pics, what a cutie! :)

[Izzy04]

LOL I thought you'd love the grannies better ;)

OMG cheat... you'll think I'm an ogre!

Saturday night:
- Bruscheta and bread
- Wine & Cheese
-Pancakes filled with asparagus, ham, bison sausages, shrimps, Gruyere cheese & white sauce
- Chocolate fondue



I have to admit that the grannies were a close second!

What a cheat! I'm really proud of you! My mom hasn't made those crepes in the longest time, I think I'll make a request for my next cheat!

Have a great day!

[ChocoChick]

At least you cheat with panache. ;)

Good morning, Josie! How is Rockwell?

[Seosaid]

OMG This sounds fantastic. Send me some?

Sure! Some dessert pancakes as well? ;)


Yep, that's you, Josie the Ogre. Can I just call you "Jogre" for short?

The fondue and dessert pancakes really catch my eye. You cheat very well!

Jogre LOL I love it!

I admit this cheat was more than worth it!


You lost a pound after that? Get outta town.

Sorry! :D


Yum! I'll take some of the bruschetta, wine and cheese please.

I swear Hibby I had enough for the both of us :D


Hi Josie, looks like you had a great Easter.

Oh yes JMC, how was yours and the wedding you attended?


Love the pics, what a cutie!

Thanks SeaSiren, as you can sea ;) I'M head over heels gaga


I have to admit that the grannies were a close second!

What a cheat! I'm really proud of you! My mom hasn't made those crepes in the longest time, I think I'll make a request for my next cheat!

Have a great day!

lets just say this time I didn't feel like I wasted a cheat ;)


At least you cheat with panache.

Good morning, Josie! How is Rockwell?

:D
LOL

Rockwell slept 10 hours 2 nights in a row!! I am so rested I could jump around all day

[GSCampbell]

Sure! Some dessert pancakes as well? ;)


I'll take any pancakes you got! :D

[Izzy04]

BTW 10h 2 nights in a row!! Woohoo. Let's celebrate. where is the close to home gym? I have to send champagne over :D

[Seosaid]

So today I visited the newly opened gym!

Well opened does not mean ready!

Basically the weight room and the cardio room are nearly completed but everything else needs to be built and/or fixed. BUT it will be amazing, all open very bright!

I went this morning; there was only me and another man working out.

I spoke with the owner, (well he followed me between sets to chit-chat and stare at my breast), he said he bought 2 stepmills (YAHHOOO) new Atlantis equipments, he explained that it took that much time because he ran out of money, (it's a gym combined with a spa (massages, hairdresser, nails salon, tanning), and a sports medical clinic.

Anyhoo, he congratulated me on being so constant even after giving birth and told me he also wants kids but his girlfriend doesn't so he leaves her 8 months (that's precise) to change her mind or he will leave her (he's 45 so he says he can't wait forever).

Told me he really likes my husband (still staring at my breast),

While I appreciated the discussion, It only left me enough time to do:

DB killer 21
3 x 10 @ 12.5s lbs

Overhead triceps extensions
2 x 10 @ 17.5s lbs

Abs Leg raise
2 x 12

20 minutes on the Spinner + I ran 3.18 KM (at a pace of 6.18 km/h) and at the end of my workout Lance Armstrong congratulated me it was my best time for a mile so far, I'll need to beat my record so Lance can talk to me again! :D

Soundtrack of the day: Et Pourtant by Charles Aznavour (French singer), Relax by Frankie goes to Hollywood, You ain't see nothing yet by BTO, Sweet home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, My prerogative by Bobby Brown, Candyman by Christina Aguilera. Wake up by Arcade Fire, Bust a move by Young MC.



Today, I have a problem with my Internet connection, so I had to hack my neighbor connection, hey too bad if he didn't protect it! I have a hard time loading pages so it might be a while before I visit your threads :(

[justtryn]

Morning, Josie. So, do we need to get you one of those shirts that says, "^^^My eyes are up here!^^^" ?

[BigBT]

Sorry about the experience today. I know that when someone stares at my chest it gets kind of unnerving, too :). It's actually a shame that it was the owner. You'd think that he'd have a little more class than that.
I'm glad you were able to get some work done, though. I take it that the sauna wasn't open yet, for you :(. That's probably a good thing, he might have followed you in there, too.

[Seosaid]

BigBT & justtryn Actually I think he felt a bit uneasy once he realized I saw him stare. So I think I wont need the t-shirt after all :p

I can't wait for the sauna!!!!!! I'm really bummed!

Izzy.. try any gym in the west Island, I'll find it don't worry :D

GSCampbell I'll need to send them over! Gawd I have to stop cheating! !

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
I have some sympathy for the gym owner and his wandering eyes, although he could have been a little less obvious in his admiration of your assets.
My gym, always a boring off-white throughout, over Easter decided to paint some bright feature walls around the place - and of all the bright colors to choose from they selected lime green.

[jocularric]

So today I visited the newly opened gym!

Well opened does not mean ready!

Basically the weight room and the cardio room are nearly completed but everything else needs to be built and/or fixed. BUT it will be amazing, all open very bright!

I went this morning; there was only me and another man working out.

I spoke with the owner, (well he followed me between sets to chit-chat and stare at my breast), he said he bought 2 stepmills (YAHHOOO) new Atlantis equipments, he explained that it took that much time because he ran out of money, (it's a gym combined with a spa (massages, hairdresser, nails salon, tanning), and a sports medical clinic.
Sounds like it's going to be a great place. Hopefully it will keep the owner occupied.


Anyhoo, he congratulated me on being so constant even after giving birth and told me he also wants kids but his girlfriend doesn't so he leaves her 8 months (that's precise) to change her mind or he will leave her (he's 45 so he says he can't wait forever).

Told me he really likes my husband (still staring at my breast),
Yeah right, just bring in hubby next time. I have four daughters and I'm always telling them to be careful. I really enjoy being a dad. Insert sinister icon here) Muwhahaha!


While I appreciated the discussion, It only left me enough time to do:

DB killer 21
3 x 10 @ 12.5s lbs

Overhead triceps extensions
2 x 10 @ 17.5s lbs

Abs Leg raise
2 x 12

20 minutes on the Spinner + I ran 3.18 KM (at a pace of 6.18 km/h) and at the end of my workout Lance Armstrong congratulated me it was my best time for a mile so far, I'll need to beat my record so Lance can talk to me again! :D
I looks like a decent workout despite the leering. At least you remained focused.


Today, I have a problem with my Internet connection, so I had to hack my neighbor connection,:(
LOL You're such a bad girl. That reminds me, I need to change my security settings. ;)


I myself am wondering what I'll do after my maternity leave. I have my own business + I work a full time job (been working 80 hours + a week for the past 4 years), I always said I would keep the full time job only until I had a baby (to take advantage of the mat leave) then only work for me.
How do you Canadians work so much? You're an impressive lot. When sitting up call centers for the company I work for, the majority of Canadians I talked to said two jobs is the norm. With so many jobs being filled what is the unemployment rate like there?

[powerman2000]

Told me he really likes my husband (still staring at my breast),

LOL :p

Men are such pigs!

[SeaSiren]

Told me he really likes my husband (still staring at my breast),



Oh jeez, how rude was he? Hopefully this won't be an on going thing and he'll let you work out without bugging you. Sounds like the gym will be great once finished (with exception of breast staring guy, lol)

[justtryn]

Happy Hump day, beautiful!

[Hibiscus09]

Morning, Josie! I have no sympathy for the gym owner. :D Tell him to buzz off -- that you're trying to exercise!! :p It's pretty bad when the gym owner does that stuff. I like joc's suggestion. I had it happen once and asked Brian to go with me to the gym for a while. That works pretty well. :)

[StlBarbie]

Josie .. great news on Rockwell's sleeping ... leaves you feeling like a whole new person does it not???

Yep .. I"d be taking the hubby in for a GYM VISIT!!! :D:D:D

Have a great day woman!!! :)

[Izzy04]

[QUOTE=Seosaid;33585951]BigBT & justtryn Actually I think he felt a bit uneasy once he realized I saw him stare. QUOTE]

Morning Josie! So did Rockwell slepp well last night?

I can't believe the gym owner, how can he think you won't notice. I don't get it!

Have a great day! It's your last do what I want day ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Told me he really likes my husband (still staring at my breast

Jeez, what a creep. Yeah, most guys would notice, but not sit there and gawk while talking to you. Maybe next time you should just have your hubby with you and standing real close.

[Hibiscus09]

Jeez, what a creep. Yeah, most guys would notice, but not sit there and gawk while talking to you. Maybe next time you should just have your hubby with you and standing real close.

I've had men carry on entire conversations with my breasts, Hoosier. I want to slap them under the chin and say, "Up here!!" :D

[TKD]

HAPPY HUMP DAY JOSIE!!!! :)


The gym sounds like it'll be good when it's finished, shame about the creepo manager :rolleyes:

When you gonna start youe new routine then ??

BTW the family pics were great!! :)

So what's up with the lack of stretching then mate?? lol :D

[Seosaid]

LOL You're such a bad girl. That reminds me, I need to change my security settings.


LOL It's a good thing you're not my neighbor then!



How do you Canadians work so much? You're an impressive lot. When sitting up call centers for the company I work for, the majority of Canadians I talked to said two jobs is the norm. With so many jobs being filled what is the unemployment rate like there?

Unemployment rate is at 6.1%, only 1 % more than in the States I think, but I don't know much people around here who work 2 jobs.

The thing is, I started my own company about 4-5 years ago, but I had to built my clients list to make enough money to leave my regular job ... but when it did happen, I realized I was able to handle both and decided to keep doing it (money was REALLY good that way).

I HATE being in debt (I had money problem when I was younger), and I'm happy to say that at 31, I put a great deposit on my new house, paid all of my renovations and even my Jeep cash and I have 0$ in debt.

Plus I really, really like shopping :D

So now I have 3 options(after the maternity leave because we have a full year paid here), I could leave my full-time job and only work for me, which would be great, or I could wait until I know for sure if I want another child, (again so I can take advantage of the full year paid) but if I do so I risk loosing clients and having to keep the regular job because there is no way I"ll be working that much again, I want to see the litle one grow-up!!.

Or, I can decide to let go of my business and only keep the regular job, I have a great paycheck and great benefits and it's only 5 km away.

To be quite honest I don't know what I"ll do :(

Every options has advantages.


LOL

Men are such pigs!

HAHHAHA Glad to see you Powerman!


Oh jeez, how rude was he? Hopefully this won't be an on going thing and he'll let you work out without bugging you. Sounds like the gym will be great once finished (with exception of breast staring guy, lol)

I've attached a pic of the East view from the Cardio room. (about a third of the whole weight room and 1/20) of the whole place


Happy Hump day, beautiful!

Happy Hump day sweety!


Morning, Josie! I have no sympathy for the gym owner. Tell him to buzz off -- that you're trying to exercise!! It's pretty bad when the gym owner does that stuff. I like joc's suggestion. I had it happen once and asked Brian to go with me to the gym for a while. That works pretty well.

Hibby he knows who Nico is, to be quite honest I'll let it go once, but if he does it again, I'll be really straightforward and will ask him if he likes the view! ;)


Josie .. great news on Rockwell's sleeping ... leaves you feeling like a whole new person does it not???


I cannot tell you! I feel in such a great mood! First time in months!!



Have a great day! It's your last do what I want day

Actually I'll do what I want tomorrow before meeting with my trainer

but

I CANT WAIT TO DO WHAT SHE WANTS! :D


Jeez, what a creep. Yeah, most guys would notice, but not sit there and gawk while talking to you. Maybe next time you should just have your hubby with you and standing real close.

or I'll do what Hibby said below LOL


I want to slap them under the chin and say, "Up here!!"


HAPPY HUMP DAY JOSIE!!!!

When you gonna start youe new routine then ??

So what's up with the lack of stretching then mate?? lol

HAPPY HUMP DAY DARREN!

I'll receive it tomorrow so Friday is a new beginning for me!!

lack of stretching ... well I have no excuses I'm afraid!! :(
I really have to get back on the stretching bandwagon!

[SeaSiren]

I've attached a pic of the East view from the Cardio room. (about a third of the whole weight room and 1/20) of the whole place


Nice! :)

[Seosaid]

Ok so today I only did cardio, I had trouble fitting everything into a very tight schedule!

- Running (for my life ;)) , 3.33 km, average pace of 6.03 km per minute.
I tried going faster since I really wanted Lance Armstrong to congratulate me!
Well to my dismay, Paula Radcliffe told me I did my best time

I did all this for Paula Radcliffe!! Who cares about Paula Radcliffe!I DEMAND Lance :(
and I also did 20 minutes on the elliptical.

**********************
I received my diet:
Daily for every meal:
3 portions protein
2.5 portions (max 2.75) carbs
1 portion fat

Thank God for peanut butter! 75% of my fat source already comes from peanut butter, 15% from olive oil and 5% from salted butter 5% from coconut oil
and I can't count fish oil as a portion. :(

I have to eat endives and carrots daily and focus more on chicken, turkey, veal, sardines and salmon as sources of protein.

Before Bed:
Choice of
-1 Scoop casein
-1/3 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup of blueberries sauce or apple sauce

Supplements:
- ZMA (before bed and during dinner)
- 20 fish oil capsules
- Green tea 3 x daily
- Multi 2 x daily
- BCAA
- H90 (Liver cure for 60b days)

and (drum rolls please):

2 glasses of wine daily!! (only pinot or merlot but hey, I'll survive with those 2)

[StlBarbie]

You get 20 fish oil ... peanut butter and 2 glasses of wine???? :mad:
YOU SO SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .......................:D

ONE HELLA RUN HOTSTUFF ... LANCE WOULD SO APPROVE!!!! :D


:)http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/torrespaul/lance_armstrong_b300.jpg:)

[Original Poster]

No fricken way !

2 glasses of wine a day :eek:

Damn Josie what are you prepping for ?
You trying to be Mrs. Merlot?

Damn, I need your nutritionist. :D

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Josie! :) So, when you say green tea is that extract? Blech on the fish oil -- I burp those things -- no can do. :eek: :p

Yay for wine!! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Great job on the cardio Josie. I am impressed!

[Seosaid]

YOU SO SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ............

ONE HELLA RUN HOTSTUFF ... LANCE WOULD SO APPROVE!!!!



Come on tell me you love me :D (and thanks for Lance)


No fricken way !

2 glasses of wine a day

Damn Josie what are you prepping for ?
You trying to be Mrs. Merlot?

Damn, I need your nutritionist. :D

Mrs. Merlot, hahahahaha I LOVE IT.


Hi Josie! :) So, when you say green tea is that extract? Blech on the fish oil -- I burp those things -- no can do. :eek: :p

Yay for wine!! :D

It's real green tea Hibby, although I wonder if the extract would do the same thing?

What do you think?

And I freeze my fish oil capsules, this way I don't burp them (and I also use the lemon flavour!!) it makes a huge difference.



Great job on the cardio Josie. I am impressed!

Thanks Hoosier! I only started running recently therefore I never know if I'm on the right path or not!

[Seosaid]

Today I ran 1.66 km and I stopped my legs are hurting ;)

followed by 20 on the elliptical.

I'm off to meet my trainer I'll give you all the gossips this afternoon!

[ChocoChick]

So you're Mrs. Merlot now? What happened to being Ms. Hamstring?

Do you plan to hyphenate? :D :D

[jocularric]

And I freeze my fish oil capsules, this way I don't burp them (and I also use the lemon flavour!!) it makes a huge difference.

Aha! So that's the secret! I knew there was a good reason to hang out here. ;)

Nice job on the cardio. So is that 20 km on the elliptical or 20 minutes? Just so I know.

And my Canadian Ami, have a great day.

[Izzy04]

You lucky b***ch I can't believe you get wine daily. I need to speek to my coach ASAP.

Sorry Lance didn't talk to you yesterday. I'm sure he was proud :D

HAve a great day!

[someday]

you have a diet that includes 2 glasses of wine? who's your diet person...i'm changing now! :D i love merlot too.....a good friend turned me on to it.

anyway.....have a great thursday! :)

[SeaSiren]

Cheers to the merlot! :D

[Hibiscus09]

Let's all go on Josie's diet!! :D Two glasses of merlot a night would suit me just fine!

I've never hard of freezing the fish oil caplets. I've only tried taking them once. Maybe I'll get brave again. :p

The extract would be much stronger, Josie. I am going to start drinking the tea again to see if it messes with me this time. It really gave me bad jitters when I tried it before. I'd be too scared to try the extract, although if the tea doesn't bother you perhaps it would be worth your while.

[Seosaid]

So you're Mrs. Merlot now? What happened to being Ms. Hamstring?

Do you plan to hyphenate?

Dang! I want to be both :D


Aha! So that's the secret! I knew there was a good reason to hang out here.

Nice job on the cardio. So is that 20 km on the elliptical or 20 minutes? Just so I know.

And my Canadian Ami, have a great day.

I thought you were hanging in here because of my incommensurable beauty! ;)

Well I guess I can settle for the tips I can give you :D

And It was 20 minutes!


You lucky b***ch I can't believe you get wine daily. I need to speek to my coach ASAP.



HAHAHAHHAHAHAH Have a great day Izzy!


you have a diet that includes 2 glasses of wine? who's your diet person...i'm changing now! i love merlot too.....a good friend turned me on to it.

anyway.....have a great thursday! :)

I LOVE my coach :D Have a great day Shelli!


Cheers to the merlot!

Cheers indeed SS!!


Let's all go on Josie's diet!! Two glasses of merlot a night would suit me just fine!



I really wanted Cabernet Sauvignon but hey! I can't always have what I want :D



The extract would be much stronger, Josie. I am going to start drinking the tea again to see if it messes with me this time. It really gave me bad jitters when I tried it before. I'd be too scared to try the extract, although if the tea doesn't bother you perhaps it would be worth your while.


Thanks for the tip, I'll look into that!

[SPACECLOWN]

I didnt see any stretching :mad:

[Seosaid]

Here's the new plan:

Daily activation:
Neck extensor on ABS
Combo: Mister Bio/butterfly/trap 3-4
MAT QL (right side only)
MAT Subscap (left only)
Piriformis stretch
ELDOA L5-S1


Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
A2 Seated shoulder press machine
B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
C2 Triceps EZ SkullCruscher & Chest press combo
D1 Low Abs coordination
D2 Rope crunch

Day Two:
A1 Hack Squat
A2 Seated lat PullDown
B1 DB Squat (incline)
B2 Seated Row with rope
C1 External rotator
C2 MAT Upper Fibers (transverse)

Day Three:
A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
A2 Incline DB Pec Press
B1 Reverse Back Extension
B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
D1 Calf Raise

First and second week is 10-12 reps, third and fourth 8-10 reps, fifth and sixth 6-8.

Whadda think?

[GSCampbell]

Whadda think?

I think you make me happy to be alive and a man!

OH! About the plan? Well yeah, that looks good too. :D

[Seosaid]

I didnt see any stretching :mad:

I know I need a good whipping! :p


I think you make me happy to be alive and a man!

OH! About the plan? Well yeah, that looks good too. :D

LOL. glad you liked the plan too!

[Seosaid]

Ready for the 5 months PP pictures update?

Well if not, just do like last month and look away :D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/456899482_8fde501bdb_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/456899482_8fde501bdb_b.jpg)

and

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/254/456899440_a8a94c8f6d_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/254/456899440_a8a94c8f6d_b.jpg)

As I said, I can now see the shadow of my quads, and I think my arms are smaller.

Coming along, 17 lbs to go!

[HoosierHardGain]

Awesome job, Josie!

[jmc53]

You can definitely see that you've leaned down Josie.
Great work Ms. Merlot!

[BigBT]

First of all, that looks like a great workout plan. Can't wait to hear your thoughts after the first rotation through it.

Now to the progress pics....WOW. You have made awesome progress. You look great. For some reason I want to start singing "Oh Canada" now :D.

[MarkY]

Hi Josie, new visitor here. Just stopping by to read all the entertainment. :)

Your new workout plan looks good, as well as your progress pics.

[jocularric]

I thought you were hanging in here because of my incommensurable beauty! ;)

Well I guess I can settle for the tips I can give you :D
Thy beauty Milady 'tis rare indeed,
A knave or knight, we all concede,
Nay beauty alone, to which we endear,
Thy wit, thy wisdom, doth draw us near.

[Seosaid]

Awesome job, Josie!

Merci Hoosier!


You can definitely see that you've leaned down Josie.
Great work Ms. Merlot!

Merci JMC!



For some reason I want to start singing "Oh Canada" now .

LOL Can I have a live version :D


Hi Josie, new visitor here. Just stopping by to read all the entertainment. :)

Your new workout plan looks good, as well as your progress pics.

Hello Marky!

Thanks for stopping by I hope you'll come often!


Thy beauty Milady 'tis rare indeed,
A knave or knight, we all concede,
Nay beauty alone, to which we endear,
Thy wit, thy wisdom, doth draw us near.

Thanks Joc! I love your daily poetry! ;)

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Josie --you're looking awesome! I'm envious of your pretty hamstrings! :)

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
2 x 12 @ 10s lbs
1 x 7.5 @ 7.5s lbs
Did not do the 4th set

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
3 x 12 machine weight only
Did not do the 4th set

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 12 @ 30 lbs

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
2 x 12 @ 30 lbs
1 x 10 @ 30 lbs
Did not do the 4th set

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCruscher & Chest press combo
3 x 12 @ 30 lbs
Did not do the 4th set

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
Rope broken so I did regular crunches
3 x 12

I was so pooped I didn't do any cardio!

[ChocoChick]

You look great, Ms. Hamstring-Merlot. (Hammies had to come first after seeing your pics.)

[Izzy04]

Morning Josie!

First of all WOW WOW WOW!!! You look amazing in your new pics, flat tummy, slimmer arms and tthe "piece de resistance" those hammies!!!! Son't worry I'm not going to rob you of your title anytime soon!!!

The WOs look good! You will have fun with those. This morning's wo was really nice even with the missing sets!

Have a great day!

[GSCampbell]

I was so pooped I didn't do any cardio!

This is my life's credo! :D

Great workout there - have a lovely weekend.

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie --you're looking awesome! I'm envious of your pretty hamstrings! :)

Thanks Hibby. Lower body is my strong point, it the upper I need help with.


You look great, Ms. Hamstring-Merlot. (Hammies had to come first after seeing your pics.)

LOL thanks CC


Morning Josie!

First of all WOW WOW WOW!!! You look amazing in your new pics, flat tummy, slimmer arms and tthe "piece de resistance" those hammies!!!! Son't worry I'm not going to rob you of your title anytime soon!!!

The WOs look good! You will have fun with those. This morning's wo was really nice even with the missing sets!

Have a great day!

Merci! ;) my time was restricted so I had to be quick... plus my shoulders were on fire!!!

I'm glad I can keep my title a little while longer :D



This is my life's credo! :D

Great workout there - have a lovely weekend.

LOL have a lovely weekend too!

[Seosaid]

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!

My son is 5 months old today, so I went shopping with my friend Julie (like we need an excuse :D)

I bought this:

http://www.aldoshoes.com/static/webUpload/731/mollet_24_3.jpg

It think it will look super good with a pencil skirt or dark jeans.

I'm already sore from today's WO and last night activations :eek:

[Izzy04]

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!

My son is 5 months old today, so I went shopping with my friend Julie (like we need an excuse :D)

I bought this:

http://www.aldoshoes.com/static/webUpload/731/mollet_24_3.jpg

It think it will look super good with a pencil skirt or dark jeans.

I'm already sore from today's WO and last night activations :eek:

I want those!!!! Do they make them in a size 5???

[Seosaid]

I want those!!!! Do they make them in a size 5???

5 :eek: you're like my mom except she's 4'11!

My dad would say you have smaller feet in order to be closer when you wash the dishes :D

Seriously I don't know what size they have, I just know they had a 6 :D

[GSCampbell]

5 :eek: you're like my mom except she's 4'11!

My dad would say you have smaller feet in order to be closer when you wash the dishes :D

Seriously I don't know what size they have, I just know they had a 6 :D

Do they have them in a men's size 12? :D

[Seosaid]

Do they have them in a men's size 12? :D

LOLOLOL
I'm sure I can find a pair for you! :D

Izzy I bought this also

http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/85/d5/9349_1.JPG
the belt not the boobs

And all is on Hubby's Credit Card.... he wants me to be pretty... sohe takes care of the bill :D

[ChocoChick]

Have a good weekend, Josie. Looks like you are off to a strong start! :D

[Izzy04]

Do they have them in a men's size 12? :D


LMAO



LOLOLOL
I'm sure I can find a pair for you! :D

Izzy I bought this also

http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/85/d5/9349_1.JPG
the belt not the boobs

And all is on Hubby's Credit Card.... he wants me to be pretty... sohe takes care of the bill :D

OOOOHHHHHH I could so do that look but with a pencil skirt and your shoes!!! You have great taste, Can I go shop in your closet?

[jmc53]

the belt not the boobs
It would have been a waste to buy those, when there's nothing wrong with the pair you wear now :)

[Hibiscus09]

I have shoes and a belt that look almost just like those! :p I'm glad you had some shopping fun! :)

[Seosaid]

Have a good weekend, Josie. Looks like you are off to a strong start!

Training and shopping... YUP! it is a great start :D





Can I go shop in your closet?

LOL yes ... if I can shop in your cellar :D


It would have been a waste to buy those, when there's nothing wrong with the pair you wear now

Thanks JMC, hope you have a great weekend!


I have shoes and a belt that look almost just like those! I'm glad you had some shopping fun!

I see you have great taste ;) I always have fun when I shop :D

[Seosaid]

I went to bed last night and my arms were dead!

I knew they would be sore today but I have trouble lifting them :eek:

I have big spaghetti arms, today's WO will be tough!!!

[BigBT]

I went to bed last night and my arms were dead!

I knew they would be sore today but I have trouble lifting them :eek:

I have big spaghetti arms, today's WO will be tough!!!

Tood luck with the arms. I hope they feel better. And, just for clarification, they are not "big spaghetti arms", they are well toned, muscular spaghetti arms. ;)

[jocularric]

Good morning Ms. Hamstring-Merlot. (Thanks for the correction Elise--I wasn't sure of the correct form.)

I'm not quite sure about those clothes. If you ladies would just model them and post pics I'm sure I could weigh in on this important matter. :D

Josie have a great day.

[Seosaid]

they are not "big spaghetti arms", they are well toned, muscular spaghetti arms. ;)

:) you're so sweet Brian!


Good morning Ms. Hamstring-Merlot. (Thanks for the correction Elise--I wasn't sure of the correct form.)

I'm not quite sure about those clothes. If you ladies would just model them and post pics I'm sure I could weigh in on this important matter. :D

Josie have a great day.

LOL I will soon :D

Have a great day Joc

[Seosaid]

I didn't get a good night's sleep last night, my hubby was snoring so loudly I asked him to sleep in the guests room... well after an hour I had to close the guests room door and my bedroom door to muffle the noise :eek:, of course just as I fell asleep, my son woke up!

So I left for the gym in a very tired state of mind:

Day Two:

A1 Hack Squat
1 x 12 @ 100 lbs
1 x 12 @ 150 lbs
2 x 12 @ 175 lbs

A new program is always confusing, I never know the weights I need to use. Will start with 175 lbs next time

A2 Seated lat PullDown
1 x 12 @ 60 lbs
3 x 12 @ 65 lbs
The tempo used (1 down, hold 2 and 3 up) is very hard !

B1 DB Squat (incline)
1 x 12 @ 15 lbs
3 x 12 @ 17.5 lbs
I know I could use more but my arms were really too sore today

B2 Seated Row with rope
2 x 10 @ 55 lbs
2 x 12 @ 55 lbs
The last 2 reps of the last set nearly killed me :eek:

C1 External rotator
1 x 12 @ 7.5 lbs (was focusing more on good posture)
2 x 10 @ 10 lbs

C2 MAT Upper Fibers (transverse)
3 x 12 @ BW

Then I decided to do 20 minutes on the elliptical... the cardio room is upstairs!
my legs were shaking... but I had to hold for my dear life when the time came to go down the stairs!

Darren
I stretched:
Piriformis
Quads
Lats (ballerina stretch IT HURST)


I came home and took an hour long nap sandwiched between my dog and my son, it was all warm and cozy, I hope I'll be able to do this more often :)

So that's it for today!

[BigBT]

Sorry about the awful sleep. You should be commended for going into the gym instead of giving in and taking a nap. The weights look good and I'm glad you found your limits with the new routine. The two second hold at the bottom of your lat pulls looks killer! I'd need every restaining device imagineable to keep my butt firmly planted in the seat while trying that.
No elevator in the cardio room for occasions just like today???

[jmc53]

Nice workout Josie.
Hopefully you'll sleep like a log tonight.

[TKD]

LOL Awesome streching Josie!!! :D Funny actually, I also do the "ballerina" stretch for the lats! Breathing is a tad difficult at times and it hurts like hell!!! - in a good way of course! Well done that girl, I'm really proud of you now!! ;)

Exciting new routine too!! Nice to see some regular stuff in there!

Looking good in the pics too mate!! You can truely see you're putting in your heart and soul in your WOs - keep it up!!! :)
Hope you had a good weekend!

[Simpy]

Hey Josie. It's my first time in here, but I pretty much read your entire journal in one sitting :eek: Most of it anyway. I'm very impressed with your progress. I'm subscribed. :)

[Seosaid]

Sorry about the awful sleep. You should be commended for going into the gym instead of giving in and taking a nap. The weights look good and I'm glad you found your limits with the new routine. The two second hold at the bottom of your lat pulls looks killer! I'd need every restaining device imagineable to keep my butt firmly planted in the seat while trying that.
No elevator in the cardio room for occasions just like today???

I wished they'd put an elevator for me yesterday! :D

I have a tempo to respect for each exercises, but some are way harder than others.

I have to admit that some days I'd rather stay in bed but I won't sleep more anyway so I might as well get my bum to the gym ;)




Nice workout Josie.
Hopefully you'll sleep like a log tonight.

It was a better night! Thanks JMC


LOL Awesome streching Josie!!! :D Funny actually, I also do the "ballerina" stretch for the lats! Breathing is a tad difficult at times and it hurts like hell!!! - in a good way of course! Well done that girl, I'm really proud of you now!!


ballerinas are a killer when your tight!! My left side is literally pinching! Hope it gets better soon.. I guess I'll need to stretch more often :D



Exciting new routine too!! Nice to see some regular stuff in there!



I thought about you I soon as I saw the Deadlift :D


Hey Josie. It's my first time in here, but I pretty much read your entire journal in one sitting :eek: Most of it anyway. I'm very impressed with your progress. I'm subscribed.

Hey Simpy, Glad to have you on board!!!

[Izzy04]

Wow Josie,

Great routine! You did a great job! When your son doesn't prevent you from sleeping, you husband does :eek: Tell him I said there is no better way to say sorry about keeping you up than a new outfit ( with shoes and accessories) !!!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Three:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
2 x 12 @ 65 lbs
2 x 10 @ 65 lbs
My hands are sliding, hence this weight, I know I could use more but need a firm grip any tips would be appreciated (I do wear gloves)

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 12 @ 17.5
With the tempo (1 up hold for 2 and 4 down) that weight was enough today

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 12 @ 22.5 lbs
It feels awkward, however I could use a lot more weight, will see next time

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
2 x 12 @ 65 lbs
2 x 12 @ 55 lbs

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 12 @ 45 lbs
Did not really feel those but the weight was pulling me

D1 Calf Raise
1 x 12 @ 180 lbs
1 x 12 @ 270 lbs
1 x 12 @ 300 lbs
wasn't sure about the weight to use, Will start with 300 lbs next time

NO cardio today! I have a hard case of DOMS :D

Tomorrow will be either cardio only or rest, I haven't decided yet!

Hope you all have a great night!

[Seosaid]

Wow Josie,

Great routine! You did a great job! When your son doesn't prevent you from sleeping, you husband does :eek: Tell him I said there is no better way to say sorry about keeping you up than a new outfit ( with shoes and accessories) !!!

LOL we think alike :)

[BigBT]

Nice looking workout again today. About the grip on the deads, have you tried an alternating grip with one hand gripping forward and the other reverse? That helped me stabilize quite a bit. I also tuck my thumb under my fingers and squeeze so that it can't slip.

[jmc53]

Nice workout Josie.
I use the alternating grip on deads and SLDL, and use straps above a certain weight. Straps are great, and will also really help if you do pull-ups or rows at weights that are right on your upper limit.
I hope you had a great weekend.

[jocularric]

I didn't get a good night's sleep last night, my hubby was snoring so loudly I asked him to sleep in the guests room... well after an hour I had to close the guests room door and my bedroom door to muffle the noise :eek:, of course just as I fell asleep, my son woke up!
I guess that's one advantage of me working the night shift--I don't keep my wife up all night. My girls do make fun of me though :( Sorry about your loss of sleep.


I came home and took an hour long nap sandwiched between my dog and my son, it was all warm and cozy, I hope I'll be able to do this more often :)
Some of my fondest memories include naps like that. Babies are cool. I'm not ready yet but I eagerly await the time when I can play grandpa.


I have to admit that some days I'd rather stay in bed but I won't sleep more anyway so I might as well get my bum to the gym.
Many a knave wouldst yet turn to sleep. Thou art stronger and nobler.


My hands are sliding, hence this weight, I know I could use more but need a firm grip any tips would be appreciated (I do wear gloves)
Sir Brian and Sir Jason offer thee a useful tool. I maketh use of this too. To strengthen thy grip I wouldst suggest add thou a simple exercise to the rest:

On the day you do your pulling exercises add plate tosses to your routine. Grab a smooth plate 2#, 5#, or 10# and toss it from hand to hand. Catch the plate from the top using an overhand grip. You can also use bricks, blocks, or books of various widths. I took a hex dumbbell and cut the handle out to make a nice heavy block.

You can get more ideas by visiting John Brookfield's Grip Tips (http://ironmind.com/ironcms/export/IronMind/GripTips/griptip.html).

[StlBarbie]

HUGE WAVES HOTMAMA!!
Awesome job on the WO!!
Deading without gloves .. REALLY HELPS GRIP!!! :)

[Chubby Mom]

Just checked out the new progress pics you are looking awsome :D

[Izzy04]

Hi Josie! About the grip, if you'Re like me, I have really small hands ( they match my feet ;) ) so my fingers don't go completely around the bar and I'm always stuck with the bar on the tip of my fingers. I refused to use straps because I figured my grip would get even worse but since my goal is to improve my legs and not participate in a DL comp I use hooks and they work great ( better then straps for me) Since I have small wrists, the straps cuts my circulation.

I would highly suggest that you do some grip exercises and wrist curls to improve your grip so that one day you won't need the hooks or straps. I noticed that since I'm noth praying not to drop the bar when I deadlift my form is better too.

Good Luck

[Seosaid]

I will answer you all a bit later, right now I am in shock because another coward shot people in a school in Virginia!

The world is going crazy!

[Hibiscus09]

I will answer you all a bit later, right now I am in shock because another coward shot people in a school in Virginia!

The world is going crazy!

Me too, Josie. How depressing!! It just breaks my heart to hear of so many dying. I can't imagine being a parent on the receiving end of that phone call. It's so sad. :(

[Seosaid]

Nice looking workout again today. About the grip on the deads, have you tried an alternating grip with one hand gripping forward and the other reverse? That helped me stabilize quite a bit. I also tuck my thumb under my fingers and squeeze so that it can't slip.

Yes I do the alternating grip, sorry I should have mentioned it before.

Unfortunately my hands aren't big enough to tuck my thumbs :(


Nice workout Josie.
I use the alternating grip on deads and SLDL, and use straps above a certain weight. Straps are great, and will also really help if you do pull-ups or rows at weights that are right on your upper limit.
I hope you had a great weekend.

Good idea, maybe I should use straps, I never did before

Hoe you had a great WE too!



Some of my fondest memories include naps like that. Babies are cool. I'm not ready yet but I eagerly await the time when I can play grandpa.


I'm sure you'll be a great grandpa!




Many a knave wouldst yet turn to sleep. Thou art stronger and nobler.

Or.. Just very eager to look like I used to ;)






On the day you do your pulling exercises add plate tosses to your routine. Grab a smooth plate 2#, 5#, or 10# and toss it from hand to hand. Catch the plate from the top using an overhand grip. You can also use bricks, blocks, or books of various widths. I took a hex dumbbell and cut the handle out to make a nice heavy block.

You can get more ideas by visiting John Brookfield's Grip Tips (http://ironmind.com/ironcms/export/IronMind/GripTips/griptip.html).

Great idea and thanks for the link!


HUGE WAVES HOTMAMA!!
Awesome job on the WO!!
Deading without gloves .. REALLY HELPS GRIP!!! :)

Thanks Barb!

I cannot not wear gloves otherwise my hands become filled with calluses!
and the ribbed part of the bar hurts me (I have to use regular BB since I cannot hold the olympic bar..it's too large for my hands)


Just checked out the new progress pics you are looking awsome :D

Thanks CM


I use hooks and they work great ( better then straps for me) Since I have small wrists, the straps cuts my circulation.

I would highly suggest that you do some grip exercises and wrist curls to improve your grip so that one day you won't need the hooks or straps. .



I've never seen hooks?? what are they?

It's really that the bar slips out of my hands!

[Seosaid]

Today was a rest day.

I'm in a very hard state of DOMS and the weather is more than crappy, I figured home was my better option!

I am craving sugar like crazy today and I'm usually not so much of a sweet tooth. :(

[Izzy04]

I know the bar slips out of my hands too so my coach forced me to get hooks. I have the ProGryp one and they fit well, you just have to cut the extra neoprene and they will fit great. Here is what they look like and if it's for the bar I find they work better then straps.

http://progryp.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PP1&Category_Code=GG

[GSCampbell]

I am craving sugar like crazy today and I'm usually not so much of a sweet tooth. :(

Me too but the difference is that I will give in! (Although I haven't yet which I find amazing. :eek: )

[Seosaid]

I know the bar slips out of my hands too so my coach forced me to get hooks. I have the ProGryp one and they fit well, you just have to cut the extra neoprene and they will fit great. Here is what they look like and if it's for the bar I find they work better then straps.

http://progryp.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PP1&Category_Code=GG

Thanks a lot Izzy!


Me too but the difference is that I will give in! (Although I haven't yet which I find amazing. :eek: )

Well I did give in and had a bit of cooking chocolate, because of course we had absolutely nothing else in the house! :(

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie. Happy (almost) Hump Day!

[Seosaid]

Today I only did 30 minutes on the stepmill... it came close to being another off day :D

I'm still sore but it's getting better!

Tomorrow will be hardcore day :D

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Josie! Maybe all the soreness will be gone by tomorrow for hardcore day! (Sounds like a porn conversation -- :D ). Nice job on the cardio!

[jmc53]

Tomorrow will be hardcore day :D
Excellent!!!

[BigBT]

Hi Josie! Maybe all the soreness will be gone by tomorrow for hardcore day! (Sounds like a porn conversation -- :D ). Nice job on the cardio!

I always seem to hit these threads at just the right time!!!
30 minutes of cardio for a nibble of baking chocolate? I'm in deep crap then as I just polished off a slab of chocolate mousse cake!

[GSCampbell]

Tomorrow will be hardcore day :D

I really like the sound of that. Oh, maybe I am misunderstanding you . . . :D

[StlBarbie]

JOSIE ... I thought you ALWAYS were HARDCORE!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[Izzy04]

Good morning Josie!

Hope you're not sore since it's hardcore day today!!!

Have fun torturing yourself at the gym!

Happy Hump day!

[HoosierHardGain]

Today I only did 30 minutes on the stepmill... it came close to being another off day :D

I'd be lucky to be able to do 3 minutes on the stepmill :( Good job, Josie.

[jocularric]

Mayest this be a day of felicity and joy Milady. We doth await the telling of thy quest this day. Mayest thou wield steel bravely and keenly in thy battle.

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie! Maybe all the soreness will be gone by tomorrow for hardcore day! (Sounds like a porn conversation -- ). Nice job on the cardio!

LOL yeah it did sound like that!


Excellent!!!

I love hardcore ! :D


I always seem to hit these threads at just the right time!!!
30 minutes of cardio for a nibble of baking chocolate? I'm in deep crap then as I just polished off a slab of chocolate mousse cake!

LOL... you make me want to have chocolate mousse now!



I really like the sound of that. Oh, maybe I am misunderstanding you . . .

well if you think trying to lift more then the previous week in order to fell the burn... yes you were right :D


JOSIE ... I thought you ALWAYS were HARDCORE!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL I wish!


Good morning Josie!

Hope you're not sore since it's hardcore day today!!!

Have fun torturing yourself at the gym!

Happy Hump day!

I LOVE torture :D


I'd be lucky to be able to do 3 minutes on the stepmill Good job, Josie.

The first time I did it I was pooped after 5 minutes, I slowly upped it until I could do 60 minutes.

I have to admit that after 30-40 I've usually had enough, but IMO it's the best cardio.


Mayest this be a day of felicity and joy Milady. We doth await the telling of thy quest this day. Mayest thou wield steel bravely and keenly in thy battle.

LOL I did suffer today...more after the bump

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
2 x 12 @ 10s lbs
1 x 10 @ 10s lbs
1 x 9 @ 10s lbs
My shoulders were BURNING after the 2nd set!
2,5 more lbs and one more set

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
4 x 12 @ 45 lbs
45 more lbs and one more set

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 12 @ 40 lbs
10 more lbs

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
1 x 9 @ 45 lbs
3 x 10 @ 40lbs
10 more lbs and one more set

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCruscher & Chest press combo
1 x 12 @ 45lbs
3 x 12 @ 40 lbs
10 more lbs and one more set

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 12 @ 130 lbs
130 more lbs :D


THEN I added 30 minutes on the Stepmill (40 seconds intervals between low and high intensity)

My hammies were burning on the Stepmill and I was so sweaty I quickly left after my cardio. I came home and made the best shake ever! (I threw protein orange juice and frozen strawberries in the blender!)

I stretched pec, bis, tris.

That's it.

Tonight will be a cheat night, I dunno yet what we'll be eating but I'm looking forward to it! ;)

[GSCampbell]

Yowza! You ARE hardcore! Great work.

[batteryrequired]

One tough workout there lady. Good job! Plan your cheat meal well! :D

[BigBT]

Great workout once again, Josie. I think Day 2 should be a mandatory day of rest after that. Good sounding shake, too. Enjoy the cheating, it is well earned.

[ChocoChick]

Awesome workout, Josie. You have more than earned your cheat.

[jmc53]

Nice workout Josie.
What's the reason for the rowing to the neck rather than abdomen or sternum?

[Hibiscus09]

I'm thinking rear delts?

Yum -- I've never heard of protein orange juice? Or did you mean, protein and orange juice an strawberries? :p In any event, the shake sounds delicious!

Great job on the workout!

[TKD]

Hello Josie, you alright mate? :)

Excellent progress on the last WO!!

As far as your grip is concerned in the DL, first thing to do here is ditch the gloves on this lift. Its just going to pull the material back against your hand.

Those John Brookfield exercises are awesome, but a bit too hardcore maybe for you. The Ironmind site is aimed at grip freaks :D Next thing we know you'll be doing CoC gripper WOs lol :p

If you want improve your grip quickly though without spending much time on it, do a few sets of pronated bb holds (timed for about 10 seconds each attempt).

At the end of the day you are doing high reps, so grip is always going to be a problem at that rep range. I agree totally with what Izzy said, buy some straps or even hooks. If you are doing low reps, then fine grip work should be done, otherwise why sacrifice muscle over grip strength for high reps?

Happy Thursday to ya matey!! ;)

[Izzy04]

Morning Josie!

So what was your cheat meal??? I hope you're going to make me proud!

Amazing job on the wo yesterday, you must be so sore this morning!

ROFL at the 130 lbs increase... but seriously you di a good job on the increase.

Have a great day!

[HoosierHardGain]

Tough looking workout there Josie! Congrats...I'm very impressed.

[Seosaid]

Yowza! You ARE hardcore! Great work.

LOL thanks


One tough workout there lady. Good job! Plan your cheat meal well!

Hiya Batt, I was so looking forward to that cheat!!


Great workout once again, Josie. I think Day 2 should be a mandatory day of rest after that. Good sounding shake, too. Enjoy the cheating, it is well earned.

LOL well I'm pretty forced to take it off today, my cheat didn't sit well in my stomach, so I'm staying home today! (ok to be quite honest I called the daycare and they are full this PM otherwise I would have tried to fit day 2 today anyway)


Awesome workout, Josie. You have more than earned your cheat.

Thanks, Too bad it didn't stay in :p


Nice workout Josie.
What's the reason for the rowing to the neck rather than abdomen or sternum?

It focuses more on the upper back delts and the traps, rather than middle back.


I'm thinking rear delts?

Yum -- I've never heard of protein orange juice? Or did you mean, protein and orange juice an strawberries? In any event, the shake sounds delicious!

Great job on the workout!

LOL you're right it's protein and orange juice and strawberries, it's yummy!


Hello Josie, you alright mate?

Excellent progress on the last WO!!

As far as your grip is concerned in the DL, first thing to do here is ditch the gloves on this lift. Its just going to pull the material back against your hand.

Those John Brookfield exercises are awesome, but a bit too hardcore maybe for you. The Ironmind site is aimed at grip freaks :D Next thing we know you'll be doing CoC gripper WOs lol :p

If you want improve your grip quickly though without spending much time on it, do a few sets of pronated bb holds (timed for about 10 seconds each attempt).

At the end of the day you are doing high reps, so grip is always going to be a problem at that rep range. I agree totally with what Izzy said, buy some straps or even hooks. If you are doing low reps, then fine grip work should be done, otherwise why sacrifice muscle over grip strength for high reps?

Happy Thursday to ya matey!! ;)

:eek: ME doing CoC, I'd have to tape it LOL

Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it


Morning Josie!

So what was your cheat meal??? I hope you're going to make me proud!

Amazing job on the wo yesterday, you must be so sore this morning!

ROFL at the 130 lbs increase... but seriously you di a good job on the increase.

Have a great day!

Cheat consisted on Vietnamese and a DQ blizzard... but I spend all night rejecting it :( I have a very upset stomach still beurk!


Tough looking workout there Josie! Congrats...I'm very impressed.

Thanks Hoosier! I'm pretty happy with it!

[jocularric]

Nice WO Josie. Happy Thursday!

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCruscher & Chest press combo
Have you ever tried Dirty Thirties? (http://www.maximuscle.com/trainingtips/buildbiggerarms.html) It looks like you maybe doing 2/3 of them now.

[Seosaid]

Nice WO Josie. Happy Thursday!

Have you ever tried Dirty Thirties? (http://www.maximuscle.com/trainingtips/buildbiggerarms.html) It looks like you maybe doing 2/3 of them now.


Joc it looks awesome!! I'll try that during my I do what I want day and will let you know how it goes.

thanks for the tip

[jocularric]

Joc it looks awesome!! I'll try that during my I do what I want day and will let you know how it goes.

thanks for the tip

;)

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Two:

A1 Hack Squat
4 x 12 @ 180 lbs
Let's say 5 more lbs than last time, I still can go higher.

A2 Seated lat PullDown
4 x 12 @ 65 lbs
5 more lbs than last time.

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 12 @ 20 lbs
2.5 lbs more

B2 Seated Row with rope
4 x 12 @ 55 lbs
2 more reps, I wasnt too hard today

C1 External rotator
2 x 12 on each side @ 10 lbs
1 x 10 on each side @ 10 lbs
These are burning!!

C2 MAT Upper Fibers (transverse)
3 x 12 @ BW

Then I did 20 minutes on the stepmill, 40 secondes intervals (40 easy and 40 max intensity)


Darren
I stretched:
Piriformis
Quads
Lats (ballerina stretch)

That's it for today folks... I think I'll go shop now :D

[Izzy04]

Wow Nice WO! You have really strong legs!

Don't torture us working people!!!! I want to shop too but I work is crazy :(

Enjoy it!

[Chubby Mom]

Great WO Josie You are doing a great job getting your cardio in. Infact you motivated me to get off my back side and do a little :)

[GSCampbell]

OK, I have a confession to make.

Every time I check your thread the first thing I think of is . . .

http://lpintop.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Josie.jpg

Is that bad?

[batteryrequired]

OK, I have a confession to make.

Every time I check your thread the first thing I think of is . . .

http://lpintop.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Josie.jpg

Is that bad?

Way to funny, I always think the same thing... :D

[StlBarbie]

AWESOME WO ..
STRETCHING .... and SHOPPING ..............................
YOU SUCK!!! :D:D:D

Great job Josie and HAPPY WEEKENDING!!!! :D

When do we get your progress pics???

[mom24boys]

I did some online shopping for swimwear the other day..LOL got 3..then took the kiddos shopping today..I tried but shopping for me with 2 boys in tow is not FUN shopping...I may make sunday a "me" day..I need new pants..none of mine fit. :(

[BigBT]

Excellent workout. I hope you are enjoying the new routine. Congrats on continually moving up.

I'm glad someone finally posted the Pussycats on here! I've been holding my tongue. Those were great, but it's kind of hard to beat the girls with gravity boots:

[HoosierHardGain]

OK, I have a confession to make.

Every time I check your thread the first thing I think of is . . .

http://lpintop.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Josie.jpg

Is that bad?

Someone will have to photoshop Josie's face in there...

[Seosaid]

Wow Nice WO! You have really strong legs!

Don't torture us working people!!!! I want to shop too but I work is crazy



Thanks Izzy

It's ok Iz, I shopped for two :D


Great WO Josie You are doing a great job getting your cardio in. Infact you motivated me to get off my back side and do a little

YEAH! But you're more beach ready than I am!!


OK, I have a confession to make.

Every time I check your thread the first thing I think of is . . .

http://lpintop.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Josie.jpg

Is that bad?

LOL Why oh why did I know It was going to come up one day! :eek:


Way to funny, I always think the same thing...

Ok I'll have to make you think of something else....!


AWESOME WO ..
STRETCHING .... and SHOPPING ..............................
YOU SUCK!!!

Great job Josie and HAPPY WEEKENDING!!!!

When do we get your progress pics???

I love it when you tell me I suck! LOL
Progress pics? You just had some??!! not before another 3 weeks!



with 2 boys in tow is not FUN shopping...I may make sunday a "me" day..I need new pants..none of mine fit.

Min is still sleeping I can only imagine what it will be like in a little while!


Excellent workout. I hope you are enjoying the new routine. Congrats on continually moving up.

I'm glad someone finally posted the Pussycats on here! I've been holding my tongue. Those were great, but it's kind of hard to beat the girls with gravity boots:

Thanks Brian and LOL at the gravity boots


Someone will have to photoshop Josie's face in there...

OH NO we do not do that! :D

[ChocoChick]

Someone will have to photoshop Josie's face in there...

Isn't she the blonde on drums? :D

[Seosaid]

Day Three:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
3 x 12 @ 85 lbs
My hands were still sliding, but I managed 20 lbs more actually I thought I had used 75 lbs the last time but it's ok at least I'm really moving up

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 12 @ 20
2.5 lbs more

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 12 @ 35 lbs
12.5 lbs more
I loved the way my bum look while doing those :D

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
2 x 12 @ 50 lbs
2 x 12 @ 40 lbs
WTF??!! I swear this machine was heavier

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 45 lbs
Stable, but I did them correctly and IT BURNED!

D1 Calf Raise
3 x 12 @ 300 lbs
More weight overall
While I was doing these, a guy came by, since all my stuff was on the other machine I thought he wanted to use it and removed it, he then introduced himself, saying : " Hi I'm Hugo, could we see each other outside the gym?"
(noticed he never even asked MY name!!) I couldn't help it, I started laughing and said Sorry but I'm very married.

Now that was direct!

Followed by 20 minutes on the elliptical.

That's it tonight is comp night.. but I'll watching only :D

[Seosaid]

Isn't she the blonde on drums? :D

LOLOLO See no need to do anything I'm already there1

[TKD]

2 good WOs Josie!! Well done with the stretching!! :D 'Bout bloody time mate!! LOL :D :p


Did you invest in some straps for the RDLs? That'll put a quick stop to your slipping grip.


Poor Hugo LMAO!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend :)

[jmc53]

Nice workouts Josie.
I find those external rotations really burn as well - makes me think they're doing the job!
Had a sensational red this weekend - Stanton and Killeen Shiraz Durif 2001 (Rutherglen wine region). Don't know if any is exported.

[jocularric]

While I was doing these, a guy came by, since all my stuff was on the other machine I thought he wanted to use it and removed it, he then introduced himself, saying : " Hi I'm Hugo, could we see each other outside the gym?"
(noticed he never even asked MY name!!) I couldn't help it, I started laughing and said Sorry but I'm very married.

Now that was direct!
Thy dungeon work be of most cunning efforts. Nay it be but thy graceful wielding of the iron and steel that helped bewitch the knave. And wot more thy radiant beauty. As the bright noon day sun doth blind the fool who be a gaping, a knave bewitched doth oft forget his sensibilities and chivalries. Milady this be a testament to thine own radiant beauty.

Milady Josie, God give thee and thine good.

[Izzy04]

While I was doing these, a guy came by, since all my stuff was on the other machine I thought he wanted to use it and removed it, he then introduced himself, saying : " Hi I'm Hugo, could we see each other outside the gym?"
(noticed he never even asked MY name!!) I couldn't help it, I started laughing and said Sorry but I'm very married.

Now that was direct!

That's it tonight is comp night.. but I'll watching only :D

Goord Morning Josie,

See if you trained at my gym, where 95% of the clientele is gay, you wouldn't have that problem. When a guy comes over to talk to me I KNOW he wants my machine and nothing else...

Your wo looks great, you have some really good increases there.

So did you enjoy the show last night! I saw you and toughts you looked absolutely fantastic. Even prettier in person! :) I would have said hi if you would've staid put for more than 5 sec....

Have a great day!

[StlBarbie]

Goord Morning Josie,

See if you trained at my gym, where 95% of the clientele is gay, you wouldn't have that problem. When a guy comes over to talk to me I KNOW he wants my machine and nothing else...

Your wo looks great, you have some really good increases there.

So did you enjoy the show last night! I saw you and toughts you looked absolutely fantastic. Even prettier in person! :) I would have said hi if you would've staid put for more than 5 sec....

Have a great day!

You got to see JOSIE in person??
I bet she is EVEN MORE GORGEOUS in person ... :)

WAVES and HAPPY WEEKENDING HOTMAMA!!

[LJ255]

Thanks

[Seosaid]

2 good WOs Josie!! Well done with the stretching!! :D 'Bout bloody time mate!! LOL


Did you invest in some straps for the RDLs? That'll put a quick stop to your slipping grip.


Poor Hugo LMAO!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend

I'll buy Izzy's hook, I really think they'll do the trick for me.

Poor Hugo?? The guy isn't even polite enough to ask my name first? or at least make eye contact to see if I'm open to talk to him... I'd rather say Hugo got what he deserved! ;)


Nice workouts Josie.
I find those external rotations really burn as well - makes me think they're doing the job!
Had a sensational red this weekend - Stanton and Killeen Shiraz Durif 2001 (Rutherglen wine region). Don't know if any is exported.

Rotators are a weakness I feel the burn almost each time. People tend to underestimate them!!

ohhh about the wine... now you are tempting me, I'll go see see if I can find it here!


Thy dungeon work be of most cunning efforts. Nay it be but thy graceful wielding of the iron and steel that helped bewitch the knave. And wot more thy radiant beauty. As the bright noon day sun doth blind the fool who be a gaping, a knave bewitched doth oft forget his sensibilities and chivalries. Milady this be a testament to thine own radiant beauty.

Milady Josie, God give thee and thine good.

I'm drinking your words Joc! I'll love you poetry :) but has I said earlier, the poor fool just wasn't really polite . Maybe if he keeps practicing he'll have a better luck next time :D



So did you enjoy the show last night! I saw you and toughts you looked absolutely fantastic. Even prettier in person! I would have said hi if you would've staid put for more than 5 sec....

Have a great day!

I WAS LOOKING FOR YOU!!!!!!!
I had the bad idea to bring my camera... I ended up taking pictures for everyone!

The caliber was really bad!!! I was not really impressed by the show, I'd say 2-3 guys stood out and about 4-5 girls.

And have you seen the moron counting his abs??? What was that????

I'll post pics later on!



You got to see JOSIE in person??
I bet she is EVEN MORE GORGEOUS in person ...

WAVES and HAPPY WEEKENDING HOTMAMA!!


prettier I don't know ... busier surely ;)
LOL Happy Sunday Barb!


Thanks

LOL what am I being thanked for exactly?

[Izzy04]

I WAS LOOKING FOR YOU!!!!!!!
I had the bad idea to bring my camera... I ended up taking pictures for everyone!

The caliber was really bad!!! I was not really impressed by the show, I'd say 2-3 guys stood out and about 4-5 girls.

And have you seen the moron counting his abs??? What was that????


That guy was hysterical! He wouldn't even listen to the judges when they were asking for 1/4 turns. I went with two friend and and we laughed so hard, I'm sure to him this was a big joke, he couldn't possibly be serious :eek:

Oh and what about the MC, did he really think he was funny???

I wasn't impressed by the caliber either, I made my friend Phil promise that he would not let me go on stage looking like some of the girls. I felt bad talking trash about competitors because I'm sure they worked hard but a lot of them were not even close to being ready.

On the up side, I was really happy for my friend Isabelle ( tall blond in the purple suit) who won muscle model and that Fran?ois Chicoine won overall, he's such a nice guy and he's done so much for the sport and I loved Larry Vinette's routine.

BTW how can you look for me, you don't even know wha I look like. My fault I wanted to send you a pic of my face but I forgot...

Have a great day

[Seosaid]

That guy was hysterical! He wouldn't even listen to the judges when they were asking for 1/4 turns. I went with two friend and and we laughed so hard, I'm sure to him this was a big joke, he couldn't possibly be serious :eek:



He must have lost a bet or something! Have you seen the back pose while he was holding his bum????



I wasn't impressed by the caliber either, I made my friend Phil promise that he would not let me go on stage looking like some of the girls. I felt bad talking trash about competitors because I'm sure they worked hard but a lot of them were not even close to being ready.


You're better already than a bunch of them!



On the up side, I was really happy for my friend Isabelle ( tall blond in the purple suit)

I have a bunch of pictures of her, I'll send them your way.



BTW how can you look for me, you don't even know wha I look like. My fault I wanted to send you a pic of my face but I forgot...

Have a great day

LOL... OK well Julie and I kept betting every time a brunette passed by wondering if it was you. :D

[jocularric]

Rotators are a weakness I feel the burn almost each time. People tend to underestimate them!!
Hi Josie. I don't know if you saw the post on Rotator Cuff Exercises (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=36318961&postcount=120) in my journal or not. If not now you have a link. If you did I hope you can find something you can use. ;)

How's young poppet doing?

[justtryn]

Hi beautiful! Hope you had a great weekend!!

[Izzy04]

He must have lost a bet or something! Have you seen the back pose while he was holding his bum????

I know and the toss of the hair and the glasses, I'm telling you if you have a picture of him I will put it as my screen saver!!!





I have a bunch of pictures of her, I'll send them your way.
Thanks that's really great. I was so proud of her she was so pretty and elegant...




LOL... OK well Julie and I kept betting every time a brunette passed by wondering if it was you. :D

LMAO, I laughed so hard... Well if any of you placed a bet on a girl in black pointy toe shoes with dark straight legged jeans and a white short sleeves blouse she won... BTW was Julie wearing a light colored top, like beige or taupe with her hair in a ponytail?

Have a great day today!

[HoosierHardGain]

Good morning, Josie!

[batteryrequired]

And have you seen the moron counting his abs??? What was that????







Now that is too funny!

[mom24boys]

Happy Monday Josie :)

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie. I don't know if you saw the post on Rotator Cuff Exercises (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=36318961&postcount=120) in my journal or not. If not now you have a link. If you did I hope you can find something you can use.

How's young poppet doing?

Thanks for the Link Joc, I do most of these exercises at different step of my programs plus a few others I could explain for you.

The poppet is sleeping.. I LOVE IT :D


Hi beautiful! Hope you had a great weekend!!

HIya, hope you had a great one too!


I know and the toss of the hair and the glasses, I'm telling you if you have a picture of him I will put it as my screen saver!!!


First one to you right (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/470689187_6d059201fa_b.jpg), and to the left (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/470684539_e9715f8353_b.jpg) (don't get too distracted here :D)



LMAO, I laughed so hard... Well if any of you placed a bet on a girl in black pointy toe shoes with dark straight legged jeans and a white short sleeves blouse she won... BTW was Julie wearing a light colored top, like beige or taupe with her hair in a ponytail?


well we pretty much bet on every dark haired girl LOL, Julie was wearing a cowboy shirt with her hair up.

I'll PM you the link for the rest of the pics


Good morning, Josie!

Good morning Hoosier


Now that is too funny!

Batt we also laughed but it was more out of embarrassment for the poor guy!


Happy Monday Josie :)

Happy Monday Lisa!

[Seosaid]

With all this I forgot to log in my cardio yesterday... 50 minutes on the elliptical and today was off!

[Seosaid]

Ah and well instead of PMing Izzy, here are the links:


General pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600117150921/show/)

My coach's girls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600116853655/show/)

Larry Vinette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepoteets/sets/72157600116915196/show/)

Izzy download the ones you want, but be quick, I will remove all those pics in about 2 weeks

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie. Is it Friday yet?

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. Just stopping by to say hi and check your workouts. Looking good.

[jocularric]

Thanks for the Link Joc, I do most of these exercises at different step of my programs plus a few others I could explain for you.

The poppet is sleeping.. I LOVE IT :D
Fair Lady Josie may thy morrow bring thee joy and happiness as thy kindness and wisdom 'tis abounding. If thou would'st, most Noble Lady, post thy cunning wielding this knave would'st indeed count himself blest. Time to time daemons doth plague this poor wretch and doth render wielding to pain. Knowledge of such cunning wielding to battle these daemons in my dungeon would'st, yea, be of great value.

'Tis good young master Rockwell doth sleep--'tis much growing and learning that awaits the poppet.

Godspeed Milady!

[Izzy04]

Hi Josie,

Thanks for the pics, they are really really good! Do you have a sideline we don' know about???

I didn't know Colombe was one of Francine's girl. Isn't she from Quebec city? She's friends with my sister, they use to train together.

Julie is really pretty!

Good job on the cardio, you're so consistant no wonder you see resutls so fast!

Have a great day!

[StlBarbie]

With all this I forgot to log in my cardio yesterday... 50 minutes on the elliptical and today was off!

CARDIO QUEEN!!!!!!!! :D
Do you guys have arc trainers up there??
I hate the ellipticals but I love those!!!

How is baby??? Sleeping well?
Is he sitting up?

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie. Is it Friday yet?

I wish it was :D


Hi Josie. Just stopping by to say hi and check your workouts. Looking good.


Hello and thanks Marky!


If thou would'st, most Noble Lady, post thy cunning wielding this knave would'st indeed count himself blest.
!

LOL I will. Just let me try to find a few pics to accompany the description.


Hi Josie,

Thanks for the pics, they are really really good! Do you have a sideline we don' know about???


LOL well let's just say I have access to the best equipment and I love to use it.



I didn't know Colombe was one of Francine's girl. Isn't she from Quebec city? She's friends with my sister, they use to train together.

Julie is really pretty!

!

Yes Colombe is from QC, she regularly drove 2.5 hours back and forth to see Francine!

Julie is stunning, sometimes I have to remind her and she does not always believe me!


CARDIO QUEEN!!!!!!!! :D
Do you guys have arc trainers up there??
I hate the ellipticals but I love those!!!

How is baby??? Sleeping well?
Is he sitting up?

HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA I love doing cardio, I love the rush. But it will be CARDIO BUNNY to you ;)

I do not have the arc trainers, but I do abuse the stepmill :D

Roccocco is sleepind AND taking the bottle, I'm a lucky mom... he should sit up soon he's getting impatient!!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
3 x 12 @ 10s lbs
1 x 12 @ 7.5lbs
Once again my shoulders were BURNING after the 2nd set!
pretty much stable

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
2 x 12 @ 65 lbs
2 x 12 @ 60 lbs
25 more lbs

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 12 @ 45 lbs
5 more lbs

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
3 x 12 @ 45lbs
1 x 9 @ 45 lbs
stable

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCruscher & Chest press combo
4 x 12 @ 45lbs
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 12 @ 140 lbs
10 more lbs


THEN I added 40 minutes on the Stepmill (40 seconds intervals between low (3) and high (18) intensity)


I made a new friend, an older man, he must be in his late 60s or early 70s, I helped him doing Rope crunch, he had really bad form and I was afraid for his back!!

I stretched pec, bis, tris.

Now I want to nap :D

[batteryrequired]

Good hard workout Josie! I am sure that guy REALLY appreciated your help! LOL But in all seriousness, always good to help people out in the gym when needed. Hate to see anyone wind up hurt and not able to come back in again.

[GSCampbell]

So if I display really bad form on something will you come and "adjust" me? :D

Good looking workout there!

[Seosaid]

Good hard workout Josie! I am sure that guy REALLY appreciated your help! LOL But in all seriousness, always good to help people out in the gym when needed. Hate to see anyone wind up hurt and not able to come back in again.


So if I display really bad form on something will you come and "adjust" me? :D

Good looking workout there!


LOL you two! I usually never give unsolicited advice, but he had a really bad posture!

I actually asked him if I could offer him another exercise that would target his abs more efficiently while being safer and he said yes.

I figured that I was trying to be nice and if I pissed him off then so be it, at least I would have tried.

I think it's the second time only that I've offer my "advice" I usually keep it for myself. ;)

[BigBT]

Great looking 25# gain on the shoulders!! Congrats. Very nice of you to offer advice, too. I'd be greatful if someone who looked like they really knew what they were doing came up to me and offered advice to better my workout.

[StlBarbie]

Awesome increase on the press Josie!!
You have just made such incredible progress since you have returned!! WOW!!

CONGRATS on baby ... life is good when they grow a bit ...
and then it gets UGLY again when they keep growing ... ;) ..........:D

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Two:

A1 Hack Squat
4 x 12 @ 205 lbs
25 more lbs than last time

A2 Seated lat PullDown
This machine only had 10 lbs increment so
1 x 12 @ 60 lbs
1 x 9 @ 70 lbs
2 x 10 @ 60 lbs
pretty much stable.

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 12 @ 20 lbs
Stable

B2 Seated Row with rope
3x 12 @ 65 lbs
1 x 9.25 @ 65 lbs :D
10 lbs more

C1 External rotator
2 x 12 on each side @ 12.5 lbs
1 x 10 on each side @ 12.5 lbs
2.5 lbs more!

C2 MAT Upper Fibers (transverse)
3 x 12 @ BW

No cardio today!


I will stretched:
Piriformis
Quads
Lats (ballerina stretch)

That's it for today's WO!

[Seosaid]

Great looking 25# gain on the shoulders!! Congrats. Very nice of you to offer advice, too. I'd be greatful if someone who looked like they really knew what they were doing came up to me and offered advice to better my workout.

Usually people are more ticked off than anything o I keep quiet but I figured an older chap would indeed appreciate it!


Awesome increase on the press Josie!!
You have just made such incredible progress since you have returned!! WOW!!


Thanks Barb, I'm starting to be quite happy with Myself ;)

[jocularric]

Thy dungeon work 'tis progressing wondrously well. Thy additional weight on thy shoulder press doth nearly double thy efforts. Verily Milady Josie, thy shoulders wilt submit themselves unto thy will.

Thou doth have a kind heart Milady. To assist an old dungeon master at his game 'tis most noble gesture indeed.

[BigBT]

No cardio for you?? Are you feeling ok? ;)
It's amazing seeing you go up on a few weights every workout. That is awesome, Josie. Congrats.

[justtryn]

Hi Josie! Is it getting warm up there yet?

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. Strong looking workouts. Keep up the great work.

[Izzy04]

Hello Josie,

Very nice increases, you're doing great! Do you know which contest you'll do next?

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie! TGIT. :)

[TKD]

HAPPY THURSDAY JOSIE MATE!!! :)

WOs are still looking top notch - lots of increases! Did you buy the hooks for your DLs?

I'm very happy to see you still stretching too!! lol :D

Have a great day!!

[Seosaid]

Thy dungeon work 'tis progressing wondrously well. Thy additional weight on thy shoulder press doth nearly double thy efforts. Verily Milady Josie, thy shoulders wilt submit themselves unto thy will.


I'm pretty happy Joc, yesterday I could see how wide my shoulders are beginning to be again!


Nice looking work-outs Josie, keep it up you are doing great.

How is that modeling doing?

camchad

Thanks camchad, I emailed him to get the tentative dates... it was 2 weeks ago and I'm still waiting for an answer :(

On another note I received an email in the beginning of the month from Larry Niven (http://www.larry-niven.com/) who's a photographer for American Curves and Musclemag. He asked to met me at the Nationals... way off my league for now :D

We talked about meeting up anyway, I'm just out of shape right now so it'll have to wait a bit :D

Anyhow, to be quit honest it's just very good for my ego, I hope it gets somewhere eventually.


No cardio for you?? Are you feeling ok?
It's amazing seeing you go up on a few weights every workout. That is awesome, Josie. Congrats.

LOL I did it today instead.


Hi Josie! Is it getting warm up there yet?

yes and it's very sunny! It was about time!!


Hi Josie. Strong looking workouts. Keep up the great work.

Thanks MarkY I feel a lot stronger then before!


Hello Josie,

Very nice increases, you're doing great! Do you know which contest you'll do next?

No clue, I'm still waiting to hear about Mike Glass first and I'll see what I want to do from there. This would be a priority.... otherwise there's the provincial I'm thinking about but I know I wont be in contest shape for the one in 10 weeks so we'll see.


Hi Josie! TGIT.

LOL TGIT indeed this is my cheat tonight!!


HAPPY THURSDAY JOSIE MATE!!!

WOs are still looking top notch - lots of increases! Did you buy the hooks for your DLs?

I'm very happy to see you still stretching too!! lol

Have a great day!!

Hey Matey! I ordered the hooks and I'm impatiently waiting for them!! My stretching has improved... how about you? ;)

[GSCampbell]

Hey Matey! I ordered the hooks and I'm impatiently waiting for them!! My stretching has improved... how about you? ;)

Oooh, which hooks did you get?

[Seosaid]

Ok so here's today's post ;)

Gym wise.. I only did 50 minutes on the elliptical today - 2 minutes intervals (9% elevation and resistance 5 + 17% elevation and resistance 7) I had left my iPod unlocked in my bag and the battery was dead so I worked out on 50 cent music the whole time.... now I like a few of his songs but some are just plain bad!

My bum was so sore that I figured the stepmill wouldn't be a great idea :D
My abs are also VERY some, the 10 lbs increased really did it for me!

Now I'll be offline for a week starting either Sunday or Monday, I'll be spending some time at the country house BUT I will workout since I have a membership at the local gym and I also have my trampoline to do the cardio (I LOVE THIS), I'll update you when I get back.

I learned this week that my husband will spend 2 weeks in Europe for his work, he is leaving in about 2 weeks, I will miss him! :(
If I receive my son's passport on time I might go down south with my mother, if not well to bad!

Now I wanted to spill the beans about Larry Niven (http://www.larry-niven.com/) but I did in the previous post :D

That's it for today.. I'm tired! I want to nap but I have to many things to do!!!

[Seosaid]

Oooh, which hooks did you get?

Hey mister Gigantic ;), I got those (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pgrip/hook.html)

[GSCampbell]

I have tried those but I prefer These (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hooker.html)

Both are pretty good. :D

[Seosaid]

I have tried those but I prefer These (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hooker.html)




is it because they are called hookers :D

[GSCampbell]

See? You already know me so well.

The thing I have found with hooks is that I wear them out fairly quickly. This is to say that I "pop" the metal through the fabric after a while. I have been able to extend the life on them with some athletic tape.

[Mr. Someday]

Just dragging my tired ass in here to say hello and check up on you....forgive me for being too distracted to come by very often. Have a hard enough time getting out of bed in the morning! lol

Pics coming soon my dear!;)

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
We'll miss you while you're away.

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. It sounds like a lot of things are going on in your life at the moment. Good things too. Maybe you should join your hubby in Europe, that would be fun.

[jocularric]

Milady Josie may god give thee good. Marry! The Flemish painter Larry Niven verily doth capture most exquisite images. Wondrous well that thou hath correspondence with him. Thy presence wilt be sorely missed this senninght hence. Godspeed in thy journey. 'Tis my hope that thee and thy young poppet mayest indeed see thy good mother. Anon Milady.

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Josie! Very cool about Larry Niven! :)

I hope Rockwell's passport gets to you in time to visit down here with your mom.

A week away at your summer house sounds great. I hope you enjoy!

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie! Very cool about Larry Niven! :)

I hope Rockwell's passport gets to you in time to visit down here with your mom.

A week away at your summer house sounds great. I hope you enjoy!

Not bad hey! It makes me happy

I'll post pics when I get back from the country, it's a great place.

When I said down south this time I meant the Caribbean :D


Milady Josie may god give thee good. Marry! The Flemish painter Larry Niven verily doth capture most exquisite images. Wondrous well that thou hath correspondence with him. Thy presence wilt be sorely missed this senninght hence. Godspeed in thy journey. 'Tis my hope that thee and thy young poppet mayest indeed see thy good mother. Anon Milady.

Thanks Joc, I'm happy about Larry Niven and really looking forward to my week away from th city!


Hi Josie. It sounds like a lot of things are going on in your life at the moment. Good things too. Maybe you should join your hubby in Europe, that would be fun.

I wanted to, but he will visit 7 cities in 9 days, so even if I did receive my son's passport on time, it would be too much for a 5 months old. He needs something more stable for now.


Hi Josie,
We'll miss you while you're away.

Ahhh thanks JMC! I'll miss you too!


Just dragging my tired ass in here to say hello and check up on you....forgive me for being too distracted to come by very often. Have a hard enough time getting out of bed in the morning! lol

Pics coming soon my dear!;)

Your tired a$$ is still very sexy, I cannot believe I'll finally have those pics :D


See? You already know me so well.

The thing I have found with hooks is that I wear them out fairly quickly. This is to say that I "pop" the metal through the fabric after a while. I have been able to extend the life on them with some athletic tape.

LOL! getting there, do you think I should order another pair right away?

[Seosaid]

Today was supposed to be a day off but I decided I had enough energy and went for a quick cardio session - 45 minutes on the elliptical - 2 minutes intervals (9% elevation and resistance 5 + 17% elevation and resistance 7)


I regretted it when I came back home!

I accepted a few contracts and my clients are all going nuts and sending me too much work but since they are big names and pay well, I felt obligated to say yes!

Thank God My son slept!

Now a little joke ;)
**************

Dear Abby,

I've never written to you before, but I really need your advice.

I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me.
My wife has been going out with the girls a lot recently although when I
ask their names she always says, "Just some friends from work, you don't
know them."

Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep
down I just didn't want to know the truth, but last night she went out
again and I decided to really check on her.

Around midnight, I decided to hide in the garage behind my hockey bag so I
could get a good view of the whole street when she arrived home from a
night out with "the girls".

It was at that moment, crouching behind my hockey bag that I noticed that
my composite stick appeared to have a hairline crack right by the heel of
the blade.

Is this something I can fix myself or should I take it back to the store
where I bought it?

[BigBT]

Today was supposed to be a day off but I decided I had enough energy and went for a quick cardio session - 45 minutes on the elliptical - 2 minutes intervals (9% elevation and resistance 5 + 17% elevation and resistance 7)


I regretted it when I came back home!

I accepted a few contracts and my clients are all going nuts and sending me too much work but since they are big names and pay well, I felt obligated to say yes!

Thank God My son slept!

Now a little joke ;)
**************

Dear Abby,

I've never written to you before, but I really need your advice.

I have suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me.
My wife has been going out with the girls a lot recently although when I
ask their names she always says, "Just some friends from work, you don't
know them."

Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep
down I just didn't want to know the truth, but last night she went out
again and I decided to really check on her.

Around midnight, I decided to hide in the garage behind my hockey bag so I
could get a good view of the whole street when she arrived home from a
night out with "the girls".

It was at that moment, crouching behind my hockey bag that I noticed that
my composite stick appeared to have a hairline crack right by the heel of
the blade.

Is this something I can fix myself or should I take it back to the store
where I bought it?

Truly a Canadian joke! :D
Congrats on the workload. I know it sucks when it is a bit much, I'm going through the same thing right now. Working out is the only chance I have to completely forget about it for an hour. Enjoy your week away.

[Izzy04]

Good Morning Josie,

Wow how does it feel to be a wanted women??? The modeling contracts, the work, everything looks good.

So where is your place up north? You're lucky you're getting out of the city, the coutry is great for relaxing and just hanging out! It's nice that you get to wo over there. Does that mean we'll get progress pics when you get back????

[Hibiscus09]

Ha,ha -- Brian emailed me that joke a week or two ago, but his version had a golf club in it. :D

Ooooh, the Caribbean sounds lovely! Take me!! :)

Looking forward to the photos from your summer house!

[TKD]

How's it going Joker?? :D :D

Forgive me, but I need to catch up on your journal! What's all this about Larry Niven? Have you got a modelling contract with him or something? :)



What's new in Josie's world? :)

[Seosaid]

Truly a Canadian joke! :D
Congrats on the workload. I know it sucks when it is a bit much, I'm going through the same thing right now. Working out is the only chance I have to completely forget about it for an hour. Enjoy your week away.

It's playoffs time :D

The thing about work is that I'm "officially" on mat leave until mid-November..
and they know it, they just takes chances asking me for help.. and well I haven't learned to say no yet!

I NEED that week away now let me tell you!


Good Morning Josie,

Wow how does it feel to be a wanted women??? The modeling contracts, the work, everything looks good.


LOVE it!




So where is your place up north? You're lucky you're getting out of the city, the coutry is great for relaxing and just hanging out! It's nice that you get to wo over there.


It's in the Eastern Townships, close to Maine.


Does that mean we'll get progress pics when you get back????

NO :D




Ooooh, the Caribbean sounds lovely! Take me!!


Sure...if you want to babysit ;)


How's it going Joker??

Forgive me, but I need to catch up on your journal! What's all this about Larry Niven? Have you got a modelling contract with him or something?

What's new in Josie's world?

No we just talked about meeting to do a shoot, too bad he waited for me to be out of shape :D
We might meet eventually, we'll see.

In Josie's world... Josie needs a vacation!! :D

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Three:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
4 x 10 @ 90 lbs
5 more lbs

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
2 x 10 @ 25 lbs
2 x 8 @ 25 lbs
5 lbs more

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 40 lbs
5 lbs more
I still love the way my bum look while doing those :D

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 65 lbs
15 lbs more BUT I think last week's machine was heavier then the weight written on it

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 45 lbs
Stable and IT BURNED once again!

D1 Calf Raise
3 x 10 @ 300 lbs
stable

Followed by 30 minutes on the stepmill.

I had a shake afterwards, and I have horrible cramps now!!! Dunno why?

Anyhoo, here's the good news of the day... they say a picture is worth a thousand words ;)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/475101758_a9c01aa468_s.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/475101758_a9c01aa468_b.jpg)

So I should be back on supps in about 2-3 weeks YEAH!

[Izzy04]

good Job with the wo!

How precious is your son with a bottle????

[BigBT]

Another nice looking workout, Josie. I hope the cramps were short lived. I'm sure you just overworked yourself today :D. Your son is getting bigger. You better keep lifting or you won't be able to carry him around much longer. I still like to carry my son around from time to time. I made it a half a block the other day ;).

Have a wonderful vacation.

[Seosaid]

good Job with the wo!

How precious is your son with a bottle????

What's great is that he actually takes the bottle. :D :D


Another nice looking workout, Josie. I hope the cramps were short lived. I'm sure you just overworked yourself today :D. Your son is getting bigger. You better keep lifting or you won't be able to carry him around much longer. I still like to carry my son around from time to time. I made it a half a block the other day ;).

Have a wonderful vacation.

I had cramps for 2-3 hours and I have no idea why?? At least I'm ok now.

LOL, I agree, I now ask my hubby to come pretty much everywhere so HE can hold him :D

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
4 x 10 @ 10s lbs
2.5 lbs more

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
1 x 8 @ 75 lbs
3 x 10 @ 65 lbs
between 10 & 5 more lbs

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
1 x 10 @ 45 lbs
2 x 10 @ 50 lbs
5 more lbs

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
1 x 7 @ 50 lbs
3 x 10 @ 45lbs
Pretty much stable I can't really lift more than 45 lbs, in the two middle sets, I realized I was bending my head to meat the bar.. NOT GOOD, I rectified my form on the last set but this is something I'll need to be careful with

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
1 x 7 @ 50 lbs I really thought I would crush my skull here!! this is rather weird I've done more than 50 in the past, it must be the combination ?
3 x 10 @ 45lbs
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 12 @ 145 lbs
5 more lbs - It was burning today and the rope is slipping out of my hands!!!


The I did 40 minutes on the Epileptical (2 minutes intervals)


I have lost another pound so 16 left to go!! HURRAY FOR ME :D

I'm leaving now so I wish you all a great week... try to behave ;)

[MarkY]

Impressive workout Josie, then topped off with 40 minutes of cardio. SUPER.

[mom24boys]

Awww Josie the lil' guy is adorable :D...great WO...congrats on the pound.

[Hibiscus09]

Awww, I just saw the photo!! What a sweetie!! He's so cute!!

[jmc53]

Hi Josie, workouts are looking good, and the Rockwell just keep getting cuter!

[StlBarbie]

Rockwell is adorable, as always .. and WOW he is really growing !!!

Beautiful WO with lots of increases and a pound lost ...
woman, you are just having your way all over the place ...
GREAT JOB!!! :)

[Chubby Mom]

Rockwell is just soooo cute. Congrats on him taking the bottle :)

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie. Love the pic of Rockwell. He is such a cutie. :)

[GSCampbell]

Howdy Josie (and the Pussycats) - your workouts (and you) are nothing short of spectacular!

Happy Monday. :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie! Thought I'd drop in and give you a hug! Great looking workouts, and Rockwell looks like a little angel!

[StlBarbie]

HAPPY HuMp DAY HOTMAMA ...
How goes it????

[Hibiscus09]

Bump to this thread! Hope you're having a great vacation!!

[Seosaid]

I'M BACKKKKKKKKKKKK

It was pretty much the worse vacation ever!
First it was so cold, we stayed inside most of the week.

Second, my son didn't know the place so he wouldn't sleep alone.. and for more than an hour or so at the time and my hubby was so tired he snored like hell.

I am exhausted!!!

I think it' worse now that I got used to him sleeping all night!

We also had a lot of visitors... (every single night) translation I made dinner for a minimum of 7 persons daily and I ended up cheating most of the week... and having more than my share of wine daily ;)

On top of that, I made it to the gym only 3 times.

The result is not much fun to look at!

I'm not very proud!!

So back at it tomorrow!

I'll visit all your threads tomorrow to!
I'm so tired I'll jump in bed right now!

[jmc53]

The result is not much fun to look at!
I find that very hard to believe Josie.
Welcome back.

[joed]

Let's see: you didn't sleep well, ate lots of things you shouldn't have, drank more than your fair share of wine, & went to the gym only 3 times. Sounds like your were on vacation. Maybe not the best one ever, but if it was the worst one then things can only get better. Go to sleep & sleep in late tomorrow. Monday'll come soon enough.

[jocularric]

We's be glad that thou art back Milady! So be the case that thou must return to thy toils to rest from thy vacation. Forsooth this be a woeful telling. Now, sleep on fair one. Rest well for thy quest doth await thee. Let thy quest fill thee with energy, spirit, and vivacity. God give you good Milady Josie.