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

[Seosaid]

I'm pulling an Elise too (she's just too clever, I have to copy!!) :D


So THIS is your journal.

Now you got a new regular.



LOL!! Glad to have you on board!


Just wanted to stop in and say you have a great journal !
You are so dedicated..thats very motivating for me! Its a fun journal to read
Have a Great Day

Tish

Tish I'm super happy to have you on board too!!! Thanks for your encouragement!


Well, if you don't know what to think, I know I don't know what to think

Hey, extra time to be even more awesome?

ahhh! You're right about having more time! and I do hope to achieve the super-awesome status 'till then ;)

So anyway, I took some time to think about my contests schedule, and well it seems like I'll do the FCPAQ show in November, however I want to do both Fitness and Figure ....it means that I have to put my fitness routine up NOW!

I had been thinking about it for a while, a friend of mine mixes music and I'll have him do mine.... my theme is Navy pinup style, and I'll mostly use Christina Aguilera Candyman song...

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My fitness routine suit will be a modified fitness version of either this: (I prefer this one)

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or this:

http://www.spicecloset.com/images/JVPS_376.jpg

What say you?????

[dbx]

What say you?????

I like it :)

[TKD]

Oooo good lord!!!!!!! That's what I say! lol ;) ;)

:D :D

[Seosaid]

Actually I could use some "outfit shopping help" :D

If you watch that video from 1:53, you'll see a blue two piece outfit...
any of you have ever seen it??

If not I might just ask Sylvia to recreate this one... I think I like it even better!!!

...and I guess I have to stop sending costume's link to my husband... this is his reply



honey
am suffering here
this is torture
these lingerie sites are killing me
are you trying to make my blood pressure hit the roof
and have me die ?



LMAO :D :D

I like it ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

I think you'd look awesome in any of these, Josie.

[dartol]

...and I guess I have to stop sending costume's link to my husband... this is his reply


honey
am suffering here
this is torture


LMAO :D :D

I like it ;)

I agree with your husband! LOL ;)

Darren

[AgeRage]

awww how cute! He wants ya ;)

THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!!! at 217 days........:rolleyes: :D


I like the sailor deal, it's cute! :)

[livinonlava]

I had been thinking about it for a while, a friend of mine mixes music and I'll have him do mine.... my theme is Navy pinup style, and I'll mostly use Christina Aguilera Candyman song...

goT6HDlgx4M


OK, I am so out of touch with pop culture. This is the first time I've seen this video/heard the song. It's hilarious! It has a big-band sound and looks like a wholesome 30's/40's soldier dance party. On one hand, you feel like you're looking at an old war movie. But, mixed in are some interesting lyrics...

He's a one stop shop / makin' all the panties drop

He's a one stop shop / he makes my cherry pop

He's a one stop shop / with a real big _____

Who can sing this with a straight face? I really am this old, aren't I? :o

[BigBT]

Josie, it's also my first time seeing the video or hearing the song (without wailing guitars, it's probably not on my playlist :) ) but as I was watching it, i thought the two piece blue outfit would be perfect for you. The reason I'd choose the two piece for you is that it really shows off the abs and the lats nicely, plus I think it gives the illusion of more height. If you go with the white two piece, though, I'd definately lose the bow on the hat. That is pretty distracting. The solid blue suit to me seems to blend the torso and flatten out the muscle definition.
I can't believe I'm asking this, but what style shoes are you wearing with the outfit?

Please, God, take me now for entering into a discussion on women's fashion. :eek:

[ChocoChick]

What say you?????

I love the music and think it will suit your personality perfectly. I like both outfits. My only worry is that the cut of the leg on the first one might shorten the leg, and I think you want as much length as possible.

[AgeRage]

I like Christina A to a point, I like her Spanish album she did a while back, I liked her more back in the good ole' Genie in a Bottle days.........:rolleyes:

I've never seen this video either, I think it would be a fun song tho! :)

[Seosaid]

I think you'd look awesome in any of these, Josie.

Thanks Hoos!


I agree with your husband! LOL



LOL thanks Darren! I like driving him nuts!!


awww how cute! He wants ya

He better, he's stuck with me 'till death do us part ;)






He's a one stop shop / makin' all the panties drop

He's a one stop shop / he makes my cherry pop

He's a one stop shop / with a real big _____

Who can sing this with a straight face? I really am this old, aren't I?

LOL I know! I almost chocked the first time I really "heard" the lyrics... and I was running :D


Josie, it's also my first time seeing the video or hearing the song (without wailing guitars, it's probably not on my playlist but as I was watching it, i thought the two piece blue outfit would be perfect for you. The reason I'd choose the two piece for you is that it really shows off the abs and the lats nicely, plus I think it gives the illusion of more height. If you go with the white two piece, though, I'd definately lose the bow on the hat. That is pretty distracting. The solid blue suit to me seems to blend the torso and flatten out the muscle definition.
I can't believe I'm asking this, but what style shoes are you wearing with the outfit?

Please, God, take me now for entering into a discussion on women's fashion.

I really appreciate your input!! and I love talking fashion with you LOL

Even though as I said they would be modified fitness version .. I really wouldn't step on stage wearing lingerie :eek:
I really love the baby blue too, and blue is MY color, I've emailed Sylvia Tremblay earlier asking her when I could have it and of course how much it will cost me :D

She my designer/fitness girl extraordinaire!!
I was her biggest fan and now she likes me LOL


I love the music and think it will suit your personality perfectly. I like both outfits. My only worry is that the cut of the leg on the first one might shorten the leg, and I think you want as much length as possible.

You're absolutely right!! I think a fitness oriented version of the baby blue one is clearly the winner!

Am all excited now :D


I like Christina A to a point,

I've never seen this video either, I think it would be a fun song tho!

Actually it's the PinUp culture I'm obsessed about... as in really obsessed! It's the theme of my September shoot also. I'll even have retro cars to fit (someone is letting us use a very rare 50s cream collector's car... but I can't remember the brand... all I know is that it's worth 300 000$ ... let's just say I'll be VERY careful!!)
I think if fits me and this song always puts a smile to my face when I hear it, my last routine song was "I like the Way" by Body Rockers, it's such a sexy tune!!! The audience really responded to it as well!

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Who knows, I might even use it again for the Vegas show next year, I'm very faithful to things/people I like :D

[MarkY]

Hi Josie, sorry to hear of your disappointment. I'm convinced that you'll be even more prepared to kick butt. Cheers sent your way.

[HoosierHardGain]

Welcome to Friday, Josie! Big plans this weekend?

[justtryn]

Happy Friday, Josie! Yep - Blue is your color... although I still like that pic of you in yellow.. caution tape that is. ;) Makes me pause and smile every time I see it!! I think you need to put it back up as your avi!! :D

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie, sorry to hear of your disappointment. I'm convinced that you'll be even more prepared to kick butt. Cheers sent your way.

MARKY!!!! you're back! ow was the vacation???
I missed you!


Welcome to Friday, Josie! Big plans this weekend?

TGIF Hoos'!

Yup, big plans, we're heading to the country for a few days!
I need time away from the city!!!!



Happy Friday, Josie! Yep - Blue is your color... although I still like that pic of you in yellow.. caution tape that is. ;) Makes me pause and smile every time I see it!! I think you need to put it back up as your avi!!

HAHAHAHAHHA
I can't though... but you know were to see it at least ;)

[Seosaid]

Update pics before posting the workout:

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The good news is that the upper body is putting on good mass, the bad news is that I have way too much fat

The back is the hardest part, the fat seems to stay put even though I have gained quite a lot of muscles.

All in due time!

[Seosaid]

Update pics before posting the workout:

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The good news is that the upper body is putting on good mass, the bad news is that I have way too much fat

The back is the hardest part, the fat seems to stay put even though I have gained quite a lot of muscles.

Well all in due time!

[HoosierHardGain]

Looking stong and sexy, Josie! The hard work is really paying off!

[Seosaid]

Today was Day 2 - Legs


All weight stable but one set less everywhere
A1 - Front Squats
3 x 8 @ 70 lbs
Stable

A2 - Good morning
3 x 8 @ 50 lbs
Stable

B1 - Hack Squat (footbal one)
3 x 8 @ 205 lbs
Stable

B2 -Alternated BB Lunges on Incline
3 x 20 @ 50 lbs
Stable

B3 -Hip & Hams Raise
3 x 8 @ BW

Stable

B4 - Seated Leg Curl
3 x 8 @ 80 lbs
Stable

Follower by 20 on the elliptical


and this is the car I told you about for the PinUp shoot I'll do soon :D

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[BigBT]

Looking good as usual, Josie! The abs are definately starting to pop. I wish I could put on mass as well as you have. Once you finish your cut, that back is going to look fierce.
Nice looking prop for the shoot. Where will we be able to order our autographed copies of the results?? :D

[ChocoChick]

You look great Josie. You have visible mass in your upper bofy and your tummy is so flat. :)

Pretty car!

[dbx]

Those pics look so good you should post them twice :D

Definitely looking good, kiddo!

[dartol]

Looking good Josie! Cool, I can't wait to see the shoot with the car. :D

Have a great weekend!

Darren

[StlBarbie]

DAMN WOMAN ~~~ LOVE the QUALITY MASS!!!
Really, you are looking STRONG and LEAN!!! ^5 .. you have certainly put the effort in!!!

THE SHOW IS POSTPONED??? :confused:

[kinglouis2005]

"Aye Bay Bay"
oops sorry i think im still in the club.
;)

[Seosaid]

Looking stong and sexy, Josie! The hard work is really paying off!

Thanks a lot Hoos!


Where will we be able to order our autographed copies of the results??

I'll send you one for being such a great supporter ;)


You look great Josie. You have visible mass in your upper bofy and your tummy is so flat.



I'm happy about the mass I've put on, lower body is really easy for me.. but upper is a lot more work!


Those pics look so good you should post them twice

!

LOL :D


Looking good Josie! Cool, I can't wait to see the shoot with the car.



Thanks Darren Have a great weekend!


DAMN WOMAN ~~~ LOVE the QUALITY MASS!!!
Really, you are looking STRONG and LEAN!!! ^5 .. you have certainly put the effort in!!!

THE SHOW IS POSTPONED???

yup! I'm more than disappointed!
Thanks for your ^5 :D


"Aye Bay Bay"
oops sorry i think im still in the club.



LOL Have a great weekend!

[Seosaid]

I was confused today... I forgot my program home and ended up doing arms instead of back and chest! :rolleyes:

Day One... Shoulders and Arms

A1 - Unilateral Shoulder Press
2 x 8 @ 35 lbs
2 x 8 @ 25 lbs
stable

A2 - Braced DB Abduction
4 x 8 @ 15 lbs
Stable

A2 - Unilateral Bent Over Rear Delt Raise
4 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
stable

B1 - BB Fat Biceps Curl
4 x 6 @ 50 lbs
Stable!

B2 - DB Zottman curl - Spider
1 x 8 @ 15 lbs
3 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Stable

B3 - Triceps Dips
4 x 6 @ BW
stable

B4 - DB Triceps extension
4 x 8 @ 20 lbs
stable

Followed by 30 on the elliptical

I'm off for the country, I'll spend a few days offline!

Try to behave while I'm gone!

[dartol]

I'm off for the country, I'll spend a few days offline!

Try to behave while I'm gone!

Have a good trip Josie!

Behave? That's no fun! ;)

Darren

[Seosaid]

Behave? That's no fun! ;)



LOL you're right Darren!

So I'm at my mom's and I managed a small workout at her local gym

B1 - One Arm DB Row
4 x 6 @ 35 lbs
Stable

B2 - Standing One Arm Lat Pulldow (pulley)
4 x 8 @ 25 lbs
Stable

B3 - BB Pecs Press
4 x 8 @ 80 lbs
Stable

B4 - Peck Deck Machine (6 both arms +6 single)
4 x 6+6 @ 75 lbs
Stable.

Hanging knee raise
4 x 10 @ 15 lbs ball

Reverse crunches
4 x 10 @ 15 lbs

Followed by 22 on the elliptical,

[BigBT]

I was confused today... I forgot my program home and ended up doing arms instead of back and chest! :rolleyes:


All you had to do was check with us, Josie. We've got your routine memorized for you! ;)

[mom24boys]

your doing great girl :) love the new pics.

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Josie! You're doing great with your workouts! I love the pics you've posted -- I can tell you've put on some mass in your arms and delts and your back looks like it's developing nicely also! :)

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. Your pics look GREAT, you've made remarkable progress. Your hard work is paying huge dividends. Awesome job.

[TKD]

Hope you had a good weekend Josie! :)

You are looking most awesome in those pics mate!! You have put on tons of mass! You are gonna look ripped all to #### soon!! :D

Excellent work, really!! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hello, Josie...just dropping by a hug :)

[StlBarbie]

WAVES on a Tuesday, Josie!!! :)
What is on your day's agenda?

BTW .. WE NEED MORE BABY PICS!!!!!!! :D

[kinglouis2005]

LOL you're right Darren!

So I'm at my mom's and I managed a small workout at her local gym

B1 - One Arm DB Row
4 x 6 @ 35 lbs
Stable

B2 - Standing One Arm Lat Pulldow (pulley)
4 x 8 @ 25 lbs
Stable

B3 - BB Pecs Press
4 x 8 @ 80 lbs
Stable

B4 - Peck Deck Machine (6 both arms +6 single)
4 x 6+6 @ 75 lbs
Stable.

Hanging knee raise
4 x 10 @ 15 lbs ball

Reverse crunches
4 x 10 @ 15 lbs

Followed by 22 on the elliptical,


dang girl you are strong!

[StlBarbie]

How ya doing BRICK CHICK??? :D

[Hibiscus09]

Morning, Josie! How are you doing? How's Rockwell? :)

[kinglouis2005]

I was confused today... I forgot my program home and ended up doing arms instead of back and chest! :rolleyes:

Day One... Shoulders and Arms

A1 - Unilateral Shoulder Press
2 x 8 @ 35 lbs
2 x 8 @ 25 lbs
stable

A2 - Braced DB Abduction
4 x 8 @ 15 lbs
Stable

A2 - Unilateral Bent Over Rear Delt Raise
4 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
stable

B1 - BB Fat Biceps Curl
4 x 6 @ 50 lbs
Stable!

B2 - DB Zottman curl - Spider
1 x 8 @ 15 lbs
3 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Stable

B3 - Triceps Dips
4 x 6 @ BW
stable

B4 - DB Triceps extension
4 x 8 @ 20 lbs
stable

Followed by 30 on the elliptical

I'm off for the country, I'll spend a few days offline!

Try to behave while I'm gone!

YOU behave!
;)

[TKD]

Where ya at mate?? :)


Happy Thursday, and I hope all is well with you and your training!!

[BigBT]

Even though you are on vacation, it's still not right to have your journal hovering just above page three.
Here is your bump back to page 1! :D

[MarkY]

Hi Josie, hope you're having fun on your vacation.

[jocularric]

Happy Saturday Josie!

[AgeRage]

are you on Vacation? :p If so hope it was fantastic!! :)

[Seosaid]

All you had to do was check with us, Josie. We've got your routine memorized for you!

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Even though you are on vacation, it's still not right to have your journal hovering just above page three.
Here is your bump back to page 1!

LOL I know I can always count on you Brian!!!!


your doing great girl love the new pics.

Thanks Mom!!


Hi Josie! You're doing great with your workouts! I love the pics you've posted -- I can tell you've put on some mass in your arms and delts and your back looks like it's developing nicely also!

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Morning, Josie! How are you doing? How's Rockwell?


Thanks Diane!! How was the vacation? The Lil' one is doing awesome! growing at the sped of light, he's look like a little man already!


Hi Josie. Your pics look GREAT, you've made remarkable progress. Your hard work is paying huge dividends. Awesome job.

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Hi Josie, hope you're having fun on your vacation.

Thanks Marky! Now the fun (AKA leaning) begins!! The week in the country was amazing!!




You are looking most awesome in those pics mate!! You have put on tons of mass! You are gonna look ripped all to #### soon!!

Excellent work, really!!

AHH thanks Darren I do hope it happens #### soon!! :D


Hello, Josie...just dropping by a hug

Hug back Hoos!!


WAVES on a Tuesday, Josie!!!
What is on your day's agenda?

BTW .. WE NEED MORE BABY PICS!!!!!!!

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How ya doing BRICK CHICK???

I'm great Barb, I was in the country all week, baby pics after the bump! :D


dang girl you are strong!

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YOU behave!


Thank you mister and NO ;)



Happy Saturday Josie!

Hiya JOc... I thought about you while watching a few knights movies over the week.


are you on Vacation? If so hope it was fantastic!!

I was and it was LOL

[Seosaid]

So we left for our country house and escaped the heat wave that struck Montreal, lucky us!!!

We spent an amazing week!! The weather was amazing, we went to the lake and even survived a big hailstorm. It was great!! (I love storms)!

I went to the gym religiously and had fun with the owner of the local gym, diet has been really good as well, (I feel bloated today but don't know why)

We made a deal, Renaud, the gym owner, and I, he will twitch my program to fit with his gym whenever I go there. It is a VERY small gym!.
He's a very nice guy!
Extremely into competitions, so of course it makes me happy
(we both get all excited when we talk about comps!!!)

On another note, I spoke with Sylvia Tremblay, she's making me the blue pin-up suit from the video!!
I love her :D
Plus it'll be soooo cheap, she might as well give it to me :p


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

Mommy talk now!

My son as changed so much in the last 2 weeks, he's like a little man now... not a baby anymore :(

He's learned to pull himself up...
He's learned to drink with a straw
He's learned to drink under the faucet!
He wants to climb on everything BUT he's not fully stable yet just standing up! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's has two other teeth (5 total)... but since they're not the front two... it's the fangs.... he looks like a little vampire!!! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's learned to make grimaces (pull tongue) (it's a-d... you get the point :D)

I'll upload pics and will post some later on!

Well all in all.... I had a great week as a mom!
an AMAZING one as a wife!!
and a very good one as a fitness competitor :D

[AgeRage]

Mommy talk now!

My son as changed so much in the last 2 weeks, he's like a little man now... not a baby anymore :(

He's learned to pull himself up...
He's learned to drink with a straw
He's learned to drink under the faucet!
He wants to climb on everything BUT he's not fully stable yet just standing up! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's has two other teeth (5 total)... but since they're not the front two... it's the fangs.... he looks like a little vampire!!! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's learned to make grimaces (pull tongue) (it's a-d... you get the point :D)

I'll upload pics and will post some later on!

Well all in all.... I had a great week as a mom!
an AMAZING one as a wife!!
and a very good one as a fitness competitor :D


aww I liked this part of your post!! You're so blessed :) Cherish those moments!!

[dartol]

Hi Josie, glad you had a great time! Kids change so fast it is scary. We just have one daughter, who turns 3 next month. She is continually doing things that amaze me! It is scary how fast they grow!

Darren

[dbx]

We made a deal, Renaud, the gym owner, and I, he will twitch my program to fit with his gym whenever I go there.

Twitch your program? You Canadians :rolleyes:


:D


Glad you had a great time, and that your little one is learning. These "firsts" go by so fast and are often overlooked.

[ChocoChick]

Welcome back, Josie. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Yes, please post pics of Mr. a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e. :)

[jocularric]

Hi Josie, what knight movies did you see?




Mommy talk now!

My son as changed so much in the last 2 weeks, he's like a little man now... not a baby anymore :(

He's learned to pull himself up...
He's learned to drink with a straw
He's learned to drink under the faucet!
He wants to climb on everything BUT he's not fully stable yet just standing up! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's has two other teeth (5 total)... but since they're not the front two... it's the fangs.... he looks like a little vampire!!! (it's a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!)
He's learned to make grimaces (pull tongue) (it's a-d... you get the point :D)

I'll upload pics and will post some later on!

Well all in all.... I had a great week as a mom!
an AMAZING one as a wife!!
and a very good one as a fitness competitor

aww I liked this part of your post!!
Me too. Isn't it great being a parent. I think I learn more sometimes and have my happiest times with my children than I do in any other way.


Yes, please post pics of Mr. a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e.
Yes, Yes!


Twitch your program? You Canadians :rolleyes:

:D Josie the word is TWEAK--to make usually small adjustments in or to <tweak the controls>; especially : FINE-TUNE

Unless of course you meant to say to move or pull with a sudden motion or to undergo a brief spasmodic muscular contraction.

:o OK I'll be quiet now.

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie...glad you had a great few days away.

[StlBarbie]

OH JOSIE ... "the baby" is growing up far too fast ........ :(
must mean it is time for another ........ :D

Sounds like you are enjoying a wonderful summer as mom!!! :)

[Seosaid]

aww I liked this part of your post!! You're so blessed Cherish those moments!!

Oh I do believe me!!! I never knew it was possible to love that much!


She is continually doing things that amaze me! It is scary how fast they grow!


We should bottle them :D


Twitch your program? You Canadians



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Josie the word is TWEAK--to make usually small adjustments in or to <tweak the controls>; especially : FINE-TUNE



I'm sitting here' reading Kev's post wondering what I said wrong.. THEN I read this and laughed my a$$ off!

I'm all mixed up... for my defense I'm French... ah well being a translator erases that excuse :D



Welcome back, Josie. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Yes, please post pics of Mr. a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e.

Here he is... I'M IN LOVEEEEEEEE

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Hi Josie, what knight movies did you see?



I saw Arthur with Clive "yummy" Owen... and another one I just cant remember now???!!!


Hey Josie...glad you had a great few days away.

I need more LOL


OH JOSIE ... "the baby" is growing up far too fast ........
must mean it is time for another ........



Ehhhh NO hahahahah!

[Seosaid]

Today was last day of this program....

Day One... Shoulders and Arms

A1 - Unilateral Shoulder Press
3 x 8 @ 35 lbs
2 x 8 @ 30 lbs
More weight

A2 - Braced DB Abduction
4 x 8 @ 15 lbs
Stable

A2 - Unilateral Bent Over Rear Delt Raise
4 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
stable

B1 - BB Fat Biceps Curl
4 x 6 @ 50 lbs
Stable!

B2 - DB Zottman curl - Spider
$ x 8 @ 15 lbs
Stable and easy today

B3 - Triceps Dips
4 x 6 @ BW
stable

B4 - DB Triceps extension
4 x 8 @ 20 lbs
stable

Followed by 45 on the elliptical

and an entire day of shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[TKD]

Good to see another WO in 'ere mate :D

What are fat biceps curls ?

Btw, the CoC vid is now up, well 2 infact!!

Have a great day shopping!! :)

[Hibiscus09]

Awwww -- such sweet baby photos!!! He's such a cutie!!

[dartol]

Cool beach picture! Looks like he is diggin that Propel. Getting him started early huh? Hehe

Propel runs straight through my daughter! LOL

Darren

[Seosaid]

Btw, the CoC vid is now up, well 2 infact!!

Have a great day shopping!!

LOL a lucky woman I am... I could finally see your CoC, not once but twice :eek:

I didn't miss a workout mate... but was away with no Internet access, I didn't feel like posting them all


Awwww -- such sweet baby photos!!! He's such a cutie!!

Thanks Diane... he's just more adorable everyday!!


Cool beach picture! Looks like he is diggin that Propel. Getting him started early huh? Hehe

Propel runs straight through my daughter! LOL



Actually he wants to drink anything I drink :D
You should see how quickly I have to hide the wine... but he LOVES Perrier!!! :p It's just to funny to see him make faces though!


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I'll receive the new program tomorrow (it's about time), and I'm starting plyometrics training Thursday morning with Eric Chevrier!!!!

I'm looking forward to being a little dynamo!!!!!

wooohoooooooooooo

[ChocoChick]

Aw, Josie. He is definitely adorable and then some. He must have good looking parents. ;)

[Original Poster]

Josie that baby is adorable !

[AgeRage]

that beach pic is PRICELESS!!

GREAT WORKOUT!! NICE BI CURLS!! :eek: ^5!!

[StlBarbie]

Oh JOSIE .. the pics are just absolutely PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
REALLY .. they grow SO FAST .... one can NOT take too many pics!!!


HELLA WO BRICK CHICK ... you are back from vacation with a vengence!! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Rock is a little cutie, Josie! Just like his mommy.

[Seosaid]

Aw, Josie. He is definitely adorable and then some. He must have good looking parents.

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Rock is a little cutie, Josie! Just like his mommy.


:D Well it's all daddy's gene! I just cooked him up :p


Josie that baby is adorable !

Thanks Petey! I think it's what I did best in all my life!


Oh JOSIE .. the pics are just absolutely PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REALLY .. they grow SO FAST .... one can NOT take too many pics!!!


Say that to my husband who thinks 6 Gig is too much LOL



HELLA WO BRICK CHICK ... you are back from vacation with a vengence!!

wait till you see my new workout!!!!!! :eek:



GREAT WORKOUT!! NICE BI CURLS!! :eek: ^5!!

I want big guns like your ;)

[Seosaid]

okey dokey... today I was meeting my trainer so I did 45 minutes on the elliptical and at least a few reps of all the following :eek:

It will look like this:

Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
B1 - Back Squats 1/4
B2 - Leg Extension
C1 - One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
C2 - DB Pull Over
D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
In 3 weeks I add:
E1 - BB Shoulder press
E2 - Seated Row

Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tiabialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
A2 - RDL Mix Grip
B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
B2 - Pecs Press
B3 - Power flyes
C1 - Tibialis machine


Day Three(arms,abs)
A1 - Zottman curls
A2 - Midline Hammer curls
B1 - BB Triceps close grip
B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
C1 - Machine biceps curls
C2 - Standing French Press (pulley)
D1 - Standing rope crunch
D2 - BB Double contraction
D3 - Reverse crunch on ABS

I'm suddenly VERY tired!!!!!!!! :D

[ChocoChick]

:eek: Even though I have no clue what some of those things are, I can see that there sure are a lot of them! Yikes - you are going to be one buff mom. :)

Oh... and I see plenty of your DNA in Rockwell. :)

[Seosaid]

:eek: Even though I have no clue what some of those things are, I can see that there sure are a lot of them! Yikes - you are going to be one buff mom. :)

Oh... and I see plenty of your DNA in Rockwell. :)

LOL! well he has my eyes at least... I'll prepare a photo montage for you, you'll see it a lot of daddy... not much of mommy!

I'll also try to explain all the exercise... some will be hard to describe I'll try to take pics or video... if you promise not to call me a lard ass :D

[ChocoChick]

LOL! well he has my eyes at least... I'll prepare a photo montage for you, you'll see it a lot of daddy... not much of mommy!

The joke with my youngest daughter -- who is the spitting image of her dad -- is that if I hadn't been there, I'd want to know who the mother is. :D



I'll also try to explain all the exercise... some will be hard to describe I'll try to take pics or video... if you promise not to call me a lard ass :D

Lard ass? NO WAY!!!!

[StlBarbie]

Oh WOMAN .. I am just tired reading THAT!!! :eek:

AH .YEAH .. I think we ALL promise NOT to call YOU a LARD A$$ .. :rolleyes:

Hope your day rocked GORGEOUS!! :)

[Seosaid]

Today was my first plyometrics private training with Eric Chevrier... he's a beast and a heartless monster (yes that means he made me sweat!!!!!!!!)

I love him :D

He's a trainer, amongst other thing, for Olympic power lifters, Olympic bobsleigh people (how do you call them anyway??); professional football player...

This is a part of his site intro:

As a personal fitness trainer recognized by the American Weightlifting Association with "Best Technique" and champion in North America , I am providing a personalized training service that will enable you to reach your goals in fitness and physical performance.

Step by step, you will learn efficient techniques customized for your fitness needs.

That personal fitness plan will provide an optimum progression that will prevent injuries, exhaustion and burnout.

Your customized fitness plan, rigorous as well as motivating, improves all aspects or an healthful lifestyle, both physically , emotionally, intellectually, professionally and sportively, the results are undeniable

My coach has suggested hiring him a while ago, it should help with explosive movements, strength and stamina, which will be much needed in Fitness.

He is AMAZING!

So I started my day at the gym at 8:30... I did 25 minutes on the elliptical until I started with him at 9:00....
He kept me for 90 minutes... (I paid for 60) and kicked my a$$.

At one point I had to stop I was too dizzy! :eek:

I did more than my share of Overhead Squat and Push Press behind neck, I felt like I was jumping around like a fool but to my surprise, he kept telling everyone within earshot just how perfect my form was and how stable and flexible I am.
He said he's rarely seen a first timer being so good.

Me likey!

But of course... I had to do my regular training after that... so I went on and did day 3.. because there was NO way I would do any legs after all this.. (just don't tell my trainer I started with 3...

Day Three (arms,abs)

A1 - Zottman curls (http://www.shapefit.com/biceps-exercises-zottman-curls.html)
1 x 6 @ 15 lbs
5 x 6 @ 12.5 lbs
I figured that with 6 sets to perform, a bit less weight would be wiser

A2 - Midline Hammer curls
Explanation: start with the dumbbells in your hands, in a pronation grip and hold them wider than normal, about two inches away from your thighs. From this wide start position, curl the dumbbells not just up, but also IN, towards the midline/center of your body. You will finish the curls with the dumbbells in front of your chest (not your shoulders), with the inner bell of the dumbbells touching.
1 x 8 @ 15 lbs
1 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
4 x 8 @ 10 lbs
these are a bit harder than I first expected

B1 - BB Triceps close grip
1 x 8 @ 40 lbs
4 x 8 @ 50 lbs
I figured that with 5 sets to perform I should use less weight but it was clearly not enough... will start with 60 lbs next time

B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
5 x 8 @ 45 lbs
was ok... will kept it stable for next time

C1 - Machine biceps curls
like the preacher curl machine... but the flat one.
3 x 8 @ 35 lbs
I hate this machine

C2 - Standing French Press (pulley) (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/CBBentoverTriExt.html)
3 x 8 @ 40 lbs
I was surprised by how little weight I could manage??


In all honesty, I was supposed to do between 4 or 5 sets of all the following, but I ran out of juice after the 3rd set!!

D1 - Standing rope crunch (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=437678669&channel=211755171)
3 x 10 @ 100 lbs
B-U-R-N-I-N-G

D2 - BB Double contraction
Explanation: start lying on the floor, in a crunch position, o nly you have to hold a BB stating between your feet and holding it on top of you, you do a crunch mid-way... and another one on top... it's brutal!!!.
3 X 10 @ 45 lbs
B-U-R-N-I-N-G

D3 - Reverse crunch on ABS
3 x 6 @ BW
B-U-R-N-I-N-G T-O-O M-U-C-H

By then it was 11:30... I figured 3 hours of intense training was enough! :rolleyes:

So that was today's torture!!!

[Seosaid]

You two sneaked in here while I was writing that big post!

I'm so tired I'm going to bed now!!!!!!!!


The joke with my youngest daughter -- who is the spitting image of her dad -- is that if I hadn't been there, I'd want to know who the mother is.

LOL... just like us :D


Oh WOMAN .. I am just tired reading THAT!!! :eek:

AH .YEAH .. I think we ALL promise NOT to call YOU a LARD A$$ ..

Hope your day rocked GORGEOUS!!

LOL I feel every muscle fibers in my legs, shoulder, abs, arms and back... It more than rocked I haven't been this happy about a training in a while!

[StlBarbie]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

JOSIE ... I take it back ...
YOU ARE A LARD A$$ with that lame ass WORK OUT!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

OMG .. Your new trainer sounds EVIL but effective
but then to followup with your scheduled WO????

YOU ARE SIC!! :D

and of course ... that is EXACTLY WHY you look SO MARVELOUS DARLING!!:)

[ChocoChick]

Wow - What a night! You must be beat. Eric sounds wonderful - lucky you!

Now, on those midline hamer curls, when you say palms facing forward, do you mean facing each other?

[livinonlava]

So I started my day at the gym at 8:30.....

* pain *
* pain *
* pain *

By then it was 11:30... I figured 3 hours of intense training was enough! :rolleyes:

OMG! I would say 3 hours just might be enough! You are one amazing lady. The pictures of your boy are crazy cute -- I especially love the beach hat and Propel shot. :D

And, um, regarding your offer to "keep me motivated at the gym..." Please feel free to come out any time (but the AC is fixed now)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z280/MindlessWonderings/KINKY-2.gif

:D

[Seosaid]

YOU ARE A LARD A$$ with that lame ass WORK OUT!!!!!!!!!!

OMG .. Your new trainer sounds EVIL but effective
but then to followup with your scheduled WO????

YOU ARE SIC!!


LMAO! Thanks Barb, I knew I could count on you to tell me the truth :D


Wow - What a night! You must be beat. Eric sounds wonderful - lucky you!

Now, on those midline hamer curls, when you say palms facing forward, do you mean facing each other?

I was beat! I went to bed and I was sore already, just imagine how I feel today :eek:,

About the midline hammer curls, I made a mistake I should have said hold them by your side, in a pronation grip, then just curl them up, toward the middle of your chest.




And, um, regarding your offer to "keep me motivated at the gym..." Please feel free to come out any time (but the AC is fixed now)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z280/MindlessWonderings/KINKY-2.gif



LOL Thanks Tim, if the AC is fixed I can keep my "motivation" for when you really need it ;)

[batteryrequired]

Love the pics Josie! He's a cutie alright. Sounds like your really pushing yourself in the gym there girl. Good job!

[GSCampbell]

Mornin' hot stuff! I love the pic with the big hat! Great stuff. :D

[SeaSiren]

3 hours!!!!! Wow :eek:

[Seosaid]

Love the pics Josie! He's a cutie alright. Sounds like your really pushing yourself in the gym there girl. Good job!

Thanks Batt! I am in the last miles and I want to look my best ever...
I'll get there even if it means sleeping at the gym :)


Mornin' hot stuff! I love the pic with the big hat! Great stuff.

Hello mister!! I'm a bit nuts about my little peanut


3 hours!!!!! Wow

Yup, no wonders I'm still tired and sore today!

[Seosaid]

Today's torture

Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
2 x 8 @ 25 lbs
I could have done a 3rd set... but noodle legs prevented it :D

B1 - Back Squats 1/4
4 x 8 @ 90 lbs
I'm supposed to go down all the way... then lift up 1/4 of the way, go down again, then lift all the way up.... I did it correctly for the first 2 sets... but because of the noodle legs I did regular back squat for the 2 others

B2 - Leg Extension
4 x 6+6+6 @ 90 + 60 + 30 lbs

C1 - Assisted One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
4 x 8+8 @ 120 lbs
My back was screaming for help at the last set

C2 - DB Pull Over
4 x 8 @ 35 lbs
nothing special to declare :D

D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
3 x 8 @ 30 lbs
Since I end my day with these, I used 5 lbs less - THANK GOD! I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
3 x 8 @ 15 lbs
I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
3 x 8 @ 10 lbs
I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

Followed by 25 on the elliptical! I intend to catch on the missed cardio tonight ;)

[powerman2000]

As usual, a killa-dilla workout. :)

[jocularric]

King Arthur 'tis indeed a most enjoyable adventure. And the young Master Rockwell a most handsome poppet. Truly thou shalt have thy hands full keeping the young ladies and damsels at bay.

Thy wielding 'tis of a most worthy note Milady. Wondrous Well! And three hours no less. Now, tell on, I pray you Milady how oft be this done?

[ChocoChick]

I'm tired just reading. That is a ton of stuff!

What is a Peterson step up?

[TKD]

Today's torture

Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
2 x 8 @ 25 lbs
I could have done a 3rd set... but noodle legs prevented it :D

B1 - Back Squats 1/4
4 x 8 @ 90 lbs
I'm supposed to go down all the way... then lift up 1/4 of the way, go down again, then lift all the way up.... I did it correctly for the first 2 sets... but because of the noodle legs I did regular back squat for the 2 others

B2 - Leg Extension
4 x 6+6+6 @ 90 + 60 + 30 lbs

C1 - Assisted One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
4 x 8+8 @ 120 lbs
My back was screaming for help at the last set

C2 - DB Pull Over
4 x 8 @ 35 lbs
nothing special to declare

D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
3 x 8 @ 30 lbs
Since I end my day with these, I used 5 lbs less - THANK GOD! I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
3 x 8 @ 15 lbs
I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
3 x 8 @ 10 lbs
I was supposed to do 4 sets.. could not make it!

Followed by 25 on the elliptical! I intend to catch on the missed cardio tonight



HELLO MATE!!!! :D

'Aving a good weekend are we? :)

LOL @ the squat exercise!! Going in and out of a full squat from the 1/4 is just gonna make you puke Josie ...DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! hahahaha! :p


What's with this "could not make it" kinda talk? DO IT!! :D

Seriously Josie, well done! :)

[dbx]

Happy Saturday, Josie. Just had to share: With all the pain meds I've been taking, I found SP250 to come in quite handy. I'm sure you can put together what I mean :D

[StlBarbie]

OMG ... 1/4 SQUATS are the DEVIL's SPAWN!!! :eek:
Bet you are SO feeling those now!!! :cool:

Have a GREAT WEEKEND JOSIE!! :)

[dartol]

What can I say Josie? YOU ROCK! :)
Those squats must have been killer!

Darren

[Seosaid]

As usual, a killa-dilla workout.

Thanks Hot Stuff!


And the young Master Rockwell a most handsome poppet. Truly thou shalt have thy hands full keeping the young ladies and damsels at bay.



NOT ALLOWED TO DATE BEFORE HE'S 40 :D



Now, tell on, I pray you Milady how oft be this done?

As much as I'd like, well as often as I need to go to make progress... think I'll go either once every week or two weeks until the comp, we'll see after that


I'm tired just reading. That is a ton of stuff!

What is a Peterson step up?

Indeed, that's a Peterson step up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciwao8Hclfo)
I look easy... but it burns!!!

I do mine with the foot lifting me being turn a bit towards my body.




LOL @ the squat exercise!! Going in and out of a full squat from the 1/4 is just gonna make you puke Josie ...DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! hahahaha!

What's with this "could not make it" kinda talk? DO IT!!


LMAO Hard leg day, let me tell you that much!!
I have the noodle legs once again!!!!!!!!!!


Happy Saturday, Josie. Just had to share: With all the pain meds I've been taking, I found SP250 to come in quite handy. I'm sure you can put together what I mean

MOUAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAH

Yes I do!!

It reminds me that I have to go to the post office!!!! It's still on my kitchen table :(


OMG ... 1/4 SQUATS are the DEVIL's SPAWN!!!
Bet you are SO feeling those now!!!


IT HURTS WOMAN!!!!


What can I say Josie? YOU ROCK!
Those squats must have been killer!



Thanks Darren and yes they are :D

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Yesterday I went to the gym... (details after the bump) then had my color done (not bad at all) and left for my parent's place, where they were having a mechoui, we came back the same night because there was way to many people and my son would fall asleep!!!

I'm a bit wired today to say the least!

[Seosaid]

Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tiabialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
4 x 8 @ 45 lbs
Seems like a lot less weight but since I have to lift my whole body... let's just say it's enough

A2 - RDL Mix Grip
4 x 8 @ 115 lbs
could have put a bit more.. but the pain in my butt told me not too... today's pain tells me I was right!

B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
3 x 8 (each leg) @ BW
I was expecting these to be easy.... I was wrong!

B2 - Bench Press (neck)
4 x 8 @ 85 lbs

B3 - Power flyes
4 x 12 @ 15 lbs
I was sure I could use at least 20 lbs with those... once again I was wrong

C1 - Tibialis machine (http://www.pro-fitness.com/photos/tibia_dorsi_flexion_machine.jpg)
1 x 15 @ 10 lbs (supposed to do 25 reps)
1 x 20 @ 5 lbs
1 x 25 @ 0 lbs
guess I'll use 2.5 lbs next time!!

Followed by 48 on the elliptical... the longest 48 minutes e-v-e-r!

[mom24boys]

Hi Josie, just catching up...love the Rockwell pics..he is such a lil sweetie :) Your WO's are rockin' woman....after my week of fun & sun I am afraid to even get on the scale..:p

[Seosaid]

...after my week of fun & sun I am afraid to even get on the scale..

I know what you mean!! I always avoid scales and mirror after a vacation :D


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

So my "close-by-gym" ... the really fancy one with the posh housewives has declared bankruptcy!
So much for paying 3 times the price and waiting MONTHS for the renovations to be done.

They didn't even call , my hubby just happened to go... and saw the sign in the door!

Lucky me I was due to renew at the end of this month.... but Nico did last month... now he has to call the credit card company to put a stop on the payments!

We did join the gym on the other side of the street, it's a hardcore gym... with all the machines I need and then some, a working sauna (!!!!) BUT it seems like a big meat market.

We'll see how it goes ... at least I'll be able to take a few saunas from now on :D

[BigBT]

Hey Josie, a belated welcome back to you! The workouts look absolutely brutal. Your favorite kind! ;) I seriously wonder if I could get through one of your workouts without dropping dead half way through.

The majority of your exercises are 8 reps. Was that determined by you or your trainer?

By the way, thanks for the vacation visits to my journal!

[user464444132bbg]

Hi Josie! Thanks for visiting my journal!! I keep meaning to come in here as well, so now I am! :D

Nice workouts, I can't believe you train for 3 hrs. :eek:

Hope you're having a great weekend!

[Seosaid]

Hey Josie, a belated welcome back to you! The workouts look absolutely brutal. Your favorite kind! ;) I seriously wonder if I could get through one of your workouts without dropping dead half way through.


LOL yup they are my favourites, let's just say I hate loosing my time!

You could do them I'm sure! And you'd be darn goo I'm sure!




The majority of your exercises are 8 reps. Was that determined by you or your trainer?


She's the boss :D

I'm still in mass building mode, hence the 6-8 reps and it pleases me... I get to leave after a while ;)



Hi Josie! Thanks for visiting my journal!! I keep meaning to come in here as well, so now I am!

Nice workouts, I can't believe you train for 3 hrs.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

It was about time I visited you!!!!! but let's get something straight... I trained once for 3 hours... I'm still recuperating :D I won't happen again!

[Seosaid]

So today I tested the new gym ....

Verdict: it IS a meat market :rolleyes: and VERY Ghetto!

Day Three (arms,abs)
A1 - Zottman curls (http://www.shapefit.com/biceps-exercises-zottman-curls.html)
6 x 6 @ 15 lbs
more weight overall

A2 - Midline Hammer curls
6 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
a bit more weight overall

B1 - BB Triceps close grip
5 x 8 @ 55 lbs
I wanted to start with 60 ... 55 was clearly enough

B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
5 x 8 @ 70 lbs
I'm pretty sure the weight is not level ... but I still like to say 25 lbs more :D

C1 - Machine Flat biceps curls
3 x 8 @ 35 lbs
stable ... still hate it

C2 - Standing French Press (pulley) (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/CBBentoverTriExt.html)
3 x 8 @ 40 lbs
stable

D1 - Standing rope crunch (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=437678669&channel=211755171)
4 x 10 @ 85 lbs
machine NOT level... I haven't done anything under 110 lbs in years... only a number I know but I like seeing get UP .. not down... anyway one more set

D2 - BB Double contraction
4 X 12 @ 55 lbs
B-U-R-N-I-N-G but 10 more lbs, one more set and 2 more reps

D3 - Reverse crunch on ABS
4 x 10 @ BW
B-U-R-N-I-N-G but one more set and 2 more reps

Followed by 30 on the Elliptical

[StlBarbie]

WAVES WILD THING!!!
So how high is your caloric intake with this mass building phase?

[Seosaid]

WAVES WILD THING!!!
So how high is your caloric intake with this mass building phase?


Hey Brick Mama!

I have NO clue! I never count calories, I work with portions.
My guess is that I'm eating close to 2000 +/- 300 cals, I'm starting the low carb stuff now, I was supposed to start 2 weeks ago but since the comp got postponed... well I splurged a bit :D

[Seosaid]

Today cardio only... 50 minutes on the elliptical on an empty stomach...

I WAS STARVINGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

[HoosierHardGain]

Today cardio only... 50 minutes on the elliptical on an empty stomach...

I WAS STARVINGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

Great job, Josie! Hope you then had a nice meal :)

[dbx]

Josie, your workouts look good, young lady :). Sorry to hear the new gym was disappointing.

[user464444132bbg]

Great job on the cardio. I hate doing cardio when I'm starving but that's usually when I do it. I can't wait to mix up my protein shake afterwards!

Have a great day, Josie! :)

Edited: I seem to be stalking you. :rolleyes: Please add me as your friend. Pretty please??? :)

[Seosaid]

Great job, Josie! Hope you then had a nice meal

A very good shake... even though I was dying for some chicken :D


Josie, your workouts look good, young lady :). Sorry to hear the new gym was disappointing.

Actually... this morning I saw women with muscles :eek:
It might be my kind of gym after all :D
I guess Sunday PM and weekday mornings attract a rather different crowd ;)


Great job on the cardio. I hate doing cardio when I'm starving but that's usually when I do it. I can't wait to mix up my protein shake afterwards!


LOL I almost pushed everyone standing in the way between me and the blender when I got home




Edited: I seem to be stalking you. Please add me as your friend. Pretty please???

I added you already my new friend :D

[ChocoChick]

Hey Josie - nice workouts. :)

[GSCampbell]

Hey Josie - nice workouts. :)

Ditto. :D

[livinonlava]

So today I tested the new gym ....

Verdict: it IS a meat market :rolleyes:

And, umm, where is this gym again???

* rushes out to get plane ticket for Canada *

:D

Heya Josie! Help me out here. When is your comp now? Sorry that I've been such a poor follower lately :o

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
Haven't caught up yet on what I've been missing but just wanted to say hello.

[mom24boys]

Morning Josie..maybe its time to start a home gym :D

[batteryrequired]

Mornin Josie! Good workouts ya got going there. Sounds like your kinda gym. Hope the place fits your needs ok. Careful with the meatmarket part....i am sure some people had their eyes on you! ;)

[user464444132bbg]

LOL I almost pushed everyone standing in the way between me and the blender when I got home

LMAO!!! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/Fitnessfreak366/lmao.gif


I added you already my new friend :D

Thank you, my friend! :)

[Seosaid]

Today's torture I

Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
3 x 8 @ 25 lbs
one more set

B1 - Back Squats 1/4
3 x 8 @ 90 lbs
I did only 3 sets, the pinching pain in my bum is too intense...am supposed to have it fixed tomorrow

B2 - Leg Extension
4 x 6+6+6 @ 90 + 60 + 30 lbs
Stable

C1 - Assisted One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
4 x 8+8 @ 120 lbs
Stable

C2 - DB Pull Over
4 x 8 @ 35 lbs
Stable

D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
4 x 8 @ 30 lbs
One more set

D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
4 x 8 @ 15 lbs
One more set

D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
3 x 8 @ 12 lbs
One more set and 2 more lbs

Followed by 30 on the elliptical!

I've noticed a few "persona" in the new gym, but of all of them, Mrs Cougar is clearly standing out more.. :D she has a nice body but trains so badly! I have never seen anything quite like this.
There's also Ms Anorexic (she used to train at my other gym though)... she must weight 90 lbs.... and has spent AT LEAST 1:30 doing cardio! That upsets me very much!

[Seosaid]

Hey Josie - nice workouts.
+

Ditto.

Thanks you two


And, umm, where is this gym again???

* rushes out to get plane ticket for Canada *

Heya Josie! Help me out here. When is your comp now? Sorry that I've been such a poor follower lately

LOL this is the new one (http://www.monstergym.net/)
But this is the one I love most (http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/BU/tour.view.php?utl=BU-1948-PQMIY8-01)

My Vegas comp has been pushed back to Sept 2008, in the meantime I'll compete in November and a few others dates in 2008


Hi Josie,
Haven't caught up yet on what I've been missing but just wanted to say hello.

**sight of relief**
YOUR BACK!!!


Morning Josie..maybe its time to start a home gym

OH NO NO!!

I need to get OUT of the house!


Mornin Josie! Good workouts ya got going there. Sounds like your kinda gym. Hope the place fits your needs ok. Careful with the meatmarket part....i am sure some people had their eyes on you!

Thanks Batt, I can handle it and some days I even like it...actually I don't mind the eyes as long as everything else stays away :D




Thank you, my friend!

:D

[user464444132bbg]

I did only 3 sets, the pinching pain in my bum is too intense...am supposed to have it fixed tomorrow

Ok, I have to ask. How do you get a pinch in your bum fixed? :confused:

Nice workout Josie!

[Seosaid]

Ok, I have to ask. How do you get a pinch in your bum fixed? :confused:



I'm seeing a massage therapist.... hoping he's specialized in butt-pinching relief :D

[user464444132bbg]

I'm seeing a massage therapist.... hoping he's specialized in butt-pinching relief :D

LMAO! I hope so too! :D

[ChocoChick]

I think having a gym that's open 24/7/365 is a worthwhile trade-off. Mine has ridiculously short hours on the weekends.

[Seosaid]

LMAO! I hope so too!

:D


I think having a gym that's open 24/7/365 is a worthwhile trade-off. Mine has ridiculously short hours on the weekends.


The thing is... all my gyms are open all the time!
Anyway, I think I'll like this one, after all I have access to everything I want... I see people really working out.. not showing they new assets :rolleyes:
or showing up with a pound of makeup!!!

*************
Today was a busy busy day, my son learned to crawl yesterday.... and today I couldn't be fast enough to be everywhere he was :eek:
so I had to baby proof the house... which is not nearly done at this hour, but I took care of the most dangerous areas anyway..


*****

I just sat down to take my email.... and one of my clients sent me this message : (I told them I was on vacay until yesterday)


So, are you back?!!! You cannot possibly believe how much we missed being able to send you jobs!

LOL of course they asked me to proof a big job... and being who I am I'll be working like a crazy woman until the weekend :rolleyes:


****
I'm SUPER happy with the way my body has hanged in the lat week or so, I'm getting a lot leaner and muscular!!

****
The TV interview I did was on TV again twice in the last 2 weeks... and the producer asked if we could talk this week... I wonder what he wants (which reminds me that he still hasn't sent the video!!! GRRRR)

Too many things, so little time!

I'm going to take a bath... have wine (YES!!!) and go to bed! :D

[BigBT]

Hiya Josie! Nice increases in the workout today. I was also curious about how one cures bum pinching, but you've already answered that. I guess I'll ask how one gets bum pinching in the first place, then! :D
Happy times in the house with a crawling baby! Time to start protecting all of those sharp corners because hei'll be on his feet in no time.
I'm glad you like the new gym. I belong to two right now. The only confusion is on how each plate weighted machine is set. Other than that, I love the flexibility.
Speaking of that tv interview, was it ever posted on line or is that why you need the video?
Enjoy your soak and your rest tonight!

[AgeRage]

Visiting!! :D Glad to see how great everything is going!!



*************
Today was a busy busy day, my son learned to crawl yesterday.... and today I couldn't be fast enough to be everywhere he was :eek:
so I had to baby proof the house... which is not nearly done at this hour, but I took care of the most dangerous areas anyway..


awww YAY!!! How exciting :)



Too many things, so little time!

I'm going to take a bath... have wine (YES!!!) and go to bed! :D


tell me about the too little time!! UGH
heck ya woman!!!

[ChocoChick]

Today was a busy busy day, my son learned to crawl yesterday.... and today I couldn't be fast enough to be everywhere he was :eek:
so I had to baby proof the house... which is not nearly done at this hour, but I took care of the most dangerous areas anyway..


:) :) This is when they are fastest, imo. Kids can crawl way faster than they can walk. And that'll be here faster than you think!

[joed]

Bath, wine, and bed. It's like playing a slot machine & having 7-7-7 come up. Sweet dreams.

[dbx]

:) :) This is when they are fastest, imo. Kids can crawl way faster than they can walk. And that'll be here faster than you think!

I can't recall where or who said it, but a line from it was..."Like plump squirrels...darting across the room..." :D

I always thought that was cute for some reason. Doesn't seem that long ago :)

[livinonlava]

I'm SUPER happy with the way my body has hanged in the lat week or so, I'm getting a lot leaner and muscular!!

Pictures or we won't believe you... ;) :D

Congratulations on the little guy crawling everywhere :)

[MarkY]

Hi Beautiful. :)

[user464444132bbg]

So how did the butt massage go? Inquiring minds want to know. :D

[dbx]

So how did the butt massage go? Inquiring minds want to know. :D

Yes, they do :cool:

[Seosaid]

. I guess I'll ask how one gets bum pinching in the first place, then!

If only I knew ;)



Happy times in the house with a crawling baby! Time to start protecting all of those sharp corners because hei'll be on his feet in no time.

The little bugger is wayyyyy too quick!



Speaking of that tv interview, was it ever posted on line or is that why you need the video?


Still waiting so I can finally post it!




tell me about the too little time!! UGH
heck ya woman!!!

LOL have a great day Adrienne!


This is when they are fastest, imo. Kids can crawl way faster than they can walk. And that'll be here faster than you think!

How about I take care of any "back to school" things needed for you and mom... and I send my little speed bullet over? :D


Bath, wine, and bed. It's like playing a slot machine & having 7-7-7 come up.

LOL! My idea exactly


I can't recall where or who said it, but a line from it was..."Like plump squirrels...darting across the room..."



LOVE IT! :D


Pictures or we won't believe you...



I will before the end of the week... you'll get to see the new hair that I haven't posted (how bad & late can I be???)


Hi Beautiful.

Hey sweety!!!


So how did the butt massage go? Inquiring minds want to know.

+


Yes, they do :cool:

LOL, the man was amazing (IE IT FREAGING HURT) somehow he looked like an exact copy of my real dad... I was mesmerized, had he be younger than me, I would have been sure we were related... wait maybe we are??? :confused:

Anyhoo, the point is, he a great massage therapist, he took care of a few problems I had, namely the butt pinch (seems like my hip flexor is not moving properly...amongst other things) he took care of the stiffness in my shoulders and neck... all is not fixed but it is a bit better, I was even able to manage a 15 minutes jogging session this morning. I'm seeing him again in 2 weeks! (well I'm on the waiting list!)

He says my body has to get used to the baby + coming back to a strong workout regimen too but that I'm not a lost cause :D

[user464444132bbg]

Good to hear you had a nice session with butt-man! :D I hope it helps you. I have a really tight muscle that runs down the back of my hip and through the glute muscle on my left side. It sometimes bothers me so much. Lately it's been ok. I don't think a massage would help it, though, because it's so deep.

Have a great day, Josie! :)

[dartol]

Hi Josie! The kiddo will be arguing with you in no time. My daughter turns 3 next month. She definately has a mind of her own already. LOL

Darren

[BigBT]

What??? No workout post? No matter how enjoyable a butt rub may be, it doesn't take the place of your lifting young lady! ;)

[Seosaid]

Good to hear you had a nice session with butt-man! :D I hope it helps you.

LOL It did... but I need more.


I have a really tight muscle that runs down the back of my hip and through the glute muscle on my left side. It sometimes bothers me so much. Lately it's been ok. I don't think a massage would help it, though, because it's so deep.


He did not only massage me, he made me move in a few ways to "unlock" things, I was very aware of my nudity underneath the towel, when, while lying on my side... he was standing behind me and he made me do the pelvis tilt :eek:
But it did work :p


Hi Josie! The kiddo will be arguing with you in no time. My daughter turns 3 next month. She definately has a mind of her own already. LOL

Darren

LOL Darren, I think he's learning too fast already! but you have a girl... wait until she turns 15... then the real troubles will start for you ;)


What??? No workout post? No matter how enjoyable a butt rub may be, it doesn't take the place of your lifting young lady!


LOL I was busy answering my dear friends journal first... details after the bump :D

[Seosaid]

I'll post quickly before Brian takes the whip out :D


Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tiabialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
4 x 8 @ 45 lbs
Stable

A2 - RDL Mix Grip
4 x 8 @ 135 lbs
20 more lbs and no butt pinch! :D

B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
3 x 8 (each leg) @ BW
Stable

B2 - Bench Press (neck)
4 x 8 @ 85 lbs
Stable will add more next time

B3 - Power flyes
4 x 12 @ 15 lbs
Stable

C1 - Tibialis machine
I decided to be daring and go heavy :D
3 x 25 @ 5 lbs
it's sooo hard!

Followed by 40 on the elliptical (and I jogged 15 minutes this morning)

[dbx]

Very nicely done ^ , Josie! ;)

You should be proud just for finding the time these days!!

[Seosaid]

Very nicely done ^ , Josie! ;)

You should be proud just for finding the time these days!!



:D

Thanks!

This is what I try to avoid during the rest of the day....

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/1141938460_681040398f_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/1141938460_681040398f_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1141095971_e0ffebe400_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1141095971_e0ffebe400_b.jpg)

As a bonus, you have a nice shot of my dog's bum :p

[dbx]

:D

Thanks!

This is what I try to avoid during the rest of the day....

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/1141938460_681040398f_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/1141938460_681040398f_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1141095971_e0ffebe400_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1141095971_e0ffebe400_b.jpg)

As a bonus, you have a nice shot of my dog's bum :p

That is precious! I truly remember those days...like they were yesterday. Very cute pics, indeed. :)

[ChocoChick]

Great pics, Josie. Especially since I am not the one who has to mop up the water! :D

[Seosaid]

That is precious! I truly remember those days...like they were yesterday. Very cute pics, indeed. :)

I'm trying to remember why I was so eager for him to crawl :D


Great pics, Josie. Especially since I am not the one who has to mop up the water!

LMAO I was so expecting this comment from either you or mom :D

[Seosaid]

Belly update 9 months post baby, whole body later on...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1148080765_afeaaff2e8_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1148080765_afeaaff2e8_b.jpg)

[user464444132bbg]

WOW! Impressive, Josie! Your abs are smokin'!! Congrats, that is truly amazing!!!

Nice workout and cute pics of your baby too! You have two, right? Or am I confusing you with someone else? :rolleyes:

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie! Hope all is well up north.

[Seosaid]

WOW! Impressive, Josie! Your abs are smokin'!! Congrats, that is truly amazing!!!

Thansk dear, there's still a big layer of fat, but I least they are starting to pop



...cute pics of your baby too! You have two, right? Or am I confusing you with someone else? :rolleyes:

LOL yes you are confusing me, only one here, Rockwell, 9 months old!


Hey Josie! Hope all is well up north.

It's finally getting a bit cooler!!! I was sooo tired of the heat wave!

How is it going down south ;)

[user464444132bbg]

I see no fat. Why are we so critical of ourselves? LOL! I know I do the same thing about myself.

Hope you're having a great Friday Josie! :)

[Seosaid]

I found a daycare for my son so today I had to go visit it and meet the lady to make sure she doesn't eat babies for breakfast :D I left home at 9:30.... and of course I packed my son's food.. but forgot mine... so I ate when I came back home ... at 3:00 :eek:

I ran out of juice at the end of my workout because of the lack of food!
I'll be more careful next time


So Today's torture
Day Three (arms,abs)
A1 - Zottman curls (http://www.shapefit.com/biceps-exercises-zottman-curls.html)
6 x 6 @ 15 lbs
stable, will up the weight next time

A2 - Midline Hammer curls
1 x 8 @ 15 lbs
5 x 8 @ 12.5 lbs
a bit more weight overall

B1 - BB Triceps close grip
5 x 8 @ 90 lbs
I forgot my log home... for a strange reason I was sure I had used 80 lbs the last time ... 35 more lbs :D PR

B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
5 x 8 @ 75 lbs
5 more lbs PR

C1 - Machine Flat biceps curls
3 x 8 @ 35 lbs
stable

C2 - Standing French Press (pulley) (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/CBBentoverTriExt.html)
3 x 8 @ 45 lbs
5 more lbs

D1 - Standing rope crunch (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=437678669&channel=211755171)
1 x 12 @ 105 lbs
1 x 12 @ 120 lbs
2 x 12 @ 135 lbs
1 x 10 @ 135 lbs
the previous machine was clearly NOT level... more weight, one more set and more reps

D2 - BB Double contraction
5 X 12 @ 55 lbs
one more set... but not burning today

D3 - Reverse crunch on ABS
4 x 10 @ BW
stable

Followed by 30 on the Elliptical

[user464444132bbg]

It's me again. LOL! Have to comment on the workout. Nice one! Your Close Grip Presses ROCK!!! I'm at 85# but only for 6 reps. Those kill me! Nice job!

Glad you found a daycare for your son! I'm sure that's a load off your mind! :)

[BigBT]

Josie, your abs look awesome! I know you want to take a little more off, but your progress is astounding.

35 more pounds on the close grips? You need to forget your journal more often. Apparently you are stronger without it :)

Have a nice weekend!

[Seosaid]

I see no fat. Why are we so critical of ourselves? LOL! I know I do the same thing about myself.



well the thing is I'm a very small person, Even when I weighted 216 lbs, people assumed I was a lot lighter, so when I have a bit extra fat, I look normal, but when I don't, then I'm extra small and all dressed up I'm often told I'm skinny (and it pisses me off because I have BIG muscles and boobage so I cannot be skinny!!)

Anyhoo, just to give you an idea of what I'm looking for... this is the abs I want back (well the lean part.. I want bigger and more defined abs)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/1152801447_e66442014d_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/1152801447_5669af5d9a_o.jpg)

The back I want back :D (again with more muscles + see a few pages back .. you'll see I have some work to do here)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1282/1153649376_ef107d4767_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1282/1153649376_ef107d4767_b.jpg)

But more than anything.. thee are the jeans I want to fit in again :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/1153650392_5d44e6fb5c_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/1153650392_5d44e6fb5c_b.jpg)


Hope you're having a great Friday too!


It's me again. LOL! Have to comment on the workout. Nice one! Your Close Grip Presses ROCK!!! I'm at 85# but only for 6 reps. Those kill me! Nice job!


+


Josie, your abs look awesome! I know you want to take a little more off, but your progress is astounding.

35 more pounds on the close grips? You need to forget your journal more often. Apparently you are stronger without it

LMAO yup I think sometimes I assume I'm not that strong :D




Glad you found a daycare for your son! I'm sure that's a load off your mind!

Will you believe me if I told you I started calling to find a place when I was 3 months pregnant?!!!

[dartol]

LOL Darren, I think he's learning too fast already! but you have a girl... wait until she turns 15... then the real troubles will start for you ;)


Yeah no kiddin! Probably won't take that long. Why do you think I am working out? Gotta get big and scary before the boys start coming over! :D

Darren

[dartol]

Belly update 9 months post baby, whole body later on...


Awesome Josie! And a great workout as well. :)

Darren

[dbx]

I found a daycare for my son........


I know this ^ was probably the best part of your day :). It's always a bit scary though, too, eh?

[Seosaid]

Yeah no kiddin! Probably won't take that long. Why do you think I am working out? Gotta get big and scary before the boys start coming over!

LMAO Here's a story for you... my dad is a gentle giant.... sweetest man ever but he used to be compete in Bodybuilding... he's 6'3''... and IS HE HUGE! He's got the biggest hands I have ever seen... when I turned 14, we moved, I learned later on that he thought too many guys were hanging around the house ;)

Anyway, the first day we moved, my step-sister and I went for a walk and I met a boy at the local park... we were just walking back towards the house together when my father drove by... he was looking for us, to let us know he was going to get more boxes at the other place... when he saw the boy, he got out of the car and looked at the boy and told him "you.. if you ever get inside my house I will break your legs"

Well I ended up dating the poor guy for a year and he NEVER came inside :D


Awesome Josie! And a great workout as well.

Thanks :D


I know this ^ was probably the best part of your day . It's always a bit scary though, too, eh?

I cannot tell you I stressed I was... but the weird part is that I kinda feel guilty putting in up in daycare... :(

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
Cute baby pics!
Even cuter body pics!

[dartol]

LMAO Here's a story for you... my dad is a gentle giant.... sweetest man ever but he used to be compete in Bodybuilding... he's 6'3''... and IS HE HUGE! He's got the biggest hands I have ever seen... when I turned 14, we moved, I learned later on that he thought too many guys were hanging around the house ;)

Anyway, the first day we moved, my step-sister and I went for a walk and I met a boy at the local park... we were just walking back towards the house together when my father drove by... he was looking for us, to let us know he was going to get more boxes at the other place... when he saw the boy, he got out of the car and looked at the boy and told him "you.. if you ever get inside my house I will break your legs"

Well I ended up dating the poor guy for a year and he NEVER came inside :D



Thanks :D



I cannot tell you I stressed I was... but the weird part is that I kinda feel guilty putting in up in daycare... :(

ROFL that's what I'm talkin about! :)

Aw Josie, don't beat yourself up! Kids get a lot of benefits from being in daycare. I know you have probably read this. It teaches them social interaction with other kids. Even getting the dreaded daycare colds better prepares their immune systems for being around other kids so they don't get as sick when they start school. Yeah it is tough as a parent to have to leave them there every day, but as long as you find a good place where they have a lot of interaction they will do great. :)

Darren

[dbx]

I cannot tell you I stressed I was... but the weird part is that I kinda feel guilty putting in up in daycare... :(

I totally understand. I think ANY parent feels a bit guilty when you walk out the door and leave the little critters with strangers. You feel like you're abandoning them. While all mine were in a day care, I made a point to go by and take them to lunch (McD's) once a week if possible (when they were old enough, of course). It always made them feel really special. When I took them back afterward, they were always "beaming" with pride that daddy had taken them to lunch....different from the other kids :)

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie,
Cute baby pics!
Even cuter body pics!

Merci :D



Aw Josie, don't beat yourself up! Kids get a lot of benefits from being in daycare.


Yeah I know Darren... but knowing I won't be the one consoling him if he cries breaks my heart!


I totally understand. I think ANY parent feels a bit guilty when you walk out the door and leave the little critters with strangers. You feel like you're abandoning them.

You got it!

I love your idea of picking him up once in a while!!!!

[Seosaid]

Today... 1:20 of powerlifting training !!

I had soooooooooo much fun!!!

I'm really happy I decided to do it, it's been a while since I enjoyed working out this much!

Eric said once again how amazed he is by my form!

So it was 1:20 of:
Snatch....
Hang Snatch...(THOSE ARE HARD!!!)
Overhead Squat....
Press Under....
Quick Drop.. (THOSE ARE HARD!!!)

Next powerlifting training on Wednesday!!

I'm looking forward to it!

[livinonlava]

Great progress on the belly my dear, but I'm uh, still waiting for these full body pictures... :p :D

Powerlifting, eh? How do you incorporate that into your program (what's the rotation)? Is this part of the fitness aspect of your conditioning?

[BigBT]

Josie, the powerlifting does look like fun! I'm not sure if I'd call it an hour and twenty minutes of fun, though! Making it through that just continues to add to the legend that is Josie.....;)

[dbx]

Oh, I just saw where I missed the 3 pics you posted yesterday, in between posts I guess. The one where you're wearing the blue shirt? Scary. You look nearly identical to a girl I dated for a few years back in HS and a bit after. You look different to me in the several pics I've seen. But this one is dead on :eek:

[ChocoChick]

Belly update 9 months post baby, whole body later on...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1148080765_afeaaff2e8_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1148080765_afeaaff2e8_b.jpg)

Josie, you look great! There is no way I would thin oyu had a baby 9 months ago.

And I think you are silly to post the pics of what you want back because I think you are well on your way to having even more than you had then.

[mom24boys]

Josie, you look great! There is no way I would thin oyu had a baby 9 months ago.

And I think you are silly to post the pics of what you want back because I think you are well on your way to having even more than you had then.

X2....and by the way have you found those triplets yet? remember the ones that are gonna "keep" you, me and elise?
:D

[joed]

Great pics josie.

[TKD]

Hows it going Josie me 'ol mate??!! :D

Look at you setting the PRs! I expect to see them more often now, you know? ;)

I like the links to a few of the exercises you post - great idea!

Hope you are having an awesome weekend!!

[TKD]

Today... 1:20 of powerlifting training !!

I had soooooooooo much fun!!!

I'm really happy I decided to do it, it's been a while since I enjoyed working out this much!

Eric said once again how amazed he is by my form!

So it was 1:20 of:
Snatch....
Hang Snatch...(THOSE ARE HARD!!!)
Overhead Squat....
Press Under....
Quick Drop.. (THOSE ARE HARD!!!)

Next powerlifting training on Wednesday!!

I'm looking forward to it!

Ahhhh! Awesome! I remember you saying you started some oly lifts.
Snatches are difficult aren't they? How do you find your balance and shoulder flexibility in the OH squat?

Hopefully I'll see more of this soon:) Post your weights too!
Soon you'll be addicted as I am! lol :D

[Hibiscus09]

Morning, Josie! :) I enjoyed the photos of Rockwell. He's such a cutie!!

You're looking great and have made fantastic progress since having him. Just keep on doing what you're doing and I'm sure you'll end up looking even better than you did pre-baby!!

Happy Sunday!!

[user464444132bbg]

Today... 1:20 of powerlifting training !!

I had soooooooooo much fun!!!

I'm really happy I decided to do it, it's been a while since I enjoyed working out this much!

Eric said once again how amazed he is by my form!

So it was 1:20 of:
Snatch....
Hang Snatch...(THOSE ARE HARD!!!)
Overhead Squat....
Press Under....
Quick Drop.. (THOSE ARE HARD!!!)

Next powerlifting training on Wednesday!!

I'm looking forward to it!

Never really got into this kind of training, glad you are enjoying it, though! Looks good and hard!

Cute story about your dad. That is so cool that he's a bodybuilder. Does he still train?

And your pics look amazing. I think you are very hard on yourself. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Josie...hope your weekend is rockin!

[SeaSiren]

Hope you're having a great weekend!

[Seosaid]

but I'm uh, still waiting for these full body pictures...

LOL I cheated last night... just give me a few more days ;)



Powerlifting, eh? How do you incorporate that into your program (what's the rotation)? Is this part of the fitness aspect of your conditioning?

It is part of the fitness side of competing, I started it to gain more strength, and learn how to use explosive movements to develop muscular power, as well as the ability to generate a large amount of force quickly. I'll try to do it in my "off" day. My coach recommended it and I have to say I'm quite happy!


Josie, the powerlifting does look like fun! I'm not sure if I'd call it an hour and twenty minutes of fun, though! Making it through that just continues to add to the legend that is Josie.....

LOL, I'm sure you'd like it too Brian :D


The one where you're wearing the blue shirt? Scary. You look nearly identical to a girl I dated for a few years back in HS and a bit after. You look different to me in the several pics I've seen. But this one is dead on

HAHAHHAHAHA when I first started reading this post I had seen Elise moniker below and thought it was her reply... the first thing that came to my mind was "Oh I didn't know THAT" :D


Josie, you look great! There is no way I would thin oyu had a baby 9 months ago.

And I think you are silly to post the pics of what you want back because I think you are well on your way to having even more than you had then.

I love you :D


X2....and by the way have you found those triplets yet? remember the ones that are gonna "keep" you, me and elise?


LOL Geez I gotta get back on that search


Great pics josie.

Thanks Joe!




Look at you setting the PRs! I expect to see them more often now, you know?


LOL Of course ;)

[Seosaid]

Ahhhh! Awesome! I remember you saying you started some oly lifts.
Snatches are difficult aren't they? How do you find your balance and shoulder flexibility in the OH squat?

Hopefully I'll see more of this soon Post your weights too!


To be quite honest, I'm rather good :D LOL
BUT I have remember to push my shoulder a bit more to the back... not because I can't but because I'm afraid to fall back Eric says that I will fall quite a few times, so I better get used to it now LOL

Right now I only used the big bar and it's enough :D and I think I'm already addicted :p



You're looking great and have made fantastic progress since having him. Just keep on doing what you're doing and I'm sure you'll end up looking even better than you did pre-baby!!


Thanks Diane, Happy Sunday to you too!!


Never really got into this kind of training, glad you are enjoying it, though! Looks good and hard!

It's tough, but not the same kind of tough (very precise isn't it!! :D)


Cute story about your dad. That is so cool that he's a bodybuilder. Does he still train?

On and off... I would love him to compete again though and this seems to be out of the question!


And your pics look amazing. I think you are very hard on yourself.

I love you too :D


Hey Josie...hope your weekend is rockin!

Thanks Hoos! Same to you


Hope you're having a great weekend!


Hey SS! Hope you're having a great weekend too!

[Seosaid]

Today's torture (I'll try to NOT do Quads & Shoulders the day after Powerlifting!!!

Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
3 x 8 @ 25 lbs
Stable

B1 - Back Squats 1/4
3 x 8 @ 115 lbs
25 more lbs... butt pinch fixed :D

B2 - Leg Extension
4 x 6+6+6 @ 90 + 60 + 30 lbs
Stable

C1 - Assisted One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
1 x 8+8 @ 100 lbs
4 x 8+8 @ 110 lbs
Less weight overall

C2 - DB Pull Over
4 x 8 @ 40lbs
5 more lbs

D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
3 x 8 @ 30 lbs
1 x 6 @ 30 lbs
less reps on last set

D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
3 x 8 @ 15 lbs
1 x 6 @ 15 lbs
less reps on last set

D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
3 x 8 @ 12 lbs
1 x 6 @ 12lbs
less reps on last set

Followed by 40 on the elliptical!

The shoulders were hard today, it showed that I worked them yesterday!! Quads are still on fire which is a good sign!

Time to eat, I'll visit you all a little later!

[BigBT]

Nice job on the legs today, Josie. The squats went up nicely now that your tush is better! I'm amazed you did that much today after the workout you had yesterday. I assume that overtraining has never been a problem for you? I'd love to be able to go back to back with the same muscles like that.

[ChocoChick]

Hi Josie, those are very full workouts. And that was a huge increase on the squats! What is a Peterson step-up?

[Seosaid]

Nice job on the legs today, Josie. The squats went up nicely now that your tush is better! I'm amazed you did that much today after the workout you had yesterday. I assume that overtraining has never been a problem for you? I'd love to be able to go back to back with the same muscles like that.

I've over trained once... I did not listen to my coach who told me to rest for a whole week after my comp... I blew up like a balloon!!

But you kinda of reminded me to be careful!
Especially since I have all kinds of aches and pains! :eek:


What is a Peterson step-up?

Hiya Elise, you probably missed the first time I answered you (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=68630203&postcount=1846)

[Seosaid]

Today's torture

Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tiabialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
4 x 8 @ 45 lbs
Stable

A2 - RDL Mix Grip
4 x 8 @ 135 lbs
Stable but butt pinch back :(

B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
3 x 8 (each leg) @ BW
Stable

B2 - Bench Press (neck)
4 x 8 @ 85 lbs
Stable

B3 - Power flyes
4 x 12 @ 15 lbs
Stable

C1 - Tibialis machine
Will do it tomorrow

Followed by 40 on the elliptical

[user464444132bbg]

Nice workout Josie. Could the RDL's be the cause of your butt problem?

How was your weekend?

[batteryrequired]

Josie have a butt problem?!?!?! It looks good to me! :D

Good workouts Josie! Just be very careful of the hiney...we like the hiney!

[ChocoChick]

Hiya Elise, you probably missed the first time I answered you (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=68630203&postcount=1846)


:o

Thanks again.

[Hibiscus09]

Nice workouts, Josie! :)

[AgeRage]

J
And I think you are silly to post the pics of what you want back because I think you are well on your way to having even more than you had then.

I agree, you look amazing in that belly pic, you're getting there for sure!!! :)


LOL I cheated last night... just give me a few more days ;)


LMBO!!! :D


Hope you are having a fantabulous day!!!

[jmc53]

Solid workouts Josie.

[dbx]

Nice workout Josie. Could the RDL's be the cause of your butt problem?

I see no problem with her butt :)

[BigBT]

Butt problem, Shmutt problem. Get in there and keep lifting or I'll give your butt something to be sore about! Remember, no second place, Josie! :D

Although if you do come in second, we'll still adore you just the same ;)

[dartol]

Josie have a butt problem?!?!?! It looks good to me! :D

Good workouts Josie! Just be very careful of the hiney...we like the hiney!
+

I see no problem with her butt :)
+

Butt problem, Shmutt problem. Get in there and keep lifting or I'll give your butt something to be sore about! Remember, no second place, Josie! :D

Although if you do come in second, we'll still adore you just the same ;)

I'm with these guys! :D

You're kicking butt Josie!

Darren

[ChocoChick]

Butt problem, Shmutt problem. Get in there and keep lifting or I'll give your butt something to be sore about! Remember, no second place, Josie! :D


Hmmm. I could have sworn you were a fan of shmutt, Brian! :p

[Seosaid]

Nice workout Josie. Could the RDL's be the cause of your butt problem?


I don't think it the cause, but I know it doesn't make it better!


Josie have a butt problem?!?!?! It looks good to me! :D



LOL Thanks dear



Nice workouts, Josie!

Thanks Hibby!


I agree, you look amazing in that belly pic, you're getting there for sure!!! :


Thanks Adrienne!


Solid workouts Josie.

Thanks Jason!


I see no problem with her butt

LOL Thanks Dear!


Butt problem, Shmutt problem. Get in there and keep lifting or I'll give your butt something to be sore about! Remember, no second place, Josie!

Although if you do come in second, we'll still adore you just the same


LMAO I forgot second place was not an option! :D
New motivation on the fridge ;)




I'm with these guys!

You're kicking butt Josie!



:D Thanks Darren


Hmmm. I could have sworn you were a fan of shmutt, Brian!

LOL

[HoosierHardGain]

Happy Tuesday, Josie!

[Seosaid]

Happy Tuesday, Josie!

Happy Tuesday Hoos!

[Seosaid]

So I finally made it to the gym at 8 tonight.... I slept about 4 hours last night, well I should say this morning between 5 and 9 and did not have a spot at the daycare :(

It's a very bad workout but at least I manage to do something

Started with 40 minutes on the elliptical

Then Day Three (arms,abs)
A1 - Zottman curls (http://www.shapefit.com/biceps-exercises-zottman-curls.html)
6 x 6 @ 17.5 lbs
2.5 lbs more

A2 - Midline Hammer curls
1 x 8 @ 17.5 lbs
5 x 8 @ 15 lbs
more weight overall


B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
5 x 8 @ 75 lbs
Stable[/color]

C1 - Machine Flat biceps curls
3 x 8 @ 40 lbs
5 more lbs

C2 - Standing French Press (pulley) (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/CBBentoverTriExt.html)
2 x 8 @ 50 lbs
5 more lbs


I'll do what I missed tomorrow after my powerlifting training, sorry if I don't visit any journals tonight I really need to sleep now :(

[AgeRage]

get some sleep missy!!

for no sleep, look at all the increases!! :D

[dbx]

So I finally made it to the gym at 8 tonight.... I slept about 4 hours last night, well I should say this morning between 5 and 9 and did not have a spot at the daycare :(

Yep, you have to pay full price even though you may only bring him a few times per week...if you want to "keep your spot open". Or at least, that's the way it works around here....or back then...or something :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Nice workout, Josie. Hope you were able to get some good sleep last night!

[user464444132bbg]

So I finally made it to the gym at 8 tonight.... I slept about 4 hours last night, well I should say this morning between 5 and 9 and did not have a spot at the daycare :(

It's a very bad workout but at least I manage to do something

Started with 40 minutes on the elliptical

Then Day Three (arms,abs)
A1 - Zottman curls (http://www.shapefit.com/biceps-exercises-zottman-curls.html)
6 x 6 @ 17.5 lbs
2.5 lbs more

A2 - Midline Hammer curls
1 x 8 @ 17.5 lbs
5 x 8 @ 15 lbs
more weight overall


B2 - EZ Bar Triceps pushdown
5 x 8 @ 75 lbs
Stable[/color]

C1 - Machine Flat biceps curls
3 x 8 @ 40 lbs
5 more lbs

C2 - Standing French Press (pulley) (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/CBBentoverTriExt.html)
2 x 8 @ 50 lbs
5 more lbs


I'll do what I missed tomorrow after my powerlifting training, sorry if I don't visit any journals tonight I really need to sleep now :(

At least you got a workout in and this isn't all that bad! I have to workout on Friday evening and I'm dreading it. I hate working out later in the day. We shall see how I do...

Have a great day, Josie! And thanks for the rep about my mom. You are a sweetheart! :)

[ChocoChick]

That's a pretty good workout on 4 hours of sleep! Why so little?

Hope you are dreaming now....

[Seosaid]

get some sleep missy!!

for no sleep, look at all the increases!!

just a tiny bit every where... but let me tell you that I feel the pump this morning!!


Yep, you have to pay full price even though you may only bring him a few times per week...if you want to "keep your spot open".

It's at the gym daycare that it was full but my baby has started the real one today :(

He didn't mind... but I cried.

He's only going for a few hours 3 days a week to begin with.... and it will be more and more until he's full time in November.


Nice workout, Josie. Hope you were able to get some good sleep last night!

A bit more for a strange reason I was too wired to fall asleep :rolleyes:


At least you got a workout in and this isn't all that bad! I have to workout on Friday evening and I'm dreading it. I hate working out later in the day. We shall see how I do...


I'm exactly like you!! past 1 pm, my energy decreases, and evening workouts take all my change!


Why so little?



Hubby started snoring after I had slept 15 minutes... so I couldn't fall back asleep... until almost 3... when Rockwell woke up screaming, (he has separation anxiety... it started a few days ago) so I had to rock him... but as soon as I tried to put him down it all started over again until 5 in the AM.

He woke up again last night but I decided to let him cry it out, it took quite a while but it worked.

I feel like such a bad mother!!!! but I know If I go every time he'll start waking up every nights!

[Seosaid]

Today Powerlifting, waiting for hubby to get back from the gym so I can go back :D

[dbx]

It's at the gym daycare that it was full but my baby has started the real one today :(

He didn't mind... but I cried.

He's only going for a few hours 3 days a week to begin with.... and it will be more and more until he's full time in November.

It'll be okay, mom :). This is just the beginning of the "letting go" process ;)

[StlBarbie]

Sometimes ... it is SO HARD being mom ...
I hate watching them grow up SO FAST ..... :(

HELLA WOS, as always Josie!! :)

[ChocoChick]

Hubby started snoring after I had slept 15 minutes... so I couldn't fall back asleep... until almost 3... when Rockwell woke up screaming, (he has separation anxiety... it started a few days ago) so I had to rock him... but as soon as I tried to put him down it all started over again until 5 in the AM.

He woke up again last night but I decided to let him cry it out, it took quite a while but it worked.

I feel like such a bad mother!!!! but I know If I go every time he'll start waking up every nights!

NO, Josie... you are being a smart mother. A few nights of crying now is nothing compared to what yu will go through later if you don't nip this...

Go in, rub his back for a few seconds, say goodnight, and leave. Be strong, woman of steel!

[AgeRage]

get in here with the POWERLIFTING UPDATE girl!!! :D :p

[Seosaid]

It'll be okay, mom This is just the beginning of the "letting go" process

This is a hard process :D


Sometimes ... it is SO HARD being mom ...
I hate watching them grow up SO FAST .....

HELLA WOS, as always Josie!!

Thanks Barb! and too fast...yup way too fast :(


NO, Josie... you are being a smart mother. A few nights of crying now is nothing compared to what yu will go through later if you don't nip this...

Go in, rub his back for a few seconds, say goodnight, and leave. Be strong, woman of steel!

Thanks Elise! I've had the worse day with him today! :(
I was ready to put him up for adoption :D


get in here with the POWERLIFTING UPDATE girl!!!

LOL life kinda got in the way the last 2-3 days :)

[Seosaid]

I'll quickly post today's workout and will try to post later on to explain my horrible day!

Abs that I didn't do the previous day... followed by my regular WO

D1 - Standing rope crunch (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=437678669&channel=211755171)
5 x 10 @ 135 lbs
hard

D2 - BB Double contraction
5 X between 8-10 @ 60 lbs
5 more lbs

D3 - Reverse crunch on ABS
4 x between 8-10 @ BW
stable


Day one (Quads, Back, Shoulders & Rotators)

A1 - BB Peterson step ups
3 x 8 @ 25 lbs
Stable

B1 - Back Squats 1/4
3 x 8 @ 115 lbs
stable... no pinch

B2 - Leg Extension
4 x 6+6+6 @ 90 + 60 + 30 lbs
Stable

C1 - Assisted One arm chin-up + Parallel chin-up
5 x 8+8 @ 110 lbs
a bit more weight overall

C2 - DB Pull Over
4 x 8 @ 40lbs
stable

D1 - Unilateral DB Shoulder press
3 x 8 @ 30 lbs
1 x 6 @ 30 lbs
stable

D2 - Unilateral Shoulder abduction
3 x 8 @ 15 lbs
1 x 6 @ 15 lbs
stable

D3 - Unilateral Rear Dealt
3 x 8 @ 12 lbs
1 x 6 @ 12lbs
stable

Followed by 40 on the Elliptical

[BigBT]

D1 - Standing rope crunch (http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=437678669&channel=211755171)
5 x 10 @ 135 lbs
hard

Hmmm...no wonder you want me to up my weights on my cable crunches. You are kicking my ass in them! This is, of course, if our machines work the same......135 is impressive. That has to be way more than your body weight. You must have to strap yourself in so the weight doesn't pull you off the ground... :D

[user464444132bbg]

Hi Josie! Excellent workout! What are Unilateral Shoulder abduction??

Sorry you had a horrible day. :(

But smile because IT'S OVER! :D

[livinonlava]

Hmmm...no wonder you want me to up my weights on my cable crunches. You are kicking my ass in them! This is, of course, if our machines work the same......135 is impressive. That has to be way more than your body weight. You must have to strap yourself in so the weight doesn't pull you off the ground... :D

I don't want to in any way diminish Josie's thunder (because we know she's a total powerhouse), but it's likely a pulley setup difference. If you're using a cable crossover station with adjustable height, it's likely got several pulleys involved. This lessens the force required to move the weight. If you are on a pulldown station, the odds are that you have only a single pulley that transfers the weight directly. People always ask me why they are so much stronger on one machine or another -- it's all about mechanical advantage. Take a look at your pulleys next time you're in the gym :)

[Seosaid]

Hmmm...no wonder you want me to up my weights on my cable crunches. You are kicking my ass in them! This is, of course, if our machines work the same......135 is impressive. That has to be way more than your body weight. You must have to strap yourself in so the weight doesn't pull you off the ground... :D

Actually I am much heavier... I'm 150 lbs! (which means I've lost 5 lbs in 2.5 weeks!!! :D


Hi Josie! Excellent workout! What are Unilateral Shoulder abduction??

Sorry you had a horrible day.

But smile because IT'S OVER!

It's the One-Arm Side Laterals (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/videos/2005/onearmsidelaterals.wvx)

My coach uses creative names ;)
I was snorrng bu the time you wrote this message :D


I don't want to in any way diminish Josie's thunder (because we know she's a total powerhouse), but it's likely a pulley setup difference. If you're using a cable crossover station with adjustable height, it's likely got several pulleys involved. This lessens the force required to move the weight. If you are on a pulldown station, the odds are that you have only a single pulley that transfers the weight directly. People always ask me why they are so much stronger on one machine or another -- it's all about mechanical advantage. Take a look at your pulleys next time you're in the gym

LOL actually I lift the same weight consistently and I use 4 different gyms, only one has a different weight, and you're right for this one the pulley is different.

I always use this type (http://gymratz.co.uk/commercial-gym-equipment/usrimage/dual_adjustable_pulley.jpg) when I lift 135 lbs, but can only lift 85 lbs on the high pulley that isn't adjustable (you know the one people usually use to do triceps rope pulldown)

[Seosaid]

Today's torture (thank God it was the small day!!)

Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tiabialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
4 x 8 @ 50 lbs
5 lbs more

A2 - RDL Mix Grip
4 x 8 @ 135 lbs
Stable

B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
3 x 8 (each leg) @ BW
Stable

B2 - Bench Press (neck)
4 x 8 @ 95 lbs
10 lbs more

B3 - Power flyes
4 x 12 @ 15 lbs
Stable

C1 - Tibialis machine
Will do it tomorrow

Followed by 40 on the elliptical


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

The good news of the day, as I said up there, I've lost 5 lbs in 2 and a half weeks, and my waist is down to 28 in!

I'm HAPPY!

[kimsquit]

The good news of the day, as I said up there, I've lost 5 lbs in 2 and a half weeks, and my waist is down to 28 in!

I'm HAPPY!woo-hoo!

I'm happy too :D

[Seosaid]

woo-hoo!

I'm happy too :D

Yeah but you like boobies and mine are slowly disappearing ;)

[kimsquit]

Yeah but you like boobies and mine are slowly disappearing ;)but you're also creating a perfect tush, so it all balances out :)

[dartol]

Yeah but you like boobies and mine are slowly disappearing ;)

Noooooooo! :(

Darren

[user464444132bbg]

It's the One-Arm Side Laterals (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/videos/2005/onearmsidelaterals.wvx)

My coach uses creative names ;)
I was snorrng bu the time you wrote this message :D

Ah, ok I get it. Uni = one. DUH!!! :D

Great job on losing 5#! Woo hoo!!!

And I have no boobs. Zilch, zero, nada... Sometimes I'm glad - like when I do cardio, and somtimes it pisses me off - like all other times of the day. :rolleyes:

[kimsquit]

And I have no boobs. Zilch, zero, nada... Sometimes I'm glad - like when I do cardio, and somtimes it pisses me off - like all other times of the day. :rolleyes:my ex used to call them Magic Boobs: you raise your arms and they disappear

but it's about the total package, not any particular bodypart :)

[BigBT]

Congrats on the weight loss, Josie! You do realize that you are 150 lbs CANADIAN. That equals about 110 in the States. Woohoo! ;)

For the record, I wasn't going to bring up the differences in pulleys. I was just going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you have stronger abs than I do:D

Good job on the bench increase, too. I love to see that go up.

[Seosaid]

but you're also creating a perfect tush, so it all balances out

Did I tell you I love you lately :D


Noooooooo!


what I feel too :(
even though some days I feel like I have too much, I'm always sad to see them go!


Ah, ok I get it. Uni = one. DUH!!!

Great job on losing 5#! Woo hoo!!!



And I have no boobs. Zilch, zero, nada... Sometimes I'm glad - like when I do cardio, and somtimes it pisses me off - like all other times of the day.

LOL!

and yeah The weight loss is going so well!!! I'm feeling I'm me again

We women have a love/hate relationships with our girls.. don't we?? :D

a few years ago I wanted a reduction, I soooo glad I didn't do it!!!


my ex used to call them Magic Boobs: you raise your arms and they disappear

LOL... When I raise my arm they look normal!
A pregnancy/nursing is probably the worse thing for a sexy "up there" cleavage ... ahhh I'll survive! ;)

[Seosaid]

but it's about the total package, not any particular bodypart

I've gained 2 in off my butt so far :D... I guess only 1 in when I'm done loosing all the fat but still... I'm SUPER happy! :D


Congrats on the weight loss, Josie! You do realize that you are 150 lbs CANADIAN. That equals about 110 in the States. Woohoo!

LMAO I love the way you think Brian :D

But that would mean I have no muscle ;)
Seriously I stopped caring about the scale, at 150 I wear a size 3
I'm heavy... but not big
The last time, I was at 125 on stage, and at 5'1" this seems like a lot, but a size 0 was too big on me.

This time I think I'll be around 130 -135 on stage and I have a big round butt now!!! YEAH ME!


For the record, I wasn't going to bring up the differences in pulleys. I was just going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you have stronger abs than I do

LOL I know sweety, but I just lift a lot, I'm sure your abs are stronger than mine



Good job on the bench increase, too. I love to see that go up.

see here I'm biased... since I feel like the more pecs I have... the less boobs I have (see above :D) so I'm always scared when my numbers go up (I have to admit that I don't always lift as much as I can... for fear everything will disappear... lame I know)

[mom24boys]

I am the same Josie..I like the curves I have, the boobs dissapear when I lay down already I want em when I stand up :p

Your making amazing progress woman. I am in awe ya know.

[Seosaid]

Ok guys I seriously need your help!

I'm looking for my figure song, I'm looking for something strong...with strong base sound!

But something that has a walking beat to it... but very strong!
I'm looking for something WITHOUT lyrics probably a bit techno too, unless you have suggestions

My last song was I like the way by Bodyrockers... if it can help you help me :D

Pliiiiiize pliiiize (the way we would pronounce it in French) pretty friends help Josie out :D

[Seosaid]

when I lay down already I want em when I stand up :p

LMAO
My point exactly :D


Your making amazing progress woman. I am in awe ya know.

Thank you so much MOM! what you say weights a lot!

[MarkY]

Hi Josie. Lots of boob chat in here. That's a good thing. ;)
Great job on your progress, SUPER work.

[dbx]

I've gained 2 in off my butt so far :D

You have a strange way of phrasing things sometimes, kiddo :D

Hey, I picked and recorded the music for my best friend about 14/15yrs ago when he was competing. I chose Santana's, Black Magic Woman....just the intro...no lyrics. It was beautiful, yet powerful for slow pose changes/"morphs". But I realize that's NOT what you're looking for. Justa sayin'....:)

[Seosaid]

Hi Josie. Lots of boob chat in here. That's a good thing. ;)


I'm trying to attract you here sweety ;)


Great job on your progress, SUPER work.

thank you :D


You have a strange way of phrasing things sometimes, kiddo :D

LOL this time I meant I've gained 2 inches off my butt


Hey, I picked and recorded the music for my best friend about 14/15yrs ago when he was competing. .

this is not falling into deaf ears :D

[dartol]

I'm trying to attract you here sweety ;)

Works on me too... ;)



LOL this time I meant I've gained 2 inches off my butt


'Gained' and 'off' don't go too well together... LOL

Darren

[Seosaid]

Works on me too... ;)



'Gained' and 'off' don't go too well together... LOL

Darren

MOUAHAHAHHA
I need a full time editor :D

[dartol]

MOUAHAHAHHA
I need a full time editor :D
OK, I will take a crack at it... heheh




LOL this time I meant I've gained 2 inches in my boobs!

[Hibiscus09]

Morning, Josie! I like the song you used before -- I can see where that would be sexy and fun on stage for a routine. Do ya'll not use more than one song? I know the fitness chicks usually use a mix.

I'll think on it.............

The reason you're heavy and not big is because you carry a lot of muscle. I've always wanted more muscle, so feel blessed. I can lift so heavy and it still takes me a while to put on muscle unless I'm willing to really eat everything in site and just get big -- which I'm not. ;)

[user464444132bbg]

Ok guys I seriously need your help!

I'm looking for my figure song, I'm looking for something strong...with strong base sound!

But something that has a walking beat to it... but very strong!
I'm looking for something WITHOUT lyrics probably a bit techno too, unless you have suggestions

My last song was I like the way by Bodyrockers... if it can help you help me :D

Pliiiiiize pliiiize (the way we would pronounce it in French) pretty friends help Josie out :D

I don't know many songs without lyrics. I like "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera (sp?), though. Great words, strong song, nice beat. Just a thought.

[mom24boys]

I have some links(music) if ya want I will look for em( they are saved on puter somewhere) and send them. LMK

Happy Saturday.

[StlBarbie]

unless I'm willing to really eat everything in site and just get big -- which I'm not. ;)


:eek:
I thought THAT was THE PLAN!!!!!!!!!!
:eek:

WAVES JOSIE!!!

The techno stuff that I am familiar with is far too fast paced ... I use it for spinning! If I think of something .. I will let you know!! I agree with Diane ..your previous song was a good one!! :)

[ChocoChick]

Ok guys I seriously need your help!

I'm looking for my figure song, I'm looking for something strong...with strong base sound!

But something that has a walking beat to it... but very strong!
I'm looking for something WITHOUT lyrics probably a bit techno too, unless you have suggestions

My last song was I like the way by Bodyrockers... if it can help you help me :D

Pliiiiiize pliiiize (the way we would pronounce it in French) pretty friends help Josie out :D


Can you use a song that has lyrics normally but acquire a version with no lyrics, i.e., just the music?

[jmc53]

Hi Josie,
Hard to believe you weigh 150 - you've got some serious muscle mass there girl!

[AgeRage]

Seriously I stopped caring about the scale, at 150 I wear a size 3
I'm heavy... but not big
The last time, I was at 125 on stage, and at 5'1" this seems like a lot, but a size 0 was too big on me.

This time I think I'll be around 130 -135 on stage and I have a big round butt now!!! YEAH ME!


you seriously suck :p

[someday]

we have a great song for you...mr. s used it to pose at his first show. i don't know how to post a link for u, but i'll have him do it. it's a strong techno beat and was in the replacement killers soundtrack. he got tons of compliments on his choice of music.

and btw, u just may have to switch to bb.....i'm 135 on stage, very muscular and about 5" taller than u :eek: someone's been working hard!

[Seosaid]

OK, I will take a crack at it... heheh

LMAO
God job! You're hired


Morning, Josie! I like the song you used before -- I can see where that would be sexy and fun on stage for a routine. Do ya'll not use more than one song? I know the fitness chicks usually use a mix.



The figure routine is only 30 seconds as opposed to 90 -120 for fitness
This is why I won't really be a mix even though I want to incorporate 5 seconds of one of Janet Jackson's song



I'll think on it.............
YEAHHHHHAA Thanks :D



The reason you're heavy and not big is because you carry a lot of muscle. I've always wanted more muscle, so feel blessed.

I do, I love muscles :D
another 10 pounds of fat to lose and I'll stop complaining LOL


I can lift so heavy and it still takes me a while to put on muscle unless I'm willing to really eat everything in site and just get big -- which I'm not.

HAHAHAHAH Thank God !


I don't know many songs without lyrics. I like "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera (sp?), though. Great words, strong song, nice beat. Just a thought.

Indeed! Very nice beat! Maybe a tiny bit too fast but this is the kind of beat I'm into!! You got it


I have some links(music) if ya want I will look for em( they are saved on puter somewhere) and send them. LMK

Happy Saturday.
I'd love too mom!!!
Happy Sunday!




I thought THAT was THE PLAN!!!!!!!!!!


WAVES JOSIE!!!

The techno stuff that I am familiar with is far too fast paced ... I use it for spinning! If I think of something .. I will let you know!! I agree with Diane ..your previous song was a good one!!

LOL! Hibby's too proud to become a lard ass
I did love the sond I used previously... but I really need something else


Can you use a song that has lyrics normally but acquire a version with no lyrics, i.e., just the music?

It would be nice but I have no clue where to find that??


Hi Josie,
Hard to believe you weigh 150 - you've got some serious muscle mass there girl!

I know! It's why I try never to look at the scale because I tend to forget :D


you seriously suck

LOL I think I love sucking :eek:


we have a great song for you...mr. s used it to pose at his first show. i don't know how to post a link for u, but i'll have him do it. it's a strong techno beat and was in the replacement killers soundtrack. he got tons of compliments on his choice of music.


OOOOO send it send it please!!!


and btw, u just may have to switch to bb.....i'm 135 on stage, very muscular and about 5" taller than u :eek: someone's been working hard!

nah I'll stick with figure, here they like us very hard so I'll be ok, I can't see myself do bodybuilding at all, I think I really like the feminine aspect of figure and fitness and I wouldn't appreciate competing if it wasn't for it.



(I'LL post some more after the bump)

[AgeRage]

"Turn the Tide" by Slyver is a cool song, not sure about the beat..................look it up! :p

"SOS" by Rhianna could be cool :cool:

o! I also thought of Nelly Furtado...."Say it Right" or "Promiscuous Girl"

[Seosaid]

Before I post the workouts, I have to say that I spoke with my first boyfriend yesterday... he's professional HipHop dancer and will prepare my Fitness choreography.

It's in 10 weeks so I'll keep in mind that I might not be ready on time for fitness, even though I will work hard to make it happen. figure is dead on though!

I bought my new suit today, it's pink and very nice!
I'm trying to sell the green one now :rolleyes:

Yesterday I went to the gym with Julie, then went to MAC and spent my hubby's money on new makeup :D and we all went out afterwards
... I wasn't supposed to cheat.... since I have no cheats left...

well I did and feel very bad today! :(

so really really no more cheats as of now!!!!

so here are the promised progress pics.. taken before the cheat of course:D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/1242900258_224d135f52_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/1242900258_224d135f52_b.jpg)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/1242038687_3f5d3a2cd6_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/1242038687_3f5d3a2cd6_b.jpg)

Gotta go for an hour or so I'll post the workouts and a picture of the new suit later on

[AgeRage]

curvaceous AND a tiny waist

Now you REALLY SUCK!!!! :eek: :D

looking FAB!!

[user464444132bbg]

You do SUCK!!! :D

You look awesome, Josie! I didn't realize you were entering another competition. Woo hoo!

[BigBT]

Josie, you look incredible. There are so many good things happening in both of the shots:
Your first pose makes you look taller.
Your legs look extremely powerful.
Your shoulders are nice and wide.
And, despite all your muscle, you have still maintained all of the softer curves that keep you feminine.

You've worked really hard and definately shows.
They look so good, I won't even berate you for your extra cheat meal. If you hadn't posted those pics, though...... ;)

[jocularric]

Looking good Josie! Happy Monday!

[dartol]

Josie, you look incredible. There are so many good things happening in both of the shots:
Your first pose makes you look taller.
Your legs look extremely powerful.
Your shoulders are nice and wide.
And, despite all your muscle, you have still maintained all of the softer curves that keep you feminine.

You've worked really hard and definately shows.
They look so good, I won't even berate you for your extra cheat meal. If you hadn't posted those pics, though...... ;)

X2!!! You are looking awesome Josie! :)

Darren

[Hibiscus09]

You're doing great, Josie and definitely making progress with each set of photos. Keep up the good work!

[Seosaid]

ok I wont bother posting the workouts I did this weekend! but here's today's torture

Day Two(Hams, Pecs, tibialis)

A1 - Leg Curl Prone
4 x 8 @ 50 lbs
Stable

A2 - RDL Mix Grip
4 x 8 @ 135 lbs
Stable

B1 - Unilateral Hip Extension
3 x 8 (each leg) @ BW
Stable

B2 - Bench Press (neck)
4 x 8 @ 95 lbs
stable

B3 - Power flyes
4 x 12 @ 17.5 lbs
2.5 more lbs

C1 - Tibialis machine
Will do it tomorrow

Followed by 60 on the elliptical


I've had trouble keeping up with all the posts (even mine) in the last few days, my son has decided to nap less and less and crawl more and more... I'm exhausted!!

Here's the new suit
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/1251222164_853f2f9465_t.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/1251222164_853f2f9465_b.jpg)

I'll go visit you all now

[Seosaid]

curvaceous AND a tiny waist

Now you REALLY SUCK!!!!

looking FAB!!


You do SUCK!!!

You look awesome, Josie! I didn't realize you were entering another competition. Woo hoo!

LOL thanks you two!


"Turn the Tide" by Slyver is a cool song, not sure about the beat..................look it up!

I don't know what this is, I'll go listen to it now! Muchas gracias


Josie, you look incredible. There are so many good things happening in both of the shots:
Your first pose makes you look taller.
Your legs look extremely powerful.
Your shoulders are nice and wide.
And, despite all your muscle, you have still maintained all of the softer curves that keep you feminine.

:D Merci Brian!!!


You've worked really hard and definately shows.
They look so good, I won't even berate you for your extra cheat meal. If you hadn't posted those pics, though......

LOL no more cheat now!! I really have to focus!


Looking good Josie! Happy Monday!

Thanks Joc!! Glad to "see" you ;)


X2!!! You are looking awesome Josie!



Thanks Darren :D


You're doing great, Josie and definitely making progress with each set of photos. Keep up the good work!

Merci Diane!!!! I'll give a big push now to get back on track!

[kimsquit]

vous etes tres belle, Josie!

[user464444132bbg]

Another steller workout Josie!!! I really like that suit too! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

so here are the promised progress pics.. taken before the cheat of course:D


ahhh...gulp....wow...ummmm...yeah...*sweating ... panting *

Very hot, Josie...now can I go back to ogling your pics?

[Hibiscus09]

I love, love the suit Josie! That will look so pretty on you!! :)

[kimsquit]

I love, love the suit Josie! That will look so pretty on you!! :)it would look even prettier in a crumpled pile in the corner of my bedroom :p