Jaim91 becomes an American Figure chick!

[norinicole]

Your day sounded great! Sounds like a lot of people are 'mirin your gainz (as they should!)

[Bad.bull]

You can be that far TM and I, and after this mammoth workout next Sat. who knows, maybe....just maybe...You'd be hurting after one of my workouts!!!

[jaim91]

Hey guys!!

Woke up late (8am) today...WOOO!!!!

I got to the gym at 9:30...took care of paper work...and trained a client at 10 (my favourite in person client...ironically also the one that got me fired from my old gym *but then subsequently got me the job at my new gym....*). Then I trained legs, did cardio, more paperwork, and left.

I'm off now to see a play that my cousin is directing, then chilling with a friend downtown.

Tomorrow, I'm shooting part of a documentary film with my friend Pete (Dedicatedforlif) about EDs...then going to watch him eat (he's a competitive eater...). Should be fun...I've never seen him compete, but it should be a REALLY good time!

Legs

- Highest weight only

Funky Smith Machine Stationary Lunges

• 90 x 10/side

1-legged leg press

• 140 x 12 PR reps!!

Hack squat partials

• 230 x 20

SLDL

• 95 x 15

1-legged extension + Kneeling Leg curl

• 65 x 8 + 60 x 10

Adductor + Abductor

• 120 x 12 + 140 x 12 PR weight!!

POST workout cardio: 30 minutes Stepmill...HELLS YES!

Originally Posted by LittleMan55

That smitty machine sounds nice! I think I would actaully like a smith machine like that.

13.5 weeks is nothing! You got it!

I'll try and find a pic for you...

Woot woot! Thanks B!

Originally Posted by ChokeOnStrength

I am so sweaty right now

Aww...wish I was thur...

Originally Posted by sammykapp

Solid shoulder day J. You are gonna have some fun when your traps actually get to come and play with teh hundees in NY. Granted...they are aquamarine in color so it almost takes away from the intimidation factor....but I've heard you have a mean roundhouse so if anyone says anything to you...you got my permission to get medieval.

But if that's a little too confrontational....you cam just grin and say "k" and shrug....just with the hundees in your hands first.

HA! Yeah right! Ima leave those to you Mrs. Favre

I'll go with option 2, but use the 80s.

Originally Posted by rubes00

Nice workout... I really really like that one for some reason! I've heard of those smith's that move both ways.. sounds pretty cool

Hehe she compared you with Jillian Michaels... she is smart!

Yayuh! So cool!

She's just trying to flatter me so I go easy on her

Originally Posted by Dedicatedforlif

See ya friday

Woo!

Originally Posted by rpaul11

should have punched em in the babymaker for interrupting your w/o

Next time...next time...

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Duh! You're smokin, Jaime!!!!

Great workout girl....way to show the new gym how to really workout.

TOO SWEET!

Thanks babe!

Originally Posted by will-work4ANDRO

i have a very good feeling about how things are going...13 weeks? no looking back Jaime...keep pushing

No one's going to outwork me...right?

Originally Posted by push_it

You and your Jillian compliments lol. Sounds like it was a solid day indeed! Awsome workout, great day at work, compliments... how could it have been any better?

Haha funny about the burnt bagel. At least it wasnt popcorn. No burnt smell lingers longer than burnt popcorn.

i love em!!! I think it's one of the most flattering things in the world!

I know (did it those morning...)

Originally Posted by norinicole

Your day sounded great! Sounds like a lot of people are 'mirin your gainz (as they should!)

Lol! Thanks Nori!

Originally Posted by Bad.bull

You can be that far TM and I, and after this mammoth workout next Sat. who knows, maybe....just maybe...You'd be hurting after one of my workouts!!!

Oooooh! That sounds like a challenge...

[Verti-gal]

Sounds like an action packed day with a play and an eating contest to go to. Enjoy!

[push_it]

Another awsome day at work... lucky gal It's so great to hear how things are going, how much you love what you do and how much other people love what you do! You are rockin my dear

Good luck with the video shoot tomorrow. You'll have to get your hands on a copy and post some of the video once it's all done. Your story is really inspiring and motivating. It's great that you are not afraid to share it with others

[sammykapp]

Originally Posted by jaim91

HA! Yeah right! Ima leave those to you Mrs. Favre

I'll go with option 2, but use the 80s.

1) Slacker.

2) You're no fun. Come on.....try em.......you know you want to.......

[vanillabn]

Ok wait... your favorite in-person client got you fired before? Then got you re-hired? I feel like there's a story behind this

Great workout! You amaze me. Gotta love the 30 min stepmill PWO... ouch!

[LayzieBone085]

Too good to text me back eh? When you open the next few days? How about tomorrow, wanna chat? Drop me back in here or through PM or text me.

[5Six]

Can I request a vid of you on the abductor/adductor machine?

Seriously though, grats on the PR's

[whatnow5]

Wait so 8 is early for you? WUT? LOL

I have been gone for a while can you give me cliffs, or should I just go back and read? I guess I'll just go back...

[Carlito99]

You usually just post the highest weight set that you do.. Just wondering, how high is your overall volume usually?

[Iceiktitan]

Congrats on the job! you deserve it hun.

[jaim91]

Morning everyone!!!

I plan on doing some chest, back and HIIT today before I head off to meet Pete and the film crew. I'll be packing my dinner, despite there probably being some sort of BBQ type thing happening at the Sausagefest (I know that title doesn't sound right, but I promise, it's an eating competition )

I'll let you guys know how the workout went (I'm going to come home, shower, eat and post before heading out again), and then come back with a report on the filming.

I also gotta say, since starting the contest prep...I don't know what it is...but my body has never felt more out of whack. There's always been 1 - 3x/week where I don't sleep (at all!), I've gotten sick twice in the last 7 weeks (And I NEVER get sick...especially not in spring/summer), and T.O.M. is messed up. Last time, I tried to go to bed at 10pm (which is earlier than I've been in a while), only to wake up at 1:40, 2:20 and then for good at 5am. Two nights ago, I was in bed at 11pm, up at 2:15, up for good at 5:30. I'm going to try taking 5-HTP, and then put in an order for Scivation's Knockout...see if that helps. Maybe I'll talk to Layne too... I know it'll correct itself though

Motivation of the Day:

Nicole Wilkins-Lee....just because...



What I'm reading:http://www.elitefts.com/documents/exercise_form.htm - Because I am anal....

Originally Posted by Verti-gal

Sounds like an action packed day with a play and an eating contest to go to. Enjoy!

Lol, I won't be competing in the eating contest...just watching... But thanks!

Originally Posted by push_it

Another awsome day at work... lucky gal. It's so great to hear how things are going, how much you love what you do and how much other people love what you do! You are rockin my dear

Good luck with the video shoot tomorrow. You'll have to get your hands on a copy and post some of the video once it's all done. Your story is really inspiring and motivating. It's great that you are not afraid to share it with others

Here's hoping they continue this way!

Thanks! I'll definitely let you guys know how it went, and share the experience. I'm friggin' PUMPED!

Originally Posted by sammykapp

1) Slacker.

2) You're no fun. Come on.....try em.......you know you want to.......

K *shrug*

(c wut i did thar?)

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Ok wait... your favorite in-person client got you fired before? Then got you re-hired? I feel like there's a story behind this

Great workout! You amaze me. Gotta love the 30 min stepmill PWO... ouch!

Lol, cliffs notes: Don't train Ex-clients in a gym that's watching your back. That's pretty much the story

Aww...thanks hun!

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Too good to text me back eh? When you open the next few days? How about tomorrow, wanna chat? Drop me back in here or through PM or text me.

Yay Saturday!

Originally Posted by 5Six

Can I request a vid of you on the abductor/adductor machine?

Seriously though, grats on the PR's

Can I request a vid of YOU on the abductor/adductor machine???

Originally Posted by whatnow5

Wait so 8 is early for you? WUT? LOL

I have been gone for a while can you give me cliffs, or should I just go back and read? I guess I'll just go back...

Well...no, 8 is LATE! I'm usually up between 5 - 6....

Lol! Cliffs = I have a new job, and I'm happy. I think that about sums it up...

Originally Posted by Carlito99

You usually just post the highest weight set that you do.. Just wondering, how high is your overall volume usually?

Um...16 - 24 sets. Is that ok, boss?

Originally Posted by Iceiktitan

Congrats on the job! you deserve it hun.

That means a lot Matt...thank you!

[TripleThreat79]

Originally Posted by jaim91

I also gotta say, since starting the contest prep...I don't know what it is...but my body has never felt more out of whack. There's always been 1 - 3x/week where I don't sleep (at all!), I've gotten sick twice in the last 7 weeks (And I NEVER get sick...especially not in spring/summer), and T.O.M. is messed up. Last time, I tried to go to bed at 10pm (which is earlier than I've been in a while), only to wake up at 1:40, 2:20 and then for good at 5am. Two nights ago, I was in bed at 11pm, up at 2:15, up for good at 5:30. I'm going to try taking 5-HTP, and then put in an order for Scivation's Knockout...see if that helps. Maybe I'll talk to Layne too... I know it'll correct itself though

Welcome to the joys of deprivation! I didn't get my "T.O.M" for 7 months! Same thing happened last year. I chalk it up to lower BF and hormone changes. Never had the sleep problem, only in that I didn't want to get up in the morning...LOL! Take care Jaime and keep on pushin' on!

[cactusflower]

Have fun today .... hope you don't puke watching the eating contest.... I cannot watch them for that reason ... lol.

Thinking of you even though I haven't been postn'.

bye bye birdie

[TankGirl]

Hey Jaime, have you ever tried taking GABA? It really knocks me out if I take about 5g on an empty stomach right before bed. Since I've been on this stuff I have the best nights sleep ever. It's also meant to increase HGH levels.. bonus. Might be worth a shot!

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/su...on-effects.htm

[ChokeOnStrength]

Originally Posted by jaim91

I also gotta say, since starting the contest prep...I don't know what it is...but my body has never felt more out of whack. There's always been 1 - 3x/week where I don't sleep (at all!), I've gotten sick twice in the last 7 weeks (And I NEVER get sick...especially not in spring/summer), and T.O.M. is messed up. Last time, I tried to go to bed at 10pm (which is earlier than I've been in a while), only to wake up at 1:40, 2:20 and then for good at 5am. Two nights ago, I was in bed at 11pm, up at 2:15, up for good at 5:30. I'm going to try taking 5-HTP, and then put in an order for Scivation's Knockout...see if that helps. Maybe I'll talk to Layne too... I know it'll correct itself though

Time for a visit to Kaizen perhaps?

[Dedicatedforlife]

Lol its not an eating competition. We filmed those in the states already for the documentary.

It's just a stunt, I go up between two of the bands. Pretty good line up there.

See ya kiddo, hope you're not scared of the cops....

[HoosierHardGain]

Originally Posted by jaim91

I also gotta say, since starting the contest prep...I don't know what it is...but my body has never felt more out of whack. There's always been 1 - 3x/week where I don't sleep (at all!), I've gotten sick twice in the last 7 weeks (And I NEVER get sick...especially not in spring/summer), and T.O.M. is messed up. Last time, I tried to go to bed at 10pm (which is earlier than I've been in a while), only to wake up at 1:40, 2:20 and then for good at 5am. Two nights ago, I was in bed at 11pm, up at 2:15, up for good at 5:30. I'm going to try taking 5-HTP, and then put in an order for Scivation's Knockout...see if that helps. Maybe I'll talk to Layne too... I know it'll correct itself though

Well, I'd really suggest you sit down and take a long, hard look at your nutrition, supplements, and your workout regimine. Something is screwing you up, and although you want to succeed in the contest, you need to make sure your overall health is in order. Everything you described doesn't really sound good, so you need to get it fixed.

[LittleMan55]

Tear it up and have a great day Jaim!

[push_it]

YAY for filming! I'm so pumped for you Good luck!

That's strange about how you have been feeling. What is it that you have changed since contest prep? Is diet playing a factor? Are you on less calories than before? Over training maybe? Keep me updated. It'll be interesting to hear what Layne thinks. During my contest prep. I was tired a lot and had really bad night sweats (could be the low carb thing you mentioned in Rubes journal) and would wake up a lot during the night too. I would also say my TOM was messed up but I dont think it was because of prepping since it's been out of whack for a while now (before prep). Hang in there. Things will get sorted out.

[Verti-gal]

Originally Posted by jaim91

I also gotta say, since starting the contest prep...I don't know what it is...but my body has never felt more out of whack. There's always been 1 - 3x/week where I don't sleep (at all!), I've gotten sick twice in the last 7 weeks (And I NEVER get sick...especially not in spring/summer), and T.O.M. is messed up. Last time, I tried to go to bed at 10pm (which is earlier than I've been in a while), only to wake up at 1:40, 2:20 and then for good at 5am. Two nights ago, I was in bed at 11pm, up at 2:15, up for good at 5:30. I'm going to try taking 5-HTP, and then put in an order for Scivation's Knockout...see if that helps. Maybe I'll talk to Layne too... I know it'll correct itself though

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Well, I'd really suggest you sit down and take a long, hard look at your nutrition, supplements, and your workout regimine. Something is screwing you up, and although you want to succeed in the contest, you need to make sure your overall health is in order. Everything you described doesn't really sound good, so you need to get it fixed.

I totally agree with Hoos here. Especially with looking at your nutrition and supps.

[Carlito99]

Originally Posted by jaim91

um...16 - 24 sets. Is that ok, boss?

no! Just wanted to see if you workout like a normal person or like Marc with like 80 sets lol

[sammykapp]

As a sign of my maturity banner I am still laughing at the fact you ate attending a Sausagefest......

Sleeping problems suck. Big time. I used to have a ton of problems with it in school where I'd have insomnia for weeks at a time a couple times a year. No so fun....... I'd tried melatonin but it never worked for me. Hopefully you'll get it all figured out and be back to sleeping like a baby that ran through lawn sprinklers all afternoon....

[jaim91]

Wow.

What an experience. What a special, amazing, unique, awesome, FUN opportunity. I met the producer and camera man for Pete's documentary outside the hospital for sick children today. They started by doing a mini interview with me, then they talked to both pete and I about our experience in hospital. Although we both had different destructive AND recovery paths, our stories are so similar in their own ways. I think the producer really got a lot of good insight into just what makes an ED tick. Pete is so easy going and non-chalant about the whole thing; it's really great to see just how recovered he is, and how well he's doing.

The highlight though for me was revisiting 7a (the eating disorder unit of the hospital). We went in together, with the camera off. I immediately started looking for nurses and PSWs that I knew. I couldn't see any (which I figured, because it's been 6 years), so I started naming people off to the receptionist...one of the dozen names I asked about was actually still there. I waited for her to come out of the TV room (she was supervising snack), and she just stared at me. A couple seconds later, she said, "Holy crap! JAIME FILER" and we hugged for what felt like 10 minutes (probably wasn't though, lol). She said, "Wow. How long has it been?", and I said, "6 years....and you still remember me?" And she said, "Some people we just don't forget." Now...that had to be one of, if not THE, best compliment I've received in a while. That despite only being with her for 2 months out of her 8 years at the program, she knew exactly who I was. I could've cried right then and there. Anyway, I explained what we were doing there, what I was up to, asked about the other PSWs, she asked about people I still keep in touch with...and then it was over, time to go.

She told me to "Stay healthy Kiddo." It was like when you're 5, and you make a painting, and run up to show your teacher...I was showing off who I was and saying, "Look! Look at me! Look what I've done, and what YOU had a part in!" I wanted to let her know that she (as well as some other key staff) had such a big hand in who I've become. It was really emotional....

We finished off teh visit, de-briefed it with the producer, then I got a little one-on-one interview while Pete went to eat. I think they were really surprised with how candid and descriptive I was about the ED. I guess now that i'm not ashamed of it anymore, I don't mind speaking as openly. I mean, if it can help others, then why not, right? Anyway, all in all, a kick ass day, and I was happy to help out, and hang out with Pete again.

That's it (oh, and I did hiit today, but not chest/back...no time...tomorrow i'll do it...)

Originally Posted by TripleThreat79

Welcome to the joys of deprivation! I didn't get my "T.O.M" for 7 months! Same thing happened last year. I chalk it up to lower BF and hormone changes. Never had the sleep problem, only in that I didn't want to get up in the morning...LOL! Take care Jaime and keep on pushin' on!

Thanks for the empathy Robin! I appreciate it!

(P.S. Have you met Nichole yet?)

Originally Posted by cactusflower

Have fun today .... hope you don't puke watching the eating contest.... I cannot watch them for that reason ... lol

Thinking of you even though I haven't been postn'.

bye bye birdie

I didn't end up staying to watch because he didn't actually compete...but it would've been fun.

Originally Posted by TankGirl

Hey Jaime, have you ever tried taking GABA? It really knocks me out if I take about 5g on an empty stomach right before bed. Since I've been on this stuff I have the best nights sleep ever. It's also meant to increase HGH levels.. bonus. Might be worth a shot!

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/su...on-effects.htm

Interesting...thanks hun! I asked my mom to see if she could find some at the drug store...I'll see what she ended up getting! THANKS FOR THE INFO!

Originally Posted by ChokeOnStrength

Time for a visit to Kaizen perhaps?

I don't have that kinda money

Originally Posted by Dedicatedforlif

Lol its not an eating competition. We filmed those in the states already for the documentary.

It's just a stunt, I go up between two of the bands. Pretty good line up there.

See ya kiddo, hope you're not scared of the cops....

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Well, I'd really suggest you sit down and take a long, hard look at your nutrition, supplements, and your workout regimine. Something is screwing you up, and although you want to succeed in the contest, you need to make sure your overall health is in order. Everything you described doesn't really sound good, so you need to get it fixed.

You're right...you're SO right. I will plan my stuff out better this weekend. Thanks for the insight.

Originally Posted by LittleMan55

Tear it up and have a great day Jaim!

Thanks B!

Originally Posted by push_it

YAY for filming! I'm so pumped for you. Good luck!

That's strange about how you have been feeling. What is it that you have changed since contest prep? Is diet playing a factor? Are you on less calories than before? Over training maybe? Keep me updated. It'll be interesting to hear what Layne thinks. During my contest prep. I was tired a lot and had really bad night sweats (could be the low carb thing you mentioned in Rubes journal) and would wake up a lot during the night too. I would also say my TOM was messed up but I dont think it was because of prepping since it's been out of whack for a while now (before prep). Hang in there. Things will get sorted out.

It was uber fun!

Could be diet...I don't think overtraining. Unless it's the lack of sleep factoring in. We'll see if the OTC sleeping pills help. Hope so...

Thanks for the support

Originally Posted by Verti-gal

I totally agree with Hoos here. Especially with looking at your nutrition and supps.

True true...I'll look into it for sure!

Originally Posted by Carlito99

no! Just wanted to see if you workout like a normal person or like Marc with like 80 sets lol

Ba ha! No no..I am not the machine...that's HIS label, lol!

Originally Posted by sammykapp

As a sign of my maturity banner I am still laughing at the fact you ate attending a Sausagefest......

Sleeping problems suck. Big time. I used to have a ton of problems with it in school where I'd have insomnia for weeks at a time a couple times a year. No so fun....... I'd tried melatonin but it never worked for me. Hopefully you'll get it all figured out and be back to sleeping like a baby that ran through lawn sprinklers all afternoon....

Ya ya

Working on it...We'll see what my mom picked up at the drugstore...

[MoEcho]

I love you more than...........

Something for ya in my thread.

[Spottydog]

WOW! What an experience!

[bballbrett5]

snap! i REALLY wanna see this documentary

[TripleThreat79]

Hey Jaime! As you know from Facebook...I did meet Nichole. I met her before I realized who she was. She approached me at the gym on Thursday and commented on how great I looked and then described me as "powerful and elegant". I made a point yesterday to find her and introduce myself and thank her as it completely slipped my mind the day she approached me. A comment like that from a woman speaks so much louder than a man telling me I'm hot or I have a great body!

[Mountain_Goat]

Originally Posted by jaim91

Wow.

What an experience. What a special, amazing, unique, awesome, FUN opportunity. I met the producer and camera man for Pete's documentary outside the hospital for sick children today. They started by doing a mini interview with me, then they talked to both pete and I about our experience in hospital. Although we both had different destructive AND recovery paths, our stories are so similar in their own ways. I think the producer really got a lot of good insight into just what makes an ED tick. Pete is so easy going and non-chalant about the whole thing; it's really great to see just how recovered he is, and how well he's doing.

The highlight though for me was revisiting 7a (the eating disorder unit of the hospital). We went in together, with the camera off. I immediately started looking for nurses and PSWs that I knew. I couldn't see any (which I figured, because it's been 6 years), so I started naming people off to the receptionist...one of the dozen names I asked about was actually still there. I waited for her to come out of the TV room (she was supervising snack), and she just stared at me. A couple seconds later, she said, "Holy crap! JAIME FILER" and we hugged for what felt like 10 minutes (probably wasn't though, lol). She said, "Wow. How long has it been?", and I said, "6 years....and you still remember me?" And she said, "Some people we just don't forget." Now...that had to be one of, if not THE, best compliment I've received in a while. That despite only being with her for 2 months out of her 8 years at the program, she knew exactly who I was. I could've cried right then and there. Anyway, I explained what we were doing there, what I was up to, asked about the other PSWs, she asked about people I still keep in touch with...and then it was over, time to go.

She told me to "Stay healthy Kiddo." It was like when you're 5, and you make a painting, and run up to show your teacher...I was showing off who I was and saying, "Look! Look at me! Look what I've done, and what YOU had a part in!" I wanted to let her know that she (as well as some other key staff) had such a big hand in who I've become. It was really emotional....

We finished off teh visit, de-briefed it with the producer, then I got a little one-on-one interview while Pete went to eat. I think they were really surprised with how candid and descriptive I was about the ED. I guess now that i'm not ashamed of it anymore, I don't mind speaking as openly. I mean, if it can help others, then why not, right? Anyway, all in all, a kick ass day, and I was happy to help out, and hang out with Pete again.

Sweetie......YOU ROCK!!!!!