Struggling To Get Back On Top

Gibson Girl · 08-27-2007, 08:23 AM

Hello Ladies,

How do you do? I know it has been a minute since I wrote in my journal. I can truly say I miss ya!!!

Well I deleted my last journal and starting a new one. Since the last 2 months I have been through so many things, from sickness to my dear uncle death and so on. I am not going to dwell on it because I have to get focus and start fresh. That is why I name this journal ?Struggling To Get Back On Top?.

OK it is time for me to check out some of your journals and see how things are going.

SexyBack · 08-27-2007, 09:25 AM

Hey girl! I'm subb'd!
Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your uncle. *hugs*
How are you feeling these days? Sounds like you are ready to get back into it!

Gibson Girl · 08-27-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SexyBack

Hey girl! I'm subb'd!
Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your uncle. *hugs*
How are you feeling these days? Sounds like you are ready to get back into it!

Thanks Dear Yes I have to get on to it

Gibson Girl · 08-27-2007, 02:03 PM

Well today I did two 45-minutes sessions of cardio thus far and did legs this morning. Being I have not really workout hard with weight I took things easy this morning.

Stationary lungs ? 15 x 2 x 12ea leg
20 x 1 x 10ea leg

Leg Extension ? 70 x 3 x 12 rep

Dead Lift ? 70 x 3 x 12

Calves ? 110 x 3 x 20

I could have done more but did not want to over do it. Besides it is TOM and was really not in the mood. My numbers are real low compare to what I am used to lifting. It is all good I will get back to it.

Miss-Sophie · 08-27-2007, 02:20 PM

I don't think your numbers are low at all! It's really impressive especially considered the fact that you have had a break!

I'm sorry for your loss! Sounds like the last 2 months have been extremely hard, I hope good things is coming your way now!

You deserve it!

Giggy · 08-27-2007, 08:26 PM

HEY GIRL!! You know I've missed you and I'm so happy that you came back.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Uncle.

I hope your feeling better both physically and mentally and ready to get back into the swing of things. You're gonna feel great, once you get past that initial soreness

Take your time, we all know nothing is gonna happen overnight, Lord do we. You had quite a workout already I see, and will surely feel it tomorrow. Yeah!

Thanks for coming back and updating us. Big hugs!

GyMgrrrL · 08-27-2007, 09:31 PM

There you are!
Welcome back!

Sorry to hear about your rough times. I'm glad things are starting to look up for you though!

Gibson Girl · 08-30-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss-Sophie

I don't think your numbers are low at all! It's really impressive especially considered the fact that you have had a break!

I'm sorry for your loss! Sounds like the last 2 months have been extremely hard, I hope good things is coming your way now!

You deserve it!

Yes I am taking it one day at a time. Things are looking and trying hard to get back on track.

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Originally Posted by Giggy

HEY GIRL!! You know I've missed you and I'm so happy that you came back.
I hope your feeling better both physically and mentally and ready to get back into the swing of things. You're gonna feel great, once you get past that initial soreness

Take your time, we all know nothing is gonna happen overnight, Lord do we. You had quite a workout already I see, and will surely feel it tomorrow. Yeah!

Thanks for coming back and updating us. Big hugs!

Thanks for the hugs I need all I can get. Here is a hug back

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Originally Posted by GyMgrrrL

There you are!
Welcome back!

Sorry to hear about your rough times. I'm glad things are starting to look up for you though!

Ahhhhh! There is nothing like bb.com family. Gota Love IT.

Gibson Girl · 08-30-2007, 02:26 PM

OK I am at the end of my chair and bubbling over with excitement. As you know for the last 2 months I have been through some challenging situations. Nevertheless, one day I notice a position open in another department and applied for the position. The position is a promotion. I found out today that I am one of the top 5 candidates. I am waiting on the personnel office to call me for an interview. They have called one of my contacts for reference. So I will keep update.

I tell you will all the cardio I did this week I should have lost 5 pounds. On Monday, I did 2 sessions for 45 minutes including Legs, Calves &ABS in the morning ? Tuesday 2 sessions for 45 minutes and one 35 minutes session with shoulders, chest, triceps & ABS ? Wednesday 2 sessions for 45 minutes with back & biceps and this morning did a 45 minutes sessions with Legs again and ready to hit again for another 45 cardio with ABS. Tomorrow I will do only 1 session of cardio with ABS. You should already know on Saturday & Sunday I will rest, rest and rest some more. My entire body is sore. My muscles are saying GIRL IT IS ABOUT TIME.

Wow!! It feels so good to get back on track.

SexyBack · 08-30-2007, 02:35 PM

wow, talk about hitting it full force! Way to go! I can't even get one cardio session in a day!

Are you still competing?

twinnett · 08-30-2007, 06:45 PM

Congrats on the promotion! I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Careful on the cardio though! That's quite a bit! Don't wanna lose any of that muscle!

Giggy · 09-01-2007, 07:40 PM

Good to see you back in the swing of things. I bet your body is not too happy right now, but soon it will catch up with your mind

You did good this week get some rest, put those feet up.

Congrats on making it to the top 5 at work, that's wonderful! I'm crossing my fingers for you, good luck.

There's always sunshine behind the clouds.

Have a good one

dslillybam · 09-04-2007, 02:44 PM

Hey girl,
Thanks for the comment. You keep on getting on, your doing great.
Lets keep in touch.
Deb

Giggy · 09-28-2007, 08:06 PM

Hello,

So update us on how your doing....

The job, the bod, what's up?

Gibson Girl · 10-02-2007, 01:55 PM

I know this girl has been missing in action for quite a while. Things has been busy NEW JOB yes I got the promotion.

things are starting to look up.

I am going to try my best to stay on top of things and get to my journal everyday.

Ladies thanks for dropping by.

I am screaming I can not get into my 8's like but they are a little tight.

I need a pick me upper.

Miss-Sophie · 10-04-2007, 01:50 PM

CONGRATS on your promotion! That's just awesome!

Gibson Girl · 10-09-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss-Sophie

CONGRATS on your promotion! That's just awesome!

Thanks Dear -

Gibson Girl · 10-09-2007, 08:46 AM

Hello Ladies,

I really need to get back in the gym. I would go for 2 weeks doing good and boom stop. It is so hard for me to get back on track. By June 06 I lost 55 pounds and have gain back 15 of those pounds back. The clothes which were loose on me last year are now tight.

Here is the sad part - when I was working out I loved it and still do - also I feel terrible because I can not get into some of clothes. But I guess I do not feel bad enough because I am not doing anything about it right???? Working out by myself to me has gotten bored. I am screaming for motivation and HELP!!!! I have lost my zeal and all inspiration.

I do not want to sound pitiful and just need my motivation back BAD?

Giggy · 10-12-2007, 08:32 PM

Hey! Congrats on the job. I'm so happy for you. I bet it was an awesome feeling to know you got the position. YOU ROCK BABY!!!

Okay on to the working out. What's up with feelin bad being by yourself???? I like workin out by myself. Kinda like meditation time. Time to do something great for me. If you have a friend there all you do is chit chat and can't bust out a good bench press. I'm training with a friend right now and as much as I love hangin out with her, the workouts just aren't the same cause we're always catchin up on things. I take working out pretty seriously, everyone in my family knows not to talk to/with mom when she's workin out (atleast wait till I finish the set to ask a question)

Wish I could come to Georgia for a week or two and bust out some weights with you. That'd be fun. I'm doing the Body Sculpting Bible for women workout with my friend and it's pretty cool. You should get the book. I can PM you one of the workouts, or (with that nice promotion) you can get the book for $ 15.00. teeeheeehee just messin with ya..

You should be so proud of yourself for the accomplishments you've achieved. Even if you gained back the 15# that's no big deal, you know what you gotta do and you know how to do it. I know many people that sit on their A$$ all day complaining that they "can't" do what you have done, not with just working out, but with everything you've accomplished. You have a wonderful family, you're moving up at work, and you're on the road to achieving your physical perfection. Sniff, sniff, I smell success. Don't lose sight of your goal. FOCUS WOMAN, FOCUS !

SNAP OUT OF IT!!!

I'm so happy your back. Whoot, whoot Gib's is back!! I don't think you need motivation.... you need a swift kick in the... woah, did I say that out loud... no heeheheh I didn't

Hang in there girl, I'm pullin for ya.

Gibson Girl · 10-30-2007, 01:16 PM

Giggy you got me Girl....

Let me tell you it put a smile on my face.

Thanks for the motivation and encouragement and yes I need a kick in the butt. LOL

But I am glad to announce - I am getting back to normal

GyMgrrrL · 10-30-2007, 08:36 PM

Just thought I'd say HI

Gibson Girl · 10-31-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GyMgrrrL

Just thought I'd say HI

Thank you percious for checking on me.

Gibson Girl · 10-31-2007, 01:41 PM

I am trying hard to get to my journal as frequently as possible. With things in the office my time is strength thin; however, I am going to squeeze time in for the journal.

I am getting back on track with things. God I love my husband, who has agreed to starting getting up with me at 5am for cardio. One of the hardest things for me has bee to get back to my regular routine. So I am starting off slow with just cardio and next I am back at it with the weights. I miss the pump I normally get while in the gym.

For the last 3 morning I have been waking up with a dry mouth don't understand why. I am trying hard to get back to drinking a gallon of water a day still has not accomplished that yet.

Gibson Girl · 11-01-2007, 04:15 PM

Things are perking up and I just could not wait until next week to hit the weight. I started it today and loving it. I am really thinking about purchasing Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto. Have anyone read it? The only thing I do not like is it is a e-book. I have read the reveiws and the majority gave a thumbs up. So I will see an tell you about it.

twinnett · 11-01-2007, 05:32 PM

It's a really good read!! I recommend it!

Your husband is a trooper! Mine thinks I'm crazy for how early I get up!

Gibson Girl · 11-02-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twinnett

It's a really good read!! I recommend it!

Your husband is a trooper! Mine thinks I'm crazy for how early I get up!

Thanks Tara girl he was dragging big time this morning to I left him. Actually it encourage me to know I am back on the roll. LOL

sthomps · 11-02-2007, 06:12 PM

thanks for visiting my journal, and keep up the good work!

Miss-Sophie · 11-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Great job girl! I know how hard am workouts are! They kick your butt! But I always feel so good afterwards, and it's nice that you don't have to think about it the rest of the day. I always used to worry about when I could squeeze time in for my workout.

Gibson Girl · 11-05-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sthomps

thanks for visiting my journal, and keep up the good work!

Anytime Kiddo... Girl you can do it and reach every goal.

Gibson Girl · 11-05-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss-Sophie

Great job girl! I know how hard am workouts are! They kick your butt! But I always feel so good afterwards, and it's nice that you don't have to think about it the rest of the day. I always used to worry about when I could squeeze time in for my workout.

This is a added bonus because it is so true. Having kids you will never know how your afternoon will play out. Thanks