Bringing It All To The Stage

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Background
My name is Jessica and I am a workout-oholic. I am not going to go into all of the details of my past - if you would like to know more about me, you can check out my old journal http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=111216501 - but I will give you some of the main points that have had the most impact on my life.

* I use to be overweight. At my heaviest I was about 185lbs
* I first got hooked to being healthy and following an actual 'plan' by following the programs made by Scivation
* I competed in my first Figure Competition last July in the IDFA Toronto Classic and placed 5th
* I am currently attending college to receive my Exercise Science Diploma
* As of last Saturday, I am 16 weeks out from my next competition. I am planning to compete in my provinice's Southern Competition with the hopes of moving on to Provinicials.
* I am also commpeting in the OBF competition - I posted pics today http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...2881521&page=3


Program
I am following the training and diet programs which are given to me by my best bud, and trainer, Jaim91. Last year she helped me shed unwanted fat and helped me with my competition prep. With her help this year I hope to bring a new and improved 'package' to the stage
Right now, I train 5 days a week - 4 days of weight lifting and 5 days of cardio.

Hard Work, Dedication, Motivation, Drive, Will Power, Encouragement, Discipline -- What more does a person need?

[Major T]

1st!!! AND SUBBED!! You know I'm in baby!!

So proud for all you've accomplished so far! The best is yet to come FO SHO!

You got this

[vanillabn]

2nd!!!!! You're going to do amazing... at the OBF, AND at your comp!! I'll be following along of course

[MoEcho]

In like Sin honey!! OBF pics look hawt!!

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GoOd EvEnInG

Like I have mentioned, things havent slowed down much around here. I am still staying with my brother which makes things a little more rushed during the day, but I am a great organizer and planner. On Saturday I met with my practicum supervisor and we discussed what sort of things I will be doing. We didnt set any exact dates or times yet because she is out of the country for a bit, but I will probably be starting after next week. I am really excited and cant wait to start. I took one class from her a couple of years ago at my work, and she remembered me from it
School has been crazy lately. At least it seems like it lol. There are all of these projects and assignements and exams that keep popping up faster than I realize, AND there are a bunch that I keep forgetting about that are going to be due soon. Today I figured it would be a good idea to write down everything so I dont actually forget something lol.
Today after my Anatomy Lab, my instructor came up to me and asked what program I was in. I told him Exercise Science. He then asked what I plan to do afterwards because I am really impressing the heck out of him (lol). I said I am hoping to be a Personal Trainer but that nothing is set in stone. He went on to say how impressive I was and that if training is my passion, to do it, but to know that I keep impressing him and can do other things. Funny he told me that today because I was feeling tired and didnt even feel like going to class lol - However I would never miss a class because I was tired.

Lower Body

Front Squats

75lbs x 7
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
30lbs x 12


Cardio
Elliptical 22 minutes

1st!!! AND SUBBED!! You know I'm in baby!!

So proud for all you've accomplished so far! The best is yet to come FO SHO!

You got this

Thanks You are on your way to big things in the OBF. Do you want to compete one day?

2nd!!!!! You're going to do amazing... at the OBF, AND at your comp!! I'll be following along of course

So glad to have you as a friend and for all of your support.

In like Sin honey!! OBF pics look hawt!!

My pics? lol Thanks but just wait for the 'end' And what about your pics? Very nice! You have such an amazing V-taper! I was thinking that since you won a bunch of supplements in the last OBF I think you should let me take this one

[sammykapp]

At least I got in on the first page.....sheesh.

Congrats on impressing the Anatomy professor. They usually can be pretty quick to size up students because so many different types of people take Anatomy en route to their chosen field. So if you impressed this individual.....you clearly earned it. Not like it would be expected otherwise though.

[gymratluke]

Good luck! I will be watching!

[jaim91]

DAMNIT! I wasn't the first to sub... at least I'm in on the first page.

You rock... hard.

And uh.. I like working on your "package"

[jaim91]

He then asked what I plan to do afterwards because I am really impressing the heck out of him (lol). I said I am hoping to be a Personal Trainer but that nothing is set in stone. He went on to say how impressive I was and that if training is my passion, to do it, but to know that I keep impressing him and can do other things.

*Cue the look of surprise....* ?



EXTREMELY flattering to hear from such an esteemed prof... but chick, you shoulda known that about yourself LONG ago

P.S. *cough* PT BIZ IN TORONTO = $$$$$ *cough*

[vanillabn]

Nice workout Jess!! I've never done cable hip extension... interesting. How do you like it?

No surprise what your prof said -- huge compliment but we all know you are capable of great things!

And uh.. I like working on your "package"

Why does EVERYTHING Jaime EVER says sound so dirrrrty???

[Major T]

Lower Body

Front Squats

75lbs x 7
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
30lbs x 12


Cardio
Elliptical 22 minutes

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Thanks You are on your way to big things in the OBF. Do you want to compete one day?

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Work those legs baby! Oh and I agree follow your passion in regards to the job. Sucks when you don't and you feel so stuck.

Compete...yes a part of me does. Having said that I think I would have a heart attack from the stage fright! I'm kinda between a rock and a hard place. I'd prefer to be in bodybuilding as I like the flexing part of it ...but I'd have to get bigger legs to have any chance at a win..however I'd currently do better in figure as my body fits that easier BUT I'd have to wear those damn heels! Put those babies on and I'd be 6'2! ...so I dunno

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Hai
Despite being tired - I really need to get to bed earlier - I had a really good workout this morning When I think about prepping, I want to know that I put everything I have into every part of it. I dont want to look back and say 'that workout' or 'that day of my diet... could have been better'. I want to be able to say 'I did everything I could have'. I know as the prep goes on, the days will get harder with more cardio and decreased calories, but I am going to stay positive and continue to work hard.
Other than that I dont have much to update on. I'm excited for work today because we are going to the Mixed Martial Arts Center. Maybe I will learn some cool moves (and maybe some kicks just incase I go back to TO)

Upper Body

Bench Press

95lbs x 6
DB Incline Press
35lbs x 10
1-Arm DB Row
45lbs x 10
DB Lat Raise
15lbs x 10


Cardio
Elliptical 25 minutes

At least I got in on the first page.....sheesh.

Congrats on impressing the Anatomy professor. They usually can be pretty quick to size up students because so many different types of people take Anatomy en route to their chosen field. So if you impressed this individual.....you clearly earned it. Not like it would be expected otherwise though.

Thanks Sammy I was suprised when he told me. I LOVE anatomy and do well in it, but I have never purposefully tried to stand out and make an impression.

DAMNIT! I wasn't the first to sub... at least I'm in on the first page.

You rock... hard.

And uh.. I like working on your "package"

I have to say I am disappointed that you werent in here sooner. I thought you cared.

I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.

*Cue the look of surprise....* ?

EXTREMELY flattering to hear from such an esteemed prof... but chick, you shoulda known that about yourself LONG ago

P.S. *cough* PT BIZ IN TORONTO = $$$$$ *cough*

I was suprised. Like I told Sam, I have never tried to be noticed. I just try to get good grades.

PS Shuddup. You are making life harder than it is. However... I like $$ lol

Nice workout Jess!! I've never done cable hip extension... interesting. How do you like it?

No surprise what your prof said -- huge compliment but we all know you are capable of great things!

Why does EVERYTHING Jaime EVER says sound so dirrrrty???

I really like using the cables for hip extensions. You can really concentrate on squeezing at the top and moving slow on the negative.

Work those legs baby! Oh and I agree follow your passion in regards to the job. Sucks when you don't and you feel so stuck.

Compete...yes a part of me does. Having said that I think I would have a heart attack from the stage fright! I'm kinda between a rock and a hard place. I'd prefer to be in bodybuilding as I like the flexing part of it ...but I'd have to get bigger legs to have any chance at a win..however I'd currently do better in figure as my body fits that easier BUT I'd have to wear those damn heels! Put those babies on and I'd be 6'2! ...so I dunno

Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life'

No you wouldnt. Trust me. The rush from the stage is INCREDIBLE. I thought I would be frightened but it was actually energizing and motivating. I was shaking SO bad when I stepped up there - part of it was nerves but most of it was excitement. Dont let heels stop you I am 5'10 1/2 with no heels and my shoes were 4inches! You learn to adjust.

[jaim91]

Maybe I will learn some cool moves (and maybe some kicks just incase I go back to TO)

teach me things

I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.

You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....

Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life'

WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

[vanillabn]

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder....

[sammykapp]

Thanks Sammy I was suprised when he told me. I LOVE anatomy and do well in it, but I have never purposefully tried to stand out and make an impression.

It's how amazing how you just work hard, and do well...and people just, notice.

I know you like working my package. I figure the reason why you wanted me to compete was cuz you liked rubbed Jantana all over me. And then when I heard you taped it .... well that just confirmed everything.

That Filer, she knows how to solicit eh? No "you had me at hello" for her....just "I want you to compete...so I can rub Jantana all over you, and if a video cam happens to catch it on film, so be it..." It's classy, but to the point.

PS Shuddup. You are making life harder than it is. However... I like $$ lol

Life is supposed to be hard Jess. That's what makes it fun and challenging.

And $$ is nice too.

Sometimes I wish I had a little fairy or something to come and tell me what to do with my life. It would be so much easier if something just said 'do ___ and you will be happy for the rest of your life'

OOOOHHH.....she gonna be mad........cuz........I had a feeling the below would happen.....

You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....

Jess probably just thought it would be better if you kept your solicitation in private....it cheapens it if you walk throughout the venue wearing the cardboard sign saying "free tanning servicez...."

WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

And the sounds of a stomping to exit stage left commence.

Good show. *munches popcorn

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder....

The little shoulder person wears many hats......

[Major T]

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder....

The fairies are in O-Town so it must be the devil lol

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I dont have a workout to post because I posted it earlier but I thought I would make a short post anyways.
Work today was lots of fun. The class worked in partners and I was hoping that an odd number of students would show up so that I could pair up with some one but no luck I still had a great time watching and learning. The class was taught some different take down and defense moves by a very well known MMA trainer in my city (he also use to fight). It was really cool and something I would like to try one day. And if some one ever came after me I now know TIE-UP - Thumb In Eye Under Pressure

teach me things

Why? So you can counter and block my moves? No way. I know how you work. You get people when they least expect it and I think it is only fair that you get the same.

You're the one who told me you wanted me in your hotel room....

Well you asked and I didnt want to hurt your feelings.

WTF IS THIS SH*T!?!?!?!

YOU HAVE!!! A LITTLE FAIRY (or something) THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO!!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "DO MOVE HERE AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!?!?!"

REALLY, JESS?!?! REALLY?!?!

I knew you would say something along those lines. First I gotta finish school. After that we will see where I am at. Ottay?

I don't think that's a little fairy... that's like the little devil on your shoulder....

Sometimes the devil knows what is right though... and that scares me

It's how amazing how you just work hard, and do well...and people just, notice.
That Filer, she knows how to solicit eh? No "you had me at hello" for her....just "I want you to compete...so I can rub Jantana all over you, and if a video cam happens to catch it on film, so be it..." It's classy, but to the point.

I didnt even get the 'if the camera ..' bit. She told me after it all happened.

Life is supposed to be hard Jess. That's what makes it fun and challenging.

And $$ is nice too.

True. And I do like challenges and overcoming them.

OOOOHHH.....she gonna be mad........cuz........I had a feeling the below would happen.....

I know and I definetly brought it on myself.

Jess probably just thought it would be better if you kept your solicitation in private....it cheapens it if you walk throughout the venue wearing the cardboard sign saying "free tanning servicez...."

I'm not going to let her tan people for free. Oh no. I am gonna charge a good dollar. She is worth it. And making a few bucks would be nice.

And the sounds of a stomping to exit stage left commence.

Good show. *munches popcorn
The little shoulder person wears many hats......

Jaime is so sure about TO eh? The city should pay her for advertising and promoting it.

The fairies are in O-Town so it must be the devil lol

Fairies and devils? Shouldnt it be angels and devils? Either way it seems there is a good and a bad

[Major T]

Fairies and devils? Shouldnt it be angels and devils? Either way it seems there is a good and a bad

Nope DEF fairies lol But we're very nice fairies. I can't believe I haven't seen you face to face yet! Crazy

[annemarie_DJ]

Woo hoo just made it on Page 1 ! Yippee! 16 weeks FTW !!! Jess, you have accomplished so much in past years and you are still so young! The world is your oyster!! LOL !

[jaim91]

And if some one ever came after me I now know TIE-UP - Thumb In Eye Under Pressure

Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)

Why? So you can counter and block my moves? No way. I know how you work. You get people when they least expect it and I think it is only fair that you get the same.

Are you going to make my life miserable in my sleep like Karina? lol!

I knew you would say something along those lines. First I gotta finish school. After that we will see where I am at. Ottay?

We both know this is the deal....

Sometimes the devil knows what is right though... and that scares me

Best complicated sandwich EVER!

I'm not going to let her tan people for free. Oh no. I am gonna charge a good dollar. She is worth it. And making a few bucks would be nice.

And now you're defending me, eh?

I see how it is...

Little imp...

[vanillabn]

Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)

Oh my....

Thanks to you guys, everytime somebody says ANYTHING I somehow am able to link it to a quote from Miss Congeniality and/or Zoolander. Great.

[sammykapp]

Jaime is so sure about TO eh? The city should pay her for advertising and promoting it.

Err....I'd be careful bringing that up around her Jess. She used to have billboards, but the city made her take them down....I believe the official letter she got said..."Please stop using pornography as an avant garde approach to tourism...We are getting complaints from parents with young children." It went on for 3 pages stating how her "posing" wasn't exactly suitable for a public campaign. We tried to use them as a business idea by putting her number on there, but there were too many calls asking "is this the number I'm supposed to call for a good time in Toronto?" Lesson learned....

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I am finally home for good (at least for now). I almost feel lost in my own house lol. My mom got back from her trip last night so now I am back to my normal schedule
Workouts have been going really good. I have really been trying to make sure I push the weight and have been concentrating on the muscles I am working. Along with that, my cardio has been increased and a very small drop in calories has taken place. Can we say comp. prep? I CANNOT wait to start seeing some definition!

Lower Body

SLDL

140lbs x 7
Leg Extensions
115lbs x 9
Ball Leg Curls
Seated Calf Raise
130lbs x 12

Cardio
Stair Master 35 minutes




Upper Body
BB Military Press
70lbs x 7
WG Pull Ups (assisted)
80lbs x 7
Dips (assisted)
85lbs x 10
Barbell Curl
50lbs x 9

Treadmill
HIIT - Total time 25 minutes (includes warm up/cool down)

Woo hoo just made it on Page 1 ! Yippee! 16 weeks FTW !!! Jess, you have accomplished so much in past years and you are still so young! The world is your oyster!! LOL !

Oyster lol. What a funny word

Did you teach them to SING?

(Solar plexus, instep, nose, groin...SING!)

Are you going to make my life miserable in my sleep like Karina? lol!

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I did not teach them to SING. Maybe next class I will

Oh my....

Thanks to you guys, everytime somebody says ANYTHING I somehow am able to link it to a quote from Miss Congeniality and/or Zoolander. Great.

It happens. Either those movies or Will Ferrel quotes

Err....I'd be careful bringing that up around her Jess. She used to have billboards, but the city made her take them down....I believe the official letter she got said..."Please stop using pornography as an avant garde approach to tourism...We are getting complaints from parents with young children." It went on for 3 pages stating how her "posing" wasn't exactly suitable for a public campaign. We tried to use them as a business idea by putting her number on there, but there were too many calls asking "is this the number I'm supposed to call for a good time in Toronto?" Lesson learned....

Oh yeah... the billboards. I forgot So far I think I am safe. I havent gotten any program changes for putting up the boards.

Nope DEF fairies lol But we're very nice fairies. I can't believe I haven't seen you face to face yet! Crazy

Haha. You = Awsome. One day we will meet

[MoEcho]

Those are some pretty sweet SLDL's.... just sayin' ........

[RichKnapp]

I'm lerking on this one.

[jaim91]

SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

[sammykapp]

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....

[MoEcho]

SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

Anal bum....... splain pleeze!

[Major T]

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....

Blessed with height LOVE IT!!

You would kick my a@@ on the stair climber I'm sure!!!

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I SHOULD be studying right now but I thought I would take a break and come update - if you can take a break when you havent started lol. Things have been going pretty well. Today I dropped a few more calories from the diet and am hoping that it will bring some bigger changes in the scale number. My workouts have been going really well. This week is the heavier-weight portion of my program I had to do a video for a school project and since I had the camera in the gym with me, I took a vid of my front squats.

Lower Body

Front Squats

80lbs x 6
Barbell Lunge
50lbs x 10
Cable Ad/Abduction
25lbs x 12
Cable Hip Extension
35lbs x 12

Cardio
Elliptical 35 minutes

Those are some pretty sweet SLDL's.... just sayin' ........

Baby weight compared to what you lift. But thanks

SO STRONG!

COMP PREP!

ANAL BUM COVER!

My hero.

Pardon

I dun really understand. You get to be tall....and strong.....and have a ridiculous back.....

It's almost not fair....

You my dear, have a lot going. And the progress you have made lately is outstanding You should be patting yourself on the back

Blessed with height LOVE IT!!

You would kick my a@@ on the stair climber I'm sure!!!

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