Mo, Jaim & Vytis’ Glute Shredding 2012 Contest Prep

[jaim91]

Post the pics, Mo! They're great!!!

Rob, you too! POOL BODY!!! FILF!

I had an amazing weekend at the cottage. Honestly, my "in-laws" are so great and accepting of my lifestyle, and couldn't be more accommodating. They bought me fish and saved the nutrition info before the BBQ'd (to make sure it was OK, which it was), but my boy made sure I brought my cooler with 1.5 days worth of food anyway, just in case there was something I couldn't eat. I just had an incredible, relaxed weekend overall - which it sounds like we all did!

10 weeks out and we're bringing it!

Today, if I get time (we didn't get much sleep last night ) I'm heading to the gym for cardio, arms/shoulders (i've kind of added a 5th day to my routine) and posing practice (emphasis on the latter).

Have a great rest of your weekend!!! xo

[Vytis]

Hey Jaime, thanks for the title, lol. Sorry, no pool pics though. Jennifer was too busy running after Nathan....what else is new....

Glad to hear that you had an on point cottage weekend. Having summer fun prep style.

[Vytis]

Quiet in here so far. Okay, I'll start.

Just boring old cardio on tap today. I plugged out 45 min on the EP and then cranked out some calves and abs. Told, you, boring.

So without further adieu, The Ramones.

"Take it CJ"

"1, 2, 3, 4..."

[Bo_Flecks]

Just boring old cardio on tap today.

Yep. Same here. Well... and then about an hour of posing practice. (does that burn calories???)

[jaim91]

Rob, I totally expected "It's its a ballroom blitz. It's it's a ballroom blitz. It's a ballroom blitz!!!"

[MoEcho]

I'm pretty sure posing is fantastic cardio ....... it is for me anyway #posingnewbftl

Here are some quick back pics. Coming along.......... I'm the turtle in the race here folks.... lol





Front & Side (S L O W L Y Leaning out...... ) I still feel 36 weeks out!!





Edit: Oh, and I hit a nice new low of 146.0 this week. <----- Happy Mo

[jaim91]

Cottage was a huge success.

Came back at 151.6 as of this morning, so I'm down 1.2lbs in 8 days, which is pretty good. I have to take off 1.6 (to bring me to 150) by Labor Day. Coach and I know i can do it.

Hired 2 people to help me practice posing: One for bodybuilding and one for physique. I'll start working with them either this week or next. Really excited about that! Everything feels so close and so real!

Next week i'm in Vancouver, and the following Monday, my workout will completely change. So this is actually the last week of my PHAT split. I deload next week, and start fresh sept 10 with a whole different program.

Yesterday's workout: UPPER POWER

Flat dumbbell - 60x4
Cable row - 115x4
Wide grip pulldown - 120x4
Cable upright row - 105x4
Cable tricep extension - 115x4
Hammer curl - 30x6

cardio - 60 min.

DIET

hit my macros - energy was awful!

[Vytis]

Mo, do I see the abs peeking through. Great stuff - keep it coming!

Jaime, you're killing it! I hear you on the energy...sometimes I feel like I'm really dragging...


Legs this morning for me. Looking back it seems like a good outing, but the energy was not there. It took a lot to get hyped to get under the bar today.

Leg Extension - 165x22, 205x20, 265x20, 305x16x16x16
Leg Curl - 125x20, 155x18, 185x12x12x12x12
Single Leg Press - 270x12x12x12
Squats - 195x6, 245x4, 285x4, 285x3, 305x3x2, 285x4

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

[Lou1se]

/\/\ Up there somewhere...FILF! lol

Have been quietly reading your journal, i think it's great you all keeping on top of each other, makes the whole experience fun and is highly motivational. Good to see a bit of ar$e kicking too lol Amazing work/strength there Jaime! Mo nice V taper

[Vytis]

Happy hump day. My day started off early as always:

Chest and Back

Incline Press - 155x12x12, 195x12, 245x10x10, 265x6x6
Lat Pull Down - 140x14, 180x12, 220x10, 240x9x9x9
CG Pull Down - 240x9x9x9
Decline Press - 285x9x9x9x9
Pec Dec - 250x10, 265x8x8

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

Not sure how I'm feeling about this prep right about now. At 9.5 weeks out I feel a little behind....hopefully this cardio bump will do something...

[MoEcho]

/\/\ Up there somewhere...FILF! lol

Have been quietly reading your journal, i think it's great you all keeping on top of each other, makes the whole experience fun and is highly motivational. Good to see a bit of ar$e kicking too lol Amazing work/strength there Jaime! Mo nice V taper

Hai! Thank you! My back is coming along nicely.............. WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Happy hump day. My day started off early as always:

Chest and Back

Incline Press - 155x12x12, 195x12, 245x10x10, 265x6x6
Lat Pull Down - 140x14, 180x12, 220x10, 240x9x9x9
CG Pull Down - 240x9x9x9
Decline Press - 285x9x9x9x9
Pec Dec - 250x10, 265x8x8

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

Not sure how I'm feeling about this prep right about now. At 9.5 weeks out I feel a little behind....hopefully this cardio bump will do something...

^^ I hear you on that! I know you'll be ready. You always get it done!

Yesterday was lower body for me. My back did NOT like heavy leg press #fail. Lesson learned.

[MoEcho]

So in the past 10 days I've been told:

-I have crappy genetics for physique sports (says my overweight friend)
-I don't have the body to compete
-I may never have abs (because of my crappy genetics) lol
-I've been training for years and look and the result that I'm NOT getting

#fail

The best day of my life will be when I make them eat their words............

[Vytis]

Hai! Thank you! My back is coming along nicely.............. WOOOOOOOOOOOO!



^^ I hear you on that! I know you'll be ready. You always get it done!

Yesterday was lower body for me. My back did NOT like heavy leg press #fail. Lesson learned.

I will bust my ass to get there...and I just may have to. It seems like my body did not get the memo that it's fat shedding time. I mean, it's been two weeks of increased cardio and decreased calories and my fat is just staying put. Most other bodies would have by now seen what is going on and said, "oh, okay...let's lose the fat". Mine on the other hand is just oblivious to the fact that we're in contest prep mode. Stupid body....

So in the past 10 days I've been told:

-I have crappy genetics for physique sports (says my overweight friend)
-I don't have the body to compete
-I may never have abs (because of my crappy genetics) lol
-I've been training for years and look and the result that I'm NOT getting

#fail

The best day of my life will be when I make them eat their words............

YES Heidi. That's the attitude. You will have that chance in November. Just don't rub their face in it too badly...

[CodeGrinder]

(They said)...I don't have the body to compete

Mongol General: Heidi! What is best in life?

Heidi:To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the fat slobs that said I had bad genetics.



Mongol General: Yes Heidi! That is good! That is good.


(My apologies to Arnie)

[MoEcho]

^^ HA HA! Awesome!! LOVE IT!!

CG, we'll have to do lunch soon yes?

[Vytis]

Happy birthday Jaime!

[Vytis]

Nothing good to say about this workout:

Shoulder Press - 135x12, 195x10x10x10
LF Side Lateral - 130x16, 150x12, 165x10, 180x8x8
Preacher Curl - 140x20, 155x16, 170x14, 205x8x8
Dips - BWx16x16x16x16x16
Triceps Press Down - 100x20, 115x12, 130x12x12
EZ Bar Curl - 125x12x12x12
Side Lateral (drop set) - 50x8/35x8/25x8/20x8

PWO Cardio - 30 min TM

[Lou1se]

Nice friend Mo She sounds like my sister lol

HB Jaime!!

Keep at it all and stay positive

...and nothing bad to say about the workout Vytis

[The_Animal11]

happy birthday jaime!

[jaim91]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys and gals! Sorry I haven't been in here a lot, but I've been gearing up for a trip to NYC (which I'm currently in the midst of) and haven't had time to breathe between clients, packing and seeing friends before I leave.

Anyway, yesterday I met with the owner of Ultimate Fitness Events (a reputable org here in Canada) for a posing session. He told me I was doing perfectly for 9 weeks out (not ahead or behind). This guy isn't one to throw out compliments so quickly, so for him to say that, especially given I'm not competing with him, is amazing. He helped with my physique posing, and on Monday, I'm meeting with Joanne Williams (just won her IFBB pro card at nationals 2 weeks ago). She'll help me with bodybuilding. Cannot wait for her assessment!

Rob and Heidi, how are you guys feeling going into the weekend? Mo, who said that crap to you about your physique? Wtf??

[Vytis]

Hey Jaime - black and white cookies for everyone!

My long weekend will be nothing spectacular. I bet come Monday I'll even wish I was at work - it's a lot less "work" than staying home with my monsters...er...I mean angels...

My 5 am workouts are getting tougher. Today I was feeling rather stiff and tired, but still managed to do some type of work...I guess...

Leg Extension - 165x24, 225x20, 265x20, 305x18x18
Leg Curl - 125x22, 155x16, 180x12x1x2x12
Squats - 135x10, 225x10x10x10x10
Leg Press - 630x20x20x20
Calf Raise - 630x14x14x14x14

PWO Cardio - 25 min TM

Leg legs are worn out!

But with 9 weeks to go, there's really no time for complaining.

Here are a couple of shots PWO - 222lbs:

[Vytis]

Quiet in here....I'll post away then.

Here's this morning's workout:

Incline Press - 155x12x12, 195x12, 245x10, 265x7x7
Lat Pull Down - 160x14, 200x12, 245x10x10x9
Pec Dec - 175x14, 265x9x9x9
Rack DL - 195x12, 285x10x10
T Bar Row - 135x12, 160x10x10
Chest Press - 245x10x10x10

PWO Cardio - 30 min TM.

Have a great Saturday!

[MoEcho]

Hey Rob! Looking good! I love dem bis...........

I'm back from a super-mini vacation in Kingston. Was suppose to return tomorrow, but there's not place like home!!

Will be hitting it hard tomorrow with Upper and Cardio in MY gym. Yay.

Happy Long weekend all!

[jaim91]

Hey everyone!!! Just arriving back in the city from a super amazing birthday weekend with a close friend in NYC

We shopped, walked, shopped, lather, rinse, repeat. I'll be honest, the diet took a toll on me a couple of times with all that walking. But my friend was amazing about being accommodating with my food and letting me bring my cooler everywhere. I really am so lucky in that respect with my friends and fam

Anyway, I have a bunch of pics on ******** and I'll upload some here. I haven't trained since Thursday and don't know if I will, but Coach wants me to be 149-150 by tomorrow, so I should do SOMETHING...

[Vytis]

Thanks Heidi.

Welcome home (for now) Jaime.

Sunday's workout:

LF Side Lateral - 140x20, 165x14, 180x10x10x10
Preacher Curl - 140x16, 175x12, 205x12x12x12
Dips - BWx20x20x20x20x20
LF Shoulder Press - 270x14, 290x12, 310x10x10
BB Curl - 75x14, 125x10x10
Triceps Press Down - 100x20, 115x14, 130x12x12

PWO Cardio - 30 min TM/EP

Bad news is I had to take in the truck because one of the tires was leaking air. Good news is that it only to a $40 repair to fix it....

Happy Sunday!

[jaim91]

Solid workout Rob!

Rob and I had a nice little chat at 2am because we were both up (the party animals that we are )

Today, on no sleep, i started my deload week (was a little eager):

Incline dumbbell flyes - 4 x 12
PRE-EXHAUST
Flat bench presses - 4 x 12-15 DROP SET
Incline dumbbell presses 4 x 12-15 DROP SET
Cable crossovers 4 x 20-30 PUMP SETS
Standing calf raises - 5 x 20-30 PUMP SETS
Seated calf raises - 5 x 20-30 PUMP SETS

Going to start doing every other day abs/calves, alternating. Sean Everingham said he did it with his clients, and I need to develop my abs a little more. Tomorrow I'm meeting with an ifbb pro whom i've taken a huge liking to, and hope she becomes a mentor. we're going over posing

[MoEcho]

Have fun tomorrow Jme! I can't wait for the posing report.

I am starting the high volume program tonight. I feel a new low coming shortly after........

[jaim91]

Posed with the pro today. Wish I got pics!!! She said that my quads, abs and smile were my best assets.

That woman has a crazy eye for detail! I am going to try to work with her once a week, as long as our schedules permit. I feel like she's a great addition to my team! We posed for an hour straight, and we were both sweating BUCKETS by the end. I got so pumped and motivated by her words of encouragement. It's refreshing to see a Pro whose fame hasn't gone to her head

Today's workout:

Dumbbell kickbacks
4 12-15 PRE-EXHAUST
Close-grip bench presses 4 12-15 DROP SET
Overhead rope extensions 4 20-30 PUMP SETS
Seated incline curls
4 12-15
Standing barbell curls 4 12-15 DROP SET
failure)
One-arm high cable curls 4 20-30 PUMP SETS
Barbell reverse wrist curls
4 15-20
Barbell wrist curls
4 15-20

Post NYC weigh in tomorrow... praying to gd i'll be in the 150-150.8 range.

[Vytis]

Heidi, that new low is just around the corner. You're doing great...keep it up Mo!

Jaime, your posing session sounds amazing. I think you should put op a pic of the pro your talking about just so everyone can see the caliber of athlete you're working with. I'm super proud of you!

Just boring old cardio for me this labour day - 45 min of EP and bike. Then it was just pawning the boys on the in-laws and watch shopping....the usual....

[CodeGrinder]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys and gals!

Happy (belated) birthday Jaime!