**The Official 2012 Team Amazon Log - Goals, Progress, and Bragging Rights!**

[mrmbm]

Okay, Mich's in on the AMAZON thread!! LOL


My goals for 2012:

*Lose that last damn 30lbs.

*Improve my strength so that I can actually do an unassisted pull up

*Round out my delts...the fat loss will help this immensely

*Get my passion for deadlifts back. For some reason I fell out of love with them.

*Run a 10k this summer with my sister. I can handle a 5k no problem...time to challenge myself


And I love the fire logo! I think you should include "I'm squatting in your curl rack" on the fire logo one too! LOL

I'd take it on a black tank...I hate stuff on my arms when i work out...

I AM SO GLAD TO BE BACK!!!

[swooshie]

I can't help but see/think that #4 is wearing a helmet.

She's not??? HaHa! I thought this whole time that WAS a helmet!! Well, I guess those damn weights do hurt when they clunk an Amazon on the noggin! What about a side ponytail, Hammie? Or just some wild hooker hair

Every time I drew a human the hair really tripped me up, srs. Aside from making sure I didn't end up with a bunch of bald Amazons running around I tried my hardest to not make my cartoon people look like they got smacked in the face with a 45lb plate. Hams are so much easier to draw. lol

You crack me up!!

Swooshie, I turned 55 last October! The plus side is you start getting some of the senior discounts and no ones believes you are 55! On Friday I asked a cashier about it and she thought I was lying about my age to get the discount.

I love your bumper sticker! I got it in magnet form for my brother when he transferred from a long stay in the ICU to Sub Acute Care last year.
He's home now. He still can't use his upper limbs, but he rides the recumbent bike in the family room everyday. He's my inspiration.

Shire

Yea!! Another rockin hot old person I hear ya, I look at some of the women our age and hope to God I don't look that frumpy and, um, old!

I'm sorry about your brother. I don't know the story but it sounds tragic. My thoughts are with the both of you.

Nice to meet you, Shire

[shirehobbit]

Hi Swooshie! Nice meeting you, too!

"Old" is a state of mind! And often times one's achin' joints!

My bro was in a motorcycle accident in November 2010 and suffered spinal cord injuries (but thankfully no head injuries). He has a strong will and determination and humor which is a big help when adjusting to the "new normal".

Shire

*TEAM AMAZON* - Sisterhood of Iron

[KimPossible98]

I love all the designs, I'm looking forward to explaining to the guys at the gym that Team Amazon is my female bodybuilding team (with a few honorary male members ) that I belong too!

I like black because when I load weight plates up on my chest they tend to leave the white shirts dirty. LOL! See, there is a method to the madness. Maybe I can get a dirt colored shirt... haha

Oh, Hai Amazons

[cynthia_waz]

Best new find while avoiding work on my first day back in the office! w00t! Thanks Auntie Hammie!

let's see... goals for 2012...
hmmm.... I don't want to be tapped for an Army weigh-in anymore. I want my weight to be just right for that. Which also has me estimating a goal size 8 this year... (hopefully before summer hits)

I want to greatly improve my APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) score. My last APFT was in August, and it was my first post-partum test, so I should see some score increases when I take it again in April. My husband used to run "Special Pops" when he was in the Army, so he's going to help me out with improving my run time too. The current KimP push-up challenge should definitely help my push-up score.

I just wanna get stronger. period. I know that I am nowhere near my true PRs for various lifts, so I can't really list a goal number yet.

I would like to be able to do a handful of pull ups/chin ups.

I want a random stranger to ask me "Do you work out?"

[thehobbes]

So much win in this thread! Love #4 she does look like she has a helmet on but we're Amazons!

The Amazon Army has arrived and we're off to invade the squat racks!

Hobbes, I love the flames! I would like #1 on a cotton t-shirt with a black background please! #2 is also rad! The one where the lifter looks like she is wearing a miltary helmet cracks me up! Your ham drawing and quotes are hilarious!

Count me in as a member of the Sisterhood of Iron!

Happy to have you!

My 2012 Goals:

Get my "before tragedy befell my family and I broke my leg" PRs back:

Bench Press: 105#
Smith Machine Squat: 150#


Build up my left leg so that it is as strong as my right leg.

Attain my body weight goal of 125#.

Cheers,

Shire

*hugs* Don't worry, 2012 WILL be better.

Okay, Mich's in on the AMAZON thread!! LOL


My goals for 2012:

*Lose that last damn 30lbs.

*Improve my strength so that I can actually do an unassisted pull up

*Round out my delts...the fat loss will help this immensely

*Get my passion for deadlifts back. For some reason I fell out of love with them.

*Run a 10k this summer with my sister. I can handle a 5k no problem...time to challenge myself


And I love the fire logo! I think you should include "I'm squatting in your curl rack" on the fire logo one too! LOL

I'd take it on a black tank...I hate stuff on my arms when i work out...

I AM SO GLAD TO BE BACK!!!

Welcome back! Looks like the fire logo is winning, glad you like it!

She's not??? HaHa! I thought this whole time that WAS a helmet!! Well, I guess those damn weights do hurt when they clunk an Amazon on the noggin! What about a side ponytail, Hammie? Or just some wild hooker hair

Heehee, I should've just put her in a baseball cap. I considered a ponytail, but it'd be all "oh hai I'm a ponytail sticking out to one side all awkwardly, don't mind me!" Trollface.ponytail

I love all the designs, I'm looking forward to explaining to the guys at the gym that Team Amazon is my female bodybuilding team (with a few honorary male members ) that I belong too!

I like black because when I load weight plates up on my chest they tend to leave the white shirts dirty. LOL! See, there is a method to the madness. Maybe I can get a dirt colored shirt... haha

Oh, Hai Amazons

I know what you mean about the white - between my obsession with bbq sauce and my Neutragena self tanner white shirts can be a bit risky, lol. The black tanks w/ fire logo will probably be the main shirt and I'll get a couple other designs on the gray and white too. I just got one sample shirt in the mail of #2 Fire Flex and really it doesn't do the Team Amazon fire logo justice because it's pretty small being placed on the other image. Can't wait to see how one comes out printed full size!

You know what I don't understand KimP, people who wear white PANTS, wtf is that about? Sooo many reasons that's a bad idea, lol.

Best new find while avoiding work on my first day back in the office! w00t! Thanks Auntie Hammie!

let's see... goals for 2012...
hmmm.... I don't want to be tapped for an Army weigh-in anymore. I want my weight to be just right for that. Which also has me estimating a goal size 8 this year... (hopefully before summer hits)

I want to greatly improve my APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) score. My last APFT was in August, and it was my first post-partum test, so I should see some score increases when I take it again in April. My husband used to run "Special Pops" when he was in the Army, so he's going to help me out with improving my run time too. The current KimP push-up challenge should definitely help my push-up score.

I just wanna get stronger. period. I know that I am nowhere near my true PRs for various lifts, so I can't really list a goal number yet.

I would like to be able to do a handful of pull ups/chin ups.

I want a random stranger to ask me "Do you work out?"

Hey Cyntia_waz! Solid Army goals you have there. I tell ya I feel like I'm in the Army and am doing punishment pushups when I do the Pushup Challenge, haha! I will become really good at pushups by the end of this though.

[newbeginning828]

I know what you mean about the white - between my obsession with bbq sauce and my Neutragena self tanner white shirts can be a bit risky, lol. The black tanks w/ fire logo will probably be the main shirt and I'll get a couple other designs on the gray and white too. I just got one sample shirt in the mail of #2 Fire Flex and really it doesn't do the Team Amazon fire logo justice because it's pretty small being placed on the other image. Can't wait to see how one comes out printed full size!
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Woo... I'm sick for a few and this thread goes flying by! Love the designs Hobbes!

Can't wait to see what the actual shirts look like... are you going to model 'em for us!

[lexagon]

The Amazon Army has arrived and we're off to invade the squat racks!

See you got the right idea!

Heehee, I should've just put her in a baseball cap. I considered a ponytail, but it'd be all "oh hai I'm a ponytail sticking out to one side all awkwardly, don't mind me!" Trollface.ponytail

This reminds me that I need to find a good hat to workout in, my hair is driving me nuts! LOL the ponytail would have been funny.

I know what you mean about the white - between my obsession with bbq sauce and my Neutragena self tanner white shirts can be a bit risky, lol. The black tanks w/ fire logo will probably be the main shirt and I'll get a couple other designs on the gray and white too. I just got one sample shirt in the mail of #2 Fire Flex and really it doesn't do the Team Amazon fire logo justice because it's pretty small being placed on the other image. Can't wait to see how one comes out printed full size!

YAY for samples. Nothing wrong w/ a little ... or A LOT of BBQ sauce. Random, but do you make your own?

You know what I don't understand KimP, people who wear white PANTS, wtf is that about? Sooo many reasons that's a bad idea, lol.

^^^^ couldn't agree more. 1000% Who thought up that brilliant idea. Whats worse is white spandex/stretch pants? Really did you not realize they were SEE THROUGH! Oh prob not.
I worked at a yacht club one summer and we had to wear dark blue shirts and WHITE shorts. Or khaki pants and white shirts. I was like either way .. we're F'd. Why can't I wear khaki shorts. Sheesh. You'd think they would have changed it to dark shirts after the kids had a make your own sundae night. Let's just say that many of us looked like sundaes. Bahahaha!

[bosgirlin09]

Today I hit 50 lbs on incline db bench. 2 reps.

Just braggin

[cynthia_waz]

my ipod died a few weeks ago. the hubs bought me a new one today so that i could start the new year out right.

[thehobbes]

Woo... I'm sick for a few and this thread goes flying by! Love the designs Hobbes!

Can't wait to see what the actual shirts look like... are you going to model 'em for us!

Aww hope you feel better soon! Yes I can Vanna-White it up!

YAY for samples. Nothing wrong w/ a little ... or A LOT of BBQ sauce. Random, but do you make your own?

Make my own bbq sauce?? I thought only scientists were allowed to do that! lol I need to look into this...

I worked at a yacht club one summer and we had to wear dark blue shirts and WHITE shorts. Or khaki pants and white shirts. I was like either way .. we're F'd. Why can't I wear khaki shorts. Sheesh. You'd think they would have changed it to dark shirts after the kids had a make your own sundae night. Let's just say that many of us looked like sundaes. Bahahaha!

LOL at the thought of a mob of children with sticky chocolate and ice cream hands attacking the workers dressed in nice white clothes!

Today I hit 50 lbs on incline db bench. 2 reps.

Just braggin

BOOM - PURE AMAZONIAN STRENGTH!!!!!!

my ipod died a few weeks ago. the hubs bought me a new one today so that i could start the new year out right.

I am sorry for your loss, srs. I will probably shed a tear when my origional ipod goes out.

[swooshie]

today i hit 50 lbs on incline db bench. 2 reps.

Just braggin

DO NOT FUK WITH THE AMAZON!!

Wowzer!!

[nvrstopworking]

I agree that white pants aren't very practical (I stopped wearing light-coloured khakis because I'd get a stain on them .00000063 secs after putting them on) but I confess that my head was turned many a time by chicks in white capris.... esp. if they had the butt and the legs to pull it off.

I don't think I've ever seen someone wear them in the gym though... probably not a good idea lol.

[kelseyfl]

I would love to be able to do 100 pushups. My overall goal is to build muscle and lean out!

[MoEcho]

Today I hit 50 lbs on incline db bench. 2 reps.

Just braggin

aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............more fuel for my fire

[pharty]

You b!tches are STRONG!

I'll be back in a few years.

[-H-]

You b!tches are STRONG!

x100!!
LOL. So inspiring!!!

[kjake55]

Thank you for posting this Hobbes!!! Honestly, if I had never picked up a weight in my life I would be running to the gym to try it after reading your into! It was very inspiring!!!!

My lifting goals are posted in my signature but outside the gym I am also aiming to cut my BF% from 25.2% (been there forever) to anywhere between 18-22% and finally (finally) get back to my pre peri-men weight of 138 lbs (weighed in at 147.7 this am).

I'm also playing around with the idea of a 5K run this spring. I've only just started to run in a serious fashion over the last couple of months but it's presenting several physical challenges that I need to work out. I have a lot of reading and experimenting to do with this one for sure before I can say I would be ready. But you are the first group of anyone(s) that I have shared this little pipe dream with so I guess now I better make it happen huh?!?

Lastly but most importantly, my goal for this year is to be healthy and happy and to be reinvigorated by even the baby-est of steps that I take toward reaching my goals. No more beating myself up because I couldn't complete 5 Hurricane rounds or couldn't get past 205# on my deads. This year is going to be all about the positive!

Thanks again for this super thread! Good luck to all who are trying to be better this year than last and my wish for you all is this...

"May the best thing that happened to you in 2011 be the absolute worst thing you have to suffer through in 2012"

[thehobbes]

You b!tches are STRONG!

^^^I LOLed.

Thank you for posting this Hobbes!!! Honestly, if I had never picked up a weight in my life I would be running to the gym to try it after reading your into! It was very inspiring!!!!

My lifting goals are posted in my signature but outside the gym I am also aiming to cut my BF% from 25.2% (been there forever) to anywhere between 18-22% and finally (finally) get back to my pre peri-men weight of 138 lbs (weighed in at 147.7 this am).

I'm also playing around with the idea of a 5K run this spring. I've only just started to run in a serious fashion over the last couple of months but it's presenting several physical challenges that I need to work out. I have a lot of reading and experimenting to do with this one for sure before I can say I would be ready. But you are the first group of anyone(s) that I have shared this little pipe dream with so I guess now I better make it happen huh?!?

Lastly but most importantly, my goal for this year is to be healthy and happy and to be reinvigorated by even the baby-est of steps that I take toward reaching my goals. No more beating myself up because I couldn't complete 5 Hurricane rounds or couldn't get past 205# on my deads. This year is going to be all about the positive!

Thanks again for this super thread! Good luck to all who are trying to be better this year than last and my wish for you all is this...

"May the best thing that happened to you in 2011 be the absolute worst thing you have to suffer through in 2012"

Hey kjake55, glad I could inspire. Mirin' the already solid lifting numbers in your sig. Keep up the positive attitude, it's exactly what we need around here! Also there are a lot of ladies here who are serious into running as well, I'm sure they'd be able to help you out with any challenges you're having there.

[-H-]

I'm also playing around with the idea of a 5K run this spring. I've only just started to run in a serious fashion over the last couple of months but it's presenting several physical challenges that I need to work out. I have a lot of reading and experimenting to do with this one for sure before I can say I would be ready. But you are the first group of anyone(s) that I have shared this little pipe dream with so I guess now I better make it happen huh?!?

Good luck to you as well!
Regarding the running, if the things to work out are not injuries (that need time to recover) you can definitely train to run some 5k's! So far I have done multiple 5, 10, and 15k's and six half marathons. All possible by just following a training plan!! Right now, though, I am focusing on the weightlifting and running is taking a back seat. My goal for 2012 = muscle. As well as healthy and happy of course.

[lexagon]

Aww hope you feel better soon! Yes I can Vanna-White it up!

Wouldn't that be Hamming it up?

Make my own bbq sauce?? I thought only scientists were allowed to do that! lol I need to look into this...

And here I thought this would have been something you had perfected. Of course you can make your own sauce. Sometimes it's fun to play mad scientist in the kitchen!

LOL at the thought of a mob of children with sticky chocolate and ice cream hands attacking the workers dressed in nice white clothes!

I laughed pretty hard. Gotta love kids!

I am sorry for your loss, srs. I will probably shed a tear when my origional ipod goes out.

I finally "upgraded" to a nano 2 years ago, best purchase ever! And it's shiny red! Can't beat that.

You b!tches are STRONG!

I'll be back in a few years.

LOL'd ... if you need a few years I probably need a decade!

[kjake55]

Here's a quick question...is it ok to add the Team Amazon tag to my signature or is that something that is earned? I don't want to spill weight on anyones toes by just throwing it on there. P.S. if it's an earned tag tell me what I need to do to be there! :-)

[thehobbes]

Wouldn't that be Hamming it up?

LOL it would, I also had ham for breakfast today, just wanted to share that... cause it was AWESOME!

And here I thought this would have been something you had perfected. Of course you can make your own sauce. Sometimes it's fun to play mad scientist in the kitchen!

And the fire dept has been to my house before, srs.

Here's a quick question...is it ok to add the Team Amazon tag to my signature or is that something that is earned? I don't want to spill weight on anyones toes by just throwing it on there. P.S. if it's an earned tag tell me what I need to do to be there! :-)

You seem cool so we'll let ya in , seriously your current stats of 205DL, 95B, and 165S show you're doing it right. We have people at many different levels of experience and strength joining all the time. You will of course be required to support your fellow Amazons in their training and goals, and when you do something epic in the gym you MUST brag about it over here.

[lexagon]

LOL it would, I also had ham for breakfast today, just wanted to share that... cause it was AWESOME!

LMAO ... weird truth here, i only like spiral baked ham. srs

And the fire dept has been to my house before, srs.

Ha! Not surprised. What'd you blow up?

You seem cool so we'll let ya in , seriously your current stats of 205DL, 95B, and 165S show you're doing it right. We have people at many different levels of experience and strength joining all the time. You will of course be required to support your fellow Amazons in their training and goals, and when you do something epic in the gym you MUST brag about it over here.

And if you don't have a journal yet you should start one. Not a requirement, but always a good thing. You've got some pretty impressive numbers there Welcome!

Brag Moment
Benched 75 x 20 last night - whaaaaa? oh yeah!

[mrmbm]

Brag Moment[/b]
Benched 75 x 20 last night - whaaaaa? oh yeah!

Nice! Tried to rep you but apparently i must spread some love around...next time!

[-H-]

Nice! Tried to rep you but apparently i must spread some love around...next time!

Me, too! Tried to rep a LOT of ladies today- but need to spread it around, then gave too much in 24 hours. LOL. either way, thank you all for continued feedback and support. Amazons rock!

[megdaig]

My brag moment...

Was told by another woman at the gym that I had an amazing body.


Not a PR or anything but it did happen in the gym, and it's good confirmation that I'm headed in the right direction.

[lexagon]

^^^ Great bragging moment. Congrats!!

[swooshie]

I....WANT.....A....CHEESEBURGER.......WITH......FR IES




Didn't though ......grilled chicken breast with 2 cups of green beans

Swooshie gonna make it through this cut.......lalalalala

and I'm not even a b!tch









yet

[pharty]

Leg Press PRs today!!

2ppsx10
3ppsx2 (which is funny because it never should have happened. KimP told me to add 45lbs total...I'm stupid)

(I haven't done much of these because I was doing NROL4W which is compound moves )