Take a peek...taiga1 & BubsNBean put Promera Peak-400 and Con-Cret to the test.

[penny0527]

I love your photobombs!

[taiga1]

I love your photobombs!

'cept I'm always getting photobombed by girls with bigger guns. Bishes.

[taiga1]

DAY 23 - PEAK 400 + CON-CRET

Hit snooze.

Up @ 4 am
Oats @ 4:15
Peak 400 and Con-Cret @ 4:30
Gym @ 5:15


SHOULDERS & TRICEPS
DB OHP 30s x12, 35s x12, 35s x6, 30s x10
Laterals Circuit (side,front,bent over) 3 x 30 15s/15s/12s
BB Upright Row 70 x12, 70 x12, 70 x12
BB OHP 50 x15, 55 x15, 55 x15
Tricep Dips BW 2 x 10
Skull Crushers 50 x12, 55 x12, 55 x12
DB Kickbacks 25 x12, 25 x12, 25 x12


Session felt great. Lifts are increasing. Feeling strong. Don't wanna cut. Do. Not. Want.



Made an updated IG collage for #transformationtuesday

Think I posted a similar one at the start of this log. Meh.






I had my first lifting session with a trainer the day after that pic on the left...3 years ago this past Friday. Fell in love with the iron immediately. The middle pic is at my third NPC comp in May of this year. The pic on the right is one month post comp...not stage ready, but staying fairly lean. NEVER going back to that pic on the left. I don't even know that chick anymore!

[penny0527]

You have made serious progress in three years, girl!!

[KissIcon]

I had my first lifting session with a trainer the day after that pic on the left...3 years ago this past Friday. Fell in love with the iron immediately. The middle pic is at my third NPC comp in May of this year. The pic on the right is one month post comp...not stage ready, but staying fairly lean. NEVER going back to that pic on the left. I don't even know that chick anymore!

I'd like to know that chick on the right better.....

You have made serious progress in three years, girl!!

^^^This x10^^^

[BubsNBean]

7/9/13 PHAT Day 22- Lower Body Power

Supplements

Pre
Peak400
ConCret
CapsiBlast

Post
BCAAs
Protein + Oats

Liftin'

Full Squats
BW 2x15
Bar x15
95# x10
135# x10
195# x5, 2x4 PR

Hack Squat
2PPS x 10
2PPS + 20# x8
2PPS + 40# x6

Leg Extension
180# 2x6 PR

SLDL
Bar x15
135# x10
195# x6, 5, 6

Standing Calf Raises
250# 3x8

Notes
-PRs today!
-Back in the home gym, some machines feel harder than the other gym at the same weight
-Effing lying leg curl machine was broken, both of them
-Got some decent sleep last night, it's amazing what rest will do for you
-Absolutely LOVING the protein oats... Taiga you're a freakin' genius!

In the spirit of leg day....



195# x4- This was the second set.

[KissIcon]

In the spirit of leg day....

ummmmmmm......yeah. what a spirit ;

Niceeee session there Bubs!

[rachelily]

Bubs how'd you make your protein oats? All the times I've tried it I literally can't finish it (and believe me I will eat ANYTHING and I'm so poor I can't waste food.. so you know something's off when I can't eat something). I really wanna love it!

[penny0527]

Bubs how'd you make your protein oats? All the times I've tried it I literally can't finish it (and believe me I will eat ANYTHING and I'm so poor I can't waste food.. so you know something's off when I can't eat something). I really wanna love it!

I cook the oats, add the protein and put in the blender. It's more like a drink after that.

[GreekyBeth]

DAY 23 - PEAK 400 + CON-CRET

Hit snooze.

Up @ 4 am
Oats @ 4:15
Peak 400 and Con-Cret @ 4:30
Gym @ 5:15


SHOULDERS & TRICEPS
DB OHP 30s x12, 35s x12, 35s x6, 30s x10
Laterals Circuit (side,front,bent over) 3 x 30 15s/15s/12s
BB Upright Row 70 x12, 70 x12, 70 x12
BB OHP 50 x15, 55 x15, 55 x15
Tricep Dips BW 2 x 10
Skull Crushers 50 x12, 55 x12, 55 x12
DB Kickbacks 25 x12, 25 x12, 25 x12


Session felt great. Lifts are increasing. Feeling strong. Don't wanna cut. Do. Not. Want.



Made an updated IG collage for #transformationtuesday

Think I posted a similar one at the start of this log. Meh.






I had my first lifting session with a trainer the day after that pic on the left...3 years ago this past Friday. Fell in love with the iron immediately. The middle pic is at my third NPC comp in May of this year. The pic on the right is one month post comp...not stage ready, but staying fairly lean. NEVER going back to that pic on the left. I don't even know that chick anymore!

And never go back is right!! Strong workout per the usual. Grab some 40's on your next DB OHP workout.

7/9/13 PHAT Day 22- Lower Body Power

Supplements

Pre
Peak400
ConCret
CapsiBlast

Post
BCAAs
Protein + Oats

Liftin'

Full Squats
BW 2x15
Bar x15
95# x10
135# x10
195# x5, 2x4 PR

Hack Squat
2PPS x 10
2PPS + 20# x8
2PPS + 40# x6

Leg Extension
180# 2x6 PR

SLDL
Bar x15
135# x10
195# x6, 5, 6

Standing Calf Raises
250# 3x8

Notes
-PRs today!
-Back in the home gym, some machines feel harder than the other gym at the same weight
-Effing lying leg curl machine was broken, both of them
-Got some decent sleep last night, it's amazing what rest will do for you
-Absolutely LOVING the protein oats... Taiga you're a freakin' genius!

In the spirit of leg day....



195# x4- This was the second set.

Woot woot!! Congrats on your PR!!! Peeps PR's are falling all over the place. Many machines feel different and use "different" weighting numbering systems. I wouldn't sweat it. Thank you so much for the glute shot. Vid is cool too---like your Chucks.

[History in Effect]

7/9/13 PHAT Day 22- Lower Body Power

Supplements

Pre
Peak400
ConCret
CapsiBlast

Post
BCAAs
Protein + Oats

Liftin'

Full Squats
BW 2x15
Bar x15
95# x10
135# x10
195# x5, 2x4 PR

Hack Squat
2PPS x 10
2PPS + 20# x8
2PPS + 40# x6

Leg Extension
180# 2x6 PR

SLDL
Bar x15
135# x10
195# x6, 5, 6

Standing Calf Raises
250# 3x8

Notes
-PRs today!
-Back in the home gym, some machines feel harder than the other gym at the same weight
-Effing lying leg curl machine was broken, both of them
-Got some decent sleep last night, it's amazing what rest will do for you
-Absolutely LOVING the protein oats... Taiga you're a freakin' genius!

In the spirit of leg day....



195# x4- This was the second set.

I hate when machines are broke, but I just become more creative.

[BubsNBean]

ummmmmmm......yeah. what a spirit ;

Niceeee session there Bubs!

Spirit started good today and stayed good all day

Bubs how'd you make your protein oats? All the times I've tried it I literally can't finish it (and believe me I will eat ANYTHING and I'm so poor I can't waste food.. so you know something's off when I can't eat something). I really wanna love it!

I weigh them and put the oats and protein in Tupperware. Add water slowly to mix until preferred consistency. Leave in fridge over night. Eat post workout. About 12 hours later.

Woot woot!! Congrats on your PR!!! Peeps PR's are falling all over the place. Many machines feel different and use "different" weighting numbering systems. I wouldn't sweat it. Thank you so much for the glute shot. Vid is cool too---like your Chucks.

Thank you!! I was stoked on the PR.... Love my chucks, glad you liked the glute shot

I hate when machines are broke, but I just become more creative.

I just got frustrated, I'll do them and the sex machines tomorrow

[RyouBakua]

'cept I'm always getting photobombed by girls with bigger guns. Bishes.

eyes would go straight to you

phenomenal progress!

Full Squats
BW 2x15
Bar x15
95# x10
135# x10
195# x5, 2x4 PR



195# x4- This was the second set.

i like it!

haha, only if shes 7'8"

I just got frustrated, I'll do them and the sex machines tomorrow

promise

[taiga1]

BUBS!!! That squat video is ridic! You are such a BEAST!!! For realz. Congrats on the PRs.

You have made serious progress in three years, girl!!

Thanks, Penny. It is seriously a little painful to look at the pic on the left. But, it helps to remind me when I get discouraged...keep puttin' in the work and who knows where we'll be 3 years from now. Exciting stuff.

I'd like to know that chick on the right better.....

^^^This x10^^^

Thank ya, sir. That chick on the right is much happier, no doubt.

And never go back is right!! Strong workout per the usual. Grab some 40's on your next DB OHP workout.

Thanks, Beth! I need to hear that...I soooo wanna put those 40s up! Grrrrrrrr.... Just gonna have to bite the bullet and ask someone to help me get 'em in position.

eyes would go straight to you

phenomenal progress!

sweet RB is sweet

thank you!


Random pics time...


Came across this yesterday...just thought it was too dang cute. Dawwww....





Snapped this leaving work...





Love that there are often deer sightings in my parking lot at work. Oh, the joys of small town life. Great end to the work day!


Ended the day with a late night run. Soooo hot. Soooo humid. Dig it!!! Took one of my earbuds out and listened to the frogs and crickets. Best soundtrack around...

[BubsNBean]

7/10/13 PHAT Day 23- Rest/Cardio

Supplements
Pre
Peak400
ConCret
CapsiBlast

Post
BCAAs
Protein + Oats

CST

Complexes - 55# Barbell, 10 reps each exercise, 3 rounds, 1 min rest between rounds
Push Press
Squat
RDL
Lunges
Push-Ups

20/10 Tabata- 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 2 rounds (4 minutes total)
Weighted Burpees- 15# DBs
KB Swings- 27.5# DB (couldn't find the KBs)
Mountain Climbers, hands on med ball
Med ball jump squats- 12# ball

Accessory Work

Abs
Ball Pass- 3x15

Abductors
110# 2x20
130# x20

Adductors
110# x20
130# 2x20

Cardio

Incline TM
5 min @ 11.5%, 3.5 pace
5 min @ 15%, 3.3 pace

Notes
-Really really struggling on the motivation today, I just want to sleep all day
-Complexes were tough, 55# BB is an increase
-Ball pass stings! I'm not sure how I'm supposed to count them, but I count one repetition as from hands to feet, and back.
-Heavier on the ab/adductors, different machine

Pics

Racked my shin on RDLs, whoops. Now I understand the DL socks



It's the little things (and flowers) that make me happy



Tryin' my damndest to stick to the plan...



Vids- 1 round of complexes. They're harder than they look, I promise.

[RyouBakua]

good complex

do you always go wide stance when you push press



was admiring the bosu balls in the background too

[BubsNBean]

good complex

do you always go wide stance when you push press



was admiring the bosu balls in the background too

I never considered my stance on push press. It just feels comfortable. Suggestions?

[bigfish18q]

Agreed with Ryou, awesome job at the complexes! I have no doubt they are tough, that's a ton of compound movement.

[RyouBakua]

I never considered my stance on push press. It just feels comfortable. Suggestions?

try this and tell me how it goes

[BubsNBean]

try this and tell me how it goes

Ohhhhhh, ok. Will report back. Thanks

[RyouBakua]

Agreed with Ryou, awesome job at the complexes! I have no doubt they are tough, that's a ton of compound movement.

this

Ohhhhhh, ok. Will report back. Thanks

good job on the ball pass too

i usually count reps the same way

[GreekyBeth]

Nice job Bubs! Are complexes something you do consistently or work them in here and there?

Ps:quit breathing so heavy in your vids

[RyouBakua]

Ps:quit breathing so heavy in your vids

she does that on purpose

[History in Effect]

Bubs killing it..get it

[BubsNBean]

Nice job Bubs! Are complexes something you do consistently or work them in here and there?

Ps:quit breathing so heavy in your vids

Why? Does this bother you?

I do CST once a week. I might switch up my exercises though, starting to get bored. (Shocking)

she does that on purpose

Shush!

Bubs killing it..get it

I'm tryin'! I swear, the gym is the only consistent thing right now, gotta hold on to it!

[BubsNBean]

DAY 24!!! OOPS!

Supplements
Pre
Peak400
ConCret
CapsiBlast

Post
BCAAs
Protein + Oats

Liftin

BB Bent Over Row
Bar 2x15
65# x10
105# 6x3

Rack Pull-Ups
BW 3x12

Seated Cable Row
70# 3x10

DB Row
40s 3x12

Close Grip Lat Pulldowns
70# 3x20

Seated DB OHP
30s 3x12

DB Upright Rows
25s 2x12

DB Lateral Raises
10s 3x17

Notes
-Really good mind-muscle connection today, got a back pump!
-Increased on DB Rows and Close Grip Lat Pulldown
-Lots of tension on these cables, kinda weird
-Got all the reps for OHP! Finally!

Pics

Protein + Oats + BCAAs



Back and shoulders

[taiga1]

DAY 24 - PEAK 400 + CON-CRET







Took my Peak 400 and Con-Cret on the drive from work.

Straight to the gym for Cardio Intervals class. Sweatiest. Session. Yet. Oh yeaahhh!!!

They installed a pull up bar in a door frame down in the "pit" where we do the class. So, I knocked out some chins during a few of the rest intervals. Got my HR higher doing those than at a SINGLE station in the class. More proof for me that more cals are burned during weight training than cardio. Dig it!!!


Annnnd, let the countdown begin!!! Home screen set with the amazing Amanda Latona for motivation.





I finally made the mental commitment to compete at TN State Show on Aug. 10th. Not sure what my hold up has been, but I just wasn't ready...not focused. I've been killing it in the gym, but my diet has been FAR from 'on point' ugh. Something just clicked today. I'm ALL IN!! Let's do this thang!!!

[taiga1]

I'm tryin'! I swear, the gym is the only consistent thing right now, gotta hold on to it!

I know this feel. Sometimes the gym and the iron are the only things that keep me going. They have saved me the last couple years.

Hugs, darling girl. <3 <3 <3

[BubsNBean]

I know this feel. Sometimes the gym and the iron are the only things that keep me going. They have saved me the last couple years.

Hugs, darling girl. <3 <3 <3

I can always depend on the iron... BSG was right

Today shall be better. It already feels better. Yesterday has come and gone, and today is a chance to feel good. I'm taking it.


Oh, and enough about me...

T I'm so excited for your next show!! I wish I could watch you in person on stage. I'd be one of those loud-ass annoying fans cat-calling you You've kept your body in pretty lean condition between shows, I bet you kill it!

[taiga1]

I can always depend on the iron... BSG was right

Today shall be better. It already feels better. Yesterday has come and gone, and today is a chance to feel good. I'm taking it.


Oh, and enough about me...

T I'm so excited for your next show!! I wish I could watch you in person on stage. I'd be one of those loud-ass annoying fans cat-calling you You've kept your body in pretty lean condition between shows, I bet you kill it!

BSG is a wise man.

I'm glad you are feeling better. One day at a time. Take the happiness whenever you can get it.

Thanks, girl. It's good to finally be EXCITED about the comp. Didn't wanna do it unless I got in the right frame of mind about it. I'm there.