Jaim91's "Time to add a little Estrogen to Team Scivation" journal :)

[will-work4ANDRO]

Good Job on doing what's best for you Jaime...there is a show in 214 days that you could still do...

[Carlito99]

Originally Posted by jaim91

Thanks hun. I'm still getting shredded, so don't count me out just yet!

Don't worry, I'd never count you out . That would be a big mistake on my part!

[IronIc]

Hi Jaime! **waves**

[Jimmy29LI]

Props for making the decision that you did. As you can see by the bazillion posts after your announcment that we are all proud of you and behind you in whatever path you choose. Thats what friends do! Well, cyber friends anyway.

Bottom line is that we all love you...not because you compete, but because you are you.

[LayzieBone085]

How did I miss that last night? IMO you should go on a slow bulk and add some mass to your frame, there are areas on your body that lacked in the contest next to your competiion, getting a litter thicker and then leaning down in plenty of time would be the best route IMO

Good luck Jaime, WISE DECEISION

[HoosierHardGain]

Originally Posted by jaim91

No...I just said not getting half naked ON STAGE....I emphasized that for a reason

**Hoosier's jaw drops**


Hope the day was good, Jaime!

[stewart3860]

I popped on after a long hiatus, and you look incredible Jaime. Your body is kicking ass. I hope everything else is going well too.

Take care!

[SexyBack]

Originally Posted by stewart3860

I popped on after a long hiatus, and you look incredible Jaime. Your body is kicking ass. I hope everything else is going well too.

Take care!

Stewie! Where have you been! missed ya!

[jaim91]

Evening everyone!

Didn't have much on the docket today...

Grocery shopping, LOTS of reading (kinesiology stuff for fun, not school), chatting with friends, and of course, a SOLID hiit session (thankfully, Court joined me at the end for LISS, so that was fun - we'll be working out tomorrow).

This afternoon, I had a mini panic attack and started to stress about Florida. The eating, the workouts...how I would maintain my condition...luckily, I was reading through Tom Venuto's blog, and he pretty much quelled my fears and anxiety. I'll post a little from what he wrote:
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For most of my adult life, I wasn?t much of a traveller. I had a belief that if I traveled, my workouts and nutrition would suffer. After all, ?it would be hard to stick with my usual bodybuilding diet, and I wouldn?t have access to my usual gyms.?

Then I was forced to take some trips for business reasons. Predictably enough, my nutrition and workouts suffered while I was spending time in airplanes and in hotels. With my experience having confirmed my beliefs, I re-affirmed to myself, ?See, travelling is nothing but a pain. You just can?t stay on a diet and training program when you?re out of town.? After several more trips, I noticed that something very negative happened: I surrendered. I had resigned myself to ?not bother? while I was on the road. I let my expectations create my reality.

But I didn?t let it go on for long. As soon as I became aware of what was happening, I decided that I wouldn?t tolerate it, so I challenged myself and my previous limiting beliefs. I asked myself, ?Why the heck not? Why let myself backslide? Why even settle for maintaining? Why not challenge myself to improve while I?m traveling?? The answer: There was no reason, there were only excuses.

From that day forward, I set a challenge for myself: To come back from every trip or vacation in better shape than when I left. Of course there were exceptions, as when I went on a vacation for total R & R. But I never let travel get in my way again? I prepared food that I would eat on the planes so airline food was never an excuse? I only chose hotels that had kitchens, so I could cook my own food? I went food shopping immediately after check-in?

And I actually found myself training harder than usual!
No matter where I was training - it could even be some ?dungeon? of a gym in the middle of nowhere - it didn?t matter because my mind was focused on improving and looking better when I came home than when I left. I had a goal!
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So, I'm pretty sure I'll be OK away from home...I have a goal!

The Workout:
5 min warm up on Arc Trainer
8 intervals (15 work @ Level 50: 45 rest @ Level 30)
30 min LISS
8 intervals (same as before)
10 min LISS

Tonight, I'm just going to sit back, relax, browse the forums, and watch the second last episode of the Biggest Loser!!!

Originally Posted by FitIron

Honey, you could not disappoint anyone if you tried. You've been one of the most single important people on this team. If anyone think's they've been let down, they need to look for another team.

You've been a dynamic part in what Team Scivation has become.

We all have to do what is best for us as individuals and now it is your time.

You have been here for all of us, and we'll ALL be here for you.......................

I just need to emphasize: XOXO!!!!

Originally Posted by push_it

Good Morning Jaime
Hope you have a great day today. It's good to hear that you are not going to 'stress' over what is to come. Take it one day at a time and you'll see when you get there.
Have a good HIIT session!

Thanks Jess...I'm definitely about the "one day at a time" and short term goals. I've reevaluated my approach to competing, and it's helped.

Originally Posted by Verti-gal

Glad to see your doing things for you and not for anyone else. Its hard to give it 100% if your hearts not in it. Looks like you have a great plan lined up now.

Hope your morning cardio goes well. Have a great day

Thanks hun! Ya, the wheels are set in motion, and the plan looks good as is.

You too!

Originally Posted by str8flexed

Jamie,
this just means you will be a happy Jamie (not that you aren't ever) at the arnold and will be able to lift so much more that you will finally make derek look like the girl he is

Lol, thanks so much Layne.

The day I make Derek look like a girl is the day my thighs grow to be the size of his calves

Originally Posted by will-work4ANDRO

Good Job on doing what's best for you Jaime...there is a show in 214 days that you could still do...

I could...but there'd be too much eye candy around Jer I'd get distracted!

Originally Posted by Carlito99

Don't worry, I'd never count you out. That would be a big mistake on my part!

Thanks hun!

I really don't want to Xtend fast this week....

Originally Posted by IronIc

Hi Jaime! **waves**

Hey you!

Originally Posted by Jimmy29LI

Props for making the decision that you did. As you can see by the bazillion posts after your announcment that we are all proud of you and behind you in whatever path you choose. Thats what friends do! Well, cyber friends anyway.

Bottom line is that we all love you...not because you compete, but because you are you.

Cyber friends? Uh...I don't think so Jimmy. The support, encouragement and motivation I get from you guys is ABOVE and BEYOND what I get from a lot of my "real" friends...so I definitely consider all of you right up there in my books!

I just put that line in my motivation book. I couldn't be more grateful for you if I tried.

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

How did I miss that last night? IMO you should go on a slow bulk and add some mass to your frame, there are areas on your body that lacked in the contest next to your competiion, getting a litter thicker and then leaning down in plenty of time would be the best route IMO

Good luck Jaime, WISE DECEISION

Umm...no more mass for the next little while hun. I want to see what I look like in pefect contest condition first. See what I look like at 6-8%...THEN, I'll lean bulk.

Thanks babe!

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

**Hoosier's jaw drops**

Hope the day was good, Jaime!

Lol!

'Twas Hoos...'Twas....

Originally Posted by stewart3860

I popped on after a long hiatus, and you look incredible Jaime. Your body is kicking ass. I hope everything else is going well too.

Take care!

OMG! Well look who decided to show up!!! WOW!! I've missed you!!!!

Thanks for the compliments...things are going pretty well now

[stewart3860]

Originally Posted by jaim91

OMG! Well look who decided to show up!!! WOW!! I've missed you!!!!

Thanks for the compliments...things are going pretty well now

Yes...well...I'm back now. I haven't been to the gym, or eaten well in quite a while. So you are doing the Arnold in April? Awesome!

some dungeon in the middle of nowhere...I love the image. lol

[Major T]

Originally Posted by jaim91

I'm definitely about the "one day at a time" and short term goals. I've reevaluated my approach to competing, and it's helped.

Hmmmmm that sounds very familiar.....Yoda is wise

[LayzieBone085]

To each their own, dieiting down just to see how you look and then add why not just do it now and then diet down come next time you will step on stage. Given 20-22 weeks you will be in the shape of your life regardless, You are already crusing on your new workout's just step it up a notch with a little extra fuel

Do itt PM me back if you get a chance with this if you dont want to type it out. I would just like to know your side of it.

[ms_mac]

I am sure that was probably a hard decision for you Jaime. But go with your gut. If its for anyone BUT you, its really not worth it. And you haven't let anyone down here, Jaime! You are one of the hardest working people on here! You could never let us down.

[Young9]

Thank you so much for posting that lil piece about traveling. I am too nervous about moving up to tahoe and staying consistant wit my bodybuilding and diet but after reading that little article I am at peace with the whole situation and will return home(whenever that may be) in better SHAPE! nothing will stop me not even excuses! your the best Jaime and I hope you have a blast in Florida.

[Iceiktitan]

Glad to see you made the right decision for you albeit it must have been hard. Have a great day!

P.S. Maybe see you at the Arnold?

[thom2355]

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

To each their own, dieiting down just to see how you look and then add why not just do it now and then diet down come next time you will step on stage. Given 20-22 weeks you will be in the shape of your life regardless, You are already crusing on your new workout's just step it up a notch with a little extra fuel

Do itt PM me back if you get a chance with this if you dont want to type it out. I would just like to know your side of it.

IMO it would be very beneficial to diet down a little more. You can be in good condition, but still look completely different when dropping a few BF % points. Assess from there and then base your routine on that. For example, you can hold a fat in your lower back that sticks around until a week or two before a contest. After dropping that, you may realize that your lower back is under developed and dedicate a little more training toward that.

[HoosierHardGain]

Nice travel plan, Jaime. You're right...making excuses while traveling is just so easy...with a little pre-planning and the right attitude, you'll be fine.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by str8flexed

Jamie,
this just means you will be a happy Jamie (not that you aren't ever) at the arnold and will be able to lift so much more that you will finally make derek look like the girl he is

I shall pummel you with 10 lb Scivation Whey boxes at the Arnold!



Right now, Jaime and my plan is to have her lean out until she gets to where she wants to be. At that point we will start adding some calories back and have her start gaining LEAN muscle.

You are doing the right thing Jaime because you are doing what YOU want to do and not letting other influence your decision.

[whatnow5]

I like that article about traveling. I dont travel much, but when I do I will have to remember that article. Thank you for posting it!

[push_it]

Guess I'm not the onlt one stressing over travelling eh? Thanks for that post above from the other journal! I needed that too (as you know). Can I share your new goal... "to come back in better shape"?

Great HIIT too by the way

[LayzieBone085]

Originally Posted by Beast

Right now, Jaime and my plan is to have her lean out until she gets to where she wants to be. At that point we will start adding some calories back and have her start gaining LEAN muscle.

This ^^ thats what i was looking for the last 2 days thanks for clearing that up D

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by Beast

Right now, Jaime and my plan is to have her lean out until she gets to where she wants to be. At that point we will start adding some calories back and have her start gaining LEAN muscle.

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES....................

[vbsunbum1]

Jaime-

I have to say that (IMO) you made by far the ABSOLUTE BEST decision for yourself. And you be be a MUCH happier person because of it. I have to thank you for the example you are setting as you have also opened my eyes to some of what I am going thru currently as well. I don't think I could put into words how grateful I am to you right now. I'm so very happy for you and excited to see the path you are leading as well!

Also, thank you so much for the "travel" blog info by Tom Venuto. He has always been a mentor for me, but I haven't read much of his blogs, etc in a few months.

[Verti-gal]

Great post on traveling, that's a great attitude towards it. I'm on the go so much that I struggle with that a lot.

[Carlito99]

I just downloaded this torrent and it has like 95 bodybuilding/nutrition e-books and informational files in it .. Lots by Lyle McDonald, Tom Venuto, and tons of other people

[HoosierHardGain]

Happy Wednesday, Jaime...hope all is well up north

[rubes00]

That's a great little read. It makes you remember how easy it is to diet and exercise no matter what.... no excuses

Nice HIIT session chick! Have a good night.... wonder who's going home??

[CapitalJay]

Hey Jaime! Excellent post on travelling! I've been uber-concerned about how I'll fair with workouts / nutrition on some upcoming travel and this is exactly what I needed to read!

[vhart07]

Wow, I miss a couple days from here and I fall waaaay behind. I'm cought up now.

Jaime, I give you my highest regard for the decision you've made regarding your next competition. As Bill put it, you're a celebrity around here! We all love and look up to you so much, and that popularity in itself can be quite stressful, I imagine. I'd hate for something positive, such as a team's support, to turn something you love into something you loathe. I know this wasn't an easy decision for you (or perhaps just telling us and Derek about it was the hard part), because you're such a giving person. Nevertheless, doing what is right for you is the only way to go. Your proclamation has only deepened my respect for you as a positive role model. Can't wait for The Arnold!

EDIT: P.S. What was that nonesense about letting people down? Girl, you crazy! You went through h*** and back again to get up on that stage. Nothing but respect there. Silly girl... you're so hard on yourself.

[CM82682]

Originally Posted by jaim91

Umm...no more mass for the next little while hun. I want to see what I look like in pefect contest condition first. See what I look like at 6-8%...THEN, I'll lean bulk.

Wow, I think we have the same exact goals. I want to get down to 6-8% to see where I am and what needs the most work. I know I need overall improvement but we all have something that we really need to focus on and bring up. Love the goals!