Joan is Building Muscle in 2009!

[stayfit2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

I am thinking of doing a show in Oct. 2010...but just thinking at this time. (but training as if I am )

!

Thinking mindset de-activated,....Doing mindset installed!

[rpaul11]

AMAZING job on the pullups Joan...thats a lotta pulls.

[Buffycat3]

Time is Cruel!
Ugh!
lol


Good Day Yesterday! In general speaking...work, family, ect.

My back is suffering from some great DOMS! Yess!
however my ribs feel like I was suckered-punch. (not horrible pain, just annoying)

I'm going to continue with a good day....for one thing, I will be going shopping at Sams Club after work....Happy because I need things from there. (buying in bulk is exciting)




Even though I had a good workout....I Felt Weak
I struggled to get the weight up and the reps pushed.
Humm?
But I gave it my ALL, despite the fact.....I pushed hard!
Ugh!
lol


CHEST --6 sets for 1st two.

Flat DB Press
50: 11-10-10-8-8-7

Incline DB Press
45: 9-8-9-9-7-6

DB Flyes
45: 4
40: 6-6-6

Standing Cable Flyes
90: 12-10-10-9

Decline Push-Ups
BW: 25-21-20-20

ABS

Double Crunch
Reverse Crunch
ss/ Obliques
Hanging Knee Raises
3X To Failure

CARDIO

Elliptical: 20

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

Thinking mindset de-activated,....Doing mindset installed!

LOL

Thank you My Captain!

Originally Posted by rpaul11

AMAZING job on the pullups Joan...thats a lotta pulls.

Thanks! I love training back.
and one of my accomplishments is doing pull-ups.
when I first started bbing...I hoped to do 'a pull-up'....Now I can do weighted! This is a happy goal I completed!

Now on to the Other Goals!!!
hehe

[rpaul11]

when you say decline pushups...is that feet up or hands up on the bench or whatever you are propping them on?

You are not permitted to have (mentally)tough workouts this week...Last week was tough workout week...

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Even though I had a good workout....I Felt Weak
I struggled to get the weight up and the reps pushed.
Humm?
But I gave it my ALL, despite the fact.....I pushed hard!
Ugh!
lol

We all have days when we're hard-pressed to lift what was previously relatively no problem. Peaks and valleys, I guess. What matters is getting the work done.

Thanks! I love training back.
and one of my accomplishments is doing pull-ups.
when I first started bbing...I hoped to do 'a pull-up'....Now I can do weighted! This is a happy goal I completed!

It's a great accomplishment!

[kimm4]

You always seem to make happen no matter what. Way to push through girl and that's all that matters!!

[Tiny bit]

Joan! 50's for flat bench press :O....holy moley girl!! You are so strong physically & mentally! Incredible job : )!

[Buffycat3]

Jello.Wobbly.Fatigued.Ouch!



I got rid of the Parallel Squats and replaced them with ATG Squats.
The weight is lot less.
The strain/stress is much great.
The form was spot-on.
The result is tired sore legs.

LEGS

ATG Smith Squats
100: 12
105: 10-12
110: 10-9

Smith Front Squats -- 2nd week of Front Squats with the particular grip.
50: 15-15
55: 15
60: 15

Extensions
185: 12-10-9-9
160: 12
125: 17

Smith Press
190: 20:
100: 16
210: 15
215: 15

Lying Leg Curls
65: 12-10-11-11

DB Plie Squats
60: 16-17-17-17


CALVES

Standing Calf Raises
2x toes in
2x toes out

Smith Donkey Raises
4x to failure

UHG!
Brutal!!





Note: Thought: I was given another example of how I Am My Own Best Friend.

Originally Posted by rpaul11

when you say decline pushups...is that feet up or hands up on the bench or whatever you are propping them on?

You are not permitted to have (mentally)tough workouts this week...Last week was tough workout week...

Decline Push-Ups: Feet on bench, Hands on floor.

Ha! ok!
I know it happens sometimes to have a less than stellar workout.
(perhaps I should think of including 'De-Load' workouts into my training)

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

We all have days when we're hard-pressed to lift what was previously relatively no problem. Peaks and valleys, I guess. What matters is getting the work done.



It's a great accomplishment!

You're right.
All that matters is getting the work done.....and 99% of the time, I do this

I was thinking if maybe it would be a good idea to bring in De-Load work into my training.

Originally Posted by kimm4

You always seem to make happen no matter what. Way to push through girl and that's all that matters!!

Yesss!
Thanks Kim.....that IS all that matters....to push through no matter what.

Originally Posted by Tiny bit

Joan! 50's for flat bench press :O....holy moley girl!! You are so strong physically & mentally! Incredible job : )!

Lol. Thanks.

I checked out your bodyblog...Nice Leg workout!!

[Tifflex]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Jello.Wobbly.Fatigued.Ouch!



I got rid of the Parallel Squats and replaced them with ATG Squats.
The weight is lot less.
The strain/stress is much great.
The form was spot-on.
The result is tired sore legs.

LEGS

ATG Smith Squats
100: 12
105: 10-12
110: 10-9

Smith Front Squats -- 2nd week of Front Squats with the particular grip.
50: 15-15
55: 15
60: 15

Extensions
185: 12-10-9-9
160: 12
125: 17

Smith Press
190: 20:
100: 16
210: 15
215: 15

Lying Leg Curls
65: 12-10-11-11

DB Plie Squats
60: 16-17-17-17


CALVES

Standing Calf Raises
2x toes in
2x toes out

Smith Donkey Raises
4x to failure

UHG!
Brutal!!

Congrats on going ATG; you will not be sorry!

Originally Posted by Joan

Note: Thought: I was given another example of how I Am My Own Best Friend.

QFT!

Have a great day.

[kimm4]

Way to crush them legs...let the DOMS begin...

[Buffycat3]

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Smith Front Squats -- 2nd week of Front Squats with the particular grip.
50: 15-15
55: 15
60: 15

So, what do you think of these?

I was thinking if maybe it would be a good idea to bring in De-Load work into my training.

I highly recommend this.

[stayfit2008]

Hey Joan,..when ya coming to Erie to train with me??

[Buffycat3]

I am going to start out with my big workout...cuz it made me feel good...and I kinda looked good in the mirror too..heh!

The emotional icky stuff, will follow after my workout post. *sigh*


Shoulder, Biceps, Triceps, Cardio


SHOULDERS --I switched up routine, from doing seated presses to standing.

Standing BB Behind-Neck Press
60: 15-13-13-11

Standing DB Press
30: 9-10-9-6

DB Laterals Side-To-Front
12.5: 10-10-9

Head-On-Bench DB Laterals
35: 13-13
40: 6

Up-Right Rows
70: 10-10-11

BICEPS

BB Curls
50: 12-8-8-7

Alt. DB Curls
25: 7-7-8-9

Incline DB Curls
25: 10-109-10

TRICEPS

Standing BB Extensions
45: 16
50: 14-12-12

Weighted Dips
25: 20-18-17-16

Rope Press-Downs
50: 13-14-14-15

Weighted Bench Dips
45: 24-20-20-20

CARDIO

Elliptical: 20


Pleased with this workout! Feeling Pumped, Strong, and Forceful!





*sigh*
I will be going through a hard, emotional weekend.

Some bits of frustration with my sister (going to her youngest 4y/o b-day party tomorrow)
She has made some decisions that I Do Not agree with.
After her visit with me,(sat) and hearing about her terms, thoughts, actions, and junk with divorcing her husband...I am NOT looking forward to the party, and knowing this is the last time as 'a family' in her/his home with the kids *sad*.
I am not accepting her choices (too many to mention)...in fact I am quite shocked she has become this way. ( too much to mention).
Ah, heck!
I don't know if I will cry at the party and or say what's on my mind.
For the sake of my parents and not upsetting them...I have to contain myself....I will try.


Tonight. *gulp*
Tonight is Evan's Last High School Football Game...Ever!
It's 'Parents Night'.
All Seniors in sports, band, cheerleader will walk the Football Field with their parents and will be announced for the last time.
OMG I am going to be holding back tears!
I've thought of this moment ever since I had Evan...and Now It's Here!
Wow!

Hard, Tuff Weekend!

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

So, what do you think of these?

I think it's a start to a beautiful friendship!
Really though, I am pleased with the 'feel' and exertion it puts on my legs/quads.
The grip I use, does put strain on my arms/biceps, but I will over look that and concentrate on my legs only.

Originally Posted by ironwill

I highly recommend this.

Ok...I am still thinking about it...and how and when to fit it into my training. I think I have to be mentally ready for this....ya know?

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

Hey Joan,..when ya coming to Erie to train with me??

LOL
Humm..*checks schedule*...I'll get back to you on this

[rpaul11]

Sorry to hear about the ordeal with your sister *hugs*

ANd congrrats to your son...and to you for helping him become a man *hug again*


Oh...and killer worktout

[stayfit2008]

How does the rest of the family feel about your sisters decisions? Wouldnt be a good idea to speak your mind if she has everyone else as an alliance. May be better off to pull her aside, or set up some sort of meeting ground,..maybe for coffee or something and tell her you care about her and her decisions and if she would be open to hear you out. This way your comments would be better recepted. my .02$

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Up-Right Rows
70: 10-10-11

Good work here.

*sigh*
I will be going through a hard, emotional weekend.

No doubt about it, life is rough.

Ok...I am still thinking about it...and how and when to fit it into my training. I think I have to be mentally ready for this....ya know?

It's just as difficult, mentally, to train all week with pink dumbbells as it is to go in there, and train all-out.

[kimm4]

That's a ton of arm Joan, looks great.

I hope your sister is making the right decision. I know you've been really concerned about her. I'm not sure of all the events, but I get a vibe it's one of these "she thinks the grass will be greener..." and I hope she doesn't regret her decision in the future.

Last football game for Evan oh my goodness! This is making me teary eyed...our babies just grow up too fast...I miss my babies.

You'll be in my thoughts.

[Buffycat3]

Wow! What a great night we all had together!
Not even the rain put a damper on our evening.

I am so proud of Evan....since he was born I have had such a loving and fun time with him.
and now last night, more of the same!

I thought I would be very emotional (crying) being this is Evan's last game at CHS.
but I think I got that all our of my system these past weeks leading up to this night(and the final days of HSchool).
And I am Now looking forward in sharing Evan's Adult Life together....more Fun to come!!!

I didn't cry, In Fact, I was beaming from ear to ear.
My glowing exterior of Pride and Happiness shown through to the newspaper photographer....SERIOUSLY!
I 'willed' him over to Us.
As we all were lined up on the football field...all us parents and senior children...I caught a look at the photographer...and just smiled and thought to self: "oh please come to us and take our photo for the newspater."
AND HE DID!
LOL


I had two great surprises/gifts from Evan last night.
One: I learned that he will be making plans on attending Erie Pennsylvania Triangle Tech for Drafting. Yesss!
Second: Evan caught an interception and ran it all the way for a 30yr Touchdown!! Whoo-Hoo!

Originally Posted by rpaul11

Sorry to hear about the ordeal with your sister *hugs*

ANd congrrats to your son...and to you for helping him become a man *hug again*


Oh...and killer worktout

HUGS thank you for your support! it really means a lot to me.

Killer workout: Oh yes! I am sore from top to bottom lol

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

How does the rest of the family feel about your sisters decisions? Wouldnt be a good idea to speak your mind if she has everyone else as an alliance. May be better off to pull her aside, or set up some sort of meeting ground,..maybe for coffee or something and tell her you care about her and her decisions and if she would be open to hear you out. This way your comments would be better recepted. my .02$

It's complicated...because my sister, doesn't want anyone against her...and I don't like the fact that she spills all her problems on our parents...they are loving and sweet and would not want to 'go against' her. (hard to explain)
I don't' know what my two sisters think.
I know my brother has the same feelings as I do...and we don't agree with her actions and choices. at all!

I think one day...soon...I will tell her exactly how I feel.
I just hope this doesn't put stress on my parents.

Again hard to explain all the details.

I thank you for your .02$.....this means a lot to me

Hummm...your kind, smart AND incredibly built! Damn! lol

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

Good work here.


No doubt about it, life is rough.

It's just as difficult, mentally, to train all week with pink dumbbells as it is to go in there, and train all-out.

heh! true that!

Originally Posted by kimm4

That's a ton of arm Joan, looks great.

I hope your sister is making the right decision. I know you've been really concerned about her. I'm not sure of all the events, but I get a vibe it's one of these "she thinks the grass will be greener..." and I hope she doesn't regret her decision in the future.

Last football game for Evan oh my goodness! This is making me teary eyed...our babies just grow up too fast...I miss my babies.

You'll be in my thoughts.

Absolutely Kim...you're right. That my sister thinks the grass will be greener. She is going to loose a lot! and I am upset she thinks this way...and at the expense of her children.
*sigh*
I'll keep ya posted on what else goes on.

I do miss the 'baby' in Evan...but I am very excited to share in he adult life! whoo! more fun!

[Tifflex]

Happy Saturday Joan!

Thanks for sharing the picture of you, Evan and Randy! You looked like a proud parent; congratulations!

I hope you have a wonderful, loving, relaxing weekend.

[stayfit2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

I thank you for your .02$.....this means a lot to me

Hummm...your kind, smart AND incredibly built! Damn! lol

I might just LOOK like dumb Meat Head,..but there is some substance in here,..somewhere,..

Oh and congrats on your kids score!

Oh x 2 on you husbands school decision! They turn out some great graduates there!

[BuckSpin]

A "Pick 6" in his last football game. That is awesome! Was this his 1st HS touchdown?

He will have that memory his whole life.

[Buffycat3]

Back Day!


BACK

Rack Pull-Ups
45: 18-15-13-13

BB Bent-Over Rows - Underhand Grip
130: 16
135: 12
140: 10-10
125: 14

Close-Grip Cable Pull-Downs
90: 15
95: 13
100:10
105: 8

Wide-Grip Cable Rows
105: 15
110: 15
115: 13-13

One-Arm Cable Rows
30: 12-13-13-14

--Good Strong W/O!!

CARDIO

Treadmill: 5-5
Elliptical: 5-5


Blessings for a Strong, Loving and Beautiful Day!

Originally Posted by Tifflex

Happy Saturday Joan!

Thanks for sharing the picture of you, Evan and Randy! You looked like a proud parent; congratulations!

I hope you have a wonderful, loving, relaxing weekend.

Thank you Tiffany!
I wish the same for you!

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

I might just LOOK like dumb Meat Head,..but there is some substance in here,..somewhere,..

Oh and congrats on your kids score!

Oh x 2 on you husbands school decision! They turn out some great graduates there!

Oh I can see the substance....and you wear it well

I had to correct my post: My son is wanting to attend Triangle Tech for drafting. not the Institute of Technology.

Originally Posted by BuckSpin

A "Pick 6" in his last football game. That is awesome! Was this his 1st HS touchdown?

He will have that memory his whole life.

Yes it was his first t-d
and the memory will surely last.....he will be just like Ted Bundy LOL

[Tifflex]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Yes it was his first t-d
and the memory will surely last.....he will be just like Ted Bundy LOL

I think you meant Al Bundy instead of Ted.

Happy Sunday!

[Buffycat3]

Originally Posted by Tifflex

I think you meant Al Bundy instead of Ted.

Happy Sunday!

Yeah you're right....what an Idiot I am!
I've been doing some really stupid stuff lately.....geesh!

[Tifflex]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

Yeah you're right....what an Idiot I am!
I've been doing some really stupid stuff lately.....geesh!

Nah, it's not stupid at all. We knew what you meant.

[Buffycat3]

CHEST

Flat Smith Press
80: 14-12-11-13
SS/
DB Press
40: 10-10-8-10

Incline Smith Press
70: 11-11-10-10
SS/
Incline DB Press
30: 13-2-13-12

Standing Cable Flyes
80: 15-11-12-12
SS/
DB Flyes
30: 14-12-12-9

--Hard Pump! Tight Chest!

ABS

Double Crunch
SS/
Obliques
Reverse Crunch
Hanging Knee Raises
3x To Failure

--Good Contraction!

CARDIO

Treadmill: 5-5
Elliptical: 5-5

--Sweaty!


It's Monday....not much to say.
Lot's of thinking.
G'day!

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

One-Arm Cable Rows
30: 12-13-13-14

I've been thinking of adding these on my next change-up.

Originally Posted by Buffycat3

ABS

Double Crunch
SS/
Obliques
Reverse Crunch
Hanging Knee Raises
3x To Failure

--Good Contraction!

Now ther's an Ab blast if I've ever seen one!



Nice pic, BTW.

[Bad.bull]

Mighty nice workout there, BC...still floored at the 3.52a.m. posting...hell, im just getting up to go workout!!! Your just a beast-ette!!!

[freebirdmac]

LOL! Ted Bundy

Congrats to Evan!!! What a way to end his HS career! That is awesome!

Sorry your sister is giving you heartburn. All we can do is support the ones we love and be there to pick up the pieces when things don't go right. We can't lead their lives for them. And we shouldn't let their problems become too much of our problems Tough to do I know.

As always, stellar workouts!