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[lschepis]

**I am Juggernaut 2014**

Hi fellow Juggernauts! I'm Laura, 59 year old muscle head excited to be motivated and motivating in this challenge. I have been lifting for 38 years (!!) since taking a weight training class my senior year at Penn State and have loved every single workout and pound lifted. Lifting has always been a huge part of my life and I derive strength, focus, energy, and a young mind from it. I'm the classic power builder; I've been since I started lifting. My main goal is strength but I love having those bodybuilder muscles too. I compete in benchpress but would like to add deadlift too; just getting started with that. Size does not come easily for me as I have a high metabolism. I don't do bulk-ups or cuts, I just eat well With hardly any junk food and I aim for 110 grams of protein a day. I try to center on a particular body part I want to improve usually with more reps or sets. Right now I'm working on calves and some calisthenics- push-ups and pull-ups. Am excited to share experiences and journeys with many of you. Will post my first workout in a bit. Good luck everyone!!

[lschepis]

Will be ordering sups tomorrow but these I'm taking currently:

1 scoop BB.com micronized creatine
4 Morph tablets
1 scoop Restoraid
Orange Triad

Weight: 122

Back & triceps

T-bar rows
95x8
105x8
110x8
115x8
120x8

One-arm dumbbell rows
40x8
45x8
50x8
55x8

Pull-ups- done between sets of pull-downs- 17, 14, 11

Cable pulldowns
100x8
110x8
120x8
130x7

Hammer Strength pulldown
75 each side x10
80 each side x10
85 each side x8

Dip machine supersetted w/ bench dips
100x10 ss 10
105x10 ss 10
110x10 ss 10

Dumbbell extensions
22.5x8x2

Cable pushdowns
100x8
110x8
120x8
130x8

Rope pushdowns
65x8 drop set 55x8
60x8 drop set 50x8

Got a PR on the one-arm rows with 55s and T-bar rows with 120. Back is my favorite bodypart to work. I had a good back pump going by the time I was done with pulldowns and even my whole arms were buzzing along. My triceps always get very pumped from the rope pushdowns. A great workout today that had me exhausted by the evening.

A good weekend to everyone!

[ezericw]

Hey Skinny Beast, welcome to the challenge, and best of luck in reaching your goals! Nice to see you here and that looks like a pretty tough workout too!

[lschepis]

Ahhhh my first visitor. In on 1rd as is its custom to say. I love ur avi, so eye catching!

Thank u and as they say, u can't teach an old dog new tricks. Been doing this so long but I still love it! Thanks for visiting eze and I will also checkout how your challenge is going. Is there a large AARP crowd in the contest?

[JohnButz]

Welcome! Best of luck in the challenge!

[lschepis]

Thank u John.

[ZacK1313]

Welcome to the party, we all look forward to following your journey. If you need any help we are all here for you(Pro's,Infinite Labs Elite Athletes, and even Contestants). Feel free to reach out to us and good luck!

[Lanithroe]

Welcome to the juggernaut team!

[loves2rescue]

Welcome to the challenge

Welcome to the juggernaut team!

[lschepis]

Welcome to the juggernaut team!

Welcome to the challenge

Thanks much Lanithroe and Ms love. Hope u both are making strides in the challenge. I'll be stopping in.

[Credz]

Welcome to the Challenge!

[GymGirl38]

Welcome Laura! You look fantastic! I see you are pushing some heavy weights there too! It's great that you have all that experience...you are just the type of person we need here...positive and motivated! Keep going! ~Erin

[sohei]

Glad to have you in the challenge. Impressive workout Juggersis.

[ezericw]

Ahhhh my first visitor. In on 1rd as is its custom to say. I love ur avi, so eye catching!

Thank u and as they say, u can't teach an old dog new tricks. Been doing this so long but I still love it! Thanks for visiting eze and I will also checkout how your challenge is going. Is there a large AARP crowd in the contest?

Hey Laura, I'm not sure how many of us over 50's there are here in the challenge, but I know we are bringing our best to these kids! When you compare our workouts they're just as tough, and we are hitting the weights just as hard as some people half our age, and I think that's pretty cool!

And I'M HAVING A BLAST!

[lschepis]

Welcome to the party, we all look forward to following your journey. If you need any help we are all here for you(Pro's,Infinite Labs Elite Athletes, and even Contestants). Feel free to reach out to us and good luck!

Thank u Zack. That avi is enough motivation for me!

Welcome to the Challenge!

Thank u Credz

Welcome Laura! You look fantastic! I see you are pushing some heavy weights there too! It's great that you have all that experience...you are just the type of person we need here...positive and motivated! Keep going! ~Erin

Thanks Gym Girl. I love pushing the heavy stuff; that's the challenge to me. Well, feel free to tap into that experience if u need any help girl.

Glad to have you in the challenge. Impressive workout Juggersis.

Thanks Sohei. Ohhh, the J nicknames are cracking me up already!

Hey Laura, I'm not sure how many of us over 50's there are here in the challenge, but I know we are bringing our best to these kids! When you compare our workouts they're just as tough, and we are hitting the weights just as hard as some people half our age, and I think that's pretty cool!

And I'M HAVING A BLAST!

I can assure u Eze, and ur only halfway there, age has no boundaries. I lift the same weights i did when I was 30. with the exception of bench and I'm making my way there. Age brings its stereotypes, so let's blow those out of the water now brother!

I'm not gonna be a wallflower in this party so I'm catching ur fever. Glad ur having a blast!

[lschepis]

DAY 2

Yesterday was a rest day; usually I do sets of regular pushups and pull-ups but these bones needed a rest.

My before pic from the challenge:

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/...ps23bsildk.jpg

[b]Stats[\b]
Ht: 5'6"
Wt: 123
BF: 17%
Chest: 35"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35"
Shoulders: 40"
Arms: 12.6"
Thighs: 21"
Calves: 12.5"

My eats for yesterday:
Protein shake
Cereal
Greek yogurt
Trail mix
Omelette w/cheese
Protein bar
Salad w/ham, turkey & chicken
Cookie
Protein pudding

I ordered my sups: Juggernaut HP pink lemonade and Infinite Force grape.

Today is lots of squatting, more legs and traps...and lots of hnnnng playoff football. Better get to the gym soon so I can enjoy the Brady/Manning showdown! Everybody enjoy ur Juggernaut and football Sunday!

[Bombshell7]

Hey, Laura! Just stopped by to see how you're making out. Looks like you're off to a good start! Keep up the good work! Michelle

[kconnell]

Ah a seasoned blogger - Welcome to the Challenge Laura!

Let us know when your supplements come in and you officially start.

[lschepis]

Hey, Laura! Just stopped by to see how you're making out. Looks like you're off to a good start! Keep up the good work! Michelle

Thanks Michelle, trying to get a good start out of the gate. If I can shave even an inch off my waist, I would be so dam excited! You're my skinny waist idol!

Ah a seasoned blogger - Welcome to the Challenge Laura!

Let us know when your supplements come in and you officially start.

Yes, it keeps me motivated! Will do, thanks for stopping in.

[lschepis]

Day 2

Legs, traps & hams

Front squats on Smith machine
55x5
95x5
105x5
115x5
125x5
130x5

Box squats
120x10
130x10

Back squats
95x5
105x5
115x5

Leg press
330x10
340x10
350x10

Glute kickbacks
50x10
60x10x2

Abductor
95x20

Adductor
100x20

Face pulls
60x12x2
70x12x2

DB shrugs
40x10
45x10
50x10
55x10
50x10 drop set-40x10, drop set-30x20

Hammer Strength seated leg curls
45x10
50x10
52.5x10

Leg raises
12x3

Squatting was off today. Fronts were good but was way out of the groove with box squats so switched over to back squats. Prob wore myself out on the fronts. Was a little lethargic today. That's what happens when I get the required 8 hours of sleep; that's too much for me.

Sups
Micronized creatine
4 capsules non-stim PWO
BCAA/recovery drink
Fish oil
Orange Triad
Multi

Today's eats
Protein shake
Cereal
Cheese omelette
Muscle Milk carton
Cookie
Banana
Stuffed shells
Piece of pizza
Peppered salami, cheese & crackers
Handful of M&Ms
1/2 serving of cottage cheese for casein

[ZacK1313]

[lschepis]

U rang Zack...are u my muscle genie?

[kennknee]

Subbed in for your journey!!!

[ezericw]

Day 2

Legs, traps & hams

Front squats on Smith machine
55x5
95x5
105x5
115x5
125x5
130x5

Box squats
120x10
130x10

Back squats
95x5
105x5
115x5

Leg press
330x10
340x10
350x10

Glute kickbacks
50x10
60x10x2

Abductor
95x20

Adductor
100x20

Face pulls
60x12x2
70x12x2

DB shrugs
40x10
45x10
50x10
55x10
50x10 drop set-40x10, drop set-30x20

Hammer Strength seated leg curls
45x10
50x10
52.5x10

Leg raises
12x3

Squatting was off today. Fronts were good but was way out of the groove with box squats so switched over to back squats. Prob wore myself out on the fronts. Was a little lethargic today. That's what happens when I get the required 8 hours of sleep; that's too much for me.

Sups
Micronized creatine
4 capsules non-stim PWO
BCAA/recovery drink
Fish oil
Orange Triad
Multi

Today's eats
Protein shake
Cereal
Cheese omelette
Muscle Milk carton
Cookie
Banana
Stuffed shells
Piece of pizza
Peppered salami, cheese & crackers
Handful of M&Ms
1/2 serving of cottage cheese for casein

Damn Laura! Your going "Full Bore" on this, Wow! That's a Hell of a workout, and impressive weights! I like the "Piece of Pizza" and "Handful of M&Ms" I just wish I could stop at that, once I have a taste I just keep going. So I do my best not to taste! :-(

[lschepis]

Damn Laura! Your going "Full Bore" on this, Wow! That's a Hell of a workout, and impressive weights! I like the "Piece of Pizza" and "Handful of M&Ms" I just wish I could stop at that, once I have a taste I just keep going. So I do my best not to taste! :-(

Thanks EZ! That's the way this girl likes it. Go heavy or go home, right? Srs, light weights would bore the crackers out of me; I need a challenge! Hope you're keeping it heavy for your workouts this week! I'm not a big eater so pretty easy for me to stop. I hear ya tho.

Subbed in for your journey!!!

Thanks for stopping stopping in Kennknee.

Ready for some pull-ups on my off day, J boys!

[GymGirl38]

very impressive weights! I only wish I could eat like you!

[lschepis]

very impressive weights! I only wish I could eat like you!

Thank u. Actually I'm a grazer Gym Girl. I just eat every 1 1/2-2 hours, but small meals to keep the metabolism up. I cut out every piece of junk for one year when I went back to lifting intensely 2 years ago. Now I have a few sweets here or there but never chips or empty calories. I try to keep it clean. You're doing great Girl with getting back to size 6! Keep consistent, head into the wind!

[lschepis]

Day 3

Pullups- 17, 15, 13= 45

Abs
20x2-reverse crunches with 15#kettlebell
20x2-crunches with 15#kettlebell
44x2-seated side swings with 15#kettlebell

Today's eats
Protein shake
Oatmeal w/raisins and protein powder-(15g protein)
English muffin w/peanut butter
Piece of pizza
Banana
Protein bar
2 stuffed shells
Handful of M&MS
Greek yogurt for casein
Trail mix

I do my ab work at home and also have a pull-up bar so I can do extra reps. Sometimes on back day, I will superset pull-ups with rows or pulldowns.

Hope all u Juggernauts got your week off to a great start. Be a beast at the gym!!
I might try for a new 1MR on bench, trying to visualize it all day.

[shookmusic]

I. Love. You. Meal Plan here!!!!!! I also love M&M's. I love pizza too. I also love trail mix...

Are seated side swings done on a decline sit up bench?

[lschepis]

I. Love. You. Meal Plan here!!!!!! I also love M&M's. I love pizza too. I also love trail mix...

Are seated side swings done on a decline sit up bench?

Well I have lots of love to go around... Trail mix is my go-to snack, dat proteinz, fruit and bit of sweets. U could do those in the decline bench for that good stretch. I would but my daughter's junk is all over it...I do them on the floor but reach back far. I got a set of obliques doing that in about three months. Doesn't appear u need much help on that.

Ohhh...that avi, Mr Shook!