Joan's New Changes, New Me!

[Buffycat3]

HI

I've been bodybuilding for 10yrs.
I have done a few competions and have done fairly well.
My passion is creating a lean muscular physique. aka: Bodybuilding

I recently (the week of Sept 1st 2010) Had to make a change in my bodybuilding regimen…mainly the Supplements and Diet.

I had been training with supplements and doing a low carb/fat, high protein diet for many years. I have now changed.
My kidneys were being damaged and oveloaded with toxins because of the use of supplements for many years.

I have now changed and will Not be using supplements for my bodybuilding goals, and have change my diet as well.

I will Train Hard and Heavy to build Lean Muscles with out the aid of any kind of supplement. I WILL do this! I CAN weight train, diet well, and BUILD SEXY LEAN MUSCLE!!

The pics in my bodyspace are of me before my change….Once I get a month into my "Supplement-Free" training, I will post pics of the ‘new me’.




Take Care, God Bless, Be Healthy and Strong!!

[Buffycat3]

Even though I have been supplement-free for a week, I will mark this as Day One of Supp-Free Training.


I am doing the 'Variation Cycling Workout'
Today is Supersets!

I trained Biceps and Triceps....I pushed Hard, and gave my arms a super pumped-up workout! The were Done, Fatigued!

BICEPS

BB Curls
45: 12-12
50: 10-10
SS/
Incline DB Curls
20: 12-13
25: 8-8

Preacher (spider) Curls
55: 11-12-11-12
SS/
Alt DB Hammer Curls
25: 11-12-12-11

TRICEPS

DB Kick-Backs
40: 10-13-14-15
SS/
Dips
BW: 25-20-23-23

DB Extensions
50: 10-12-12-13
SS/
CGBP -Smith
40: 16-15
45: 15-15

Weighted Bench Dips -Dropsets
45: 20
35: 18
25: 18
10: 20
BW: 25

CARDIO

Steady State
ELP: 15min
BIKE: 15min


As I said, with my Love and Passion of Bodybuilding, I will continue to Train Heavy, with the confidence and conviction that I CAN build a lean muscular physique!...I'll just have to use a little more willpower!!


God Bless, Take Care!

[Emma-Leigh]

Smells like a fresh page.

[moisy]

Yeah for the new journal and more importantly I am excited to follow along with your new goals in your bodybuidling journey!!!!

[MuscleMom]

YAY for new the new journey ! Looks like your new journal is off to a fantastic start already

You know I will be following

[dawndm]

Always love a new journal! Go Joan!!!!

[girl81]

Change is hard. I'm proud of you gf.

[imperfectly_lou]

Good stuff. I look forward to reading along

[sherdi]

Great to see new things happening for you Joan!!! You are definitely taking the positive route

[Buffycat3]

Happy Monday!
It's a Holiday so no work today...Yay!

Randy will be cooking for us today...He has all the stuff needed to cookout on the grill. Yummy Foods! ( I placed my meal order with him )


I'm feeling quite well this morning.
I had set my alarm to wake me for my workout...but it seems my internal clock had beaten it. lol
Before my workout I had a ricecake with some whey pp.
Getting myself psyched up...I mentally focused on what my intended plans were.
...to smash my chest, and burn-out my abs

Focus on pushing as hard as I could on the last reps were my intention...Pushing till failure.
I Did It!

Supersets

CHEST

Standing Cable Flyes
115: 11-11-11-10
100: 12
SS/
Incline Smith Press
90: 10-9-9-9
80: 11

Incline DB Flyes
35: 10-11-12-12
SS/
Decline Push-Ups
BW: 20-20-22-24

Bench Press - Dropsets
90:13
85: 13
80: 14
75: 15
70: 16

--Great Chest Pump! Tight Pecs!

ABS

Reverse Crunches
Leg Raises
V-Ups
Crunches
Chair
3x To Failure

--Good Contraction! Nice Tight Burn!

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP and BIKE


Super News: Todd Pember, promoter of the competition, called me and asked if I would be willing to work the show..both Friday(day before) and Saturday (day/night of show).
I will be helping out with the competitors back stage, getting them ready, getting them things, helping with oiling them, and what ever little things need done to get things ready before and during the comp.

This is exciting to me, since I can not compete At least I can be part of the show in this manner.

Now I must find something hawt and sexy to wear...for the evening show. lol

And I must keep my workout and diet on track too....So I can look good on during these days, as I will be around Many Beautiful Hard-Bodies *wink* YUM! LOL

Smells like a fresh page.

*Breathes In*Breathes Out* Ahhhh, Yes, don't it smell fresh and new..with bunch of focusing power, and strength?
(not like any stinky ol sweaty gym)

Yeah for the new journal and more importantly I am excited to follow along with your new goals in your bodybuidling journey!!!!

CHEERS Moisy!

Yeeeaahh! New is good.

YAY for new the new journey ! Looks like your new journal is off to a fantastic start already.

You know I will be following

HellsYa! Whoo-Hoo!

Always love a new journal! Go Joan!!!!

Thanks! Here we go!

Change is hard. I'm proud of you gf.

Change may be hard, but I am determined to fight harder!

Thanks for joining along!

Good stuff. I look forward to reading along.

Thanks for joining along!
It's great to have supporting friends!

Great to see new things happening for you Joan!!! You are definitely taking the positive route.

Hi Sheri!

I am positive...I will be my best, with hard work and dedication!

Take Care!

[serinebean]

In
Hiya BuffStuff.

[MuscleMom]

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your day off!!

[annemarie_DJ]

Sub'd ! Great idea to start a new page at this point. Looking forward to lending support and following along. I didn't realize you were also on low fat diet. I keep my fats up along with protein when I low carb (almonds, avocados, peanut butter).

How very exciting that you will be working on the show back stage. You will have SO MUCH fun!! It's a great way to stay motivated and be involved in the sport you love! Awesome. Can't wait to see what you will wear for the night show!!

[moisy]

Happy Labour Day!!!
Enjoy your cookout today with family!!
Hope you are not getting the rain that we are here today

I think it is great that you will be helping out with the competition. You will be able to give great advice and help keep their spirits up with your love of bodybuilding

[AbramsAM]

Hi Joan

I see you have a new page and wanted to come in and say hello! Curious to see how your supplement free time goes. Hope you are having a great weekend!

[SNSTerp79]

I don't ever use supps, and I keep my protein at about 140 which is about 1g per 1 lb of body weight. So far, so good. I've never thought I needed supps. I tried creatine once, & it sent me right to the bathroom. Yuck-o Put a bad taste in my mouth for anything like it. Good luck in a fresh, new path. However, I don't think you'll need luck.

[Buffycat3]

Yesterday was a long day. This is good, cuz I'd rather spend a long day at home than at work.

After my great chest workout yesterday ( and I nice DOMS from it) I kinda just hung out around the house.
I did notice around 2pm I started getting a little tired, like low-energy tired. don't know.
I perked up a little in late afternoon.

While Randy and his brother were fixing my kitchen cupboards....I went to bed around 8pm.
Slept Well!
Woke up feeling Really Good!

I had the mind-set of working my legs hard... Oh yeah, the swelling/fluid retention is Gone!
I have nice cuts in my quads, even my calves and side quads are looking good Makes me happy.
I feel lean and mean...lol

Today's training is Supersets of Legs.
No Cardio...after this session I decided I worked them to Fatigue and beaten them up Good!
...even though a good cardio session would be good for heart and blood flow....I thought I'd save it for an extreme one tomorrow.

LEGS

Squats
130: 12-13-13-13

Extensions
160: 12-10-11-10

DB Split Squats
45: 9-9-9-10
SS/
Leg Press
200: 10-12-13-13

Feet-Together Squats on Smith
130: 10-10-9-10
SS/
DB SLDL
45: 10-10-10-10

--Holy Heck! Fatigue! Toast!

CALVES

Raises:
Forward
In
Out
Donkey Smith Raises

3-4x To Failure

--Ouch!!! Great Burn!



I found a Specialist Dr. (Nephrologist) that is in my network , He's out of town...Going to call and set up an appt today.


Everyone have a blessed, happy, healthy, strong day!!!

In
Hiya BuffStuff.

Yes! Happy to have you In ..You're Seriness!

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your day off!!

I enjoyed it tremendously.....Can I order another day like today, please? lol

Sub'd ! Great idea to start a new page at this point. Looking forward to lending support and following along. I didn't realize you were also on low fat diet. I keep my fats up along with protein when I low carb (almonds, avocados, peanut butter).

How very exciting that you will be working on the show back stage. You will have SO MUCH fun!! It's a great way to stay motivated and be involved in the sport you love! Awesome. Can't wait to see what you will wear for the night show!!

Hi AnneMarie!
Yeah, I don't eat much fat...It comes from a past fear of being overwieght, when I used to eat too much fat.
The fear is still with me. *sigh*

I am sooo excited to be working the show back stage....and not only day/night of show, but I need to be there on Friday, day before, to help get things together and in order.

I think I have an outfit in mind...but I don't know if I should wear skinny pants, or a short skirt.
What do you think?

I am happy to be involved in the show, even though I can not compete, I support the comeptitors 100%!

Happy Labour Day!!!
Enjoy your cookout today with family!!
Hope you are not getting the rain that we are here today

I think it is great that you will be helping out with the competition. You will be able to give great advice and help keep their spirits up with your love of bodybuilding

CHEERS Moisy!

We had a great cook out...lots of grilled food...Yum!
Nope, no rain here, sunny skies. I'm sorry you got rain..unless you didn't mind the rain.

I am going to enjoy myself helping out the competitors and giving the support!

Hi Joan

I see you have a new page and wanted to come in and say hello! Curious to see how your supplement free time goes. Hope you are having a great weekend!

Hi Anglea....long time no see ..lol I hope you are well...how are things going with you?

Thanks for joining me in my journal/life.

I don't ever use supps, and I keep my protein at about 140 which is about 1g per 1 lb of body weight. So far, so good. I've never thought I needed supps. I tried creatine once, & it sent me right to the bathroom. Yuck-o Put a bad taste in my mouth for anything like it. Good luck in a fresh, new path. However, I don't think you'll need luck.

Hi Sasha!
I am so happy everything is workout out for you with training/diet/ prepping!
You are doing a fabulous job!
I'm proud of you ...Keep working toward your goals!! ..Without Supplements ..hehe

Thanks for the luck and support!!

[IronMaiden1522]

Hey Joan!!

I am glad to see you positive and making great changes!! I am also relieved that there are no major issues. I look forward to following the new journal!

ummmm those DB Split squats are hardcore!

[Buffycat3]

I don't know exactly how to put into words..but WOW!, YES!, THANK YOU GOD! AMAZING!

I have a brand new feeling.

A feeling of VIBRANCE!

I know it has only been a week with out the aid of:
Supplements (and it's ingredients)
and a week without Caffeine (Pills, and Caffinated Coffee)

I feel Awake, Happy, and new kind of Energy...Energy of Just Being Myself...Unstimulated.

I guess I can admit that I was Overdoesing on the supps and caffeine.
I thought the more I took the better the 'rush', and more supps I take, the bigger the muscles.
But here I was Over Stimulating Myself on products.

I thought that the 'Rush' from the ingredients of the supps and the Rush of the caffeine was a good thing.
I thought it made me 'strong', with energy to push thru the workouts.
And the caffeine to help push me thru a day at my job.

But now that I have gone off both supps (all 3 types) and caffeine (pills and caffinated coffee) I can now tell that they are just stimulants, which gave me a false strength, and false rush.

I feel different. Vibrant, as I mentioned above.
Before (and I didn't realize this) I noticed I would get grumpy/edgy, more tired after coming down from the 'rush'.
I would think they were making my workouts better, stronger, more endurance...because of the Stimulating effect it gave me.

Now after being off of them...I am still strong in my lifting, I feel happier, stronger, leaner, and I can stay awake at work on my own.

These pills (for me) are just fake feelings.

I NOW KNOW that I, All By Myself, can feel Happy, Energenic, Powerful, and have Endurance without them!
I can be strong, build muscle, be lean, with out them!

AND FEEL TONS BETTER!!

I Can and Will be a bodybuilder with out the Stimulants.
I Can and Will be Natural and feel happy, be strong, build muscle On My Own!

I am not saying I won't have a tired day, or a stressful day. Cuz we all do.
I am saying that if and when I have a 'bad' day it won't be caused by: supps, caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco.


I thank God for my sister, who only said a few words, but changed my life...I believe God spoke thru her to me. ..and I listened!




I certainly hope I didn't sound too overboard with my feelings...I am just feeling really good about myself, and I have confidence I can still achieve my goal.

G'day Ya'll.

Hey Joan!!

I am glad to see you positive and making great changes!! I am also relieved that there are no major issues. I look forward to following the new journal!

ummmm those DB Split squats are hardcore!

Hi Jen....It's great to see you again...how's your busy schedule going?...I'll get to your journal and read all about it

Yay for being positive! It really works!
Thanks for following along...it's always good to hear from you!

.

[SNSTerp79]

How mature of you to be able to admit when something didn't work. It happens. This sport is about continually trying, evaluating, trying again, re-evaluating, etc... to find the right fit. And, sometimes sadly, often when we find that right way, it doesn't work forever. Also, being on this site in general is to be surrounded with a supplement culture which tries to make us think we need them, but I've never bought into it myself. We don't need them. It becomes a fine line to crossing over to too much, not natural.

Ok, I'll get off my soap box now

[hmotb555]

I don't know exactly how to put into words..but WOW!, YES!, THANK YOU GOD! AMAZING!

I have a brand new feeling.

A feeling of VIBRANCE!

I know it has only been a week with out the aid of:
Supplements (and it's ingredients)
and a week without Caffeine (Pills, and Caffinated Coffee)

I feel Awake, Happy, and new kind of Energy...Energy of Just Being Myself...Unstimulated.

I guess I can admit that I was Overdoesing on the supps and caffeine.
I thought the more I took the better the 'rush', and more supps I take, the bigger the muscles.
But here I was Over Stimulating Myself on products.

I thought that the 'Rush' from the ingredients of the supps and the Rush of the caffeine was a good thing.
I thought it made me 'strong', with energy to push thru the workouts.
And the caffeine to help push me thru a day at my job.

But now that I have gone off both supps (all 3 types) and caffeine (pills and caffinated coffee) I can now tell that they are just stimulants, which gave me a false strength, and false rush.

I feel different. Vibrant, as I mentioned above.
Before (and I didn't realize this) I noticed I would get grumpy/edgy, more tired after coming down from the 'rush'.
I would think they were making my workouts better, stronger, more endurance...because of the Stimulating effect it gave me.

Now after being off of them...I am still strong in my lifting, I feel happier, stronger, leaner, and I can stay awake at work on my own.

These pills (for me) are just fake feelings.

I NOW KNOW that I, All By Myself, can feel Happy, Energenic, Powerful, and have Endurance without them!
I can be strong, build muscle, be lean, with out them!

AND FEEL TONS BETTER!!

I Can and Will be a bodybuilder with out the Stimulants.
I Can and Will be Natural and feel happy, be strong, build muscle On My Own!

I am not saying I won't have a tired day, or a stressful day. Cuz we all do.
I am saying that if and when I have a 'bad' day it won't be caused by: supps, caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco.


I thank God for my sister, who only said a few words, but changed my life...I believe God spoke thru her to me. ..and I listened!




I certainly hope I didn't sound too overboard with my feelings...I am just feeling really good about myself, and I have confidence I can still achieve my goal.

G'day Ya'll.



Hi Jen....It's great to see you again...how's your busy schedule going?...I'll get to your journal and read all about it

Yay for being positive! It really works!
Thanks for following along...it's always good to hear from you!

.

awesome! I love the new start and your newfound sense of inner drive and confidence! Great job keep it up!

[dawndm]

I feel Awake, Happy, and new kind of Energy...Energy of Just Being Myself...Unstimulated.
they are just stimulants, which gave me a false strength, and false rush.

I feel different. Vibrant, as I mentioned above.
Before (and I didn't realize this) I noticed I would get grumpy/edgy, more tired after coming down from the 'rush'.

Now after being off of them...I am still strong in my lifting, I feel happier, stronger, leaner, and I can stay awake at work on my own.

I NOW KNOW that I, All By Myself, can feel Happy, Energenic, Powerful, and have Endurance without them!
I can be strong, build muscle, be lean, with out them!

I thank God for my sister, who only said a few words, but changed my life...I believe God spoke thru her to me. ..and I listened!

Very powerful words indeed Joan. Your body will be thank you in many ways now that it is clean and free of all of these false stimulants. If only everyone saw the light like you did. It's an industry that survives on fear that if you don't take this or that you'll never achieve your goals. Magazines are full of the ads to prove it. My husbands bodybuilding magazines consist of these ads. I bet 50% of the pages are filled with supps.

Thank your sister from us.

[Buffycat3]

*Breathe In*Breathe Out* Ahhhh!
I have the windows open and a wonderful warmish/coolish breeze is flowing through.
And the smell of coffee is awesome!

Today is starting off very well.

Trained with Supersets of the Delts!
Delightful Delts ...I burned the heck out of them!

SHOULDERS

Standing Smith Press
65: 9-9-9-9
50: 12-13
SS/
DB Side Laterals
15: 15-16-16-16

Incline DB Laterals
35: 12-11-12-12
SS/
BB Up-Right Rows
75: 11-11-12-12

Front-Plate Raises -Dropsets
45: 10
35: 12
25: 13
10: 16

Smith Shrugs
120: 12-12-12-13

--Great Delt Burn!

CARDIO

45min between TM, ELP and BIKE

--Saaaaweaty!


During contest prepping(esp last month) I had been weighing in around 103....Today I stepped on the scale and it read 99.

Plans for today are:
Work
Shopping for more veggies

Y'all have a Blessed, Happy, Healthy, Strong Day!

How mature of you to be able to admit when something didn't work. It happens. This sport is about continually trying, evaluating, trying again, re-evaluating, etc... to find the right fit. And, sometimes sadly, often when we find that right way, it doesn't work forever. Also, being on this site in general is to be surrounded with a supplement culture which tries to make us think we need them, but I've never bought into it myself. We don't need them. It becomes a fine line to crossing over to too much, not natural.

Ok, I'll get off my soap box now

Hi Sasha
Your words are true for me and others.

The bodybuilding industry survives on supplement sales and marketing so it IS a necessity to over hype these products but that doesnt mean you cannot go without.

awesome! I love the new start and your newfound sense of inner drive and confidence! Great job keep it up!

Thank you.
I am excited and eager to reach success at my new way of reaching my goal.

Very powerful words indeed Joan. Your body will be thank you in many ways now that it is clean and free of all of these false stimulants. If only everyone saw the light like you did. It's an industry that survives on fear that if you don't take this or that you'll never achieve your goals. Magazines are full of the ads to prove it. My husbands bodybuilding magazines consist of these ads. I bet 50% of the pages are filled with supps.

Thank your sister from us.

Thanks for the support! I feel really good!

As I mentioned above to Sasha...The bodybuilding industry survives on supplement sales, but that doesnt mean you cannot go without.

[sherdi]

It was so great to come in here and see that you are feeling good. As you know, I have also stopped all PreWO supplements and while I still have 1 or 2 (max) coffees per day, I am feeling so much better. I actually feel more energised, especially after working out and while I don't have that extra stimulating "push" I sometimes got while training, I have found that my concentration is better, therefore my form and ROM is much much better!

Are you drinking decaf coffee now? Do you drink tea at all? I love tea - all kinds, black, green and herb.

How is the change of diet going? Have you increased your carbs and decreased your protein? Are you including any good fats?

[Buffycat3]

Delicious Vegetables Everywhere!
Cabbage
Broccoli
Caulifower
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Onions

Yum-O!

It was so great to come in here and see that you are feeling good. As you know, I have also stopped all PreWO supplements and while I still have 1 or 2 (max) coffees per day, I am feeling so much better. I actually feel more energised, especially after working out and while I don't have that extra stimulating "push" I sometimes got while training, I have found that my concentration is better, therefore my form and ROM is much much better!

Are you drinking decaf coffee now? Do you drink tea at all? I love tea - all kinds, black, green and herb.

How is the change of diet going? Have you increased your carbs and decreased your protein? Are you including any good fats?

Hi Sheri,

Thank you...feeling good feels so good

Yes that's the feeling I have, more energised without the induced stimulation.
And I also find my self Pushing Harder with the weights, knowing it is All Me, nothing else helping.

Yes I am drinking decaf coffee now.
I should try tea...yes, thank you ..next time I go to the store I shall take a look and see what I may like.

My diet is good, I have added a bit more complex carbs, lowered protein, and enjoying almonds.
Lots of VEGGIES too!

.

[girl81]

I am not saying I won't have a tired day, or a stressful day. Cuz we all do.
I am saying that if and when I have a 'bad' day it won't be caused by: supps, caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco.


I thank God for my sister, who only said a few words, but changed my life...I believe God spoke thru her to me. ..and I listened!

If this were ********, I'd hit the "like" button.

[dawndm]

Like Sherdi says, try tea. I love green tea with pomegranate!

We also sell Yogi tea across here in the UK and my two favourites are licquorice and Cinnamon.

[Buffycat3]

Great Day Everyone!

I'm enjoying my challenge in the gym...pushing myself harder, making sure I have good form. Focus and Desire. Mind-Set and Determination!
More and More ...Power!

Foods are good too..Yum!
Today I am doing a bit of a higher carb day...bigger sweet potatos, extra oats in second meal.

Cooking zuchinni slices and muschrooms in the oven= Totally a delictable flavor! (lightly seasoned with Mrs. Dash)



Today's Workout!
Heavy Back!
...btw this is week 5D of 'variation cycling workout'

Again, I Pushed my self...with focus and confidence!
I can do this!

BACK

Weighted Pull-Ups
30: 8-8-8-9
BW: 15-15

BB Bent-Over Rows
150: 7-8-9-9
125: 12-13

Cable Pull-Downs
110: 8-8-8-8
100: 10-10

Bent-Over Plate Rows
45: 25-30

Close-Grip Seated Rows
170: 7-7-8-8

Smith Rack Deads
130: 7-7-8

--Strength! Powerful Back!

CARDIO

TM: 10min
ELP: 15min
BIKE: 15min

--Great Sweaty Session!


I am feeling really good after this workout...I love training back...and I totally fatigued every part!

I am keeping hopeful and positive that I can build lean beautiful muscle with my new un-supplemented way.
I will take progress pics in a couple weeks....I think that may be a good time to see whether or not I am still building and not loosing.
Positive Thoughts!!!

Have a Blessed, Happy, Strong, Healthy Day!

If this were ********, I'd hit the "like" button.

Lol Thanks!
...and I'd 'like' you right back!

Like Sherdi says, try tea. I love green tea with pomegranate!

We also sell Yogi tea across here in the UK and my two favourites are licquorice and Cinnamon.

Yes, I will check out the seletion of teas....but darn-it, I was at the store just yesterday and I forgot....too busy buying up the veggies.
Next time I will make it a point.... and thanks for the suggestion.

[Enneagram1]

I know that I've mentioned it before but your positivity in the face of adversity is inspiring. Hopefully it's contagious. In any case, I think I should come visit your journal more often

[MuscleMom]

Saaaa weeeeet wo!

...and Happy um Thursday??? LOL *wink*

Tea...YUM! I drink way too much of it!