My Road to Competition with team Scivation

[Pretty Hardcore]

Hi everybody!!!

First of all I want to thank Derek and the people of Scivation for giving me this opportunity. I am starting the CHA 1400 program tomorrow. I'm excited and also a little scared of the zero carb plan but, I have been hearing so many great things about the Scivation plan that I had to see if it would work for me.


About Me
I am a mother of two wonderful children and my husband is a competitor, I am a reformed cardio queen and have been working out (lifting heavy to bodybuild) for close to two years, I competed in a figure comp last Aug 07 in which i placed but realized that i needed more muscle mass. I was planning on competing again this Aug but this time as a bodybuilder. I did a lot of research and came up with a plan on gaining some lean mass. I was successful but even though my diet was clean, I still gained a too much fat I'm not sure how much muscle. In oder to compete this year I started to diet in April for the competition, my plan was to slowly remove the fat and maintain as much muscle, howerver the fat wasn't coming off, and I had to drop my plans to compete this year that was frustrating. I am now shooting for a bodybuilding competition in March 09. This time though, I will have team Scivation behind me and I know I will make it to the stage.

My Stats
5'1"
108lb
18.7% BF
Quads: 19"
Calves: 13"
Forearms: 8"
Arms: 9.5"
Arms flexed: 11"
Shoulders: 40"
Chest: 32.5"
Hips: 34.5"
Waist: 26.5"


The Plan

Nutrition:
1400 CHA

Meal 1
6 Egg Whites
2 Whole DHA eggs
35g protein, 10g fat

Meal 2
5 oz Lean Meat (Fish, Chicken, Beef) or 1.66 Scoops Scivation Whey
12 Almonds or 4tsp Peanut Butter or 2 oz Avocado or 2tsp Olive/Flax/Enova Oil
35g protein, 10g fat

Meal 3
5 oz Lean Meat (Fish, Chicken, Beef) or 1.66 Scoops Scivation Whey
12 Almonds or 4tsp Peanut Butter or 2 oz Avocado or 2tsp Olive/Flax/Enova Oil
35g protein, 10g fat

Meal 4
5 oz Lean Meat (Fish, Chicken, Beef) or 1.66 Scoops Scivation Whey
12 Almonds or 4tsp Peanut Butter or 2 oz Avocado or 2tsp Olive/Flax/Enova Oil
35g protein, 10g fat

Meal 5
5 oz Lean Meat (Fish, Chicken, Beef) or 1.66 Scoops Scivation Whey
12 Almonds or 4tsp Peanut Butter or 2 oz Avocado or 2tsp Olive/Flax/Enova Oil
35g protein, 10g fat

Meal 6
5 oz Lean Meat (Fish, Chicken, Beef) or 1.66 Scoops Scivation Whey
12 Almonds or 4tsp Peanut Butter or 2 oz Avocado or 2tsp Olive/Flax/Enova Oil
35g protein, 10g fat


Supplements:
Fish oil capsules w/ meals 1, 3 & 5
Multivitamin w/ breakfast
Cissus
Animal Flex
Dialene
*On Order:
Scivation Whey
Xtend
Vasocharge

*I'm finishing up my current "expen$ive" supply first

Training:
Antagonistic Training System

Week 1 = 2 X 6-10
Week 2 = 3 X 6-10
Week 3 = 4 X 6-10
Week 4 = 5 X 6-10
Week 5 = Repeat

Sunday Off
Monday Back & Chest + 30 min cardio
Tuesday Biceps & Triceps plus Forearms + 30 min cardio
Wednesday HIIT
Thursday Quadricep & Hamstring + 30 min cardio
Friday Delts & Traps Workout & Core + 30 min cardio

I'm excited to get started - tomorrow, I will post my workouts and diet.

-See ya!

[ms_mac]

Hey, you're here! Let me be the 1st to say Welcome to the team! Another lady, too! WOHOO!

[aborum89]

Awesome plan. Your in good hands with team scivation. Good luck.

[Pretty Hardcore]

Hi Mary Ann, thanks for the welcome. I'm so excited to get started.

[vbsunbum1]

Hi there!!!! So glad you joined in on the fun!!! I'll be following along in your journey. You & I are on the exact same training and diet plan. Time to Rock N' Roll ...it's Monday!

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by aborum89

Awesome plan. Your in good hands with team scivation. Good luck.

Thanks very much. I plan to kick butt on the plan, I was getting frustrated trying to doing this on my own.

Originally Posted by vbsunbum1

Hi there!!!! So glad you joined in on the fun!!! I'll be following along in your journey. You & I are on the exact same training and diet plan. Time to Rock N' Roll ...it's Monday!

Awesome, glad to have you following, it will be great to be able to share some tips and compare notes. Thanks.

Time to get the party started!

[FATHER FLEX]

Awesome base you got there. This thread is going places, I can all ready tell!

[claycat]

Morning! Subbed.

[vanillabn]

I'm definitely following along!! I'm excited I found your journal today. I love the Scivation plans! Wishing you lots of good luck - you look fantastic already!!

[FitIron]

It's over now.......................for your competitors!

Hey Nancy, welcome aboard.

You are now in the right place,

There are already a lot of competitors, and a few pro's on here. So you are in a great spot...

[Beast]

Great to see you started a log. You will do great on this program!

[LayzieBone085]

Starting pretty lean already, gonna be crusing into the stage in no time.

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by FATHER FLEX

Awesome base you got there. This thread is going places, I can all ready tell!

Hey thanks, I am so ready and motivated to get going.

Originally Posted by claycat

Morning! Subbed.

Hi, glad to have you following along. This should be fun

Originally Posted by vanillabn

I'm definitely following along!! I'm excited I found your journal today. I love the Scivation plans! Wishing you lots of good luck - you look fantastic already!!

Thanks so much. I think I'm going to the Scivations plans too, so far it has been awesome.

Originally Posted by FitIron

It's over now.......................for your competitors!

Hey Nancy, welcome aboard.

You are now in the right place,

There are already a lot of competitors, and a few pro's on here. So you are in a great spot...

Hi Tony, I feel right at home already. I could use all the help and tips I can get.

Originally Posted by Beast

Great to see you started a log. You will do great on this program!

I think I will too, the first day has been fantastic. Thanks so much for the opportunity to do this.

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Starting pretty lean already, gonna be crusing into the stage in no time.

Thank you, I hope so too, I need to cut some of the fat and a couple of months of lean gains, then cut for the competition. I'm really happy I decided to try this program.

[Pretty Hardcore]

Set 1
Bent over rows (overhand)
60x10, 65x10
Flat Dumbbell Bench
20x10, 22.5x10

Set 2
Pull-ups
Assisted -50x10, -45x10
Incline dumbbell bench
17.5x10, 20x10

Set 3
Seated Cable Row
40x10, 45x10
Decline dumbbell fly
15x10, 17.5x10

Set 4
Wide-grip Lat Pull-down
60x10, 65x10
Dips
Assisted -40x10, -40x10


I didn't sleep well, I woke up at around 12:30 and tossed and turned the rest of the night, the alarm clock went off at 4:00am and I somehow dragged my butt out of bed. I ate and had some coffee and by the time I got to the gym, I was awake and looking forward to the workout. The agonistic training was awesome - I felt strong got a nice pump in my back and chest and just felt great - I just wish I could have done more than two sets. I did dumbbells because Jim, my hubby didn't come with me so I didn't have a spotter.

Noon: Ran 30 min 4.5 mph 4.0 incline

Meals
Meal 1 4:00 am
6 egg whites
2 whole eggs
Coffee w/stevia

Meal 2 7:00 am
5 oz chicken
18 almonds (16g)
3.5 oz blueberries

Meal 3 10:30 am
4oz Mahi Mahi fillet
3 cups raw spinach
2 oz avocado
6.5 oz grapefruit

Meal 4 1:30 pm
4 oz lean beef
Asparagus
18 almonds

Meal 5 4:30 pm
5 oz tuna (canned)
18 almonds

Meal 6 7:30 pm - haven't eaten this yet.
Sludge

My first day of the CHA plan went very well. I'm feeling fantastic, but I can't believe how much food I'm eating, I'm totally stuffed, I feel like I'm literally force feeding myself. This was a good thing today because we had a birthday celebration at the office and just looking at the doughnuts and junk food made me feel sick. LOL

Anyway, other than the lack of sleep, I feel fantastic only a slight foggy feeling, but I'm not sure if that's from lack of sleep or the lack of carbs. I love the workout and diet so far hasn't been bad, I'm not missing the carbs at all. Hope tomorrow goes as well.
.

[FitIron]

You've got the hang of this already.

Although the lack of energy you feel at the moment might be from the lack of sleep, it could also be from the lack of carbs. It does/can happen the first couple of days until your body gets use to it
However, once passed the say 48-72 hour point your focus will sharpen and your energy levels will be high.

You'll also notice a change in your body as well. You'll have a leaner harder look.

I know I've ask you recently, but when are you planning on competing again?

Again, GREAT job....you'll very well here..

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by FitIron

You've got the hang of this already.

Although the lack of energy you feel at the moment might be from the lack of sleep, it could also be from the lack of carbs. It does/can happen the first couple of days until your body gets use to it
However, once passed the say 48-72 hour point your focus will sharpen and your energy levels will be high.

You'll also notice a change in your body as well. You'll have a leaner harder look.

I know I've ask you recently, but when are you planning on competing again?

Again, GREAT job....you'll very well here..

Aw that's good to hear, I can handle a few days. The volume of food is what's really killing me. wow!

For sure doing a show at the end of March, there are a couple ones this fall that I might do - it'll depend on my conditioning at the time.

[Pretty Hardcore]

ATS Tuesday Week 1, Day 2

Biceps, Triceps and Forearms
Set 1
Barbell Curl (EZ-bar)
30x10, 35x5 dropped to 30x5 35lbs was a little too heavy
CG Bench press on Smith
20x10, 25x10

Set 2
Incline dumbbell Curl
12x10, 12x10
Skullcrushers (EZ-bar)
30x10, 30x10

Set 3
Straight bar cable curl
15x10, 20x10
Close-grip cable press down
20x10, 25x10

Set 4
EZ-bar forearm curl
(bar) 20x6, 20x5
Dumbbell forearm curl
5x10, 5x10
I've never done these before, and yikes my forearms are so weak

Great workout this morning, Woke up with energy and ready to get to the gym. Really nice pump in my bis and tris, felt awesome. I have had forearm pain when I worked back and bicep, but today my forearm felt great - no pain yay! oh, I seriously can't wait until next week when I'm doing more than two sets.

I couldn't get away for my run at lunch today, but I took my dogs for a long hilly walk.

Meals
Meal 1 - egg whites/2 whole eggs
Meal 2 - chicken/almonds/blueberries
Meal 3 - Mahi Mahi fillet/spinach/avocado/6.5 oz grapefruit
Meal 4 - lean ground turkey/tomato/broccoli
Meal 5 - tuna/almonds
Meal 6 - Sludge - yummi!

Day two. I feel really great, it's hard to believe that this is a cutting diet, I'm not feeling hungry at all. I have noticed a slight drop in energy and a foggy brain feeling, it seems to come and go, but it's nothing like what I was expecting. I'm loving the Scivation plan, so far it's been fantastic.

[vanillabn]

Great workout! Looks like you're doing really well so far!
I had the 'foggy' feeling too for the first couple weeks, but it goes away and then I even noticed an increase in strength after that! I know what you mean about finding it hard to believe you're cutting... it SEEMS like so much food! lol.

Keep up the good work, you're doing great!

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by Fit_Focus

ATS Tuesday Week 1, Day 2

Biceps, Triceps and Forearms
Set 1
Barbell Curl (EZ-bar)
30x10, 35x5 dropped to 30x5 35lbs was a little too heavy
CG Bench press on Smith
20x10, 25x10

Set 2
Incline dumbbell Curl
12x10, 12x10
Skullcrushers (EZ-bar)
30x10, 30x10

Set 3
Straight bar cable curl
15x10, 20x10
Close-grip cable press down
20x10, 25x10

Set 4
EZ-bar forearm curl
(bar) 20x6, 20x5
Dumbbell forearm curl
5x10, 5x10
I've never done these before, and yikes my forearms are so weak

Great workout this morning, Woke up with energy and ready to get to the gym. Really nice pump in my bis and tris, felt awesome. I have had forearm pain when I worked back and bicep, but today my forearm felt great - no pain yay! oh, I seriously can't wait until next week when I'm doing more than two sets.

I couldn't get away for my run at lunch today, but I took my dogs for a long hilly walk.

Meals
Meal 1 - egg whites/2 whole eggs
Meal 2 - chicken/almonds/blueberries
Meal 3 - Mahi Mahi fillet/spinach/avocado/6.5 oz grapefruit
Meal 4 - lean ground turkey/tomato/broccoli
Meal 5 - tuna/almonds
Meal 6 - Sludge - yummi!

Day two. I feel really great, it's hard to believe that this is a cutting diet, I'm not feeling hungry at all. I have noticed a slight drop in energy and a foggy brain feeling, it seems to come and go, but it's nothing like what I was expecting. I'm loving the Scivation plan, so far it's been fantastic.

Excellent job in the gym. Your mental focus seems to be really great as well. I thought you would take to this pretty fast.
I started laughing when I read about the set progression, can't wait to do more huh!???

You can unleash the beast soon....LOL!

[CapitalJay]

Hi Nancy!!

Glad to see you're liking the new training. I can't wait to see the results. You already look great, so you're going to look amazing!

PS: Getting up at 4am is good for the soul. LOL!

[claycat]

Morning Nancy, great start.

It won't take much for you to see results, you already look fantastic.

I agree about all that food, hard to get it all in, and you have one more meal than me!

Have a great day.

[vbsunbum1]

Originally Posted by Fit_Focus

oh, I seriously can't wait until next week when I'm doing more than two sets.

You sound just like me!!!
Though now I'm at 4 sets this week and the workouts take soooo much longer...looking forward to fewer sets again. HA! LOL!

Fantastic workouts!!! Way to go in there & rock n roll!!!

[Fiend_73]

Great shape and stellar calves!!
I'm so glad you hooked up with them and really look forward to your progress!

[Ronaldinha]

Solid Plan. Keep it up.

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Great workout! Looks like you're doing really well so far!
I had the 'foggy' feeling too for the first couple weeks, but it goes away and then I even noticed an increase in strength after that! I know what you mean about finding it hard to believe you're cutting... it SEEMS like so much food! lol.

Keep up the good work, you're doing great!

Thanks for the encouragement! I love the program and I think after the first week, I will kick it into high gear.

Yeah, it's a lot of food, not that I'm complaining!

Originally Posted by FitIron

Excellent job in the gym. Your mental focus seems to be really great as well. I thought you would take to this pretty fast.
I started laughing when I read about the set progression, can't wait to do more huh!???

You can unleash the beast soon....LOL!

I am determined to take this program as far as I can, I want to show up on stage in the best shape I can be.

Oh man, just when I start to get warmed-up I'm done, I would love to get another set or two in.

Originally Posted by CapitalJay

Hi Nancy!!

Glad to see you're liking the new training. I can't wait to see the results. You already look great, so you're going to look amazing!

PS: Getting up at 4am is good for the soul. LOL!

Thanks Jay, I'm ready to start seeing some results, I wasn't making any progress on my own, and now I feel like I have a fresh start.

Well, at least it's good for something. LOL I like working out in the morning - starts the day off right!

Originally Posted by claycat

Morning Nancy, great start.

It won't take much for you to see results, you already look fantastic.

I agree about all that food, hard to get it all in, and you have one more meal than me!

Have a great day.

Hi Cat, I ready to start seeing some results, I think this is the plan to help me do that.

Hope you have a great day too!


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I'm doing HIIT today during lunch at work.

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by vbsunbum1

You sound just like me!!!
Though now I'm at 4 sets this week and the workouts take soooo much longer...looking forward to fewer sets again. HA! LOL!

Fantastic workouts!!! Way to go in there & rock n roll!!!

I was thinking that once I get to 4 and 5 sets, I would drop the reps down to 6 or 8 and go a little heavier.

Originally Posted by Fiend_73

Great shape and stellar calves!!
I'm so glad you hooked up with them and really look forward to your progress!

Hi Brian, I'm glad too, I felt like I was going nowhere on my old plan.

Welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by Ronaldinha

Solid Plan. Keep it up.

Hey there, glad you stopped in. The plan is great and I am determined to make it work.

[Pretty Hardcore]

HIIT Wednesday Week 1, Day 3

Cardio: HIIT, followed by 15 mins @ 6.0mph. I love HIIT, but that session make me realize that I am really out of shape. Hot and sweaty.

Meals
Meal 1 - egg whites/2 whole eggs/Coffee w/stevia
Meal 2 - chicken/almonds/blueberries
Meal 3 - Chicken/avocado/spinach/grapefruit
Meal 4 - mahi mahi/broccoli/almonds
Meal 5 - ground turkey/tomato/asparagus
Meal 6 - Sludge w/o blueberries

Day three. I'm noticing that I am starting to look a little tighter around my tummy. Energy levels were much better today, I think I?m getting the hang of this.

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by Fit_Focus

HIIT Wednesday Week 1, Day 3

Cardio: HIIT, followed by 15 mins @ 6.0mph. I love HIIT, but that session make me realize that I am really out of shape. Hot and sweaty.

Meals
Meal 1 - egg whites/2 whole eggs/Coffee w/stevia
Meal 2 - chicken/almonds/blueberries
Meal 3 - Chicken/avocado/spinach/grapefruit
Meal 4 - mahi mahi/broccoli/almonds
Meal 5 - ground turkey/tomato/asparagus
Meal 6 - Sludge w/o blueberries

Day three. I'm noticing that I am starting to look a little tighter around my tummy. Energy levels were much better today, I think I?m getting the hang of this.

Great job.

Um yeah, nothing will open a persons eye's about their lack of conditioning quicker than a HIIT routine, LOL! The first few times for me, my lungs were burning when I was finished...

Good to hear your energy levels are better. They'll probably get better still and your focus even sharper.

Whats on tap for today?

I'll be heading to the gym in a while myself.

Have a good one Nancy.

[claycat]

Morning Nancy

I think this diet plan is the easiest I have done, with quick results too! You get right into it.

Glad the energy is up now.

chk, avocado, spinach and grapefruit-great combo!

[Pretty Hardcore]

Originally Posted by FitIron

Great job.

Um yeah, nothing will open a persons eye's about their lack of conditioning quicker than a HIIT routine, LOL! The first few times for me, my lungs were burning when I was finished...

Good to hear your energy levels are better. They'll probably get better still and your focus even sharper.

Whats on tap for today?

I'll be heading to the gym in a while myself.

Have a good one Nancy.

Haha, it was an eye opener for me too, the pace I was running used to be an easy run, now, I'm dying. LOL I know, that's not good, I really need to keep up on my cardio too.

Everyday the energy and mental focus gets better.

Legs today, I'll be posting the stats soon.

Originally Posted by claycat

Morning Nancy

I think this diet plan is the easiest I have done, with quick results too! You get right into it.

Morning Cat, I agree completely, It is so easy and I'm already seeing results. I only regret not starting sooner.

Originally Posted by claycat

Glad the energy is up now.

It never got really bad, but I did notice a drop.

Originally Posted by claycat

chk, avocado, spinach and grapefruit-great combo!

That is my favorite meal, I think I've had it everyday since I started the diet.