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[B-Neva]

Us too, and we still use XP

I'm a developer so we can do whatever we want to the cpu.

[Beccag23]

The dieting just becomes routine and is not really the hardest part of the process. I find the hardest things of this whole process are the emotional things (am I good enough to do this, then you start comparing your results against others, then you get tired and frustrated, you plateau, you think to yourself "really is an extra cup of spinach going to make me fail") and the second would be finding what works/fires your body into weight loss as we are not built for the same diet and it gets frustrating.

I know after this I have 8 months to bulk and work with my body to find out what works better because as of now, there is something I feel I am missing and it is too late in the game to eff around to figure it out.

Have you decided on Atlantics yet??

[Afrosaurus]

Think I downed some bad milk on Sunday; the stuff gave me diarrhea and then left me constipated.
Set me back a good three days.

Never buying milk from a depanneur again.

[Cassadore]

I've actually met quite a few great people on that site.. sadly none of them turned out to be long lasting gf material - but I still made some friends using the site!



Did you try some of the workout programs listed in the workout programs section of bb.com (ex: All Pro, Starting Strength)?

Nope, all my programs have come from fitness books I have. I'll search through bb.com databases to tweak my programs and learn the reasoning behind one movement/lift vs the other. I'm considering doing the SS program but need to evaluate what my goals are and the best route to achieve them. I'm looking to balance fitness with strength. No sense in having visually appealing muscles that can't do anything lol. Also dont want to be the guy who can bench 350 lbs but taps out at 6 push-ups/has blown shoulders. Thinking of maybe doing the SS program and supplement it with some bodyweight+iso stuff (yeah, i know...."Do not modify Sarting Strength!")



Alright Canuck cutters, contest preppers, power-lifters, etc...It's 30 minutes to Friday, start the day angry at your nutrition/gym and turn it to dust! Pick something to get fired up over! For me....it's leg day. Use to hate it...until Squats/Deadlifts/Hack Squats/3 more variations of squats straightened me out. Now, I'm in love and can't wait for Fridays! I'm not sure where I'll do my work out (I go to two gyms) but that doesn’t matter.

Friday afternoon I'm walking and owning it. My main lifts (squat/DL/hack squat) are going up. Anything that I perceive to be an influence on my performance...that's just an excuse. Weather, energy levels, creepy dude staring me down as I do DL's, it doesn’t matter because I've made the conscious choice to continuously improve.


Happy Friday all, it's your day so do as you wish!

[rebeckyt]

i cannot upgrade my work computer to firefox and without it this site wont let me upload pics.

You an't upload pics if you have IE? Is this my problem?

[B-Neva]

You an't upload pics if you have IE? Is this my problem?

you can but I bet they have some settings turned off or software on there that won't let them.

[sglgirl]

Have you decided on Atlantics yet??

have a room reserved at the special Motel 6!! although I have not registered yet....still have a few more weeks to decide.

You an't upload pics if you have IE? Is this my problem?

you can but I bet they have some settings turned off or software on there that won't let them.

I have emailed them several times and they tell me my browser is too old or something and that I should upgrade or switch to firefox. i managed to get firefox working on my work laptop one day and got my AVI up and then it started to ask for authentication number....short lived.

I will put firefox on my personal laptop this weekend I guess, I just don't use my own laptop much.

4 weeks progress pics are to happen on Sunday.....gulp.

[Beccag23]

have a room reserved at the special Motel 6!! although I have not registered yet....still have a few more weeks to decide

You register at checkin Friday really anyway haha they're slack in nb

But regardless! Awesome! I'll be up Saturday for night show (and most likely prejudging too)

[sglgirl]

You register at checkin Friday really anyway haha they're slack in nb

But regardless! Awesome! I'll be up Saturday for night show (and most likely prejudging too)

I don't want to end up paying extra for registering late (they do that here) so I will get it in....that way it makes me accountable for stuff. I was hoping you were coming

Do you need any place to stay for a night or two when you are here in May? Save a little on costs?

[Beccag23]

I don't want to end up paying extra for registering late (they do that here) so I will get it in....that way it makes me accountable for stuff. I was hoping you were coming

Do you need any place to stay for a night or two when you are here in May? Save a little on costs?

Lol yeah, they definitely don't do that here. I didn't even know you could register before! Oops

Normally I'd be all over that offer, but the parentals booked my hotel for the weekend as my birthday present. It's been really weird this prep not freaking out totally over money. Between the sponsorship, all my overtime and now a raise and the potential for decent bonuses I'm thankfully able to breath a little easier at least!

[mordag]

TGIF!

except.. it's leg/back/shoulder day meaning I wont get to walk straight all weekend

[-=FLEX=-]

Happy Friday, Canuckleheads.

It's 30 minutes to Friday, start the day angry

I always do.

Deadlift session from this morning (started at 5:15am):

Chalk Only

135 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
275 x 6
315 x 3
315 x 6
365 x 3
405 x 3
435 x 1
435 x 3
455 x 1
475 x 1
495 x 1

Belt & Chalk Only

525 x 1
545 x 1
495 x 1

[rebeckyt]

Well I made it through an after night shift leg work out. Exauhsted, but at least I went. I hope I get used to this sooner as opposed to later

[Keyboardsmasher]

Well I made it through an after night shift leg work out. Exauhsted, but at least I went. I hope I get used to this sooner as opposed to later

You will, been doing it for the past 3 weeks.

[sglgirl]

Well I made it through an after night shift leg work out. Exauhsted, but at least I went. I hope I get used to this sooner as opposed to later

I made it through an arm workout...took the day off cardio for once, give my body a treat.

[rebeckyt]

I made it through an arm workout...took the day off cardio for once, give my body a treat.

Good for you! I think your body needs a little more rest

Also happy to report my cut is progressing again after a three week plateau. 6 lbs to go.

[ElBicepbrah]

Calgary here

[sglgirl]

Good for you! I think your body needs a little more rest

Also happy to report my cut is progressing again after a three week plateau. 6 lbs to go.

This emergency diet change seems to be doing something good as well, fingers crossed and we will see if I am still progressing in another couple of days.

[mordag]

I had to change my diet plan as well, wasn't losing much weight but weirdly, mirror showed changes, so that's what matters

[sglgirl]

I had to change my diet plan as well, wasn't losing much weight but weirdly, mirror showed changes, so that's what matters

I ran out of protein powder and I am using a specific non whey product. There has been a delay on the order from the manufacturer so I had to redo the plan using food to replace the powder

[sglgirl]

Calgary here

welcome!

[RobberRob]

Hi Canada!

6 month lurker, first time poster
I just signed up for the BSN Summer Shred contest, to kick my ass into gear. I need to get motivated to lift heavier weights with more discipline and make changes in my life.

Looking forward to the challenge!

[sglgirl]

Hi Canada!

6 month lurker, first time poster
I just signed up for the BSN Summer Shred contest, to kick my ass into gear. I need to get motivated to lift heavier weights with more discipline and make changes in my life.

Looking forward to the challenge!

welcome. once you start lifting heavy you will never want to go back to light weight.

[mordag]

Every weight is light weight baby! As would say ronnie

[dXXXs]

You first

Demotivational? :'0

When I feel I'm ready i'll send you one lol

[sglgirl]

Every weight is light weight baby! As would say ronnie

hahahahahaha, yuppers he sure would say that.

[sglgirl]

Demotivational? :'0

When I feel I'm ready i'll send you one lol

oh i see how this is going to go....the whole you first thing..lol

[RobberRob]

welcome. once you start lifting heavy you will never want to go back to light weight.

Thanks sglgirl!

[sglgirl]

new AVI......27 days to go until stage

[mordag]

new AVI......27 days to go until stage

wow nice, keep going you are gona kill it