What's under here... and stuff.

[Boomer29]

great insights you've got there you've made great progress along the way.

re the 'striving for other peoples' bodies' . . . i wouldn't know why you'd want to. you do have a beautiful body.

you are intelligent, strong, confident and secure in yourself <- and it does reflect in the way you carry yourself. that, to me, is beauty.

Thanks M! I know what you meant by it... examples

Hmmmm.... I'm starting to get the feeling that some of what I said may have been taken the wrong way....

Do what you makes you happy Boomz. Lift and diet for yourself and no one else.

For what it's worth I think that you've done a bang-up job so far and look like a completely different person (srs). I'm sure that after having the guts to put it all out there you're going to inspire a whole lot of people too. Good for you.

What here we go again?! I like having other peoples conflicing inputs it brings me back down to earth sometimes. Come on peeps don't worry about what is said in here. IT"S DA SAFE ZONE. I don't want anybody to be nothing but honest. srs thanks I really really appreciate a no homo man's opinion.

I have a very crazy strong personality. Where I get blinders on til I reach a goal that I really want. It helps if people are there to help me stop and think... you bein srs right now. lol

[thehobbes]

lol you think I should go lower than 135?! Bwaha when I first started on here everyone was you crazy, 135? Yes that's it for me Boom still wants more muscles in the legs butt and back. So haven't decided if I will try and recomp or bulk and cut. I think competing I could not do for a looong time too uneven and don't know if the judges are a fan of stretchmarks.

Nope! 135 for you is like 145 for me, if I actually got there I'm not sure how long I could hold it. I personally would be pretty low on energy and probably 10x more cranky that I already am (yeah nobody needs that lol.) I think more people do well going by how they look in the mirror, nothing wrong with having a goal number and as you get there re-evaluating things.

[dreahere]

So so behind. That's what comes from writing War & Fukcing Peace in my own journal this weekend. First of all, handstand pushups???!!???!!! Holy Mary Mutha a Gawd, Boom. Secondly, you know you're getting old when hot guy in a towel chopping vegetables makes ya think, meh, he's a baby, post up someone who ain't a college freshman and we'll talk. Thirdly, stretchmarks fade, chickie. They never go away but they'll look a wholoe lot less noticable as years go by. Fourthy, you're beautiful anyway.

Um, the end?

[EB68]

Wow boomer! I did not know how far you have come, I assumed you had been smoking hott since birth. You have made some amazing changes for sure.

[RyouBakua]

im glad youre staying strong not to mention you look pretty good to boot regardless of weight


i know how stretch marks can get since i lost a bit of weight myself


keep up the great work!

[mmater]

Kudos to you Boomer, I iz impressed. I knew there was a reason you rocked. Other than being an awesome Sooner fan!

[Luvdogs]

Absolutely awesome progress Inspiring for sure!!

[Boomer29]

Nope! 135 for you is like 145 for me, if I actually got there I'm not sure how long I could hold it. I personally would be pretty low on energy and probably 10x more cranky that I already am (yeah nobody needs that lol.) I think more people do well going by how they look in the mirror, nothing wrong with having a goal number and as you get there re-evaluating things.

This is exactly how I feel especially upping the cardio for this stoopid race, but it will be one more thing I can check off the todo list. Can't wait til I can "bagel up" again and really go RAWWWR in the gym and not feel like I'm falling apart.

So so behind. That's what comes from writing War & Fukcing Peace in my own journal this weekend. First of all, handstand pushups???!!???!!! Holy Mary Mutha a Gawd, Boom. Secondly, you know you're getting old when hot guy in a towel chopping vegetables makes ya think, meh, he's a baby, post up someone who ain't a college freshman and we'll talk. Thirdly, stretchmarks fade, chickie. They never go away but they'll look a wholoe lot less noticable as years go by. Fourthy, you're beautiful anyway. Um, the end?

Thanks drea! It's been 3 years so at this rate they will be reasonably faded in 20? lol I really think more people could do them. They aren't really hard strength wise balance wise, hard.

Awesome! Awesome story, and awesome progress! So motivational!!! You kick ass!

Thanks lady!

Wow boomer! I did not know how far you have come, I assumed you had been smoking hott since birth. You have made some amazing changes for sure.

Haven't I lol... babies they mess you up, thanks!

im glad youre staying strong not to mention you look pretty good to boot regardless of weight

i know how stretch marks can get since i lost a bit of weight myself
keep up the great work!

stretch marks = death of the universe. esp deep trenchy ones. MEh, thanks congrats to you too.

Kudos to you Boomer, I iz impressed. I knew there was a reason you rocked. Other than being an awesome Sooner fan!

BOOMER SOONER!

Absolutely awesome progress Inspiring for sure!!

Thanks luvy!

Okay so now we are all caught up our normal program will continue... one leg day coming up.

[megdaig]

Brings us to present day of 145 last pic taken for bb.com April- September majority of progress 5 months!!

OMG! If I saw this chick walking around in my gym I'd be thinking I need to step up my game... Looking UH-MAZ-ING Boomz!!

[Boomer29]

LEGS
PRE 2 scoops Con, 2 scoops Beta

SQUATS
150X13 for the BW squat challenge.
BOX
135X8
185X5 vid
185X5
205X5 vid
205x5
185X5
135X.5 lower box vid





GOOD MORNINGS
95X8
95X8
95X8
95X8

BB LUNGES
95X8
95X8
95X8
95X8

SMITH PRESS
1 PPSX12
2 PPSX10
3 PPSX8
3 PPSX8 PR FOR THESEa
1 PPSX 50 crazie burn

LYING HAM CURLS
30X10
50X8
70X6
50X6
30X10

LEG EXTENSIONS
150X8
130X8
110X10
90X10
70X12
50X12
30X15

GLUTE BRIDGES 8 REPS, 8 SEC HOLD, 8 PULSES AT TOP
135X8
135X8
135X8
135X8

Ha so the box squats were something. I tried to focus on sitting straight down and back up instead of rocking back into the sit and get up. These are going to require alot more work. I think I might actually sit there for a sec then get back since it's the bottom part of the lift that needs help.

[llahhsoj]

LEGS
PRE 2 scoops Con, 2 scoops Beta

SQUATS
150X13 for the BW squat challenge.
BOX
135X8
185X5 vid
185X5
205X5 vid
205x5
185X5
135X.5 lower box vid





GOOD MORNINGS
95X8
95X8
95X8
95X8

BB LUNGES
95X8
95X8
95X8
95X8

SMITH PRESS
1 PPSX12
2 PPSX10
3 PPSX8
3 PPSX8 PR FOR THESEa
1 PPSX 50 crazie burn

LYING HAM CURLS
30X10
50X8
70X6
50X6
30X10

LEG EXTENSIONS
150X8
130X8
110X10
90X10
70X12
50X12
30X15

GLUTE BRIDGES 8 REPS, 8 SEC HOLD, 8 PULSES AT TOP
135X8
135X8
135X8
135X8

Ha so the box squats were something. I tried to focus on sitting straight down and back up instead of rocking back into the sit and get up. These are going to require alot more work. I think I might actually sit there for a sec then get back since it's the bottom part of the lift that needs help.

Nice work! I use the full sit method, like the last video. I just started box squatting because I don't like to go below parallell. If I do a regular one, my bunz goes to a little above my ankles.

[swooshie]

Boom!!! Wow I so wish I could rep you, but seems I can't rep anyone lately. Do I rep the same people over and over or something??? Anyways, what an amazing transformation! I know how tough it is. Don't know if you've ever seen this picture before, but this is a "before" me ~



Great inspiration all around, Boom! I'm really proud of you for all of the challenges you've hit head on and overcome. You're an amazing person.

[llahhsoj]

For Red fizz and the other late comers. Well and myself, here we go. For others that still want to believe Boomz is a flawless goddess completely skip this page



MARCH 2009 Holy cockatoo 9 months preggers. 209 day of delivery




JUNE 2009 3 MOS PP 180



AUG 2009 176

How did this happen? Hubz was laid off when I was 6 mos pregnant and didn't get another job for a year later. I worked at a car dealership as a sales managers long hours no lunches fast food yada yada. We know that I was kinda on hold because I thought I was waiting for baby #2. After some time we decided not to have another one so I best get myself back in shape. I yo yo'd alot and got alot. Went through phases where I was dedicated then not so much. I was also scared to get back and lift because "I gain muscle too easily and don't want to get bulky" Ha yup one of those. When was I gonna go to the gym with a 8 am to 10 pm schedule? Then I got into the I don't care if I get skinny again because I have stretch marks from my armpits to my calves so what's the point. When I got down to 160 then went back up to 180 I knew that I had to do something for myself, despite my schedule. And for the love of God if I heard one more person say, "Well you don't look like you weight that much." Seriously was gonna shoot em.

November 2011- started having marital problems (he was talking to another girl, don't blame him ) My schedule, me never being home, fat us fuk and when I am home total b!tch because I was unhappy with myself and that I never had time to spend with my baby. Lost 15 pounds that month, 151. Kicked hubbby out, took 2 weeks off from work was stressed out and broke down. Filed for divorce, went back to work as a salesperson only working til 5:30 deal they made with me, and made up for lost time with my baby.

He moved back in January 2012- He and I are now completely different people. He got a new job so the distribution of $ was now more even instead of me supporting everyone. (to put this in perspective I paid more in taxes than he made in all of 2011!) Felt bad because he got his thumb partially cut off in the oilfied but that's a whole different story. Of course gained some of the weight back (happy) I think I was up to 168 when I started full blown found bb.com and never looked back.

Quit my job March I now work M-F 8-5 go to the gym love life get to see my family and have taken the most vacations this year than in my whole life. Definitely not as rich as I used to be but in the end money isn't sh!t and it took me a long az time to figure that out.

April 10 157.9 started my documented cut from the knowledge I learned here. My brother and I started a friendly competition, which is still going, first to goal weight. Mine of course 135 by my birthday and reward brand new boobies. Blaise's goal was 145 from 162. We still aren't there but getting there.


JUNE 14 153 first progress pic on bb.com


Brings us to present day of 145 last pic taken for bb.com April- September majority of progress 5 months!!

Where I am getting happier with my body it is still hard to look at it and think it's good enough or see old jelly roll Lyndsie. I never had body insecurities before even when I was 180 pounds I'd walk around the house nakey. When all that stuff happened in November with hubz it was a real b!tch slap. I'm still trying to recover from and don't always feel like I'm good enough but getting there. (of course we don't tell him that)

OK ladies and gents I told you I'd reveal em one day, Boom's stretchies.



I see I alot of people that give up because of these suckers. This is exactly why I like my big mirror so much because it doesn't show em. So the plan is boobies after the tough mudder race if I do get to the 135 come October 13. Not huge just to restore back what I had pre baby. Although now I am thinking if they keep shrinking into oblivion I might not mind them being non existant so we will see. I would however love it if I could some how cut out my belly stretched mark skin, I know ain't gonna happen but one can always hope right?

This is why I get p'd off sometimes when folks on here say it's negative to strive for others bodies etc. I know I won't look like Andreia Brazier or maybe never get to 135 or whatever, but look what I did trying to get there. Failure I think not.

Oooooo, wow! I missed this page. Great transformation so far, except for that funny looking red hat you got on. I chalk that hat up to "hey no one is perfect".

[Boomer29]

Nice work! I use the full sit method, like the last video. I just started box squatting because I don't like to go below parallell. If I do a regular one, my bunz goes to a little above my ankles.

Cool.

Boom!!! Wow I so wish I could rep you, but seems I can't rep anyone lately. Do I rep the same people over and over or something??? Anyways, what an amazing transformation! I know how tough it is. Don't know if you've ever seen this picture before, but this is a "before" me ~



Great inspiration all around, Boom! I'm really proud of you for all of the challenges you've hit head on and overcome. You're an amazing person.

I have the same rep problem, wierd. Thanks swoosarita.

Oooooo, wow! I missed this page. Great transformation so far, except for that funny looking red hat you got on. I chalk that hat up to "hey no one is perfect".

You and your bumpage. HA, thanks so far...

[nvrstopworking]

Pretty awesome squatting!

Stairs will suck tomorrow!

[Boomer29]

Thanks we will see... I feel like I didn't get as good a burn I do with normal squatting but probably because the box was higher.

[nvrstopworking]

Thanks we will see... I feel like I didn't get as good a burn I do with normal squatting but probably because the box was higher.

Yeah... the box could def. have been lower. In that last "ha ha" vid it looked like the right height.

[llahhsoj]

Thanks we will see... I feel like I didn't get as good a burn I do with normal squatting but probably because the box was higher.

The box was pretty high. There are some benches that are right at parallell for me, so one of those might work better for you. My gym has three different bench types and only one works.

[Boomer29]

Good to know I will use that one next time and won't have to burn out before I start. Really jacked me up this time.

[Boomer29]

The box was pretty high. There are some benches that are right at parallell for me, so one of those might work better for you. My gym has three different bench types and only one works.

There was no happy medium the higher one was a lil high and the other was a lil low. The benches are a good idea but I'd have to haul one over from the other side of the gym. I might try the lil one and put a plate on it.

EDIT also after watching again I think I got to close to the box. If my feet were a lil more forward I would have gotten parallel and sat back more. I was scared because of the first time missing the box and falling on my rear. I got tuckered out because those pins were high tired of adjusting them damn things every time pain in the arse

[llahhsoj]

There was no happy medium the higher one was a lil high and the other was a lil low. The benches are a good idea but I'd have to haul one over from the other side of the gym. I might try the lil one and put a plate on it.

EDIT also after watching again I think I got to close to the box. If my feet were a lil more forward I would have gotten parallel and sat back more. I was scared because of the first time missing the box and falling on my rear. I got tuckered out because those pins were high tired of adjusting them damn things every time pain in the arse

With a bench, I start where my leg is grazing the bench, or close to it, and then possible move my feet a little forward if needed. I about had an accident today. I wasn't paying attention to where I was at to start my set with 315 and kind of about missed the bench totally. It would have hit the safety, but I would have looked like a total dumbass. I'd be careful of that, that is why I say your hamstrings graze the bench. Another option would to possible get those stepper things and adjust the height using those raiser things.

[Boomer29]

ooh shiz big fear! I'm not sure I trust those raiser step things very wobbly wrong angle from the boom boom tush and crash... would be one for the books.

So hammies graze the bench like the top part towards the rear or towards the knee?

[nvrstopworking]

Oh hai Boomz. Guess what? We're tied again.

[RyouBakua]

good pushups


i did those the other day

[gobbles23]

Nice workout! I also do a full sit!! Hard, isn't it!? Hahaha! Great job!!!

There's a bodyweight squat challenge!? Really!!! Where!? I want in!!!!

[lexagon]

Great transformation Boom!
Yeah yeah I know I'm late. Definitely impressive!

[Boomer29]

OMG! If I saw this chick walking around in my gym I'd be thinking I need to step up my game... Looking UH-MAZ-ING Boomz!!

Thanks meg really does mean alot srs, but pshhhh....

Oh hai Boomz. Guess what? We're tied again.

Good job, wonder how long it's gonna stick?

You know you nor my brother don't go back up to full lockout like I do. Gonna try it yalls way and see if that makes a huge difference. Probably not, I could not stop looking at your butt! Woops, what kinda shorts are those look comfy.

Nice workout! I also do a full sit!! Hard, isn't it!? Hahaha! Great job!!!

There's a bodyweight squat challenge!? Really!!! Where!? I want in!!!!

Here's the link I don't think they specified americans only. So when you beat me you can snatch up some free goods, because there is no way I'm squatting again today.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=147569863

Great transformation Boom!
Yeah yeah I know I'm late. Definitely impressive!

Thanks Lex! Vacay buddy, your right on time.

[nvrstopworking]

Good job, wonder how long it's gonna stick?

You know you nor my brother don't go back up to full lockout like I do. Gonna try it yalls way and see if that makes a huge difference. Probably not, I could not stop looking at your butt! Woops, what kinda shorts are those look comfy.

Yeah, but you don't go all the way down either.

Told ya I had a bit of a bootay! I think the shorts are Nikes... can remember the exact style though. It was part of a set (bought it with a tank top). They are VERY comfy. Sort of a "spandexy" material but it's loose rather than form fitting.

[Boomer29]

Nice haha okay guess we will leave it how it is. Can't help it, the bewbs hit the ground I think?

Yes I see, one with the Jamaicans

[nvrstopworking]

Nice haha okay guess we will leave it how it is. Can't help it, the bewbs hit the ground I think?

Yes I see, one with the Jamaicans

Just wait 'til you get your new bewbs! With even less ROM you'll be doing 60-something probably.... not fair!

I will make an effort to go to lockout next time though and see how that goes. in b4 I get 25. lolz.

good pushups


i did those the other day

Thanks dude!

So.... how many'd you get?