DJ anne-marie - Contest prep

[Tanner33]

I totally understand your decision A-M. Your a busy little bee and focusing on your home reno's and everything else going on is a good plan. Like DELTPECX said, there will always be more competitions.
I would love to train with you on weekends when possible as I am working out like I would like to compete.......but not competing. We could definitely push and motivate each other!!
Too funny, I just got back from my health food store and bought almond butter too and it was also on sale!! I just finished cooking lots of chicken........ahhhh yes.......chicken, chicken, chicken.

[annemarie_DJ]

Oh I feel so much better today! Back to normal and had a great workout. I feel strong - as strong as any competitor! haha ...but maybe not so lean!

Quite a day of accomplishments. A young lad was supposed to come help hubby do some manual labour but he was a no-show Sooo I said, I could help. Hey I'm no princess ! So I helped with some heavy lifting.

8 a.m. Coffee and toast (w/ almond butter!! nom nom)
9 a.m. Vacuuming and cleaning up
10 a.m. Hauling sheets of plywood sub-flooring up to third level ! Way to work it!
11 a.m. Run with dog on scenic route! 45 minutes
12:00 Eggs, proscuitto, and one more toast with you-know-what
From 1 pm to 3pm I was in the Hardware store ordering hardwood flooring, taps, sinks, a hood fan !! It took forever. But it's all figured out and I got some good deals and sales.
After that, I was ready for a workout !!! Gawd.
3:30 p.m. ARMZ

warm-up
10 mins on elliptical

Bicep/tricep/some shoulders
Wide grip pull-up: BW x 4; BW x 5
Circuit:
-BB curl: 30 lbs x 12; 40 x 12; 50 x 3
-BB French press: 30 x 12; 40 x 12
-BB Standing row: 30 x 12; 40 x 10
CGBP: 50 x 8; 50 x 7
Circuit:
-Tricep db kick-backs: 20 x 10; 17.5 x 12; 17.5 x 12
-Shoulder db raises: 15 x 10 / Seated military db press: 22.5 x 8; 22.5 x 8
-Seated db bicep curls: 25 x 4; 22.5 x 8; 22.5 x 6
Cable pulls:
-Bicep curl: 22.5 x 4; 20 x 8
-Tricep pull down: 17.5 x 8; 17.5 x 8

Abs
Roman Chair leg lifts: 7.5 x 10 - 2 sets
Roman Chair obliques: 2 sets of 10
Knee tucks and seated scissor kicks: 2 sets x 12

Post w-out cardio
10 mins on elliptical

Awesome!

Not to be number 1 but to be in the BEST condition you can be for a comp.

two kitchen sinks!!...Jealous, yes, jealous!

I like your decision....family stuff first...there will always be more competitions.

Thank you! I feel comfortable with my decision. YOu are correct about just being our BEST - not necessarily #1. For sure!! Don't be jealous (or just come up and help us!! LOL) We are renovating 2 kitchens, hence 2 sinks! Baaahhhh

Yup with you on that plan, train like you are going to compete, eat as best you can and just deal with other things that take priority in your life. Balance = peace of mind.

Absolutely my friend! I think it's a wise decision. Hubby is running half-marathon in the morning and like me, his training has not been stellar lately. But he's gonna do it knowing he won't be getting any PBs. (Not something a bodybuilder can do !)

I totally understand your decision A-M. Your a busy little bee and focusing on your home reno's and everything else going on is a good plan. Like DELTPECX said, there will always be more competitions.
I would love to train with you on weekends when possible as I am working out like I would like to compete.......but not competing. We could definitely push and motivate each other!!
Too funny, I just got back from my health food store and bought almond butter too and it was also on sale!! I just finished cooking lots of chicken........ahhhh yes.......chicken, chicken, chicken.

Thanks Tanner. Competitions will always be around... let's hope my good health and potential to compete will also be around a long time! I sent you a FB msg about LEGZOIDS workout in the morning ! Let's do it!

[deltpecx]

Quite a day of accomplishments. A young lad was supposed to come help hubby do some manual labour but he was a no-show Sooo I said, I could help. Hey I'm no princess ! So I helped with some heavy lifting.

I got to this and stpped reading..I lol'd

Well you should be helping with the heavy lifting after all you are the weight lifter in the family...

[sammykapp]

If anything, I'm glad you are at peace with your decision. That means it was the right one.

They say timing is everything, and given all that is on your metaphorical plate at the moment, I'd say you are making the best decision for you. From what I've read in your journal, you are not the settling kind who would be pleased with anything less than your best efforts. You pointed out appropriately that you can always train hard. And I have little doubt that when the timing is more appropriate, you will come at it full force and meet your expectations of what is indeed your best effort.

Until then, the enjoyment of PB and almond butters isn't such a bad thing at all.

[BrandyTKO]

I actually get a kick out of doing things around the house where I have to lift heavy things like moving the hide-a-bed up a set of stairs or something. I get visions of Kirk Douglas in the movie Spartacus, growing muscles the old way, lifting heavy things as ordered and not in a gym. I am Spartacus...or Sparta-girl....Sounds like you home reno's are coming together, very nice! We want "after" pics when its done! You got a lot done for one day, Wow!

[annemarie_DJ]

Got the legz done today! I was at the start line for the half-marathon to wish hubby well. Wow that was quite the start gun/cannon that went off with a giant puff of smoke and all. Fun! 6000 people participating. A beautiful sunny but cool morning. Perfect.

Warm-up
Run to gym about 15 mins

Legz
BB Squats: 95 x 12; 95 x 12; 115 x 10
BB Deads: 95 x 8 x 3 sets
BB Split squats: 95 x 10 x 3 sets
Seated ham curls: 90 x 12; 115 x 10
ss/ Seated leg extensions: 115 x 12; 130 x 10
Leg Press: 180 x 10 x 3 sets (I should be able to go heavier, but still outta shape I guess)
Lying ham curls: 80 x 12; 95 x 5; 80 x 6

Abs
Bosu ball crunches - slightly oblique: 3 sets x 10
Roman chair leg lifts: 3 sets x 10

Post w-o Cardio
15 min run home
8 min run back to finish line w/doggy to try to see hubby. I didn't but doggy managed to swipe a few bagels! He was happy!
10 min walk back home...

And then I made pancakes for brekkie! with lots of maple syrup
And then back to the darned hardware store. Relaxing now... I'm going to walk to the grocery store to pick up some animal parts to grill tonight

I got to this and stpped reading..I lol'd

Well you should be helping with the heavy lifting after all you are the weight lifter in the family...

Very funny! I had this discussion once - I may look muscular but I'm not really all that strong! But actually that may not be true. I whipped those sheets up the funny stairway/awkward areas NO PROBLEMO! And later this week, I get to help haul up 40 boxes of hardwood fllooring. That'll be a good workout.
This princess is putting the teenagers to shame!

If anything, I'm glad you are at peace with your decision. That means it was the right one.

They say timing is everything, and given all that is on your metaphorical plate at the moment, I'd say you are making the best decision for you. From what I've read in your journal, you are not the settling kind who would be pleased with anything less than your best efforts. You pointed out appropriately that you can always train hard. And I have little doubt that when the timing is more appropriate, you will come at it full force and meet your expectations of what is indeed your best effort.

Until then, the enjoyment of PB and almond butters isn't such a bad thing at all.

Thanks SammyK Your thoughts are much appreciated. Yeppers - I think I'm gonna be ok - just not ready to prance on stage in full confidence that I look strong and tight. Mind you, I'll be pretty antsy in November ... and I'm sure I'll be kicking myself. In the meantime, I'm training and eating fairly clean.

[Brahette]

I gotta admit, I've got so much admiration for you and what you do!! I tell myself that I'll try to do a show someday, but it's hard to keep the dedication and you do it wonderfully!! So does that make me an AM groupie??

And way to kick some arse with the manual labor with the hubs!! Those are sometimes the BEST workouts!!

Happy Monday!

[annemarie_DJ]

Decided to do cardio after work today. Went to the small gym. It was packed. My iPod was dead. The Cybex Arc trainer was taken. The steppers were broken - both of them! So, I biked and watched a dumb show about aging and botox and crap. My secret to looking young well into my 40's?? EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT !! It's not that complicated people. And don't smoke!

HIITs on bicycle

5 min warm up - level 7
5 HIITs: 15-17 secs level 15, 45 secs back to level 7
3 mins LISS - level 6 and 7
5 HIITs
3 LISS
5 HIITs
3 LISS
5 HIITs
3 LISS
10 LISS - level 7
5 cool down level 5 and 6
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That should add up to 56 mins
450 calories

I did a few abs - but there really isn't much room in there when it's busy. It's a very small ladies-only gym.

Hope everyone's having a happy Monday. On a final note: I'm jealous of everyone going to the Arnolds in Vegas!! One of these days...

[annemarie_DJ]

I gotta admit, I've got so much admiration for you and what you do!! I tell myself that I'll try to do a show someday, but it's hard to keep the dedication and you do it wonderfully!! So does that make me an AM groupie??

And way to kick some arse with the manual labor with the hubs!! Those are sometimes the BEST workouts!!

Happy Monday!

Haha! Hey sure, you can be my groupie. Funny! Nah, really, I've had many weak moments over the summer. YOU all are my inspiration to try to stay on top of it. I could easily go wayward. This forum helps keep me strong.

[bbqwizard]

Am I blind, or am I imagining thing's..lol I swear I made a post in here yesterday..lol Whether I did or didn't is beside the point I guess, but I just wanted to thank you for all the great posts you have made. You help motivate every day

I think we all stand behind you 100% no matter what your decisions may be. You work your arse off! And when the time comes again, you will dominate just as before

p.s. AMEN! to the beginning of your post above

[Buffycat3]

Hi AnneMarie!

I totally understand your decision on not doing a comp in 7 weeks.
Life can get in the way of comps..sure...But your desire of keeping a healthy, strong, muscular body will Always be with you!

You have mangaged to create an awesome body and your job, renos, family...ect. All in balance!
I applaud you!!!

Spring Comp Here She Comes!!!!

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[Vytis]

No worries about skipping the fall comp, we're owning spring 2011 anyways.

[BigTyTheShark]

ridiculous cardio sesh!!!

[JENerator]

Got the legz done today! I was at the start line for the half-marathon to wish hubby well. Wow that was quite the start gun/cannon that went off with a giant puff of smoke and all. Fun! 6000 people participating. A beautiful sunny but cool morning. Perfect.

That sounds exciting & fun! Great that you were there to support & cheer on!

Post w-o Cardio
15 min run home
8 min run back to finish line w/doggy to try to see hubby. I didn't but doggy managed to swipe a few bagels! He was happy!
10 min walk back home...

Doesn't take much to make a dog's day...love it!!

Very funny! I had this discussion once - I may look muscular but I'm not really all that strong! But actually that may not be true. I whipped those sheets up the funny stairway/awkward areas NO PROBLEMO! And later this week, I get to help haul up 40 boxes of hardwood fllooring. That'll be a good workout.
This princess is putting the teenagers to shame!

You go girl!

Decided to do cardio after work today. Went to the small gym. It was packed. My iPod was dead. The Cybex Arc trainer was taken. The steppers were broken - both of them! So, I biked and watched a dumb show about aging and botox and crap. My secret to looking young well into my 40's?? EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT !! It's not that complicated people. And don't smoke!

On a final note: I'm jealous of everyone going to the Arnolds in Vegas!! One of these days...

Great job gettin' your HIIT done despite teh dumb show & limited options!

And I'm with ya on the Arnold...will be feelin' pretty green here by the end of the week! LOL

[annemarie_DJ]

I managed to get a couple of workouts in today! Shoulders and glutes at 6 a.m. and then a haul*ss lumber lifting staircase climbing session at end of day!

All our appliances came in today. Funny thing is we aren't quite ready for them just yet. The ONE item I really wanted was dishwasher for Apt. 1. But Noooo, that item is on back order! Arrghhh I have to phone to India for customer service!! I just don't get that !!! It was abit of a cluster f*ck kind of day. Our nice fridge has come in BUT ... the handle is on the WRONG side !! I gotta call India again !! wah

warm-up
10 mins on elliptical

Shoulders
warm up with a variety of front, side, rear delts with 12.5 or 15 lb DB
Seated military DB press: 25 x 8 x 3 sets
ss/ front leaning rear delts on bench, DB: 17.5 x 12; 20 x 12; 20 x 12
Leaning on bench side lat raises, DB: 10 x 7 x 3 sets
Rear delt cable x-overs: bent over 25 x 6; med height 25 x 6; standing 20 x 12
ss/ Front delt cable raises (idea from Vytis - def isolates front delts. I like!): 20 x 10 x 3 sets
DB side, bent over, upright row cycle: 20 x 5; 20 x 5; 15 x 6
Glutes raises with BB on hips and back on bench (awkward but it works): 40 x 12 x 3 sets

Post cardio w-o
16 mins on treadmill

Work out #2
The pics are below. We had 2 pallets of hardwood flooring - 37 boxes to bring from the curb to the second floor!! Each box was at least 40 lbs and I had to climb 20 steps to get upstairs! We were 2 on the job, so I did half. FUN !!




The glutes are feeling it !! I watched my form and my back is fine!

Am I blind, or am I imagining thing's..lol I swear I made a post in here yesterday..lol Whether I did or didn't is beside the point I guess, but I just wanted to thank you for all the great posts you have made. You help motivate every day

I think we all stand behind you 100% no matter what your decisions may be. You work your arse off! And when the time comes again, you will dominate just as before

p.s. AMEN! to the beginning of your post above

Thank you Phil ! After today's hardwood staircase workout, I am even more convinced that my attention needs to be focused on this project at this time. Did you say "dominate"?? Wooo I like the sound of that

Hi AnneMarie!

I totally understand your decision on not doing a comp in 7 weeks.
Life can get in the way of comps..sure...But your desire of keeping a healthy, strong, muscular body will Always be with you!

You have mangaged to create an awesome body and your job, renos, family...ect. All in balance!
I applaud you!!!

Spring Comp Here She Comes!!!!

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Thanks Joan. Seems there are a few of us morning the non-comp fall ! Part of me still thinks I might do this... but no. I'd rather be fully focused. Glad to hear you are doing well. You look like a million $$

No worries about skipping the fall comp, we're owning spring 2011 anyways.

Oh yeah !! 2011 - let's do it !!

ridiculous cardio sesh!!!

LOL I know! You'd think I was in competition mode again !?!?!? More HIITs tomorrow !! Wooo

That sounds exciting & fun! Great that you were there to support & cheer on!
Doesn't take much to make a dog's day...love it!!
You go girl!
Great job gettin' your HIIT done despite teh dumb show & limited options!

And I'm with ya on the Arnold...will be feelin' pretty green here by the end of the week! LOL

Love your post Jen! Life is good. I really can't complain. *sniff* about Arnolds! If anyone is going, make sure to stop by InterActive Nutrition booth and say hello to Vanda Hadarean, my friend and trainer. She's very very nice and super hawt !

[sammykapp]

Good lord that is a LOT of lumber. I'd say that counts for about 2.8 workouts...maybe more like 5.

[Buffycat3]

I gotta call India again !!

Heh! sounds funny..funny in the way that how international we've become.
Unless 'India' is a name of a woman...then I am totally wrong on this one...LOL

Enjoy your work!!

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[tonsti]

Getting work done on my home from water damage from a leaking diswasher.I know all about clusterf*ck days right now.Hang in there.

[BigTyTheShark]

lovin the shoulder work thats some volume gonna have to steal a few ideas

[annemarie_DJ]

Today started off stoopid again! Hubby got up put on a pot of coffee and took the dog out for walkies to the bakery for a fresh loaf of bread..Mmmm. Lovely! So I get up wash my face, brush my teeth - all that stuff. Walk into kitchen and WOAHH there's coffee ALL over the floor. The coffee was brewing but the pot was sitting on the counter BESIDE the coffee maker!! I could think of better ways to start my day than mopping up a mess.
Oh well, we laughed and made another pot ! The rest of my day was ok.

I BBQ'd a Steelhead Trout filet tonight YUMM with grilled veggies! Diet has been good for a while now. Yay! I also discovered a new kind of cottage cheese that is pressed - so no curds. It has more protein and almost half the carbs!! AND wayyyy less sodium. Yummers!!

HIITs
I did these over lunch and didn't have too much time. Also my legs were tired from the past 3 days of workouts.

45 minutes on Cybex Arc Trainer - including 3 sets of 5 mins HIITs >450 cals

Lunches are ready for tomorrow. Going to the gym early for back/chest.

Good lord that is a LOT of lumber. I'd say that counts for about 2.8 workouts...maybe more like 5.

LOL yes I think it counted for sure. Those boxes were heavy, I should have weighed them! I hauled up a few more sheets of subfloor to the top level this morning before heading off to work. All in a day's work haha

Heh! sounds funny..funny in the way that how international we've become.
Unless 'India' is a name of a woman...then I am totally wrong on this one...LOL

Enjoy your work!!

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The phone calls to India (yes the country!) went smooth. Weird how call centers are all in India. Let's hope they deliver on their promise to switch my fridge and send a dishwasher.

Getting work done on my home from water damage from a leaking diswasher.I know all about clusterf*ck days right now.Hang in there.

Oh no.. I feel your pain!! Good thing you know how to throw weights around the gym for stress relief!

lovin the shoulder work thats some volume gonna have to steal a few ideas

Stealing ideas is what this place is all about! Go ahead - Enjoy !

[deltpecx]

Yay! I also discovered a new kind of cottage cheese that is pressed - so no curds. It has more protein and almost half the carbs!! AND wayyyy less sodium. Yummers!!

Who ever heard of such a thing!?

I need to know the company that makes this curdless cottage cheese.

[tonsti]

Dont tell anyone.....but ive done the same thing with the coffe pot..sssshhh!

[annemarie_DJ]

Who ever heard of such a thing!?

I need to know the company that makes this curdless cottage cheese.

I know!! Just checked the package. It's made in Toronto: http://www.westerncreamery.com/en/products.html

I'm sure the stuff I bought on the weekend was "blue bell" or something like that.

Check out the nutrition profile - particularly on the "no salt" item! http://www.westerncreamery.com/en/nutrition.html

FTW !!!

Dont tell anyone.....but ive done the same thing with the coffe pot..sssshhh!

hahahah A friend at work told me she's done it too. Gotta admit we are pretty distracted these days!

[Buffycat3]

Thanks for the link to the curdless cottage cheese...I doubt I would be able to find it in my area.

The Coffee Pot fiasco...Done this.

Can't wait to see your back/chest workout.

Hope you have a great day!

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[Tanner33]

Yippee! Thanks for the cottage cheese link. You bet I'll be running to buy some tonight!!!! I checked the store locator and there are many stores around me that sell it. Awesome.

I've delt with having to call India for help with my computer a couple of times and I tell ya, it can be frustrating at times as they are very hard to understand due to their accent.

Too funny about the coffee maker - I can just imagine the look on your face at that sight! YIKES!!

Having a hard week with my workouts and diet - not feeling it, but still doing my best and GETTIN' 'ER done!!!

[deltpecx]

Thanks for the curless cottage cheese link. I see it's Canadian so I wonder if I can find it down here.

New JAMES song posted for you and anyone else..enjoy.

These guys are music geniuses just like ENO!

[BrandyTKO]

Darn I wanted to see pics of A-M hauling stacks of floor boards up the stairs....missed photo-op...in Figure Posing Suit no less (kidding) !!!! Maybe when the appliance fiasco sorts out you can have a pic taken of you carrying it down the stairs!

Thanks for the cott. cheese link, "western" apparently only available in Ont. ....so sad...I'll keep looking for it. Good workouts A-M!

[dawndm]

Re-the fridge with the handle on wrong side...in the UK our fridge doors can be swapped around!

Good for you keeping up with the healthy eats and workouts during such a hectic home life. I love restorations projects......post progress pics please...of the house I mean!

well you can post progress pics of you too if you wish

[Buffycat3]

Re-the fridge with the handle on wrong side...in the UK our fridge doors can be swapped around!

Yes, same here.

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[annemarie_DJ]

So I did something to my back this morning I was doing incline bb bench presses and heard a loud "CRUNCH" between my shoulder blades. Ughhh I wasn't lifting heavy and had just taken the bar off the rack. Hmmm It's been killing all day. Having trouble moving my arms around and turning my head. Hopefully it's NOTHING. I will know in the morning. Fingers crossed that it will just pass after a couple days. And to think of all the work I need to do around the house this weekend.

warm-up
10 mins on elliptical

back/chest
WG pull-ups: BW x 6; BW x 5; -25lbs x 10
SLDLs: 95lbs x 12; x 8; x 8 (I need gloves, my hands/grip really suffer on these)
Incline BB bench press: 65 x 10; 75 x 8 (CRUNCH !!)
ss/ Standing T-bar rows: 70 x 10; x 10; x 10
Decline DB presses: 22.5 x 10; x 10; x 10
ss/ Straight arm pull down: 40 x 10; x 9; x 8
Cable chest x-overs: 40 x 8; x 8; 35 x 8
ss/ FM Lat pull-downs: 60 x 9; x 9; x 9
Back extensions: 0 x 15; x 15; 25 x 8

Abs
Decline crunches: 3 sets x 15
Roman chair leg lifts: 3 sets 7.5 lbs x 10

Post wo cardio
25 mins on Treadmill

Food today was right on too. Let's hope the night goes well.

Thanks for the link to the curdless cottage cheese...I doubt I would be able to find it in my area.

The Coffee Pot fiasco...Done this.

Can't wait to see your back/chest workout.

Hope you have a great day!

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Such a waste of good cawffee !! As for CC, I've seen other brands. Look around the regular cc to see if you find some. Or maybe at Trader Joe's !

Yippee! Thanks for the cottage cheese link. You bet I'll be running to buy some tonight!!!! I checked the store locator and there are many stores around me that sell it. Awesome.

I've delt with having to call India for help with my computer a couple of times and I tell ya, it can be frustrating at times as they are very hard to understand due to their accent.

Too funny about the coffee maker - I can just imagine the look on your face at that sight! YIKES!!

Having a hard week with my workouts and diet - not feeling it, but still doing my best and GETTIN' 'ER done!!!

Good for you girl. Don't worry about not feeling it. Some weeks are like that. The CC is currently "on sale" at Loblaws. Uhmmm I also bought MORE almond butter - so now I have a jar at work !! I had breakfast in my office this morning post-workout. toast and AB yumm yumm !

Thanks for the curless cottage cheese link. I see it's Canadian so I wonder if I can find it down here.

New JAMES song posted for you and anyone else..enjoy.

These guys are music geniuses just like ENO!

Thanks for the vid ! Love it ! You guys are always going on about Trader Joe's - they must have 'the CC.

Darn I wanted to see pics of A-M hauling stacks of floor boards up the stairs....missed photo-op...in Figure Posing Suit no less (kidding) !!!! Maybe when the appliance fiasco sorts out you can have a pic taken of you carrying it down the stairs!

Thanks for the cott. cheese link, "western" apparently only available in Ont. ....so sad...I'll keep looking for it. Good workouts A-M!

I suppose people pics are always more interesting the piles of wood ! Oh yeah in my posing suit and don't forget high heels too! LOL silly girl.

Re-the fridge with the handle on wrong side...in the UK our fridge doors can be swapped around!

Good for you keeping up with the healthy eats and workouts during such a hectic home life. I love restorations projects......post progress pics please...of the house I mean!

well you can post progress pics of you too if you wish

I will. Kitchen will be installed on Oct 5. I already have the 'before' pics. Will post after pics SOON!!

Yes, same here.

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Yes, some fridges can go either way. But NOT this one!!