Oh snap....Meg-O's training for a Figure comp....

**rutzilla** · 03-05-2012, 09:28 AM

No neither, had no idea he was still there.

I'm having you shoot for a weight of 137lb by the start of the Tri. Thats in a month and about 8lb from your lowest. No more 3000cals days for a few weeks.

Chest
something new
incline DB 3sets 8reps
flat DB 3sets 6reps
pecdeck 8sets 12reps with only 30seconds between sets
cable pushdown 3sets 15reps
overhead tri DB 3sets 8reps

**megdaig** · 03-06-2012, 07:23 AM

WEIGHT

3/6/12 145

70.3 TRAINING

NONE

LIFTING

N/A

DIET

Breakfast: the usual, coffee w/ half-and-half
Lunch: 7 oz. grilled tilapia, 1 c. green beans
Snack 1: 1 slice whole wheat, 2 tbsp natty PB
Snack 2: � c. 2% Greek yogurt, � c. blueberries, � c. raspberries
Dinner: 2 slices whole wheat, 1 tbsp chipotle mayo, 1 spicy tuna patty (w/ � tbsp. of chopped walnuts and � tbsp. sliced almonds)
Snack 3: 2 tbsp. natty PB

1503cals 64f / 110c / 132p

HYDRATION

2 � 8 oz. cups of green tea
96 oz. (minimum)
1 lg Diet Coke (free at the ball-park w/ the $3 admission, I�m not paying $3 for tap water and I certainly don�t need to be drinking beer for a looooong time)

SUPPLEMENTS

Glucosamine
Multi

MISCELLANEOUS

Shooting for 1500 calories on non-lifting days and on lighter workout days and 1600 calories on heavy activity days.

Will take progress pictures this week.

**rutzilla** · 03-06-2012, 09:16 AM

Did you get to see any of the Arnold?
Leg today,
Normal warmup, foamroll
front squats pyramid sets/reps start with 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
Bulgarian split squat 3sets8reps
leg ext drop set
leg press machine with stack drop 2sets for ACL leg
Single leg SLDL 4sets 6reps
leg curl 2drop sets of 6reps
calves on leg press so knees are straight 5sets 20reps-these will end up in a different spot after the tri.

Training will change alittle after tri, legs will get more volume, but the same weekly split will remain. cardio will be mostly walking on incline with alittle metabolic conditioning (fun stuff)

You are transforming so much about you at the moment, I think you maay need a vacation to chill after the show and think about all you went through and also the give your body a break. i'm going to track down a massage table to rent while I'm down there and work on you and Kim after the show. Been a massage therapist since 2001

**megdaig** · 03-06-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by rutzilla

Did you get to see any of the Arnold?
Leg today,
Normal warmup, foamroll
front squats pyramid sets/reps start with 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
Bulgarian split squat 3sets8reps
leg ext drop set
leg press machine with stack drop 2sets for ACL leg
Single leg SLDL 4sets 6reps
leg curl 2drop sets of 6reps
calves on leg press so knees are straight 5sets 20reps-these will end up in a different spot after the tri.

Training will change alittle after tri, legs will get more volume, but the same weekly split will remain. cardio will be mostly walking on incline with alittle metabolic conditioning (fun stuff)

You are transforming so much about you at the moment, I think you maay need a vacation to chill after the show and think about all you went through and also the give your body a break. i'm going to track down a massage table to rent while I'm down there and work on you and Kim after the show. Been a massage therapist since 2001

I got to see some of the call outs for ladies BB and watched the fitness routines up through Adela, but then I had to hit the lake.

Haven't looked too much through pics of the Figure comp, but Erin looked great through the mid section but dayum, Nicole's quad and ham sweep is awesome. That's what I want!

The trainer that resparked my interest in trying to compete is doing a comp down in Galveston this month. Going to try to make it to that if it doesn't conflict too much with my training.

In for excruciating massage!

**megdaig** · 03-06-2012, 10:50 AM

Weight...145

Will thread these with the running set of progress pics some day this week.

Front relaxed

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...WdLdr3702.jpeg

Side relaxed

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...nPlJ7B775.jpeg

**-H-** · 03-06-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by megdaig

Weight...145

Will thread these with the running set of progress pics some day this week.

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...WdLdr3702.jpeg

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...nPlJ7B775.jpeg

Amazing progress!!!
Can't wait to see what you look like come show time. Exciting!

**megdaig** · 03-06-2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by -H-

Amazing progress!!!
Can't wait to see what you look like come show time. Exciting!

Thanks girl! You guys definitely motivate me to keep going. We're all chipping away toward our goals, ups and downs, but we're still getting after it. Love it!

**newbeginning828** · 03-06-2012, 11:40 AM

Wow Meg! Your progress is great! I can't wait to see the end result either

Have you started looking for your suit yet?

**megdaig** · 03-06-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by newbeginning828

Wow Meg! Your progress is great! I can't wait to see the end result either

Have you started looking for your suit yet?

Pheeww...that will be a process in itself. I may have a contact for a suit maker in town, definitely need to get that ball rolling. I'll likely get the suit made 2 months out. But between now and then I need to decide on what type of material, color, and how much bedazzle. I have an idea about color but need a pro's opinion on whether it works with my skin tone or not. And I do know how much flair I want, will need to gather some examples.

**megdaig** · 03-07-2012, 07:54 AM

WEIGHT

3/7/12 143.2�.oh yeah!

Not too far off target of 141.8 by next Monday, that�s 1.4 pounds in 6 days.

70.3 TRAINING

Track W/O: Tempo Run; Total distance 4.85 miles, ~45 minutes so an 8:50-ish pace
10 minute w/u
1m hard, 30s rest
2m hard, 1m rest
3m hard, 1.5m rest
4m hard, 2m rest
3m hard, 1.5m rest
2m hard, 1m rest
1m hard
10 minute cool down

**New to the schedule from now until the race on 4/1 is an additional 15 mile bike ride on Thursdays. I�ve been terrible about missing my two weekday swims and Thursday short run and now we�re adding another workout. Talk about a time suck. This may be the only reason I may never commit to doing a full Ironman.

LIFTING

Incline DB Bench
3x8 @ 37.5s

Flat DB Bench
3x6 @ 37.5s

Cable Rope Pushdown
2x15 @ 60
8 @ 60 then 7 @ 50

Pec Deck (30s rest b/w sets)
5x12 @ 30
3x12 @ 25

Overhead DB Tricep Push
3x8 @ 30

DIET

Breakfast: the usual + coffee w/ half-n-half
Snack 1: fold over natty PB sammich
Lunch: Ham and Turkey sammich, 2 pickles (love me some pickles)
Snack 2: � c. 2% Greek yogurt, � c. blueberries, � c. raspberries
Dinner: � c. whole oats w/ � tbsp. honey and cinnamon, 1 tbsp natty PB

1511cals (11 over) 49f / 153c / 133p

HYDRATION

72+ oz water
2 � 8oz. cups of green tea

SUPPLEMENTS

2 scoops Jack3d + 5g Creatine (pre-w/o)
2 scoops Xtend BCAA (intra-w/o, weights)
2 scoops Xtend BCAA (intra-w/o, track)
Glucosamine
Multi

EXTRACURRICULARS

2 games of softball

Can�t say that this is much of a workout, but it does keep me up until about 11 PM if we have late games, which is pretty much always the case.

Right now I�m picking up softball on a Monday league, playing with my regular Tuesday team, and flag football on Wednesdays. Luckily there is no flag this Wednesday so I�ll get to rest the knee and finally get around to cleaning house and doing my dreaded taxes. I need a break from my weekend and I�m finally getting it, somewhat.

**rutzilla** · 03-07-2012, 08:18 AM

Hi Meg, Back next,
Pullups 3sets max reps
Bent BB rows 3sets 8reps
DB rows 3sets 12reps
ramp to one single on deadlift
reardelts on pecdeck 3sets 12reps

**KimPossible98** · 03-07-2012, 08:52 AM

Holy crap, it seems like I was just in here seeing your weight at 158ish and now you're down to 143 - Nice job lady! But look at all that Ironman training. I could try to convince myself I love cardio that much and I might believe it for a few days

Originally Posted by megdaig

I may have a contact for a suit maker in town, definitely need to get that ball rolling. I'll likely get the suit made 2 months out. But between now and then I need to decide on what type of material, color, and how much bedazzle. I have an idea about color but need a pro's opinion on whether it works with my skin tone or not. And I do know how much flair I want, will need to gather some examples.

I started wondering about this too, how do you know what color is good? And you need to get a suit that crosses in the back too, correct? I was looking online and suits go from $200 to $500+. Are their actually people you can go to talk to about this? I need a gay friend apparently to help me decide these things. Post up some things you're looking at maybe, I would like to see how you go about selecting a suit and shoes KimPiscluelsss.jpg

**KimPossible98** · 03-07-2012, 08:54 AM

Oooh just got a look at the pics you posted! Nice work - you don't have that muffin top to contend with like I do, you lucky lucky girl!

I also like seeing that this is what you look like at 143, it helps me reaffirm my goal here. How is your energy level?

**pharty** · 03-07-2012, 10:09 AM

You look freaking fantastic! Your show is going to be awesomesauce!

I need some damn booty shorts already.

**megdaig** · 03-07-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by KimPossible98

Holy crap, it seems like I was just in here seeing your weight at 158ish and now you're down to 143 - Nice job lady! But look at all that Ironman training. I could try to convince myself I love cardio that much and I might believe it for a few days

I started wondering about this too, how do you know what color is good? And you need to get a suit that crosses in the back too, correct? I was looking online and suits go from $200 to $500+. Are their actually people you can go to talk to about this? I need a gay friend apparently to help me decide these things. Post up some things you're looking at maybe, I would like to see how you go about selecting a suit and shoes KimPiscluelsss.jpg

If you're talking about the 158 a few weeks ago, that was a typo, it was supposed to be 148. When I started back in October I was about 160. I did lose a lot of that weight before December hit and I've kind of been loafing in the 145 to 150 range since.

Actually, the training for the Ironman is quite fun and beats the hell out of the Stairway to Hell or walking on the treadmill. It just sucks up so much of my time though.

As for the suit, I'll probably buy a couple of swatches of material and take it to the suit maker to get opinions and direction. I'll surf the interwebz later tonight and throw up some examples of what I had in mind. I know what I want but it may not work for me. All I know is that greens and blues generally work the best and that pinks and orange shades will wash you out, especially under those harsh lights.

Originally Posted by KimPossible98

Oooh just got a look at the pics you posted! Nice work - you don't have that muffin top to contend with like I do, you lucky lucky girl!

I also like seeing that this is what you look like at 143, it helps me reaffirm my goal here. How is your energy level?

I wish I could say that my progress/ability/shape is all in my genes but I honestly do not believe that. If you'd take one look at my family you would never know that I could possibly be related to any one of them. I'm talking overweight to obese. I think it all has to do with me growing up playing sports since I was 5, and just being active in general. I think we can all overcome any dispositions that we believe we were given so just keep plugging away and you'll eventually banish that "muffin top" and once it's gone it'll stay gone.

Energy levels are quite good. Though I haven't been terribly consistent with the lower cals. I had two really high days this weekend that kind of refueled me so that's probably swaying my opinion of 1500 to 1600.

Originally Posted by pharty

You look freaking fantastic! Your show is going to be awesomesauce!

I need some damn booty shorts already.

Thanks P! I've got some size 8 Lulu speed shorts if you want 'em, but I'm pretty sure you're like a size 4 so these are no bueno.

And the next time I venture into Lulu I'm going to try on the uber booty shorts

AND....I got a HUGE compliment today from my biggest [brutally honest] critic in the gym, Mr. Functional T. I was on the leg press doing calve press and he walks over so I think "how am I possibly doing calve press wrong?" And all he wanted to say was that my development (especially my back) was exceptional and to not let up. And he wants me to keep him posted on the show as he may take the venture to come and watch me compete..... **major blush**

**megdaig** · 03-07-2012, 07:42 PM

WEIGHT

143.2

70.3 TRAINING

Spin/Brick:
50 minute spin
3 mile run @ ~10 minute pace

LIFTING

Front Squats
12 @ 95
10 @ 115
8 @ 135
6 @ 155
4 @ 165
2 @ 175

Bulgarian Split Squat
8 @ 45
2x8 @ 50
Need to up the weight here since my right leg is a lot stronger than the last time I did these.

Leg Extension Drop Set
4 reps @ 115, 100, 85, 70, 55, 30, 20, 10
Don't quote me on these weights, I cannot remember the exact increments.

Leg Press Machine Drop Set (right leg only)
2 sets, 4 reps @ 90, 70, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10

Single Leg SLDL
4x6 @ 30# DBs

Leg Curl Drop Set
6 reps @ 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10
6 reps @ 95, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20
Feel the burn, and actually felt every rep in the hammies

Calve Press on Leg Press
5x20 @ 2 PPS

DIET

Breakfast: the usual
Snack 1: natty PB sammich
Lunch: Ham and turkey sammich and a plain baked sweet tater
Snack 2: 1/2 c. 2% Greek yogurt, 1/2 c. raspberries, 1/2 c. blueberries
Dinner: tuna sammich

1595cals 41f / 198c / 141p

HYDRATION

1 - 8oz. cup of green tea
69 oz. water

SUPPLEMENTS

Glucosamine
Multi
2 scoops Jack3d + 5g Creatine (pre-w/o)
20g Xtend BCAA (intra-w/o)
20oz. Gatorade (during spin, calories included in macros)

**-H-** · 03-07-2012, 07:48 PM

those are some heavy front squats! Nice.
Every time I read your meals I want a sandwich. LOL!

**megdaig** · 03-07-2012, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by -H-

those are some heavy front squats! Nice.
Every time I read your meals I want a sandwich. LOL!

Too funny. It's sad, but it seems like all I have time for is to make sandwiches. If I play ball on Monday through Wednesday I usually don't get home until around 11 PM and I definitely don't feel like cooking chicken at midnight

but I usually will grab a sandwich on the way out to the ball fields. Even though I didn't play ball tonight, I still didn't get home from tri training until 8:30. And now I'm tired and ready for bed.

**swooshie** · 03-07-2012, 08:39 PM

Hey There!! I just took a look at your BodySpace and WOW!!! what awesome progress! You look fantastic! When is your show?

My friend Competition Christy bought a used suit from a former figure competitor. It's beautiful. I don't know what your skin tone is, but her suit is this fabulous teal with a lot of bling on it. Boy, those things are T E E N Y T I N Y!

**megdaig** · 03-08-2012, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by swooshie

Hey There!! I just took a look at your BodySpace and WOW!!! what awesome progress! You look fantastic! When is your show?

My friend Competition Christy bought a used suit from a former figure competitor. It's beautiful. I don't know what your skin tone is, but her suit is this fabulous teal with a lot of bling on it. Boy, those things are T E E N Y T I N Y!

Thanks Swooshie. It's definitely all the positive support and encouragement from all you awesome ladies and Zilla and anyone else that's lurking through here that has shown me I can push even further. When I first started I was just hoping to get back to where I was before graduating college, and I have far exceeded that goal and am only going further.

This was my leanest ever.....Probably somewhere around 135 to 140 pounds in these pictures...

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...qyad01209.jpeg

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...F3XbI1526.jpeg

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...sBGvX0663.jpeg
^^ignore the cheesy smile...I was embarrassed that my sister wanted to take pictures...

Think I'm well past this point! And even though I haven't bulked since then, I do believe I've put on more muscle mass since.

**-H-** · 03-08-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by megdaig

Thanks Swooshie. It's definitely all the positive support and encouragement from all you awesome ladies and Zilla and anyone else that's lurking through here that has shown me I can push even further. When I first started I was just hoping to get back to where I was before graduating college, and I have far exceeded that goal and am only going further.

This was my leanest ever.....Probably somewhere around 135 to 140 pounds in these pictures...

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...qyad01209.jpeg

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...F3XbI1526.jpeg

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...sBGvX0663.jpeg
^^ignore the cheesy smile...I was embarrassed that my sister wanted to take pictures...

Think I'm well past this point! And even though I haven't bulked since then, I do believe I've put on more muscle mass since.

Great pics!!! Seeing that last one of the bicep flex inspires me to keep bulking.

LOL I hear ya about the chicken. I have been buying organic boneless skinless breasts and cooking like four packs on Mondays for the week. Then no prep, but I am getting tired of chicken.

**rutzilla** · 03-08-2012, 05:37 AM

Hey killer, I'll let you ketchup and write shoulder workout tomorrow. For siuts, I think you'll be matching t your hair, everyone's skintone is about the same at the show(dark!)

**megdaig** · 03-08-2012, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by rutzilla

Hey killer, I'll let you ketchup and write shoulder workout tomorrow. For siuts, I think you'll be matching t your hair, everyone's skintone is about the same at the show(dark!)

Well in that case, I'm dying my hare fire engine red and going with a black suit with FLAMES! JK

Yeah, my hair is practically black so I'd think anything light would work.

Supposed to have a hot lunch date so workout after work today and shoulders tomorrow.

**rutzilla** · 03-08-2012, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by megdaig

Well in that case, I'm dying my hare fire engine red and going with a black suit with FLAMES! JK

Yeah, my hair is practically black so I'd think anything light would work.

Supposed to have a hot lunch date so workout after work today and shoulders tomorrow.

Date with the cop?

**-H-** · 03-08-2012, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by megdaig

Supposed to have a hot lunch date so workout after work today and shoulders tomorrow.

Woohoo!

**megdaig** · 03-08-2012, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by rutzilla

Date with the cop?

Maybe...

Although, I always said if me and the ex ever split I was going to get me a hot ball player. That way we could go to tournaments and play together and I wouldn't have to worry about getting the "you're never home because you're always playing ball" rant. Think I need to start dating guys closer to my own age, dunno what attracts me to these older guys...oh well. Time to just let loose and have fun.

**KimPossible98** · 03-08-2012, 08:15 AM

It's nice that the biggest critic at the gym said something nice to you. I know that feeling when you see people walking over and you just cringe because they never have anything positive to say.

I saw one girl at a competition who had black hair and a dark tan and she wore a red suit that looked absolutely fabulous - she was doing bikini though, not sure if that makes a difference or not...

Originally Posted by megdaig

Well in that case, I'm dying my hare fire engine red and going with a black suit with FLAMES! JK

Funny you mention this! I was looking at this one the other day and going "OOOOOOHHHHHH! ME LIKEY!"

http://fitnessprodirect.com/item_335...tion-Suit.html

I actually think I would wear that to the pool....

ohmygodits$520.jpg

**megdaig** · 03-08-2012, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by KimPossible98

It's nice that the biggest critic at the gym said something nice to you. I know that feeling when you see people walking over and you just cringe because they never have anything positive to say.

I saw one girl at a competition who had black hair and a dark tan and she wore a red suit that looked absolutely fabulous - she was doing bikini though, not sure if that makes a difference or not...

Funny you mention this! I was looking at this one the other day and going "OOOOOOHHHHHH! ME LIKEY!"

http://fitnessprodirect.com/item_335...tion-Suit.html

I actually think I would wear that to the pool....

ohmygodits$520.jpg

Funny, that's the exact suit I like. Love the bottoms.

**newbeginning828** · 03-08-2012, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by KimPossible98

It's nice that the biggest critic at the gym said something nice to you. I know that feeling when you see people walking over and you just cringe because they never have anything positive to say.

I saw one girl at a competition who had black hair and a dark tan and she wore a red suit that looked absolutely fabulous - she was doing bikini though, not sure if that makes a difference or not...

Funny you mention this! I was looking at this one the other day and going "OOOOOOHHHHHH! ME LIKEY!"

http://fitnessprodirect.com/item_335...tion-Suit.html

I actually think I would wear that to the pool....

ohmygodits$520.jpg

That suit rocks!!!

Meg, I definitely think its safe to say that you're definitely passed that 'leanest point' in the pics and with more muscle!

You're doing awesome!

**pharty** · 03-08-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by KimPossible98

Funny you mention this! I was looking at this one the other day and going "OOOOOOHHHHHH! ME LIKEY!"

http://fitnessprodirect.com/item_335...tion-Suit.html

I actually think I would wear that to the pool....

That sucker would give you some fun tan lines!

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