Joan's Muscle Journal 2009

[MuscleMom]

Good morning!! I am so happy that yesterday was so positive, fun and upbeat!!! YAY!!

I was so excited to be a part of your day yesterday! Thank you!! (I saved this picture I love how Randy has a tad bit of a smile, but his eyes couldn't be smiling any bigger!!)

Go Evan!! I am so proud of him...give him my congrats. You and Randy should be congratulated as well b/c he wouldn't be the kid he is w/o you both. Great job

Have a great day !

[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 MuscleMom

alooooohaaaaaa!

Great wo! Hows the legs?

Email sent I will leave it at that for now...

Have a great day Joan and wish Evan a fantastic game! Don't hold those tears back...let em flow! You deserve to !!

Well.....I am quite sore...so walking is a bit of a comedy for me ...But this is ok, because I love to laugh! LOL

BTW: I love your smile...and knowing why your beaming is heart-warming to me!

Originally Posted by punxnotdead309

Is your son graduating and going onto college soon?
I took a year off to help my mom and then I.m flying the coop. I can.t even imagine how she.ll respond to that. We.ve been SOOo close over the past few years especially.
Good workout, nonetheless, and about the mirror thing, I do that too sometimes.
Our whole weight area is surrounded by mirrors and I always think I.m kindda weird because I.ll take a little peak at myself and think: Hmm, not bad at all! and then look around before I give a wee little flex :P I.m guilty!

I am happy you and your mother have a good relationship...this is a very important thing to have with each other. I wish you both the best in the years to come! Enjoy and Experiance everything together with love!

LOL laughing at the mirror flexing...this is a good thing

Originally Posted by IronMaiden1522

Sounds like an emotional weekend ahead of you Joan. I hope for the best!

Thanks Jen, I will use your support when I go see my siser at my nephews b-day party.

How are you kittes?

Originally Posted by girl81

KUTGW= Keep up the good work.

I'm proud of Ev for sticking out the season.

Thanks!
..on both.

Originally Posted by Net1

Sorry to hear about your sister and her family - what stress!!! Do your best to separate yourself from the drama and enjoy your nephew - 4 such a fun age!

Evan's last game? Wow, how time flies! Like someone else said - why hold back the tears??? This is the good stuff! You are supposed to cry

Thank you!
It's great seeing you again!
(looking at your bodyspace page) I think you have beautiful legs! Keep up the great work.
What are your plans in term of bodybuilding?
Goals?

I have to take this day one minute at a time....I'll let ya know what happens.

[jovinni]

Aw, such a proud momma I love it!!

[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!

[moisy]

Good morning Joan

I had to visit since it seems like you have a "memorable" moment with Evan this weekend - a transitional phase - soon to be life changing with him moving onto college life and adult decisions I am so happy that his last game was a great exerience ... and woohoo for being picked to be in the local newspaper!! I love the photo of the three of you!!!

Hope things get better with your sister too Hopefully she comes out on the other side of this having learned something - sometimes when you are in thick of a situation, you can't see what is going on or gain your perspective - just keep loving her and supporting her even though it is hard and you don't agree with her choices - she will hopefully see the "light" soon

Have a great day!!!

[serinebean]

I am reading along...I really love how much you support your son.
Eric does drafting too. What us he planning to draw?

Keep up the positive vibes...you are so good at it.

[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!

Originally Posted by moisy

Good morning Joan

I had to visit since it seems like you have a "memorable" moment with Evan this weekend - a transitional phase - soon to be life changing with him moving onto college life and adult decisions. I am so happy that his last game was a great exerience ... and woohoo for being picked to be in the local newspaper!! I love the photo of the three of you!!!

Hope things get better with your sister too. Hopefully she comes out on the other side of this having learned something - sometimes when you are in thick of a situation, you can't see what is going on or gain your perspective - just keep loving her and supporting her even though it is hard and you don't agree with her choices - she will hopefully see the "light" soon.

Have a great day!!!

Moisy *hug* you always say the right things in the right way. Thank you!
I have come to grips with the fact that Evan is going to be an adult soon....and I am looking forward to sharing his adult life with him. The transition will be made and I am ready, willing and able to encounter his every new foundings...Good and not so good (but praying for ALL good )

Thanks for your input on my sister...my gosh I pray she sees what is right.
She obviously made up her mind....and her husband has come to accept that she doesn't love him anymore.
I was heart-broken when I was leaving their home on Sat...knowing it is the last time as a 'family'. I felt like I was loosing a brother-in-law....but J assured me not to be upset and that me and Randy are welcomed in his home Anytime..in fact he encouraged us to make it a fact that we visit from time-to-time.

With that, I pray for my sister I pray for J and I certainly pray for my little nephews....I hope the rest of their lives are as stable as possible.
..and the story continues I am sure...lol

oh sorry for babbling....just wanted to get it out of my head for a moment...and you seem to be a caring kind-of-gal I could talk to. Thanks..and CHEERS!

How's your school year going in your new school?
I'd love to hear all about it!

Originally Posted by serinebean

I am reading along...I really love how much you support your son.
Eric does drafting too. What us he planning to draw?

Keep up the positive vibes...you are so good at it.

I know your reading ...not only me but other's....and I understand how difficult it is to peck at your little key-board...lol

Eric does drafting? Great!
Maybe I (we-Evan) could use you/him for any questions or suggestions, if a situations calls for some.
I don't know what Evan plans to draw, I never asked and he never told....heh!

Positive for sure... ~~Positive Vibes~~

[IronMaiden1522]

Awww you are a good momma Joan!! Sounds like a great night. Great picture! your son is handsome!! Do the girls chase him?

Nice chest WO, those flies must have been killer.

[girl81]

Hope you have a good week.

[Buffycat3]

My Legs are Goo!

I added SLDL to this workout...it was a good-n-painful addition.
My hams are burning.

Still working at the ATG Squats....the lbs are low, but so was I It made my legs tire-out pritty good...Ouch! Good force!


LEGS

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

Front Smith Squats
60: 13-13-13-13 --Lucky 13? heh!

Extensions
185: 12-11-10-11
160: 14
125: 17

Smith Press
200: 16-16
205: 14
210: 13

BB SLDL
85: 12-10-10-11

CALVES

Standing Calf Raises
2x Toes In
2x Toes Out

Smith Donkey Raises
4x To Failure

Originally Posted by IronMaiden1522

Awww you are a good momma Joan!! Sounds like a great night. Great picture! your son is handsome!! Do the girls chase him?

Nice chest WO, those flies must have been killer.

Thanks Jen!

Originally Posted by girl81

Hope you have a good week.

Same to you my friend!

[Buffycat3]

Yep that leg workout really hit my hams! Yeouch!
*Applaud* for SLDL!!!



Cardio: Elliptical: 30min


Happy, Strong, Fun Day to Everyone!!

[vanillabn]

Hi Joan!

Wow I feel terrible, I have not been in here for a while! I am glad to see your workouts are still going well! Sorry to hear about your sister - that is tough situation, but I will be thinking of you It can be hard sometimes to support people when you don't agree w/ their decision...but I think you are doing a good job at handling it.

Hope the rest of your day goes well! Great leg workout!

[Buffycat3]

G'Morning Ya'll

I hope everyone is happy and well...and working toward their goal (what ever it may be).


Today's Workout...the Big Shoulder/Bicep/Tricep/Cardio Workout!

SHOULDERS

Standing BB Behind-Neck Press
60: 16
65: 12-12-12 --Increased lbs.

Standing DB Press
30: 5 --What the...??
25: 9-10-10

DB Side-To-Front
12.5: 11-10-10-10

Head-On-Bench DB Laterals
40: 12-12-12-12

BB Up-Right Rows
70: 10-7-10-11

BICEPS

Preacher Curls
75: 12-13-13-14

Alt DB Curls
25: 10-10-9-8

Incline DB Curls
25: 9-9-9-10

TRICEPS

Standing BB Ext.
50: 15-13-13-13

Weighted Dips
25: 17-15-18-16

Rope Press-Downs
50: 18-15-15-16

Weighted Bench Dips
45: 20-17-19-20

CARDIO

Elliptical: 20


PHEW!
Nothing Left!

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Hi Joan!

Wow I feel terrible, I have not been in here for a while! I am glad to see your workouts are still going well! Sorry to hear about your sister - that is tough situation, but I will be thinking of you It can be hard sometimes to support people when you don't agree w/ their decision...but I think you are doing a good job at handling it.

Hope the rest of your day goes well! Great leg workout!

Don't feel terrible....I understand you being busy
It's great to see you!

Thanks so much for your support....it really makes me feel good that others care and/or relate to such situations.
I wil try to handle this the best I can.

[Buffycat3]

BACK DAY!

BACK

Weighted Pull-Ups
BW: 20: 20
10: 14
15: 11
20: 8
BW: 14

Close-Grip T-Bar Rows (long bar)
160: 13-14-14
165: 12-12

Incline DB Rows
50: 12-12-11-11

Close-Grip Pull-Ups (V handle)
BW: 14-12-12-11

Inverted BB Rows
BW: 16-15-16-16

--Good-N-Strong!

CARDIO

Treadmill: 5-5
Elliptical: 5-5


I've been thinking about my training and diet.
I'm thinking it's time to switch-up my routine to my workouts.
I will be thinking about this over the weekend.


Tonight is the last Football game of the season and for Evan.
Good Luck Boys! Have Fun, Play Hard!

[MuscleMom]

Can't wait to see what you are cookin for the changes!

Good luck Evan!!!

[amj0883]

Hey Joan!!! So many big things happening your way and it sounds like you are handling them EXTREMELY well!!

Good luck to Evan - will you and Randy still go to games next season?

[Buffycat3]

Tricia:
Cookin' and Stirin' things in my head
I told Evan you wished him good luck....thanks for being here with us!

Mandy:
Hi it's great to see you again! I hope all is good with you.
Yes we do plan on attending the games next year too.....Randy is still on the 'Coaches Club' so he definitely will be going.
(i will go to the warm games...lol)


CHECK IT OUT!!

Our photo was published in our local newspaper.

Click on photo to view larger lol

http://www.starbeacon.com/localsport...303023905.html

[vanillabn]

I checked out the newspaper link, that's great!!

So what have you been thinking of for the changes to our routine?? Anything specific yet or still deciding? Can't wait to read about it!

[girl81]

Great pic Joan.

[Buffycat3]

Workout Posting first ...then the Halloween Photos,heh!


Trained Chest/Abs

I went up-n-down with the lbs....sorta a supersetting workout.
Using heavy lbs to failure...then lighter lbs to rep out till failure.
Great w/o, Great Pump! Pecs are Worn Out!! Ugh!


CHEST

DB Press
50: 10
40: 13
50: 5
40: 9

Incline DB Press
45: 8
35: 12
45: 7
35: 13

DB Flyes
40: 9
30: 14
40: 9
30: 13

Smith Press
85: 8
75: 10
85: 7
75: 10


ABS

Reverse Crunches
ss/Obliques
Double Crunches
Hanging Knee Raises
3x To Failure

CARDIO

Treamill: 5-5
Elliptical: 5-5

[Buffycat3]

Emily and I made our costumes....as we do every year.

This year we dressed as Characters from the new movie coming out in 2010....
Tim Burton's "Alice In Wonderland"

I was The Queen Of Hearts.
Emily was The Mad Hatter.

We went to my nieces Costume party....what fun!

You can view all the photos here at my Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/al...4&id=544401711

[girl81]

Great costumes. I love how involved you get in your children's interests.

[Buffycat3]

Happy Monday!

For most people...Daylight Savings (in autumn) means an extra hour of sleep.
For me...it means an extra hour awake
I could hardly stay awake past 6pm....I forced myself to keep my eyes opened at 7-7:30.
*sigh*

I blasted my legs ....again
I was thinking of changing-up my routine (which I am still thinking of doing) but I decided I still need to get my ATG 'perfected'...I just started them not too long ago, and I think I owe my legs a chance to 'get built' with this way of squatting.

LEGS

ATG Squats- Smith
100: 13
105: 11
110: 8-8

Front Squats- Smith
60: 11-12-12-12

Extensions
185: 12-12-10-11
160: 14
125: 18

Smith Press -- Using Smith for pressing is not as good as a press machine. I do my best, even tho it's awkward. My lifts would be heavier on reg machine, but I do my best with what I have.
200: 15
205: 12-13
210: 12

BB SLDL
85: 12-12-13-13

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

--Ugh! Ouch!

CALVES

Standing Calf Raises
2x toes in
2x toes out

Smith Donkey Calf Raises
4x to failure

--Good Burn!

Originally Posted by girl81

Great costumes. I love how involved you get in your children's interests.

Thanks!
I love the involvement too We enjoy the same things.
...and after all, I had children to enjoy them

[amj0883]

I LOVE the pics!! You and Emily always have so much fun!!!!

This is the first year that Daylight savings hasn't messed with me, but being a morning person I enjoy the sunshine in the morning

Have a great day!

[kimm4]

Happy Monday Joan! Pics are great, you an Em look awesome!

Leg workout very impressive...solid!

[twinnett]

What great costumes Joan! I always tell myself i'm going to dress up and go out one of these years..

[vanessa40]

Hi Joan,
Love your costume
You look great
I'm going to dress up next year

[serinebean]

I love your costumes!!! Very creative/ tallented!!

Sure! Eric would love to help. Just let us know.

Question: do you do cardio for fat loss or for cardiovascular health?

[Buffycat3]

Let's just say that in spite of the 'confrontation...upheaval' with Evan *sigh*
I am proud to say that at 41 years of age...I can keep up with an 18 year old.....HA!
I love bbing! lol


So after an evening of a 'thing' with Evan....a 'discussion' with Randy about my choice to train in the mornings, even tho I get sleepy at 8:00pm...I must say I had a delicious Workout! HA!


Trained Shoulders/Biceps/Triceps.
I pushed Hard.

SHOULDERS

Standing Behind-Neck Press
65: 15-11-12-11-11

DB Press
30: 7-7-8-7

DB Laterals Side-To-Front
40: 12-11-11-11

Up-Right Rows
70: 10-11-10-10

BICEPS

Preacher Curls - Plate Loaded
75: 11-12-12-11
65: 15

Incline DB Curls
25: 11-11-10-11

Alt DB Curls
25: 6-7-7-6

TRICEPS

Standing BB Ext.
50: 16-14-14-13-14

Weighted Dips
25: 18-15-15-14

Rope Press-Downs
50: 15-17-15-16

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

CARDIO

Elliptical: 20

Originally Posted by amj0883

I LOVE the pics!! You and Emily always have so much fun!!!!

This is the first year that Daylight savings hasn't messed with me, but being a morning person I enjoy the sunshine in the morning

Have a great day!

Hey Mandy!
Thanks, I am glad you enjoy our creative fun we have every year.

Good for you and not getting messed-up by the time change...*sigh* I hope I a back on track today.
Oh Yeah!!! I Love the morning sunshine too....I will think of you today when I see it this morning

Originally Posted by kimm4

Happy Monday Joan! Pics are great, you an Em look awesome!

Leg workout very impressive...solid!

Thanks Kim!
Enjoy your day back after deload week.....HIT EM HARD!

Originally Posted by twinnett

What great costumes Joan! I always tell myself i'm going to dress up and go out one of these years..

Thanks Tara....well since you are starting a new life now...I bet you will have a fun and costume-dress-up halloween next year

Originally Posted by vanessa40

Hi Joan,
Love your costume
You look great
I'm going to dress up next year

Hi Vanessa.
Thank you very much!

I was in your journal and I must say I am Soooo very proud of you....I support you and wish you many more fun success!

Originally Posted by serinebean

I love your costumes!!! Very creative/ tallented!!

Sure! Eric would love to help. Just let us know.

Question: do you do cardio for fat loss or for cardiovascular health?

Thanks to both Serine!
I will let you know.

I do cardio for cardiovascular health...a strong healthy heart.
Last evening proved that with having a daily regimen of cardio, helped me keep up with Evan!
BBing FTW!!

[jovinni]

What happened? Or if you don't want to discuss I understand....