Competition Journey

[Buffycat3]

Tricia

Gosh, you have just so much going on. I could get overwhelmed just reading about it...and You are LIVING it! Much praise for you and your efforts

My right wrist is hurting me now...it was the left , now it switched to the right. humm, go figure.
How much does the pain interfere (if at all ) with your workouts.
I hope it doesn't last long and passes quickly.

Have a great day!

[MuscleMom]

Joan- I hope your wrist feels better! Does yours interfere with your wo? I have to often drop the weight or take a really long rest period. Definitely impacts the wo

[Buffycat3]

Joan- I hope your wrist feels better! Does yours interfere with your wo? I have to often drop the weight or take a really long rest period. Definitely impacts the wo

Unfortunatly it does effect my w/o's
When performing a certian exercise it causes me to flinch, which interupts the movement.
I then do the next set with the pain in mind, and then try to take the pain Out of my mind, and work through it.

On a good note, it's not that painful anymore
Hope your's gets better...Fast!


What you got planned for today, hun?

[MuscleMom]

morning all

Joan- I have wrist wraps that I have tried to wear, but they seem to be more of a hinderance than anything. Frustrating, isn't it? I too just work thru the pain ("Pain is weakness leaving the body").

Workout and grocery shopping today! (finally!!! The pantry and fridge are bare! )

[Seosaid]

"Pain is weakness leaving the body".

I LOVE this quote!!!!!!

[Gibson Girl]

Gibson Girl- Another BBer! What is the date of your comp?

Nov. 11th I have mixed feeling but excited. I am taking one day at a time. What I can say is I love to see my body transform. I am not going to mention how offend I pose in front of a mirror. Always trying to sneak one in.

[SNSTerp79]

[QUOTE=Buffycat3]
Gosh, you have just so much going on. I could get overwhelmed just reading about it...and You are LIVING it! Much praise for you and your efforts

QUOTE]

I want to second that thought. I have a long day at work and don't think I have the energy to wo sometimes, but then I think of all you ladies here with families and busy lives, and I have to reorder my priorities.
Sorry to hear about your wrists. (MM and Buff) I feel temporary pains here and there all the time. Each spot seems to take a turn. Last night, my back started to act up. I've learned to ignore them unless they stick around for more than a day or two.
Have a good night.
Sasha

[MuscleMom]

Josie- got that quote off of t's that I often see Marines wearing...

Gibson Girl- I bet you aren't the only one round here who passes by a mirror and has to get a quick flex in

Sasha- Hope your back is better...yep, ignorance is bliss

Worked Chest and Tris today... good wo!

Incline DB Press
40's x 12
37 .5 x 13
35 x 13
30 x 15

DB Incline Flye
25 x 12
22.5 x 15, 15
20 x 20

Life Fit Chest Press
115 x 5
95 x 8
80 x 12
70 x 15

Rope Pressdown
60 x 12
55 x 10
45 x 14
35 x 18

Single arm rev. grip push down (D ring)
25 x 10, 12
20 x 14
15 x 16

Dips
3 sets to failure

30 min stepmill

Today was high carb day...phew...had to choke it down today and I still have one meal left to go!

Gonna go do something I never do and go plop my butt on the couch in front of the TV. I am tired and have a headache (I have had a headache for several days now and have been waking up in the middle of the night from it... ) ...alright, enough complaining...

off to the couch I go

Nite all!

[Luvdogs]

Great training and I love that quote too!

I hope your headache goes away! I hate those, sometimes I wake up in the morning with one. I figure I sleep with my head in the pillow and it's from oxygen deprivation

[MuscleMom]

Great training and I love that quote too!

I hope your headache goes away! I hate those, sometimes I wake up in the morning with one. I figure I sleep with my head in the pillow and it's from oxygen deprivation

Thanks...headache is still lingering...thinking that maybe it is time for new pillows?

Nutty day...I feel bad that I haven't really posted in anybody's journal lately... Before I know it, the day is gone and I have run out of steam. Gonna post my wo now and then go watch a movie with the kids and hubby (first time we have seen him all week). Our weekly movie night.

Feeling a bit tired this AM, but haven't been sleeping too well with this darn headache. WO was pretty good though. ...also got several great compliments, so that was an added bonus!

Legs and some ABS

Plate loaded leg press s/s with calves
180 x 10
205 x 10,10,10

Leg Ext
150 x 8
142.5 x 10
135 x 12
127.5 x 14

Seated Leg Curl
105 x 8
97.5 x 10
90 x 10
82.5 x 14

SLDL
70 x 10, 12 (back feels better, knock wood, but slowly increasing weight with this)
75 x 12,12

BB Squats (ATG)
35 x 20
40 x 20, 20, 20 (these got tough)

Weighted crunced and hanging leg raises
30 min elliptical

Yesterday I had to choke the food down, hungry all day today!

We don't have any real plans for the long weekend (hubby leaves on Mon or Tues for a week)...tomorrow is a rest day, so I am planning on sleeping in Nice to not have any plans!

Happy Friday all!

[sixzebra]

hi musclemom, just chking in to see how things were going. hope your headache is gone! enjoy sleeping in.

[Buffycat3]

Hi Tricia

Humm, your headache has been lingering for a while now. Besides being the pillows being the culprit (good possibility) do you think you may be ill?
Or maybe the change in climate ( from humid to dry) could be causing your headache.

Ooooh, you got compliments, huh? That's super! Was it a comp about something specific or just in general...like, You are looking smokingly hot?!

Hey I know how awful it is, not being able to post in other's journals. This is the first time I can actually sit down and read everyone's.
You gotta get your first priorities done....and there is just sooo many of them lol

Isn't it nice sometimes to have a non-scheduled day? It's like anything can happen...The Sky's The Limit

Take care dear!

[freedom_myth]

...Gonna go do something I never do and go plop my butt on the couch in front of the TV. I am tired and have a headache (I have had a headache for several days now and have been waking up in the middle of the night from it... ) ...alright, enough complaining...

any chance of sleep apnea? i have had that on and off... it can give you one heck of a headache and cause a good bit of fatigue.

http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/h...rs/hw49129.asp

[MuscleMom]

Six- thanks for stopping by...I need to get by your journal and see how all your prep, etc is going... When is your test judging happening? That is something that has always interested me...I will have to follow along!

Joan- Thanks for being understanding about the lack of journal posts! I think that once we get into a real routine, life will be a bit smoother.

I don't know what is causing the headaches. I have lived with them my whole life (I used to get them as a preschooler )...just don't ever remember waking up from them. I have (infortunately) one of those extrememly sensitive bodies that responds to EVERYTHING! I am thinking that the culprite may be too much sodium lately. (I have been thinking about all the changes in my diet and life and this is the only thing I can think of)

Freedom- thanks for the advice...I will have to check it out...I am not going to rule out anything

On that note...I didn't have a headache yesterday (or the past 2 nights).

Had a relaxing day yesterday with my family. Made pancakes for the boys (haven't done that in AGES) and spent the day getting more stuff done around here. Nothing exciting.

I slept almost 10 hours last night !!!! For some reason, since we got here, I have not been able to wake up in the AM. I think it goes back to being a creature of routine, and I am just not into one yet.

Hubby went to work on his Jeep this AM, so the boys and I will be hitting the gym and then maybe head down to the Wild Animal Park...we will see.

Tonight we plan on packing up the kids, stopping for some hot chocolate and tea and heading to the beach to watch the sunset!

Have a great Sunday all

[mommy*2*3]

Hi MM Wanted to stop in and say "hello". Hope you're doing well. I'm sure I have missed a lot in your journal I'm so sorry to hear about your headaches. I too, have had migranes since a child but remember them being more extreme from my early teens on. You may have a sensitive nervous system. It's something that I've done some reading on and have realized that I definately have one. I'm sensitive to loud noises, changes in my environment, routine, weather, hormones, food, amount of sleep (too much or too little), etc.....headaches is how my body reacts to many of these things. I hope you feel better....Exedrine Migrane works like magic for me and I've tried prescription meds too.

Well, have a great holiday weekend....I'll have to invest some time into catching up in here

Edit: I'm looking into trying something new instead of my Universal Storm Creatine. Would you recommen N.O. Extreme?

[freedom_myth]

I don't know what is causing the headaches. I have lived with them my whole life (I used to get them as a preschooler )...just don't ever remember waking up from them. I have (infortunately) one of those extrememly sensitive bodies that responds to EVERYTHING! I am thinking that the culprite may be too much sodium lately. (I have been thinking about all the changes in my diet and life and this is the only thing I can think of)

Freedom- thanks for the advice...I will have to check it out...I am not going to rule out anything

you have probably done a ton or research already, but have you been tested for food allergies (or other allergies)? i had a friend that eliminated some foods that it turned out she was allergic to, and add in things like ginkgo, niacin, etc... after about a month she was able to dump both her prescriptions and OTC pain pills and nsaids...

[MuscleMom]

Hi MM Wanted to stop in and say "hello". Hope you're doing well. I'm sure I have missed a lot in your journal I'm so sorry to hear about your headaches. I too, have had migranes since a child but remember them being more extreme from my early teens on. You may have a sensitive nervous system. It's something that I've done some reading on and have realized that I definately have one. I'm sensitive to loud noises, changes in my environment, routine, weather, hormones, food, amount of sleep (too much or too little), etc.....headaches is how my body reacts to many of these things. I hope you feel better....Exedrine Migrane works like magic for me and I've tried prescription meds too.

Well, have a great holiday weekend....I'll have to invest some time into catching up in here

Edit: I'm looking into trying something new instead of my Universal Storm Creatine. Would you recommen N.O. Extreme?

Hi Mommy, thanks for stopping in! Good to "see" you again!

I too, have come up with the same conclusion about the sen. ner. sys. I am sensitive to all of those things (not always conducive to having loud kids in the car ) and more (odors are another one). My hubby always thought I was just being too "overly sensitive" about environmental things, until I showed him research on it.

Thank for the info about the Exedrine!

The NO Extreme seemed to work great at first, but I wouldn't choose it as my first choice. I am getting ready to try SAN Fierce (heard good things...) in a few weeks. Not taking anything at the moment...

Enjoy your day off

[MuscleMom]

you have probably done a ton or research already, but have you been tested for food allergies (or other allergies)? i had a friend that eliminated some foods that it turned out she was allergic to, and add in things like ginkgo, niacin, etc... after about a month she was able to dump both her prescriptions and OTC pain pills and nsaids...

Thanks Freedom! I do have a lot of drug allergies, but dont think that I have allergies to foods. I think mine is more of a sensitivity issue. I do know (for the most part) what will trigger headaches, etc...

Couldn't hurt to add those things you mentioned too. What else is your friend taking?

I also don't take any type of pain reliever (unless I absolutely can't function), so I guess maybe I am a glutton for punishment

[MuscleMom]

OK...have to do a quick wo catch up...

Yesterday I managed to get a back and bi wo in... Couldn't "wake" up yesterday. Think maybe I got too much sleep!

Iso Lat Row
90 x 15
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Close Grip Cable Row
95 x 8
85 x 10
75 x 14

Straight Bar Push Down
70 x 9
65 x 12
55 x 14

Cable Curls
60 x 10
55 x 12
45 x 14

Rope Hammer Curls
60 x 8
55 x 10
45 x 12

DOMS in back and still have them in my Legs!

I also did shoulders this AM...will have to post that later.

We are going to hit the circus today!

Have a great day all

[Luvdogs]

Training look great as always. Seems to be a lot of fun stuff to do in SD!

I am lucky in that I almost never get headaches, once in a while if I have a good cry I'll get one or sometimes from seasonal allergies. I hope yours are better.

Have fun at the circus!

[MuscleMom]

Thanks Julia!

SD is fun...there is almost tooooo much to do

The circus was fun. The boys really enjoyed it. (it was VERY small!)

Hubby leaves tomorrow for Tampa for a week.

Have a great week all

[babygotback2]

Hi mm! havent stopped in here in a while *drama in my journal*
was thinking of ya and wanted to say Hi!

[MuscleMom]

Hi BGB...thanks for popping in Ive been thinking 'bout ya too...

Today is high carb day and unlike last week when I had to choke the food down, today I feel like I am STARVING!!! Gonna eat up!

Need to post yesterday and today's wo.

Monday -SHOULDERS

Seated Press
55 x 15 (eu)
65 x 12
60 x 14
50 x 16

Seated Lat Raise
50 x 8
45 x 10
40 x 12
35 x 15

Upright row (my wrist hurt during these...gonna lay off them for a bit)
55 x 10
50 x 12
45 x 15

Front cable raise
25 x 8
20 x 8
15 x 12
10 x 18

Single Rear Lat
45 x 10
37.5 x 12
35 x 14
30 x 16

30 min cardio

TUESDAY- Legs and Abs (should have been chest and tris, but wanted to give the wrists and elbows off)

I could FINALLY get on the Smith Machine, so I totally took advantage today... (people at this gym are not very good about sharing!!! Even my hubby said the same thing...and he does not notice ANYTHING)

Smith Squats (didn't go as heavy as I would have liked b/c I felt a little "twinge" in the ole back)
90 x 15 (wu)
140 x 10
115 x 12
110 x 14, 16

s/s with Calves for 20 reps each time

Leg Ext
155 x 10 (PB)
150 x 12
140 x 13
130 x 14

Seated Leg Curl (hammies still tight from the other day...)
105 x 8
95 x 10
90 x 12
80 x 14

Bulgarian Squats on SM
50 x 15/leg (4 sets)

Crunches on ball
4 sets to failure

15 min stepper 15 min stepmill

Tomorrow is a rest day!

Better go run some errands...good day all!

[mrsrod]

Hello MuscleMom,
I'm from Australia, i have just read some of your journal, talk about amazing photo's, you are in awesome shape !
As of next week, i will begin my journey to a better body and better health.How long ago did you begin your journey, i guess what i'm asking is, how long did it take you to get the results that you have ?

Regards
mrsrod

[mrsrod]

its just me again, i have another question if thats ok, did you need to lose any fat in the beginning ? if so, was your diet the same as it is now ? how many calories were you having ? sorry for all the questions.
Regards
mrsrod

[Gibson Girl]

Gibson Girl- I bet you aren't the only one round here who passes by a mirror and has to get a quick flex in

Funny, my husband just laughs at me when I see a mirror. Oh, I will not mention after I come from the gym at night I am really flexing. I even have my 15 yrs old flexing. Wondering who has the most muscles. OF course, mom wins all the time. I am now 9 weeks out and everyday is more exciting.

[MuscleMom]

msrod, Thanks for stopping by my journal! I don't mind the ?'s!

I have worked out since the 5th grade...believe it or not. However, not always in this shape. It wasn't until I decided to try my hand (or body ) at competing that I learned about the importance of proper nutrition and what an impact it has.

When I first decided to compete, my BF was a bit higher than it is now, but I decided to clean bulk and then cut. When I did clean bulk, I managed to keep my BF relatively low and add some 8 lbs of muscle (only added 1% BF!!!). I started my bulk diet about 8 months before comp and spent 12 weeks on a stricter diet...getting stricter as the comp neared.

I try to maintain a clean diet (b/c I am not thru competing...double cardio and the other dieting extremes really stink and I just don't want to do that to myself anymore) and off season I try to maintain a diet of approx 1800-2000 cals. Precomp is another story

I am trying a carb cycle off season for the first time to try to maintain more leaness and add at the same time. I am sure that not everyone feels that this is the way to go, but with my bodytype, I feel that for me it is worth a shot.

I hope I answered your ?'s w/o seeming like I am rambling (which I have a tendency to do).

Congrats on your decision to a better body and better health. You will feel so much better The forums here are a great place to start. Lots of support and great info (not to mention the awesome people )

[MuscleMom]

Funny, my husband just laughs at me when I see a mirror. Oh, I will not mention after I come from the gym at night I am really flexing. I even have my 15 yrs old flexing. Wondering who has the most muscles. OF course, mom wins all the time. I am now 9 weeks out and everyday is more exciting.

This is too funny....my 6 year old performs his BB routines daily...throwing in posing throughout the day. He is actually better than some people I have seen on stage

9 weeks! Wow....the time will fly...

[mrsrod]

Hello MuscleMom,
thank you so much for your info it does help alot. when your getting ready for a comp and your on a strict diet, how many calories do you consume ?

[MuscleMom]

Hi Msrod...

Glad the info helps.

Lets see...when I am precontest, my cals will range b/t 1100 and 1400. (that is the lowest they will go...and I usually will not keep them that low for more than several weeks)

Are you excited to start your new journey?

Australia huh? What part? (if you don't mind sharing) I have always wanted to go there! When we lived in HI, we were trying to plan a trip there, but hubby was never around long enough... someday...

Have a great nite