Bailey's quest for a "Pro" physique with Team Scivation

[baileys423]

Ok, here it is since everyone is hounding me to start it My name is Vanessa, I'm a rookie with Scivation but far from it when it comes to working out, I?ve been at it for the last 5 yrs but only got serious about it 2 yrs ago when I was fed up on constantly going up and down w/ my weight, I've always been athletic until I had my babies, that's when I got completely FAT. Well, those days have come and gone, I've competed in 4 competitions, one in 07 and 3 this yr. I do my own training, and diet but recently hired a prep coach to do my last show. After my last show which was Oct 4th (Washington state ironman, 5th place out of 14) I completely fell apart. You see, I had a perfect plan set in place and had all the intentions of following it, but after the show I went completely crazy, my husband left a week after the show for training (Army) and I just lost control and before I knew it I?m 15 lbs heavier and I know its not muscle SO I decided to seek help since I was completely confused on what to do either bulk or not bulk, I didn't get any info from the judges there at the show, I could just kick myself for that. I ended up talking to a judge that judges a lot of National shows as well as Amateur ones and he straight up told me no more muscle, and that I should focus on condition so here I am? I'm ready for a total transformation; this is my journey so follow along. I do have a few set backs, I?m moving soon to the east coast, I have a shoulder injury and a back injury, but this will NOT stop me, nothing will stop me from reaching the top!
TEAM SCIVATION all the way!!!


So here we go day 1 on the CHA 1600
Stats:
Height: 5' 6 3/4
Weight: 145/ competition weight 130
BF% ???
My measurements I couldn't do all of them because it requires to have someone doing it for you and I don?t right now so I could only do thighs, waist and hip but those measurements will be put up later on.
I'm on the CHA 1600. I'm ready to rock this joint

[FitIron]

SUBBED...............1st!!

Hi Vanessa, while you may be a rookie with Scivation, you are bringing experience with you.

You are going to kill at the shows. You already have an awesome build with a lot of lean muscle.

You've had a great transformation starting from the beginning to now.

You'll get a ton of support here.

The best is yet to come.

Can't wait to see what happens next!



Oh, the little dancing banana is funny, but um, creepy...LOL

[baileys423]

I'm excited to start my new journey, I can't wait to step back on stage, I'm already getting antsy and I even told everyone I was taking a break from competing, that lasted a whole 2 mins, lol
DON"T mock the Banana, he all I have right now hey I needed something to get me going, HAHA perhaps this one is more appropriate for me you know, the whole girly thing and all

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by baileys423

I'm excited to start my new journey, I can't wait to step back on stage, I'm already getting antsy and I even told everyone I was taking a break from competing, that lasted a whole 2 mins, lol
DON"T mock the Banana, he all I have right now hey I needed something to get me going, HAHA perhaps this one is more appropriate for me you know, the whole girly thing and all

HAHa, use the little dude all you want. I started laughing when I saw it.

There is actually NO telling what you'll fine posted on these threads...

[Beast]

Good to see you started your log

[BillyUrias]

Welcome to the team Vanessa. You can count on me to follow along with your road to the stage. Now lets see some of those numbers in the weight room.

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by Beast

Good to see you started your log

Thanks Derek

Originally Posted by BillyUrias

Welcome to the team Vanessa. You can count on me to follow along with your road to the stage. Now lets see some of those numbers in the weight room.

HAHA thanks for the warm welcome

I went to the gym on my lunch break and did a good back workout, it was hard for me to follow along to something on paper and to actually make note of my stats was a little wierd...I've never kept a Journal before, I seem to be more of a visual person, hey...it got me this far, LOL But I'll try it just so I can give you guys #'s ;D

BACK- REAR DELTS:

Rack Deadlift 4 x 10/70lbs - 10/90lbs - 8/110lbs - 5/120lbs
this was the first time doing rack deadlifts...I LOVE EM' I can lift crazy weights, these lbs are plates only not including the bar

Lat Pulldown 3x 12/60lbs - 10/70lbs - 10/80lbs

Seated Cable Row 3 x 10/40lbs - 10/50lbs - 8/55lbs

1-Arm Lat Pulldown 3x 10/30lbs - 10/33 1/2lbs 8/40lbs

1-Arm Cable Row 3x 10/20lbs - 10/25lbs - 8/30lbs

Rear Delts
Face pulls 3x 10/ 70-85-90lbs
My gym for lunch doesn't have reverse pec deck so I had to improvise.

Rear one arm DB Lateral 3x 10/15lbs -10/20lbs- 6/25lbs
I did one arm w/ a bench only because it helps w/ my back I have to stablize it as much as possible to avoid injury.

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by baileys423

Thanks Derek


HAHA thanks for the warm welcome

I went to the gym on my lunch break and did a good back workout, it was hard for me to follow along to something on paper and to actually make note of my stats was a little wierd...I've never kept a Journal before, I seem to be more of a visual person, hey...it got me this far, LOL But I'll try it just so I can give you guys #'s ;D

BACK- REAR DELTS:

Rack Deadlift 4 x 10/70lbs - 10/90lbs - 8/110lbs - 5/120lbs
this was the first time doing rack deadlifts...I LOVE EM' I can lift crazy weights, these lbs are plates only not including the bar

Lat Pulldown 3x 12/60lbs - 10/70lbs - 10/80lbs

Seated Cable Row 3 x 10/40lbs - 10/50lbs - 8/55lbs

1-Arm Lat Pulldown 3x 10/30lbs - 10/33 1/2lbs 8/40lbs

1-Arm Cable Row 3x 10/20lbs - 10/25lbs - 8/30lbs

Rear Delts
Face pulls 3x 10/ 70-85-90lbs
My gym for lunch doesn't have reverse pec deck so I had to improvise.

Rear one arm DB Lateral 3x 10/15lbs -10/20lbs- 6/25lbs
I did one arm w/ a bench only because it helps w/ my back I have to stablize it as much as possible to avoid injury.

OHHHHHHH, TEH FREAKYNESS at work. Today was back for me as well and I am a HUGE fan of rack deads.
They are killa!

Talk about starting off with a bang. This is how you bring it.

Keep it coming!!!!!

[baileys423]

yeah derek has me doing 2 back days so spliting my workouts felt wierd but hey it got the job done. I always do regular dead's. I could have lifted more but was intimidated my it..that and I was scared I may pull something. I need to build my back a little more since it looks weak compared to the rest of my body.

[BillyUrias]

Originally Posted by baileys423

Thanks Derek


HAHA thanks for the warm welcome

I went to the gym on my lunch break and did a good back workout, it was hard for me to follow along to something on paper and to actually make note of my stats was a little wierd...I've never kept a Journal before, I seem to be more of a visual person, hey...it got me this far, LOL But I'll try it just so I can give you guys #'s ;D

BACK- REAR DELTS:

Rack Deadlift 4 x 10/70lbs - 10/90lbs - 8/110lbs - 5/120lbs
this was the first time doing rack deadlifts...I LOVE EM' I can lift crazy weights, these lbs are plates only not including the bar

Lat Pulldown 3x 12/60lbs - 10/70lbs - 10/80lbs

Seated Cable Row 3 x 10/40lbs - 10/50lbs - 8/55lbs

1-Arm Lat Pulldown 3x 10/30lbs - 10/33 1/2lbs 8/40lbs

1-Arm Cable Row 3x 10/20lbs - 10/25lbs - 8/30lbs

Rear Delts
Face pulls 3x 10/ 70-85-90lbs
My gym for lunch doesn't have reverse pec deck so I had to improvise.

Rear one arm DB Lateral 3x 10/15lbs -10/20lbs- 6/25lbs
I did one arm w/ a bench only because it helps w/ my back I have to stablize it as much as possible to avoid injury.

Seeing some nice starting numbers there Vanessa, lets keep it up and show everyone what your made of. What workout split does Derek have you on?

[FATHER FLEX]

Sure its crazy in here, but that is what makes it awesome.

In all seriousness you will find all kinds of great people here commited to getting goals accomplished. Its obvious that you are all about that!

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by BillyUrias

Seeing some nice starting numbers there Vanessa, lets keep it up and show everyone what your made of. What workout split does Derek have you on?

I do believe its the Tri-Phase Training w/ more focus on my back to really bring it up, whcih is called the Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Workout. I've never hit my muscles 2 times in one week so I think this will give my back something new, I can't wait to start seeing results

Originally Posted by FATHER FLEX

Sure its crazy in here, but that is what makes it awesome.

In all seriousness you will find all kinds of great people here commited to getting goals accomplished. Its obvious that you are all about that!

Oh I don't mind the little crazy's at all, I can be one of them at times. I'm all about my goals and striving to reach them. Day one DONE!!

[HoosierHardGain]

Best of luck to you! The support around here is top notch.

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Best of luck to you! The support around here is top notch.

that I have noticed, extremely top notch I love it!!

[HoosierHardGain]

Originally Posted by baileys423

that I have noticed, extremely top notch I love it!!

Me too...it really helps

Ok, subbed to your journal

[jaim91]

Hey hun!

I read your story, saw pics on your bodyspace...and WOW!!! If you're getting into that kind of shape again, I KNOW that when it's your time to shine on that stage again, you're going to tear it up!

So correct me if I'm wrong, but the focus now is to put on a little more muscle, right?

[CM82682]

Im in for this. Seems like its going to be one heck of a fun ride to watch!

[Beast]

Originally Posted by baileys423

Thanks Derek


HAHA thanks for the warm welcome

I went to the gym on my lunch break and did a good back workout, it was hard for me to follow along to something on paper and to actually make note of my stats was a little wierd...I've never kept a Journal before, I seem to be more of a visual person, hey...it got me this far, LOL But I'll try it just so I can give you guys #'s ;D

BACK- REAR DELTS:

Rack Deadlift 4 x 10/70lbs - 10/90lbs - 8/110lbs - 5/120lbs
this was the first time doing rack deadlifts...I LOVE EM' I can lift crazy weights, these lbs are plates only not including the bar

Lat Pulldown 3x 12/60lbs - 10/70lbs - 10/80lbs

Seated Cable Row 3 x 10/40lbs - 10/50lbs - 8/55lbs

1-Arm Lat Pulldown 3x 10/30lbs - 10/33 1/2lbs 8/40lbs

1-Arm Cable Row 3x 10/20lbs - 10/25lbs - 8/30lbs

Rear Delts
Face pulls 3x 10/ 70-85-90lbs
My gym for lunch doesn't have reverse pec deck so I had to improvise.

Rear one arm DB Lateral 3x 10/15lbs -10/20lbs- 6/25lbs
I did one arm w/ a bench only because it helps w/ my back I have to stablize it as much as possible to avoid injury.

It has begun! By the end of this program your back and rear delts will be POPPING OUT! Great first workout.

[chicana_peach]

Hi Vanessa!! Glad to see you got your journal started. Dang, i didn't know you got it started till you mentioned in my journal! How dare you not tell me sooner :P I know reading your journal is going to help a lot of us out including me. How is the CHA diet coming along for you?? I see you are still slinging around a good bit of weight regardless! I MISS the leaner look, but i got a lot of muscle to gain...in turn you not so much so you can get away with the leaner look I am SUBBED!!!

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by jaim91

Hey hun!

I read your story, saw pics on your bodyspace...and WOW!!! If you're getting into that kind of shape again, I KNOW that when it's your time to shine on that stage again, you're going to tear it up!

So correct me if I'm wrong, but the focus now is to put on a little more muscle, right?

thank you girl I'm trying at this point to focus on condition more than mass, but if I gain some mass than so be it, more power under me Your pics are really impressive as well, you've transformed alot!!

Originally Posted by CM82682

Im in for this. Seems like its going to be one heck of a fun ride to watch!

OOHH its going to be a crazy ride...migt want to hang on to something

Originally Posted by Beast

It has begun! By the end of this program your back and rear delts will be POPPING OUT! Great first workout.

It sure has! I'm just getting the feel of the rack deads but I'm hoping to really bring up those #'s quickly!! I can feel major DOMS in my back already, its been awhile since I felt anything that crazy, I love it, I'm hooked!!!

Originally Posted by chicana_peach

Hi Vanessa!! Glad to see you got your journal started. Dang, i didn't know you got it started till you mentioned in my journal! How dare you not tell me sooner :P I know reading your journal is going to help a lot of us out including me. How is the CHA diet coming along for you?? I see you are still slinging around a good bit of weight regardless! I MISS the leaner look, but i got a lot of muscle to gain...in turn you not so much so you can get away with the leaner look I am SUBBED!!!

Girl I'm sorry, forgive me
I hope I can help others w/ my journal, I think I've come along way doing everything by myself, so I can only imagine w/ the help from Derek how much better I can be. The diet is coming along great, I'm not tired at all... I really love my yams PWO. I miss my leaner look too, but I'll be back to my lean self in no time at all doing this really keeps me focused only because I do have to answer to someone

[baileys423]

I don't know where to start on this...I've been having unusual back pain for a couple months now, I fugured its just my back acting up like it always has for yrs well I got an x-ray done yesterday since I work w/ Dr's and just got them back today and there is an injury, somehow I really compressed my last vertebrae and he wants me to get another x-ray focusing right on the compressed one to see how bad the injury is...he told me that I need to stop lifting and maybe take up another type of sport....GOLFING!!! WTF, I need help from you guys, what do I do, who has experienced this, how did you overcome it. I will not let this stop me. I just need to figure out how to go about my lifts w/o hurting it more...help!

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by baileys423

I don't know where to start on this...I've been having unusual back pain for a couple months now, I fugured its just my back acting up like it always has for yrs well I got an x-ray done yesterday since I work w/ Dr's and just got them back today and there is an injury, somehow I really compressed my last vertebrae and he wants me to get another x-ray focusing right on the compressed one to see how bad the injury is...he told me that I need to stop lifting and maybe take up another type of sport....GOLFING!!! WTF, I need help from you guys, what do I do, who has experienced this, how did you overcome it. I will not let this stop me. I just need to figure out how to go about my lifts w/o hurting it more...help!

First, sorry to hear this. Second................I would get a second opinion. I'd also try finding a specialist.
Third, DO NOT give up hope.

I know several BB'ers, who despite having back issue not only continued to BB'ed, but are now PROS....One is the guy you saw on my thread the other day.
Brad Loomis. follow this link to contact him.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...postcount=1991

ANother is Eric Broser. Long time NGA Pro, BB'ing coach and NGA judge. He was told his BB'ing career was over. That was years ago.

[HoosierHardGain]

Was the doctor who looked at it a family type doctor or more like an ortho? If it was just a general practitioner, then you need to get to someone who specializes in such things.

I hope it isn't too serious.

Originally Posted by baileys423

I don't know where to start on this...I've been having unusual back pain for a couple months now, I fugured its just my back acting up like it always has for yrs well I got an x-ray done yesterday since I work w/ Dr's and just got them back today and there is an injury, somehow I really compressed my last vertebrae and he wants me to get another x-ray focusing right on the compressed one to see how bad the injury is...he told me that I need to stop lifting and maybe take up another type of sport....GOLFING!!! WTF, I need help from you guys, what do I do, who has experienced this, how did you overcome it. I will not let this stop me. I just need to figure out how to go about my lifts w/o hurting it more...help!

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by FitIron

First, sorry to hear this. Second................I would get a second opinion. I'd also try finding a specialist.
Third, DO NOT give up hope.

I know several BB'ers, who despite having back issue not only continued to BB'ed, but are now PROS....One is the guy you saw on my thread the other day.
Brad Loomis. follow this link to contact him.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...postcount=1991

ANother is Eric Broser. Long time NGA Pro, BB'ing coach and NGA judge. He was told his BB'ing career was over. That was years ago.

Yes, I seen him on your page, I think I'll go talk to him, thanks so much I'm not a quitter, I'm extremely stubburn, don't worry about that

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Was the doctor who looked at it a family type doctor or more like an ortho? If it was just a general practitioner, then you need to get to someone who specializes in such things.

I hope it isn't too serious.

It was a family Dr (D.O) but he specializes in OMT and other things w/ the back, but he isn't an Ortho Dr. I do have a really good friend who is P.A and is a strongman so i'll be calling him up. I hope it isn't that serious either, but he's telling me to trade in my hobby for something like golf, they just don't understand our passion that we have here

[FitIron]

Originally Posted by baileys423

Yes, I seen him on your page, I think I'll go talk to him, thanks so much I'm not a quitter, I'm extremely stubburn, don't worry about that


It was a family Dr (D.O) but he specializes in OMT and other things w/ the back, but he isn't an Ortho Dr. I do have a really good friend who is P.A and is a strongman so i'll be calling him up. I hope it isn't that serious either, but he's telling me to trade in my hobby for something like golf, they just don't understand our passion that we have here

IMO if you have a problem with your back, taking up a sport like golf would only exacerbate the issue.

Your body will torque to it's extreme hitting the ball. Not to mention doing that for nine holes.

Unless I am missing something that does not sound like a good alternative....

[HoosierHardGain]

Originally Posted by baileys423

I hope it isn't that serious either, but he's telling me to trade in my hobby for something like golf, they just don't understand our passion that we have here

Way to early to give up. Talk to a couple of specialists and figure something out. Even if you have to take a break for a few months to get things better, that is better than forever. Think big picture here. Don't sacrafice tomorrow for today.

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by FitIron

IMO if you have a problem with your back, taking up a sport like golf would only exacerbate the issue.

Your body will torque to it's extreme hitting the ball. Not to mention doing that for nine holes.

Unless I am missing something that does not sound like a good alternative....

too funny, I hate golf..i would never do it!! But you have a good point to that argument.

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Way to early to give up. Talk to a couple of specialists and figure something out. Even if you have to take a break for a few months to get things better, that is better than forever. Think big picture here. Don't sacrafice tomorrow for today.

I won't give up and I completly understand where your coming from. I have to take care of myself, I'm going to talk to a few people including Derek to have him tweak my training to help. But its shoulders, chest and tri's today, yipee I know I can do that!

[BillyUrias]

Vanessa, Sorry to hear about the back injury. You will over come it and keep rolling. Wish you luck

[baileys423]

Originally Posted by BillyUrias

Vanessa, Sorry to hear about the back injury. You will over come it and keep rolling. Wish you luck

thanks billy, I know I'll overcome it, I always do and always come back stronger than ever, just gotta think alot smarter on my lifts till I heal, but I'm still planning on stepping out on stage summer of 09!

[FitIron]

No doubt you'll overcome this.

The competitor in you, will do nothing but drive you forward......