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

[Izzy04]

Good Morning Josie,

I'm sorry you're tired and that your son didn't sleep but for the rest you were on vacation so that's normal non?

Did you at least have fun???? I sure hope so.

So you cheated this week, big deal... You'll get back on track in no time.

Hope you had a good night sleep

[Daimozz]

if we didn't cheat occasionaly we wouldn't have reason to keep going to the gym.....well at least thats my theory:P......... one week of cheating is probably ok.........we all need to treat ourselves to something different ........the norm gets mundane and boring.........so its good to have a vacation and some fun;)

[TKD]

Good to have you back Josie! :)

Ahhh, sorry you didn't have a good time away on your holidays!

Look forward to your next WO mate! :)


............now get some rest!! ;)

[mom24boys]

glad your back Josie..I missed it, where did ya go?

[Seosaid]

I find that very hard to believe Josie.
Welcome back.

Thanks Jason!


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.

Well let's just say one or two cheats a week are ok... but the whole week??
I did sleep late well up until almost 9 AM, my hubby (the best husband in the world! got up this morning to let me sleep, since I went to bed at about 10, I had almost 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep! I don't remember the last time I've done this!



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.

Thanks Joc...home helps with the little one sleeping better. They do need a routine.


Good Morning Josie,

I'm sorry you're tired and that your son didn't sleep but for the rest you were on vacation so that's normal non?

Did you at least have fun???? I sure hope so.

So you cheated this week, big deal... You'll get back on track in no time.

Hope you had a good night sleep

I did...back on track now... and my scale was kind this morning! ;)


if we didn't cheat occasionaly we wouldn't have reason to keep going to the gym.....well at least thats my theory......... one week of cheating is probably ok.........we all need to treat ourselves to something different ........the norm gets mundane and boring.........so its good to have a vacation and some fun

LOL the key word is occasionally.. and the stage keeps me going to the gym... wait not true... cute clothes do :D

Glad to see you here Daimozz

I need another vacation now... by the beach would be best :D


Good to have you back Josie!

Ahhh, sorry you didn't have a good time away on your holidays!

Look forward to your next WO mate! :)

............now get some rest!! ;)

Hello matey!

WO after the bump ;)


glad your back Josie..I missed it, where did ya go?


Just a week at the country house.
We usually travel in May... and we remembered why this time. It was so freagin' cold!

[Seosaid]

Okey dokey,

Today I did what I couldn't do because of a lack of proper equipment....
I'll spare you the details of the last 3 since I don't remember the weights used (it was pretty stable anyway)

Since my son takes the bottle I finally popped a fat burning pill this morning!
I mostly like it for the energy it gets me. Well when I got to the gym I was in such a high, I decided to get the cardio done right away.

One hour on the elliptical, 2 minutes intervals (9% and 5 + 17% and 7)

Followed by
B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 17.5 lbs
a lot less by I had to use DB and it's hard to hold them in place

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 65 lbs
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 12 @ 150 lbs
5 more lbs - The very first time I did these (about 2 years ago) I used 80 lbs and thought I could never lift more... I've almost doubled the weight and am lifting my bodyweight!! I'm very proud!

Here's the view of my "backyard" in the country :D
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/487147545_7ae269cd88_t.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/487147545_7ae269cd88_b.jpg)

That's it for now.... hope you all have a great Sunday!

[jmc53]

Nice scenery Josie. Is that dawn or dusk?
Great work on those rope crunches - fantastic improvement.

[Izzy04]

Great wo! I'm glad the scale was good to you this morning!

If you don't mind me asking which fat burning are you taking?

The view from your country place is gorgeous.

[StlBarbie]

OMG at those ROPE CRUNCHES ........... :eek: WOWZA WOMAN!!!
and
Joise ..... what a fabulous view ... WHAT A BACKYARD!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie! Glad to see your smiling face back around here. Great looking workout. Hope you don't have too many DOMS today.

[Seosaid]

Nice scenery Josie. Is that dawn or dusk?
Great work on those rope crunches - fantastic improvement.

Hello Jason. It's dusk, right before dinner


Great wo! I'm glad the scale was good to you this morning!


That bi@tch wasn't so nice today :D



If you don't mind me asking which fat burning are you taking?



I don't mind but I cant say, it's an old bottle that I emptied in a Tupperware, I'm gonna give lipo 6 a try I think... anyone taking it?


OMG at those ROPE CRUNCHES ........... WOWZA WOMAN!!!
and
Joise ..... what a fabulous view ... WHAT A BACKYARD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Barb.. I'm kinda proud ;)


Hey Josie! Glad to see your smiling face back around here. Great looking workout. Hope you don't have too many DOMS today.

Hey hoos! I'm ok really... too bad I love getting DOMS it proves that I did something good :D

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Two:

A1 Hack Squat
4 x 10 @ 230 lbs
25 more lbs than last time

A2 Seated lat PullDown
This machine only had 10 lbs increment so
4 x 10 @ 75 lbs
5 lbs more

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 12 @ 27.5s lbs
7.5 more lbs on each hand

B2 Seated Row with rope
4 x 10 @ 65 lbs
stable

C1 External rotator
3 x 10 on each side @ 15 lbs
2.5 lbs more!

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

20 minutes of cardio today! 40 seconds intervals on the Stepmill


I have stretched:
Piriformis
Quads
Lats (ballerina stretch)

That's it for today's WO![/QUOTE]

[HoosierHardGain]

That's some serious weight on the hack squat, Josie! Great job!

[Izzy04]

Great WO

Your leg strenght is impressive. No wonder you have killer legs.

I'm sorry the b*tch wasn't nice to you this morning. That's why I never use mine...

LOL at the fat burner and the tupperware. I do the same thing and after a while I have 10 containers with white pills ans I can't figure out what is what :(

[TKD]

Hello matey!!! lol :D


Nice increase on the hacks there Josie!

How do you feel with the new routine now, have you settled into it now? You still like it just as much?


Wicked sunset in that pic!

[Daimozz]

impressive numbers seosaid .....its pretty clear why ur legs are killer....with numbers like that....keep up the good work......and why would u need to take fat killers? if u got any skinner i am not sure there be anything to take a pic of:P

[BigBT]

Welcome back. It looks like the time off did you good! You came back stronger. I guess you'll have to do it again next week. ;)

[Seosaid]

That's some serious weight on the hack squat, Josie! Great job!

Thanks Hoos! Lower body is my strength!


Great WO

Your leg strenght is impressive. No wonder you have killer legs.

I'm sorry the b*tch wasn't nice to you this morning. That's why I never use mine...

LOL at the fat burner and the tupperware. I do the same thing and after a while I have 10 containers with white pills ans I can't figure out what is what :(

Thanks Izzy..I'll throw the bitch away if she ain't nice again! ;)
Tupperware is never a good idea, especially since it's been 1.5 years since I last took those pills! Lucky me they were yellow pills so very hard to confuse with anything else!


Hello matey!!! lol :D


Nice increase on the hacks there Josie!

How do you feel with the new routine now, have you settled into it now? You still like it just as much?


Wicked sunset in that pic!

Hey Darren I LOVE the new routine, I still have about a month with this one.. It's good I feel like I still can make more improvements.


impressive numbers seosaid .....its pretty clear why ur legs are killer....with numbers like that....keep up the good work......and why would u need to take fat killers? if u got any skinner i am not sure there be anything to take a pic of:P

Thanks Daimozz! Don't be fooled by th AVI pics... I chubbier!
I just (well 5.5 months ago :D) had a baby so fat burners will help now!


Welcome back. It looks like the time off did you good! You came back stronger. I guess you'll have to do it again next week.

HAHAHHA I wished!
I just need to get back on track with the diet now.

I'm happy... to motivate me further, hubby offered a gift for every remaining pound I lose.

He knows how much I love to be spoiled :D

So 16 gifts await me! I'm a lucky gal!

** Edit Hubby has lot 1% BF and Gained 4 lbs of muscle in the last 4 weeks! I'm envious and so proud ;)

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie!

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. Nice squat work. I just read that you did an hour on the eliptical yesterday. That would fry me. Super job, keep up the great work.

[Izzy04]

I love the presents part! I should tell that to my coach, I deserve a treat too!!!

Congrats to your husband! He's doing great. You two are already one very good looking couple so imagine when you reach your goal :eek:

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie!

Hiya CC


Hi Josie. Nice squat work. I just read that you did an hour on the eliptical yesterday. That would fry me. Super job, keep up the great work.

Thanks Mark, I had a little extra help ;)


I love the presents part! I should tell that to my coach, I deserve a treat too!!!

Congrats to your husband! He's doing great. You two are already one very good looking couple so imagine when you reach your goal :eek:

ah thanks Iz!

Love the presents too :D

I found the brand of fat burner I'm using, but I think the company doesn't exist anymore it's thermal meltdown by cryogenixx. Too bad, I love this stuff!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Three:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
4 x 10 @ 90 lbs
stable

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 10 @ 30 lbs
5 lbs more

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 35lbs
17.5 lbs more with the DB but stable overall
I was able to manage with the DB

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 70 lbs
15 lbs more

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 50 lbs
5 lbs more!

D1 Calf Raise
3 x 10 @ 315 lbs
15 lbs more

Followed by 35 minutes on the elliptical.
I am so beat I could faint! I need a good nap!

Hubby's leaving today so I wont have help for a while! :(

[jocularric]

Milady Josie thou art wielding iron and steel with might and fury. Thou doth deserve thy nap!

[justtryn]

Wow, Josie - great work! No wonder you're tired!!

[GSCampbell]

I'll join you for the nap - I can be there in about 12 hours. :D

[Daimozz]

wow......great workout ...great improvements too....no wonder ur thinkin about a nap........ cheers!

[Chubby Mom]

Wow really good workout today Josie 90lbs on the Romanian Deadlift
:eek:

[Seosaid]

Milady Josie thou art wielding iron and steel with might and fury. Thou doth deserve thy nap!

JO, I forgot to say I woke up in a very bad mood..it think it helps me lift more :D


Wow, Josie - great work! No wonder you're tired!!

Thanks dear (love the new AVI!!)


I'll join you for the nap - I can be there in about 12 hours. :D

OOoo too bad I'll be up in 12 hours ;)


wow......great workout ...great improvements too....no wonder ur thinkin about a nap........ cheers!

Thanks Daimozz, also because my son didn't sleep all of last week :D


Wow really good workout today Josie 90lbs on the Romanian Deadlift
:eek:

Thanks Hot mom!

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So Nico is in a plane as we speak! Since he never comes in here, I have a confession to make... I want to surprise him!

I wanted to finish his wine cellar... but I couldn't find everything I needed so it'll have to wait, I guess I'll finish the basement's floor where the new family room will be. My brother is supposed to come over and help me (read do it all by himself).

I really hope I can manage to do it before he comes home since his birthday is next week and I would love to surprise him with a little makeover!

[dbx]

I wanted to finish his wine cellar... but I couldn't find everything I needed so it'll have to wait, I guess I'll finish the basement's floor where the new family room will be. My brother is supposed to come over and help me (read do it all by himself).

I really hope I can manage to do it before he comes home since his birthday is next week and I would love to surprise him with a little makeover! [/color][/B]

Damn, you're married? :(

I wish my wife would would finish some ...kind of.... cellar :)

Oh wait, she's finishing something now!






























Nah, it's just a peach cobbler :D

[BigBT]

Look at those weights go up. That is truly remarkable!

I'm not sure how much work you are planning on doing with the cellar, but it just so happens that I got a catalog of wine storage units sent to me today at the office. I can try to grab it and send you a link to their web site if they have one. It is mostly commercial grade, but I think there are a few storage pieces for home use. Let me know if that's of any interest to you.

[justtryn]

Thanks dear (love the new AVI!!)


Thank you! It's still not as nice as yours, though! ;)

[joed]

The wine cellar sounds like a neat project. You're a thoughtful wife.

[SeaSiren]

I'm happy... to motivate me further, hubby offered a gift for every remaining pound I lose.

He knows how much I love to be spoiled :D

So 16 gifts await me! I'm a lucky gal!



Oh yay! 16 sparkly thinngs OR 16 pairs of shoes or.... 8 of each :D

[StlBarbie]

Oh yay! 16 sparkly thinngs OR 16 pairs of shoes or.... 8 of each :D


WHAT IS THIS???????? :eek:
YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

How cool that you are finishing his wine cellar ....
YOU TWO ARE JUST A PERFECT MATCH!!!!! :)

[Izzy04]

My brother is supposed to come over and help me (read do it all by himself).

LMAO :D:D

I really hope I can manage to do it before he comes home since his birthday is next week and I would love to surprise him with a little makeover! [/color][/B]

How sweet are you??? My dad did a great wine cellar up north and so did my brother in law, what kind of cooling unit are you buying? See another reason for me to send Merlot and Pinot Noir your way.

You wo is great! Nice increases, you should get mad more often ;)

Have a great day!

[Daimozz]

my oldest when he was a baby was very colicky(sp)......we had many nights of not alot of sleep........i can relate....great work out too.... keep it up.....

[Seosaid]

Damn, you're married?


Look who's talking ;)


I can try to grab it and send you a link to their web site if they have one. It is mostly commercial grade, but I think there are a few storage pieces for home use. Let me know if that's of any interest to you.

OOhhhh yes please!! Do send!


Thank you! It's still not as nice as yours, though!

Well maybe if you tried pink lingerie and clear heels you'd have the same success :D


The wine cellar sounds like a neat project. You're a thoughtful wife.

Thanks Joed, but you should see all he does for me!


Oh yay! 16 sparkly thinngs OR 16 pairs of shoes or.... 8 of each

:eek: NEVER divide shoes!!! I'm not feeling good, I need to sit down :D


WHAT IS THIS????????
YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

How cool that you are finishing his wine cellar ....
YOU TWO ARE JUST A PERFECT MATCH!!!!!

LMAO!

Yup I think we really are! TO be quite honest I don't think anyone lse could put up with me... and vice versa. We're just really lucky to have found each other!




How sweet are you??? My dad did a great wine cellar up north and so did my brother in law, what kind of cooling unit are you buying? See another reason for me to send Merlot and Pinot Noir your way.

You wo is great! Nice increases, you should get mad more often

Have a great day!

No clue yet, I think I will ask them (http://www.12encave.com/cav-e.htm) to take care of it.

...and don't forget my coach wants me to have Merlot and Pinot ;)

I try no to get mad to often although it did help this time! LOL


my oldest when he was a baby was very colicky(sp)......we had many nights of not alot of sleep........i can relate....great work out too.... keep it up.....

Poor you!!!
Mine is just upset because we went away for a week and we didn't follow his regular schedule!

Now he thinks I will still hold him during the night which is not the case!

He'll get use to it :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie...just dropping to give you a hug...have a great one!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
4 x 10 @ 10s lbs
stable

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
4 x 10 @ 70 lbs
overall stable

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 10 @ 50 lbs
total one set with 5 more lbs, it was easy, I'll add more next time

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
4 x 10 @ 40lbs
I wanted my form to be perfect so I dropped 5 lbs

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
1 x 10, 9, 8 & 7 @ 50 lbs really burning!!
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 11 @ 155 lbs
5 more lbs - but I think I'll remove 5 lbs the next time,


Then I did 33 minutes on the Stepmill

[kimsquit]

Good job, Josie!

:)

[Original Poster]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
4 x 10 @ 10s lbs
stable

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
4 x 10 @ 70 lbs
overall stable

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 10 @ 50 lbs
total one set with 5 more lbs, it was easy, I'll add more next time

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
4 x 10 @ 40lbs
I wanted my form to be perfect so I dropped 5 lbs

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
1 x 10, 9, 8 & 7 @ 50 lbs really burning!!
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 11 @ 155 lbs
5 more lbs - but I think I'll remove 5 lbs the next time,


Then I did 33 minutes on the Stepmill

Nice Job Josie !
You are a strong one ta boot ;)

[mom24boys]

Great Work Out girl..HaPpY HuMp dAy :D

[GSCampbell]

Just dropping by - your workouts look great. :)

[jmc53]

Nice workout Josie. Wine cellar project sounds like fun.

[Daimozz]

great workout seosaid keep it up!

[Izzy04]

Another solid work-out! You're really doing great!

So how is that new floor coming along?

You'll be comp ready in no time! Do you find the supps help?

Happy Thursday!

[TKD]

Nice rows there Josie! Great to see yet more improvement from you :)

What a wonderful idea of yours to finish the wine cellar for your husband, I'm sure the look on his face when he gets home will be priceless :)

How's the stretching going mate? :p

HAPPY THURSDAY!!

[Seosaid]

Great Work Out girl..HaPpY HuMp dAy

Thanks M24!


Just dropping by - your workouts look great.

Thanks Gigantic Scott!


Nice workout Josie. Wine cellar project sounds like fun.

I'll do the floor instead, I don't have enough time :(


great workout seosaid keep it up!

Thanks Daimozz!


Another solid work-out! You're really doing great!

So how is that new floor coming along?

You'll be comp ready in no time! Do you find the supps help?

Happy Thursday!

Picking up the material tomorrow, everything will be done by Monday!

I can't wait to be comp ready!... well just being normal would be great for now!

I do have more energy, but I'm waiting for my coach to be fully back on supps so I'm not taking much right now.


Nice rows there Josie! Great to see yet more improvement from you

What a wonderful idea of yours to finish the wine cellar for your husband, I'm sure the look on his face when he gets home will be priceless

How's the stretching going mate?

HAPPY THURSDAY!!

I can't wait to see his face!But as I said I'll redo the floor, I'll keep the cellar for another time.

Stretching isn't too bad dear! I mostly never forget to do it!
Very proud ;)

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Two:

I did not feel good at all, I woke up with a headache... because I forgot to eat one meal last night and had wine before the other meal... so it struck me a bit!

A1 Hack Squat
4 x 10 @ 230 lbs
stable

A2 Seated lat PullDown
4 x 10 @ 70 lbs
stable

B1 DB Squat (incline) I thought I would puke! I was drenched!
4 x 12 @ 30s lbs
5 more lbs overall

B2 Seated Row with rope Spent 10 minutes trying to avoid chatty booby man's stare
4 x 10 @ 65 lbs
stable

C1 External rotator
3 x 10 on each side @ 15 lbs
stable!

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

40 minutes of cardio today! 20 on the Stepmill and 20 on the elliptical.


I have stretched:
Piriformis
Quads
Lats (ballerina stretch)

I was totally drenched by the end, I was really embarrassed!

That's it for today

[SeaSiren]

I was totally drenched by the end, I was really embarrassed!

No worries, you're there to work! :)

Hope your day is better tomorrow.

[StlBarbie]

JOSIE ... ONE HELLA WO!!!!!!!!
YOUR SQUATTING JUST ROCKS!!!
Why on earth would you be embarrassed by the sweating ...
HUN YOU HAVE EARNED THAT BODY WITH SWEAT and HARD WORK!!!
WAY TO GO BRICK CHICK!!! :)

[MarkY]

Spent 10 minutes trying to avoid chatty booby man's stare

I'm laughing at this comment, not the incident. You put up a great workout today Josie, especially since you woke up not feeling all that well.

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie! Workout is looking good, especially for someone who woke up not feeling so well.

[jocularric]

Milady Josie 'tis buy thy sweat that thou doth show that thou doth work. And thou doth work exceedingly well. This too be shown by thy iron and steel.

Mayest thy Friday be most fair and joyful.

[HoosierHardGain]

Spent 10 minutes trying to avoid chatty booby man's stare

Unfortunatley, that is one of the bad things that happens when a pretty woman gets herself into great shape. Yeah, you hate having the creepy guys staring at you, but in a way it's a complement.

I can remember being in college and several of my friends would start going off whenever a not so pretty girl would start checking them out. I just laughed at them and said that if you have it, all girls will check you out. You can't just make so that the hot ones do.

[Izzy04]

Hello Josie!

Don't worry about sweating! Seriously I'm sure booby man and the rest of the gym's attention was focused on other things ;)

Great wo! Seriously you're doing great! The Hacksquat is impressive!

I hope you won't spend the week-end dusting after you floor has been installed!

Have a great week-end!

[BigBT]

Don't be embarrassed at all about the sweating, last I checked, that is what we go to the gym to do! Now, about the hack squats....I'm going to have to keep doing those because your numbers on those are the same as mine, and you are doing more reps at that weight! I think I'm going to have to ask you for a spot. ;)

Really good job as usual, Josie. You must be sooo tired of hearing that by now from me. I thnk I'll just make it my signature so I don't have to type it in every time. It has become routine with you. :D

[Seosaid]

Ok so today is busy busy! I'll just answer and post my WO and will try to visit you all a bit later!

I woke feeling really bleeh, a massive headache again, close to tears and feeling so fat, ugly and not proud of myself...
And in all honesty, my body is having a little trouble with the no nursing anymore I heard it will be gone in about a week or two... I hope it's true.

Anyhoo, After making it to the gym, I realized I'm having PMS!

Don't laugh please!..
It's the first time in almost 1.5 years! I actually forgot how it was!
How low it can make you feel, plus I'm so bloated I look 4 months pregnant!
Even my face is swollen

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No worries, you're there to work!

Hope your day is better tomorrow.

A bit better thanks!


JOSIE ... ONE HELLA WO!!!!!!!!
YOUR SQUATTING JUST ROCKS!!!
Why on earth would you be embarrassed by the sweating ...
HUN YOU HAVE EARNED THAT BODY WITH SWEAT and HARD WORK!!!
WAY TO GO BRICK CHICK!!!

LOL Thanks Barb!
I'm embarrassed because I have booty and booby sweat :D


I'm laughing at this comment, not the incident. You put up a great workout today Josie, especially since you woke up not feeling all that well.

Thanks Marky, he monopolized another girl for close to 15 minutes, There should be a limit to people there only to chat... and it should end after hi :D


Hi Josie! Workout is looking good, especially for someone who woke up not feeling so well.

Thanks dear! How's the new work?


Milady Josie 'tis buy thy sweat that thou doth show that thou doth work. And thou doth work exceedingly well. This too be shown by thy iron and steel.

Mayest thy Friday be most fair and joyful.

Thanks a lot Joc, Happy Friday to you!


Unfortunatley, that is one of the bad things that happens when a pretty woman gets herself into great shape. Yeah, you hate having the creepy guys staring at you, but in a way it's a complement.

I can remember being in college and several of my friends would start going off whenever a not so pretty girl would start checking them out. I just laughed at them and said that if you have it, all girls will check you out. You can't just make so that the hot ones do.

LOL Hoos' you're absolutely right but I should have mentioned that what really bothered me was that he was talking too much, I don't really distinguish based on looks, just look how I was before. . I'm actually meaner with pretty boys who think they're all that!


Hello Josie!

Don't worry about sweating! Seriously I'm sure booby man and the rest of the gym's attention was focused on other things

Great wo! Seriously you're doing great! The Hacksquat is impressive!

I hope you won't spend the week-end dusting after you floor has been installed!

Have a great week-end!

Thanks Iz, yup today they were focused on something else but this time I really am to ashamed to give details :(

Have a great week-end too.


Don't be embarrassed at all about the sweating, last I checked, that is what we go to the gym to do! Now, about the hack squats....I'm going to have to keep doing those because your numbers on those are the same as mine, and you are doing more reps at that weight! I think I'm going to have to ask you for a spot.

Really good job as usual, Josie. You must be sooo tired of hearing that by now from me. I thnk I'll just make it my signature so I don't have to type it in every time. It has become routine with you.

WOOOOOHOOOOO NO NO I'm not tired
YES!!! I want it in your signature!! :D

And come one now! I'll check your next squat increase or I'll need to go spot ;)

[Seosaid]

I wasn't supposed to do weights but my mom came with me and wanted to "learn"

So we did a bit of Day Three:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
4 x 10 @ 90 lbs
stable

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 10 @ 30 lbs
stable

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 50lbs
10 lbs more on the machine

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 70 lbs
Stable

I stopped here because I had to hide!! Insert embarrassing moment :D

I hid in the cardio section and did 45 minutes on the elliptical.

That's it for today!

[dbx]

.......... plus I'm so bloated I look 4 months pregnant!
Even my face is swollen

Ummm...think of it as your first time loading with creatine mono? :)

Sorry to hear that, but it's good to see you're getting back at it. I hope you feel 100% soon ;)

[joed]

Does this mean you don't want to have any pictures taken on mother's day? Have a wonderful wkend.

[Seosaid]

Ummm...think of it as your first time loading with creatine mono? :)

Sorry to hear that, but it's good to see you're getting back at it. I hope you feel 100% soon ;)

LOL Thanks DBX!


Does this mean you don't want to have any pictures taken on mother's day? Have a wonderful wkend.

I have the same camera as Hoos' this weekend ;)

Have a great weekend as well!

[Seosaid]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Guess who's sponsoring and producing the event??????

Our very own Bodybuilding.com!!!!

The countdown is officially ON! (140 days, 16 hours & 31 minutes left :D)

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!

[powerman2000]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Guess who's sponsoring and producing the event??????

Our very own Bodybuilding.com!!!!

The countdown is officially ON! (140 days, 16 hours & 31 minutes left :D)

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!

http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/images/smilies4/act033.gif

http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/images/smilies3/banana.gif

[jocularric]

That's awesome Josie! Congratulations!

[Hibiscus09]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Guess who's sponsoring and producing the event??????

Our very own Bodybuilding.com!!!!

The countdown is officially ON! (140 days, 16 hours & 31 minutes left :D)

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!


Yay -- so much fun! Congratulations, Josie!

[ChocoChick]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Guess who's sponsoring and producing the event??????

Our very own Bodybuilding.com!!!!

The countdown is officially ON! (140 days, 16 hours & 31 minutes left :D)

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!

Great news, Josie! You must be soooo excited!!!!

[jmc53]

Congratulations Josie, that's fantastic. Very happy for you.

[BigBT]

Congratulations on your selection, Josie! It is definately well deserved. When do we receive our autographed pics with the cute "xoxo" beneath your signature???

[mom24boys]

YAY Great News Josie..YAY
Have a great weekend and a WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY!!

[MarkY]

Awesome news Josie. I'm happy for you. Should I PM you with my address for an autographed photo? Actually, Vegas is only about 5 hours from me. Maybe I'll drive up there and get it in person.

[Izzy04]

Congratulations on your selection, Josie! It is definately well deserved. When do we receive our autographed pics with the cute "xoxo" beneath your signature???


Sign me in for one of those!!!!!

Wow that's great news. You must be so excited! I'm really happy for you!

I guess the training won't be slowing down anytime soon!

Enjoy your week-end!

[TKD]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.

The event will take place on Sunday September 30, the same weekend as the Mr. Olympia Expo and show.

Guess who's sponsoring and producing the event??????

Our very own Bodybuilding.com!!!!

The countdown is officially ON! (140 days, 16 hours & 31 minutes left :D)

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!

That's great Josie!!!! :) I'm really pleased for you mate!!

I think this will be the start of great things for you!

Hope you have a lovely weekend!!! ;)

[SeaSiren]

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.



How exciting!!! Congratulations! :)

[StlBarbie]

:)HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!:)

[joed]

Have a great mother's day, Josie.

[jocularric]

Happy mothers day!

[Daimozz]

happy mothers day!!!!

[MarkY]

Happy Mother's Day Josie. May you have a great day.

[Mr. Someday]

Hope you enjoy your first Mothers Day Josie!!

[ChocoChick]

Happy Mother's Day, Josie!

[Seosaid]

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That's awesome Josie! Congratulations!


Yay -- so much fun! Congratulations, Josie!


Great news, Josie! You must be soooo excited!!!!


Congratulations Josie, that's fantastic. Very happy for you.



That's great Josie!!!! I'm really pleased for you mate!!

I think this will be the start of great things for you!

Hope you have a lovely weekend!!!



How exciting!!! Congratulations! :)
Thanks guys!!


When do we receive our autographed pics with the cute "xoxo" beneath your signature???

When you fix that signature ;)



YAY Great News Josie..YAY
Have a great weekend and a WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY!!

Thanks MOM, you too!


Awesome news Josie. I'm happy for you. Should I PM you with my address for an autographed photo? Actually, Vegas is only about 5 hours from me. Maybe I'll drive up there and get it in person.

YEAH I'll need people rooting for me! :D


Sign me in for one of those!!!!!

Wow that's great news. You must be so excited! I'm really happy for you!

I guess the training won't be slowing down anytime soon!

Enjoy your week-end!

Thanks Iz, you too!




:)HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!:)


Have a great mother's day, Josie.


Happy mothers day!


happy mothers day!!!!


Happy Mother's Day Josie. May you have a great day.


Hope you enjoy your first Mothers Day Josie!!


Happy Mother's Day, Josie!

Thanks!! I'm happy to celebrate it "for real" for the first time!

[Seosaid]

Yesterday was cardio only

60 minutes on the elliptical.

Then I left for my mom's and we had a great dinner (sausages and salad), I felt I didn't cheat too much I also had lunch there before coming home... cheating again but not too much (tomatoes sandwich with chips)

I'm 6 lbs heavier???????????????????????????????

How can that be???

I feel like I'm going backwards!

I really hope it's only water. That's it for today I'll go to bed in a few I'm wired.

[BigBT]

I'm 6 lbs heavier???????????????????????????????

How can that be???


Based on the workouts you've been posting, I'd guess that some of that was new muscle! Once I started squatting in earnest, I put on a few pounds. My waist measurement staid about the same so I attribute it to that. What is the mirror telling you? Or better yet, post some pictures and we'll be the judge!

[Izzy04]

Happy First Mother's day Josie!

Don't worry about the 6lbs I'm sure it's just water and muscle.

As long as your skinfolds don't change you're fine.

I agree with Big T, put up some pics and we'll judge!

[Chubby Mom]

http://www.njoyschool.net/data-new/club/bbs033/sorry.gif

I am such a dodo I put your Happy Mother's Day greeting in SeaSiren's Journal :o

so please except a late Happy Mother's DAY

[StlBarbie]

JOSIE .... with your routines and dedication ...
THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE GOING BACKWARDS!!!!
It is just NOT POSSIBLE!!!
I am sure it water weight and some lean mass gains after having been off ...
YOU ROCK ... WE KNOW THIS!!! :D

[Seosaid]

Based on the workouts you've been posting, I'd guess that some of that was new muscle! Once I started squatting in earnest, I put on a few pounds. My waist measurement staid about the same so I attribute it to that. What is the mirror telling you? Or better yet, post some pictures and we'll be the judge!


I wasn't muscle, I took a diuretic yesterday and I down 5.something lbs this morning, so it was water (FIEW!).

I'm really behind though, I need a kick in the butt!

Up for the challenge :p

No pics until I loose it all (or feel better) mister, someone very clever said that not so long ago :D


Happy First Mother's day Josie!

Don't worry about the 6lbs I'm sure it's just water and muscle.

As long as your skinfolds don't change you're fine.

I agree with Big T, put up some pics and we'll judge!

No pics yet... see comment above ;)

My skinfolds would have been quite different, even my face was bloated.



http://www.njoyschool.net/data-new/club/bbs033/sorry.gif

I am such a dodo I put your Happy Mother's Day greeting in SeaSiren's Journal

so please except a late Happy Mother's DAY

That's cute Hotmom!, don't worry and thank you ;)
and I didn't know SS is a mom... Now I have to apologize.


JOSIE .... with your routines and dedication ...
THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE GOING BACKWARDS!!!!
It is just NOT POSSIBLE!!!
I am sure it water weight and some lean mass gains after having been off ...
YOU ROCK ... WE KNOW THIS!!! :D

Thanks Barb, maybe the fact that I'm becoming a woman again plays a role in all this, but I feel like CRAP!


Off to the gym in a few, I'll post details later on.

[Hibiscus09]

I gained three pounds from Mother's Day frivolity. :) I'm down 1.5lbs as of today. You know it's just water, Josie. It will go away on its own in a few days without the diuretics. I worry about taking those things much (but then again, I worry about taking most stuff. :p )

You've been doing awesome post baby having and I know you'll continue to do so! :)

[Daimozz]

i gained alot of something myself.....and its very upsetting..... i think its just water so i am taking diuretics anyways...... but my guess its just water?......... and scales are evil!!!! good workout ......keep it up:D

[GSCampbell]

Mornin' Josie!

[Izzy04]

Good Morning Josie,

See it was only water so no need to freak out! You look amazing and your dedication is admirable don't be too hard on yourself.

Plus since your husband is away I'm sure you have more things to do and you're just tired. Give yourself a break!

BTW how is the new floor?

[HoosierHardGain]

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I received an email this morning......

I will be part of Mike Glass' Transformation America Series? in Las Vegas.


Congrats, Josie! This is the result of all the hard work you've done.

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie. Be careful with the diuretics.

[jocularric]

Good morrow Milady Josie. Godspeed thy wielding and thy morrow!

[Seosaid]

I gained three pounds from Mother's Day frivolity. :) I'm down 1.5lbs as of today. You know it's just water, Josie. It will go away on its own in a few days without the diuretics. I worry about taking those things much (but then again, I worry about taking most stuff. :p )

You've been doing awesome post baby having and I know you'll continue to do so! :)



Hi Josie. Be careful with the diuretics.

I know I shouldn't have done it but I was freaking out! I'm way better today!


i gained alot of something myself.....and its very upsetting..... i think its just water so i am taking diuretics anyways...... but my guess its just water?......... and scales are evil!!!! good workout ......keep it up:D

Thanks Daimozz. Fortunately it was only water


Mornin' Josie!

Mornin' sir!


Good Morning Josie,

See it was only water so no need to freak out! You look amazing and your dedication is admirable don't be too hard on yourself.

Plus since your husband is away I'm sure you have more things to do and you're just tired. Give yourself a break!

BTW how is the new floor?

Thanks Iz, love the new avi! Amazing abs!!

New floor is almost done, it looks AMAZING! Hubby will be happy!


Congrats, Josie! This is the result of all the hard work you've done.

Thanks Hoos' I still have A LOT of work to do though!


Good morrow Milady Josie. Godspeed thy wielding and thy morrow!

Hello hello Joc and thank you!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
4 x 10 @ 10s lbs
stable

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
4 x 8 @ 70 lbs
overall stable

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 8 @ 55 lbs
5 more lbs could add more

C1 EZ Biceps curl to forehead
4 x 8 @ 40lbs
I wanted my form to be perfect so I dropped 5 lbs

C2 Triceps EZ SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
4 x 8 @ 50 lbs
Stable

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 11 @ 15o lbs
5 less lbs


Then I did 35 minutes on the Stepmill

I'm being reevaluated this Friday, a week in advance but with the contest coming up my trainer wants to go full speed on the Savard's harcore training and diet! :D

I can't wait! It's on now!

[dbx]

Damn, girl. 4x8 50# skull crushers are awesome!

Glad that full feeling turned out to be just water :)

[jmc53]

I'm really behind though, I need a kick in the butt!

I'm rather shocked that I'm the first to volunteer for that one! ;)
I'd be very gentle.
Nice workout again Josie.

[BigBT]

No pics until I loose it all (or feel better) mister, someone very clever said that not so long ago :D

Now that's just not fair, you can't use my words against me like that!;)

Your numbers today look great. Your new routine is really building strength. Good luck on the evaluation. Knowing you I'll bet you are either on or slightly better than what the schedule saysl

[Seosaid]

Damn, girl. 4x8 50# skull crushers are awesome!

Glad that full feeling turned out to be just water :)

Thanks DBX!
Water it was... I lost 8 lbs in 2 days!!!! Imagine how good I feel now!!! :eek:


I'm rather shocked that I'm the first to volunteer for that one! ;)
I'd be very gentle.
Nice workout again Josie.

HAHAHHA Great I do need it! :D


Now that's just not fair, you can't use my words against me like that!

Your numbers today look great. Your new routine is really building strength. Good luck on the evaluation. Knowing you I'll bet you are either on or slightly better than what the schedule saysl

LOL you said it first!

I can't wait to be in the hardcore no more cheating phase, I know it' strange but I need strict rule!

[Seosaid]

I am selling my two-piece blue suit that I wore only once.

It's an original Sylvia Tremblay Designs.
The suit is Hologram blue with clear stones.

It fits 5' to 5'5". The bust is for a C or D -cup and is not padded but can be if need be.

Let me know if you're interested or forward to someone who might. Second-hand suits are a good way to save money and we all know how expensive these competitions are!

I paid a little over 400$ and I'm asking 275$ for it.

Here are a few pics of the suit:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s200/suit_front.jpg (http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s1600-h/suit_front.jpg)

Don't mind the bad lat pose picture was taken mid-motion ;)
http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s200/suit_back.jpg (http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s1600-h/suit_back.jpg)

[batteryrequired]

I am selling my two-piece blue suit that I wore only once.

It's an original Sylvia Tremblay Designs.
The suit is Hologram blue with clear stones.

It fits 5' to 5'5". The bust is for a C or D -cup and is not padded but can be if need be.

Let me know if you're interested or forward to someone who might. Second-hand suits are a good way to save money and we all know how expensive these competitions are!

I paid a little over 400$ and I'm asking 275$ for it.

Here are a few pics of the suit:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s200/suit_front.jpg (http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s1600-h/suit_front.jpg)

Don't mind the bad lat pose picture was taken mid-motion ;)
http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s200/suit_back.jpg (http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s1600-h/suit_back.jpg)


Hot dayum....if you come in it....I'll take two!!! :D

[Daimozz]

i'll pay 250 for it:P~j/k!!

[Hibiscus09]

Hey Josie -- I sold my one piece suit on Diva Exchange and got a great price for it! :)

[Izzy04]

Happy Hump day Josie!

When I read that you comp is coming up fast I went back and remembered that you are competing in September :eek: I'll go and kick your ass at the gym if you need me to! Wow that is coming fast but you're already on the right path and you've been gaining mass which is the toughest part. This is really exciting, I know you can do it!

So now we have to talk about the fun stuff! Are you still thinking greem for your new suit and will Sylvia be designing it again?

Have a great day!

[Seosaid]

Hot dayum....if you come in it....I'll take two!!! :D

I need cash so much I might say yes :D


i'll pay 250 for it:P~j/k!!

No, no, no JK, time to pay now :p


Hey Josie -- I sold my one piece suit on Diva Exchange and got a great price for it! :)

Great tip Hibby, thanks, I just registered!

[jocularric]

Wowzers! My computers smokin' from those pics!

[Seosaid]

Happy Hump day Josie!

When I read that you comp is coming up fast I went back and remembered that you are competing in September :eek: I'll go and kick your ass at the gym if you need me to! Wow that is coming fast but you're already on the right path and you've been gaining mass which is the toughest part. This is really exciting, I know you can do it!

So now we have to talk about the fun stuff! Are you still thinking greem for your new suit and will Sylvia be designing it again?

Have a great day!

I really might need your foot up my butt someday! Practice kicking until then ;)

So far green is still the color I want.. but my hubby is pressuring me into going pink.

I spoke with Sylvia, she says I have priority she'll squeeze me in as soon as I give her the go ahead (isn't that cool!) BUT my trainer would like Marc to do my suit this time.

To be quite honest, I dunno what I'll do.

Have a great day too


Wowzers! My computers smokin' from those pics!


LOL thanks Joc, you should have seen me the day before all the mandatory crap eating ;)

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Two:



A1 Hack Squat
1x 8 @ 230 lbs
3 x 8 @ 255 lbs
25 lbs more & PR

A2 Seated lat PullDown
4 x 8 @ 75 lbs
5 lbs more & PR

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 8 @ 35s lbs
5 more lbs & PR

B2 Seated Row with rope
4 x 8 @ 70 lbs
5 more lbs & PR

C1 External rotator
3 x 8 on each side @ 15 lbs
stable!

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

40 minutes of cardio today on the elliptical.


I have stretched too Darren

I'm super happy with today's WO! Plus my coach saw me and told me I leaned out :D Great day overall!!!

That's it for today

[Daimozz]

great work out annnnnnnd gratz on da lean machine!:P

[Izzy04]

I'm super happy with today's WO! Plus my coach saw me and told me I leaned out :D Great day overall!!!


OK first you need to start using blue because I see PRs everywhere! You did an amazing job!!! Woohoo Josie :D:D:D

Isn't it nice to have your coach tell you that your physique improved, plus you know how picky your coach is so she must really mean it.

About the suit, go with the designer you feel the most confortable in. They are both really good but you said it yourself, Sylvia has been competing and she's probably better at fitting a suit. At the end of the day it's your suit and you have to be happy about it. Listen to you and no one else.

deicisions decisions!!! That's the fun part.

[Daimozz]

btw jose just broke me for that suit.....ima have to miss my rent and food for the rest of the week for the darned thing....
it better fit!

[MarkY]

I didn't even notice a suit, I just noticed who was in it. WOW Josie, great pics. I'm going to splash some cold water on me now.

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
The suit's OK, I guess ... but the butt's spectacular :)

[Izzy04]

Hey Josie! Nice edit :D


I've been practising my kicking and I'm getting quite good!!!!! Just ask my friend Isabelle ( Who BTW thanked me again for the pics you took of her at Fame yesterday). When she doesn't feel like training I go with her in the evening and she promised to have low carbs dinner with me when I get close to comp time. So if you need someone to prepare you a low carb, low fat dinner I'll be happy to help! And in exchange I might need your help when I cry for nothing and I'm rude to people 2 weeks out!!!!!

Have a great day!

[Seosaid]

great work out annnnnnnd gratz on da lean machine!:P

hahaha thanks Daimozz, I'm not quite a lean machine yet... I'm just leaner


btw jose just broke me for that suit.....ima have to miss my rent and food for the rest of the week for the darned thing....
it better fit!

But I'm sure you'll look fantastic in it ;)




Isn't it nice to have your coach tell you that your physique improved, plus you know how picky your coach is so she must really mean it.


Yeah but she'll see me nakid tomorrow so she really has no clue yet ;)
But my face is less bloated, this is what sh mainly notices, I hope she'll still be happy tomorrow




About the suit, go with the designer you feel the most confortable in. They are both really good but you said it yourself, Sylvia has been competing and she's probably better at fitting a suit. At the end of the day it's your suit and you have to be happy about it. Listen to you and no one else.

deicisions decisions!!! That's the fun part.

Well it's a bit like shopping so I LOVE it! I think I'll explore both possibilities, we shall see.



Hey Josie! Nice edit


I knew you'D appreciate it :D


So if you need someone to prepare you a low carb, low fat dinner I'll be happy to help! And in exchange I might need your help when I cry for nothing and I'm rude to people 2 weeks out!!!!!


DEAL!!


I didn't even notice a suit, I just noticed who was in it. WOW Josie, great pics. I'm going to splash some cold water on me now.

Ahhh you'Re a sweety!


Hi Josie,
The suit's OK, I guess ... but the butt's spectacular :)

LOL thanks, would you like to buy it? The suit I mean ;)

[Seosaid]

Today was Day Three and possibly the last time I do it :D:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
4 x 8@ 100 lbs
10 more lbs & PR

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 8@ 30 lbs
stable and very heavy today

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 60lbs
10 lbs more on the machine & PR

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 75 lbs
5 more lbs & PR

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 50 lbs
Stable

D1 Calf Raise
3 x 8 @ 315 lbs
Stable


Followed by 38 minutes of cardio: 28 on the stepmill and 10 minutes on the elliptical.

That's it for today! Up to pick Hubby at the airport! I missed him so much! Can't wait for him to see his surprise.

[Daimozz]

nice work out!! awesome stuff.........and as for the suit....its a bit tight right in the middle...... :(.....hf with the hubby;)

[Izzy04]

Today was Day Three and possibly the last time I do it :D:

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
4 x 8@ 100 lbs
10 more lbs & PR

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
4 x 8@ 30 lbs
stable and very heavy today

B1 Reverse Back Extension
4 x 10 @ 60lbs
10 lbs more on the machine & PR

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
4 x 10 @ 75 lbs
5 more lbs & PR

C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 50 lbs
Stable

D1 Calf Raise
3 x 8 @ 315 lbs
Stable


Followed by 38 minutes of cardio: 28 on the stepmill and 10 minutes on the elliptical.

That's it for today! Up to pick Hubby at the airport! I missed him so much! Can't wait for him to see his surprise.

First I'm sure Francine will be really happy with your results!

HF with your hubby! I'm sure he can't wait to see you either!

BTW I need to keep going at the gym cause you're catching up on me on the few moves where I was stronger :eek: Dang!

[HoosierHardGain]

I am selling my two-piece blue suit that I wore only once.

It's an original Sylvia Tremblay Designs.
The suit is Hologram blue with clear stones.

It fits 5' to 5'5". The bust is for a C or D -cup and is not padded but can be if need be.

Let me know if you're interested or forward to someone who might. Second-hand suits are a good way to save money and we all know how expensive these competitions are!

I paid a little over 400$ and I'm asking 275$ for it.

Here are a few pics of the suit:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s200/suit_front.jpg (http://bp2.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbE1RHDI/AAAAAAAAABo/QmUXEe_nXzc/s1600-h/suit_front.jpg)

Don't mind the bad lat pose picture was taken mid-motion ;)
http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s200/suit_back.jpg (http://bp3.blogger.com/_t5RTm3q1Ueg/RksIbU1RHEI/AAAAAAAAABw/WEDYoOZ4Y6M/s1600-h/suit_back.jpg)

Wish I looked that good in a posing suit.

[TKD]

I do apologize Josie, I seem to have missed a few of your WOs lately :(

Aww well, nevermind eh? :D

You look damn good in that suit mate!! ;)

Looks like someone else is racking up the PRs here too!! Excellent increases, especially the big lifts like the RDLs and Hacks!!

Hope your husbands face lights up at your surprise :)

Oh, and I trust the stretching is going equally as well? :p

[dbx]

C1 External rotator[/B]
3 x 8 on each side @ 15 lbs


I can't escape what I should be doing :(

:)

Nice workout today, as well.

[jocularric]

Hey! Nice job on the PR's. Congratulations!

Hope you have someone there with a camera to catch your husbands face on his surprise. Have fun!

[SeaSiren]

Nice session! Have a wonderful evening with your hubby :)

[Izzy04]

Hello Josie!

I can't wait for you to come back from your eval and tell us how great you did!

You said the real work was starting now so I can't wait to see what she'll have you do!

Have a greatday!

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie... the suspense is killing me!

[Seosaid]

nice work out!! awesome stuff.........and as for the suit....its a bit tight right in the middle...

LOL, I'd still love to see that!


First I'm sure Francine will be really happy with your results!
She was more than happy :D



BTW I need to keep going at the gym cause you're catching up on me on the few moves where I was stronger Dang!

LOL, wait now the real thing begins Attache ta tuque avec de la broche Native talk y'all ;)


Wish I looked that good in a posing suit.

Well you could buy it and try it, you could be surprised:p


I do apologize Josie, I seem to have missed a few of your WOs lately


Darren no stress about that! I love when you visit and if you miss a few days so what?



You look damn good in that suit mate!!


see with that comment I forgot you ever missed a day ;)


I can't escape what I should be doing


I HATE doing rotator cuffs! This is why I have to keep doing them :D




Hope you have someone there with a camera to catch your husbands face on his surprise. Have fun!

He was ecstatic, started swearing, but good happy swears! and just like I said he would, within the first sentence he asked how much I spent LOL


Nice session! Have a wonderful evening with your hubby

Thanks SS


Hello Josie!

I can't wait for you to come back from your eval and tell us how great you did!

You said the real work was starting now so I can't wait to see what she'll have you do!

Have a greatday!

After the bump (just leave me enough time to type it)


Hi Josie... the suspense is killing me!

LOL a few more minutes!

[Izzy04]

type faster woman!

[Seosaid]

I have the absolute best coach!

No one! can beat Franceen! NO ONE!

So the results are in and as you can see I'm happy :D
BF = -3.2 and still holding a bit of water!
it means 21.7%

Folds Keep in mind that I'm still holding water and it's already pretty good!!
Chest -4mm
Biceps -2mm
Abdo -1.7mm
Suprailliac -4.8mm
Quads -0.5mm
Calf Stable
Back -2.7mm
Subscap -14mm
Triceps -0.7mm

I got the new diet already but it' s pretty complicated (lots of potatoes!!) so I'll explain later on!!


I'm happy :D

[HoosierHardGain]

That's great news, Josie! Very impressive!

[Izzy04]

Woohoo good for you!

You might have a good plan but you did all the work!

Congrats! Now we want to see pictures!

[Daimozz]

grats on the bf % and......ud have to pay me alot of money to see that.....:P

[Seosaid]

That's great news, Josie! Very impressive!

Thanks Hoos!


Woohoo good for you!

You might have a good plan but you did all the work!

Congrats! Now we want to see pictures!

let me just loose the water and I'll oblige ;)


grats on the bf % and......ud have to pay me alot of money to see that.....:P

darn I'm poor now :D

[Daimozz]

lol!!! thats more like a cop out:P anyways..... lucky for u anyways...itd be a scary sight... and worth more laughs then id like to hear:P..have a good weekend too;)

[ChocoChick]

Great news, Josie!!! Your hard work is paying off.

[kimsquit]

I'm happy :Dultimately, that's all that matters :)

way to go, Josie!

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
Lots of blue PR's in thsoe last few workouts. Congratulations.

[jocularric]

Well good news and good news. I'm glad your hubby had a nice surprise and that you're making some great progress. Congratulations!

Have a wonderful weekend.

[Hibiscus09]

I have the absolute best coach!

No one! can beat Franceen! NO ONE!

So the results are in and as you can see I'm happy :D
BF = -3.2 and still holding a bit of water!
it means 21.7%

Folds Keep in mind that I'm still holding water and it's already pretty good!!
Chest -4mm
Biceps -2mm
Abdo -1.7mm
Suprailliac -4.8mm
Quads -0.5mm
Calf Stable
Back -2.7mm
Subscap -14mm
Triceps -0.7mm

I got the new diet already but it' s pretty complicated (lots of potatoes!!) so I'll explain later on!!


I'm happy :D

That's great, Josie!! :) Congrats on the fantastic progress!!

[Seosaid]

.itd be a scary sight... and worth more laughs then id like to hear:P..have a good weekend too

LOL ok then ;) Have a great Saturday


Great news, Josie!!! Your hard work is paying off.

Thanks CC... now the real fun begins!!


ultimately, that's all that matters


ABSOLUTELY!


Hi Josie,
Lots of blue PR's in thsoe last few workouts. Congratulations.

Thanks Jason!


Well good news and good news. I'm glad your hubby had a nice surprise and that you're making some great progress. Congratulations!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Thanks Joc! you too!


That's great, Josie!! Congrats on the fantastic progress!!

Thanks Hibby!

[Seosaid]

Ok, even though I'm still bloated I decided to post my 6 months pp picture.
I figured I'll look better next month anyway. :D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/504343076_0360b86413_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/504343076_0360b86413_b.jpg)

[Izzy04]

Wow you look great! Your butt really changed! There is a lot more definition. Plus your hammies are really poping out! Your arms are smaller and you have a flat tummy!

You are looking fantastic! You're going to kick ass in September!

[Daimozz]

wow thats totally incredibly!!!! awesome !!! love those legs!!

[justtryn]

Good morning Josie!! You look great in that pic. You've come a long way, sweetie!

[Seosaid]

Wow you look great! Your butt really changed! There is a lot more definition. Plus your hammies are really poping out! Your arms are smaller and you have a flat tummy!

You are looking fantastic! You're going to kick ass in September!


wow thats totally incredibly!!!! awesome !!! love those legs!!


Good morning Josie!! You look great in that pic. You've come a long way, sweetie!

Ahh thank you all! :D

[Seosaid]

Today's torture Day One:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
3 x 6 @ 12.5s lbs
1 x 6 @ 10 lbs
2.5 more

A2 Seated shoulder press machine
4 x 6 @ 80 lbs
10 lbs more

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 6 @ 60 lbs
5 more lbs HEAVY!

C1 Biceps curl to forehead
4 x 6 @ 50lbs
10 lbs more...no EZ bar available and it was far from EZ :D

C2 Triceps SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
3 x 6 @ 50 lbs
3 x 4.5 @ 50 lbs
SUPER HARD today probably because of the biceps increase!

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12

D2 Rope crunch
3 x 11 @ 15o lbs
stable and BURNING


Then I did 20 minutes on the Stepmill and WAS POOPED!
I want to nap now ;) but have some stretching to finish!

I forgot to add 40 minutes stepmill yesterday!

**edit!** I've lost another pound

[mom24boys]

awesome Joise, your making great progress fast. And your just now kicking it up a notch...woo-hoo

[Daimozz]

wow incredible josie..........can't wait to see when ur finished!!!

[dartol]

Ok, even though I'm still bloated I decided to post my 6 months pp picture.
I figured I'll look better next month anyway. :D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/504343076_0360b86413_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/504343076_0360b86413_b.jpg)

WOW, you look awesome! And that is quite a workout too. Can't wait to see the 'finished' product! :)

Darren

[ChocoChick]

You look great Josie. Come on, 'fess up - you paid someone to have the baby for you, right? There's no way someone who just had a baby can look that good that soon. ;)

[Hibiscus09]

You're looking great, Josie! :) Keep up the good work!

[Seosaid]

awesome Joise, your making great progress fast. And your just now kicking it up a notch...woo-hoo

Thanks MOM..The fun just begins :D


wow incredible josie..........can't wait to see when ur finished!!!


WOW, you look awesome! And that is quite a workout too. Can't wait to see the 'finished' product! :)

Darren


LOL you two, I can't wait either :p



You look great Josie. Come on, 'fess up - you paid someone to have the baby for you, right? There's no way someone who just had a baby can look that good that soon.

HAHAHAHHAHA Thanks I take that as a major compliment!. I almost wished I was such a miserable pregnant woman! :(
I'm happy now though... and I even think I could do it again :D

Look at the 6 months progress, especially the first month, MY I was HUGE!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/505193373_be64ac6a18_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/505193373_be64ac6a18_b.jpg)
BTW I think the last pic is a bit stretched


You're looking great, Josie! Keep up the good work!

Merci Hibby Bibby!

[Izzy04]

Good Morning Josie!

I can't believe how much progress you've made in such a short time. I noticed that you're still doing your old routine, when are you getting the new one?

Oh and I want to know everything about the potato diet. I have to admit I'm jealous...

Happy Sunday

[ChocoChick]

The potato diet? Hmmm.. can it be made into the pasta diet? If so, I'm in! :)

[SR800]

Nice progress and dedication. You are putting many new mothers to shame!

[Daimozz]

major accomplishments great stuff!!

[Seosaid]

THANK YOU ALL!

I'll explain the potato stuff later on.... today is SHOPPING day :D

No gym for me!

[TKD]

Great job on those measurements Josie!! :)

I like the way you have shown how your progress id going in the pics, not to mention the actually pregress you have made!!!!

Totally Incredible Josie!!!

I'm really pround of you mate! :)

I like the way your WOs are going too! Increases all the way!

AWESOME JOB!!

[SeaSiren]

THANK YOU ALL!

I'll explain the potato stuff later on.... today is SHOPPING day :D

No gym for me!

Yay shopping!!! Love the progress pics...they are amazing! :)

[Daimozz]

THANK YOU ALL!

I'll explain the potato stuff later on.... today is SHOPPING day :D

No gym for me!

what ya buying us?

[Seosaid]

Great job on those measurements Josie!!

I like the way you have shown how your progress id going in the pics, not to mention the actually pregress you have made!!!!

Totally Incredible Josie!!!

I'm really pround of you mate!

I like the way your WOs are going too! Increases all the way!

AWESOME JOB!!

Thanks Darren! It means a lot coming from Mr PRs Himself.
It's the first that that I'm still sore the day after a WO on the 7th week!.
Usually after 2 or 3 my body's used to it.

NOT the case with this one!


Yay shopping!!! Love the progress pics...they are amazing!

Thanks SS, I'm starting to feel good again.


what ya buying us?

A Purse and heels :D Want them :p

[StlBarbie]

major accomplishments great stuff!!

X 1,000,000

OMG WOMAN ... HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT???? :confused:
YOU just ABSOLUTELY RULE BRICK CHICK!!!
Josie .. FABULOUS!!!!:D[

[BigBT]

Wow, seems I missed a lot of news from you while I was travelling. First of all congrats on the numbers, those look great! I know you keep saying you have a long way to go, but if you stopped now you still would have had a major accomplishment.

Glad your hubby loved his surprise. I wonder how he'll top it when you go away for a few days. :)

Josie, the pictures are amazing! When you put them side by side like that it really shows how hard you have been working. You'll have to post one from the front so we can see those abs! I'm absolutely thrilled for you. :)

[MarkY]

Josie, your progress pics are awesome. You've worked hard and it surely shows. My hat is off to you.

[jocularric]

Milady Josie verily thou art an inspiration. Thou doth shape and mold thyself as an artist doth clay. Thanks be to God that thou doth share the tellings of thy quest. Milady, Godspeed now and always. Anon.

[Seosaid]

X 1,000,000

OMG WOMAN ... HOW THE HELL DO YOU DO IT????
YOU just ABSOLUTELY RULE BRICK CHICK!!!
Josie .. FABULOUS!!!![


BARB!! I missed you!!

Thanks for you kind comments!



Wow, seems I missed a lot of news from you while I was travelling. First of all congrats on the numbers, those look great! I know you keep saying you have a long way to go, but if you stopped now you still would have had a major accomplishment.

Glad your hubby loved his surprise. I wonder how he'll top it when you go away for a few days. :)

Josie, the pictures are amazing! When you put them side by side like that it really shows how hard you have been working. You'll have to post one from the front so we can see those abs! I'm absolutely thrilled for you.

BRIAN I missed you too!!

Abs are far from being visible as you can see here
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/507813871_dfd807c2fc_t.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/507813871_dfd807c2fc.jpg)

Still A LOT of work to do!
To see abs you'll have to look at Elise and Isabelle's pictures :D


Josie, your progress pics are awesome. You've worked hard and it surely shows. My hat is off to you.

Thank you Marky, I'm getting there!


Milady Josie verily thou art an inspiration. Thou doth shape and mold thyself as an artist doth clay. Thanks be to God that thou doth share the tellings of thy quest. Milady, Godspeed now and always. Anon.

JOCCCC! I'd love to reply in the same way but I really can't :p

Off to the gym!

and.. another pound gone :D

[SeaSiren]

and.. another pound gone :D


woohoo! :D

[ChocoChick]

Morning, Josie. Abs are looking good -- definitely not the mid-section of a new mom. :)

[Chubby Mom]

Incredible Progress Josie you are looking fantastic!

[Seosaid]

Thanks ladies... hey Elise... say when exactly do we stop being a new mom?

I'm trying to find out for how long I can play the "I'm not in shape 'cause I'm a new mom" card? :D


*************************

Today's torture was Day Two:



A1 Hack Squat
4 x 6 @ 255 lbs
one more set at this weight

A2 Seated lat PullDown
4 x 6 @ 80 lbs
5 lbs more & PR

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 6 @ 35s lbs
stable

B2 Seated Row with rope
4 x 6 @ 85 lbs
15 more lbs & PR

C1 External rotator
3 x 6 on each side @ 15 lbs
stable!

C2 I cheated and did obliques instead
3 x 12 @ BW

30 minutes of cardio today on the stepmill.

Off to do a little stretching now!

[dbx]

.....say when exactly do we stop being a new mom?

I'm trying to find out for how long I can play the "I'm not in shape 'cause I'm a new mom" card? :D

Some women play this card for the rest of their life, so you're certainly entitled to play it for a while :D

Nice session today, Josie.

[Daimozz]

nice workout......and if u keep that card up ....many women are going to be very green with envy:| :P

[Izzy04]

Wow you've been PRing a lot lately, you're doing great!

That pic looks good, you abs are looking great! I think you're too hard on yourself.

That top is nice! Where did you get that? I can't find nice work out clothes in Montreal...

For the new mom thing, I would say a year so you still have a some time.

BTW is there a website for your september comp. I'm suppose to go to Vegas In September if the dates coincide I would go se your show.


Now I feel guilty, I'll go strech

[BigBT]

Thanks for the ab pics! You have a flat little tummy. :). You get to play the newlywed card for a full year so you have at least that long as a new mom. If he's a slow grower you can play it as long as you like. I don't think you'll hear any complaints from us.

Oh, and its not in the signature yet, but.....Another great workout, Josie! :D

[jspirate]

Thanks ladies... hey Elise... say when exactly do we stop being a new mom?

I'm trying to find out for how long I can play the "I'm not in shape 'cause I'm a new mom" card? :D


*************************

Today's torture was Day Two:



A1 Hack Squat
4 x 6 @ 255 lbs
one more set at this weight

A2 Seated lat PullDown
4 x 6 @ 80 lbs
5 lbs more & PR

B1 DB Squat (incline)
4 x 6 @ 35s lbs
stable

B2 Seated Row with rope
4 x 6 @ 85 lbs
15 more lbs & PR

C1 External rotator
3 x 6 on each side @ 15 lbs
stable!

C2 I cheated and did obliques instead
3 x 12 @ BW

30 minutes of cardio today on the stepmill.

Off to do a little stretching now!


Wow! That is an incredible workout Seo. It makes me tired just reading it. Impressive numbers on the lifts!

[Seosaid]

Some women play this card for the rest of their life, so you're certainly entitled to play it for a while

Nice session today, Josie.

LOL thanks dear!



nice workout......and if u keep that card up ....many women are going to be very green with envy

LOL I do hope to be in the best shape of my life in about 4 months.


Wow you've been PRing a lot lately, you're doing great!

That top is nice! Where did you get that? I can't find nice work out clothes in Montreal...

BTW is there a website for your september comp. I'm suppose to go to Vegas In September if the dates coincide I would go se your show.


Thanks Isabelle, I'm stronger than I've ever been strange huh? I was expecting the opposite.

This is where I bought my top http://www.missionfit.com/

I highly recommend their products, it's the only top so far that's been holding my girls up no matter what ;)

No Web sites so far, but I'll pot the info as soon as I get them.
It would be great to have you there.


Thanks for the ab pics! You have a flat little tummy.


Abs have always been my weakest bodypart. But this this I'll make them pop, you'll see!!!




Oh, and its not in the signature yet, but.....Another great workout, Josie!

LOL waiting eagerly for that sig :D


Wow! That is an incredible workout Seo. It makes me tired just reading it. Impressive numbers on the lifts!

Thanks jspirate, I was tired too :D

****************

Today was such a beautiful day, we spent most of it outside washing car, doing yardio and barbecuing.

Here's a little piccy I really loved of my son enjoying his ribs

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/508578773_e8e6ee0d70_m.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/508578773_e8e6ee0d70_b.jpg)
Just kidding it was prune...just to prove that I'm dreaming of cheating already :D

[dartol]

Nice workout Josie! Those abs will be showing in now time I'm sure. :)
Very cute kid! Hard to remember my daughter at that age, she will be 3 soon. Part of it is due to the lack of sleep that comes with that age I am sure. LOL Take lots of pictures! :)

Darren

[kimsquit]

terrific workout, Josie! and I love the photo of your little boy - he's gonna be quite the lady charmer when he grows up!

:)

[Original Poster]

OMG that pic of your boy eating ribs (;) :)) is precious.
Nice ab pic Josie.
I am sure those abs and obliques will be back to top form in no time.

[Mr. Someday]

Oh crap...visiting this thread just made me remember I was supposed to send some pics your way. Wish I had remembered that 30#'s ago!!! :D

[Original Poster]

Oh crap...visiting this thread just made me remember I was supposed to send some pics your way. Wish I had remembered that 30#'s ago!!! :D

TUBBY ! ;)

[Mr. Someday]

TUBBY ! ;)


No kidding. Here's me on Thursday only a week and a half after the show....

http://www.mutantreviewers.com/rweirds2.jpg

[ChocoChick]

What a great pic! No, not the one of Mr. S above... the one of Rockwell! Such a cutie. :)

[Hibiscus09]

Awww, he's so precious Josie! :) Great photo!

[Izzy04]

OOOOOOOOh!!!! Rockwell is so cute! I really can't wait for my sisters to give birth now! Your son as the most gorgeous eyes!

I'm not surprised that you're getting stronger, you've been working very hard and for a while now. I'm not worried about you being in the best shape of your life in 4 months, you already have a nice built whichc is the tough part, now all you need to do is some detail work and cut! You'll do great!

[Chubby Mom]

Rockwell is just too cute Josie :D

[batteryrequired]

Cute pic Josie. Glad your changin his shorts instead of me though after eating that prune! :eek: He would have enjoyed the ribs! :)

[Seosaid]

Nice workout Josie! Those abs will be showing in now time I'm sure.



Thanks dear.. I do hope to see them soon!



Very cute kid! Hard to remember my daughter at that age, she will be 3 soon. Part of it is due to the lack of sleep that comes with that age I am sure. LOL Take lots of pictures!



LOL I'm a little bit crazy with the camera already




terrific workout, Josie! and I love the photo of your little boy - he's gonna be quite the lady charmer when he grows up!



NO NO NO he's not allowed to date before 31 ;)


OMG that pic of your boy eating ribs is precious.
Nice ab pic Josie.
I am sure those abs and obliques will be back to top form in no time.

Pete I missssssed you ;)

abs and obliques ... I can feel them... now I only want to see them


Oh crap...visiting this thread just made me remember I was supposed to send some pics your way. Wish I had remembered that 30#'s ago!!!

MrS I missssssed you too ;)
Now I don't care what you look like now, I've been waiting for those pics for close to 2 years now!

Drop those pants NOW :D


What a great pic! No, not the one of Mr. S above... the one of Rockwell! Such a cutie.

LOL Thanks, I like them dirty :D


Awww, he's so precious Josie! Great photo!

Merci Hibby Bibby!


OOOOOOOOh!!!! Rockwell is so cute! I really can't wait for my sisters to give birth now! Your son as the most gorgeous eyes!

I'm not surprised that you're getting stronger, you've been working very hard and for a while now. I'm not worried about you being in the best shape of your life in 4 months, you already have a nice built whichc is the tough part, now all you need to do is some detail work and cut! You'll do great!

Thank you for your confidence Izzy! I really appreciate it!


Rockwell is just too cute Josie

Thanks Hot mom


Cute pic Josie. Glad your changin his shorts instead of me though after eating that prune! He would have enjoyed the ribs!

LOL, let's just say he needed the prunes ;)

[Seosaid]

Okey dokey

So today was a long day (and it's only 4) :D

When I went for my son's vaccine last week, I asked the nurse for the Hep B vaccine for my hubby and she jumped on the occasion to offer us to participate in a study, where we receive the regular Hep B vaccine at no cost, and they will only run blood tests later on and give us 500$ each, so I went for it this morning.

Easiest money I ever made!

Then I came home to pick up my son and we left for the gym. when I got there, I bumped into Serge Moreau, bodybuilder extraordinaire, the owner of Progym and probably my biggest fan!
Last time I saw him was at my comp... first thing he noticed was my son..then look at my body and told me I did not waste any time. :D
It made me happy because I felt pretty bloated today!

The other great news concerns my father, he sold one of his companies, and made a $hitload of money :D
He doesn't need to work anymore and he's only 55! It probably won't happen since he's a workaholic and has 2 other businesses, but it's still great to know.

I can tell details because they still have to let all the employees know, and I wont write more about it just in case... we never know! :p

One sideline my parents have is a small farm, they have a cattle of highland cows, this meat is leaner than chicken so I usually order quite a lot, now with Nico on board with the diet, we're almost asking for whole cows :D


Today was Day Three and REALLY the last time I do it :D

All weights stable but one set less everywhere

A1 BB Romanian Deadlift
3 x 8 @ 100 lbs

A2 Incline DB Pec Press
3 x 8@ 30 lbs

B1 Reverse Back Extension
3 x 10 @ 60lbs

B2 Horizontal Pec Press Machine
3 x 8 @ 75 lbs


C1 Woodchop Facing Pulley
3 x 24 @ 50 lbs


D1 Calf Raise
3 x 8 @ 315 lbs

Followed by 40 minutes on the elliptical.

[ChocoChick]

So now do you finally believe you look great??? :)

[BigBT]

Congrats on the compliments! Not as if you haven't heard them from us a million times! ;)
That's great news for your parents on the company. If you can convince them to adopt an older brother for you...:)
Nice weights on everything, especially the calf raise! (no pun there even though you mentioned you'd be ordering a cow) :D

[GREENFEATHER]

I'm not into the abs, bellybuttons get me all hot and bothered!! :D

[SeaSiren]

Cute picture! He looks like a happy camper :)

[mom24boys]

Awww I love that pic of rockwell..I wanna hold him...I think you need a road trip so I can get a baby fix LOL....O/T and speaking of babies..one of the Moms at the game tonight who is expecting...told me after her last she has her tubes cut and tied one yr later...viola' OMG was my only answer :D

[Daimozz]

nice work out.......wait till u have to have a whole farm to feed the young one......;)

[MarkY]

Hi Josie, those compliments were earned and well deserved. You're looking great. :)

[jmc53]

it's the only top so far that's been holding my girls up no matter what ;)


I love the photo of your little boy :)

I prefer the photo of her girls ;)
Nice workouts Josie - everything looks nice in fact! :)

[StlBarbie]

HAPPY HuMp DAY JOSIE!!!! :)
Rockwell is getting SO BIG!!!!!! :eek: and OMG .. can he get any cuter???:)

The compliments from Serge Moreau are so well deserved woman ...
you have worked your A$$ off ... AND IT SHOWS!!!!!!!! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie, tell your dad that I am a really great guy :)

[Izzy04]

Happy Hump Day Josie!

Wow that's all great news! I'm happy for your dad! Maybe he'll learn to relax.

Coming from M. Moreau himself must have felt great because you know how many girls in amazing shape he sees!!!

I hope the potato diet works well for you! I'm really curious about it, I can't wait to get details!

So when are you getting your new routine? You must be getting tired of this one.

Have a great day!

[kimsquit]

bonjour Josie!

joyeux Mecredie :)

[GSCampbell]

bonjour Josie!

joyeux Mecredie :)

Oui, oui! Je conviens.

[Seosaid]

So now do you finally believe you look great???

Not quite... ;)



That's great news for your parents on the company. If you can convince them to adopt an older brother for you...
Nice weights on everything, especially the calf raise! (no pun there even though you mentioned you'd be ordering a cow)

LOL Witty man! I've always wanted an older brother... mainly so I could flirt with his friends though.


I'm not into the abs, bellybuttons get me all hot and bothered!!

LOL hiya Greenie, how are you feeling today?


Cute picture! He looks like a happy camper

hahahaha indeed he does


Awww I love that pic of rockwell..I wanna hold him...I think you need a road trip so I can get a baby fix LOL....O/T and speaking of babies..one of the Moms at the game tonight who is expecting...told me after her last she has her tubes cut and tied one yr later...viola' OMG was my only answer

LOL she does not want to have 4 just like you :eek:


nice work out.......wait till u have to have a whole farm to feed the young one......

EWL.... the happy years to come!!


Hi Josie, those compliments were earned and well deserved. You're looking great.

Thanks a lot Marky.


I prefer the photo of her girls
Nice workouts Josie - everything looks nice in fact!

LOL why am I not surprised by your comment?


HAPPY HuMp DAY JOSIE!!!!
Rockwell is getting SO BIG!!!!!! and OMG .. can he get any cuter???

Happy hump day Chica!! he is big... and HEAVY!!!
He needs to learn how to walk soon :D



The compliments from Serge Moreau are so well deserved woman ...
you have worked your A$$ off ... AND IT SHOWS!!!!!!!!

Well he really likes me...
I'm pretty sure somewhere in the background someone is calling me a fat ass :D


Hey Josie, tell your dad that I am a really great guy

LOL I will Hoos, today's his bday... you might have a few more chances if you called him :p


Happy Hump Day Josie!

Wow that's all great news! I'm happy for your dad! Maybe he'll learn to relax.

Coming from M. Moreau himself must have felt great because you know how many girls in amazing shape he sees!!!

I hope the potato diet works well for you! I'm really curious about it, I can't wait to get details!

So when are you getting your new routine? You must be getting tired of this one.

Have a great day!

I 'm all mixed up I was sure I had written all about the diet! I'll do it later on then sorry :confused:
I'm getting the new routine Saturday, I'm a bit tired of this one but I'm still suffering so it means it's still working


bonjour Josie!

joyeux Mecredie

Bonjour kimsquit!!


Oui, oui! Je conviens.

Hello Hello Mister!!

[Seosaid]

Today's torture Day One for the LAST TIME

I started taking SuperPump250 a few WOs ago...I love that stuff, and I do feel the SuperPump :D

All weight stable but one set less everywhere:

A1 DB Abduction & Rotation
3 x 6 @ 12.5s lbs
A2 Seated shoulder press machine
3 x 6 @ 80 lbs

B1 BB Bent over Row to Neck
3 x 6 @ 60 lbs
C1 Biceps curl to forehead
3 x 6 @ 50lbs

C2 Triceps SkullCrusher & Chest press combo
3 x 6 @ 50 lbs

D1 Low Abs coordination
3 x 12
D2 Rope crunch
3 x 11 @ 150 lbs

Then I did 22 minutes on the Stepmill and had a very bad asthma attack so I left and drove 10 minutes while having trouble breathing because my medication was home! :(

[dartol]

Great looking workout there Josie!

Darren

[Hibiscus09]

I'm so sorry about the asthma attack, Josie! :( That must be scary.

You did a great job on the workout! I hope you're feeling better.

[dbx]

Great workout, Josie. I didn't know you have asthma, but I just admire you all the more for it ;).

[mom24boys]

that must have been scary..keep those meds with you woman.

[BigBT]

50# on the skull crushers and 150# on the crunches are awesome numbers! I'm glad to hear you are ok. Scary situation to be in, though. Like Mom said, keep the meds handy! :)

[SeaSiren]

Then I did 22 minutes on the Stepmill and had a very bad asthma attack so I left and drove 10 minutes while having trouble breathing because my medication was home! :(

How awful! :( *hugs*

[jmc53]

LOL why am I not surprised by your comment?
Ummm ... because you know that I'm more interested in your body than your workouts perhaps? :)
However ... nice workout - those rows to the neck must be tough!
(See I do read the text and not just look for photos) :p

[jocularric]

Milady Josie 'twas verily a most adorable image thou doth share with us. The likeness of young master Rockwell 'tis cute as well. Ne'er a date tell the young master's thirty-one? Thou doth sound like many a father of fair maidens.

Thy wielding 'tis showing be profitable unto thee indeed but prithee Milady take caution in thy wielding. Bring thou thy provisions from thy apothecary when thou doth weld--thy absence would be sorely missed shouldest evil befall thee.

[Daimozz]

sorry about ur asthma attack jose......gratz on ur lask killer workout?

[StlBarbie]

Oh Josie .. sorry to read about your incident with the asthma .. that must have been very scary for you ..... :eek:

What a WO though .. AMAZING ROPE CRUNCH WOMAN!!! :)

[Seosaid]

Great looking workout there Josie!

Darren

Thanks Darren


I'm so sorry about the asthma attack, Josie! That must be scary.

You did a great job on the workout! I hope you're feeling better.

Thanks Hibby, I did panic a little, but I've had worse.


Great workout, Josie. I didn't know you have asthma, but I just admire you all the more for it .

ahhh thanks, actually I was diagnosed as a teenager, had very bad asthma until my late-20s and had no attack for close to 3 years, it all started again during my pregnancy, I'm trying to fix it now, I hope it gets better soon!


that must have been scary..keep those meds with you woman.

LOl I will! It'S in my purse now


50# on the skull crushers and 150# on the crunches are awesome numbers! I'm glad to hear you are ok. Scary situation to be in, though. Like Mom said, keep the meds handy!

I always listen to mom :D
Thanks Brian!


How awful! *hugs*

Thanks for the hugs SS!!


Ummm ... because you know that I'm more interested in your body than your workouts perhaps?
However ... nice workout - those rows to the neck must be tough!
(See I do read the text and not just look for photos)


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH :D


Milady Josie 'twas verily a most adorable image thou doth share with us. The likeness of young master Rockwell 'tis cute as well. Ne'er a date tell the young master's thirty-one? Thou doth sound like many a father of fair maidens.

Thy wielding 'tis showing be profitable unto thee indeed but prithee Milady take caution in thy wielding. Bring thou thy provisions from thy apothecary when thou doth weld--thy absence would be sorely missed shouldest evil befall thee.

ahhh Joc I adore you!


sorry about ur asthma attack jose......gratz on ur lask killer workout?

Thanks Dear, all is well now!


Oh Josie .. sorry to read about your incident with the asthma .. that must have been very scary for you .....

What a WO though .. AMAZING ROPE CRUNCH WOMAN!!!

Thanks Barbie! My abs are sore AGAIN! :D

[Seosaid]

Today when I got to the gym, the owner (the close by gym AKA booby starer) who hasn't seen me in about 2 weeks told me I've really leaned out.

Makes me happy so I guess it is true after all :p

I only did
Leg raise
1 x 10 @ 65 lbs
1 x 10 @ 70 lbs
1 x 10 @ 75 lbs PR

Biceps curls
3 x 10 @ 17.5 lbs

Incline abs
2 x 20

And 40 minutes on the Stepmill.

I came home all sweaty wanting to jump in the shower but the city has cut the water!!!
I don't know for how long

GRRRRRRR!

[HoosierHardGain]

Today when I got to the gym, the owner (the close by gym AKA booby starer) who hasn't seen me in about 2 weeks told me I've really leaned out.

Makes me happy so I guess it is true after all :p


Did he actually look up long enough to tell you that?

[Izzy04]

Good Morning Josie!

I'm really sorry about your asthma attack! Life is ironic I'm sure if you had had you meds with you you wouldn't have ahad one! I'm glad you made it home in 1 piece.

The last 2 wo are really great. You are getting stronger week after week.

You did lean out so go ahead and appreciate the compliment boooby man gave you :D

I can't believe your city cut off the water without telling you first, that sucks! I hope you get to shower soon!

Have a great day!

[Chubby Mom]

Today when I got to the gym, the owner (the close by gym AKA booby starer) who hasn't seen me in about 2 weeks told me I've really leaned out.



COOL! how motivating is that :)

Hope your water is back on. :(

[BigBT]

Congrats on the leg raise numbers! I hope they turned the water back on for you. I really hope for your family's sake the turned the water back on for you......stinky!!!;) (Stinky is one of those words you start saying when you have kids. Unfortuneately it stuck with me) :)

[Daimozz]

woah no water? for a shower id be pissed....... can't wait to see when u post some of ur pics of ur progress.....i bet they will be great keep up the workouts!!

[jmc53]

Today when I got to the gym, the owner (the close by gym AKA booby starer) who hasn't seen me in about 2 weeks told me I've really leaned out.

Even complete cretins like you :)
Congrat's on the leg raise PB Josie.

[jocularric]

Congrats on leaning out! Sorry the compliment had to come from booby starer. :( Have a great Friday.

[StlBarbie]

Awesome job in continually kicking your own a$$!!!!!!! :D
I NEVER have issues with BOOBY MEN!!!!!!! :p

TGIF HOTSTUFF!@! :)

[Hibiscus09]

Happy Friday, Josie!! Cool beans boobie man noticed something other than your boobies. :) Yuck on the shower issues!! I HATE when that happens!

[dartol]

Hey Josie, Happy Friday!

Darren, boobie man extrordinaire :)

[Seosaid]

Did he actually look up long enough to tell you that?

LOL Someone must have told him! ;)


Life is ironic I'm sure if you had had you meds with you you wouldn't have ahad one! I'm glad you made it home in 1 piece.


SOOOOO TRUE!


COOL! how motivating is that


Very motivating!!!!


Congrats on the leg raise numbers! I hope they turned the water back on for you. I really hope for your family's sake the turned the water back on for you......stinky!!! (Stinky is one of those words you start saying when you have kids. Unfortuneately it stuck with me)

Unfortunately, it's not the first time I'm being called stinky (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=6512573&highlight=protein#post6512573) :D


woah no water? for a shower id be pissed....... can't wait to see when u post some of ur pics of ur progress.....i bet they will be great keep up the workouts!!

Hey I just did a few days ago! You'll have to wait another month for more!!! :p


Even complete cretins like you
Congrat's on the leg raise PB Josie.

LOL at calling me a cretin and thanks ;)


Congrats on leaning out! Sorry the compliment had to come from booby starer. Have a great Friday.

He's actually a good man.. he just has trouble looking up :D


Awesome job in continually kicking your own a$$!!!!!!!
I NEVER have issues with BOOBY MEN!!!!!!!

TGIF HOTSTUFF!@! :)

LOL it's your bum I would stare a continuously


Happy Friday, Josie!! Cool beans boobie man noticed something other than your boobies. Yuck on the shower issues!! I HATE when that happens!

Have a great Friday Hibby! All is fixed now


Hey Josie, Happy Friday!

Darren, boobie man extrordinaire

LOLOLOL Have a great Friday Darren

[Seosaid]

So Yesterday was a GREAT day

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD :D

Unfortunately it was dada and not mama ;), we're just lucky my hubby recorded it. THAT's called timing!!!

I had my cheat last night, I had a entree of squids followed by buffalo flank in mushroom sauce with wine MUNUMMMMMM!

Today I did 40 minutes on the Stepmill followed by
2 x 10 assisted pullups
2 x 10 assisted dips
3 x 10 weighted crunches


I'm taking it easy since it's all starting tomorrow again!

I'm super duper busy today so I'll go visit you all later on today.

but TGIF everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[SeaSiren]

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD :D


Yay! :)

[jtroster]

From now on it will be continuous white noise until puberty. Then he won't talk to you at all;)

[Izzy04]

So Yesterday was a GREAT day

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD :D

Unfortunately it was dada and not mama ;), we're just lucky my hubby recorded it. THAT's called timing!!!

I had my cheat last night, I had a entree of squids followed by buffalo flank in mushroom sauce with wine MUNUMMMMMM!

Today I did 40 minutes on the Stepmill followed by
2 x 10 weighted pullups
2 x 10 weighted dips
3 x 10 weighted crunches


I'm taking it easy since it's all starting tomorrow again!


Taking it easy is the right thing to do, I have a feeling you'll need all your enrgy for your new program :eek:

I'm so happy for you that you have is first word on tape, that's so great! You must be so proud!


I almost forgot! Nice cheat!!!!

Happy Friday!

[dartol]

So Yesterday was a GREAT day

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD :D

Unfortunately it was dada and not mama ;), we're just lucky my hubby recorded it. THAT's called timing!!!


Cool, that is awesome! And recorded it too? Really priceless. I think the first word my daughter said was 'tickle' though we didn't understand it at first, it was more like 'tica'. LOL

'dada' is actually easier than 'mama', so it tends to come first. Or so I read somewhere... ;)

Darren

[ChocoChick]

Woo Hoo! Congrats on the first word. Enjoy your weekend.

[Hibiscus09]

So Yesterday was a GREAT day

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD :D

Unfortunately it was dada and not mama ;), we're just lucky my hubby recorded it. THAT's called timing!!!

I had my cheat last night, I had a entree of squids followed by buffalo flank in mushroom sauce with wine MUNUMMMMMM!

Today I did 40 minutes on the Stepmill followed by
2 x 10 assisted pullups
2 x 10 assisted dips
3 x 10 weighted crunches


I'm taking it easy since it's all starting tomorrow again!

I'm super duper busy today so I'll go visit you all later on today.

but TGIF everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Aww, I think my kids said da-da first also. For Britt it may have been ba-ba because that child loved to eat! :D

So sweet!!

[jmc53]

LOL at calling me a cretin and thanks ;)

LOL.I think you know I meant boob-man at the gym.
Cretin's not one of the 5 or 6 words that come to mind in describing you Josie ;)
Congratulations on baby's first word.
(I'm seeing him getting some intensive coaching on saying mama, while dada's at work)?

[Daimozz]

wohoooo on ur first word.......and omg ......i am drooling at ur cheat day:( ......... and i hate squid lol!

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. That's cute about your son and the fact that you got it recorded. Have a GREAT weekend.

[dartol]

Happy long weekend Josie!

Darren

[orca]

So Yesterday was a GREAT day

MY SON SAID HIS FIRST WORD [/size] :D



Congrats on the first words...they're priceless and you have them recorded! :D

Sweet cheat meal! :)

[Seosaid]

From now on it will be continuous white noise until puberty. Then he won't talk to you at all

LOL.. exactly what I keep telling my hubby!!!


Taking it easy is the right thing to do, I have a feeling you'll need all your enrgy for your new program



It's a good thing I did!!! I'll be pooped!!!!!!!!!
Franceen wants to kill me for sure!


Cool, that is awesome! And recorded it too? Really priceless. I think the first word my daughter said was 'tickle' though we didn't understand it at first, it was more like 'tica'. LOL

'dada' is actually easier than 'mama', so it tends to come first. Or so I read somewhere...

Darren

Taca... that's is soooo cute! I read it somewhere to... I'm just jealous :D



Woo Hoo! Congrats on the first word. Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks CC you too!


Aww, I think my kids said da-da first also. For Britt it may have been ba-ba because that child loved to eat!

So sweet!!

LOL I guess 6.5 months of tender loving care isn't enough to say mama first! :D


LOL.I think you know I meant boob-man at the gym.
Cretin's not one of the 5 or 6 words that come to mind in describing you Josie
Congratulations on baby's first word.
(I'm seeing him getting some intensive coaching on saying mama, while dada's at work)?

MOUAHHAHAHAHAH I should learn to read better!!!
I actually loved the fact that you felt easy enough to call me a cretin... guess I'll still have to wait!! ;)

intensive coaching isn't a strong term for what I'm about to do :D


wohoooo on ur first word.......and omg ......i am drooling at ur cheat day ......... and i hate squid lol!

YOU HATE SQUID :eek:
I make them on the barbie! the best EVER!!


Hi Josie. That's cute about your son and the fact that you got it recorded. Have a GREAT weekend.

Thanks Marky, have a great weekend too


Happy long weekend Josie!

Darren

It's actually a regular weekend here... but since I'm not working I guess you can still say it LOL


Congrats on the first words...they're priceless and you have them recorded!

Sweet cheat meal!

Hiya orca! I cannot believe how lucky we are that he was recording it!

I'm looking forward to the next cheat!! ;)

[Seosaid]

So today I woke up felling fat and ugly... I think the Superpump bloats me a little even though the guy said it wouldn't... plus the Superpump gives me the Superruns :D so I feel like my body's a bit off.

I went to get my new training, Evil Bridge (http://www.brigittelevesque.com/) did the demo, she's a month off and OMG you should see her, she looks amazing!

I offered to do a mini-shoot in about two weeks so you'll see how great she looks.

*******************************************
This is my new torture...I'm tired just typing it! :p

Day one: (Quads, back, shoulders and rotators)
A1 - Back Squat
A2 - Leg extension
B1 - Leg press
C1 - Pull up + Chin up
C2 - Bent-over t-bar row
D1 - Front raise rope
D2 - DB Shoulder press
E1 - Rotators combo


Day two: (Hams, Pecs, Calves)
A1 - Leg Curl
A2 - Snatch Deadlift
A3 - Back extention
B1 - Smith pecs press
B2 - Incline DB flyes
C1 - Hack Squat calves

Day three: (arms, abs)
A1 - Power ups
A2 - Close grips and overhead combo
B1 - Zottman Fat curl
B2 - DB Spider curl
C1 - Dips
C2 - Lying triceps extension
C3 - Kneeling rope pushdown
D1 - Rope crunches
D2 - Hanging knee raise

[someday]

hope you're feeling better soon......neither superbloat or superruns sounds like fun. :(

[Izzy04]

OMG!!!!! How long do you plan on staying at the gym for????? Those look long. Pull-ups + Chin-Ups:eek: You're doing both? OK you'll die if you do all of that. I'm now convince you'll be in show shape in 3 weeks ;)

I can't wait to see Brigitte's pic, she gained so much since her last show (mucle of course).

Have a nice week-end!

[BigBT]

This is my new torture...I'm tired just typing it! :p


And I'm even more tired reading it! I hope you are feeling better soon. A bit TOO much info about the superpump side effects, though. Rockwell is laughing and saying, hehe, you too, Mommy.;)

[Daimozz]

wow that looks like a pretty intense routines there ..........good luck......enjoy the weekend

[TKD]

*******************************************
This is my new torture...I'm tired just typing it! :p

Day one: (Quads, back, shoulders and rotators)
A1 - Back Squat
A2 - Leg extension
B1 - Leg press
C1 - Pull up + Chin up
C2 - Bent-over t-bar row
D1 - Front raise rope
D2 - DB Shoulder press
E1 - Rotators combo


Day two: (Hams, Pecs, Calves)
A1 - Leg Curl
A2 - Snatch Deadlift
A3 - Back extention
B1 - Smith pecs press
B2 - Incline DB flyes
C1 - Hack Squat calves

Day three: (arms, abs)
A1 - Power ups
A2 - Close grips and overhead combo
B1 - Zottman Fat curl
B2 - DB Spider curl
C1 - Dips
C2 - Lying triceps extension
C3 - Kneeling rope pushdown
D1 - Rope crunches
D2 - Hanging knee raise

Hi Josie, hope all is well :)

I CAN'T wait for you to start this routine!! It looks to be very well thought out. I like the inclusion of back squats, dip, chins + pullups, t-bars and not to mention the snatch grip deadlift :)

So c'mon, when the first WO mate?? lol :D

You're going to use a hook grip with the snatch deads I assume?

How come the first word your son said wasn't squat or deadlift? LOL :p

[jocularric]

Congrats are due thee on young master Rockwell's words! Thou wilt now a new language be learning--Rockwell speak. What adventure doth await thee in this thing. And thou Milady, thy new plan for thy quest. It doth look to be a delightfully wicked bit of wielding indeed! But this knave must crave thy pardon, what doth be "Power ups?"

[Seosaid]

hope you're feeling better soon......neither superbloat or superruns sounds like fun.

LOL I know, it's not THAT bad but I'll have to find the right dosage for me...or switch supps! :D


OMG!!!!! How long do you plan on staying at the gym for?????


:eek: Apparently all day!!! :D


A bit TOO much info about the superpump side effects, though. Rockwell is laughing and saying, hehe, you too, Mommy.


LMAO


wow that looks like a pretty intense routines there ..........good luck......enjoy the weekend

Thanks, you too daimozz



So c'mon, when the first WO mate?? lol

You're going to use a hook grip with the snatch deads I assume?


LOL I knew you'd love the normal stuff in there.
I'll get going soon for my first WO, I really can't wait.

I only ordered the hooks last week and have not receive them yet. I cant wait though

LMAO at the first word :D


But this knave must crave thy pardon, what doth be "Power ups?"

Sorry Joc, I should have explained, it's a Biceps curl to the eyes with an EZ bar