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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!!
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09-05-2010, 04:21 AM #1
This is: Joan's New Changes, New Me!
In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-05-2010, 04:22 AM #2
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!In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-05-2010, 07:46 AM #3
Morning Joan! Glad you are feeling better and ready to show us how its done. No doubt you will continue to make gains and feel fantastic knowing you are getting your health back 100 percent! Thanks for the note in my journal...yes the symphony is in full bloom and i do enjoy the musicmaking so much. Don't have vids of myself to show you but if you check into youtube channel IRONVIOLIN1 you can listen to some of my favorites..both serious and funny..combined vids of weightlifting and music..Hope you have a wonderful week and many thanks for this journal!! Hugs, Lesa
NPA Pro Female Athlete of the Year
2007 2008
NPC National Level Qualified Competitor
IRONVIOLIN1 Youtube channel
Double-T Sports Femme Fatales
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09-05-2010, 02:12 PM #4
Dang, it's hard to keep up with you! You started a new journal and I'm lucky I found it!!
Subb'd, darlin'!
Athi.
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âThis is worship: To serve mankind and to minister to the needs of the people.
Service is prayer. A physician ministering to the sick, gently, tenderly,
free from prejudice and believing in the solidarity of the human race,
he is giving praise.â
~ âAbduâl-BahĂĄ
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09-05-2010, 06:39 PM #5
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09-06-2010, 01:52 AM #6
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09-06-2010, 03:35 AM #7
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.
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
Morning! Great to see you in here!
I can't thank you enough for you great support and encouraging words...You are a big inspiration to me...I will take this inspiration and make sure I push myself fully to reach my goals!...Thank YOU!
Cool, I will check out youtube...I am excited to hear.
If you weren't in here by this time...I was coming after you woman....you aint slippin' by....lol
GREAT!
All Right!! Lets do this thing!!!
Enjoy Your Day!In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-06-2010, 04:29 AM #8
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09-06-2010, 05:39 AM #9
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09-06-2010, 06:14 AM #10
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09-06-2010, 06:19 AM #11
Hi, Joan! I'm in.
That's always a good sign, waking before the alarm.
Bench Press - Dropsets
90:13
85: 13
80: 14
75: 15
70: 16
Good work. Drop sets will really seek out any fibers trying to avoid the work.
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.
^^^^ This, by all means.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
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09-06-2010, 02:28 PM #12
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09-07-2010, 12:46 AM #13
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!!!
Good work. Drop sets will really seek out any fibers trying to avoid the work.
That's great, Joan!
^^^^ This, by all means. [/QUOTE]
Welcome! So happy you are joining me in my New Journey!
You always give good support and encoraging words...not to mention smart advice!
I loved the chest workout...You're right about dropsets being great for hitting all the fibers.
Yep Food. Number One Supplement!
Eat Up!!
Hello Welcome!
I am happy you've come to join me in my new journal/change/goals!
Take care Heidi!In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-07-2010, 04:24 AM #14
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09-07-2010, 10:56 AM #15
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09-07-2010, 11:29 AM #16
Hey, Joan!
Nice, solid workout. No worries about the low energy in the afternoon. Your body is still recovering, remember. Just listen to it and you'll be fine.
REALLY nice offer to be an expediter (that's what those cool folks are backstage) -- what cool experience for you!
As for possibly competing again, you know what I'm going to say: Just be patient and listen to your doctors and your body. The contests will always be there. You don't have to make any decisions any time soon.
Hugs,
Athi.
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âThis is worship: To serve mankind and to minister to the needs of the people.
Service is prayer. A physician ministering to the sick, gently, tenderly,
free from prejudice and believing in the solidarity of the human race,
he is giving praise.â
~ âAbduâl-BahĂĄ
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09-07-2010, 02:55 PM #17
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.
I would love to compete again someday....If I look good enough, Ya know, ripped and shredded.
I love to be on stage showing what I have created.
Maybe someday...gotta wait and see...one thing at a time.
Welcome Back Roni!!!
Thanks for following me again.. I love having you here!
Thank you for the healthy kidney vibes...they are working!
Yep Better than ever...This is how I am feeling at the moment! Whoo!
<3 ya too girlie!
Coooool! Yes, I know it will tons of fun!
Yes, I am in No hurry to get back to competing....If the time is right, and when that day comes, then maybe...but now I am still healing.
Thank you always for your smart and caring help...You got it going good...and thanks for being by my side!In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-07-2010, 05:25 PM #18
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Your workouts look great. Im curious as to what supplements youve used that you think may have been the culprit to kidney prob. I use or have used too many to list and had complete blood work done approx 10 months ago and everything was fine. I will be getting blood work done again by the end of the yr
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09-07-2010, 07:49 PM #19
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09-08-2010, 01:02 AM #20
*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!
It's good you are getting tested...and good for you that you are healthy and well!
Have you had your BUN tested...just curious...this is where the high levels were found in me.
I was on these types of supps for years...and my protein intake was very high.
After I see another Doctor he should let me know what I should do to lower the BUN level.
I will PM you the list the ingredients of the products (it's a long list)
Hiya Kim!
So glad you are here...it wouldn't be the same with out you!
Here's to Good Changes!...CHEERS!
.In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-08-2010, 04:21 AM #21
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09-08-2010, 05:28 AM #22
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09-08-2010, 05:35 AM #23
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Hey Joan, awesome new journal. Kind of a eye openner for me, seeing that I do use supplements, not alot but really puts things into prespective. Looking forward to seeing you on stage in a few weeks! Continue the hard training...
Workout Thread
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133556053
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09-08-2010, 03:37 PM #24
Delicious Vegetables Everywhere!
Cabbage
Broccoli
Caulifower
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Onions
Yum-O!
I CAN'T get up on stage! Why do you say this?
I will be an expiditor...this will be fun.
I help out on Friday and Saturday, both pre-judging and finals!
Wooo! Fun!
And a Happy Wednesday to you too, Ms Dynamic!
I will NOT be on stage!!
I will be an expiditor
Will you be at both shows?Last edited by Buffycat3; 09-08-2010 at 03:43 PM.
In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-08-2010, 03:59 PM #25
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09-09-2010, 01:14 AM #26
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!
Hiiii Roni!!
I wrote in Dave's journal, that I was destracted by your hot avi.....lol
It's true!
Wow girl, very Niiice..looking like a cover of a magazine shot.
Positive is the only way to go.
I must live life with Postitive thoughts and actions.
..if I was more financially well off...I'd be doing a lot more Positive things! LOL
The video thing is still under construction...I did my part...now it's editing time.
The informercial should air on television on the 18th
(note to self...I should give Jim a call and see how he's doing and such)
G'day!In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-09-2010, 06:59 PM #27
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09-10-2010, 12:42 AM #28
TGIF! <---even though I have to work tomorrow (Sat) heh!
I am feeling really well!
Rested: I slept an hour longer.
Leaner: Not only is upper body feeling tighter, sculpted, my legs are looking unbelieveably, leaner, muscular, more cut... It was all that fluid that was storing up in my lower body, Eeek! I even lost 5lbs!!
Fueled: My diet is goood! I am loving the change. And so is my body. (hope Dr. thinks so too *crosses fingers*)
Hopeful: Hoping that I can keep my leaness, muscle mass, and be cut with out the use of supplements. Hoping after a month, 2 months, a year, I am still (if not better) at this muscular physique.
Blessed: For all the goodness in my life...Family, Friends!!
Cardio Only Day...Took a rest from the weights.
CARDIO
ELP: 15min
BIKE: 15min
TM: 15min
Y'all have a happy, healthy, strong day!!
Hi Thanks! It feels good to feel good!
I would love it, if I am able to someday compete again. I hope without supps I can still maintain and/or build muscle.
Take Care!
.In this world, there is Real and Make-Believe. To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another. ▪█──────█▪
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09-10-2010, 05:06 AM #29
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Good Morning Joan!
Glad to hear things are going good for you, that your body is adjusting to your new diet. Bummer you have to work tomorow. I am def. taking tomorow off. Need to rest..
Will you ever grace a stage again, or you just gonna look fantastic, and b happy with that?Workout Thread
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133556053
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09-10-2010, 05:08 AM #30
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